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As the lights dimmed on LUU Theatre Group’s ‘Vardy VS Rooney: The Wagatha Christie Trial’ and Charli XCX’s ‘Girl, so confusing’ faded - a fitting opening statement - Coleen Rooney and Rebekah Vardy lined up on their respective sides in the courtroom-meets-football-pitch stage. With a set blending tribunal formality with match-day chaos, commentators giving animated minute-by-minute analysis of the trial and football metaphors woven throughout the script, this production’s int

Over the past few months, the fate of America has taken a turn. Every day, a new story appears of Trump’s plans to take over countries, whilst forcefully deporting those in his own. It’s impossible to confine all the events surrounding the USA in one article, nor would it convey the true gravity of the situation at hand. So, for now, I’ll focus on the big picture – how the USA is impacting international politics.   Trump’s intention to take control over various nations is no

It’s no secret that Patti Smith’s Just Kids  is one of the most engaging, emotional, and masterful pieces of writing out there. Smith’s memoir eloquently recalls her maturity from childhood to adulthood, and focuses most upon her relationship with artist Robert Mapplethorpe. It’s the perfect look at the sex, drugs, and rock & roll that we can expect of the seventies, and an insight into the artistic scene that moulded many icons.  Just Kids  is an undeniable love letter to th

For most of my life, I have scoffed at people who take horoscopes seriously, people who dedicate time to reading their astrological charts and interpreting their personalities through star signs. I used to think it was cringe, something only hippies or free spirits could enjoy. How could millions of people born around the same time of year possibly share the same traits? It does not make scientific sense. But recently, I have been asking myself a different question. Does it a

As a law student at Leeds, I’ve been reminded time and time again of Keir Starmer's alumnus status. In my very first week I remember his name being mentioned in nearly every lecture, albeit with varying tones of enthusiasm. Starmer's premiership began on a strong footing, successfully ending 14 years of Tory rule. His 2024 manifesto promised ‘change’ which proved to be exactly what the British public wanted. Yet, while hope for the future stood at the forefront of his campaig

In the wake of the death of Rob Reiner, I can’t help but reflect on his most beloved film, When Harry Met Sally . I find myself coming back to it every time the leaves go brown, when the slump between Christmas and New Years hits, or whenever I need to believe in love again. Thirty-five years on, it remains a firm favourite and a testament to Reiner’s talent as a filmmaker. For the minority that haven’t watched it before, the film   follows Harry (Billy Crystal) and Sally (Me

While a triumph in visual pleasure, Filipe Matzembacher ’s and Marcio Reolon ’s Night Stage  left much to be desired on the narrative front. It had potential to go much further, tipping towards something I hoped would leave me thrilled and satisfied, yet moments of brilliance seemed to only exist as glimpses, fizzling out into an ending that - while bold - still left me wanting more. Night Stage  centres on theatre performer Mateo (Gabriel Faryas). While competing against h