Tazmamart: 18 Years in Morocco’s Secret Prison

Amy Aed explores the physical and mental struggle of Aziz BineBine during his 1972 imprisonment in a secret Moroccan prison, retold throughout the novel Tazmamart

PUBLISHED ON: 17/04/20

CATEGORY: Blog

The year was 1972 and Aziz BineBine was a young soldier caught up in the failed coup d’état against King Hassan II in Morocco. Days after following or …

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Patagonian Bones

Lee Tisdale explores the history of Welsh culture as he gives a sentimental review of the film Patagonian Bones (2015).

PUBLISHED ON: 06/03/20

CATEGORY: Blog

26th February, 7:20 PM. The information desk at Ceredigion Museum had no lights on, and the streets around it were almost empty. Standing in front of …

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Speaking Stones with Milly Jackdaw

Lee Tisdale heartily reflects on his experience listening to the cosy storytellings of Milly Jackdaw.

PUBLISHED ON: 02/03/20

CATEGORY: Blog

Ceredigion Museum: a great visual representation of times already passed, separated from modern society by a mere doorframe. Within, there was a story …

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What’s the Time, Mr Wolf?

Gwen Davies

PUBLISHED ON: 25/07/17

CATEGORY: Editorial

Wales’ enduring flair for the short story is gradually being recognized on an international stage, with our best writers in the form, including Cynan …

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Handbag etiquette and A.N. Wilson roots for Wales!

Gwen Davies

PUBLISHED ON: 23/01/12

CATEGORY: Blog

Among DT grand-daughter Hannah Ellis’ plans to revive the Dylan Thomas Society (WM, 14/1/12) is an interactive version of A Child’s Christmas in Wales …

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Richard Ayoade on Submarine

Kathryn Gray

PUBLISHED ON: 04/03/11

CATEGORY: Notes

Here’s a good youtube clip of Richard Ayoade at the Toronto Film Festival – on his adaptation of Joe Dunthorne’s Submarine. The film was also recently …

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Coming Up This Spring

Kathryn Gray

PUBLISHED ON: 13/01/11

CATEGORY: Blog

Currently working on my last issue of New Welsh Review. Much to enjoy, I hope, with new writing from Gillian Clarke, Rhys Thomas, Gwyneth Lewis, Boyd …

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Sleep Furiously wins Guardian’s Best First Film Award

Kathryn Gray notes that the film Sleep Furiously wins the Guardian's Best First Film Award, 2010

PUBLISHED ON: 16/02/10

CATEGORY: Notes

Read the story here. Read Peter Bradshaw’s review here.

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Jordison on The Old Devils

Kathryn Gray notes Sam Jordison's retrospective review of Amis' The Old Devils

PUBLISHED ON: 16/02/10

CATEGORY: Notes

Nice piece by Sam Jordison in today’s Guardian on Amis’s 1986 Booker winner The Old Devils.

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