This is an exhibition that is filled with both style and substance - and could even be expanded further to explore in more depth. Combining history with how Tropical Modernism architecture helped to shape the independence of India and Ghana in many ways - eventually even popular culture, this is an absorbing exhibition that pays… Continue reading REVIEW: Tropical Modernism: Architecture and Independence, Victoria and Albert Museum
Find out what we made of the next step in the musical's development.... Featuring a book by Eric Holmes and music & lyrics by Chilina Kennedy, Wild About You is a musical that brings to mind many different films and stories as you watch it progressing. This includes The Vow (based on the Nicholas Sparks… Continue reading REVIEW: Wild About You, Theatre Royal Drury Lane
This affecting documentary highlights the everyday lives of Ukrainian people during the war. Having recently had its world premiere at the CPH:DOX last week, A Poem for Little People is a subtly powerful documentary that goes far deeper than the news media goes in highlighting the plight of Ukrainian people during the ongoing war with… Continue reading REVIEW: A Poem For Little People
This heartwarming and thoughtful piece really deserves its West End run. Credit and copyright: Helen Murray There is more to life than football as the three teenagers at the heart of Tyrell Williams' humorous and thought-provoking play find. Set on Red Pitch, a place where Bilal, Joey and Omz spend a lot of their time… Continue reading REVIEW: Red Pitch, @Sohoplace
The ninth album and her first for 10 years is a chilled out and romantic album. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vC52e4yloms For those who are fascinated about the rekindling of Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck's relationship are given a good insight on this latest album that has a laid back vibe complete with R & B undertones that highlights… Continue reading REVIEW: This is Me Now by Jennifer Lopez
Zinnie Harris's take on Shakespeare's play has an interesting concept but loses its way in the way in which it crams too many ideas in. (c)Stuart Armitt Placing Lady Macbeth at the centre of the story and putting a more female perspective of Shakespeare's play, there is no denying that this is a bold and… Continue reading REVIEW: Macbeth (An Undoing),Rose Theatre
A powerful and thought provoking exhibition that captures the essence of its subject matter well. Nathanial Mary Quinn. Copyright the artist, courtesy Gagosian. Photo by Rob McKeever This is an endlessly fascinating exhibition that challenges perspectives and stereotypes, that equally reveals how far we have come in terms of acknowledging Black people and their stories… Continue reading REVIEW: The Time is Always Now, National Portrait Gallery
Mella Faye's modern day adaptation of the classic Greek mythological story is electrifying in all the right ways, but becomes increasingly overwhelming to watch. Lighting, sound and music are the key elements that are vital to bringing this dramatic story to life, becoming increasingly over the top to the point that it almost detracts from… Continue reading REVIEW: Oedipus Electronica, Brixton House Theatre
A stunning interpretation of bringing two Greek mythological stories to life that is filled with captivating performances. (c)Marc Brenner I have to say it is an ambitious thing to do to bring two slight Greek mythological stories and decide to transform them into a musical - but thanks to Anaïs Mitchell’s gorgeous music and lyrics,… Continue reading REVIEW: Hadestown, Lyric Theatre
This is certainly one of the maddest family dramas that throws everything at its characters to powerful if overwhelming effect. (c) Pamela Raith One thing that is clear from Taylor Mac's absurdist family drama is that this particular American family have a lot of baggage that really impacts the family dynamic as a whole and… Continue reading REVIEW: Hir, Park Theatre
