Fashion, Features, Food

FOR Cardiff – the gift card that supports independent businesses in the Welsh Capital

by Molly Wyatt Come rain or shine, I am a sucker for shopping, window shopping or real shopping. So, when an opportunity arose to explore CardiffÔÇÖs arcades I was pretty darn keen ÔÇô and the days I spent working so hard buying and eating things, were a real treat. Nearly 200 hundred years old, the beautifully designed arcades nestled in the high streets of Cardiff … Continue reading FOR Cardiff – the gift card that supports independent businesses in the Welsh Capital

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Film & TV

Our Favourite Biopics

Following the release of Bryan Singer’s Bohemian Rhapsody this week, eight Quench contributors put forward their favourite biopics: Harry Dixon on Amadeus (1984) 193 years after his death, the life of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart was presented on film. The precocious creative genius of his youth spurred on by his domineering father; the toil of his financial difficulties; the lewd, crude folly; the high-societies of the … Continue reading Our Favourite Biopics

johnjones
Travel

The Spookiest Ways to Spend Halloween Nearby on a Student Budget

The pumpkins are out, fake blood is flying off the shelves and Pintrests most searched term is ÔÇÿoriginal fancy dress costumesÔÇÖ; Halloween is finally here. As much as we want to fly out to Transylvania and hunt for Count Dracula, our student loans wonÔÇÖt quite stretch that far. WeÔÇÖve chosen the ghouliest ways you can spend this hallows eve on a student budget, without having … Continue reading The Spookiest Ways to Spend Halloween Nearby on a Student Budget

Molly Geddes
Culture

The Island | Review

ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Words by Manjeevan Kaur Athol FugardÔÇÖs The Island captures a bold image of apartheid in South Africa. The intricate relationship between John (Joe Shire) and Winston (Wela Mbusi) reinforces the perseverance of the human spirit in an impossible situation. Two political prisoners and vocal citizens for change find their personal freedom taken away. The result is profound strength and unity in the face of … Continue reading The Island | Review

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Food

Ultimate Kitchen Essentials Shopping List for Freshers

By Abby Wilson For all of those who have university this year, youÔÇÖve taken the bold step of packing your boxes and moving away from home. YouÔÇÖve probably had quite a lot to think about already, but youÔÇÖve undoubtedly thought about the essentials that somehow managed to evade your very long packing list. I can almost guarantee there are some kitchen essentials on there, so … Continue reading Ultimate Kitchen Essentials Shopping List for Freshers

Josh Ong
Culture

Murder for Two | Review

By Emily Stanton ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà The clue is in the title when it comes to this murder mystery comedy musical. Two actors smartly play all 14 characters in the two hours of Joe Kinosian and Kellen BlairÔÇÖs Murder for Two. The story is a classic whodunnit about a famous author, Arthur Witney, whoÔÇÖs murdered at his surprise birthday party. Although set in a small American town, … Continue reading Murder for Two | Review

mellynch
Culture

Review: Hackney Child

By Mel Lynch ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Doing a degree that requires weekly reams of readings, IÔÇÖm ashamed to say has resulted in the recent realisation that itÔÇÖs been months, if not years, since IÔÇÖve read a book simply for pleasure. In order to remedy this, I decided to pick up Hackney Child, a true story depicting the harrowing life of nine-year-old Hope Daniels. The central themes of … Continue reading Review: Hackney Child

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Music

An Interview with Blair Dunlop

Georgia Evans sat down with the contemporary folk singer, songwriter and guitarist Blair Dunlop to discuss everything from his latest album, Talybont South and his role in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory. To someone whoÔÇÖs new to your music, how would you describe it?┬á I started off doing a lot of traditional folk music, now I donÔÇÖt do old folk songs, but IÔÇÖm very much … Continue reading An Interview with Blair Dunlop

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Live Reviews, Music

Caro Emerald Gets St DavidÔÇÖs Hall Dancing

By Max Modell There are few things more cathartic than dancing in a classical concert hall or somewhere you feel as if you shouldnÔÇÖt. However, these opportunities are few and far between, after all, if you felt you could dance there all the time it wouldnÔÇÖt provide the same thrill. Last night at St DavidÔÇÖs Hall Caro Emerald provided the audience with that opportunity, with … Continue reading Caro Emerald Gets St DavidÔÇÖs Hall Dancing

maxwellmodell
Features

Spooky Fun or Insensitive Branding?

By Bethany Griffiths Halloween has certainly changed a lot since I was a kid. It used to be a minor event that merely served to kick off the festive season ÔÇô a small party at your neighbourÔÇÖs decked out in ASDAÔÇÖs finest (and cheapest) Halloween costume. Since then Halloween has become gradually more and more commercialised with adults and kids celebrating alike. The Halloween fun … Continue reading Spooky Fun or Insensitive Branding?

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Live Reviews, Music

The New Front of Country Music – Kacey Musgraves Live at the Bristol Hippodrome

By Josh Ong The U.K has always found itself in a difficult position when it comes to country music. ItÔÇÖs seemingly marmite relationship with the general populationÔÇÖs musical taste has never permitted the genre to fully integrate into the nation’s mainstream music scene. Granted, youÔÇÖve had the early works of Taylor Swift that managed to slip through the cracks but even then, they were almost … Continue reading The New Front of Country Music – Kacey Musgraves Live at the Bristol Hippodrome

Josh Ong
Music

Ha┼Ás establish a new record label for Cardiff house music

By Sam Cotter In recent years, the interest of electronic music in Cardiff has seen an exponential growth in student-led events springing up around the capital. None more so than Ha┼Ás (pronounced House), an event formed in the summer of 2016 and fronted by Eben Rees, Brynn Slater, James Wilkinson, and Thomas Piesinger. Built on an ethos to promote DJs who share their passion for … Continue reading Ha┼Ás establish a new record label for Cardiff house music

maxwellmodell
Film & TV

Review: Killing Eve

For a long time, TV and film fanatics have been suckers for psychopathic serial-killing antiheroes. We bow down before John Wick, obsess over Dexter and hail the impossibly brutal and deliciously violent escapades of Vin DieselÔÇÖs Riddick. Well, move over men, because youÔÇÖve met your match. Meet Oxana Vorontsova (alias Villanelle). The sexiest, coolest, and most stylish killer to grace our screens in years. Rather … Continue reading Review: Killing Eve

hannahryan
Film & TV

Reviews: A Star is Born

With Bradley Cooper’s directorial debut proving a smash hit in theatres across the globe, four┬áQuench┬ácontributors share their thoughts on┬áA Star is Born: Whilst remakes have become a recent growing trend in the film industry, few have garnered as much fervent attention as Bradley CooperÔÇÖs directorial debut: A Star is Born ÔÇô which is somewhat surprising, considering that CooperÔÇÖs adaptation is the fourth edition of the … Continue reading Reviews: A Star is Born

johnjones
Culture

Review | Only Men Aloud Decade Gala Concert

By Kathleen Walker ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Eighteen years ago, a choir was by formed by a group of friends joining together to sing for after-dinner entertainment. ItÔÇÖs a story which could be repeated around campuses and local communities across the country. Just take a look at our Student UnionÔÇÖs current list of societies bursting with energy and talent. But ten years ago, Tim Rhys-Evans (MBE) helped his … Continue reading Review | Only Men Aloud Decade Gala Concert

ilonacabral
Film & TV

Review: Say My Name @ Cardiff International Film Festival 2018

Say My Name is not just your regular, cookie-cutter romantic comedy. The independent production has been selected as one of the Welsh Film finalists in the 2018 Cardiff International Film Festival, and its script is written by none other than the host of The Guilty Feminist podcast, Deborah Frances-White. As a long-time listener of The Guilty Feminist, I was excited to experience Frances-White’s work across … Continue reading Review: Say My Name @ Cardiff International Film Festival 2018

johnjones
Culture

Review | Chippy Lane Podcast

By Alys Jones Chippy Lane Productions is a London-based Welsh company which promotes Welsh and Wales-based theatre talent to audiences in and beyond Wales. It was founded in 2016 by Cardiff-born actor, writer and producer, Rebecca Jade Hammond who was recently spotlighted as one of the ÔÇÿ100 Women of WalesÔÇÖ 2018 by Wales Arts Review. This award draws attention to women who are inspiring the … Continue reading Review | Chippy Lane Podcast

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