Noel Falkner Owner, Comedy Cafe and Bedroom Bar As the owner of the Comedy Cafe in Shoreditch for 20 years Noel Falkner has seen the likes of Lee Evans, Mark Lamarr, Jo Brand, Lee Mack and Ed Byrne perform on his stage. Recently rebranding the venue as The Bedroom Bar, it currently hosts cutting-edge new music as well as the latest comedy talent. Let’s go to the pub. Scout’s buying - you pick the location. Anywhere that isn’t showing the football. Ah, OK then. How about we forget that idea and grab a bite to eat instead. Any restaurant tips? A small restaurant in Hoxton Square called Ruby’s which does good food, has great desserts and is cheap! Its chocolate brownies are the best.
Scout London Cover Stars 0003 Artem Sukhinin, Graphic designer, Shoreditch
What in London inspires you? London is a very inspiring place on its own. Everything is inspirational: lifestyle, people, streets, walls. I get inspired mostly by people’s attitudes towards living here and by the feeling of freedom of this amazing city. Any London secrets to share? When I am outside I always try to look out for different things. You can find amazing rare book shops,
small markets, odd collections or interesting and experimental graffiti. Favourite part of London? East London. I have been living here for three years, but still every day is like an adventure. How important is London to your work? I feel free here to express myself in many ways. I experiment with
How about outdoor spots? The roof of my house. I have four fox cubs in my back garden which I feed every day. Last year there were seven cubs that regularly came into my garden. Where do you get your shopping fix? I enjoy going to the Sunday flea market near Brick Lane. I absolutely love junk. Where do you go to relax? The Rich Mix cinema on a Monday night. The staff are really nice and you can get some great munchies from the cafe downstairs. Do you have any secret London tips for us? Drive a small, small car. I know all the secret forecourts that I can squeeze into.
techniques and materials, because every day I see something new. It has opened my mind opened to so many things. I am constantly developing my graphic style and the high level of competition in the city helps me improve. What’s next for you? To conquer the world! See more at behance.net/ArtemSukhinin
Talent Scout is looking for talented creatives to design the Scout London logo that appears on our cover each week. London-based artists, designers, illustrators, photographers, all welcome. Interested? Contact talent@scoutlondon.com
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