Wolf of Wall Street - An Attempt at High-octane Fun Burns out Quickly
It’s immersive theatre with little to sell it but the immersion. Watch the film instead.
The Mikado - Stylish Set, Passé Plot
3.5 stars The Mikado is perhaps the most well-known of Gilbert and Sullivan’s Victorian-era comic operas, famously set in Japan. Why Japan, one might wonder? Back in 1885, it was all about keeping political satire hidden in plain sight. By setting their scenes in fantastical or wildly foreign
Harry Potter in Concert: A Magical Musical Evening
5 stars Imagine your favourite movie – any movie. Now, imagine it again without the music and its iconic soundtrack: it would simply not be the same. Music is a huge part of creating a film’s atmosphere, creating the right ambience and enhancing the emotional tug of the moment. And
Up Pompeii - An Audio Revival
Classic British comedy - is it just me who finds it a bit dated?
Red Palace
Lose yourself in the fairytale - but try not to lose the plot
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’
Don Giovanni
Flashy set, but the acting leaves one cold
Whisk Desserts: A delightfully decadent all-dessert pop-up in Angel
We all know that no matter how much you’ve eaten, there’s always room for dessert… but what if your entire 3-course meal was just that - dessert? Arts Editor, Claire, reviews this sweet pop-up just in time for summer!
Stanley Kubrick: The Exhibition
Delve into the brilliant mind of one of the world’s most revolutionary filmmakers
The Picture of Dorian Gray
A decent, if somewhat humdrum production of Wilde’s novel
London Coffee Festival 2019 | Enter caffeinated heaven
For any hectic Londoner, and especially the sleep-deprived Imperial student, coffee is a staple - if not a necessity - of daily existence. Now in its 9th year running, the London Coffee Festival is a massive celebration of everyone's favourite stimulant. And when I say massive, I mean
Gary Nicholls: The Imaginarium
Arts Editor Claire Chan talks to steampunk photographer and artist Gary Nicholls at the Talented Art Fair