Set in a train station without any trains, David Greig’s border-town drama delves into issues of global conflict and local identity. Through the exploration of relationships and borders, those that are new, old, secure and […]
Do Art Galleries Cost Too much?
There is no doubt that public art comes at a price. But when this price leaves you little change from £100 for a family day-out, are we costing young people more than just their creative […]
Mandy Is A Hit & Miss Thriller That Keeps You Guessing
Mandy is, truly, one of the strangest films I have ever seen. Taking inspiration from the quirky yet dark beats of Darren Aronofsky, this second cinematic entry from writer-director Panos Cosmatos does not hold itself […]
Banksy In The Bin: The Infamous Shredding Picture
Banksy is arguably the most iconic street artist of our time, who still remains anonymous, (although is probably Robert Del Naja, 52-year-old member of trip-hop trio Massive Attack, sorry for the spoilers). International headlines have […]
Matangi/MAYA/M.I.A. Is A Deep-Dive Into Both Music And Activism
M.I.A. released her first single ‘Galang’ via XL Recordings in the early 2000s. The track was met with great acclaim, both in England and America: who was this loud South Asian girl using garish beats […]
Is Poetry Really Dead?
We all like to come up with witty and clever Instagram captions. But would we consider the said captions to be poetry? Ariel Bissett, an English Literature graduate and Youtuber, released her documentary #poetry at […]
Why There Are No Theatre Celebrities
I love the theatre. I am what one may call a ‘theatre nerd’. I pride myself on knowing cast lists, touring dates and musical scores off by heart. My Instagram feed is full of Broadway […]
Is Vlogging Enhancing Our West End Experience?
In the West End world, a number of actors are sharing their lives through vlogging. Heathers the Musical’s Carrie Hope Fletcher is a prime example, publishing The Veronica Vlogs almost every week, keeping fans updated […]
A Star Is Born Is A Dizzyingly Breathless Story
Music is essentially 12 notes between any octave’ explains Sam Elliott towards the end of A Star Is Born. ‘It’s the same story told over and over, forever. All any artist can offer the world […]
Afro-futurism: Slowly Filling the Black Hole at the Heart of Sci-fi
‘Afrofuturism is me. Us. Black people seeing ourselves in the future, being as magical as we want to be.’ The words of Janelle Monae serve to respond to the words of Mark Dery’s ‘Black to […]
Venom Is A Lukewarm Antihero Film Without A Hero
In this self-contained film, we are given our first look at Marvel’s character Venom. The movie, directed by Ruben Fleischer, follows the life of gonzo journalist Eddie Brock (Tom Hardy) as he is fired from […]
The Merry Widow Will Delight Opera Fans Old And New
Giles Havergal’s version of Franz Lehár’s operetta ‘‘The Merry Widow’’ performed at the Opera North has an easy and light plot to follow, and is interweaved with opera singing, making it great not only for […]