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Culture

Review: La Cage Aux Folles, New Theatre

La┬áCage Aux Folles,┬áTuesday 31st January, New Theatre. Reviewer:┬áStephany Damyanova ÔÇ£Hey, World, I am what I am!ÔÇØ La Cage aux Folles is many things, but above all itÔÇÖs a spectacular celebration of love in all its forms. ItÔÇÖs a meticulously crafted masterpiece that radiates affection in every detail, every story, every song. It tells no lies and hides no truths, giving the audience a taste of … Continue reading Review: La Cage Aux Folles, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Film & TV

An Interview with ‘Donnie Darko’ Director-Richard Kelly

Why Donnie Darko is still as relevant as ever ÔÇ£ItÔÇÖs so easy to be complacentÔǪ take some risks and be boldÔÇØ Following itÔÇÖs 4K restoration exclusive to the BFI Southbank Cinema, we interview Richard Kelly on his noughties cult classic Donnie Darko. Wearing a smart navy suit, itÔÇÖs hard to believe that a man so calm and collected could have made a film so psychologically … Continue reading An Interview with ‘Donnie Darko’ Director-Richard Kelly

oliverleigh
Album Reviews, Culture

Review: The Emperor’s New Clothes, Sherman Theatre

The Emperor’s New Clothes,┬áSaturday 10th December, Sherman Theatre. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait. Photography:┬áKirsten McTernan. If there was ever a time of year to feel nostalgic then it has to be the month of December,┬á which is why many flocked to the Sherman Theatre to see Alan Saunders’ adaption of the classic Hans Christian Anderson tale The EmperorÔÇÖs New Clothes (a co-production between Sherman Theatre and Theatr Iolo). … Continue reading Review: The Emperor’s New Clothes, Sherman Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Arts Reviews

Review: Love Steals Us From Loneliness, Chapter Arts Centre

Love Steals Us From Loneliness, Thursday 8th December, Chapter Arts Centre. Reviewer: Sarah Harris and Khuram Mahmood.┬á If youÔÇÖve ever been to see a play at Chapter Arts Theatre, youÔÇÖll know theyÔÇÖre not the typical type you would come across at say CardiffÔÇÖs New Theatre or Millennium Centre. Often acted out within a small room, with slightly over a dozen audience members and usually a … Continue reading Review: Love Steals Us From Loneliness, Chapter Arts Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: The Full Monty, Wales Millennium Centre

The Full Monty, Tuesday 22rd November, Wales Millennium Centre. Reviewer:┬áHannah Stait Sparks were flying in the Wales Millennium Centre this week as thousands flocked to see a bunch of incredibly talented actors get their kit off in homage to the BAFTA winning 1997 classic film The Full Monty! Winner of the UK Theatre Award for Best Touring Production, this show was nothing short of belly … Continue reading Review: The Full Monty, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Some People Talk About Violence, The Other Room

Some People Talk About Violence, Wednesday 23rd November, The Other Room. Reviewer: Bob Wigin The word ÔÇÿperformanceÔÇÖ may more suitably describe Barrel OrganÔÇÖs most recent play as, if you go and see Some People Talk of Violence, expect much on-stage improvisation, audience participation and lots of JacobÔÇÖs Cream Crackers being shoved in to mouths. We are presented with a mother, brother, daughter and narrator, each … Continue reading Review: Some People Talk About Violence, The Other Room

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: The Rocky Horror Show, New Theatre

The Rocky Horror Show, Monday 21st November, The Other Room. Reviewer: Rachel Nurse The Rocky Horror Show is one of the most iconic musical theatre shows, performed each year around the globe and is seen by thousands, maybe even millions. Yet, it still never fails to amuse me and it was an outstanding show by all the cast members at the New Theatre on Monday. … Continue reading Review: The Rocky Horror Show, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Blink, The Other Room

Blink, Wednesday 9th November, The Other Room. Reviewer:┬áBecca Moody IÔÇÖve been living in Cardiff for nearly two months now and am starting to get that itching feeling that I am not fully absorbing the cityÔÇÖs culture. Yes, IÔÇÖve been to CardiffÔÇÖs Glee Club (which is a great night out, donÔÇÖt get me wrong, but IÔÇÖm already a regular punter at the Birmingham venue, which isnÔÇÖt … Continue reading Review: Blink, The Other Room

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New Theatre

Breakfast at TiffanyÔÇÖs is somewhat of a classic. The LBD, pearls, gloves and hat combo, all paired with perfectly manicured nails and not a hair out of place, were styled so sophisticatedly by Audrey Hepburn at the height of her career that they formed arguably one of the last centuryÔÇÖs most timeless looks. Of course, aesthetics alone arenÔÇÖt what cemented Breakfast at TiffanyÔÇÖs as among … Continue reading Review: Breakfast at Tiffany’s, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: All or Nothing, New Theatre

I have to admit, before seeing All or Nothing┬ámy knowledge of mod culture and music was very limited. I knew about Twiggy, the short dresses and the doll eyes and that was about it. However, after two wonderful hours spent watching the musical, I can now proudly say that IÔÇÖm absolutely taken by everything that era had to offer and feel nostalgic for days that … Continue reading Review: All or Nothing, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Ghost, New Theatre

Everyone knows Ghost as a classic. The iconic 1990 film not only catapulted Demi Moore and Patrick Swayze even further into the public eye, where theyÔÇÖve long enjoyed a reputation as among the industryÔÇÖs biggest talents, but arguably also set the pace for romantic movies for years to come. So understandably, the announcement of it being adapted into a musical, touring UK theatres from launching … Continue reading Review: Ghost, New Theatre

Hannah Hopkins
Culture

Review: Mamma Mia!, Wales Millennium Centre

ÔÇ£We would like to warn those with nervous disposition that platform boots and white lycra will feature in this productionÔÇØ. And feature it did- in the form of tap-tastic flippers and electric costumes that had us green with envy and hoping for these fabulous bat sleeves and bright bottoms to be acceptable trends for the next spring/summer season. Post PSA and excited giggles from the … Continue reading Review: Mamma Mia!, Wales Millennium Centre

Hannah Hopkins