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Review: The Merchant of Venice 1936

Review: The Merchant of Venice 1936

The Merchant of Venice 1936 is a powerful, poignant, and radical reimagining of Shakespeare’s most problematic play, with Tracy-Ann Oberman successfully reclaiming Shylock
There’s been a theft at Bolton Octagon

There’s been a theft at Bolton Octagon

The Book Thief, a brand-new musical based on Markus Zusak’s best-selling novel, is having its world premiere at Bolton Octagon – and its writer, Jodi Picoult, recognises the task of adapting such an acclaimed story to the stage
Celebrating the festival of lights

Celebrating the festival of lights

Victoria Evans speaks about Hanukkah, and the importance of remembering other cultural traditions during the Christmas period.

Another look at the Balfour Declaration

Lawrence Rosenberg, Associate Director of the Pinsker Centre and the former President of Manchester University JSoc, argues that people shouldn’t protest the celebration of an attempt to end Jewish persecution

Interview: Sir Gerald Kaufman MP

Stalwart of the House of Commons Sir Gerald Kaufman MP has sat in the House since 1970 as MP for Ardwick and later for Gorton. Charlie Spargo met with him to discuss Palestine, education and Tony Benn