Reviews
Rome: Piranesi's vision
This exhibition of architectural prints from the 18th century rewards careful attention.
Blockbusters: Hit-making, Risk-taking, and the Big Business of Entertaining
Blockbusters may be the way of the future for the entertainment industry, but the jury's still out on how to…
Joyce Hinterding, Agnes Martin and Linda Matalon at NAS
Described as an exhibition that makes the invisible visible, these seeming minimal drawings land a powerful impact on viewers.
River of Fundament
As a monumental artistic vision, Matthew Barney’s latest film is admirable, but there’s little about it to actually enjoy.
Neko Case
Affecting the least pretentious stage presence you’re likely to see, Case's voice nevertheless impresses like an uncoiling python.
Laughing Wild
This production, by the two performers directing themselves, is a masterly take on Christopher Durang’s original social satire.
Cherry, Cherry: A Dining Room Tale
Accompanied by an Iranian and Mauritian meal, Neda Rahmani's incredible stories emerge over the course of an evening.
In A World...
By using an insular and seldom-explored industry as its basis, In A World… bubbles with considered comedy.
Happiness Not Included
In a world where comics often compete to out-gross each other, Okine’s less abrasive humour provides a pleasant alternative.
Kiss of the Chicken King
Lacking both wit and poetry, this production seems an odd inclusion in an international arts festival.