From comedy to classics: autumn’s best theatre in Wales
There’s something for all tastes in our quickfire double-page guide to what’s popping up on stages in Wales this October and November.
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The bard and the dragon: exploring Shakespeare’s Welsh influences
From his Welsh heritage to the influence of Welsh culture and language, Rhiannon Farr reveals how Shakespeare’s ties to the country shaped his characters and storytelling, providing a unique platform for Welsh identity in an era where it was frequently marginalised.
Christmas crackers on stage: the best of the season’s theatre & panto (so far)
A wreath of plays, pantos and more festive theatre kicks off almost two months in advance of Christmas itself - and we've rounded up the very best!
The small venues keeping Welsh theatre alive
Hidden beneath the spotlight of their larger equivalents, small Welsh theatres play a vital but often overlooked role in their communities.
From a STRANGER THINGS musical to Welsh-translated classics: your autumn theatre guide
Explore the vibrant world of Welsh theatre this autumn, from reconstituted classics to quirky originals.
42ND STREET musical revival in Cardiff shines light on joy amid the Great Depression
Step into a world of glamour and resilience with 42nd Street musical revival at the WMC, featuring Steps' Faye Tozer, and Les Dennis.
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.
The legacy of STRICTLY BALLROOM, 30 years on: power, passion and bogo-pogo
30 years after its release, the stage version of Strictly Ballroom arrives in Cardiff, bringing the film back to its theatrical roots. Hannah Collins delves into what makes this ballroom phenomenon so timelessly toe-tapping.
Your guide to winter 2022’s best theatre & panto in Wales and beyond
December and January traditionally offer jam-packed stage programmes, and Christmas 2022 going into the 2023 New Year season is no exception.
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DRAMA: IN CAMERA | FEATURE
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF MUSIC & DRAMA: IN CAMERA | FEATURE Jonathan Munby, the new Director of Drama and Performance at Cardiff’s esteemed RWCMD, speaks to Buzz’s Keiron Self …