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Illusion and Struggle in Thebes

This week Woody explores a half-drunk realisation he had. Hello. So, the other day I had a few beers and sat thinking about our recent production Before They Told You What You Are (for which we may need a shorter title – I shall make a note) when a thought occurred. In this post Read more…

By Alexander Woodward, 10 years6 December, 2014 ago
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In The Woods With Dionysus

This week Woody discusses something he’s been working on for By Jove’s upcoming version of The Bacchae. Hello. I admit I’ve been neglecting the blog recently. I apologise unreservedly for that. You’ll be pleased to know I have at least been doing some useful things for the company. We’ve been Read more…

By Alexander Woodward, 11 years30 October, 2014 ago
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The LEGO Movie: So What Exactly Are We Teaching Our Boys?

Hannah Wiltshire runs the lighting for our shows. She’s also a friend with whom I enjoy discussing films. This week she discusses a problem with The LEGO Movie for us. I’m going to preface this with the statement that I loved the LEGO Movie. I watched it twice in the Read more…

By David Bullen, 11 years1 July, 2014 ago
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On Bearded Feminism – One Year On

By Jove’s Blog Editor Woody shares some musings on a subject very close to his, and The Company’s respective hearts.   Hello. It’s Woody here. Long time no see. Terribly sorry that we’ve not posted anything up here for a while. I won’t bore you with the reasons. Just know Read more…

By Alexander Woodward, 11 years4 March, 2014 ago
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Checking My Privilege – A Young Feminist’s Journey into Understanding Intersectionality

By Jove! contributor Wendy Haines takes on the issues of intersectionality in feminism, starting with what it means… If you are viewing this article on a mobile, some web-links may not appear.   Feminism is complicated. A few months ago, the term ‘intersectionality’ started being thrown around in various feminist Read more…

By Wendy Haines, 12 years14 September, 2013 ago
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Warning – Post May Contain Rant

Warning – Rant oncoming. In everyone’s television viewing life there’s that classic moment we’re all familiar with: an overwhelming feeling of furious indignation at what we are seeing on our screens. Sometimes it’s a missed penalty shootout, sometimes it’s someone getting a really, really obvious question wrong – but the Read more…

By David Bullen, 13 years24 October, 2012 ago
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