Anna Magnani, one of Italian cinema’s most powerful performers, transformed acting into a raw physical and emotional expression, rejecting glamour to embody a fiercely authentic presence on screen. Rodolfo Santovenia Born in Rome, Italy, in 1908 and victim of pancreatic cancer, she died in Rome at the age […]
On Stage
Carlos Acosta: a decade of Cuban talent in motion
One of the most influential figures in the world of dance created a show where five renowned Hispanic choreographers deployed in London an exuberant display of styles. It was his way of celebrating a decade of supporting Cuban talent. Under the title “A Decade in Motion”, the force of their […]
A neighbourhood on stage: Cultural identity and resilience
“Barrio” is back. The play that follows first- and second-generation immigrants from Latin America in Elephant and Castle has a new set of characters who are faced with a new dilemma. The council plans to demolish Castleview Estate, will Santiago and his friends fight or run? What awaits them on […]
Seven reparations, one reckoning: Farah Saleh’s embodied call for justice in Palestine
Balfour Reparations 2024-2044, a performance lecture by Farah Saleh, uses a mix of movement, spoken word, and participatory action to confront the UK’s colonial role in Palestine and our role in shaping a decolonial future. Samar Jamal | /Greater Govanhill* Photos: Lucas Chih Peng Kao What would you […]
70 artists in 1: The master imitator
A special act from South America is performing at Edinburgh Fringe Festival until late August. “The Imitator”, Julián Fontalvo, a singer with the ability to imitate 70 famous artists all while telling his own life story, has been handpicked as one of the hidden gems of the festival. Zac […]
















