Many people show a worrying tendency to essentialise the past, to treat certain actions, characteristics and traditions as fundamental to … More
Category: Arts Feature
Social Battery
I’ve always known I was an introvert. A shy and quiet kid, I usually preferred my own company and was … More
Surmounting Self-Doubt: An Ode to Effort and Perseverance
Salty cries of sea gulls are spluttering as a blue foam of waves is throbbing against the boat’s bow. Two … More
Armenian Food, Culture and History Hidden in Edinburgh
There’s an inexplicable building in central Edinburgh. Along a well-heeled avenue lined with boutique cafés and elegant galleries, it is … More
Perfectionism and the Pursuit of Happiness
As humans are intrinsically imperfect, it is likewise accurate to say that striving for excellence and a constant feeling of … More
Art Behind Closed Doors
As I dismiss yet another notification for a worryingly high screen time, I lay my phone down on my desk. … More
Museums Of The Future
Everyone has a museum that’s somehow memorable and special to them. With over 2,500 museums across the UK and over … More
The Dynamics of Staging
The staging of a production is an important part of any play. Be it a traditional proscenium arch, thrust or … More
Can Theatre Ever Be Apolitical?
In short – no. The act of creating and performing a piece of theatre will always be a political act. … More
In Defence Of The Books We Read In School
We all studied that one book in school. The seemingly endless hours spent staring out the window, waiting for the … More