Theatre

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

8 April 2026 Content Editor 0

How Studio Ghibli’s Pastoral Dream Conquered London’s Concrete Jungle At the Gillian Lynne Theatre, the air doesn’t just feel different; it feels filtered through a 1950s Japanese summer. As of April 2026, the Royal Shakespeare […]

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

29 July 2021 Content Editor 0

Critical Overview: Will Theatre Survive COVID-19? The impact of COVID-19 has led to questions about whether theatre will survive. Andrew Lloyd Webber’s remarks and Helen Lewis’s article in The Atlantic added to the growing concerns. […]

News

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Critical Overview: Emmanuel Macron’s re-election victory marks a historic moment in French political history, as he is the first French president to win re-election while still leading his own government. However, despite his convincing victory [...]
North America

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

I find this latest update from Google & Alphabet quite interesting if not a little unsettling. The famous motto, later downgraded to mantra of, ‘Do No Evil’ has been removed in a recent update to [...]
Travel

Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

Critical Overview Rio de Janeiro’s carnival is a renowned event that showcases a culture of joy, flamboyance, and sensuality. It is an annual tradition that attracts tourists from all over the world, generating substantial revenue [...]
Travel

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

Critical Overview: Nightlife in Havana, Cuba As the sun sets, Havana’s vibrant nightlife comes alive, characterized by the blaring music, the thronged streets, and lively pockets of the city eager for a night of revelry. [...]
Politics

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

Labour Group in Croydon Council Fined £14k for Election Law Breaches Introduction: The Electoral Commission has fined the Labour group in Croydon Council £14,000 for breaking election laws in advance of the borough-wide referendum on [...]

Which Billionaire is Winning the Space Race?

Technology

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk and Richard Branson are three billionaire entrepreneurs who have a combined net worth of $400 billion, equivalent to the GDP of Ireland. They have decided to invest a significant […]

Venice Biennale 2022: A celebration of contemporary art

Culture

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview The 59th Venice Biennale is the latest edition of a grand international exhibition of contemporary art, which takes place in Venice, Italy. With 213 artists from 58 countries and countless official and unofficial […]

Actress Thandie Newton Reportedly Removed from Magic Mike 3 Cast, Sparks Debate on Hollywood’s Gender and Age Bias

Entertainment

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Thandiwe Newton, the 49-year-old actress, was recently spotted kissing Lonr., a 25-year-old musician, in Malibu, California. This comes after reports of her split from her husband, Ol Parker, surfaced in the media. The […]

A Moment of Reflection: Time for a Change

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17 April 2022 0

A Moment for change! Calling all creatives, disruptors, techies & original creators. Build it and they’ll come. Everything is ready all we need to do is create more compelling content, choose compelling pictures and spread […]

Explained: What Is Blockchain?

Technology

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: Blockchain technology has garnered significant attention in recent years due to its potential to enhance trust in record keeping and financial transactions. This system involves recording information in a way that makes it […]

Abortion in Northern Ireland: Politics and Law at Odds

29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: An Examination of Abortion Reform in Northern Ireland The history of abortion reform in Northern Ireland has been a contentious issue. In 2019, the UK Parliament passed the Northern Ireland (Executive Formation etc.) […]

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective

23 June 2023 0

Author: Anastaseea (Anastasia Gouli) Author IG: https://www.instagram.com/itsanastaseea/ Photographer: Richard Mukuze Based in the heart of Shoreditch, the Holywell Collective is a unique community that has become a haven for independent musicians and artists. The collective […]

Tracing the Century

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16th November 2012 – 23rd January 2013, Tate, Liverpool, 5 pounds, conc avail, About ‘Tracing the Century’ TtC, is an eclectic assemblage consisting of prominent art works from the last 100 years which share the […] […]

Migrant Crisis: Smuggling Gangs, Boats, and Political Point Scoring

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29 July 2021 0

Critical Overview: The issue of migrants crossing borders and falling prey to organised crime gangs has reached record levels, causing widespread concern. Dr Nooralhaq Nasimi’s personal account of his journey fleeing the Taliban in Afghanistan [...]

Caribbean Cuisine: Try the Delicious Eskovitch Recipe

Cuisine

28 April 2022 0

Exploring the Culinary Art of Jamaican Escovitch Fish Recipes The Jamaican cuisine is widely celebrated for its bold and diverse flavors. Among its popular dishes is the escovitch fish, which is prepared by seasoning, frying, [...]

Culture

London Pride Parade Chronicles UK’s LGBTQ+ Rights Struggle.

29 July 2021 0

ritical Overview: The Pride Parade and the Fight for LGBTQ+ Rights The Pride Parade scheduled to take place in London on July 6, is part of the global movement fighting for equal rights for the [...]

Travel

Discovering the Beauty of Jardin Majorelle in Africa

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview: Jardin Majorelle is a highly popular tourist attraction in Morocco, originally purchased by French fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and Pierre Bergé in 1980 with the intention of preserving the original vision of [...]

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UK’s marijuana legislation under scrutiny

28 April 2022 0

Critical Overview Medical cannabis was legalized in the United Kingdom in November 2018, though the program has been criticized for issues with patients’ access to medicine and approval. The country’s Misuse of Drugs Act of [...]

In the Spotlight

Discovering the Far East

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Critical Overview: The Southeast Asian region, comprising of Burma, Thailand, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Laos, Cambodia, Vietnam, and The Philippines, is a unique and exceptional area. The region is rich in cultural diversity and has a [...]

The Architecture of Awe: My Neighbour Totoro and the Industrialisation of Wonder

Theatre’s Resilience: Overcoming COVID-19’s Impact.

French Election Results: A Harbinger of a Contentious Second Round and Implications for the Left

Google/Alphabet Do no evil?

Experience the Excitement: Rio Carnival 2022

Havana’s Nightlife: Top Bars, Clubs & More

Croydon Labour Group Faces Fine Following Breach of Financial Rules by Council

Symphony in the Living Room: How Smart Automation is Elevating the Everyday

Is Football Truly Coming Home For English Football in 2026?

British Princes Unveil Diana Statue Amid Rift

Unveiling a hidden gem of London’s music scene: The Holywell Collective