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The Homecoming review – misogyny, social upheaval and male anxiety … Pinter has never felt so urgent

Athenaeum II, Melbourne With a top notch-cast, this Australian Shakespeare Company production never strains for relevance; it lets the audience do the work

The Guardian - AU · Sep 19

Five signs your summer drinking habit is becoming a problem

With the longer days and warm weather proving a tempting time for many to overindulge – here are the signs to watch out for

The Independent UK · Jun 22

The real reason Brits are dropping alcohol in January

Mental health, weight loss and fitness were among the reasons why Brits are cutting out booze

Evening Standard · Jan 14

How to stay dry(ish) post January

Here are some tips to help you continue the positive changes you’ve made in your relationship with alcohol

The Independent UK · Jan 31, 2025

Feel like giving up dry January? Expert tips for staying free of alcohol

Telling friends and family makes all the difference, says expert

The Independent UK · Jan 3, 2025

How I survived a Christmas Day without booze

LET’S UNPACK THAT: For many, including Mark Beaumont, Christmas means sitting in front of the TV with tinnies in hand – so would a day of mocktails and non-alcoholic beers ruin his festive cheer entirely?

The Independent UK · Dec 29, 2024

Almost one in three men planning on ditching alcohol for Dry January

New research has found that 32% of men are planning to forego booze next month amid concerns for their fitness, mental health and finances.

Evening Standard · Dec 27, 2024

Worried about drinking too much at Christmas parties? This trend could help

The easy-to-follow tactic can also help reduce the impact the following day

The Independent UK · Nov 28, 2024

Heavier drinking during Covid led to 2,500 more deaths from alcohol in 2022 – ONS

Official UK figures show 33% jump in deaths from alcohol-specific causes from 2019 – the highest since records began in 2001

The Guardian - UK · Apr 22, 2024

Seventeen review – seniors play teenagers in a spirited, elegiac meditation on youth

Melbourne Theatre Company, Sumner theatreThe cast are uniformly excellent as raucous, vulnerable teens in Matthew Whittet’s play, which grapples with the mystifying allure and trap of memory

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2024