Tag Archives: Review

REVIEW: Cinderella @ Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre

Newcastle Upon Tyne 5th-30th December 2014 More information on the Tyne Theatre Website Review by: Emma Yeo It is the holiday season: time to eat, drink and be merry. For many, a Christmas tradition is to visit a local pantomime … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Drink – Company

Melodic Records Out Now More information on The Drink at their Bandcamp page Review by: Helena Davidson Sharp guitar riffs, bold drum beats and haunting vocals – three of the things that permeate indie folk band The Drink’s debut album, … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Mispers – ‘Shoulder’

Out Now More information on The Mispers’ official website Review by: Sophie Ward Formed just a mere 18 months ago, The Mispers have become known for their deliverance of moody indie, violin-infused rock; latest single ‘Shoulder’ is no different. It is … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Kill It Kid – You Owe Nothing

Sire Records Out Now More information about Kill It Kid on their website Review by: Sophie Ward The fourth album from the heavily Americana-influenced band Kill It Kid, You Owe Nothing, is a thrill ride to listen to. It doesn’t … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Flying into Daylight @ Live Theatre

Newcastle Upon Tyne Produced by: Ron Hutchinson Tuesday 2nd December 2014 More information on the Live Theatre website Review by: Hannah Morpeth “You should be afraid every time you step on dance floor because this is not a dance like … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Some Things Matter: 63 Sonnets by James Nash

Valley Press Out Now More about James Nash on his official website Review by: Jowita Krasik James Nash’s sonnets were first  published in 2012 and have since been a big hit. Some have even been featured on BBC Radio 3. … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Imitation Game

Directed by: Morten Tyldum Starring: Benedict Cumberbatch, Keira Knightley, Matthew Goode Run time: 1hr 54 min, Cert: 12A More info at the Tyneside Cinema website Review by: James Marples Alan Turing was an incredible man and it is completely impossible … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Aladdin @ Gala Theatre

Durham Thursday 27th November 2014 – Saturday 3rd January 2015 More information on the Gala Theatre website Review by: Jowita Krasik This is only the second time I have been  to see a pantomime and I’m not sure the first time … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Thirsty @ Alnwick Playhouse

25th November 2014 Produced by: The Paper Birds More information on the Alnwick Playhouse website Review by: Lucy Stewart The Paper Birds’ production of  is designed to challenge the relationship between the British public and alcoholic beverages. From the moment … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Lotus Thief – Rervm

Svart Records Out Now More on Lotus Thief at their Bandcamp page Review by: Sophie Ward I must admit that bands like Botanist, Ordo Obsidium and even Lotus Thief themselves were unheard of to me. I am not that familiar … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Githead – Waiting for a Sign

Swim Records Released: 8th December More information on Githead at their official website Review by: Sophie Ward Waiting For A Sign marks the return of the experimental indie group Githead after a five-year break from recording. Each member of the … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Ordinary Boys @ Think Tank

Newcastle Upon Tyne 19th November 2014 Review by: Sophie Heward I must be honest with you, when I left my house to see The Ordinary Boys make their return at Newcastle’s Think Tank, I was feeling pessimistic. How could a … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Jersey Boys @ Sunderland Empire

Wednesday 26th November 2014 Running until 6th December at Sunderland Empire More information on the Jersey Boys website Review by: Jade Holroyd After its success on both Broadway and in the West End, Jersey Boys  is currently travelling across the … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Cold Spell by Jackson Pearce

Hodder Books Out Now More info on Jackson Pearce at her official website Review by: Charis Harvey Cold Spell by Jackson Pearce is an exhilarating modern retelling of The Snow Queen. It begins with Kai and Ginny, a teenage couple … Continue reading

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REVIEW: New Found Glory @ O2 Academy

Newcastle Upon Tyne 16th November 2014 More info on New Found Glory at their official website Review by: Angus Michie Pop Punk’s  Not Dead Tour: New Found Glory’s way of telling us that they’re back with their eighth studio album … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Curse of the Ice Serpent by Jon Mayhew

Bloomsbury Out Now More information on the Bloomsbury website Review by: Aicha J. Krasik I feel obliged to point out that the title of the book is very misleading; even though there is a curse (of sorts), and there is an … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Not in the Script by Amy Finnegan

Bloomsbury Out Now Visit Amy Finnegan’s Official Website Review by: Gavin Pemberton Each time I read a young adult novel, I question it as I sit down to begin the first page – some more harshly than others. Perhaps that’s … Continue reading

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REVIEW: Miranda Sings @ Mill Volvo Tyne Theatre

Newcastle Upon Tyne 14th November 2014 Review by: Aicha J. Krasik Miranda Sings is a parody character created by Colleen Ballinger in 2008, when she first started posting videos on a YouTube channel (MirandaSings). The videos posted on the said … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Twilight Sad – Nobody Wants to Be Here and Nobody Wants to Leave

FatCat Records Out Now More information on The Twilight Sad’s Official Website Review by: Mary Winn The Twilight Sad have been living up to their name for almost a decade now, making them experts in the field of Scottish melancholy. … Continue reading

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REVIEW: The Kooks @ O2 Academy

Newcastle Upon Tyne 10th November 2014 The Kooks Official Website Review by: Sarah Burgess Apart from the occasional visits to Dirty Pop on a bustling Friday night in town, I’m somewhat ashamed to say that I have never been to … Continue reading

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