A few years ago I discovered E. M. Delafield’s Diary of a Provincial Lady and various sequels. With its whimsical epistolary style underscored by deeper ruminations on feminist social themes of the 1930s and 40s, Delafield’s writing is a clear forebear to Bridget Jones’s Diary and similar works. Her influence is also the reason that … Continue reading
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Compelling but Confusing: The Secret Agent at the Young Vic
Repost: with One Stop Arts closing, I migrated this review here. A stylish, energetic production, Theatre O’s The Secret Agent at the Young Vic is resonant with topical yet timeless questions on political liberties and national security. Themes of exploitation and nihilism contribute to a growing claustrophobia as the show unfolds. This adaptation from Joseph Conrad’s … Continue reading
Compelling but Confusing: The Secret Agent at the Young Vic
Repost: with One Stop Arts closing, I migrated this review here. A stylish, energetic production, Theatre O’s The Secret Agent at the Young Vic is resonant with topical yet timeless questions on political liberties and national security. Themes of exploitation and nihilism contribute to a growing claustrophobia as the show unfolds. This adaptation from Joseph Conrad’s … Continue reading
In a Merry Hour: Caitlin E McDonald 