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February 21, 2011
Theatre: I Can’t Remember Anything

 

By Philip Dewey

The American playwright Arthur Miller depicted the lives of ordinary working people on the stage throughout his distinguished career. Characters such as Willy Loman from the Pulitzer prize winning playDeath of a Salesman and Eddie Carbone in A View from the Bridge represent the hard working and un-appreciated everyman who often lose themself in their attempts to achieve the American dream.

February 8, 2011
Literature: If Tomorrow Comes

 

By Culture Writer Tamara Marshall

It was during my holiday in Spain this summer that, upon rummaging through the resort library facilities, I came across the book If Tomorrow Comes by Sidney Sheldon. At first glance I was neither intrigued nor sceptical about the possibility of the book being a good read, yet the dark, silhouetted design of the front cover had a sinister and mysterious element to it, which ultimately persuaded me to ‘give it a whirl’.

February 8, 2011
Editor’s Choice: Free Healthy Cookery Course

 

By Culture Writer Elin Davies

Are you looking to improve your culinary talents in a sociable student friendly environment? Do you want inspiration for healthy recipes that won’t leave you out of pocket? Look no further because this February Uplands Diner is inspiring the students of Swansea with these culinary tasters.       

February 8, 2011
Film: RED at the Taliesin

 

By Culture Writer Sarah Mahoney

February 8, 2011
Film: The Tourist at The Taliesin

 

 By Culture Writer Stephanie Absalom

February 8, 2011
Literature: The Winter House

 

By Culture Writer Elin Davies

In looking for a good read over the Christmas holidays I was immediately attracted to The Winter House.

February 8, 2011
Theatre: An Inspector Calls

 

By Culture Writer Emma Hislop

This February, Swansea’s own award winning, amateur drama group, Swansea Little, will be performing the much loved play An Inspector Calls.

February 8, 2011
Theatre: Comedy with Stephen K Amos

 

By Culture Writer Kate Godding

December 9, 2010
Editor’s Choice: Art Exhibition at The Shed

FORMER Swansea student David Toft has teamed up with The Shed Gallery in Uplands to exhibit a wide range of work from five local artists. The exhibition is running from the 5th December to the end of term, and offers a great opportunity to explore the vibrant Swansea art scene.

 By Greg Stephenson - Culture Writer

December 9, 2010
Editor’s Choice: Gillian Clark and Carol Ann Duffy

CAROL Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke are two of Britain’s leading contemporary poets and are both thought of as pioneers of their craft. Both poets have pondered questions of national identity, and while celebrating the culture that we live in they also provide criticism and reproach against the inadequate characteristics of our society.

By Philip Dewey - Culture Writer

CAROL Ann Duffy and Gillian Clarke are two of Britain’s leading contemporary poets and are both thought of as pioneers of their craft. Both poets have pondered questions of national identity, and while celebrating the culture that we live in they also provide criticism and reproach against the inadequate characteristics of our society.

December 9, 2010
Food and Drink: Noah’s Yard and Jazz from The Gents

AN award-winning independent coffee shop and wine bar, proud of its friendly service, excellent coffee, extra cold Peroni on tap, warming fire and unique atmosphere.

By Sophie Bamber and Noah Redfern - Deputy Culture Editor and Guest Writer

AN award-winning independent coffee shop and wine bar, proud of its friendly service, excellent coffee, extra cold Peroni on tap, warming fire and unique atmosphere.

December 9, 2010
Shoreline Theatre: Christmas Production

THIS year’s Christmas offering from Shoreline Drama Society, “Both Alike in Dignity”, is a comedic take on the classical works of Shakespeare, as well as amateur dramatics in general. The show sees Sylviette, a not so innocent heroine who tries to trick her lover Richard into marrying her so she can take his fortunes.

By J'Amie Mcleod - Culture Writer

December 9, 2010
Society: SU Comedy Club

By Becca Taylor - Culture Writer

ANOTHER excellent night with the comedy club was presented by Phil Cooper, a semi-pro with some cracking ideas to occupy paedophiles with midget dating websites and a brilliant explanation, almost Ed Bryne style, of why Cyndi Lauper’s ‘Girls Just Wanna Have Fun’ isn’t the innocent song we all think it to be.

December 9, 2010
Taliesin: Meet Me in St Louis

MEET Me in St. Louis, made in 1944, is one of the classic musicals, filmed in Technicolor, which marked the beginning of a golden age in musicals for MGM. It is set in St. Louis, 1903, just before the World’s Fair commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase.

 By Verity Rogers - Culture Writer

MEET Me in St. Louis, made in 1944, is one of the classic musicals, filmed in Technicolor, which marked the beginning of a golden age in musicals for MGM. It is set in St. Louis, 1903, just before the World’s Fair commemorating the 100th anniversary of the Louisiana Purchase. It stars Judy Garland, in her second great success after The Wizard of Oz (1939), as one of four daughters living in St. Louis.

December 9, 2010
Taliesin: Sammy Goes South

WHEN learning of the plot of Alexander Mackendrick’s 1963 film Sammy Going South you may well be put off by its outright depressing and tragic beginning. It tells the story of a young boy who loses his parents to a British bomb in Egypt, as they become victims of the 1956 Suez crisis.

By Katherine Dickinson - Culture Writer

December 9, 2010
Theatre: Les Miserables cast in Swansea

THERE is good news for all musical lovers in Swansea! On the 7th of December, the musical production Beyond the Barricade will be performing in Swansea’s own Grand Theatre. Four of the overwhelmingly talented cast from Les Miserables will be performing some of the country’s favourite West End songs and sketches from shows like The Lion King, Miss Siagon and The Phantom of the Opera, with of course a large selection of the music devoted to Les Miserables.

By Ellie Sinha - Culture Writer

THERE is good news for all musical lovers in Swansea! On the 7th of December, the musical production Beyond the Barricade will be performing in Swansea’s own Grand Theatre. Four of the overwhelmingly talented cast from Les Miserables will be performing some of the country’s favourite West End songs and sketches from shows like The Lion King, Miss Siagon and The Phantom of the Opera, with of course a large selection of the music devoted to Les Miserables.

December 9, 2010
Theatre: Only Men Aloud’s Christmas Concert

THE winners of the BBC’s Last Choir Standing, Only Men Aloud are set to perform in the Swansea Grand Theatre on the 8th of December.  The choir, famous for their fresh, dynamic approach to the traditional Welsh male choirs landed them a major record deal with global giants Universal Music. The nation’s favourite choir also confirmed their status as one of the most popular acts in the country when they won the prestigious Classical Brit award earlier this year for the album Band of Brothers.

By Charlotte Ellis - Culture Writer