The release of the film Suffragette is a fantastic step in bringing the women’s rights movements further into mainstream discussion, but the action should not stop in the cinema. The Royal Parks Foundation, the charity set-up to support the Royal Parks, is calling on the public to help save Brompton Cemetery, as it is falling into disrepair. It’s not just a place of remembrance and…
The last week or so has brought with it that first chill in the air, and you know that it won’t be long before the nights start to draw in. Pretty soon, you’ll have barely finished the afternoon school run and it’ll be dark outside.
While it’s a bit saddening to think that our days will be shorter for the next six months, there are some upsides to this time of year. The fun of getting…
I have grown up with Disney so for me Disney is and will always be the number one entertainment not just for kids but also for adults who love magical stories. I haven’t missed a single Disney on Ice since its beginning and every year it surprises me. I won’t be missing Disney On Ice new show called Worlds of Enchantment particularly promising since the announcement of the…
Pinocchio all’Opera: un’opera per bambini della compositrice tedesca Gloria Bruni su libretto della scrittrice per l’infanzia Ursel Scheffler che, ricalcando la trama della celebre fiaba di Collodi, si propone di avvicinare i bambini all’ascolto della musica lirica in maniera giocosa.
Si parte con una serie di composizioni di facile ascolto che introduce i personaggi in un clima…
If you are familiar with West End shows in London, you would agree that the performance standards are very high like in New York. When I heard that Broadway hit show Kinky Boots was going to open in London in 2015, I was very excited but at the same time I wasn’t sure what to expect from it.
Sometimes going to see a musical without expectations is better. I truly enjoyed KINKY BOOTS…
The ninth annual Wimbledon BookFest is back this autumn bringing the worlds of literature, the arts, popular culture and film to the Big Tent on Wimbledon Common with a diverse array of children’s events and workshops at the heart of the programme.
2-11 October 2015
Events for children include:
Inspirational poet and performer Michael Rosen.
Join Aardman Animations, creators of Shaun the…
Finding yourself totally immersed and laughing out loud in a theatre play doesn’t happen every day, not even in the London West End. Well, for a seriously hilarious night out in London I recommend the latest production of Oscar Wilde’s much-loved classic play, The Importance Of Being Earnest, starring David Suchet (known for his role as Inspector Poirot) as Lady…
Wandsworth Artists’ Open House returns for the first two weekends of October.
In Putney alone, 68 artists will show their work across 36 homes and studios. Visitors can take in an impressive diversity of art in 10 categories including paintings, drawings, photographs, prints, sculpture, jewellery and ceramics. Prices range from £20 up to £10,000, with most under £350. Entry is free.
Putney…
TWENTY-ONE DNA inspired double helix sculptures have appeared across London as part of Cancer Research UK’s campaign to raise awareness and funds for the Francis Crick Institute, a world-leading centre of biomedical research and innovation due to open in 2016.
The sculptures have been designed by leading artists, designers and sculptors from across the world, including Ai WeiWei, Thierry Noir…
Proposals are under way to transform London into a National Park City. This project is really exciting as is set to improve housing, green spaces and education, making London’s quality of life the best in the world.
There is no precedent for making a National Park City – London would be the first. For this vision to become reality, the campaign is asking for the support of as many people…