Alive and Kicking: Britain’s Pagan Festivals
While tourists marvel at the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, in the quieter corners of Britain, ancient traditions rooted in the country’s pagan past are still very much…
Alive and Kicking: Britain’s Pagan Festivals
While tourists marvel at the Changing of the Guard at Buckingham Palace, in the quieter corners of Britain, ancient traditions rooted in the country’s pagan past are still very much alive. Some are so bizarre, they seem lifted straight from…
Brighton, a Town of Freedom, Inspiration, and Sea Air
Brighton… The very word whispers of a sea breeze, echoes with laughter from the pier, and resonates with the chords of a bold guitar melody. This town on England’s south coast is more than just a resort, more than just…
Fire Ashes: “Signs of Life” Wins Top Prize at LIFF
This past Sunday at London’s Genesis Cinema, the London Independent Film Festival (LIFF) came to a close, having gathered nearly a hundred filmmakers from across the globe. LIFF brings in about 2500 people across the whole festival. It featured talks,…
Golden Nights: Royal Albert Hall crowns the theatre season
Last night in London, the Olivier Awards, the UK’s most prestigious theatre accolades, were handed out at the Royal Albert Hall. The ceremony was hosted by Billy Porter and Beverley Knight.
Tragedy and Surrealism: London Theatres in April
April marks one of the most important months for British theatre, with the Olivier Awards soon to be presented at the Royal Albert Hall. Everyone is watching, holding their breath — but it would be a mistake to think the…
Art Deco: style and possibilities
This architectural and artistic style emerged in 1919-1920 in Europe. It got its name from the French “Arts décoratifs” (decorative arts) and literally revolutionised not only the construction industry on two continents, but also the decorative industry in its most…
Abandoned Britain: The Stone Pineapple, the “Welsh Versailles,” and the IRA Courthouse
Some half-ruined buildings are too unusual, beautiful, or historically significant to be demolished, yet their state of decay is so severe that restoration is impossible. As a result, they stand for decades, crumbling, becoming part of the landscape, and attracting…
Dima Zitzer: “We Have Earned the Right to Be Vulnerable”
Dima Zitzer — director, educator, founder of the INO Institute for Informal Education and the private school “Orange” — has staged the play Frau.Rehearsal. The play was written by journalist and playwright Artur Solomonov, and both roles are performed by…
Britain’s Industrial Boom: When Death Was Part of the Job
The history of British industry is rich not only in achievements but also in tragedies. Behind the facades of the factories and plants that fed the empire and propelled it into the future lie the fates of those who paid…
“Where Have All the Flowers Gone?” – An Anti-War Artwork by Street Artist 742 Appears on the Runway of the Former RAF Greenham Common
On March 20, artist 742 presented his new anti-war piece, addressing the themes of vulnerability and the fragility of human life.
From the 1917 Revolution to Royal Regalia: A Unique Evening at Bentley & Skinner
Where else could you see authentic Fabergé jewellery, hear live Russian music, and uncover the secrets of precious stones if not at Bentley & Skinner, nestled in the heart of London? Organised by entrepreneur, writer, chef, and etiquette coach Lucy…
Masha Rupasova: “There Was Hope During COVID”
Beloved contemporary children’s poet and author Masha Rupasova hardly needs an introduction. It seems there’s hardly a Russian-speaking child today who doesn’t recognize the line: “What were you doing, Grandma, in the days of your youth?” Rupasova spoke to us…
It Will Hurt A Revival of an Old Play About Immigrants at the Lyttelton Theatre
The National Theatre has unearthed a play from the archives, written in 1978 by British playwright of Guyanese origin, Michael Abbensetts. Its premiere was a great success that same year, coinciding with the television series Empire Road, which was also…
Vache Baroque: Out of the Deep
Happy beginning of spring! The air may still carry the freshness of winter, but the sun is shining, and our mood is noticeably lifting!As we approach the Easter holiday, hope for the better grows stronger in our hearts, and nature…
Gallows and Prisons: How Britain Administered Justice
British history is not just about numerous coronations, grand palaces, and tea with milk. It also has far darker pages — squares where the sudden beat of a drum signalled an impending execution, the stone walls of prisons, and the…
