I read some pert, perky and pertinent poetry at last night’s pre-The Fu Manchu Complex public debate at the Oval House Theatre. The main event in the evening, a satire by actor Daniel York who was at the centre of the RSC The Orphan of Zhao controversy, is a satirical view of the yellow peril […]
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Bwa-ha-ha! We laugh at your puny landscapes. THIS is what I call landscape. No, it’s not a painting, no, you’re not on drugs (well, maybe you are, but that’s not the cause of this particular retinal explosion). It’s a world apparently made of bubble gum and sherbet, and it is in south-west China at Zhangye
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PHOTO TO COME This is for my friend Louise who loves this tangy salad with its taste explosion of garlic, chilli, the sourness of the limes, and umami of the sesame, but has forgotten the recipe. She’s a vegetarian and the last time I made it for her I forgot to leave out the fish
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My Morning Star interview with David Henry Hwang, whose play Yellow Face launched London’s new Park Theatre last month. ‘We’re pretty good on race sometimes but terrible on class’ East Asian playwright DAVID HENRY HWANG talks to Anna Chen about issues of cultural assimilation and equality of opportunity ONLY six months before I finally meet David
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You’ve seen her living the dream and wreaking revenge on the expoiting fat cats making our lives a misery in Eat the Rich. Now see Al Pillay‘s artwork in north London’s L’Absinthe Restaurant. On until 1st May, International Labour Day and the day after my birthday when I am 37 again. Demented Divas is a
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I saw Wilko Johnson at the second of his two London farewell tour dates at Camden Koko’s on Sunday. Here’s my review for the Morning Star. Wilko Johnson Koko, London NW1Wednesday 13 March 2013 review by Anna ChenSqueezing through the throng at the second of Wilko Johnson’s farewell gigs in London, it’s hard not to imagine
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