With Mike Jenkins’ Igh Sheriff o Merthyr, Caitlin Jones enjoys a collection that grounds itself in the familiar to offer a scathing critique of the powers that rule our everyday.

Essays, interviews and reviews related to the arts, media and cultures of Wales.
With Mike Jenkins’ Igh Sheriff o Merthyr, Caitlin Jones enjoys a collection that grounds itself in the familiar to offer a scathing critique of the powers that rule our everyday.
Tom Kemp enjoys the musical of Branwen: Dadeni based on the Mabinogion from the Wales Millennium Centre.
Tom Kemp reviews Gwawr Loader’s Y Fenyw Mewn Du, the Welsh language adaptation of Stephen Malatratt and Susan Hill’s classic ghost story, The Woman in Black.
As Doctor Who returns to our screens, Emily Garside shares her thoughts on the career and cultural significance of Welsh screenwriter, Russell T Davies
Matthaus Bridge reviews Manon Steffan Ros’ Welsh language production of Eugène Ionesco’s Rhinoceros at the Sherman Theatre.
Rebecca Wilson speaks to Steffan Donnelly, Artistic Director of Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, about his role and what’s next for the company.
Tom Kemp reviews Baba Joon, a one-woman production from Swansea Grand Theatre, showcasing a debut performance from playwright Lisa Zahra.
Adam Somerset examines ‘Tryweryn: A New Dawn?’, Wyn Thomas’ third instalment of books that explore the cultural and political history of Wales.
Marine Furet enjoys a new production rooted in Cardiffian history at the Sherman Theatre.