‘Overlong and underpowered’: Mojo Review
Mojo is the first play written by Jez Butterworth and, for all its strengths, now seems sophomoric compared to his more recent, nuanced work. However, it remains a gift for…
‘Funny, gripping and constantly inventive’: Yellow Review
Modern theatrical reinterpretations of classic works have two key responsibilities. The first is faithfulness to the spirit, as opposed to the particulars, of the source material. The second is for…
‘A terrific fusion of authenticity and artifice’: Cherie – My Struggle review
Cherie – My Struggle is a play about politics, but it isn’t a political play. It pokes fun at powerful people, but it isn’t overtly satirical. It is a simple…
Hibernian 5-3 Greenock Morton: Hibs stumble into quarter finals after frenetic game
Having been booed by their own fans both at half-time and the 90 minute mark, a mercurial Hibs side were perhaps fortunate to beat second division Greenock Morton after extra…
Cult Column: A Clockwork Orange (1971)
Content warning: sexual assault and rape This month, to mark the twentieth anniversary of the director’s death, Stanley Kubrick’s scintillating, surreal masterpiece A Clockwork Orange is being re-released in cinemas…
Leaving Neverland
It is the mark of an impressive documentary when it does not merely reveal new information about a subject, but makes us question all the information we have previously received…
Israel Folau may not be a monster, but he is certainly no martyr
Israel Folau’s Instagram biography is succinct, and tells you a great deal about the man behind the account: ‘Living for Jesus Christ.’ The majority of his posts follow a similarly…
‘Terrific’ ‒ The History Boys review
The History Boys follows a group of bright state school pupils in the 1980s as they navigate the usual hazards of sex, friendship and self-discovery, all whilst working towards getting…