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Lost in Paris
Lost in Paris is a charming tale of Fiona, a young Canadian librarian who, upon receiving a distressing…
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Published articles
Art
Hector Frank – Seeing the World Through Empty Stares at the Menier Gallery
The Cuban art scene is one which is still relatively unknown to the rest of the world, but…
By Mark Sempill
Album
Bastille – Wild World
Bastille is often cited as an alternative rock group, but their sound – classic rock/pop eclectically seasoned with…
By Mark Sempill
Play
dreamplay at the Vaults Theatre
“Men are to be pitied,” declares Agnes, daughter of the god Indra, time and again throughout August Strindberg’s…
By Mark Sempill
Movie
Dare to Be Wild
Dare to Be Wild tells the inspiring true story of Mary Reynolds, who became the youngest recipient of…
By Mark Sempill
Movie
Hunt for the Wilderpeople
Based on the 1986 novel Wild Pork and Watercress by the late New Zealand author Barry Groom, Hunt…
By Mark Sempill
Musical
Vanities: The Musical at Trafalgar Studios
Written by Jack Heifner and based on his own off-Broadway hit play from 1976, Vanities: The Musical is…
By Mark Sempill
Play
Burning Doors at Soho Theatre
The Belarus Free Theatre company, founded in Minsk in 2005, and illegal in its country of origin, has…
By Mark Sempill
Live music
Sleeping with Sirens at the Union Chapel
A congregation of hardcore fans, many of whom had been waiting at the door since early morning, gathered…
By Mark Sempill
Live music
W Songs: Frida Sundemo, August and Natali Felicia at Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen
Monday night saw another trio of artists hit the stage at the Hoxton Square Bar and Kitchen in…
By Mark Sempill