La Traviata: 3 Reasons

La Traviata: 3 Reasons

There is nothing quite the last night of La Traviata in Cardiff to celebrate the start of the Autumn season. On Saturday night, we had the opportunity to see the Welsh National Opera as they tackled Verdi’s most powerful work. Based on Alexander Dumas’...
3 Reasons: Barbie The Movie

3 Reasons: Barbie The Movie

We went to see Barbie last night and not only our extremely high expectations were met but we also found it emotional, profound and if you are a woman, way too close to home. The plot is interesting and a nostalgic walk through Barbie’s statement clothes, dream...
Movie Prom: 3 Things

Movie Prom: 3 Things

In the past years, I have had the wonderful chance to experience some of the most thought-provoking, beautiful and original performances courtesy of The Welsh National Opera. Last night, I had the opportunity to witness the skills and talent of the gorgeous WNO...
Candide: Three Reasons

Candide: Three Reasons

Leonard Bernstein’s Candide directed by James Bonas is the most interesting and exceptionally delivered performance I have ever seen. It boasts an award-winning team, who won the National French Critics’ award in 2022 for their production of The Snow Queen,...
3 Reasons Why: The Magic Flute

3 Reasons Why: The Magic Flute

There is something unsettling about Mozart. A friend of mine says that he can write about the most horrendous things in the world by using the sweetest, most upbeat music. This is the absolute truth when it comes to the Don Giovanni, and it is, also, kind of accurate...
International Women’s Day

International Women’s Day

Three reasons why we still need International Women’s Day and why being a feminist has nothing to do with who gets to pay dinner. Home: Jane Austen, novelist, feminist and true icon was only commemorated with a £10 note in 2017: 200 years after her death. Films,...