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“It’s probably more relevant today than when it was written” – Simon Gordon talks HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

November 22, 2021

Ahead of Heathers: The Musical opening at the WMC in Cardiff, Sarah Bowdide spoke to leading man Simon Gordon - aka, the iconic JD.

Category: Interviews, Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

The Role of Theatre in a Modern Wales – Buzz Culture

November 22, 2021

How is the Theatre sector in Wales developing post pandemic? Buzz Culture is bringing key voices together to find out.

Category: Culture, Theatre

Come and bask in Jamie’s glittery spotlight – EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Cardiff’s WMC

November 16, 2021

After an 18-month pandemic delay, the hit West End musical Everybody’s Talking About Jamie finally comes to Cardiff.

Category: Reviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

“Embrace who you truly are” – EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE’s cast on bringing hit musical to Wales

November 11, 2021

Ahead of British musical sensation, Everybody’s Talking About Jamie landing in the Wales Millennium Centre this month, Sarah Bowdidge spoke to cast members Adam Taylor and Rhys Taylor.

Category: Culture, Interviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

EVERYBODY’S (still) TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: hit musical finally sashays into Cardiff

November 9, 2021

After a long wait, West End hit Everbody's Talking About Jamie is finally sashaying its way into the WMC in Cardiff.

Category: Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

IN THE SEA THERE ARE CROCODILES: dramatic refugee story in Cardiff for one weekend only

November 9, 2021

Told from the perspective of a 10-year-old boy, In The Sea There Are Crocodiles brings a dramatic story of survivorship to the WMC.

Category: Culture, Theatre Region: South Wales

Rugby musical FLY HALF may be to steel what Billy Elliot is to coal

November 8, 2021

Critically acclaimed rugby musical - of all things - Fly Half kicks off at The Riverfront in Newport this month.

Category: Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

Reminds audiences of the magic of theatre – DIAL M FOR MURDER | STAGE REVIEW

November 4, 2021

After a slow start, Dial M For Murder's stage version at Cardiff's New Theatre instilled a sense of magic in Felix Jones - largely thanks to Tom Chambers.

Category: Reviews, Theatre

Unmissable theatre in Wales this November | FEATURE

November 1, 2021

On the cusp of panto season, November's theatre offerings in Wales bring plenty of seasonal treats - as Jamie Rees unpacks.

Category: Culture, Features, Theatre

The retro queen struts into Cardiff – BLAIR ST. CLAIR | STAGE PREVIEW

October 26, 2021

The two-time Drag Race contestant Blair St. Clair is set to strut her way into Cardiff's Glee Club this November.

Category: Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

I left feeling rather depressed – THE TIGERFACE SHOW | STAGE REVIEW

October 25, 2021

Though billed as a comedy, The Tigerface Show at Newport's Riverfront left Lynda Nash feeling far from amused.

Category: Comedy, Culture, Reviews, Theatre

Ridiculous… in the best way possible – DEATH DROP | STAGE REVIEW

October 21, 2021

Cordially – or not – inviting us to Shantay Manor on Tuck Island, Death Drop is ridiculous in the best way possible, Buzz's Chris Williams finds.

Category: Reviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

THE BOOK OF MORMON | STAGE REVIEW

October 14, 2021

Witty, silly, ironic and pushing the boundaries of good taste, The Book of Mormon is everything you'd expect from the minds behind South Park.

Category: Culture, Reviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

DEATH DROP RA’JAH O’HARA | INTERVIEW

October 14, 2021

Life’s such a drag in the theatre world at the moment. No, it is – literally. Everywhere you look there’s a drag show happening, such is the effect RuPaul’s Drag Race has had. One such show is murder mystery Death Drop, featuring Ra’Jah O’Hara. Jamie Rees dropped in to meet her a day after her arrival in Wales from the States.

Category: Interviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

COMPANY OF SIRENS: HITCHCOCK REDUX | STAGE PREVIEW

October 6, 2021

Company Of Sirens present Twelve Cabins Twelve Vacancies and Souvenirs Of A Killing, two Hitchcock-influenced plays by Chris Durnall.

Category: Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

MID WALES OPERA: IL TABARRO | STAGE FEATURE

October 6, 2021

As Mid Wales Opera return to touring with a bang - Puccini's Il tabarro - Hannah Collins got a sneak peek at the new production in an unusual location.

Category: Culture, Previews, Theatre

THE BOY WITH TWO HEARTS | STAGE REVIEW

October 6, 2021

You’d be forgiven for thinking that The Boy With Two Hearts would be a difficult watch – but this is a play about hope, with an enormous heart.

Category: Reviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

THE BOOK OF MORMON | STAGE PREVIEW

October 6, 2021

Chloë Edwards is ready as anything for the Welsh debut – delayed by nearly a year, natch – of this bad-taste masterpiece and worldwide theatre hit from the boys behind South Park.

Category: Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

LOOKING GOOD DEAD: ADAM WOODYATT | INTERVIEW

September 28, 2021

Adam Woodyatt has been the concrete holding Albert Square together, playing the only character to feature in EastEnders since its 1985 launch, but for the mo he’s bailed on Ian Beale, instead hitting up Cardiff’s New Theatre in an adaption of Peter James’ novel Looking Good Dead. Carl Marsh lends an ear.

Category: Interviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

THE BOY WITH TWO HEARTS | STAGE PREVIEW

September 28, 2021

The Wales Millennium Centre has collaborated with Hamed Amiri and his family to bring their extraordinary story, The Boy With Two Hearts, to the stage, and it’s one which could inspire viewers and give insight into one family’s struggle for freedom and safety.

Category: Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

ANFAMOL | STAGE PREVIEW

September 28, 2021

Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru are taking Rhiannon Boyle's latest play on the road, with Anfamol visiting eight Welsh locations over three weeks.

Category: Previews, Theatre Region: Wales-Wide

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: MADAM BUTTERFLY | STAGE REVIEW

September 27, 2021

Welsh National Opera’s first large-scale new production after the pandemic has triggered debate. Directed by Lindy Hume, Buzz's James Ellis finds some interesting takes, yet fairly traditional at hear.

Category: Reviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT | STAGE REVIEW

September 21, 2021

Priscilla is an all-out guffaw-fest, full of quips, one-liners and singalong/shake-your-ass numbers.

Category: Reviews, Theatre Region: South Wales

JASON DONOVAN ON PRODUCING PRISCILLA | INTERVIEW

September 15, 2021

Jason Donovan turns his hand to theatre production, pulling the strings for this UK tour of Priscilla Queen Of The Desert - set to light up Cardiff’s New Theatre from Mon 20-Sat 25 Sept.

Category: Interviews, Previews, Theatre Region: South Wales

“It’s probably more relevant today than when it was written” – Simon Gordon talks HEATHERS THE MUSICAL

The Role of Theatre in a Modern Wales – Buzz Culture

Come and bask in Jamie’s glittery spotlight – EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE at Cardiff’s WMC

“Embrace who you truly are” – EVERYBODY’S TALKING ABOUT JAMIE’s cast on bringing hit musical to Wales

EVERYBODY’S (still) TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: hit musical finally sashays into Cardiff

IN THE SEA THERE ARE CROCODILES: dramatic refugee story in Cardiff for one weekend only

Rugby musical FLY HALF may be to steel what Billy Elliot is to coal

Reminds audiences of the magic of theatre – DIAL M FOR MURDER | STAGE REVIEW

Unmissable theatre in Wales this November | FEATURE

The retro queen struts into Cardiff – BLAIR ST. CLAIR | STAGE PREVIEW

I left feeling rather depressed – THE TIGERFACE SHOW | STAGE REVIEW

Ridiculous… in the best way possible – DEATH DROP | STAGE REVIEW

THE BOOK OF MORMON | STAGE REVIEW

DEATH DROP RA’JAH O’HARA | INTERVIEW

COMPANY OF SIRENS: HITCHCOCK REDUX | STAGE PREVIEW

MID WALES OPERA: IL TABARRO | STAGE FEATURE

THE BOY WITH TWO HEARTS | STAGE REVIEW

THE BOOK OF MORMON | STAGE PREVIEW

LOOKING GOOD DEAD: ADAM WOODYATT | INTERVIEW

THE BOY WITH TWO HEARTS | STAGE PREVIEW

ANFAMOL | STAGE PREVIEW

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA: MADAM BUTTERFLY | STAGE REVIEW

PRISCILLA QUEEN OF THE DESERT | STAGE REVIEW

JASON DONOVAN ON PRODUCING PRISCILLA | INTERVIEW

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