Anatomy of an Argument: Unpicking the argument in ‘Anatomy of a Fall’
Olivia Frith-Salem pores over the delicately crafted scene, viewed through a prism where reality and fiction crystallise.
How To Commit Arson In A Loving Way review
Megan O’Neils caustic yet glimmering depiction of depression is a must-watch, voicing the unsaid trivialities and deep exhaustion of living with depression
Sweeney Todd review: A bursting pie with some missing ingredients
Kiko Gomersall reflects on this year's Lent Term Musical with enticing lead performances and captivating design, but not quite satiating.
Cool and Crushing: In Anticipation for the Oscars
Harry Donoghue looks forward to the 10th of March and hopes Oppenheimer wins big.
BME Shakespeare: Anthony and Cleopatra review
Lakshya Ravikumar argues BME Shakespeare’s Eurocentric presentation of Cleopatra was a deliberate choice to underscore Shakespeare’s timelessness, but it may have been more powerful to reject English quaintness.
Made Of Light: Notes on preparation
Actors, Lania Hamilton and Flossie Adrian, discuss preparing to perform Made of Light (directed by Raffaella Sero and Keziah Prescod, written by Lania Hamilton) at Christ’s College Chapel.
Blackboard Review: Keep[ing] Ya’ Head Up in a predominantly white institution
‘One strike and you’re out…’: Mullings and Barros Rocha craft a play that superbly encapsulates the precarity of black identity politics in a predominantly white space.
Poor Things Review: Sexual Socialist Frankenstein?
Alice Burton dissects the fish-eyed world of Yorgos Lanthimos’ latest creation.
Leave The World Behind review: Building tension and getting bored watching the paint dry
Netflix’s new thriller loses itself in an attempt to portray the apocalypse.
Fairview review: A masterclass into the ‘power of observation’
Tirza Sey praises Fairview in its subversion of the typical spectator-actor dynamic, shining a harsh light on our own unconscious biases.
Creating the Cambridge Northern Soul Train: An Homage to Community, Dance and Joy
Ethan Walker and Eanna Ferguson share the inspiration behind Cambridge Northern Soul Train, a night celebrating an historic culture, opening both new and old pathways within Cambridge clubbing.
The Birthday Party Review: An Invitation Into The World Of Memory Loss
Harold Pinter’s play keeps its absurdist elements but is beautifully recontextualised to depict the tragedies of dementia and Alzheimers.
Marlowe Arts Showcase 2024: A ‘Romeo and Juliet’ Preview
Tirza Sey talks to the team behind an unorthodox and gritty reimagining of Shakespeare’s classic, Romeo and Juliet.
Farleigh’s place: Wealth, Privilege and Whiteness
How far would you go to ‘fit-in’? How the only Black character in Saltburn makes us consider the intersections of power, privilege, race and belonging.
‘The Inner Monologue Unleashed’: Ella Scott’s ‘Very Almost Half Funny’ Review
Maia von Malaisé looks back on Ella Scott’s debut stand-up show, which explores the ‘inner critic’ with an impressive blend of sincerity and playfulness.
Now and Then: A Final Note from The Beatles
Raphael Morter delves into the final release from a timeless band and why its success matters.
How RAYE’s ‘Ice-Cream Man’ helped me heal
Tirza Sey discusses the powerful healing role RAYE’S music has played in her life.
Bottoms Review: A Love Letter to Ugly, Untalented Gays
‘This film feels at once like a hug, a punch in the face and an awkward first kiss’: Olivia O’Neill on Bottoms and the power of queer stories.
Cleansed Review: A Bold Take On Sarah Kane’s Iconic Play
Mark Holland reviews the recent production of Cleansed at the Fitzpatrick Hall which delivers on a powerful and visually striking vision for the play.