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Review: ROH Ballet Cinderella
Apr 21 2023- Madeleine
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The 1948 Prokoviev-Ashton Ballet Cinderella is back with a revamp.
Art exhibition review: Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian: Forms of Life at Tate Modern
Apr 18 2023- Madeleine
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Hilma af Klint (b. Sweden, 1862-1944) and Piet Mondrian (b. Netherlands, 1872-1944) were two of the most imaginative artists of the twentieth century. THE first question you have is why put these two artists together: they never shagged, met, or even knew about each other. They were of the same generation, both started in landscapes and both used oils, end of. Where Tate Modern is brilliant is how every exhibition is also a cohesive narrative, succinct and accessible, leaving even the noob enlightened. And Hilma af Klint and Piet Mondrian: Forms of Life is no exception. Featuring around 250 works, including paintings, drawings and archival materials, the show puts these two visionary painters in close dialogue for the first time and by doing so it reveals how their art reflected radical new ideas, theories and scientific discoveries in an era of rapid social change.
How to knit: easy mum’s own tips
Apr 11 2023- Madeleine
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Have you ever thought of learning to knit? In my blue January piece, I mentioned starting a new craft with a family member, as my daughter had been prompting me to take her to our local craft shop.
Neighbourhood: How to prepare your Coronation street party
Apr 10 2023- Madeleine
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This is my 4th street party, that I’ve helped organise. Two were when we lived in Acton, and theirs has now become a yearly occurrence, with a slush fund, DJ and kids activities, plus bake-off, hands-free donut-eating races and karaoke. One American family was gung-ho for a dunk-tank, something they do on such occasions, but we made unenthusiastic noises about drownings and cold weather.
If you’re feeling up for a Coronation street party, be prepared it is a lot of work, there’s no doubt, but worth it. I’ve pulled together the best practice below for you to start the ball rolling.
Attraction Review: BBC Earth Experience
Mar 30 2023- Madeleine
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Immersive experiences have hit London by storm. The new kid on the block is BBC Earth Experience. The London Mums’ team went to the premiere to check it out first hand.
