Heathers: The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket review – one of the best new musicals in years September 14, 2018 It’s almost 30 years since every teenage girl fell in love with Christian Slater in pitch-black highschool comedy Heathers. Director Michael Lehmann picked up a shelfful of awards for his deliciously twisted tale of a student killing off his cooler-than-thou classmates, and it continues to spawn a legion of imitators. Given the film’s cult status [...]
Heathers: The Musical at Theatre Royal Haymarket review – one of the best new musicals in years September 14, 2018 It’s almost 30 years since every teenage girl fell in love with Christian Slater in pitch-black highschool comedy Heathers. Director Michael Lehmann picked up a shelfful of awards for his deliciously twisted tale of a student killing off his cooler-than-thou classmates, and it continues to spawn a legion of imitators. Given the film’s cult status [...]
Ollie Phillips: Cipriani not the only Gloucester stand-out, Bath struggling for identity and Wasps’ hole at fly-half September 13, 2018 The Premiership season moves so quickly and we’re already approaching the third round of fixtures – and the third west country derby. Before you know it the The Champions Cup will roll around and November’s internationals will be upon us. England have not been playing well of late, so this period is a chance for [...]
Ollie Phillips: Cipriani not the only Gloucester stand-out, Bath struggling for identity and Wasps’ hole at fly-half September 13, 2018 The Premiership season moves so quickly and we’re already approaching the third round of fixtures – and the third west country derby. Before you know it the The Champions Cup will roll around and November’s internationals will be upon us. England have not been playing well of late, so this period is a chance for [...]
Five things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend: A top of the table clash, Mourinho under pressure, and Cardiff scoring off set-pieces September 13, 2018 Can Liverpool prove their title credentials at Wembley? Last season Liverpool were outplayed at Tottenham’s temporary home, losing 4-1 after Mauricio Pochettino’s side put on a vibrant, attacking display which highlighted clear deficiencies in Liverpool's backline. Things have changed since then and Jurgen Klopp’s side have breezed through their opening four games, collecting a maximum [...]
Five things to look out for in the Premier League this weekend: A top of the table clash, Mourinho under pressure, and Cardiff scoring off set-pieces September 13, 2018 Can Liverpool prove their title credentials at Wembley? Last season Liverpool were outplayed at Tottenham’s temporary home, losing 4-1 after Mauricio Pochettino’s side put on a vibrant, attacking display which highlighted clear deficiencies in Liverpool's backline. Things have changed since then and Jurgen Klopp’s side have breezed through their opening four games, collecting a maximum [...]
Premier League broadcasting: What is the future of the 3pm kick-off and the TV blackout? September 13, 2018 Bob Lord, Burnley chairman between 1955 and 1981, was an outspoken voice in the national game and, among many things, a staunch critic of televised football. Fearing that a future of sports coverage being broadcast across England’s living rooms would drive down attendances and match-day revenue, he banned the BBC’s Match of the Day cameras [...]
Premier League broadcasting: What is the future of the 3pm kick-off and the TV blackout? September 13, 2018 Bob Lord, Burnley chairman between 1955 and 1981, was an outspoken voice in the national game and, among many things, a staunch critic of televised football. Fearing that a future of sports coverage being broadcast across England’s living rooms would drive down attendances and match-day revenue, he banned the BBC’s Match of the Day cameras [...]
Is London still at the centre of the employment universe? September 13, 2018 A BBC article highlighted how finance jobs growth in Scotland has outstripped London. This got me thinking about how competitive the Scottish job market is – not just in finance, but across different sectors when it comes to recruitment and career possibilities. In the past, numerous friends and colleagues, along with many other people and [...]
Is London still at the centre of the employment universe? September 13, 2018 A BBC article highlighted how finance jobs growth in Scotland has outstripped London. This got me thinking about how competitive the Scottish job market is – not just in finance, but across different sectors when it comes to recruitment and career possibilities. In the past, numerous friends and colleagues, along with many other people and [...]