Pink Mist – Thu 2 – Sat 4 Feb
Pink Mist is esteemed Welsh playwright Owen Sheers’ exploration of the painful realities of war. Drawing on the personal accounts of servicemen, Sheers uses emotive verse coupled with captivating movement to illustrate the terrible psychological costs of war borne by soldiers and their families. Following hit performances in Bristol Pink Mist is set to break more hearts at The Sherman Theatre, Cardiff.
Tickets: £15-25
Images from The Stone – Until Sat 3 Jun
Newport Museum and Art Gallery will have a series of prints on exhibition acquired from the London Redfern Gallery. Amongst the vibrant collection of lithographs are works signed by a variety of renowned artists from Pablo Picasso to Graham Sutherland.
Welsh Singer Competition Winner 2016 – Tue 31 Jan
Sioned Gwen Davies is going to represent Wales in Cardiff’s BBC Singer of the World Competition this June. The Mezzo Soprano will be performing a lunchtime concert at St David’s Hall featuring an array of global cabaret songs alongside the works of Manuel de Falla.
Tickets: Pay What You Will
NT Amadeus – Thu 2 Feb
Theatr Clwyd presents a screening of Amadeus live from the National Theatre. Lucian Msamati stars as Salieri as he embarks on his quest to crush the young Mozart utterly.
Tickets: £13
Kill For A Seat Comedy Club – Fri 3 Feb
Venue Cyrmu in Llandudno will host Bethany Black, a Northerner with a controversial streak. Black is known for dealing with tough topics and her humour is as dark as her hair, which is very, as she is a proud Goth. In fact Jason Manford rates her as, “one of the most exciting newcomers around.” One to watch?
Tickets: £8.50
Great Brits 2 – Fri 3 Feb
Cardiff’s BBC National Orchestra of Wales presents an evening of the unorthodox. The music of Graham Fitkin, David Bedford and Steve Martland feature in a homage to the best of 20th century orchestral composition.
Tickets: £10-£12
Paranormal Ghost Tour – Fri 3 Feb
A night of thrills and frights at Llancaiach Fawr Manor, Caerphilly.
Tickets: £16
Definitely Mightbe Adored – Sat 4 Feb
Clwb Ifor Bach brings Madchester to Cardiff with a tribute showdown between the legendary Oasis and titans The Stone Roses. Get your tickets for a night of Supersonic bangers from the finest the North has to offer.
Tickets: £10
February weekend family fun at the WWT Llanelli Wetland Centre – Sat 4 Feb
Weekend-based activities to keep the family entertained. A variety of outdoor pastimes, from den building to bird watching.
Tickets: £4.68-£24.11
Shiry Rashkovsky & Robin Green – Thu 2 Feb
The viola-piano duo will deliver a programme of Brahms Sonata Op.120 No.1 and other works. Aberystwyth Arts Centre.
Tickets: £3.00-£12.00
words JOHN BOOTH