Culture

Review: RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, New Theatre

Review by George Caulton Combining amateur theatre companies alongside professional theatre companies is something very rarely seen in the world of theatre. Undeniably, it has been done before- but performing Shakespeare and conveying the complexity of the language- in an understandable way to a contemporary audience- is a skill that is typically upheld with highly trained performers. Despite this, the RSC and the Everyman theatre … Continue reading Review: RSC: A Midsummer Night’s Dream, New Theatre

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Creeper
Music

Interview: Creeper

In 2016 thereÔÇÖs plenty of reasons to be cynical about music, whether itÔÇÖs the impending disaster that is a cash hungry Guns NÔÇÖ Roses reunion or the pseudo-revolutionary hot air of Twenty-One Pilots and company.┬á Revel in that at your peril; itÔÇÖs a fast root to despair and if you dare to dwell on it too long youÔÇÖll have missed the unbridled enthusiasm and honest … Continue reading Interview: Creeper

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Film & TV

Interview: Richard Linklater on Everybody Wants Some!!

Quench editor Beau Beakhouse headed down to London to speak with Richard Linklater, the Oscar nominated director, about his new film Everybody Wants Some!!┬áWatch the video here, or┬áhave a read of the transcript below. Quench: The first thing I wanted to ask is did you have a concrete vision going into the film that you wanted to create or was it in the production, where … Continue reading Interview: Richard Linklater on Everybody Wants Some!!

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Spector
Music

Preview: Spector – Clwb Ifor Bach – 26/05/16

Hot on the heels of last yearÔÇÖs fantastic sophomore, ÔÇÿMoth BoysÔÇÖ, Spector are hitting the road for a whistle stop club tour before festival season kicks in. The London four-piece visit Clwb Ifor Bach on 26th May for what is sure to be a wild and wonderful show if their festival performances are anything to go on. Headed up by talismanic frontman Fred Macpherson, the … Continue reading Preview: Spector – Clwb Ifor Bach – 26/05/16

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Food

The Early Bird – Cathays’ favourite artisan bakery & cafe

The Early Bird on being a part┬áof the community, giving back, and supporting local producers. With its bright yellow exterior, this unashamedly cheery artisan bakery and cafe draws passing pedestrians in with handwritten promises of ÔÇ£Brunch, Bakes, BrewsÔÇØ on the chalkboard outside. Once inside, you are met with a rush of warm air and the comforting smell of freshly baked bread, matched only by the … Continue reading The Early Bird – Cathays’ favourite artisan bakery & cafe

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uncategorized

Review: Eat, Sleep, Bathe Repeat, A play about Autism

Review by Rebecca Landale Eat Sleep Bathe Repeat – A play about Autism Autism, along with so many disorders which are encountered on a day to day basis, is misunderstood and stigmatised by the masses. This makes it a difficult subject to broach. It is this fact however, that made Eat Sleep Bathe Repeat such a phenomenal piece of theatre to watch. Writer and director … Continue reading Review: Eat, Sleep, Bathe Repeat, A play about Autism

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Video Games

Review: Ratchet & Clank

Video Games editor Saman Izadyar takes a look at the reboot of one of the PlayStation’s top icons: Ratchet & Clank. Let me preface this by confessing my love for Insomniac Studios before I totally destroy this game. I have spent countless hours on the Ratchet & Clank and Resistance games with them being some of my favourite platformers and first-person shooters respectively. Initially I … Continue reading Review: Ratchet & Clank

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Features

Good Trip?

It was New YearÔÇÖs Eve 2013. The barn rave started in good nature; alcohol fuelled and surrounded by friends, new and old, some of which were frequent recreational drug users. In the lead up towards midnight, the atmosphere oozed a wild and uncontrollable mist of elation. Hordes of 20-something students danced erratically, permeated with feelings of ecstasy behind glazed eyes. The air was intoxicating and … Continue reading Good Trip?

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Features

How to be a Mermaid

Calling all final-year students! Graduation is looming and we all know graduate job hunting is a nightmare that we could really do without. Right now a summer of binging on Netflix and eating one’s weight in chocolate sounds rather more appealing than entering the real world of professionalism. But thereÔÇÖs no need to gaze toward impending graduation with dread of a life beyond the bubble … Continue reading How to be a Mermaid

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Culture, uncategorized

Review: Psychic Sally, St David’s Hall

Review by Greg Barradale I have to admit that I was more than a little bit sceptical before seeing Psychic Sally. The pre-show disclaimer exclaiming ÔÇ£Due to EU regulations we are obliged to tell you that SallyÔÇÖs act hasnÔÇÖt been scientifically provenÔǪbut Sally would say it hasnÔÇÖt been unproven [sic] eitherÔÇØ did nothing to help this, nor the surreal hard house the small medium came … Continue reading Review: Psychic Sally, St David’s Hall

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Film & TV

Victoria Review

Directed by German director Sebastian Schipper, and shot by Sturla Brandth Gr├©vlen (Rams), Victoria is a German/English language film, shot in one continuous 138 minute take in real time. After winning awards at the Berlin Film Festival, and gaining a reputation for its daring shooting style, the film has reached a wider audience and received a strong critical reception. Opening to Victoria, the titular character, … Continue reading Victoria Review

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Beach Baby
Music

Live: Beach Baby – Clwb Ifor Bach – 14/04/16

Beach BabyÔÇÖs surf-y, summery vibes washed into Clwb Ifor last night. As relative newcomers to the music scene they made no delay in making their presence felt. With a punchy, yet concise set, the band were well received by the small, but warm crowd. Managed by the team behind Jungle, their debut single ÔÇÿLadybirdÔÇÖ, was released to warm ears last year on Chess Club. ItÔÇÖs … Continue reading Live: Beach Baby – Clwb Ifor Bach – 14/04/16

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Food

Review: Th├® Pot – French-inspired charm – Megan Sylvester

Megan Sylvester writes about, The Pot, a French-inspired eatery┬áin Cardiff. Situated on Crwys Road in the heart of Cathays, The Pot (or Th├® Pot, french for teapot) is a small independent caf├®-bistro that serves delicious homemade food with breakfast, lunch and evening menus. The Pot is open 6 days a week and serves breakfast until 2pm making it the perfect hangover spot for students. To … Continue reading Review: Th├® Pot – French-inspired charm – Megan Sylvester

Zenn Wong
Culture

Review: Thriller! Live, New Theatre

Review by Elis Doyle Thriller ÔÇô Live chronicles the incredibly journey of Michael Jackson from eleven year old musical prot├®g├® of The Jackson Five, to his rise as the world renowned ‘King of Pop’. Frankly speaking, I had never listened to Michael Jackson’s music that frequently until his untimely death on June 25th 2009. It’s one of life’s cruel ironies that I never got to … Continue reading Review: Thriller! Live, New Theatre

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Hardcore Henry
Film & TV

Review: Hardcore Henry

Quench Video Games editor Tom Morris spends ninety minutes looking through the eyes of a killer cyborg, wondering why he doesn’t get to control him with a joystick. Hardcore Henry is less of a film and more like a LetÔÇÖs Play – that is, a first person playthrough of a hack-and-slash first person shooter game, except without commentary. The main character is ostensibly ÔÇ£you,ÔÇØ the … Continue reading Review: Hardcore Henry

Sadia Pineda Hameed
Fashion

Preview: #LushSpring Event

If you love a good bath and are keen on body products, there’s certainly no better joy than the existence of┬áLush. Using the freshest produce in town and bought with the right ethics in mind, Lush is renowned for developing the formulas we’ve grown to love today. From the all time fave Ocean Salt body scrub to the luxurious Sex Bomb bath addition, there’s definitely … Continue reading Preview: #LushSpring Event

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Fashion

Review: Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair Spring Edition

Another season, another excuse to visit Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair! Held in the iconic standard City Hall on 17th May, the sun did Cardiff proud and shone bright, complementing perfectly to the arrival of Spring. The fair this time around, as you can imagine, represented the seasonal change with an abundance of sunglasses, denims and fancy summer time dresses that let you show a bit … Continue reading Review: Lou Lou’s Vintage Fair Spring Edition

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