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06 What We Love in London 08 London Coffee Festival 10 London’s Best Brews
24 Huguette Tchiapi at Scarlett Green 36 Artist Profile: Collagism 40 A Month at The Colony Room Green
44 The Great Plate Robbery 44 The Great Plate Robbery at Bondi Green at Bondi Green 54 PAIRED: Henschke 54 PAIRED: Henschke 56 My London: Jeffrey 56 My London: Jeffrey Young Young
COFFEE & FASHION
HELLO MAY
Prue Freeman & Tom Onions, Daisy Green Collection Founders
This month the Green Pages centres around coffee and fashion, two things the city does particularly well in May.
London Coffee Festival sets the tone this month as the world’s largest coffee celebration. The UK’s coffee scene comes together at Truman Brewery, and you’ll see that influence throughout this issue, from our round-up of favourite spots to London Coffee Festival’s founder, Jeffrey Young’s go-to places across the city, and a famous cocktail that taps into that late-night energy.
At the same time, London is looking its best. Belgravia in Bloom, Chelsea Flower Show, and a run of outdoor moments across the city all signal a shift into a more visual, expressive season. That sense of colour, texture and detail carries through into this issue, from our cultural picks to two creatives we’re proud to work with: Collagism, this month’s featured artist, and Huguette Tchiapi Kameni, who recently debuted her first fashion collection at Scarlett Green.
Alongside this, we take a closer look at what’s happening across London and in Little Venice, and stop by The Colony Room Green to see what’s going on.
Across the collection, things are moving in step with all of this. New seasonal drinks built for sunny afternoons, Paired dinners continuing to bring people together, and Larry’s doing what it does best, late nights, music, and somewhere you end up staying longer than planned.
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THE CON TENTS
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What We Love In London
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London Coffee Festival
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London’s Best Brews
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Huguette Tchiapi Kameni at Scarlett Green
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Artist Profile: Collagism 54.
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A Month At The Colony Room Green
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The Great Plate Robbery
PAIRED: Henschke
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My London: Jeffrey Young
Collagism Maxi-Banana Dress
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MAY GUIDE
What to see, do and where
to visit this month.
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04 Somersethouse.org.uk 02 Pig Pen, 1993 © Catherine Opie, courtesy Regen Projects, Los Angeles; Lehmann
Maupin, New York, Hong Kong, London, and Seoul; Thomas Dane Gallery
WHAT WE LOVE IN LONDON
Our favourite exhibitions, openings and seasonal moments across the city this month.
RHS Chelsea Flower Show (20–24 May) One of those moments when London feels at its best. The RHS Chelsea Flower Show returns with its usual mix of ambitious garden design, rare plants and proper attention to detail. Even if you’re not a gardening person, it’s worth it for the atmosphere alone — a chance to see the city in full colour.
Catherine Opie: To Be Seen at the National Portrait Gallery (until 31 May) The final weeks to catch Catherine Opie: To Be Seen at the National Portrait Gallery. Spanning over three decades, the exhibition brings together portraits that explore identity, community and belonging, offering a closer look at the people and stories that shape Opie’s work.
London Coffee Festival (14–17 May) The London Coffee Festival takes over the Truman Brewery again this month, bringing together some of the best roasters, baristas and coffee brands from across the city and beyond. Expect tastings, talks, and a lot of very good coffee — whether you’re deep into it or just there for a decent flat white.
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Holy Pop! at Somerset House (from 21 May) Opening this month at Somerset House, Holy Pop! looks at fandom and the idea of modern-day shrines — the objects, rituals and communities built around the people we admire. Expect a mix of art, memorabilia and installations that feel both nostalgic and surprisingly personal.
Canalway Cavalcade at Little Venice (3–5 May) A slightly different pace for the long weekend. Canalway Cavalcade brings decorated narrowboats, live music and food stalls to Little Venice. It’s relaxed, local and one of those events you can dip in and out of while wandering along the water.
Mighty Hoopla (30–31 May) Mighty Hoopla returns for a weekend of pop, nostalgia and big energy. Think full-scale singalongs, throwback sets and a lineup that leans into the fun side of music — from early 2000s icons to cult favourites. It’s as much about the crowd as it is the acts, with people going all in on outfits, group energy and not taking anything too seriously. Set in Brockwell Park, it’s one of those festivals that feels properly London — chaotic in places, but in a way that just works.
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1996 at the Barbican Centre (until September) A new exhibition at the Barbican Centre celebrating one of Britain’s most chaotic and culturally defining years. Bringing together music, media and moments that shaped the decade, 1996 looks back at a time that still echoes through London today. We’re delighted to be a sponsor of this event.
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LONDON, PROPERLY CAFFEINATED
The London Coffee Festival returns to the Truman Brewery, 14–17 May
For the coffee aficionados amongst you, this is your moment.
The London Coffee Festival returns to the Truman Brewery this May, bringing together the best of the city’s coffee scene under one roof. Founded by Jeffrey Young (whose interview you’ll find at the back of this issue), it’s part industry event, part weekend out — and a good reminder of just how strong London’s coffee culture has become.
Across four days, you’ll find over 250 roasters, cafés and food brands pouring, brewing and sampling their way through everything from classic espresso to more experimental takes. It’s a chance to try things you wouldn’t normally order, discover new favourites, and speak directly to the people behind them.
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There’s plenty going on beyond the coffee itself too. Live demos from some of the world’s best baristas, hands-on workshops, and the Coffee Masters competition — where competitors go head-to-head across a series of challenges, from latte art to signature drinks. Even if you’re not deep into the technical side, it’s worth watching for the energy alone.
Elsewhere, you’ve got The Roasters Village, Brew School and The Lab — all offering a closer look at how coffee is sourced, roasted and brewed. If you’ve ever wanted to understand what actually makes a “good” coffee, this is where you start.
It’s not all flat whites either. There’s street food, cocktails, music and art running throughout the space, so it
never feels too serious. You can dip in for an hour or stay all afternoon — both work.
The first couple of days lean more industry, but by the weekend it opens up into something bigger — busy, social, and properly fun.
If you care about coffee, even slightly, it’s worth a visit. And if nothing else, you’ll leave having had a very good one.
Tickets available via their website, scan below to book yours.
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LONDON’S BEST BREWS
This month, we’re celebrating all things coffee with The London Coffee Festival. A cornerstone of the industry for over a decade, it’s all about community, creativity and championing specialty coffee at its best. Running from 14–17 May at The Truman Brewery on Brick Lane, this year’s set to be a big one.
The festival spans four days. Thursday and Friday are dedicated to the industry, baristas, roasters, green bean buyers and everyone in between. The weekend opens up to the public, so if you’ve ever wanted to dive deeper into the world of coffee, this is your moment.
For us, coffee has always been about more than just the drink. It’s about the ritual around it, the first one of the day, the mid-morning reset, the catch-up that turns into something longer. We focus
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on quality without overcomplicating it, working with great beans, well-trained teams and spaces that make you want to stay a little longer. It should feel consistent, considered, and easy to come back to.
As always, Daisy Green Collection will be repping at the La Marzocco stand on Thursday 14 May from 10:00am–1:00pm. We’ll be bringing the Daisy energy, serving our house blend on the latest La Marzocco machines. Come by, say hello, and grab a free Can of Beans when you sign up to our mailing list, just look out for the pyramid.
If you can’t make the festival but still want to soak up the atmosphere, here are a few of our favourite coffee spots across the city.
SCENERY COFFEE, LONDON BRIDGE @scenerycoffeeroasters Scenery’s new flagship on Union Street is one of the most exciting openings in London right now. With their roastery on site, they’re serving a rotating selection of coffees from around the world — naturals, washed and experimental processes — all dialled in perfectly. My order: Batch Brew
BEANY BROADGATE, LIVERPOOL STREET @daisygreencollection Our Liverpool Street café has been a quiet powerhouse for years. Right on Broadgate Circle and just a short walk from the festival, it’s the perfect stop before heading east. Expect silky flat whites, a busy city buzz, and the kind of coffee that keeps people coming back. My order: Flat White
SPECIAL GUESTS, MARYLEBONE @specialguestscoffee Founded by Paul Ross, Special Guests brings competition-level coffee to the public. These are rare, small-batch coffees usually reserved for global competitions, carefully frozen and curated so they can be experienced beyond the stage. It’s a proper insight into the world of elite coffee. My order: Aeropress
PARADOX DESIGN, LONDON FIELDS @paradox_design_coffee Tucked into Netil Market, Paradox Design are behind the cult Latte Art Dice (if you know, you know). They work with a rotating lineup of guest roasters, changing weekly, with Kat and Zain bringing serious knowledge and precision to every cup. My order: V60
SO FRENCH, MARYLEBONE @sofrench_cafe Their house espresso is a 100% Arabica blend with a bold, rounded profile, designed to hold its own with milk or stand alone. It’s relaxed, charming, and feels more like a neighbourhood Parisian stop than central London.  My order: Café Crème + Croissant
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THE ROASTING PARTY, PAVILION ROAD CHELSEA @roastingparty The Roasting Party’s Pavilion Road spot is hard to miss. A small space with big energy, serving standout coffees from across the globe, plus a training space upstairs. Worth the queue. My order: Piccolo
DA CECILIA, DALSTON @dacecilia_e8 Da Cecilia serves air-roasted coffee, a process developed by Kribi Coffee in Chicago that uses hot air rather than traditional drum roasting. The result is a smoother, less bitter cup with a faster turnaround from roast to brew. Owner Eli is currently the only person offering this outside the US. My order: Long Black
NOSTOS, VICTORIA @nostoscoffee Nostos is pushing things to another level. This is coffee treated with the same care as fine wine, slow, considered and precise. Expect Geisha varietals, detailed filter options and a signature flat white made using milk that’s been frozen and separated for maximum sweetness. My order: Flat White
BAR ITALIA, SOHO @baritalia Bar Italia has been serving Soho since 1949. It’s fast, no-frills and always buzzing, with coffee pulled properly on classic machines behind the counter. Open late and woven into the fabric of the neighbourhood, it’s as much about the atmosphere as it is the espresso. My order: Double Espresso
NOTTING HILL COFFEE SHOP @thenottinghillbookshopcafe A small coffee spot just off Portobello Road, right next to the iconic bookshop. Simple, reliable espresso and a steady flow of locals and tourists passing through. Be sure to ask for a long white if Ash is there! My order: Flat White
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A MATCH(A)
MADE FOR
A new lineup of matcha, cold brew and iced teas made for long, sunny afternoons.
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SUMMER
The sun’s finally doing its thing, so we’ve leaned into it with a fresh run of iced drinks.
Think matcha, but better. A staple of Australian café culture, and something we’ve always taken seriously, balanced, vibrant, and made properly. Our strawberry & rhubarb matcha brings a gentle sharpness, lifted by a fresh syrup made in-house daily and finished with vanilla cold foam. White chocolate & pistachio leans richer, smooth, slightly indulgent, and made fresh to order, the kind of drink that makes you slow down for a minute.
Cold brew’s back in rotation too. The Mont Blanc comes topped with a light vanilla orange foam, bright, citrusy, easy. The butterscotch version is deeper, rounder, a bit more of a treat.
And for when coffee’s not the vibe, iced teas that actually feel like summer. Watermelon with lemon verbena, hibiscus with rhubarb and lemon, white peony with citrus. Clean, refreshing, no fuss.
It’s all made for those days when you’ve got nowhere urgent to be. Grab one, find a spot in the sun, stay a bit longer than you meant to.
Or skip the queue and order ahead on the app, your summer serves ready when you are.
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MONT BLANC COLD BREW BUTTERSCOTCH COLD BREW
STRAWBERRY & RHUBARB MATCHA
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OUR FAVOURITE AREAS: DARCIE & MAY GREEN: LITTLE VENICE
Where to stay, eat and explore around Little Venice
Little Venice feels like stepping into a Richard Curtis film, quieter, softer, and a world away from the city. Narrowboats drift past, the water slows everything down, and for a moment, so do you. Just ten minutes from Paddington, but it feels much further.
Centred around the meeting point of the Grand Union and Regent’s Canal, it’s one of those pockets of the city that feels almost hidden in plain sight.
Eat: The Summerhouse
Blomfield Rd, Little Venice, London W9
Right on the canal, The Summerhouse brings a light, coastal feel to Little Venice. Think fresh seafood, simple pastas and rosé in the sun, with boats drifting past just metres away.
One of those spots made for long lunches that turn into early evening drinks.
thesummerhouse.co.uk
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Tree-lined paths, waterside cafés, the occasional heron if you’re lucky. In the warmer months it properly comes into its own, people spilling out along the canals, drinks in hand, chasing the sun.
And then, right on the water, you’ll find Darcie & May Green. Two bright, bold barges designed by Sir Peter Blake, moored in the middle of it all. It’s one of the most recognisable spots in the neighbourhood, and for good reason.
Stay: The Carlton Tavern
33 Carlton Vale, Maida Vale, London NW6
Just a short walk from Little Venice, The Carlton Tavern Hotel is a proper local stay with a bit of history behind it.
Rooms are simple but considered, with everything you need for a comfortable city stay, while downstairs you’ve got one of the area’s best pubs on your doorstep. A good option if you want somewhere that feels more neighbourhood than hotel.
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This is alfresco dining done properly. Long brunches on the top deck, cold drinks by the water as the sun dips behind the buildings. It’s relaxed, a bit playful, and exactly where you want to be on a warm day in London.
Nearest Tube: Paddington / Warwick Avenue
Darcie & May Green: Life on the Water
Moored along the canal in Little Venice, Darcie & May Green is one of those spots that just exudes happiness. Bright, bold and impossible to miss, the twin barges sit right on the water, with boats drifting past and the pace of London slowing right down around you.
By day it’s all about long brunches and lunches on the top deck, coffee in hand, sun on your face if you’re lucky. People wander the canal, dogs in tow, and it’s the kind of place that feels easy from the moment you arrive. As the day rolls on, it shifts into something a bit more of a party, and enjoyed alongside cocktails and that golden hour light bouncing off the water.
Designed by Sir Peter Blake, the space is playful and full of character, but it’s the setting that really makes it. You’re not just near the canal, you’re on it.
When the sun shines, there aren’t many better places to be. A drink on deck, something to share, and nowhere else to rush off to.
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Sir Peter blake at Darcie & May Green
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BOATS, BEERS & BANK HOLIDAY
Little Venice comes to life for London’s annual canal festival
If you needed an excuse to head to Little Venice this May, this is it. The IWA Canalway Cavalcade is back for 2026, and for one weekend the canals come properly to life.
Running over the early May bank holiday (2–4 May), it’s one of those London events that still feels a bit under the radar — but once you’ve been, you’ll wonder why you didn’t go sooner. Think decorated narrowboats lining the water, live music drifting across the canal, street food, craft stalls, and a crowd that’s there purely for a good time.
At the heart of it all is the boat parade. Owners go all in, dressing up their boats with bunting, flowers, flags and, in some cases, full-blown themes. It’s part competition, part celebration, and very fun to watch as they glide (slowly) past. There’s also a pageant, where boats take to the water in formation, creating one of those moments that feels uniquely London — a bit eccentric, a bit chaotic, but completely charming.
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Off the water, it’s just as lively. Expect live bands and performances across the weekend, plus plenty of places to eat and drink as you wander along the canal. It’s the kind of event where you don’t need a plan — just turn up, grab something cold, and follow the atmosphere.
And if you’re already in Little Venice, you’re in exactly the right place to make a day of it.
Darcie & May Green sits right on the canal, putting you in the middle of the action and a short walk away, Beany Paddington is your go-to for a quick reset. If the festival gets a bit busy, it’s the place to grab a proper coffee, regroup, and head back out again. Or, just keep it simple and take your cup for a stroll along the water.
That’s really the beauty of Canalway Cavalcade. It doesn’t try too hard. It’s just London doing what it does best — bringing people together, adding a bit of colour, and giving you a reason to spend the whole day outside.
If the sun shows up, even better.
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Photography - Graham Brittain Video Dreams
Digital Imaging - Collagism
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CULTURE AT DAISY GREEN
Art, music and stories from across
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10 APRIL 2026: A SHOW ROOTED IN CULTURE Huguette Tchiapi Kameni at Scarlett Green
On Friday 10 April, we produced something a little different across the collection. Emerging designer Huguette Tchiapi Kameni presented her debut collection, Numéro 01, with Scarlett Green transforming into the setting for her first independent show.
Huguette’s path into fashion didn’t start with fashion at all. Growing up in London, she moved through different creative disciplines — painting, illustration, graphic design — before discovering the work of Hussein Chalayan. That shift changed how she saw the medium. Fashion, she realised, wasn’t just about image or glamour, but a way of carrying culture, identity and storytelling into something lived and worn. That idea sits at the centre of Numéro
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01. The collection explores traditional craft from the grasslands of Cameroon, drawing on Huguette’s own background and the contrast between two ways of living. London, fast-paced and individual. Cameroon, community-led and expressive. The work moves between the two.
The process behind it was as important as the outcome. Beginning with conversations at home, she traced her parents’ connection to Ndop fabric before travelling to Cameroon to explore it more deeply. Working alongside Christian Nana at the Blackitude Museum in Yaoundé, she studied archival textiles and traditional silhouettes, before continuing her research in Douala with local artisans, including Ndop weaver Constantin.
What emerges is a collection shaped by collaboration as much as design. Garments that carry not just aesthetic references, but the hands, histories and techniques behind them.
That balance between tradition and reinterpretation comes through most clearly in pieces like the Kribi Silk Top. Inspired by shells collected along the Cameroonian coastline, the top is hand-embellished with capiz shells in place of conventional sequins. As it moves, it creates a soft, rhythmic sound — something
that feels closer to memory than decoration, echoing the ocean and the physical experience of place.
The show itself reflected that same sense of intimacy. Supported by a close network of collaborators — from casting director Jon Johnson to mentor Eden Loweth — it felt considered rather than over-produced. Friends, creatives and guests moved through the spaces as the collection unfolded around them, blurring the line between presentation and environment.
For us, it was a natural fit. Opening up our spaces to emerging creatives has always been part of what we do, and this felt like a genuine extension of that. Not just hosting a show, but creating room for new voices and perspectives to take shape.
Huguette plans to develop future collections in collaboration with more artisans and continuing to explore craft from different parts of the world.
A first collection, but one that already feels grounded in something deeper — thoughtful, personal, and built to last beyond the moment.
Photography by Melisa Coppola
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MAY 2026: BEING NATURE, IN BLOOM Spring Exhibition at Holland Park Cafe
Spring arrives in Holland Park. The light shifts, the air softens, and the café begins to feel a little different again. Being Nature moves with it.
Now into its second year, our programme continues to unfold as a series of seasonal chapters, each one shaped by the pace and character of the park around it. Curated by Justin Hibbs and Alan McFetridge, the spring exhibition leans into this moment of renewal — a time when everything feels in transition, not quite settled, but full of energy.
The works on display reflect that sense of movement. Materials feel lighter, more responsive. There’s a focus on texture, on process, on the small details that might otherwise go unnoticed.
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What makes Being Nature distinctive is how naturally it sits within the space. There’s no clear beginning or end to the exhibition — it reveals itself gradually. You might notice something new on your third visit, or catch a detail you missed the first time. It becomes part of the rhythm of the café, just as much as the coffee or the conversations around you.
Alan McFetridge’s residency continues to anchor the programme, with work that responds directly to the setting — shaped by time spent in the park, observing its patterns, its pace, and the people who move through it. There’s a consistency to it, an ongoing dialogue between artist and environment that builds over the course of the year.
Alongside the exhibition, the Sensing Earth workshop series returns this month, with Anna May, offering a more hands-on way into the ideas behind the work. These sessions aren’t about explanation so much as experience — a chance to pay attention, and engage with the park in a different way. We hope you enjoy!
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31 MAY 2026: DREAMING WITH THE ELEMENTS An artist-led workshop with Anna May, inviting a slower way of looking and responding to the park
There’s a different way to move through a park. Not just passing through it, coffee in hand, but actually noticing it — the textures, the shifts in light, the small details that usually slip by. Dreaming with the Elements, a one-day workshop led by artist Anna May, invites you to do exactly that.
Taking place in Holland Park this May, the session sits as part of a wider programme of artist-led workshops that explore the relationship between nature, creativity and the body. It’s less about learning a skill in the traditional sense, and more about tuning into your surroundings in a new way.
The workshop unfolds across a series of gentle, immersive exercises. Expect a mix of guided exploration through the park, moments of quiet observation, and hands-on creative practice. Drawing on the elements — earth, air, fire and water — Anna May uses nature as both subject and material, encouraging participants to reflect on how the natural world shapes our thoughts, emotions and sense of place. 
There’s no pressure to produce anything polished. Instead, the focus is on process — noticing, responding, and allowing ideas to emerge organically. It’s a chance to step out of the pace of the city and into something slower, more intuitive.
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Set within the everyday rhythms of Holland Park, the workshop feels aligned with the wider Being Nature programme — art encountered not in a gallery, but woven into daily life. You might arrive for a walk or a coffee, and leave having seen the space differently.
For those looking to reconnect with creativity, or simply spend an afternoon outdoors with a bit more intention, this is a compelling way to do it.
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10TH APRIL 2026: A NIGHT AT AUSTRALIA HOUSE Australian voices shaping the British stage, and everything happening around it
On the 10th April, the neoclassical halls of Australia House played host to a celebration of Australian influence on British theatre, bringing together some of the most respected voices working across stage and screen.
Held in partnership with Royal Academy of Dramatic Art and National Institute of Dramatic Art, the evening centred around a panel discussion that felt as generous and open as it was insightful. On stage sat Cate Blanchett, Suzi Miller and Kip Williams, chaired by David Harewood — a line-up that could have easily tipped into something overly formal, but never did.
Instead, the conversation moved fluidly between craft, collaboration and the realities of working across continents. There was a shared sense of momentum around Australian creatives in London right now, but also a quiet acknowledgement that none of it happens in isolation. Theatre, as they spoke about it, is built as much on
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relationships as it is on talent. One idea, in particular, stayed with the room. As Blanchett put it, “It’s the life around the theatre where the true impact is made.”
It landed because it rang true. The work isn’t just what’s seen on stage, but everything that surrounds it — the rehearsal rooms, the latenight conversations, the trust that forms between collaborators, and the collective experience of an audience sharing the same space. In a world that often feels increasingly disconnected, theatre still offers something immediate and human.
Beyond the panel, the evening carried that same sense of connection. Guests moved between conversations beneath the high ceilings of Australia House, the atmosphere warm, engaged and genuinely celebratory rather than overly polished.
We were proud to be part of it, bringing the food and bar to the
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evening. The approach was simple: seasonal, generous and designed to sit comfortably alongside the rhythm of the night. Plates that could be picked up between conversations, drinks that kept things flowing, nothing overly formal or interruptive. The kind of offering that supports the energy of a room rather than competing with it.
Because, in many ways, Blanchett’s point applies here too. It’s often the moments around the main event that shape how a night is remembered. The conversations sparked over a drink, the introductions that turn into future collaborations, the feeling of being part of something shared.
That was the real takeaway from the evening. Not just a celebration of Australian influence on the British stage, but a reminder of why theatre, and the spaces around it, continue to matter. And yes, a few familiar faces made their way to Larry’s afterwards.
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SOMEWHERE BETWEEN THE PHYSICAL AND DIGITAL, HER WORK REFLECTS A WORLD THAT NEVER QUITE STANDS STILL.
ARTIST PROFILE: COLLAGISM
A layered practice exploring identity, technology and the space in between
You might recognise fragments of it, textures, faces, familiar objects, but nothing quite settles in the way you expect. It’s layered, fluid and slightly off-kilter, like images pulled apart and reassembled into something new.
Originally rooted in cut-and-paste collage, her practice has evolved into a more digital process. That shift is clear in the work itself, bolder compositions, sharper contrasts, and a more immediate, graphic quality. Recent pieces bring in everyday objects like shoes and handbags, reworked and recontextualised, alongside street interventions such as This Shit is Bananas, now spotted across London.
Her process blends analogue sensibility with digital tools. AI plays a
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role within that process, but not as the creator, rather as one of several tools used to manipulate and build imagery. The work remains firmly authored, shaped by selection, composition and instinct.
At its core, the work explores identity, consumer culture and the way images circulate. Figures and objects are cut, layered and repositioned, creating compositions that feel both familiar and slightly disjointed. There’s a tension between polish and disruption, between something recognisable and something that resists being fully resolved.
Collage becomes a way of thinking. Images are never fixed, they’re interrupted, reworked and constantly in flux. References to fashion, advertising
and popular culture run throughout, but they’re warped just enough to shift their meaning.
Some of these works can be found closer to home, including pieces currently on display upstairs at Paradise Green, sitting naturally within the layered, design-led space.
Based in Hackney, Collagism continues to develop her practice through an evolving digital lens, building a body of work that reflects how we see, consume and reshape images today.
collagism.space @collagism
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Photography: Graham Brittain Video Dreams
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This Shit is Bananas Paste-up on Brick Lane London, 2026
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Pink Pony Club, 2025
Tira-miss-u, Digital Collage 2024 No Fast Fashion, 2026
Cheesy Perfection, 2025
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A MONTH AT THE COLONY ROOM GREEN:
A cultural crash of art, film, literature and late nights.
First opened by Muriel Belcher, in 1948, the Colony Room existed slightly outside of everything else. A private members’ club in Soho where artists, writers, poets and eccentrics gathered shoulder to shoulder, with names like Francis Bacon, Lucian Freud and Dylan Thomas blurring the lines between art and everyday life. Intimate, unpredictable and entirely its own, it was a place where evenings slipped easily into night and conversation carried on long after.
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At Colony Room Green by Daisy Green, that atmosphere lives on. Conceived and curated as an art installation by former Colony Room member Darren Coffield,
Colony Room Green nods to the original’s bohemian spirit, with live music Thursday to Saturday from 8pm, continuing Soho’s long-standing rhythm of music, art and wild wit.
Detail of Colony Room Green art installation © Darren Coffield / The Colony Room Archive®
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BOOK OF THE MONTH: HEN: MISTRESS OF MAYHEM A Portrait of Henrietta Moraes: The Wild Heart of Soho
In Hen: Mistress of Mayhem, artist and writer Darren Coffield revisits the extraordinary life of the woman many knew simply as “Hen”. Best remembered as the subject of several of Francis Bacon’s most famous paintings, Moraes was far more than a muse.
We hosted Darren’s launch party for the book at Larry’s on 15 April. She was a magnetic presence in the circles around the Colony Room Club and Soho’s creative underground, a world where art, excess and rebellion collided during the 1950s and 60s.
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Coffield pieces together Hen’s story through anecdotes, archival material and vivid snapshots of the era, introducing the characters and places that shaped London’s artistic counterculture. Figures like Lucian Freud and Bacon appear throughout,but the book never loses sight of Hen herself, a woman who lived boldly chaotically and entirely on her own terms.
Part biography and part portrait of a vanished London, the book offers a fascinating glimpse into the Soho that helped define Britain’s post-war
cultural identity. For anyone drawn to the city’s art history, or simply the larger-than-life characters who shaped it, Hen: Mistress of Mayhem is both entertaining and illuminating.
‘Henrietta was a delightfully disturbing mixture of the devil and the divine. Her force of nature lives in this book.’ - Maggi Hambling
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EVENTS:
Mon 11 May: Bottoming for God – Barb Morrison in conversation Author and producer Barb Morrison joins Andrew James to discuss her bestselling memoir, Bottoming for God — a story of gender euphoria, sobriety, love and self-discovery, shaped by old-school New York. Admission free.
Tues 12 May: WIP Flash Literary Salon – Lana Citron A bi-monthly literary salon, bringing together writers for an evening of new work, readings and conversation. Admission free.
Wednesday 13 May: The Sleepers – Dafydd Jones Preview evening for Dafydd Jones’s photographic series capturing partygoers asleep mid-celebration, taken across England in the 1980s. Exhibition runs until 27 May. Admission free.
Mon 18 May: Bond, Queer Bond – Mark O’Connell Launch event for Bond, Queer Bond, exploring the queer influences behind the world of 007. Writer and Bond scholar Mark O’Connell uncovers the creatives, culture and politics that have shaped the franchise in unexpected ways. Admission free.
Tues 26 May: The Outsider at 70 – Colin Stanley A special talk marking 70 years since the publication of The Outsider, with writer and archivist Colin Stanley reflecting on Colin Wilson’s legacy and enduring influence. Admission free.
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THE GREAT PLATE ROBBERY
A one-night-only charity dinner raising funds for The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity and Prostate Cancer Research
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On Thursday 4 June, we’re hosting something a little different at Bondi Green.
The Great Plate Robbery is a onenight-only charity dinner bringing together food, art and a room full of people who want to do something meaningful. A line-up of chefs, artists and collaborators from across London will come together for the evening, alongside live entertainment, an auction and a few moments you won’t quite expect.
It’s a celebration, but it’s also rooted in something more personal.
This year, cancer has touched people close to us. It’s brought everything into sharper focus — a reminder of how quickly things can change, and how important the work of organisations like The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity really is.
The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust is a world-leading cancer centre which sees over 66,000 patients each year, while also driving forward groundbreaking research to develop life-saving treatments for patients
across the UK and around the world. What makes it distinct is the way research and care sit side by side. Patients benefit from some of the most advanced therapies available, while potentially also contributing to the development of new ones, from precision medicine to immunotherapy and clinical trials.
The Royal Marsden Cancer Charity plays a vital role in making that possible, funding everything from specialist teams to pioneering research and equipment.
It’s the kind of work that can feel distant until it isn’t. Until it becomes personal.
That’s where this event begins.
The Great Plate Robbery isn’t just about one night. It’s about bringing together creativity and community in a way that can have a lasting impact.
In the lead-up, we’ve been working with a group of artists and collaborators to produce a series of one-off pieces — plates, mugs and
even pants — each designed as part of the project. On the night, guests will dine from artist-designed plates, which can then be taken home, with 100% proceeds being split between the two charities.
Beyond the dinner, these pieces will also be available more widely, meaning anyone can support the cause, whether they’re in the room or not.
Alongside ticket sales, there will be opportunities to donate, bid in the auction, or simply contribute in whatever way feels right.
Because ultimately, it’s not just about being there on the night. It’s about what that room represents.
A collective effort to support the people, research and care that continue to change outcomes every day.
And something worth being part of.
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COOKING WITH DAISY GREEN: FOOD AND DRINK
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PEAS
IN SEASON:
Peas in late spring are a joy, when British peas come into season, they’re sweet, bright and fresh.
This is their moment. From May through early summer, peas are at their best, picked young while the sugars are still high and the flavour hasn’t dulled. Eat them straight from the pod and they’re almost sugary, closer to a snack than a vegetable.
And it’s not just us that loves them. Peas are one of the oldest cultivated crops in the world, grown as far back as ancient Egypt and later across Europe in the Middle Ages. By the 17th century, they’d become something of a trend in France, with “petits pois” served at royal courts as a seasonal delicacy.
In the UK, most peas are grown in cooler regions like Lincolnshire, East Yorkshire and parts of Scotland, where the climate helps preserve that natural sweetness. Garden peas are the most common, but you’ll also come across mangetout and sugar snaps, both eaten whole and with a bit more crunch.
Like broccoli, peas don’t need much. The best way to eat them is often the simplest, lightly cooked, a bit of butter or olive oil, maybe some herbs. Overdo it and
you lose that freshness that makes them worth it in the first place.
They’re also doing a lot for you. High in fibre and plant protein, packed with vitamins like C and K, and good for digestion, they’re one of those ingredients that feel light but actually keep you going.
On our menu right now, they show up in a slightly different form. Our Spring Garden Pea Hummus with wasabi takes that natural sweetness and lifts it with a bit of heat, blending peas with chickpeas, lemon and olive oil, then finishing with wasabi for a subtle kick. It’s fresh, slightly sharp, and a good reminder that peas don’t have to sit on the sidelines.
Not bad for something most of us stopped paying attention to years ago!
Quick Pea Hummus with Wasabi
Blend peas, chickpeas, lemon juice, tahini, olive oil and a small spoon of wasabi until smooth. Season with salt and pepper.
Spoon into a bowl, top with a handful of fresh peas, a scatter of crushed wasabi peas and a few pea shoots if you have them.
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A COCKTAIL THAT WE LOVE: MEET, SHOOT AND LEAVE ESPRESSO MARTINI
This month’s cocktail leans into coffee, as London Coffee Festival returns and the city’s obsession with a good cup reaches its peak.
Developed with David Gwinnutt, the drink draws on his distinctive photographic style and longstanding connection to London’s nightlife. Known for capturing the city’s creative underground through raw, intimate portraiture, Gwinnutt’s work documents the people and moments that shape after-dark London — unfiltered, atmospheric, and full of character. It’s the same energy that runs through Larry’s, and through this serve.
Our Espresso Martini takes its cue from that late-night world, and the legacy of Dick Bradsell, who first mixed the drink in the 1980s for someone who wanted something
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to wake them up and keep them going. It’s a cocktail that has never really left the room.
Our version swaps vodka for a darker base, using Flor de Caña 12 rum alongside Mr Black coffee liqueur and fresh Daisy Green espresso. Butterscotch liqueur and a homemade tonka bean syrup add warmth and depth, with notes of caramel, chocolate and roasted coffee running through it.
Rich, smooth and punchy, it’s designed for long evenings and second rounds.
A classic, reworked with a little more body, and a nod to the culture that made it iconic. Only available at Larry’s.
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HENSCHKE: A LEGACY POURED IN EVERY GLASS
A Monthly Wine Supper Celebrating Iconic Australian Producers
This month, Paired welcomes one of Australia’s most extraordinary wine estates to the table. Founded in 1868, six generations deep in the Eden Valley, the family has spent more than 150 years doing what they do best: making wine that speaks entirely for itself.
Each generation has added to the story. The result is a collection of wines that sit among the finest produced anywhere on earth, and a reputation built not on marketing but on the kind of patient, obsessive craft that takes decades to perfect.
Some of the oldest still-producing vines in the country grow here, tended by hand, harvested at exactly the right moment and not a day sooner. Among them, the Shiraz plantings from the 1860s that gave rise to Hill of Grace, one of Australia’s most iconic singlevineyard wine and a global benchmark for purity, finesse and longevity.
From Hill of Grace to Mount Edelstone and the single-vineyard expressions that reward the genuinely curious, every bottle is a record of land, season and human attention.
Much of this has been shaped by Stephen and Prue Henschke, who have positioned the estate at the forefront of sustainable and regenerative viticulture in Australia. Their approach is sitedriven and meticulous, designed not to impose on the land but to listen to it. The wines that result carry that restraint.
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Elegant, precise, unhurried.
Leading our evening is Johann Henschke, sixth-generation custodian of the estate. Johann is the kind of person who makes inherited greatness feel genuinely earned. His knowledge runs deep, but so does his curiosity. Over the course of dinner, he guides guests not through a tasting script but through a living history, one he is still actively writing. Each pour opens into conversation, and each conversation opens into something larger.
Henschke remains fiercely independent and family run, a symbol of integrity and excellence in a world that rarely rewards patience.
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MAY PAIRED PICKS
Shiraz, Hill Of Grace, Henschke, Eden Valley, South Australia
Much like Penfolds Grange, Henschke has a certain cache and history within the wine world and consistency places among the most outstanding in its category. Deep crimson with ruby hues. Enchanting aromas of black plum, Dutch cocoa, blackberry, blueberry and cassis, layered with evocative spice notes of star anise, nutmeg, crushed flowering herbs, sage oil and black peppercorn. A fine and elegant palate of complex spiced dark berries, violets and hints of cedar, with refined acidity carrying feathered, velvety tannins for a long and lingering, effortless finish.
Henschke, `Peggy’s Hill` Eden Valley Riesling
This Riesling takes its name from a local landmark, Peggy’s Hill, found at the top of the Eden Valley range between the villages of Eden Valley and Keyneton. Grapes are sourced from longstanding growers whose vineyards are spread around this focal point, in the northern, central and southern parts of the region, at elevations of around 500m. The vines are up to 70 years of age, growing in low-vigour, ancient Cambrian soils.
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31 MARCH JIM BARRY (£140pp)
29 APRIL MICHAEL HILL SMITH MW FROM SHAW + SMITH (£140pp)
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06 MAY HENSCHKE (£160pp)
03 JUNE TORBRECK (£140pp)
24 JUNE WILLUNGA (£140pp)
22 JULY ENGLISH SPARKLING SPECIAL
NYETIMBER (£150pp)
30 SEPTEMBER GROSSET & MT HORROCKS (£140pp)
21 OCTOBER VASSE FELIX WINES (£140pp)
18 NOVEMBER PENFOLDS (£200pp)
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MY LONDON: JEFFREY YOUNG
This month, we see London through the eyes of Jeffrey Young, founder of the London Coffee Festival. A long-time figure in the city’s coffee scene, he’s spent decades shaping how we drink, think and talk about coffee, from industry research to global events. His take on London is rooted in that world: a city defined by its independent cafés, evolving tastes and the people behind the counter, where every cup tells a wider story.
A PARK YOU LOVE: Regent’s Park with all it’s varied spaces, wild and perfectly manicured, and so close to central London. I specifically love the magical rose garden in the Inner Circle, which is blooming every year from mid-spring.
A FAVOURITE SHOP: Foyles book store in Tottenham Court Road is my go to shopping experience. So many genres and ranges of books, and especially the cookbooks and the café for browsing the titles you can’t help buying.
A FAVOURITE GALLERY: It was always the Zabludowicz Gallery on Prince of Wales Road in Chalk Farm, but it closed down last year. So now for a superb dose of ‘avent garde’, thought-provoking cultural inspiration, Camden Arts Centre is one I never miss an exhibition from.
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YOUR GO-TO COFFEE SPOT: Abuelo, located just off Upper Regent Street close to the Langham. A truly authentic mix of Aussie and Argentinian culture and an electric vibe of happy customers, with lots of people watching.
THE BEST FLAT WHITE IN LONDON: I’m biased but it must be my little local – England’s Lane café on England’s Lane in Belsize Park. Baristas Dani, Maria and Sarah, are awesome and the whole team, led by co-owner Mojgan, make it one of London’s great local cafes.
A COFFEE SPOT DOING SOMETHING INTERESTING RIGHT NOW: Calico Coffee in Lower Marsh Street behind Waterloo Station, offering a creative, high-end, Chinese interpretation of specialty coffee. A perfect recent addition to the London coffee scene and Top 10 in the latest London Coffee Guide.
A RESTAURANT YOU RETURN TO: Lemonia in Primrose Hill. It’s an institution and highly reliable favourite. No innovation, no fancy design, just simple, old-school Greek food served by staff and family owners of the business. It’s always full and people attract people.
A STREET YOU LOVE: Love Lane in the historical City of London for evoking my curiosity with the distant past. A surprising little find, very unassuming, yet powerful in name.
Regents Park Foyles
Abuelo Zabludowicz Gallery
Calico Coffee
Lemonia
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