Under The Vaults
Fred Fyles goes underground as part of the Waterloo Vaults Festival
Culture
Expect to find just about anything under the Arts umbrella – architecture guides, commentary on plays, reviews of galleries, and overviews of different places you can visit.
Russel Tovey shines in The Pass
With the latest revelation from Thomas Hitzlsperger, and Tom Daley’s recent announcement that he is in a gay relationship, the topic of high profile sportsman and homosexuality is currently much discussed.
AMAZING, IN CAPITAL LETTERS
As I sat down in my plush theatre seat, tucking my kiddy school bag under my legs, I suddenly felt very small.
The Secret Photographers
Fred Fyles gets a glimpse of the works of Warhol, Burroughs and Lynch
Corruption of a convent girl
Manon premiered in 1884, at the height of the Belle Époque.
Republic of the Moon
Fred Fyles takes a trip to the new Earth-based Lunar Embassy
Hipster German expressionism
So here you are. You’ve watched all the Salvador Dali films in the house, knitted all the hipster beanies you need, the bars in Shoreditch are too mainstream on a Friday night and you’ve already spent hours listening to unknown bands on Soundcloud. So what next?
Arts Emergency!
How an educational charity is bringing art back to the masses
An epic poem of everyday Gods
Brand New Ancients is a storm of a performance, says Lily Le
All-male Swan Lake makes ballet history
Dance newbies: this is not frilly dresses and satin shoes. You will be exposed to raw power, unsettling emotions and unsettling scenes.
Drawn in Black Chalk
Hannah Edmondson interviews Christopher Yates on the inspiration behind his university-set psychological thriller.
World class opera in our backyard
Our prestigious neighbour, the Royal College of Music, is a fortress tucked away behind our own Sherfield building. Until now its activities had been hidden from me; but I am so glad that that has finally changed.