Judith Vanistendael’s graphic novel Dance by the Light of the Moon tells the story of a romance between a Belgian student and a Togolese political refugee. First published in Amsterdam in 2007, this “semi-autobiographical” work was first conceived as a response to the short story, Message from the Fortress, written by the author’s own father. [...]
‘Review’ Posts
Parlour games
2nd August, 2010 by Beth
“Wow, this is like the inside of my head” exclaimed my crafting companion as we entered a small door off an alley near south London’s Clapham High Street and into the world of The Papered Parlour—a crafty paradise full of reams of bunting, tiny teacups and walls covered in vintage dresses. The Papered Parlour is [...]
Killing joke
18th May, 2010 by Chris Boyd
Part way through Michael Winterbottom’s new film “The Killer Inside Me”, several female journalists behind me promptly gathered their coats and left. Chris reviews Michael Winterbottom’s latest.
Who’s a clever girl?
11th May, 2010 by Steph
“Nell Gwynn is played to perfection as a saucy cross between Russell Brand and Barbara Windsor,” writes Steph of Cabinets of Curiosity’s new play.
