Are you already struggling to keep up with the Sabb elections? If so, don’t panic… We’ve compiled a run-down of all the campaign videos for you to peruse, and you can even watch it in the safety of your own room, far away from the harassing hoards on Forum Hill. Guild President Toby Gladwin Hugh Bendor-Samuel Femi Kalejaiye […]
Jeremy Brown
Comedy’s Andyman: an interview with Andy Hamilton
“Hi, is that Andy Hamilton?” These are the words that I’ve scrawled at the top of my interview notes: the start of a pre-scripted introduction which I’ve prepared on the presumption that I’ll probably mess it up otherwise. I am, after all, talking to one of the greatest comedy writers in the country, so my […]
A criticism of the Man Booker Prize
I’d like to start by pointing out that I’m partially playing devil’s advocate here. For what it’s worth, I’m highly supportive of awards in the arts – on the sole condition that they always help to drum up interest and enthusiasm for literature from the general public. At first glance, the Man Booker Prize seems […]
Daniel Sloss: from Fringe to fame
You might not have heard about Daniel Sloss recently, but he’s certainly not disappeared from the circuit. Instead, he’s taken his fiery wit overseas to America, where he’s been met by great success on The Late Late Show and Conan. Now, he’s gravitated back to Edinburgh for another sell-out tour… You’re taking your tour, Dark, to the Exeter Phoenix in November. Are you excited to visit the West […]
Backing the BBC
Are you backing the BBC? Arts and Lit Editor Jeremy Brown reflects on the successes of the nations beloved media corporation in light of recent government threats following the publishing of the Green Paper. [dropcap size=small]T[/dropcap]eletubbies. Postman Pat. Blue Peter. Like most British children, I grew up with the BBC, and its hug of lovable characters. […]
Exeter’s old Maritime Museum set to become 250-seat theatre
During the Second World War, Exeter was devastatingly bombed as part of the Baedeker Blitz – a German campaign against five British cities with specific cultural and historical value. After the worst of these attacks in May 1942, German radio announced that “Exeter was the jewel of the west… we have destroyed that jewel”. Fast […]
MacGuffin Launch: 30-06-2015
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone – there’s a new platform for creative writing in town, and it has the potential to revolutionise student workshopping. [dropcap size=big]C[/dropcap]omma Press is probably one of the most well-known independent publishers in the UK, with an impressive reputation for short story writing. But in times of uncertainty […]
The History Boys: review
Jeremy Brown, Arts&Lit editor, reviews The History Boys at the Exeter Northcott, a fantastic play by Alan Bennet. [dropcap size=big]A[/dropcap]s this is a review of The History Boys, I am contractually obliged to note how enormously popular this play is. In 2005, it won the highest honour in UK theatre: an Olivier Award. In 2006, […]