Off-West End plays are always made with great love and tremendous enthusiasm. It’s not about commerce, but about art in its purest form. The new musical “Marie Curie” is no exception.
As the UK elections approach, the political scene has heated up with intense battles between parties. Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Labour leader Keir Starmer, the main contenders for leadership, continue to make statements, promises, and accusations, aiming to maintain…
Since May 24th, Damien Hirst’s Newport Street Gallery has been the stage for the Dominion exhibition, curated by Hirst’s son Connor. This exhibition is primarily composed of Hirst’s own collection—a formula that is quintessentially Hirst. The roster alone commands attention,…
The UK’s largest festival of Uzbek culture and gastronomy took place in London this past weekend. This year marks the second annual festival, with a turnout of around 60,000 attendees. In 2023, up to 40,000 people attended the festival at…
On June 4, King’s College London hosted Dmitry Bykov, an award-winning Russian author and literary critic, for a night of poetry readings. While still in Russia, he had published over 90 books. However, since being declared a “foreign agent,” many…
In November 2023, members of the Goncourt Academy awarded the Goncourt Prize for the year 2023. It was presented to Jean-Baptiste Andrea, whose novel Veiller sur elle (in English its title is Watching Over Her) was published by the Paris-based…
Upon the elongated facade of Ladbroke Hall, the historic Sunbeam-Talbot factory in Notting Hill, one would scarcely discern the ecosystem flourishing within—a concert venue, restaurant, exhibition halls, and the hidden gem, the Carpenters Workshop Gallery. This space, diverging from the…
Nigel Farage has once again shaken up the political landscape by unexpectedly announcing his candidacy for the upcoming general election as the leader of the Reform UK party. One of the key figures behind Brexit, Farage plans to run for…
London’s Uzbek Culture and Food Festival Returns to Tower Bridge for a Vibrant Celebration For the second consecutive year, London welcomes back its pioneering Uzbek Culture and Food Festival. This colorful event will take place on June 8th and 9th,…
Monetochka’s first London concert took place at Electric Brixton on May 27. During the performance, the singer sang songs from her new album, recited poems about politics and life in Russia, and chanted “No to war!” Her husband and producer,…
The joint exhibition ‘Tom of Finland & Beryl Cook’ at Studio Voltaire, which opened on May 15th, greets viewers with an air of timid intimacy, more characteristic of a fledgling artist’s showcase: small-format artworks grace the walls, and a pair…
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak suddenly announced the holding of general elections on July 4, 2024, which means one thing: in the next two months, we can expect fierce political battles. Sunak’s announcement, made in the rain outside Number 10 Downing…