REVIEW: Cleopatra’s Antony
Reading Time: 2 minutesCleopatra’s Antony, directed by the talented Mo Korede, reimagined Shakespeare’s Antony and Cleopatra with a powerful, contemporary twist.
Month November 2024
REVIEW: ASMF & ANASTASIA KOBEKINA
Reading Time: 2 minutesThe venue of St Martin-in-the-Fields possesses in my opinion an inherently immersive quality, with its architectural elegance and acoustics inviting a rare sense of reverence and focus.
REVIEW: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 2 In Concert
Reading Time: 3 minutesIt may have been 13 years since Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 hit cinemas but no refresher course was needed at the Royal Albert Hall last Friday.
In Conversation with: Ben Kernow
Reading Time: 3 minutesThe Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary - With fast-paced storytelling, misbehaving props and over thirty characters to play, four actors cause havoc as they attempt to recreate the classic yet scandalous French novel Madame Bovary (1856), a book considered so controversial on its release that the author Gustave Flaubert went to court on charges of obscenity. With an eclectic soundtrack and slapstick choreography, Ha Hum Ah Productions and the Minack Theatre shake up the story of Emma Bovary highlighting the anarchy, humour and tragedy from the original in this fresh new adaptation. We sit down with Ben, one of the producers and cast members of The Massive Tragedy of Madame Bovary at Southwark Playhouse to hear more.
REVIEW: The Annual Charles Simonyi Lecture
Reading Time: 2 minutesAnil Seth's 2024 Charles Simonyi Lecture explores consciousness as a brain's predictive mechanism, emphasizing its significance in understanding human perception and psychiatric disorders. He argues that consciousness relates more to life than intelligence and discusses implications for AI and ethics, robustly outlining its importance across various fields for societal decision-making.
REVIEW: The Food Bank Show
Reading Time: 2 minutesOver 3 million people use food banks across the country today. How have we got here?
REVIEW: Little Piece of You: An Atypical Musical in Concert
Reading Time: 2 minutesDeveloped in America and currently having its European debut, Little Piece of You: An Atypical Musical in Concert has been in development since 2020.
REVIEW: The Sculptor
Reading Time: 3 minutesNestled in the Banshee Labyrinth, described as Scotland’s most haunted pub, The Sculptor makes up one of the performances at Edinburgh’s Horror Festival, a 4 day mini-Edinburgh Fringe, entirely focused on the grisly and macabre.
REVIEW: The Pirates of Penzance
Reading Time: 2 minutesSasha Regan’s production of "The Pirates of Penzance" is a lively, comedic take featuring an all-male cast. While some performances, particularly by Luke Garner-Greene and David McKechnie, shine, the lack of operatic prowess sometimes obscures lyrics. Though it entertains, there’s room for improvement in storytelling and clarity.
REVIEW: Edy Hurst’s Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself
Reading Time: < 1 minuteIn Wonderfull Discoverie of Witches in the Countie of Himself, Edy Hurst draws on his newly uncovered ancestral ties to the Lancashire witch trials, mixing comedy, history, and a fascination with the Vengaboys into a one-of-a-kind journey of self-discovery.