Jamie Rees

Cymruvision? Llinos Mai’s new stage show ANTHEM searches for Welsh singing stars

March 21, 2022

Anthem promises wind machines, key changes and finalists from every corner of Wales getting ready to battle in the nation’s biggest TV singing competition.

Region: South Wales

Willy Russell’s beloved film SHIRLEY VALENTINE hits the road in new Welsh stage production

March 2, 2022

Translated into Welsh for the stage, Shirley Valentine is due to open at Theatr Soar in Merthyr Tydfil on Thurs 3 March before embarking on a national tour.

“It’s very much about men not talking about mental health” – director Gareth John Bale on one-man rugby play, CARWYN

March 1, 2022

Jamie Rees talks to the director of new play, Carwyn, which tells the unsung story of the coach who masterminded four victories against the All Blacks in the 70s.

Region: Wales-Wide

Welsh theatre highlights coming to a stage near you in 2022

January 1, 2022

2021 in the theatre world sometimes felt like a tragedy and a farce rolled up into one, but Jamie Rees looks to 2022 with more optimism.

Region: Wales-Wide

Pantos return to Wales this Christmas – and these are the best on offer

December 16, 2021

Last year it was a case of “oh no you won’t” for pantos, but this year they will go ahead! And Jamie Rees has combed the country for the best.

Region: Wales-Wide

“Theatre needs to be de-intellectualised” – XXXMAS CAROL’s Duncan Hallis on his naughty ‘anti-panto’

December 2, 2021

Big Loop Theatre Director Duncan Hallis discusses fringe theatre in Wales, and new 'anti-panto' XXXMas Carol, coming to the WMC in Cardiff.

Region: South Wales

DEATH DROP RA’JAH O’HARA | INTERVIEW

October 14, 2021

Life’s such a drag in the theatre world at the moment. No, it is – literally. Everywhere you look there’s a drag show happening, such is the effect RuPaul’s Drag Race has had. One such show is murder mystery Death Drop, featuring Ra’Jah O’Hara. Jamie Rees dropped in to meet her a day after her arrival in Wales from the States.

Region: South Wales

THE BOY WITH TWO HEARTS | STAGE REVIEW

October 6, 2021

You’d be forgiven for thinking that The Boy With Two Hearts would be a difficult watch – but this is a play about hope, with an enormous heart.

Region: South Wales

BOYLESQUE: BOYS OF SUMMER | STAGE REVIEW

August 11, 2021

Having enjoyed the Burlesque performance from Cardiff Cabaret Club at Wales Millennium Centre a few weeks ago, Jamie Rees sees how the men compare in this Boylesque version of the genre.

Region: South Wales

MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO | STAGE REVIEW

July 16, 2021

The curtain-raiser to Wales Millennium Centre’s Cabaret season, if anyone could win over a tough sellout crowd it was Matt Tedford, playing Margaret Thatcher in this outstanding show.

Region: South Wales

FAUST + GRETA | STAGE PREVIEW

June 14, 2021

FAUST + GRETA | STAGE PREVIEW With theatres beginning preparations to open their doors again, for now the focus remains on digital performance as we ease ourselves gently back …

Region: North Wales

PRYD MAE’R HAF? | STAGE PREVIEW

May 10, 2021

PRYD MAE’R HAF? | STAGE PREVIEW Buzz was at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre the last time Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru put a production on a stage for a live audience. Our …

Region: South Wales

Cymruvision? Llinos Mai’s new stage show ANTHEM searches for Welsh singing stars

Willy Russell’s beloved film SHIRLEY VALENTINE hits the road in new Welsh stage production

“It’s very much about men not talking about mental health” – director Gareth John Bale on one-man rugby play, CARWYN

Welsh theatre highlights coming to a stage near you in 2022

Pantos return to Wales this Christmas – and these are the best on offer

“Theatre needs to be de-intellectualised” – XXXMAS CAROL’s Duncan Hallis on his naughty ‘anti-panto’

DEATH DROP RA’JAH O’HARA | INTERVIEW

THE BOY WITH TWO HEARTS | STAGE REVIEW

BOYLESQUE: BOYS OF SUMMER | STAGE REVIEW

MARGARET THATCHER QUEEN OF SOHO | STAGE REVIEW

FAUST + GRETA | STAGE PREVIEW

PRYD MAE’R HAF? | STAGE PREVIEW

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