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Culture Writer Jasmine Sandhar reviews The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel and finds all elements of the play to be extremely thought-provoking and enjoyable.

Culture writer Ilina Jha interviews stand-up comedian Shazia Mirza to understand how the industry has changed and what to look out for in Shazia's new exciting edition of Coconut

Culture writer Louisa Pickard reviews the REP's Spitting Image, praising its impressive production though noting the show's surprising lack of comedic value

Culture Writer Polly Watton reviews Swan Lake and finds it to be an interesting yet enchanting take on the art form of ballet

Digital Editor Cara-Louise Scott reviews The Mirror Crack'd and finds the production to have an enthralling plot which keeps you hooked for the whole play

Culture Writer Abbie Fitton finds An Evening of Music and Dance with Birmingham Royal Ballet and Royal Ballet Sinfonia to be a mesmerising take on the art form

Culture Writer Ilina Jha reviews Tom Ward's Anthem, praising the show's tasteful sense of humour and enjoyable audience interaction.

Gaming Editor Benjamin Oakden reviews Girl From The North Country and finds the production to use beautiful renditions of Bob Dylan's songs, although the plotline is somewhat confusing

Culture writer Ilina Jha reviews Barbara Yelin's novel, Irmina, in the wake of Holocaust Memorial Day.

Culture Writer Ilina Jha interviews Tom Ward to commence his UK tour Anthem

Culture Writer Abbie Fitton previews An Evening of Music and Dance by Birmingham Royal Ballet and The Royal Ballet Sinfonia and finds the show to be spellbindingly promising