Articles by Tom Fitz Hugh
Tom has written 11 articles for Nouse
World Service Project
By Tom Fitz Hugh — May 28, 2008
The strong influence of leader Dave Morecroft was evident throughout, with his own compositions forming almost the whole of the quintet’s set.
The Book Thief
By Tom Fitz Hugh — May 18, 2008
Even this book’s synopsis is one of the finest I’ve read, describing Markus Zusak’s international bestseller as, “A small story, about: a girl, an accordionist, some fanatical Germans, a Jewish fist fighter, and quite a lot of thievery.”
Calling all cool cats
By Tom Fitz Hugh — May 15, 2008
Tom Fitz-Hugh studies the growth of Jazz & Blues on campus
If you ever tire of the relentlessly modern music tastes of your fellow students, and find yourself harking back to the true swing of the thirties, it’s surprising quite how much campus has to offer.
The Balcony
By Tom Fitz Hugh — March 9, 2008
Play: The Balcony Venue: Drama Barn Starring: William Seaward, Sarah Barker, Sam Hinton, James Quelch Rating: * * * As the lights went up on a madly staring William Seaward in full bishop’s regalia, it seemed at first that panto had succeeded in penetrating the usually more sober Drama Barn. However, it soon became apparent [...]
Habeas Corpus Preview
By Tom Fitz Hugh — February 28, 2008
The sexually-charged nature of the play provided many challenging scenes, but neither physical contact nor exposure seemed to faze the cast. This impressive production provides a great deal of entertainment, with the opportunity to admire some first-class acting.
Waiting For Godot
By Tom Fitz Hugh — February 20, 2008
Production: Waiting For Godot Venue: Theatre Royal Rating: * * * Watching this play, I had the constant sense of being manipulated. Beckett has his two main characters, Vladimir and Estragon, spending their entire time on stage trying to pass the time. Essentially, nothing happens. For hours. Certainly, Godot never arrives. But again and again [...]
Men’s Rugby 1sts: York 16-8 St John
By Tom Fitz Hugh — February 20, 2008
In a scrappy game an abler York University side were eventually able to triumph over their Varsity rivals, but they made very hard work of it.
Rugby Men’s 1sts – York 16-8 St John
By Tom Fitz Hugh — February 13, 2008
In a scrappy game an abler University of York side were eventually able to triumph over their city rivals.
Have I Got News For York
By Tom Fitz Hugh — January 21, 2008
Venue: Vanbrugh College
Rating: * * * *
Last Wednesday, ComedySoc brought satire crashing onto campus with the self-proclaimedly triumphant return of Have I Got News For York.
The Trial
By Tom Fitz Hugh — January 21, 2008
Venue:Drama Barn
Rating: * * * *
From the very start, the audience were immersed in a disorientating world: disconcertingly blindfolded and led beyond a curtain by eerie guides.
First win for men’s tennis
By Tom Fitz Hugh — November 19, 2007
York Men’s Tennis 1sts achieved their first win of the season against Durham 2nds on Wednesday, lifting themselves from the bottom of the table.


