Synonyms for Churlish

‘The pandar of malignity’

Just breaking the tedium a bit and pasting an amazing quote from The London Magazine, 1776. For context, David Garrick had just retired after 29 years as manager of Drury Lane. He was basically the biggest star that theatre had ever seen, but his reputation (and that of the critics)…

A list of things that should go into a science fiction exhibition in order to make it actually good

Becoming An Image

I waited ages to see Becoming An Image by Cassils, but tonight I finally got my chance.

48 hours of joy-seeking in Santarcangelo

I have a love-hate relationship with London. The things we put ourselves through just to…

23 basic af things I did in 2016

1. Went to see a musical in a conference centre with 3500 other people.

Thoughts on The Guardian’s cancellation of Lyn Gardner’s blog contract

If you’re reading this you’ve probably seen already; Lyn Gardner’s contract at The Guardian will change as of the 1st April. She will continue to write and review as their second-string critic covering much…

John (National Theatre)

Simultaneously the most interesting and most boring play I’ve seen in a long time.

I’ve had some medium format film in a cupboard for 7 years.

I’ve moved house with it 5 times.

This week I had it developed. Here are some of the best images.