Materialists: Not another love triangle (except it is – and isn’t)
Aaheli Roy reveals the new Celine Song film Materialists, a sobering insight into modern love
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“Celebrating everything that is human is needed more than ever”: AVAWAVES’ Anna Phoebe on touring, Heartbeat, and what it takes to be a composer for film & TV
Jasper Young in a conversation with AVAWAVES' Anna Phoebe learns about their tour for their latest album Heartbeat.
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Poetry by the algorithm: is Instagram poetry any good?
Instagram poetry can also be known by its shortened form, ‘Instapoetry’, which is possibly a more accurate name for the phenomenon. Its poems are typically characterised by a lack of punctuation, short lines and stanzas, and simple language. Appealing due to its bite-sized format, Instapoetry is perhaps the most common...
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Widening the literary landscape: Where are all the working class stories?
Books shape our understanding of the world. When we read, we don’t just pass time — we connect with other lives, other places, and other perspectives. That’s why publishing stories by authors from all walks of life is so essential. Without putting diversity on the page, we risk pushing only...
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Pedestrianisation proposed for Leamington Spa’s Parade, as views are sought through public survey
Leamington Spa residents and businesses are being asked for opinions following recent discussions to transform the Parade into a traffic-free space. The Leamington Transformation Board, consisting of representatives from Warwickshire County Council, Warwick District Council, and Royal Leamington Spa Council, launched an eight-week consultation exercise on Monday 2 June...
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“Up ‘n’ Under Par”: The Loft Theatre tackle Godber’s dated rugby play
In the modest but charming arena of Leamington’s Loft Theatre, the story of a plucky underdog Rugby League team played out. The local troupe were tasked with presenting John Godber’s 1984 play Up ‘n’ Under. The production begins with a cast member cheekily poking his head out from the theatre’s...
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It’s a perfect day for brunch… Here We Are makes its European premiere at the National Theatre.
As part of this theatre season, the National Theatre is host to the West End – and European – premiere of musical theatre legend Stephen Sondheim’s final work, Here We Are. Directed by Tony Award winner Joe Mantello, the production transferred from its world premiere position off-Broadway in 2023, during...
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University of Warwick unveils new logo for sixtieth anniversary
A bear, an elephant, a book, and an atom: not the set-up to a bar joke, but features of a crest unveiled today as the University of Warwick’s new logo for its 60th anniversary. The “evolved brand” was unveiled in an exhibition held in Warwick Arts Centre’s Helen Martin Studio,...
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10 key signings from the first summer transfer window
With the expansion of the FIFA Club World Cup, the transfer window opened on June 1 to accommodate participating clubs who wanted to sign players for the tournament. This change has effectively split the transfer window into two distinct phases, the first which ended on the June 1o, and the...
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Mid-Year Checkpoint: A summer playlist
Naomi Pandey recommends seven songs to start a perfect summer playlist.
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Celebrating Pride Month: LGBTQ+ essential listening
In celebration of Pride Month and following the supreme court ruling which excludes trans women from the legal definition of a woman, it is more important than ever to show support for the LGBTQ+ community. The mainstream has seen a rise in LGBTQ+ artists in recent years; notably, Chappel Roan...
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Category is: “Serving Midlands Realness”
Since LGBTQIA+ Pride month (June) has been celebrated globally with annual Pride parades, drag queens have graced the streets of their hometowns with their fabulous and regal presence. From their outrageous fashion to their punny stage names, nowhere appreciates the camp humour of a drag queen more than generations of...
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Greater collaboration between universities needed to tackle financial woes, new report reveals
Universities UK (UUK) has published a new report insisting on a myriad of different cooperative measures, intended to aid the economic survival of Britain’s higher education institutions. The publication, entitled ‘Towards a new era of collaboration’, provides several policy suggestions to address the academic sector’s dire financial situation. Sir Nigel...
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