SUNDAY 1 SEPTEMBER
Emma Louise School Of Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 3pm, £10/free under-3s. Info 01656 815995. Summer showcase performance.
R Family Show The Small Space, Barry. 5.30pm, £12.50. Info [email protected]. Magic show with kids in mind.
R Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863. Every Sunday.
Russell Howard Grand Theatre, Swansea. 4 + 7.30pm, £22. Info 01792 475715. This is a ‘testing new material in a smaller than usual venue’ type show. Two of them in fact. Never been to one of these but it strikes me as more appealing than a ‘professional’ Russell Howard show, of which there are two (both sold out) in Cardiff on Mon 23 and Tue 24.
Tabby McTat New Theatre, Cardiff. 11am + 2pm, £12-£16. Info 029 2087 8889. The axis of Axel Scheffler and Julia Donaldson comes good again with this stage adaption of a kids’ book about a cat and his guitar-playing human friend.
The Wizard Of Oz Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 11am + 2pm, £7/£5. Info 01600 772467. Presented by Savoy Youth Theatre.
TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER
Beefy’s Comedy Club Wolf’s Castle, Llanishen, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2075 4349. In aid of City Hospice and featuring sets from Sarah Bridgeman, Kieran Huotari Francis, Daf Rhys, Sianny Thomas, Sandro Ford, Jade Watkinson and Steffan Evans.
Crafty Laughs The Cambrian Tap, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2064 4952. Standup comedy here on the first Tuesday of each month; lineup currently TBC.
R The Big Bagaga Show Blue Big Top Tent, Pierhead Street, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £5. Info companyish.co.uk. Company-ish and NoFit State present a circus show billed as “a celebration of failure”. Today and tomorrow are preview shows, thereafter tickets will be £12/£8 kids. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Sat 7; 1pm on Sun 8. (Until Sun 8)
R The Full Monty The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 01495 355945. Musical presented by AYDMS. (Until Sat 7)
You Will Laugh Le Public Space, Newport. 8pm, pay by donation. Info [email protected]. Monthly open mic comedy night with guest acts Beth Jones, Hafren Holbrook, Brendan Common, Alex Perkes and Zach Williams also set to appear.
WEDNESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER
R Granny Annie The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 7pm, £8.50/£7.50. Info 01639 843163. Frank Vickery comedy. (Until Fri 6)
THURSDAY 5 SEPTEMBER
R Duets Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £7.50. Info 01239 621200. Amateur production of a play by Peter Quilter. (Until Sat 7)
Romesh Ranganathan Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 8pm, £22. Info 01686 614555. Work in progress type gig. Sold out.
Tales Of A Welsh Rarebit Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.15pm, £6.50. Info 01792 475715. Stage adaption of a book by Marianne Pettifor.
R The Wedding Singer Town Hall, Maesteg. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01656 815995. Musical presented by Curtain Up Youth Theatre. On 2.30pm and 7.15pm on Sat 7. (Until Sat 7)
R Thoroughly Modern Millie Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. Romantic comedy, presented here by Glass Ceiling Theatre. (Until Sat 7)
FRIDAY 6 SEPTEMBER
Comedy Club Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £12. Info 0845 2263510. With comedians TBC.
R Don’t Send Flowers The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£7. Info 029 2048 3344. Clock Tower Theatre with a dark comedy about illness and loss. Also on Wed 11.
R Drones Comedy Club Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £3.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Also on Fri 20.
How To Be Brave Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232. Siân Owen’s one-woman play set in Newport. In Llanelli tomorrow. The play, that is, not the setting.
R Jo Enright + Scott Bennett + Gareth Richards + Tiernan Douieb Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £16.50/£8.50 NUS/£24.95 with food. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£19/£10 NUS/£27.95 with food).
R Just A Few Words Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. One-man play starring comedian Stammermouth, on the topic of his speech impediment. On tomorrow also.
One Night Only Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.15pm, £10. Info 01633 868239. Songs from the musicals, in aid of Cancer Research.
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 7, Fri 27 and Sat 28 this month.
Stifyn Parri Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 7pm, £12.50. Info 0845 2263510. Welsh theatre type with a show based on his life. In Llanelli on Thurs 12.
‘Stute Comedy Nights Miners Institute, Blackwood. 8pm, £13/£12 adv. Info 01495 227206.
SATURDAY 7 SEPTEMBER
An Evening Of Eric And Ern Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £22.50. Info 01874 611622. Morecambe & Wise tribute show.
How To Be Brave Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 3pm, £12.50/£10.50. Info 0845 2263510.
Supper Clwb: Burlesque Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £30 including food. Info 029 2063 6464. Featuring Neil Kelso, Talulah Blue, FooFooLaBelle and the Molotov Muses.
R The Dreamboys Pulse, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £40/£30. Info 029 2064 1010. Male strippers of renown, on here every Saturday night until the end of November.
The Other Jolson Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £15. Info 01792 475715. A comedic play about a jobbing Hollywood actor who lands a major role playing Al Jolson.
SUNDAY 8 SEPTEMBER
Hey Diddle Diddle Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 11am, £6.50. Info 01656 815995. Small kids’ theatre show.
TUESDAY 10 SEPTEMBER
R American Nightmare The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info [email protected]. New production by Matthew Bulgo, directed by Sara Lloyd and concerning the dissection of the ‘American dream’. Also the opening play at The Other Room for autumn. Today and tomorrow are preview prices; it’s £8 from Fri 13-Sun 15, £10 from Tue 17-Sun 22 and £12 from Mon 23-Sun 29. On at 3pm and 7.30pm on Sat 14, Thurs 19, Sat 21 and Sat 28. No productions on Thurs 12, Mon 16 or Mon 23. (Until Sun 29)
Christina Bianco Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £20. Info 029 2064 6900. Celebrity voice impersonator. Didn’t know you still got those. Although Joe Longthorne only died a few days ago (as I write) so this perhaps balances the universe.
Fabulous Animal (Draft 1) M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 7pm, pay by donation. Info 029 2047 3373. Work-in-progress performance of a feminist dance piece by Zosia Jo.
R Little Miss Sunshine New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £17-£36. Info 029 2087 8889. See Stage for more on this film-turned-musical. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Thurs 12 and Sat 14. £15-£25 at 2.30pm on Thurs 12; £21-£38.50 on Fri 13 7.30pm and Sat 14. (Until Sat 14)
R Only Fools: The Cushty Dining Experience Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £46. Info 029 2063 6464. Sitcom-based theatre combined with a three-course meal. On at 1pm and 7.30pm on Sat 14 and Sun 15. £56 at 7.30pm on Sat 14 and Sun 15. (Until Sun 15)
Sam Hickman The Moon, Cardiff. 7pm, £8/£5 adv. Info [email protected]. Cardiff-based harpist and singer, whose CD I reviewed a while back and said it was very musical theatre-y, presents a one-woman musical.
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WEDNESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER
R She Loves Me Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 029 2070 0721. Classic musical presented here by Concept Players. (Until Sat 14)
To Whom It May Concern Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 1pm, £6.50. Info 01656 815995. Lunchtime theatre presented by Fluellen.
THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER
Andrew O’Neill + Johnny FluffyPunk + Louis Burgess + Clare Ferguson-Walker Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard. 8pm, £10-£14. Info 01348 873421. Comedy night presented by Laughing Dragon.
Comedy Club Town Hall, Maesteg. 7.30pm, £5.50. Info 01656 815995. Hosted by Paul James and with three acts TBC.
Dillie Keane Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £19/£17. Info 01874 611622. Cabaret comedy.
Don Giovanni Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil. 7.30pm, £3-£10. Info 01685 722176. Mozart’s opera, presented here by Opra Cymru and featuring a youthful cast.
Noel James + Sandro Ford The New Neptune, Burry Port. 7-10pm, £10 adv. Info 01554 833137. Comedy night hosted by Full Of Funny, with three more acts TBC and a curry included in the price.
R Only Fools: The Cushty Dining Experience The Orangery, Margam Park, nr Port Talbot. 7pm, £55. Info 01639 881635. Right hold up – this show is also in Cardiff this evening (see Tue 10), meaning the company behind this must have two full casts so they can tour simultaneously and make more money. Ironically quite a Del Boy-esque gambit. Anyway this is on tomorrow also.
R Spring Awakening Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.45pm, £15. Info 0845 2263510. Rock musical inspired by a German play from the late 19th century. On at 3.30pm and 7.45pm on Sat 14. (Until Sat 14)
Stifyn Parri Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7pm, £12.50. Info 0845 2263510.
R The Crucible Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £12. Info 01600 772467. Arthur Miller’s play, presented here by Off Centre Theatre. (Until Sat 14)
FRIDAY 13 SEPTEMBER
Billy Pearce Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £18. Info 01633 868239. Comedian.
Brainstorm Miners Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £6-£11 adv. Info 01495 227206. Drama based on “the workings of the teenage brain”, presented here by Caerphilly Youth Theatre.
R Martin Mór + George Egg + Alfie Brown + Andrew Ryan Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £16.50/£8.50 NUS/£24.95 with food. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£19/£10 NUS/£27.95 with food).
Tanyalee Davis + Steffan Evans + Gareth Thomas + Paul James The Met, Abertillery. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 01495 355945. Comedy night presented (and I’m assukming in aid of) Hospice Of The Valleys.
SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Fundraiser Variety Concert Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £12/£8. Info 01239 621200. Fundraiser show benefitting three local charities.
Paul Smith St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £20.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Comedian. Ticket sales have been good enough that there’s an extra date in January, it says here.
Three Men In A Boat Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01874 611622. One-man stage show based on the Jerome K Jerome book
SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER
R A Night In The Clink The Clink, Cardiff. 6 + 7.45pm, £20. Info 029 2064 6900. Storytelling event set in Cardiff prison’s restaurant, presented by Sherman Theatre and Papertrail; price includes a tapas menu. Tonight and tomorrow are preview prices, thereafter it’ll be £25. No performances from Thurs 19-Sat 21. (Until Wed 25)
Caos At The Cabaret The Hyst, Swansea. 7pm, £8. Info 01792 654366. Hosted by Cockett Amateur Operatic Society.
The Good Old Days Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 5pm, £10. Info 0300 0040444. Music hall-style fundraiser in aid of Friends Of Aberdare Park.
Wahala Comedy Clash Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, £20. Info 0871 4720400. Featuring Kat MTV, Annette Fagon, Kevin J and more.
TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER
Bianca Del Rio Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. 7pm, £37.50. Info 029 2022 4488. Stepping up to UK arenas for this tour, which is rather clunkily titled It’s Jester Joke.
R Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £20-£41. Info 029 2087 8889. Musical. Here every year, or seems like it. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Wed 18, Thurs 19 and Sat 21. £15-£32 at 2.30pm on Wed 18 and Thurs 19; £20-£45 on Fri 20 7.30pm and Sat 21. (Until Sat 21)
R Fawlty Towers Gourmet Night Cabaret Show Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7pm, £45. Info 01686 614555. So you know that Faulty Towers (note spelling) show that appears in these listings most months, which wasn’t approved by the makers of the programme and was sued by John Cleese? Well, he and Connie Booth have approved this one, and get royalties from every performance. The producers Fawdinex (Fawndinex more like) have a proper teacher’s pet message on their website about naughty companies who try and skim off millionaire content creators. Anyway this includes a three-course meal and is on tomorrow also.
R Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50. Info 01633 263670. Oscar Wilde story presented here by Newport Playgoers Society. On at 2.30pm (tickets £11) and 7.15pm on Sat 21. (Until Sat 21)
R Priscilla Queen Of The Desert Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7pm, £16. Info 0300 3656677. Melyncrythan Musical Theatre Company present a smaller-scale production of the big shot musical which is touring the UK at this time apparently. On at 2.15pm and 7pm on sat 21. (Until Sat 21)
Theatre AdHoc Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £8. Info 01633 868239. New work from local writers Lyndon House and Julia Swain.
WEDNESDAY 18 SEPTEMBER
Gypsy’s Jaunty Wednesday Duets WOW Bar, Cardiff. 9pm. Info wowbarcardiff.com. Louise Hall & Gavin Sheppard as they entertain you with their amazing vocal talent; Gypsy Divine hosts proceedings.
R Iolanthe Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £12/£8 under-16s. Info 01600 772467. Gilbert & Sullivan’s comic opera, presented here by Monmouth Music Theatre. (Until Fri 20)
Jethro Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £20.50. Info 0845 2263510.
THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER
R Caramba’s Revenge Blackwood Little Theatre. 7.30pm, £7.50 adv. Info 01495 355196. Black comedy written by William Norfolk, based around the exploits of some elderly ladies. (Until Sat 21)
R Cardiff Tapes Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2030 4400. Production based on tape recordings made in 1972, about people’s reactions to a public art installation made by Gareth Evans (see Art listings for his retrospective show here) and placed in Cardiff city centre. On at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Sat 21. (Until Sat 21)
Dolly Chicken Comedy: Fun At The Flute Flute & Tankard, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £7.50/£6 adv. Info [email protected]. Featuring Chris Leworthy, Riordan DJ, Rebekah Louise, Esyllt Sears, Ian Allerston and MC Anita Shaw.
Jethro De Valence Pavilion, Tenby. 6pm, £20. Info 01834 218228.
Phil Nichol + Gráinne Maguire + Michael J Dolan + Lou Conran Cardiff Castle. 6.30pm, £12. Info 029 2087 8100. Comedy presrnted by Little Wander and held in the Undercroft here.
The Dreamboys Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £20-£30. Info 01792 475715.
The Three Musketeers Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 7.30pm, £19/£17. Info 0300 0040444. Comedy presented here by Le Navet Bete.
FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER
R Brydon, Mack And Mitchell Grand Theatre, Swansea. 8pm, £40. Info 01792 475715. Rob, Lee and David. Three dates here, all sold out. In Cardiff from Mon 23-Wed 25, all sold out too. (Until Sun 22)
R Carl Hutchinson + Peter Brush + Sarah Keyworth + Steve Shanyaski Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £16.50/£8.50 NUS/£24.95 with food. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£19/£10 NUS/£27.95 with food).
Ceri Dupree Neath RFC. 7pm, £10. Info 01639 643328. Presented by Big Day Productions.
In And Out Of Chekhov’s Shorts Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £812/£10. Info 01874 611622. See Stage for more on these adaptions of works by noted Russian writer, given a kneeslapping ‘thesp humour’ title. In Newport on Thurs 26.
R On Bear Ridge Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7.50-£15. Info 029 2064 6900. See last month’s front cover, and somewhere in this issue too I think, for more on this new National Theatre Wales drama starring Rhys Ifans and Rakie Ayola. Today until Sun 22 are preview prices; thereafter it’s £10-£20. On at 2pm and 7.30pm on Thurs 3 and Sat 5 Oct. No performances on Sun 22 or Sun 29 Sept. (Until Sat 5 Oct)
Thinking Drinkers – Heroes Of Hooch Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 6pm, £19.50. Info 01873 850805. Educational theatre show looking at how booze has impacted various artists, politicians etc through history. Abergavenny Food Festival-affiliated show; audience members will also get five free drinks, although by free I think they mean built into the ticket price.
SATURDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
R Carmen Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14-£50. Info 029 2063 6464. Welsh National Opera’s production of Bizet’s opera. On tomorrow also, plus Sun 6 Oct (at 4pm) and Thurs 10 Oct.
Mike Doyle The Hyst, Swansea. 7pm, £30. Info 01792 654366. In fact, ‘An Intimate Evening With’ Mike Doyle, which is why tickets are twice as much as normal to see Mike I daresay.
Supper Clwb: Drag Ffresh, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £30 including food. Info 029 2063 6464. Lineup currently TBC.
There Was An Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2.30pm, £6.50. Info 01656 815995. Kids’ theatre.
SUNDAY 22 SEPTEMBER
Diversity St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 2 + 7.30pm, £31-£127.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Two gigs today by dance troupe who went on the telly and got famous 10 years ago, this tour being a celebration of that milestone.
MONDAY 23 SEPTEMBER
R Brydon, Mack And Mitchell St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £43. Info 029 2087 8444. Sold out on all three dates. (Until Wed 25)
Living In The Light De Valence Pavilion, Tenby. 7pm, £15. Info 01834 218228. Tenby Arts Festival presents a play about Hildegard Of Bingen, by Alison Neil.
R Russell Howard Motorpoint Arena Cardiff. 8pm, £35. Info 029 2022 4488. With his latest show, Respite. On tomorrow also but both look to be sold out.
TUESDAY 24 SEPTEMBER
R Dear Zoo Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 1.30pm, £13. Info 01633 868239. Kids’ theatre based on a book. On tomorrow also, at 10.30am and 1.30pm.
R Eye Of The Storm Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7pm, £10-£26. Info 01792 475715. Theatr na nÓg’s musical about an ambitious young tornado hunter from Wales, with music by Amy Wadge. On at 11am and 7pm on Wed 25 and Thurs 26; 10.30am, 2pm and 7pm on Sat 28. (Until Sat 28)
R It Will Come Later Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£0. Info 029 2030 4400. Dance production from International Contemporary Dance Collective, touring Wales as the last stop on an international jaunt. Features performances by Lee Brummer, Mui Cheuk-Yin, Eddie Ladd, Joseph Lee, Weronika Pelczynska and Imre Vass. On at 6pm and 8pm tomorrow. In Aberystwyth on Mon 30; Montgomery on Wed 2 Oct and Carmarthen on Fri 4 Oct. (Until Thurs 26)
Neil Delamere Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.45pm, £14. Info 0871 4720400. Comedian with a new show titled End Of Watch.
Say When Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £8/£5. Info 01792 863722. One-man show featuring Robert Bowman, presented by Living Pictures and looking at the fitness/diet industries and the food he consumes. See Stage. In Milford Haven tomorrow and Thurs 26; Llanelli on Tue 1 and Wed 2 Oct.
WEDNESDAY 25 SEPTEMBER
R Aida Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. Musical based in ancient Egypt and presented here by Young Venture Players. (Until Sat 28)
Comedy Club Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 8pm, £11.50. Info 01792 475715.
Klub Kids Cardiff: The Sisters Of Season 11 Pulse, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£20 VIP. Info 029 2064 1010. Drag performances from Scarlet Envy and Shuga Cain.
Peggy’s Song The Riverfront, Newport. 7.45pm, £5-£13.25. Info 01633 656757. See Stage for more on this new National Theatre Wales play. In Pontardawe tomorrow and then several dates in October until Fri 11.
R Say When Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.30pm, £8.50. Info 01646 695267. On tomorrow also.
THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER
Andrew Ryan + Phil Nichol Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10/£6 NUS/£16 with a pie. Info 0871 4720400. Pie Face Comedy night, one more comic TBC. Ryan and Nicol are both here tomorrow and Sat 28 also.
Grange For A Laugh The Grange, Cardiff. 7.45pm, free. Info 029 2025 0669. Standup in pleasant Grangetown pub on the last Thursday of every month.
In And Out Of Chekhov’s Shorts The Riverfront, Newport. 7pm, £5-£13.25. Info 01633 656757.
John Finnemore’s Flying Visit Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 7.30pm, £27 adv. Info 01792 475715. Host of hit radio show Souvenir Programme with a new live show
Lloyd Langford + Jordan Brookes + Lou Conran Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232. Comedy night presented by Little Wander.
R Meet Fred Sherman Theatre, Cardiff. 7.45pm, £8-£16. Info 029 2064 6900. Hijinx’s widely-performed puppet/circus show returns to Cardiff. (Until Sat 28)
R Peggy’s Song Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £7-£12. Info 01792 863722. On tomorrow also, at 1.30pm and 7.30pm.
What’s In The Box? Beelzebub’s, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info events@
craftydevilbrewing.co.uk. New improv comedy night which is scheduled to be on the last Thursday of each month and will feature three-minute slots on a topic chosen by the audience.
FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER
R Big Fish Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £13. Info 0845 2263510. Blue Bee Productions with a play that started as a novel and then became a Tim Burton movie. On tomorrow also, at 2.30pm and 7.30pm.
Comedy Club Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 8pm, £10/£20 with curry and a drink. Info 01874 611622. With acts TBC.
Comedy Shed The Riverfront, Newport. 7.45pm, £13.25. Info 01633 656757.
Ignacio Lopez Cardiff Bus Transport Club. 7.30pm, £5.50 adv. Info 029 2023 3658. Comedy.
Iwami Kagura Show National Museum Cardiff. 1pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Traditional Japanese Kagura dance performed by young people.
R Kamil & Francis Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7-£14. Info 029 2039 1391. A new play by D.J. Britton, presented here by Theatr Cadair. On at 2pm on Sun 29. (Until Sun 29)
R Kiri Pritchard-McLean + Andrew Ryan + Phil Nichol + Rhys Nicholson Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £16.50/£8.50 NUS/£24.95 with food. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also (£19/£10 NUS/£27.95 with food).
R Rigoletto Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14-£50. Info 029 2063 6464. Welsh National Opera’s production of Verdi’s opera. Also on Fri 4, Wed 9 and Sat 12 Oct (3pm Sat 12).
R Trial By Jury + HMS Pinafore Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.15pm, £15. Info 01792 602060. Two Gilbert & Sullivan operas, presented by Uplands Arts. On tomorrow also.
SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER
Bevin Boys Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 12.30pm, £6.50. Info 01792 475715. Lunchtime theatre, presented by Fluellen and concerning the young men conscripted as coal miners during WWII.
David Edgar’s Trying It On Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £16/£13. Info 01970 623232. Play based on the late-60s, post-teen life of Edgar, who grew up to be a decorated British playwright.
Frank Skinner St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £25. Info 029 2087 8444.
Murmur Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01686 614555. Dance production also featuring live music from a band called Best Supporting Actors.
SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER
Desi Central Comedy Show Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £18. Info 0871 4720400. Featuring Kiran Morjaria, Tez Ilyas, Kane Brown, Sukh Ojla and Jay Handley.
Justin Moorhouse Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £14/£5 unwaged. Info 01600 772467. Comedian with a show titled Northern Joker.
Real Deal Comedy Jam The Neon, Newport. 7-10.30pm, £18 adv. Info 01633 533666. Featuring sets from Will E Robo, KG The Comedian, Kae Kurd, Junior Booker and Spuddz.
