Brixton Beach: Polly Betton on the secret magic of the Lido
Polly Betton creates engaging, playful experiences for venues, brands and private individuals ranging from in-VR champagne tastings to sensory storytelling, tongue-in-chic country house parties and elaborate dinners in near-impossible locations. Described as a 'get together guru' by Harpers Bazaar, Polly is the co-founder and creative director of Edible Cinema. Polly writes for Run Riot ahead of the launch of Lido Lates.
Making Your Own Luck - Actor-Producer EJ Martin on Starting Your Own Theatre Company
EJ Martin and Philip Honeywell are the two halves of pluck. productions, a theatre company established in 2014 that is bringing the world premiere of their latest production Alkaline to the Park Theatre from 10th July – 4th August, 2018. Here, EJ talks about making it happen.
Secret 7” - music and art for the mind
Image: Kevin King, founder of Secret 7”
These vinyl sleeves have been designed by famous artists to support mental health charity Mind – here’s how you can buy one.
A man named Kevin King has potentially just raised £35,000 for Mind, the mental health charity. How? By celebrating what music does best – bringing communities together.
Waves and Horizons: The Pacific Ocean and the South Coast
Image: Claudia De Grandi. ‘Waves 6’ 2018 oils, graphite on canvas 200x200cm
There is a tangible and literal depth of feeling in Claudia De Grandi’s recent works. These new paintings from the two series Waves and Horizons are based on her observations and photographs of the Pacific Ocean and closer to home the steel grey waters of the English Channel near to her Hastings studio.
Franck Bordese the Impresario at The British Museum
Photograph: Franck Bordese, Impresario
On being together in difficult times: why performance art matters now
Photograph: ‘STAGING: Solo #2’ by Maria Hassabi
Hanne Lippard’s every syllable counts, writes Katharina Worf
Photograph: Hanne Lippard, artist.