Reviews - Shukie Writes

It’s Not Me, It’s You

This is a review of Ian H William’s exhibition ‘It’s not You, It’s Me’ at Prism Gallery in Blackburn in December 2024 and January 2025. It might not appear that way at first, but it is. Sometimes reflection requires another kind of mirror.

Image of dance to open Factory International

The Welcome at Manchester’s Factory International

The Welcome is the opening of the Factory international/ Aviva Studios venue in Manchester’s newest cultural venue.

Why You Should Read Maria Fusco

A review of Maria Fusco (2023) ‘Who Do Not Envy With Us is Against Us’ Ceredigion: Broken Sleep Books.

The Promise Of A World For Collective Dreamers

Afrodeutsche and Manchester Camerata at the new Factory International venue.

I’m a Fan by Sheena Patel

An Easter-long read for those of us considering an existential crisis.

A photograph of the spine of the book "I'm a Fan" by Sheena Patel. The book cover is coloured light purple with orange coloured writing.

Cat on a Hot Tin Roof

Performances as powerful as this are too important to leave out and allow to float by.

Sunday Mass

When we listen together, experience together, we can dream together and build together. A Manchester evening that made a difference.