The Place is one of London’s leading venues for contemporary dance and takes promoting new choreography talent very seriously indeed. Its annual ‘Spring Loaded’ programme at the Robin Howard Dance Theatre consists of fresh, boundary- breaking work from independent dance companies and artists in the UK and beyond. Running until…
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Somewhere You Should Go
Do you enjoy waving your hands euphorically in the air (like you just don’t care)? Ectronic bleeps and thumping techno crossed with house? Light shows that almost send you into an epileptic seizure filled with rapturous emotion? Then chances are you’re probably already all over this next one. Currently one…
It’s been five years since J Dilla lost his battle with lupus in 2006, leaving the hip hop community reeling. Since his untimely death, his work has been given its plaudits, especially by Erykah Badu, Q-tip and Questlove who continually pay tribute to him – dedicating songs, crafting new music to…
The Late at the Tate programme has always been a winner, taking place the first Friday of each month and curated to a different theme each time – past examples include ‘The Radio’ – which featured pieces by John Cage, orchestral radio sound work (as bizarre as it the title…
I am terribly ashamed. Last summer, I worked near London Bridge and was completely unaware that perched neatly between Tower Bridge and the former was an amphitheatre inspired by those of ancient Rome, with seating for 800 hosting a range of free events from morning exercise classes to live theatre,…
I’ve had some experiences in my time, but never one as indulgent – and mildly unnerving – than my experience of SupperClub. It’s the flashy franchise which started in Amsterdam 20 years ago, and combines risque entertainment, DJ sets and late night dining like a glorious cocktail you blindly knock…