REVIEW: Asteroid City – Wes Anderson’s 1950’s sci-fi is charmingly quirky and outlandish
Words by Aarthy Balaganesh As a devoted fan of Wes Anderson who feels disheartened by the way AI programs such as ChatGPT and Midjourney have distorted his style, I was thrilled to watch his latest movie, “Asteroid City. “Asteroid City” serves as a testament to the fact that the complexities that make his style uniquely…
Review: Greatest Days Shines in Cardiff
The ‘Greatest Days’ musical commenced at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff last night to a sold out audience and it was a nostalgia trip for the ages. Previously titled The Band, the show broke box office records when it was performed from 2017-2019. For fans who have already seen the musical in the past,…
Review: The Spongebob Musical charms in Cardiff
The Spongebob Musical opened at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff last night to a packed audience and it was perfectly camp and fun for all the family with witty humour and catchy songs. Written by Kyle Jarrow and conceived by Tina Landau, the musical is a must see for audiences both young and old…
Review: The Ocean at the End of the Lane makes spectacular debut in Cardiff
The Ocean at the End of the Lane opened at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff last night to a sold out audience and it was a stunning example of what perfect theatre looks like. The play, masterfully created by Joel Horwood and directed by Katy Rudd, incorporates dance and puppetry into a rich dialogue…
Wales’ best comedic Anthropologists: The Death Hilarious discuss their new podcast
Sarah Jayne Smith introduces Darren J. Coles and Glenn Wade to USW’s Cardiff campus, to chat about comedic influences, Welsh identity, and the duo’s new podcast.
REVIEW: The Commitments come to Cardiff
By Georgia Ferda The Commitments kicked off their Welsh stop-off on their tour this Monday and got the whole crowd singing and clapping along. An incredibly interactive show with great respect for a good audience, The Commitments is a silly but also politically apt musical that is definitely worth the watch. With an intimate cast…
REVIEW: CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY at the WMC
Step into a world of pure imagination with the wonderful Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, performing now at the Wales Millennium Centre. Written by the Cardiff-born author Roald Dahl, the story of Charlie and the Chocolate Factory is one that many children will have grown up reading, or even watching on the big screen. It follows…
REVIEW: The Bodyguard opens in Cardiff
Fan favourite The Bodyguard illuminated a gloomy Monday evening at The Wales Millenium Centre earlier this week. Starring Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton as Rachel Marron and well-known Hollyoaks actor Ayden Callaghan as Frank Farmer, this production spared no expense and started with a bang (literally!). For me personally, The Bodyguard was one of – if…
REVIEW: Jersey Boys – I’m Beggin’ you to go and see this musical
Jersey Boys opened in Cardiff at the Wales Millenium Centre last night and all I can say is Oh, What a Night. For a theatre lover who had not seen Jersey Boys before, it truly lived up to its reputation as a “jukebox musical”. Featuring most of The Four Seasons top hits over the years,…
REVIEW: Rocky Horror Show returns to Cardiff for its 50th anniversary
It’s hard to believe Rocky Horror is celebrating its 50th anniversary and its cult following is only growing. With iconic songs such as “Time Warp” and “Sweet Transvestite”, this show is not to be missed! I went to the opening night on Bank Holiday Monday, and was straight away amazed by all the fantastic costumes…
REVIEW: MOTHER GOOSE at Wales Millennium Centre
Mother Goose at the Wales Millennium Centre is an eggcellent show that is perfect for the whole family, and with the inclusion of Sir Ian McKellen, you really can’t go wrong. It may not be panto season anymore, but at the WMC this week you can catch the perfect family panto with all the troupes…
Virtual Strangers by Sam Canning: A mysterious yet happy love story.
Virtual Strangers is Sam Canning’s debut novel which provides readers with a love mystery until the very end of the book. The full review is written below. Synopsis: Virtual Strangers When Ada set up her own PR firm from a coffee shop, she didn’t expect to meet journalist Fraser. Also working there daily, he soon…
REVIEW: Pride and Prejudice* (*sort of) at the New Theatre
Pride and Prejuicide *Sort of is a hilarious homage to Austen romanic classic. It is a truth universally acknowledged that everyone loves a Jane Austen adaptation. There have been countless remakes, rewrites and everything in between inspired by Austen’s work. In this onstage celebration of Pride and Prejudice, the classic story is told in a…
Book Review: If I Can’t Have You by Charlotte Levin—a powerful and emotional read.
If I Can’t Have You is Charlotte Levin’s debut novel which portrays mental health, obsession and addiction through Constance as a lonely character. Synopsis: If I Can’t Have You Samuel, the day we met I knew I’d finally found what I’d been waiting for. You. Happiness, at last. Then you left me. And now I…
How to Kill Your Family by Bella Mackie: The book that got me into reading again.
Synopsis: They say you can’t choose your family, but you can kill them. Grace Bernard is a daughter, sister, and serial killer. Grace has lost everything, and she will stop at nothing to get revenge. Genre: Dark, Fiction, Thriller, Comedy and Humour. Book Review: If you enjoy dark humour, then this book is for you!…
REVIEW: Blaze Of Glory! at the Wales Millennium Centre
Words by Caitlyn Morris. Images by Kelsey Roberts and Caitlyn Morris Blaze of Glory! is the newest addition at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay Taken from the Wales Millennium Centre: “Set in a 1950s Welsh Valleys’ community, Blaze of Glory! follows the fortunes of a small group of miners who embark upon a musical…
‘I Wanna Dance with Somebody’ review: beautiful, emotional and intense biopic.
Music legend and icon Whitney Houston graced our cinema screens last month in the new biopic. The film is produced by Anthony McCarten, who made Bohemian Rhapsody the, highest-grossing music biopic ever. With McCarten having his shot creating an adaptation on Houston’s life, there was some excitement and eagerness amongst her fans. The 144-minute tribute…
REVIEW: Matthew Bourne’s Sleeping Beauty
MATTHEW BOURNE’S revival of SLEEPING BEAUTY enchants and delights this February at the WALES MILLIENIUM CENTRE. Everyone knows the story of Sleeping Beauty; A young girl cursed to spend eternity asleep, or until she can be saved by a true love’s kiss. In this stunning revival, Bourne has created an adaptation that feels uniquely placed…
REVIEW: The Verdict at the New Theatre, Cardiff
The Verdict is a thrilling courtroom drama that you won’t want to miss this week at the New Theatre, Cardiff. Based on Barry Reed’s novel, and subsequent 1982 film starring Paul Newman, The Verdict is a courtroom drama set against the backdrop of Boston in the early 80s. Adapted by MARGARET MAY HOBBS, the story…
REVIEW: ‘Strictly Ballroom: The Musical’ at the WMC
STRICTLY BALLROOM: THE MUSICAL dazzles and delights at Wales Millennium Centre this January! It might be freezing outside but you can transport yourself to 1990s Australia with this fun night at the WMC. Based on Baz Luhrmann’s (Moulin Rouge!, Elvis) 1992 classic film, this glitzy show with be sure to have you clapping and dancing…
Review: Death Drop 2: Back in the Habit at the New Theatre, Cardiff
By Ellie Spark ‘A hilarious thriller, with scenes from IT and scream and everything in-between.’ We saw yellow coats, red balloons and ‘It’s Johnny!’ echoed through New Theatre Cardiff, as the audience didn’t know whether to laugh, scream or cry… This comedic thriller written by Rob Evans and directed by Jesse Jones stars legendary drag…
Review: An Inspector Calls at the New Theatre, Cardiff
AN INSPECTOR CALLS at the New Theatre in Cardiff. This mysterious tale will keep you gripped on every word with is brilliant cast and breathtaking set design. Many of us may have fond memories of An Inspector Call’s thanks to its long-standing place on the school curriculum but, for those that don’t, the story follows…
The 1975 ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’ Review
By Ashley Jones On The 1975’s fifth album ‘Being Funny in a Foreign Language’, the admired band aims to analysepostmodern political and cultural environments from an empathetic and understanding standpoint as opposed to the often-critical lens of social media and the public eye. This sense of empathy is conveyed throughout the album from the start…
girl in red ‘October Passed Me By’ review
By Drew Sitton girl in red has gifted us another wonderfully melancholic song to see us through the changing seasons with ‘October Passed Me By’. The track is a follow-up to the Norwegian songwriter’s most popular song ‘We Fell In Love In October’, which was released in 2018 and quickly became a sapphic anthem. Marie…
Maisie Peters ‘Not Another Rockstar’ Review
By Drew Sitton Maisie Peters’ new single ‘Not Another Rockstar’ is an anthem for girls who make bad decisions. Following recent viral hits such as ‘Blonde’ and ‘Cates Brother’, Peters continues to experiment with her new rebellious pop-rock sound in her latest release. Described in a tweet by the singer-songwriter as “Blonde’s older angrier shadier…
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