Journal
Authored opinions, cultural reviews and industry insights from our team, peers and clients.
BFI Film Shorts
October's Cog Night was remote and virtual. We watched a handful of wonderful shorts, freely available on BFI Player.
The Real Ones at Bush Theatre
For September’s Cog Night, the team were at Bush Theatre for The Real Ones. Nazma gives her review.
The Manikins – a work in progress [with spoilers]
Michael has been to see/experience/be part of The Manikins, a show from Deadweight theatre company, devised for a single audience...
The Years at Almeida Theatre
Our August Cog Night took us to Almeida Theatre to see a new adaptation of "collective memoir" The Years by...
Richard III at Shakespeare’s Globe
Our July Cog Night should have been a glorious evening but all was not as it seemed as Nick explains…
Bat Night Market at Science Gallery London (LIFT)
Alex gives his take on our June Cog Night, a LIFT event, taking us on a time travelling culinary journey...
A Song of Songs at Park Theatre
For our May Cog Night, the team travelled to Finsbury Park, to the wonderful Park Theatre, to see A Song...
Boys on the Verge of Tears at Soho Theatre
Peeling back layers of masculine vulnerability, The Cog Team visited regular haunt Soho Theatre to see a new play for...
Figs in Wigs: Big Finish
March's Cog Night took us to Battersea Arts Centre to see Figs in Wigs perform Big Finish. Lily gives us...
LPO: Jazz Roots, Soul Branches
Our February Cog Night was an early evening concert of jazz vignettes presented by London Philharmonic Orchestra. Michael gives us...
Cowbois at the Royal Court
Our January Cog Night was the Royal Shakespeare Company's production of Charlie Josephine's Cowbois at the Royal Court.
Cultural highlights of 2023
Michael gives a month by month overview of his favourite cultural events of 2023…
ZU-UK: Radio Ghost and Within Touching Distance
Michael took part in two excellent immersive experiences from ZU-UK: Radio Ghost and Within Touching Distance. They both moved him...
Skate at Somerset House
November's Cog Night was a skate around the courtyard at Somerset House. Nazma and Lily share their thoughts.
The National Portrait Gallery
September's Cog Night saw Lily visiting the recently reopened National Portrait Gallery. Here are her thoughts:
Edinburgh Fringe (and Festival) 2023
Michael has been to the world's biggest arts festival. He’s written some notes to help him remember. There might be...
Punchdrunk: The Burnt City
Our August Cog Night was an immersive experience, hosted by masters of their art, Punchdrunk. Michael gives his thoughts on...
AMA Conference 2023
Nick, Emma and Spencer reflect on their time at the conference which was all about putting ‘Audiences at the Heart’