Archive for April, 2010

Vintage dancing at Mouthful O’Jam

Vintage dancing at Mouthful O’Jam

Think that ladies aren’t classy or that guys aren’t gentleman any more? Well, Grandpa, if you enjoy old fashioned dancing and beats, then London’s Mouthful O’Jam is just the night-out for you!

Leaders’ Debates: Why the hype?

Leaders’ Debates: Why the hype?

Other countries have been doing this for decades, so why has the televised political debate only come to Britain in the year 2010? Alexandra Zeevalkink finds out.

East London line partly opened

East London line partly opened

There’s a new tube in town! Goldsmith students, and everybody else, will have a much smoother ride on the eastside.

Pint Sized, Podcast 4: London Environmentalism

Pint Sized, Podcast 4: London Environmentalism

This edition of Pint Sized looks at all things environmental. We take a look at Guerilla Gardening and Gorilla composting, visit the launch of the Slow Food Movement university campaign, and find out if it’s possible to wean ourselves off plastic for a week.

Boom Boom Club: A Turkish Delight at the Bathhouse

Boom Boom Club: A Turkish Delight at the Bathhouse

At the First Pint, we were a little curious about burlesque shows. So we sent our correspondent, Sonia Shah, to sample some delights.

Watching TV for free in London

Watching TV for free in London

Despite what their American cousins will say, the UK is actually home to great TV. However most of the times it is hid behind a paywall or licence fee. Rijuta Dey analyses the ways you can watch TV for free and legally.

Round 2: Improv theatre gets bite-sized

Round 2: Improv theatre gets bite-sized

The Factory’s theatrical performances are based on improvisation and the actor’s personalities. With Round 2, they go one step further offering London’s theatre buffs 10 minute long plays to enjoy.