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Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Sherman Theatre

18th October 2022 Joe Murphy puts a modern, relatable spin on a classic tale, and celebrates the magic of the Welsh Language in his adaptation of ShakespeareÔÇÖs A Midsummer NightÔÇÖs Dream. A story of mischief, trickery, and love triangles, ShakespeareÔÇÖs iconic play follows Hermia, Lysanna and Demetrius caught up in a love triangle, complicated further by the fairiesÔÇÖ playful love spellsÔǪ and a donkey!  A … Continue reading Review: A Midsummer Night’s Dream at The Sherman Theatre

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Ocean Grove @ Clwb Ifor Bach 18/10/2022

Words and photos by Harry Taylor A chilly night in Cardiff is felt most bitterly when standing, waiting for the doors of the wonderfully intimate Clwb Ifor Bach to open. Descending upon these doors, equally eager and expectant, were fifteen to twenty people, displaying their identification with this music scene through various skull t-shirts, chains, hats, piercings and badges. I felt like the odd one … Continue reading Ocean Grove @ Clwb Ifor Bach 18/10/2022

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Review: An Inspector Calls at The New Theatre

18th October 2022 Words by Omo Ifabua Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of seeing Stephen DaldryÔÇÖs An Inspector Calls at the New Theatre. Having studied JB PriestleyÔÇÖs original play at school 5 years ago and watching both film adaptations, I was definitely excited to see how this version would live up to my expectations. This was my first ever theatre trip in Cardiff and … Continue reading Review: An Inspector Calls at The New Theatre

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Review: Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs Migrations

2nd October 202 at Wales Millenium Centre  IÔÇÖd had my eye on Migrations since its world premiere in June and so was excited to see it had been reprised for Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs autumn season. With a diverse cast and creative team, and powerful subject matter, it promised progression away from the stereotypical white stuffiness associated with the opera world.  Migrations dramatises six different stories … Continue reading Review: Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs Migrations

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Review: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Tramshed 12/10/22

Words and photos by Tabitha Murrell TW: Mental Health, Suicide  Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls’ performance was as potent as it was political. Kicking into gear the consciousness of the onlookers, the band invited the audience to join the anarchy not for just one night, but indefinitely. The sound of Frank Turner is composed not only from heavy drums fused with head-banging melodies, but folksier … Continue reading Review: Frank Turner and the Sleeping Souls, Tramshed 12/10/22

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Review: Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs La Boh├¿me

25th September 2022 at Wales Millennium Center Words by Billy Edwards I was at first nervous about seeing La┬áBoheme┬ábecause of┬áitÔÇÖs very nature as an opera. As I had never seen one before,┬áyou could forgive me for feeling nervous about it. The public perception of the form signifies a certain stuffiness, held only in esteem by the oldest generations and ÔÇô daresay ÔÇôconsisting of long, boring … Continue reading Review: Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs La Boh├¿me

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bigmoose coffee co.ÔÇô Review and Q&A

words by Eve Davies bigmoose is no average coffee company, their story goes deep, and their purpose is admirable. We were lucky to be invited down to the shop for some [great] coffee, [delicious] homemade food, and a chat about what bigmoose is all about. Situated in the centre of Cardiff just off Queen Street, bigmoose coffee co. is a thriving, non-profit coffee shop. They … Continue reading bigmoose coffee co.ÔÇô Review and Q&A

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Act One’s ‘Twisted’

By Sophie Revell Act One has spoiled us this year with a wide variety of performances, and this May they returned to Pulse Nightclub for their take on Twisted the Musical, produced by Euan Prout and directed by Sian Howells. Twisted was created by the ÔÇÿfunÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿfantasticalÔÇÖ StarKid Productions, an American theatre company and brainpower behind a variety of comedies and parody musicals including … Continue reading Act One’s ‘Twisted’

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King Cerulean and Friends @ Y Plas, Cardiff SU – Live Review (12/06/22)

Written by Rubie Barker After a year of open mics and playing venues around Cathays, King Cerulean brought their energy and talent to Y Plas in CardiffÔÇÖÔÇÖs Student Union this weekend, along with Hello Indigo and Cam Artigan and his band.┬á In their set, Hello Indigo spoke about how much this room meant to them, the memories made in Y Plas, and how much of … Continue reading King Cerulean and Friends @ Y Plas, Cardiff SU – Live Review (12/06/22)

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My Chemical Romance @ Sophia Gardens, Cardiff – Live Review (28/05/22)

Written by Rubie Barker There were clearly two separate crowds heading into Cardiff city centre on Saturday 28th May. While thousands were flocking towards the principality to see a certain ginger lad from Suffolk perform, another crowd were headed to the sold-out Sophia Gardens to welcome the return of My Chemical Romance, not just to Cardiff, but to the music scene. After announcing they were … Continue reading My Chemical Romance @ Sophia Gardens, Cardiff – Live Review (28/05/22)

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Miles Kane @ Tramshed Cardiff- Live Review (23/05/22)

Written by Billy Edwards Miles Kane was not afraid to be fine-tuned to his crimson-red guitar, his band and his audience in a stunning show inside CardiffÔÇÖs Tramshed. Acutely aware his audience were hungry to see and hear him live following a few postponements due to the pandemic, he put forward what must be his finest showmanship. The Tramshed was filled with mods, indie fans … Continue reading Miles Kane @ Tramshed Cardiff- Live Review (23/05/22)

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Kae Tempest @ St David’s Hall, Cardiff – Live Review (14/05/22)

Written by Lizzi Richards Kae Tempest is an artist, a poet, a playwright, a rapper, a storyteller. They wear many hats, and they wear them well. This was my third time seeing Kae Tempest, this time in CardiffÔÇÖs grand St DavidÔÇÖs Hall, and every time has been a unique and thrilling experience. This time was no exception. The decision to host this at a seated … Continue reading Kae Tempest @ St David’s Hall, Cardiff – Live Review (14/05/22)

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Sea Girls @ The Fleece, Bristol – Live Review (10/05/22)

Written by Rubie Barker Walking through Bristol city centre from Clifton, sun blazing, sunglasses on, parks buzzing, it felt like the perfect atmosphere for an indie gig. Luckily, that is just where I was heading. Ahead of the official tour for their new album Homesick in November, Sea Girls were in Bristol to play two gigs at the legendary Fleece. Arriving 15 minutes before they … Continue reading Sea Girls @ The Fleece, Bristol – Live Review (10/05/22)

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Bastille @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff- Live Review (13/04/22)

Written and Images by Rhiannon Farr Celebrating the release of their fourth album Give Me The Future, Bastille made an explosive return to CardiffÔÇÖs Motorpoint Arena for the first time since 2016. Interestingly, the band made extensive use of a large screen onstage which absorbed us into the futuristic concepts of their new release, as well as using it to project lyrics and close-ups of … Continue reading Bastille @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff- Live Review (13/04/22)

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Act One: The 39 Steps Review

By Eve Davies Loosely based on a 1915 adventure novel by John Buchan, The 39 Steps is a 1935 British film directed by Alfred Hitchcock. This spring CardiffÔÇÖs leading drama society, Act One, brought the espionage thriller to the stage at Pulse nightclub. The show took place on 28th, 29th, and 30th April. Directed by Jasmine Mahesan and produced by Meg Shergold, the look sound, … Continue reading Act One: The 39 Steps Review

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The Wombats @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff – Live Review (16/04/22)

Words by Aidan Mc Namee Header Image by Vishnu R Nair on Unsplash Not many bands from the early 2000s heyday of indie rock can still hit the mark, often delivering a variety of middling newer songs before getting to the classics we all know and love. However, this couldnÔÇÖt be further from the truth for The Wombats who, hot off the heels of their … Continue reading The Wombats @ Motorpoint Arena Cardiff – Live Review (16/04/22)

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The Amazons @ Motorpoint Arena – Live Review (27/03/22)

Written by Octavia Graham ÔÇ£Noswaith dda CaerdyddÔÇØ echoed through a sold-out Motorpoint arena as The Amazons began the unmistakable riff to ÔÇÿIn My MindÔÇÖ; kicking off what would be an evening filled to the brim with some of the best rock music there is today. Before the band stepped out onto the iconic stage, anticipation built through the ever-growing crowd. So much so, I could … Continue reading The Amazons @ Motorpoint Arena – Live Review (27/03/22)

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Slowthai @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (27/03/22)

Words and Header Image by Francesca Ionescu My friend and I get to the venue early, got our good places, over-priced beer in hand, already taking off sweaty layers in the anticipating crowd. We offer to take a picture of this bunch of Northern Irish boys, and the rubber duck they bring with them to gigs, whose name gets lost in the noisy hall. TheyÔÇÖve … Continue reading Slowthai @ The Great Hall, Cardiff Student Union – Live Review (27/03/22)

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Cardiff’s Battle of the Bands @ Clwb Ifor Bach (08/04/22)

Written by Rubie Barker It is fair to say that the Live Music Society of Cardiff University knows how to present a night of good live music. With three very different but all incredible bands, the talent on display, from the voices, songwriting and knowledge of their instruments meant the judges had a very difficult decision to make. Each band had won their heats over … Continue reading Cardiff’s Battle of the Bands @ Clwb Ifor Bach (08/04/22)

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Much Ado About Nothing Review

by Eve Davies ÔÇ£Sigh no more, ladies, sigh no more,Men were deceivers ever,-One foot in sea and one on shore,To one thing constant never.ÔÇØ┬á ÔÇ£I can see he’s not in your good books,’ said the messenger.‘No, and if he were I would burn my library.ÔÇØ┬á ÔÇ£Let me be that I am and seek not to alter me.ÔÇØ Here are just a few of my favourite … Continue reading Much Ado About Nothing Review

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