Jodie Whitaker may be everyone’s new favourite female of the moment but my eye has been drawn to someone less well-known. In my second trip to the Roundabout Theatre in a week, a process of regeneration had seemingly taken place. Having taken my first steps into the pop-up theatre last week for the world premiereContinue reading “Out of Love – Theatr Clwyd”
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Amy Westney – Love Shouldn’t Hurt
What an exciting talent Amy Westney is. The British country singer from Essex has recently released her debut EP Love Shouldn’t Hurt. Coming up at just over 15 minutes, the five tracks featured all have a distinct southern sound that somehow, nevertheless, feels fresh. There is something about this female artist that is exciting andContinue reading “Amy Westney – Love Shouldn’t Hurt”
Dunkirk – A Short Review
Mark Rylance – understated Tom Hardy – exquisite Cillian Murphy – haunted Kenneth Branagh – suitably stoic Fionn Whitehead – quietly excellent Harry Styles – not half bad
Black Mountain – Theatr Clwyd
Welcome to Roundabout. This unique pop-up theatre is taking the UK by storm. It is a masterful piece of engineering. Fully transportable, it is popping up in the most unlikely of places, including car parks, churchyards, seafronts, and housing estates. It takes six people about a day to construct, and needs nothing more than anContinue reading “Black Mountain – Theatr Clwyd”
Gregory Porter at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod
In some ways, Gregory Porter was made for the International Eisteddfod. The man whose music transcends was making his debut at the annual event. Bringing his sweet, smooth and soulful sound to a warm and pleasant Friday evening, Porter is the embodiment of the festival’s message of peace and love. It is little wonder thatContinue reading “Gregory Porter at the Llangollen International Eisteddfod”
Broken – BBC Series Review
Father Michael Kerrigan is the latest name to add to the growing pantheon of priests appearing on our television screens in recent years. Following in the footsteps of Tom Hollander (Rev), James Norton (Grantchester) and Mark Williams (Father Brown) is another acting heavyweight, Sean Bean. Bean takes the lead role in writer Jimmy McGovern’s latestContinue reading “Broken – BBC Series Review”
Beginnings – Hannah’s Yard
The release of debut album Beginnings is surely the start of something special for Hannah Layton Turner. The musical collective known as Hannah’s Yard have released a fascinatingly eclectic record. Here are 14 songs that span across a variety of genres. We have a mixture of folk, pop, country, jazz and swing. They combine toContinue reading “Beginnings – Hannah’s Yard”
Southern Halo – Debut Album
Adding to the wonderful sibling harmonies on the country music scene are Southern Halo. The Morris sisters – Natalia, Hannah and Christina – may only be in their late teens, but they are fast becoming a well-known trio across the pond. Born and bred in Cleveland, Mississippi, their self-titled debut album is far from theContinue reading “Southern Halo – Debut Album”
Salome – National Theatre Live
Director Yael Farber brings a biblical tale to life in the National Theatre’s latest live broadcast. Despite a lack of emotional zeal, Salome is a gloriously aesthetic production. It immerses itself in Middle Eastern culture, making for an atmospheric opening. It harbours a mystical quality that enhances the special effects and technical features. It isContinue reading “Salome – National Theatre Live”
Fearless – A British Homeland?
Writer Patrick Harbinson has left Stateside to come and create a brand-new thriller for ITV. Fearless features Helen McCrory (Peaky Blinders, Penny Dreadful) as a human rights lawyer who sets out to prove the innocence of convicted killer Kevin Russell (Sam Swainsbury). But as she attempts to re-open up his case, it appears that thereContinue reading “Fearless – A British Homeland?”
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