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The rich diversity of the city’s theatre scene means there is always something to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for a hot piece of new writing or a revival of a classic, London has something for you. The theatre buildings themselves are also awe-inspiring, with some having hosted plays for centuries. And it’s not just West End plays that are popular: you can also see London musicals , comedies and operas in some magnificent buildings. The sister restaurant of a Brighton original, Londoners should be thankful that the owners of The Coal Shed decided to bring their magic to London. Billing itself as a steak and seafood restaurant, this is hands down one of the best places to eat steak in London – a title for which there is stiff competition. London’s West End is known the world over as the home of theatre. Millions of theatregoers descend on England’s capital each year, and plays in London are often top of the agenda. Visitors come to enjoy spectacular performances in a spectacular city. As one of the major attractions for residents and visitors, such productions are always high in demand. The god thing, by the way, is called Arishem. Londoners can have a lot of fun watching Eternals by pretending the characters are saying "Amersham" every time they say "Arishem". Well, I did anyway. Moon Knight (2022) Erm, that's not Tottenham Court Road. Which branch of the multiverse are we in? The theatre scene in the West End has always been a popular outlet for creativity and diversity. Plays in London continue to provoke debate and raise awareness, as well as being a barometer of popular culture. With some very special shows coming up, theatregoers, no matter what they like, are going to be spoilt for choice.

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Bao crops up on pretty much every guide to eating out in London out there – meaning that the queues can be ferociously long, even on a drippy mid-week evening in January.Is it worth it? Certainly. The proof lies in Bao’s journey, which saw it start off as a street food stall in Netil Market t o the six restaurants you find today. The environs might be plusher and the prices higher, but at the heart of it all sits some of the best Taiwanese food in the city.Innovative fillings ensconced in fluffy, pillowy bao buns… it’s no wonder that London’s gone crazy for Bao.

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The stage shows are the stuff of lewd legend: Dita von Teese made her UK debut at TG; there are frequently hardcore body modification and manipulation demonstrations featuring everything from extreme piercings to contortion to people being suspended from ropes attached to hooks poked through their skin; and it’s not uncommon to see fireworks been set off from performers’ orifices, paint and milk being shot out of vaginas, and lasers shining from the bumhole of a trapeze artist. The second phase of movies saw the franchise go global. Iron Man 3 (2013) and Captain America Winter Soldier (2014) don't offer much London action, but then... Thor: The Dark World (2013) We have not shut down this event, but, as with any licenced premises, we do expect the venue owner to operate within their licence.’ The inconspicuous Bloomsbury restaurant, miles away from any other decent Chinese spots, serves up a menu of very traditional Sichuan cooking. Here too you’ll find nose-to-tail eating – except the Chinese we’re doing it long before St. John – that comes in the form of shareable dishes or hot pots loaded with skewered meat and veg.In 1975, the American publisher Frank Hallman, with permission from Angelica Garnett and Quentin Bell, republished the first five essays as a book, giving the collection its title, The London Scene. This edition was reprinted by Random House and the Hogarth Press in 1982. [6] It is not known why 'Portrait of a Londoner' was not included in this edition. It has been suggested that Angelica and Quentin may have wished for it to be omitted, but this assertion has also been disputed. [6] [7] A complete edition of The London Scene was published for the first time in 2004 by the publisher Snowbooks in their 'Signature Series'. There’s little to no chance you will stumble across Bocca di Lupo. Hidden down a small and quiet road in Soho, it’s difficult enough to find it even when you do have a map.

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The restaurant describes itself as focusing on “stripped-down, honest, regional cuisine” and that’s exactly what you get – good food in a buzzy and lively setting. This second essay was published in the January 1932 issue of Good Housekeeping (volume 20, issue 5). Here, the narrator of the essay describes the busy streets and Department Stores of Oxford Street. Woolf emphasises the ephemerality of modernity and the rise of consumerism, describing its allure and charm but also its potential vacuity. Revelling in Soho’s seedy past, there’s no way you’ll miss La Bodega Negra as you make your way along Old Compton Street – it’s the one with the neon lights that read “Peep Show” and “Adult Video” in the window. Everything on the menu displays Marchand’s skilled touch – expect Parisian food with more than a few international influences and go with an empty stomach. It’s a great date spot, particularly as when you’re finished you can pop down to the cheekily hidden secret bar “Hester’s Hideout” downstairs.The big one. The world’s largest fetish and fantasy club, started in 1990, a visit to Torture Garden (affectionately referred to as TG) is considered a rite of passage for those wishing to explore and expand their sexual horizons. Hotel restaurants can be hit and miss – they’re often too soulless and stuffy to truly enjoy. Not so with 190 Queen’s Gate at the prestigious Gore Hotel in Kensington (also famed for being the place the Rolling Stones held their famous party to launch Beggars Banquet).