8 March 2009, The Vasa Museum, Stockholm, Sweden. A warship sank in the 17th century. A ship made of 100 oak trees. Its maiden voyage was its only voyage which lasted 20 minutes. The ship was rediscovered about 50 years ago and took four years to be hauled up from under the sea. It is … More The Vasa Museum: if the Vasa had sailed on…
15 March 2009, The 02, London I’ll sing it one last time for you Then we really have to go You’ve been the only thing that’s right In all I’ve done And I can barely look at you But every single time I do I know we’ll make it anywhere Away from here Light up, … More Snow Patrol
8 March 2009, Nobel Museum, Stockholm. There is a fascinating exhibition at the Nobel Museum, titled Freedom of Expression. The number of people condemned, imprisoned, ostracized, punished and even killed for crossing the line is shocking, beyond belief. Freedom of expression is supposed to be a human right and is a condition of democracy. Why … More Nobel Museum: How Free is Free?
17 February 2009, New Players Theatre, London. Monologues must be the most difficult form of solo performance. If you think about it, you are there, basically, talking to yourself. Well you are talking to (or at) the audience, but they aren’t responding. Well, not explicitly responding. But the actor on stage must have to pretend … More A Memory, A Monologue, A Rant and A Prayer
28 February 2009, Soho Theatre, London. I always like going to watch shows and events that involve someone I know. Find it particularly inspiring as I don’t know too many people in the arts from my highschool/university days. This was a great play. Great cast, in particular Jennifer Lim and the old man. It was … More This isn’t Romance
14 January 2009, Barbican Centre, London. I started this post on the 6th week of 2009… now it is actually the 10th week. Oh dear, lots of back-blogging to do. I moved two weeks ago, and we are just getting internet tonight! Anyway, one of the most powerful shows I have seen so far this … More Les Sept Planches de la Ruse
11 February 2008, Lyric Hammersmith, London This is a multi-Tony-award winning musical (but then again, which musicals don’t win an extensive list of Tony-awards :P) from Broadway.. and moved into the Lyric Hammersmith last week. Went to see it tonight.. and it was good! It does almost live up to all the 4 and 5 … More Spring Awakening
Ahh.. my first post. The ten shows in 2008 that I found the most memorable, the most inspiring, the most enjoyable… ones that made me think, moved me, changed my perceptions were… 1. Yo-yo Ma & Kathryn Stott (Barbican, London, December 2008). Hands down winner! In particular Bodas de Prata & Quatro Cantos…I had never … More Among 2008
Eat Your Art Out 