Sandra Johnston: The Shadow of a Doubt, The Golden Thread Gallery

The Shadow of a Doubt features seven works by Sandra Johnston. Their narrative offers a diverse means of observing, reflecting and responding to the specifics of place and circumstances.

Interview with Martin Crimp, Writer of In the Republic of Happiness

Martin Crimp’s newest play is being performed at the Royal Court Theatre until 19 January. In the Republic of Happiness begins with the unexpected arrival of Uncle Bob with a long message.

Unbroken Line, Ovalhouse, London

Opening with previews tonight and tomorrow, the Ovalhouse is set to launch Unbroken Line on 6 December. Running until 15 December the performance takes place in the Theatre Upstairs.

Aesthetica Celebrates its 10th Anniversary Out Now

Aesthetica Magazine – one of the most recognised and important art and culture publications both in the UK and internationally – celebrates its 10th anniversary with a spectacular 50th issue.

Emotional Honesty

Lyric Hammersmith and Vesturport bring their acrobatic and daring adaptation of Franz Kafka’s Metamorphosis back to the theatre for 2013.

ÉCU Call for Submissions

The world is always in need of a good story, and one of the most popular ways to digest stories is via film. In acknowledgement of this, ÉCU searches to uncover talented story tellers.

Interview with Frances Barber, Julius Caesar at Donmar Warehouse

Later this month, an all-female version of William Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar opens at London’s Donmar Warehouse, under the direction of the acclaimed Phyllida Lloyd (Mamma Mia!).

Interview with Tim Etchells of Forced Entertainment

Produced by performance group, Forced Entertainment, artistic director, Tim Etchells, speaks to Aesthetica about his approach to theatre and his soon to be released book, Vacuum Days.

The Other Art Fair, London

Cutting edge work will be available to both view and purchase tomorrow as The Other Art Fair opens it’s second exhibition this year, following the success of it’s earlier May edition. From 22 November.

Interview with DC Moore, Playwright of Straight

Throwing out the provocative question of, “when is your best friend not your best friend?”, Straight is a play that deals with the intriguing topic of friendship and age. From 28 November until 22 December.

ASFF Filmmaker Interview: Anya Camilleri

ASFF opens in just three days. The City of York will be alight with 200 short films across 15 different venues. Aesthetica has a quick fire interview with Anya Camilleri, director of ASFF thriller, Perfect.

Eddie Peake & Prem Sahib: Feel Up at Southard Reid

Located up several flights of carpeted steps in a Dean Street townhouse is Southard Reid. A single room facing out towards the plush bars and restaurants that now populate the heart of Soho.

Sharon Lockhart | Noa Eshkol, The Jewish Museum, New York

Sharon Lockhart engages the legacy of Noa Eshkol, the Israeli dance composer and artist who created an innovative notation system that describes virtually every perceptible movement of the body.

ASFF Preview: Drama Screening 13

There are still tickets available for ASFF, and out of the 200 short films lined up to be screened across the City of York, Screening 13 is set to be on the more experimental side of the Drama genre.

The ASFF Top 10 Highlights

It’s just 10 days to go until ASFF opens. The City of York is gearing up to present a celebration of short film and the genius filmmakers behind them. The four day festival is one of a kind within the UK.

ASFF New Trailer Out Now

With less than a month to go, ASFF has just launched it’s new trailer. Featuring clips from a selection of the 200 films set to be screened, it provides an insight into an innovative collection of short works.

ASFF Announces its Artist Film Programme for 2012

This year’s ASFF will exhibit the festival’s strong links with the world of contemporary art, showcasing an enticing and varied line-up of Artists Films and related masterclasses to new audiences.

ASFF Interview: Leanne Welham, Nocturn

Featuring in part of the Drama stream at ASFF Leanne Welham’s film Nocturn is a piece about insomnia and suburbia. From 9-11 November Nocturn will appear in multiple venues across York.

The Aesthetica Short Film Festival, Opening in Less Than a Month

There is now less than one month to go until the opening of ASFF. The festival will present a sparkling selection of screenings, premieres and masterclasses in venues across the city of York, UK.

ASFF Interview: David Fairhead, Long Journey Home

With ASFF opening in just over one month, Aesthetica takes the time to interview filmmakers screening films at the festival this year. David Fairhead is the man behind The Long Journey Home.