I’m very pleased to announce that a play I have written for the amazing Doughnut Productions, is to be performed at 3 Mills Film Studio, Stratford, London, on the 16th and 18th of September. It all started off with an internship for my Masters degree and the two wonderful folk at Doughnut – Kate Austen…
Clinging To The Dream
A poem I just wrote because…well…do we need a reason? I’m clinging onto every dream Distant and far, so it may seem But I know if I bear enough strength The journey will shorten, every length. People laugh and mock my plans Only because they don’t understand. If I want to pursue it, I will…
THE ANTI-HERO VS. THE HERO – WHICH IS BEST?
As a writer I know how important the ‘hero’ is to the reader. Whether we’re watching a film, TV or reading a book, our stereotypical hero has to be the one we love, the one we root for, the one we want to get the girl or guy in the end. We want them to…
At The Tower Of London, The Poppies Blow
We’re used to hearing about blood being spilled from the Tower of London. But this image is a haunting, poignant one that – fittingly -‘we will never forget.’ A chilling sound of a single trumpet, rings through the air. It’s a sombre moment for those of us gathered around the stunning poppy exhibition at the…
Just Pulled Into Procrastination Station…Now Get Me The Hell Out!
I’ll do it later. Wait, let me tidy up the desk first, I won’t be able to get any work done otherwise. Okay done, but all that tidying has made me exhausted, I’ll just take a two minute nap so I’ll be nice and refreshed! *Four hours later* Wow, I’m still way too tired to…
Breaking Bad breaks boundaries: Is controversial television, the best kind of entertainment?
That is the question I’m asking you all today. Let’s focus our attention on one particular television show for the moment. Dubbed as one of the greatest television series of all time, winner of multi awards including Best Television Series and Best Actor, Breaking Bad has slowly but surely secured a place in the television…
The Road To Nowhere Is Actually The Road To Somewhere: How The Talking Heads Song Is The Anthem For All Graduates
So the other day, I was talking with my friend about what we’re going to do with our lives. As graduates it’s a conversation we frequently banter with each other. But while were engaging in our usual chatter, which song should come on the radio? None other than Talking Heads ‘Road To Nowhere.’ You just…
Christina Alagaratnam 