Pieces that feel as ornamental, flamboyant, and prismatic as Christmas decorations'. Imogen Sabharwal explores the colourful, festive paintings of Florine Stettheimer.

In a cramped kitchen we made for two, you’re pulling your hair back and whistling,' begins Natasha Ranawake's poem about the tensions of a dinner date.

By. A choral work is often felt to be best suited for performance within a site of historical and religious significance, and DUCS’ concert at Newcastle Cathedral is ...

Stage Editor Alex Roy and Stage Reviewer Ralph Hargreaves discuss their differing opinions on pantomimes at Christmas ...

"A wondrous and otherworldly property, perfectly evoking the transformative and enchanting awe of a childhood Christmas." Darcy McBrinn illuminates the Christmas lights of Johansen and Miranda, and ...

We Could Be Heroes was performed at the Sir Thomas Allen Assembly Rooms on Thursday 4th December, 2025. You can find out more about Anxious Minds here, and donate here. Image credit – Foot of the Hill ...

"I am a self-proclaimed Christmas...disliker (if that even constitutes a word)". From Budapest to Vienna, Travel Editor Anjali Pathak describes how to escape the over-the-top festivities in favour of ...

Contributors Sofia Wray and Emily Hatwell share their recommendations for this winters watchlist ...

With my growing arms around your shoulders. A carnival of warm winter memories,' Kashish Fatima's poem explores memories of childhood Christmases.

"This list is a wonderful round-up of this year in literature" - Gwen Smit has worked with the Collected Books store to create a thoughtfully curated list of great book recommendations.

"My heart is wrapped in traditions both old and new that I choose to carry with me..." Alex Evans reflects on finding a home between two Christmasses.

"It is precisely Chekhov’s vision of winter that has informed many of the snowbound masterpieces of modern cinema." Luca Bavasso dives into the world of wintery cinematic landscapes.