Fatima Clarke

Rosalía Vila Tobella is weary of contemporary pop music being reduced to mere tabloid material, where songs are laced with insinuations about personal feuds and betrayals. “It’s becoming tedious to watch how everyone seems to be name-dropping celebrities, who in turn talk about other celebrities,” she remarks. “I find myself more drawn to the stories … Read more

As Roddy Bottum embarked on penning his impressive autobiography, The Royal We, the keyboardist for Faith No More had a clear vision for the type of book he wanted to avoid. “Not the ones with glossy photos in the center,” he shared over a video call from Oxnard, California, amidst the final touches on a … Read more

The Artistic Journey of Amina Khayyam Amina Khayyam, a renowned dancer and choreographer based in Slough, has consistently engaged with challenging themes through her dance performances. Her past works such as “Bird,” which addresses domestic violence, “You&Me” exploring themes of sexuality, and “Slut” focused on nonconformist women, showcase her commitment to highlighting the issues faced … Read more

JB Priestley’s oeuvre is a formidable collection of 39 plays, 26 novels, and numerous nonfiction works. Despite being rather dismissively called “one of the tradesmen of letters” by Virginia Woolf, Priestley’s work remains vitally important in the literary world. This is particularly evident as one of his most celebrated plays, When We Are Married, is … Read more

The Bustling Drama of Culinary Settings There is a certain high-stakes tension that naturally brews within the busy confines of a kitchen. This environment is vividly depicted in Arnold Wesker’s Italian restaurant in his play “The Kitchen,” and also in Lynn Nottage’s Pennsylvania sandwich shop featured in “Clyde’s.” Joining this portrayal of culinary drama is … Read more

The Colorful Life of John Jones: A Missed Theatrical Opportunity The tale of John Jones is one ripe for the stage, filled with bold exploits and adventures that seem almost too incredible to be true. Known by many names— the Welsh Houdini, Little Turpin, and Coch Bach y Bala (the Little Redhead of Bala)—Jones was … Read more

Acclaiming Scene Transitions in Sung Im Her’s Performance It might appear overly modest to praise a theatrical performance for its scene transitions. However, the scene changes orchestrated by South Korean choreographer Sung Im Her in the 2022 production of “Paradise Now!” at the Bush Theatre were not only remarkably creative but also seamlessly matched the … Read more

Nick Mohammed introduced his latest stage production, Show Pony, during a tour in the spring, already having completed filming for The Celebrity Traitors. On stage, he alluded to his participation in the show with a hint of mischief, leaving an impression on at least one viewer that he would likely excel. Given Mohammed’s background as … Read more