Kin is a deeply personal story for Lahav, inspired by the journey made by his grandmother in 1932 as she fled persecution in Yemen and travelled to Palestine. Ninety years later her experience still resonates, and serves to highlight the ongoing and indiscriminate cruelties faced by immigrants and refugees across the world…
Read MoreThe international art calendar for 2024 has launched with the opening of the London Art Fair, founded in 1989 by London’s Business Design Centre in Islington…
Read MoreKathryn Gardner’s Fairytale on Church Street is The Cockpit’s first ‘homegrown’ show in 35 years. Her original story celebrates the importance of the arts in local communities and embraces the style of fringe theatre organisations like The Cockpit fight to preserve…
Read MoreSophie Anderson’s young adult novel, the basis of the play, is in the second camp. Inspired by stories told by her Prussian grandmother, Anderson’s Baba Yaga is an eccentric but well-meaning old lady (played with comic idiosyncrasy by Lisa Howard)…
Read MoreA Christmas Carol meets It's A Wonderful Life meets... *NSYNC…
Read MoreNew writing from rising star Kat Rose-Martin is a moving comedy drama exploring the highs and lows of friendship, young love and ambition, played out against the sticky nostalgia of 2012 club nights….
Read MoreSheila Atim and Clara Amfo launch the Canada Goose takeover at Selfridges Cinema, celebrating bold and brave women for the brand's FW23 campaign, Live in the Open…
Read MoreHiroshi Sugimoto’s awe-inspiring photographs are currently on display at the Hayward Gallery. It is the largest survey to date of this artist in the UK and it is spellbinding, some rooms much more than others. For over 50 years…
Read MoreFounded by Matt Clark in 2003, UVA (United Visual Artist) has earned international commissions from prestigious institutions, thanks to their unique blend of light, space, sound, and custom-made kinetic instruments. Their work encompasses sculpture, performance, and large-scale installations, drawing inspiration from a wide array of disciplines…
Read MoreThis was Waterworks third instalment, and the line-up was massive with loads of DJ greats including Eliza Rose, Eris Drew, Call Super, Palms Trax, Dr Banana, Amaliah, Anz, Lukas Wigflex, and Pearson Sound. One unique thing about Waterworks is their bold assertion that they have no headliners. Every artist is booked because they represent a section of the diverse talent that makes up London’s underground music scene…
Read MoreWe attended Kew the Music and we found it to be one of the most laid back, enjoyable ways to spend an evening in London. Summer 2023 had a marvellous line up including The Vamps, Hacienda Classical, Bastille, The Human League, Jack Savoretti, and Jools Holland and His Rhythm and Blues Orchestra…
Read MoreWAVE: Currents in Japanese Graphic Arts celebrates the enduring influence of Japanese graphic art through the lens of established and emerging voices…
Read MoreHospitality in the Woods festival makes a triumphant return to London…
Read MoreEating Myself is a compelling exploration of food, nurturing, and female identity in Peruvian society. Written and performed by Pepa Duarte and directed by Sergio Maggiolo, the play offers a sensory journey into womanhood, body image, and tradition…
Read MoreExperience the vibrant Flamenco Festival at Sadler's Wells, a captivating celebration of Spanish culture and artistry. We went to see ‘La Confluencia’ by the all-male Estévez/Paños and Company…
Read MoreNwando Ebizie’s Extreme Unction Vol. 2 is a performance installation “where grieving and loss meet ecstasy and exultation, a liminal sonic-ritual art environment.” Situated in the theatre of Artadmin’s Toynbee Studios, the immersive sensory experience forms a part of their What Shall We Build Here festival which integrates art, community and climate awareness…
Read MoreTipsy is a witty comedy about a woman getting a little too drunk while getting her nails done. You may think you know what you’re getting into with this 90-minute play at The Cockpit by this description, however, the story quickly turns on its head and brings the audience upside-down with it…
Read MoreRom coms have been sorely missing from our media diets for a long while now. As Hollywood regurgitates remakes and blockbuster franchises, the appetite for original and personal stories keeps growing. If you’re hungry for a fresh take on a beloved genre, then a small, independent Black British film may satisfy your craving: Raine Allen Miller’s Rye Lane…
Read MoreIn their latest production, State Shift at Sadler’s Wells, The Ruggeds treated the audience to an intimate evening featuring two choreographed pieces by Roy Overdijk, the duet Waterbrothers and solo Turns. Accompanied by an energetic musical showcase from Jessy 'Boi Beige' Kemper, who created a club-like ambience in-between performances that, complemented the dancers' artistry…
Read MoreBrixton’s Brockwell Park is having a very busy summer. Only a day after the jazz and soul showcase of Cross the Tracks, the 50-hectare park hosted the reggae and dancehall festival City Splash. For its third year, City Splash welcomed more than 60 Caribbean and African music acts to a 30,000 strong audience in South London…
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