Not having seen the film, The City Adventurers did not know what to expect from this musical, but with songs by Elton John how could we go wrong? Plot Fresh out of college, aspiring journalist Andy scores a job at the prestigious Runway magazine working for fashion’s most powerful and terrifying icon — editor-in-chief Miranda Priestly. … More The Devil Wears Prada – review
Have you ever wondered what it is like to ride a hidden tube network? The City Adventurers were keen discover this unique piece of industrial heritage on a visit to The Postal Museum. https://www.instagram.com/reel/C9SQCjQNeiq/embed/captioned The Postal Museum experience is spread across two sites directly opposite each other. On one side of the road is the … More The Postal Museum
If you want a thought-provoking night out in London, head to the Soho Place Theatre and see “Kyoto”. Truly a play for our times, even though it concerns political events in 1997. Billed as a political thriller, it does not concern party politics but global politics as the subject matter is Climate Change. The City … More Kyoto – review
What can you discover at the London Museum of Docklands? The City Adventurers went to investigate. The London Museum Docklands is based in West India Quay, near Canary Wharf. It is easily accessible via the Docklands Light Railway (DLR). The short walk from the station takes you past the two remaining traditional brick warehouses in the … More London Museum of Docklands
The City Adventurers headed to the City of London for a spot of sight-seeing. 30 St Mary Axe, otherwise known as The Gherkin, is one of the City of London’s most recognisable pieces of architecture. This distinctive landmark got its nickname due to its round, vegetable-like design. A feature of the London skyline, the glass-fronted … More The Gherkin
For a limited summer season, The London Palladium is home to a new production of Hello, Dolly!. Starring Dame Imelda Staunton, the City Adventurers were keen to check it out. Some of us had seen a previous London production, as well as the film, so how would this production stack up? Plot Meddlesome socialite turned matchmaker … More Hello Dolly (Review)
The City Adventurers paid a visit to Frameless, an immersive art installation at Marble Arch London. This experiential art exhibition comprises four galleries, plus a temporary exhibition space and makes Frameless is the largest permanent multi-sensory experience in the UK. This immersive art experience is highly recommended Book your tickets at https://frameless.com Want to join … More Frameless
Marble Hill House is one of the finest surviving examples of early 18th century architecture and landscaping in England. It was owned by Henrietta Howard, an influential figure in early Georgian London. Henrietta was born into the Hobart family of Norfolk. Orphaned at a young age (12), she married the dissolute Charles Howard, the youngest son … More Marble Hill House
The City Adventurers spent an enjoyable afternoon exploring two venues near Cannon Street in the City of London. The first was The Temple of Mithras. The remains of the temple were discovered when Bucklersbury House was built in 1953-1957. However they were moved to a site in Temple Court and remained there until 2012 when they … More The Temple of Mithras and St Stephen Walbrook
While you may think of Hyde Park Winter Wonderland or the Hampton Court Palace Festive Fayre when you think of Christmas Markets in London, there are lots more Christmas markets dotted around the Capital. And while the former are ticketed events its best to book in advance, the others are often free to visit. Leicester … More Christmas Markets in London