In Exquisite Noise, Dam Van Huynh continues his exploration of how resistance can be felt as much as seen, turning protest into movement, sound, and atmosphere. Exquisite Noise Was this the first performance where I’ve ever been handed earplugs on arrival? I think so, and honestly, fair enough. Exquisite Noise, the new work by Van […]
Twenty-five years after its premiere, Blue/Orange still feels disturbingly relevant. A timely reminder that the NHS’s struggles with race, class, and mental health are far from resolved. Blue/Orange, 25 Years On Twenty-five years after its first outing, Blue/Orange still says something uncomfortable and true about race and mental health, as well as the limits of […]
Inertia, part of SEEN Lewisham at the Broadway Theatre Catford, uses near-future technology and virtual entrapment to explore racism in AI, addiction, faith, and the politics of identity from a distinctly Black British perspective. Virtual Futures, Real Inequalities Inertia sits neatly within SEEN Lewisham’s remit to platform underrepresented voices, and it does so by tackling […]
A decade after living nearby and never visiting, I finally made it to the Wimbledon Windmill Museum, thanks to a well-timed running event and its medal design. Sometimes You Just Need a Reason to Visit About a decade ago, I lived a short walk from Wimbledon Common. In retrospect, I didn’t make the most of […]
