I SHOULD BE SO LUCKY: blissfully cheesy pop nostalgia from the Stock Aitken Waterman hit factory
A gloriously light-hearted cheesfest of 80s nostalgia, I Should Be So Lucky will have you dancing in the aisles.
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Frozen fun from kids’ theatre specialists FLOSSY & BOO with their new show BEYOND THE BLIZZARD
With memorable characters, and songs so catchy that we’re all singing along by the second chorus, Beyond The Blizzard is a show that’s a joy to be part of.
Charming, elegant, powerful performances: THE KING AND I returns to Cardiff
The King And I is a living testimony to how great stories can stand the test of time and still have something meaningful to say.
SHREK THE MUSICAL: a joyfully different fairytale in Cardiff’s WMC
Watching this exuberant, colourful and warm-hearted musical, adapted from the movie series, is like stepping into the pages of a fairytale.
Ambitious, challenging and striking: new adult Welsh-language musical BRANWEN: DADENI
Challenging, ambitious and imperfect, much like its titular heroine, you’d be hard-pressed to find Welsh mythology retold with as much vim and viscera as Branwen: Dadeni.
Christmas crackers on stage: the best of the season’s theatre & panto (so far)
A wreath of plays, pantos and more festive theatre kicks off almost two months in advance of Christmas itself - and we've rounded up the very best!
The small venues keeping Welsh theatre alive
Hidden beneath the spotlight of their larger equivalents, small Welsh theatres play a vital but often overlooked role in their communities.
Tracy Ann Oberman elevates THE MERCHANT OF VENICE in haunting 1930s portrayal
Tracy Ann Oberman brings depth to Shakespeare's Shylock in a haunting portrayal of The Merchant of Venice 1936 in 1930s London.
EVERYBODY’S (still) TALKING ABOUT JAMIE: sparkly, coming-of-age musical returns to Cardiff Bay
With a new star, Everybody's Talking About Jamie is back in Cardiff Bay, where everyone is indeed still talking about it - especially repeat audiences.
Unmasking the surreal: Manon Steffan Ros & Steffan Donnelly on first Welsh translation of Ionesco’s RHINOCEROS
Discover the surreal world of Rhinoceros as Manon Steffan Ros and Steffan Donnelly share insights into the play's modern relevance and transformation.
QUIZ: the millionaire coughing scandal on stage puts you in the TV hotseat
A cerebral and entertaining piece of theatre, Quiz gets to the real heart of the Who Wants To Be A Millionaire? coughing scandal.
Puppet marvels: LIFE OF PI on stage in Cardiff lives up to the hype
Life Of Pi's superb puppet artistry, incredible performances and stunning sets make if beautiful theatre, whether you believe it's truth or not.
Revolutionising social care: HOUSEMATES is a powerful piece of theatre in the heart of Cardiff
Housemates, a collaboration between the Sherman and inclusive theatre company Hijinx, tells the tale of how one Cardiff student house became the epicentre of a social care revolution.
HORRIBLE HISTORIES: BARMY BRITAIN – a hilarious take on unconventional history
Primarily aimed at children though it may be, Horrible Histories: Barmy Britain has a deliciously subversive satirical streak disguised behind the silliness.
THE CROWN JEWELS: a rambunctious royal romp through Restoration England
Al Murray's King Charles II steals the show in The Crown Jewels at New Theatre, a riotous romp through Restoration England.
From a STRANGER THINGS musical to Welsh-translated classics: your autumn theatre guide
Explore the vibrant world of Welsh theatre this autumn, from reconstituted classics to quirky originals.
WNO turn to a glamorous dark side in LA TRAVIATA revival
A lavish revival of La Traviata by Welsh National Opera, currently at the WMC, fully use of the grandeur of Verdi's timeless opera.
“If you enjoy a story in this book, tell it” – DANIEL MORDEN on new folklore collection, STRANGE TALES
Strange Tales, the latest collection from Daniel Morden, is made up of stories from folklore across the globe. As he tells Hari Berrow, he hopes they'll something for old and young alike.
An eerie encounter in Cardiff with THE WOMAN IN BLACK
Enter the spine-tingling world of The Woman In Black at Cardiff's New Theatre, an eerie stage classic.
Grit & fire from WNO’s intoxicating Spanish thriller AINADAMAR
A powerful fusion of love, war, and flamenco come to vibrant life in Spanish opera Ainadamar by Welsh National Opera.
CIRCO RUM BA BA – L’HOTEL: a three-woman circus in Cardigan full of sparkle & whimsy
The enchanting world of Circo Rum Ba Ba's L’Hotel in Cardigan will make all your running away with the circus dreams come true.
“I feel I need to impress Cardiff – maybe I’ll do a handstand” – RICHARD COLES, from vicar to national trinket
Ahead of his first-ever UK tour, Borderline National Trinket, Richard Coles opens up about sexuality, being mistaken for a member of The Housemartins, and his love for village gossip.
HEATHERS: musical adaptation of the cult classic 80s film returns to Cardiff
“Fuck me gently with a chainsaw…” Heathers The Musical – based on the cult 1989 film starring Winona Ryder and Christian Slater – is back in Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre.
The best touring production around: 42ND STREET tapdances into the Wales Millennium Centre
Ttap-dancing magic and Broadway nostalgia come to the WMC in 42nd Street, a dazzling musical journey through dreams and dancing feet.