Category Archives: Culture Vulture

Exhibitions, events, book and antiques fairs, festivals and other happenings in London, UK.

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Real to Reel…

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.. is the title of a new exhibition at the Imperial War Museum charting the depiction of war on film and of film on our perception of war. I went to see it. It opens with ‘The Battle of the … Continue reading

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The Plough & The Stars

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…by Sean O’Casey is currently running at the National Theatre, London. On Saturday I went to see it. The play is the third in O’Casey’s Dublin trilogy, including ‘Shadow of a Gunman‘ and ‘Juno and the Paycock‘, which tackle the … Continue reading

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But it’s bigger on the inside!

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Readers familiar with the TV series ( and, of late, the multi-media phenomenon ) ‘Doctor Who‘ will recall this plaintive cry of astonishment, from countless visitors to the Doctor’s TARDIS. That’s ‘Time And Relative Dimensions In Space’, just to show … Continue reading

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Switch House Exhibits

‘Living Cities‘ and ‘Between Objects and Architecture‘ are two of the current free exhibitions at the Switch House, Tate Modern ( Southwark tube, Jubilee Line ) which are well worth a visit. Found on Level Two, both show works from … Continue reading

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Last Chance to ‘Daydream with Kubrick’

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This thought-provoking Somerset House exhibition, ‘Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick’ ends on 24th August.  I went along last week to view works created in response to or inspired by, Kubrick’s films. The exhibition is the brain-child of musician and music producer … Continue reading