Words by Rachel Nurse First and foremost, I did not know what to expect from BLUE. Every time I see a performance from Chapter I enjoy every second as each member of the production, cast and creative team embody their imagination to the fullest to accomplish an outstanding piece. BLUE is about loneliness, identity and family. In a house a few miles away from CarmarthenshireÔÇÖs … Continue reading Blue | Theatre Review
By Max Modell ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Rebus: Long Shadow offers a gripping addition to Ian RankinÔÇÖs Rebus detective novels. While it is a very different beast to the novels, the complexities of RebusÔÇÖs character are not neglected and the show has a a strong psychological appeal which not only examines the morality of RebusÔÇÖs decisions, but also the personal toll it takes on his life. It addresses … Continue reading Review | Rebus Long Shadows
By Max Modell ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà An ambitious musical, the songs rocked but the narrative felt limp and ultimately fell flat. American Idiot is a jukebox musical comprised of the music of Green Day, which defined the teenage years of a generation. Based primarily on the acclaimed concept album of the same name, the story is expanded from the narrative of this album; three disillusioned teens flee … Continue reading Review | American Idiot
Words by Zhang Mengyang-Eva Where time stood still Amak Mahmoodian is an artist born in Shiraz and lives in Bristol, UK. Her work questions western notion of identity, expressing personal stories that are related to wider social issues from Middle East and Asia to the West. Amak has won multiple global awards in photography and from 2004, She has held many exhibitions in the UK, … Continue reading Lua Ribiera & Amak Mahmoodian | Art Preview
By┬áSophie Miles ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Attention all rock and roll lovers! If you havenÔÇÖt been to watch The Classic Rock Show yet, where have you been? My first time at this kind of show, I have to admit that IÔÇÖm glad I attended! The Show powered through some of Classic RockÔÇÖs finest moments, with music from Zepplin, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Meatloaf, Queen, Supertramp, Bowie and everything … Continue reading Review | The Classic Rock Show
By Sofia Brizio ┬á ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Until recently I had not heard of Stephen Hough, but I love Beethoven and IÔÇÖm glad to say it was a nice discovery, even though I was expecting more. However, when Stephen Hough played with the BBC National Orchestra of Wales, that was the perfect recipe for a great evening. British-born Stephen Hough is considered to be one of the … Continue reading Review | Stephen Hough Plays Beethoven
Words by Mel Lynch Winner of 57 major awards, over the years Jersey Boys has gained an enviable reputation which has no qualms in selling out seats worldwide. Frankie Valli and the Four Seasons infamous songs defy generational differences to be beloved by all the family, and Jersey Boys portrays this admirably. Historically musicals are often adapted from books or films, yet Jersey Boys is … Continue reading Jersey Boys | Theatre Review
By Rachel Nurse ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà ÔÇ£Tonight was the fright of my life!ÔÇØ First seen in Glastonbury Festival in 1995, the Circus of Horrors is certainly not a show for children or the fainthearted. No, it is a brilliant show for horror loving adults or adrenaline junkies. Belonging to the latter category, I could not wait to witness the spooky dreamscapes and unearthly and astonishingly talented individuals. … Continue reading Review | The Circus of Horrors
By Hayat Gorraine ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Cinderella, you shall go to the ball! And, with the arrival of the Russian State Ballet and Siberian Orchestra in Cardiff, on their seventeenth UK tour so can the rest of us! Performed in St David’s Hall, this age-old romance┬ásees the exploited Cinderella lifted from the depths of despair to a royal happily ever after. Despite the thousands of renditions of … Continue reading Review | Cinderella
By Abbie Rands ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà TchaikovskyÔÇÖs ballet, Swan Lake is the first of four shows being performed by the world renowned Russian ballet company in Cardiff this December-January. If you have the chance to catch one, do so; the experience is absolutely magical. I must confess that going in, my knowledge of Swan Lake came from the Barbie adaptation, which is not exactly true to form. … Continue reading Review | Swan Lake
As the weather is getting colder, my heart was warmed by The Russian State Ballet Of SiberiaÔÇÖs magical performance of the Snow Maiden. This took the audience on a journey, transporting them from their felt lines seats to a fantasy domain yonder to our very own. As I entered the auditorium the orchestra were warming up, creating a feeling of festive excitement and wintery wonder … Continue reading Review | The Snow Maiden
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà By Abby Wilson Beauty and the Beast Hits New Theatre, Cardiff with a Bang! Are you ready for this yearÔÇÖs panto? Oh no youÔÇÖre not? Oh yes you are! An all-time favourite Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast, featuring some of our most-loved famous faces comes to the New Theatre, Cardiff, for the holiday season. Packed full of laughter and music, with happiness and … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast | Theatre Review
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Words by Mel Lynch Based on the book by the infamous Roald Dahl, Matilda the Musical has arrived at the Millennium centre with an explosive bang of magical mischief. The transition from book to stage wasnÔÇÖt as smooth as many may think, where it took seven years to be completed ÔÇô significantly longer than it took to write the book. Over the years the … Continue reading Matilda | Theatre Review
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿåÔÿåÔÿå Words by Andrea Gaini Every year, Christmas only starts to feel real after the usual Act One Panto in Pulse has taken place. So, here I am now, realising that itÔÇÖs finally this time of the year again. Pantos are never really about Christmas, but more of a nice salty piece of banter to escape the sickly sweetness of mulled wine and candy canes. … Continue reading Wonderland: the new Act One Panto takes Pulse | Theatre Review
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Words by Molly Govus Sitting in the Chapter Arts Theatre, I was immediately taken back to my GCSE drama days. The black wooden set blocks, the itchy fabric chairs and the smell of what I can only describe as an old school room. It was nostalgic to say the least, but there was something different about this set up to what I have previously … Continue reading Frankenstein | Review / Director Interview
By Ilona Cabral Are you feeling Christmassy yet? Whatever your answer, head along to CardiffÔÇÖs magical Winter Wonderland to get in the festive mood! Jam packed with fun and festive attractions, this Christmas central is one of the must-go places this season. HereÔÇÖs a breakdown of some of the fabulous things available to do, see and eat there! Rides The Winter Wonderland is full of … Continue reading Review | Winter Wonderland
By Izzy Wright ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà ÔÇÿThis is Christmas. In an attempt to capitalize even more on the country in a time of low morale, the government brought Christmas, hard. The elite celebrate the festive season, purchasing extortionately priced Christmas licenses from the state. The rest of society arenÔÇÖt so fortunate, resorting to the synthetically produced ÔÇÿCheerÔÇÖ, a black market substance dealt in pill form – simulating … Continue reading Review | Cheer
By Molly Govus Walking into ÔÇÿThe Little Man Coffee Co.ÔÇÖ, I had no idea what to expect. Floating around my head were the words ÔÇÿsound artÔÇÖ, ÔÇÿmusicÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿspoken wordÔÇÖ. All words that I was not too familiar with before today. It was an experience I will never forget; I went in with a million questions and came out with even more. If there were … Continue reading Review | Unaccompanied, Little Man Coffee Co.
By Ilona Cabral On a dreary Cardiff day, stepping into the cosy, wood panelled walls of Br├©d, I finally felt like Christmas was near. Based in Pontcanna, Br├©d is a charming Danish bakery owned by Betina Skovbro, an experienced Baker who moved from Denmark to Cardiff in 1998. After originally pursuing a career in photography, (and finding the bread in Cardiff somewhat lacking) Betina decided … Continue reading Review | Gingerbread House Decorating Workshop, Br├©d
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà By Abbie Rands John Badham, director of the Saturday Night Fever film, once said he never would have believed that people would still be talking about it years later. Honestly, I canÔÇÖt quite believe it either, but I sure am glad we are. As something so obviously a product of its time, complete with casual sexism and American idealism centred on money, women and … Continue reading Review | Saturday Night Fever
