What's On 28 Jan

Ellie Smith
January 28, 2024

Dear Reader,

‘The earth is in its mid-life crisis,’ said Paul Polman, former CEO of Unilever and ultimate proponent of ‘business as a force for good’ this week at the launch of another sustainability champion, Diana verde Nieto’s book Reimagining Luxury (read her essay for us on the subject here). Lucky us – what a time to be alive and be able to reimagine the next 4.5 billion years (before the world really will be extinct). As Polman pointed out, the damage we’ve wrought upon the planet since the Industrial Revolution took about a minute if you look at it in these terms. Could we therefore spend a minute on recognising what’s gone wrong, adapting, changing and innovating for a great second half? I should think so. We’re pretty damn creative and most people are pretty damn good. We, says Polman, just have to take responsibility, have high ambitions and collaborate.

Have a great week.

WHAT’S EXCITING ME THIS WEEK

New Issue Alert

Transformation comes in many guises. Our latest issue of C&TH examines the theme, from rewilding in Transylvania and revitalising the fortunes of a downtrodden village to asking why we’re so weird about death (yes, we’re tackling the subject head on). Buy your copy here.

The Traitors Final

At time of writing, I don’t know the denouement but it’s bound to be a water-cooler moment. This show has kept me properly excited throughout a long January – and I want to know everything (especially if Harry trips over his overblown confidence). Here are the secrets we’ve found out…

Eating Out With Michel Roux

With Le Gavroche closed (sniff), Michel had more time to give us a whirlwind tour of his gastronomic London delights. Eat them up here.

FIVE THINGS NOT TO MISS

Enjoy a six-course tasting menu at a special culinary event at Shaun Rankin at Grantley Hall, hosted by renowned cognac LOUIS XIII. 3 February 2024

All of Us Strangers © Searchlight Pictures/20th Century Studios

Catch Andrew Scott and Paul Mescal in one of the buzziest film releases of the year, All Of Us Strangers.

Cycle your way to free gym membership at this unlikely collaboration between Gymbox and fried chicken institution Morley’s. 1 February 2024

Thrift your way around London with our guide to finding the best sample sales, from Mayfair to Shoreditch.

Saying goodbye to a seemingly endless Dry Jan? Celebrate with a drink at one of the capital’s best cocktail bars.

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Win A Girls’ Night In Gift Box From Harvey Nichols

Planning a Galentine’s celebration this year? You’re in luck: we’ve teamed up with Harvey Nichols to offer you the chance to win an incredible Girls’ Night In Gift Box worth £175.