A simple and small-scale exhibition, In the Eye of the Storm is a primer on art in Ukraine in its historic context, and a reminder of how history really does repeat itself. In the Eye of the Storm, Then and Now On a recent trip to the Royal Academy, I was delighted by their newest […]
Jane Austen’s classic Sense and Sensibility gets a new theatrical adaptation and a unique outdoor setting at St Albans’ Roman Theatre. Part of OVO’s annual outdoor theatre festival, now one of the UK’s largest. Sense and Sensibility Do you recall that earlier this year I posted about Roman St Albans and all the points of […]
A new musical version of an ancient story, Medea Gosperia has some strong performances and likeable moments, but fails to come together as an overall concept. Medea Gosperia Back at the Cockpit Theatre! My first trip only happened recently, but I was tempted back by a unique take on an ancient tale in Medea Gosperia […]
There is an interesting idea at the heart of Tate Britain‘s Sargent and Fashion, but it’s easy to lose sight of in this over-expansive and somewhat diluted exhibition. John Singer Sargent I’ve seen one-star reviews of this exhibition, and I’ve seen five star reviews. I land somewhere in the middle. I have a few complaints, […]
