As theatre season heats up with the Edinburgh Fringe around the corner, we spotlight one of this year’s most talked-about debut acts. In this timely self-penned piece for My Soho Times, comedian Hasan Al-Habib shares how rejection, resilience, and a PhD led to his long-awaited Cambridge acceptance — and the comedy career that began with aContinue reading “Degrees of Funny: My Path from Lab Coat to Laughs | My Soho Times”
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This Isn’t an Office, It’s a Flat White and a Prayer | My Soho Times
Flat Whites, Wifi & Silent Community: Inside Soho’s New Work Ritual In a city addicted to productivity, noise, and hustle, it’s the quiet places that are holding us together. Across Soho, cafés have evolved from casual coffee spots into something more essential — the unofficial workspaces of London. Here, amidst the hiss of espresso machinesContinue reading “This Isn’t an Office, It’s a Flat White and a Prayer | My Soho Times”
Hope Has a Sound: Fabio Tedde aka Pianist Without Borders Plays Soho’s Colourful New Street Piano | My Soho Times
Marking the first International Day of Hope with music that brings us together In a world that often feels fractured, music reminds us of what connects us. On Sunday 13 July, a colourful new street piano appeared in the heart of Soho, tucked into the courtyard of Carnaby Street’s Kingly Court. Designed by artist Yinka Ilori inContinue reading “Hope Has a Sound: Fabio Tedde aka Pianist Without Borders Plays Soho’s Colourful New Street Piano | My Soho Times”
What’s On: The Best Bars in London, One Garden: Cocktails in the City Returns for a 10th Anniversary Special | My Soho Times
Imagine sipping your way through 20 of London’s finest bars — all without leaving a manicured private garden in central London. That’s the magic of Cocktails in the City, the UK’s leading cocktail festival, back this summer for its 10th anniversary. Set against the historical backdrop of Bedford Square Gardens (think Bridgerton vibes), the space was transformed into a colourfulContinue reading “What’s On: The Best Bars in London, One Garden: Cocktails in the City Returns for a 10th Anniversary Special | My Soho Times”
7 Ways to Weatherproof Your British Summer Festival Experience | My Soho Times
With the UK currently basking in a heatwave, those typical summer showers we’ve become accustomed to feel like a distant memory. But if there’s one thing we know about British weather, it’s that it doesn’t like to be predictable — especially during festival season. Whether you’re gearing up for festivals or a smaller local celebration,Continue reading “7 Ways to Weatherproof Your British Summer Festival Experience | My Soho Times”
🌈 What’s On: Pride Weekend in Soho 4–6 July 2025 | My Soho Times
Pride Weekend is back — and Soho is, as always, the beating heart of the celebration. Whether you’re joining the parade, dancing in the streets, or just soaking in the atmosphere, this is a weekend full of joy, visibility, community and culture. Here’s your My Soho Times curated guide to making the most of it — fromContinue reading “🌈 What’s On: Pride Weekend in Soho 4–6 July 2025 | My Soho Times”
Sound Meets Skin at Hourglass Cosmetics – The Vinyl Lounge – Soho Pop-Up | My Soho Times
A beauty experience for the senses is coming to Soho — and it’s here for one day only. This Friday 5th July, Hourglass Cosmetics is bringing its signature glow to London’s iconic Sounds of the Universevinyl store (📍 7 Broadwick Street) with a Pride-weekend pop-up that merges music, makeup, and self-expression.
🌈 Pride in Soho – The Essential Last-Minute Guide | My Soho Times
The most colourful weekend of the year is upon us – and once again, Soho is at the very heart of the celebration. With over 1 million people expected to flood into central London, Pride in London 2025 is set to be one of the biggest and boldest yet. Whether you’re planning on marching inContinue reading “🌈 Pride in Soho – The Essential Last-Minute Guide | My Soho Times”
How Dance Music Changed the World – An Evening With Paul Oakenfold | My Soho Times
Twice voted the World’s No.1 DJ by DJ Magazine and widely regarded as a founding father of electronic dance music, Paul Oakenfold has taken British dance music to global heights, quite literally, from Mile End to Mount Everest. As Perfecto Records marks 35 years, editor Kai Lutterodt sits down with the legendary DJ to reflect onContinue reading “How Dance Music Changed the World – An Evening With Paul Oakenfold | My Soho Times”
Just a Train Ride Away: Why Essex is Your Next Wine Getaway | My Soho Times
Need a quick break from the city buzz? I recently joined a press trip hosted by Visit Essex that gave me a refreshing taste (literally!) of what the county has to offer – and let me tell you, Essex is not just about TOWIE and seaside chips…
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