Category: Culture
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Kiss Me Kate is hilarious and reminiscent of the golden age of Hollywood.
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The second heat of the stand-up competition Tickled Pig saw a great set of acts, from experienced ‘almost-pros’ performers to people doing stand up for the very first time. It was also a great evening for some anti-Valentine’s humour. Andrew McWhirter, winner in 2010, but also a primary school teacher who has a history with…
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Video games aren’t proving to be entertaining for one consumer.
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As if there wasn’t enough to do in The Elder Scrolls V: Skyrim, Bethesda’s third piece of DLC (downloadable content) significantly adds to the already jam–packed experience. What Dragonborn lacks in narrative finesse, it makes up in stunning environments and bang-for-your-buck. Dragonborn’s story is unfortunately it’s weakest point; as often hinted at in Skyrim’s lore, you’re not the original Dragonborn, but rather the…
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Written by Jonathan Larson, RENT is a story about love and tragedy following the trials and tribulations of a group of friends living in New York City one year. The show tackles several themes that would have once been considered ‘taboo’, such as sexuality, HIV & AIDs and the group’s struggle with homelessness. Alongside the…
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Star Fox’s appeal is timeless, even 20 years after its release. And here’s why.
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Iain Banks’ Stonemouth is an enjoyable read but a little disappointing for this reader.
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The concept; to bring a Shakespeare play to life with only a week of rehearsals. The play; Twelfth Night, one of Shakespeare’s comedies. The result; a highly entertaining hour of fun. Attending the preview performance the night before these brave souls performed their piece four times in one day, I got to see the first…
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In the first of a series about adaptations, Rebecca James talks about what she thinks is the best book turned TV show series at the moment.
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Last Saturday saw one of the biggest nights around for SUSU’s Performing Arts, showcasing the range and depth of quality on offer from just a sample of the PA. Covering everything from contemporary dance to a brass band, the PA show showed signs of quality throughout. Standout pieces included the preview of RENT by SUSU…
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Britain’s most ridiculous (though terrifically compelling) crime drama is at it again: trying to convince their audience a leading character has died at the end of the first of a two part story. In the trailer for tomorrow’s finale we see Nikki sitting by a coffin crying and saying things like ‘He’s been like a…
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The Phantom of the Opera comes to the Mayflower and it does not disappoint.
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This evening saw the Curtain Call award winners – the Daily Echo’s award ceremony for the best in amateur dramatics in the Southampton area. SUSU’s Performing Arts was nominated a whopping 15 times. Here are the results: Best Supporting Actress in a Musical – Stephanie Amies (SUSU Showstoppers’ Spring Awakening) Best Musical Director – Daniella Gambier…
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The controversial, veteran comedian provided the rather empty Guildhall with an offensive, outdated and unoriginal performance.