Category Archives: Entertainment

Preview: Organ Reframed at Union Chapel

Posted on 2018-10-06 by tikichris

Organ Reframed is a festival of new music and cross-collaboration for organ. Returning for its third year with a weekend of live performance, film and discussion at Union Chapel near Highbury & Islington Station. Continue reading →

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London Art Openings | Impressionists: From Manet to Cezanne

Posted on 2018-09-14 by Judith Schrut

Courtauld Impressionists: From Manet to Cézanne at the National Gallery showcases 40 Impressionist masterpieces, most of which are on loan from the Courtauld Gallery, which is currently closed as part of a major transformation. Continue reading →

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Win Tickets to the Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018

Posted on 2018-09-09 by tikichris

Coming to London the first weekend of October for its fifth anniversary is the Tequila & Mezcal Fest – the biggest agave extravaganza in Europe. As part of my team up with Teq Fest, I’ve set aside a pair of day tickets to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Best of the Fests | Long Road Country and Americana Festival

Posted on 2018-09-06 by Judith Schrut

Top country and Americana stars are lining up for the inaugural Long Road Country, Americana and Roots Festival. Old and New World traditions will unite in the grand surrounds of Stanford Hall in Leicestershire. Continue reading →

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Open Air Cinema | Where is the Nomad?

Posted on 2018-09-05 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut  joins the Nomad for a cinematic trip across Australia’s outback. Since 2010, the Nomad Cinema has been popping its outdoor screens up in Brompton Cemetery, Hyde Park Lido, St Paul’s Cathedral Gardens and other intriguing London locations, along … Continue reading →

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Secret Adventures Farmyard Cinema: Unbranded

Posted on 2018-09-04 by Sheepa Miah

Secret Adventures put on a one of a kind cinema experience for an award winning film, Unbranded, and I had the pleasure of going along to the the viewing. Located in a city farm located in one of the most unexpected places, you would never have guessed that you were in the heart of Waterloo. Continue reading →

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Get 20% Off Your #TeqFest Tix

Posted on 2018-08-27 by tikichris

The Tequila & Mezcal Fest returns to London to celebrate its fifth anniversary. And guess who’s getting in on the fun to amp up the action and spread the word about Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza? Continue reading →

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Open City Documentary Festival 2018

Posted on 2018-08-16 by tikichris

Entering its eighth year, the Open City Documentary Festival returns to London this September to celebrate the art of nonfiction through films, audio and immersive (VR/AR) projects, screenings, special events, panels, workshops and masterclasses and more in a variety of venues across central London. Continue reading →

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Preview: Notting Hill Carnival 2018

Posted on 2018-08-14 by tikichris

The 59 year-old annual community-led Notting Hill Carnival will be celebrated the Summer Bank Holiday Weekend of 25 to 27 August with the Children’s Day Parade taking place on Sunday the 26th. Continue reading →

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Director Michael Lehmann on the 30th Anniversary of Heathers | #TCTalks Episode 30

Posted on 2018-08-09 by tikichris

Episode 30 of tikichris Talks features an interview with Michael Lehmann, director of Heathers, on the 30th anniversary of this classic dark comedy from the late 80s and what it was like to work with teen actors Winona Ryder and Christian Slater on a film with breakout roles for both their careers. Continue reading →

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Win Pair of Tickets to Outdoor Screening of Priscilla Queen of the Desert + the Chance to Win a Trip to Australia’s Northern Territory

Posted on 2018-08-05 by tikichris

Tourism NT are offering tikichris followers three pairs of tickets to an outdoor screening with The Nomad Cinema of The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert plus a chance of winning a pair of return tickets to Darwin, Australia with Singapore Airlines. Continue reading →

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Best of the Fests | The World at WOMAD, Wiltshire

Posted on 2018-07-27 by Judith Schrut

WOMAD – the biggest international festival on the planet is celebrating its 36th year in style, bringing hundreds of performing artists from dozens of countries and thousands of world music fans to a beautiful open air site deep in the Wiltshire countryside. Continue reading →

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Best of the Fests | The BBC Summer Proms

Posted on 2018-07-23 by Judith Schrut

Judith Schrut  previews this summer’s Proms at the Royal Albert Hall. If you’re a classical music lover, it doesn’t get much better than the BBC’s summer Promenade Concerts, affectionately known as the Proms. The world’s greatest festival of classical music … Continue reading →

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Summer by the River is All Drama This August

Posted on 2018-07-08 by Demi Perera

London’s Open Air Theatre season is set to return to the heart of the capital this August. Now in its 15th unforgettable year it will offer Londoners free access to the city’s finest theatrical artists and experiences. Performances will run from August to September as part of the Summer by the River Festival which takes place at London Bridge City. Continue reading →

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The Biggest & Best Music Festivals That Are Worth a Visit to the UK (Miles Away)

Posted on 2018-05-28 by tikichris

Here are five of the biggest music festivals in Britain for the most musically inclined summertime bucket lists. Continue reading →

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Rooftop Film Club is Back

Posted on 2018-05-22 by Demi Perera

London is collectively cheering its return as it brings a whole lot of sunshine, classic movies and popcorn back to our lives. Think long evenings with panoramic views across London from Bussey Building and Roof East. Continue reading →

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K-Music Showcase Interviews

Posted on 2018-05-19 by Sheepa Miah

Sheepa Miah interviews the headlining musicians from the recent K-Music Showcase in London. Continue reading →

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London’s Southbank Centre Re-opening Events

Posted on 2018-05-03 by Judith Schrut

Great things are happening down at the Southbank Centre, the UK’s largest art venue, where the Hayward Gallery, Queen Elizabeth Hall and Purcell Room have just re-opened after a major facelift and refurb. Continue reading →

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2001: A Space Odyssey LIVE at Royal Festival Hall

Posted on 2018-05-02 by Judith Schrut

1968— Fifty years ago—  was a landmark year for movies, the release year for a massive feast of films now considered classics:  Oliver, the Odd Couple, Funny Girl, Yellow Submarine, Chitty-Chitty Bang-Bang,  Rosemary’s Baby and 2001: A Space Odyssey,  to name a handful. Expect plenty of Golden Anniversary screenings, fan events and limited-edition merchandise for each in the coming months. Continue reading →

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Review: The New Legends of Monkey on Netflix

Posted on 2018-04-29 by sfancy

Inspired by the 16th Century Chinese fable Journey to the West, the series follows the journey of a young female girl, Tripitaka, and three fallen gods to find some long-lost scrolls of wisdom in order to end the demonic rule of chaos, to restore peace to the world.  Continue reading →

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An Evening of Meat at The Vaults

Posted on 2018-04-28 by Alexandra Kalinowski

It’s not often I’m handed a scoop of chicken liver atop a savoury cone and watched as I take each bite. I don’t know whether to stare back at her, or if she wants me to smile and look away. She’s about two inches from my face and can hear the crunch as I bite through the cone despite the thumping music. We’re doing a dance, but I’m not dancing. Continue reading →

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Chang Sensory Trails 2018 | 12 May | Last Days of Shoreditch

Posted on 2018-04-27 by tikichris

Chang Sensory Trails to Shoreditch to “deliver the unexpected” through a multi-sensory experience centred around Thai food, art and music taking place 12 May from noon to 10pm at Last Days of Shoreditch. Continue reading →

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K-Music Showcase 2018: 3rd Line Butterfly, Gonne Choi & Billy Carter

Posted on 2018-04-22 by Sheepa Miah

K-Music Showcase 2018 is coming to London in May, brought to you by The Korean Cultural Centre UK, Korea Creative Content Agency and Rich Mix. Continue reading →

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Kinky Ping Pong

Posted on 2018-04-02 by tikichris

Dinner and a show with a one-minute stroll? Here’s a great date night idea: dim sum and drinks at Ping Pong Covent Garden followed by catching a performance of Kinky Boots just round the corner at the Adelphi Theatre. Continue reading →

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Rhythm & Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain

Posted on 2018-01-29 by Judith Schrut

Have an hour or so to spare and an interest in jazz, or just want to expand your London cultural horizons? If so, you’re sure to enjoy this bitesize exhibition and season of events, Rhythm & Reaction: The Age of Jazz in Britain. Continue reading →

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Follow the Glitterball to ABBA: Super Troupers

Posted on 2017-12-14 by Judith Schrut

ABBA: Super Troupers is  an immersive new exhibition which takes you on a journey back in musical time to the 1970s, when the Swedish pop phenomenon known as ABBA ruled the world. Continue reading →

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Festive Fun at the South Pole Saloon

Posted on 2017-11-29 by Jasmine Kaur

Jasmine Kaur journeys to London’s South Pole (Brixton) for an evening of rooftop revelry and festive season feels. I was invited to the launch of Brixton Rooftop’s South Pole Saloon to get a taste of the wintery festivities and let … Continue reading →

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Preview: Meow Meow and the London Philharmonic Orchestra at Royal Festival Hall

Posted on 2017-11-20 by tikichris

Cabaret sensation Meow Meow returns to Royal Festival Hall for More Pandemonium with the London Philharmonic Orchestra following the success of last year’s one-off performance. Continue reading →

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Battle of the Sexes – It was Crunch Time

Posted on 2017-11-18 by Demi Perera

It was literally crunch time at Westfield London, Shepherd’s Bush this week courtesy Nature Valley and their new snack – Nut Butter Biscuits. The Atrium in Westfield was transformed in to a tennis court complete with reserved seating to celebrate the release of the movie Battle of the Sexes. Continue reading →

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Preview: Immerse Erotic Storytelling at House of Kittens’ Menagerie

Posted on 2017-11-17 by tikichris

Immerse erotic theatre company House of Kittens is to host Menagerie, an evening of conceptual vignettes with an aim to “delve into the endless expression of pleasure to engage people in a new liberated theatrical movement.” Continue reading →

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Top 10 Choices for Pre and Post Theatre Food and Drink in London (Trainline)

Posted on 2017-11-10 by tikichris

Grabbing drinks or having a meal at the right place and for the right amount of time can help set the tone to commence or end any theatre outing on a delicious note. Continue reading →

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Movie Review: Better Watch Out

Posted on 2017-11-05 by tikichris

Christmas horror flick sound like your thing? Keep Better Watch Out in mind for Yuletide chills and thrills. Continue reading →

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The Magic Hour Halloween Special

Posted on 2017-10-25 by tikichris

Magician Tony Middleton is bringing his show, The Magic Hour, to the Sheraton Park Lane Hotel on the 31st for a spooky Halloween special. Continue reading →

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Graeme of Thrones

Posted on 2017-10-09 by tikichris

Spoiler alert! Graeme of Thrones (a live theatre parody of … well, I’ll let you guess) is a guaranteed guffaw inducing hoot with loads of loving comedy pointed in the direction of its inspiration. Continue reading →

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Cook Islands Idyll | Rarotonga

Posted on 2017-10-07 by tikichris

Most of my Cook Islands Idyll was spent splendidly on the “main island” of Rarotonga: an idyllic base indeed for enjoying all the warmth and wonder that a trip to the South Seas should involve. Continue reading →

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