BOING! is here to bring you a magical Christmas

Posted on December 21, 2012February 28, 2018 by Dukes Blog

BOING! made it as one of London’s debut performances at the Lilian Baylis Studio last year and returns this year promising a bigger and better performance at the Sadler’s Wells. BOING! is a children’s dance theatre production based on the magical moments two brothers experience leading up to one of the most special days of the year.

The play is cleverly set out on a huge bed in the centre of the stage, which miraculously turns into a giant trampoline helping engage the younger audience throughout the show. However, do not be fooled to think this is child’s play as adults are also expected to be astonished with the performances. Offering a variety of comedy, break dancing and acrobatics it will keep both younger and older generations enticed till the very end.

The play is directed by one of the best in children’s theatre, Sally Cookson, and performed by the award winning Wilkie Branson and Joel Daniel, so you are guaranteed to experience one of the best acts in British theatre to date.

This fast paced play is fun, festive and an all round exciting show, making it the perfect entertainment for the kids and the family. It is one theatre production not to miss! So if you are interested do not miss out on a chance to witness a wonderfully animated Christmas show. Tickets are on sale now.

After building up an appetite watching an exhilarating theatre performance, why not head over to our restaurant to try the capital’s finest cuisine? You can try our dinner menu after first having one of our famous martinis in DUKES Bar – have a very Merry Christmas!

Image courtesy of Sadler’s Wells Theatre

Ready to try the Christmas markets for something different?

Posted on December 14, 2012February 28, 2018 by Dukes Blog

London is possibly one of the finest cities to spend the Christmas holidays in on the planet. Christmas is when our impressive city really does come to life. Offering entertaining days out like ‘Winter Wonderland’, Christmas markets and special festive events from music, arts, and to the lively West End, there is always something to enjoy at this time of year.

This season is an excuse to pile on a few extra pounds and take pleasure in the finest food and drink around. So if you are looking to experience food with a difference this Christmas then look no further as we have gathered together a few places that are worth a visit this December.

The bustling markets always provide a great opportunity to get up and personal with street cooking, to buy some tasty ingredients, to try locally prepared wines or simply to absorb their fantastic atmospheres.

The Real Food Christmas market, which is held weekly (Friday-Sunday), on the South Bank offers you an amazing variety of ingredients to use in your food this winter. “Straight from the fisherman, buying your ingredients from markets can give you tasty food at unbeatable value”. Surely food can’t get any fresher than this unless you grow it yourself! So if you want to get your hands on some of the best ingredients in the capital then head down to the Real Food Market.

If you fancy showing off your culinary skills and adding the wow factor to your Christmas dinner, then why not take a Carving Class at Hix Mayfair. The talented Chef Mark Hix will be hosting a session that will include a cheese course, dessert, and a bottle of wine per person, and to top it off a cookbook signed by Mark Hix (which could also be a handy present for a Hix lover).

The Gingerline Clandstine winter dining experience is an exclusive Christmas dining experience, which offers a great atmosphere and awesome food for those who are looking for something different. The menu is still to be confirmed, however the event promises five course meals and lively entertainment. It could definitely become a highlight of your holiday, so be sure to consider giving it a try.

However, if you really want to treat yourself with some of the finest cuisine in London, why not pay our own Nigel Mendham’s restaurant a try? Widely appreciated for his culinary skills, Nigel’s menus are first class – and the food backs that up!

Image courtesy of Robin Sones

DUKES Wins World’s Leading Classic Boutique Hotel 2012

Posted on December 13, 2012February 28, 2018 by Dukes Blog

Last night DUKES London picked up the award for the World’s Leading Classic Boutique Hotel with Outstanding Service 2012, in front of hundreds of guests at a packed out World Travel Awards in Delhi, India.

Debrah Dhugga, our General Manager said “Wow, what a team I have! I am the proudest lady in hospitality. DUKES is very special and it is really an honour to be recognised and awarded both personally and for our team; they are the most important people without whom I am no one.”

Dinosaurs are coming to roam again in London!

Posted on December 10, 2012February 28, 2018 by Dukes Blog

Are you or your family fascinated by dinosaurs? Then why not consider paying a visit to a remarkable live show at the O2 Arena in London that will bring these huge ancient creatures back to life?

Watch them evolve and see how each species interacted with one another. Walking with Dinosaurs is a show that has already blown-away audiences and critics; its technical and scientific success will bring 20 life-sized dinosaurs actually inside the O2 arena. The show starts just after Christmas from 26^th December 2012 to 6^th January 2013, with tickets starting from only £32.25.

Based on the award-winning BBC television series, this family spectacular offers a genuine insight into 185 million of years of history. It has already been seen by more than seven million people in 206 cities across the world and its success is credited to the innovative work of its production team.

The huge life-like dinosaurs will each roam, hunt, growl and seek something to fill their stomachs. Palaeontologist Huxley also braves the earthquakes, volcanoes and comets to teach visitors about these prehistoric ancestors and the events that took them from global domination to complete extinction.

Each of the creatures are operated by a team of three people with their movement supplemented by classical music and special effects.

After an evening watching the show with your family, why not give our hotel a little visit and head over to our DUKES Bar to try one of the world’s finest martinis?

Image courtesy of Sven0705 (Sven-Sebastian Sajak)