Arts Award on Voice

"…a good, substantial and convenient Museum Repository or other Building..."
- the last Will and Testament of Richard, 7th Viscount Fitzwilliam of Merrion, 1815.

Moniza Alvi has published five anthologies: two with Oxford University Press and three with Bloodaxe books. Her poetry reading, at the Literary Festival in my hometown, was emotionally stirring; each poem with significance and hidden implications.

Earlier this week I checked out one of the coolest cinema spots in London. Fun, affordable and definitely one to visit

One of the world's foremost classicists talks of the lasting legacy of the Roman Empire, and why this still matters today.

Clare Balding discusses her first children's book - The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop and her inspirations behind it.

Fleur Alexander takes us on an interactive adventure through some of the best loved children's books.

YA author Marcus Sedgewick takes us on an intriguing journey to Mexico in his latest book.

Who is Roald Dahl's worst villain? We found out at Bath Children's Literature Festival

This is my In The Heights review for both times I visited the Barrio!

On Monday the 12th of September I went and watched the Chicago UK Tour opening night at The Empire Theatre in Liverpool.

A saddening and true story of a town that England almost forgotten, and a new hope on the horizon.

A great play that seemed to be full of promise, but was ultimately let down by a disappointing final half