A sexually-charged hour of body positivity, seductive dance routines, and death-defying acts - one elevated for our visual pleasure - Bombshell Burlesque return to the Brisbane Powerhouse with a journey through the subconscious: Sweet Dreams. For every bit of cheek and slick choreography, there's a sense of danger and unpredictability lurking underneath their strategically … [Read more...] about Bombshell Burlesque – Wonderland Festival 2019
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Between the Stops by Sandi Toksvig – Book Review
Between the Stops by Sandi Toksvig is the long-awaited memoir from one of Britain’s best-loved celebrities. Best known as the presenter of QI and Great British Bakeoff star, this is an autobiography with a difference. Sandi relates stories from her life and the history of London via her seat, preferably front right, on the top deck of a number 12 bus whilst on her way to the … [Read more...] about Between the Stops by Sandi Toksvig – Book Review
Venus and Aphrodite by Bettany Hughes – Book Review
Venus was originally called Aphrodite by the Greeks, so this book covers everything you need to know about the fascinating history of this Goddess. The story beings in Cyprus with the goddess’s mythical birthplace and ends in modern-day. We learn about how she was seen a Cypriot spirit of fertility and procreation, but also as a descendant of prehistoric war goddesses. … [Read more...] about Venus and Aphrodite by Bettany Hughes – Book Review
2020 Lunar and Seasonal Diary by Stacey Demarco – Book Review
The 2020 Lunar and Seasonal Diary by Stacey Demarco is the 10th edition of this best-selling diary. This specialist diary aims to help you reconnect with the power of the earth, moon and its cycles. There are beautiful full-colour illustrations with a week-to-a-double-page spread. The diary includes a small introduction on how to use it with a one-page year with dates … [Read more...] about 2020 Lunar and Seasonal Diary by Stacey Demarco – Book Review
Frozen II – Film Review
Given how much coin 2013's Frozen banked during its theatrical run (a neat $1.2 billion, if you don't mind), the swag of awards it accumulated (an Oscar for Best Animated Feature for one), and the chart-topping ear-worm that was "Let It Go" that it produced, a sequel seemed inevitable. In fact, Disney would have to be close to insanity to not even consider a second go-around, … [Read more...] about Frozen II – Film Review