The Verse’s Elizabeth Carrington reviews Summerland, written and directed by Jessica Swale – starring Gemma Arterton, Lucas Bond, Dixie Egerickx, Gugu Mbatha-Raw, Penelope Wilton and Tom Courtenay. The film deals with the themes of war, romance, LGBTQ+, family, friendship and loss, a ‘4 out of 5’ and ‘must-watch if you are […]
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Despite it taking a backseat among 2020’s many disasters, and 48% of the population’s wishful thinking – Brexit is still very much happening. The Verse’s Lottie Bulmer takes us on a whistle stop tour of how it will affect student life… Officially, the United Kingdom left the European Union on […]
Upon the end of lockdown and the beginning of the Christmas season, The Verse’s Lilly Croucher reflects on the modern-day fashion industry and it’s impact on our planet and society. With the end of lockdown 2.0 fast approaching and retail stores getting ready to open once again for the festive […]
The Gildas Quartet as well as Joanna MacGregor CBE performed live this past Sunday in Brighton Dome’s magnificent Concert Hall. This is the first live performance that Brighton Dome has broadcast from its Concert Hall since the beginning of lockdown. Due to the current circumstances in lockdown the concert couldn’t […]
Vice-Chancellor Debra Humphris shocking leaked email concerning upcoming IT staff strikes – covered by The Verse’s Ines Dubourg. University of Brighton staff and students were appalled to find out the Vice-Chancellor’s and the University Executive Board (UEB) plans to make more staff redundant. The expected reaction of a strike from […]
