Hidden Gem: Little Sparta, Scotland
Julia Dorrington recalls this poetic beauty on the outskirts of Edinburgh
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A cut above the rest
Julia Dorrington reviews the collection of Matisse cut-outs at the Tate Modern
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Review: Filter’s Twelfth Night
Julia Dorrington reviews Filter's creative and interactive Twelfth Night, complete with tequila, a conga line and musical improv.
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Are theatre tickets too expensive?
Harley Ryley and Julia Dorrington debate whether theatre tickets are too expensive, especially for students on a budget.
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Winter-Railing through cold Europe
Julia Dorrington discovers some winter travel gems for a budget Christmas break...
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Antony and Cleopatra: where is the love?
Julia Dorrington finds the emotion lacking in this high-concept production of Antony and Cleopatra at the RSC.
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It came, it saw, it Koanquered
How much do we really know about Warwick's cultural icon?
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Fairy Tales: Not Simply a Happily-Ever-After
Julia Dorrington delves into the twisted and mesmerising world of Hans Christian Andersen
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‘The Light Princess’ Falls Heavily into Musical Oblivion
Julia Dorrington reviews the National Theatre’s new fairytale musical about a floating princess which fails to take-off into musical stardom.
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As You Like It: Review
Maria Alberg's new production of As You Like It (2013) for the RSC is a summery delight reminiscent of summer nights and music festivals, says Julia Dorrington, enhanced by Laura Marling's soundtrack.
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Gove’s plans send schooling ‘Bacc’ to the past
Julia Dorrington explores the effect of the Ebacc on creativity in education
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Hell is Other ‘People’
Julia Dorrington offers a critical appraisal of Alan Bennet’s newest addition to his repertoire: People. This satire about the National Trust, Old England and X-rated Films is full of hilarious quips and references to antiquated popular culture.
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A Day in the Life of an Olympic Volunteer
Julia Dorrington writes of behind the scenes hype at the Opening Ceremony
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