A thought-provoking new play about nostalgia, technology and loneliness, Ned is on at Theatre Peckham as part of Peckham Fringe, 30-31 May only. Ned Have you found yourself wondering, recently, whether a computer might take your job? Joked about it with friends or colleagues? Felt left behind by technology? A bit of a Luddite? Afraid? […]
RESOLVE Collective take over the Barbican Curve with them’s the breaks, a participatory installation and public programme which looks under the surface of systems and institutions. them’s the breaks There’s something very different on in the Barbican’s Curve space at the moment. Although, to be fair, the exhibitions here are always varied and challenging. But […]
A wonderful selection of works in a modern, spacious exhibition space – Donatello: Sculpting the Renaissance feels like a very special moment indeed. Bringing Donatello To South Kensington I didn’t realise what a special exhibition this one was until I saw it. I had some time before a theatre press night to go to the […]
Ryan Calais Cameron shows off his playwriting range in Retrograde, the story of a young Sidney Poitier faced with a difficult decision. Retrograde If I haven’t kept up with Ryan Calais Cameron’s recent work, it’s only due to overcommitment to evening outings on the part of the Salterton Arts Review. I saw an earlier play, […]
An energetic and uplifting musical treatment of 2001 novel The Secret Life of Bees is all about the musical numbers and the talented cast. The Secret Life Of Bees I snuck in just before the end of the Almeida run of The Secret Life of Bees. Based on a 2001 novel by Sue Monk Kidd, […]
A lovingly curated exhibition makes evident the wit and skill of Simon Pettet: gifted potter and sometime partner to Dennis Severs. Combine it with theatrical experience Simon’s Story for best effect. Dennis Severs And Simon Pettet If you live in London and haven’t yet visited Dennis Severs’ House, I have one question for you: why […]
A new play at the Arcola Theatre, The Misandrist is an edgy tale of sexual discovery. Don’t bring your mum. Warning: some content and links very NSFW. The Misandrist I was very curious about The Misandrist. A two-hander, it is billed as “a penetrating new play”. With pegging, no less. But how would this work […]
The Museum of Antigua and Barbuda is a perfect spot to learn about the islands’ history from ancient to modern in historic surroundings. Antigua and Barbuda: A Quick Recap I’ve covered aspects of the history of Antigua and Barbuda in recent posts. But since today’s subject is the country’s national museum, I thought we could […]
Once the largest of the Codrington family’s 150 Antiguan sugar plantations, Betty’s Hope is today an important place of learning and memory. The Codringtons and Betty’s Hope Perhaps it is not a good idea to start a post about a site such as Betty’s Hope with a history of the enslavers rather than the enslaved. […]
Nelson’s Dockyard and the Dockyard Museum are must-sees for anyone visiting English Harbour in Antigua. A pleasant spot to take in the area’s many layers of history. Nelson’s Dockyard To begin with, Nelson’s Dockyard wasn’t Nelson’s Dockyard. It was just a regular dockyard, part of the naval infrastructure at English Harbour. And of course if […]
