Category: LONDON
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.
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.
A Rare Window into Italian Documentary Filmmaking
The 4th Annual Italian Documentary Season arrives at London’s Bertha DocHouse, offering a rare chance to experience Italy’s most compelling documentary voices — from ecological epics to intimate portraits of childhood and identity.
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 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.
Magic in the Everyday: Two Artists Who Transform Reality
Two powerful art exhibitions in London—Noah Davis at the Barbican and Grayson Perry at the Wallace Collection—reveal how everyday life can be transformed through a magical, artistic lens. In times of unrest, their work offers light, complexity, and wonder.
K-Music Festival 2024
The lovely K-Music festival returned this year for yet another intriguing look at the rich musical landscape of South Korea. This year’s festival showcased its usual eclectic blend of ground breaking music for all musical taste.