A visit to the Calouste Gulbenkian Museum in Lisbon. Wow, so this is what generous funds and plentiful space can do for a museum display! Calouste Gulbenkian? Who’s That? If you spend any time in the museums of Lisbon, you will come across the name Calouste Gulbenkian. Not only does he have a substantial museum […]
A description of a visit to the Museu do Teatro Romano (Roman Theatre Museum) in Lisbon. This hidden gem in the Alfama district is a great way to understand the layers of the city’s history. Lisbon’s Roman Theatre Lisbon is a city with a long history. It is in fact one of the oldest settlements […]
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 […]
A description of a walking tour around Battersea, following a 1970s guidebook. An autumnal stroll reveals that there is much more to Battersea than parks and power stations. Discovering Battersea It has been a while since I have published any walks from the assorted 1970s books of John Wittich, but autumn is quite a nice […]
A review of Love and Other Acts of Violence, a new play by Cordelia Lynn on now at the Donmar Warehouse. Directed by Elayce Ismail, and starring Tom Mothersdale and Abigail Weinstock in the leading roles. Love And Other Acts Of Violence I wanted to like this play. Really, I did. After Blindness last year […]
A review of a recent visit to the Brunel Museum, Rotherhithe. Includes the engine house and tunnel shaft. A small museum which gives a real sense of the scale of Victorian engineering projects. The Thames Tunnel – Marc Brunel’s Triumph (?) For one reason or another (part laziness, part lockdown), I didn’t visit the Brunel […]
A review of White Noise, a play by Pulitzer Prize winner Suzan-Lori Parks on now at the Bridge Theatre. A charged play that asks hard questions, but asks its audience to push the boundaries of realism with its central premise. White Noise My theatre-going buddy put this very well. White Noise is a thought experiment. […]
A review of Hamlet at the Young Vic, directed by Greg Hersov and starring Cush Jumbo. This gender-blind production has some stand-out performances, but stops short of being my pick of this season’s theatre. Impressive Performances, Especially Cush Jumbo As Hamlet It’s maybe a small pandemic silver lining. As this production of Hamlet was significantly […]
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 […]
