Reviewed by Emily Jones, Features Editor. In a hauntingly modern conflation of three Shakespeare plays chronicling the Wars of the Roses, the Omidaze theatre company documents the conflicts between the two rival royal Houses of Lancaster and York in their fight for the throne, and the intricate plots that lead to the death of Henry VI. Staged in the Wales Millennium Centre, Henry VI … Continue reading Review: Henry VI, Wales Millenium Centre.
Review by Sarah Davies and Khuram Mahmood Posted by George Caulton The story of a man searching for his wife-to-beÔÇÖs murderer begins slowly and stirs, quite literally, from the underbelly of the theatre. Rehearsal for Murder suffers and succeeds in the same instant, not dissimilar to the state that Alex, the protagonist finds himself in. Alex, a successful playwright, attempts to calm the nerves of … Continue reading Review: Rehearsal for Murder, New Theatre
Alejandro Gonzalez I├▒├írritu directs Leonardo Dicaprio in what will come to be seen as one of the greatest films of this era, The Revenant. It will stand alongside the great directors who have worked on a Hollywood budget and scale, but that have created something far beyond the average. It is grand and daring on a scale that has attracted a wide audience, but subtle … Continue reading Review: The Revenant
Rachael Hutchings tells us where to eat, sleep, rave and repeat in Krakow Krakow, PolandÔÇÖs second most important city behind Warsaw, is definitely one of the most exciting places IÔÇÖve visited, not only due to the fact that it snowed the entirety of my visit there and looked like something out of a fairy-tale, but because of its endless treasure troves of culture, art and … Continue reading 48 Hours in Krakow
Sadia Pineda Hameed┬áchecks out Italian restaurant Toni’s Amici. Amidst the mass of Italian chain restaurants that litter Cardiff city centre, finding ‘a proper Italian’ seems near impossible. Bella Italia, Jamie’s Italian and the like have pizza crusts not quite thin enough, a sense of being overcharged and a notable lack of warmth in the atmosphere. The family-run Toni’s Amici, however, is what one might call … Continue reading Review: Toni’s Amici, authentic Italian in Cardiff – Sadia Hameed
Saman and Tom dish out their highly credible awards to 2015’s line-up of games. Most relatable game of 2015: The Witcher 3 Wild Hunt Now, I know what you’re thinking. Saman, you’re not a bad-ass mutated human, specifically created to rid the world of monsters. Alas, you would be right. But that’s not where the relatability aspect comes into play. On Geralt’s epic quest to … Continue reading Quench Alternative Video Game Awards
The return of the Space Sim is nearly complete. We have been witnessing the reincarnation of one of the oldest and most popular genres in the gaming industry. In Elite: Dangerous, No ManÔÇÖs Sky and Star Citizen we have three similar yet completely different games. But are any of them going to be/are any good? LetÔÇÖs start with Elite: Dangerous. It has been around 20 … Continue reading To boldly go: Return of the Space Simulator
Is bringing classic film franchises back from the vaults of our fond memories a good thing, or a simple cash-grab that plays on our nostalgia? Quench Film and TV discusses. Hollywood is churning out ideas from decades ago and we are all falling for it. The number one grossing film this year is a remade version of a trilogy that came out twenty-two years ago. … Continue reading The Future of Franchise Films
Mark Sweeney chats to Gus Unger-Hamilton about all things Alt-J. ÔÇ£IÔÇÖm gonna bed into you like a cat beds into a bean bag. Turn you inside out and lick you like a crisp packet.ÔÇØ Out of context, their lyrics sound strange, but with the release of ÔÇÿThis Is All YoursÔÇÖ Alt-J have cemented their status as one of the most unique groups in the UK. … Continue reading Interview: Alt J
With nine superhero shows set to air next year, Scott Place discusses the rise of superhero TV and if it’s really as super as it sounds. Superhero shows are not a new phenomenon. TheyÔÇÖve been on our screens since the 50s and have remained a constant on television ever since. Though the popularity of these shows has fluctuated over time, there has been a recent … Continue reading Power Hour: Super Hero TV
Barcelona’s close proximity to the beach makes it perfect for sun worshippers and culture seekers alike. The skyline of the city is dominated by the vision of the architect, Antoni Gaudi, whose work spans from the private residences Casa Batll├│ and Casa Mil├á to his unfinished masterpiece, the Sagrada Familia church. GaudiÔÇÖs unique style is synonymous with Barcelona and is by far one of the … Continue reading 48 Hours in Barcelona
How does a city express itself? On its walls? In its streets? In its violence? Through its atmosphere? Does it spill out from its people, their screams, their laughter on the streets? Do individuals make the city, or does a city make the individuals what they are, what they can be? The interactions between the people within a city are constantly restrained, there are a … Continue reading Expression in the City
Budapest is a true hidden gem of Europe that’s finally getting the hype it deserves. A city with so many wonderful things to do; a a stroll down the Danube, where youÔÇÖll see the breath-taking ÔÇ£shoes on the DanubeÔÇØ memorial, a walk across the Sz├®chenyi chain bridge from Pest to Buda (especially beautiful at night). Then brace yourself for a climb up Gellert Hill! Whilst … Continue reading 48 Hours in Budapest
WeÔÇÖve watched as celebrities have taken the plunge, willingly or not, and have come out to millions of people. Ellen Page, Raven Symone, Caitlyn Jenner, Sam Smith; there is no ‘one-story-fits-all’. Some face criticism, some receive love, respect and admiration, while for others it simply isnÔÇÖt that big a deal. This month, Quench asked students to tell their stories. Elliott, Biology, First Year One of … Continue reading Your Stories: LGBT+
We spoke to Jessica Staveley-Taylor ahead of The Staves gorgeous Y-Plas performance back in November. We learnt about working with Justin Vernon of Volcano Choir and Bon Iver and being more balls-y recently, which may explain why this interview contains nudity. Hi Jess! You three must have been singing together your whole lives, but when was the moment you realised you three could make a … Continue reading Interview: The Staves
With exams and deadlines threatening to knock you back to the harsh reality of all-nighters and last-minute regrets, it’s important to eat well and stay healthy. Here’s some advice from our contributors on what they eat to keep them going this time of year. BREAKFAST Delicious and Nutritious Breakfast Smoothie If you’re not a morning person, then this is the perfect pick-me-up for you. With … Continue reading Focus Foods: How to eat your way to success
Most people have preconceived ideas about what experimental cinema is. That avant-garde films are unwatchable, self-indulgent, incomprehensible, a waste of time. Culture editor Beau Beakhouse and Film & TV editor Sadia Pineda Hameed ask what, at its basic level, an experimental film is. It might be argued that conventional narrative cinema, the popular cinema of any particular time, is at one end of a scale. … Continue reading What is Experimental Cinema?
“The Internet is really, really great…” Avenue Q is a musical that makes frequent contemptuous references to black people, Jews, homosexuals, Republicans, pornography and sexÔǪ yet it could not be more hilarious if it tried. Avenue Q hit the New Theatre, Cardiff this week and did not disappoint. Providing a hilarious platform of discussion between puppets, everyday life and a few taboos thrown in for … Continue reading Review: Avenue Q, New Theatre
By Maria Mellor When you think of sexism, an image that may come to mind is that of the pig-headed idiots in the comments section of YouTube who think it’s amusing to tell women to ‘go back to the kitchen’, or of ‘lads’ in YOLO sexually harassing any girl they can lay their hands upon. Sexism can be split into two categories, hostile or benevolent. … Continue reading What is Benevolent Sexism?
Spotlight is the true story of how the Boston Globe newspaper uncovered the worldwide cases of sexual abuse within the Catholic Church. In 2001 the new editor Marty Baron, played by Liev Schreiber, is appointed to head the team at the Globe. He initiates the investigation into the topic, requesting the release of documents that point towards the corruption and paedophilia committed by Catholic priests. … Continue reading Review: Spotlight
