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What the experts think...
Moon for the Misbegotten
I saw Moon for the Misbegotten at the Old Vic in London at the end of last year and it was amazing. We had cheap under 25s tickets so were sat right at the front and were so close to Kevin Spacey who was just fantastic! I also got to see a lot of great stuff at The Sherman – I’m sworn to secrecy at the moment but we have some amazing comedy names lined up for Autumn!
Jenny Boyatt, The Sherman
Forced Entertainment: Exquisite Pain
I’m a big fan of Forced Entertainment and I’m really pleased that they’re back at Chapter soon to present their latest show based on texts by the French conceptual artist Sophie Calle. Exquisite Pain was a book work in which, if I remember correctly, Calle documented the disintegration of a love affair. Intense, poetic stuff. I can’t wait to see what Forced Ents will do with the material.
Cathy Boyce, Chapter Arts
Fame
The smash hit dance explosion that has captivated the country for over a decade is coming to the New Theatre in March. It’s a real feel-good show and perfect for anyone who has ever wanted to be a ‘kid from Fame’!
Fame is packed with breathtaking dance routines and unforgettable songs as the students of New York’s High School for the Performing Arts find themselves on an inspiring journey of laughter, tears and romance.
Chris Williams, New Theatre
This Week
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Sunshine
Dir: Danny Boyle, Starring: Cillian Murphy, Rose Bryne, Chris Evans
Student Stereotypes
Which one are you?
The World of Books - Australasia
Continuing our look at books from around the world, this week Books goes down under to explore the best of Australasia
Pulse
Can the latest edition to Cardiff’s nightlife, Pulse, live up to expectations?
The Gig-goer
Nick leans on the bar, pint in hand; his head nodding slightly to the music. His face is masked by long, greasy strands of hair, (he tells people that he hasn’t had it cut in over a year with a sense of pride). At last the headlining band come on stage, and Nick downs his pint and lurches forward into the crowd.
Manga - A different kind of graphic novel
After the recent success of films based on graphic novels at the box office, Books examines its favourite style...
The Jock
This unique species seem to breed only in the highly charged, competitive and testosterone filled world of University Sports. For the most part, they can be found loitering outside the back of the Union on a Wednesday, proudly wearing their red and black jackets.
Vagina Monologues
The Vagina Monologues: well, let’s just say I was pleasantly surprised. Thinking The Vagina Monologues was going to be full of feminists lecturing about women’s rights, I was initially apprehensive. As it turned out, I was entertained by the real-life experiences of several women and yes, you’ve guessed it, their vaginas.