A review of a recent visit to the London Transport Museum including their exhibition Hidden London. In which I enjoy a socially-distanced museum experience, or at least as much of the experience as is available under current distancing rules. A Museum In The Heart Of Covent Garden The London Transport Museum occupies an 1871 flower […]
A review of the Alfred Fagon play The Death of a Black Man at Hampstead Theatre. A period revival that covers a lot of ground, from cricket to death via capitalism and pan-Africanism. Reviving A Hampstead Theatre Original: The Death of a Black Man My outing this week was the first time I’ve ever been […]
A review of the William Morris Gallery in Walthamstow, including temporary exhibition Within the Reach of All: The Century Guild. In which I am wildly enthusiastic about William Morris, and enjoy a turn at running Morris & Co. The William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow’s Main Draw (For Me At Least) A disclaimer at the outset: I […]
A review of The Marriage of Figaro, part of the reopening season at Opera Holland Park. In which I am equal parts delighted and distracted by the indoor/outdoor setting. Another Day, Another Mozart I keep saying I’m no opera/classical music expert, but surely there’s a point at which I will become one if I go […]
A review of Gaia, a work by Luke Jerram on display at the Painted Hall/Old Royal Naval College in Greenwich. In which contemplating the entire world encourages me to slow down and appreciate the view. He’s Got The Whole World… This is a very simple exhibition at its heart. Greenwich’s Painted Hall, part of the […]
A review of a recent visit to the Estorick Collection in Islington, including their exhibition Italian Threads: MITA Textile Design 1926-1976. In which the gallery is small and quick to visit, but it is a nice oasis of calm and culture nonetheless. Hello Again Estorick Collection Today I am going to be telling you about […]
A review of two evenings at Wilton’s Music Hall. In which I enjoy hearing some of the songs which would once have played here. And a completely different evening which shows how versatile these small spaces can be. Finally! I’m In Wilton’s Music Hall! Hooray! The irony of it is that I was living about […]
A review of Art In The Age Of Now, an artistic takeover of the empty Fulham Town Hall building. In which I wish there were more creative spaces like this in London. Fulham Town Hall. Art In The Age Of Wow, More Like It If you ignore all of my other advice, I would urge […]
A review of two exhibitions at the Photographers’ Gallery in Central London. The work of Sunil Gupta addresses challenging and personal topics, and Evgenia Arbugaeva creates a dreamscape of life in the Russian Arctic. A Tale Of Two Exhibitions It’s been a long time since I’ve reviewed anything at the Photographers’ Gallery! The last time […]
A review of my first pub theatre outing post-lockdown: AAAAA by Proforça Theatre Company. Strong acting, interesting concept, I’m still a bit confused at the premise of a different play every night, but overall a good way back into theatre. AAAAA [5A] – How Do You Review A Secret? Shall I be very honest with […]
