Love and Loss, Music and Mourning
A modern look at an old-time favourite with allegorical hints
Interview with the Makers of Now is the Time to Say Nothing
Would you mind briefly summarising your stories? Caroline Williams: This is the story of Syrian artist Reem Karssli’s life during the Syrian conflict. It follows the story of what happens when a group of teenagers from London tries to contact her. It is about how we can stay connected
Glass. Kill. Bluebeard. Imp.
3.5 stars As the title implies, this performance was comprised of four different plays, each increasing in length – the final play, ‘Imp’, was one hour long. ‘Glass’ tells the story of a girl made of glass, discussing important themes of abuse. However, this aspect didn’t seem to quite
Arts Editor Intro: Claire - The Culture Vulture
This is my second year as Arts section editor. It’s a role that never gets boring – London really is one of the best cities in the world for culture. It’s a wonderful mix of things old and new. Van Gogh and Warhol. Russian classical ballet and Merce Cunningham’
ONE: Rough Edged Insights to the State We’re In
5 stars Reconciliation, compromise & understanding. These are words one would be hard pushed to find mentioned in modern British political discourse. So evident is their absence that the more hopeless among us may feel they have been forever barred from the British psyche. Here in One, a show where
What Girls Are Made Of
A deeply introspective and yet refreshingly playful performance tracking the journey of a girl growing into a woman.
Werther at the Royal Opera House
Worth it to see Werther?
The Son
A masterful retelling of Florian Zeller’s play arrives at the Duke of York’s theatre for ten more weeks after a sold-out season at Kiln Theatre – catch this chilling adaption while you can!
Rouge
A circus for grown-ups
Meet the Editors: Eamon - the cool one
So you’ve come to London, rents are high, a pint costs £500 and you basically can’t step out of the house without breaking the bank. But it’s all worth it right? London is a city of endless possibilities with a very vibrant arts and theatre scene... But
Manga Exhibition at the British Museum
Ask the uninitiated what manga is, and they’ll probably tell you something about “Japanese cartoons with the big eyes and crazy hair” or, if you’re my mum, “Japanese nerd stuff that’ll turn you into a shut-in NEET pervert”. For me, manga and anime were one of few
Fame the Musical
Who doesn’t want to be famous? Fame the Musical is all about that desire to be recognised, to be known, to not fade out of existence when death takes hold. While based on a film from the 1980s, that desire is just as relevant today. “I’m Gonna Live