Musical theatre gives me the shivers and I have no interest in watching Andrew Lloyd Webber find his Nancy. That being said, the only thing cold and perverse about the production of ‘Into the Woods’ at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park was the mid-August wind and fine drizzle that briefly threatened to interrupt the performance. That the show went on – and that I wanted it to continue – is testament to the successful retelling of the Broadway hit, which is based on the book by James Lapine …

Notting Hill Carnival is back again this weekend!
The carnival runs every August bank holiday and is mass of colourful costumes and hundreds of Caribbean food stalls and wonderful floats. The carnival pretty much takes over west London for the weekend and is used by most people as a good excuse to get pretty drunk and generally have a good time. You can find out more about the event on the Notting Hill Carnival website.
This year the festival is starting with a steel band competition on the Saturday and a kids …

It’s that time of year again, when Mr Cloud Man doesn’t know if it’s summer or winter, rain or shine. This can be pretty depressing when you’re cooped up in work, battling traffic during the daily commute, or sitting indoors at night as the wind howls against your window.
However, never fear, as we haven’t given up yet! There are plenty of things to keep us cheery round about this time of year. The city is your oyster, and London in particular is hardy and resilient against all the weather the …

As a hobby photographer, I did a little research recently into photography courses in London. There are loads of courses available out there, from lots of different institutions and colleges. Choosing a photography course to take in London is a little bit like saying ‘how long is a piece of string’!
With literally hundreds of courses on offer and lots of places to take courses, I think choosing the right course boils down to your requirements and aims in terms of what you want to get out of it. Also, this …

Sugru hack gallery

Sugru is a London based invention which is pure genius! The idea is simple you use Sugru, a silicone based product to hack things better…
Sugru is a putty like substance made from silicone which sets when exposed to air after around 30 minutes. It takes 24 hours to set fully and can be molded and textured to any shape imaginable. Sugru has endless applications and now comes in a few colours, you can even add phosphorescent powder to make it glow in the dark!
We recently spoke to …

Oooh I’m so excited! I’ve been wanting to go a Secret Cinema event for a long time now but haven’t quite got my act together.. just to fill you in, Secret Cinema is a group of genius individuals who create screenings of popular cult films in the theme of the film itself. The main draw is the mystique surrounding the events - each month a film, which is kept secret until the very last minute, is screened in an undisclosed location. You are given a few cryptic clues such as …

The frenzy of the fixed gear bike has completely taken over London. Now as popular as ever, London’s hipsters have moved backwards to a time when shimano and 21 speed gears just didn’t exist. And it’s damn refreshing! Yes it’s true, fixed and singlespeed bikes have been around for ages on the London scene, but guaranteed you’ll spot tourists peering curiously at you when you toddle past, even more so if you have no brakes. It’s simply unheard of in some towns – there’s not a bike thieving chav …

Red Bull X-Fighters is coming back to London on the 14th of August!
X-Fighters is the world’s biggest Freestyle Motocross (FMX) tournament as is coming to Battersea power station as part of the UK leg of the Red Bull X-Fighters World Tour 2010.
After the huge demand for tickets and success of last year’s event, the London leg of the series will now be held in front of a huge 28,000 crowd, giving more fans the chance to experience a night of electrifying, high-octane action. Those with tickets will not only be able to …