Through my daughter’s experiences, I saw for the first time, the impact of the sort of implicit racism and racial bias that I previously had not thought existed in the town I grew up in. A poem by Victoria Luckie (alumni).
‘PARASITE’: A Love Letter to Korean Cinema
Parasite, and it’s surrounding phenomena, is what rests on the other side of the one-inch barrier of subtitles. Film Review by Joon Ha Park.
Man Vs Nature
I carve my way through books, burrowing caves inside them using nothing but my hands and trusted Stanley knife. A sculpture by Aneeka Asfar.
The Truth of June
My mum and I were both born in June – 37 years and 9 days apart. A year ago, I wrote this poem whilst staying overnight in the hospital with her. A poem by Auriel Simmonds.
A Cautionary Tale
Once upon a time, there were three siblings who inherited some money from their Mother. A short story by Samantha Stallard.
Consent Is (not) a Cup of Tea
A prose piece by Simmie Roshan. WARNING: this piece may contain references to non-consensual sex and assault.
A Siren’s Call
A poem by Laura Marciniak.
Eternal Intent
A short story by Samia Uddin.
Golden
A poem by Ruth Almodal.
Letter from the Editor No.1
Welcome to The Bard, from our Editor-in-chief.
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