John Barrowman
Theatr Hafren Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys, United KingdomThis show, which was most recently here less than 18 months ago, combines live orchestral music and classical Chinese dance (their slogan is “China Before Communism”) and if you buy one of these rather expensive tickets (£65-£118) the money will be funnelled back into the Falun Gong cult. As an impartial observer I would question …
Myra’s Story
New Theatre Park Place, Cardiff, Cardiff, United KingdomSet on the streets of Dublin, though inspired by people observed by playwright Brian Foster in his Derry hometown, Fíonna Hewitt-Twamley is Myra, a homeless alcoholic with a suitably tragic backstory. Her story debuts in Cardiff after touring Ireland, the UK and Canada to a rousing reception.
The Ancient Oak Of Baldor
Miners Institute High Street, Blackwood, CaerphillyThis play’s title does sound like something out of a JRR Tolkien story, and you’d be forgiven for assuming a direct link, especially as Baldor The Hapless is mentioned as a background character in Lord Of The Rings. This Baldor, however, is a forest in the nation of Earten, where the titular ancient oak stands, …
W.H. Lung
Clwb Ifor Bach 11 Womanby Street, Cardiff, CardiffThis band – originally a trio, now a quintet – have been kicking around the underground-overground nexus of the Manchester indie scene since the late 2010s. An earlier synth-driven, semi-danceable sound has undergone slight modification on latest album Every Inch Of Earth Pulsates, with production by Ross Orton and a tilt towards indie bangers.
Snow Patrol
Utilita Arena Cardiff Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, Cardiff, United KingdomPop-rock stalwarts Snow Patrol recently dropped album eight, The Forest Is The Path, and supplement it with a tour. Buzz writer David James’ review of the album spoke of its “emotive refrains” and “feelings of reflection, introspection and interrogation”: expect phone torches to be maximised during this show’s soppier moments.
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