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  1. Book: Shakespeare in 100 Objects

    Book: Shakespeare in 100 Objects  

    ALLISON JOHNSTONE loves this tome showcasing our treasure trove of Shakespearean objects...

  2. Book: Flirty Dancing by Jenny McLachlan

     

    LESLEY FINLAY enjoyed this debut novel by teacher Jenny McLachlan...

  3. Theatre: 1984

    Theatre: 1984  

    LESLEY FINLAY joined the throng at London's Playhouse Theatre to see this Headlong's brilliant production of 1984...

  4. Theatre: Antony and Cleopatra

    Theatre: Antony and Cleopatra  

    Shakespeare's Globe gives audiences a production to remember...

  5. Theatre: Barmy Britain

    Theatre: Barmy Britain  

    ‘Oh good I like the Black Death!’ whispered my young companion as the super-talented quartet introduced this section of their whistle-stop journey through Britain’s odd history. This worked particularly well as it involved the familiar pantomime device of dragging up a young audience member. Young Adam was certainly game for a laugh – the butt […]

  6. Dance news

     

    Using familiar music to showcase the best in contemporary dance is proving a winning formula for Rambert’s Rooster, Christopher Bruce’s electrifying celebration of the swinging Sixties set to a Rolling Stones soundtrack. The original rock ’n’ roll swagger of the band is brought thrillingly to life with sharp-suited, snake-hipped men and strong, sassy women performing […]

  7. Theatre: Doctor Faustus

    Theatre: Doctor Faustus  

    LESLEY FINLAY enjoyed this macabre retelling of Christopher Marlowe's Doctor Faustus...

  8. The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award

    The Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award  

    There's plenty of time to enter the Foyle Young Poets of the Year Award...

  9. Big Interview: Simon Barraclough

    Big Interview: Simon Barraclough  

    Simon Barraclough is one of the judges of the Foyle Young Poet of the Year award. He talked to LESLEY FINLAY about his development from record shop worker to poet...

  10. How I won a place at drama school

    How I won a place at drama school  

    Student ALEX RYE shares her experience from choosing a school to winning a place at performing arts school...