Posts by Gabriel Wilding
Overflow, Sadler’s Wells, dance review: ‘A moving, breathing piece of creativity’
The Alexander Whitley Company produces a boundary-pushing show that is ‘more a total experience of art’
Read MoreEnglish National Ballet – Reunion, Sadler’s Wells: ‘Ballet is back and in a big way!’
The renowned company performs five pieces that are ‘imaginative, danced to perfection and unique’
Read MorePaul Weller, Jules Buckley & BBC Symphony Orchestra, Barbican, live music review: ‘I’m now a full-blown Weller wannabe’
The Modfather and a few special guests bring ‘new facets to his already multifaceted oeuvre’
Read MoreLSO/Rattle: Das Lied von der Erde, Barbican, live music review: ‘Poignant journey from misery to hope’
A ‘glittering’ performance of ‘earth-shatteringly beautiful’ works by Austrian composer Gustav Mahler
Read MoreThe Sorcerer’s Apprentice, Southwark Playhouse, stage review: ‘A pleasant if not particularly original experience’
Despite leaning on a few tired tropes, this reimagining of a popular German fairytale offers ‘old theatre magic aplenty’
Read MoreHymn, Almeida Theatre, stage review: ‘Writing at its most perceptive’
Adrian Lester and Danny Sapani shine in Lolita Chakrabarti’s play, which was live-streamed over a four-day run
Read MoreGood Grief, Original Theatre Online, stage review: ‘Tasteful exploration of our capacity for regrowth’
Blurring the line between a play and a film, this unique portrayal of loss is ‘sharp and biting’
Read MoreBreakin’ Convention – Social DisDancing, Sadler’s Wells, stage review: ‘A celebration of local culture and resilience’
This condensed version of the annual hip-hop festival, performed in December before restrictions tightened, has ‘an overarching message of hope’
Read MoreShabaka Hutchings and the Britten Sinfonia, Barbican, music review: ‘Jazz’s untamed spirit resonates in 2020’
Hutchings’ ‘dazzling’ clarinet, backed by the talents of a chamber orchestra, is ‘transcendent’
Read MoreSpread Eagle, Homerton, food review: ‘There can be roast without the ruthlessness’
The pub’s pre-Tier 4 festive feast proves today’s vegans ‘really can have it all – apart from good imitation cheese, apparently’
Read MoreBBCSO/Oramo, Barbican, live music review: ‘A concert for the modern world’
The first completely live-streamed performance from the venue’s new series of shows is ‘brave and divine’
Read MoreThe Divine Comedy, Barbican, live music review: ‘An evening drenched in nostalgia’
Neil Hannon and the band offer up a sharp experience of ‘memory and music’ as part of the Barbican’s programme of live shows
Read MoreMichael Clark: Cosmic Dancer, Barbican, exhibition review: ‘An unpredictable explosion of creativity’
This major display charts the choreographer’s career since the 1980s and ‘underlines his rightful place in British counterculture’
Read MoreErland Cooper: Live at the Barbican, music review: ‘A rare and wild talent’
The multi-talented maestro brings the sounds of the Orkney Islands to life as part of the Barbican’s new programme of live shows
Read MoreMaison Patron, Blackstock Road, food review: ‘Dinky and delightful’
This French gem, which was open for just one week before lockdown forced it to close, is ‘ready to charm once more’
Read MoreNuno at The Scolt Head, De Beauvoir Town, food review: ‘Little pub with a big heart’
Celebrated chef Nuno Mendes teams up with publican Rosie Wesemann to create a ‘local oasis serving scrumptious food with friendly charm’
Read MoreNebula Pizza, Hackney Road, food review: ‘A little slice of heaven’
This brand new restaurant made out of shipping containers offers a ‘safe, fun, and jolly good night out’
Read MoreFilthy Buns, Dalston, food review: ‘Joyous venue with staff and style to match’
This inventive burger joint at the Three Compasses pub will put a huge grin on your face
Read MorePadella, Shoreditch, food review: ‘Buzzing addition to East London – even if the food is slightly underwhelming’
This haven for pasta fans, recovering from a pre-Covid launch, offers ‘la dolce vita without needing pockets as deep as Donatella Versace’
Read MoreFlat Earth Pizza at The Plough, Homerton, food review: ‘Inventive grub that doesn’t hurt the planet’
Our reviewer emerges from lockdown for a ‘guilt-free evening of astounding food’ at this vegan pizzeria-in-a-pub
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