The Sea Horse. Review by Barbara Lewis. Fifty years after its Broadway premiere, this London revival makes Edward J. Moore’s exploration of why a woman might find it almost impossible to trust a man as relevant as ever.
Poetry review – SATAN SAYS: Charles Rammelkamp takes a fresh look at a re-issued classic by Sharon Olds
Poetry review – LEGWORK: Nick Cooke finds much that is rewarding and moving within the dense language of Michael Vince’s poems
Poetry review – THESE YELLOW DAYS: Jennifer Johnson examines an atmospheric and intriguing collection by Kitty Hawkins
Poetry review – CONTINUOUS PRESENT: Kate Noakes admires D A Prince’s imaginative celebrations of the average and the ordinary Continuous Present D.A. Prince New Walk Editions, 2025 ISBN 9781739281281 £7 D.A. Prince’s opening poem sets out her project in this new pamphlet – using a quote from Marianne Moore as her title […]
Poetry review – ALEPH BET: Wendy Klein relishes Sue Rose’s imaginative exploration of the Hebrew alphabet
The Wanderers. Review by Julia Pascal. This is a fascinating mess of a play which engages on every level. Anna Zeigler’s conceit is literary as the narrative plays out two parallel timelines within designated chapters.
Poetry review – glass knot sun: Colin Pink reviews Patrick Romero McCafferty’s poems set in two very different locations
Bloody Mary and the Nine Day Queen. Review by Barbara Lewis. Five centuries after King Henry VIII instigated the English Reformation, the press excitement around King Charles III’s decision to pray with the Pope is proof, were any needed, that some popular fascinations never die.
Canal Boat Contemporary. Review by Barbara Lewis. Miniatures are the perfect art form for those who do not have extensive gallery space – and for taking an ironic swipe at those who do.
Poetry review – SKAIL: Colin Pink feels the weight of Richie McCaffery’s perceptive but downbeat collection
Poetry review – THE LUCK: Alex Josephy is moved by Jane Routh’s poems about human impact upon the rest of the natural world
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