Living as an Existentialist
Among the many aspects that constitute philosophical humanism, one particular aspect that compels us to reflect intently on the nature of being and the universe is the existence of free…
2018
Review: Sea Wall
Will Hutchings reviews this beautiful and painful monologue, which encapsulates the fear and loneliness that could drown anyone.
Review: Dracula
In Durham Castle’s Norman Chapel, the most appropriate of Gothic locales for one of literature’s most thrilling monsters, Castle Theatre Company’s production of Bram Stoker’s ‘Dracula’ is a biting success.
Student Vegetarianism
After the recent UN report published, advising that we must adopt vegan and vegetarian diets to mitigate the worst consequences of climate change, it seems like us meat eaters need…
Director’s Note: Dracula
Director Sophie Boddington discusses how she hopes to bring the scary back with CTC‘s production of ‘Dracula‘.
Director’s Note: Uncle Vanya
Director Harry Scholes discusses his traditional yet bold take on Chekhov's 'Uncle Vanya', why his work is still relevant to today, and the most gripping part about his production.
Preview: A Traveller’s Tale
Durham Opera Ensemble brings it own "‘gap yah‘ love story" in ‘A Traveller‘s Tale‘, put together by Alabama Jackson and Ava Merrell.
Review: Spring Awakening
A poignant and thought-provoking musical, unashamedly presenting the difficulties of growing up. Beautifully crafted and excellently performed.
‘Becoming’
I am the moon but instead of the moon moon I am a dirty mirror moon A sticky toffee pudding moon with forbidden decadence A painful moon with a painful…
The Complex Case of Superiority
“One who enjoys finding errors will then start creating errors to find.” ― Criss Jami To see the issue at hand here, we must first begin by addressing the contradiction…