Culture
No Cirque du Soleil - show
Traveling all the way from Edinburgh, No Show is here to redefine what can be ‘backstage’ and ‘onstage’
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Food
Naked Dough: the good, the bad and the ugly
Have always wanted to try cookie dough but never gotten around to it? Fear not, we’re back with a full-on comprehensive review of (almost) everything Naked Dough has to offer, and our honest opinions (hint: they’re very good, but read on to find out). We promise your taste
Books
Mary Oliver: a poet that speaks to all
In light of the passing of one of America’s best-loved poets, Books Editor Jingjie Cheng reflects on the poetry of Mary Oliver – her celebration of nature and her universal appeal.
Culture
Lord of the Game of the Ring of Thrones
London has many museums, the V&A, Science Museum, Natural History Museum and even some outside of South Kensington! One of these is the Museum of Comedy, located in Bloomsbury. On the last Sunday of every month for the foreseeable future, the small venue inside is seized by the
Opinion
Les Gilets Jaunes: protesters or extremists?
Xiu Xiuchen argues that whilst the gilets jaunes began as a protest against fuel taxes, it has mutated into an extremist movement
Culture
La Traviata continues to delight
Verdi’s La Traviata is undoubtedly one of the most well-loved and familiar operas of all time. First performed in London at Her Majesty’s Theatre in 1856, it is now the most-performed opera in the world. This particular production of the Royal Opera House, directed by Richard Eyre, celebrates
News
Imperial welcomes Deputy Editor of The Times
Imperial played host to Emma Tucker, the Deputy Editor of The Times on Monday 28th January. After viewing a Data Observatory showcase in the Data Science Institute, Emma sat down with Felix for a brief interview: Felix: How do you think fake news has affected your job or the job
Sport
Imperial Cross Country on verge of greatness with one race left in the LUCA XC League
After a strong showing at last week’s penultimate league race at Alexandra Palace ICXC sit atop both the women’s and mixed standings with UCL clipping at their heels
Culture
A hilarious ode to the UK we know (not so) well
Abdul waits during the entire show, perching in the top of a ladder and having nightmares about his wife who is trapped back in Syria. Debby stands for almost half an hour, strapped to a spider’s web with a pig-masked guard always by her side, a theatrical version of
Opinion
A case study in Fake News
Theodor Videnberg discusses a recent incident that caused an online uproar as a prime example of fake news and proposes some measures to combat it
Culture
The Wedding – A powerful portrayal of society
A stellar physical theatre performance from Gecko, tackling the issues of today’s society through an uplifting and challenging piece
Culture
Anywhere – An exploration with ice
Bringing the story of ‘Oedipus on the Road’ to life with a thought-provoking melting ice puppet