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14 May 2025
Interview: Jonny Kelly on how Simon Armitage turned rural stories into poetry
Creative producer Jonny Kelly discusses Tenterhooks, a Marsden-based arts project with Poet Laureate Simon Armitage, exploring how local stories were turned into music, poetry, and community-led art.
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10 May 2025
Inside the New Vic Theatre, Treasure Trove of Stoke-on-Trent
The New Vic Theatre in Newcastle-under-Lyme has been delighting local audiences since 1986 with its immersive theatre in-the-round auditorium. Yet there is a place for everybody in theatre, and this article explores how you can get involved.
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7 May 2025
Interview: Chisola Chitambala from BBC's The Apprentice
Chisola made it to the famous final five of BBC's The Apprentice Series 19 after having led her team to victory the previous week as Project Manager. I was able to chat with Chisola about her time on the show.
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26 April 2025
Interview: Siobhan James talks Joseph and musical theatre
I had a wonderful time finding out from Siobhan James what life on tour is like, the dedication required to perform at the highest level, and some key advice for any musical theatre hopefuls.
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11 April 2025
Review: BBC's The Apprentice, Episode 11
Having seen three double firings this series, we have finally made it to the Final Five Interviews task, where three more candidates will face the axe. With tensions at an all-time high, and every move under intense scrutiny, who will emerge on top?
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10 April 2025
Interview: Director Ali Cook discusses The Pearl Comb and mythology
Ali Cook chats to Voice about mermaids, mythology and medicinal history in this interview for his directorial debut with short film The Pearl Comb.
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8 April 2025
Studio Ghibli memes and how generative AI is reshaping creativity
Generative AI is transforming the creative world, from viral Studio Ghibli-style art to debates around originality, ethics, and the future of human creativity in a tech-driven age.
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4 April 2025
How Netflix's Adolescence sparked discussions on social media and incel culture
How has this Netflix series, starring Stephen Graham, provoked discussions regarding youth involvement in incel culture and social media?
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3 April 2025
You’ll be missed, good tunes: The death of overused TikTok songs
Are songs that are used for TikTok trends being rinsed? Songs have always been over-played on the radio, but the ubiquity of TikTok means these tracks by the likes of Kate Bush, Lizzo, and Doja Cat invade our ears more than ever before.
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2 April 2025
Theatre Review: A Matter of Life and Death - New Vic Theatre, Newcastle-Under-Lyme
The New Vic Theatre has done it again, creating a magnificent and memorable manifestation of talent with their latest play - A Matter of Life and Death. Featuring a 10 instrument jazz band, this show seamlessly incorporates music to advance the plot.
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1 April 2025
Snow White – has it left fans sweet or soured?
There has been much controversy about Disney's decision to cast Rachel Zegler in the main role of its most recent live-action remake. Here's how Disney can ensure they don't have another box office disaster in future movies.
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27 March 2025
Eurovision songs that had to be changed to meet the rules
Serving cu… I mean kant… I mean conte…. What will the Maltese entry be serving now?
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27 March 2025
TV Review: The Girls Aloud Show, Live at the O2
Was this TV special as good as a live experience?
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23 March 2025
Review: BBC's The Apprentice, Episode 8
Nearly 3/4 of the way through this gruelling process, with nowhere left to hide these candidates are dropping like flies. Thursday evening saw the second double firing in just two weeks - but was it deserved?
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19 March 2025
Album Review: So Close to What by Tate McRae
Tate McRae recently released her third studio album So Close To What and it has caused quite a stir on social media and in the pop world. She’s so close, but is she there yet?
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18 March 2025
Film Review: Picture This – 2000s romcoms are back, and we're here for it
A review of the 2025 romantic comedy Picture This, which you can stream now on Amazon Prime Video. Simple, cutesy romcoms are back... finally.
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18 March 2025
Theatre Review: War Horse at Regent Theatre, Stoke-on-Trent
This touching tale is adapted from Michael Morpurgo's novel and is currently touring across locations in the United Kingdom. Set in the trenches of the First World War, be sure to bring your tissues for this heartwarming family show.
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4 March 2025
Should Goonies 2 actually happen?
With the news that Goonies 2 could be a reality very soon, should 1980s classics get sequels or is it better to leave these memorable movies well alone?