September Culture Fix: 7 Things To See, Watch & Do
From Harry Styles and Florence Pugh’s psychological thriller to the new twist on an Agatha Christie mystery, scroll on for our edit of the best cultural events happening this month.
The Culture Fix is an edit of our favourite new launches, TV releases and events happening in London. It’s a space to inspire the month ahead, whether you’re on the hunt for new exhibitions or a new show to binge through. Read on to find out our September favourites.
The Must-See Exhibition: Yinka Ilori at the Design Museum
Looking for the next big colour bursting exhibition to visit? The Design Museum has just the remedy, with their brand new exhibition from London-based artist/designer Yinka Ilori.
Yinka’s work has been circulating across the world over the last few years, from the pop-up Laundrette of Dreams from the Lego Group to London Design Festival takeover and V&A Dundee’s ‘Listening to Joy’ exhibit. Now his work is set to land at the Design Museum for a season of colourful patterns, graphics and playful experiences.
The display will feature his signature aesthetic, inspired by African fabrics from his childhood. The result will see bold, multi-coloured geometric patterns come to life featuring Nigerian design while nodding to British postmodernism.
15.09.2022 – 25.06.2023
designmuseum.org
The New Theatre Show: Blues for an Alabama Sky
Blues for an Alabama Sky follows Angel and her friends who, despite following a decade of artistic experimentation during the Harlem Renaissance, are doing their utmost to keep their artistic dreams alive when faced with the worries of the Great Depression. As she falls in love with a stranger, Angel is forced to come face to face with two paths: follow her dream or give in to reality.
Written by Pearl Cleage and directed by Lynette Linton, the production sees Samira Wiley of The Handmaid’s Tale and Orange is the New Black star, making her UK stage debut alongside Ronkẹ Adékoluẹjo, Osy Ikhile, Sule Rimi and Giles Terera.
Performance Dates: 20.09.2022 – 05.11.2022
nationaltheatre.org.uk
The Film We’re Excited For: Don’t worry Darling
The hotly anticipated Don’t Worry Darling starring Harry Styles and Florence Pugh finally lands on the big screen this month.
Already causing a stir for its mind-boggling trailer, the narrative, directed by Olivia Wilde, follows Alice (Pugh) and Jack (Styles), a married couple who live in the ‘utopian’ community of Victory. From the outset it’s clear to see something isn’t quite right, with every aspect of their life of luxury ultimately controlled by the secret company Jack works for.
Expect a spiral of uncontrollable events to follow questioning if this idealised version of life is all it’s cracked up to be.
Release Date: 23.09.2022
cineworld.co.uk
The Book Everyone’s Talking About: Marple: Twelve New Stories
Lovers of Agatha Christie, Marple: Twelve New Stories is a series of twelve short stories penned by some of the best contemporary writers and bestselling authors of our generation.
The collection, available from September 15th, sees each author delve into the world of legendary detective Jane Marple. Each story stays true to the traditional hallmarks of mystery, but reimagines Christie’s iconic character through each author’s own voice.
The short stories will be written by Naomi Alderman; Leigh Bardugo; Alyssa Cole; Lucy Foley; Elly Griffiths; Natalie Haynes; Jean Kwok; Val McDermid; Karen M. McManus; Dreda Say Mitchell; Kate Mosse; and Ruth Ware.
Release Date: 15.09.2022
Waterstones.com
The New Podcast To Listen To: Archetypes with Meghan
Just when we thought we’d seen – or, rather, heard – it all, Meghan Markle decides to drop a podcast. The Duchess of Sussex’s new podcast, titled Archetypes, hopes to ‘investigate, dissect and subvert the labels that try to hold women back’.
In the first episode, Meghan chatted with tennis star Serena Williams about the ripple effect left on women who are labelled ‘ambitious’. It features Dr. Laura Kray as well and touches on gender in the workplace. While episode two saw Meghan reach out to Mariah Carey and dive into the complexities surrounding the word ‘diva’.
The Event To Book: London Design Festival
This month sees the London Design Festival return to the city. Celebrating its 20th anniversary, the festival is an annual celebration of London as the design capital of the world.
This season’s programme includes a whole host of works from designers, from ‘Le Labo on Wheels’, a fully operated mobile lab, to ‘Return To Love’, an installation exploring how love forms our identity; open studios with various designers to workshops and in conversations with rising stars in the design community.
Dates: 17.09.2022 – 25.09.2022
londondesignfestival.com
The New TV Series To Binge: Wedding Season
Not to be confused with Netflix’s recent rom-com of the same name, Disney+’s brand new series Wedding Season turns the traditional wedding narrative on its head. Think an entanglement of lies, suspicion and a blood-bath of a murder.
The series stars Rosa Salazar and Gavin Drea as the main love interests, and will be making its way onto the platform on September 8th. Find out more here.
Release Date: 08.09.2022
disneyplus.com
