THOOSA'S FEBRUARY - RELAX

February is one of those months that you’re almost half way through without even noticing it’s begun. Perhaps it’s because January seems to start just after Christmas and drag on, and on and on. Perhaps it also has to do with the dreaded Valentine’s Day being slap bang in the middle of it. I bury my head in the sand and try to ignore the inevitable slight disappointment, despite knowing it’s just a marketing ploy blah blah. I still admit to liking it a little. Anyway, everyone seems to be in training for half marathons and marathons but it’s important to make time to relax, and we at Thoosa have some lovely suggestions for you.


1. This week’s Film – Never Let me Go. Out today, this is a Brit tour de force starring Carey Mulligan, Keira Knightly and the gorgeous Andrew Garfield. An adaption of the fantastic yet unsettling bestselling novel of Kazuo Ishiguro. A must see if you’re a fan of the author, or British actors at their best

2. Susan Hiller, Tate Britain, London, SW1, 1 February – 15 May 2011.
The first major retrospective of Hillier’s work in 15 years. An eclectic mix of British seaside photos and projections of Hollywood starlets. A lovely way to while away a Saturday afternoon.

3. Sky Bar, Point Hotel, Edinburgh, EH3.
Thoosa are massive fans of lovely cocktails and picturesque views. This stunning location combines the two. The bar only opens the last Thursday of every month so if you’re planning a romantic getaway, book in advance and then enjoy the view. Perfect.

4. Adele, 21, This album is beautiful. Thoosa has a huge soft spot for Adele. Previous lyrics of hers are truly for the soul. 21 takes on Deep South influences with a disco edge. Listen and love.

5. Spiceworld, The Exhibition, Leeds, 28 January – 3 July. A bit of nostalgia can be a good thing we think. Especially in the form of all things gaudy and girl power! This exhibition charts the Spice Girl phenomenon with more than 4,000 pieces of pop memorabilia that should have you zig a zig ahhing the day away.

6. Frankenstein, National Theatre, London, SE1
This is on our wish/lust/dream list of things to do in London. A large-scale adaption of Mary Shelley’s classic novel, starring Benedict Cumberbatch (BBC’s Sherlock) and (!) Jonny Lee Miller. Need we say more?