Take 5: HOZIER’s top five songs
After gracing Cardiff Castle in summer 2023, this month Hozier is playing Chepstow Racecourse, and Rhiannon Farr has selected her fave five Hozier hits.
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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!
Christmas come early! The best of the season’s concerts, markets & more in Wales
From carol singers to choirs to festive markets to kids’ events, Rhiannon Farr has compiled the cream of concerts, markets and more this Christmas in Wales.
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.
“It’s not a parasocial relationship with audiences, it’s a social relationship” – meet the UK’s funniest agony aunt, MYRA DUBOIS
UK comedy mainstay Myra Dubois is back in Cardiff with self-help-themed show Be Well – with an agony aunt angle that shows how many strings are in the Yorkshire comic’s bow.
The rise (and rise) of Welsh film and TV
From S4C landing a major Netflix distribution deal to hit Channel 4 dramas, Rhiannon Farr surveys the recent past, present and looks to the future of Welsh film and TV.
From Pysanky to Peppa: what’s on this Easter in Wales, from egg hunts to cabaret and more
If you're after some Easter things to do, check out our roundup of fun-filled activities, including egg hunts, cabaret shows, and workshops.
FATBOY SLIM electrifies Wales’ capital with blockbuster two-hour set
Ex-ravers, young teens, and music enthusiasts gathered at Cardiff International Arena for Fatboy Slim's headline set, full of energy, tribute, and experimental tracks.
THE LATHUMS impress Cardiff crowd with well-curated setlist and vocal talent
The Lathums deliver a standout live performance in Cardiff's Great Hall, featuring a short but well-curated setlist that showcases the band's vocal talent and popular hits from their new album.
Blending hip-hop & gospel, BLANK FACE manifests greatness on Cardiff headline debut
Blank Face's high-intensity energy and incredible live vocals wowed the crowd at his first headline show in Cardiff.
THE LATHUMS: rising band show undeniable talent on second album
The undeniable talent of rising band The Lathums is evident on second album From Nothing To A Little Bit More, which showcases their beautiful lyrics and upbeat nature.