Find out what’s on in South Wales this week
Award-winning British rock band, Enter Shikari, is making a stop in Cardiff for one night only as part of The Mindsweep tour. The tour features special guests, The King Blues and The Wonder Years, at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff on Tuesday 23rd February.
If you missed hit West End show the Circus of Horrors, last month then fear not. The terrifying story that stormed to the finals of Britain’s Got Talent is back on Tuesday 23rd February at The Riverfront, Newport for an evening filled with nightmarish twists and turns.
For those looking for a night of laughter paired with a relaxing drink, head down to Comedy Club this Wednesday at Swansea’s Grand Theatre. Join comedians Tom Wrigglesworth, Felicity Ward and Joel Dommett on Wednesday 24th February.
Escape into a world of different cultures and landscapes this week as artist Oliver Gaiger displays his work at the Marin Tinney Gallery, Cardiff. Inspired by signs, symbols and patterns found on the artists travels, expect to see a variety of painting, etchings and drypoints in his first solo exhibition in Wales, from 25th February – 15th March.
Best-selling author, David Williams, brings the world premier of his exciting children’s story, Gangsta Granny, courtesy of the acclaimed producers that brought us the Horrible Histories franchise. The new production comes to Cardiff’s New Theatre showing from 24th February – 28th February. Tickets start from £11.
Are you a fan of music from the big screen? Join 1000 children from South Wales for the musical spectacular, The Music of the Movies, to celebrate both youth and music and raise money to provide activities for children in disadvantaged areas. The performance, taking place on Friday 26th February at the Motorpoint Arena Cardiff, is joined by West End actor, Lee Mead and Britain’s Got Talent’s Henry Gallagher plus many more!
Wales take on France at the Principality Stadium on Friday 26th February to kick start the third round of the Six Nations. Tickets are now sold out, but you can join hundreds of fans in bars and pubs across Cardiff to watch the game, including St David’s Hall and Walkabout Cardiff.
Join comedy fans at the Glee Club, Cardiff for a fantastic line up of four comics from the top of the UK and International comedy circuit. The Best in Live Stand-up Comedy on Saturday 27th February will bring you into fits of laughter with Steve Gribbins’ comedy songs and Andre Vincent’s clever one-liners along with the talented comic’s, Suzi Ruffell and Charlie Baker.
Re-live the sounds of The Electric Light Orchestra on Saturday 27th February as tribute band, ELO Again, bring back the age of Glam Rock to the 21st century. Don’t miss it A Night of ELO at St David’s Hall, Cardiff.
Ever fancied an evening with Rick Wakeman? Well now you can. The world renowned keyboard player recalls hilarious and unlikely anecdotes from his fascinating career. From collaborations with David Bowie, Elton John, Cat Stevens and Black Sabbath to worldwide tours with his own bands, expect a memorable show from the Grumpy Old Man himself at The Coliseum, Aberdare on 28th February.
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