Features
There is an architectural revolution going on in the City. Our ‘starchitects’ of today are creating buildings that rock all architectural foundations, reach unprecedented heights, altar skylines forever and compete to be more ‘green’ and ‘efficient’ than their neighbours.… Read More
The Haunch of Venison - Bringing The East End to Mayfair
It's almost a given among opinion formers for the visual arts that the Mayfair art scene is the home of convention, set in its ways. East London - Hoxton, Shoreditch - is where the artistic cutting-edge is supposedly unsheathed. But the West End brand… Read More
Phantom of the Opera - up close and personal
Am I the last person in London to see the Olivier Award winning super musical, Phantom of the Opera? The musical, based on a story by Gaston Leroux, celebrated twenty-five years last year and over 10,000 performances at Her Majesty’s Theatre in the West… Read More
Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but we’re in a recession. Now I know this may come as something of a surprise because there’s been very little coverage, but it’s true. So with the country short of… Read More
Kusama - An Extraordinary Life
On entering Yoyoi Kusama's exhibition, one could be mistaken for entering Willy Wonka's chocolate factory with her giant red and white polka dot floating displays. The vibrant explosion of coloured objects that greet you appear initially beautifully eloquent and calm. As you learn… Read More
How do you turn a Greek Tragedy in Pythonesque comedy? The physical theatre company Spymonkey tell us how their very British take on tragedy comes alive on stage. And what it's like to be compared to Monty Python, The Marx Brothers and Samuel Beckett! … Read More
Explore Roald Dahl’s writing hut at the Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre
I visited the wonderful Roald Dahl Museum and Story Centre as the fiery golds of autumn were scorching the leaves of the trees in the little village of Great Missenden. The museum truly is small, but beautifully formed. I was transported straight back to childhood… Read More
London Calling: How would you describe yourself as an artist? There doesn't seem to be just one genre you fit into. Or have you created your own genre? Bryony Kimmings: I call myself a performer or if I’m feeling brave a… Read More
What is it like to go to the Bafta Film Awards?
How do you normally feel when you go and see a movie at your local multiplex? Does it feel like a special experience for you? Or is it just dingy carpets, bright lights, overpriced tasteless popcorn and not much legroom? Well, I had a… Read More
The Paper Cinema’s Odyssey at Battersea Arts Centre
I would like to tell you about one of my favourite theatre companies that I have previously travelled all the way to Dorset to see! Paper Cinema is a wonderful combination of puppetry, toy theatre, live animation, entrancing music, intrigue and complete absorption in a… Read More
