Of the European cities I visited this summer during my interrailing trip, Prague was my favourite, as its beauty lies in its old buildings and cobbled streets. It has not succumbed to the modern tourists’ […]
TV Review: Line of Duty
AC-12 returns as Jed Mecurio’s signature series raptures the screens of British television once again. The Sunday 9pm BBC One slot is certainly a place where the best dramas unfold. Currently taking the hot seat […]
Culture: Pangaea + Will Lister – Review
Culture’s third party at Wire welcomed Will Lister and Pangaea for a night of genre-spanning excellence. For nearly 10 years, DJ and producer Pangaea – also known as Kevin McAuley – has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music. Being a third of Leeds’ finest Hessle Audio, he is no […]
Jayda G: Queen of the Dance Floor – Review
Canadian Royalty Jayda G took to the decks at Wire on the 9th February, to create an all-night party. As she continues to establish herself as a world-renowned DJ and producer, Disco-House Queen Jayda G […]
“Gather them in”: the Musical Treasures of W.T Freemantle at The Treasures of the Brotherton Gallery
The staff at the Leeds University galleries are known for the high standards of their exhibition spaces and for the exhibitions hosted there; and, “Gather them in”: the Musical Treasures of W.T Freemantle, is no […]
Netflix’s New Notebook Ending: Censorship or Evolution?
Netflix has changed the ending of The Notebook leaving fans enraged. What impact does this have on the longevity of art and its original meaning? In news which shocked generations of fans, Netflix have taken […]
Superhero Saturation: Has Marvel Lost Its Sparkle?
It’s no secret that we as a society love superheroes. We dress up in their costumes for parties, give our children little plastic heroes to play with, and we consume their movies and shows at […]
Capernaum Makes Chaos Seem Agonisingly Mundane
Capernaum (“Chaos”, in French) is a big film for 2018/19. Winner of the Cannes Jury prize, and nominated for Best Foreign language film at the 2019 Oscars, it has certainly attracted plaudits. Opening on the […]
Hamlet Review: Tessa Parr inspires in a re-gendered production
Hamlet can often seem like a play in danger of being over-done. With that said, through change and adaptation, this production achieves a fresh reinvigoration that is essential for a modern take on the classical […]
Music Theatre Society’s Into The Woods Was Out Of This World
Into the Woods, a musical by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, has been adapted by the Music Theatre Society for the Spring semester. Directed by Daniel Cartlidge and Shaunagh Kelly, the plot follows a Baker […]
Blue Stockings Makes The Past Feel Immediate
Jessica Swale’s Blue Stockings centers around the women of Girton College fighting for their right to graduate in 1896, perhaps a difficult concept for an audience of twenty first century students to relate to. However, […]
In The Middle With Bellisa X
In 2016, Bella (centre) launched her own ‘Cocktail of Jackets’ collection, and her brand has grown rapidly since, launching a ‘create your own tracksuit feature’ and collaborating with brands such as Kingdom of Badmen. Can […]