A review of The Ocean At The End Of The Lane, the National Theatre production of Neil Gaiman’s novel, now transferred to the Duke of York’s Theatre. A hugely creative triumph! Staging The Unstageable If you had given me a copy of Neil Gaiman’s The Ocean at the End of the Lane and an unlimited […]
A review of Outwitting the Devil, part of Carnival of Shadows by Akram Khan Company now on at Sadler’s Wells. What an impressive feat of choreography, and a powerful interpretation of an ancient story. Akram Kham Company at Sadler’s Wells It is lovely to be back at Sadler’s Wells. This is a venue that I […]
A review of a visit to the Igreja e Mosteiro de São Vicente de Fora in Lisbon. A wonderful place to explore Portuguese tilework and marvel at the grandeur of the royal Braganza pantheon. A Monastery In The Heart Of Lisbon And just like that, we have reached the last in our series of posts […]
A visit to the Padrão dos Descobrimentos. This lookout point, rather lacking in introspection, ended up being one of my favourite sights in Lisbon thanks to a great temporary exhibition. Padrão dos Descobrimentos When in Rome, do as the Romans do. And when in Lisbon in the autumn, pack in all your outdoor activities when […]
There is something for everyone in this relatively compact capital city. But for the culture lover, Lisbon is a supreme destination. It would take several long weekends to try out everything the city has to offer; I hope this guide will help you to get your bearings in Lisboa. Lisbon For Culture Lovers Lisbon is […]
A review of two works at the Royal Opera House: a double bill by Ballet Black, and Giselle on the main stage. There’s something for everyone with such high quality choices on offer. Two Very Different Ballet Works The Royal Opera House has been a mainstay of my cultural life since things reopened in May […]
My first visit to the Lake District after more than a decade living in the UK had me thinking about our relationship to landscape and how it has changed over time. 2021: Year Of The Staycation I miss being able to plan holidays abroad. I really do. But a silver lining of the pandemic is […]
In Part I of this write-up of my recent experience walking Hadrian’s Wall, I give you a potted history of the Wall, as well as some practical info on what it’s like to trek along its 135 km (84 miles). In Part II we will look at some of the forts and museums you can […]
A review of Metamorphoses, an adaptation from Ovid on now at the Sam Wanamaker playhouse. A stellar first outing from the Globe‘s first writers in residence in centuries! Ovid’s Metamorphoses I enjoy an evening of storytelling. There is something about it that connects us to our humanity. People have gathered together for millennia to be […]
Hiding in plain sight, this small London museum is a wonderful discovery. And a guided tour is the perfect way to get to grips with the history of the Order of St John, and peek behind the scenes. The Museum Of The Order Of St John That’s quite a mouthful – what does it really […]
