A funny and relatable one woman show by Amanda Wilkin, Shedding a Skin will leave only the coldest heart unwarmed Shedding a Skin Hardly ever have I seen the set design for a play so cleverly used to mirror the narrative itself. But Rosanna Vize’s set starts small. Just a sliver, from which Amanda Wilkin’s […]
An illustrated walk from Aldgate East to Stepney Green, focusing on Jewish history. This is a continuation of our earlier walk which explored Spitalfields and Brick Lane. Picking Up Where We Left Off If you want to refresh yourself on Part I of our Jewish history walk in the East End, you can find it […]
The Hayward reopens with not one, but two exhibitions. Works by Matthew Barney and Igshaan Adams are contrasting in inspiration, execution and aesthetics. In my opinion the overall impact is a little unbalanced, but not in the direction you might think. Two For The Price Of One After quite a sizeable gap, I was back […]
A review of Balanchine and Robbins, an evening at the Royal Opera House showcasing American choreographers. A playful and interesting programme. Tell Me More About Balanchine and Robbins So, this mixed programme at the Royal Opera House focuses on two American 20th Century choreographers: George Balanchine and Jerome Robbins. They did a lot to establish […]
A review of Hidden Fires: a surprisingly short but powerful staged reading at the Almeida, part of Six Artists in Search of a Play. I’m still just happy that such a range of cultural offerings are back on stage. A Mini-Outing To The Theatre I was very interested to see that the first series of […]
A review of Current, Rising, an immersive experience in the Royal Opera House’s Linbury Theatre. Wow! The world’s first hyper-reality opera does not disappoint! Current, Rising Oh my goodness, this thing is amazing! I’ve packed in quite a few performances and exhibitions since this latest reopening (including one already at the Royal Opera House), but […]
A review of the English National Ballet (ENB)’s programme of short works at Sadler’s Wells. In which I am back at a live performance, and couldn’t be happier! Reunited (With The ENB) And It Feels So Good! Yesterday marked the first time I have been to a live indoor performance since December. Coincidentally that was […]
A refreshing take on the theme of touch and connection from an Australian artist in London. Valerie Ellis is one to watch. Touch Me by Valerie Ellis: Connecting Despite It All It’s interesting. I’ve commented once or twice on how much new theatre writing in the last year has focused on the theme of human […]
A review of the Robert Mangold exhibition currently on at the Pace Gallery, London. In which I have the luxurious experience of having the place to myself on a weekend morning. Slow Art On A Saturday Morning I continue to very much enjoy the experience of getting back into art in person via commercial galleries. […]
An illustrated walk around Mayfair, once notorious for ‘wantonness’ but now a model of respectability. Walking from Green Park Station to Grosvenor Square, we will encounter peaceful parks, historic shops and touches of luxury. Mayfair? We Are Pretty Far From The Docklands Now! Yes we are, aren’t we? Both geographically, and in terms of the […]
