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Review

National Theatre’s Take On Controversial Irish Comedy ‘The Playboy of The Western World’ Arrives In Welsh Cinemas

By Ruby Collins First performed in Dublin, 1907, John Millington Synge’s The Playboy of the Western World arrived at the Lyttelton Theatre in 2025 and is now set to screen in cinemas nationally. In this production, light-hearted comedy meets uncomfortable tensions and gutting sorrow as small town County Mayo pub faces unprecedented drama. Set to marry her second cousin, Pegeen Flaherty’s (Nicola Coughlan, Bridgerton) life … Continue reading National Theatre’s Take On Controversial Irish Comedy ‘The Playboy of The Western World’ Arrives In Welsh Cinemas

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News

EXCLUSIVE: Senedd Member Criticises ASSL Renovation Plans

By James Roberts Newly elected Plaid Member of the Senedd for Caerdydd Penarth, Kiera Marshall, has criticised the proposed changes to the ASSL in a statement to Gair Rhydd. Having been made aware of the controversial changes, which will see four seminar rooms built on the second floor of the ASSL, Marshall says that she is “concerned to hear about the proposal to redevelop the … Continue reading EXCLUSIVE: Senedd Member Criticises ASSL Renovation Plans

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Politics

Gair Rhydd interviews Anthony Slaughter, Leader of the Welsh Greens and Candidate for Caerdydd Penarth

Interview by Oskar Hyams and Ruaidhrí Gillen Lynch Anthony Slaughter, you are running as the leader of the Welsh Greens. For those who might not know much about you, could you tell us a bit about yourself? I have lived here in Penarth, in Cardiff, for 22 years now. Before that, I grew up in apartheid South Africa. I’m from Yorkshire originally, but I grew … Continue reading Gair Rhydd interviews Anthony Slaughter, Leader of the Welsh Greens and Candidate for Caerdydd Penarth

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Politics

Gair Rhydd interviews Neil McEvoy, Propel Candidate for Caerdydd Penarth

Interview by James Roberts Neil McEvoy you’ve been around in Cardiff politics for a long time. I suspect many of our student listeners probably don’t know who you are. So, in your own terms, could you introduce yourself? Yeah. God, I’m ancient now. 
I’m 56. I’ve been in politics for 41 years. Started off when I was 15. 
I’ve always been a community activist, and … Continue reading Gair Rhydd interviews Neil McEvoy, Propel Candidate for Caerdydd Penarth

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Spotlight

Strange Beauties: An Exhibition That Forces You to Slow Down

By Ellie Evans Born in Haverfordwest, the Welsh artist, Gwendolen “Gwen” Mary John (1876–1939) was a pioneer for women in art and remains a cornerstone of Welsh modernism. Celebrating her 150th birthday, Cardiff National Museum are hosting an exhibition ‘Gwen John: Strange Beauties’ showcasing “rarely seen works” all the way from Pembrokeshire to the USA.  Beginning on the 7th of February and running up until … Continue reading Strange Beauties: An Exhibition That Forces You to Slow Down

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YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm

By Helen Turnbull A fire alarm was activated at approximately midnight last night, Wednesday 18th February, during YOLO at Cardiff Students’ Union. Staff were evacuated to Ruthin Gardens whilst students congregated outside the Centre for Student Life on Park Place. The Cardiff Students’ Union released a statement on its website confirming that after checks by staff, the event was able to reopen and students were … Continue reading YOLO EVACUATED after student DELIBERATELY sets off alarm

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