Andy Howells reviews Disney on Ice’s 2015 show at Cardiff Motorpoint Arena
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In Concert: Albert Hammond Songbook Tour, Newport Riverfront
Albert Hammond has written, sung and produced hundreds of songs over the years, and it’s a fair bet that one of those songs forms part of a soundtrack in your life without you even realising it. Many of those songs were performed to great effect at Newport Riverfront on Tuesday evening as part of Albert’sContinue reading “In Concert: Albert Hammond Songbook Tour, Newport Riverfront”
On Stage: Bruce Forsyth Entertains, Cardiff New Theatre
There’s still a huge demand for one-off performances as Sir Bruce Forsyth proved on Monday evening as he played his one-man show for one night only at Cardiff’s New Theatre. From the moment Sir Bruce stepped onto the stage with musical accompaniment from the Dave Arch Orchestra the audience was his. “I’ve done shows whereContinue reading “On Stage: Bruce Forsyth Entertains, Cardiff New Theatre”
Spooky Goings On With Centrestage Cymru As The Addams Family Come To Newport
Making its South Wales Premiere this week is Centrestage Cymru’s presentation of the musical comedy The Addams Family. A great show for the family the weird and wonderful Addams Family loved come to devilish, delightful life. Based upon the original cartoon characters created by Charles Addams, The Addams Family have spawned numerous films and televisionContinue reading “Spooky Goings On With Centrestage Cymru As The Addams Family Come To Newport”
Frozen’s Elsa Comes To Life For Disney Ice Show – Sophia Adams Interview
Andy Howells discovers former competitive skater Sophia Adams new life as Disney on Ice star, Elsa from Frozen.
Peter Pan Goes Wrong At Cardiff’s New Theatre – Jonathan Sayer Interview
“There’s lots of slapstick comedy, with a nice narrative underneath it about the politics of the actors playing the parts” writer Jonathan Sayer tells Andy Howells about Mischief Theatre’s fun family show Peter Pan Goes Wrong which visits Cardiff’s New Theatre next week. Mischief Theatre’s first show, The Play That Goes Wrong, played at theContinue reading “Peter Pan Goes Wrong At Cardiff’s New Theatre – Jonathan Sayer Interview”
Meet The Band: The Last Of Us
The Last of Us formed in early 2013 mixing hard rock and melodic tones which gave a nod to the forefathers of 70’s and 80’s rock and roll quickly gaining them a large following in their native county of Northamptonshire. This along with their wild and energetic stage presence quickly catapulted them to the topContinue reading “Meet The Band: The Last Of Us”
Talking Theatre: Sir Bruce Forsyth Discusses One-Man Show In Cardiff
Andy Howells chats to entertainer Sir Bruce Forsyth about his one man show at Cardiff’s New Theatre.
Talking Theatre: Tayo Aluko Discusses Call Mr Robeson
Andy Howells puts questions to the actor, Tayo Aluko about his show, Call Mr Robeson.
On Stage: Return To The Forbidden Planet, New Theatre, Cardiff
It’s easy to see why the Olivier Award winning Return to the Forbidden Planet has remained so popular this last quarter of a century. A fusion of Sci-Fi comic strip, classic rock n roll and a dose of William Shakespeare for good measure, Return to the Forbidden Planet is simply a must-see for any purveyorContinue reading “On Stage: Return To The Forbidden Planet, New Theatre, Cardiff”