Netflix’s The Irishman is perfect viewing for cold winter nights
Suyeba Aslam
For someone like me who is obsessed with crime and gangster movies, the Irishman was a movie that I had to watch. I definitely recommend it to all you crime,…
drama
Mind in Kingston partners with KU for weekly drama classes
Angel Pearce
Mental health charity Mind in Kingston has partnered up with Kingston University to offer weekly drama classes to help those suffering with mental health issues.
A Star Is Born: Is it worth the hype?
Irina Iacob
A Star Is Born, directed by Bradley Cooper and Lady Gaga’s first leading role in a major motion picture, was released in the UK on October 3. Here is everything…
Sir Peter Hall: heart of the arts at KU and an icon in the British Theatre
Chanel Buituron
Sir Peter Hall, one of the most celebrated directors and producers in British history, has died age 86. He was Kingston University’s Patron and former Chancellor.
Organ donor inspires KU nursing and drama performance
Amelia Cunningham
A KU senior drama lecturer who saved her brother’s life after donating her bone marrow has been inspired to produce a performance based project about the key role of nurses.…
Helen McCrory filming new ITV drama, ‘Fearless’, in Kingston
Jamie Craker
The ITV production company that made Poldark has set up camp at KU halls to film their new legal thriller, starring Helen McCrory, across the road from Kingston University.
Things to do in Kingston – October
Camilla Iversen
On Campus 24 October – The KU big read – The Human’s Balloon debate: Various colleagues from across Kingston University debate how Matt Haig’s book relates to their research. teaching…
‘Cake’
India Van Spall
Having been so used to seeing Jennifer Aniston play the cutesy rom-com, girl-next-door for the last 20 years, it is no wonder her portrayal of drug-addled, suicidal “bitch” Claire in…
KU student stages own production
River Reporter
A KU student is writer and director of a production staged this week
Review: Sophie Kinsella – Wedding Night
The River reviews the newest release from chick-lit queen Sophie Kinsella. Laura Rietz The older she gets, the more Lottie has to accept that wedding material is hard to find…