By Ilona Cabral Festivals are about so much more than music. They are a volcanic eruption of culture, art, and emotion. They inspire individuals to try something new: to listen to a new band; to explore a new form of art; or to sample a new (somewhat overpriced) food.┬á In every way, Victorious Festival adhered to this fantastic stereotype. As well as showcasing an incredible … Continue reading Culture at The Victorious Festival
From fashion to lifestyle, from music to diet. It seems that every week my timeline is telling me something new. Idealised promotions on how the ‘perfect’ person looks and behaves lurch at me from my phone screen or the mannequins in the shop windows. Every single one brandishing its very own big shiny price tag. Ensuring that even if I wanted to conform to every … Continue reading Resisting the Fads
We all have them. ÔÇ£One of those daysÔÇØ Even with the lack of a proper adjective, everyone can relate to how you feel during those days. Personally, I find it comforting to know that I am not the only person who lies in bed eating Oreos and watching the first season of ┬áFriendsÔÇÖ for the ninetieth time. With this in mind, I thought that knowing … Continue reading What To Do On THOSE Days.
by Jasmine Snow Josie Sommer is an illustrator based in London, whose work draws from literature, music and art history, to create quirky, awkward and yet endearing characters. How did you become an illustrator? I started illustrating in the final year of my undergraduate degree. I’d previously studied art at college and was a bit frustrated that I wasn’t making anything anymore, so I just … Continue reading Interview: Josie Sommer
By Gintare Sa Are mainstream shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race and bestselling novels like Call Me By Your Name encouraging acceptance or rather promoting the idea that being part of the LGBTQ+ community is just a ‘lifestyle’ and a ‘choice’? The LGBT+ communityÔÇÖs fight for equality has always been an extremely sensitive and much-debated topic. On the one hand, more conservative people tend to … Continue reading LGBTQ+ Culture Gone Mainstream – Good or Bad?
by Sai In our modern age, we are always surrounded by images in all forms, whether itÔÇÖs advertising, art, or a photo accompanying an article. Everyone has seen in some form or another, a mass of immigrants being portrayed to push an anti-immigration policy. Instead of women or children, or even just individuals, large numbers of men are used, to invoke a certain feeling with … Continue reading The Power of Photography
by Katie Waits, Amy Layton, Megan Evans, Molly Govus, and Lauren Ryan Katie Waits recommends The Book Thief by Markus Zusak: First, Adolf Hitler manipulated the words. Firing his messages of propaganda and hatred into the minds of the German people under his Nazi rule. Then, Liesel Meminger reclaimed the words. Fashioning them into tools for storytelling and hope. She is The Book Thief. Death … Continue reading 5 Young Adult Book Recommendations
By Sai With the Homeless World Cup on the way, Ffotogallery hosted an exhibition about it, showing photos taken by photographer Paul John Roberts. Having been in Paris on a documentary course, Roberts came back to the UK with the mindset of looking to make the familiar strange. After hearing of the Homeless World Cup, which coaligned with his interest in football, he got involved … Continue reading One Match | Review
By Gintare Safigulinaite Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà The production of Jesus Christ Superstar by Everyman Theatre and The Musical Company that debuted last night at the Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival was a fantastic, ground-breaking show. The 2000-year-old moving story of the last days in the life of Jesus Christ was brought to life in a rock masterpiece without a single dialogue; just songs, one … Continue reading Jesus Christ Superstar | Theatre Review
By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà As a die-hard fan of the film adaptation of this Broadway masterpiece, I had been dreaming of seeing Chicago live for years. So when the Kinetic School of Performing Arts invited me to review their production at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, I immediately thought it was an opportunity I couldnÔÇÖt miss. And after last … Continue reading Chicago | Theatre Review
By Sofia Brizio Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Before last night, all I knew about Kinky Boots was that itÔÇÖs already a Broadway classic even though it only premiered in 2012, and I had a rough idea of the plot. Never would I have imagined that by the end of the musicalÔÇÖs opening night at the Welsh Millennium Centre I would be shedding tears of sadness … Continue reading Kinky Boots | Theatre Review
By Katherine Waldock There has recently been an increase in LGBT characters that are included/ star in media, which is a great step for representation. But one of the best forms of entertainment will always be the book, and there have been authors writing excellent LGBT work for decades. Here are a few of my favourites: The Miseducation of Cameron Post Read for: a novel … Continue reading 5 LGBT Masterpieces Everyone Should Read
By Helena Iciek If youÔÇÖre not into musicals- go and see this one. Beginning on Broadway in 2011, The Book of Mormon, has consistently entertained and shocked audiences across theatres for approaching 10 years now- and the hype surrounding it has yet to decline. Written by Trey Parker, Robert Lopez, and Matt Stone, the production follows two missionaries, Elder Price (Dom Simpson) and Elder … Continue reading Review: The Book of Mormon, The Prince of Wales Theatre- London
by YL Tang I recently watched a few videos on YouTube of people trying to produce zero waste for a week. I must say their efforts are inspirational, so much so that I considered following them myself, not just for the sake of my health, but Mother Nature and the longer the better. However, it is incredibly hard to avoid packaging, especially in the current … Continue reading Zero Waste Bag Essentials
By Izzy Boulton Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Opening night at the Cardiff Open Air Theatre Festival saw the first run of ShakespeareÔÇÖs ÔÇÿMuch Ado About Nothing. Hidden in the quiet Sophia Gardens, there was a bar for the audience to enjoy a drink beforehand, as well as food vendors selling freshly cooked burgers. It was a very cosy hub to say the least, with … Continue reading Much Ado About Nothing | Theatre Review
Words by Anna Whitfield Growing up in our current political climate, I constantly see that the world can be a very for ┬ápeople who donÔÇÖt fit into societiesÔÇÖ concept of what is ÔÇÿacceptableÔÇÖ. Naturally, human beings are scared of things that are ÔÇÿdifferentÔÇÖ. Recently, people are attempting to put forward a message through art and performance, to educate us on accepting others. Rotterdam is a … Continue reading Rotterdam | Theatre Review
If you do nothing else this month go see Dirty Dancing at the New theatre, it is genuinely sublime. Quick paced choreography twinned with an emotionally charged narrative results in an unmissable performance, which is quite simply a pleasure to watch. Set in the vibrant summer of the 1960ÔÇÖs Dirty Dancing tells the story of two lovers pulled apart by class, but brought together through … Continue reading Dirty Dancing | Theatre Review
Words by Rhiannon Humphreys The launch night for Hunter From FremonteÔÇÖs debut EP ÔÇÿPINKÔÇÖ in the Moon club started promisingly with Tobias Robertson, a singer-songwriter of outstanding talent. Robertson performed several songs from his upcoming EP, building his set up from the hauntingly sad ÔÇÿBlack DoorÔÇÖ to more uplifting tunes, such as ÔÇÿForward, EverydayÔÇÖ. As the venue filled, RobertsonÔÇÖs intimate set, which really showcased his … Continue reading Hunter From Fremonte | PINK – EP Launch Review
Words by Saoirse O’Connor I spent my Saturdays through Sixth Form volunteering in an old country manor once owned by Queen VictoriaÔÇÖs favourite prime minster. The (bright yellow) bedroom was lined with gifts from the Queen to her prime minster including many, many pictures of her children each topped with its own golden crown. One of these was a portrait of Princess Beatrice, a woman … Continue reading Victoria | Ballet Review
Words by Martha Hughes As a long-time follower of the Ru PaulÔÇÖs Drag Race brand, the prospect of attending Werq the World at Cardiff Millennium Centre was an exciting one. This tour has been a global success, and with Cardiff being the last stop on this rotation, the cast was clearly looking to impress for one last time. Hosted by Season 10ÔÇÖs Asia OÔÇÖ Hara, … Continue reading Werq the World | Review
