John Steinbeck’s epic Dust Bowl novel The Grapes of Wrath gets a solid National Theatre treatment with a US theatrical pedigree. A critical story for us to reflect on as we respond to increased economic and climate migration. The Grapes of Wrath Firstly I would like to implore you, if you have never read The […]
A trip into South East London is an opportunity – for now – to feel the burn of righteous anger by visiting the Museum of Neoliberalism. Um… What is Neoliberalism? Living in South East London makes it easier for me to visit certain museums and heritage sites. I really enjoyed the Migration Museum in Lewisham, […]
Kalabanté Productions’ Afrique en Cirque is a showcase for Guinean culture as well as for the company’s impressive circus skills. Afrique en Cirque Wow. Just wow. I came out of Afrique en Cirque last night energised by a joyous, high octane, contemporary circus performance, a grin on my face and my hands tired from clapping. The company, […]
Thor the Walrus takes a satirical approach to inaction over the climate emergency, by charting the voyage of one hungry walrus to English shores. Thor the Walrus “How could I resist a climate change walrus comedy?” I said. And it’s true, Thor the Walrus is pretty irresistible. On at Clapham’s Omnibus Theatre for a short […]
The Serpentine’s exhibition on Judy Chicago focuses on a hitherto unpublished manuscript, perhaps to the detriment of the artist’s wider oeuvre. Judy Chicago Perhaps a little sooner than planned (there was a theatre scheduling incident, don’t ask), I am back to tell you about the other summer exhibition at the Serpentine Gallery. The last one, […]
An exhibition at London’s Serpentine Gallery allows a showcase of Shonibare’s distinctive style, if not any new artistic approaches. Yinka Shonibare CBE at the Serpentine Gallery It has really been a long time since I was at the Serpentine Gallery. So long, in fact, that it was part of my Covid Diaries series. And actually, […]
Zach Zucker brings his comedy alter-ego Jack Tucker to the Soho Theatre stage. What did this reviewer make of it? She’s still not sure. Jack Tucker: Stand Up Comedy Hour OK, I’m going to start with a big disclaimer, which is that this was not for me. To the extent that I’m not going to […]
The Defamation brings a contemporary and feminist twist to Shakespeare’s women plus one current celebrity. The current format is not substantial enough to build on that premise, however. The Defamation An Amber Heard-like character arrives in the afterlife to find she, and every woman who has ever lived or been imagined, must face trial. Was […]
The trick to London is often paying attention to place names, as this walk around the precincts of Westminster Abbey amply illustrates! Exploring the Precincts of Westminster Abbey London, it’s been a while! Like I was saying recently in my review of 2023, there is far too much to see and do (although I can’t […]
A ceiling by Rubens and the site of masques, healings and a royal execution, Banqueting House reveals its secrets on a guided tour. The Former Palace of Whitehall I have to say, Whitehall is one of those street names I haven’t given much thought to, despite place names in London so often referring back to […]
