NoelleKelley

This is one of the best galleries in London and I think it's unique curation contributes to this. Finally - a group of museum directors and curators who have realise you don't NEED to group things according to the year they were made.

I saw Wicked at the Apollo Victoria Theatre and, because I was trying to save money, I had bought the cheapest seats available. It was listed as a partially obstructed view and I was a bit nervous as in some theatres, this means you can't even see the stage. The Apollo Victoria was the first theatre where I felt my £10 ticket was worth as much as the £75 tickets. I was in the third row and "obstructed" meant that when the actors were up against the wings stage left, I couldn't see all of them. Absolutely brilliant. No bad seat, beautiful theatre and easy to get to.

My friend sent me Lollipop a little over a year ago and I thought it was the most ridiculous song I have ever heard. "Who is this strange man who sings in falsetto?" I thought to myself. "How could he ever become popular?" To my surprise, I continued to hear his name amongst the knowledgeable pop music circle (i.e. my little sister) and finally listened to the whole album Life in Cartoon Motion. Only then did I realise that his music works as part of a package. No one song stands alone but the album overall is a sugary, pop-y package of music goodness. Careful with Mika, though. Too much in one go and you might get a cavity.