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Shrek the Musical is fun. Feeling rather optimistic about seeing the production it was refreshing to see such an innovative take on a film which was grounding breaking in both animation and child/adult comedy genres. The play does have flaws, but then when you are laughing uncontrollably it is...

Over the summer you may have heard the phrase ‘I’m just nipping up to Edinburgh,’ broadcast over social media or even from the mouth of a real life person. I was one of these people who smugly played down the never-ending journey to the Scottish capital which ultimately can...

 “But the point is, now, at this moment, or any moment, we’re only cross-sections of our real selves. What we really are is the whole stretch of ourselves, all our time, and when we come to the end of this life, all those selves, all our time, will be...

Let’s be honest, musical theatre is not everyone’s cup of tea. Many will despair at the thought of having to sit through 2 hours of spontaneous singing and dancing, which let’s face it is usually pretty tenuous to the plot. . . if there even is a plot. But...

I love books, all different types of books. From epic adventures to out-there sci-fi, to historical dramas and even the occasional trashy romance. The world of books and the stories they tell is a magical place. But there are those who threaten to destroy the magic and mystery of...

As the dawn of a new university year looms you only need to glance in the direction of your bookshelf to note the pile of books and workload behind the summer photos. From Freshers to final years, every degree is going to need to catch up on that must...

With the debate concerning the new release of Roald Dahl’s 50th Charlie and the Chocolate Factory adult edition recently hitting the news, it is intriguing what opinion the general public take on the matter. On balance the two examples given here show a great step away from what Roald...