Find out what’s going on in South Wales this week
Peter Andre + Daughters of Davis- 14th March
Britain’s well loved adopted Aussie will be performing at the Motorpoint arena in Cardiff. The former I’m a Celebrity contestant will be supported by sister duo Daughters of Davis on his nationwide tour. Tickets start at £27.50.
The Last Tango- 14th -19th March
Fan of Strictly Come Dancing? Well stars of the hit BBC show Vincent Simone and Flavia Cacace will be getting their dancing shoes on in at the New Theatre in Cardiff. This will be one the couple’s last ever shows together so don’t hesitate. Tickets range from £14-£27.
Bronnt Industries Kapital- 15th March
The Bristol based musical project forwarded by multi-instrumentalist Guy Bartell will be performing at Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Their first album was described by Stylus Magazine as “gaslight horrortonica”. No, me neither. Whatever it means it does sound interesting! For ticket information contact 01970 623232.
Cat on a Hot Tin Roof- 15th-19th March
Tennessee Williams’ award winning play will be hitting Swansea this week. Theatr Clwyd will be presenting the Pulitzer prize-winning drama, with the curtain raiser on Wednesday. Tickets from £15.50-£21.50.
Bert Evans ‘Into the Light’– 15th March-23rd April
Port Talbot based artist Bert Evans displays his work at Y Galeri in Caerphilly which he professes is inspired by what he sees on a day to day basis.
Capital City Jazz Orchestra- 17th March
The Capital City Jazz Orchestra will be presenting their big band on Thursday. If you’re all things sax, trumpet and trombone then get yourselves down to Cardiff City Hall. The band will also be performing alongside American vocalist Marlene VerPlanck. Tickets are £11.50-£13.50.
Winter Group Exhibition 2016 Rotating Exhibition- 19th March-9th April
The Attic Gallery in Swansea will be presenting paintings by artist Brenda Hartill. The exhibition will not only show her latest work but will also be displaying examples of her past paintings.
50 Shades of Burlesque- 18th March
Aberystwyth Arts Centre presents 50 Shades of Burlesque. The show is inspired by the box office smash-hit 50 Shades of Grey (we know where this is going). You’re told to prepare to be “teased to distraction” and “whipped to a frenzy”. Safe to say this isn’t one for the kids. Tickets range from £18-£20.
Boyce Avenue- 19th March
Well known for their inspiring covers on YouTube, American brothers Alejandro, Fabian and Daniel Manzano will be performing live at Great Hall, Cardiff Student’s Union as part of their rearranged tour. Tickets are £25.
Hairspray- 20th-26th March
Hit movie turned stage production stops at The New Theatre Cardiff starting on Sunday starring Claire Sweeney. Time travel back to the 60’s with this fun-filled, big-haired production. Tickets range from £16-£35.
words RHYS TOMPKINS, photo STEVE SLATER