It’s time for the Salterton Arts Review’s annual tradition of welcoming in the new year by reflecting on this year’s cultural highlights. It’s the 2023 countdown! The 2023 Countdown: A Year In Review Looking back at my post from this time last year, I had urged myself in 2023 not to overdo things by trying […]
A unique double bill by ZU-UK will change your perceptions and subvert your expectations. Or experience Binaural Dinner Date and Within Touching Distance as separate experiences at the intersection of technology, performance and participation. ZU-UK at the University of Greenwich What first attracted me to see Within Touching Distance by ZU-UK was its use of […]
A review of the immersive and unusual theatrical production 1797: The Mariner’s Revenge, in the attic of the Admiral’s House at the Old Royal Naval College. What a setting, what a fun bit of theatre from Tramshed and HistoryRiot. 1797: The Mariner’s Revenge It’s one of those things where I’m not even sure where I […]
A review of Punchdrunk’s The Burnt City, my first foray into their particular brand of immersive theatrical experience. What better place to start than one of my favourite stories, that of the Trojan War? Punchdrunk Punchdrunk now have over twenty years under their belt. Twenty years of immersive storytelling, in a format which puts free-roaming […]
A review of Final Farewell, a mindful audio walk commemorating pandemic loss, taking place in Island Gardens as part of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival. Final Farewell The period of national mourning following Queen Elizabeth’s death has meant some quick decision making on the part of many creative professionals. What is to stay open? […]
A review of Peaceophobia, a truly innovative performance taking place as part of Greenwich + Docklands International Festival. Ali, Sohail and Casper take back control of narratives around their religion, their cars, and their home city of Bradford. Back At GDIF It seems to be a week for festivals. Yesterday it was Unlimited at the […]
A review of Canaletto’s Venice Revisited, opening 1 April at the National Maritime Museum. This impressive exhibition is a wonderful chance to see Canaletto’s largest commission up close. But with strong messages about climate change and mass tourism, you may wonder if you should visit La Serenissima for yourself. Canaletto’s Venice Revisited This review follows […]
A review of an outing to English Heritage’s Ranger’s House and Wernher Collection, on the border between Blackheath and Greenwich Park. A homeless collection and a collection-less house: a match made in heaven? Ranger’s House – A History Have you heard of the Ranger’s House? I don’t blame you if you haven’t, I’m sure many […]
Two very enjoyable yet very different performances at London’s Barbican theatre have me asking – what is mime, anyway? Ok Tell Me – What Is Mime, Anyway? If this is a question I’m having to ask myself, then the London International Mime Festival seems like a good place to start. Although on the other hand, […]
A review of the Foundling Museum’s exhibition Fighting Talk, a unique opportunity to hear a Foundling’s life story in his own words. From Foundling Hospital to the Battle of Trafalgar to a place as a Greenwich Pensioner, George King’s life reads like an adventure story. Back at the Foundling Museum It has been a while […]
