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Culture

Review: Enough is Enough, Barnabas Arts House, Newport

Enough is Enough,┬áTuesday 24th January, Barnabas Arts House Newport . Reviewer:┬áEmma Hotchkiss The best way I can think to describe Enough is Enough is as an audiovisual companion to Laura Bates’ Everyday Sexism.┬áAs I wandered into a packed church basement on a freezing Monday for the first night of Beaware Production’s newest show, Enough is Enough, I didn’t know quite what to expect. However, the … Continue reading Review: Enough is Enough, Barnabas Arts House, Newport

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Sunny Afternoon, Wales Millennium Centre

Sunny Afternoon is the hit musical about the rise of The Kinks with music and lyrics by frontman Ray Davies and book by screenwriter Joe Penhall. It depicts The KinksÔÇÖ early years as a band and the story behind their biggest hits, as well as exploring the DaviesÔÇÖ brothers rivalry, the bandÔÇÖs banning from the USA and management issues. The set and design for the … Continue reading Review: Sunny Afternoon, Wales Millennium Centre

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Culture

Review: Mary Poppins, Wales Millennium Centre

Mary Poppins,┬áFriday 16th December, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer:┬áHannah West Two words for Mary Poppins the musical – Practically Perfect. This is no scaled-down version of the timeless classic. Production values were quite literally through the chimney and out the roof.┬áVisually, the entire set was nothing short of stunning. The experience begins with the set unfolding like a story book – a subtle nod to the … Continue reading Review: Mary Poppins, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: A Chorus Line, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

A Chorus Line,┬áWednesday 21st December, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait.┬á This Wednesday I found myself in the beautiful Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama to watch Kinetic TheatreÔÇÖs winter production of A Chorus Line, the show that provides a glimpse into the personalities and lives of dancers auditioning to be a part of a chorus line, showing us each the … Continue reading Review: A Chorus Line, Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama

Hannah Hopkins
Album Reviews, Culture

Review: The Emperor’s New Clothes, Sherman Theatre

The Emperor’s New Clothes,┬áSaturday 10th December, Sherman Theatre. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait. Photography:┬áKirsten McTernan. If there was ever a time of year to feel nostalgic then it has to be the month of December,┬á which is why many flocked to the Sherman Theatre to see Alan Saunders’ adaption of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale The EmperorÔÇÖs New Clothes (a co-production between Sherman Theatre and Theatr Iolo). … Continue reading Review: The Emperor’s New Clothes, Sherman Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Arts Reviews, Culture

Review: Roald Dahl’s Wonderman, Wales Millennium Centre

Wonderman,┬áFriday 9th December, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer: Khuram Mahmood and Sarah Harris When you first enter to take your seat at WalesÔÇÖ Millennium Centre to watch┬áWonderman, you are instantly met with a feeling that this will not be any ordinary old production.┬áTables are spaced front to back in a somewhat orderly fashion but not so as to make it seem unnatural, with each featuring two … Continue reading Review: Roald Dahl’s Wonderman, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Arts Reviews, Culture

Review: Kiss Me Kate, Wales Millennium Centre

Kiss Me, Kate, Tuesday 6th December, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer: Rachel Nurse.┬á 1940s Baltimore and itÔÇÖs opÔÇÖninÔÇÖ night of a musical version of┬áThe Taming of the Shrew. Rehearsals are over, costumes donned and thereÔÇÖs a 10 minute curtain call. What youÔÇÖre about to witness is a whole lot more than ShakespeareÔÇÖs comic love storyÔǪÔÇØ Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs Autumn season featured three productions inspired by William … Continue reading Review: Kiss Me Kate, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: The Borrowers, The Sherman Theatre

On Tuesday 29th November, the Sherman Theatre opened its doors to a heart-warming and lovable family story. The Borrowers is brought to life by a vibrant and endearing cast with the perfect story for Christmas. As one of those iconic tales from everyoneÔÇÖs childhood, you never outgrow the thrill of The Borrowers, of tiny people living under the floorboards and a whole new world which … Continue reading Review: The Borrowers, The Sherman Theatre

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Culture

Review: The Snow Queen, Wales Millennium Centre

The Snow Queen, Thursday 1st December, Weston Studio at Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer: Hannah Hopkins.┬á Photography: Jonathan Dunn Last night was the opening night of Hijinx OdysseyÔÇÖs The Snow Queen, directed by Jon Dafydd-Kidd. Hijinx Odyssey is an inclusive community group for adults, brought together by their passion for performing, as well as the amateur arm of the Welsh theatre company, Hijinx. This was a … Continue reading Review: The Snow Queen, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

T┼À Celf 2016/17

Calling all creators: do you want an opportunity for your work to be in print!? Each year Quench publishes its annual arts supplement magazine; T┼À Celf, and we are now looking for submissions! We are after contributions from Cardiff University students (both undergrad and postgrad) in the form of photography, poetry, prose and artworks (both digital and traditional mediums). If chosen your contribution will be … Continue reading T┼À Celf 2016/17

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Culture

Review: A Christmas Carol, New Theatre

A Christmas Carol, Tuesday 29th November, New Theatre. Reviewer: Faith Clarke On Tuesday night the doors opened to A Christmas Carol, performed by the Orbit Theatre group and directed and choreographed by Rob Thorne Jnr. and Nicola Boyd-Anderson, respectively. The performance was charismatic and warming ÔÇô a step back in time to the Dickensian streets of London, perfectly accentuated by the enchanting red and gold … Continue reading Review: A Christmas Carol, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: The Full Monty, Wales Millennium Centre

The Full Monty, Tuesday 22rd November, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait Sparks were flying in the Wales Millennium Centre this week as thousands flocked to see a bunch of incredibly talented actors get their kit off in homage to the BAFTA winning 1997 classic film The Full Monty! Winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, this show was nothing short of belly … Continue reading Review: The Full Monty, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Some People Talk About Violence, The Other Room

Some People Talk About Violence, Wednesday 23rd November, The Other Room. Reviewer: Bob Wigin The word ÔÇÿperformanceÔÇÖ may more suitably describe Barrel OrganÔÇÖs most recent play as, if you go and see Some People Talk of Violence, expect much on-stage improvisation, audience participation and lots of JacobÔÇÖs Cream Crackers being shoved in to mouths. We are presented with a mother, brother, daughter and narrator, each … Continue reading Review: Some People Talk About Violence, The Other Room

Hannah Hopkins
Arts Reviews, Culture

Artes Mundi 7

On 21st October, Artes Mundi 7 Exhibition and Prize opened its doors to the public, showcasing work from six artists from around the world. Both National Museum Cardiff and Chapter Arts centre play host to the innovative and contemporary pieces and Quench Culture got an opportunity to go along and learn more. The Artes Mundi exhibition at the Cardiff Museum is a display that features … Continue reading Artes Mundi 7

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: The Rocky Horror Show, New Theatre

The Rocky Horror Show, Monday 21st November, The Other Room. Reviewer: Rachel Nurse The Rocky Horror Show is one of the most iconic musical theatre shows, performed each year around the globe and is seen by thousands, maybe even millions. Yet, it still never fails to amuse me and it was an outstanding show by all the cast members at the New Theatre on Monday. … Continue reading Review: The Rocky Horror Show, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Blink, The Other Room

Blink, Wednesday 9th November, The Other Room. Reviewer:┬áBecca Moody IÔÇÖve been living in Cardiff for nearly two months now and am starting to get that itching feeling that I am not fully absorbing the cityÔÇÖs culture. Yes, IÔÇÖve been to CardiffÔÇÖs Glee Club (which is a great night out, donÔÇÖt get me wrong, but IÔÇÖm already a regular punter at the Birmingham venue, which isnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Review: Blink, The Other Room

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New Theatre

Breakfast at TiffanyÔÇÖs is somewhat of a classic. The LBD, pearls, gloves and hat combo, all paired with perfectly manicured nails and not a hair out of place, were styled so sophisticatedly by Audrey Hepburn at the height of her career that they formed arguably one of the last centuryÔÇÖs most timeless looks. Of course, aesthetics alone arenÔÇÖt what cemented Breakfast at TiffanyÔÇÖs as among … Continue reading Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: All or Nothing, New Theatre

I have to admit, before seeing All or Nothing┬ámy knowledge of mod culture and music was very limited. I knew about Twiggy, the short dresses and the doll eyes and that was about it. However, after two wonderful hours spent watching the musical, I can now proudly say that IÔÇÖm absolutely taken by everything that era had to offer and feel nostalgic for days that … Continue reading Review: All or Nothing, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Preview: Welsh National Opera, Kiss Me, Kate

ÔÇ£1940s Baltimore and itÔÇÖs opÔÇÖninÔÇÖ night of a musical version of┬áThe Taming of the Shrew. Rehearsals are over, costumes donned and thereÔÇÖs a 10 minute curtain call. What youÔÇÖre about to witness is a whole lot more than ShakespeareÔÇÖs comic love storyÔǪÔÇØ Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs Autumn season featured three productions inspired by William Shakespeare, as part of the official Shakespeare 400 celebrations to commemorate the … Continue reading Preview: Welsh National Opera, Kiss Me, Kate

Hannah Hopkins