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A Beginner’s Guide to Photography: Brief Glossary of Technical Concepts

One of the main reasons why people shy away from exploring photography is that the idea of finding the right equipment, and understanding how to use it can be quite daunting. From high prices to strange terms (what on earth does ISO stand for?), photography often seems too complicated. In this second article of our photography series, I will try to break down the practical … Continue reading A Beginner’s Guide to Photography: Brief Glossary of Technical Concepts

Luisa De la Concha Montes
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Beethoven, The 1808 Concert: A masterful journey to the past | Review

By Ana Beatriz Ferreira Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà On the evening of the 22nd December 1808, at the Theater an der Wien, Beethoven held a performance of absolutely remarkable proportions, displaying an orchestra, a chorus, vocal soloists and the composer himself as the pianist. The audience, reportedly freezing cold on that historic night, heard the premiere of the Fifth and Sixth Symphonies, the Fourth Piano … Continue reading Beethoven, The 1808 Concert: A masterful journey to the past | Review

Sofia Brizio
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Ghost | Theatre Review

By Indigo Jones Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà   This performance was my first encounter with Kinetic School of Performing arts, and I have to say I was really impressed with the group of talented young people they had to offer. This point is proven through their need to alternate casts to showcase the talent of the groupÔÇÖs members. The musical takes its storyline from the … Continue reading Ghost | Theatre Review

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Mental Health over Christmas

By Ella Woodcock For many of us, Christmas time does not bring the joy and merriment that it says on the tin. The strong focus on family advertising and ÔÇÿtogethernessÔÇÖ can be harsh reminder to those who have lost someone special or, are otherwise unable to enjoy Christmas. The sad truth of it is that every year, millions of people struggle through the Christmas period … Continue reading Mental Health over Christmas

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Charity Over The Christmas Period

Charity is not just for Christmas Christmas means more to some people than others. Personally, as soon as the first of December comes around I am screaming Michael Bubl├® and dressing only in tinsel. Some are able to control themselves in a far less… embarrassing fashion. Many people do not celebrate Christmas. We know all this. However, you view Christmas – whether you love it … Continue reading Charity Over The Christmas Period

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Cinderella: The Fairy Godmother of All Pantomimes | Theatre Review

By Laura Dazon and Mary Stephanie Israel Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà As an international student in the UK, I have been surprised many times by aspects of the British culture (seriously, please stop putting beans everywhere). But if anyone had told me about pantomimes before, I would have been a much happier person. The bright blue posters for the show are everywhere on the streets … Continue reading Cinderella: The Fairy Godmother of All Pantomimes | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
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The Godmother | Theatre Review

By Devika Sunand Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà This pantomime will take you on a roller coaster of fun, laughter and entertainment with its amazing storyline and perfect mix of music, lights, costumes and yes, not to forget, the super cool audience. A must-watch show written, directed and performed by the talented members of Cardiff UniversityÔÇÖs Act One Drama Society, ‘The Godmother’ takes us back … Continue reading The Godmother | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
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The Curious Muchness of Stuff and Nonsense | Theatre Review

By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Alice in Wonderland is one of those classics I love going back to from time to time, be it by reading the book, watching DisneyÔÇÖs cartoon or Tim BurtonÔÇÖs films. So, of course, I couldnÔÇÖt miss the chance to review ÔÇÿThe Curious Muchness of Stuff and NonsenseÔÇÖ, a re-imagined version of Lewis CarrollÔÇÖs classic by Hijinx Odyssey. … Continue reading The Curious Muchness of Stuff and Nonsense | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
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No Superheroes Allowed: 5 Life-Changing Comics

By Eduardo Karas Following the theme of ÔÇ£StoriesÔÇØ, we at Q3 wanted to give space to less traditional means of storytelling as one of our objectives for this issue. The first medium we are giving our attention to is graphic novels or comic books or just comics (however you want to call them), as two of us are very passionate about them. Below, I will … Continue reading No Superheroes Allowed: 5 Life-Changing Comics

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How do you stay creative? 8 Tips to Find Your Inspiration Again

By Rhiannon Humphreys ItÔÇÖs a timeless struggle for all creatives ÔÇô how does one stay inspired and motivated on the days where your mind seems to be blank and your ideas run dry? ItÔÇÖs hard enough when your art is just a personal (unmonetized) passion, but even harder when your job requires you to pump out content on command. IÔÇÖm a poet, and lately IÔÇÖve … Continue reading How do you stay creative? 8 Tips to Find Your Inspiration Again

Sofia Brizio
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Behind The Label | Theatre Review

By Pratiksha Pathak Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà During this festive time, where everything is about joy, love, lights and hope, the performance of ‘Behind The Label’ at the Wales Millennium Centre took us away from all the sparkle and glitter for a few hours. The 120-minute show by Theatre Versus Oppression sheds light on the harsh reality of the lives of homeless people. While traditional festive … Continue reading Behind The Label | Theatre Review

Sofia Brizio
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Les Mis├®rables | Theatre Review

By Neus Forner ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà My expectations were set high for such a well-known and loved musical, but it still blew me away in every possible sense. I was awed from the first minute to the last. Les Mis├®rables is a story from Victor HugoÔÇÖs incredible novel that goes by the same name and has been adapted into a musical by Claude-Michel Sch├Ânberg, Alain Boublil, Jean-Marc … Continue reading Les Mis├®rables | Theatre Review

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Book Review: Impeccable

By Will Humphrey Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà If you are a fan of Ronan BennettÔÇÖs gritty, unpredictable crime thriller Toy Boy, then I would highly recommend Jameel SandhamÔÇÖs crime novel Impeccable. SandhamÔÇÖs narrative follows a similar road to BennettÔÇÖs exploring the dark underworld of drug dealing ÔÇô thriving on the highs and trying to survive in a world of enemies.   The story draws on the … Continue reading Book Review: Impeccable

Sofia Brizio
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The Evergreen Myth of Mahabali

By: Devika Sunand Every culture has its own myths and beliefs. While many are not true, it adds to the beauty of oneÔÇÖs culture. Well, talking about myths, I come across a lot of them back home. I come from Kerala popular as ÔÇ£God’s own countryÔÇØ, a state in India, where myths and legends are still widely celebrated. One such popular myth is the ÔÇÿlegend … Continue reading The Evergreen Myth of Mahabali

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Anonymity In Art | For and Against

In a world dominated by social media, where everything seems to be public and privacy is a tricky subject, where should we stand in regards to the anonymity of well-known artists? Transparency can be key to building a relationship with fans, but what happens when anonymity is the key to success? Our contributors Molly Sedgemore and Sabrina Sherchan discuss both sides of the debate.┬á   … Continue reading Anonymity In Art | For and Against

Sofia Brizio
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What Is Immersive Theatre?

By Amelia Field Traditional notions of theatre usually present upper-class people dressed in their finest wear sitting for two or three hours watching actors perform on intricate stages, audience glued to their seats.┬áThis has changed completely with the introduction of independent theatre where tickets can cost as little as ┬ú2 and actors may not have glamorous sets or a history in acting. Sometimes these performances … Continue reading What Is Immersive Theatre?

Sofia Brizio
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Staying Safe At Night

Recent weeks have seen reports of anti-social, suspicious and threatening behavior spike. Reminding us all too harshly of the dangers associated with living in the city and obliterating our sense of invincibility. Despite the temptation to lock yourself in your bedroom and never leave the house, this is not a sustainable solution and we should not let these people ruin our university experience. Stay in … Continue reading Staying Safe At Night

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How Can One Be Original in the World We Live in Today?

Words by Lafan Hasan ThereÔÇÖs one thing that has stayed consistent about people throughout all of time and that is our ability to continuously change. That being said, these changes arenÔÇÖt necessarily things that weÔÇÖre always conscious of doing. These changes come in all forms, from changes that make us improve ourselves to those that worsen us but what all change has in common is … Continue reading How Can One Be Original in the World We Live in Today?

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The Girl On The Train | Theatre Review

By Elly Savva ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Although following the classic murder mystery story arc, what really entices the audience into this particular story is the venture it allows you into the messiest parts of peoples lives. From just the 12th to the 16th of November, The Girl on The Train is stopping at the New Theatre in Cardiff. Under the direction of Anthony Banks, the story has … Continue reading The Girl On The Train | Theatre Review

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Hela | Theatre Review

By Pratiksha Patak Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Hela, by the up-and-coming playwright Mari Izzard, is the closing segment in the Other RoomÔÇÖs Violence Series. It gives a glimpse into a dystopian world, and is the most violent indeed since it involves children. Its themes, visuals, characters and wordplay are certainly not for the faint-hearted. The two characters Hugh, played by Gwydion Rhys, and Erin, played … Continue reading Hela | Theatre Review

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