‘The Tower stands as a monument against forgetting’ claimed Le Monde. A bold statement if ever there was one, and I had my doubts as to whether the novel could really be this powerful. The […]
The Bartered Bride is a perfect introduction into opera
A refreshingly unusual Czech opera sung in English, The Bartered Bride tells the comic story of two small-town lovers whose families seek to marry them off to opposing partners. But don´t be fooled – this […]
A feminist faux pas: thoughts on a t-shirt debacle
Apparently David Cameron is not what a feminist looks like, but an embarrassed activist wearing a £45 t-shirt made by women working in sweatshops earning just 62p an hour might be, according to recent reports […]
Private Peaceful is a deeply moving portrayal of a young boy’s transition during the war
Acclaimed children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s book-turn-play ‘Private Peaceful’ is an arresting, deeply moving performance that charters one soldier’s last hours before his execution by firing squad. Accused of desertion, Peaceful is sentenced to death and […]
Editors’ Choice w / 21st October + 28th October
It’s essay writing season and what better way to get into the zone than by immersing yourself in some of the latest releases. Here at In The Middle, we’ve got your back. This week, we bestow […]
A Divided Germany: 25 Years since the fall of the Berlin Wall
Although Remembrance Sunday will this year be focusing on the centenary of the First World War, the day also marks the 25th anniversary of the fall of the Berlin Wall. For those who lived during […]
Travel Troubles for the LGBT are out of touch
You’re on holiday. You’re nice and relaxed, lounging around the pool with your partner. The catch? No one can know you’re together. For the LGBT community, this is a reality in some parts of the […]
‘Hesitant Alien’ Album Review
Is this really the poster boy for emo-rock that we all came to know and love? Gerard Way’s debut solo album Hesitant Alien sheds the emo exterior for a strangely joyful ode to Brit-Pop. Free […]
Trend Alert: The Cape
To many of you, the cape may not be ‘edgy’ or even be considered ‘cool’, but it is this season’s commodity, so why not give it a try? Many of the capes that appeared on […]
Gryphons Squash opponents
This Wednesday saw a busy day at the Gryphon centre for Squash with three home matches – the men’s seconds, thirds and the women’s second team all playing. Some great matches were played, with fantastic results […]
Give a spit and save a life with Leeds Marrow
Feeling compassionate? Sign up to stem cell donation. Leeds Marrow are hosting their biggest sign up event in Riley Smith Hall from 9am-5pm on Tuesday (11th Nov). Last month, the society reached their 500th sign […]
Minnows hope to take the scalps of giants
The magic of the FA Cup competition is finally back, as the most exciting stage of the world’s oldest football tournament, the First Round proper, kicks off this weekend. The Third Round and the entrance […]