"David sought to reinforce his views and visual art with material from the classical world." Bilal Junejo explores the significance of Ancient Rome in Jacques-Louis David's paintings.
"This art of transforming into fantastical animals and characters from mythology and folklore dates back to the 4th century BC." Shamayita Chatterjee explores the vanishing ‘bahurupi' tradition.
It evolved out of association football and rugby, originally following the rules of association football much more closely. In 1876, it became more rugby-like but kept the name “football,” increasing ...
Beauty and the Beast landed at York’s Grand Opera House this week (oh, yes it has!), and I had the pleasure of attending its press performance last night. The show notes that “things of beauty should ...
"...delivers everything a pantomime should: laughter, spectacle, and a sense of festive nostalgia." Stage Reviewer Alex Roy is enchanted by New Wimbledon Theatre's Jack and the Beanstalk ...
"Lindop and Battersby’s Doctor Faustus captures the jovial highs and profound lows of Marlowe’s sixteenth century masterpiece, whilst still managing to build upon it and produce a unique, zhooshed up ...
The highlight of the pub-sport enthusiast’s year gets underway on the 15th of December 2024, when the 2024/2025 World Darts Championship begins. A 7pm Sunday evening session at Alexandra Palace kicks ...
"From stunning costumes and vibrant choreography to grand magical illusions and impressive performances from the entire cast, this production was a theatrical feast." Stage Reviewer Alex Roy is ...
Admittedly, the proposition of Folie à Deux being a musical was intriguing to me at first, though it appears director Todd Phillips is more excited about the idea of a musical than the actual ...
Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol is truly timeless, resonating with readers and audiences across generations with its universal themes of redemption, generosity, compassion and family. Walkabout ...
When it comes to lifting your spirits or winding down after a long day, your first thought might be settling down on the sofa to watch the new season of your favourite show or listening to that song ...
Year in, year out, pantomimes light up theatres across the country, as they reimagine beloved childhood fairytales. This year is no exception, and on Sunday evening, I had the pleasure of attending ...