We speak to theatre producer and CEO of The Path Entertainment Group, David Hutchinson, about his fascinating career, creating immersive experiences and life in London. You’ve worked across theatre, venues, immersive experiences and live gameplay over the years. What is it about creating experiences for a live audience that continues to excite you? There’s a...
Explore London’s diverse Indian dining scene, from century-old recipes to contemporary interpretations, with National Curry Week as your guide. By Chris Johnson. Few foods have become as firmly embedded in British culture as curry. The capital’s relationship with Indian cooking stretches back centuries, shaped by generations of restaurateurs who introduced diners to a range of...
London can be a place of curiosities and the occasional strange detour – but this autumn, things are about to get decidedly weirder as Wake the Tiger launches Absurd City at Westfield London, inviting you inside a parallel ‘city’ where imagination sets the rules. Devised by the creative team behind immersive music festival Boomtown Fair...
With half-term on the horizon, Sam Rogg highlights three stories which are waiting in the wings to make a day out extra memorable. Expect lions, magic and Victorian mischief, with plenty of wit and theatrical spectacle for grown-ups to enjoy too. At the Lyceum Theatre and now in its 27th year, Disney’s The Lion King...
London’s museums make a compelling case for fashion as an art form this autumn, says Lisa Hylton. At V&A South Kensington, The Burberry: Trench: Crafting an Icon celebrates one of fashion’s most recognisable garments as Burberry marks its 170th anniversary. Bringing together rare material from the Burberry Archive and the V&A collection, this free display...
For a city that is the birthplace of fashion as diverse as the bowler hat, the three-piece suit, the mini skirt and punk, style here has always been eclectic. Nowhere is that more evident than at London’s twice-yearly Fashion Week, says Kathryn Conway. This September, luxury houses including Burberry, Erdem and Emilia Wickstead will unveil...
Holidays are made for indulgence, so loosen your belt and discover the spectacular signature desserts that make London’s restaurants even more irresistible. Chris Johnson reveals some of the best. There are sensible weekday puddings, and then there are the desserts you order while on holiday, the gloriously extravagant, photographed-from-every-angle creations that turn dinner into an occasion....
Premier League rivalries, international rugby, world-class tennis and American football make September a spectacular month for sport in the capital, says Jimmy Johnson. The new Premier League season is underway, and London’s clubs provide some of the month’s most enticing fixtures. The standout game arrives at Emirates Stadium on 6 September, when the defending champions...
Sam Rogg reveals how you can become part of the Peaky Blinders story in a new immersive experience based on the hit TV series. Everyone’s favourite fictional gangsters have left Birmingham behind as Peaky Blinders Underworld brings Thomas Shelby’s notorious world of secret deals, rival gangs and dangerous missions to the capital. Based on the award-winning BBC and Netflix series, this...
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