Dr Diana Carroll

Dr Diana Carroll is a writer, speaker, and reviewer currently based in London. Her work has been published in newspapers and magazines including The Sydney Morning Herald, The Australian, Woman's Day and B&T. Writing about the arts is one of her great passions.

Dr Diana Carroll's Latest Articles

Edward Gardner in a concert setting conducting an orchestra.
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Music review: Edward Gardner conducts Rachmaninoff, Royal Festival Hall, London

An impressive display of technical mastery and musical intensity.

abstract painting Tracey Emin 'The End of Love' in 'I followed you to the end'
News

Don't miss in October – your monthly guide to the brightest and best arts in London

ArtsHub UK's senior arts writer suggests some of the top things to see in London this month.

A group of musicians are standing up with their instruments. In the centre is conductor Sir Anthonio Pappano in black, standing next to pianist Yuja Wang, in a white dress. LSO London Symphony Orchestra.
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Music review: Concert 4: Szymanowski, Chopin and Mahler, The Barbican, London

Drama aplenty in the final Season Opening Concert from the London Symphony Orchestra.

At night time a grand circular building with at least four storeys and a dome on top is lit up. The Royal Albert Hall.
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Music review: Prom 72: Mozart, Farrenc and Beethoven’s ‘Eroica’, Royal Albert Hall, London

A colourful program of historically informed performance. 

A group of dancers are seen in silhouette. There is a wall behind the covered with handprints. Giselle. Sadler's Wells Theatre.
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Ballet review: Akram Khan’s Giselle, Sadler's Wells Theatre, London

A powerful portrait of love and loss.

A concert scene with a conductor, Sir Antonio Pappano on the right, sans baton.
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Music review: Elgar & Holst, The Barbican, London

A spectacular Season Opener for the LSO with its new Chief Conductor.

A painting in shades of blue, white and green of olive groves by Vincent Van Gogh.
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Exhibition review: Van Gogh: Poets and Lovers, National Gallery, London

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to explore the luminous world of Vincent Van Gogh.

Barbican Centre, outdoor cinema 2024. A large crowd sitting in an open courtyard, watching a screen at night.
News

Outdoor Cinema Season 2024 at the Barbican Centre

Enjoy fabulous film nights under the London city skies.

Features

Creative Spaces Summit 2023: a stimulating provocation of art and ideas

This year's Summit was invigorating, full of insights and sure to leave a lasting impact.

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Career Advice

11 clever ways to promote your arts business

When it's time to stop making art for your own enjoyment, here's how to find clients who pay.

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