The path towards achieving social mobility is an enduring one, one paved with ambition, ethic and resilience. The very notion of being able to move amongst the classes an aspirational feat ingrained within the British fabric. A phenomenon observed and tapped into well by George Bernard Shaw and his classic work Pygmalion – the production is a fascinating case study into the power of language, tone and confidence/demeanour.
To pursue and sustain a career within the arts is a challenging venture, yet many of us chase the dream. Familiar to many, the thought of earning a living from your very own creativity is an exciting prospect. Tapping into this desire to create, Giacomo Puccini‘s renowned La Bohème captures the tumultuous reality of juggling an ill fated relationship with the daily struggle of pursuing an arts career and making a living.
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Anne Washburn’s theatrical adaptation of The Twilight Zone does not try to disguise itself from the original TV show’s iconic personality. The play is quirky, creepy, and funny as it fully embraces the over the top nature of its origins which inspired a plethora of recognisable Sci-Fi tropes.
