The 90s Marketing Campaign That Changed Makeup Forever- Viva Glam by MAC
In 1994 a new “supermodel” led a campaign for MAC Cosmetics in a red leather corset, matching thigh high boots, and disheveled blonde hair similar to Pamela Anderson’s. Posing their body in the shape of letters- including spreading their legs to make the v’s- the...
Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland: Review
Plymouth’s Winter Wonderland opened for the public on the 15th of November 2024. With its arrival, we saw Plymouth’s Central Park transformed into a little Christmas village. Upon entering, the first things that capture your eyes are the flash of fairground rides....
A must-read that every woman needs
Florence Given’s book, Women Don’t Owe You Pretty, urges readers to challenge the outdated narratives supplied to us by the patriarchy. Given encourages everyone to express and be themselves, along with showing people that it’s okay to not fit the...
Wicked Part 1: Review
Elphaba was born with green skin and was misunderstood and mistreated during her childhood. Her newfound friendship with Glinda, who is known for her craving to be popular at university, alters the way she is seen. When they travel to meet The Wonderful Wizard of Oz...
The Impact of Clubs and Societies
It’s estimated there are over 8,000 university clubs and societies in the UK, and whilst these give students a sense of belonging to find their way around university life they can also leave them feeling isolated. Accenture (2021) surveyed over 12,000 students...
Theatre review : Delicate
We are all one, and we all have this in common: we are all delicate. Our delicacy, pain and growth unites us, and we share it not only with each other but with our most precious possession, planet earth. Extraordinary Bodies portray this relationship beautifully and...
Saltburn review
The trailer for this erotically disturbing but phenomenal film reveals little to nothing of the actual twisted secrets that occur in Saltburn. Written by Emerald Fennell and starring Barry Keoghan and Jacob Elordi – the psychological thriller slowly uncovers the...
Dragon’s Dogma Review – Does it hold up?
Dragon’s Dogma released back in 2012 on both the PS3 and Xbox 360, and while not exactly being old enough to be a relic of the past, it spawned a variety of hardcore fans and comfortably sat itself to be a classic. However, with the game more than 10 years old I think...
Modern Warfare 3, is it worth it?
Call of Duty is a widely popular video game series publish by Activision starting in 2003. Originally, the games were developed by Infinity War then were later taken over by Treyarch. From 2009 Sledgehammer games developed Advanced Warfare, World War II and Vanguard....
Family Tree at Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
★★★★ I will admit, before entering The Drum theatre to see Family Tree; I had no idea who Henrietta Lacks was, nor the legacy that she’s passed on through years of medicinal science. Left uncredited in our history books, her cells form the basis of the most important...
Stop Trying To Be Fantastic
STOP TRYING TO BE FANTASTIC – MOLLY NAYLOR – DRUM THEATRE 5th May 2023 Produced in association with Inn Crowd Co-commissioned by Norwich Arts Centre Supported with funding from Arts Council England Norwich Theatre 19th May 2023 2Northdown, London King’s...
Faun At Theatre Royal Plymouth Review
★★★★ ½ Meet Ace, 22, trans, queer and currently sofa surfing. When we meet them, they’ve just sorted out sofa number 13. Commissioned by Cardboard Citizens, Faun takes the shape of a beautifully constructed play that explores themes of homelessness affecting the...