FC Bergman 300 el x 50 el x 30 el
As part of the 2018 London International Mime Festival, the Belgian company FC Bergman brought one… more
Journal
Journal entries ordered by “Reviews”
Lumiere London
In the crisp dark night of a January evening, we set off to the South Bank… more
Cultural highlights of 2017
Michael gives a month by month overview of his favourite cultural events of 2017… more
ClueTrace Escape Room
For our November Cog Night, we found ourselves locked in a darkened room in Dalston. Matt… more
Kabeiroi – Punchdrunk
Michael was lucky enough to get tickets to this year’s most exclusive theatrical event. He’s written… more
Real Magic – Forced Entertainment
Theatrical deconstructionists, Forced Entertainment are touring a new show that features a mind-reading act. Michael experienced… more
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…. more
London Film Festival 2017
The BFI London Film Festival has become one of the capital’s most important and exciting cultural… more
Folkestone Triennial 2017
2017 saw the fourth Folkestone Triennial, nine weeks of art happenings, centred around commissions from some… more
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… more
Edinburgh Festival 2017: Becca’s recommended shows
It’s Becca’s first time at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival and in Edinburgh. Here are the top… more
The Lost Palace – Historic Royal Palaces
For our August Cog Night we explored The Lost Palace at Historic Royal Palaces’ Banqueting House. more
Camille Walala at NOW Gallery
July’s Cog Night was a trip to WALALA X PLAY at North Greenwich’s NOW Gallery. more
Venice Biennale ’17 – all Venice
Michael ventures beyond the main Venice Biennale sites, in search of activity across the city. more
Venice Biennale ’17 – Arsenale
Looking at the Venice Biennale national pavilions within the Arsenale site. more
Venice Biennale ’17 – Giardini
Looking at the core national pavilions of the Venice Biennale, housed within the Giardini site. more
Venice Biennale ’17 – Viva Arte Viva
Opinions on the curated parts of the Venice Biennale, titled Viva Arte Viva. more
Venice Biennale ’17 – introduction
Michael’s introduction, and top tips for first-time visitors, to the Venice Biennale. more
Dirty Work (The Late Shift) – Forced Entertainment
For our June Cog Night we were back at Battersea Arts Centre for the UK premiere… more
Demon Dayz at Dreamland, Margate
In their latest incarnation, Gorillaz curated and headlined their own festival in the glorious setting of… more
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… more
Simon Esterson at Typo Circle
“Recently we’ve been using some big type and we’ve also been using some smaller type for… more
Mellor&Smith meet GFDA
Good Fucking Design Advice (GFDA) is an initiative from New York designers Brian Buirge and Jason… more
Electricity at Wellcome Collection
This month’s Cog Night was not only my first with the team, it was also my… more
Hamlet at Almeida Theatre
The brilliant Andrew Scott gives us his Dane in a new production directed by theatrical wunderkind… more
Bridget Christie: Because You Demanded It
Bridget Christie is about to take her Brexit material on tour. We caught the show for… more
Richard Gadd at Soho Theatre
January’s Cog Night was another outing to Soho Theatre, this time to see Richard Gadd’s very… more
Blue Aeroplanes at O2 Academy, Islington
Art-rocking beatniks with altitude, The Blue Aeroplanes are back on the road with a new album…. more
Cultural highlights of 2016
Michael gives a month by month overview of his favourite cultural events of 2016… more
Akram Khan’s Giselle
Akram Khan’s influences from Kathak and contemporary offer a striking take on the classic romantic ballet,… more
The Infinite Mix
With their main gallery closed for renovation, the Hayward Gallery team have moved offsite for this… more