Category: Culture

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    Louise Chase

    Phantom of the Opera: ‘Love, Intrigue and Jealousy’

    Louise Chase brings light to the origins of ‘Phantom of the Opera’.

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    Sam Pegg

    Fairy Tail: Non-Stop Fantasy Fun

    Sam Pegg tells us why we should start watching Fairy Tail.

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    Elizabeth Sorrell

    My Sweet Orange Tree: ‘Oliver Twist in the Streets of Urban Brazil’

    Elizabeth Sorrell tells us about the tragic tale of My Sweet Orange Tree that was originally written in Portuguese.

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    Elizabeth Sorrell

    “Marvellously unique and gives a childlike feel to the production”: A Review of Jacqui and David Morris’ A Christmas Carol

    Elizabeth Sorrell reviews Jacqui and David Morris’ ‘A Christmas Carol’ an adaptation that breathes new life into the classic Christmas tale.

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    Alex Read

    The Master and Margarita: ‘Truly the Creation of a Great Mind’

    Alex Read takes us through Mikhail Bulgakov’s satirical novel that was published posthumously.

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    Sophie Young

    The Odyssey: ‘An Epic Poem of Epic Proportion’

    Sophie Young takes us through the popularity and cultural phenomena of the ‘epic’ and the classic Greek tale The Odyssey and its feminist retellings.

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    Olivia Dellar

    “Charmingly Funny and Remarkably Moving” – A Review of Tom Allen’s No Shame

    Classic Culture Olivia Dellar introduces you to your brand new favourite comic.

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    Louise Chase

    Our Favourite Documentary Series

    Edge writers compile their favourite documentary series.

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    Elizabeth Sorrell

    “Love and how violently it can hurt”: A Review of Sarah Kane’s Crave at Chichester Theatre

    Elizabeth Sorrell shares thoughts and admiration for Tinuke Craig’s production of Sarah Kane’s ‘Crave’ at the Chichester Theatre.

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    Louise Chase

    Hidden Gem: Alias Grace

    Louise Chase recaps Netflix’s Alias Grace.

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    Becky Davies

    A hilarious whodunnit full of plot twists: A Review of Richard Osman’s The Thursday Murder Club

    Richard Osman, known for his prime-time quiz shows, has delved into the world of whodunnit crime novels – Becky Davies tells us more.

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    Morgan McMillan

    A Brief History of Black Entertainment Television

    Head editor Morgan McMillan gives an overview of the BET network.

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    Theo Smith

    Root: A Mischievous Box of Animal Mayhem

    Theo Smith talks us through fantasy strategy board game Root.

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    Louise Chase

    Exciting TV Pilots: Downton Abbey

    Louise Chase discusses Downton Abbey’s well-rounded pilot.