Anywhere – An exploration with ice

Bringing the story of ‘Oedipus on the Road’ to life with a thought-provoking melting ice puppet

The Wedding – A powerful portrayal of society

A stellar physical theatre performance from Gecko, tackling the issues of today’s society through an uplifting and challenging piece

Bad luck for Ben Howard fans

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

Modern Couples: Love and Art in the Modern Age

Exploring the intimate worlds of modern artists.

James Blake’s Assume Form doesn’t quite take shape

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.

Kobala Revisited: Afriquoi storm XOYO

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

The wicked WIZRD of Sauce

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

Outlying Islands: A Dark Exploration of Isolation

The latest effort of King’s Head Theatre is an intriguing and disturbing insight into human nature.

A Circus With Totemic Status Like No Other

Cirque du Soleil is back in London this winter with Totem, an elegant exploration of the evolution of mankind.

Art Below Hyde Park

Or when tube stations turn into art galleries!

Marvel Comics Presents: Corbyn and Sidekick McDonnell

Approaching Empty: An unsuccessful dramatisation about a taxi cab business.

Manon: A triumph of expressiveness in ballet

Alina Cojocaru and cast deliver an outstanding performance of Kenneth Macmillan’s breathtaking ballet