When I entered the theatre to watch Lion I had a rough idea about the storyline, however not the slightest idea that I was in for a true roller-coaster-ride of emotions. Let me warn you […]
Review: Leaves of Glass – a small cast pays off
Frontline Theatre is Leeds’ newest theatre company, set up by alumnus Hugo Salter. Running this week is Leaves of Glass by Philip Ridley, an ambitious choice which deals with death, grief, love, loyalty and most […]
Review: The Weir – unnerving tales and found friendship
A wild storm is brewing, a fire is slowly burning in a pub in the Irish countryside. Four locals spin chilling tales to a newcomer from Dublin. Connor McPherson’s play unfolds in real time and […]
The Arts Netflix Weekend Watchlist: Vol 13
So long January, we thought you’d never end. We’re now at that point in the semester where you’re trying to figure how little you can get away with contributing in seminars, and you’re not really ready […]
Review: Dare Devil Rides to Jarama – passion and politics
Racing into The Carriageworks, Communism meets motorbikes in Neil Gore‘s latest play… Resuming their tour, Townsend Productions’ latest offering, Dare Devil Rides to Jarama, took to The Carriageworks stage in front of a compact yet […]
Stewart Mason: Education, Collection, Exhibition
Catherine Doucette discusses the artist who revolutionised Arts education in the UK… The seminar at the Henry Moore Institute, Stewart Mason: Education, Collection, Exhibition, featured three scholarly speakers who discussed the educational and artistic significance […]
Don’t miss: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-time
As the landmark production prepares to embark on its farewell tour, Jessica Newgas looks back on a wonderfully unique piece of theatre. The Curious Incident of the Dog in The Night-Time was one of the […]
Why we’re in love with La La Land
As controversy abounds surrounding La La Land‘s record-breaking 14 Oscar nominations, In The Middle discusses whether the film really is worth the hype… This year’s Oscar nominations are in and it’s official – everyone is […]
Review: Split – invigoratingly unique horror
At first I was extremely wary of this film. Anything which negatively dramatises the effects of mental illnesses or disorders is something I find uncomfortable to approach. Fortunately, Shyamalan’s portrayal of Dissociative Identity Disorder is […]
Review: Jackie – a textured portrait
Jackie is no ordinary biopic. It shares very little with stories like The Imitation Game, The Theory of Everything, or Lincoln. This film achieves what many of those do not; it paints a textured portrait […]
Review: OperaSoc’s Don Giovanni – passion and precison
Filled with lust, greed, comedy and even the supernatural, it is with some admirable ambition that LUU’s OperaSoc take on Don Giovanni, one of the great Mozart operas. First staged in 1787, it tells the […]
Preview: The Weir at Carriageworks Theatre
In a few days you will have made it through the dull drudgery that is the month of January. To reward yourself, why not treat yourself to an arty evening and get out and support […]