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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...
3 days ago


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


Bat Out Of Hell: A fun and fantastic night out
REVIEW: Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical at The New Theatre The iconic show Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical is visiting Cardiff this week, and...
Feb 4


Cinderella: A fun and festive night for the family
REVIEW: Cinderella at The New Theatre It’s Christmas time, which can only mean one thing - panto time! This year, the New Theatre is...
Dec 12, 2024


Ebbie Scrooge serves up another wonderful Christmas treat
REVIEW: A Christmas Carol at Sherman Theatre The Charles Dickens classic A Christmas Carol  is a globally beloved, but much recycled and...
Nov 27, 2024


Rocky Horror - still brilliant and bonkers
REVIEW: The Rocky Horror Show at The New Theatre The Rocky Horror Show is back in Cardiff this week, and we were lucky enough to go to...
Nov 5, 2024


'Now' celebration will have you singing along to '80s hits
REVIEW: Now That’s What I Call A Musical at New Theatre A show celebrating 40 years of the much-loved Now That’s What I Call Music albums...
Oct 30, 2024


An Odyssey through the miners' strike delivers a 'stunning piece of theatre'
REVIEW: Odyssey '84 at Sherman Theatre An extraordinary new play receiving its world premiere in Cardiff takes us back to one of the most...
Oct 16, 2024
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