Iconic musical SINGIN’ IN THE RAIN makes a big splash in Cardiff
Singin’ In The Rain is one of the most iconic shows in musical theatre history, and never fails to please, which now includes at the WMC in Cardiff Bay.
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THE_CRASH.TEST: Hijinx’s digital Frankenstein is a puppetry marvel
the_crash.test is the latest immersive theatre experience from Hijinx to dive headfirst into the wonderful world of digital puppetry, and is a complete marvel.
BEAUTIFUL: THE CAROLE KING MUSICAL: a captivating glimpse into a mold-breaking musical genius
Beautiful is a captivating glimpse into part of American songwriter Carole King’s journey, featuring a tapestry – if you will – of hits.
ROCK OF AGES ain’t nothin’ but a good time… and very little else
Rock of Ages is as un-subtle and devoid of depth as the music it celebrates. But perhaps that’s entirely the point.
THE PARADIS FILES: new, inclusive opera spotlights forgotten female composer
The Paradis Files - now at the Royal Welsh College after a medium sized tour around the UK - remains perhaps the most inclusive piece of theatre out there.
A feast of colour & joy: JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOUR DREAMCOAT
In Cardiff for just one week, Joseph And The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat is a veritable feast of colour and movement – joyous, uplifting and fun.
SIX: historical divas compete in this clever, current & campy musical
This musical by Toby Marlow and Lucy Moss is as modern a piece as you can get: this is not Hilary Mantel’s Tudor Queens.
DREAMGIRLS: timeless music & themes combine for a showstopper
Dreamgirls is an emotional rollercoaster of a musical. It’s in Cardiff until the end of the month, not just One Night Only, so you’ve no excuse if you miss it.
20 years on, WE WILL ROCK YOU’s mixed messages are woefully behind the times
We Will Rock You is still playing to packed-out audiences after 20 years: clearly, a show that continues to do very well - but that doesn't mean it's without fault.
The perfect antidote to the way things are – MATTHEW BOURNE’S NUTCRACKER! is sugary sweet
You don’t go to a Matthew Bourne show to see a traditional interpretation of a classical ballet and his Nutcracker! is no different.
OPTO NANO: a fascinating – and literally – experimental dance production
Opto Nano explores the research of Professor Paola Borri, an academic at Cardiff University specialising in cellular imaging techniques.
Czech tragedy & Scottish anarchy: WNO bring home moving JENUFA & dreamy student delight
A double-dose of opera from the weekend with WNO: Janacek's Czech tragedy Jenufa and a collaboration with Scottish Opera and National Opera Studio, Anarchy at the Opera.