Cover Zachary Pang shares the best way to experience London
Zachary Pang shares the best way to experience London
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London-born, Singapore-raised actor Zachary Pang, the offspring of theatre company Pangdemonium artistic directors Adrian and Tracie Pang, shares what he gets up to in the city he has called home for nearly five years now
Zachary Pang grew up in Singapore. Following his mandatory military service, he returned to London, the city where he was born, to pursue a BA in Acting at Mountview, one of the UK’s leading drama schools. The actor, who splits his time between the two countries, will be performing in Pangdemonium’s Dear Evan Hansen, which will open at Victoria Theatre this October.
Below, he shares some of his favourite things to do in London, including the shows to watch on the West End.
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the London Tube
A cheeky Zachary Pang on the London Tube
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The best thing about being in London is...
meeting people from all walks of life, doing completely different things, with different experiences and cultural backgrounds.
The first thing I do when I arrive in London is...
complain. That way, I’d fit right in with the locals. I’d also be struggling to figure out how many layers I need to cope with the three types of weather we go through in a day.
My favourite restaurants in London are...
Addis in Old Kent Road for Ethiopian food; Filishack is also a banger for its great wraps, even better loaded fries, and friendly staff; and the many food markets across the city—try whatever smells good when you walk past. Oh, and Mercato Metropolitano in Elephant and Castle—loads of choices, loads of seats, and there’s a cool place next door for live music.
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at the V&A
Sculptures at the V&A
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My favourite theatres in London’s West End include...
the National Theatre as it always has good stuff [showing] and you can get decent deals on tickets. [It’s] a great example of what a publicly-funded theatre can achieve. The Almeida is another theatre I quite like, it [also] does great work. And if you want to see fresh, exciting new work, [go to] the Royal Court, or check out the smaller independent shows at pub theatres.
Three shows you shouldn’t miss are...
A Mirror—a must-see, for real. [It’s] an incredibly relevant piece. Guys and Dolls is a great one if you want to be swept off your feet with some romance. Get the standing tickets, you won’t regret it. Or just pick something that’s [showing] at the National, Almeida or Royal Court theatres.
My favourite way to spend a day in London is...
on my feet, exploring. I love a day in the park with friends, and fresh food at a market. Maybe a cheeky stroll around the older parts of the city; I love old Roman architecture. I’d also hazard a trip to the museums, such as the V&A, which has great sculptures, and probably stop for more food before watching a film or some theatre. [I’d head] to a pub [afterwards], linking up with more people there, and then going back to [my flat] for some board games.
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snowmen with his flatmates remains a core memory for
Zachary Pang
Building snowmen with his flatmates remains a core memory for Zachary Pang
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The best view of London is...
from one of its streets. Being part of the city gives you its best sights. I quite like the view from the top of Greenwich Park, near the Royal Observatory. Oh, and the view from the café on the top floor of Tate is great, too.
My favourite memory of London so far is...
building snowmen with my flatmates. It was my first few months in London, and I’d been telling them how much I hoped it’d snow. We had a day off, and were sleeping in when I heard someone yell, “Zack, look out your window!” It was magic. I fell in love with the city a little more but, most of all, after moving so far away, I’d found good people, too.
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As Senior Editor of Tatler Singapore, Hashirin champions and refines the storytelling across platforms—curating and crafting compelling profiles, cover stories and features that spotlight visionaries shaping culture, business and impact. Driven by curiosity, she draws inspiration from the artists, changemakers and trailblazers she encounters through her work. Beyond the pages of Tatler, she is an avid supporter of local theatre and delights in seeking out art in every city she visits.
