12th May 2018 Musical success came later in life to Doug Hream Blunt than most. But then this is a performer who only started playing in bands when he was 35. His is a story that has become ever more… Continue Reading
11th May 2018 A collaboration between director Caroline Williams, Syrian artist/filmmaker Reem Karssli and teenagers from London’s Young Vic Taking Part project, Now Is the Time to Say Nothing attempts to humanise the everyday horrors of the Syrian war… Continue Reading
27th April 2018 Rather than making reference to their touring an album of new material, Sheffield rock outfit Drenge’s ‘Grand Reopening Tour’ alludes to a three year hiatus – both in terms of a headline UK tour and the release… Continue Reading
24th April 2018 Driven by outstanding performances by the cast, the Tobacco Factory’s retelling of Arthur Miller’s Modern classic A View from the Bridge is just remarkable. Staying true to the original script and setting, Director Mike Tweddle & his… Continue Reading
14th April Since its release in June 1975, Steven Spielberg’s Jaws – an epochal moment in motion picture history in its standing as Hollywood’s prototypical ‘Summer Blockbuster’ – has endured as a much beloved film. This is partly evidenced… Continue Reading
10th April 2018 For many the Rolling Stones’ free festival at Altamont (that descended into chaos and death) marked the end of the 60’s. A bloody exclamation point that abruptly concluded the dreamy “flower power” era. In some respects the ascension… Continue Reading
22nd March 2018 Though perhaps a few notable composers have slipped the net of obscurity and garnered household name status with their contribution to the history of film – five time Academy Award winner John Williams being the most… Continue Reading
8th March 2018 With upheaval, impermanence and the inevitability of transition being among its central themes, Rory Mullarkey’s dynamically executed interpretation of Anton Chekhov’s theatrical swansong The Cherry Orchard… Continue Reading