The theme was ‘60s; my costume was gaudy. Wearing a floral shirt, long white flares, and an extravagant amount of glitter, I spent the night dancing with friends. Lighting up my nails was a sloppily-painted mix of dayglo yellow and fluorescent pink. My glasses? Rose-tinted, of course. Looking back this was a night that changed…
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The Prom: Great Message, Far From Great Execution
I love musical theatre more than I can say, so the announcement of another film adaptation of a stage musical excited me. However, I unfortunately don’t have entirely positive things to say about Netflix’s The Prom. Let’s start with one of the positives: the music. ‘It’s Not About Me’ performed by Streep provides the perfect…
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Pose FX: intersectionality in race
The first episode of Pose FX opens on a disco ball; we see a New York apartment filled with gorgeous guys and girls. While Pose is indeed a show filled with fun and glamour, it also deals with heavy themes. All the girls in the apartment are trans women and are either Black or Afro-Latina….
Arts, Venue
Review: Minotaur Theatre Company’s Feminist Festival
I had the absolute pleasure of going to see Minotaur Theatre Company’s Feminist Festival evening performances. There were three monologues and a short play housed in an intimate setting of the Drama Studio. This year they were raising money for Endometriosis UK by putting on a week of events that celebrated and explored feminism and…
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‘The argument over the rainbow poppy is so juvenile’
Surrounding the date of Remembrance Day, another controversy popped up on Twitter. A screenshot of a glittery, rainbow poppy being sold on eBay caused outrage amongst people, arguing that LGBTQ+ people were trying to hijack Remembrance Day. There were multiple dividing opinions, with people stating that many LGBTQ+ people would have died in the war…
Arts, Venue
Armistead Maupin’s inspiring talk at Norwich Theatre Royal
Norwich Theatre Royal hosted ‘Tales of the City’ writer, Armistead Maupin on Monday, 30 September 2019. The American writer sat down with Ms Beckerman during a night filled with laughs, memories and an intriguing Q&A section. The talk was in conjunction with his ‘An Evening With Armistead Maupin’ tour of the UK. The evening was…
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Best of Norwich
Norwich’s reputation as a fine city precedes it with its blossoming businesses, hidden gems, and glimmering possibilities. The Wildman, located as you descend into the Lanes, is a pub notable for its armchairs, cosy interior and carpeted foyer. With an array of beer and lager on tap, the pub is a pleasant environment to nurse…
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What feminism do you stand for?
I am a feminist. This is something I’ve said for years, but only recently have I realised the ambiguity of this statement, and had called to question what I actually stand for. I identify as an intersectional feminist, and was aware of the other branches of feminism, but am shocked at the degree of polarity…
Film
Call Me By Your Name: a critique of hypermasculinity
When one considers films which comment on masculinity and its poisonous effect on the male psyche, the usual films to discuss are ones like Taxi Driver and Fight Club, which satirises and warns against the toxicity, rather than showing the alternative, showing how the rejection of masculine ideals can lead to greater happiness. One such…
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