It seems to me there’s something primal about our relationship with water – we’re instinctively drawn to it, whether rivers, lakes, or the ocean; we come from it, in evolutionary terms and through birth; and we are mostly made of it (roughly 60%, apparently). Perhaps that’s why Current, the new album from New York-based Dutch … Continue reading
My first animated film has been completed! I say ‘my‘ as if I made it, and that’s far from the case. As I blogged on here before, I came up with the story and co-developed the script with the brilliant Rob Lancey. Continue reading
I do like a good dragon film. Or even a not so good one (here are three you may have missed and another featuring medieval knights) so I was pleased to learn that HBO’s epic Game of Thrones sequel House of the Dragon has been filming right here in Wales. In fact, filming took place … Continue reading
If you’re looking for the perfect album to welcome spring (finally!), I recommend Realms – a beautiful collection of songs, written and performed by the very talented Rachel Sutton. I was lucky to receive a preview of this ten-track collection, which is released on 27 March (2026) by 33 Jazz Records. Continue reading
Two of my favourite things combine in a challenge being undertaken this spring (April 2026) – running and theatre. Mike Morgan will run the Wild Horse 200 ultramarathon across South Wales from Chepstow to Worm’s Head on the Gower Peninsula to raise funds for Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre Creative Engagement programme. Continue reading
I was very pleased to be asked to review the latest short film by Jaschar Marktanner Vielleicht besser so (Perhaps Better That Way). If you’ve seen Jaschar’s work or if you read my earlier thoughts on his clever sci-fi piece Turing Test, you’ll know this is a filmmaker who thrives on intimate ideas and big … Continue reading
It seems obvious that we’d all like the places we live to be beautiful as well as practical, but it often feels like it has to be one or the other. That’s especially true when it comes to installing mobility equipment in the home – if you want your independence, then you’ll have to forget … Continue reading
Judy Matheson is one of the most memorable performers from the golden age of British horror – and much more besides. Her appearances in classic Hammer films and other horrors made a lasting impression on many of us, but that was just a small part of her career impressive career on stage and screen. So, … Continue reading
As the owner of two left feet (and old, flat ones at that), I’m always impressed by people who can dance. And, on the occasions I’ve seen professional dance performances, I’ve been blown away. So, I was interested to learn of a new top-quality programme from National Dance Company Wales (NDCWales) called Surge (Gwefr in … Continue reading
Kudos to Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre, which has announced a free, weekly writing programme, offering expert advice and training for budding playwrights. Hone Your Craft will cover character creation, re-drafting and structure, how commissioning works, and alternative ways to get work made. Continue reading
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