By Indigo Jones ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà I wanna rock, was one of my first thoughts as I approached the theatre. Rock of Ages is a colourful and comedic celebration of the music of the 80s! The musical tells the story of Sherry (Danielle Hope) who moves to LA to become an actress, she then meets and falls in love with Drew (Luke Walsh) and overcomes various problems … Continue reading Review | Rock of Ages
By Gwenddolen Woebking Halloween originated from Celtic harvest festivals such as Samhain, which celebrating the end of the summer cycle at the end of October. Evil spirits were said to be scared away by people dressing up as scary entities and the gods were simultaneously honoured by the lighting of bonfires. Around 732 A.D Pope Gregory iii extended the previously by Pope Boniface IV in … Continue reading The Origins of Halloween!
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
By: Andrea Drobna ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Founded in 1974, Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo (Trocks, for short) have toured all over the world, showing people a very different side of ballet than most are used to. The all-male ballet troupe has broken the stereotype that only women can dance on pointe, challenging these assumptions by using elements of humor and intentional mistakes to lighten the otherwise … Continue reading Review | Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo
By Abby Wilson. When first arriving at university, it can be very tempting to fall into the trap of often ordering takeaways. I mean, who doesnÔÇÖt love DominoÔÇÖs or a good curry? Living on a budget and no longer being able to rely on your parents to do the food shopping and cooking can be quite daunting. It can also be difficult to balance studying … Continue reading Kitchen Cupboard Essentials for Freshers
Words by Josh Ong Pieminister have launched their autumnal menu to combine the joys of Pies and Sunday Roasts into one. Bristolian based Pieminister have embarked on their next adventure in the culinary world; tackling the Sunday Roast. Using their pies as a base for the dish, their Sunday Best menu allows you to combine a pie of your choice with mash, gravy, carrot … Continue reading Sunday Roast in a Pie? – Pieminister launches new Autumnal Sunday Menu
By Andrea Drobna ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Following the lives of students at a New York performing arts high school, the 1980s film Fame tackled heavy issues such as eating disorders, sexuality and the pressure of life in the spotlight. After initially receiving mixed reviews, the film was highly praised and quickly earnt two Academy Awards (Best Original Song and Best Original Score) as well as a Golden … Continue reading REVIEW: Fame, Millennium Centre
Words by Josh Ong. I don’t think thereÔÇÖs ever been a time since my fascination with food began that I have not been head-over-heels in love with American barbecue. The combination of subtlety smoked, buttery and soft slow cooked meats is everything I could ever wish for in this world. Yet, when it comes to outdoor cooking and our use of fire, we as a … Continue reading Hang Fire Southern Kitchen – A Truly Authentic Homage to American Barbecue
Words by Andrea Drobna. You canÔÇÖt seem to escape it; every time you open Instagram, your feed inundated with perfectly picturesque food. Shot in both flawless lighting and in location, they succeed in making you hungry and extremely jealous at the same time. Through the hashtags ÔÇÿ#foodstagramÔÇÖ, and #foodpornÔÇÖ, there lies a surplus of food inspiration at your fingertips, perfect for following the latest trends. … Continue reading The Trend That Turned Our Food Colourful: The Unicorn Craze Explained
Words by Angharad May. Many foods are closely associated with particular countries, but much of our modern world is comprised of an interconnected web of incorrectly geographically-attributed names with a whole host of foods not originating from where we think they are traditionally from or where their name may suggest. LetÔÇÖs take a look at five examples: French Fries are in fact, the less alliterative, … Continue reading Danish Pastries aren’t Danish? An Exploration into Traditionally Misleading Foods
By Rachel Nurse ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà You Win Again: Celebrating the Music of the Bee Gees is a must-see for hardcore Bee Gees fans and for those who enjoy a good old boogie. No matter how deep your love is for the Bee Gees, if you love a good sing-along, dance and impersonation you will love this concert. In this stress-free and casual show, we were told … Continue reading Review: You Win Again
By Abbie Rands ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà The opening moments of Evita truly showcase this powerhouse explosion of a performance; a show that doesnÔÇÖt let up until the final curtain. I have always loved cyclical shows, and Evita adheres to this tradition in such grand style that the opening events really do remain in the back of your mind throughout the whole performance – and long after! The … Continue reading Review: Evita
By Josie Howie ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Let It Be is a tribute-act meets musical which walks, or rather dances, us through The BeatlesÔÇÖ history! The cast consists of only 5 members (the 4 Beatles and an extra member to play ÔÇÿthe bits they donÔÇÖt have enough hands forÔÇÖ) so donÔÇÖt expect a huge chorus of backing singers, but expect what you might imagine a rock ÔÇÿnÔÇÖ roll … Continue reading Review: Let It Be
By Max Modell The Tim Minchin of drums? An ugly Hugh Grant type? Or just another lanky, awkward, middle class comedian? Who is Paul Richards? Drummer, playwright, comedian, novelist, film maker and all-round nice guy, Paul Richards is certainly all of these things. An Edinburgh Fringe fanatic, Paul performed 85 times at last yearÔÇÖs festival. However, this year he is taking on even more, bringing … Continue reading Interview | Paul Richards: Serial Showman
By Abbie Rands ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Arriving at the Millenium Centre, there could be no doubt of the buzz surrounding this play. The excitement was tangible and the moment the first note sounded, I was swept away. The use of song to open the show was genius, as was the use of music and sound throughout. Far from an all-singing, all-dancing Broadway-esque performance, the music was subtle, … Continue reading Review: War Horse, Millennium Centre
Like many other cities in the UK, Cardiff has its own Sunday Farmer’s Market, however, differently from the others, it has an astounding variety. From traditional British products, such as pork and vegetables, to more exciting products like regionally grown spices! The Riverside Farmer’s Market took its current form in 1998 when it set up shop in Fitzhamon Embankment. The same core group who set … Continue reading The Riverside FarmerÔÇÖs Market: A Run Down.
We have seen a lot of Spider-Men on the big screen, and by now we all know how the story goes. We know Peter Parker well – he’s a science nerd, a somewhat awkward teenager with a burning crush on Mary Jane Watson and we know he’s a misfit by day and a web-wielding crime fighter by night. And we all remember Tobey Maguire (the … Continue reading Review: Spider-Man: Homecoming
The Apocalypse Fire revolves around the Skoptsy, a dark and mysterious Russian religious cult. The Skoptsy seeks to amass genuine religious artefacts which justify a mass suicide at the site of the CatharsÔÇÖ 13th Century last stand, Le Chateau de Montsegur. Ava – a former Secret Intelligence Service agent now working as an archaeologist at the British Museum – is swiftly recruited into the top … Continue reading Review: The Apocalypse Fire
One of the signs of a really good play is that it manages to remain relevant years after it is first performed. Arthur MillerÔÇÖs timeless 1953 play has done exactly this. As the play develops with untiring intensity it becomes uncomfortably apparent that a lot of the issues explored are still prevalent in todayÔÇÖs society. The Crucible is based on the Salem witch trials which … Continue reading Review: The Crucible, New Theatre
The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time is a play based on the book by Mark Haddon. The play is a powerful story about Christopher Boone, a boy with autism who investigates the death of a neighbour’s dog and uncovers a family truth along the way. The play looks at Christopher’s relationship with his father and people outside his family and shows what … Continue reading Review: The Curious Incident of the Dog in the Night-Time, Wales Millennium Centre
