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KIDS | Duz Iz Tak?

This story of the cycle of life is told through insects with a delightful group of friends exploring a constantly changing home. Suitable for 2+. May 20, various times, £7, halfmoon.org.uk

Where?

Troxy Limehouse

GIG | Unknown Mortal Orchestra

The New Zealand psychedelic rockers – now more than a decade in existence – have relocated their Brixton Academy show to Troxy. Lap it up. May 31, 7pm, from £34.85, troxy.co.uk

Where?

Wilton’s Music Hall Wapping

GIG | Camille O’Sullivan: Dreaming

Performing with long-time collaborator Feargal Murray and multi-instrumentalist Charlotte Glasson the singer presents a personal show of potent songs. May 30-Jun 3, 7.30pm, from £13, wiltons.org.uk move fast

Richard Burton’s nephew – Guy Masterson –brings his long-running, one-man reading of Under Milk Wood to Wilton’s Music Hall from May 9-13, a dramatic interpretation of Dylan Thomas’ text. Tickets start at £14.50 wiltons.org.uk

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Where? Poplar Union Poplar

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GIG | Jay Johnson

The musician, songwriter and producer is set to bring his blend of jazz, folk and hip hop to Poplar Union with a performance of his original songs. May 20, 6pm, donations, poplarunion.com

Where?

Poplar Union Poplar

TRY | Soundbath With Guided Self-Re ection

Here’s a way to start the day. Immerse yourself in the frequencies of Himalayan bowls, crystal bowls and gongs in this meditative morning practice. May 20, 9am, donations, poplarunion.com

Where? The Space Isle Of Dogs

What’s in a name?

Well, for Hash Mastan, quite a lot. He started his business when the pandemic first hit With his mechanical engineering masters on hold at Imperial College London and his role at Hummingbird Bakery furloughed, he started baking at his family home near Island Gardens on the Isle Of Dogs.

Trading under the name of Hash Blondies, he began selling his tray bakes online and building up his business by handing out free samples on South Quay.

“That was the name for about two years,” said Hash. “I chose that name because it was my name and the product I specialised in but it began to cause some confusion.

“Firstly people assumed I only baked blondies, but I do brownies, cookies, cheesecakes and doughnuts as well.

“But I also began to get serious enquiries from people who wanted me to make hash cakes for them. Every second person wanted to know if they contained cannabis. While drug-free blondies and brownies remain my signature products, it was

STAGE | Dream School

Inspired by the ongoing real events of a college cult this thriller is all about who wins and who loses as we “cash in” on trauma from Mrs C’s Collective. May 13-Jun 3, times vary, from £8, space.org.uk dance there always the plan to expand and the range is getting larger and larger.”

So the old name was retired in favour of The Bakineer, a blending of baker and engineer – emblematic of Hash’s approach to his craft. That it sounds a bit like a superhero moniker, is just a happy coincidence – but apt given his guerilla marketing techniques.

“I always had a knack for technical subjects, maths, problem solving, things like that,” said Hash. “I got the job at Hummingbird because it was a short walk from the university in South Kensington. I had no previous experience of a commerical bakery, but while I was there, I began to apply my problem-solving skills in engineering to baking. I began suggesting ways to improve recipes or to change processes – the creativity was building up.”

Following exams for his course and before he returned to Hummingbird, this bubbled up into his own side hustle – baking in his family home and selling online.

“I did return to Hummingbird and my university studies, but within a couple of weeks it was already getting overwhelming,” said Hash.

“Word had started to spread and as finding myself dealing ith customer enquiries while I was on shift in the bakery. Then Hash Blon-

Hash is taking over converted horse trailer

Ruby Red at Mudchute Park And Farm from Thursdays to Sundays to sell his range of sweet treats

Hash will also be open on Bank Holidays dies was featured in the media and it didn’t sit right with Hummingbird. hey classed it as a conflict of interest and asked me to choose between my small business and my job.

“So I chose my small business because I believed I had a great product I could continue to develop. I went part-time at university and went all out for my bakery.”

Tireless is a good word for Hash.

Frequently fuelled by his own bakes, he delivers much of his output on foot even though he’s recently ac uired his first car try to introduce a ne flavour each week, but I won’t release something until it’s ready. That’s in contrast to other bakeries, which might do once a month. That way there’s always somthing new to try.

But his time in the kitchen is equally relentless as the engineer meets the baker, constantly creating ne recipes and refining old favourites.

“I’ve got more than a hundred flavours no , ut don t ust mish mash random ingredients together – I think very deeply about what the customer will experience – the sweetness, the saltiness and the contrasting textures,” said Hash.

“It’s been nearly three years and I’m still excited to get in the kitchen and design the menu for the coming week.”

In addition to the bakes, Hash’s business is also evolving. Having built a local following online and through partnerships with local institutions like The Space arts centre on Westferry Road, The a ineer is no set to get its first regular physical gig. Hash, now aided in production by his brother Hasib (himself a Hummingbird and Lola’s Cupcake baker), is set to take over Ruby Red at Mudchute Park And Farm on the Isle Of Dogs.

The hatch of the converted horse trailer will be open Thursday-Sunday, from 10am-4pm, serving a rotating range of stal arts and fresh flavours

“Last year there was a dog show at the farm and I came dressed as Spiderman – something I do to promote my business – bringing my brownies and blondies along to sell,” said Hash. “It was four hours, but the bakes sold out in two – I completely underestimated the demand.

“People were very excited that