You’ll be hard pushed to find a more iconic image than the photograph of the black power salute at the 1968 Olympics. It has become an image that epitomises a century of civil rights, politicised youth and defiance against archaic laws. But this new feature documentary by Matt Norman highlights…
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July 2012
Up Brick Lane, through a clothes shop, down some stairs and tucked away in a snug back room is the Disappearing Dining Club – purveyor of good food, friendly service and a memorable sharing experience. Decked out in fun vintage decor, the pop-up style restaurant fits perfectly with the Brick…
If you are the kind of person that knows where their towel is (and we most certainly are) then I won’t need to tell you about whats happening at Hackney Empire this July. This main London date forms part of a wider national tour of a new stage/radio show of…
The public arm of the Parasol Unit extends a project beyond the trappings of the white cube once more, this time in the form of an interactive dance performance. If your vision of growing old involves retiring and then withering away dismally, prepare for some food for thought. Taking the…
As far as entertainment goes, there’s few things more mind-boggling to see than the circus arts – and if you’ve had to chance to check out legendary companies like Cirque do Soleil, you’ll know why. Death-defying stunts, dramatic tricks, fearless athleticism – it’s an incredible craft of physical endurance, and…
If you are trying to break into the shorter narrative film world you had better make a beeline for Soho this month. The Rushes Short Film Festival is an annual event that offers a wealth of knowledge for any budding filmmaker, whatever your discipline. The award side of the festival…