Theatre
Survival in the Square brings the plight of artists to Parliament
The live entertainment sector suffered a major blow this year as all productions and venues came to a…
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In Tandem at Paines Plough Online
The lockdown presented a set of challenges that each individual dealt with slightly differently, but there have definitely…
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One Shot at Applecart Arts Online
Winner of Applecart Arts' SEEDs competition, Julia Szajkowska's One Shot looks at the challenging prospects awaiting young people…
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Wilde Without the Boy at The Playground Theatre
After a six-month hiatus, theatres are starting to reopen. Audiences can finally return to their favourite venues and…
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Still, Here: An audio tour around Hackney at Access All Areas Online
The lockdown was a challenging experience for many, but vulnerable groups felt its negative effects even more deeply.…
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Venice
Predators: Pietro Castellitto on the importance of self-reflection, reinvention and leaving space for the unexpected
Pietro Castellitto’s debut film, Predators, is a social portrait set in modern-day Italy. It juxtaposes a middle-class family…
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The Duchess
The Duchess is the brand new Netflix series depicting a colourful picture of solo parenting. Set in present…
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Rocky! The Return of the Loser at Edinburgh Fringe Online
Like all other theatre events this year, the Edinburgh Fringe has had to move its rich and varied…
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Movie
Socrates
Alex Muratto’s directorial debut captures the struggles of a 15-year-old boy named Socrates, who finds himself alone in…
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Movie
Around the Sun
Around the Sun begins with an encounter between Bernard – a location scout – and Maggie. Every detail…
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