The Downfall of Andrew Lloyd Webber
From Cats to Phantom of the Opera, Andrew Lloyd Webber has become one of the most successful names in musical theatre. Yet, believed to be past his sell-by date, Lloyd-Webber…
Review: Smart Casual Tour by Jeff Innocent
“Twenty-six years doing stand-up comedy, just to become an overnight success,” is the predicament that 67-year-old stand-up comedian Jeff Innocent has found himself in. This meteoric rise was the result…
‘God, I Hope I Get It!’: The Struggles of a Performer
The plight of an actor, be it Dame Judi, your aspiring drama school graduate, or your average kid born with toe on pointe has always been that of a struggle.…
What’s On in Brighton?
The new year is well and truly in, and with Valentine’s Day coming up, it is time to treat the ones you love, be it your partner, the one you…
Tragedy or Comedy? Only Good Storytelling Makes a Special
TW: Death, Sexual Assault, and Transphobia “She’s in heaven, I’m on Netflix, it all worked out” claims a triumphant Taylor Tomlinson as she strikes a power pose at the audience…
To Musical or Not to Musical, That is the Question
Written by: Francesca Sylph, Senior Editor and Aaron Galway, Staff Writer FOR Written by: Francesca Sylph, Senior Editor There’s no question about it: all-singing, all-dancing productions have been given a…
The Dos and Don’ts of Theatre Etiquette
Often ahead of his time, it comes as no surprise that Shakespeare’s famous monologue from pastoral comedy As You Like It can be used to summarise theatre-goers in 2024. The…
What’s On in Brighton?
Christmas season is upon us, which means one thing in theatre – Christmas shows are back and they are everywhere. From themed Christmas shows to Christmas music concerts, they seem…
SMUTS bring The Addams Family to Life
The Addams Family is a well-known, iconic franchise containing several movies – both animated and live action – as well as a musical and popular TV series, featuring a ghoulish…
Improving Accessibility in Deaf Theatre
Theatre is meant for all to enjoy, but what if you were unable to enjoy it to its fullest potential? The British Deaf Association estimates that around 87,000 people in…
From Stage to Screen
Earlier this autumn, cinema-going Swifties were surprised with a sneak peek of the Mean Girls musical movie. As audiences across the US strapped in to watch the musical event of…
Stealing Genius: Examining the Exploitation of Black Artistry in the Arts
Words by Blaise Peters The issue of black authorship and ownership in the arts is a long-standing one that has affected countless black artists and writers throughout history. From the…
“Ace” Review and Interview
Ace is a performance piece about sex. Kind of, it’s about a lot of things. Sex is just the instrument to explore those things.
Wuthering Heights: A Review
The Wise Children production of Wuthering Heights brought a refreshing take on the classic novel by Emily Brontë.
An Interview with SUDS
Sussex University Drama Society (SUDS) has undergone many changes over the past years. Most recently a series of lockdowns and restrictions resulted in cancelling in-person shows, and opting for small…
Building a House into a Home
Theatre Editor, Ali Arief, reflects on venue building and their love of Fringe Theatre Sometimes in life you find yourself at the top of a ladder, sweating and swearing with…
The Legacy of Aeschylus
Theatre Editor Ali Arief speaks on the legacy of the Greek Play The Persians. I felt a certain kind of peace when I would enter my Classical Civilisation class. My…
The Stage, Witchcraft & Ritual
Words by Ali Arief Witchcraft and the Occult are subjects that I study earnestly. Throughout my years of studying these fascinating subjects, I have discovered incredible overlaps between the Occult…
Revolutionary Theatre: Les Misérables
Words my Molly Openshaw Looking at the journey of Victor Hugo’s Les Misérables, we can see how revolutionary it has been in the process of developing a novel into a…
Love & Information: A Review
Words by Ali Arief, Theatre Editor Relationships, friendships, connections, and love. From adolescence to adulthood, we strive to understand love and affection and how it presents itself in all its…