Kate's Blog

Yes, I ‘do’ Christmas, and it seems there is a recent resurgence of people admitting they like it too . What’s not to like: friends; family;...

By a quirk of serendipity (does serendipity have quirks? Or is that just fate?) today is my last day of work before the Christmas break and ...

The Importance of Being Earnest Wellington Repertory Theatre, Gryphon Theatre, November 26 – December 6 Oscar Wilde is in the highest echelo...

I’ve seen some very varied shows in the last month or so. This time of year brings out some gems, and some garbage. Fortunately, the theatre...

There are churches galore which, according to the tourist guide, all contain ‘important works’. We pass their façades, either as we sweep by...

Time flies when you’re wandering about and we run out of it, so don’t get to go to Murano. I buy some of the glass jewellery on the main isl...

At breakfast-time on the television we see caribinieri storming crowds with riot shield and guns. We express concern but the man at the hot...