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Restaurant review: Les Trois Garcon, Shoreditch, E1
»The whole world seems to be 1920s mad at the moment. The Great Gatsby makes it to film and suddenly it’s speakeasy’s this, jazz that, flapper dresses the other.
Theatre review: Larisa and the Merchants, Arcola Theatre, E8
Lashings of authentic Roma Gypsy music and chilly Russian bite colour this engaging 19th century play by Ostrovsky, brought to life in its UK premiere by Insite Performance. Originally entitled, ‘Without A Dowry’, this version has been re-coined ‘Larisa and The Merchants’ by Samuel Adamson and it expertly details the wavering fickleness of the human spirit and the price of love.
Theatre Review: Taming of the Shrew. Theatro Technis, NW1
With a setting revision to the 1950s, when the times were a-changing, Theatro Technis welcomes a fresh twist on the established Shakespeare comedy.
Theatre review: These Shining Lives, Park Theatre, N4
‘It begins like a fairy-tale’. With these lines, Charity Wakefield, playing Katie Donohue, opens These Shining Lives, and the Park Theatre’s inaugural season.
Restaurant review: Gourmet Burger Kitchen, Islington, N1
Gourmet Burger Kitchen is by now familiar to most Londoners. The first restaurant was opened in Battersea back in 2001 by three Kiwis with a mission to treat the humble burger with more respect. Now there are more than 25 branches across London and dozens more nationwide.
Album review: Scout Niblett – It’s Up To Emma
Niblett’s trademark intensity is met with softer elements that will widen her appeal without diminishing her gritty vitriol.
Album review: Gabrielle Aplin – English Rain
The 20-year-old’s first record reveals an artist with some promise – but only time will tell if it’s enough.
Review: The Great Gatsby
Flora Drury goes to see Baz Luhrmann’s The Great Gatsby, and finds there is a lot more to like than she was expecting.
Rosa’s Thai Cafe: From street stall to restaurant
Rosa’s started life as a humble street stall in Brick Lane seven years ago where its reputation for authentic, fresh and punchy Thai food grew to such an extent it allowed the husband and wife team to go on to open three restaurants in the capital.
The Lord’s Tavern: Great food at the famous home of cricket
Standing in the shadows of the world’s most famous cricket ground, most people will have stumbled upon the Lord’s Tavern before or after a match.
Album review: Ghostpoet – Some Say I So I Say Light
The urban poet stretches his musical wings on this impressive sophomore record, while keeping the kitchen sink in sight.
Album review: Public Service Broadcasting – Inform - Educate - Entertain
Their hotly-anticipated debut long player is a triumph of unlikely vintage samples and an up-to-the-minute mashing of live instruments and electro meddling.
Sadler’s Wells associate artist Kate Prince on how she’s brought hip hop dance into the mainstream
As Some Like It Hip Hop opens its third run at the Peacock Theatre, Sadler’s Wells associate artist Kate Prince tells Caroline Bishop about choreographing a decade of success.
Restaurant review: Mile High, a secret location in London, W1
Pop-up restaurants are ten a penny these days and immersive theatre is so on trend it’s becoming common – but what if you combine the two?
Lovebox headliners include Plan B, Goldfrapp and Azealia Banks
Plan B, Goldfrapp and Azealia Banks have been announced as the headlining acts for the three-day Lovebox dance festival this July.
Album review: Savages – Silence Yourself
Superbly executed slab of lean, muscular but sparingly-applied rock, led by your new favourite frontwoman.
Album review: Alison Moyet – The Minutes
After stints in musicals, narrating plays and more, Moyet lays down more stunning vocals in a return to her electro-pop roots.
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Picture gallery: Chelsea Flower Show 2013
The RHS Chelsea Flower Show opens to the public today, but celebrities and VIPs, including the Queen, have already had a look at the floral displays.
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