Culture Writers Jess Rushton and Charis Gambon come together to review Matthew Bourne's Nutcracker, revelling in the marvellous costumes and exquisite dancing

Comment Editors Colette Fountain and Ffion Hâf praise the sensitively blended comedy and pathos of Dead Good, even when the gags did not always match their personal tastes

Culture Writer Frankie Rhodes reviews The Covid-19 Variations: A Piano Drama, praising the comedic celebrity juxtapositions whilst criticising the satire involving Greta Thunberg

Culture Writer Tamzin Meyer interviews author Ross Smith on his new book See You at the Premiere: Life at the Arse End of Showbiz in which he reveals the often financially challenging reality of creatives in the Showbiz industry

Culture Writer Frankie Rhodes reviews Plants & Us, criticising the book for its out-dated and sometimes sexist references as well as for being disorganised and almost redundant

Culture Writer Charis Gambon reviews The Chinese Labour Corps, deeming it a significant help in spreading awareness of what Chinese soldiers went through during World War One

Social Secretary Ella Kipling reviews Motionhouse's production of Nobody and finds it to be a magnificent show that blurs the line between dance and circus stunts

Culture Writer Molly Schoenfeld discusses the ways authentic casting has left out Jewish people, concluding that while it is a complex issue, it is one that needs to be brought to attention

Culture Writer Halima Ahad takes us through the books that have made the greatest impact on her life, from series that got her into reading again to the book that helped her through tough times

Social Secretary Ella Kipling interviews La Voix in advance of her new show The Eighth Wonder of The World, discussing shows in Vegas and her inspirations

Travel Editor Sarina Shah reviews School of Rock, focusing specifically on the main character Dewey Finn and how we all need a teacher like him in our lives

Culture Writers Frankie Rhodes and Victoria Wilson review the murder mystery play The Lovely Bones, praising the staging but highlighting the sometimes patchy plot and poor acting