A Small Place and a Big Message
Prepare to be exposed to the hard truth of colonialism and cruelty.
Super Duper Close Up
Anecdotes from an online life.
Simon Boccanegra
The stage at the Royal Opera House morphed into the streets and rich saloons of 14th century Genoa, for an evening of political games, action-packed scenes and high-quality music.
Life in the Dark: a momentary escape from the hustle and bustle of London
An immersive experience that grabs your attention from the moment you enter to the moment you leave
And Then There Were None like it
A warm invitation to a performance of, arguably, the most popular whodunit ever.
Walk Swiftly and With Purpose: a debut to remember
Simultaneously playful and insightful, this play offers a brilliantly realistic and nostalgic glimpse into the lives of four teenage girls as they navigate growing up in the 21st century.
Pinter Four: Not quite hitting the standard
Despite witty dialogue and some great performances, key weaknesses let down this staging of two Pinter one-act plays.
Courage Everywhere: And Others – Emotion-Packed to The Core
Over the last week, the National Theatre has marked the 100th anniversary of (some) women in the UK getting the right to vote through a series of talks, rehearsed readings and screenings that reflect on suffrage and the fight for equality. And Others, aptly named to represent the women whose
Two is Company, Three’s a crowd, and nine is frankly ridiculous
Lots of fun and not too highbrow in the New York with of married people and their single friend.
Wildlife photography for all levels of expertise
Touching nature pictures take the viewer in a trip around the wildest corners of the Earth, while hinting subtly at the need for conservation efforts.
White Teeth
When White Teeth was published back in 2000, by a hitherto-unknown, fresh-out-of-Cambridge Zadie Smith, it added a fresh perspective to the gathering conversation about Britain’s cultural diversity. Smith was different because she actually grew up in the melting pot of race, religion and culture in Willesden, as a half-Jamaican,
You couldn’t make it up if you tried
Two women stare at each other; one bounces, the other barely moves. What happens next? Creak, creak, creak go the trampoline springs.