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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 […]
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.
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 – 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 […]
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