Art exhibition review: David Hockney – Drawing from Life at the National Portrait Gallery

Jan 19 2024

The David Hockney: Drawing from Life exhibition has made a triumphant return to the National Portrait Gallery after a brief interruption due to Covid. With the programme concluding this weekend, this is your final chance to dive into Hockney’s world, covering six vibrant decades through portraits of five key figures. The exhibition adds a fresh twist by unveiling over thirty new portraits, all painted from life, showcasing Hockney’s zest for capturing the beauty of existence.

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Attraction review: Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station

Jan 19 2024
lift 109 panoramic view of london

Before Christmas, I took a trip to explore London’s newest sky-high adventure, Lift 109 at Battersea Power Station, and let me tell you, it’s a game-changer for a 360-degree city view. Move over Shard and London Eye – here’s why Lift 109 takes the crown!

Imagine this: a glass elevator soaring inside one of Battersea Power Station’s famous chimneys, lifting you a whopping 109 meters (almost 358 feet) above ground. As you approach Battersea Power Station, those towering chimneys set the scene for an exhilarating journey. Now, finding the Lift 109 entrance amidst the colossal structure might sound like a puzzle, but fear not – the information desk on the first floor has got you covered.

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Show review: “Alan Turing – A Musical Biography” at Riverside Studios

Jan 13 2024
Alan Turing - A Musical Biography at Riverside Studios

“Alan Turing – A Musical Biography” will be on at Riverside Studios until 27 January 2024. It’s a show that tells the amazing story of Alan Turing, acted by Joe Bishop with help from Zara Cooke. It was created by Joel Goodman and Jan Osborne, and the script was written by Joan Greening. The whole show takes about 80 minutes without any breaks.

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