In a scene towards the end of Enlightenment, one of the characters is wrapped in a sheet; one assumes the impression of a straitjacket is deliberate. Three-quarters of the way through this production, I was feeling similarly constrained. I wasn’t … Continue reading →
“A party for Me?” thought Pooh to himself. “How grand!” There can be very few people who have not encountered Winnie the Pooh. One of the great characters of children’s literature and I can’t help but feel also a precursor … Continue reading →
Last night, OxjamKilburn’s four-night comedy festival kicked off. Along with Friday’s fashion show at the State building, this is all building up to October 23rd’s OxjamKilburn takeover when your favourite Kilburn music venues play host to a day of live … Continue reading →
So, you’ve been following Chilean mine rescues while whistling John Lennon tunes, but what’s been happening closer to home? ImagineThe former reservoir at Gondar Gardens could become houses. Locals aren’t happy. Photos of the plans and the objections, and ten things objectors think you should … Continue reading →
All the local news that’s happened while you were wondering whether Ed or David would lead Labour, and why Wales in October was ever a good idea for golf. Brotherly LoveTalking of the Milibands – they are local boys of course.Why … Continue reading →
(photo: courtesy of Kai Reysenn)? The Betsy Smith opening night last Friday attracted the crowds. The bar staff, vying for the Artful Dodger lookalike prize, were struggling. At one stage the crush at the bar was seven-deep and getting a drink took … Continue reading →
What has happened in NW6 while Ken was winning Labour’s mayoral nomination and Delhi tried to keep the Commonwealth Games on track? Kicking off in Kilburn Much midweek hullabaloo at the announcement of a new bar in Kilburn. Friday’s launch party for … Continue reading →
The summer is over, and everyone’s back at work and tweeting about the Pope. So you might have missed some of this week’s highlights. Food & flowers Achillea Flowers opens this month on Mill LaneGuglee is the newest arrival on … Continue reading →
Welcome to a new blog feature. As Twitter gets bigger and busier, I know its hard for people to stay on top of the volume of messages they receive. This means you miss stuff. So, (almost) every week I’ll post … Continue reading →
The quirky interior of The Arches is certianly different to anything else in the area. A multitude of lampshades dangle from the ceiling, interspersed with what look like dolls of witches. There are even (fake – please say they are … Continue reading →
