Culture

Review: A Christmas Carol, New Theatre

A Christmas Carol, Tuesday 29th November, New Theatre. Reviewer: Faith Clarke On Tuesday night the doors opened to A Christmas Carol, performed by the Orbit Theatre group and directed and choreographed by Rob Thorne Jnr. and Nicola Boyd-Anderson, respectively. The performance was charismatic and warming ÔÇô a step back in time to the Dickensian streets of London, perfectly accentuated by the enchanting red and gold … Continue reading Review: A Christmas Carol, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Food

Student Friendly Recipes: Ravioli Lasagna

By Deirbhile McQuillan This is a great recipe for both vegetarian or meat lovers. It all depends on the ravioli you want! Ingredients: Packet of ready-made ravioli (cheese is a good choice, but you could pick your favourite filling), 850g 1 jar lasagne or pasta sauce, 700g 250g spinach chopped (you can use frozen spinach as long as it’s defrosted and excess water squeezed out) … Continue reading Student Friendly Recipes: Ravioli Lasagna

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Food

Student Friendly Recipes: Easy MacÔÇÖnÔÇÖCheese

By Deirbhile McQuillan When youÔÇÖre away at university, one of the biggest issues students can have is cooking easy and cheap recipes. ThereÔÇÖs so much temptation to just order in a big takeout and get rid of all the hassle! But cooking delicious, budget friendly dishes doesn’t always have to be a time consuming activity. Here┬áDeirbhile McQuillan shares with us her easy recipe for a … Continue reading Student Friendly Recipes: Easy MacÔÇÖnÔÇÖCheese

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Album Reviews, Music

ALBUM REVIEW: Pete Doherty, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’

Author:┬áSean Kirkpatrick Our forgotten leader of the alternative music scene returns with an LP reminiscent of the pure talent of a young English boy that time forgot. The prodigal son has truly returned. Doherty, returns to us older, wiser and seemingly more reflective with his new album `Hamburg DemonstrationsÔÇÖ. The reference to the German homeland comes after Doherty was referred to Clouds Hill Recordings having … Continue reading ALBUM REVIEW: Pete Doherty, ‘Hamburg Demonstrations’

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KABOUL KITCHEN
Film & TV

Foreign TV Review: Kabul Kitchen

Walter IuzzolinoÔÇÖs series on Channel 4 ÔÇô Walter Presents ÔÇô selects the most popular, critically acclaimed television dramas from around the world, allowing anyone with a laptop and Wi-Fi in Britain to falsely feel like they are cultured through watching handpicked shows (such as SpainÔÇÖs Locked Up to Belgian black-comedy thriller The Out-Laws) for free on Channel 4ÔÇÖs streaming service All 4. Each week Sinead … Continue reading Foreign TV Review: Kabul Kitchen

Sadia Pineda Hameed
Culture

Review: The Full Monty, Wales Millennium Centre

The Full Monty, Tuesday 22rd November, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait Sparks were flying in the Wales Millennium Centre this week as thousands flocked to see a bunch of incredibly talented actors get their kit off in homage to the BAFTA winning 1997 classic film The Full Monty! Winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, this show was nothing short of belly … Continue reading Review: The Full Monty, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Some People Talk About Violence, The Other Room

Some People Talk About Violence, Wednesday 23rd November, The Other Room. Reviewer: Bob Wigin The word ÔÇÿperformanceÔÇÖ may more suitably describe Barrel OrganÔÇÖs most recent play as, if you go and see Some People Talk of Violence, expect much on-stage improvisation, audience participation and lots of JacobÔÇÖs Cream Crackers being shoved in to mouths. We are presented with a mother, brother, daughter and narrator, each … Continue reading Review: Some People Talk About Violence, The Other Room

Hannah Hopkins
Arts Reviews, Culture

Artes Mundi 7

On 21st October, Artes Mundi 7 Exhibition and Prize opened its doors to the public, showcasing work from six artists from around the world. Both National Museum Cardiff and Chapter Arts centre play host to the innovative and contemporary pieces and Quench Culture got an opportunity to go along and learn more. The Artes Mundi exhibition at the Cardiff Museum is a display that features … Continue reading Artes Mundi 7

Hannah Hopkins
Music

INTERVIEW: Slaves

On a cold Sunday afternoon, in a hidden room in CardiffÔÇÖs student union, with the sounds of David Attenborough filling the room, a rather down-trodden, hungover Isaac Holman from Slaves confesses his delicate state after a wild and particularly heavy Saturday night out in Bristol. Not quite the manic, boisterous reception I was expecting on arrival, but it can be said that even a band … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Slaves

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Locked Up
Film & TV

Foreign TV Review: Locked Up

Walter IuzzolinoÔÇÖs series on Channel 4 ÔÇô Walter Presents ÔÇô selects the most popular, critically acclaimed television dramas from around the world, allowing anyone with a laptop and Wi-Fi in Britain to falsely feel like they are cultured through watching handpicked shows (such as SpainÔÇÖs Locked Up to Belgian black-comedy thriller The Out-Laws) for free on Channel 4ÔÇÖs streaming service All 4. Each week Sinead … Continue reading Foreign TV Review: Locked Up

Sadia Pineda Hameed
Live Reviews, Music

LIVE REVIEW: Akala @ Clwb Ifor Bach

Author: Rowan Lees Akala lives a full life, campaigning for social justice, appearing on news and debate shows (you might have seen him on your news feeds expertly shutting down former EDL leader Tommy Robinson) and even founding the highly successful Hip Hop Shakespeare Company. So when he announced another tour to commemorate 10 years since his debut album ItÔÇÖs Not a Rumour it was … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Akala @ Clwb Ifor Bach

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Live Reviews, Music

INTERVIEW: Sunset Sons

Author: Charlie Minett Sunset Sons have just embarked on their second UK and European tour, with bigger venues and sell out dates than ever before. We were lucky enough to grab a chat with frontman ,Rory Williams, previous to their tour. The start of your European tour is coming up very soon, with Nottingham and Birmingham sold out, how are you feeling about this? IÔÇÖm … Continue reading INTERVIEW: Sunset Sons

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Culture

Review: The Rocky Horror Show, New Theatre

The Rocky Horror Show, Monday 21st November, The Other Room. Reviewer: Rachel Nurse The Rocky Horror Show is one of the most iconic musical theatre shows, performed each year around the globe and is seen by thousands, maybe even millions. Yet, it still never fails to amuse me and it was an outstanding show by all the cast members at the New Theatre on Monday. … Continue reading Review: The Rocky Horror Show, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Food, Travel

Quench Food Abroad: A day on Cloud9, Fiji

Our Food and Drink editor Georgia O’Brien was lucky enough to have travelled halfway across the world this summer to the beautiful Fiji Islands. Here she shares her once in a lifetime experience on Cloud9, a floating pizzeria restaurant in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. Only a short flight away from the popular backing hotspots Australia and New Zealand, the Fiji Islands are renowned … Continue reading Quench Food Abroad: A day on Cloud9, Fiji

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Live Reviews, Music

LIVE REVIEW: Panic! at the Disco @ Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

Author:┬áSanja Dragojlov Friday nightÔÇÖs Panic! at the Disco gig commenced with a glittery, confetti-strewn bang, with the perfect opener from their latest, sell-out album, DonÔÇÖt Threaten Me With A Good Time. Playing over 18 songs, their set was a mix of both old songs and new. If you came to see Panic play some of their catchy, witty and ÔÇ£vaudeville-esqueÔÇØ songs from back in the … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Panic! at the Disco @ Cardiff Motorpoint Arena

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Live Reviews, Music

LIVE REVIEW: Slaves @ Cardiff’s Student Union

Author: Joe Fletcher The 13th┬á of November saw the return of punk-duo Slaves ÔÇô Isaac Holman on drums and vocals and Laurie Vincent on guitar ÔÇô to the Students Union. Their simple, aggressive riffs and belligerent, shouted vocals that fly perpendicular to the manufactured noise of todayÔÇÖs popular music. The rawness they bring, as well as the energy which injects into the crowd, is always … Continue reading LIVE REVIEW: Slaves @ Cardiff’s Student Union

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