REVIEW: Expressionists: Kandinsky, Münter and The Blue Rider at the Tate Modern
By Georgina Spriddell
Georgina Spriddell (she/her) reviews Expressionism and its legacy at the Tate Modern’s latest primary exhibition.
Reading Olivia Laing: Art, consumerism and social change
Georgina Spriddell (she/her) reflects on the importance of art in the age of consumerism
Where Science meets Art – the botanical illustrations of Becky Ullah
By Anna Compton
Anna Compton (she/her) examines the Hertfordshire–based artist’s merging of medicine and art.
Mark Thomas Returns to Stand-Up Comedy
By Emily Stevens
Emily Stevens (she/her) interviews comedian and investigative journalist Mark Thomas ahead of his new show Gaffa Tapes coming to York.
The London City Ballet is back!
By Ruby Thorpe
Ruby Thorpe reviews 'Resurgence', the first show since the reopening of the London City Ballet.
Review: Moby Dick at York Theatre Royal
By Shannon Reed
Shannon Reed (she/her) reviews theatre adaptation of Herman Melville’s classic novel
Review: Showstopper! The Improvised Musical at York Theatre Royal
Shannon Reed (she/her) enjoys a night at the (improvised) musicals
Review: Shakespeare in Words and Pictures
Emily Stevens (she/her) reviews a unique event celebrating Shakespeare, theatre and the arts.
REVIEW: The School for Scandal at York Theatre Royal
By Cara Doherty
Cara Doherty (she/her) reviews Tilted Wig Productions’ take on Richard Brinsley Sheridan’s comedy
Review: The Kite Runner at York Theatre Royal
By Katy Leverett
Katy Leverett (she/her) is enthralled with stage adaptation of Khaled Hosseini’s famous novel
Review: Dramasoc's 'Helena and Hermia'
Emily Stevens (she/her) reviews a modern take on Shakespeare's classic comedy
REVIEW: 'Monet in York' at the York Art Gallery
By Grace Bannister
Grace Bannister (she/her) gains a greater insight into Claude Monet’s famous 'The Water-Lily Pond'
York International Shakespeare Festival Returns
By Nadia Sayed
Nadia Sayed reports on this year's York International Shakespeare Festival, including the new pass it on ticket scheme for immigrants and refugees.
REVIEW: The Roses of Whitechapel at Theatre@41
By Jenny Hall
Jenny Hall (she/her) reviews recent revival of haunting historical play
Joseph and The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat: Vibrant, Vivacious, Virtuoso
By Molly G Taylor
Molly Taylor (she/her) reviews recent production at the Grand Opera House
Review: Ellen Kent’s Carmen at the Grand Opera House
By James Clay
James Clay (he/him) reviews recent revival of the classic opera
Review: Ellen Kent’s Madama Butterfly at the Grand Opera House York
James Clay (he/him) enjoys recent revival of classic opera
Aesthetica Art Prize 2024 at the York Art Gallery
Georgina Spriddell (she/her) reflects on recent prestigious Art prize
REVIEW: A Rake’s Progress at York Theatre Royal
Grace Bannister (she/her) reviews recent revival of the 1951 opera
Review: Women in Revolt at Tate
By Eleanor Fahey
Eleanor Fahey (she/her) reviews the Women's Liberation exhibition at the Tate.
Review: Butch-Femme Camp at the Norman Rea Gallery
Emily Stevens (she/her) reviews the recent event at the Norman Rea Gallery
REVIEW: RABBIT at Theatre@41
Cara Doherty (she/her) partakes in some experimental theatre
Reviewing the Ukrainian photography exhibitions ‘The Wonder Wounded Land’ and ‘Protect’
Jenny Hall (she/her) explores how photography can help us protect the identity of Ukraine
David Hockney ‘Drawing from Life’ Exhibition Review
Emily Stevens (she/her) reviews the returning exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery
REVIEW: York Actors Collective's 'Beyond Caring'
Cara Doherty (she/her) reviews a recent Theatre@41 production of Alexander Zeldin’s play
REVIEW: Blue Beard at York Theatre Royal
Cara Doherty (she/her) reviews Emma Rice’s new adaptation of the haunting fairytale
Norman Rea Gallery's 'Threads of the North' Fashion Show
By Ellen Morris
Ellen Morris (she/her) talks us through the student-run fashion show hosted by the Norman Rea Gallery and Hard Magazine
Review: A Song for Ella Grey at York Theatre Royal
Shannon Reed (she/her) reviews Pilot Theatre’s new production
‘Cavalleria rusticana / Aleko’: a blood-soaked double-bill of two haunting crimes of passion
By Isabel Urding
Isabel Urding (she/her) reviews Opera North’s recent opera double-bill
Review of The Little Mermaid at York Theatre Royal
By Reuben Virk
Reuben Virk reviews York Opera Light’s ‘The Little Mermaid’ production on Thursday 8 February
Review: 'Cosi fan tutte' at Leeds Opera North
By Jess Sherburn
Jess Sherburn (she/her) reviews Opera North's recent revival of Mozart's opera 'Cosi fan tutte'
Review: Young Frankenstein, the musical at the Joseph Rowntree theatre
By Heather Gosling
Heather Gosling (she/her) reviews a recent production of Young Frankenstein, the musical
Beyond Fiction: Anticipating York Actors Collective’s Beyond Caring
Cara Doherty (she/her) heads into rehearsals for YAC's new production of Alexander Zeldin’s 'Beyond Caring'
Arts Team Recommends: Our Favourite Books of 2023
By Elena Savvas , Cara Doherty and Emily Stevens
Cara Doherty (she/her), Elena Savvas (she/they) and Emily Stevens (she/her) offer their recommendations for your 2024 reading
