Cultural Shenanigans

April 2010, an unpronounceable Icelandic volcano stopped many people in their tracks. Eyjafjallajökull: that’s the one. The worldwide strandings must have been hellish for many, but a group of 18 international artists were stuck together in Mexico City and used the experience as an opportunity. Drawing inspiration from the situation and their impressions of Mexico, [...]

Six writers: Daniel Carpenter, Dave Hartley, Nici West, Fat Roland, Nick Garrard and JP Daly. Six stories. One shop. The shop is Jigsaw, not somewhere I’ve been before but somewhere I will be heading again before long. Gorgeous clothes; I have my eye on a few items in time for birthday and Christmas. What a [...]

The Lowry’s Studio theatre paired two short plays, A Passion for Evil (read my review) and In Conversation With An Acid Bath Murderer, together for an excellent double bill – perfect for the Hallowe’en weekend. This chilling true story is written by Nigel Fairs, directed by Louise Jameson (of Bergerac and Tenko fame and TLC [...]