You may be surprised that in my view, out of all the Nordic people, we Finns are the most passionate. That strong emotion is a Finnish national characteristic may be a little known fact also because, as a people, we are most apt at hiding our passion – until we hear a tango piece.If you’re in … [Read more...]
Interview with Swanlake Reloaded Director Fredrik Rydman
Since its premiere in 1895, Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake has been an inspiration for generations of choreographers and directors. Now Sweden’s Fredrik Rydman brings Swan Lake Reloaded - where Tchaikovsky meets Street Dance - to the London Coliseum for seven performances only from 6 – 10 August … [Read more...]
First day of the Crouch End Festival
In pictures:Festival beer and scotch eggs at The Maynard ArmsGuerilla Bunting gang had been at A Special Interest, one of the Barboot locations.Sold!Me with Wendy Saunders whose wonderful paintingsN adorned the walls of Oddbins.Barboot at The Haberdashery It's all in the detail: the light … [Read more...]