I went to see Breakin Convention at Sadler’s Wells in London. Run by Jonzi D. At the Breakin Convention there are performances, workshops, graffiti, park jam all over the bank holiday weekend. I went along by myself to the Convention. I went on Saturday 30th April and Sunday 1st May to see performances and […]
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Challenging subjects and the Arts
When the arts show challenging subjects does it make it easier for us to understand them? Luke Ricketts
EVENT: Blue Camel Club, Monday 5th December, Brighton
Carousel’s Blue Camel Club, the massively popular club night for learning disabled people returns to its original home with a star line up. Hot from Together The People Festival and a UK Tour comes the fabulous Daniel Wakeford, alongside other top bands from Brighton and beyond plus DJ’s, video art and film. Come prepared to […]
Liz Carr: Assisted Suicide the musical (Unlimited Festival) by Katy Cracknell
It’s a cabaret musical about assisted suicide, Liz Carr presents the facts and figures of suicide, looking at Legislation in the UK and aboard. She mentioned that assisted suicide is usually linked to those with long term or terminal illness and not usually with someone with a disability. In the UK the laws are that […]
Nye Russell-Thompson: Just a few Words (Unlimited Festival) by Katy Cracknell
The performance was performed, directed and written by solo artist Nye Russell – Thompson The performance started with a record playing that was scratched, which created a nice metaphor for someone with stammer. The solo performance was about him sharing his experiences and frustrations with stammering. During the performance he adds humor by taking the […]
Candoco Dance Company: You and I Know (Unlimited Festival) by Katy Cracknell
On Tuesday 6th September I saw two of Candoco’s dancers perform a new duet called, You and I Know, choreographed by Arlene Phillips. The performance was took place on the Clore Ballroom with chairs surrounding the stage area in an open rectangle shape. I liked the fact that it was free, open and accessible for […]
Review of Zootropolis
Zootropolis Film Review In the world of Zootropolis, mammals both prey and predator have evolved beyond their savage ways as shown through a children’s school play performed by our protagonist; Judy Hopps. She dreams of being a police officer despite everyone saying she can’t. Through a training montage she grows old enough to leave her […]
Review of the London Comic Con 2015
I went to London Comic Con 2015, a convention dedicated and themed around current popular media such as comic books, film and videogames. I went with my friends Jason and Terry, we explored stools which sold merchandise, games, artwork and costumes; speaking of which. Many people who come to […]
Review of Felicity Hammond exhibition at House 2016
Felicity Hammond A HOUSE/Photo works co-commission Show Room: The Language of Living The University of Brighton Galleries, 154-155 Edward Street, Brighton, BN2 0JG 30 April – 29 May The Venue This used to be an American Express office. One floor is now part of Brighton University only 1 floor. Felicity Hammond “photographs digitally manipulated images […]