A Distortion of Orientalist Art
Innocent romanticism, an intrigue for exoticism or a mission of western hegemony?
JOHN is Out Here (on the Fringes)
3.5 stars JOHN, often known as JOHN (TIMESTWO) as both members of the duo are called John, have a brand spanking new album out. And as unimaginative as their band name is, this album is far from the same. Based out of Crystal Palace, South London, JOHN rode into
Sleep: The Snoozefest in Kentish Town
1.5 stars Last Friday night: a dreary evening, where all I wanted as we headed off to Kentish Town was for my heart, body and soul to be warmed by heavy rock. Luckily, we were heading to the lovely O2 Forum Kentish Town, a theatre-turned-venue which tonight was hosting
Now is the Time to Say Nothing
3 stars This article was followed by an interview with the makers, available in the Arts section. What to say for Now is the Time to Say Nothing? Now is the Time..., is primarily a piece of artwork about relationships. Although there is a focus on the relationship between one
Nara: Sacred Images from Early Japan
A beautiful collection of religious icons from one of Japan’s oldest capital cities
Me too in Mount Olympus
Orpheus in the Underworld is a hilarious account of bored gods abusing the mortal world
Manon
Kenneth Macmillan’s powerful retelling of this tragic love story at the Royal Opera House, set to music by Massenet
Love and Loss, Music and Mourning
A modern look at an old-time favourite with allegorical hints
Introducing GioLeo: Imperial’s New Rap Duo
Rapper and producer aren’t ever words that I associate with MechEng, and yet this last Saturday I sat down with Gio: MechEng student and lead vocalist of trap duo GioLeo. Along with fellow engineer Leo, the pair have been producing music together since the end of last year. Beginning
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
Fresh tracks!
We’re trying something new this year: a quick comment on a couple of the week’s freshest tracks