Words by Christopher Colbourn Guant├ínamo Kid tells the story of Mohammed El-Gharani, one of the youngest inmates detained at Guant├ínamo Bay by the US government in the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks. A Saudi national arrested outside a mosque in Pakistan at the age of 14, El-Gharani spent eight years of his life detained without charge or trial, first by Pakistan and then by the … Continue reading Graphic Novel Review: Guantan├ímo Kid
By┬áRhiannon Humphreys ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Bummer and Lazarus by Jack Harrison is a Fringe show that is at once comedic, existentialist and absurdist in nature. On the surface, it is about two inseparable friends, the title characters, who are trapped, on the brink of starvation and need to find a means of escape from their captivity. However, on a larger scale the work explores broader concepts such … Continue reading Review | Bummer and Lazarus
By Maisie Marston ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Setting the scene, a projection of the view from Mark ThomasÔÇÖ rehearsal room rolls, showing Lisson Grove Health Centre in its seemingly slow operation. When Thomas takes the stage, youÔÇÖre shocked into consciousness. He paints a picture of pre-1948 Britain where his grandmother would put aside money for healthcare, having to choose which family memberÔÇÖs illness warranted emptying the pot. As … Continue reading Review | Mark Thomas ÔÇô Check Up: Our NHS at 70 review
By Rhianna Hurren-Myers Over the last 5 years we have seen an unprecedented amount of politics and policies revolving around the issue of refugees. An infamous example is Donald TrumpÔÇÖs recent ÔÇÿzero tolerance policyÔÇÖ in the United States towards any individual seeking asylum. Out of the 2,500 children labelled as, ÔÇ£unaccompanied aliensÔÇØ and separated from their parents who faced jail on arrival, 528 remain alone. … Continue reading SolidariTee comes to Cardiff
Katherine Waldock At the end of 2018, Instagram influencers across the world were accused of ÔÇÿblackfishingÔÇÖ, a term coined to describe white people who dress up and alter the way they look in order to┬á┬á┬áappear black. This includes wearing make-up, tanning, and even having surgery, such as lip fillers or bum implants. The conversation first started when a freelance writer, Wanna Thompson, tweeted about … Continue reading Blackfish. Blackface. What next?
by Dylan Graham Anyone growing up in the noughties in the UK will undoubtably know and be a fan of Busted. Their anthemic pop punk tunes such as ÔÇÿCrashed the WeddingÔÇÖ and ÔÇÿAir HostessÔÇÖ are legendary to a generation of Brits, often causing mass singalongÔÇÖs in clubs across the country. Busted recently released their fourth studio album Half Way There, a title which references lyrics … Continue reading Busted: Tour Preview + Interview
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
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 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
by Rowan Lees James Blake has returned with his fourth full length album in eight years, adding to the success of the previous with fresh musical ideas, solid songwriting and a welcome spark of joy. The release of the tracklist intrigued, with record breaking, rap producing powerhouse – Metro Boomin listed on two songs along with Travis Scott, Moses Sumney, and the elusive Andre 3000. … Continue reading Album Review: Assume Form by James Blake
By Josh Ong and Caterina Dassi├¿ What a year 2018 was for Cardiff and itÔÇÖs food scene. Whether it was the resurgence of the popularity in the ever creative street food scene or the growth and reopening of new and familiar cusinal outputs across the city; for the most part, IÔÇÖd say it was pretty successful. Long may it continue! This article will go over … Continue reading 2018-19 – Retrospection and Prospection
Cardiff is clearly becoming the place to be for cocktail-lovers, with new bars the Alchemist, Gin & Juice and Rum & Fizz all opening in the past year, making for some stiff competition. The most recent addition to the scene is Deaths & Entrances, a new venture by the team that brought you the Dead Canary. Tucked behind St DavidÔÇÖs 2 on Barrack Lane, it … Continue reading Deaths & Entrances – Review
Words by Zhang Mengyang-Eva Where time stood still Amak Mahmoodian is an artist born in Shiraz and lives in Bristol, UK. Her work questions western notion of identity, expressing personal stories that are related to wider social issues from Middle East and Asia to the West. Amak has won multiple global awards in photography and from 2004, She has held many exhibitions in the UK, … Continue reading Lua Ribiera & Amak Mahmoodian | Art Preview
By┬áSophie Miles ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà Attention all rock and roll lovers! If you havenÔÇÖt been to watch The Classic Rock Show yet, where have you been? My first time at this kind of show, I have to admit that IÔÇÖm glad I attended! The Show powered through some of Classic RockÔÇÖs finest moments, with music from Zepplin, AC/DC, Aerosmith, Eric Clapton, Meatloaf, Queen, Supertramp, Bowie and everything … Continue reading Review | The Classic Rock Show
by Alex Payne Metalcore has found itself in weird spot in the last few years. As a genre itÔÇÖs garnered an undeserved reputation for being a little too cringe inducing and formulaic, shunned for existing in the awkward space between more accessible rock and heavier formats of metal. Clearly, it would be easier to embrace the stereotype, as many have done, to tap into the … Continue reading Live Review | Architects @ Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
By Amberley Steenhagen When it gets to January, after a month of Christmas overindulgence of food and booze, everyone starts making their New YearÔÇÖs Resolutions. We begin to hear phrases chucked about like ÔÇÿDry JanuaryÔÇÖ (or this years Janu-hairy) where people chose to opt out of something for the first month of the year. This could be not drinking alcohol, not shaving or, something that … Continue reading Veganuary – fad or for life?
The deadline to get involved with the Model European Union Strasbourg is TODAY! Keep reading to find out how and why you should get involved: By Maisie Marston The Model European Union is probably the best way to beat the Brexit blues. Not only will you have the opportunity to improve your journalism, debating, decision making or interpretation skills, but you will also gain a … Continue reading Your last chance to apply for the Model European Union Strasbourg!
by Dylan Graham Monday 3rd of December saw the launch of Milgi Sessions, a brand new live music experience alike no other in Cardiff. Based in a cosy yurt in the back-yard of Milgi Restaurant on City Road, the event will take place on the first Monday of every month, with each edition consisting of a studio session and a live performance from 3 different … Continue reading Introducing Milgi Sessions: a live music experience alike no other in Cardiff
Poppy Jennings White privilege is sending out your CV when applying for jobs and not having to worry about whether your name sounds foreign. ItÔÇÖs not being sent home on your first day of school because your dreadlocks, cornrows, braids, or afro are disrupting other kidsÔÇÖ learning. ItÔÇÖs being able to drive down the street in a nice car without people suspecting you stole it. … Continue reading What is White Privilege?
ÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿàÔÿà By Abby Wilson Beauty and the Beast Hits New Theatre, Cardiff with a Bang! Are you ready for this yearÔÇÖs panto? Oh no youÔÇÖre not? Oh yes you are! An all-time favourite Disney classic, Beauty and the Beast, featuring some of our most-loved famous faces comes to the New Theatre, Cardiff, for the holiday season. Packed full of laughter and music, with happiness and … Continue reading Beauty and the Beast | Theatre Review
