Arts

Ruby in Wonderland

Nearing the end of a six-week run as lead character in Alice at Sheffield's Crucible Theatre, Ruby Bentall is still energetic and animated. Perhaps it's the apple juice she's practically downed.

Review: Alice

Mon, 19 Jul 2010

Laura Wade doesn't open her version of Alice in Wonderland with a riverbank and a rabbit hole. Instead, it opens at a funeral wake in Sheffield (perhaps not that surprising, since Wade grew up here).

Dysfunctional families are hard to avoid. They fill the square mile settings of every soap opera. Books about them have their own dedicated section in WHSmiths. They're woven into most of the WWE's plotlines.

Review: Watercolour in Britain: Tradition and Beyond

Sat, 26 Jun 2010

Watercolour in Britain: Tradition and Beyond takes a closer look at the rare paintings of the world, from classic artists such as William Blake to cutting-edge artists who break the mould of watercolour snobbery.

Giving students a platform

Thu, 8 Jul 2010

The first student festival dedicated to performing arts in Sheffield made its debut recently. Kristi Genovese spoke to venues coordinator, Clare Colbourne.