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New play confronts the untamed damage of male trauma
REVIEW: 'No Man's Land' at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff The title of No Man's Land - whose press night we attended last night (Wednesday 15 October) - suggests an unflinching theatrical journey through modern masculinity, and that is what's delivered. It also suggests necessary psychological detachment or abandon in the face of pure horror, of wartime battlefields and 'going over the top' to face an enemy, a state of unknowable terrifying existential limbo. The theme of conflict
Oct 16


SnowShow is a slowmo, surreal spectacle
REVIEW: 'Slava's SnowShow' at New Theatre, Cardiff Unique, bizarre, surreal, fantastic, joyful, spectacular, unforgettable. It's hard to find the right adjectives for Slava’s SnowShow , but all of those apply - and more. This multi award-winning show, which debuted in Moscow more than 30 years ago, and reached international audiences at the 1996 Edinburgh Festival, is back touring the UK, and we were at tonight's (Wednesday 15 October) opening of its Cardiff run. Slava’s Snow
Oct 15


Reflecting on our changing coastline
REPORT: Friends of Rhiwbina Library author talk - Matthew Yeomans on 'Seascape: Notes from a changing coastline' Around 60% of the...
Oct 8


A moving and amusing treat as Myra returns
REVIEW: 'Myra's Story' at New Theatre For the second time this year, Cardiff theatre-goers were treated to a performance of the...
Oct 3


Bilingual Shakespeare adds a new dimension to timeless love story
REVIEW: 'Romeo a Juliet' at Sherman Theatre A new bilingual production of Shakespeare's romantic tragedy has opened in Cardiff this week....
Oct 2


Powerful Surge electrifies
REVIEW: Surge performed by the National Dance Company Wales at The Sherman Theatre, Cardiff National Dance Company Wales have debuted...
Sep 18


Street play tells of home, hope, and homelessness
REVIEW: 'An Orange in the Subway' performed outdoors at Parc Mackenzie, Cardiff An Orange in the Subway is a story of home, hope, and...
Sep 12


Pride and Prejudice - and murder!
REVIEW: 'Death Comes to Pemberley' at New Theatre, Cardiff Costume drama and whodunnit combine in Death Comes to Pemberley , an engaging...
Jul 30


1970s comedy has a deep and dark soul
REVIEW: 'Just Between Ourselves' at New Theatre, Cardiff Alan Ayckbourn's vintage comedy Just Between Ourselves opened the brief Cardiff...
Jul 4


Remarkable dogs and their incredible journeys
REPORT: Friends of Rhiwbina Library monthly author talk – Richard Sugg on 'Home is Where the Heart is' – a tale of remarkable dogs and...
Jun 12


New Banksy play is poignant, funny, and real
REVIEW: 'Port Talbot Gotta Banksy' at Sherman Theatre This entertaining and thought-provoking new play tells the true story of what...
May 15


A lively and captivating retelling of a classic
REVIEW: 'Little Women' at the New Theatre One of the most popular novels of all time is brought to the stage in an accomplished new...
Apr 30


A brilliantly performed new version of a must-see classic
REVIEW: 'Death of a Salesman' at the New Theatre There's a chance to see one of the 20th century's greatest plays in Cardiff this week,...
Apr 2


Gripping new play highlights childhood criminal exploitation
REVIEW: 'Hot Chicks' at Sherman Theatre, Cardiff A superb new play highlighting the terrifying underworld of childhood criminal...
Mar 26


A stunning adaptation, with or without its star
REVIEW: 'The Merchant of Venice 1936' at the New Theatre, Cardiff Tracy-Ann Oberman's stunning reimagining of Shakespeare's The Merchant...
Mar 19


Top quality version of a classic whodunnit
REVIEW: 'Murder on the Orient Express' at The New Theatre The luxurious Orient Express has rolled into Cardiff this week, as Ken Ludwig's...
Mar 5


Housemates - energetic, moving, and often very funny
REVIEW: Housemates at the Sherman Theatre A hit play which helped celebrate Sherman Theatre's 50th birthday in 2023 is back this week -...
Feb 25


Laughter and tears in a powerful and moving play
REVIEW: Myra's Story at New Theatre Fionna Hewitt-Twamley received a standing ovation at the New Theatre last night (Sunday 16 February)...
Feb 17


Tidy / Taclus – a late-winter warmer for young wildlife lovers
REVIEW: Tidy at Sherman Theatre This gentle tale from Polka Theatre and Theatr Iolo is a real charmer. Based on an illustrated book by...
Feb 15


Exploring the birth and growth of rugby in Cardiff
REPORT: Friends of Rhiwbina Library monthly talk - Gwyn Prescott on ‘This rugby spellbound people – The birth of rugby in Cardiff and...
Feb 13
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