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7 January 2017
Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds at the Dominion Theatre
A review of Jeff Wayne's Musical Version of the War of the Worlds, performed live at the Dominion Theatre, including history, storyline, strengths, weaknesses and the effect it had upon me, by Jack Peacock.
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5 January 2017
The Good Immigrant, ed. Nikesh Shukla
As 2016 went along, immigration became a hotter and hotter topic in the UK. For Read A New Book Month I took on The Good Immigrant.
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18 December 2016
Nineteen Eighty-Four
For Read a New Book Month I decided to tackle George Orwell's dystopian novel. Here's how I got on...
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11 December 2016
This Movement is Silent by Paul Stringer | FIRST ACTS
From Random Acts Midlands, Paul Stringer's powerful, poignant and potent portrait of Birmingham combines poetry and filmmaking.
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23 November 2016
National Youth Theatre presents 'Pigeon English'
The National Youth Theatre have celebrated their 60th anniversary this year and so we were definitely looking forward to watching 'Pigeon English', based upon Gbolahan Obisesan's adaptation of the Man Booker shortlisted novel by Stephen Kelman.
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21 November 2016
What goes on at...RSC's 'The Play's The Thing'
With 2016 marking 400 years since William Shakespeare's death, what happened when Arts Award Activist, Kheira headed to her hometown to review the Royal Shakespeare Company's 'The Play's The Thing' exhibition?
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25 October 2016
The Power of the Poet: Moniza Alvi
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.
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10 October 2016
Mary Beard @ Cheltenham Literature Festival 2016
One of the world's foremost classicists talks of the lasting legacy of the Roman Empire, and why this still matters today.
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6 October 2016
Interview with Sam Baker
Ellen Orange speaks to Sam Baker, a journalist and co-founder of The Pool, and author of The Woman Who Ran, about her career in writing and her new book.
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6 October 2016
UCL History of Art Taster Day
Term has started, personal statements are being prepared and thoughts on uni are all anyone talks about. Earlier this year I got the opportunity to find out about a pretty cool degree in the arts. Take a read... it might just be the one for you.
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2 October 2016
Clare Balding
Clare Balding discusses her first children's book - The Racehorse Who Wouldn't Gallop and her inspirations behind it.
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2 October 2016
Spinning Stories
Fleur Alexander takes us on an interactive adventure through some of the best loved children's books.
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2 October 2016
Marcus Sedgwick
YA author Marcus Sedgewick takes us on an intriguing journey to Mexico in his latest book.
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2 October 2016
Everybody ❤'s Jane Austen
Ever wondered what happened to Lydia Bennett in Brighton? Natasha Farrant talks about her retelling and extension of the youngest sister in Pride and Predjudice.
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1 October 2016
Roald Dahl's Most Villainous Villains at Bath Children's Literature Festival
Who is Roald Dahl's worst villain? We found out at Bath Children's Literature Festival
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1 October 2016
Captain Pug at Bath Children's Literature Festival
It is clear that Laura James has created a well-loved Pug from the excitement at Bath Children's Literature Festival
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13 September 2016
Art shouldn't break the bank
Accessibility in the arts is a constantly ongoing debate. Ellen Orange explore why she thinks art needs to be more accessible.
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8 September 2016
Being a Young Arts Writer: Ellen Orange
Ellen Orange reflects on her experience as a young arts writer and her top tips for getting involved