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A Beginner’s Guide to Photography: What Is Photography?

In this series of articles, we will guide you through the basics of photography. From equipment to developing your own style, Quench Culture will answer all the questions you may have about this fascinating medium. There are many reasons why you might have been drawn to read this article. The first, and most obvious one, is that youÔÇÖve recently started getting involved in photography and … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Photography: What Is Photography?

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The Nightingales | Theatre Review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Words by Phoebe Blandford The Nightingales sees the return of Gavin and Stacey star Ruth Jones, who brilliantly depicts a bubbly yet complex protagonist, Maggie. Sadly though beyond this, there is not much else to praise in the production; it all seems too familiar, which although comforting, it feels too recycled. It is centred around an A cappella choir group who practise weekly in … Continue reading The Nightingales | Theatre Review

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Review | Bullish

By Manavi Mehrotra ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà The Performances for the Curious, now in second season, celebrates contemporary theatre and fascinating music, comedy, and cabaret performances. This is the second production by Milk Presents, after their debut at the London ÔÇÿcome as you areÔÇÖ festival with Joan, a critically acclaimed smashing hit. The play: Bullish is currently on tour and in Cardiff till the 24th of November. Bullish … Continue reading Review | Bullish

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Artes Mundi | Exhibition Review

Internationally focused arts organisation Artes Mundi has arrived at National Museum Cardiff once again, opening it’s doors to the public from 26.10.18 – 24.02.19 for its 8th edition. The biennial exhibition showcases contemporary visual artists, whose work is centred around what it truly means to exist today from an economic, social and political view point. This year features a diverse cohort of artists, displaying a … Continue reading Artes Mundi | Exhibition Review

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Review | Bjorn Again

By Nicole Rees-Williams ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Upon discovering that an ABBA tribute band were visiting Cardiff I jumped at the opportunity to attend. Being still slightly obsessed with this summerÔÇÖs blockbuster hit ÔÇÿMamma Mia: Here We Go Again,ÔÇÖ my minute previous knowledge of all things ABBA has grown, as has my love for their songs. However, upon my research I found that Bjorn Again are not your … Continue reading Review | Bjorn Again

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Tim Peake’s Spacecraft Launch

Words by Izzy Boulton Astronaut Tim PeakeÔÇÖs spacecraft has landed in the National Museum Cardiff ÔÇô taking out some of its windows in the process! The spacecraft which transported Peake to and from the International Space Station is available to view from the 15th November 2018 until the 10th February 2019, alongside his spacesuit that he wore in transit and the enormous parachute used to … Continue reading Tim Peake’s Spacecraft Launch

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Review | Blackadder Goes Forth

By Ilona Cabral ***If you have not seen Blackadder, this article contains spoilers (and if you have not seen Blackadder go and watch it now!)*** “Blackadder”, a single word which brings back a torrent of childhood memories. A show which reminds you of some of the most iconic actors of our generation: Rowan Atkinson, Hugh Laurie, Tony Morrison.┬á Considering this towering legacy, the Everyman Theatre … Continue reading Review | Blackadder Goes Forth

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Review | The Festival of the Dead

By Sophie Miles and Emily Hattersley ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà If seductive performers, trippy music and confetti (everywhere) sounds like your idea of a perfect evening, then welcome to the Festival of the Dead. Celebrating the Festival of the Dead for the second year in a row, at the students union, itÔÇÖs fair to say it did not disappoint.┬á Quoted as ÔÇ£The most stylish and theatrical celebration in … Continue reading Review | The Festival of the Dead

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Made by Hand

By Ilona Cabral WhatÔÇÖs your favourite part of Christmas? The food? The alcohol? The Presents? Well, this year your favourite part could be the Christmas shopping. Forget about that crazed pushing and shoving through shops. Forget that last minute trawl through Amazon. This year, you can enjoy finding unique and beautiful presents for each of your loved ones at Craft Fairs. From now, until that … Continue reading Made by Hand

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Review | Wicked

by Andrea Gaini ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Speechless, amazed, astonished, shocked, stunned ÔÇô in a word: Wicked. IÔÇÖve seen enough musicals to fill my room of colourful programmes, but somehow, IÔÇÖve always managed to miss Wicked. Once, it was because of a cancelled show, then a flight, and so it started to seem as if a spell had been cast upon me. Last night, despite Elphaba saying that … Continue reading Review | Wicked

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Review | The Messiah

By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà It might seem a little early to mention the Nativity story, but itÔÇÖs the start of November so what better time to return to the tradition of the birth of the Messiah? ThatÔÇÖs what Patrick Barlow brings in his creation The Messiah, currently at the New Theatre before continuing on tour, eventually settling in the West End for the festive season. … Continue reading Review | The Messiah

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Novels That Scared You Sh*tless

Photo by┬áLeximphoto┬áon┬áUnsplash Words by Anthony Stonestreet Almost anything can be a horror story. It can be the monster lurking in the deep end of the pool, the gremlin crouching in the wardrobe. Or, it can be that one cash machine on Salisbury Road, that silent figure standing at the first floor window. Horrors constantly surround us, if we care to seek them out. That is, … Continue reading Novels That Scared You Sh*tless

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The Island | Review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Words by Manjeevan Kaur Athol FugardÔÇÖs The Island captures a bold image of apartheid in South Africa. The intricate relationship between John (Joe Shire) and Winston (Wela Mbusi) reinforces the perseverance of the human spirit in an impossible situation. Two political prisoners and vocal citizens for change find their personal freedom taken away. The result is profound strength and unity in the face of … Continue reading The Island | Review

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Murder for Two | Review

By Emily Stanton ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà The clue is in the title when it comes to this murder mystery comedy musical. Two actors smartly play all 14 characters in the two hours of Joe Kinosian and Kellen BlairÔÇÖs Murder for Two. The story is a classic whodunnit about a famous author, Arthur Witney, whoÔÇÖs murdered at his surprise birthday party. Although set in a small American town, … Continue reading Murder for Two | Review

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Review: Hackney Child

By Mel Lynch ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Doing a degree that requires weekly reams of readings, IÔÇÖm ashamed to say has resulted in the recent realisation that itÔÇÖs been months, if not years, since IÔÇÖve read a book simply for pleasure. In order to remedy this, I decided to pick up Hackney Child, a true story depicting the harrowing life of nine-year-old Hope Daniels. The central themes of … Continue reading Review: Hackney Child

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Review | Only Men Aloud Decade Gala Concert

By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Eighteen years ago, a choir was by formed by a group of friends joining together to sing for after-dinner entertainment. ItÔÇÖs a story which could be repeated around campuses and local communities across the country. Just take a look at our Student UnionÔÇÖs current list of societies bursting with energy and talent. But ten years ago, Tim Rhys-Evans (MBE) helped his … Continue reading Review | Only Men Aloud Decade Gala Concert

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