Abdul waits during the entire show, perching in the top of a ladder and having nightmares about his wife who is trapped back in Syria. Debby stands for almost half an hour, strapped to a spider’s web with a pig-masked guard always by her side, a theatrical version of
A stellar physical theatre performance from Gecko, tackling the issues of today’s society through an uplifting and challenging piece
Bringing the story of ‘Oedipus on the Road’ to life with a thought-provoking melting ice puppet
It’s easy to forget that Ben Howard released an album last year. It came and went, with no hit singles and an understated sound almost unrecognisable compared to the cheery beach-folk of his debut. The nature of this quiet and underdiscussed release is what makes the decision to perform
In a bid to ditch the “sad boy" label, electronic singer-songwriter James Blake’s latest work contains more upbeat sounds and a host of features. Miles Gulliford argues that his efforts are in vain.
Afriquoi describe themselves simply as an “afro supergroup” who perform “live African dance music fusing Congolese guitar + Gambian kora virtuosity with UK electronic sensibilities”. Its band members: Andre Marmot (on percussion), Jally Kebba Susso (kora), Fiston Lusambo (guitar), Andre Espeut (voice) and Nico Bentley (production) certainly live up to this
Future has always been a hit-making machine. Earlier in his career he adopted (and simultaneously established) a decidedly pimpish Atlanta trapper sound. Since then, Future has achieved ridiculous international recognition, the DJ Eskimo tags long gone. What set him apart from a Wacka Flaka or a Jeezy was his consistent
Cirque du Soleil is back in London this winter with Totem, an elegant exploration of the evolution of mankind.
Les Antliaclastes’ Waltz of the Hommelettes fuses folklore and fantasy with a flourish.
Exploring the intimate worlds of modern artists.
Approaching Empty: An unsuccessful dramatisation about a taxi cab business.
Southwark Playhouse turns Shakespeare’s comedy Twelfth Night into a colourful rave with more glitter than gold.