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Mischa Alexander wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

The Hackney-based Arcola Theatre has announced plans to open a brand new outdoor theatre venue, with a 90 seat capacity, as early as this December.

The theatre space is being designed by Jon Bauser, who […]

Talya Honebeek wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Acclaimed Cuban ballet star Carlos Acosta has this week been able to return to the stage with the Birmingham Royal Ballet company to perform Lazuli Sky thanks to some socially distanced costumes and strategic […]

Lilia Pavin-Franks wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

In 2015, New York Post reporter Kyle Smith famously stated that “women are not capable of understanding Goodfellas”. To Smith, Goodfellas is the ultimate “male fantasy picture”. Taking place in a world that “g […]

Benjamin Hobson wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Earlier this year, gamers of a certain age got the nostalgia trip of a lifetime when a remake of the first two Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater games were released. Featuring all the classic songs, skaters and levels as t […]

Laura Mehers wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

The National Youth Theatre’s Paul Roseby has said that he believes the pandemic has taught us the importance of great storytelling.

In an interview with WhatsOnStage, the CEO and artistic director spoke about […]

Naomi Akintola wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

In true Banksy fashion, the widely celebrated street-artist has surprised both locals and art lovers globally with his new topical piece found on a quiet Nottingham street. Initially, the design attracted solely […]

Lucy Lillystone wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

To celebrate 200 years of Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein, Edinburgh Horror Festival returns with a Halloween pantomime sell-out, Frankomime’s Monster, streamed online straight from Edinburgh. A fringe show that was […]

Elliott Jones wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Since the astronomically successful, Oscar-nominated film in 2006, Borat has become a household name. Sacha Baron Cohen’s Kazakhstani-reporter character Borat Sagdiyev and his infamous mankini have morphed into […]

Aimee Seddon wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

The cast for Netflix’s new sci-fi comedy film, Don’t Look Up, has been announced. Leading the pack are Leonardo DiCaprio and Jennifer Lawrence.

Joining them will be Oscar winning actresses Meryl Streep and Cat […]

Alice Sjöberg wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Clouds is a new release to Disney+ about the duo A Firm Handshake’s success before the death of one of its members, Zach Sobiech.

Based on the true events of the musical duo A Firm Handshake, the film is abou […]

Orla McAndrew wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Like most people I’ve bought a lot of new books in recent months. However, instead of reading any of my new purchases I have taken a trip down book memory lane. I spent a week revisiting one of my favourite s […]

George Bell wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

When it comes to me and the Mad Max: Fury Road director, the similarities start and end with us both being called George. And I won’t lie, I’m happy with that. Fury Road was one of the best films of 2015 with its […]

Dan Haygarth wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

We know what we’re getting from Liam Neeson these days.

12 years have passed since Taken became a hit. Suddenly, the serious star of Schindler’s List and Michael Collins became a rather surprising action her […]

Matt Taylor wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Netflix has unveiled the first look at George C Wolfe’s new film Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom.

Ma Rainey’s Black Bottom, which will arrive on the streaming service in December, is based on the play of the same nam […]

Orla McAndrew wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

After a few days of teasing The Sims 4 has announced their newest expansion pack Sims 4: Snowy Escape. On the surface, this pack has got fans excited. Skiing, trains and a new building style vastly different from […]

James Mayer wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

It is common knowledge that the COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted the lives of everyone socially, as well as harshly damaging the economy. Businesses have had to adapt drastically in recent months with working from […]

James Reynolds wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

“Books may well be the only true magic”, stated Alice Hoffman and her latest book, Magic Lessons, the most recent in her Practical Magic series, is proof positive of this. While Practical Magic told the story of […]

Orla McAndrew wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

The first trailer has been released for Disney’s new film Raya and The Last Dragon, which hits the big screen in March 2021.

In August we reported on the first look at Raya and The Last Dragon and now a br […]

Ermis Madikopoulos wrote a new post 5 years, 2 months ago

Josie Proto has made 2020 more bearable because her debut EP, Pub Songs Vol 1 is full of hooks; it is littered with songs about escapism and minimalist production. This works very well because they bring feelings […]