For lovers of the Bard, there has been a sense of overwhelm in the constant slew of Shakespeare adorning the streets of London. From Richard II, starring Bridgerton heartthrob Jonathan Bailey, to the disco transformation of Much Ado About Nothing, the trend of modernised Shakespeare is at its peak. Amid...
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When I spoke to Kwaku Mills, who is starring as Baldock in Christopher Marlowe’s Edward II this month, the company were in their final weeks of rehearsals. Admittedly, rehearsals are Mills’ favourite parts of the theatrical process, seeing the near 500 year old play feel “contemporary” and “really fresh”. Breathing...
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In a blow to St Patrick’s Day celebrations for both students and pint lovers alike, prices have increased at all J D. Wetherspoon outlets around the country. Throughout the chain, prices of fan-favourite drinks, such as a pint of Guinness, Strongbow, and Sharp’s Doom Bar, will be increasing by 15p,...
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Abigail Warwick Real Ale Society’s annual Real Ale Festival arrived in the Copper Rooms for its 45th year. Declared as the biggest student-run beer festival in Europe, the wide variety of beers, ciders, wines, and mead are enough to entice Warwick’s student population and locals alike. A trip to the...
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Abigail Mableson discusses how the dark side of boybands is revealed in the recent documentary, Boyzone: No Matter What
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Let us set the scene: after years of training, your childhood dreams have come true, and you are officially an astronaut. The date has been set, you and your colleague will be jetting off to the International Space Station (ISS). However, upon arrival, your dream holiday, a mere 400 kilometres...
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Over half of young people aged between 13 and 27 are in favour of the UK being ruled by a dictatorship, new research has revealed. The ‘Gen Z: Trends, Truth and Trust’ report, conducted by Channel 4, found that 52% of surveyed Gen Z individuals believed the UK would be...
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Abigail Mableson discusses the best anti-love anthems.
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When it comes to Valentine’s Day, the prospect of buying the perfect, heartfelt gift for your loved ones can seem daunting. From the enormous bouquets of red roses to a box of chocolates, the stereotypical Valentine’s Day gift may not appeal to you. As a first-time indulger in the world...
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Sheila Fox, who disappeared from Coventry in 1972 aged 16, has been found alive and well in one of the longest missing person cases in West Midlands history. Now aged 68, Fox was found in another part of the UK 52 years after her disappearance, as a result of a...
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When speaking to Daniel Massarella, the dancer turned Assistant Director of Leamington Spa-based dance and circus company Motionhouse, the cast and crew were arriving at their premiere location: the renowned Warwick Arts Centre. After 10 years of dedication to Motionhouse, Massarella has taken a step back from performance, taking a...
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The play, Broken Butterfly, was brought out of its cocoon by budding Warwick writer, Emily White. From mental health, self-discovery and love, the themes of Broken Butterfly are as thought-provoking and heartwarming as the production of the play itself. Now, a group of female and non-binary actors, producers, and directors...
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The presence of the Warwick Student Arts Festival has become a mystical fable throughout the drama and tech crew communities of the University of Warwick. From whispered rumours of its initial existence between 2004 to 2015, to discussions on Tech Crew group chats, the current cohorts of drama students saw...
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