(L)ondon (I)nteresting (A)ctivities
Photo: Manuel Harlan★★★★ Director Simon Stone – an Australian – seems obsessed with the English upper-middle classes. He works internationally but in this country, at least, his free adaptations of the classics all concern sweary, witty, slightly awful posh people who […]
Photograph: ph.FAB / Shutterstock.comEngland are through to the semi-finals of the World Cup for just the fourth time ever. After defeating Norway in the quarters (after extra time and a Jude Bellingham masterclass), next up is one of the fiercest […]
Photograph: ApolloFAMEX / Shutterstock.comSummer 2026 is a huge one for global popstar residencies at Wembley Stadium. Following hot on the heels of Harry Styles and My Chemical Romance in northwest London is Bruno Mars, whose The Romantic Tour is at Wembley for […]
Photograph: Mariano Gaspar / Shutterstock.comCamden really is the most divisive of London neighbourhoods. When asked about it, some Londoners will go all misty and wax lyrical about its countercultural history, atmospheric live music pubs, eclectic shopping opportunities and lively atmosphere. […]
Photograph: Marks and SpencerThe Pantheon. Helluva name, isn’t it? Brings to mind temples of gods, grand architectural structures, visions of greatness – and, of course, Marks and Spencer’s London flagship store. M&S’s shop is a Grade II-listed hunk of art […]
Photograph: A.PAES / Shutterstock.comPrior to System of a Down’s first huge stadium show in London on Monday (July 13), the band hadn’t played the UK since Download Festival 2017. The Armenian-American alt-metal band are making amends for their absence with two […]
Photograph: CoupetteEast London fans of a chic tipple, we come bearing very sad news indeed. After just under a decade of innovative, arty, excellent drinks, French-inspired Bethnal Green bar Coupette has shut. Coupette opened in 2017 and its classic serves included […]