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 […]
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 […]
Russell Brand’s Revolution: He’s not the Messiah
Take the best of Che Guevara, Gandhi and Malcolm X and you have in no way described Russell Brand – the nation’s favourite former addict turned Christ-like revolutionary. Only better, because he wears Raybans and […]
We explore five freaky paintings that will send a shiver down your spine
1. Study after Velázquez’s Portrait of Pope Innocent X, Francis Bacon. 1953. This eerie work shows a distorted version of the Portrait of Innocent X painted by Diego Velázquez in 1650. In a style typical […]
Saved hadn’t been seen on stage in 27 years, but Theatre Group has done it with a fantastic cast
Theatre Group’s production of Edward Bond’s Saved had a lot to live up to; as if being the first play of the year wasn’t enough, before 2011 Saved hadn’t been seen on stage for 27 […]
Like shows us the odd realities of our social media society in an uncomplicated, light hearted way
Getting It Productions’ new piece Like markets itself as “an event presenting an art exhibition and performances based around the coming-of-age experiences of modern day twenty-something’s in the wake of the explosion of social media”. […]
Freeview Flicks of the Week: Seven Pounds, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and How to Lose Friends and Alienate People
In the Middle’s best weekly freeview flicks picks is here! This week we lose friends and alienate people, retire to India and track down a murderer by tattoos. MONDAY – Casablanca (Film4 17:10) 1942’s Casablanca […]
Stranger than Fan Fiction….
Can you imagine Harry Potter falling in love with Voldemort? Edward Cullen in med school? Or even Joffrey Lannister as the troublesome teenager into heavy metal? If so you might have a bright future in […]
Absurdist comedian Tony Law talks about Never Mind the Buzzcocks, music and unitards
I’ve been waiting for Canadian comedian Tony Law to call for around twenty minutes now. He’s had a whole day of interviews and it’s not surprising if he’s running a little late. Known for his […]
American Horror Story mixes horror, black humour and social commentary in new series
American Horror Story’s fourth season, Freak Show, will be the last to feature actress Jessica Lange, who has played a major part in the series since its premiere in 2011. While her departure will be […]
Don’t call me a “Girl Gamer”
You may be aware of Gamergate – that social booby trap currently disguising itself as a serious debate – or you may not be. The important thing you need to know about it is this; […]
Is the Big Bang Theory back with a bang?
Back With a Bang? When Friends was taken off E4 back in 2011, who would have guessed that a quirky American comedy that centres around the lives of a group of young physicists would take […]