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Members of the cast and crew behind our new animated short film A Fish Out of Water got back together online last night (Tuesday 14 July). Director & animator Matthew Creed and illustrator & designer Anthony Richards shared some of their work, which saw the project develop from initial rough sketches through complex modelling to the completed film. The reunion came ahead of the film's first public screening, as part of the MovieMaker programme at Chapter Arts Centre in Cardif

If you’ve ever (or never) wondered why lawyers should be thinking more about vampires, a new book could be just right for you! The Criminal in Gothic Fiction and Contemporary Law is a monograph by Barbara Hughes-Moore (pictured), lecturer in Cardiff Law School, poet, theatre reviewer, and more. A new post on our associated arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie features an interview with Barbara, exploring the concept of ‘the guilty mind’ and the problems and dilemmas

An award-winning writer has explained how growing up in a Cardiff suburb inspired her new sitcom pilot. In an interview on our companion arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie, Carys Thomas discusses her childhood in Rhiwbina and the experiences which helped create Misguided for Channel 4. The pilot, now available to stream, follows former popular girl and full-time rebel Rhiannon, as she’s forced to join a deeply uncool Guide group. You can read the interview, with li

An innovative jazz album, recorded on the water, is released tomorrow (Friday 26 June). Currents by New York-based Dutch artist and musician Vivienne Aerts was recorded on board a 1951 mahogany sailboat De Vouw, as it travelled the waterways of the Netherlands. Our companion arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie explains that over two weeks, Vivienne – who is also an accomplished psychologist and academic – transformed the boat into a floating studio, recording tracks

Thespians, the first musical comedy from Mischief, the theatre company behind The Play That Goes Wrong and other stage hits, is touring the UK. And our companion local site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info, was invited to review the show, which is playing at Cardiff's New Theatre this week (23-27 June). Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a very entertaining show, brilliantly performed and expertly staged". He added: "This is something new from Mischief - a first musical an

Cast, crew, and supporters got together in Cardiff today (Tuesday) for the premiere of our new animated short film A Fish Out of Water. Described as 'a Victorian tale of the fantastical and bizarre' and set in an alternative version of the 1890s, the film follows the events which unfold when Henry Godliman - a 'chronicler of the extraordinary' - arranges to hear the tales of three sailors, just returned from a long sea voyage. The lunchtime screening at Chapter Arts Centre wa

The trailer for our upcoming short animation has now been released. Animated by the film's director, Matthew Creed, and featuring the voice talents of Robert Daws as the protagonist, Henry Godliman, the trailer hints at the unforgettable experience which he encounters in a seemingly quiet West Country town. Described as 'a Victorian tale of the fantastical and bizarre' and set in an alternative version of the 1890s, the film follows the events which unfold when Henry - a 'c

A new stage production of the classic film noir Double Indemnity concludes its UK tour this week, with Hollywood star Mischa Barton heading the cast. And our companion local site, the award-winning Rhiwbina Info, was invited to review it at Cardiff's New Theatre. Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a classic dark tale of lust, murder, and betrayal". He added: "It's a gripping story, expertly told, in a stark, monochrome set, reflecting its film noir heritage". Double Indemn

The acclaimed stage tribute to legendary TV comedy Friends completes its UK tour this week. Friends: The Musical Parody opened its week-long Cardiff run at the city's New Theatre last night (Monday 27 April), and our award-winning hyperlocal website Rhiwbina Info was invited to review it. Reviewer Andy Weltch described it as "a thoroughly entertaining show, aimed squarely at those of who fondly remember the original". He added: "It really is a joyful nostalgic treat - a music

The screenplay for our upcoming debut short animated film has been named in the official selection at a film festival in the USA. The Georgia Shorts Film Festival has chosen the script for A Fish Out of Water among those considered for honours at the festival in Atlanta, Georgia in June. Francesca Louise White, who provides the voice of Lizzie Shepherd, with her copy of the screenplay The festival is a theatrical screening event for independent short films of all genres. It

Our production team has got together for an update on progress on our animated short film, A Fish Out of Water . With the film now in its final stages of post-production, the crew met online yesterday (Wednesday) for a catch-up. Director and head of animation, Matthew Creed is fine-tuning the lighting and shadows, while designer and illustrator Anthony Richards develops the final piece of artwork for an important scene. Composer and sound designer, Charlie Diggle, explained h

The latest addition to the talented team creating our first animated short film A Fish Out of Water is the acclaimed folk group The Grand Old Echo. Group members Jenni Grossmann and Alex Miller will perform their own composition Time on the Stage as musicians in The Wild Rover – the waterfront beer house, where much of the film takes place. Alex and Jenni from The Grand Old Echo The Essex-based group describe their music as ‘city folk’, and the film’s sound designer and comp

The first stage production of the long-running TV crime show Midsomer Murders is now touring the UK. Our award-winning hyperlocal website Rhiwbina Info was invited to review the opening night of its visit to Cardiff last night (Tuesday 31 March). Reviewer Andy Weltch highlighted how it sometimes steers into darkly comic territory, and its cast of weird characters "wouldn't be out of place in The League of Gentlemen 's Royston Vasey". Praising the calibre of the cast and the

The hit HBO series House of the Dragon returns to UK screens this summer, after filming in Wales. House of the Dragon photo courtesy of HBO The latest post on our companion arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie looks at some of the locations used and the support given to local people, seeking careers in the creative industries. This third series of this Game of Thrones prequel, starring Matt Smith, Emma D’Arcy, Olivia Cooke, Steve Toussaint, Rhys Ifans, Fabien Fran

A new album, described as "a beautiful collection", is released later this month (27 March). Our companion arts and entertainment blog Piece of Pink Pie had early access to Realms by singer-songwriter Rachel Sutton. "Rachel has a remarkable voice – smooth and clear, like a cool hillside stream on a hot summer’s day. "And she demonstrates her writing ability with this super collection of songs, ranging from the powerful, heartbreaking The Jester and the Jewel to the simple,

We are excited to welcome a new member of the crew working on our upcoming animated short film, A Fish Out of Water . Stephen Thomas joins the team as a specialist computer graphics (CG) animator, bringing his skills to bear on a key scene. Computer graphics animator Stephen Thomas He has been recruited by our director and animator Matthew Creed, as the project approaches the final stages of production. “I remember Matt mentioning this new project he was working on, A Fish O

An award-winning supernatural drama from the pen of Uncanny podcaster Danny Robins opened in Cardiff this week as part of a UK tour, and our hyperlocal site Rhiwbina Info was at the New Theatre to review it. 2:22 A Ghost Story tells the story of new parents Jenny (Shvorne Marks) and Sam (James Bye) whose house seems be haunted. How else can they explain strange sounds in their baby's bedroom at 2:22 each night? Have their 'improvements' to the old house angered the spirit of

A South Wales actor is aiming to complete a 200-mile ultra-marathon to help others achieve their theatrical ambitions. Mike in rehearsal for 'Odyssey '84 (Photo: Marc Douet) Mike Morgan will run the Wild Horse 200 across South Wales in April to raise funds for Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre Creative Engagement programme. Mike himself has performed in several Sherman Theatre productions, including A Midsummer Night's Dream , Tales of the Brothers Grimm, and Odyssey ’84 . Mike said:

The first stage adaptation of TV's Inspector Morse series is touring the UK. Inspector Morse: House of Ghosts is in Cardiff this week, and our award-winning hyperlocal news site Rhiwbina Info was at the opening night on Tuesday (27 January). Reviewer Andy Weltch wrote: "House of Ghosts is a worthy stage debut for Colin Dexter's famous detective. Not only does it do a great job of capturing the wit, charm, and nostalgia of the long-running TV series, it's an ingenious whodu

Today we can unveil the latest artwork for our upcoming animated short film A Fish Out of Water. The new image shows patrons in The Wild Rover - the Victorian harbourside beer house where our protagonist Henry Godliman has come to hear about the recent voyage by a group of seafarers. The superb artwork by designer and illustrator Anthony Richards presents an array of characters giving Henry (voiced by Robert Daws) an unsettling welcome as he nervously enters. Described as 'a