London Theatres : a Review
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews London Theatres, a guide to London’s Theatres by Michael Coveney and Peter Dazeley with foreword by actor Mark Rylance published by Frances Lincoln. One of the…
A Wilde Stroll from Paddington to Camden
Mark Bibby Jackson spends a night at the Wilde Aparthotel in Paddington and goes for a stroll along the Regents Canal in London to Camden. As Johnson said, once you…
Nigel Homer, London Tour Guide
London Begins at 40 talks with Niger Homer a London tour guide with ToursByLocals, he explains the benefits of being shown the highlights of the capital by an expert. Tell…
Discover London Explored
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews London Explored, a photographic-led guide to London by Peter Dazeley published by Frances Lincoln. The greater you get to know London the more you realise how…
Mantis Draycott Hotel, Chelsea
Mark Bibby Jackson spends a night in Chelsea’s Mantis Draycott Hotel, an elegant boutique hotel with a homely feel and a great London location. Entering the Mantis Draycott Hotel is…
The Gate, Marylebone: Pioneer of Plant-based Food
Mark Bibby Jackson visits The Gate, Marylebone to sample the most wonderful food which just happens to be plant-based. One of the most significant trends in the global restaurant scene…
A Walk On the Streets London’s East End
Mark Bibby Jackson experiences street life in London’s East End discovering arguably the best samosas in London. The East End of London has always been one of my favourite parts…
Sky-high Cocktails at Hyatt Place London City East
On his visit to London’s East End, Mark Bibby Jackson stays at the Hyatt Place London City East, and discovers a wonderful new hotel with breath-taking views and excellent cocktails…
Is God Is a Revenger’s Tragedy?
The Royal Court’s ambitious and refreshing new programme has continued with Aleshea Harris’ revenge drama Is God Is at the Jerwood Theatre Downstairs. Fast and furious from the off, Aleshea Harris’…
Sailing a Wherry Boat on the Norfolk Broads
Mark Bibby Jackson chills out while sailing a traditional wherry boat on the Norfolk Broads, a short drive from London. I am not a natural sailor. I was scarred for…
Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt, Wyndham’s Theatre
Julia Bright reviews Tom Stoppard’s Leopoldstadt play currently showing at the Wyndham’s Theatre in London. Leopoldstadt is, in Tom Stoppard’s own words, “all about being Jewish” – this means…
Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia
Mark Bibby Jackson reviews Josh Azouz’s tragi-comedy Once Upon a Time in Nazi Occupied Tunisia at the Almeida. From the off as we are greeted with a character buried up…
