by Annem Hobson | Feb 6, 2020 | Drink, Music
Nestled close to White Hart Lane, there’s a small independent brewery which doubles up to host performers. Say hello to Watling Street Beer who, as well as serving great drinks, are already bringing in some seriously talented artists, too. Their team have built out a...
by Annem Hobson | Apr 13, 2018 | Music
A girl wielding a drill directs me an occupied office building across the massive forecourt, of the Down Lane Studios depot. There’s an air of the experimental, of industry, but there are no contractor vehicles, or uniforms. When I meet Stuart Glen, it is the...
by Annem Hobson | Mar 28, 2018 | Film & Theatre
Last year the inclusive theatre company, Haringey Shed, brought their production of The Dividing Line to The Bernie Grant Arts Centre and this year they are back with the joyfully titled “The Amazing Journey of The Grimacing Podge or The Missing Me.” “Grimacing Podge”...
by Annem Hobson | Mar 22, 2018 | Music, Things to do
My curiosity was piqued when I was asked to go a venue named Balabam. I pride myself on knowing the local musical hot spots but I had never heard of Balabam, which opened last year. I was pleasantly surprised to see it was a lovely venue in a location that was...
by Annem Hobson | Aug 9, 2017 | Music
Join North London’s Pan Nation Steel Orchestra this Saturday for their annual Blockorama Steel Band Extravaganza. The afternoon promises sweet Caribbean vibes including fantastic live music, local Caribbean food and DJ sets, to ensure it’s a feast for the all senses....
by Annem Hobson | May 11, 2017 | Books
Once there was in Tottenham a medieval hamlet and a manor, and later a suburban village with grand buildings and impressive architecture. Today, as you drive along the A10 or walk down to Seven Sisters tube station, you can still see some of the houses, and wonder...
