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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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?
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
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
By Elly Savva ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà As somebody who was infatuated with Henrik IbsenÔÇÖs Dollshouse, I jumped on the opportunity to watch the Sherman TheatreÔÇÖs production of its darker sister play Hedda Gabler. Under the vision of Chelsea Walker, the production takes a new stylistic direction, leaving the audience dazzled and spellbound. It is not the type of performance that you can enjoy from the comfort of … Continue reading Hedda Gabler | Theatre Review
It – Stephen King By Bronte Spargo Halloween is approaching and what better way to get in the spirit than to settle down with a spooky book? When you think horror, itÔÇÖs likely you think of Stephen King, especially with all the recent adaptations of his work. If youÔÇÖve ever enjoyed any of KingÔÇÖs adaptations, I would highly recommend checking out his writing, especially IT. … Continue reading Spooky Book Recommendations
By Indigo Jones Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà 9 to 5 is a musical which sees the mistreatment of three women who work in an office due to their gender. As a result, they decide to undo the wrongs they have faced by kidnapping their boss. This show encompasses female empowerment and puts a comedic spin on a political message, and through doing so raises awareness … Continue reading 9 to 5 | Theatre Review
By Sarah Anne Griffiths ÔÇÿHomeÔÇÖ is a word which embodies many things: a sense of comfort and closure, protection within four walls; home is a place where you should feel most yourself, most at ease and free to express yourself without inhibitions. FfotogalleryÔÇÖs latest photography exhibition embodies these characteristics in a cross-cultural photographic exploration of what ÔÇÿhomeÔÇÖ is within and around various GCC countries as … Continue reading The Place I Call Home | Photography Exhibition Review
By Sarah Anne Griffiths The National MuseumÔÇÖs latest photography exhibition includes work curated by four of the most prestigious photographers within the photography world. Upon attending the press preview of the exhibition it became apparent that Cardiff, and Wales as a whole, is truly honoured to have such important photographic work on display in our capital city. One of the four photographers is August Sander. … Continue reading Photography Season 19-20 at the National Museum | Review
By Rhian Lock Ôÿà Ôÿà As a big fan of Gothic horror and theatre respectively, Rona MunroÔÇÖs theatrical reworking of Frankenstein was a show that I had been desperate to catch. Rather than leaving Mary Shelley – the author of Frankenstein – behind the pen, Munro transports her into the play itself, lending her the driving narrative. Eilidh Loan is zany as Shelley, manically whizzing … Continue reading Frankenstein | Theatre Review
by Tabitha Jukes Another year, another Iris comes and goes and, being my first, it certainly wonÔÇÖt be my last. The weeklong Iris Prize LGBT+ Film Festival saw Cardiff transform once more into a vibrant carnival of LGBT+ film celebration. Embracing both diverse stories and people, this global Festival connects Cardiff to an array of new friends and talent from the British Born makers to … Continue reading A Look Back on IRIS 2019 | Film Festival Review
Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Mozart in Paris is a compelling graphic novel by French creator Frantz Duchazeau, recounting MozartÔÇÖs adventures in Paris. The 22-year-old Austrian composer notoriously sought refuge in the French capital after being disappointed by the scarce recognition he was getting in his hometown of Salzburg. Mozart travels to Paris with a bag full of hopes and dreams, which, however, are quickly shattered by … Continue reading Graphic Novel Review: Mozart in Paris
