A review of Clutch, a pithy new play by Will Jackson at the Bush Theatre. A simple presence is a vehicle (pun intended) to a story of connection and acceptance. Clutch This is a story about driving lessons. Max is the self-appointed Best Driving Instructor in Birmingham. He’s never had a student who didn’t pass […]
In what is now an annual Salterton Arts Review tradition, we check out London architecture old and new as part of Open House 2022. Open House London 2022 Third year in a row I’ve made it to Open House London! That’s got to be a proper tradition now, right? I certainly look forward to it […]
A review of Doctor Faustus in a production by Lazarus Theatre Company at the Southwark Playhouse. Visually impressive and with great performances, Marlowe’s moral tale comes eerily to life. Doctor Faustus Even if you haven’t seen Doctor Faustus on stage, you may be familiar with the outline of the story. Faustus, a scholar at the […]
The Salterton Arts Review of Antigone at the Open Air Theatre in Regent’s Park. A clever retelling, but in a production that may be too much of a blunt instrument. Hello Again, Antigone The last time I came to Baker Street it was to see an updated retelling of Sophocles’ Antigone (Anti-Gone by Xameleon at […]
A review of Final Farewell, a mindful audio walk commemorating pandemic loss, taking place in Island Gardens as part of the Greenwich + Docklands International Festival. Final Farewell The period of national mourning following Queen Elizabeth’s death has meant some quick decision making on the part of many creative professionals. What is to stay open? […]
A review of Peaceophobia, a truly innovative performance taking place as part of Greenwich + Docklands International Festival. Ali, Sohail and Casper take back control of narratives around their religion, their cars, and their home city of Bradford. Back At GDIF It seems to be a week for festivals. Yesterday it was Unlimited at the […]
A review of Saturn Returns by Sonny Nwachukwu, on as part of Unlimited at the Southbank Centre. Two performers confront the weight of history through various forms of self-expression. First, Some Background Last night at the Southbank Centre’s Purcell Room I achieved a few ‘firsts’. This was my first time attending the Unlimited festival, for […]
A review of Cornelia Parker, a retrospective at Tate Britain. With each work introduced by the artist herself, I was drawn into her perspective on art in the overlooked and everyday object. Cornelia Parker Cornelia Parker, born in Cheshire in 1956, has long been a fixture on the British art scene. Known for installation and […]
Today’s post is all about my visit to the HQS Wellington, the floating London headquarters of the Honorable Company of Master Mariners. A former naval ship which evidences centuries of maritime trade, the HMS Wellington is imbued with a long history of British seafaring. Is That HQS, Or HMS Wellington? I have been interested in […]
A review of In The Black Fantastic, an exhibition of art from the African diaspora which addresses racial injustice through myth and science fiction. The brutalist Hayward Gallery gives this art space for contemplation and appreciation. In The Black Fantastic When I want interesting, challenging exhibition programming, the Hayward Gallery is one of my London […]
