Category Archives: Live Performance

Frankie Goes to Bollywood – Southbank Centre

Posted on 2024-08-03 by tikichris

British musical, Frankie Goes to Bollywood, has come to London for a nearly three-week stretch at the Southbank Centre. If you’re looking for an all-singing, all-dancing show with significant feel-good factor this might be just the thing for you. Here’s … Continue reading →

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Secret Sandwich Shop (All Consumed)

Posted on 2024-07-28 by tikichris

Neil and Chris are back again – this time at the Secret Sandwich Shop in Notting Hill. After downing a couple of breakfast sarnies, the duo have a chat about everything from the bus to the Boss and to Bigfoot … Continue reading →

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Stephen Triffitt | Frank Sinatra’s Songs for Swingin’ Lovers | Cadogan Hall

Posted on 2023-07-01 by tikichris

A few weeks back, I attended a performance of Frank Sinatra’s Songs for Swingin’ Lovers by Stephen Triffitt with the Manhattan Swing Orchestra at Cadogan Hall. The opportunity to enjoy acclaimed Sinatra tribute artist, Triffitt, work magic with what’s considered … Continue reading →

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Gala Fiesta de la Bulería de Jerez – Flamenco Festival at Sadler’s Wells 

Posted on 2022-06-26 by tikichris

After a three-year hiatus, the usually annual Flamenco Festival has returned to Sadler’s Wells. I attended one of the events last night, Gala Fiesta de la Bulería de Jerez. I left the show feeling invigorated, amazed and thoroughly entertained. The … Continue reading →

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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 | 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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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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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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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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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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Good Stuff #85

Posted on 2019-02-10 by tikichris

Good stuff and lots of it! Here’s the low down (which a bit of a Valentine’s Day spin) on some fine things to see, sip, savour and more – all of which I’ve recently come across and thought were worth sharing with you. Enjoy. 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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Maskelyne & Cooke Magic Bar at Le Meridien Piccadilly

Posted on 2018-12-06 by tikichris

Five-star luxury hotel, Le Meridien Piccadilly, pays homage to a pair of the early 20th century’s most celebrated magicians – John Nevil Maskelyne and George Alfred Cooke – with the launch of its new cocktail bar. Continue reading →

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Magician Tony “Sonic” Middleton | #TCTalks Episode 51

Posted on 2018-12-01 by tikichris

Here’s an interview with magician and theatre producer Tony “Sonic” Middleton about how he got into magic, his shows around London and his involvement with the soon-to-open Maskelyne and Cooke magic bar at Le Meridien Piccadilly. Continue reading →

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Happy Dog | Cleveland Talks | #TCTalks Episode 47

Posted on 2018-11-09 by tikichris

This last episode of Cleveland Talks features an interview with Sean Watterson of Happy Dog. With outlets in Detroit Shoreway and University Circle, Sean’s gourmet hot dog and craft beer bars offer an enlightened and eclectic lineup of live music and thought provoking events to encourage community cohesion in an easygoing and welcoming setting. Continue reading →

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Preview: The UK Jewish Film Festival 2018

Posted on 2018-11-06 by Judith Schrut

The hugely popular UK Jewish Film Festival returns this week for its 22nd season. This year’s Festival will feature 85 diverse films from 16 countries including 51 premieres, with screenings and live events at 21 cinemas around the UK. Continue reading →

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Hot Tickets: Choose Laughs Festive Special

Posted on 2018-11-04 by Judith Schrut

On 9 December Help Refugees is hosting a world class night of comedy in London, featuring an astonishing line up of top comedians. Choose Laughs Festive Special will see MC Nish Kumar, Simon Amstell, Katherine Ryan, Stewart Lee and other comedy favourites come together to raise the roof with laughter as well as much needed funds to help refugees across Europe survive the coming winter. Continue reading →

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | Index

Posted on 2018-10-08 by tikichris

I hope you enjoyed reading about the team up with this year’s Tequila and Mezcal Fest and that you were able to take advantage of the deep discount for ticket and some of the prizes offered to tikichris readers. Continue reading →

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Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 | What to Drink at the Fest!

Posted on 2018-10-06 by tikichris

I had so much fun last night sampling my way across three floors full of nearly 40 tequila and mezcal producers. Located in Bargehouse (next to OXO Tower), the fest continues today and tomorrow (Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 October). If you’re looking for something tasty to get up to this weekend, keep this fifth iteration of Europe’s biggest agave extravaganza in mind – and be sure to use my TIKICHRIS discount code to save 20% when booking your tickets online. Continue reading →

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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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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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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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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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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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Best of the Fests | Port Eliot Festival, Cornwall

Posted on 2018-07-22 by Judith Schrut

Summertime Britain is a food lovers’ paradise, with dozens of festivals, fairs and other tasty offerings where food and cooking take centre stage. That’s certainly true at the Port Eliot Festival in Cornwall. 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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Review | Born in the USA: Taylor Mac at the Barbican Centre

Posted on 2018-06-30 by Judith Schrut

Live knitters, brass musicians and backing singers stage left. Harp, strings and temperance choir, stage right. The legendary Taylor Mac, aka the gender fluid pronoun ‘judy’, in a multi-coloured explosion of glitter and tinsel, spectacularly centre stage. Continue reading →

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Midsummer Music | Elvis Costello plays Nocturne Live

Posted on 2018-06-19 by Judith Schrut

What an incredible evening we had, lucky audience members at Elvis Costello and the Imposters playing Nocturne Live at Blenheim Palace! 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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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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