See Hugh Jackman before he was famous in 1990s musical now in cinemas July 13, 2023 A West End musical may be the furthest thing imaginable from a Hollywood superhero blockbuster, but the 1998 National Theatre revival of Oklahoma! has a special place in superhero history. It’s the production that gave star Hugh Jackman recognition outside of his native Australia, with the actor auditioning for Wolverine during the show’s run. The [...]
Squaring the Circle: the story behind iconic Pink Floyd and Wings album artwork July 13, 2023 An album cover may have a different context in the era of endless streaming, but the designs on the front of LPs could make you a legend in the 1960s, as this documentary from Anton Corbijn (Control) illustrates by documenting the story of design studio Hipgnosis. Squaring The Circle documents the rise and fall of [...]
How Balans, the best of the Soho restaurants, is getting even better July 13, 2023 Soho institution Balans, one of the best Soho restaurants, is finally realising how good it is – Adam Bloodworth meets the founder David Taylor is the sort of restaurateur who has no idea how good his restaurant is. You may not either: but Balans on Old Compton Street is open all night on Fridays and [...]
Birdbox returns with Birdbox Barcelona – but is it any good? July 13, 2023 Birdbox became a massive hit for Netflix in 2018, not just in terms of viewership but in the way it seemed to capture people’s imagination. Where most Netflix films disappear into the algorithm, the sight of a blindfolded Sandra Bullock leading children from unseen horrors stayed with movie fans. Enter, Birdbox Barcelona… A sequel was [...]
Bushmills Causeway Distillery: Worship at the cathedral of whiskey July 12, 2023 Today is the Twelfth of July, when Northern Ireland’s unionist community celebrates William of Orange defeating the Catholic King James II, at the Battle of the Boyne in 1690. This victory secured a prolonged period of Protestant dominance, and the associated commemorations have been an ongoing source of sectarian tensions. Even now, parades organised by [...]
Ask the Expert: Kemal Demirasal’s top London restaurants July 12, 2023 The Counter’s chef-founder Kemal Demirasal on where he likes to eat in the capital on his day off. Brat Brat is one of my top restaurants in London, one that I visit every couple of months. It’s got an excellent selection of fish dishes, and as someone from a coastal city (Izmir), this is a [...]
Nessa is proof the death of Soho has been greatly exaggerated July 12, 2023 Much has been made of the creeping corporatisation of Soho, with independent bars and restaurants attempting – and often failing – to hold back the tide of chains hoping to capitalise on London’s most debauched district. Nessa, a new modern British bistro headed up by highly-rated chef Tom Cenci, shows there’s still a place for [...]
How to make Richard Corrigan’s ‘proper’ prawn cocktail July 11, 2023 It’ll come as no surprise that seafood is a real passion of mine – the British and Irish shores are home to some of the best seafood in the world so any chance I get to use it, either at Bentley’s Oyster Bar & Grill or at home, then I will. This recipe is for [...]
Aston Martin DB12 review: Turned up to 12 July 11, 2023 Tim Pitt drives the glamorous Aston Martin DB12, a 680hp super-GT billed as the start of a new era for the British brand.
F1-tribute Pininfarina hypercar to make Goodwood debut July 11, 2023 The Pininfarina Battista Edizione Nino Farina pays tribute to the first F1 world champion – and will be in action at Goodwood this week.