Ghost Stories review
We decided to see this the other day as we had an evening free and happened to walk past the Duke of York theatre where it was playing. If you … Read More
Category: London
Reviews of places, events, and things of interest in London
The Secret Cinema
Last week myself and Mrs wordofward went to the mysterious sounding ‘Secret Cinema’. We were invited by our hip and trendy friends who took us to Shunt. It’s not just … Read More
Susan Hiller Exhibition
Being the cultural man about town that I am, I went to the Susan Hiller exhibition at Tate Britain yesterday. Actually, it was my wife’s suggestion otherwise I would have … Read More
The Bangkok Podcast
Well I’m back in Blighty. Bangkok was, as always, very exciting and warm and fun and full of hot sexy, er, food. I’m feeling mildly homesick for the place which … Read More
Riots in London
Two days ago I narrowly missed a load of riots in good old London. In the morning I had to get a visa for my upcoming trip to Thailand. I … Read More
War Horse Play review
I saw this the other night and was blown away. I knew it had puppet horses in it but little else. War Horse is about a horse called Joey and … Read More
The Rosslyn Arms pub, Hampstead
This pub is just down the hill from Hampstead Tube. Or just up the hill from Belsize Park tube. Take your pick. I think it is slightly nearer Hampstead though … Read More
Hakkasan London
As part of my wife’s 30th birthday bonanza, I promised her some of the finest Chinese food outside of Asia. She has a lot of Chinese blood coursing through her … Read More
Shunt at London Bridge.
Last night I went to a bar/club/theatre/art/performance/thing called Shunt with my wife and some creative friends. It’s a very difficult place to categorize except to say that it’s fucking brilliant. … Read More
Pop Life: Art in a Material World at Tate Modern
This was a great exhibition. It is essentially about artists who mixed fame and the desire for fame and money with their art. These artists sought out as much publicity … Read More
No Love Lost, Blue Paintings by Damien Hirst
I saw this the other day at the Wallace Collection. Which was a bit odd as I’m sure you’ll be aware if you have ever been to the Wallace Collection. … Read More
The Garden Gate Pub – South End Green
If you sat down and totalled the amount of hours I have spent in this pub, then you have way too much time on your hands. In my defense, I … Read More
The Flask Hampstead
The Flask is a pretty decent pub and probably my main drinking spot if I happen to be on Hampstead high street.
The Notting Hill Carnival
I don’t know why I don’t really like the Notting Hill carnival. It’s probably that it just seem a lot of grief – crowds, shuffling slowly through dancing people, piles of rubbish and a massive walk to the tube. All for very little reward.