EUROPEAN CHRONICLES | ART REVIEW
European Chronicles at The Cardiff Story depicts “a vision of contemporary Europe as experienced through photographic work” and displays a dynamic selection of Europe’s best photographic talents.
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THE CORRAN | FOOD REVIEW
Set within bucolic marshland on the fringes of picturesque Laugharne, the recently refurbished Corran Resort And Spa has been lovingly brought back to life with a beautiful contemporary refit.
KATI WOK | FOOD REVIEW
Specialising in affordable, pan-Asian street food to take away or eat in, Kati Wok is a bright, lively and friendly restaurant-diner with a plentiful menu offering kati rolls, noodles and a range of homemade Asian-inspired sides.
PRAXIS MAKES PERFECT | STAGE REVIEW
A thoroughly entertaining evening of music, theatre and political storytelling, Praxis Makes Perfect is an absolute must see.
ONCE UPON A TIME IN A DARK DARK WOOD | STAGE REVIEW
The problem with fairytales is that they are all too often played out beyond reality. Striking Attitudes accomplished the rare delight of presenting the magical as everyday.
BIANCO | STAGE REVIEW
Everything about it just oozed excitement and unadulterated thrill.
WNO ORCHESTRA PLAY WAGNER AND STRAVINSKY | LIVE REVIEW
Elemental, primordial and gripping
1861 | FOOD REVIEW
1861 has earned an enviable reputation in the relatively short time Simon Wright and his wife Katie have been at the helm.
THE SMOKE HOUSE | FOOD REVIEW
The Smoke House has timed its arrival extremely judiciously.
THE BLUE PELICAN CAFÉ | FOOD REVIEW
I’m not sure what kind of kitchen witchcraft the chef used to cook the halloumi, but it was without doubt the nicest I’ve ever eaten.
THE GREAT GATSBY | STAGE REVIEW
Every second blew me away, pulling me into the dance the same way the novel transports me to the Roaring Twenties and Long Island life.
THE WELSH SINFONIA: ORCHESTRAPAEDIA | LIVE REVIEW
It was a strikingly unique piece that complemented the lively personality of its composer.
…AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD | LIVE REVIEW
Over a 75-minute set largely made up of crowdpleasers, all involved give it some welly.
WINTER VILLAINS ALBUM LAUNCH | LIVE REVIEW
Truly experimental orchestral music with a touch of indie at its absolute best.
EDUCATING RITA | STAGE REVIEW
EDUCATING RITA | STAGE REVIEW Sherman Cymru, Cardiff Wed 17 Apr words RHIANON HOLLEY ★★★★★ Clwyd Theatr Cymru’s production of Educating Rita at Sherman Cymru is a contemporary take on …
GHOST THE MUSICAL | STAGE REVIEW
Dust off those pottery wheels and crack out those 50s records, Ghost is alive and kicking on its first national tour.
CALIGULA | STAGE REVIEW
The antidote to slouching passively in a darkened auditorium slurping gallons of liquid sugar while checking your phone, and it does what all live theatre should: excite and engage the audience, sending them on a mystery tour around their own consciousness, until the lights fade to black.
LOVE AND MONEY | STAGE REVIEW
Dennis Kelly's Love And Money is brought expertly to life by the wonderful Waking Exploits theatre company.
COMEDY DEN AT PORTER’S | STAGE REVIEW
I had a soft spot for Porter’s the moment I saw their ad in February’s Buzz Magazine. The ad branded the venue as charming and cheeky with a self-effacing humour, so this is exactly what I anticipated when I attended their midweek Comedy Den.
PAST HALF REMEMBERED | STAGE REVIEW
Since its creation in 2002 as part of New International Encounter’s European Narratives trilogy, this critically celebrated tale of love, memory, heartbreak and hope has lost none of its zeal or emotion.
OLLY MURS | LIVE REVIEW
Teen heartthrob Olly Murs proves exactly why he's still pick of the X Factor finalists.
GOOD COP BAD COP: MEWN SGWRS/IN CONVERSATION | STAGE REVIEW
For many of us, ‘robots’ have always been seen as half-human things. Gone are the days of Asimov’s robot-related tales and the clinking, whirring, LED-flashing ‘bot of telly show Lost In Space
OSCARS’ VERY VEGETARIAN NIGHT | FOOD REVIEW
The vegetarian night at Oscars proves to be a winner for even the most devout meat-eater.
LLANERCH VINEYARD | FOOD REVIEW
A stunning escape that delivers an exceptionally high standard of service.