UNCOVERED: Medea - Caught on Camera

The complicated history of women being seen as ‘monstrous bitches’ – from ancient Mesopatamia to modern film

It’s news to no one that women have been consistently demonised in popular culture for a very, very long time. In her new book, Monstrous Bitch: A History of Terrifying Women, feminist academic Eleanor Johnson takes us on a detailed and delightfully macabre tour of the history of female monstrosity.

The Conversation · Oct 16

Medea goes on a Mexican odyssey in Dahlia de la Cerda’s new book

In a summer with much discourse about a Greek mythical figure (Odysseus), here is the translation of a book that uses another, Medea. In this instance Medea is relocated to contemporary Mexico. A powerful presence who rolls up in a custom-painted modified car, dressed in black with snake tattoos, Medea…

The Conversation · Aug 14

Epidaurus: 10,000-strong ovation for National Opera's 'Medea'

The production was a reconstruction of the historic 1961 production of 'Medea' with Maria Callas, staged once again in the very same venue.

Euronews · Jun 22

Ruins by Amy Taylor review – Euro getaway turns to hell in this addictive, soapy thriller

Over one stinking summer in Athens, a thirtysomething couple open their relationship – with disastrous consequences. It’s no surprise a film adaptation is already in the works

The Guardian - AU · Jul 10, 2025

‘I’m scared and my work reflects that’: the artist painting heavy questions onto the lightness of silk

Across Europe, Emma Talbot’s striking works fill galleries with dazzling images and telling questions, all painted onto a rather unusual material. She talks us through her dark obsessions – and the tragedy that changed everything

The Guardian - UK · Jul 7, 2025

Stepmothers, relax, you’ll always be wicked but true love is worth it

Two new surveys confirm that women who take on children from an earlier marriage will almost always be seen as witches

The Guardian - UK · Apr 19, 2025

The week in dance: Nutcracker; Ruination; Cinderella review – sugar plums, hard centres and off to the ball

ENB’s new Nutcracker recaptures the joy, while Royal Ballet finesse shines through the bling in a Frederick Ashton classic. Plus, a searing festive antidote from Ben Duke

The Guardian - UK · Dec 22, 2024

Let it show: find an event for every day until Christmas with our culture advent calendar

From The Nutcracker in Glasgow and the Human League in Cardiff to Messiaen in Manchester and Maggie Mistletoe in Farnham, our critics pick the best cultural events in the run-up to Christmas

The Guardian - UK · Nov 30, 2024

The Ultimate Scorpio Gift Guide: Best present ideas for the Scorpio in your life

Presents for those born between October 23 and November 21

Evening Standard · Oct 21, 2024

Best books about Greek mythology to learn the classic tales of ancient history

From immortalised classical epics to lesser-known myths

Evening Standard · Oct 12, 2024