Brexit protest art: political art or artistic propaganda?
Rhys Clarke walks us through the history of debate on political art versus artistic propaganda and explains his view on Brexit protest art.
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On-stage nudity: art or just a marketing ploy?
Rhys Clarke questions how on-stage nudity adds to a show and whether it is simply being used to draw in audiences.
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Should we be concerned about politics in television?
Rhys Clarke draws upon the issues surrounding the inclusion of political views and opinions within TV shows such as 'Call the Midwife'.
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“Wonderfully performed”: review of Pound of Flesh’s ‘Yen’
It was a new experience to watch a theatrical production in the basement of a student house. I would be lying if I said I wasn’t a little uncertain as I waited outside the front gate. My mood lifted once I was warmly welcomed in by producer Kate Chalmers who...
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Are charities such as Comic Relief problematic?
Rhys Clarke considers whether it is problematic to use Celebrities to advertise charities the other issues related to this.
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A response to ‘Freedom of expression in art does not excuse offending religion’
There is an old quote that comes from the late, great Christopher Hitchens that asserts: “If someone tell me I’ve hurt their feelings, I say, ‘I’m still waiting to hear what your point is’”. This simple passage summarises much of the contentious relationship there is between the artist, the radical...
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“Endearing and quick-witted”: review of RSC’s ‘As You Like It’
I was prepared for a comedic evening of farce, frustration and wonder when, upon arriving at the Royal Shakespeare Company for As You Like It I spent an arduous ten minutes trying to collect my tickets from the wrong office. It was a somewhat shaky, though amusing in hindsight, start to...
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The problem of the evil artist: ‘The Pillowman’ review
This review contains spoilers. Ever since a good friend of mine convinced me to watch In Bruges when I should probably have been preparing for my A Level exams, I have considered myself a firm fan of Martin McDonagh’s work. As a result, I had some ideas of the type...
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An interview with comedian and political activist, Mark Thomas
Mark Thomas, a comedian, journalist and political activist, is bringing his show Check-up: Our NHS at 70 to the Warwick Arts Centre. His blend of theatre, comedy and investigative journalism, which has garnered critical acclaim in Edinburgh and London, takes a critical look at the state of the NHS. I’ve...
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Searching for my dignity at the bottom of a Scottish loch
A few years ago I was approached by a good friend who asked whether I would be interested in a film he intended to make during the first week of summer. Desperate to get away from my A Level revision, I gave his script a little flick through. I was...
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Skilfully directed, masterfully performed, brilliantly written: ‘X’ review
As I stepped into the dark confines of the studio I found myself greeted by a stark white cage of plastic and steel. This was to be the set of X, by Alistair McDowall: a black box inside a black void. I was immediately on edge. This sensation of uneasiness...
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New Year’s resolutions for arts lovers
Rhys Clarke gives his arts-related new year's resolutions in an effort to inspire us all to get more involved in the arts in 2019.
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The Turner Prize 2018
Rhys Clarke explores whether Charlotte Prodger's winning of the 2018 Turner Prize marks a new age for the art of film making.
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