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Hello, I'm Erin. I regularly post reviews and commentary on art, theatre, culture and history from London and beyond.

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I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies, on at Autograph, is thoughtful, layered, and worth a look if you're in East London.

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I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies - Autograph, London – Salterton Arts Review
Review of I Still Dream of Lost Vocabularies at Autograph — collage, memory and identity across photography, textiles and video.
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February 17, 2026 at 2:47 PM
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Catch the revival of After Miss Julie, on until the end of Feb at North London's Park Theatre. All the action of Strindberg, transplanted by Patrick Marber to 1945 Britain.

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📸 Teddy Cavendish

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After Miss Julie - Park Theatre, London – Salterton Arts Review
After Miss Julie at Park Theatre: Patrick Marber’s adaptation of Strindberg delivers strong performances in an intimate in-the-round production.
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February 14, 2026 at 4:17 PM
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MILES. at the Southwark Playhouse: live jazz, thoughtful storytelling, and a ghostly Miles Davis pushing Jay Phelps to find his own voice.

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📸 Colin J. Smith

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MILES. - Southwark Playhouse Borough, London – Salterton Arts Review
A thoughtful Fringe transfer blending live jazz and theatre, with Jay Phelps and Benjamin Akintuyosi exploring creativity in the shadow of Miles Davis.
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February 10, 2026 at 6:52 PM
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It's Elton John vs The Sun in Monstering the Rocketman, a look at the worst impulses of 1980s tabloid journalism.

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Monstering the Rocketman - Arcola Theatre, London – Salterton Arts Review
Monstering the Rocketman at the Arcola Theatre takes on 1980s tabloid journalism through the lens of Elton John and The Sun. Monstering the Rocketman I briefly considered sprinkling this review with E...
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February 6, 2026 at 6:19 PM
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the american vicarious find much to learn from history in Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley, on for a few days more at Wilton's Music Hall.

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Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley - the american vicarious / Wilton's Music Hall, London – Salterton Arts Review
Review of Debate: Baldwin vs. Buckley at Wilton’s Music Hall, revisiting the 1965 Cambridge Union debate between James Baldwin and William F. Buckley.
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February 5, 2026 at 9:32 PM
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Londoners have a rare opportunity at the moment to see an exhibition and play on the same subject by the same artist. Read today's post to find out more about Mary Lincoln & Frida Kahlo UNFRAMED at the RWS Gallery, and Mrs. President at Charing Cross Theatre.
A Mary Lincoln Double Exposure: A Journey Through Performance and Art - Charing Cross Theatre & RWS Gallery, London – Salterton Arts Review
Today’s review is a rare opportunity to engage with an interconnected play and exhibition: Mary Lincoln & Frida Kahlo UNFRAMED at the Royal Watercolour Society Gallery, and Mrs. President at the nearb...
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January 31, 2026 at 11:50 AM
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Cable Street at Marylebone Theatre: a timely, thoughtful and surprisingly joyful musical about resistance and community.

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📸 Johan Persson

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Cable Street - Marylebone Theatre, London – Salterton Arts Review
A review of Cable Street, the musical by Tim Gilvin and Alex Kanefsky, now playing at the Marylebone Theatre.
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January 28, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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I had a great start to MimeLondon 2026 last night with Tell Me by Sadiq Ali Company. Great visual storytelling and a very compelling subject.

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📸 Alberto Santos Bellido

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Tell Me - Sadiq Ali / The Place, London – Salterton Arts Review
A review of Tell Me by Sadiq Ali Company at MimeLondon, a circus theatre work using Chinese pole, dance and theatre to explore an HIV diagnosis.
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January 24, 2026 at 9:12 PM
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Radical Harmony is the exhibition that reopens the National Gallery's Sainsbury Wing. Packed with famous and lesser-known Neo-Impressionists (AKA Pointillists), one of the great Dutch museums has come to London.

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Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller's Neo-Impressionists - National Gallery, London – Salterton Arts Review
The newly reopened Sainsbury Wing at the National Gallery is currently full of Neo-Impressionists from a Dutch collection, in Radical Harmony: Helene Kröller-Müller’s Neo-Impressionists. Back at the S...
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January 17, 2026 at 9:10 PM
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A well-acted and handsomely designed production, Our American Queen explores influence without office and ambition without a vote. On at the Bridewell Theatre until 7 Feb.

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📷 Lidia Crisafulli

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Our American Queen - Bridewell Theatre, London – Salterton Arts Review
A review of Our American Queen at the Bridewell Theatre, examining its performances, design and portrayal of women and power in American political history.
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January 15, 2026 at 11:16 AM
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Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life is in its final week at the Courtauld Gallery, don't miss out on this delectable exhibition!

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Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life - The Courtauld Gallery, London (LAST CHANCE TO SEE) – Salterton Arts Review
One final last minute art dash for the winter exhibition season, and it’s to the delectable Wayne Thiebaud: American Still Life at the Courtauld Gallery. Wayne Thiebaud at the Courtauld Gallery It’s b...
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January 12, 2026 at 4:34 PM
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The time has come: today marks my final post from Malta! But we're going out with a bang, looking at the wonderful Neolithic sites that dot these small islands.

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Malta's Neolithic Sites – Salterton Arts Review
The historian in me was most excited about Malta’s Neolithic sites. With so many options to choose from despite Malta being a very small country, which ones should visitors prioritise? A Guide to Malt...
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January 10, 2026 at 11:14 AM
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Did you ever find yourself wondering where St Paul lived for three months after he got shipwrecked in Malta? I can answer that! St Paul's Grotto is in modern-day Rabat, and is part of the Wignacourt Museum, the subject of our penultimate Maltese post.

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The Wignacourt Museum, Rabat – Salterton Arts Review
Our final stop in Malta, the Wignacourt Museum includes art, objects, extensive tunnels, a church, and a site of Christian pilgrimage. A Final Stop in Malta The time has come for us to bid farewell to...
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January 9, 2026 at 6:58 PM
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A lovely little historic house museum for you today in the form of the Palazzo Falson in Mdina.

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Palazzo Falson, Mdina – Salterton Arts Review
Palazzo Falson is a remarkable historic house museum in Mdina, which tells a story stretching from the Middle Ages to the 20th century. Visiting Palazzo Falson Today we arrive at the penultimate post ...
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January 8, 2026 at 2:28 PM
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Let's get stuck into Mdina now, starting with St Paul's Cathedral and Mdina Cathedral Museum!

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St Paul's Cathedral (Katidral ta’ San Pawl) & Its Museum, Mdina – Salterton Arts Review
The site of St Paul’s Cathedral has been the heart of Mdina since before it was Mdina! What better place to start getting to grips with Malta’s historic capital? A Daytrip to Mdina: Where to Start? In...
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January 7, 2026 at 9:17 AM
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We are coming to the end of our visit to Malta, with just a few more posts to go. Our last destination is a daytrip to Mdina and Rabat, starting today with a guide for culture lovers.

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A Daytrip To Mdina And Rabat - A Guide For Culture Lovers – Salterton Arts Review
Malta’s historic capital Mdina is a great daytrip location for culture lovers, particularly combined with a few highlights from outside the city walls in Rabat. A Daytrip to Mdina and Rabat Mdina and ...
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January 6, 2026 at 10:03 AM
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While you're in Gozo, you'll likely spend time in its capital, Victoria (or Ir-Rabat). That's the topic of today's post: a look at what there is to see and do in its citadel and beyond.

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Victoria (Ir-Rabat) And Its Citadel, Gozo – Salterton Arts Review
Get to know Gozo’s capital, Victoria, and the many museums of its imposing and historic citadel. Getting to Know Victoria (Ir-Rabat) In my last post, we looked at ways to spend 48 hours in Gozo, Malta...
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January 5, 2026 at 10:14 AM
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We've left the Valletta area behind us now, and travelled to Gozo. Today's post is a guide for culture lovers in Gozo, covering archaeological, historic and natural sites.

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48 Hours in Gozo - A Guide For Culture Lovers – Salterton Arts Review
A visit to Gozo is a great idea for those spending a week in Malta. The pace of life is a little slower, but there is still plenty for culture lovers to see and do. An Introduction: A Short Stay in Go...
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January 4, 2026 at 10:57 AM
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My first gallery visit of 2026 and it's a ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ review. BUT it's also your last chance to see Emily Kam Kngwarray at Tate Modern: don't miss out!

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Emily Kam Kngwarray - Tate Modern, London (LAST CHANCE TO SEE) – Salterton Arts Review
I respectfully advise that today’s post includes works by, names of, and references to deceased people. My first exhibition outing for 2026 may be a last minute dash, but nonetheless marks a great sta...
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January 3, 2026 at 9:16 AM
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Today we visit the Inquisitor's Palace in Birgu/Vittoriosa, near Valletta. A rare historic survivor, this building preserves an important part of the story of Malta and the Catholic Church.

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The Inquisitor's Palace (Il-Palazz tal-Inkwiżitur), Birgu (Vittoriosa) – Salterton Arts Review
The only Inquisitor’s Palace in the world that’s open to the public? How could I not stop by for a visit? A Final Stop in and around Valletta We have been busy over the past few days! I wrote a post i...
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January 2, 2026 at 12:41 PM
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Today we take a walk around Floriana, just outside Valletta's city walls. Don't be fooled by the nighttime photograph: it's a daytime walking tour, just with this bonus atmospheric cover photo!

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A Visit to Floriana – Salterton Arts Review
During my recent stay in Malta I decided to step outside Valletta’s city walls and explore Floriana beyond. Join me as we look at historic sites, take in the views, and generally get to grips with thi...
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January 1, 2026 at 3:26 PM
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As I wish you all the happiest of years in 2026, let's take a moment to look back at the year that was. 2025 wasn't always easy, but was nonetheless full of memorable moments. Find out which have left their mark in my annual Countdown post!

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The Salterton Arts Review 2025 Countdown – Salterton Arts Review
A 2025 countdown of my top posts, covering theatre, exhibitions and museums at home in London and abroad.
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December 31, 2025 at 9:29 AM
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You've got less that two weeks to catch Gilbert and George: 21st Century Pictures at the Hayward Gallery. Big and bold, funny and edgy, it's a great chance to get to know the iconic duo's recent work in an impressive setting.

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Gilbert and George: 21st Century Pictures - Hayward Gallery, London (LAST CHANCE TO SEE) – Salterton Arts Review
Works by Gilbert and George from the last 25 years fill the Hayward Gallery in a riotous, colourful, cheeky yet unflinching look at modern life. Gilbert and George Here we go, it has begun. I promised...
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December 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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An exhibition review from Malta today: it's Milton Avery and his enduring legacy at MICAS.

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Colour, Form and Composition: Milton Avery and His Enduring Influence on Contemporary Painting - Malta International Contemporary Art Space (MICAS) – Salterton Arts Review
A review of a Milton Avery exhibition at MICAS in Malta, exploring colour, form, influence and the role of the museum’s architecture and companion exhibitions.
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December 29, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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Before we leave Valletta, let's stop in at Fort St Elmo. Between the fort itself and the National War Museum, you'll spend a good half day covering Malta's wartime stories from prehistory to WWII.

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December 28, 2025 at 10:10 AM