Portfolio: Mary Strickson Contributor Gold
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Blog
27 June 2021Superhero on Screen: Exploring Grief, Loss and Mental Health (Part 2)
View BlogIn this two-part column, I’ll be exploring examples of superhero TV shows which portray powerful depictions of grief, loss, mental health and what we should learn from their insights.
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14 June 2021THE SHOW MUST GO ON! Live At The Palace Theatre
View ReviewThe Show Must Go On! concert spectacular was a resounding success celebrating the reopening of the West End – raising vital funds for theatre, supporting those working in the arts and delivering a show-tune treat for musical-loving fans worldwide
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11 June 2021Superhero on Screen: Exploring Grief, Loss and Mental Health (Part 1)
View BlogIn this two-parter for my monthly superhero column, I’ll be exploring examples of superhero TV shows which portray powerful depictions of grief, loss, and mental health and discuss what we should learn from their insights.
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27 February 2021Superhero: Books!
View BlogThe first in a new monthly series of superhero themed columns, I take you back to the first format of the superhero and give some recommendations on what to read!
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24 November 202010 tiny things you can do to help the environment and produce zero waste
View BlogWe may be in the middle of a mass crisis with the ongoing pandemic, but let us not forget that the planet is in a constant crisis too. Here are 10 tiny steps you can do at home to produce zero waste and help our planet.
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14 October 2020Schools: New ways of learning
View BlogBy their very nature, schools adopt teaching techniques that cater for the masses, but this means that plenty of young people are still falling through the cracks of the system. Could new ways of learning prevent these gaps?
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27 March 2020How the coronavirus pandemic is affecting self-employed creatives
View BlogCoronavirus is having a devastating impact on every sector, in every country. As a self-employed creative, I can definitely feel the strain, and the Government isn’t helping.
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25 March 2020Top 10 things you can do to help your mental health at home
View BlogA ‘top 10’ of things you can do from home that will help your mental health and wellbeing whilst being self-isolated or during social distancing in this coronavirus pandemic.
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21 February 2020Social media companies are ethically bankrupt, and our mental health is paying the price
View BlogIncreasingly, social media is promoting and sharing inappropriate and harmful material which has a negative impact upon its audiences. This means that vulnerable people are targeted by harmful sponsored adverts.
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Review
11 November 2019Spider-Man: Far From Home review
View ReviewIt’s been nearly 12 years in the making, but here we are. We’re at the last Marvel Cinematic Universe movie within Phase Three, and the very last movie in the Infinity Saga.
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21 October 2019Mythbusting: 5 myths about Edinburgh Fringe challenged
View BlogThere is a lot of preconceived notions of what Edinburgh Fringe is and isn’t! I’m here to put some of those ideas to bed.
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11 August 2019Searchers
View ReviewIt is energetic, electric, empathetic, explorative and fronted by an incredible vocalist, talented actor and rock performer.
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8 August 2019Exposing Edith
View ReviewExposing the rise and falls of Edith Piaf, this is one cabaret biographical musical you do not want to miss. Simply stunning.
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4 August 2019Beat by Cedric Chapuis
View ReviewThe show blended theatre, music and movement seamlessly.
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3 August 2019Showstoppers! The Improvised Musical Kid’s Show
View ReviewImprovisiation, musical medleys, dramatic singing, dancing and silliness, this show is the epitome of fun.
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5 July 2019Nicole Maines: A Real-Life Superhero
View BlogNicole Maines is as much a superhero in real life as she is on screen. She is currently starring in Supergirl, but Maines’ own story and personality is as endearing and thought-provoking as the plot and issues her character faces in this TV show.
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3 June 2019Jack Gleadow: Mr Saturday Night
View ReviewJack Gleadow is a natural comedian, delivering a show is witty, sharp, and full of a fun night’s entertainment.
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