Category: Arts & Culture
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Review: Stranger Sings! at The Vaults Theatre London
[cue synthesizer music] If you know, then you know. If you don’t… then let me introduce you to one of the best Netflix series of this year which is ‘Stranger Things’. Set in the 80s it was a little hard to get my head around the slightly grainy cinematography but as the seasons went by, […]
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The Vaults Theatre London presents THREE award-winning smash hit shows with a unique twist!
The Vaults Theatre present their most exciting line-up yet! Look out for THREE high-energy, powerful, underground productions launched this September 2022, offering an unrivalled theatrical experience beneath Waterloo station this Autumn/Winter. STRANGER SINGS! Dates: Oct 5 2022 – Jan 15 2022 I was kindly invited to attend the press launch night of Stranger Sings! and […]
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Nov 5: We’re Going On A Bear Hunt The Film: Live In Concert!
“We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared…” — Michael Rosen, We’re Going On a Bear Hunt We’re Going On A Bear Hunt The Film: Live in Concert Almost every child would’ve heard these infamous lines from one of Michael Rosen’s most popular […]
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Guiding Your Teen Towards a Career in Film
It can be a little worrying for parents when their growing children express an interest in a career in a creative industry. Filmmaking in particular, with all the different aspects that go into movie production, is more accessible and appealing to teens than ever. Modern technology, with its wide accessibility, encourages their film interest, along with the relative ease for just about everyone to find an audience through YouTube or TikTok.
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UK’s Top 5 most accessibility friendly museums for hearing-impaired visitors
With 1 in 6 of the UK’s adult population affected with hearing loss, it only makes sense that our cultural attractions should be made accessible for all visitors and in this case, equipped with facilities to accommodate hearing-impaired visitors. The hearing specialists at ReSound carried out a report on 40 the most visited attractions in the UK, […]
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What’s On: Easter events for the family this bank holiday weekend!
Family things to this Easter weekend Good Friday was just spectacular! The weather was so good that I completely forgot to write up the Easter events round-up so my apologies but if you are still stuck on ideas for what to do with the family, check out the below. I’ve been on annual leave for […]
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February Feels: this month in photos…
Celebrating Lunar New Year festivities Chinatown, Soho Chinese New Year (also known as the Lunar New Year/Spring Festival ‘Tet’ to Vietnamese) was a joyous celebration in London for the first time post-covid. The lion dance was back for a short appearance on 01 February which Little Miss had the honour of watching. I have never […]
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Visiting Greenwich? Top tips on places worth visiting from a Greenwich local…
Whether your coming from Richmond or Runcorn, Greenwich is a major tourism town that sees thousands of people paving its streets every year. This year has seen a rise in tourism again and with lockdown officially behind us all, the streets of Greenwich are starting to fill up. I originally published this post in August […]
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Insta-capital: London is home to the UK’s most Instagrammed tourist attractions
The research development team from SlotsUp analysed hashtag data to determine which of the UK’s most popular tourist attractions are the most Insta-worthy. The study analysed popular hashtags on Instagram of the top 80 most visited tourist attractions in the UK and revealed the Tate Modern in London to be the most ‘Instagrammable’ location, with […]
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Summer is back on! The Royal Docks team have just revealed their free Summer 2021 Programme
Okay, so this week the weather’s not that great but how AMAZING was the weather a couple weeks ago? I don’t know about you but I was loving the sunshine! Died a little (well, a lot thanks to hay fever) from the high pollen count but apart from that it was all good! I even […]
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Van Gogh House opens with guided tours: A must-see for any art lover
First opened in 201`9, Van Gogh House is a local heritage site and a unique venue for exhibitions and artist residencies. This amazing place has now opened up for the general public to view with a guided tour of the house and grounds. It’s a must-see attraction for anyone who has an interest in the […]
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What’s On: Free Easter Events in Greenwich
April 12: Get ready to leave lockdown! Get those trainers, walking shoes or wellies on and get ready to start exploring again as London and the rest of the UK gear up to leave lockdown 3.0 behind. There’s so many wonderful places you can visit outdoors that there’s no excuse not to head out for […]
The Wandering Mother 