Ruby Corrigan reviews The Royal Ballet’s performance of Cinderella, as part of The Royal Opera House’s ‘Cinema Season’.

Antonia Fusco reviews Caroline Polachek’s Desire, I Want To Turn Into You in this month’s music column.

It’s time to ditch our Amazon accounts the next time we feel like diving into literature. The best independent bookshops are right at our fingertips here in Belfast, and there’s no better pleasure than physically holding the books we love before buying them or enjoying a quiet minute amongst bookshelves filled with exciting stories. The Scoop visited three of Belfast’s independent bookshops that are perfect for students who are looking to find their next great read! 

All the Beauty and the Bloodshed is a fantastic documentary covering the life of photographer and activist Nan Goldin. The main thread details her work campaigning against the Sackler family, the owners of OxyContin producer Purdue Pharma. Using her power as an artist with exhibitions in renowned museums like the Met to protest with the group she co-founded P.A.I.N. (Prescription Addiction Intervention Now) on their grounds, creating greater focus and publicity on the Sackler family and their responsibility in the OxyContin crisis in America.

The Creatives Collectives market is a local and creative small business pop-up event in Belfast. Born out of a love for supporting small and an understanding of how hard it is to start out, it’s the perfect space for small businesses to thrive. The next two events are coming up very soon, with a Valentine’s Day themed market on Saturday the 11th of February, and a Mother’s Day themed market on Saturday the 18th of February! Both of these events will be held at 2 Royal Avenue and will be running from 10am to 5pm, they are most definitely not to be missed. 

David Williamson visits the Van Gogh Experience in Belfast and shares his views on the artist and his portrayal in the immersive exhibition.