During my A Levels, I had to write a project based on my favourite Illustration. For me, the choice was easy. I’d always adored the detailed and jovial drawings which accompanied one of my favourite children’s books – Alice in Wonderland. It was a coincidence then, that Lewis Carroll attended Christ Church College in Oxford [...]
I indulged in a performance of King Henry VIII on Saturday night @ Shakespeare’s Globe. It was a truly majestic. I studied Shakespeare at school, but I don’t remember it being like this. I remember being fascinated with the language, but spent most of my time trying to decipher what the characters were saying. This [...]
Then call the Apology Line! This art project, set up by Will Bridges and James Lees, is designed to get the UK public to open up – literally. People responded in their hundreds by leaving messages on an answering machine. My particular favourite comes from a bumbling young gentlemen apologising for occasionally taking his girlfriend for granted. [...]
I recently indulged in a performance of Matthew Bourne’s take on the monumental classic – Swan Lake – at Sadler’s Wells Theatre. A roller coaster of emotions, this modern take on the well-known tale turns Swan Lake on its head, gives it a sex change and offers some of the best performances I’ve ever seen [...]
As a Copywriter, I think it is my duty to comment on the latest adverts from Dixons. I adore them. By openly acknowledging Dixons as ‘The last place you want to go’ in the strapline, it cleverly echoes consumers’ perceptions. As the meaning of the ad sinks in, you first feel guilty for your negative [...]