London theatre in July: shows for conversation and reflection
Summer is in full swing! You want to relax, wear beautiful clothes, drink champagne or lemonade, wander thoughtlessly through streets…
Culture
A Festival on a Scorched Pitch: About Football and More Than Football
Almost a quarter of a century ago, in 2002, Bernard Werber published a collection called “L’Arbre des possibles” that contains…
The Well Walk Theatre: The Alchemists of Puppet Theatre
The Well Walk Theatre was opened not so long ago by Zina Drouche and Dylan McNeil, together with actress Marina…
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Sometimes You Need a Complete Vacuum to Hear Yourself: Performance [RETREAT] in Space
The video performance [RETREAT] by Lyuda Kalinichenko, created specifically for the international space art residency Xu Bing Space Art Residency,…
Columns
Ira Litmanovich: «Technical progress begins to dominate everything»
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Artist and animator Ira Litmanovich filmed An Unwritten Play as a film about Alexander Volodin, but in the end it turned into a story about time, memory, the fragility of…
A Change of Register: London Theatres in June
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This theatrical June, classic stories seem to change key, to study themselves, to try out new voices. Of course, here His Majesty the Playwright becomes especially important — what will…
Arthur Boan: «45-minute violin concerto prepares your brain for Shakespeare»
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Canadian actor Arthur Boan, a graduate of Guildford School of Acting, is known to London audiences for his roles in Elektra and Oklahoma!. He recently toured the United Arab Emirates…
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2,400 Kilos of Pilaf with a View of the Tower: The Uzbek Culture and Food Festival Returns to London
On this hot June day, one of London’s central locations transformed into a true oasis of Central Asia: the third annual Uzbek Culture and Food Festival brought together thousands of…
Vladimir Raevsky: “I’m not ready to discuss the influence of art on the masses”
Television journalist, historian, and creator of his own tours, Vladimir Raevsky performs his program “The Realm That Never Smiled” in various cities and countries. Then he returns to London, manages…
Where the stars are born: insights into the Academy of the Paris Opera House
On 24 January 2024, the Paris Opera Academy concert was held at the Opéra Garnier. It was an opportunity for young talents to show their skills to potential employers from…
People
Istanbul: Changing Faces and Meanings
Istanbul has always been a city of transformation: from Constantinople, the capital of Byzantium, to a modern metropolis, its identity…
Jeff Shankley: “Theatre is the bedtime story business”
Jeff Shankley, a legend of British musical theatre and the original performer of Munkustrap in Cats and Pilate in Jesus…
Galina Yuzefovich: “Talking about reading is a kind of comforting refuge”
Galina Yuzefovich knows how to turn a conversation about literature into a conversation about time, generations, and collective illusions. Why…
Business
What Remains of Craftsmanship After Industrialisation?
Today, craft is often associated with small workshops, handmade products, and traditional skills. Yet only 250 years ago, craft was…
Global Female Leaders to Gather in London for the 10th Anniversary of Creative Women Forum
Marking a decade of championing female leadership and creative excellence, the Creative Women Forum will return to London in June…
What Comes After Cotton?
For more than a century, cotton has remained the dominant natural fibre in the global textile industry. Today, however, the…
Lifestyle
Status Symbols: Jewellery, Watches, and What Lies Behind the Glass
Two fascinating watch stories broke in the past few days. Most people won’t care – unlike jewelry headlines about hundred-carat…
Honest Materials: how the «green» market is actually evolving
Over the past few years, «sustainability» has moved from a trend to a structural shift in the material market. What…
EX NIHILO at Harrods: an elegant celebration of modern perfumery
Yesterday, the EX NIHILO boutique at Harrods hosted an intimate meeting with the founders of the Parisian fragrance house –…
Travel
Papillon Hotels: A World of Happy People
We arrived at Papillon Ayscha expecting to be impressed by the number of swimming pools, restaurants and square metres. But…
An Arabian Fairytale at JA Palm Tree Court: My Holiday in Dubai
It is often said that Dubai embodies the exquisite Eastern lifestyle. This futuristic oasis on the edge of the Rub’…
Tbilisi: Revisited
I have lived in London for over 30 years, yet Georgia remains a place I cannot stay away from for…
Health
«Trust Matters More Than Price»: The Founders of Esteworld on the Future of Aesthetic Medicine
Aesthetic medicine has long ceased to be solely about appearance. Today, it is a multi-billion-dollar industry where medicine, technology, psychology,…
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,…
“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…
Education
In Your Own Rhythm: The Role of Music Education in Child Development
It has long been an axiom: the first five years of life are a period of intense development. Parents buy…
Generation Distracted: Why Focus Now Feels Like a Luxury
Inattention among children and youth is now recognized as an issue around the world and across different educational systems. This…
Inside Le Cordon Bleu London: How Chefs Are Made
January is notoriously a time for fresh starts—and for some, that change is a big one. It’s in January that…
Property
Interior as a Reflection of Lifestyle
Imagine you’ve just bought your dream home or flat. Now comes the next step: choosing furniture, selecting elegant lighting, laying…
Living with a View of Hyde Park: Silicon Valley Meets Prime London
London has always had a talent for attracting interesting residents. Dukes, bankers, artists, film stars — and now the architects…
Islands and Ruins: Britain’s Market of Unusual Properties
Every property listing in Britain is, at best, a dreary photograph of a lawn and, at worst, a beige-toned, soul-sapping…
