A Theatrical Firmament: Which “Stars” to See on the London Stage This Winter
Few days ago was Blue Monday — supposedly the most depressing day of the year. New Year’s Eve and Christmas…
Culture
Soul-Saving Musicals: London Theatres in January
The holidays are over. It’s cold outside. Everyone seems to have already taken down their Christmas trees. The world feels…
‘When?’ and ‘Why?’: Questions by the artist 742 to be found at low tide
A new temporary installation by the anonymous street artist 742 has appeared on Bankside Beach on the south bank of…
New Year
To celebrate the New Year twenty-four times in a row, one would need to remain just west of the “midnight…
Columns
Six Reasons to Go to the Theatre in 2026… and a seventh one too!
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In the pre-Christmas, pre-New Year rush, we’re not really thinking about light dresses or spring theatre tickets — but London theatres have long since released their schedules and are already…
Heavenly Melancholy: an Irish tragicomedy at the National Theatre
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Playwright John Synge wrote The Playboy of the Western World in 1907. It was staged at the then brand-new Abbey Theatre. The premiere struck like both thunder and a hurricane…
Google Genie 3: The AI That Creates Worlds
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Not so long ago, turning a text prompt into a 3D model or video clip was the pinnacle of neural network generation. Even then, game designers and filmmakers were starting…
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Horizon 22: all of London at your fingertips!
Horizon 22 – the highest observation deck in Europe is now open in the heart of the City of London, on the 58th floor! A high-speed elevator takes you upstairs…
The Night’s Cipher
Disclaimer: This is a work of fiction. Names, characters, places, and incidents are either the product of the author’s imagination or used fictitiously. Any resemblance to actual persons, living or…
From the Travel Notebook: Day One, Turkey, Fethiye
Without the dry format of an official report, this story reads like a seamless journey through time — from the Lycian 4th century BC to the digital year 2025, where…
People
Roman Mints: “Restoring justice has special meaning for me”
One of the brightest and most original musicians of his generation, violinist Roman Mints has performed with dozens of renowned…
Askhat Maemirov and Shynargul Kabysheva: “It’s important not to forget to remain human!”
The private theatre The Arts Stage from Kazakhstan is bringing the play “The Black Cloak” by Georgy Khugaev to London. The performances…
Between Colour and Silence: The Art of Sophie Lévy Burton
After seeing The River Beneath the River exhibition and being deeply moved by its quiet intensity and emotional depth we…
Business
AI and the Remaking of Elite Power: How Processes Replaced Prestige
We are living in an era of profound transformation, in which the traditional coordinates of power and influence are increasingly…
Is it worth buying on Black Friday?
Black Friday is no longer just a day, but a whole period of frenzy in UK supermarkets and shops: some…
Ghost jobs: 40% of companies publish them
The so-called ghost jobs phenomenon is taking on alarming proportions. Three studies have revealed that job adverts for vacancies that…
Lifestyle
“Bed Rotting”: A Psychological Look at a Popular Gen Z Trend
In recent years, a trend with a half-ironic, half-accurate name has quickly spread among Gen Z: “bed rotting.” This term…
Digital Ghosts on Your Phone Screen
Now you can carry the departed in your pocket, alongside your keys and wallet. The company 2wai has launched an…
What made the 2025 Venice Architecture Biennale memorable
The 19th Venice Architecture Biennale is counting down — the exhibition will close on 23 November. It is one of…
Travel
Where Does the Balinese Discovery Actually End?
Most travel destinations exist in our imagination before we ever set foot in them. You see a photo or hear…
World Travel Market: Where Travel Is Seen as a Force for Good
One of the world’s largest platforms for collaboration and knowledge exchange in the travel industry – the World Travel Market…
The Journey of Olive Oil: From Tree to Bottle
Olive trees, native to the Mediterranean, bear small, glossy fruits that are rarely eaten raw due to their natural bitterness.…
Health
ZEM Wellness Clinic Altea: The Art of Longevity, Reimagined
Interest in longevity medicine and integrative wellness is surging. More people than ever are opting for retreats that combine restoration,…
Pregnancy Holiday: Embracing luxury & well-being in dreamy destinations with mom’z
Modern women are increasingly prioritising their health and well-being as they prepare for motherhood. Many seek to escape busy city…
Dry January: A Sobering Trend
The echoes of holiday toasts have faded, the New Year’s hangovers are behind us, and hundreds of thousands of people…
Education
What Is Nano Banana, and Why Is Everyone Talking About It?
At heart, it is a kind of neural Photoshop built on Google’s Gemini platform. For the moment, it is a…
To Live Forever: Digitising Consciousness and the Paradox of Theseus
In an ancient Greek myth retold by Plutarch, there is the story of the ship on which the hero Theseus…
Chess for a new generation: why teenagers are choosing the game of kings again
Bodhana Sivanandan, an ten-year-old Londoner, has burst into the world of chess with the ease that of an artist picking…
Property
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…
Microspaces: proven solutions for compact living
Compact living spaces can seamlessly combine functionality with style and even elements of luxury. Both architects and interior designers firmly…
Where Do the Stars Live?
It is no secret that London is home to many celebrities. World-famous Hollywood actors; pop stars, whose songs are familiar…
