The Act One production of Translations was hosted at Llanover Hall, Canton, not far from student darling Chapter, in the cold evenings of mid-March. The British flags pasted over the doorway upon entrance might have fooled you into thinking you were entering a patriotic, pro-British play, but you couldnÔÇÖt be further from the truth. Written in 1980 by Irish playwright Brian Friel, Translations is a … Continue reading Performance in Review: Translations
Antiquity has never felt so alive Crusader Kings┬áII┬árealised in 2012 is a strategy RPG game developed by Paradox studios. The game allows you to take the role of a ruler of any region within Europe, parts of Africa and Western Asia along with any other regions that you unlock through the use of DLC or mods at various points in time. With the time period … Continue reading Crusader Kings II Review
A Small Review for a Small Game Game Dev Tycoon is a business simulation game that allows you to play as a video game developer. Starting out in your garage with only a few thousand dollars you must grow your company and your game portfolio to try and expand your company and become the number one game developer in the world. Beginning in the 1980s … Continue reading Game Dev Tycoon Review
“You’ve met with a terrible fate haven’t you?” I have, and it’s never been better… Round and round, the whirligig of time brings us back to the year 2000. People unboxed their new copies of The Legend of Zelda Majora’s Mask, expecting an enjoyable yet similar follow up to Ocarina of Time.┬á No one could have expected the strange new journey that lay within the … Continue reading Majora’s Mask 3D: Review
We at Quench have decided we want to share what we know with anybody at Cardiff University.┬áSo in the spirit of helping to improve everybody’s CV (and also hopefully, improving the calibre of contributions we get from some of you) we’re going to be conducting some workshops. And these will be completely free. Photography Our third┬áworkshop will teach you the basics of photography. We’ll focus … Continue reading Quench Workshops: Photography
Laughing gas has become more than a drug, itÔÇÖs now a commodity that businesses are built upon. And despite pressure from local government and the police, business is booming. Jason Roberts investigates. For as long as humans have known about nitrous oxide, theyÔÇÖve used it as a recreational drug. Discovered in the late 18th century by Sir Joseph Priestley, the chemist Humphrey Davy attempted to … Continue reading Funny Business
For those of you who arenÔÇÖt aware, Get Inuit are a funky indie-pop quartet from Kent. TheyÔÇÖre pretty fresh and are tipped to be one of the hottest newcomers of 2015. The ingeniously titled 001 is a four track package of fun hooks and catchy lines which are bound to get you bopping your head at the very least. EP opener, ÔÇÿDress of BubblewrapÔÇÖ is … Continue reading EP: Get Inuit – 001
In celebration of LGBT+ History Month, Quench Music take you through some of the communityÔÇÖs most influential musical figureheads FRANK OCEAN In the build-up to his eagerly anticipated 2012 debut Channel Orange, rumours surrounding Frank OceanÔÇÖs sexuality began to circulate. Critics, who were able to listen to the album prior to its release, noticed that gender pronouns implying a male love interest were used on … Continue reading History In The Making
Ciara Rafter explores humankind’s need to belong with the help of Philip Ridley’s gripping┬áDark Vanilla Jungle, performed by Wales’ own Company of SIrens. Playwright Phillip RidleyÔÇÖs critically acclaimed Dark Vanilla Jungle premiered at Edinburgh Festival in 2013, featuring Gemma Whelan of Game of Thrones, stunning viewers with a powerful performance on the topic of home and belonging, and the opposition of this concept ÔÇô isolation. … Continue reading Review: Dark Vanilla Jungle, Chapter Arts Centre
Dillon Eastoe chats to Menace Beach singer and guitarist Ryan Needham about their freshman release, reading the reviews and keeping it real Two years after playing their first show, Leeds five-piece Menace Beach released their debut album, Ratworld. a raucous half hour of pop-infused grunge. Ahead of the bandÔÇÖs show at BristolÔÇÖs Louisiana, singer and guitarist Ryan Needham is nonplussed at the time taken to … Continue reading Interview: Menace Beach
Quench Music talk┬áBuckingham Palace, Barack Obama and opening the show with alt-rockers Beartooth So, Beartooth, coming from an alternative background, how would you describe yourself to people who havenÔÇÖt heard you before? Taylor: Fast and loud. Caleb: WeÔÇÖre like a mixture of Pantera and The Beatles. IÔÇÖm just kidding, weÔÇÖre nothing like that. I donÔÇÖt know really. WeÔÇÖre loud, intenseÔǪ Taylor: Fast and loud like … Continue reading Interview: Beartooth
Nestled amongst the hustle and bustle of St MaryÔÇÖs Street, The Meating Place is the ideal location for slightly lost tourists who have just stumbled off the train at Cardiff Central and equally, city locals looking to explore the contemporary grill house cuisine that the restaurant promises. Emma Giles gives us the lowdownÔǪ Amidst a barrage of rain, wind and rugby fans, the … Continue reading Review: The Meating Place
Chapter Arts Centre is Cardiff’s local hub for all things culture, so when we got the chance to attend an exclusive BAFTA screening of Welsh Films showing at Sundance Film Festival, we eagerly donned our berets and headed down to Canton for an evening of high-brow entertainment. Jordan Watkins reviews the event.┬á To celebrate Welsh representation at the Sundance Film Festival Chapter Arts hosted a … Continue reading The Next Chapter – BAFTA Presents: Wales at Sundance
With subscription services and online catch-up TV more popular than ever before, Emily Jones explores whether the BBC’s license fee is still earning its keep. From its creation in 1922 to the present day, the BBC has long been a pivotal part of British culture; something we have loved, cherished and celebrated as the heart of British television. While things have not always been smooth … Continue reading In Defence of the License Fee
In a packed-out and jumper-worthy Motion, Kate Tempest holds court to the second date of her live tour, the largest venue she confesses to have played so far. Support act Loyle Carner rips out some mellow jams for the first half of his set, sticking blissfully to recorded material, making sure his presence is heard for the crowd-participation of the final minutes. Carner is new … Continue reading Live: Kate Tempest – Motion – 8/2/15
Sarah Baltrop heads down the latest noodle bar to pop up in Cardiff, Wok & Go. But will it stand up agains it’s many competitors, or flop like a soggy bean sprout? When ordering noodles, there are few things I love more than when theyÔÇÖre served up in authentic Chinese takeout boxes, the ones in Friends and 90s chick-flicks which always left us craving a … Continue reading Review: Wok & Go
We at Quench have decided we want to share what we know with anybody at Cardiff University. Disclaimer: we’re not professionals, but we try our darned hardest to be as close to that as we can. So in the spirit of helping to improve everybody’s CV (and also hopefully, improving the calibre of contributions we get from some of you) these workshops will be completely … Continue reading Quench Workshops: Illustrator
There are three things you want from a cinema: Good location Comfy seating The newest release schedule Fortunately for all who reside in Cardiff, Cineworld (www.cineworld.co.uk) has it all. Cineworld had invited us down to review the place over the weekend, and to see what it had to offer. I was pleasantly surprised with how friendly the staff was, especially for a late showing, the … Continue reading Review: Cineworld Cardiff
Ibeyi, a French Cuban duo whoÔÇÖs music is eclectic as theyÔÇÖre cultural backgrounds, arrive with their self titled debut. Singing in English and Nigerian Yoruba languages, the album sees a fusion of modern music styles and cultural clashes; on paper, inconceivable to work coherently. On whole however, the album completely quells these fears. Each track flows into the next, creating a wholly fluid sound to … Continue reading Album: Ibeyi – Ibeyi
Win a trip to the cinema with Cineworld Cardiff On the 16th February 2015, Cineworld (http://www.cineworld.com) introduced a new offer, allowing the students of Cardiff to┬áenjoy the hottest, blockbuster movies on the big screen for just ┬ú4 – at any time! Cineworld Cardiff is a 15 screen cinema showing the latest in Hollywood releases, including the new┬áintense cyber-crime thriller, Blackhat, making for a great entertainment … Continue reading Competition: Win a cinema trip with Cineworld Cardiff
