New homes: Our pick of the new homes going on sale in London this weekend September 21, 2018 New developments on the market this week Sovereign Court, Hammersmith From £699,950 Two three bedroom penthouses are on sale from tomorrow in this well-connected part of west London. The latest collection of homes to go on the market as part of this scheme are in Hendley and Matcham House, a 10 storey building that also [...]
New homes: Our pick of the new homes going on sale in London this weekend September 21, 2018 New developments on the market this week Sovereign Court, Hammersmith From £699,950 Two three bedroom penthouses are on sale from tomorrow in this well-connected part of west London. The latest collection of homes to go on the market as part of this scheme are in Hendley and Matcham House, a 10 storey building that also [...]
The Little Stranger review: A spooky drama that has more interesting things to say about poverty than poltergeists September 21, 2018 The opening shot of The Little Stranger is an absolute nail-biter: Dr Faraday, played by a stiff-lipped Domhnall Gleeson, is shaving in thrilling close up. Will he cut himself? He’s in a big gloomy room in front of an antique mirror, so he probably should cut himself, if only to blend in with the spooky [...]
The Little Stranger review: A spooky drama that has more interesting things to say about poverty than poltergeists September 21, 2018 The opening shot of The Little Stranger is an absolute nail-biter: Dr Faraday, played by a stiff-lipped Domhnall Gleeson, is shaving in thrilling close up. Will he cut himself? He’s in a big gloomy room in front of an antique mirror, so he probably should cut himself, if only to blend in with the spooky [...]
Misty review: Arinzé Kene is a firebrand in this abstract show about what constitutes a ‘black play’ September 20, 2018 “Not all writers get to write what they want,” says Arinzé Kene, the writer, director and star of this mainly one man show. Only two musicians accompany him, sitting either end of the stage, and occasionally a younger actor makes an appearance as his little sister. But this is Kene’s show, a gifted performer who [...]
Misty review: Arinzé Kene is a firebrand in this abstract show about what constitutes a ‘black play’ September 20, 2018 “Not all writers get to write what they want,” says Arinzé Kene, the writer, director and star of this mainly one man show. Only two musicians accompany him, sitting either end of the stage, and occasionally a younger actor makes an appearance as his little sister. But this is Kene’s show, a gifted performer who [...]
Fever-Tree’s audacious success has taken the drinks industry by storm, but where do they go from here? September 20, 2018 A few weeks ago, Jake Meyer became only the 10th Briton in history to reach the summit of Pakistan’s K2 mountain. How did he celebrate this towering achievement? He cracked open a tiny bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin then poured it into a Fever-Tree branded glass, topped up with its signature Indian tonic water. Apparently, [...]
Fever-Tree’s audacious success has taken the drinks industry by storm, but where do they go from here? September 20, 2018 A few weeks ago, Jake Meyer became only the 10th Briton in history to reach the summit of Pakistan’s K2 mountain. How did he celebrate this towering achievement? He cracked open a tiny bottle of Bombay Sapphire gin then poured it into a Fever-Tree branded glass, topped up with its signature Indian tonic water. Apparently, [...]
Shadow of the Tomb Raider review: A thrilling adventure, but one whose morally ambiguous message sticks in the craw September 20, 2018 The recent Tomb Raider games are prime examples of something called ludonarrative dissonance, where the story and gameplay elements are in uneasy conflict. It asks morally introspective questions about its protagonist and her goals, while simultaneously forcing you to commit morally questionable – even indefensible – acts. Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the final instalment [...]
Shadow of the Tomb Raider review: A thrilling adventure, but one whose morally ambiguous message sticks in the craw September 20, 2018 The recent Tomb Raider games are prime examples of something called ludonarrative dissonance, where the story and gameplay elements are in uneasy conflict. It asks morally introspective questions about its protagonist and her goals, while simultaneously forcing you to commit morally questionable – even indefensible – acts. Shadow of the Tomb Raider, the final instalment [...]