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Homophobia is undermining queer representation on our screens

Content warning: homophobia In recent years, with critically-acclaimed box-office successes such as Blue is the Warmest Colour and The Favourite receiving wide recognition, it is clear that household titles are…

Another Country: Contemporary artists on immigration, City Art Centre

In a contemporary political climate in which debates over nationalism and nationalities are constantly called into question, Another Country is a relevant and engaging exhibition that aims to encourage the…

Peaky Blinders

“We’re not the Peaky Blinders unless we’re together,” Michael declares, a sentiment that was never truer than in this glorious opening to the fourth season of Peaky Blinders. Fast-paced, riveting…

The Goldbergs

Today’s world is a crazy and scary place. TV, like most other creative mediums, is often used as a platform to reflect current issues back on to society, whether that…

Throwback of the Week: Buffy the Vampire Slayer

Buffy the Vampire Slayer first aired 20 years ago and it has passed the test of time. Just as a slayer comes around once in a generation, so does a…

One Mississippi

As the Scottish Mental Health Arts Festival returns for its 11th year, Bijli presents a direct, hard hitting play about the way in which childhood trauma affects men in their…

An Interview with: Paradok

The alternative, physical theatre society, Paradok, is returning to Edinburgh’s mainstream theatre scene this year with an exciting array of upcoming events. Keen to change perspectives on physical theatre, Maddie…

Throwback – True Blood

Bon Temps, Louisiana, is not the small town it appears to be. Based on The Southern Vampire Mysteries by Charlaine Harris, True Blood follows telepathic waitress Sookie Stackhouse (Anna Paquin)…