The Life Sporadic of Jess Wildgoose review – feverish financial comedy

Pleasance Courtyard, EdinburghVoloz Collective’s satirical thriller set during the subprime mortgage crisis is staged with style but has little emotional impactWho needs a load of props when you have a company this game? Within the first few minutes of…

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The Balance review – film about Muslim entertainers treads a fine line

The rise of an Islamic arts industry is celebrated by its screen, music and comedy stars, but the view rarely strays beyond a western perspectiveIn this survey of the expanding Islamic entertainment industry, The Balance presumably refers to the line f…

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Coronavirus poses huge threat to entertainment industry

The sector is wrestling with issues such as staging plays with social distancing, or running rollercoasters half fullThe row between cinema chains and Universal Studios over the digital-only release of Trolls World Tour is one of may crises racking the…

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It’s the comedy economy, stupid! Elf Lyons on the true cost of standup

After a Franglais Swan Lake, the comic explains economics with sex dolls in ChiffChaff. She talks about loving horror, how guinea pigs helped her through illness and standing up for comedians Elf Lyons loves economics. Or rather, as she warbles to The …

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Wonka, Inc. Quarterly Report, by Patrick Muncie

To: The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Wonka Chocolates and Confections, Inc. From: Charles “Charlie” Bucket, Chairman and CEO Dear Wonka Directors and Shareholders, I am writing to provide you with an update on our company’s progress. It goes without saying that my first quarter at the helm has been a challenging one on […]

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Wonka, Inc. Quarterly Report, by Patrick Muncie

To: The Board of Directors and Shareholders of Wonka Chocolates and Confections, Inc. From: Charles “Charlie” Bucket, Chairman and CEO Dear Wonka Directors and Shareholders, I am writing to provide you with an update on our company’s progress. It goes without saying that my first quarter at the helm has been a challenging one on […]

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