The diagonally positioned lights descending from above the stage were a delightful pre-show distraction. The inspiration was taken from the lighting presentation witnessed in temples across India. Furthermore, it provided an additional radiance as the dancers performed their pieces at the 2018 Darbar Festival curated by the distinguished choreographer, Akram Khan. Two classical Indian dance […]

Eighty minutes of powerful gesticulations The Lilian Baylis Studio in London played host to the stage of opportunity for budding Young Associates that are part of the inaugural Sadler’s Wells programme, all of whom desire to have a flourishing career in choreography. The night’s entertainment consisted of four pieces, each with their own philosophical representation of heart, […]

Indeed, the cast more than ‘express’ themselves in a dynamic production that illustrates Indian music and dancing culture. The generous leg space at Sadler’s Wells Peacock Theatre enables you to dance in sync to a depiction of Holi (festival of colours) and follow through on intricate Bhangra sequences.​ The opening scene served as a reminder of the […]

Swizzle Time! The lights might not all be in use at The Roundhouse, but that’s all part of the glorious pandemonium as it turns into a madhouse of the ABC theme: Acrobatics, Burlesque and Comedy. Indeed, Club Swizzle is dubbed the show with a twist. Presented to you by the creators of La Soiree, lead […]

18 storied males sweep the dancing floor to perform classical ballet with swashbuckling energy and light hearted comical habits. Indeed, Dance Consortium presents ‘Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo’ who are more widely known as ‘The Trocks’. Their willingness to entertain has seen them draw crowds of all genres over the past four decades. ​ […]

The hilltop town of Coorg forms part of the backroads of Karnataka. Whilst many temples fall before you in this region, is there one particular temple’s architecture that makes it more distinct in what it represents? In typical Indian fashion my tour bus driver Govinder was running late as I awaited my 7am departure from […]

The expression ‘Bat Out of Hell’ resonates with impulsive and reckless actions. However, in this instance Jim Steinman’s Bat Out of Hell Musical is an impressive illustration of smooth and swashbuckling dance sequences swept across the stage at the Dominion Theatre, London. Entwined in all of the above is a love story during the post-apocalyptic Manhattan […]

We love it, we scoff it in copious quantities and moreover it comes in a plethora of flavours. Indeed, the British Museum of Food presents Scoop – A Wonderful Ice Cream World. The theme is created by Bompass & Parr whose latest experience illustrates how ice cream was created, the environment in which it is […]

The Megaro Hotel’s exterior colour scheme gets the curious minds in motion at once. Pass through the front door and dive downstairs (no pun intended) into the Piano Bar where riveting wall murals and melodious instrumentals await. The Dive Culture has gone transatlantic and King’s Cross is calling you from the train platforms to hear […]

Shoreditch represents the past and present of London’s storied history in its decor and character. Our tour guide Joe kicks off proceedings with a timeline of how the area went from being the epicentre of silk trade to the modern day hipster trail. The first gastronomic stop is Beigel Bake on Brick Lane for a […]