Legendary 1970s New wave act The Undertones will embark on a series of UK dates soon commencing with a date at Cardiff’s Tramshed on November 10. The band emerged from Derry in 1976, the result of five friends (John O’Neill, Damian O’Neill, Feargal Sharkey, Billy Doherty and Michael Bradley) learning how to play basic rockContinue reading “The Undertones To Play Cardiff Tramshed Show”
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Sherman Theatre’s Cherry Orchard Run To Be Extended
In response to hugely positive advance sales the run of performances for The Cherry Orchard at Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre will be extended. The Cherry Orchard opens on Friday October 13 and will now run until Friday November 3. Five additional performances will take place from Tuesday October 31 to Friday November 3 at 7.30pm includingContinue reading “Sherman Theatre’s Cherry Orchard Run To Be Extended”
Hackney Colliery Band Will Bring Brass To Cardiff
East London’s Hackney Colliery Band are set to play Cardiff’s Clwb Ifor Bach on November 18. The band formed in 2008, have reinvented the brass band sound for the 21st century. Steve Pretty of the band told Andy Howells earlier this year, “Some of us went to see some of the great contemporary brass bandsContinue reading “Hackney Colliery Band Will Bring Brass To Cardiff”
Talking Theatre: Rebecca Carrie Discusses The Mountaintop
Cardiff based theatre company Fio’s presentation of The Mountaintop, a fictional depiction of Dr Martin Luther King’s last evening before his assassination in April 1968 will tour South Wales throughout October. The story, set in Dr King’s Memphis motel room in Memphis, is visited by Camae, a maid on a much greater mission than deliveringContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Rebecca Carrie Discusses The Mountaintop”
Talking Theatre: Terri Dwyer Discusses The Ghost’s Touch – Part 2
Andy Howells continues his interview with actress Terri Dwyer currently touring with Mark Homer in Rumpus Theatre Company’s touring production Wilkie Collin’s The Ghost Touch which plays Cardiff’s New Theatre from October 3. Today, following the first part of our interview with Terri Dwyer, the former Hollyoaks star discusses how she has progressed as anContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Terri Dwyer Discusses The Ghost’s Touch – Part 2”
Talking Theatre: Terri Dwyer Discusses The Ghost’s Touch – Part 1
Andy Howells chats to actress Terri Dwyer currently touring with Mark Homer in Rumpus Theatre Company’s touring production Wilkie Collin’s The Ghost Touch which plays Cardiff’s New Theatre from October 3. In part 1 of our interview Terri discusses her role of Mrs Zant in the production and recalls her work on TV’s Hollyoaks. TerriContinue reading “Talking Theatre: Terri Dwyer Discusses The Ghost’s Touch – Part 1”
Talking Music: Jim Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain
In support of their latest album, Damage and Joy released earlier this year, The Jesus And Mary Chain will be playing a series of autumn dates culminating with a date at Cardiff University on October 3, 2017. The Scottish alternative rock band, fronted by t brothers Jim and William Reid formed in East Kilbride inContinue reading “Talking Music: Jim Reid of The Jesus and Mary Chain”
Review: Crazy For You, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Rachel Howells reviews Crazy For You at Wales Millennium Centre starring Tom Chambers and Caroline Flack.
Strictly Winners To Star In Crazy For You Musical
The current tour of feel good musical Crazy for You arrives at Wales Millennium Centre on September 5.
On stage: Hairspray, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff
Opening its new National Tour in Cardiff, Hairspray follows the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart, on a mission to follow her dreams and dance her way onto national TV. Rebecca Mendoza shines in her professional debut as Tracy and carries the show really well. EdwardContinue reading “On stage: Hairspray, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff”