Cherry Shakewell / Cooler than you
This month we chat to Cherry Shakewell, Brighton’s burlesque icon, about turning 21 and her fabulous Fringe shows. How did you get into Burlesque? I finished university in the early 2000s and...
Apr 29, 2025
Words by Samantha Harman
London Days Out: Khao Bird At Bridget Jones’ flat
Bridget Jones, anti-heroine of the 90s (and beyond) is undoubtedly my favourite fictional character. Her quest to find true love, while attempting to conform to the unachievable beauty standards...
From box-dye disaster to cowboy copper glory
We’ve all done it, been bewitched by a supermarket box dye that makes promises it can’t deliver. This was me a few months ago, being just delusional enough to believe I didn’t need a hairdresser...
Gregory Porter Interview
Acclaimed American Jazz singer songwriter, Gregory Porter received his first Grammy nomination in 2000, for his debut album ‘Water’. In 2013 ‘Liquid Spirit’ received global recognition and bagged...
25 Years of Hotel Pelirocco
The iconic Hotel Pelirocco celebrates its 25th anniversary this year. We chat to Marko, the longstanding hotel GM who regaled us with some tales… I started working at a faded old chintzy...
Micro-Learning
Instead of scrolling, why don’t you learn something? We all do it. Doom scroll on social media night after night, laughing (or crying) over cute animal videos, inspirational quotes, food videos,...
Ayten Gasson – Cooler Than You
This month we chat to Ayten Gasson, who creates luxury sustainable lingerie and nightwear from her studio in Hove. Tell us about your business? I launched my lingerie label, Ayten Gasson, twenty...
Lucky Khao Brighton Northern Thai BBQ
Lucky Khao situated at Red Roaster on St James’ Street is a new addition to the Michelin Guide for 2025. The first thing that hits you is the redolence of fragrant aromas filling the venue from...
Burger & Lobster
Does Burger and Lobster in Brighton live up to the hype? Our editor went along to find out… Over ten-years ago in a small Irish pub in Mayfair, the first Burger and Lobster was born. You can now...
Haus of Cabaret
We enjoy a show and dinner in one of Brighton’s time honoured performance venues. There’s something incredibly seductive about the allure of an old-school cabaret venue and Haus of Cabaret...
One Garden Brighton Supper Club Review
Discover Brighton were invited to Supper Club at One Garden last month. These regular events are a collaboration of delicious seasonal food and beautifully crafted drinks, on this occasion Need...
10-minutes with Halina Rice
Halina Rice returns to The Old Market (TOM) as part of ‘Reigning Women 2025’, with her immersive liveset and audio visual show. The producer is renowned for her vivid and eclectic style ranging...
An Artist Is An Artist. Skin / Interview
Here is a woman who to millions of global fans needs zero introduction. Skin is lead vocalist and songwriter of Skunk Anansie, solo artist, wife, mother and DJ, whose achievements are...
Is It Time For A Dopamine Detox?
24-hour ‘genie’ culture has caused a rise in dopamine overload with negative consequences, and here’s how you can fix it. Dopamine is the latest buzzword trending on social platforms, with both...
Hózhó – Wellness, Massage, Lifestyle
hózhó • {h/o/zho} • Navajo (n.) a fundamental Navajo concept reflecting beauty, harmony and balance in life, promoting a deep connection with the natural world Nestled in North Laine, you will...