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If ever a film set out to shatter expectations and instead tripped over its own premise, Death in Fitzroviais that film. Marketed as a “harrowing tale of murder, revenge, and Victoria sponge,” the movie delivers on none of these fronts. Instead, it feels like a poorly executed community theater production inexplicably given a Hollywood budget. Directed…
Fitzrovia’s beloved local publication, The Fitzrovian, is about to get a little more avant-garde. We are delighted to announce the opening of The Fitzrovia Foyer Gallery, a daring new venture into the world of contemporary art. The gallery, located on the ground floor of our esteemed newspaper offices, promises to make waves with its inaugural…
In a groundbreaking revelation that has sent shockwaves through the cobbled streets of Fitzrovia, historian and part-time mnemonic enthusiast Dr. Euphemia Dabbleton claims to have unearthed evidence suggesting that the beloved name of the neighborhood wasn’t inspired by any aristocratic “Fitz” family, but rather by an absurdly convoluted mnemonic device. Dr. Dabbleton, who stumbled upon…
Fitzrovia’s reputation as a hub for eccentric genius has been further cemented this week, thanks to local inventor Susie Polteen, who has unveiled her latest creation: the world’s first “Dogbrella.” As the name suggests, the Dogbrella is a bespoke umbrella designed exclusively for dogs, aimed at keeping them dry and stylish during Britain’s frequent downpours….
In a move that has left Fitzrovia residents baffled, amused, and occasionally envious of his chocolate intake, Seb Carlton, 34, has pledged to celebrate Easter every single day this year. His ambitious mission is to raise funds for the Cleveland Street Monkey Sanctuary, a haven for rescued monkeys that once had a turbulent past as…
In a feat that has left life coaches speechless and gym membership salespeople ecstatic, Pentonville Sparks, a 42-year-old Fitzrovia resident and self-described “goal-setting enthusiast,” has won the coveted Most New Year’s Resolutions Contest. Organized annually by the Fitzrovia Self-Improvement Society, the contest rewards those who aim high, regardless of their capacity to follow through. Sparks…
Fitzrovia, known for its eclectic arts scene and avant-garde endeavors, is about to leap (gracefully) into the world of ballet—quite literally. Sir Cardigan Haney, retired diplomat, part-time haberdasher, and full-time visionary, has announced the creation of the Fitzrovia Ballet Company, with a daring and unconventional debut: Swan Lake, performed in an actual lake. The production,…
Residents of Fitzrovia have been left scratching their heads—and clutching tiny scraps of painted canvas—after an anonymous gift-giver, dubbed “Monet Santa,” began handing out small pieces of what appears to be a genuine Claude Monet painting to unsuspecting passersby. Over the past week, reports have emerged of people encountering a figure cloaked in a long,…
In what can only be described as a symphonic salad, Fitzrovia Concert Hall brought music lovers—and vegetable enthusiasts—together last night for a performance of Handel’s Messiah unlike any seen (or heard) before. The star-studded seasonal tradition was reinvented by The Gourmand Ensemble, a group of audacious musicians who bravely traded in their violins, trumpets, and…
In a groundbreaking fusion of science and entertainment, Fitzrovia is set to unveil its latest attraction—a one-of-a-kind immersive experience that promises to transport visitors to the very edge of the cosmos: The World’s First Interactive Black Hole Experience. Located in the heart of Fitzrovia, the former bank building on Cavendish Square has been transformed into…