Culture Whisper was launched by a small team of London insiders on a mission to streamline and share their knowledge about the capital’s culture.
Since then, we’ve grown into a buzzing hub made up of a dedicated editorial, marketing, design and development team working alongside our brilliant contributing writers, artists, experts, photographers and curators.
We exist to help you find the London you’ll love – before anyone else.
Leadership
Eleonore Dresch Editor in Chief, Fashion & Visual Arts Director
Eleonore (@eleonoredresch) founded Culture Whisper to make the most of London's life, fashion and art.
Currently in love with Simone Rocha's laces and Peter Doig's 'Music' painting and would not miss a night at Bubala Soho.
Editorial Team
Holly O'Mahony Managing Editor
Holly is a culture journalist who can usually be found at the theatre or searching for the best almond croissant in London.
Euan Franklin TV & Cinema Editor
Enjoys empty cinemas, spends hours in bookshops, and he’s the only critic in existence who doesn’t like Phantom Thread.
Sarah Joan Ross Beauty Director
Has over 20 years experience in the beauty and wellness industry, writing for ELLE, Marie Claire and Harper’s Bazaar. She’s a happy hoarder of fragrances, has tested zillions of products and believes the power of finding a good one - can be life changing.
Emily Spicer Visual Art Contributor
Emily has worked as an arts journalist for 7 years, with a particular interest the Renaissance and American gothic.
Poppy Cory-Wright Editor at large
A relaxed tailoring enthusiast with an encyclopaedic knowledge of dog breeds and a penchant for an ornamental desk.
Claudia Pritchard Opera and Classical Editor
Arts journalist, Tate Guide and holiday planner. Escapes to her Italian home for beauty, swimming and fresh figs.
Fabiana Gaytan Fashion writer
Fabiana loves anything to do with Martin Across and sustainable fashion
Lucy Brooks Contributing editor
Enjoys immersive theatre, secondhand bookshops and bringing pets to work.
Teresa Guerreiro Dance Editor
Journalist, Londoner and Balletomane.
Madeleine Feeny Books writer
Madeleine Feeny is a freelance books writer
Jen Barton Packer Kids contributor
New Yorker Jen prides herself on keeping her accent after a decade in Blighty. You'll find her chasing her four children and unruly bulldog, writing and editing for a range of titles and obsessing over food-shaped handbags.
Natasha Sutton Williams Theatre Writer
Loves all things theatrical, especially female led stories. Early jazz songs run through her veins.
Stéphanie Achar Food Writer
Stéphanie is a qualified nutritional therapist and health coach based in South West London. She is collaborating with CW to create a series of healthy recipes. Find more recipes or book a free nutrition consultation with Stéphanie on her website, www.simpleandhealthy.com
Tabish Khan Visual Art Contributor
Specialising in London's art scene and believes passionately in making art accessible to everyone.
Annabel Arkwright Wellness Writer
Annabel has 12 years' experience as a qualified personal trainer, nutritional advisor and weight management coach based near Oxford. She previously worked for 12 years in equity market sales followed by 10 years in investment banking headhunting.
Adrienne Wyper Sub-editor and writer
When not writing her own stuff or editing other people's, loves exploring, on her own doorstep and further afield. Hates misplaced commas.
Chinasa Chukwu Contributing editor
Chinasa Chukwu (@chinasa) is the co-founder and creative director of lifestyle brand @weruzo and @postscript.london, a cultural anthology exploring critical thought from contemporary women.
Séamus Rea Opera writer
Séamus is obsessed with opera, Mughal paintings and the Romanovs. Proudest moment: soprano Kiri Te Kanawa imitating his Irish accent when he was a young assistant at the Royal Opera House, Covent Garden.
Marketing Team
Janeá Minar Senior Partnerships Manager
A creative digital strategist with a passion for yoga, sailing and finding the best tacos in London.
CW Contributor Culture Whisper has a team of contributors and freelancers
If you are interested in becoming a Culture Whisper contributor, email info@culturewhisper.com
Ella Cory-Wright Editor
After English at Oxford University and a journalistic stint in NYC, Ella joined Culture Whisper in 2013. She loves films, gigs, books, English Pointers and the moon.
Lidia Gasiorek Marketing and Partnerships Executive
Black and white film lover, skiing fan and can happily lose hours in bookshops.
Ida Hakansson Writer
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Lucy Scovell Visual Art Contributor
An aspiring collector of Tiepolo drawings, and wishes Mattia Bonetti could design her interiors.
Theodore Dresch Intern
Love anything to do with Japanese animé
Daniel J Lewis Cinema Editor
Writes on film, music, and lifestyle for Culture Whisper.
Kristina Foster Design Editor
Kristina has worked as a culture journalist in Berlin, Amsterdam and London. She's an aspiring collector of Eames chairs and thinks that kimchi should go on everything.
Ella Kemp Cinema contributor
A film critic who still loves Moulin Rouge! and is forever searching for the perfect end credits sequence.
Hailey Wendling Junior Editor
She has written for several magazines and websites, including London-based SHOWstudio.
Eloise Barker Fashion Editor
Loves getting ready to go out more than going out. Claims to be allergic to flip flops.
Rebecca Gonsalves Fashion contributor
Fashion journalist and consultant whose career has spanned broadsheets, glossies and digital titles. Will weep if the trend for trainers with everything ever dies
Georgina Butler Dance Writer
Journalist, Dance Writer and Dance Teacher.
Sanjoy Roy Dance Writer
Dance writer for the Guardian, London correspondent for Dance International, contributor to Dance Gazette, Dancing Times and others.
Shivani Kochhar Junior Writer
Writes on film, music, and lifestyle for Culture Whisper.
Sudi Pigott Food writer
Discerningly greedy, insatiably curious and always looking forward to her next meal. Movie and jazz buff too who loves cooking and wine.
Florence Robson Contributing writer
Senior Content Writer at The Conduit, Editorial Manager at TEDxLondon and proud member of the Write Like a Grrrl community.
Vikki Vile Dance writer
Besides Culture Whisper, she regularly writes for Dancing Times and Broadway World.
Helena Kealey TV and Planning Editor
A Stephen Colbert junky and one-series wonder Pan Am's only fan.
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Teddy Office Dog
Our lovely little dog, Teddy.
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