REVIEW: The Screwtape Letters

Queen’s University Players put on a hell raising performance of ‘The Screwtape Letters’ adapted for the stage by Nigel Forde from the novel by C.S. Lewis. Starring Shiraz Engineer as the cunning Screwtape and directed by the watchful eyes of Nathan Duddy and Shalom Joy Carr. The tale depicts the rise and fall of the senior devil Screwtape, whilst following the antics of her two newest students who although have much to learn, end up teaching Screwtape a lesson. Not only a truly hilarious play, it delves deeper by exploring the timeless battle of good V evil.

BY CLAIRE WILLIAMSON

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FEATURE: Fame is only a click away for local talent

If you have a creative idea that you want to broadcast, the internet is becoming more and more lucrative, and with sites to share videos, music and your written thoughts, there are endless chances to connect with a worldwide audience. This is especially handy when you are stuck on an island far from the glamour of Hollywood, as I assume most Gown readers are.

BY MATTHEW ROBB

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ARTS: Sonya Mac to play Mandela

The mystery guest to DJ in Mandela Hall this Thursday night is Cool FM star Sonya Mac, it has been revealed.

For days the Union has been encouraging students to guess who will be taking over the reigns from Declan Gallen on Thursday’s ‘Twisted’ club night.

Sonya Mac is scheduled to play ‘Twisted’ Thurdays for a period of four weeks.

Who would you prefer to listen to: Sonya Mac or DJ Deci?

REVIEW: Crazy Heart

Directing debut film of Scott Cooper, Crazy Heart follows the down and out country singer Bad Blake on his daily trials and tribulations.  Sweeping country landscapes introduce the sensibility of the deep rooted country music genre that fills this film with enigmatic quality.

BY LAURA SHEARER

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COMMENT: Exploiting indebted student drivers?

Finding a parking space around Queen’s is a nightmare. Students who have saved and paid to learn the valuable skill to drive,  and paid to insure and tax their cars, are being forced to abandon them in their driveways because it is simply impossible to find a space to park around Queen’s. This is an accepted grievance for student commuters who are getting up hours before lectures just to park. However, rumours of the introduction of paid parking around the city centre campus will not only frustrate local businesses but force indebted students to fork out even more to receive a university education.

BY SARAH WRIGHT

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