Cardiff is a prime place to visit for many touring shows in the worlds of theatre and music to visit. 2018 saw the Welsh capital play host to many diverse shows and events from musical theatre to family events via drama and music concerts.
Here are 10 of our favourites that visited Wales on UK tours!
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella, Wales Millennium Centre, April 2018 Photo: Johann Persson
THEATRE
Matthew Bourne’s Cinderella (UK Tour)
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
April 2018
“The cast were faultless and diverse, with many playing several different characters throughout the show.”
Read the full review for Cinderella here
Evita (UK Tour), Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, August 2018
THEATRE
Evita (UK Tour)
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
August, 2018
“Evita remains the very finest of rock opera’s and this latest vibrant production is the definitive must-see.”
Read the full review for Evita here
Monster Jam, Principality Stadium, Cardiff, May 2018
EVENT
Monster Jam,
Principality Stadium, Cardiff
May 2018
“As trucks with oversized wheels took on a variety of stunts, back flips and leaps, an audience of thrill-seeking fans showed their appreciation with cheers, applause and a blaring of horns”
Read the full review for Monster Jam here
Strangers on a Train, New Theatre, Cardiff, March 2018
THEATRE
Strangers on a Train (UK Tour)
New Theatre, Cardiff
March, 2018
“The productions other star is its set, a magical mechanical box that rolls back panels to reveal, train carriages. bars, bedsits and luxury homes allowing the characters to move freely from scene to scene.”
Read the full review for Strangers on a Train here
Wicked, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, November 2018
THEATRE
Wicked (UK Tour)
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
November, 2018
“Colourful, fast moving, uplifting and featuring a strong plot with well-rounded characters, it’s easy to see why it has become one of the most popular and enduring family musicals on tour.”
Read the full review for Wicked here
Awful Auntie, New Theatre, Cardiff, May 2018
THEATRE
Awful Auntie (UK Tour)
New Theatre, Cardiff
May, 2018
“Judging by the constant laughter from grownups and children alike, I can only conclude that Awful Auntie is awfully awesome and highly recommend this production if you’re a fan of the book or indeed classic comedy!”
Read the full review for Awful Auntie here
The Final Curtain, New Theatre, Cardiff, June 2018
THEATRE
The Final Curtain (UK Tour)
New Theatre, Cardiff
June, 2018
“The Final Curtain is both a must-see for Sherlock Holmes fans and a treat for anyone who has admired the work of Robert Powell and Liza Goddard on stage and TV over the years.”
Read the full review for The Final Curtain here
Beth Hart, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, April 2018 Photo: Lix Aiken
MUSIC
Beth Hart, (UK Tour)
St David’s Hall, Cardiff
April, 2018
“To my fresh ears, Beth won me over in every way, both as an artist and musician being true to herself while singing from the heart.”
Read the full review for Beth Hart here
Culture Club, Motorpoint arena, Cardiff, November 2018
MUSIC
Culture Club, (UK Tour)
Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
November, 2018
“… the magic was rekindled as it reached the clock in my heart!”
Read the full review for Culture Club here
War of The worlds, Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, December 2018
THEATRE
War of The Worlds (UK Tour)
Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff
December 2018
“The whole show is a visual treat and thanks to the live music on stage the high energy is kept from the opening number to the final minute.”