Exquisite singing, gorgeous costumes and atmospheric lighting all made for a very impressive performance by the cast and crew of Music Theatre’s Jekyll and Hyde. Even upon entering the Riley Smith Hall, we were met […]
Photography | Eve Arnold Retrospective – Behind the scenes with Marilyn Monroe
photo: Eve Arnold We think we know all there is to Marilyn Monroe. But Eve Arnold’s photos shows glimpses of the actress that it would not have been possible to see without her. Arnold’s photography […]
Illustration | Dyna Moe – The Mad Men illustrator parodies the show's iconic style
image: Dyna Moe Dyna Moe has become renowned for being the official illustrator for TV show Mad Men. Her style of work is bold and colourful but simple. Memorable scenes from the show are replicated […]
Open Theatre | The Aleph – A well assembled production
photo: Anna Turzynski 3/5 Stars Open Theatre’s production of ‘The Aleph’ stages a strange tale of mystery and espionage whilst exploring the morality of a group of people as their situation becomes more desperate. It is […]
Photography | Chen Man – Sparking the Imagination
photo: Chen Man 4/5 Chen Man is world renowned for her photography and it isn’t difficult to see why. The exhibition space at the Stanley and Audrey Burton gallery may only display a small selection […]
Theatre | 4.48 Psychosis at The Workshop Theatre – a visceral insight into depression
Knowing that 4.48 Psychosis was the last play dramatist Sarah Kane wrote before committing suicide in 1999 makes watching this experimental take on clinical depression even more profound. The script dictates no specific characters, and […]
Theatre | One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest – an incredible lack of sensitivity
One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest is a book, film, and play of incredibly dramatic proportions, addressing a number of issues surrounding mental health and oppression. It does this with poignancy, intense power and emotion. […]
Art | Anthony Browne – Through the Magic Mirror
4/5 Stars Most of us will have read a book by Children’s Laureate Anthony Browne. Whether it was the recognisable gorilla characters across his books, Willy the Champ, Into the Tunnel or My Dad (to […]