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PRAXIS MAKES PERFECT | STAGE REVIEW

A thoroughly entertaining evening of music, theatre and political storytelling, Praxis Makes Perfect is an absolute must see.

ONCE UPON A TIME IN A DARK DARK WOOD | STAGE REVIEW

The problem with fairytales is that they are all too often played out beyond reality. Striking Attitudes accomplished the rare delight of presenting the magical as everyday.

BIANCO | STAGE REVIEW

Everything about it just oozed excitement and unadulterated thrill.

WNO ORCHESTRA PLAY WAGNER AND STRAVINSKY | LIVE REVIEW

Elemental, primordial and gripping

1861 | FOOD REVIEW

1861 has earned an enviable reputation in the relatively short time Simon Wright and his wife Katie have been at the helm.

THE SMOKE HOUSE | FOOD REVIEW

The Smoke House has timed its arrival extremely judiciously.

THE BLUE PELICAN CAFÉ | FOOD REVIEW

I’m not sure what kind of kitchen witchcraft the chef used to cook the halloumi, but it was without doubt the nicest I’ve ever eaten.

THE GREAT GATSBY | STAGE REVIEW

Every second blew me away, pulling me into the dance the same way the novel transports me to the Roaring Twenties and Long Island life.

THE WELSH SINFONIA: ORCHESTRAPAEDIA | LIVE REVIEW

It was a strikingly unique piece that complemented the lively personality of its composer.

…AND YOU WILL KNOW US BY THE TRAIL OF DEAD | LIVE REVIEW

Over a 75-minute set largely made up of crowdpleasers, all involved give it some welly.

Food And Drink Guide

Food And Drink Guide

Take a peek inside our food and drink guide and work up an appetite with all of the best places to dink, eat and relax in South Wales.