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Going to see the ballet is something that most of us have on our list of things to do before we hit 30 (or 40, or 50), but somehow we never quite get round to it. Yes, it would be a night of culture and entertainment, something you could talk about at posh dinner parties to pretend you’re terribly rich and witty and educated. Watching a beautiful and thought-provoking performance will enrich your life and,...
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I can’t remember when I first started to love swing music. My grandfather sang in a swing band, and although I wasn’t born in time to watch him in action, I was always fond of the crackled recordings that we had on cassette tape. I suppose it was one of my trips to London from the remote countryside that really introduced me to the glamour and opulence of that whole era: the music, the fashion,...
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What’s that you say? It’s the end of the working day, AND it’s Friday? Well tickle my feet and call me Shirley - it’s time to get the weekend started! I don’t know about you lot, but I’m going to book a Victoria taxi and go and have some fun on the town! It sounds like a good plan, but saying that, I am actually pretty tired. The working week in London really takes it...
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We’re used to bands and music artists going on tour. Thousands of people flock to hear their music in London minicabs, paying anywhere from a few pounds to a few hundred pounds to get their hands on a ticket. You can find some absolute bargains for a relatively unknown or local act, or battle it out in online auctions for the chance to see an international superstar. The venues across London are also used to...
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We’re a rather cultured bunch here at Tick Tock Taxi (ahem, honest). Every now and then we like to take a trip to the theatre, seeing what new talent is treading the boards. This week, we booked an Islington taxi in N1 and headed down to the Pleasance Theatre to watch a dark comedy entitled ‘The Pork Crunch’. Having read a 5* review online that described the show as “a bit different, oddly charismatic...
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Believe it or not, the time of year is upon us; this week, the Eurovision Song Contest will be gracing our screens once again. It tends to have the same effect as Marmite, dividing the nation (and probably the rest of Europe) into lovers or haters. Some will gather their friends and family, crowding around the television and waving Union Jack flags to show their patriotic support. They might have a full blown party with...
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We all love a bargain. Especially those of us who live here in London, who are used to paying way more than the national average for everything from beer to bananas. When I see a SALE sign, I squeal with delight; yes, it gets me some odd looks in shops, but you’d be impressed with the amount of cut price deals I have under by cut price belt. Tonight, all of you lovely Londoners and...
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This Sunday 8th May sees the return of the annual Curry Festival in Brick Lane, East London. This is its 11th year, and coincides with the Bangladeshi New Year, known as the ‘Baishaki Mela’. As if that wasn’t enough reason to celebrate the fantastic cuisine and culture from the East, the area has also been awarded the title of ‘Olympic Curry Village’ for 2012. This status is bound to attract even more tourists than ever,...
