Another theatre date with James today – this time to see In A Forest Dark and Deep. My sole reason for seeing this show was Matthew Fox. Most recently seen in Lost though I still remember him best as being a heath-throb from his Party of Five days. Day tickets to In A Forest Dark and Deep were £10 from 10am … we got to the theatre as early as we got there for Children’s Hour but that proved to be too early – clearly this play wasn’t as popular! Still, we were rewarded for our patience with front row tickets smack bang in the centre. The Vaudeville Theatre is good for the front row as the stage isn’t too high so you’re not killing your next like at other venues.

So, time to kill before the matinee meant we had time for some brekkie and a movie! I’d planned it a better this time around!

Brekkie, or brunch, was at The Breakfast Club in soho. Whilst not exactly a chain of restaurants The Breakfast Club has gotten so popular that it has expanded to four venues across London and although three of the venues are now in the cooler /edgier East London, the Soho is the original. True to its name its signature is breakfast – from full English to Eggs Benedict to cross-overs with pancakes and huevos rancheros. Lines are often out the door and around the corner, and with only about 20 covers on the generous side the wait can be very long. Luckily for James and I our visit was timed to perfection and a table cleared just as we walked in the door. Service at The Breakfast Club is friendly and accommodating. They’re not concerned with pushing you out the door either, which is a plus when you’re already seated, and a major negative when you’re waiting in line!

The food is pretty awesome if I do say so myself although I can only talk about our breakfasts. James tried the Huevos Rancheros (Fried eggs, tortilla, refried beans, chorizo, salsa, sour cream and guacamole) on for size and I couldn’t deny the call of the All American (Pancakes, eggs, sausage, hashbrowns, streaky bacon and maple syrup.) Portions are absolutely massive and though the pancake wasn’t the lightest nor fluffiest I’ve ever had everything around it was quite delicious – in particular the hashbrowns which were more of a roasted potato mixed in with very sweet onions/shallots. They have a great range of smoothies and juices and, if the calories in the breakfast weren’t enough for you, the shakes menu includes the likes of The Elvis (Peanut Butter and Banana – that one is for next time!) and Cadbury’s Caramel. A fun venue for brunch.