ARCHIVE August2025
Jane Eyre – An Opera That Burns Bright
John Joubert’s long-lost opera Jane Eyre finally gets its fully staged premiere at Grimeborne 2025. With a soaring score, a feminist twist, and a heroine who refuses to be silenced, this production proves Charlotte Brontë’s classic still burns with urgency today.
Water: A Bold New Opera for Our Times
Beverly Andrews’ new opera Water breaks barriers with an epic story spanning centuries — from the slave trade to space exploration. Three reviewers reflect on its voices, vision, and bold relevance for our times.
Lisa Rose, l’actrice qui brise le silence sur l’ombre de Weinstein
Dans Too Small To Tell, Lisa Rose transforme son expérience dans l’industrie du cinéma en un cri théâtral. Avec franchise et émotion, l’actrice britannique raconte son bref passage chez Miramax, évoque Harvey Weinstein et interroge les silences imposés aux femmes.
La maison qui guérit : comment votre intérieur façonne votre santé
Votre maison influence votre santé plus que vous ne l’imaginez. Lumière, air, acoustique, mobilier, matériaux et même désordre : chaque détail façonne votre bien-être au quotidien. Découvrez comment transformer vos espaces en alliés silencieux de votre équilibre physique et mental.
ROUGH MAGIC CASTS A SPELL OVER ALL AGES
“Rough Magic” transforms Shakespeare’s witches into a hilarious, fast-paced family adventure. With sharp comedy, brilliant performances, and a dash of the supernatural, it casts a theatrical spell that delights audiences of all ages.
Proto-feminists of the Spanish Golden Age
This article explores the lives and works of María de Zayas and Ana Caro de Mallén—two groundbreaking women writers of Spain’s Golden Age—whose bold female characters challenged the gender norms of their time. From picaresque tales with proto-feminist undertones to plays that gave women an active voice against injustice, their legacy continues to inspire centuries later.
Songs of Bulbul
Aakash Odedra’s Songs of Bulbul is a hauntingly beautiful fusion of classical Kathak and contemporary dance, inspired by the Sufi myth of the bulbul. Through powerful choreography and spiritual symbolism, the performance follows a nightingale’s transcendental journey from captivity to freedom, culminating in a final, soul-liberating song. A heart-wrenching yet enlightening exploration of sacrifice, divinity, and artistic expression.
Stories Without Borders: Arab voices
A celebration of Arab creativity, Stories Without Borders explores the highlights of this year’s Safar and Shubbak Festivals in London. From powerful documentaries to surreal cinema and community-led art spaces, this review reflects on how storytelling—through film, food, and conversation—builds bridges across cultures.