In the vast world of musical theatre, few productions have managed to perfectly incorporate elements of history and comedy as successfully as Operation Mincemeat. With such catchy songs and an extremely talented ensemble cast, this show fantastically tells the true story of a relatively obscure World War II deception operation....
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From the 18th-21st June 2024, Warwick’s DofE Society set out on their long-awaited trip to the Lake District, England’s largest national park home to Scafell Pike, its highest mountain. Our journey began at Cannon Park Car Park where, once again, we were faced with the challenge of fitting everything into...
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I don’t know about you, but I do love a good personality test; whether that be ‘which Disney Princess are you’ or ‘which ice cream flavour are you’, I’m sure we’ve all got lost down a rabbit hole with these kinds of tests at one point in our lives (usually...
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All I ever talk about is books, books and more books…you’re probably sick and tired of me by now. So, I thought I’d be a bit different and let my friends take the stage to tell you a bit about some of their favourite books. We’ve been part of our...
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Having read the A Song of Ice and Fire series and watched all eight seasons of Game of Thrones, the idea of a prequel always excited me. Based on George R. R. Martin’s book Fire and Blood, HBO’s House of the Dragon, set roughly 200 years before the events of...
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Going to the theatre alone has always been on my bucket list; I’m not really sure why, but there’s something about immersing myself fully in the production and indulging in something I love that has always made me want to do it. However, choosing The Woman in Black as my...
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Greek mythology is something I think we’ve all been obsessed with at some point in our lives. Hadestown has most definitely rekindled my love for it. Anaïs Mitchell’s musical is a reimagining of the ancient Greek myth of Orpheus and Eurydice, set in a post-apocalyptic America. It also intertwines the...
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Back in August of 2023, I decided to have a go at learning some British Sign Language (BSL). The thought of gaining a very practical skill was what first drew me to sign up. Now, after almost completing Level 1 training, I know that there is a lot more to...
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I started swimming lessons at a very young age and I’ve also had anxiety since before I can remember. I always used to think that swimming could only bring me physical benefits; however, buying a swimming membership at Warwick Sports Hub has made me rethink the sport that I loved...
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“All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost.” Before I start this review, I’d like to make an apology to all the die-hard ‘Lord of the Rings’ fans out there who would say that J. R. R. Tolkien’s trilogy is flawless. I obviously can’t...
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DofE Society is back again; this time, for their annual term two trip to the Brecon Beacons. From the 23-25 February, DofE society spent the weekend in the South of Wales and I can tell you, from my insider knowledge, it was a very memorable trip. As always, our meeting...
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Have you ever wondered how to build a lava moat? How about mailing a package from space or predicting the weather by yourself? Ever wondered how to make an emergency landing or charge your phone without a power outlet? Neither have I, but this book, full of highly impractical advice,...
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A recent study centred around boys aged between 11 and 14 has found that sexist language is increasing in schools, amid greater exposure to misogynistic content online. Research authorised by Vodafone states that 70% of teachers have identified this increase and at least 69% of boys have been exposed to...
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