Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyFalling For The Fall GuyNot just Ken — Ryan Gosling does romance, comedy and stunts! Emily Blunt sings…and provides a perfect smart romantic/comedic foil. Whilst…3 min read·23 hours ago----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyThe Other Boleyn Girl @ Chichester Festival TheatreHot on the heels of Richard My Richard comes Mike Poulton’s dramatisation of Philippa Gregory’s Book, directed by Lucy Bailey. The back of…5 min read·4 days ago----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyNye @ National Theatre, LondonNye Bevan. Proud Welshman, Socialist, miner’s son, bringer of social change for all, father of the National Health Service, unfaithful…4 min read·5 days ago----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyStreet Smart: Refusing To Be Intimidated By Leery, Beery Men: Or Why Women Should Be Able To Walk…Infrastructure is the problem. The area where I live is intended for cars and drivers first. Pedestrians walk on poorly maintained…9 min read·5 days ago----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyLong Day’s Journey Into Night @ Wyndham’s Theatre, LondonMissing Brian Cox in Succession — watch him on stage instead! Whilst this play has been criticised in some quarters for being long, this…2 min read·May 9, 2024----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyA Woman Watches Bond: The Man With The Golden GunAm I going to have a problem with you Bond? Well, yes, in this mixed bag, I’ve found the first Bond that I didn’t like, couldn’t clap for…8 min read·May 6, 2024----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyThe Idea of YouSometimes, when the day is particularly stressful, big schlocky romance is called for. Or big schlocky romance with a contemporary twist —…2 min read·May 6, 2024----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyGuau! Carmen @ Royal Opera House, LondonEveryone keeps moving all the time in this production, no-one is background scenery. Aigul Akhmetshina is full throttle, literally giving…4 min read·May 2, 2024----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyFinally, Sam Amidon… Outlanders: Scotland Unwrapped: Sam Amidon, Robyn Stapleton and the Aurora…I’ve been trying to see Sam Amidon in real life since post-Lockdowns and have finally succeeded. In a unique collaboration, Sam Amidon…3 min read·Apr 28, 2024----
Cultures: Arts Reviews and Views by Susan TailbyChristopher Nolan’s Bond Moment? InceptionWatching Inception at the Prince Charles Cinema, I’m reflecting on how Bondian it is, but also the sheer genius of the creativity and…4 min read·Apr 28, 2024----