• Arts Room 101: Music in Musicals

    Although this could have been written by IMPACT Music, I felt that the topic is centred around flaws when applied specifically to musicals, which falls squarely within the Arts. Also although the argument I am going to present is going to be scathing, it must be noted that I do...
  • Annie: Nottingham Operatic Society @ Theatre Royal

    Annie is essentially Oliver! with more girls and a happier tone. The play embodies a much lighter feel, and is filled with music which is pleasing to the ears, and more likeable characters to warm our hearts. In this production, Nottingham Operatic Society invariably ticked all those criteria, however...
  • 5 Artistic Things to do in Freshers Week

    In Freshers week it is highly likely you will be swamped. This is a result of an inevitable colliding of moving away from home, every night on the town, making life friends and beginning a course which will determine your academic career. No pressure then. But with all this...
  • Shrek the Musical @ THEATRE ROYAL

    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...
  • The 8 Ways to Read at University

    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...
  • Can I Ask You A Question – Is There a Need For Adult Covers?

    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...
  • Arts Room 101 – Emoticons

    🙂 . A reminder to everyone you are happy, yes? Not necessarily. With the rise of Facebook messenger and previously the text, the use of the emoticon has risen, and its use in the literary community has had as much of an effect as LOL or OMG. It is...