By┬áEmily Jade Ricalton ÔÇÿI am opportunist in the sense that I donÔÇÖt copy what already exists, but what I think things will becomeÔÇÖ ÔÇô Karl Lagerfeld, Vogue Paris On midday February 19th, the fashion world saw one of their most iconic and longest journeys come to a shocking, yet heart-breaking end. Karl Lagerfeld, creative director of the French fashion house, Chanel, has died … Continue reading Karl Lagerfeld – Fashion Icon to Many
Words by Abby Wilson This week weÔÇÖre off to sunny Spain ÔÇô for the production of Benidorm Live at CardiffÔÇÖs New Theatre! Calling all Benidorm fans! ITVÔÇÖs award-winning comedy sitcom is celebrating over a decade of hilarity, bringing sunshine and smiles to Cardiff New TheatreÔÇÖs Stage. For a week only, Monday 18th ÔÇô Saturday 23rd February, you wonÔÇÖt want to miss your favourite staff and … Continue reading Benidorm Live | Theatre Review
With St. David’s Day on the horizon, Quench celebrates the films that perfectly capture the fascinating history, vibrant culture and unique spirit of Wales. ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á ┬á┬á Hedd Wyn by Anna Whitfield Paul TurnerÔÇÖs 1992 film Hedd … Continue reading Cymru Mewn Ffilm
By┬áBeatrice Leuschner The Healthcare Drama Society did not disappoint with their new production ÔÇ£A Bedside StoryÔÇØ ÔÇô a parody adaption of the musical ÔÇ£West Side StoryÔÇØ. It is the societyÔÇÖs first musical and second production, following up last yearÔÇÖs ÔÇ£And Then There Were NoneÔÇØ. The new show was performed three nights (14th-16th of February) at the YMCA Theatre in Cardiff, all of which were sold … Continue reading Review | A Bedside Story
Vancouver is a city located in the province of British Columbia on the West Coast of Canada, the land of maple syrup, moose and poutine. Vancouver itself is consistently ranked as one of the most liveable cities globally so it has a lot to be proud of. I was lucky enough to have spent a semester abroad in Vancouver; I have a great love for … Continue reading 24 Hours in…Vancouver
Hong Kong By Yi Lam Tang Ever since I came to Cardiff, the one thing I miss the most is food from home. As a Hong Kong┬ácitizen, the cuisine which represents me is the Hong Kong Cantonese variety. Cantonese cuisine is well regarded for using delicate seasonings to bring together the original taste of the ingredients. As a coastal region, Canton has the perfect geographical … Continue reading Food and National Identity
By Mike O’Brien | PlayerUnknownÔÇÖs Battlegrounds (PUBG) took the world by storm in 2017, putting battle royale on the map as the hot new gaming trend. Fortnite took it a step further, conquering the mainstream and inspiring teachers and politicians alike to floss on national television, upsetting everyone in the process. Ask anyone what the hottest new battle royale game is and theyÔÇÖll probably say … Continue reading And ‘Best Battle Royale’ goes to… Tetris?
The winning entry for our ‘War and Peace’ piece themed poetry competition. By Satwik┬áShivoham A hundred years have passed us by, but not have the scars of war, We yet remain at the brink of chaos, despite the armistice signed. ThereÔÇÖs no less armour and no less guns, But, ÔÇ£We keep it to save us from usÔÇØ; So, what must humanity celebrate today, If ceasefire … Continue reading Poetry Competition Winner!
By Eva Zhang The band logo is pretty cool (black TF in the yellow background), it reminds me of the racing car. Is this why you chose this logo? Stephen (Bass player): Yeah, thatÔÇÖs true. Yeah, like the logo, We wanted something thatÔÇÖs because you know If the logo is like quite simple, which is like The TF, and as our music is so diverse, … Continue reading Interview: The Faim
By Max Modell Every time I go to a gig downstairs at Clwb Ifor Bach, I am always overcome by a feeling that I wish more people were in attendance. It is a small room; however, it never seems to be full, despite always proving great music. Sean McGowan was no exception to this rule, with him and his band providing the energy needed to … Continue reading Live Review: Sean McGowan at Clwb Ifor Bach, 14/02/19
By Ilona Cabral ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà February has broken and the outdoor community has re-united to watch another extraordinary group of thrill-seekers push themselves past their limits. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, The Banff Film Festival has returned to CardiffÔÇÖs St DavidÔÇÖs Hall to display another season of phenomenal short films from the Banff Mountain Film and Book Festival. This event showcases some of the very best work … Continue reading Review | Banff Film Festival 2019
By Ashavari Baral Viva! Vegan Festival is back in the diff for the third year in a row this Saturday – the 16th of February. Viva! has been spreading the message of positive vegan activism for 25 years now- it promotes animal welfare, takes up undercover investigations and spreads the message of a healthy vegan lifestyle. For those who have ever been curious about veganism … Continue reading Viva! Vegan Festival
by Matt Lewis With the Six Nations kicking off this weekend in grand style I thought it would be perfect to mark the beginning of my online column by sensibly discussing the infamous debate of whether football or rugby is the better sport. However, seeing as my undying love for football seems to already be taking control of proceedings, IÔÇÖm slightly regretting choosing to get … Continue reading Football v.s Rugby – The Great Debate
By Violet Thompson When people find out that IÔÇÖm transgender, the first question IÔÇÖm usually always asked is, ÔÇ£so, are you going to do the surgery?ÔÇØ It doesnÔÇÖt matter if itÔÇÖs someone IÔÇÖve known for a long time, or a complete stranger ÔÇô IÔÇÖm usually always asked about my genitals. It doesnÔÇÖt matter if itÔÇÖs in a public space, which makes the whole affair quite … Continue reading Transgender experiences are incredibly diverse and subjective, so why donÔÇÖt we acknowledge that?
By Jack Vavasour If ever anyone had wondered what a mix of Skins and High School Musical would look like, then Netflix has answered the question with their new Original series Sex Education, a show that, aside from the title, can be described as a collection of oxymorons. Apparently there is a little secluded section of Britain that lives its life as if it is … Continue reading Review: Sex Education
By Isobel Roach In August 2018, pictures of Margot Robbie circled the internet ÔÇô these werenÔÇÖt glammed-up red carpet snaps, but rather a few paparazzi sneak shots taken on the set of the actorÔÇÖs first foray into the period drama: Mary Queen of Scots. Complete with a prosthetic nose, smallpox-scarred skin and a glaringly white powdered face, it was clear that RobbieÔÇÖs rendition of Queen … Continue reading Review: Mary Queen of Scots
By Maisie Marston Mark ThomasÔÇÖ is best known for the Channel 4 show ÔÇÿThe Mark Thomas ProductÔÇÖ; a satirical standup format which ran between 1996 and 2002. ThomasÔÇÖ most recent projects have combined comedy, investigative journalism and the theatre to highlight issues like freedom of speech in Palestine. Now the activist has shifted his attention to the UKÔÇÖs beloved NHS. Check Up: Our NHS at … Continue reading Interview | Mark Thomas – Check Up: Our NHS at 70
Words by Rachel Nurse First and foremost, I did not know what to expect from BLUE. Every time I see a performance from Chapter I enjoy every second as each member of the production, cast and creative team embody their imagination to the fullest to accomplish an outstanding piece. BLUE is about loneliness, identity and family. In a house a few miles away from CarmarthenshireÔÇÖs … Continue reading Blue | Theatre Review
Words By Yana Milcheva┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á┬á ItÔÇÖs 9AM, you are late for a lecture and are rushing through the supermarket aisles in search of a cereal bar or a sandwich that you can eat on the go. Our hectic schedules have made us accustomed to accessing a wide array of foods on-demand and at a low price. However, the trend towards convenience over quality and, sometimes, taste, … Continue reading The grab and go revolution- can independent businesses keep up?
By Max Modell ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Rebus: Long Shadow offers a gripping addition to Ian RankinÔÇÖs Rebus detective novels. While it is a very different beast to the novels, the complexities of RebusÔÇÖs character are not neglected and the show has a a strong psychological appeal which not only examines the morality of RebusÔÇÖs decisions, but also the personal toll it takes on his life. It addresses … Continue reading Review | Rebus Long Shadows
