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monday 1
>Escape The Scaffold The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2128 0189. New play by Titas Halder. On at 3pm on Sat 6. (Until Sat 6)
Patrick Monahan + Prince + Abdi + Omar Hamdi + Hyde Panaser + Mickey Sharma Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, £15. Info 0871 4720400. This is a comedy show called Desi Central and as such features a bill of British-Asian comics.
The Moscow State Circus Tredegar Park, Newport. 2 + 5pm, £8-£36. Info 0844 856 5555. This started in Newport on Wed 26 Apr and today is its last day. It’s in Swansea from Wed 3-Sun 7, though, and Cardiff from Wed 10-Sun 14.
tuesday 2
>9 To 5 The Musical Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7pm, £12/£11. Info 01873 850805. Presented by AAODS and based on the music of Dolly Parton. £11 concession price today only. (Until Sat 6)
Chris Chopping + Simon Cooper The Moon, Cardiff. 7.30pm, pay by donation. Info [email protected]. Standup comedy night featuring Edinburgh warm-up sets.
Dan Mitchell + Calum Stewart + Tanya Spence-Kelly + Wes Packer + James Dunn + Samuel Lloyd The Big Top, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6 adv. Info 029 2022 8883. Comedy night in aid of Ty Hafan.
>Don’t Dress For Dinner Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £13.50-£21.50. Info 01792 475715. Jordan Productions and phil&ben present popular comedy. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 6. (Until Sat 6)
Encore Dance Company Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £12. Info 029 2063 6464. Showcase for 17 young dancers.
Josh Pugh + Danny Clives + William-Rees Crockford + Sal Drummond + Jo Frank + Aled Richards + Dion Sheehan + Col Howarth The Cambrian Tap, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2064 4952. This month’s lineup of Crafty Laughs, free standup comedy every first Tuesday of the month.
>Million Dollar Quartet New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £11-£33. Info 029 2087 8889. West End/Broadway/Las Vegas musical. Also at 2.30pm tomorrow, Thurs 4 and Sat 6; £10-£33 tomorrow and Thurs 4; £14-£35 on Fri 5 and Sat 6. (Until Sat 6)
>My Country; A Work In Progress Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8-£16. Info 029 2064 6900. Theatre based on interviews conducted with British people post-EU referendum, and pepped up with poetry from Carol Ann Duffy. Also on at 2pm on Thurs 4 and Sat 6. (Until Sat 6)
>Romeo & Juliet Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10. Info 029 2063 6464. Presented by Omidaze and Wales Millennium Centre. On at 11am and 7pm tomorrow and Wed 10; 2pm and 7pm on Sat 6 and Sat 13; 2pm only on Sun 7 and Sun 14; no show on Mon 8. (Until Sun 14)
T42 Dolman Theatre, Newport. 2pm, £7. Info 01633 263670. Newport Variety entertainment with singer/pianist Karl Daymond.
The All-Star Stand-Up Tour 2017 St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £20. Info 029 2087 8444. Featuring Stewart Francis, Justin Moorhouse, Mike Gunn and compere Jarred Christmas.
>The Curious Incident Of The Dog In The Night-Time Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £18.50-£44.50. Info 029 2063 6464. National Theatre production of dead popular kids’ book. £22.50-£47.50 on Fri 5 and Sat 6. Also on at 2.30pm tomorrow, Thurs 4 and Sat 6. (Until Sat 6)
>Top Girls Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12. Info 029 2030 4400. Caryl Churchill’s influential play, set in the early Thatcher years and presented here by Everyman. Also on at 2.30pm on Thurs 4 and Sat 6, where the price will be £10. (Until Sat 6)
wednesday 3
The Green House + Profundis Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.30pm, £13.50/£11.50. Info 01646 695267. National Dance Company Wales double bill.
>The Moscow State Circus Recreation Ground Car Park, Mumbles Road, Swansea. 7.45pm, £8-£36. Info 0844 856 5555. On at 5 and 7.45pm tomorrow and Fri 5; 3 and 6pm on Sat 6; 2 and 5pm on Sun 7. (Until Sun 7)
The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232. Presented by Mappa Mundi and Theatr Mwldan. In Swansea on Thurs 5 and Sat 6; Brecon on Tue 9; Cardiff on Wed 10 and Thurs 11, Milford Haven on Tue 16; Abergavenny on Wed 17; Llanelli on Thurs 18; Porthcawl on Wed 24; Aberdare on Thurs 25 and Newbridge on Sat 27.
thursday 4
>Blackadder Goes Forth Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £7. Info 01239 621200. Presented by Cardigan Theatre. On tomorrow also.
Caitlin Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 6 + 8pm, £12/£10. Info 01792 602060. Light Ladd & Emberton’s one-woman play about Dylan Thomas’ wife.
Mike Bubbins Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 8pm, £10.50. Info 01792 475715. Welsh comedian. In Brecon on Fri 12.
Run Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £9/£7. Info 01686 614555. Three dance pieces presented by the 2 Faced Dance Company. In Swansea on Thurs 11.
The Magic Flute The Riverfront, Newport. 7.30pm, £17/£15. Info 01633 656757. Debut production by the new artistic team at Mid Wales Opera.
friday 5
>All Shook Up Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £10-£14. Info 01656 815995. Elvis musical, presented by Porthcawl Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society. On tomorrow also, at 2.30 and 7.30pm.
Craig Murray Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 0845 2263510. Comedy Club night, more acts TBC.
>Drones Comedy Club Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £3.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Also on Fri 19.
JoJo Smith + Gary Meikle + David Longley Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £16. Info 08700 111960.
Katy Brand The Riverfront, Newport. 7.30pm, £14. Info 01633 656757. This standup show is called I Was A Teenage Christian, and appears to be literally titled. In Swansea tomorrow. See Upfront.
>Scott Capurro + Mark Olver + Chris McCausland + John Lynn Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £15.95/£8 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£17.95/£8 NUS).
‘Stute Comedy Nights Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 8pm, £12/£11. Info 01495 227206. With standups TBC.
>The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01792 602060.
saturday 6
Cadw’r Fflam Yn Fyw Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232. Songs from the musicals plus original material.
Golden Thread Playback Theatre Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 1pm, £3-£7/free under-5s. Info 029 2030 4400. Stories from the audience are brought to life by the cast.
Hello Cabaret Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464.
Joe Longthorne Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.15pm, £22.50. Info 01874 611622. Longstanding light entertainment type and celeb impersonator. Curious as to whether Donald Trump is currently in his repertoire, seeing as he’s lucky enough to look like him as well. In Cardiff on Fri 19.
Katy Brand Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.45pm, £13.50. Info 01792 475715.
Life Of Margo Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7-9pm, £5. Info 029 2087 7959. A three-act live performance featuring, in order: a video showreel, live concert performance and an art video about the Margo of the title.
Pop Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 3pm, £7.50-£12.25. Info 0845 2263510. Magical comedy show for kids.
Theatre In Focus: Oscar Wilde Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 12.30pm, £6/£4.50. Info 01792 475715. Scrip-in-hand performance preceded by an hour-long talk about OW.
>The Request Show Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £9-£12. Info 029 2063 6464. Dance House showcase. In tomorrow also, at 2pm.
sunday 7
John Robins + Tom Houghton Buffalo, Cardiff. 7pm, £6-£10. Info 029 2031 0312. Presented by Buffalo Comedy.
>Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863. Every Sunday.
Mark Olver + Lou Conran + Phil Jerrod Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, £8/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. New Sunday comedy show here, titled The Gathering and hosted by Olver.
monday 8
Caterpillar Comedy Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Open mic standup night hosted by James Dunn.
Dark Corners Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7pm, £10/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. One-man play by Polarbear, aka Steve Camden, aimed at young people and concerning “the places in your brain where things hide”. In Newport tomorrow and Wed 10.
tuesday 9
>Dark Corners The Riverfront, Newport. 10am + 7pm, £7. Info 01633 656757. On tomorrow also at 10am.
>Dial M For Murder Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50 NUS. Info 01633 263670. Performed by Newport Playgoers Society. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 13 (tickets for this one will be £11). (Until Sat 13)
>Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £14.50-£29.50. Info 029 2063 6464. Lloyd Webber and Rice’s blasphemous vision is helmed by Joe McElderry this time (apart from Thurs 11 May, as Joe has tickets to see The Nightingales in the Full Moon). £18.50-£34.50 on Fri 12 and Sat 13. Also on at 2.30pm tomorrow and Thurs 11; 5pm and 8pm on Fri 12; 2pm, 5pm and 8pm on Sat 13. (Until Sat 13)
>Reduced Womanhood Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2030 4400. Six women talk about their own lives in this theatre production by Voices Of Eve. Also at 2.30pm on Sat 13. (Until Sat 13)
The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.15pm, £14/£12. Info 01874 611622.
wednesday 10
Alice In Wonderland Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. 7.30pm, £15/£14. Info 01982 552555. Presented by Ballet Theatre UK.
>Dr Faustus Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7pm, £8/£6.50. Info 01792 475715. Presented by Shoreline Theatre. On tomorrow also.
Far From The Madding Crowd The Met, Abertillery. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01495 355800. Drama, presented by Hotbuckle.
Footloose 2017 Dance Show Spectacular Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7pm, £6. Info 01686 614555.
Meet Fred Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01873 850805. The latest performance of Hijinx’s popular puppet-based theatre production.
Omid Djalili Grand Theatre, Swansea. 8pm, £24.50. Info 01792 475715. See Upfront for an interview. In Cardiff tomorrow.
Richard Herring Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 8pm, £15. Info 01600 772467. This is a kind of greatest hits set featuring his favourite routines from all his shows to date.
>Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £26/£24.50. Info 01970 623232. Featuring TV dancers Ian and Natalie. I think their publicity image (as seen on the venue website) has been stretched in Photoshop, but I don’t have time to verify this right now. On tomorrow also; in Swansea Fri 12; Newport Sat 13.
>The Moscow State Circus Car Park B, Cardiff City Stadium. 5 + 7.45pm, £8-£36. Info 0844 856 5555. On at 2, 5 and 8pm on Sat 13; 2 and 5pm on Sun 14. (Until Sun 14)
>The Producers Parc & Dare, Treorchy. 7.15pm, £12. Info 0800 0147111. Amateur production of Mel Brooks musical, by Selsig AOS. On at 5pm on Sat 13. (Until Sat 13)
>The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Council Chamber, Cardiff City Hall. 7.30pm, £15. Info 01239 621200. This sets the trial of the title in the fairly swish council chambers – so seats are quite limited as a result. On tomorrow also.
thursday 11
Alice In Wonderland Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £15/£14. Info 01239 621200. Presented by Ballet Theatre UK.
Comedy Smackdown The Big Top, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2. Info 029 2022 8883.
EDge Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2063 6464. Showcase for the postgraduate performance company of London Contemporary Dance School.
Leviathan Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £15/£13. Info 01874 611622. Moby Dick, as reimagined for the stage by James Wilton Dance.
Nolton Comedy Nolton Corner, Bridgend. 7.30pm, free. Info 01656 655015. With standups TBC, every second Thursday of the month.
Omid Djalili St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £24. Info 029 2087 8444.
Run Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £7-£14. Info 01792 602060.
Stephen Bailey The Riverfront, Newport. 7.45pm, £9. Info 01633 656757. Standup performs show entitled Nation’s Sweetheart.
>The Hollow Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 0845 2263510. Agatha Christie’s plays, presented by Phoenix Theatre Group.
friday 12
Cardiff Cabaret Club: Peep Show Night Cardiff Bus Transport Club. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 029 2023 3658. Burlesque night in a new venue (or, at least, newly employed hosting evenings such as this), featuring Odelia Opium, Trixie Whipp, FooFooLaBelle, other Cardiff Cabaret Club starlets and MC Dis Charge, plus more TBC.
Hysteria Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £11/£9. Info 01686 614555. Comedy play about the imagined last days of Sigmund Freud. In Aberdare tomorrow.
Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £22-£26. Info 01792 475715.
Mike Bubbins Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.45pm, £10. Info 01874 611622.
>Mike Gunn + Andy Robinson + Ian Moore + Ron Vaudry Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £15.95/£8 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£17.95/£8 NUS).
Remembering Fred Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 7.30pm, £19.50-£35. Info 01792 475715. Namely Astaire. This features singers, dancers and a live band, plus personal reflections from Darcey Bussell, Twiggy, Ava Astaire, Ginger Rogers, Cyd Charrise, Gene Kelly and Irving Berlin. Not sure if many of those will be live onstage.
Spideriffic Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 6.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01633 868239. New comedy by Cwmbran Woodland Players.
The Fat Lady Sings & Show Medleys The Met, Abertillery. 7.30pm, £8. Info 01495 355800. Comedy about an am-dram group, set in Abertillery apparently.
Trixie Mattel Pulse, Cardiff. 8pm, £20-£45. Info 029 2064 1010. Sickening Events with a show from someone off Drag Race Season 7. The top priced ticket is the Meet & Greet option and that starts at 6.30pm.
saturday 13
Hysteria Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 0800 0147111.
Ian Waite & Natalie Lowe The Riverfront, Newport. 7.30pm, £23.50-£27. Info 01633 656757.
Jason Patterson + Tim Clark + Tom Wrigglesworth Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £16. Info 08700 111960.
Jim Bayes + Jack Shank + Kevin Caswell-Jones + Stasia Buckle + Riordan DJ + Morgan Rees + Sarah Breese Clwb Y Bont, Pontypridd. 7pm, £5/£3 adv. Info 01443 491424. Clwb Comedy night.
Russell Kane Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 8pm, £17.50. Info 01639 763214.
The Enormous Turnip Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 1.30 + 3.30pm, £6. Info 0845 2263510. Kids’ theatre presented by Stwdio Stepni. In Ammanford tomorrow.
The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £25.50/£20.50. Info 01792 475715.
sunday 14
Ginsberg: Wales A Visitation The Last Resort, Swansea. 7pm, £5. Info www.thelastresortswansea.com. Dylan Day event where Ceri Murphy and Jeff Towns read Allen Ginsberg’s LSD-inspired poem Wales A Visitation, plus there are talks, spoken word and music.
Mark Olver + Catherine Bohart + Sarah Keyworth Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, £8/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.
The Enormous Turnip Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 1pm, £6. Info 0845 2263510.
monday 15
Al Murray The Pub Landlord Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £28. Info 01792 475715. This show is titled Let’s Go Backwards Together and you can probably guess what it’s about.
>Musical Theatre Showcase Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£11. Info 029 2039 1391. On tomorrow also, at 1.15pm.
The Ceri Dupree Show Earl Haig Memorial Club, Cardiff. 8pm, £8 adv. Info 029 2062 6015.
>The Vicar Of Dibley Little Theatre, Neath. 7.30pm. Info 01639 643462. Stage adaption of aunt-friendly sitcom, directed by Jamie Rees. (Until Sat 20)
tuesday 16
Every Brilliant Thing Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £10/£8. Info 01970 623232. A play about depression and the lengths we will go to for those we love.
>Golf Course War Machine Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7.50-£9. Info 029 2039 1391. Chris Harris’ play, set amidst an anti-NATO protest. On tomorrow also.
>How My Light Is Spent Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 7.45pm, £8-£16. Info 029 2064 6900. Welsh premiere of a play set in Newport and featuring a doughnut shop worker who lives at home with his mum, and a phone sex operator. No performance on Sun 21. (Until Sat 27)
Ian Boldsworth Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7.30pm, £10. Info 0845 2263510. Comedy Club night, more acts TBC.
>Out Of Order New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12-£28. Info 029 2087 8889. Award-winning political comedy farce. Also at 2.30pm tomorrow, Thurs 18 and Sat 20. £11-£28 tomorrow and Thurs 18; £13-£32.50 on Fri 19 and Sat 20. (Until Sat 20)
Scorched Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01874 611622. Physical theatre piece about a WWII veteran, presented by Turtle Key Arts
Stuart Goldsmith Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £8-£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Standup comedian.
>The Tiger Who Came To Tea Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 1.30 + 4.30pm, £13. Info 01495 227206. A lot of high falutin’ people have posited that the tiger is a metaphor for Nazi Germany, or sex. On the other hand, the Mail On Sunday have called this production “a grrreat achievement”. On tomorrow also at 10.30am and 1.30pm.
The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01646 695267.
>Tidy St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 10.30am + 1.30pm, free. Info 029 2087 8444. Performed by Primary school children and performers from Music Theatre Wales, Sherman Theatre and players from the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera. On tomorrow also.
wednesday 17
>Kiss Of Death Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £9.50-£16. Info 01792 475715. Simon Williams’ play, here starring people from Hollyoaks, Keeping Up Appearances etc. Also on at 2pm on Sat 20. (Until Sat 20)
>Romeo & Juliet Anti Suicide Mike Barlow Theatre YMCA, Cardiff. £10/£7.50 NUS or under-21s. Info 07547 797125. Lily Theatre present a modern take on Shakespeare with an anti-suicide theme. (Until Sat 20)
Roy Chubby Brown Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01639 763214. In Narberth tomorrow.
The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 01873 850805.
William Shakespeare’s Long Lost First Play (Abridged) Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £13.50. Info 01656 815995. The Reduced Shakespeare Company’s latest thing.
thursday 18
>And Then There Were None Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01970 623232. Agatha Christie whodunit presented by Aberystwyth Arts Centre Community Theatre. (Until Sat 20)
Liz Aggiss Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Performance artist, whose name hopefully rhymes with ‘giz a kiss’, presents a show called Slap & Tickle which is described as “dark and ribald”. In Swansea tomorrow.
Roy Chubby Brown Queens Hall, Narberth. 7.15pm, £25. Info 01834 869323. The press bumph for this tour on the venue website is Royston talking about his career and giving all his fans a heartfelt shoutout. The big racist softy.
>The Witches Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.30pm, £10/£7. Info 01686 614555. Amateur take on Dahl, courtesy of NPTC Performing Arts.
friday 19
Alice In Wonderland Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7pm, £18/£12. Info 0845 2263510. Presented by Ballet Theatre UK
>Andy Askins + Mike Wilmot + Roger Monkhouse + Aaron Twitchen + Danny O’Brien Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £15.95/£8 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also, without Aaron and Danny and with Inel Tomlinson. (£17.95/£8 NUS).
Constellations Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm. Info 01239 621200. Nick Payne’s 2012 play, both award-winning and Broadway-featuring-on.
Joe Longthorne St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £23/£21.50. Info 029 2087 8444.
Liz Aggiss Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01792 602060.
>Mary Bijou Cabaret & Social Club The Talent Shack, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv. Info [email protected]. Fundraising cabaret night. On tomorrow also.
Rob Hughes + James Dunn + Matthew Morris + Anita Shaw + Jethro Bradley + Jakey Boy Hughes The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £8. Info 01497 821762. Standup comedy and, in the case of Jakey who plays last, folk-rock.
>The Light Princess The Riverfront, Newport. 7.30pm, £7.50-£14.50. Info 01633 656757. New ballet by Ballet Cymru, with a score by Catrin Finch. On tomorrow also.
>Y Twr Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 7.45pm, £8-£16. Info 029 2064 6900. Music Theatre Wales and Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru with a new opera, sung in Welsh with English surtitles. On tomorrow also; in Aberystwyth on Tue 23
saturday 20
Andy Parsons Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £17/£15 adv. Info 01792 863722. In Aberystwyth on Sat 27.
David Morgan + Alistair Barrie Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £16. Info 08700 111960.
>D Festival 2017 Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 11am, £3 per day. Info 01646 695267. Youth dance show presented by Arts Care Gofal Celf and the Torch Theatre. On tomorrow also.
Die Fledermaus Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £7-£43. Info 029 2063 6464. Welsh National Opera production. Also on in June, specifically Wed 7, Fri 9, Sun 11, Wed 16 and sat 24.
Jeff Dunham St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 5pm, £35. Info 029 2087 8444. ‘Politically incorrect’ American comedian with lots of puppets. Sold out, astonishingly. I wonder if Chubby Brown could clean up in the same way on a US tour.
>Lui & Artemis Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £9-£12. Info 029 2063 6464. Prototype Status of Switzerland present a performance by two dancers of pensionable age. On tomorrow also, at 2pm.
>Max Calaf Seve Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 6.30pm, £10/£8. Info 0845 2263510. One-man dance theatre. On tomorrow also, at 2.30pm.
>One Night Only Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £10. Info 01633 263670. A musical extravaganza performed by the Venture Player Groups.
sunday 21
Mark Olver + Lloyd Langford + Scott Gibson Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, £8/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.
Oskar’s Amazing Adventure Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 12 + 2pm, £8/£6. Info 0845 2263510. Kids’ show.
monday 22
Jordan Brookes The Big Top, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2022 8883. Local standup comedian previews his 2017 Edinburgh show.
tuesday 23
Bennett Arron Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.15pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. A live recording of Welsh comedian’s Radio Wales series, Bennett Arron Worries About…. Also on Thurs 1 June.
>The Crucible New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14-£30.50. Info 029 2087 8889. Arthur Miller’s famous Salem-set play. Also at 2.30pm tomorrow and Thurs 25. £13-£30.50 tomorrow and Thurs 25; £15-£35 on Fri 26 and Sat 27. (Until Sat 27)
Verve Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £12. Info 029 2063 6464. Four dance works choreographed by James Cousins, Carlos Pons Guerra, Leila McMillan and Matthias Sperling.
Y Twr Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01970 623232.
wednesday 24
>9 To 5 The Musical The Muni, Pontypridd. 7.15pm, £8.50-£10.50. Info 01443 490390. Dolly Parton-themed musical. (Until Fri 26)
>A Broadway Rhapsody Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £8. Info 01633 263670. An Evening of entertainment with STC Musical Society. On tomorrow also.
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £15/£13. Info 01495 227206. Presented by Ballet Cymru.
Dr Jackal, I Presume! Maesteg Town Hall. 2pm, £6.50. Info 01656 733269. Farcical twist on a classic tale by Ray Williams.
Jambori Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 10.15am + 1.15pm, £2. Info 01686 614555. Kids’ show with Martyn Geraint.
Jon Richardson Grand Theatre, Swansea. 8pm, £21. Info 01792 475715.
The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £13.50-£15.50. Info 01656 815995.
>Twelfth Night Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.15pm, £8.50. Info 01792 475715. Presented by Gower College Swansea Performing and Production Arts Students. (Until Fri 26)
You’ve Got Dragons Parc & Dare, Treorchy. 1pm, £5. Info 0800 0147111.
thursday 25
>All Or Nothing Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £15.50-£25.50. Info 01792 475715. A musical about the Small Faces and mods generally. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 27. (Until Sat 27)
>Breathe Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 01685 384111. Anthony Bunko’s new play, directed by Neil Maidman and performed as part of the Merthyr Rising Festival.
>Image Of An Unknown Young Woman Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£13. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Fri 2 June)
>Last Days Of Judas Iscariot Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£13. Info 029 2039 1391. Also on at 2pm on Thurs 1 June. (Until Fri 2 June)
Lift Dance Company Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £7/£5. Info 01792 602060. Triple bill of work by Craig Coombs, Elise Addiscott and Stacey Panico.
The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 1 + 7.30pm, £12/£8. Info 0800 0147111.
friday 26
>Chris Kent + Sol Bernstein + Dan Nightingale + Eric Lampaert Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £15.95/£8 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£17.95/£8 NUS).
Comedy Club Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 8pm, £10. Info 01874 611622. Presented by Little Wander.
Ignite Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £8/£5. Info 0845 2263510. Dance showcase.
Jane Eyre Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £10/£8. Info 01970 623232. Presented by Youth Theatre One. On tomorrow also.
Joel Dommett Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 8pm, £15/£10 NUS. Info 01686 614555. Comedian.
Katya Pulse, Cardiff. 7pm, £20-£50. Info 029 2064 1010. Sickening Events with another Drag Racer: Yekaterina Petrovna Zamolodchikova aka Katya, who was on seasons 2 and 7. The top priced ticket is the Meet & Greet option and that starts at 6.30pm.
Lee Nelson Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01656 815995.
>Three Days In The Country Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2030 4400. Play presented by the Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama’s Richard Burton Company. On tomorrow also, then Tue 30-Fri 2 June.
saturday 27
Andy Parsons Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £15. Info 01970 623232.
Dance Angels St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 3pm, £12/£11. Info 029 2087 8444. With the K-OSS Street Crew.
Forms Of Enquiry Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 12.30pm, £6/£4.50 kids. Info 01792 475715. Lunchtime theatre presented by Fluellen.
Ignacio Lopez Western Aberavon Beach Hotel, Swansea. 8pm, £16. Info 0844 3876086. Welsh comedian of Spanish heritage, with a show called EspañYOLO. That’s a little pricey to see him I must say. Might be some free drinks, who knows. Speak to the hotel not me.
Lakme Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.30pm, £7-£19.50. Info 01646 695267. Presented by Swansea City Opera.
>Matilda & Friends Gwyn Hall, Neath. 3 + 6.30pm, £10. Info 0300 3656677. Disney musical compendium presentd by Class Act Theatre School. On tomorrow also, at 11am and 3pm
Rory O’Hanlon + Dana Alexander Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £16. Info 08700 111960.
The Trials Of Oscar Wilde Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, £8. Info 01495 243252.
You’ve Got Dragons Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 11am + 2pm. Info 01874 611622. Kids’ show.
sunday 28
>The Tap Dancing Mermaid Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 4pm, £12/£10. Info 01874 611622. Show for kids aged three and up. On tomorrow also, at 11am and 2pm.
monday 29
Apollo 11 Campervan National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30 + 2.30pm, £3. Info 01792 463980. Music/theatre/comedy show exploring what the third Apollo 11 astronaut got up to while his colleagues walked on the moon.
The Sooty Show Grand Theatre, Swansea. 11am + 2.30pm, £12.50/£10.50. Info 01792 475715.
tuesday 30
The Pixie’s Scarf Queens Hall, Narberth. 2pm, £6/£5 adv. Info 01834 869323. Kids’ puppetry show presented by Soup Soup Theatre.
The Sooty Show The Riverfront, Newport. 11am + 2.30pm, £13. Info 01633 656757.
wednesday 31
Boxfull Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm. Info [email protected]. Multi-tiered variety show.
Chris & Pui Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 11am + 2pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232. Cbeebies double act.
Comedy Club Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 8pm, £11. Info 01792 475715.
Steffan Alun Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, pay by donation. Info 01633 221477. Playing the monthly You Might Laugh comedy night.
Lightning Path Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 4pm, £10/£7 for workshop/£16 for both. Info 029 2030 4400. A combo of puppetry, projections and music, aimed at kids. A workshop, on how to create puppets, precedes it at 1pm.
>Madagascar New Theatre, Cardiff. 1pm, £10.50-£21.50. Info 029 2087 8889. Orbit present the stage show of the animated movie. Also on at 6pm from Thurs 1-Sat 3 June. (Until Sun 4 June)
Marty MacDonald’s Toy Machine Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry. 2pm, £8.50/£7 kids. Info 01446 738622. Children’s show.
Rough Diamonds Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 6pm, £5. Info 01792 602060. A selection of Swansea University Creative Writing MA student performance pieces.
The Faaaabulous Ceri Dupree Show Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £18/£16. Info 01792 475715.
