Jasper Young

Othello at the RSC: Stripped down to basics, but with a modern touch

When adapting Shakespeare for modern audiences, directors are faced with the gargantuan task of presenting a fresh spin on a piece of literature that not only has existed for centuries, but forms the bedrock of culture in British theatre. While many decide to reappropriate the material with a modern setting,...
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Posted Nov. 6, 2024

Pattie Gonia: The drag queen breaking new ground in the name of queer climate justice

Pattie Gonia, a drag queen from Nebraska, has made a name for themselves by fostering a community of over 1,000,000 queer environmentalists. Six years ago, they went viral for click-clacking her heels along a mountaintop trail. This internet fame helped them discover a unique intersection between the fight for both queer and climate justice – a marriage of their two great passions. At a time when extreme climate events, like the recent hurricanes Helene and Milton, are leaving swathes of the US devastated, and anti-drag bills are being proposed across the nation, Patti fights for the protection of natural spaces for all, championing the need for the climate movement to be inclusive to all.  
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Posted Oct. 30, 2024

Coventry Amazon workers narrowly vote against union recognition

Employees at Amazon’s Coventry warehouse have voted down the chance for union recognition. This historic motion would have seen the company recognise a union in the UK for the first time. They narrowly lost the majority needed to confirm recognition, falling short by just 28 votes The GMB is one...
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Posted Aug. 12, 2024

Wimbledon 2024: A Tournament to Remember

For two special weeks each year, the eyes of tennis fans everywhere are glued to the legendary grass courts of SW19. Thousands of visitors each year brace the elements of British summertime, sometimes queuing overnight for a chance to witness the very best tennis players do battle in the sport’s...
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Posted Jul. 23, 2024

A flying tackle: The environmental impact of the Premier League

As the 2023-24 Premier League season draws to a close, we can look back on a season full of memorable moments. From points deductions, Jürgen Klopp’s swansong, and Alejandro Garnacho’s bicycle kick, to Nottingham Forest’s stern words to the Luton ‘ultras’ managing VAR, yet again the league has delivered in...
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Posted Jun. 24, 2024