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Near Misses

by N. B. November 24, 2021November 24, 2021

N.B. reminisces about a rollercoaster of a relationship that started with a bizarre first date.

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“On Thursday night Emma Hawkins’ ‘Persephone

“On Thursday night Emma Hawkins’ ‘Persephone’ was on the agenda, and it exceeded all expectations.

With a run time of 165 mins, there is a lot to unpack as we are paraded through the good, the bad, and the godly. Unsurprisingly, the musical’s focal point is its namesake, Persephone, as she encounters the world beyond the sphere of her mother’s influence. In brief, we watch as she meets, is courted by, and falls for Hades. Then, in the second half we are privy to the consequences of a jealous older brother and his pragmatic wife. Yet, throughout the first act it is not our heroine who captivates the audience. Don’t get me wrong Bethan Draycott’s Persephone is a delight, she encapsulates the youthful naivety and purity of the role perfectly. However, not only is there nothing new in the depiction of the good girl falling for the supposed bad boy, but the musical also tries almost too hard to impress her innocence upon the audience.”

Katharine Spurrier reviews Persephone - a new student production and musical adaption of the Greek myth of Persephone. The full review is free to read on our website. Link in our bio.

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“It was early October, yet the sun was still bak

“It was early October, yet the sun was still baking and the temperature was around 28 degrees, perfect conditions for an autumn getaway. With the soft Algarvian breeze alleviating the intense heat of the sun, I decided it was time to stop at a quiosque in the town centre. In many squares in Portugal, you find quiosques, small huts with windows with chairs and tables outside that serve a whole range of light meals and drinks. From coffees to beer, soft drinks to beirão (a sweet and syrupy Portuguese liqueur), quiosques have it all, and usually at a very reasonable price. At some point I’d like to write an article about my favourite quiosques in Lisbon. There are so many great ones – making a shortlist will certainly be a challenge.”

George Newton continues his series exploring Portugal, this time introducing the lesser-known towns of Faro and Tavira. You can read all about it on our website.

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