ABC Alternative Arts N-S
In the final edition of the ABC Alternative Arts, Jennifer Hopps offers her N-S of the Alternative Arts scene, including Shia LeBoeuf, literary criticism, and even good ol’ Roald Dahl’s illustrations.
Features
Millie’s Men: #1
Millie Walton finally reveals her number one literary heartthrob in the final edition of ‘Millie’s Men’
Toon tops Times list for social life
Uni voted top for UK student social life
Spotlight on… NUTS Drama Festival
Sophia Leggett gives a brief run down of Newcastle University Theatre Society’s drama festival at Northern Stage on the 7-8 May which proved to be a great final showcase of NUTS talent
Summer, sun and schmaltzy stories
Going backpacking this summer, but can’t be bothered with carrying weighty tomes (content- and size-wise) around with you? Or simply looking for something to read by the pool that is as fluffy as your whipped ice cream? Our team of literature aficionadas knows some exquisitely light, sometimes even trashy books you can indulge in over the holidays without feeling guilty or too studious
The Charms and Mysteries of the Hatton Gallery
In this weeks ‘Ramblings of a Fine Art Student’ James Ricketts pledges his love for the weird and wonderful Hatton Gallery, situated right in the heart of University campus.
Reviews
Taming of the Shrew
Sally Priddle offers her five star review of Propeller’s re-imagining of Shakespearean classic The Taming of the Shrew, staged at the Theatre Royal last week
Preview: Prisoner of Second Avenue
Miranda Eedle previews ‘Prisoner of Second Avenue’ featuring at The People’s Theatre this week
Review: Sleeping Beauty
Sophia Leggett offers her five star review of Matthew Bourne’s iconic performance of Sleeping Beauty, a story told across time with a uniquely innovative edge
Preview: 39 Steps
Catriona Lawrence previews The 39 Steps, a comedy based on Hitchcock’s adaptation of Buchan’s novel, featuring a small cast guaranteed to leave a long lasting impression.
Casa Bellini Burlesque
Arts editor Millie Walton reviews Casa Bellini Burlesque, a night of decadence, sophistication and humour that delivers an alternative evening in the ‘toon
Midnight Tango
Lisa Bernhardt previews Midnight Tango, featuring some of British best loved Strictly dancers at the Theatre Royal performing throughout the week