The first in a new literature feature, ‘The Book Nook’ aims to give an insight into the bookshelves of editor’s and writer’s of The Yorker. It will act as a type […]
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Review: Birdsong – York Theatre Royal
There have been a wide variety of artistic performances marking the centenary of the First World War in recent years. They all remember the horrors that young men […]
Album Review: Arctic Monkeys, ‘Tranquility Base Hotel & Casino’
The long awaited sixth Arctic Monkeys album has certainly been divisive, if nothing else. Long time fans expecting to hear their classic sing-along, witty, indie anthems will be disappointed, […]
Review: The Importance of Being Earnest
Alastair Whately directs Oscar Wilde’s superb crown jewel: The Importance of Being Earnest. The three-act play is revived at York Theatre Royal, retelling the excellent combo of love, society and […]
Review: Paddington 2
This year brings the return of the nation’s favourite marmalade-sandwich-munching bear, Paddington. Three years after the release of the first and surprisingly delightful film, the sequel has charmed the nation […]
PizzaExpress at the York Designer Outlet
‘Tis the season of food and festivities! As we approach the countdown to Christmas, many restaurants across the city of York and the rest of the country are whipping out […]
The Yorker at ASFF ’17: Family Friendly 1
This year’s Aesthetica Short Film Festival was the biggest one yet; 18 venues across York screening 300 cutting-edge short films over five days, the longest the festival has run to […]
The Yorker at LIFF 31: Dark River + Q&A with Clio Barnard
Clio Barnard is on her third feature film, and she’s setting a strong track record. Her 2010 debut, The Arbor, was a semi-documentary depiction of Bradford playwright Andrea Dunbar which synchronised verbatim […]
The Yorker at LIFF 31: Animation Sunday
This Sunday I had the wonderful privilege of spending my entire day watching animated films in Leeds Town Hall for LIFF 31. From a variety of countries, the line-up consisted […]
Review: La Belle Sauvage (The Book of Dust, Vol. 1)
Biblical floods, fairy queens, and ominous religious control dominate Pullman’s new tale, ensuring another gripping journey into the alternative universe first brought to life in His Dark Materials. Cameos from […]