This past Sunday, I did something I never thought I would, yet have always had this fascination with; I went to watch an Opera. What in my head has always been contained to the stuffy up classes to enjoy was actually a gripping and enthralling experience as we followed the story of Carlisle FloydÔÇÖs Susannah. Written and set within the 1950ÔÇÖs in the heart of … Continue reading REVIEW: CUOS Presents Susannah
A dark twist on the apocryphal story of Susannah and the Elders, Carlisle FloydÔÇÖs Susannah is one of the most-performed American operas of all time. Susannah Polk, a wide-eyed and lovely young woman, lives a simple and happy life with her older brother Sam, who raised her. She finds herself viciously ostracized by her small Tennessee mountain village after a group of church elders discover … Continue reading CUOS Presents: Susannah Preview – An Interview with Conall Keaveney
By Jordan Martin Wiley was headlining what might have been one of Cardiff’s biggest ever grime nights, but he was not the only legend on the bill. Supporting him was Meridian Crew Alumnus and fellow old school don, President T. I got the call from Duane, one of President T’s people, during the Astroid Boys set as they performed Rinsa. I was told the President … Continue reading When Trump’s out of Office, I’ll still be in Office
