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The Gallerist (Michael Levitt) – book review

One of the pieces of advice often given to those looking to write their first novel is “write what you…

Benedetta – movie review

They don’t make many movies about lesbian nuns these days. Thankfully provocative Dutch auteur Paul Verhoeven is here to fill…

Death of a Salesman (fortyfivedownstairs) – theatre review

Arthur Miller’s stunning, Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning 1949 play Death of a Salesman has lost none of its…

Frozen (QPAC) – theatre review

Adapting work from screen to stage can be tricky, even more so when it is a beloved animated feature. Thankfully,…

New music round-up (for w/e 11 February 2022)

Our selection of the best new music across a range of genres from the week ending 11 February 2022. Ride…

Drive My Car – movie review

From little things, big things grow. Director Ryûsuke Hamaguchi transforms a short story by Haruki Murakami into a 3-hour paean…

Death on the Nile – movie review

Elegant production design, a big name cast and twists aplenty characterise Death on the Nile, a new take on the…

I’m Yours, Maddy (MC Showroom) – theatre review

Maddy Pratt loves sex … she loves, loves, loves sex. So, it only makes sense that she would pen an ode…

Fun Home (MTC) – theatre review

A poignant and amusing slice of life musical, it is not hard to see why Fun Home received five Tony…

Ants from Up There (Black Country, New Road) – music review

When Black Country, New Road released their debut (last year’s For The First Time), they were lumped together with a…