Musings of a (bitter) political candidate
An anonymous political candidate confesses what really goes on behind the scenes when running in local council elections.
Psychedelic Funhouse at Digital, Review: A hallucinogenic but costly night
Confetti canons, neon hair and inflatable guitars all made an appearance at Digital’s Psychedelic Funhouse, but was this enough to make it a memorable night?
The Chiaroscuro Quartet at the Sage Gateshead Newcastle, Review
If the Chiaroscuro Quartet treat Bach with caution, they brought out the emotional depths in works by the Mendelssohn siblings.
The BBC’s Civilisations may be confusing but it cannot be accused of dumbing down
The BBC’s remake of its 1969 documentary series Civilisation was always going to be ripe for criticism. The mind-boggling breadth of the new version makes for difficult viewing, but it also introduces many great works of art.
Ghost Dances and Other Works Review: the Classic and the Innovative Collide
Rambert Dance Company explore personal suffering, the chaos of modern life, and the pain and pleasure of performing in their revival of Christopher Bruce’s Ghost Dances.
Lord David Willetts: The (Bleak) Future of the University?
Responsible for raising tuition fees to over £9,000, Lord David Willetts faced a tough crowd when he came to Durham University. He maintains that this decision resulted in greater social mobility, but what about the psychologically crushing £50k student debt?
Jonathan Yeo: Skin Deep, Bowes Museum Review. The Ugly Business of Perfection
Jonathan Yeo is fascinated by the extreme nature of plastic surgery. But whether he is interested in the individuals he paints is another matter.
The Beatles: Yellow Submarine – Will you still need me when I’m 50?
Yellow Submarine may be considered as testament to the psychedelic 1960s but 50 years after its release it still has an important message.
Un Ballo in Maschera by Opera North: Review
Giuseppe Verdi’s Un Ballo in Maschera has all the hallmarks of Italian opera. Love, betrayal, conspiracy, murder, adultery and magic all feature in its melodramatic plot.
Introducing The Northern Review
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