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Love’s Labour’s Lost is not one of Shakespeare’s most well-known plays. I confess I had no idea of the storyline. However, Christopher Luscombe’s version for the Royal Shakespeare Company soon dispelled any doubts I previously had, the tale unfolding into a riotous, comic and bittersweet two and a half...

Following a return to lectures and worrying for future plans, Originals provides a welcome break to the start of Spring term. Disillusionment of Ten O Clock The houses are haunted By white night-gowns. None are green, Or purple with green rings, Or green with yellow rings, Or yellow with...

One minute I was sitting happily in my seat anticipating the wonders of the performance ahead; the next, the ensemble of Barnum were in the audience; juggling, performing acrobatics, extracting ‘willing’ volunteers to help them with their tricks. Sitting in the middle of a row, I thought I was...

If you’re older than sixty, by all means, go and see this play. However, if you happen to be a university student, you will find yourself to be the youngest audience member to see Forever Young by about forty years. The play is an exploration of life in a...

In the past 3 Originals we have given a brief explanation of the poems featured, however this time I want to provide a collection of festive or seasonal poetry that should just be enjoyed and perused at your leisure. Wishing you a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Winter Song –...

Mystery, murder and mutineers; this adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s novel combines them all into a fun and frightening adventure across the seas. The plot follows Jim Hawkins (Patsy Ferran), a poor innkeeper’s granddaughter who is pulled into the adventure by a mysterious visitor who’s only possession appears to...

It has taken nearly nineteen years to get me into ballet, but Tchaikovsky’s Swan Lake managed it in a mere three hours. Performed for more than 135 years, it is still the world’s favourite ballet, and it’s not difficult to see why. If you, like my former self, see...