The Bliss of Benny Goodman
“Julian Bliss is surely a case for the progressive education movement, a shining example of nature versus nuture. At the age of five he decided to pick up a clarinet of all things, and learn to play it.”
Browsing: The Culturist
99 Tiny Games
On Saturday 28 July 2012, no less than 99 tiny games will be launched, free…
The Arbuturian Olympiad
So, it’s finally here. No, not the XXXth Olympiad in London, not even the cultural Olympiad that goes alongside, no. This is the Arbuturian Olympiad. A range of events in the capital that offer a meditative alternative to the mania…
Onegin at Opera Holland Park
Onegin. It makes such a rich sound when you say it. Onyaygin. Even if you’re…
LA Art: Who Shot Rock & Roll
“The image still remains after the music stops.” Gail Buckland, author and photo historian. I’m…
Going for Gold: Chariots of Fire
“I’m exhausted, having just watched Chariots of Fire on stage, so Lord knows how the poor actors feel.” Rachel enjoys the theatrical spectacle of Chariots of Fire at the Gielgud Theatre…
Light in the Darkness: Billy Budd at the ENO
Matt Hutchinson reviews the English National Opera’s production of Billy Budd, and Larry talks on film to Benedict Nelson about his leading role in this turbulent opera of good versus evil…
The Bloomsbury Art Fair
A dejected-looking burnt orange-hued figure subtly lords over a courtyard at Goodenough College, the location…
Rock ‘n’ Rolls at Loch Ness
Can the food at a festival rival the music line up? Mina journeys to the Scottish Highlands for Rockness, where the food on offer makes as much noise as the bands on stage…
Puccini in the Park
Summer is finally upon us. How can you tell? All around the UK festival goers…
The Great Gatsby at Wilton’s Music Hall
“I’m not cool enough for East London. I always get lost and the shabby-chic trademark of most establishments to the right of Liverpool Street troubles my neat-freak inclinations…”