Culture
On Leadership by Tony Blair, Precipice by Robert Harris, and Oxford crime – Books of the Month
On Leadership by Tony Blair; Precipice by Robert Harris; Lessons in Crime: Academic Mysteries edited by Martin Edwards
North Korea and the Global Nuclear Order review – “An excellent account”
Dr Edward Howell, whose columns in the Spectator and the Telegraph are among the...
A Revolution Betrayed by Peter Hitchens review – In Defence of Grammar Schools
Review – A Revolution Betrayed: How Egalitarians Wrecked the British Education System by Peter...
Veranilda by George Gissing review – The best historical novel never written
George Gissing remains the most underrated novelist in the English language. He wrote twenty-three...
Politics on the Edge by Rory Stewart review – “The prime minister we never had”
This is a marvellous book, a memoir of Rory Stewart’s nine years in Parliament,...
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
Review: Freshwoman
Daniel Frampton is left in fits of laughter by this new piece of comedic writing
Preview: The Barefaced Night
Daniel Frampton eagerly awaits the first night of this original and intriguing dance production
