16th October 2022 - The Glasgow Guardian



In Anticipation of…The Book of Mormon

16th October 2022

Natasha explains why you should all go to see the show as it returns to Glasgow in November. Nine-times Tony Award Winner and four-times Olivier Award Winner for Best Musical The Book of Mormon is returning to Glasgow, for the second time on its UK tour. Full of moments of slapstick and witty comedy, The ...


Review: Queer East Film Festival @ CCA

16th October 2022

Short films are not often the focus of a cinematic experience. Longer format films are  often seen as the ultimate storytelling medium and therefore populate most of our screens. This is a rather sad phenomenon as short films can offer another way of engaging with the visual medium – one which is more open to ...


Review: Brooke Combe @ The Garage

16th October 2022

Music Editor Olivia reflects on Brooke Combe’s tantalising spectacle. Brooke Combe implemented her infatuation with soul music in the set of her sold out Glasgow show. Having only been prompted by a high school teacher to practise singing as part of her Advanced Higher music course, Brooke Combe captured the audience solely with the natural ...


The Jeffrey Dahmer Story: Are films about serial killers exploitative?

16th October 2022

Melissa explores the ethics behind the plethora of true crime content as she reflects on Netflix’s latest instalment about Jeffrey Dahmer. With the leaves on trees turning brown and the spooky season finally upon us, there’s no better feeling than having a cosy night in and scaring yourself shitless. Just in time for a Halloween ...


Review: RSNO’s Season Opener @ Glasgow Royal Concert Hall

16th October 2022

Writer Elspeth critiques the Royal Scottish National Orchestra’s debut performance, with Stravinsky’s Rite of Spring as the centrepiece. The Royal Scottish National Orchestra (RSNO) returned to the stage for their 2022-2023 season opening concert. Their diverse programme was rife with revolution, featuring Stravinsky’s infamous Rite of Spring as its centrepiece. Conducted by Thomas Sønderg�...


Review: The Seal Woman @ Harbour Arts Centre

16th October 2022

Writer Elspeth makes the trip down to Irvine to review the Scots Opera Project’s production of the ‘Celtic Folk Opera’. Anyone familiar with Nordic or Celtic folk tales will be aware of the legend of the selkies, or the ‘seal folk’: part seal, part human creatures who shed their seal skins a few times a ...


Review: Hold The Girl by Rina Sawayama

16th October 2022

A review of Rina Sawayama’s third studio album Hold the Girl. After months of teasing fans with singles and music videos, Rina Sawayama’s highly anticipated sophomore album was released on 16 September 2022 to critical acclaim. Debuting at number three on the UK Albums Chart, Hold the Girl invites the listener to accompany Rina on ...


Review: Parcels @ SWG3

16th October 2022

A review of the Berlin-based Australian band Parcels’ gig at Glasgow’s SWG3. The long-awaited Parcels concert in Glasgow finally occurred on September 28, and it was an absolute hit. The Australian band of five performed in Scotland for the first time, and as they themselves admitted, will certainly be back for more. As soon as ...


Review: God Save The Animals by Alex G

16th October 2022

Alex G finds reference points for his experimental brand of folk in both the old and new, synthesising country and hyperpop in an endearingly erratic statement on spirituality. What’s most interesting about Alex Giannascoli is the mystique colouring his otherwise honest and confrontational style of folk music. Generally, his albums tend to adopt the outward ...


Review: Girl of My Dreams by FLETCHER

16th October 2022

Shannon and Leah review FLETCHER’s debut album. Leah Hart: As an emerging voice in pop, Cari Elise Fletcher made her first attempt at fame in the 2011 season of The X-Factor where she was quickly eliminated. 11 years later, following a string of EPs and a cancelled Niall Horan tour, Fletcher has finally released her ...