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  1. Into Film: Movie Magic

    Into Film: Movie Magic  

    A charity is given all students the chance to learn through the wonder of film...

  2. Book: Gandhi by Jason Quinn and Sachin Nagar

    Book: Gandhi by Jason Quinn and Sachin Nagar  

    There's lots to cover in the life of Gandhi. This book gives a sweeping look at it...

  3. Book: Meet the Artist! Series by Patricia Geis

    Book: Meet the Artist! Series by Patricia Geis  

    LESLEY FINLAY was inspired by these lovely books about Picasso and Calder...

  4. Book: Journal of the Plague Year by Max Stafford-Clark

    Book: Journal of the Plague Year by Max Stafford-Clark  

    For a brilliant insight into the world of arts funding, LESLEY FINLAY recommends this...

  5. Book: The Dark Inside by Rupert Wallis

    Book: The Dark Inside by Rupert Wallis  

    LESLEY FINLAY reviews a popwerful debut by Rupert Wallis

  6. A day in the life: James Grieve

    A day in the life: James Grieve  

    As Artistic Director of Paines Plough, life is busy enough for JAMES GRIEVE. But when you add directing into the mix, it’s even more interesting. Here, he describes a ‘typical’ day towards the end of rehearsals for Brian Friel’s Translations...

  7. Theatre: The Play That Goes Wrong

    Theatre: The Play That Goes Wrong  

    Claire Barker had a rip-roaring night at the comedy everyone is talking about...

  8. Theatre: The Taming of the Shrew

    Theatre: The Taming of the Shrew  

    LESLEY FINLAY joined a lively audience for an inventive RSC take on The Taming of the Shrew...

  9. Theatre: Doctor Faustus

    Theatre: Doctor Faustus  

    Holly Barradell enjoyed her first experience at The Rose Bankside for an intriguing night of Marlowe...

  10. Big Interview: Cathy MacPhail

    Big Interview: Cathy MacPhail  

    From an early, tough childhood in Greenock, author Cathy MacPhail is now anticipating the UK release of the film of one of her books. LESLEY FINLAY enjoyed a chat with the acclaimed children’s writer...