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
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
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
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
Photo by┬áPeter Lewicki┬áon┬áUnsplash ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Words by Max Modell When I heard The Last Five Years was playing in Cardiff, I knew I had to be there. The Last Five Years is one of my all-time favourite musicals and this is the third version of the production I have seen (plus the film). However, this production is a very different beast to the ones I have … Continue reading The Last Five Years | Review
By Indigo Jones ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà I wanna rock, was one of my first thoughts as I approached the theatre. Rock of Ages is a colourful and comedic celebration of the music of the 80s! The musical tells the story of Sherry (Danielle Hope) who moves to LA to become an actress, she then meets and falls in love with Drew (Luke Walsh) and overcomes various problems … Continue reading Review | Rock of Ages
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
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
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
By Gwenddolen Woebking Halloween originated from Celtic harvest festivals such as Samhain, which celebrating the end of the summer cycle at the end of October. Evil spirits were said to be scared away by people dressing up as scary entities and the gods were simultaneously honoured by the lighting of bonfires. Around 732 A.D Pope Gregory iii extended the previously by Pope Boniface IV in … Continue reading The Origins of Halloween!
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
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
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
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
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
By Alys Jones Chippy Lane Productions is a London-based Welsh company which promotes Welsh and Wales-based theatre talent to audiences in and beyond Wales. It was founded in 2016 by Cardiff-born actor, writer and producer, Rebecca Jade Hammond who was recently spotlighted as one of the ÔÇÿ100 Women of WalesÔÇÖ 2018 by Wales Arts Review. This award draws attention to women who are inspiring the … Continue reading Review | Chippy Lane Podcast
By Abbie Rands ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà From the moment we enter the auditorium to a stage illuminated by soft blue lighting and filled with chairs from edge to edge, I can tell this is going to be something special. There is a sense of both excitement and reverence which marks this out as being a one-of-a-kind performance. There was a wonderful sense of respect and community as … Continue reading RAF Centenary Concert | Review
By Ilona Cabral ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Pack up your troubles and step into a vibrant and emotive centenary celebration of the First World War.┬á At the St DavidÔÇÖs Hall, the Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra met once again to perform the suites and music of some of the most influential Composers of the First World War. Conducted by Michael Bell (MBE), this dramatic production took the audience on a … Continue reading Composers of the First World War: A Commemoration | Review
Featured Image Credit:┬áSam Taylor ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà By Lottie Ennis Lord of the Flies is a classic story depicting the brutal savagery committed by some castaway children and I was incredibly excited to see this daring production of Lord of the Flies, as the book by William Golding is one of my favourites. Directed by Emma Jordan, this is a female adaptation of a traditionally all male … Continue reading Lord of the Flies | Review
By Juliet Hall ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Archaeologist and historian Neil Oliver is best known for his role as lead presenter on BBCÔÇÖs Coast, the long running documentary series which travels BritainÔÇÖs coastline uncovering the stories and secrets of this island nation. Thanks to his popularity on Coast, Oliver has launched a successful writing career and is the author of several books focusing on the culture and history … Continue reading Review | Neil OliverÔÇÖs ÔÇÿThe Story of the British Isles in 100 PlacesÔÇÖ
