Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK
Irenie is a features writer at The Week, mainly covering arts, culture and travel. She began her career in journalism at Leeds University, where she wrote for the student newspaper, The Gryphon, and interned at TV Times. In 2018, she joined the acquisitions department of a film locations company, sourcing and researching buildings for productions across London.
She then worked in the brand team at The Guardian, before moving to the New Statesman Media Group (NSMG), where she wrote features for a range of B2B magazines and online publications on topics ranging from cyberattacks in space to Covid testing on North sea oil rigs.
Irenie went on to become a senior writer at NSMG's lifestyle magazine, Elite Traveler, where she oversaw The Experts column, interviewing Michelin-starred chefs including Clare Smyth, Mauro Colagreco and Alain Ducasse. She also wrote travel features on a series of memorable trips, from a Scottish sea safari through the Inner Hebrides to a behind-the-scenes tour of a Parisian chocolate factory.
Latest articles by Irenie Forshaw, The Week UK
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The decline of festivals
The Explainer The industry has faced a 'triple whammy' of Covid, Brexit and inflation, hitting both organisers and performers
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The best patisseries in Paris
The Week Recommends Indulge in intricately designed sweet treats from the city's top pastry chefs
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A guide to Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2024
The Week Recommends It's the biggest arts festival in the world, with more than 1,600 shows coming to the Scottish capital this August
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The Jetty: Jenna Coleman is 'magnetic' in 'claustrophobic' crime thriller
The Week Recommends BBC's new four-part show keeps viewers 'hooked' until the end
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Bodø: discover Norway's vibrant cultural capital
The Week Recommends The town has undergone a major transformation from sleepy Arctic outpost to thriving tourist destination
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Aperol spritz alternatives to try this summer
The Week Recommends Swap the classic aperitif for ginger beer or limoncello for a refreshing twist
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Can Gladiator II outdo its epic original?
Talking Point Trailer for the long-awaited sequel shows Paul Mescal fighting a rhino, and taps into 'nostalgia' for 'sword and sandals drama'
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Barbie: The Exhibition – 'just the thing for the summer holidays'
The Week Recommends 'Stylishly staged' show has the fun factor but veers into feeling like an advert
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Supacell: a wholly 'original' superhero story that 'gets the blood pumping'
The Week Recommends Hit six-part Netflix show starring Tosin Cole is 'addictively stressful'
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Buried: The Last Witness – 'mind-boggling' exposé into toxic chemicals
The Week Recommends Michael Sheen teams up with the BBC for 'terrifying' 10-part podcast
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How to spend a long weekend in Torshavn
The Week Recommends The tiny capital of the Faroe Islands is easy to reach thanks to new direct flights from Gatwick
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Where to begin with mushroom coffee
The Week Recommends From sharper focus to more energy, a 'fungi-infused brew' offers a slew of potential health benefits – without the jitters
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The Man with 1000 Kids: a documentary to 'chill the blood'
The Week Recommends Netflix's 'fascinating' three-part show explores the sinister story of a serial sperm donor
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Colostrum: 'liquid gold' or the latest wellness fad?
In the Spotlight Potential health benefits of cows' first milk claimed to span everything from muscle repair to fuller hair
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Starlight Express: Andrew Lloyd Webber musical 'more preposterously OTT' than original
The Week Recommends 'Head-spinning' show about roller-skating trains is a lot of fun
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How does The Bear season three measure up?
The Week Recommends Ayo Edebiri's character Sydney is 'somewhat sidelined' but her directorial debut is a high point
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A beginner's guide to sake
The Week Recommends Featuring five of the best bottles to try, from entry-level options to premium ginjo sakes
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Suranne Jones: Investigating Witch Trials – an 'engaging' documentary
The Week Recommends The actor delves into the chilling history behind witch hunts
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My Father's Fable: 'gripping' family drama that 'keeps you guessing' to the end
The Week Recommends Faith Omole's debut play explores complex relationships with 'flair'
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I Am: Celine Dion – a 'raw, heartbreaking and deeply moving' documentary
The Week Recommends Prime Video's film chronicles the singer's 17-year battle with stiff person syndrome
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The best lakeside getaways in Europe
The Week Recommends These tranquil lakes offer a quieter alternative to their coastal neighbours
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Star quality: a foodie guide to Vilnius
The Week Recommends Lithuania's capital has established itself as an affordable culinary hotspot as four of the city's restaurants awarded Michelin stars
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The House of Beckham: why Tom Bower's book won't topple the Golden Balls empire
Talking Point Unauthorised biography of David and Victoria Beckham is met with tepid response
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The UK's best film and TV studio tours
The Week Recommends From King's Landing to Diagon Alley, these are some of the country's most impressive sets
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