By Pratiksha Patak Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Hela, by the up-and-coming playwright Mari Izzard, is the closing segment in the Other RoomÔÇÖs Violence Series. It gives a glimpse into a dystopian world, and is the most violent indeed since it involves children. Its themes, visuals, characters and wordplay are certainly not for the faint-hearted. The two characters Hugh, played by Gwydion Rhys, and Erin, played … Continue reading Hela | Theatre Review
By Emily Jade Ricalton After Quench FashionÔÇÖs exploration of London Fashion Week SS20, the award-winning fashion duo, VIN+OMI, caught our creative attention and made us increasingly aware of our interests surrounding sustainable fashion. The multi-media designers were awarded a NESTA accreditation due to their dedication to sustainable approaches, focusing upon all sectors and processes of the fashion industry, including both business factors and textiles design. … Continue reading London Fashion Week SS20: An Interview with VIN+OMI
By Rebecca Astill Accents are an intrinsic part of our identities. They broadcast where weÔÇÖre from, where our parents are from, where we grew up, and other influences on our upbringing. If the only base difference of accents is geographical location, why are some accents perceived as more attractive or professional than others? Why is it that young people disguise their accents in job interviews? … Continue reading Accents and their Impacts
By Elly Savva ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà As somebody who was infatuated with Henrik IbsenÔÇÖs Dollshouse, I jumped on the opportunity to watch the Sherman TheatreÔÇÖs production of its darker sister play Hedda Gabler. Under the vision of Chelsea Walker, the production takes a new stylistic direction, leaving the audience dazzled and spellbound. It is not the type of performance that you can enjoy from the comfort of … Continue reading Hedda Gabler | Theatre Review
By Adam Gage Horror films are probably the most obvious example of films with an expected formula to how they affect the audience, especially within big-budget studio films. The most known instances of this are the dreaded jump scares, where a scene is usually filled with silent suspense, only to blare out something horrible-looking very quickly with an accompanying screeching sound to add to the … Continue reading Horror Movies: Indie Vs. Mainstream
Gan Gwern Ab Arwel Tra bod gwyliau cerddoriaeth yr haf bellach yn ddim ond atgofion, mae G┼Áyl S┼Án yn mynd ar ei liwt ei hun a chynnal gwledd o gerddoriaeth ym mis Hydref. Ers sefydlu yn 2007, mae lleoliadau Caerdydd wedi croesawu artistiaid fel Wolf Alice a The Vaccines dros y blynyddoedd, gan roi hwb i broffil llu o fandiau ifanc. Cafodd yr ┼Áyl ei … Continue reading Y Synau Gorau o ┼┤yl S┼Án 19/10/19
For the third foodgram of the series, Quench interviewed Cardiff student food blogger, Carys, who features a mixture of homemade meals and restaurant dishes on her colourful Instagram page. Words by Carys Wigley How long have you had your foodgram for and what inspired you to start it? IÔÇÖve had my foodgram for five months. I often eat out and love trying new places but … Continue reading Student Foodgram: cookingincathays
By Amelia Field A Star is Born has served us the classic tale of the journey to stardom, revamped across four distinct eras showing us that the path to success never does run smooth. The story stays pretty much the same across the four films, however, the type of industry and traits of the characters changes with the time. We are first introduced to the … Continue reading Mini Series: The Evolution of A Star is Born
By Cynthia Vera Appearing in his first film, fresh faced Conor Leach is quietly fascinating at the film’s core. Sequin is confident yet heÔÇÖs hardly the chatterbox, but the actor is ever so expressive; capturing both the characterÔÇÖs sulking self-assurance and lingering anxiety. Newcomer Leach comes up in full force, oozing confidence, itÔÇÖs almost intoxicating. HereÔÇÖs what Conor Leach had to say about his experiences … Continue reading Interview: Conor Leach on ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue Room.’
Gan Daniel Greenway Os wnaethoch astudio Cymraeg fel Safon Uwch, maeÔÇÖn debyg iawn y byddech wedi dod ar draws y bardd Ifor ap Glyn. Disgrifir yn ei gerdd beaufort, blaenau Gwent, mewn gwyrdd cysylltiad annatod yr iaith rhwng y presennol aÔÇÖr dyfodol. Gw├¬l y bardd holl dyfiant y fynwent yn symbol am dwf yr iaith, mewn ardal ddad-ddiwydiannol yn ne Cymru. Y twf ywÔÇÖr genhedlaeth … Continue reading Tafliad N├┤l: Tyfu i fyny yn y De
If you’re looking for something a bit more out there for your Halloween viewing pleasure, here are 3 less seen films that have nonetheless garnered a cult following of fans because of their strong visions and lasting scares. “In a nameless city deluged by a continuous rain … three rabbits live with a fearful mystery.” This is the tagline for David LynchÔÇÖs Rabbits, a series of … Continue reading 3 Cult Horror Films
It – Stephen King By Bronte Spargo Halloween is approaching and what better way to get in the spirit than to settle down with a spooky book? When you think horror, itÔÇÖs likely you think of Stephen King, especially with all the recent adaptations of his work. If youÔÇÖve ever enjoyed any of KingÔÇÖs adaptations, I would highly recommend checking out his writing, especially IT. … Continue reading Spooky Book Recommendations
By Emily Jade Ricalton After the passing of my Great Uncle last year, this September I decided to get a tattoo that would always remind me of him; a homage to the respect I built for him throughout my younger years. Having had three more previously, IÔÇÖd say I am pretty educated in the world of tattoos ÔÇô from knowing the best artists and studios, … Continue reading Personal Tattoo Stories – Top Boy Tattoo, Brighton and Hove
Introduction by Mike O’Brien I’m a huge fan of Black Mirror, but it’s dripping with cynical dread about how unequipped we are to evolve at technologyÔÇÖs pace. Worse yet are the smug blogs that insist on chucking your phone in the bin, because friendship, mindfulness, parents in the landed gentry, and a two-year island sabbatical are the only basics you need in life. To that, we … Continue reading Digital Wellbeing, or: why your phone isn’t the problem
By Indigo Jones Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà Ôÿà 9 to 5 is a musical which sees the mistreatment of three women who work in an office due to their gender. As a result, they decide to undo the wrongs they have faced by kidnapping their boss. This show encompasses female empowerment and puts a comedic spin on a political message, and through doing so raises awareness … Continue reading 9 to 5 | Theatre Review
By Sarah Anne Griffiths ÔÇÿHomeÔÇÖ is a word which embodies many things: a sense of comfort and closure, protection within four walls; home is a place where you should feel most yourself, most at ease and free to express yourself without inhibitions. FfotogalleryÔÇÖs latest photography exhibition embodies these characteristics in a cross-cultural photographic exploration of what ÔÇÿhomeÔÇÖ is within and around various GCC countries as … Continue reading The Place I Call Home | Photography Exhibition Review
By Cynthia Vera A heart-warming debut from director Van Grisnven, ÔÇÿSequin in a Blue RoomÔÇÖ is a queer thriller that unfolds itself like a teenage fantasy; a stunning tale of obsession, seduction, and ultimately, loneliness. Sequin in a Blue Room is a story that follows 16-year old Sequin (Conor Leach), an endearingly mysterious boy who chooses instant sexual satisfaction with older men over meaningful relationships. … Continue reading Review: Sequin in a Blue Room
By Mike O’Brien Trigger Warning: This content contains information and reference to mental illness and suicide. If you or someone you know is affected by mental health issues or the content discussed, please call the Samaritan’s 24 hour hotline on 116 123. The Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM) offers support to men between 17:00 and 00:00 on 0800 58 58 58. An introduction ThisÔÇÖll be … Continue reading Diagnosis is Victory: A No-BS Guide to Cardiff’s Mental Healthcare
By Sarah Anne Griffiths The National MuseumÔÇÖs latest photography exhibition includes work curated by four of the most prestigious photographers within the photography world. Upon attending the press preview of the exhibition it became apparent that Cardiff, and Wales as a whole, is truly honoured to have such important photographic work on display in our capital city. One of the four photographers is August Sander. … Continue reading Photography Season 19-20 at the National Museum | Review
By Rhian Lock Ôÿà Ôÿà As a big fan of Gothic horror and theatre respectively, Rona MunroÔÇÖs theatrical reworking of Frankenstein was a show that I had been desperate to catch. Rather than leaving Mary Shelley – the author of Frankenstein – behind the pen, Munro transports her into the play itself, lending her the driving narrative. Eilidh Loan is zany as Shelley, manically whizzing … Continue reading Frankenstein | Theatre Review
