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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 5
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...


Feb 25
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 17
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 15
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 13
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 4
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...


Dec 12, 2024
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...


Nov 27, 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 4, 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...


Oct 30, 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 16, 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
You'd be barking mad to miss this 'pawfect' musical
REVIEW: 101 Dalmatians The Musical at New Theatre 101 Dalmatians The Musical opened in the New Theatre last night (Tuesday 15 October)...


Sep 17, 2024
One set, one moment, one amazing production
REVIEW: A Chorus Line at The New Theatre This smash-hit musical, which follows the audition process for a Broadway chorus line, opened at...


Sep 11, 2024
'Lord Of The Dance' spectacle is simple escapist fare
REVIEW: Lord of the Dance at New Theatre Lord of the Dance  is an incredibly popular show with millions of ardent followers worldwide....


Jul 23, 2024
Laughs and tears in a tale of big-money winners
REVIEW: The Syndicate at New Theatre A new stage adaptation of the hit BBC TV drama The Syndicate has arrived in Cardiff, and we were...


Jul 19, 2024
A beautiful production of fame, fortune, and friendship
REVIEW: Frankie Goes to Bollywood at New Theatre Frankie Goes To Bollywood is playing at the New Theatre this week, and we were invited...

Jul 18, 2024
Fascinating insights into the history of Rhiwbina, Whitchurch, and Heath
REPORT: The Fascinating History of Whitchurch, Rhiwbina and Heath – Rhiwbina Society hosted by Alan Knight This month’s meeting (Tuesday...


Jul 11, 2024
RATS' murder comedy makes a fun evening of theatre
REVIEW Death by Design at Memorial Hall, Rhiwbina Imagine Noel Coward and Agatha Christie got together and wrote a play - you would get...


Jun 26, 2024
Colourful suspects in a comedy whodunnit
REVIEW: Cluedo 2 at New Theatre It's the late 1960s, and failing rock star Rick Black (Liam Horrigan) is about to play the tapes of his...
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