VISUAL ART
Angus McBean
Davis Sillis, 22 “I thought the exhibition was really fascinating. What most impressed me was the detail and thought behind the work. I study film and love the theatricality of McBean’s work. It’s overwhelming to see the standard and variety of work here.”
National Portrait Gallery, London WC2 (www.npg.org.uk 020-7306 0055), until Oct 22
THEATRE
The Caucasian Chalk Circle
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John Alker, 25; Jenny Mountain, 25 John: “I was a bit apprehensive about coming to see outdoor theatre, but it’s absolutely fantastic.” Jenny: “I thought the play was really well directed, and acted with great energy by everyone.”
The Scoop, Queen’s Walk, London SE1 (www.suzannarosenthal.com), until Sep 17
CINEMA
Tideland
Martin Cutbill, 31;Sarah Currant, 28 Martin: “I had read quite a bit about this Terry Gilliam film, but it wasn’t what I was expecting. It’s a dark little number and plotless.
Sarah: ”And there was no character progression. Nothing changed from the beginning of the film to the end. I felt completely un-gripped by the whole thing. Don’t go to see it!”