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Naming the Violence: Uzbekistan Urged to Recognise Femicide

by Saba Ahmadzadeh Noughani November 1, 2025November 1, 2025

In Praise of Love at the Burton Taylor Studio: Reviewed

Chau Anh NguyenNov 1, 20253 min read

An image of two cast members sat on a sofa of the set looking at each other

“For a play that tackles heavy subjects such as death, refugee trauma, and the post-war generation’s jadedness, In Praise of Love still brims with moments…

Naming the Violence: Uzbekistan Urged to Recognise Femicide

Saba Ahmadzadeh NoughaniNov 1, 20259 min read

“Domestic violence has been criminalised in Uzbekistan for two years,” writes Saba Noughani, but gender-based violence persists nevertheless. Saba uncovers the true scale of femicide…

The Detention at the Michael Pilch Studio: Reviewed

Rohit GhoshOct 31, 20254 min read

An image of four cast members sat and laughing around a table of the set

“By the time the play was over, I had a big smile on my face, and the profound feeling that I needed this. The Detention…

Uncle Vanya at the Keble O’Reilly Theatre: Reviewed

Esme GutchOct 31, 20256 min read

“Robey’s Uncle Vanya certainly ‘unlearns’ this type of English Chekhov: it finds something rawer, hungrier, and closer to soil.” Esme Gutch reviews Fennec Fox Productions’…