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The Times They Are a-Changing
Is the Covid-inspired launch of digital streaming for arts venues a sign of a dawning, brave new world?
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Eternity in the air
Nick chronicles his witness to the 640-year musical experiment at St. Burchardi Church, Germany. The first organ-chord change in 7 years took place September.
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A not-so brief history of electronic music
Electronic aims to be a comprehensive history of dance music, from the creation of the first synthesisers, to acid houses, Boiler rooms, post-wall Berlin techno and everything in between.
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Nauman evokes raw discomfort
Nauman, an American born in Indiana in the 40s, explores the human body, play, discomfort, life and death in different colours. Walking from room to room in the exhibition, feelings of unease are not uncommon.
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Midsummer in Midwinter
Shakespeare’s classic tale has been updated, but in a way that I did not find particularly satisfying.
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Cyrano de Bergerac: Love Letters to Language
Contrary to what John Milton said, prose may be king but verse isn’t dead
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After the Collapse of Man Comes… Jellyfish?
Brief but powerful, this exhibition about climate change has the viewer glued all the way through.
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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.
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A Christmas Carol
3 stars This ‘musical play’ is an original adaptation of a well-known and loved novella, thanks to the fresh use of music and direction. The use of carol-singing and handbell performances to break up the well-known narrative play a role in creating a Christmassy and joyful environment on stage, but
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Pop Hits Take the West End: & Juliet
A celebration of the greatest wordsmiths in history: Shakespeare, Britney Spears, and the BackStreet Boys
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Amelie: A Warm Hug in this Cruel World
Despite being a Broadway flop, Amelie charms and stuns on the London stage by re-igniting some of the Parisian charm from the original movie
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Tepid Reviews for Dear Evan Hansen?
The Broadway awards juggernaut arrives in London to less than glowing reviews.... but is this justified?