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Authored opinions, cultural reviews and industry insights from our team, peers and clients.
ClueTrace Escape Room
For our November Cog Night, we found ourselves locked in a darkened room in Dalston. Matt tells us how we...
Real Magic – Forced Entertainment at Southbank
Theatrical deconstructionists, Forced Entertainment are touring a new show that features a mind-reading act. Michael experienced 'Real Magic' at Platform...
Matthew Herbert’s Brexit Big Band at Barbican
October's Cog Night was at Barbican Hall for the spectacle of Matthew Herbert's Brexit Big Band. Tom tells us what...
Can graphic design save your life? at Wellcome Collection
We're all pretty sure that graphic design is important but can it save your life? For our September Cog Night...
The Lost Palace – Historic Royal Palaces
For our August Cog Night we explored The Lost Palace at Historic Royal Palaces’ Banqueting House.
Camille Walala at NOW Gallery
July’s Cog Night was a trip to WALALA X PLAY at North Greenwich’s NOW Gallery.
Dirty Work (The Late Shift) – Forced Entertainment
For our June Cog Night we were back at Battersea Arts Centre for the UK premiere of Forced Entertainment's...
Late at the Gate: Ye Olde Tavern Quiz
For May's Cog Night we took Matt to the Museum of the Order of St John for his first ever...
Mellor&Smith meet GFDA
Good Fucking Design Advice (GFDA) is an initiative from New York designers Brian Buirge and Jason Bacher. As part of...
Electricity at Wellcome Collection
This month’s Cog Night was not only my first with the team, it was also my first visit to the...
Bridget Christie: Because You Demanded It
Bridget Christie is about to take her Brexit material on tour. We caught the show for our February Cog Night....
Richard Gadd at Soho Theatre
January's Cog Night was another outing to Soho Theatre, this time to see Richard Gadd's very personal show, Monkey See,...
Akram Khan’s Giselle at Sadler’s Wells
Akram Khan's influences from Kathak and contemporary offer a striking take on the classic romantic ballet, beautifully performed by the...
Shopping and F*cking at Lyric
October's Cog Night was the revival of Mark Ravenhill's shocking debut. Would this production at Lyric Hammersmith still have the...
Björk Digital at Somerset House
For our September Cog Night, we went to Somerset House to immerse ourselves in the world of Björk. We knew...
Wilting in Reverse at Soho Theatre
An absurd, surreal and fascinating story delivered through speech, song and dance. A brilliant performance that has you laughing one...
Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick at Somerset House
For our July Cog Night we went to Somerset House for 'Daydreaming with Stanley Kubrick', an exhibition of artistic responses...
Neil Bartlett’s Stella at LIFT Festival
The 'true' story of infamous Victorian socialite, Ernest Boulton AKA Stella, is given an emotionally driven yet enigmatic treatment in...