Judith Schrut 2023

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Judith Schrut

Judith is a writer and journalist who writes about people, places, food and the arts. At various periods she's been an editor, BBC news typist, waitress, library shelf stacker, puppeteer, folk dance teacher, museum guide, au pair, lawyer and Mum. She's more likely to get her kicks cooking up soups and savouries, learning Italian, listening to jazz, walking, e-biking, travelling and writing about it. Born and raised in California, Judith lives in London.
The Heart of Portugal: Part 2

The Heart of Portugal: Part 2

Coimbra is the perfect launch point for the next part of my voyage. Accompanied by my brilliant guides Rafaela and Liliana of Portugal Green Travel, we set off on the…

The Heart of Portugal: Part 1

The Heart of Portugal: Part 1

Nature, history, food and wine: the Centre of Portugal has it all, as Judith Schrut discovers on her visit to Portugal’s green and gorgeous heart. At this time of year…

Nantes: France’s Queen of Green

Nantes: France’s Queen of Green

Something’s going very green in the French city of Nantes, as Judith Schrut discovered on her recent visit to this welcoming and eco-friendly gem on the western banks of the…

All the Way with Santa Fe New Mexico

All the Way with Santa Fe New Mexico

Santa Fe takes great pride in its nickname, the City Different.  It has a lofty reputation for history, gastronomy, nature, culture — my personal Fab Four of travel. It’s capital…

Dear Octopus Review, the National Theatre

Dear Octopus Review, the National Theatre

Judith Schrut reviews the National Theatre’s Dear Octopus, Dodie Smith’s acclaimed but rarely performed 1938 play. Does the name Dodie Smith (1896-1990) ring any literary bells for you?  If no…

Six Reasons to Fall in Love with Verona Italy

Six Reasons to Fall in Love with Verona Italy

On her recent visit to Verona Italy, Judith Schrut found much, much more to love beyond those star-crossed lovers. I love, adore and have a massive soft spot for Italy…

Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto, V&A

Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto, V&A

Gabrielle Chanel. Fashion Manifesto is the Victoria & Albert Museum’s latest blockbuster exhibition. Judith Schrut has been to view. It’s fitting that the V&A, the world’s greatest museum of art…

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Review

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre Review

Judith Schrut reviews Alvin Ailey American Dance Theatre, currently on its 65th Anniversary Tour, at Sadlers Wells Theatre, London and 12 venues across the UK, through 28 October. Alvin Ailey…

Young V&A Bethnal Green Review

Young V&A Bethnal Green Review

The UK’s new, free museum for children, families and the young at heart has opened in London’s East End. Judith Schrut has a first look at the Young V&A.  You…

Pedals in Puglia Italy

Pedals in Puglia Italy

Head for Italy’s ‘heel’ with Judith Schrut as she shares delights and highlights from her recent cycling trip in Puglia, deep in Italy’s sunny south. Whether you’re an Easy Rider…

Bach to Bollywood : The BBC Proms 2023

Bach to Bollywood : The BBC Proms 2023

Judith Schrut previews this summer’s BBC Proms, eight weeks of joyous musical feasting at the Royal Albert Hall and around the UK. For classical music lovers it doesn’t get much…

WOMAD 2023, the World’s Festival

WOMAD 2023, the World’s Festival

Judith Schrut previews the wonderful world of WOMAD 2023. WOMAD stands for World of Music, Arts and Dance and is simply the biggest international music festival on the planet. Happening…