As we construct quite possibly one of the largest foreign embassy’s in the world here in London, the new USA embassy in London, I think it’s prudent to look at what is going on right now in the US presidential campaign and more importantly on those candidates who could possibly become ‘Commander and Chief’ of …more…
Equality
‘Inverso Mundus’ Video Art by Russian Collective AES+F
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…
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…
Not All Acceptance Speeches are the same!
It’s not often you see a black women win an Emmy for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series, and that’s because it’s never happened before since the Emmy’s began in 1949. So it fair to say that this years 67th Emmy Awards, was a milestone when Viola Davis – accepted the award for her …more…
A Pint Of Pride!
Rugby is a sport that has always commanded respect for its physical demands and bravery, a game of brute force used with expert control and finesse, undoubtedly it’s a man’s game! And what better drink to accompany such a game, than Guinness, a drink and a brand that has equally cemented an air of masculinity and …more…
What Do You Know about the Humans Right Act?
The Human Rights Act 1998 (also known as the Act or the HRA) came into force in the United Kingdom in October 2000. It is composed of a series of sections that have the effect of codifying the protections in the European Convention on Human Rights into UK law. All public bodies (such as courts, …more…