Interview - Miriam Calleja Shaw

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You have recently published a book called COVID-19and the Virus that Shook the World . It provides a sobering look at virus infections and pandemics, with particular emphasis on the COVID-19 strain. Presently, the cases have diminished in Europe but the spread has moved elsewhere. However, how safe is ‘safe’ at the moment? With the way things are evolving with the ’new’ coronavirus, it’s very difficult to answer this question. The WHO just last weekend warned that the worst may be yet to come. We are certainly witnessing an atrocious amount of deaths and illness in the US. We don’t yet know with certainty which factors are affecting the progression of the pandemic. Indeed we don’t even know about all the symptoms that appear with COVID-19 infection. The relative ‘safety’ is different for everyone, depending on the state of their immunity and certain other factors. For a person with average health who isn’t too old, the danger of getting severely ill may be low – but we need to
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Frankenstein at the National Theatre

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Frankenstein production photo with Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller
Today, the folks at the National Theatre are streaming the stage adaptation of Mary Shelley's classic novel Frankenstein. It's a phenomenal rendition of the book, directed by Danny Boyle, the man behind films like Shallow Grave, A Life Less Ordinary, Trainspotting and Slumdog Millionaire.

 Frankenstein stars Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller. Cumberbatch and Miller play both the Creature and Frankenstein, alternating roles on different nights. It sounds like a gimmick; but they're both amazing actors and, at the very least, it makes for a very interesting gimmick.

 Frankenstein is highly recommended (and not just by me). It is a delectable piece of Gothic extravaganza.

 You can find all the information HERE.

 If you fancy reading Mary Shelley's book, you can find it HERE.

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