Power — and How to Rid Oneself of It: London Theatres in February
What does February 2026 have in store for us? Quite a lot, as it turns out. Theatres have shaken off…
Culture
Never Too Early: Theatre for Children Under Five
I am a theatre researcher, but I am also a mother to a curious toddler. When I first took him to see…
Another Music: Roman Mints’s New Festival in London
Violinist Roman Mints founded Another Music Festival and successfully staged it in late January. This was the first event of…
The Road to Damascus
Pavlik stretched luxuriously. There were about twenty minutes left before the alarm. He had been dreaming of his mother, her…
Columns
Stuart Lawson: “Dancers communicate through movement, not words!”
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British photographer Stuart Lawson, the author of distinctive visual narratives about movement, memory, and identity, has long worked at the intersection of photography, choreography, and human character. His signature technique…
A Theatrical Firmament: Which “Stars” to See on the London Stage This Winter
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Few days ago was Blue Monday — supposedly the most depressing day of the year. New Year’s Eve and Christmas are behind us. It’s cold. Wishes have been made, but…
Myths in Music, Music in Myths
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It was music that made me “the man from the aeroplane.” Almost every week, my weekends began and ended at some airport: I was in high demand as a DJ…
Trending
Venice Film Festival 2024: A Closer Look at the Winners
It was hot on Lido this year, at least outside the Palazzo del Cinema and screening pavilions. In the 2024 season, the general trend of the “Big Three” festivals seemed…
The Director is Dissatisfied: Crafting the Monster Known as Trump, Ali Abbasi’s version
Fixation on power, money, and gain, intertwined with cynicism and disdain for conventions—a potent cocktail for the realization of the American dream. This complex dynamic succeeds, in its own warped…
From Medieval Origins to Modern Recognition: The Story of Royal Warrants
Here is a list of brands that have been honored with the privilege of supplying goods to the King and his family: Twinings – tea, coffee Fortnum & Mason –…
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
The Games Conference Every Parent Should Know About
In a city that is accustomed to playing host to global discussions, there are few events that have had a…
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…
Lifestyle
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…
“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…
Travel
First Snow, First Ski and the main question: ‘Can We Come Back?’ – Family Resort Rainer in South Tyrol
“Mum, when will I see snow?” asked my 7-year-old daughter, looking through the window at rainy London.
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…
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
To Live Forever: What Is Quantum Immortality?
Another speculation? A philosophical hypothesis with scientific roots? A religious movement? In truth, it is a little of everything. The…
Google Genie 3: The AI That Creates Worlds
Not so long ago, turning a text prompt into a 3D model or video clip was the pinnacle of neural…
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…
Property
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…
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…
