Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup Daniel Sheppard, Content Writer UK, Thatsup

Daniel Sheppard

Content Writer UK, London
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At Thatsup since 2022

Daniel Sheppard

Content Writer UK, London

Originally from Slovenia but currently based in London, Daniel has been writing ever since he earned a gold star for an essay about autumn in primary school. He has since expanded his repertoire to cover everything from politics and daily news to music and dining, while also venturing into the ever-evolving world of social media marketing. Having worked for national media outlets, the European Commission, a major concert venue, and various other clients where food was of secondary importance, he now fully embraces the Big Smoke's vibrant culinary scene, putting his writing talents to use as a content creator at Thatsup.

He still tends to wax poetic when the leaves begin to change colour, though.

Articles by Daniel

London's annual celebration of Polish cinema returns this spring

London's annual celebration of Polish cinema returns this spring

The 23rd edition of the Kinoteka Polish Film Festival will showcase a mix of contemporary and classic Polish cinema across London from 6 March to 25 April 2025. This year's opening night gala also marks the start of the UK/Poland Season 2025, a cultural exchange programme featuring 100 multi-artform...
12 Feb 2025
Manchester loses the #1 spot at the Top 50 Cocktail Bar awards

Manchester loses the #1 spot at the Top 50 Cocktail Bar awards

The annual Top 50 Cocktail Bars selection is in the books, with Satan's Whiskers in Bethnal Green reclaiming the top position for the third time. Last year's winner, Schofield's in Manchester, dropped to third place, while Panda & Sons in Edinburgh secured second place. Manchester's Speak in Cod...
12 Feb 2025
The devil does it again: London is back on top of the cocktail bar game

The devil does it again: London is back on top of the cocktail bar game

The annual Top 50 Cocktail Bars selection is in the books, with Satan's Whiskers in Bethnal Green reclaiming the top position for the third time. Last year's winner, Schofield's in Manchester, dropped to third place, while Panda & Sons in Edinburgh secured second place. This year's Top 50 Cockta...
12 Feb 2025
The best dog-friendly restaurants in Shoreditch

Dog-friendly restaurants in Shoreditch

Shoreditch is a haven for food lovers, including our four-legged friends. Whether you're after a cosy pub, a trendy café, or a stylish restaurant, there are plenty of spots where dogs are just as welcome as their owners – and even some where they're arguable more welcome. If you're out and about wit...
12 Feb 2025
A controversial London landmark is reopening under new management

A controversial London landmark is reopening under new management

Part work of art, part thrill-seekers' delight, the squiggly wonder that is the ArcelorMittal Orbit in East London is reopening on Friday 14 February. Designed by renowned sculptor Anish Kapoor, the eye-catching red structure in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park was unveiled to largely negative revie...
10 Feb 2025
Expand your library and meet fellow bookworms at the London Bookshop Crawl

Expand your library and meet fellow bookworms at the London Bookshop Crawl

The London Bookshop Crawl 2025 invites book lovers to explore the city's bookshops independently or with friends using a Self-Guided Bookshop Crawl Kit, available online. For a more social experience, Group Bookshop Crawls offer a chance to meet fellow readers while discovering new bookshops. ...
10 Feb 2025
MCU stars team up to tackle Shakespeare

MCU stars team up to tackle Shakespeare

This spring, famous actors Tom Hiddleston and Hayley Atwell are joining forces in a new West End production of the Bard's “Much Ado About Nothing”. Coming to Theatre Royal Drury Lane this February, the new production of William Shakespeare's witty “Much Ado About Nothing” is directed by acclaimed Br...
10 Feb 2025
The Hayward Gallery is celebrating 50 years of a pioneering punk feminist's work

The Hayward Gallery is celebrating 50 years of a pioneering punk feminist's work

The Hayward Gallery will host the first London retrospective of Liverpudlian artist Linder, offering an in-depth look at the feminist artist's 50-year career. The exhibition will feature the artist's pioneering photomontages, unseen works, and new commissions, highlighting her experimental and femin...
10 Feb 2025
Ahoy, mateys! Visit Greenwich for a swashbuckling showcase of pirate life

Ahoy, mateys! Visit Greenwich for a swashbuckling showcase of pirate life

The National Maritime Museum's major new exhibition, “Pirates”, opens in Greenwich in March 2025, uncovering the truth behind pirate life. It explores how pirates have been portrayed in popular culture, from comical figures like Captain Pugwash to infamous anti-heroes like Captain Jack Sparrow. Whil...
7 Feb 2025
Manchester is getting a lovely new food hall this summer

Manchester is getting a lovely new food hall this summer

Opening in summer 2025, House of Social is slated to be Manchester's newest food hall. The venue will feature five independent kitchens, each offering a diverse range of culinary delights to cater to various tastes and preferences. The new food hall, located within minutes of the university campus,...
6 Feb 2025
Experience a fusion of fine dining, dance, and history at Battersea Power Station

Experience a fusion of fine dining, dance, and history at Battersea Power Station

Created in collaboration with Flavour&Some, Battersea Power Station, and Spaces & Stories, this multi-sensory experience blends world-class choreography with an exquisite five-course tasting menu by award-winning chef Adam Thomason. Instead of traditional waitstaff, dancers deliver food and...
5 Feb 2025
Wide Awake 2025 reveals full line-up and it's a peach

Wide Awake 2025 reveals full line-up and it's a peach

The latest line-up announcement for the May music festival includes Canadian electroclash icon Peaches, known for her boundary-pushing music, bold lyrics, and legendary live performances. Joining her are electronic innovator Sega Bodega, dream pop group Acopia, alternative rock band Luvcat, and post...
4 Feb 2025
The best vegan restaurants in Shoreditch

Vegan restaurants in Shoreditch

Shoreditch is known around London as a hub for creativity, culture, and cutting-edge culinary innovation, making it a prime destination for plant-based dining of all sorts. Whether you're a committed vegan, interested in exploring a more sustainable diet, aiming to cut down on your animal protein a...
5 Feb 2025
Buckle up, cowboys and cowgirls – Queen Bey is returning to London this summer

Buckle up, cowboys and cowgirls – Queen Bey is returning to London this summer

Fresh off her long-awaited Grammy win for Album of the Year, just about the only accolade that was still missing from her trophy cabinet, Beyoncé has announced a world tour, including multiple dates in London. Following her wins at the 2025 Grammy Awards this past weekend, which included accolades f...
4 Feb 2025
The Gin to My Tonic's craft spirit festival is in town this week

The Gin to My Tonic's craft spirit festival is in town this week

Billed as the UK's premier craft spirits festival, the touring Gin, Rum & Vodka Festival, hosted by The Gin to My Tonic, brings together hundreds of craft spirits for an immersive tasting experience. This weekend, you can find them at Chelsea Old Town Hall in London. Attendees can sample a wide...
3 Feb 2025
A fun sip-and-paint event has come to London from the Netherlands

A fun sip-and-paint event has come to London from the Netherlands

Rembrandt van Wine offers a unique sip-and-paint experience in the dark at an art studio near Finsbury Park. Every Friday and Saturday, participants can enjoy a two-hour session where they create glow-in-the-dark paintings under black lights, accompanied by singalong music. No prior painting experie...
3 Feb 2025