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Restaurant review: Turtle Bay, Derby

Restaurant review: Turtle Bay, Derby

I am forever in awe of people wearing summery items in single digit weather. April continues to be unseasonably cold, which has me wearing three layers whenever I venture out these days, regardless how bright the sun may be burning.   One way to keep warm and toasty, is to well, eat warm, toasty and spicy food. Turtle Bay is…

Restaurant review: The Wonky Table, Derby

Restaurant review: The Wonky Table, Derby

Do you have a favourite place in Derby that is your go-to for celebratory occasions? There are numerous eateries in Derby, but none that feel a little special when you walk through the doors.   I am talking about The Wonky Table in Derby. I have been to the restaurant a number of times over the years. Its quirky charm…

REVIEW RICK STEIN: STEIN’S  AT HOME MENU BOX

REVIEW RICK STEIN: STEIN’S AT HOME MENU BOX

  With the end in sight for an easing of restrictions, we can all look forward to dining at a restaurant for a spot of al fresco dining. The decision to lift lockdown measures is however dependent upon data. This is why dine-at-home boxes will continue to be a main source of revenue for restaurateurs pivoting to a takeaway-delivery option,…

GET BEACH BODY READY AT DERBY THEATRE

GET BEACH BODY READY AT DERBY THEATRE

In Good Company subsidised tour Derby Theatre Studio Saturday 18 April, 8pm. Banishing body shame: laughing and loving our way into 2020   A defiantly feel-good show which sticks two fingers firmly up to everything the media tells us we should look like kicks off its 2020 Midlands tour at Derby Theatre Studio on Saturday 18 April.   It’s a New…

DERBY THEATRE READIES FOR RONA MUNRO’S NEW ADAPTATION OF MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN

DERBY THEATRE READIES FOR RONA MUNRO’S NEW ADAPTATION OF MARY SHELLEY’S FRANKENSTEIN

Scottish screen actress Eilidh Loan is to star in the new theatrical adaptation of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, depicting Shelley herself onstage as the author personally unfolding her monstrous tale of creature and creator.   With a cast also including Ben Castle-Gibb, Thierry Mabonga, Sarah MacGillivray, Natali McCleary, Michael Moreland and Greg Powrie, the seminal 1818 gothic horror novel adapted by…