Conflict, social and economic struggles have always been staple narratives in art, and last year I was fortunate to attend the 56th Venice Biennale entitled ‘All The Worlds Furtures’, where undoubtedly these subject matters were very much more than an undertone in this showcase of art from around the world, in fact the show …more…
About Jason Halsey
Posts by Jason Halsey:
‘People, Places and Things’, at Wyndham’s Theatre
If you see one piece of theatre this year then take advantage of having another chance to see the powerful ‘People, Places & Things’, now extended by a further two weeks due to public demand. Fresh from an acclaimed sold-out season in the Dorfman Theatre, this new production will transfer to the Wyndham’s Theatre for …more…
Here’s What Happens If You Question Gun Control At An Arms Fair
When the American Constitution was drawn up, America was not a particularly stable place. The land of the free was barely a land… Or particularly free. As America’s forefathers attempted to set up some form of government, they agreed on the key tenants to enforce as the law of the land. Seeing as there …more…
Waste: a political tragedy
Charles Edwards, Olivia Williams, Roger Michell and Michael Elwyn discuss the history and context of Harley Granville Barker’s play Waste. ★★★★ ‘Sex, sleaze and hypocrisy. A very stylish production.’ The Times ★★★★ ‘Engrossing.’ Daily Mail Famously banned by the censors when it was first written, Harley Granville Barker’s controversial masterpiece gathers a large ensemble to …more…
MAN vs EARTH
In his latest video, “Man vs. Earth,” spoken word artist Prince Ea opens by saying, “Fun fact: Planet Earth is 4.5 billion years old, mankind, about 140,000 years old. Let me put that in perspective. If you condense the Earth’s lifespan into 24 hours—that’s one full day—then we have been here for, drum roll please, three …more…