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REVIEW: The Chosen One

Reading Time: 2 minutesThe Academy of Ancient Music presents an exquisite evening of performance,exploring a unique period in the story of one of history’s greatest composers. Set amongst the fine wood cladding of the Guildhall School’s Milton Court concertHall, the…

REVIEW: Not Quite Three Sisters

Reading Time: 2 minutesA Brilliantly Experimental Multi-Lingual Reimagining of Chekhov’s Three Sisters Alienation, from themselves and each other, is the recurring theme of Chekhov’s Three Sisters. Masha, Olga and Irina long to return to Moscow, but we sense that beneath that there…

FEATURE: The Boxer and Q&A with Barry McGuigan

Reading Time: 2 minutesThis year the BFI is hosting a season celebrating The Cinematic Life of Boxing, showcasing a diverse range of films that represent the sport on the big screen. As part of the season, BFI Southbank screened Jim Sheridan’s 1997 film, The Boxer, loosely inspired by the life of prolific boxer Barry McGuigan.