Culture Writer Kaashvi Talwar reviews the RSC's First Encounters: The Tempest, praising the lighting, music and casting choices used to conjure Shakespeare's magical comedy for a younger audience

Culture Editor Ruby Kwartz reviews a contemporary adaptation of a Victorian classic, praising it's enlightening reflection on how women's rights have (or haven't) evolved over the past 100 years

Digital Editor Vidhi Bhanushali reviews Everybody Wants to be Ronaldo, praising its powerful message and creative plot

Social Secretary Cassandra Fong reviews The Rep's production of The Intrusion, praising the surprising humour of this outlandish satire

Culture writer Ella Goldwater reviews Wolverhampton Grand Theatre's production of War Horse, praising the show's ground-breaking use of puppeteering and powerful emotional impact

Culture writer Ella Goldwater reviews KENREX finding it to be a dynamic and exciting performance that will keep you hooked like a true crime podcast right till the very end!

Culture writer Lyra Vincent reviews the RSC's production of Edward II, praising its nuanced handling of character and theme and immersive staging choices

Culture writer Heidi Fogden reviews Afropean finding it to capture the complex contradictions that have obscured Europe's relationship with Black identity and transforming them into something bold, clear, and self-assured

Culture writer Harshi Modi praises Moira Buffini’s Handbagged as a comedic and touching reflection on British history, while lacking in nuance

Culture writer Ellen Campbell reviews I Find Myself, praising the exhibition's presentation of Barbara Steveni's influential role as an artist and social practitioner

Culture writer Liza Glushak sits down with Jazz Emu/Archie Henderson, discussing the background behind his much-loved musical alter ego and the joys of live performance

News Editor Tamara Greatrix reviews Sally Rooney's bestselling novel Normal People, praising Rooney's complex and illuminating use of the coming of age narrative