Category: Culture
Review | Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat
By Ilona Cabral Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Last night, the smash-hit Joseph and his Technicolor Dreamcoat rocked up on the shores of Cardiff Bay. Since its first presentation, as a 15-minute ÔÇÿpop-cantataÔÇÖ at Colet court School in 1968, this show has been regenerated and reinvigorated countless times: from West End productions to the 1999 film-adaptation starring Donny Osmund. Through each interpretation, this story and soundtrack … Continue reading Review | Joseph and the Technicolour Dreamcoat
Review | Ivo Graham ÔÇô Motion Sickness tour ÔÇô Glee Club
By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà ThereÔÇÖs a lot of ÔÇÿladsÔÇÖ on the comedy scene, but thankfully, Ivo Graham is not one of them.┬áAs he openly admits, heÔÇÖs an apologetic old-Etonian pupil, but thereÔÇÖs more to Ivo than his┬áupper-crust voice would initially have you believe. Yes, he also went to Oxford, but he┬áearned his comedy stripes from the age of 18 doing stand-up, before becoming the youngest┬áwinner … Continue reading Review | Ivo Graham ÔÇô Motion Sickness tour ÔÇô Glee Club
Review | Hello Cabaret
By Victoria Maria ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà It is Friday Night. I pack my bag, get my tickets, try to dress elegantly because IÔÇÖm about to go to the Cabaret now in Cardiff Bay. It has been a while since I saw a musical performance, but I feel the thrill of whatÔÇÖs about to come. To start the gig, the cast opens with the classic ÔÇÿÔÇÖAll That JazzÔÇÖÔÇÖ … Continue reading Review | Hello Cabaret
Class | Theatre Review
Words by Andrea Drobna Performed on an intimate stage in CardiffÔÇÖs Millennium Centre, Class was set in a singular primary school classroom, all the scenes carried out by only three actors. With a surprising mix of both flashforward and flashback scenes throughout the performance, the show tackled issues faced by both parents and their children growing up in troubled families living in a poor area … Continue reading Class | Theatre Review
Why taking a year out after graduation could be the best thing you ever do
by Yl Tang Graduating from university is a big part of life. It declares that your school life is officially over and you are prepared for more duties and challenges. However, life is the real college. If you want to graduate with honours, you better experience more and live your best life. LetÔÇÖs be real, being a student is much more flexible than being an … Continue reading Why taking a year out after graduation could be the best thing you ever do
Calendar Girls | Theatre Review
By Rachel Nurse Based on a true story of the one and only Calendar Girls- Gary Barlow and Tim FirthÔÇÖs award-winning production brings us a wonderful musical comedy. Most of the audience would have been familiar with the back story of the women from Yorkshire WomenÔÇÖs Institute whoÔÇÖs the tale has been in the public eye since 1999. These fantastic women wanted to release an … Continue reading Calendar Girls | Theatre Review
How is the art of photography changing in the age of Instagram?
by Alys Hewitt The transformation of photography during the digital age is unprecedented, and along with the advent of new technologies and tools which have altered the way in which photographs are taken, Instagram has emerged as a platform for sharing and curating these creations on a mass scale. But just how profoundly has it affected the art of photography as we know it? Digital … Continue reading How is the art of photography changing in the age of Instagram?
Is our obsession with true-crime changing the process of investigative work?
by Lucy Pugh You donÔÇÖt have to look far to see how stories of true crime are all over our TV screens. Usually, the focus is on the most gruesome, bizarre and grisly narratives imaginable and on the most heinous of all criminal acts: murder. Netflix has brought us the likes of Making a Murderer, Evil Genius, The Ted Bundy Tapes and most recently, The … Continue reading Is our obsession with true-crime changing the process of investigative work?
No matter how much you love the new culture you are experiencing, do not forget your roots
by Yl Tang Travelling is much more convenient with the aid of technology and the diffusion of aircraft. A lot of people might be tempted to live in a different country, to experience a different culture or settle in somewhere suits them. After high school, I decided to continue my education abroad and therefore, spanning over 13 hours, I travelled all the way from Hong … Continue reading No matter how much you love the new culture you are experiencing, do not forget your roots
No matter how much you love the new culture you are experiencing, do not forget your roots
by Yl Tang Travelling is much more convenient with the aid of technology and the diffusion of aircraft. A lot of people might be tempted to live in a different country, to experience a different culture or settle in somewhere suits them. After high school, I decided to continue my education abroad and therefore, spanning over 13 hours, I travelled all the way from Hong … Continue reading No matter how much you love the new culture you are experiencing, do not forget your roots
Art has the power to change society
by Kiana Stevens When discussing this topic, it is incredibly easy to quickly dismiss any form of art as simply an individualÔÇÖs representation of the world around them; therefore providing nothing of evidence to change an individual’s opinion. Art is often seen as biased and vague in comparison with scientific discovery and global developments. In the year that man reached the moon through NASAÔÇÖs scientific … Continue reading Art has the power to change society
Review | Bodyguard
By Indigo Jones ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà The show started with a bang, literally, immediately submerging the audience in the drama. The musical began as it intended to go, demonstrating the perfect balance between a musical and a concert performance. The show itself could be described as┬á almost film-like, perhaps a homage to the original movie starring Whitney Houston. That is exactly what this production achieved, it payed … Continue reading Review | Bodyguard
The rise of Gen Z has started to change attitudes towards youths
by Amelia Field We all know the saying: ÔÇÿyour parents know bestÔÇÖ. Yet, recently we have seen a switch in this phrase to sometimes suggest that, in fact, they donÔÇÖt. Historically, youths were viewed as a nuisance or plague on society. They commit crimes, do drugs and litter and if you were to talk to your grandparents about this they would probably agree. But, there … Continue reading The rise of Gen Z has started to change attitudes towards youths
Hair | Theatre Review
Words by Rachel Nurse Let the sunshine in Cardiff: live through the late 60ÔÇÖs with Hair the musical A product of the hippie counterculture and sexual revolution, Hair is the rock musical to see. After a sell-out run in London Hair is touring the UK on a voyage to bring back love and peace. For some the musical will be nostalgia, for others a revelation, … Continue reading Hair | Theatre Review
Review | Greatest Showman Sing-a-long
By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Possibly the biggest film hit of 2017/2018, The Greatest Showman found universal appeal after a rocky start with the critics. However, fans have not let the hype die, with the soundtrack being one of the biggest music sellers of last year and still conjuring up vivid imagery thanks to three little words, This Is Me. Now, Sing-a-Long-a Productions have brought the … Continue reading Review | Greatest Showman Sing-a-long
Climate change: the real story.
By Hannah Penwright Throughout the EarthÔÇÖs history, the climate has been constantly changing due to natural fluctuation. However, temperatures recently have been increasing quicker than ever and although we might be enjoying the sunshine, scientists see this as a huge concern for the well-being of our planet. Since 2000, 16 out of the 17 warmest years on record occurred and the world is one degree … Continue reading Climate change: the real story.
Carmen | Review
By Dolunay Dogahan A rather intriguing mix of a band consisting of guitar, percussion and the saxophone sets the mood for this intimate act of BizetÔÇÖs Carmen in the YMCA. Orchestrated by Stephen McNeff and played by the Cardiff University Operatic Society, the play rises above the expectations from an all student cast. If it wasnÔÇÖt for the unfortunate venue with the restrictively small stage … Continue reading Carmen | Review
How has pop music changed in the 2010s?
by Esther Loi Pop music is an inaugural part of everyoneÔÇÖs livesÔÇöfrom catchy tunes to jam to on long car rides, and all the way to sad songs in the shower, thereÔÇÖs a song for every situation. Growing up heavily influenced by the pop music surrounding us, it is undeniable that pop music has changed drastically over the years. Teen pop used to be a … Continue reading How has pop music changed in the 2010s?
Review | Blossoms in Autumn
By Chris Colbourn SelfMadeHeroÔÇÖs translation of this Belgian-Dutch graphic novel feels particularly timely as the last three years of Brexit madness have soured a lot of young peopleÔÇÖs relationships with older generations. When politics divides us, it can be easy to forget that the other side are real people too, with their own lives and emotions, and this book is about just that. Blossoms in … Continue reading Review | Blossoms in Autumn