I recently indulged in a performance of Matthew Bourne’s take on the monumental classic – Swan Lake – at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. A roller coaster of emotions, this modern take on the well-known tale turns Swan Lake on its head, gives it a sex change and offers some of the best performances I’ve ever seen [...]
As a Copywriter, I think it is my duty to comment on the latest adverts from Dixons. I adore them. By openly acknowledging Dixons as ‘The last place you want to go’ in the strapline, it cleverly echoes consumers’ perceptions. As the meaning of the ad sinks in, you first feel guilty for your negative [...]
Ever wanted to be a touch more inventive with your Sharpie? John Clark draws film noir inspired Sharpie portraits on vintage book pages, leaving a bit of text floating in the background to hint at the background of the piece. The result is a one-of-a-kind “story” – a portrait with a literary history, a story [...]
I ventured down to Brick Lane on Sunday for the annual Car Boor Fair @ The Old Truman Brewery. There were plenty of stalls and original ideas to keep me amused – but i really loved the new jewellery designers and artisits i discovered. One photographer – Alice Mara – takes the most stunning pictures [...]
There’s a story in Metro this morning about a fossil that’s been hailed as the ‘missing link’ in human evolution. The animal, which lived 47 million years ago, has traits of non-human creatures and primates. As always, Google have been quick of the mark and paid tribute to the discovery on their homepage. Just another [...]