In this Redbrick Culture Feature, four writers celebrate their own local cultural institutions, as their very existence is threatened

A tale about love, hope and the journey of life: Culture Editor Emily Gulbis praises Rosanna Amaka's debut novel, The Book of Echoes, as a moving story showing the resilience of two young black adults as they struggle to escape the racism and poverty of their surroundings

Culture writer Danielle Murinas praises the novel The Seven Husbands of Evelyn Hugo for spotlighting the shameful way that women must use their sexuality in order to succeed in Hollywood

As Nantes Cathedral becomes the second in France to fall victim to fire, Culture Editor Emily Gulbis asks how much money is reasonable for a government to spend in restorations of these historical monuments

Culture critic Antonio Miguel Aguila reviews the coming-of-age novel Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe, praising author Benjamin Alire Sáenz for his sincere presentation of identity and queer love

Culture writer Antonio Miguel Aguila praises Brave New World as an innovative novel about how a supposedly utopian world can quickly become a nightmarish dystopian reality

As a new Banksy appears on the Tube, Culture writer Emma Curzon takes us back through some of his best and most poignant works

Culture critic Catrin Jackson looks to the recent adaptation of Alan Bennett's Talking Heads and argues the series of monologues are timeless

Culture writer Frankie Rhodes reviews the live production of Lungs on Zoom, starring Matt Smith and Claire Foy, and considers the exciting potential for virtual theatre

Culture Editor Emily Gulbis posits the return of the drive-in as a solution to socially distanced live performances, but it is not without problems

Culture writer Jade Matlock examines why these three books were banned and how their controversy sheds light on the societal norms of their respective times

As Hamilton the musical makes the jump from stage to screen, Culture writer Lauren Novelli examines its success, praising the uplifting production and talented cast