Maariya Khalid’s ‘Sick Dog’, directed by Billie Switonski interrogates the increasing concern over AI in today’s society with nuance and sensitivity. The play follows the story of Winnie, a miserable and dying young woman, and her ‘top-model AI companion-carer’, Eliza, who looks after her, and asks us if AI can simulate a real human connection, […]
Since its inception in 2015, the Finalists’ Showcase has celebrated the immense talent of final-year students who have graced various stages in Durham with their performances throughout the years. This year saw the 11th iteration of the showcase, with the seven-strong troupe of Alannah O’Hare, Maariya Khalid, Horatio Holloway, Joachim Price, Charlotte Holliday, Iqra Khadiza, and […]