Having headlined the Camden People’s Theatre’s week-long festival ‘Beyond the Joke’ this January, Rachel Mars’ solo show ‘The Way You Tell Them’ comes at an interesting moment when the worlds of theatre and stand-up are […]
Fashion | Nail Trends – Must-have Matte
We’re matting our claws this week for something a little alternative. Matte your black or white polish for a look that’s sophisticated and chic, or mattify your favourite glitter polish for an explosion of […]
Comment | Mental health – how to support your friends
When someone ‘comes out’ as a person with a mental health problem, the emotional toll is not limited to them. The news can elicit a wide range of emotions in their friends and family, from […]
News | Dentistry student “left behind” to die after drugs cocktail
An inquest has been held over the death of Dentistry student Mariam Ali Shaabam Hussain Khesroh. Ms Khesroh died last April after taking a concoction of Class A drugs in Harrogate, where she had traveled […]
Clubs | Preview – Mavrik presents Ben Sun
Photo: Oli Dab & Robin This Wednesday, Wire will play host to the first club night from the minds behind Mavrik. Having thrown two successful house-parties in Leeds the promoters have decided to move things […]
Comment | Anorexia stigma
Due to the excessive amount of stigma surrounding mental health problems these days, it is only natural for a person to want to keep their illness to themselves. Maybe they’ll share it with a few […]
Photography | Afghanistan: A Distant War
Image: Robert Nickelsberg, Prestel Publishing A poignant and sometimes disquieting book, ‘Afghanistan: A Distant War’ transports the reader to the infamous war torn country, past the glare of mass western media and deep into the less […]
Film | Her – The Best Original Screenplay winner is a five star treat
Video: Annapurna Pictures 5/5 Stars Who’s the first person you turn to in the morning? Your iPhone or someone with an actual pulse? Joaquin Phoenix plays Theodore, a sensitive and impulsive writer. The opening shot […]
Clubs | Review – Cirque Du Soul presents Aeroplane
Photo: Justin Gardner Cirque Du Soul, said to have the “travelling, collective energy of colour, magic and dance” the concept certainly does appeal. But as the hype gradually increased, I asked myself whether the club […]
Comment | Smash mental health taboos on campus
Last week, campuses across the UK celebrated University Mental Health Day. While it’s always promising to see nation-wide efforts to stimulate positive discussion around mental health, it’s especially important that progress is made when reaching out […]
Art | Bruce McLean
Image: Bruce McLean The Leeds City Art gallery is currently showcasing Bruce McLean: Another Condition of Sculpture, an exhibition containing some of the artist’s unseen work from over the past 50 years. He first studied […]
Art | PAN Berlin
Image: PAN Leeds College of Art is currently hosting an exhibition from PAN, the Berlin based record label who have become critically acclaimed as a platform for experimental sound and art. With the exhibition showcasing […]