Posts by: Sprout Editor
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Doctor Who Series 11: Why Did Viewers Switch Off?
Doctor Who has been one of the most watched programmes in the history of British television but it’s recently seen some dark times with views dropping drastically. Carys Evans takes…
by Sprout Editor | 09/04/2019 at 1:46pm
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Film maker or film critic? Enter the USW Film and TV School Wales Awards!
The University of South Wales are holding a Schools and Colleges Awards ceremony. Here’s what they had to say: We want to celebrate all the brilliant work that goes on…
by Sprout Editor | 08/04/2019 at 9:51am
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New podcast, Ordinary Madness, looks at the history of mental health
Cardiff based podcast Ordinary Madness tells the history of mental illness. Written and hosted by Mathew Robson, each episode delves into the lives of creatives, doctors, psychopaths, the mad, the…
by Sprout Editor | 05/04/2019 at 10:43am
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Searching For Future International Leaders
The British Council is looking for new members to join its international policy and leadership programme. The programme is called the British Council’s Future Leaders Connect – the global network of emerging…
by Sprout Editor | 03/04/2019 at 9:35am
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Free and Cheap Things to do in Cardiff: 4-10 April
Welcome back to the Sprout’s cheap and cheerful what’s-on guide to Cardiff. I must apologize, because last week I totally missed that BBC Digital Cities was coming to the city…
by Sprout Editor | 02/04/2019 at 1:21pm
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Free and Cheap Things to Do in Cardiff: 28 March- 3 April
It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. Wales took the grand slam. Young people are protesting all over the country whether it’s against Brexit or to demand climate change action….
by Sprout Editor | 28/03/2019 at 3:46pm
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Free and Cheap things to do in Cardiff: 21-27 March
Your regular Free and Cheap events-elf is away this week- but never fear. For he delivers from the great beyond! Is it just me or does March seem longer than…
by Sprout Editor | 20/03/2019 at 9:00am
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Free and Cheap things to do in Cardiff: 14-20 March
Barring a few April showers, the sun is coming out from now on, the weather’s going to be great. It’s time to start getting out more! The best news this…
by Sprout Editor | 13/03/2019 at 3:25pm
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Review: The Full Monty UK And Ireland Tour @ WMC
You can leave your hat on as The Full Monty is on at the Wales Millennium Centre for the rest of the week. (Warning: pictures may contain some bare bottoms.)…
by Sprout Editor | 13/03/2019 at 11:18am
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Attend a journalism training weekend with the British Council and Thomson-Reuters!
ARE YOU THE FUTURE OF JOURNALISM? The British Council are looking for the most TALENTED, MOTIVATED and PASSIONATE young journalists to attend an intensive two-day media training programme at Thomson…
by Sprout Editor | 11/03/2019 at 4:42pm
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Why you should get a ticket to the Cardiff Music Awards
The Cardiff Music Awards 2019 are coming up thick and fast, with the date just around the corner on 29th March. Maybe you’re not sure it’s for you, but it…
by Sprout Editor | 11/03/2019 at 3:14pm
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Free and Cheap Things To Do In Cardiff: 7-13 March
Hey all and welcome back to your favourite happy go lucky cheap and cheerful Sprout column. No huge events on this week, but Wales are facing down Scotland in them…
by Sprout Editor | 06/03/2019 at 1:47pm
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The Big Issue are looking for Britain’s Next Big Crime Writer
Are you a writer? Reading the Sprout, there’s a fair chance that you are. Which is why you’re in luck, with this incredible new contest from The Big Issue magazine….
by Sprout Editor | 05/03/2019 at 10:27am
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Free and Cheap Things to Do in Cardiff 28 Feb- 6 Mar
Half term draws to a close, it’s back to school. But that’s no reason to stop being cool. Oh yeah, smooth rhymes. Whilst my rappers’ royalties cheque is in the…
by Sprout Editor | 27/02/2019 at 10:11am
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48 hours in Cardiff: Get the most out of your Rugby weekend.
Daffodil hats. Everywhere. During a rugby weekend in Cardiff you will see people dressed like daffodils, sheep and even the occasional leek popping up. Everyone knows that rugby is a…
by Sprout Editor | 22/02/2019 at 11:01am
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Free and Cheap Things To Do in Cardiff: 21-27 Feb
As February draws its final breaths, I’m pretty sure I can hear someone talking about… Christmas? Noooooo!!! It starts earlier every year!!! On a more serious notes, for many Cardiffians…
by Sprout Editor | 21/02/2019 at 5:29pm
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Free and Cheap Things to Do in Cardiff: 14-20 Feb
Well then, got any Valentine’s plans? That’s right! The Sprout’s regular what’s on column is back by popular demand. After a short break to shake up the format (and wait…
by Sprout Editor | 14/02/2019 at 10:00am
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Glass… Expectations Shattered Into a Thousand Pieces?
The prospect of Shyamalan’s latest film, Glass, is an intriguing one. Unbreakable (2000) is an unpredictable whirlwind of an action thriller and Split (2017) an action-packed psychological rollercoaster with undeniably…
by Sprout Editor | 08/02/2019 at 9:09pm
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Cardiff Council Wants Your Views On Its Loos
If you are a resident or frequent visitor to Cardiff, the Council wants you to fill out a survey. It may seem like it’s scraping the bottom of the bowl…
by Sprout Editor | 05/02/2019 at 10:17am
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Welsh Music Enjoys Launchpad Funding Benefits
A talented bunch of musicians from the well known to the unknown, from the Rhondda to the ‘Port, have successfully nabbed shares of a bursary worth £35,000. The following is…
by Sprout Editor | 04/02/2019 at 12:22pm