Claire Parsons
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Henry Moore review: monumental sculpture in the open air of Kew Gardens
Henry Moore always believed his sculptures should respond to the natural environment.
Jonathan Baldock review: fragile folklore in Bristol
Jonathan Baldock’s Held at Arnolfini is part way between shrine and forest.
Phantasmagoria review: digital sorcery at the Henry Moore Institute
A compelling new exhibition, Phantasmagoria explores the digital and the arcane.
Katharina Grosse review: painting as an explosion at White Cube
German artist Katharina Grosse stages a chromatic takeover in London.
British artist Thomas Houseago trades the art world 'island' for a secret garden
For his Madrid debut, Thomas Houseago exhibits in a lush garden. So what happens when art leaves the systems that…
Rocky Horror turns 50 – and still refuses to behave itself
The 50th Anniversary Spectacular Tour is a loud, fan‑driven celebration of Rocky Horror’s cult legacy, complete with original cast appearances.
The Woman in Black review: two performances to fear
John Mackay and Daniel Burke anchor this unsettling ghost story at the Bristol Old Vic with performances of rare discipline,…
The Beekeeper of Aleppo review: strongest in its softest moments
A story of loss and displacement, The Beekeeper of Aleppo is an uneven production that occasionally loses its way.
Meet Fred review: a decade on, this satire is still sharp
In Meet Fred, precise puppetry and wry storytelling bring a 'blank canvas' character to life.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream review: this fresh staging knows its power
Director Holly Race Roughan's A Midsummer Night’s Dream is sharper, stranger and more human than most.