A remarkable set of collections and exhibition spaces exists within Dresden’s former Royal Palace, including first and foremost the Green Vault, one of the world’s first public museums. Dresden’s Royal Palace On my day exploring Dresden, my first stop was the Dresdner Residenzschloss. This former palace has been home to many different royals. First the […]
Follow me as I attempt to see as much of Dresden as possible in a day. This isn’t one of those nice, curated 24 guides, this is for the museum lovers who are willing to put in the miles. Let’s Get A Few Things Straight I love to travel. Often before I go somewhere new, […]
Some seventy years after its first production, The Crucible still has the power to illuminate aspects of human nature. The Crucible Thank goodness for West End transfers – I love a second chance. The Urban Geographer and I ran out of time to see The Crucible at the National Theatre last year, so were pleased […]
A new work at the Bush Theatre, A Playlist for the Revolution is a love story set against the background of the 2019 Hong Kong protests. A Playlist For The Revolution In a time of intense social upheaval, A Playlist For The Revolution beautifully captures the essence of human connection and self discovery amidst the […]
London gets its own pop-up, zero waste theatre in The Greenhouse, whose season begins with To the Ocean, a modern version of a classic myth. The Greenhouse It was the concept of the theatre that first drew me in. The Greenhouse is the UK’s first zero waste performance space. This means in practice that it […]
Nicholas Hytner’s take on the classic Broadway musical Guys & Dolls sees innovative staging and great performances combine into an unforgettable evening. Back At The Bridge It’s been a while since I’ve been at the Bridge Theatre. During the pandemic it was an absolute lifesaver: within walking distance from me at the time, and one […]
Tim Minchin and Danny Rubin take on beloved 90s film Groundhog Day in a return of their musical version at the Old Vic. Funny, heartfelt and endlessly rewatchable, I may like it better than the original. Groundhog Day Who among us has not seen the 1993 film Groundhog Day, in which Bill Murray plays grouchy […]
Don’t come if you’re in a hurry, but for those with some time up their sleeves, Isaac Julien: What Freedom is to Me is a stylish and thought-provoking, immersive experience. Isaac Julien I’m coming around a little to film-based art. When I was younger and less patient, I resented the demand on my time. Because, […]
Mark Povinelli brings an overlooked figure from history to life in the world premiere of The Return of Benjamin Lay. Just Who Is Benjamin Lay? I don’t recall having been previously to a play co-written with a historian. For me, a historian myself, this was a definite draw. The Return of Benjamin Lay is currently […]
A large-scale exhibition on modern art at the National Gallery, After Impressionism has some lovely works to offer, but slotted into a narrative that plays it rather safe. And where are the women? A Popular Subject, A Popular Exhibition This is perhaps my own fault: I went on a Saturday afternoon. Please somebody stop me […]
