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Experience London’s West End: ‘Manhunt’ and ‘The Great Gatsby’
I had the pleasure of seeing two West End shows over the Mayday bank holiday, 2025. The first was called “Manhunt” – a gripping new play written and directed by Robert Icke, currently running at the Royal Court Theatre in London until May 3, 2025. The production delves into the harrowing true story of Raoul…
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Exploring Santiago and Lima: My Journey at the ILPC
I was lucky enough to visit Chile and Peru whilst attending the International Labour Process Conference in Santiago. There was a lot of work, it was no holiday but it felt like one nonetheless. The closest I came to a true break was during a day off in Lima, where I got to walk alongside…
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My London Season
Since the end of January, I’ve been working in London three or four days per week. It’s been a mix of everything: great moments, stress, sensory overload, barely contained chaos, and above all, getting the job done—no matter what. A typical London day involved getting up at 05:15, leaving at 06:00, biking to the train…
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Best of Amsterdam
It’s hard to top if you want an incongruous balance of fast paced relaxation. Sadly, it’s become expensive to stay but it’s quick, cheap and easy to get to, making it work for a re-charging one or two night stay. Here’s a few pics from recent trips.
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Home Improvements, Minor but Meaningful Progress
The house has been very much on the backburner since January. I’ve taken little opportunities to progress, getting things in place for months to come. The vision for the garden is coming into view for example, as is the artistic vision for the house.
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A Practical Man and his Backstage
It took me several years to turn my old house into a masterclass in backstage management. The theory is simple: you can’t have an opulent and uncluttered front stage without a well-managed backstage. All those practical tools and instruments need a home. Organisation is liberation, whereas a lack of organisation leads to procrastination and inefficiency.…
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A new garden
It won’t happen overnight but I’ve made meaningful steps towards an Alice in Wonderland-style back garden. It won’t be boringly manicured to death, it will be a wild haven where all are welcome (except other humans – unless they’re invited!) It’s a wild flower rather than grass garden which suits me fine, I can leave…
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Home Sweet Home
It’s been almost 3 months since I moved into my new house in Rugby, central England. Given that I’ve worked full-time (and barely taken a day’s leave) since I completed purchase on 13th December, it’s remarkable that I’ve managed to put my stamp on the place. Don’t get me wrong there’s years of work to…
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Experiencing the Bliss of Spring in London
I don’t always feel lucky to work in central London—especially when my alarm jolts me awake at 05:20 for the 06:27 train. In the depths of winter, those early starts feel anything but fortunate. But this week, I’ve felt like I’m in the winner’s circle. Biking through central London on a warm spring day is…
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Looking back on Belgrade, Serbia
Summer in Serbia does not exactly sound like paradise but it was a great experience. It’s been a political hotbed for decades; they have a penchant for overthrowing governments and it was the command centre for the Yugoslav war. I expected an austere militaristic vibe in Belgrade, but I found a relaxed café culture and…
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Dr Martin James 