Tag Archives: Entertainment

Online Ninja Experience at Odawara Castle, Japan

Posted on 2021-02-21 by tikichris

What’s that lurking in the shadows? It’s Odawara Castle’s enigmatic ninjas ready to reveal their secrets to you in a new online tour. A couple of weekends ago, I attended an online virtual tour of the Ninja Hall at Odawara … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, History, Japan, Museums, Travel | Tagged Entertainment, Hiroshi Jinkawa, history, japan, Kanagawa, museums, Ninja, Ninjas, Ninjutsu, odawara, odawara castle, Secrets of the Ninja, Travel | Leave a comment

Review | Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made?

Posted on 2020-10-13 by tikichris

Can a film cause harm – or even death – to someone who watches it? Antrum: The Deadliest Film Ever Made is a feature length film (purportedly) shot in the late 70s that is said to be cursed, with extremely … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Halloween, Movies, Video | Tagged Antrum, Antrum the deadliest film ever made, cinema, David Amito, Entertainment, film, halloween, Michael Laicini, Movies, Nicole Tompkins, Previews, reviews, Rowan Smyth, Video | Leave a comment

What Can You Do Now That London Underground is Finally Getting 4G?

Posted on 2020-06-04 by tikichris

https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1542779867-df548aa44f1c?ixlib=rb-1.2.1&auto=format&fit=crop&w=1050&q=80 >>> Photo For some people, being stuck several feet underground without air conditioning or any shred of personal space is not the most enjoyable way to spend the morning. For others, being on the London Underground is blissful because it’s one … Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, London, Travel, Uncategorized | Tagged 4G, Entertainment, london underground, Travel | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Art, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Theatre, Travel | Tagged Andrea Levy, Art, Entertainment, immigration, Judith Schrut, London, national theatre, Small Island, The Windrush, theatre | Leave a comment

Win a Pair of Tickets to the First Ever LondonCats International Show and Cat Extravaganza

Posted on 2019-04-14 by tikichris

Join thousands of cat enthusiasts at the LondonCats’ Cat Extravaganza! For the first time ever, an international show about all things feline is coming to Central London – and I’ve got a free pair of tickets to it to share with one lucky tikichris reader. Continue reading →

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Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68  

Posted on 2019-03-01 by tikichris

Episode 68 of tikichris Talks continues with my Women in the Food Industry podcast miniseries and features a discussion with Helena Nicklin, an award-winning wine and spirits writer and one-third of The Three Drinkers on Amazon Prime. Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, interview, London, Podcast, Shopping, TCTalks, Television, Travel, Wine, Women in the Food Industry | Tagged #TCTalks, Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, Helena Nicklin, interview, London, PODCAST, Shopping, TCTalks, television, The Three Drinkers, The Wine Bird, Three Drinkers, Travel, wine, Wine Bird, Women in the Food Industry | Leave a comment

Helena Nicklin | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 68  

Posted on 2019-03-01 by tikichris

Tagged #TCTalks, Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, Helena Nicklin, interview, London, PODCAST, Shopping, television, The Three Drinkers, The Wine Bird, Three Drinkers, Travel, wine, Wine Bird, Women in the Food Industry | Leave a comment

Anita Kerai | Women in the Food Industry | #TCTalks 67   

Posted on 2019-02-27 by tikichris

Continuing with my Women in the Food Industry miniseries, episode 67 of tikichris Talks features a discussion with chef, author and television presenter, Anita Kerai. Continue reading →

Posted in Books, Celebrities, Drink, Entertainment, Food, interview, London, Podcast, TCTalks, Television, Travel, Women in the Food Industry | Tagged #TCTalks, Anita, Anita Kerai, books, Celebrities, Chef Anita Kerai, Drink, Entertainment, Flavours of Kenya, Food, interview, London, PODCAST, Return to Kenya, television, Travel, Women in the Food Industry | 1 Comment

Liquor Lanes Private Bowling at Queens Skate Dine Bowl

Posted on 2019-02-21 by tikichris

Queens Skate Dine Bowl and Meatliquor have launched Liquor Lanes, a private bowling experience replete with its own bar and bartender and bowling lanes. Continue reading →

Posted in Bars, Beer, Drink, Entertainment, Food, London, Restaurants, Sports, Travel | Tagged BARS, bayswater, beer, bowling, burgers, cheeseburgers, cocktails, Drink, Entertainment, Food, hamburgers, Liquor Lanes, MEATLIQUOR, queensway, restaurants, sports, The Liquor Lanes, Travel, W2, W2 4QP | Leave a comment

All You Need to Know About Nightlife Experiences in Singapore  

Posted on 2019-02-15 by tikichris

Here are some of the top places where you can have a great time after sunset in Singapore. Continue reading →

Posted in Drink, Entertainment, Music, Singapore, Travel | Tagged BARS, Drink, Entertainment, music, nightlife, Singapore, Southeast Asia, Travel | Leave a comment

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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Review of Alita: Battle Angel

Posted on 2019-02-01 by tikichris

Last night I attended the IMAX 3D world preview of Alita: Battle Angel at Cineworld Cinema – London Leicester Square. The best bits of the film were an action-packed and visually stunning rollick but a few too many less than exciting lulls lingered in between. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, London, Movies, Video | Tagged alita, alita battle angel, Celebrities, cinema, Cineworld, Cineworld Cinema London Leicester Square, Entertainment, film, James Cameron, Jon Landau, leicester square, London, Movies, Previews, reviews, Robert Rodriquez, Video, WC2 | Leave a comment

Win a Three-Bottle BAFTA Bundle from Champagne Taittinger and Villa Maria Wines  

Posted on 2019-01-30 by tikichris

How would you like to drink and celebrate in the same way as your favourite stars of film and TV? Here’s a chance to win a BAFTA bundle of wine, including a special BAFTA-labelled bottle of Champagne Taittinger Brut Réserve NV, a bottle of Villa Maria Private Bin Pinot Grigio and a bottle of Villa Maria Private Bin Merlot/Cabernet Sauvignon.    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 →

Posted in Bars, Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Music | Tagged alt country, americana, BARS, bluegrass, blues, Carolina Chocolate Drops, E8, E8 1EJ, east london, Entertainment, folk music, Graham Nash, hackney, Hackney Empire, Judith Schrut, live performance, London, MARE STREET, music, music festival, Rhiannon Giddens, roots, Seth Lakeman | Leave a comment

BlacKkKlansman | Rakuten TV

Posted on 2019-01-20 by tikichris

When browsing the Rakuten TV website last week and noticing that BlacKkKlansman (not to mention a lot of other great choices and loads of piping hot new releases) was available to buy or rent, it was something of a revelation – like my movie loving yearnings were given a new lease on life.   Continue reading →

Posted in Celebrities, Entertainment, Movies, Video | Tagged Adam Driver, Blackkklansman, Celebrities, cinema, Entertainment, film, John David Washington, Movies, reviews, Ron Stallworth, Spike Lee, Topher Grace, Video | Leave a comment

Win Free Tickets to the France Show

Posted on 2019-01-19 by tikichris

COMPETITION IS NOW OVER AND THE WINNERS HAVE BEEN CONTACTED. THANKS SO MUCH FOR READING TIKICHRIS. STILL KEEN TO ATTEND THE FRANCE SHOW? USE VOUCHER CODE TFSCOSB TO PURCHASE £3 TICKETS (REGULAR PRICE IS £13). BOOK HERE: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/the-france-show-2019-tickets-48331137734?discount=TFSCOSB The France … Continue reading →

Posted in Competition, Drink, Entertainment, Food, France, Freebies, London, Travel, Wine | Tagged #olympiamoment, #WinFranceShowTix, competition, Drink, Entertainment, Food, france, free, free tickets, freebies, Hammersmith Road, kensington, London, Olympia London, RT to win, The France Show, tikichris special, Travel, twitter competition, W14, W14 8UX, west london, wine | Leave a comment

Tips on Choosing a Good Online Casino for Gambling

Posted on 2018-12-29 by tikichris

Online casinos are an exciting way to play your favorite casino games from the comfort of your own home, and can often be a great alternative to land-based casinos. However, when it comes to choosing an online casino, the huge range of options available can sometimes feel slightly daunting. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, Money | Tagged Entertainment, money | Leave a comment

Unsung Cities | Cleveland, Ohio

Posted on 2018-12-17 by tikichris

For the second profile in my series about Unsung Cities, I travel to the American Midwest to enjoy few tasty days in the lowbrow wonderland of Cleveland, Ohio. Continue reading →

Posted in #TCintheCLE, Cleveland, Entertainment, Food, Movies, Ohio, Pizza, Podcasts, Restaurants, Travel, Unsung Cities, USA, Video | Tagged #TCintheCLE, American Splendor, Cleveland, Drink, Entertainment, Food, Harvey Pekar, Movies, Ohio, pizza, Podcasts, restaurants, Sarah Koenig, Serial, Travel, Unsung Cities, USA, Video | Leave a comment

Sneak Peek of Alita: Battle Angel

Posted on 2018-12-12 by tikichris

How’s this for a Tuesday night: a world premiere 30 minute IMAX 3D sneak preview screening of scenes from the upcoming film Alita: Battle Angel at Cineworld in Leicester Square with an in-person intro from producer Jon Landau and director Robert Rodriguez followed by a Q&A with the pair afterwards? Continue reading →

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 →

Posted in Bars, Drink, Entertainment, Food, Freebies, Hotels, Live Performance, London, Luxury, Travel | Tagged BARS, cocktails, Dominick Zwolinski, Drink, Entertainment, Food, hotels, Laura London, le meridien, le meridien piccadilly, live performance, London, luxury, magic, Maskelyne & Cooke, Maskelyne and Cooke, mayfair, piccadilly, Tony "Sonic" Middleton, Tony Middleton, Travel, W1, W1J 0BH | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Bars, Christmas, Drink, Entertainment, Hotels, interview, Live Performance, London, Podcast, TCTalks, Travel | Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, christmas, Drink, Entertainment, hotels, interview, le meridien, le meridien piccadilly, live performance, London, magic, magician, mayfair, park lane, piccadilly, PODCAST, Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, sleight of hand, sleight of hand on the strand, Sonic, The Magic Hour, tikichris talks, Tony Middleton, Tony Middleton Sonic, Travel, Unfathomable, W1, W1J 7BX, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Magician Tony “Sonic” Middleton | #TCTalks Episode 51

Posted on 2018-12-01 by tikichris

Tagged #TCTalks, BARS, christmas, Drink, Entertainment, hotels, interview, le meridien, le meridien piccadilly, live performance, London, magic, magician, mayfair, park lane, piccadilly, PODCAST, Sheraton Park Lane Hotel, sleight of hand, sleight of hand on the strand, Sonic, The Magic Hour, tikichris talks, Tony Middleton, Tony Middleton Sonic, Travel, Unfathomable, W1, W1J 7BX, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

The UK Jewish Film Festival 2018: Three Identical Strangers

Posted on 2018-11-12 by Judith Schrut

Most of us have had the unsettling experience of being compared with or mistaken for someone we look like– but when you find out you look exactly like another person, have the same birthdate, and have both been adopted– that is quite different. And made all the more so when you find your third exact match. Continue reading →

Posted in Art, Entertainment, London, Movies, Photography | Tagged adoption, antisemitism, Art, Celebrities, cinema, documentary, Entertainment, film, film festival, Israel, Israeli film, Jewish, Jewish film, Judith Schrut, London, Movies, new york, Sammy Davis Jr, sundance, Tim Wardle, triplets, women filmmakers, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Happy Dog | Cleveland Talks | #TCTalks Episode 47

Posted on 2018-11-10 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 →

Tagged #TCintheCLE, #TCTalks, 44102, 44106, Art, BARS, beer, Cleveland, Cleveland Ohio, Cleveland Talks, CRAFT BEER, Detroit Avenue, Detroit Shoreway, Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square Arts District, Drink, Entertainment, Euclic Avenue, Food, Gourmet hot dogs, Happy Dog, Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern, hot dogs, interview, live performance, midwest, music, Northern Ohio, Ohio, Ohio City, PODCAST, tikichris talks, Travel, University Circle, USA | Leave a comment

Happy Dog | Cleveland Talks | #TCTalks Episode 47

Posted on 2018-11-09 by tikichris

Posted in #TCintheCLE, Bars, Beer, Cleveland, Cleveland Talks, Drink, Entertainment, Food, interview, Live Performance, Music, Podcast, Restaurants, TCTalks, Travel, USA | Tagged #TCintheCLE, #TCTalks, 44102, 44106, Art, BARS, beer, Cleveland, Cleveland Ohio, Cleveland Talks, CRAFT BEER, Detroit Avenue, Detroit Shoreway, Detroit Shoreway/Gordon Square Arts District, Drink, Entertainment, Euclic Avenue, Food, Gourmet hot dogs, Happy Dog, Happy Dog at the Euclid Tavern, hot dogs, Hotdogs, interview, live performance, midwest, music, Northern Ohio, Ohio, Ohio City, PODCAST, restaurants, tikichris talks, Travel, University Circle, USA | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Art, Celebrities, Live Performance, London, Movies | Tagged antisemitism, Art, Celebrities, cinema, Entertainment, film, film festival, Israel, Israeli film, Jewish, Jewish film, Judith Schrut, London, Movies, Sammy Davis Jr, women filmmakers, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

A Christmas Story House, Cleveland

Posted on 2018-11-01 by tikichris

The central set of one of America’s most cherished festive season flicks is a major attraction in Cleveland with tours offered of the house where A Christmas Story was filmed. Continue reading →

Posted in #TCintheCLE, Cleveland, Ohio, Shopping, Travel, USA | Tagged #TCintheCLE, A Christmas Story, A Christmas Story House, christmas, Cleveland, Cleveland Ohio, Entertainment, hotels, midwest, Movies, Northern Ohio, Ohio, Shopping, Travel, USA | 2 Comments

50th Anniversary Screenings of 2001: A Space Odyssey at IMAX Science Museum

Posted on 2018-10-31 by tikichris

Kubrick masterpiece 2001: A Space Odyssey turns 50. To celebrate the cinematic milestone, the Science Museum will host a series of IMAX 15/70mm screenings of this classic science fiction flick. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, London, Movies, Museums | Tagged 2001: A Space Odyssey, A Space Odyssey, cinema, Entertainment, exhibition road, film, IMAX, IMAX Science Museum, Kennsington, kensington, London, Movies, museums, Previews, science museum, south kensington, Stanley Kubrick, SW7, SW7 2DD, west london, Лондон, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Adrenalin Fuelled Stag Activities

Posted on 2018-10-30 by tikichris

Last Night of Freedom has produced a list of the most adrenaline fuelled activities you can get up to on that pre-wedding getaway. Continue reading →

Posted in Sports, Travel | Tagged Bachelor parties, Entertainment, Last Night of Freedom, sports, Stag parties, Travel | Leave a comment

HalloWeekends at Cedar Point, the Roller Coaster Capital of the World

Posted on 2018-10-21 by tikichris

The world’s best roller coasters PLUS all sorts of Halloween mischief (and Snoopy too)? I had a blast during my HalloWeekends visit to Cedar Point, the roller coaster capital of the world. Continue reading →

Posted in #TCintheCLE, Cleveland, Entertainment, Halloween, Hotels, Ohio, Travel | Tagged #TCintheCLE, Amusement Parks, Cedar Point, Cedar Point Drive, Cleveland, Cleveland Ohio, Entertainment, HalloWeekends, halloween, hotels, Lake Eerie, midwest, Northern Ohio, Ohio, Roller coasters, Sandusky, Travel, USA | Leave a comment

50th Anniversary Screenings of George A Romero’s Night of the Living Dead

Posted on 2018-10-18 by tikichris

The mother of the modern zombie genre and one of the greatest horror movies of all time is being celebrated with screenings of a restored and remastered version of Night of the Living Dead by George A Romero. Continue reading →

Posted in Entertainment, London, Movies | Tagged cinema, Entertainment, film, George A Romero, George Romero, halloween, horror movies, London, Movies, Night of the Living Dead, NOTLD, Previews, Video, zombies, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

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 →

Posted in Bars, Discounts and Special Offers, Drink, Entertainment, Food, Live Performance, London, Music, Restaurants, Shopping, Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018, Travel | Tagged #teqfest, #teqfest2018, BARS, cocktails, discount codes, discounts, discounts & special offers, discounts and special offers, Drink, Entertainment, Food, live performance, London, mexican food, mexican restaurants, mezcal, music, restaurants, Shopping, special offers, Teq Fest, tequila, Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018, tikichris special, tikichris specials, Travel, voucher codes, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

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 →

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 →

Posted in Entertainment, Live Performance, London, Music | Tagged Compton Terrace, Éliane Radigue, Entertainment, Experimental music, highbury, Hildur Guðnadóttir, islington, live performance, London, music, N1, N1 2UN, Organ music, Previews, union chapel, upper street, Лондон, لندن, ロンドン, 伦敦 | Leave a comment

Win a Bottle of Patron Reposado Tequila

Posted on 2018-09-21 by tikichris

Love tequila? My team up with Tequila & Mezcal Fest 2018 just got a lot tastier with this competition offering the chance for one tikichris reader to win a bottle of some of Mexico’s best: Patron Reposado. Continue reading →