Author Archives: Judith Schrut

About Judith Schrut

Judith is a writer and journalist who writes about people, places, food, the arts and more. Born and raised in California, Judith has lived in her favourite city-- London-- for over 30 years. She writes and blogs regularly for Tikichris and American in Britain Magazine, creating enjoyable-to-read features, previews, reviews and interviews. She's also an experienced editor and researcher. More on Judith at californianinlondon.dudaone.com.

2020 Vision | Index

Posted on 2020-01-11 by Judith Schrut

Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s 2020 Vision miniseries. Hope you had fun with our brief but spectacular preview of 2020 London’s top cultural treats. Here’s a list with links to all the posts in this miniseries:

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2020 Vision: Dance

Posted on 2020-01-11 by Judith Schrut

In the final post of our miniseries, Judith Schrut takes a leap into London’s lively dance scene 2020. Sadler’s Wells brings the world’s best dancers to its three London stages in 2020, with another cracking year of ballet, hip hop, … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Best in Show

Posted on 2020-01-10 by Judith Schrut

You can count on London’s Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama. Judith Schrut samples what’s on offer this year in the West End and beyond. Count on London Theatreland to deliver plenty of drama in 2020. In the West End, … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Folk & World

Posted on 2020-01-10 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut previews some of the year’s best music gigs from around the world…right here in London. It won’t surprise you to learn that London, the world’s most diverse city, is home to more than 270 nationalities and 300 languages. … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Rock & Pop

Posted on 2020-01-09 by Judith Schrut

London’s 2020 rock and pop scene looks to be a fat, mixed bag of hot newbies and golden oldies. Judith Schrut tells us more. Following the hoopla of last weekend’s BRIT awards, London’s 2020 rock and pop scene is really … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Classical & Jazz

Posted on 2020-01-09 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut checks out what’s on tap this year for London’s jazz and classical music fans. It’s not every day you reach the grand old age of 250 and it’s not everyone who’s Sestercentennial birthday is marked with glorious musical … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Sounds of Music | Country‘n Roots

Posted on 2020-01-08 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut continues our new miniseries with a preview of London’s fantastic musical year ahead. For many music lovers, London is Music Heaven, with dozens of venues, concerts and gigs to match every taste of genre. Whether your fave is … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Meandering Museums

Posted on 2020-01-08 by Judith Schrut

Looking for a place to come in from the cold on a London winter’s day? Judith Schrut thinks you can’t beat a visit to one of London’s incredible range of small museums and galleries. Much as I love London and … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision: Art from the Heart

Posted on 2020-01-07 by Judith Schrut

First up in our new miniseries, Judith Schrut  drools over some upcoming treats for art lovers at London’s top museums and galleries. Did you know London is happy home to no less than four of the world’s Top Ten art … Continue reading →

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2020 Vision

Posted on 2020-01-07 by Judith Schrut

Contributor Judith Schrut takes us on a brief but spectacular tour of 2020 London’s upcoming top cultural treats. Continue reading →

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Winter Lodge, St Ermins Hotel: ‘Tis the Season for Kings Ginger

Posted on 2019-12-17 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut gets a taste of royalty. St Ermins Hotel near St James Park has unveiled its beautiful Winter Lodge on the Terrace, just in time for the festive season. I enjoyed the warmest of warm welcomes at its recent … Continue reading →

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EFG London Jazz Festival

Posted on 2019-11-25 by Judith Schrut

Every year at this time, jazz of every imaginable kind takes over London’s music hubs, clubs, pubs and air waves for the two weeks of the EFG London Jazz Festival. Judith Schrut looks back at this year’s Festival. Whether you’re … Continue reading →

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Diwali and Dumplings at Soho Wala

Posted on 2019-10-27 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut makes friends with the mighty momo. Raise your hand if you thought only Chinese cooks made fabulous steamed dumplings. Yeah, me too. Until a few days ago that is, when I was introduced to momos, fresh and fragrant … Continue reading →

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London Literature Festival at the Southbank

Posted on 2019-10-25 by Judith Schrut

Spread the word: Southbank Centre’s London Literature Festival is in full swing. Judith Schrut thinks it’s a real page turner. The 13th London Literature Festival, on this week at the Southbank Centre, is packed with live readings, book launches, debates, … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Index

Posted on 2019-08-31 by Judith Schrut

Here’s an index to all the posts in Judith Schrut’s Delights of the Dordogne miniseries. Hope you’ve had a tasty time on my Dordognaise food, drink road trip. Here’s a list with links to all the posts in this miniseries:

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Unmissable Final Month for Underbelly Festival Southbank

Posted on 2019-08-30 by Judith Schrut

September is the final month for this year’s Underbelly Festival Southbank, but oh what a month! Judith Schrut tells us more. Summer’s nearly over (cue loud wet sobs) but London’s Underbelly Festival still has a jampacked, ubercool month of comedy, … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Back to Brive

Posted on 2019-08-27 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut reaches the end of her delicious detour in Dordogne. All too soon, we’re back in Brive-la-Gaillarde for a final, jam packed dose of Dordognaise eats and treats.

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Delights of the Dordogne | Dordogne’s Village of Dreams, Gardens and Imagination

Posted on 2019-08-20 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut spends a dreamy day in Terrasson-LaVilledieu, where even the public toilets are decorated with flowers. The moment we arrive in Terrasson-LaVilledieu, crossing the Pont Vieux (literally, ancient bridge) footbridge in the early morning light, it’s clear this is … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | The Most Beautiful Village in France?

Posted on 2019-08-13 by Judith Schrut

Continuing her Dordognaise adventure, Judith Schrut toasts some of France’s most beautiful villages and enjoys a four hour lunch with amazing cake. The Dordogne region isn’t just rich in natural beauty, wildlife, history and cuisine, it’s home to no less … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Food with a View

Posted on 2019-08-04 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut follows gaggles of geese and the scent of just picked strawberries to Sarlat, gastronomic capital of the Dordogne. If you’re on a Foodie trip to the Dordogne, or just an ordinary mortal who likes a good lunch, you … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Saints and Sustenance

Posted on 2019-07-26 by Judith Schrut

Continuing her Dordognaise road trip, Judith Schrut hikes the stations of the cross in holy Rocamadour and discovers a riverside paradise in Lacave. It turns out that the best way to work off stratospheric calories from a four course gourmet … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne | Gastronomy at its Best

Posted on 2019-07-23 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut reports on her delicious adventure exploring the food, drink and many pleasures of Dordogne, France. The gracious folk at Dordogne Valley Tourist Office have called our press trip Gastronomy at its Best, so can there be any better … Continue reading →

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Delights of the Dordogne

Posted on 2019-07-20 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut sets off on an adults-only adventure exploring the food, drink and other pleasures of Dordogne, France. Writer Henry Miller famously said, “it must have been a paradise for thousands of years …the Dordogne will live on just as … Continue reading →

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Applebee’s Fish Pop-Up: Seaside at the Southbank

Posted on 2019-06-18 by Judith Schrut

Applebee’s loves fresh fish, that’s for sure. And if (like me) you’re already a fan of the light, crispy fish and chips and succulent rock oysters served in Applebee’s popular Borough Market restaurant, then their newly opened summer Pop-Up at London’s Southbank will be excellent news. Continue reading →

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London Art Openings | Leonardo da Vinci at the Queen’s Gallery, Buckingham Palace

Posted on 2019-06-10 by Judith Schrut

A spectacular new exhibition salutes the 500th anniversary of Leonardo da Vinci, the original Renaissance Man. Judith Schrut pays a visit. This year marks 500 years since the death of Leonardo da Vinci, the extraordinary Italian artist, architect and anatomist, … Continue reading →

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Bill’s Restaurant, Kingston-on-Thames

Posted on 2019-05-18 by Judith Schrut

The Kingston branch of Bill’s Restaurant is sporting a fresh new look. Judith Schrut went to check it out. Continue reading →

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Two Keys: Mixing it Up for Summer

Posted on 2019-05-15 by Judith Schrut

After much flavourful experimenting, gin enthusiasts James Simpson and Jack Herlihy discovered that tea paired brilliantly with certain spirits. So, Two Keys’ first two mixers were born. Black Tea Mixer is a dark, smoky blend of premium Indian and Sri Lankan teas while Gree Continue reading →

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Good Stuff #90

Posted on 2019-05-04 by Judith Schrut

Here’s the low down on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more which contributor Judith Schrut discovered at this year’s Natural and Organic Products Europe show and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. Continue reading →

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Unmissable Stage Premiere | Small Island at the NT

Posted on 2019-05-03 by Judith Schrut

Leah Harvey & Shiloh Coke in Small Island, photo credit Brinkhoff Moegenburg, courtesy NT Press Office Andrea Levy’s novel about the postwar Caribbean-to-Britain migrant experience has been adapted for the stage. Judith Schrut reviews this powerful, unmissable show, which opened … Continue reading →

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Dancing Dogs, Flying Plates, Giant Pillows: Sadler’s Wells Family Weekend

Posted on 2019-04-22 by Judith Schrut

Aracaladanza Dance Company, ©Pedro Arnay, photo courtesy Sadlers Wells Media Library Dancing dogs, flying plates and giant pillows took centre stage this Easter at Sadler’s Wells Family Weekend. Judith Schrut and her young companion went to see what it was … Continue reading →

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Mary Quant at the V&A

Posted on 2019-04-13 by Judith Schrut

“I don’t have time to wait for Women’s Lib,” declared Mary Quant. Judith Schrut’s been to the V&A to see why Quant became a role model for a generation of women. Continue reading →

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Full Steam Ahead with the Royal Windsor Steam Express

Posted on 2019-04-12 by Judith Schrut

The Royal Windsor Steam Express will provide excursions to the historic city of Windsor by steam train three times daily on Tuesdays, while the Sunset Steam Express offers fabulous evening trips from London to the scenic hills, villages and downs of rural Surrey. Continue reading →

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Bearing Witness: Don McCullin Retrospective at Tate Britain

Posted on 2019-02-12 by Judith Schrut

As a major retrospective of Sir Donald McCullin’s work opens at Tate Britain, Judith Schrut looks at what his 60 years of photography have given us. Continue reading →

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Shimmer, Dazzle, Sparkle | Christian Dior at the V&A

Posted on 2019-02-11 by Judith Schrut

Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams is the Victoria and Albert Museum’s latest blockbuster show. Judith Schrut has been to view. Continue reading →

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Let’s Hear It for AmericanaFest UK 2019

Posted on 2019-01-29 by Judith Schrut

Americana fans will be flocking to Hackney this week for AmericanaFest UK 2019, three days of glorious Americana music in all shapes, sounds and styles. Reliable sources say there are still some tickets left for tonight’s and tomorrow’s live music Showcase and Thursday’s Gala International Awards Show, but if you’re keen get in quick! Continue reading →

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