ARCHIVE March2026
Bird Grove
In Bird Grove, Alexi Kaye Campbell examines the fraught relationship between George Eliot and her father, revealing the limits of liberal thinking in a rigid Victorian society. Encouraged to value education and independent thought, Eliot’s rejection of church attendance exposed the contradiction at the heart of her father’s progressive ideals. The play focuses on how personal rebellion becomes political, highlighting the constraints placed on women in the 19th century. Through Eliot’s unconventional life and loves, Bird Grove reflects on autonomy, faith and the social cost of defying expectation.
Cinema Made in Italy – 2026
A new renaissance in Italian cinema is drawing audiences back to theatres, led by a dynamic generation of filmmakers—many of them women—whose work is resonating with contemporary viewers. The Made in Italy festival returns this spring at London’s BFI Southbank, showcasing ten new films alongside a classic, and highlighting the remarkable creativity currently shaping Italy’s film industry.