Olivia Shelley reviews ‘Tick, Tick…Boom!’
Olivia Shelley praises Tone Deaf Theatre Company's latest musical, 'Tick, Tick...Boom!' by Johnathan Larson', as 'poignant, personal, and a beautiful nod to all those involved in the arts.'
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Thomas Hardy: bridging the gap between Victorian and modern literature
Jane Rance discusses Thomas Hardy's novels and poetry, showing how they have features typical of both nineteenth- and twentieth-century literature.
A review of Maariya Khalid’s ‘milk teeth’, by Jude Battersby
'It is a play I cannot stop thinking about': Jude Battersby commends the captivating performances that made up 'milk teeth' by Maariya Khalid.
Jude Battersby reviews ‘Incremental’ by Max Shanagher
Jude Battersby praises the blending of surrealism, humour, and innovative direction in First Theatre's Company 'Incremental'.
‘A (Regular) Week at Jimmy’s’ review by Zara Stokes Neustadt
'I definitely left with a smile on my face': Zara Stokes Nesutadt review Lion Theatre Company's latest production.
The Tortured Poets Department: A love letter to readers everywhere
Bella Farley examines the literary references in Taylor Swift's 'The Tortured Poets Department', and what makes this album so appealing to readers
The Royal family: The evolution of portraiture from dynasty to domesticity
Following the recent photo-editing incident from the Prince and Princess of Wales, this article looks at how the domestication of the Royal family through portraits and photography has contributed to…
‘Soul’s therapy’: the confessional poets and mental health
Jane Rance explores the lives of three American poets and how their writing encouraged open conversations about mental health.
Book to television adaptions: Worth the watch?
While many may prefer when their favourite book is adapted into a film, I tend to find that a television series has more room to do it justice, with more…
To the Percy Jackson series: a (nuanced) love letter (Part I)
With Disney+'s recent announcement of Percy Jackson Season 2, Audrey Wong returns to a much beloved childhood favourite and unpacks its enduring appeal, as well as problematic points we may…