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Review: Calendar Girls
Based on the inspirational true story, the film and the award winning play by Tim Firth, Calendar Girls: The musical is joyous, heartwarming and unashamedly British.
When the curtain rises we are introduced to the hustle and bustle of the small Yorkshire village, as teenagers run to get the school bus, which is stuck behind a flower lorry from Amsterdam. Arriving through the gate and making their way across stage, the intertwining lives of the rural community thrives as characters laugh and greet their neighbours.
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Featuring British Polo Day Returns to the Pink City of Jaipur and the Blue City of Jodhpur
Over 100 top British and international players have played at British Polo Day since its formation in 2009, and 2018 saw H.H. Maharaja Sawai Padmanabh Singh of Jaipur joining the HRH The Duke of Sussex on the field at the event in Great Britain in June, alongside the world’s number one male polo player Argentine Adolfo Cambiaso, and the number one female player Nina Clarkin.
My London Fashion Week - VanillaOnTop
Ever wondered what London Fashion Week looks like from the inside? Paula Pötry, known from her Instagram account VanillaOnTop, gives The Sybarite a look at what happens in the front row of Londons most iconic fashion shows.
Where to Celebrate Pancake Day in London
If your idea of the perfect start to the day involves a stack of wonderful, fluffy pancakes, then you’re in for a treat. Shrove Tuesday or Pancake Day happens every year right before the beginning of Lent. Traditionally, it was an opportunity to use up remaining eggs, butter, and milk before the beginning of the fast. Pancakes were a natural and tasty solution that could be enjoyed by the whole family. For Shrove Tuesday 2019, we decided to stay away from the more common buttermilk and blueberry varieties. Instead, we’ve picked out the eateries that are whipping up the best non-traditional pancakes to put a unique spin to your breakfast.
Review of London Landmarks Afternoon Tea at The Kensington
“Afternoon tea is such a popular thing to do and is on every London visitor’s to-do list. So what better than to combine sightseeing with our inimitable offering in homage to London?”
Review of Frog by Adam Handling - Hopping Onto The Sybarite's Best Restaurants List
There is nothing better than discovering a new restaurant that you instantly fall in love with. This year for my birthday we headed to bustling Covent Garden for a meal at Frog by Adam Handling. I had no real expectations so was wonderfully surprised by this 40-cover restaurant with its plush furniture, immaculately polished cutlery and wine glasses as slender as filo pastry. It may have been fine dining but there was not a whiff of stuffiness, and even tablecloths are forbidden.
Ethical engagement rings by Lydia McCarthy-keen
Are you looking for a more ethical way of popping the question? Lydia McCarthy-Keen has launched a range of engagement and wedding rings using exclusively lab-grown diamonds, offering a more ethically conscious choice for couples this Valentines Day.
Haute Couture SS19 highlights
From the dreamiest gowns to bold statement-making designs, we round up the highlights of Haute Couture Week SS19.
Featuring Avengers S.T.A.T.I.O.N - The perfect day out for Marvel fans
Do you have what it takes to be a Marvel S.T.A.T.I.O.N agent?
Christian Dior, Designer of Dreams
Christian Dior: Designer of Dreams opened on 2 February and is the largest and most comprehensive exhibition about the house of Dior ever staged in the UK. The show offers an in-depth and wide ranging study of unique couture garments, spanning over 70 years from 1947 to the present day, with a particular focus on Christian Dior’s love of Britain.
Featuring Stick Man – a must for young theatre goers
Ever since my son was a baby we have taken him to the theatre.
Featuring Venice and Liu Bolin: disappearing in Venice
I was recently in Venice and as soon as I landed and hoped off the water shuttle something struck me.
The luxury Valentines Day gift guide for her
Whether she's a comfort lover, a tea expert or is passionate about interior design, The Sybarite have selected the best luxurious gifts for the woman in your life this Valentines Day.
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