American guitar explorer DAVID GRUBBS grabs his Cardiff audience’s attention
David Grubbs has played in bands including Squirrel Bait and Gastr Del Sol, but in Cardiff he’s flying solo and crafting subtle, resonant guitar instrumentals.
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New documentary I AM MARTIN PARR shows us what makes this great photographer tick
Lee Shulman’s documentary offers an overview of Martin Parr’s career and shows the photographer at work in his natural habitats, observing without being observed.
International Women’s Day 2025: events to mark the occasion this year
Taking place annually on March 8 across the world, this year look out for International Women’s Day events in Wales including the ones listed here.
New Welsh film talent showcased: CARDIFF ANIMATION FESTIVAL On Tour
New domestic talent in the animation sector is celebrated in this tour of nine short films from Welsh (or Wales-based) filmmakers.
“The loveliest, kindest, most considerate of welcomes”: Lone Worlds’ GARDDIO sessions
Mab Jones reports on Garddio, a series of events which, since launching in Cardiff’s Chapter Arts Centre in early autumn, have proved vital in fostering wellbeing and good feeling in the city’s LGBTQIA+ community.
Vital LGBTQ+ cinema showcase the IRIS PRIZE is back again
A diamond in Cardiff’s cultural crown since its debut in 2007 and a known quantity worldwide for LGBTQ+ indie film followers, this month sees the Iris Prize return for six more days of screenings, prizegiving and parties.
Halloween and beyond: spooky events in Wales this month
Spanning Wales and encompassing theatre, music, trains, wicker men and pumpkins, check out this litany of events and activities for Halloween.
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.
WALES BURLESQUE FESTIVAL celebrates body inclusivity with Future Icons opener
The 2024 Wales Burlesque Festival debuted at Chapter Arts Centre, with Friday’s Future Icons seeing performers from around the world competing for the title of ‘Future Icon’ 2024.
Blood, sweat & rhinestones: what to expect from WALES BURLESQUE FESTIVAL
The folks behind Cardiff Cabaret Club are embarking on their biggest undertaking yet: a multi-day festival taking them back to their origins, almost 20 years ago.
WELSH BALLROOM COMMUNITY: Leighton Rees Milan on the legacy & future of pioneering group
Welsh Ballroom Community founder Leighton Rees Milan talks about the group’s dedication to honouring their legacy and their plans to throw Wales’ first-ever mini-ball.
Glorious gastropods: Abi Palmer’s SLIME MOTHER creates slug heaven at Chapter Arts Centre
Brat summer, goblin mode, bed rot weekends… It’s truly the era of Girls Gone Gross. But according to artist Abi Palmer’s current exhibition at Chapter Arts Centre, Slime Mother, maybe we should also be embracing our inner slug.