Wednesday 3rd December 2025

Culture

A comical approach to a classic text: ‘Hedda Gabler’ reviewed

Tiptoe Productions’ Hedda Gabler, co-directed by Ollie Gillam and Gilon Fox, delivered a strong version of the classic text, impressive in its ability to make the differences between characters...

‘Lux’ by Rosalía review: A breath of fresh air

'The Latin title ‘Lux’ perfectly embodies the concept and overall aesthetic of divine femininity, as well as the multilingual aspects that run throughout the work. With complex and meaningful lyrics written in 13 languages, and split into four movements, the record is a breath of fresh air for the pop scene'.

Illuminating American conservatism: William F Buckley’s biography, reviewed

The ornate, Latinate vocabulary. The debates peppered with witticisms. The patrician air, the untraceable...

The Magdalene Songs: Giving a singing voice to victims

★★★★★ Trigger warning: abuse Modern slavery, abuse, and human rights violations are not something you would...

Interview: The Awkward Silence

Daniel Frampton quizzes comedy duo, 'The Awkward Silence' on their adventures into the world of radio

The Final Stages: Mephisto

With the curtain rising in a matter of days, Lloyd Houston takes a looks back on his experience acting in Mephisto

A Bluffers’ Guide To: Surf Pop

Wetsuit on, grab your board, and let's catch some rollers with Natasha Frost

Out and onstage

Daniel Frampton examines the prejudices facing LGBT actors

Review: Tennis – Young & Old

Marc Pacitti reviews Tennis' second album Young & Old

The power of fiction

Jack Powell discusses 'gay fiction' with author Paul Burston

Review: Shearwater – Animal Joy

Richard O'Brien reviews the latest offering from the Okkervil River offshoot

Review: Chronicle

James Aber chronicles Trank's debut

Gary Numan: new sounds, new man

Natasha Frost listens to the ins and outs of Gary Numan's trials and tribulations with technology

A flag for all seasons

Michael Brooks on the symbolism of the rainbow flag

Review: The Descendants

Donal O'Hara applauds Clooney's understated performance

Leader of the Pack

Barbara Speed talks to Sue Sanders, founder of LGBT History Month

Orchesrated Optimism

Venezuelan conductor Natalia Luis-Bassa discusses why classical music isn’t dead with Cecilia Stinton

Decades in Film: the 70s

Amy Hadfield reflects on the 1970's ch-ch-ch-changes

Preview: Teechers

Charlotte Lennon is entertained by this classic Godber piece

Review: Jake’s Progress

Angus Hawkins is disappointed by the lacklustre music and insincere dialogue of this new musical

Preview: The Truth

Katharine Terrell applauds this funny and engaging comedy

Review: James Vincent McMorrow, O2 Academy

Natasha Frost finds herself close to tears by James Vincent McMorrow, despite misgivings about the venue

From Page to Stage

Victoria Weavil muses on translation in the theatre

Turl Street Arts Festival, 2012

Natasha Frost is delighted by the array of artsy goodies in this year's extravaganza

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