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Films to look forward to from Venice Film Festival!
Why not check out our summary of what films to (and what not to!) look forward to from the Venice Biennale? With many of the films soon to be streamed on Netflix, you’ll soon be able to get a taste of the world’s oldest film festival right from your sofa!
Gardens just don’t lose their charm for artists!
The Enchanted Garden at Newcastle’s Laing Gallery explores how gardens have been an ongoing inspiration through 100 years of art history. We chatted to curator Amy Barker to learn more about the artists who have flirted with fauna and flora in their work.
Stones Rock! – Top 5 Shingle Beaches in the UK
Tomorrow (16 September) is collect rocks day, so why not become a geologist and pick up some pebbles from one of the UK’s Top 5 stone and shingle beaches in our handy guide? We’re sure they will rock your world!
“A homecoming gig”: An Interview with Jimmy Aldridge
We chatted to musician Jimmy Aldridge from “Jimmy and Sid” about the folk duo’s latest album, and their upcoming gig in Leeds – where Jimmy bought his first banjo!
“You want to come up with a universal Trunch for everybody"
Today is Roald Dahl Day, and as we speak, Miss. Trunchbull, the headmistress we’re glad we never had, is making her way across the country for the UK Tour of Matilda! We chatted to Craige Els who plays Trunch about what it’s like to be the iconic villain!
Top 5 Swashbuckling Pirate Adventures in the UK
Shiver me timbers, next Wednesday (19 September) is Talk Like a Pirate Day! There “argh!” plenty of events to help you to get into character before the celebrations, so grab your cutlass and head to one of the best swashbuckling activities around the UK!
Norwich on a Budget
It’s time you make your own Norwich story by taking a day-trip to this gorgeous city. We’re here to show you how for under £20.
FILM REVIEW: Dusty and Me
Dusty & Me, the touching story of a boy and his greyhound, is Northern England’s answer to Ladybird, and will be released on VOD channels on 1 October!
Cambridge Music Festival
Cambridge Music Festival: Ten days. 14 events. No previous experience necessary.
14 November 2018 – 26 November 2018
“Even in war, blessed are the piss takers”
We took a look at Ian Hislop and Nick Newman’s play “The Wipers Times”, a quick witted, comical exploration of the satirical newspaper that took the trenches by storm, and encouraged all to laugh in the face of adversity.
“I didn’t just want to tell a DJ’s story”
We chatted to Manchester music legend and former Haçienda DJ “DJ Paulette” about her upcoming installation “Homebird” at the Lowry Galleries.
BOOK CLUB: The Top Literary Releases this Summer
Sick of the usual poolside reads and banal chick lit forced upon you over the past few months? Check out the top literary releases of this summer, tried and tested by us so that you know they're good!
Opening exhibitions at Charleston in South Downs
Discover the Charleston Trust's brand new exhibition space with their programme of thought-provoking and innovative exhibitions
8 September 2018 – 6 January 2019
“On the threshold between life and death”
We chatted to Mark Espiner, a Director from collaborative theatre company Sound&Fury about their immersive sound installation Charlie Ward, which places audiences in the heart of a makeshift wartime hospital.
A Culture Vulture’s Guide to Coventry
With Coventry being the next City of Culture in 2021 we thought it was high time we rounded up some of the city’s cultural hot-spots.
Trainspotting: Top 5 Vintage Railways
Blow off some steam by riding a vintage railway for a unique, historical train experience!
