Vivienne Westwood mingles with Voltaire in WELSH NATIONAL OPERA’s rollicking new CANDIDE
For the Welsh National Opera's Candide, it takes an American to truly get this show and the whole musical offering shimmered with bite and glee.
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TONY! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]: a musical hoot based on the life of Britain’s most divisive PM
Expect manic, madcap political farce from Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera] – a hilarious saga of ambition, religion, war and power, playing at Cardiff's New Theatre.
“Tony Blair and Macbeth are victims of hubris” – writer STEVE BROWN on his political anti-musical TONY!
The time has come to, as they say, bring back Blair. No, wait! In the form of a song-based theatrical satire. Ahead of Tony! [The Tony Blair Rock Opera]’s run …
Must-see stage shows in Wales & Bristol this June: ANNA KARENINA, THE GREAT GATSBY, and more
Explore the best stage shows in Wales and Bristol this June, from the modern adaptation of Anna Karenina to the immersive 1920s experience of The Great Gatsby.
Bikini Bottom comes to Cardiff: THE SPONGEBOB MUSICAL at the Wales Millennium Centre
The vibrant world of Bikini Bottom comes to Cardiff in the form of the The Spongebob Musical. Expect bright colours and a jukebox of pop hits at Wales Millennium Centre.
DRAG RACE UK winner DANNY BEARD: “People want to spout hate and punch down. I’m all about punching up”
Drag Race UK winner Danny Beard on their Cardiff tour date, advocating for drag as an artform and their journey of triumph and talent.
DIVINA DE CAMPO: red wig, silver dress… yellow sponge?
From Drag Race to the West End, Divina de Campo's journey continues taking her to diverse places: including under the sea for the SpongeBob musical in Cardiff Bay.
WELSH NATIONAL YOUTH OPERA delight in a rodent, crustacean-filled double bill
An enchanting double bill by Welsh National Youth Opera - The Pied Piper of Hamelin and The Crab That Played With The Sea - spotlights talented young voices and captivating performances.
Magic and grief collide in cinematic stage version Neil Gaiman’s THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
The Ocean at the End of the Lane is a blockbuster stage adaptation of Neil Gaiman's book filled with magic, grief, and unforgettable performances.
THE VALLEY OF FEAR: new Sherlock Holmes play is a real brainteaser
Blackeyed Theatre's stage adaptation of Sherlock Holmes: The Valley of Fear is a heavily dialogue-driven play. Does this make it too much of challenge for dedicated fans, or a slow-burn cerebral affair?
THE COMMITMENTS: a soulful journey of dreams & disappointment in a time of crisis
Discover the soulful journey of hard-up Irish misfits chasing their dreams in The Commitments on stage in Cardiff Bay, filled with heartfelt music and poignant moments amidst a cost of living crisis.
WISH YOU WERE DEAD: world premiere in Cardiff reveals thrilling crime thriller adaptation
Stunning performances, a captivating storyline, and star-studded cast will leave you on the edge of your seat in Peter James' Wish You Were Dead, the theatrical crime thriller at New Theatre, Cardiff.
Feel every moment with TITANIC THE MUSICAL, fresh from Broadway to Cardiff
An emotional turmoil of a show, Titanic The Musical left the New Theatre's audience silent as they tuned in to this historical retelling of the widely known tragedy.
GOLYGFEYDD O’R PLA DU review: the surprising Welsh-language play shattering stereotypes
Touring Wales until Fri 26 May, Golygfeydd O’r Pla Du, a Welsh-language play that cleverly integrates English captioning, humor, and satire to offer an alternative narrative to Welsh stereotypes.
CHARLIE AND THE CHOCOLATE FACTORY musical in Cardiff: a mouthwatering and refreshingly inclusive treat
With stunning set design, enthralling use of technology, heartwarming performances and comically choreographed vignettes, James Brining's modern and inclusive take on Roald Dahl's classic story is the winning ticket.
ES & FLO: award-winning, intimate play about love & dementia arrives at WMC
A heartrending and intimate story of an ageing lesbian couple's enduring love, the award-winning Es & Flo is not to be missed in Cardiff Bay.
New play GOLYGFEYDD O’R PLA DU satirises medieval Wales during the Black Death
Theatrau Sir Gâr’s first in-house production Golygfeydd O’r Pla Du takes a side-swap of a subject not usually ripe for satire: medieval Wales in the time of the Black Death. Hari Berrow finds out more.
Mercury Theatre Wales’ FINDING HOME is a heart-rending dramatisation of homelessness
If you only see one piece of theatre this year, or even this decade, make it Finding Home: a heartbreaking, thought-provoking show about homelessness in the Welsh capital.
From London Palladium to Cardiff: THE KING AND I continues to captivate audiences
The King and I, the critically acclaimed musical has taken Cardiff by storm. With breathtaking performances, lavish sets and costumes, and a heartwarming story of love that transcends all barriers, this show is not to be missed.
Whitney Houston’s iconic thriller comes to life in Cardiff with THE BODYGUARD on stage
The musical adaptation of The Bodyguard starring Melody Thornton and Ayden Callaghan arrives in Cardiff, full of incredible costumes and plenty of high notes.
“Adapting to survive is something rulers today struggle with” – actor Darren Lee on THE KING AND I’s continued relevance
American actor Darren Lee shares his experience playing the lead role of the King of Siam in Rodgers & Hammerstein's The King and I UK tour.
SHEA COULEE: drag royalty reigns in Cardiff with LIPSTICK BALL tour
Thanks to a dynamic and multi-faceted career, Shea Coulee's electrifying performance at Cardiff's Lipstick Ball comes just when this Drag Race royalty is on the cusp of household name status.
Shakespeare meets Splott with a touching ROMEO & JULIE at the Sherman Theatre
Romeo & Juliet gets a contemporary twist in Splott at the Sherman Theatre. Here's what we made of its standout performances and moments.
DADA MASILO’s THE SACRIFICE stuns audiences with electrifying dance and haunting ritual
With live music and mesmerising performances, this breathtaking fusion of contemporary ballet and Tswana dance in Dada Masilo's The Sacrifice at Wales Millennium Centre is not to be missed.