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Month: November 2013

 

Tea and Croissants:You Have Been Stereotyped

Posted by | Nov 30, 2023 | , |          

  Marianne Cazaux brings back the age old Anglo-French feud in the form of stereotypes and reminds us of their absurdity. What could be more annoying than listening to people pouring out thousands of stereotypical comments about your country? Being an international student, I’ve experienced this type of situation at the University many times. The comments usually stem from people not knowing anything about the country. I am from France and most of the stereotypes about French people are related to food. We love croissants, wine and cheese. Of course, everybody does. But what I did not know was…

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Introduction of an Alcohol Tax in Canterbury

Posted by | Nov 30, 2023 | , |          

Canterbury City Council is looking into a new tax on businesses that sell alcohol after midnight, such as clubs, bars and off-licences, which will fund extra policing and street cleaning but could also see alcohol prices soar and venues shut down. A new ‘drinks tax’ proposed by the Canterbury City Council last week could mean that Canterbury venues selling alcohol after midnight will pay an extra levy. The new fees are intended to go towards the council expense on extra policing and cleaners required to manage Canterbury’s night-time revellers. According to reports, 70% of the levy will be paid…

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Folklore, Disney and Shakespeare: An Interview with Mark Hayward, Producer of Grimm Fairytales

Posted by | Nov 29, 2023 | , |          

Emma Greenacre talks to Mark Hayward, Producer of Grimm Fairy Tales, about amphibians being thrown against walls to break spells, evil step-sisters having their eyes pecked out, and plotting princesses. As well as how folklore, Disney and Shakespeare all come together in this new twist on classic tales. For those who don’t know, can you give a quick synopsis of the play? Why should people come to watch it? The Pantaloons’ production of Grimm Fairy Tales is a compilation of tales – some famous, some not so famous – by the Brothers Grimm, newly adapted and performed in a variety of…

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Interview with Jack and the Beanstalk Cast

Posted by | Nov 29, 2023 | |          

As the pantomime season kicks off, InQuire’s Emma Shelton and Dan English chat to Samantha Womack (Eastenders) and Phil Gallagher (CBeebies’ Mister Maker), lead actors in this year’s pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk at The Marlowe Theatre. Listen to the interviews or read the transcript below. Samantha Womack Emma Shelton: How are rehearsels going? It’s alot to learn in a short space of time. So when in doubt, shimmy, that’s my motto. The older you get, I’m 41, you are not quite as quick at taking things in, especially with stuff you don’t do as often, like dancing. So…

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Three Canterbury Police Officers Suspended for Misconduct

Posted by | Nov 28, 2023 | , |          

Three police officers were suspended after allegedly assaulting a man in a department store on Canterbury high street. CCTV footage shows three Kent police officers detaining a man wearing a white hooded top in what appears to be a holding area. The four minute video shows the man, a suspected shoplifter, being un-handcuffed and searched by two officers. The two police officers and the man move under the camera and out of shot. When they reappear the two officers are struggling with the man and pin him against the wall. A third officer joins them and they appear to…

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