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Author Archives: Tom Martland

While not studying, Tom (he/him) has written across a range of subjects, including national publications in engineering and arts sectors - primarily for the Musical Theatre Review. He is Secretary of the Oxford Socratic Society and often stays up too late arguing about ethics.

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Up for audition – can audiobooks compete with the written word?

by Tom Martland September 24, 2020September 24, 2020
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Lights, Camera, But Definitely No Action: Sex On Screen and Covid-19

by Tom Martland August 29, 2020
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Richard II: A Queen in Quarantine…

by Tom Martland May 9, 2020July 18, 2021
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by Tom Martland April 8, 2020April 8, 2020
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Ra Ra Reviewsputin!

by Tom Martland March 5, 2020March 5, 2020

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