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Mili Thakrar Mar 1, 2026 4 min read
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Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar, began late February of this year. Fasting during this month (sawm) is a core religious duty alongside…

To be Cringe is to be Free: In Defence of the Cast Party 

Mili Thakrar Mar 1, 2026 4 min read
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Everyone involved in theatre vows that they are not that kind of theatre kid. Statistically speaking, someone’s got to be lying – but, after being…

InterMEDIAte: No mo’ FOMO

Mili Thakrar Mar 1, 2026 7 min read
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“I plead to myself, and I will continue to do so, to enjoy what I’ve done, think about some of the things I will do…

Sixty Years of Cosprop: Clothes That Make the Character

Mili Thakrar Mar 1, 2026 6 min read
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If there’s one thing you need to know about my mum, it’s that she loves a good exhibition. And if there’s one thing you need…

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