Cheapside

living it up in London without breaking the bank.

In Translation

because subtitles aren’t always possible.

Rough 'n Tumble

getting off your butt and onto the pitch.

Street Talk

getting lost in London just got really fun.

Tomfoolery

your guide to a good time—you don’t even have to call Jenny.

No Soul for Sale at the Tate Modern?
Friday, 25 Jun, 2010 – 12:03 | No Comment
No Soul for Sale at the Tate Modern?

The Tate Modern has been celebrating its 10th anniversary with a number of unique exhibitions, including May’s ‘Festival of Independents’ called No Soul for Sale. But following the discovery that the Tate receives sponsorship from BP, many can’t help but wonder: is the Tate’s soul for sale?

River Sounding: Immersed in the Thames at Somerset House
Saturday, 22 May, 2010 – 9:58 | One Comment
River Sounding: Immersed in the Thames at Somerset House

For the past few weeks, Somerset House has been home to a unique visitor: the River Thames. The exhibit, River Sounding, takes the sights and sounds of the river to dry land. Watch our audio slideshow to experience it yourself.

All Stitched Up: Late Night at the Victoria and Albert Museum
Friday, 14 May, 2010 – 18:05 | 5 Comments
All Stitched Up: Late Night at the Victoria and Albert Museum

The Victoria and Albert Museum is known for its spectacular mish-mash of collections, and at night it’s no different. Monthly themed parties bring the current exhibits to life, and this time it was impossible not to get pulled—or should we say stitched—in. Watch our audio slideshow to see what happened.

Round 2: Improv theatre gets bite-sized
Sunday, 25 Apr, 2010 – 13:19 | No Comment
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.

Tube etiquette in London
Friday, 26 Feb, 2010 – 16:59 | 2 Comments
Tube etiquette in London

We’ve all used London transport enough times to know there’s an unspoken etiquette – and it’s not exactly the nicest. People keep to themselves. Eye contact is rare. But every once in a while, something bizarre happens – and you can’t help but smile.

Unite Against Fascism conference: Students unite
Monday, 15 Feb, 2010 – 20:59 | No Comment
Unite Against Fascism conference: Students unite

The First Pint went to the Unite Against Facism conference as part of our “The last call on racism” campaign. Check out our video where we spoke to leaders of influential student bodies that are fighting to curb the worrying trend of intolerance to internationals.

Apartment horror and hilarity – squirrel attack!
Thursday, 21 Jan, 2010 – 16:32 | One Comment
Apartment horror and hilarity – squirrel attack!

I do not like squirrels. It’s been over a year since a squirrel broke into my apartment and wreaked squirrel havoc on my belongings. You might call me traumatised; I just say I’m aware of my feelings.

“The Seagull”: Improvising art through life
Thursday, 21 Jan, 2010 – 4:47 | No Comment
“The Seagull”: Improvising art through life

The story: Chekhov’s classic, “The Seagull.” The performers: London theatre company The Factory. The show: unforgettable.

Lost in translation
Tuesday, 5 Jan, 2010 – 20:55 | One Comment
Lost in translation

Mastering foreign languages is, needless to say, no easy task. But sometimes the most memorable (and the most embarrassing) moments come from a little creative translating.