SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER
R Aladdin Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 2 + 6.30pm, £15.05/£12.90 kids. Info 01639 763214. Panto presented by Jermin Productions. On at 1pm and 6.30pm on Sun 2; 2pm only on Sat 8. In Carmarthen from Fri 14-Sun 16; Llanelli from Thurs 20-Mon 24. (Until Sat 8)
R Alice In Wonderland Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 2pm, £8-£26. Info 029 2064 6900. The Sherman’s in-house Christmas panto production, whose cast includes Buzz’s own Keiron Self as The Duchess. On at 10.30am only on Mon 3-Thurs 6, Mon 10-Thurs 13, Mon 17 and Tue 18; 10.30am and 7pm on Fri 7 and Fri 14; 2pm and 7pm on Sat 8, Sat 15, Sat 22, Fri 28 and Sat 29; 10.30am and 2pm on Wed 19; 7pm only on Fri 21 and Thurs 27; 2pm only on Thurs 20; 11am and 4pm on Mon 24. (Until Sat 29)
Awful Egyptians Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 2.30pm, £13/£11 kids. Info 01686 614555. One of two Horrible Histories shows for kids, the other being Terrible Tudors (listed below). In Brecon from Wed 5-Sat 8.
R Cheer The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 3 + 7.30pm, £8 adv. Info info@
otherroomtheatre.com. New play presented by Big Loop Theatre Company; Other Room’s Christmas production, of a sort. Tickets are £10 from Mon 3-Sat 8 and £12 from Mon 10-Sat 15. Also on at 3pm on, Sat 8 and Sat 15 Dec; 7.30pm only all other days. No performances on Sun 2 or Sun 9. (Until Sat 10)
Christmas Gothic Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £14. Info 01873 850805. Three scary seasonal stories, told by Rebecca Vaughan.
Ffresh Burlesque Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. Starring FooFooLabelle, Bonita Boudoir, Frenchie Petit and hosts Havana Hurricane and Paulus.
Frankenstein Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Production, based on famous novel, by Cascade Dance Theatre and Taliesin Arts Centre.
From Then Til Now Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £10/£8. Info 01633 263670. Phoenix and Glass Ceiling present an evening of song and dance.
R Jack & The Beanstalk Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 2pm, £16/£13. Info 0300 0040444. Clare Hingott stars in this year’s panto. Also on Sun 2, Sat 8 and Sun 9, with an extra 6pm show on Sat 8. In Treorchy from Sat 15-Mon 24.
Jason Manford Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. 7.30pm, from £27.50. Info 029 2022 4488.
John Lynn + Jo Enright + John Fothergill + Conor Drum Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £17.95/£10 NUS/£27.95 with pizza and a drink. Info 0871 4720400.
Margaret And The Tapeworm The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 7.30pm, £11/£8.50. Info 01639 843163. Triongl with a comedic play about an office Christmas party. In Aberystwyth on Wed 5, Llanelli on Fri 14, Pontypridd on Sat 15 and Cardiff from Wed 19-Sat 22. Plus some places up north, go to www.triongl.com if you want to know what they are.
Nyrsys Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01792 602060. NHS70-related play set on a cancer ward, presented by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and in Welsh. In Cardigan on Tue 4.
R Peter Pan The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £14/£11. Info 01495 355945. Panto, presented by Rainbow Valley. On tomorrow also, at 2pm and 5.30pm.
R Phantom Rides Again Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. A revisiting of a 2008 performance, Phantom Ride, by local avant-theatre sorts Good Cop Bad Cop. No performances from Sun 2-Tue 4. (Until Sat 8)
R Rage Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£13. Info 029 2039 1391. Simon Stephens’ play, presented by the Richard Burton Company and based on a series of photos of Manchester on NYE 2015; you’ll probably recognise the one with the coppers and pissed people lying on the pavement. No performances on Sun 2 or Mon 3. (Until Sat 8)
Rahul Kholi + Nina Gilligan + Sol Bernstein + Nick Hiscott Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 6.30pm, £12-£18. Info 01495 243252. Standup comedy night.
Rat Pack Christmas Party Night Chepstow Racecourse. 7pm, £42 adv. Info 01291 622260. A tribute to Frank, Sammy, Dean and the others’ “booze, broads [and] banter”. I struggle to believe the Rat Pack ever used the word banter.
R Road Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£13. Info 029 2039 1391. Jim Cartwright’s play, presented by the Richard Burton Company and set in working class northern England circa 1987. Also on at 2.30pm on Tue 4; BSL interpreted performance on Thurs 6. No performances on Sun 2 or Mon 3. (Until Sat 8)
Santa’s Christmas Party Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 11am, £9/£8 under-16s. Info 01600 772467. Kids’ theatre.
Saturday Night Fever Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £18-£39. Info 029 2063 6464. Apparently this stage musical has both more drama and more music than the cinematic original.
Singin’ In The Rain New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £14-£26. Info 029 2087 8889. Famous musical presented by Orbit Theatre here.
Terrible Tudors Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7pm, £13/£11 kids. Info 01686 614555. In Brecon from Tue 4-Sat 8.
Theatre In Focus: George S Kaufman Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 12.30pm, £6 adv. Info 01792 475715. Talk followed by a script-in-hand performance of a Kaufman play.
R The Glass Menagerie Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7pm, £6-£13. Info 029 2039 1391. Tennessee Williams’ play, presented by the Richard Burton Company. No performances on Sun 2 or Mon 3. (Until Sat 8)
The Gondoliers Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £8-£12. Info 01239 621200. Opera Teifi do Gilbert & Sullivan.
The Last Five Years Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil. 8pm, £8-£10. Info 01685 722176. Musical set in New York and presented here by Leeway. Also features BSL interpretation and deaf choreography.
This Is Not A Safe Space Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £12. Info 029 2063 6464. One-woman quasi-comedy show about austerity and related topics, starring Jackie Hagan.
SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER
Beauty And The Beast Gwyn Hall, Neath. 3pm, £16.13/£12.90. Info 0300 3656677. Ballet, presented by Ballet Theatre UK.
R Christmas On Broadway Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 2.30pm, £16/£14. Info 029 2039 1391. Musical theatre revue. On at 7.45pm tomorrow and Tue 4. (Until Tue 4)
Dr John Cooper Clarke + Simon Day + Mike Garry + Clare Ferguson-Walker St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7pm, £21.50-£34.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Rakish postpunk post plus a buncha guests including ex-Fast Show man Day.
R Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863. Every Sunday.
Suzi Ruffell Buffalo, Cardiff. 7pm, £4-£8. Info 029 2031 0312. Buffalo Comedy night.
The Gilded Merkin Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £15. Info 0871 4720400. Burlesque show which originated in the Midlands.
R The Tiger Who Came To Tea Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 1 + 3pm, £8.50-£12.50. Info 01970 623232. Kids’ theatre based on a well known book. On tomorrow also, at 10.30am
MONDAY 3 DECEMBER
Alyssa Edwards Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £30/£45 VIP. Info 0871 4720400. New show from American performer who has a Netflix show, Dancing Queen.
Father Christmas Needs A Wee Grand Theatre, Swansea. 10.30am + 1.30pm, £12. Info 01792 475715. Bladder-related kids’ theatre presented by TaleGate Productions.
R Little Red Riding Hood Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 11am + 1.30pm, £9/£6.50. Info 029 2064 6900. Christmas play for kids, in both English and Welsh. English: 1.30pm only on Tue 4, Thurs 6, Sat 8, Tue 11, Thurs 13, Sat 15, Thurs 27 and Fri 28; 11am + 1.30pm on Fri 7, Mon 10, Wed 12, Tue 18, Mon 24 and Sat 29; 11am only on Wed 5, Wed 12, Mon 17 and Wed 19; 11am and 4.30pm on Fri 14, Thurs 20 and Fri 21. Welsh: 11am on Tue 4, Thurs 6, Sat 8, Tue 11, Thurs 13, Sat 15, Sat 22 and Fri 28; 1.30pm on Wed 5, Wed 12, Mon 17 and Wed 19. (Until Sat 29)
Rough As Comedy Open Mic Night NosDa, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 029 2037 8866.
TUESDAY 4 DECEMBER
An Evening Of Eric And Ern At Christmas Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £24. Info 01792 475715. Morecambe & Wise sketches performed by men called Jonty and Ian.
R Beauty And The Beast Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, £10. Info 01685 722176. Panto. On at 2.30pm (sold out) and 7pm on Sat 8. (Until Sat 8)
Ed Night + Charlie Webster + Jordan Brookes + The Death Hilarious + George Rigden The Big Top, Cardiff. 8pm, £10. Info 029 2022 8883. Comedy night hosted by The Death Hilarious.
R Matilda The Musical Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £20-£72. Info 029 2063 6464. This venue’s Christmas play, presented by the evidently-more-versatile-than-their-name-suggests Royal Shakespeare Company. See Upfront. On at 7.30pm only tomorrow, Fri 7, Mon 10-Wed 12, Fri 14, Mon 17, Tue 18, Fri 21, Wed 26, Fri 28, Tue 1 Jan, Wed 2, Fri 4, Mon 7-Wed 9 and Fri 11; 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Thurs 6, Sat 8; Thurs 13, Sat 15, Wed 19, Thurs 20, Sat 22, Thurs 27, Sat 29, Thurs 3 Jan, Sat 5, Thurs 10 and Sat 12; 2.30pm only on Mon 24 and Mon 31. No performances on Sundays or Christmas Day. (Until Sat 12 Jan)
Nyrsys Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01239 621200.
R Sleeping Beauty The Riverfront, Newport. 7pm, £6.50-£21. Info 01633 656757. Panto, with this traditional take given a Newport-centric twist. At the time of writing, lots of these are already sold out up to Thurs 20 Dec. On at 10am and 2pm tomorrow, Fri 7, Mon 10-Thurs 13, Mon 17 and Wed 19; 11.30am and 7pm on Thurs 6, Tue 18 and Thurs 20; 1.30pm and 5.30pm on Sat 8, Sat 15, Sat 22-Mon 24, Wed 26-Mon 31, Sat 5 Jan and Sun 6 Jan; 1.30pm and 6.30pm on Wed 2-Fri 4 Jan. No performances on Sun 9, Sun 16, Tue 25 or Mon 1 Jan.
Tea For Two Christmas Special Dolman Theatre, Newport. 2pm, £7. Info 01633 263670.
R Terrible Tudors Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7pm, £15/£13. Info 01874 611622. On at 10.30am tomorrow and Fri 7; 1.30pm Thurs 6; 2.30pm Sat 8. (Until Sat 8)
WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER
R Awful Egyptians Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 1.30pm, £15/£13. Info 01874 611622. On at 10.30am tomorrow and Sat 8; 7pm Fri 7. (Until Sat 8)
R Geni Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 0845 2263510. Performed by Ysgol Gyfun Y Strade. Think it’s a Nativity play although there’s no description offered. (Untilk Fri 7)
Margaret And The Tapeworm Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £6-£9. Info 01970 623232.
R Mixed Party Christmas Show The Small Space, Barry. 1.30 + 7.30pm, £25. Info [email protected]. Notably small (only 20 seats!) magic-centred Vale venue. Given the size I guess the idea might be to hire the whole thing out for works parties etc, not certain though. Also on tomorrow, Thurs 6, Fri 7 (sold out), Sat 8 (sold out), Wed 12, Thurs 13, Fri 14 (sold out), Sat 15 (sold out), Wed 19 (1.30pm only) and Thurs 20-Sat 23 (all of which are sold out).
R The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01792 473238. Presented by Swansea Little Theatre. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 8. (Until Sat 8)
THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER
R Alice In Wonderland Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £10/£8. Info 01633 263670. Panto presented by Dolman Theatre Works. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 8. (Until Sat 8)
R A Little Mermaid’s Tale Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 6.30pm, £6-£8. Info 01495 243252. Panto, presented by the Rubber Chicken Players. On at 12pm and 6pm on Sat 8. (Until Sat 8)
A Spanish Hour Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01686 614555.Ravel’s one-act opera, presented by Mid Wales Opera.
Beauty & The Beast Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. 7.30pm, £15/£14. Info 01982 552555. Ballet, presented by Ballet Theatre UK. In Cardigan tomorrow.
Cappuccino Girls Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. Play written by and starring Mal Pope.
Conor Clarke McGrath AJ’s Coffee House, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2045 1588. Work in progress set from local comedian.
R Hansel, Gedeon And The Grimms’ Wood Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £9. Info 029 2063 6464. Family production presented by Hijinx and based on Hansel & Gretel. On tomorrow also, at 3pm and 7pm.
R Moments In Dance – The 35th Anniversary Show Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £9.50/£8. Info 01633 868239. Dance school showcase. (Until Sat 8)
R Rob Deering + Andre Ryan + Christian Schulte-Loh + Kate Lucas Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £17-£36. Info 0871 4720400. We’re into this venue’s Christmas period, with office party prices to match (some of these come with food FYI). Tomorrow’s lineup, with Lucas replaced by Eleanor Tiernan: £28-£47. Sat 8, again with Tiernan: £32-£51. Sun 9, with Schulte-Loh replaced by George Lewis: £16-£35 (Until Sun 9)
Sticks N Stones Comedy Roast Battles The Bunkhouse, Swansea. 7pm, £4 adv. Info [email protected]. It’s the format where someone screams abuse at you for the amusement of others, but in a funny way. The battles are Ignacio Lopez VS Simon Emanuel, Sianny Thomas v Coral Halliwell and Alex Perkes v Calum Stewart.
The Crash Landing Of Oscar Romeo Town Hall, Maesteg. 1pm, £6.50. Info 01656 815995. Lunchtime theatre by Ron Meldon.
Treasure Island The Gate, Cardiff. 4.30pm, £8/£5 kids. Info 029 2048 3344. Presented by Pantaloons Theatre Company. On at 7pm tomorrow; 10.30am on Sat 8. (Until Sat 8)
FRIDAY 7 DECEMBER
R Aladdin The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £8. Info 01495 355945. Panto, presented by Abertillery Amateur Dramatic & Musical Society in conjunction with Abertillery & Llanhilleth Community Council. On at 2.30pm tomorrow and Sun 9. (Until Sun 9)
Aladdin After Dark Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7.30pm, £15.05. Info 01639 763214. Panto, but with knob gags.
Beauty & The Beast Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £15/£14. Info 01239 621200.
Ceri Dupree Look Out Cafe & Bar, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £28.95 adv. Info 07812 186164. Cabaret, also featuring Liana Harding and a live band. Price includes a buffet and glass of champagne.
R Cinderella Little Theatre, Neath. 7pm, £8 adv/£5 kids. Info 01639 643462. Panto, presented by this venue itself. Also on tomorrow (3pm), Sun 9 (3pm), Fri 14 (7pm), Sat 15 (3pm) and Sun 16 (3pm).
Comedy Club Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £12. Info 0845 2263510. With comics TBC.
R One Act Festival Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £8-£18. Info 01970 623232. Short plays by Aberystwyth Arts Centre Youth Theatre. On tomorrow also.
R Peter Pan Miners Institute, Blackwood. 7pm, £9. Info 01495 227206. Panto, by Rainbow Valley Productions and starring Owen Money. Tonight is a special opening night price; it’ll be £17/£14 thereafter, apart from Mon 24 and Wed 26 (£18/£15). Also on at 7pm on Tue 18-Thurs 20; 2pm and 5.30pm on Sat 8, Sun 9, Sat 15, Sun 16, Sat 22, Sun 23 and Thurs 27-Sun 30; 6pm on Wed 12 (relaxed performance); 12pm and 3pm (Mon 24) and 2pm (Wed 26). (Until Sun 30)
R Puss In Boots Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 7pm, £9/£7. Info 0845 2263510. Panto presented by Ammanford Community Theatre. On at 1.30pm and 5.30pm tomorrow; 1.30pm only on Sun 9. (Until Sun 9)
SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER
R A Right Royal Rumpus Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 12.30 + 5.30pm, £12. Info 01792 602060. Annual panto-ish show presented by Stagecoach Performing Arts Swansea. On tomorrow also, at 12.30pm only.
R Beauty And The Beast New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7pm, £18-£36. Info 029 2087 8889. Panto, starring Lisa Riley and Gareth Thomas. Price above is the off-peak one; peak-time performances (£20-£39) are the evenings of Fri 14-Sun 16, all from Fri 21 Dec-Sun 6 Jan, and the evening of Fri 11-Sun 13 Jan. Also on at 2.30pm and 7pm on Sat 15, Sat 22, Wed 26-Sat 29, Wed 2-Sat 5 Jan and Sat 12 Jan; 1pm and 5pm on Sundays 9 Dec, 16 Dec, 23 Dec, 30 Dec, 6 Jan and 13 Jan, plus Mon 31 Dec; 1.30pm and 7pm on Tue 11-Fri 14, Wed 19-Fri 21 and Wed 9-Fri 11 Jan; 10.30am and 2.30pm on Mon 24. No performances on Mon 10, Mon 17, Tue 18, Tue 25, Tue 1 Jan and Mon 7 Jan. (Until Sun 13 Jan)
Litla The Brave Gartholwg Lifelong Learning Centre, Pontypridd. 2pm, £5. Info 01443 570075. Kids’ theatre.
Minnie Cooper + Bo And The String Fella Hangar 18, Swansea. 7.30pm, £5 adv. Info enquiries@
hangar18musicvenue.co.uk. Minnie is a drag queen and Bo are a comedy duo from Porthcawl.
Paul James + Gareth Thomas The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01639 843163. Two Welsh comedians, the headliner presenting his latest show Designated Drinker. It’s a pun on the term ‘designated driver’, you see, making light of
Tom Allen Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 8pm, £15. Info 01600 772467. Panel show comedian who has sold this out weeks in advance, perhaps to people who have confused him with any/all of the other panel show comedians named either Tom or Allen.
Tori Scott Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. Texan cabaret singer with a Christmas show.
SUNDAY 9 DECEMBER
Cinderella Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 3pm, £12/£7 kids. Info 01686 614555. Ballet, presented by Ballet Cymru.
Dani Dee’s Christmas Showcase Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 1 + 5.30pm, £12/£10. Info 0845 2263510. Youth dance performances.
Mayor’s Christmas Charity Show 2018 Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7pm, £3 adv. Info 01639 763214. Variety performance.
Tom Smith Spit & Sawdust, Cardiff. 7-9pm, free. Info 029 2049 4741. Performance titled Messages From Friends and based on Smith’s relationship with television over his life, with a more generally analytical angle amidst the personal approach. Book in advance please.
MONDAY 10 DECEMBER
Branwen Gwyn Hall, Neath. 10am + 1pm, £10.75. Info 0300 3656677. Welsh-language panto presented by Cwmni Mega.
R Caterpillar Comedy Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Open mic standup night hosted by James Dunn. Also on Mon 17 Dec, Mon 14 Jan and Tue 22 Jan.
TUESDAY 11 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas, Poems And Tiger Eggs Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £12-£15. Info 01970 623232. New ballet production by Ballet Cymru, narrated by Cerys Matthews.
Drones Comedy Club Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £3.50. Info 029 2030 4400.
Rough As Comedy The White Swan, Swansea. 8pm, £8 adv. Info [email protected]. Hosted by Drew Taylor, more acts TBC.
R Sleeping Beauty The Muni, Pontypridd. 7pm, £10.50/£9. Info 01443 490390. Panto, presented by the Pontypridd Theatre Company. On at 12pm and 4pm on Sat 15 and Sun 16. (Until Sun 16)
WEDNESDAY 12 DECEMBER
R A Christmas Carol Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. Presented by New Venture Players. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 15. (Until Sat 15)
R Dave Johns + Scott Gibson + Micky P Kerr + Kate Lucas Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £19-£38. Info 0871 4720400. Tomorrow’s lineup has Lucas replaced by Carl Donnelly. Fri 14, again with Donnelly and with Kerr replaced by Mark Nelson: £29-£48. Sat 15, same lineup as Fri 14: £32-£51. Sun 16, same lineup again: £16-£35. (Until Sun 16)
Jethro The Rainbow Rooms, Gorseinon, Swansea. 6.30pm, £20 adv. Info 07512 237983. In Caerphilly on Fri 14.
R Legally Blonde Dylan Thomas Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01792 473238. Musical presented by Blue Bee. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 15. (Until Sat 15)
Santa In Love The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 4.30pm, £9.50/£6. Info 01639 843163. Kids’ show by Steven Lee. In Swansea on Wed 19.
Studio Comedy Club Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £11/£9 adv. Info 029 2064 6900. With comedians TBC.
The West End At Christmas Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £16/£14. Info 01874 611622. Songs from the musicals. In Neath on Sat 15; Carmarthen on Fri 18; Abertillery on Wed 19.
THURSDAY 13 DECEMBER
R Behind The Label Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £12. Info 029 2063 6464. Play based on real-life stories, devised by Theatre Versus Oppression. On tomorrow also.
R Branwen Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 10am + 1pm, £8/free teachers. Info 0845 2263510. Family theatre based on a Mabinogion tale. On tomorrow also, at 10am only.
Cabarela Nadolig Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. Welsh-language cabaret.
R Clarissa! Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Notional Theatre presents “a very personal history of ambition, war, marriage, art, crime and corrosive celebrity”. On at 2.30pm and 8pm on Sat 15, both of these being BSL performances. (Until Sat 15)
Dolly Chicken Comedy: Fun At The Flute Flute & Tankard, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £6.50/£5 adv. Info
[email protected]. Featuring Leroy Brito, Josh Elton, Sarah Bridgeman, Ben Thurston and Tom Evans plus house band Molly Katz.
Santa’s Christmas Party Gwyn Hall, Neath. 1 + 4pm. Info 0300 3656677. Interactive show for kids. Both performances are sold out I think.
R Sleeping Beauty Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 01685 384111. Panto, presented by Touring Pantos. Also on at 7pm tomorrow and Mon 17-Fri 21; 1.30pm and 7.30pm on Sat 15 and Sat 22. No performance on Sun 16. (Until Sat 22)
The Rat Pack At Christmas St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £31.50/£30. Info 029 2087 8444. Tribute show.
R Working Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2063 6464. Musical based on a book of Studs Terkel interviews and performed here by local BA/MA students. On at 2pm and 7.30pm on Sat 15. (Until Sat 15)
FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER
A Child’s Christmas In Wales Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 1pm, £4. Info 01792 463980. Dylan Thomas classic adapted by Fluellen, who are also here this evening (see below).
R A Christmas Carol Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £16/£14. Info 01874 611622. Production of Dickens classic which highlights its own traditionalness. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm tomorrow; 2.30pm only on Sun 16. (Until Sun 16)
R Aladdin Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7pm, £14/£12. Info 0845 2263510. On tomorrow at 2pm and 6pm (6pm is a Welsh language performance); 2pm only on Sun 16 (signed performance). (Until Sun 16)
R Beauty And The Beast Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7pm, £13. Info 01792 863722. Panto, presented by It’s An Act. Also on at 7pm on Thurs 20; 1pm and 5pm on Sat 15, Sun 16 and Sun 23; 3pm on Sat 22. No performances from Mon 17-Wed 19. (Until Sun 23)
Christmas In Wales Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. 7pm, £2-£6. Info 01792 463980. Fluellen present a celebration of Christmas, partly based on the words of Dylan Thomas.
R Cinderella Grand Theatre, Swansea. 2 + 7pm, £14-£27.50. Info 01792 475715. Panto, starring H from Steps and Ceri Dupree. Also on at 2pm and 7pm tomorrow, Tue 18-Thurs 20, Sat 22, Thurs 27-Sat 29, Wed 2-Sat 5 Jan and Tue 8-Sat 12 Jan; 1pm and 5pm on Sun 16, Sun 23, Mon 24, Wed 26, Sun 30 and Sun 13 Jan; 1pm only on Mon 31. No performances on Mon 17, Fri 21, Tue 25, Tue 1 Jan and Mon 7 Jan. (Until Sun 13 Jan)
R Dick Whittington Meets Puss In Boots Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £16/£12. Info 01633 868239. Panto. On at 2pm on Sat 15 and Sun 16; 7pm on Fri 21; 2pm and 5.30pm on Sat 22 and Sun 23; 11am and 3pm on Mon 24. No performances from Mon 17-Thurs 20. (Until Mon 24)
R Elf Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. 6.30pm, £47.50/£37.50 kids. Info 029 2022 4488. Musical based on the Will Ferrell movie, starring David Essex and Martine McCutcheon in this instance. On at 2.30pm and 7pm tomorrow; 1.30pm and 5pm on Sun 16. (Until Sun 16)
Gadael Tir Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £6-£9. Info 01970 623232. Welsh language play about the history of land rights and protest in Wales.
Jethro Workmen’s Hall, Caerphilly. 7.30pm, £22 adv. Info 07512 237983.
Margaret And The Tapeworm Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 0845 2263510.
Mary Bijou Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. Cabaret.
Million Dollar Men: A Tribute to Magic Mike The Neon, Newport. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 01633 533666. Not totally sure this is in the right section but it’s where I put The Dreamboys etc, and it’s going to have male strippers dancing to r’n’b.
Mitch Benn + Aaron Twitchen + James Cook Narberth Rugby Club. 7.15pm, £10-£14. Info 01834 869323. Comedy Club night hosted by Span Arts.
SATURDAY 15 DECEMBER
Bluestocking Lounge Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 8pm, £16 adv. Info 01792 475715. Burlesque featuring Leggy Pee – a name worthy of making a guest appearance in this or any month’s ‘worst band names’ contents entry – plus host DeeDee De La Rouge.
Cafficadabra Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8-10pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Magic from Joseff Badman in the bar.
Connie Orff Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. Cabaret show titled Christmas Is Orff.
Father Christmas Comes Up Trumps! The Met, Abertillery. 2pm, £9. Info 01495 355945. A play for kids in which Christmas, F finds himself compelled to quell a bout of private wind. Puerile.
R Jack And The Beanstalk Park & Dare, Treorchy. 2pm, £16/£13. Info 0300 0040444. Panto. Also on at 2pm on Sun 16; 7pm on Thurs 20 and Fri 21; 2pm + 6pm on Sat 22 and 10.30am and 2pm on Sun 23 and Mon 24. No performances from Mon 17-Wed 19. (Until Mon 24)
Margaret And The Tapeworm Glyncoch Community Centre, Pontypridd. 7.30pm. Info 01443 486496.
R Sleeping Beauty Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 1 + 5pm, £14.50-£20. Info 01656 815995. Panto. Also on at 1pm and 5pm tomorrow, Sat 22, Sun 23, Fri 28-Sun 30 and Sat 5 Jan; 7pm only on Fri 21; 11am and 3pm on Mon 24 and Mon 31; 2pm only on Wed 26 and Thurs 3 Jan; 5pm only on Thurs 27; 10.30am and 6pm on Fri 4 Jan and 1pm only on Sun 6 Jan. (Until Sun 6 Jan)
Steffan Evans Snails Deli, Cardiff. 7pm, £22 adv. Info 029 2062 0415. Welsh comedian. Price includes a buffet.
The West End At Christmas Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £15. Info 0300 3656677.
R Tiddly Prom: Bert & Cherry’s Christmas Plum Pudding St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 10.30am + 12.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Kids’ show. Also on Mon 17.
SUNDAY 16 DECEMBER
Ignacio Lopez + Steffan Alun + Esyllt Sears + Simon Emanuel The Parrot, Carmarthen. 7pm, free (donations welcome). Info 01267 231012. Standups presented by Comedy Sheep.
The West End At Christmas The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01639 843163. Songs from the musicals, in the afternoon then the evening.
Wicked Christmas Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. Variety show presented by Centrestage Cymru.
TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER
R A Christmas Carol Penarth Pier Pavilion. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 0844 8700887. Presented by local theatre company Red Herring. (Until Sat 22)
R Flossy & Boo: The Alternativity Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12. Info 029 2030 4400. Cabaret theatre show. They do ones for kids and ones for adults, I assume this is the latter. On tomorrow also.
R Le Gateau Chocolat Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £12. Info 029 2063 6464. Performing his latest show, Icons. See Upfront. (Until Sat 22)
R Sioe Nadolig 2018 Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 10am, £5. Info 01239 621200. Music and song from the children of the infant section of Ysgol Gynradd Gymunedol Aberteifi. On tomorrow also.
Taith Nadolig Martyn Geraint Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 10am + 12.30pm, £5/free teachers. Info 0845 2263510. Welsh language kids’ show. Morning performance is sold out. In Ammanford tomorrow; Carmarthen on Thurs 20.
R The Addams Family Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 029 2039 1391. Musical presented by Kinetic Theatre Company. (Until Fri 21)
The West End At Christmas Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 2.30pm, £16/£14. Info 0845 2263510.
WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER
R Dick Whittington Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 6pm, £12/£8 under-16s. Info 01600 772467. Panto. On, after this date, from Fri 28 until Wed 2 Jan, at 2pm and 6pm each day apart from Mon 31 (12pm and 4pm).
R Margaret And The Tapeworm Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. On at 2pm only on Thurs 20. (Until Sat 22)
Santa In Love Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 1 + 4.30pm, £10/£9. Info 01792 602060.
R Snow Maiden St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7pm, £8.25-£34.50. Info 029 2087 8444. First of four classic ballets here before the end of the year, accompanied by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra Of Siberia. This one, by Tchaikovsky, is also on tomorrow at 2pm and 7pm.
Taith Nadolig Martyn Geraint Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 10am + 12.30pm, £5/free teachers. Info 0845 2263510.
The West End At Christmas The Met, Abertillery. 7.30pm, £14. Info 01495 355945.
THURSDAY 20 DECEMBER
A Christmas Carol – As Told By Jacob Marley (Deceased) Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01792 602060. One-man show presented by Brother Wolf and adapted and performed by James Hyland.
R Aladdin Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7pm, £14/£12. Info 0845 2263510. Panto. On at 7pm tomorrow; 11am, 2pm and 6pm on Sat 22; 2pm and 6pm on Sun 23 and 11am and 2pm on Mon 24. (Until Mon 24)
R Andy Askins + Laura Lexx + Mike Wilmot Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £17-£36. Info 0871 4720400. Tomorrow: £28-£47. Sat 22: £23-£42. One more act TBC for each night. (Until Sat 22)
R Beauty And The Beast Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry. 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01446 738622. Panto, presented by Billboard Ensemble. On at 7.30pm tomorrow; 11am and 2.30pm on Sat 22 and 2.30pm on Sun 23. (Until Sun 23)
R Duckie Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1pm, £10. Info 029 2063 6464. Le Gateau Chocolat (see Tue 18 listing) with a family-friendly cabaret show based on The Ugly Duckling. On at 1pm only tomorrow; 11am and 3pm on Sun 23 and Thurs 27-Mon 31. No performances from Mon 24-Wed 26. (Until Mon 31)
Ignacio Lopez The Perch, Swansea. 8pm, £8 adv. Info 01792 462002. Standup night, more acts TBC.
R Last Christmas The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 3344. Festive play set in a family home, written and directed by Jonathan Dunn and produced by Clock Tower Theatre Company. On tomorrow also.
R Pinocchio Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 6pm, £13.90-£18.50. Info 01646 695267. Presented by the Torch Theatre Company. Also on at 6pm tomorrow; 2pm and 6pm on Sat 22 and Thurs 27; 12pm and 4pm on Sun 23, Mon 24 and Fri 28-Sun 30; 2pm and 6pm on Thurs 27. (Until Sun 30)
Taith Nadolig Martyn Geraint Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 10am + 12.30pm, £5/free teachers. Info 0845 2263510.
R The Railway Children Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £8-£10. Info 01970 623232. Famous novel adapted here by Aberystwyth Arts Centre Community Theatre Company. On at 2pm and 7.30pm on Sat 22. (Until Sat 22)
FRIDAY 21 DECEMBER
R Beauty And The Beast Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7pm, £14. Info 01792 863722. Another ‘adult’ version of a panto, indeed the (family) one currently on here. On tomorrow also.
R The Nutcracker St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 2 + 7pm, £8.25-£48.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Tchaikovsky’s ballet, accompanied by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra Of Siberia. On tomorrow and Sun 23 at 2pm and 5.30pm; Mon 24 at 2pm only. (Until Mon 24)
The Rat Pack Christmas Show Town Hall, Maesteg. 8pm, £21/£20. Info 01656 815995.
SATURDAY 22 DECEMBER
R Sleeping Beauty Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 1.45 + 7.30pm, £10. Info 01239 621200. Panto, presented by Cardigan Theatre. On at 1.45pm only tomorrow, Mon 24 and Thurs 27-Mon 31. (Until Mon 31)
The Neon Burlesque: Stocking Fillers The Neon, Newport. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 01633 533666. Cardiff Cabaret Club present a show featuring Missy Malone, Sir Midnight Blues, Foo Foo Labelle, Frank Honeybone and more.
THURSDAY 27 DECEMBER
Cinderella Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 1.30 + 6pm, £9/£7. Info 0845 2263510. Panto, presented by The Panto Company. On tomorrow also, at 12pm and 3pm.
R Swan Lake St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 2 + 7pm, £8.25-£48.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Tchaikovsky’s ballet, accompanied by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra Of Siberia. On tomorrow at 2pm and 7pm; Sat 29 at 2pm and 5.30pm. (Until Sat 29)
FRIDAY 28 DECEMBER
R Mark Olver + Michael Fabbri Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £15.95/£8 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£17.95/£10 NUS), with one more act TBC for each day.
SUNDAY 30 DECEMBER
R Cinderella St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 2 + 5.30pm, £8.25-£48.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Prokofiev’s ballet, accompanied by The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra Of Siberia. On tomorrow also, at 2pm only.
Lunchtime Family Comedy Show Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 1pm, £10/£7. Info 0871 4720400. Featuring Nutty Noah and one more act TBC.
MONDAY 31 DECEMBER
Dana Alexander + Christopher MacArthur-Boyd + Mark Olver + Mike Gunn Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £35 adv. Info 0871 4720400. Plus a DJ after the comedians and the midnight countdown.
FRIDAY 4 JANUARY
R Jack & The Beanstalk Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7pm, £10. Info 0300 3656677. Panto. On at 1pm and 5.30pm on Sat 5, Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13; 7pm on Wed 9, Thurs 10 and Fri 11. (Until Sun 13)
R Friday / Saturday Night Comedy Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £16.50/£24.95 with food/£8 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On every Friday and Saturday this month, with all acts TBC at the time of writing.
SATURDAY 5 JANUARY
R Aladdin Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 3 + 7.30pm, £12.50-£16. Info 01970 623232. Panto, presented by Wardens. On at 11am and 2.30pm on Sun 6, Sat 12 and Sun 13; 7.30pm only on Wed 9-Fri 11 and Tue 15-Fri 18; 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Sat 19. No performances on Mon 7, Tue 8 or Mon 14. (Until Sat 19)
WEDNESDAY 9 JANUARY
R Jack And The Beanstalk The Met, Abertillery. 6.30pm, £7.50. Info 01495 355945. Panto. Tonight’s show is sold out but the others are on at 6.30pm tomorrow and Fri 11; 2.30pm and 6.30pm (Sat 12) and 12pm (Sun 13). (Until Sun 13)
THURSDAY 10 JANUARY
R Jack And The Beanstalk Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7pm, £13/£11. Info 0845 2263510. Panto, presented by the Friendship Theatre Group. On at 7pm tomorrow, Tue 15-Fri 18 and Tue 22-Fri 25; 2pm and 7pm on Sat 12 and Sat 19; 11am and 3pm on Sun 13 and Sun 20; 2pm only on Sat 26 and 1pm only on Sun 27. (Until Sun 27)
R Thursday Night Pie Face Comedy Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10/£17 with a pie/£6 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. Also on Thurs 17, Thurs 24 and Thurs 31 this month; lineups TBC for all dates at the time of writing.
FRIDAY 11 JANUARY
R Friday / Saturday Night Comedy Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £16.50/£24.95 with food/£8 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also, with all acts TBC for both nights.
R Resident Magicians The Small Space, Barry. 7.30pm, £20. Info [email protected]. Notably small (only 20 seats!) magic-centred Vale venue. Also on Sat 12 (sold out), Fri 18, Sat 19, Fri 25 and Sat 26 this month.
The Circus Of Horrors St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £20-£28. Info 029 2087 8444.
SATURDAY 12 JANUARY
R Peter Pan Town Hall, Maesteg. 2pm, from £11. Info 01656 815995. Panto, starring Owen Money. Also on at 2pm tomorrow; 7pm only on Fri 18; 2pm and 5.30pm on Sat 19 and Sun 20. No performances from Mon 14-Thurs 17. (Until Sun 20)
TUESDAY 15 JANUARY
R A Christmas Carol Park & Dare, Treorchy. 2pm, £16/£13. Info 0300 0040444. Presented by Players Anonymous. (Until Fri 18)
R Death In High Heels Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50 NUS. Info 01633 263670. Mystery/thriller by Richard Harris, presented by Newport Playgoers Society. Also on at 2.30pm on Sat 19 (£11 tickets for that performance). (Until Sat 19)
Vicar Of Dibley 2 – A Holy New Story Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £9. Info 01633 868239. Presented by Theatre AdHoc. In Abertillery tomorrow; Abergavenny on Fri 18.
WEDNESDAY 16 JANUARY
R Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £22-£66. Info 029 2063 6464. Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons, the musical. Might be better placed in Live Music but it was a West End hit so [Italian-American shrug]. Also on at 2.30pm and 7.30pm tomorrow, Sat 19, Thurs 24 and Sat 26; 7.30pm only on Fri 18, Mon 21-Wed 23 and Fri 25. No performance on Sun 20. (Until Sat 26)
Vicar Of Dibley 2 – A Holy New Story The Met, Abertillery. 7.30pm, £9. Info 01495 355945.
THURSDAY 17 JANUARY
Dolly Chicken Comedy: Fun At The Flute Flute & Tankard, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £6.50/£5 adv. Info
[email protected]. Featuring Katie Pritchard, Sarah Breese, Charlie Hunt, Sianny Thomas and Matt Goss plus MC Anita Show and house band Molly Katz.
FRIDAY 18 JANUARY
Ceri Dupree Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £19.50/£17.50. Info 01792 475715. Female impersonator who has just finished starring in this venue’s panto.
Vicar Of Dibley 2 – A Holy New Story Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £9. Info 01873 850805.
SATURDAY 19 JANUARY
Changing Minds Comedy The Neon, Newport. Info 01633 533666. Standup acts, names currently TBC, in aid of local youth service Changing Minds.
Sleeping Beauty Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 12 + 5pm, £13.50. Info 01874 611622. Panto, presented by Westenders. On at
4pm on Sun 20; 6.30pm on Mon 21 (relaxed performance); 7pm on Tue 22-Fri 25 and 2pm and 7pm on Sat 26. (Until Sat 26)
MONDAY 21 JANUARY
Spirit Of The Dance Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £22-£30. Info 01792 475715. Irish dance with some salsa and flamenco mixed in.
WEDNESDAY 23 JANUARY
Mike Doyle New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12-£21.50. Info 029 2087 8889.
THURSDAY 24 JANUARY
R Aladdin The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 7pm, £8.50/£7.50. Info 01639 843163. Panto, by Glantawe Theatre. On at 1.30pm on Sun 27. (Until Sun 27)
Sandi Toksvig St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £26/£21. Info 029 2087 8444.
Tudur Owen Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7.30pm, £12.50. Info 0845 2263510. Welsh language comedy show.
R We’re Going On A Bear Hunt New Theatre, Cardiff. 1.30pm, £12-£16. Info 029 2087 8889. West End-birthed play based on Michael Rosen’s kids’ book. On at 10.30am and 1.30pm tomorrow; 11am and 2pm on Sat 26 and Sun 27. (Until Sun 27)
FRIDAY 25 JANUARY
Comedy Club Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 8pm, £20/£10. Info 01874 611622. With a lineup TBC.
SATURDAY 26 JANUARY
Variety Night Live Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £19.50-£28. Info 01792 475715. Featuring Mike Doyle, Ceri Dupree and a dog, among other giants of entertainment.
MONDAY 28 JANUARY
Miz Cracker Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £20. Info 0871 4720400. NYC drag queen, presented here by Holy Trannity.
TUESDAY 29 JANUARY
R American Idiot New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13-£39. Info 029 2087 8889. Green Day musical. see Stage. On at 5.30pm and 8.30pm on Fri 1 and Sat 2 Feb. (Until Sat 2 Feb)
R The Band Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £20.50-£47.50. Info 01792 475715. Take That musical. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm tomorrow and Sat 2 Feb; 5pm and 8.30pm on Fri 1 Feb. (Until Sat 2 Feb)
THURSDAY 31 JANUARY
Gypsy Queen The Riverfront, Newport. 7.45pm, £11/£9. Info 01633 656757. Revival of this recent play by Hope Theatre Company, looking at sexuality in the world of amateur boxing.