ARCHIVE June2025
Flamenco, Photography & How Dance Shapes Reality
At Sadler’s Wells, two strikingly different productions reveal the power of dance to tell stories and reshape perceptions. From Ballet Flamenco de Andalucía’s tragic Pineda to Benji Reid’s visually provocative Find Your Eyes, these performances challenge how we see reality — both on stage and beyond.
The Untold Stories of Female Conquistadors
Two extraordinary women, Catalina de Erauso, known as The Nun Lieutenant, and Inés de Suárez, the heroine of Chile’s conquest, defied the rigid norms of their time. Soldiers, adventurers, and legends in their own right, their audacity, cunning, and determination forged them into figures both admired and controversial, whose legacies continue to fascinate centuries later.
Queer East
Queer East returned to the UK for its sixth edition, shining a light on boundary-pushing LGBTQ+ cinema, theatre, and art from East and Southeast Asia. From Takeshi Kitano’s epic Kubi to intimate portraits of queer middle age and psychological thrillers, the festival redefines queer storytelling beyond Western borders.
The Container
The Container at The New Diorama is a bold, multi-vocal performance exploring the emotional weight of modern life under constant noise. Through sound, speech, and music, it captures the chaos of today’s world—and the fragile humanity that persists within it.
The Duchesses of Osuna and Alba
María Josefa Pimentel, Duchess of Osuna, and María Teresa de Silva, Duchess of Alba, were two of the most powerful and influential women of 18th-century Spain. As patrons, salon hostesses, and cultural icons, they shaped the Enlightenment in Madrid—through art, politics, and their legendary rivalry.
The Best Canelés in Bordeaux
Discover the crème de la crème of Bordeaux’s iconic pastry—the canelé. From luxury boutique Baillardran to the unbeatable value of La Toque Cuivrée, and the organic mastery of Cassonade, this guide reveals where to find the finest bites in the city.
Interview with Lisa Rose
Lisa Rose speaks candidly with Bettina Gracias about her solo show Too Small To Tell, drawing on her brief time at Miramax and the chilling realities women face in male-dominated industries. From the power structures of Hollywood to the silencing of everyday women, Lisa’s creative journey merges storytelling, trauma, and theatre in an emotionally charged and necessary reckoning.
Ocean
n Ocean, David Attenborough, nearing his 100th year, reflects on the ocean’s power to restore our planet. Despite destructive practices like deep-sea trawling, the documentary offers hope through protected zones where marine life is rebounding. From Hawai’i to West Papua, local and global efforts show the ocean’s resilience—if only we let it heal.