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Claire Maggie Dowens Author

Stuck in a book: the best fictional worlds to spend Christmas

by • 10th December 2020

Christmas is such a large part of so many novels, but in which world would Christmas be best? ...

Roald Dahl’s The Witches remake blasted for ‘shocking’ portrayal of disability

by • 15th November 2020

Claire Maggie Dowens looks at the failures of "The Witches" remake, and why it shouldn't be on your to-watch list....

Newcastle’s Live Theatre showcases new free plays online

by • 30th October 2020

Claire Maggie Dowens enthuses about Live Theatre's new online productions...

Theatre’s fightback

by • 27th October 2020

Claire Maggie Dowens discusses the future of theatre in the light of recent venue re-openings....

Has MGM’s No Time to Die delay delivered a death warrant?

by • 18th October 2020

Claire Dowens investigates the re-delay of James Bond, that could have caused the Cineworld closures. ...

Vanessa Redgrave appeals for funds to save Arts jobs

by • 22nd September 2020

Claire Maggie Dowens reports on the high profile actors calling for financial support for the Arts industry...

Fair Verona Re-Imagined: Matthew Bourne’s Romeo and Juliet

by • 13th October 2019

The classic story of boy meets girl, Romeo and Juliet is one of history’s most famous romantic tragedies. Having been dramatized numerous times for the stage as well as film and...