Preview: Welsh National Opera, Kiss Me, Kate

ÔÇ£1940s Baltimore and itÔÇÖs opÔÇÖninÔÇÖ night of a musical version of┬áThe Taming of the Shrew. Rehearsals are over, costumes donned and thereÔÇÖs a 10 minute curtain call. What youÔÇÖre about to witness is a whole lot more than ShakespeareÔÇÖs comic love storyÔÇªÔÇØ Welsh National OperaÔÇÖs Autumn season featured three productions inspired by William Shakespeare, as part of the official Shakespeare 400 celebrations to commemorate the … Continue reading Preview: Welsh National Opera, Kiss Me, Kate

Hannah HopkinsNovember 1, 2016

Culture

Review: The Versions of Us

Book review: The Versions of Us by Laura Barnett The Versions of Us tells three potential tales of the main protagonists Eva and Jim, after they quite literally bump into each other whilst studying at university, and shows us each different way that things could have gone for them. None of the tales are perfect, which is why I fell in love with the book. … Continue reading Review: The Versions of Us

Hannah HopkinsNovember 1, 2016June 18, 2020

Travel

Explore: Bulgaria

During September my boyfriend and I spent the week in the Bulgarian holiday resort, Sunny Beach. Bulgaria provided us with a whole host of experiences that proved for an enjoyable short break. I would recommend staying within the resort area as you have everything you need. The weather during our trip was very much on and off- boiling days were spent by the poolside, whereas … Continue reading Explore: Bulgaria

gemmagibsonOctober 31, 2016December 19, 2016

Culture

Review: Blackbird, The Other Room

There are voices, the light comes on; a man and woman stand across from each other in a small dreary lunchroom room – so Blackbird begins. She appears vulnerable but defiant and he, like he has seen a ghost from his past, and repeatedly asserts that he did not have to talk to her: ÔÇÿWho is she?ÔÇÖ ÔÇÿWhy does he want to avoid her?ÔÇÖ The … Continue reading Review: Blackbird, The Other Room

Hannah HopkinsOctober 30, 2016October 30, 2016

Culture

Review: Josh Widdicombe, St David’s Hall

ItÔÇÖs safe to say that Josh WiddicombeÔÇÖs profile has never been higher, due to his role on The Last Leg and his eponymous BBC one sitcom. With an increase in profile comes a higher demand, leading to Josh performing at St. DavidÔÇÖs Hall last week. Josh himself addressed this, seemingly very happy at the venue being full. Unfortunately, his brand of aloof observational humour didnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Review: Josh Widdicombe, St David’s Hall

Hannah HopkinsOctober 30, 2016February 8, 2020

Food

10 Ways to Cook with a Pumpkin!

It’s fair to say October is pumpkin season, so here Bethany Rudge explains ten inventive ways to use them while cooking! By Bethany Rudge A pumpkin neednÔÇÖt just be for Halloween! If the only thing you have ever done with a pumpkin is carve it and fill it with a candle, fear not, you are not alone! Many people tend to think of pumpkins as … Continue reading 10 Ways to Cook with a Pumpkin!

elliephilpottsOctober 27, 2016October 27, 2016

Food

Review: Lurvill’s Delight

By Ellie Philpotts You might wonder how far the marketing abilities of a soft drink from as long ago as 1895 could possibly reach. In a time where alcohol is such big business, and in a student publication no less, a product bearing these credentials could seem difficult to stand out. But LurvillÔÇÖs Delight is busy squashing every misconception you ever had ÔÇô and, … Continue reading Review: Lurvill’s Delight

elliephilpottsOctober 26, 2016

Culture

Review: George’s Marvellous Medicine, New Theatre

The Birmingham Stage Company presented me with a play full of fantastical potions and characters, audience interaction and hilarity that can only be associated with Roald DahlÔÇÖs magical world. GeorgeÔÇÖs Marvellous Medicine, adapted by David Wood and directed by Phil Clark, presents the story of George, a lonely boy living on his parentÔÇÖs farm with only sheep and pigs for company. For those unfamiliar with … Continue reading Review: George’s Marvellous Medicine, New Theatre

Hannah HopkinsOctober 26, 2016

Music

Review: Twin Atlantic, Y Plas

ItÔÇÖs been almost exactly two years since Twin Atlantic sold out Y Plas in support of their high-charting ÔÇÿGreat DivideÔÇÖ release. That album and its singles solidified the bands place in British rock, and the high attendance tonight is testament to its success. That is despite a more low-key release around new record ÔÇÿGLAÔÇÖ, featuring a more truncated palette than the widescreen of ÔÇÿGreat Divide. … Continue reading Review: Twin Atlantic, Y Plas

Mark SweeneyOctober 25, 2016

Film & TV

Foreign TV Review: Deutschland ’83

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: Deutschland ’83

Sadia Pineda HameedOctober 24, 2016November 14, 2016

Film & TV

BFI LFF Review: On the Milky Road

On the Milky Road (Na Mlje─ìnom Putu)┬ádir. Emir Kusturica -┬áSerbia On the Milky Road (Na Mlje─ìnom Putu) is a metaphorical film about love and war directed by the internationally recognised, Serbian filmmaker and actor: Emir Kusturica. The film, with a folkloresque essence, tells the story of Kosta (also played by Kusturica), a war-touched, humble and poetic protagonist who works as a milkman in a remote … Continue reading BFI LFF Review: On the Milky Road

Sadia Pineda HameedOctober 24, 2016October 20, 2016

Culture

Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wales Millennium Centre

4th August 2016, Wales Millennium Centre The golden d├®cor of the Millennium Centre merely mirrored the magic that was put before us as the curtains rose to show the world famous Chitty car, winning the grand prix, before crashing into retirement. Chitty Chitty Bang Bang is unarguably a classic; with nearing 50 years of fantasmagorical entertainment, this theatre adaptation had some rather large shoes to … Continue reading Review: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah HopkinsOctober 24, 2016

Fashion

Cardiff Fashion Week Approachin’

Cardiff Fashion Week ApproachinÔÇÖ Celebrate all things fashion, beauty and well-being right here in the Capital of Wales. The celebration takes place from 22nd – 29th October 2016. Sponsered by Motorline Maserati and Ty Hafan as the fashion events official charity, Cardiff Fashion Week is set to showcase the very best design and retail in Wales. Throughout the week, Love Your Clothes will be partnering … Continue reading Cardiff Fashion Week Approachin’

megandavidOctober 24, 2016October 24, 2016

Travel

Explore: Australia

Student’s have been volunteering┬áto write reviews for a country they have visited, in order to give you readers a taste of the better life and provide tips and recommendations for the best places to go. The review for this week- Australia. Considering that my life at the minute consists of work and writing assignments, itÔÇÖs nice to write a piece which is a retrospect of … Continue reading Explore: Australia

gemmagibsonOctober 24, 2016December 19, 2016

Music

REVIEW: Adam Naas

New pop soul singer Adam Naas is a Parisian artist who has just recently released his debut eponymous EP in the UK. Gaining popularity in France, Adam NaasÔÇÖs career seems promising as heÔÇÖs just been signed to the Virgin/Mercury label. His first song Fading Away┬áis a ballad in which Naas shows off his contemporary style, his powerful voice never overshadowing the moody beats and bluesy … Continue reading REVIEW: Adam Naas

erinbrownOctober 21, 2016November 2, 2016

Music

INTERVIEW S┼Án Special: Pumarosa

Today is the day that S┼Án festival takes over Cardiff for its 10th birthday! Bringing the hidden gems of music from all over the world to the streets of Cardiff. Although this sounds like an exciting time, it can be rather overwhelming narrowing down the endless line up into a weekend of your own. However, I got to chat to drummer, Nick from Pumarosa; one … Continue reading INTERVIEW S┼Án Special: Pumarosa

erinbrownOctober 21, 2016October 21, 2016

Film & TV

BFI LFF Review: Dog Eat Dog

During the post-screening Q+A, director Paul Schrader stated that there were too many filmmakers that thought ‘inside the box’, and those that claimed to ‘think outside the box, are actually still in the box’. As such, he chose to have many first time filmmakers (what he calls the ‘post-rules generation’) work on Dog Eat Dog; however he probably needs to realise that basic coherency isn’t … Continue reading BFI LFF Review: Dog Eat Dog

Sadia Pineda HameedOctober 21, 2016October 21, 2016

Culture

Review: Verdi’s Nabucco, St. David’s Hall

Award winning director Ellen Kent graced Cardiff with her tour of VerdiÔÇÖs Nabucco this week. The storyÔÇÖs libretto is studded with themes of jealously, revenge and suffering, amid both a romantic and a political plotline. The audience followed the opression of the Jews through their exile by King Nabucco, whilst his oldest daughter Abigaille struggled with unrequited love, and is handed her true origins as … Continue reading Review: Verdi’s Nabucco, St. David’s Hall

Hannah HopkinsOctober 20, 2016October 20, 2016

Film & TV

BFI LFF Reviews: Houston, We Have A Problem!, Zoology, Noonday Witch

The 60th annual BFI London Film Festival┬áwas an experience to remember. With over 245 films from 74 countries lasting for a duration of almost two weeks, the film festival really has something for everyone. I took the coach from Cardiff to London and stayed overnight in London at a quaint hotel that reminded me something of a Shakespearean set, just to be able to attend … Continue reading BFI LFF Reviews: Houston, We Have A Problem!, Zoology, Noonday Witch

Sadia Pineda HameedOctober 19, 2016October 18, 2016

Culture

Review: Ghost, New Theatre

Everyone knows Ghost as a classic. The iconic 1990 film not only catapulted Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze even further into the public eye, where theyÔÇÖve long enjoyed a reputation as among the industryÔÇÖs biggest talents, but arguably also set the pace for romantic movies for years to come. So understandably, the announcement of it being adapted into a musical, touring UK theatres from launching … Continue reading Review: Ghost, New Theatre

Hannah HopkinsOctober 18, 2016