Being elevated to the status of national treasure I am sure has many benefits. You can avoid taxes like there’s no tomorrow and basically get away with murder. David Attenborough has reached this pinnacle. If […]
In The Middle with Tom Walker
Causing a quiet stir amongst the music blogs for over a few years now, Tom Walker’s rise into the mainstream was always going to be an exciting one and, with a sold-out UK tour kicking […]
ISLAND @ Brudenell Community Room, 6/11
The atmosphere is relaxed and there’s a buzz of excitement amongst the crowd at Brudenell Community Room. Then small venue makes the gig that much more intimate and, despite being in close quarters, the room […]
Matt Maltese @ Oporto, 7/11
Last week in our interview, I remember being taken aback when Matt Maltese said he didn’t feel super successful; but now I understand. As he confidently advanced through the crowd of twenty-somethings towards the stage […]
Agony aunt: toxic relationships
How do I know I’m in a toxic relationship, and what should I do if I am? A toxic relationship can be defined as a relationship characterised by behaviours from an individual that are emotionally […]
Murder on the Orient Express: Running Out of Steam
Lifestyle and Culture Editor, Bella Davis, sheds light on the latest celebrity filled Agatha Christie adaptation and whether it lives up to its famous cast list. Behold, Kenneth Branagh’s Murder on the Orient Express, the […]
CinemaScope or CinemaEscape?
With the release of La La Land to Netflix and Baby Driver to DVD and Blu Ray this week, these films have traded grand cinema settings for the inevitable screenings in pillow fortresses with the […]
Love the Art but Hating the Artist?
In light of the recent allegations of predatory sexual behaviour made against Kevin Spacey, amongst the many issues that have arisen is the question of: Is it ok for fans to still enjoy Spacey’s work […]
The Underrated Beauty of Going to Gigs Alone
So you’ve found yourself at a gig alone. Your favourite band that none of your friends listen to have come to town and no one wanted to come with you. You stand self-consciously amongst couples and […]
Musical Theatre’s Criminal and Thrilling ‘Bonnie and Clyde’
Musical Theatre Society’s production of “Bonnie and Clyde” whisks us into a thrilling criminal world of 1930s Dallas, Texas. The reckless ambition that joins Clyde Barrow (Michael Ahomka-Lindsay) and Bonnie Parker (Eilish Convery) draws us […]
Immersive ‘Black Rock’ Shows What It Is To Be Human
From the creator of ‘The Weather Café’, ‘Black Rock’ is another of David Shearing’s innovative and immersive performances with the aim of imitating the sensations of climbing. Arts Writer, Liberty Anstead, describes her experience with […]
Big Thief @ Brudenell Social Club
From Brooklyn to Brudenell, Big Thief graced our favourite social club with support from Katie Von Schleicher. Von Schleicher’s haunting vocals transfused with powerful bass melodies rapidly attracted the swarms and by no time The […]