Culture writer Maya Arif praises Lorna Laidlaw's Cinderella, emphasising the importance of balancing political references with slapstick comedy for family audiences

Film & TV Editor Manya Jain reviews Oath in Blue, finding the plot cliché and the detailed set stagnant, but overall declaring it worth a watch and applauding the quality of acting

Culture Editor Lyra Vincent praises the Guild Musical Theatre Group for performing a subversive and politically critical musical, commending the entire cast and crew's dedication, talent and attention to detail

Print & Features Editor Tamara Greatrix reviews Elf the Musical, finding it the perfect way to get into the festive spirit

Culture Writer Maile Agai reviews Sherlock Holmes and the 12 Days of Christmas, finding it to be a delightful amalgamation of multiple theatre forms with fabulous costuming and atmosphere, but finds some musical and technical elements lacking

Our Culture writers recommend their favourite books to read during Autumn - whether you're looking for dark academia or something to raise your spirits, there is a cosy option for you.

Culture writer Rabab Al Hajji reviews the WILD Drone Light Show, describing it as a delightful way to spend a Sunday evening and wonderfully immersive.

Culture writer Olivia Howell shares their top picks for exploring Black authors across all genres, emphasising that not all Black literature has to focus on Black suffering.

TV & Film Editor Jasmine Davies critiques Kwan Ann Tan's The Waiter, noting that it leaves much to be desired.

Film&TV Editor Manya Jain finds Slava's Snow Show to be a highly immersive family friendly experience, praising it for its artistry, nostalgia and surprising moments of depth

Culture Writer Emily Walmsley writes about author Nic Wilson's talk on her new book Land Beneath the Waves, which explores nature as a mirror and a companion to human struggles through the lens of her own chronic illness

Culture editor Lyra Vincent reviews Time Critical, finding it to be a gripping piece that illustrates the intertwining of personal and political history in shaping lives