DANCE

Feet of fire

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How do you reinvent an art form so rooted in tradition? The answer appears to be, by merging both the traditional alongside the innovative and then having it performed by some of the best flamenco dancers in the world.

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MUSIC

Sarah Téibo, the London philanthropist jazz singer

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Sarah Téibo writes songs that inspire and encourage people to keep pushing in spite of the hurdles of life, which inevitably keep coming.

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MUSIC

Open Mic UK

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The uniqueness of Open Mic UK was evident from the moment I arrived at this year’s final. The first thing I noticed is that the judges were not seated on stage, but rather in the theatre’s dress circle. They were introduced at the start of every final, with finals divided according to ages, but once introduced you never heard from them again.

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MUSIC / THEATRE

A Night of the Blues – Review

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By Michelle Inniss At A Night of the Blues, we were transported to the intimate space of a back porch in America’s Deep South as Circles Productions brought a new type of […]

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THEATRE

BREATHE

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  By Beverly Andrews We often see the traditional rite of passage story from a male perspective; any women present are either relegated to the fringes of the story, where they occupy […]

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THEATRE

Don’t blame the Bankers …. $toopid

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By Beverly Andrews London’s reputation as a stellar, theatrical hub is known around the world. The destination for many theatre goers, who arrive on this country’s shores, is London’s acclaimed (and expensive!) […]

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ART / WELL-BEING

Ioannis Tsangaris: Make-up Magic

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Throughout the history of ancient Rome, Egypt and Greece you will see that make up was used by both men and women. It wasn’t considered to be feminine but was used for religious or political purposes as well. Men have always used make up and especially now with so many make up artists applying make up on themselves for Instagram and YouTube.

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CINEMA / POLITICS

Voices of Dissent

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  By Beverly Andrews How do you challenge the increasingly right-wing, authoritarian governments which are now appearing throughout Europe and currently in America? This is a question artists and political activists are […]

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