Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 23/10/2009
by Esther Privett
In the words of Coco Chanel, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous.” The Victoria and Albert Museum fashion exhibition, as well as being free, is both of these things.
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 19/03/2009
By Rosie Wilson
As the newspapers remind us daily, Britain is in the grip of a recession. While there are important problems to be solved regarding unemployment and the state of the economy, there is one matter that has not enjoyed nearly as much coverage. What to wear?
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 18/12/2008
Written by Becky Coles
Fashion fashion and more fashion… yes the largest fashion and beauty event in the world returns.
Clothes Show Live was back for yet another Christmas and another great show and shopping experience. With bargains that you can’t go wrong with and celebrities enough to make you scream!
The Clothes Show Live takes place [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 03/12/2008
The Mighty Boosh Live Show
Three of our reviewers saw The Mighty Boosh Live Show at Portsmouth Guild Hall on November 10-11. Here are their opinions.
Rating: ***
Honestly, I thought Noel Fielding and Julian Barrett’s comic duo was a little disappointing, especially considering how good their TV series and last live show was. As ever their dual [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 03/12/2008
Christmas Ball
Written by Laura Macri
Fancy frocks, shimmering decorations, blasting beats and one jolly mince-pie filled man can mean only one thing, yes you’ve guessed it…it’s time for another great Christmas ball!
The Christmas ball (as if you don’t already know!) is taking place this year on Friday, December 12. The grand doors of Southampton Guildhall open [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 03/12/2008
Review of Fashion Show
Venue: Peter Symonds College, Performing Arts Theatre
November 20, 2008.
Rating: ****
Written by Isaac Lee
I was impressed by the effectiveness of Symonds’ multi-cultural show in demonstrating the different traditions and ethnicities here. A very colourful show was put on, quite unexpected was the participation of two girls of African origin and traditional African dress. I [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 03/12/2008
Written by James Bunyan
Most of us are going to university soon and some are going out into the world of work or on a gap year, but whatever you’re going to be doing after college you will probably have to suffer an interrogation of some sort.
Well just to help you out, I’ve put together, [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 02/12/2008
Quantum of Solace
Three authors, Ben Moncrieffe, Rosie Wilson and Jack Dunford review the latest James Bond film
Ben Moncrieffe’s opinion:
A few years ago Daniel Craig burst on to our screens as the first blond James Bond in Casino Royale. He was often reminiscent of the iconic Scotsman Sean Connery, “Vodka martini, shaken, not stirred.” Quantum of [...]
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 02/12/2008
David Tennant as Hamlet
Review of Hamlet
At the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Courtyard Theatre, Stratford Upon-Avon
2008 production
Rating: *****
Written by Sam Hilton
David Tennant, widely known as the most recent TV’s Dr Who, is becoming well respected for his portrayal of Hamlet, Prince of Denmark, which he has been playing at the RSC’s Stratford Upon-Avon’s Courtyard Theatre.
David Tennant’s [...]
A student guide to a perfect Valentine’s Day
Posted by: Peter Symonds on: 11/02/2009
By Laura Macri
So Valentine’s Day is coming up again and you’re a student i.e. broke.
You want to impress the one you love but how do you manage it successfully on a tight budget? I’ve come up with some top tips to help you plan a perfect Valentine’s Day surprise that is guaranteed to go [...]