Jemma Tonkin

  • ‘…the RSC did not disappoint’ – A Hamlet Review

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    April 28, 2026 17:10
    Jemma Tonkin ‘Hamlet’ is everywhere at the moment. With the recent release of the Oscar-winning film ‘Hamnet’, Taylor Swift’s ‘The Fate of Ophelia’ being played constantly, as well as The Lumineers’ ‘Ophelia’ becoming popular on TikTok, the play is well used in pop-culture. ‘Hamlet’ is clearly timeless, and the...

  • The Red Shoes: A Hypnotic, Artistic Masterpiece

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    February 12, 2026 14:04
    Jemma Tonkin Matthew Bourne’s 10-year anniversary revival of ‘The Red Shoes’ ballet is a stunning performance, with talented dancers and phenomenal staging. Having won the Olivier Award in 2017 for Best Entertainment, the audience undoubtedly were expecting a lot… this did not disappoint. The audience of Nottingham’s Theatre Royal...

  • The Life of a Showgirl: The Death of the Tortured Poet

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    October 21, 2025 18:12
    Jemma Tonkin Taylor Swift’s new sparkly pop album is her most controversial yet, dividing even the long-term die-hard Swifties (including myself). The most shocking aspect of the album that has taken social media by storm is the lyricism (or lack thereof), marking a dramatic 180 turn from her previous...