Review of David Hare’s Teeth ‘n’ Smiles
David Hare’s Teeth ‘n’ Smiles, which is enjoying a half-century revival at Duke of York’s Theatre, is not quite a musical, more a play about – and with – music. The action takes place on one evening and the early hours of the following day, 9th and 10 th June 1969, at the May Ball […]
How Athens cured my seasonal depression
I had all my hopes pinned on Athens in Spring. February in the UK can feel relentless, especially after it raining everyday without fail. The interminable darkness and lack of desire to do anything at all had left me not only depressed, but a little bit anxious as to whether it would lift. By the […]
New rooftop bar opens in Mayfair
Is this Mayfair’s first rooftop bar? It sounds unlikely, but when you stop and think about it, it almost makes sense. For years, drinking in Mayfair has stayed close to the ground. The neighbourhood is full of Georgian townhouses, historic hotels and private members clubs where the best tables are often tucked away below street […]
Review of ‘Turn it Out’ with Tiler Peck & Friends
Sadler’s Wells Theatre, London: March 2026 by Graham Watts Tiler Peck is indubitably one of the world’s outstanding dancers. She has been a principal with New York City Ballet since 2009, and I can’t imagine a better pairing of style and dancer since NYCB is known for hosting the unique American style of embellishing classical ballet […]
“Avon Calling” – A tribute to my Mum Val Jones, and the Avon ladies
I’m writing this with a photograph of me and my mother open on the laptop. I can’t remember the year, but I think I’m around twenty, so let’s say 1988. We’re both posing with our fingers touching our cheeks. We’re in the family kitchen, the setting for many of our jokes and games. In the […]
Inside Six Senses London: The Wellness Hotel Transforming Historic Whiteleys
London has no shortage of luxury hotels, but the arrival of Six Senses London feels like something different. Hidden inside the vast restored shell of The Whiteley on Queensway, the brand’s first UK property brings together heritage architecture, cutting-edge wellness and a quietly ambitious reinvention of one of the capital’s most storied buildings. Just moments from Hyde Park and the colourful streets […]
Is British Airways Premium Economy Worth it?
Chris Golds tells us why BA’s World Traveller Plus might be the sweet spot for long haul comfort! I have always loved flying. Well, almost always. There was a brief period when I really didn’t enjoy it, but somehow, and honestly do not ask me how, I got over it. Now I am back to […]
The Perfect Mother’s Day in London
If you’re looking for things to do for the perfect Mother’s Day in London sometimes the best idea is just string together a few brilliant experiences and let the city do the rest. Chris Golds, who lives in London, was a tourist for a day in the greatest city in the world. Bubbles above The […]
Where to Travel Solo This Spring: Top Holiday Ideas for 2026
As the grey skies linger and winter refuses to go just yet, many solo travellers are already looking ahead to brighter days. And if early booking trends are anything to go by, summer 2026 is shaping up to be the season of connection. Below are a couple of ideas for the perfect solo holiday. Friendship […]