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London Daily Photo: Mouths Agape

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Theatre Review: Mandrake at the Brockley Jack

Adapting Machiavelli’s Mandrake (from ancient Florentine no less) for the English stage came across as effortless second nature for Howard Coyler. However, a brief chat with the playwright after I caught last night’s performance of the play suggested that Coyler actually did need to put some midnight oil along with plenty of head scratching into his London revival of this classic piece of Italian Renaissance entertainment. Continue reading

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Theatre Preview: Mandrake at the Brockley Jack #MandrakePlay

Opening this week for a couple of weeks’ worth of shows at the Jack Studio Theatre in Brockley is Mandrake – a classic work by Machiavelli revived for the London stage for the first time in nearly 30 years. Adapted by playwright and novelist Howard Colyer and directed by Scott Le Crass, this significant piece of literature from the Italian Renaissance with a plot filled with lust, adultery, corruption and deceit should still hold its own with a modern audience and offer more than a few good laughs. Continue reading

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London’s Renaissance Pubs Celebrate 10th Birthday (CheapOair)

Renaissance Pubs, is celebrating its 10-year anniversary this May with a host of festivities and special offers to show all patrons – both regular and newbie – appreciation for a decade’s worth of good times. Kicking things off on the 1st of May with events, activities and giveaways across all six of its pubs, Renaissance will launch its own brand of beer, gin and house wines at the start of the month as well as reveal details about a chance for one lucky pub goer to win free food for the next 10 years. Continue reading

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Chipotle Mexican Grill Opens in SW9 + Win FREE Burritos

To celebrate the opening of Chipotle Mexican Grill in Wimbledon I’m offering a two vouchers for one free burrito, burrito bowl, salad or order of tacos each. Continue reading

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Bermondsey Street Eats! (CheapOair)

It’s not a terribly long street, but it is one of London’s yummiest and these days is ranked among this city’s most celebrated thoroughfares. Read my complete post at the CheapOair blog.

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Safestay “Contemporary Hostel” Opens at Elephant and Castle

Safestay, a new and extremely budget friendly “contemporary hostel” in South London, has opened its doors. A short walk from Elephant and Castle Tube Station, it’s amazing to think there’s a place to crash close to a Zone 1 station … Continue reading

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@shardview Tickets on Sale 6 July 2012 #shardview

To celebrate the completion of The Shard’s exterior, the first tickets for The View from The Shard will go on sale Friday 6 July 2012 at 9am (British time). TVFTS will be a new, premium visitor experience offering a chance … Continue reading

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London Daily Photo: South London Kings

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Wine First Mystery Dining at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar (Londonist)

Wine First Mystery Dining at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar Londonist, January 26, 2010 11:50 AM Campo Viejo’s Viva el Vino campaign at Rebato’s Wine & Tapas Bar has diners choosing their wine without deciding what to eat and then … Continue reading

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