Getting Dandy At Lord's
As I mulled over these insights, I gazed out over the delicately manicured outfield at Lord's; a venue in which the true essence of the gentleman has been codified and distilled in the laws of a ball-game.
Lichtenstein At The Tate Modern
The first time I saw a Lichtenstein, I was underwhelmed. A blown up comic book?! What's so great about that?
Light Show, Hayward Gallery - A Review
Light is uniquely able to influence our perceptions and mood, so a showcase of light as the medium was irresistible.
Marching To The Royal Marines' Beat
Simon Bright, of Captive Minds, identified the key spokespeople, and I used the prep time to chat to as many participants as possible, getting Vox-Pops and identifying strong characters.
Jez Butterworth's Jerusalem
The play is an exploration of belonging and Englishness - the theme of modern Englishness captured me - soul-less housing estates, disenfranchised youths, bureaucratic council officers - what is England? Byron's character taps into a sense of mystery and longing for something more interesting than the meaningless of existence that simmers beneath the surface of modern life; it taps into the hunger for mythos rather than the logos that society tells us should be the only concern.
Preview of 2011's Warren Miller Ski Film, with Chris Davenport
The trailer is one of the best I have ever seen - I can watch it on loop! The editing and production is top-notch, the soundtrack incredible and the skiing is awe-inspiring; the whole package has been brilliantly but together. No other film has made me want to go skiing more.
Hungry Man - A Random Film
And thus, whilst changing transport at Camden and requiring nutrition, I got my iPhone out and just videoed what I was up to. I edited it on iMovie. So here is my first, rather random, film: Hungry Man!
Art Behind Bars
This exhibition is a brilliant insight into the minds of those within our criminal justice system and, beyond the excellent quality of the work, is an important exhibition for anyone with an opinion on crime and punishment.
Work Experience for Flame TV
The commute is two hours there and two and a half hours back, and apart from travel I was doing this for free. "Why?" you might ask.
SW4 - South London's Premier Music Event
It's that time of year again! Just a few weeks until South West 4 Weekender - Clapham's brilliant music festival, where you get all the joy of the music, without the dirty camping!