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‘‘The Magic Flute’: Performance and Privilege at the Royal Opera House

‘‘The Magic Flute’: Performance and Privilege at the Royal Opera House

By Mat Hick, MA Music Thursday saw the final performance of the 10th revival of David McVicar’s production of Mozart’s The Magic Flute. It also marked my intrepid first steps inside the Royal Opera House. Stepping into the Royal Opera House, you get a sense of the space

Tory Ministers Face Questions Over Donations Given by Russian Oligarch Linked to Alleged Corruption Scandals

Tory Ministers Face Questions Over Donations Given by Russian Oligarch Linked to Alleged Corruption Scandals

By Toby Oliver-Clarke, BA History The fallout from the release of the Pandora Papers has continued to raise questions over the conduct of some of the world’s most wealthy and influential people. More importantly, thirty-four Tory Ministers and MPs now face questions over donations given by a Russian oligarch,

Brexit and Covid-19 Wreak Havoc as the UK Faces an Unnerving Fuel Crisis

Brexit and Covid-19 Wreak Havoc as the UK Faces an Unnerving Fuel Crisis

By Devashree Juvekar, MA Global Media and Communications Fuel prices in the UK reached the highest level since 2013 as the average price of a litre of unleaded reached 135-13p in August this year. In the first week of September 2021, the average petrol price at UK forecourts was 136.

Exeter Students Protest Against Society which Held ‘Prayer Vigils’ Outside of Abortion Clinic

Exeter Students Protest Against Society which Held ‘Prayer Vigils’ Outside of Abortion Clinic

By Frances Howe, LLB Content warning: abortion, ‘pro-life’ perspectives and sexual assault On 13 October 2021, hundreds of students at the University of Exeter gathered to protest against the University of Exeter’s Students’ Guild’s support for the Exeter Students for Life society (ESFL). The sit-in was organised by

An Evening in Amman: Habibi Funk

An Evening in Amman: Habibi Funk

By Artemis Sianni-Wedderburn, BA Hons Politics and Arabic Ahlan wa Sahlan – welcome to Artemis’ Amman. In this column, I bring stories from Amman to London through the platform of The Spirit. I hope to share with you a sliver of the ‘City of Stairs’ and what I am doing there

Anguish in Lebanon - How a Country Runs Out of Money

Anguish in Lebanon - How a Country Runs Out of Money

By Clayton Barrington-Russell It is no secret that Lebanon is suffering. From Baalbek to Beirut, record-high hyperinflation means only the richest can afford basic necessities as the country’s economic crisis worsens by the day. Water is scarce, fuel has all but run out and it is estimated that four

The parallels of ‘Squid Game’ and modern society

The parallels of ‘Squid Game’ and modern society

By Anisah Mahamoud, BA International Relations In less than a month, Korean Drama/Thriller Squid Game has become the most talked-about show on all streaming platforms and is set to become Netflix’s most watched show. This accomplishment is enormous, not only due it being foreign, but also because of