A visit to Sandycombe Lodge, the only surviving house Turner lived in, is a story of how sometimes it only takes one or two passionate individuals to preserve important bits of history. Turner in Twickenham A sunny day last summer felt like the perfect time for a trip out to West London to discover a […]
I get familiar with a new genre of music and plenty of Spanish history at the surprisingly intimate yet educational Copla: A Spanish Cabaret. Copla: A Spanish Cabaret If you’re looking for a show that’s a little different, look no further than Copla: A Spanish Cabaret at The Other Palace. It offers an experience that’s part performance, […]
A number of tricky topics are explored through humour and farce in Revenge: After the Levoyah, on now at the Yard Theatre. Revenge: After the Levoyah Revenge: After the Levoyah, originally staged at the Edinburgh Festival in 2024, has found a new home at the Yard Theatre in London, where it continues to explore a […]
Two very different exhibitions at Autograph in Shoreditch further their mission to “explore the creative and critical power of visual representation in shaping our understanding of ourselves and of others“. Abi Morocco Photos at Autograph Autograph have come up once or twice before on the blog (like on this walk here), but this is my […]
The final part of our series on Hong Kong’s heritage looks at Tai Kwun, a brand new cultural centre at the heart of Hong Kong that balances colonial roots with a contemporary outlook. Navigating Hong Kong’s Colonial Heritage We bid farewell today to Hong Kong, but not before finishing on a high note, with a […]
Continuing our look at Hong Kong’s rich heritage, these two museums (Heritage of Mei Ho House and Lei Cheng Uk Han Tomb Museum) together tell the story of the beginnings of Hong Kong’s public housing programme. Learn how a fire was the catalyst for change, and for unexpected archaeological discoveries along the way. The Shek […]
The Ping Shan Heritage Trail in Hong Kong’s New Territories is a great way to spend half a day. Get out of the city and step back in time amongst ancestral and study halls, temples and shrines. Hong Kong: Getting Under the Skin of a City You may remember a while back I posted some […]
It’s time for the Salterton Arts Review’s annual New Year’s Eve countdown, in which we look back at a busy year of arts, theatre and travel and discuss a few highlights. The 2024 Countdown: A Year in Review I can’t believe it’s that time again. This is the fifth annual countdown post since I relaunched […]
Stephen Wright’s House of Dreams Museum is a remarkably intimate experience which puts into sharp focus the objects which surround us and the traces we leave behind. The House of Dreams Museum Despite being a voracious consumer of art and culture, I don’t often speak to artists about their art. I guess this blog, for […]
As a centrally-located, well-presented museum full of art by local artists, Museum Kampa is a great choice for art lovers visiting Prague. Introduction: Meda Mládková and her Art Collection As I wrote in a previous post, my recent trip to Prague was not my first. And so, having already visited Prague Castle, the Charles Bridge, […]
