Sophie Rouse

V&A East Storehouse opens in one month. A new museum experience opens to the public on Saturday 31 May in @noordinarypark providing access to over half a million creative works from the V&A collection.

@Vam_East Storehouse. Opens 31 May 2025....

One of the most celebrated and beloved actresses of the twentieth century, Dame Maggie Smith has left an indelible legacy on British stage and screen. While Smith has played many dramatic roles to acclaim over seven decades, including winning an Oscar for ‘The Prime of Miss Jean Brodie’, she is well-remembered for her comic timing and sly humour.   Dame Maggie Smith’s talent assured her a long and prolific career which will live long in our collective imagination. Her contribution to British theatre and film will be forever celebrated through the V&A Theatre and Performance Collection, from her costume as Lady Bracknell from ‘The Importance of Being Earnest’ at Aldwych Theatre, to a recording of her performance in ‘Three Tall Women’ at Wyndham’s Theatre in 1995. Our condolences to her family and friends.   📸 - Maggie Smith in ‘The Lady from Dubuque’ at Theatre Royal Haymarket, by Graham Brandon, 2007

@BethRigby @RuthDavidsonPC @HarrietHarman @ShonaSomerville Love this pic

We’ve absolutely loved the live shows. Thanks to all you Electoral Dysfunctioners who have come to our shows in London, Salford, Liverpool and Glasgow 💃❤️🙌🏻 @RuthDavidsonPC @HarrietHarman @ShonaSomerville

@bernarddonoghue @RestIsPolitics @DCMS @lisanandy Was an excellent interview. Hopefully soon to be longest serving culture secretary in a decade (next week) 😜❤️

Hugely proud and really delighted that in this episode of the @RestIsPolitics the new Secretary of State for @DCMS @lisanandy said that her favourite museum in the whole of the country is the People’s History Museum - the museum of democracy. audible.co.uk/webplayer?asin…

@bernarddonoghue @GoddardVets Sorry @bernarddonoghue. What a gorgeous mog.

Horrible day. Finally had to say goodbye to our handsome, clever, flirty cat Tom. He was 17, so old, but lithe, active & very affectionate until the last few days & hours. Dwelling on the years of love than the loss. Huge gratitude to the brilliant team @GoddardVets Kennington.

If you're into Taylor Swift...

As a cancer specialist, I find this level of journalism absolutely appalling. It’s hard to know where to begin, when the lack of understanding of how cancer might affect people is this poor. I’m more than happy to speak to @AllisonPearson to explain why this is so bad

Open today - Fragile Beauty: Photographs from the Sir Elton John and David Furnish Collection. Discover our major new exhibition of modern and contemporary photography, with over 300 rare prints from 140 photographers – our largest ever. ★★★★★ “A breathtaking exhibition of photography’s greatest hits and hidden gems” – Evening Standard ★★★★★ “A lot of beauty, a lot of skin, a lot of deep, aching desire” – Time Out Book tickets: bit.ly/3TRsE8w In partnership with @gucci

@KBaileyCurator @V_and_A @NETAPORTER @DJTrevorNelson Absolutely Bloody loved it @KBaileyCurator as did soooooo many people who came and then came back again for more. thank YOU and team to you for making it happen. Pure joy.

We said goodbye to DIVA ⁦@V_and_A⁩ yesterday before its world tour. Thank you to all the divas who made it possible. And everyone who has been on the journey, front of house teams ⁦@NETAPORTER⁩ Tonwelt. Last curator tour here with ⁦⁦⁦@DJTrevorNelson⁩ 🙏🤩

There’s something for everyone in the V&A, according to the museum’s new campaign by @aandeddb Artisans and influencers have been involved in the campaign, which includes bespoke objects hidden in locations across the UK creativereview.co.uk/victoria-alber…

@BethRigby Wish Mrs Rodda was here to see ❤️ she was so great

@SofR Been quite a journey since our politics A-level right!! Love you @SofR

So proud of this woman @BethRigby 🙌

Trust in politics is at an all time low 🔽 🗳 We'll try to unravel it with Sky's @BethRigby, Labour’s @jessphillips and Scottish Conservative @RuthDavidsonPC. 🎧 Listen to our new podcast, Electoral Dysfunction, from this ⏰ Friday

.@skynewsniall Am loving the Beyonce segment on your show. Also in the zeitgeist is Taylor Swift, as the V&A look for a super Swifty to curate everything that is Taylor ❤️ 👇🏻 news.sky.com/story/amp/tayl…

The Victoria and Albert museum is looking to recruit a Taylor Swift super-fan adviser 👇 Read more trib.al/e6D3JZ1

The evolution of ceramics. Since ancient times, ceramics have been associated with extraordinary artwork. From functional vessels that were part of everyday life to avant-garde expressions that challenge conventional perceptions of pottery, each piece in our collection is a testament to the versatility of this enduring art form.  If you’re into pottery, it’s in the V&A. ▫️Me Old China vase, earthenware clay, Nick Dynan, 2024 ▪️First Edition Portland Vase, Jasperware, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, 1790. On display at V&A Wedgwood Collection, World of Wedgwood, Barlaston ▫️Nautilus Shell Centre Piece, Lustre ware, Josiah Wedgwood and Sons, 1958. On display from 27 March at V&A Wedgwood Collection, World of Wedgwood, Barlaston ▪️Teapot and cover, from the 'Walking teaset', Michell and Napiorkowska, designed 1974, 1980. On display at Ceramics, Room 140, Factory Ceramics

Our new @V_and_A campaign has landed💥 Keep your eyes peeled 👀 for something you're into...

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Learn more about our @Artfund 'New Collecting Award’ which focuses on increasing representation of trans and non-binary artists and allies in the V&A - and their work documenting trans lives. vam.ac.uk/blog/museum-li…