Choosing to Be a Man: A Review of Martin Luke Brown’s man oh man!
What does it mean to choose to be a man today? Martin Luke Brown turns toward vulnerability, reflection, and empathy.
The Firebird at the Southbank Centre
Saturday 18th saw the London Philharmonic Orchestra at the Southbank Centre play Igor Stravinsky’s 1910 ballet The Firebird, his first of many orchestral pieces commissioned by the Ballets Russes, and my personal favourite. Being something of a classical music fan, I went along to my first major performance of
Who gets to design the world?
Design and Disability: a probing V&A exhibit interrogating design justice
Review: Secret Love by Dry Cleaning
If I wrote this review in the style of Dry Cleaning’s latest album, Secret Love, it would be very dry, persistently sardonic, and ultimately, a very draining read. You’d read the first paragraph and decide to stop reading because you know the rest of the review isn’t
How to be PRETTY4U
What does it mean to be pretty, or even hyperpop pretty, in the hyperindividualist 2020s?
Othello: a polished take on Shakespeare’s tragedy
This week marked the end of the run for Tom Morris’ Othello, a star-studded production that takes a conservative approach to the Shakespearean tragedy. Even so, it frequently draws laughter from the audience. David Harewood returns to the part 28 years after becoming the first Black actor to play the
Hamlet at the National Theatre
Modernising adaptation is shaky on emotion but rich in tone.
Does free entry truly democratise art?
This winter break was my first spent staying in London. A friend from abroad came to visit – an avid lover of art, happily unaffiliated with expertise – and I found myself playing the role of guide, leading him through the city’s museums and galleries. At each entrance, he paused, slightly
Everybody Scream: a review
A look at Florence and the Machine’s extraordinary new album.
The story of Cook Serve Forever's launch
Steam reviews don't always tell the full story, especially when a game goes through a tough early access. In this exclusive interview, CSF's developers talk about their experience.
Romp at Ranga Records
A committee member from Alternative Music Society reviews Ranga Records’ latest live event
October Show
The double bill by DramSoc and MTSoc stunned all viewers.