Image courtesy of Sherman Theatre   The classical story of Alice in Wonderland has been retold in so many weird and wonderful ways, we jumped at the chance to take the children to see the latest adaptation at the Sherman Theatre. Sherman Theatre became the first in Wales to win the Regional Theatre of the Year title at The Stage Awards, recognising the Sherman as the most exciting theatre in the UK, outside of London. As we entered the theatre…

The annual visit to watch the pantomime at the New Theatre is now a well-established tradition in our family. This year, we were all eagerly looking forward to watching Beauty and the Beast, and I am very pleased to say, it certainly lived up to all our expectations. Starring actors/actresses Lisa Riley, Ben Richards, Danny Bayne, Mike Doyle, Edward Rowe and Stephanie Webber, plus ex Welsh rugby captain Gareth Thomas, it is a perfect Christmas treat for all the family,…

WARNING! Turn away if you are hungry! Tim Wynne tucking into a delicious cake and his partner tucking into a burger!   I’m late to most things. A never ending reminder of how out of touch and easily excitable I am. I’ll be the first to admit to that. Just this year I’ve discovered the brussels sprout, as if by voyage to unchartered lands I’ve discovered something previously unimaginable. I am, easily, that one friend in the group desperate to…

As Love Actually is one of the most popular feel good Christmas films of all time, I was so excited when I was offered a chance to review the Love Actually: Film with Live Orchestra at St David’s Hall. Christmas spirit was well and truly in the air: mulled wine was on offer at the bar, dazzling Christmas lights were displayed all outside the street of the venue and the musicians even donned Santa hats as they enthusiastically delivered All…

Currently showing until the 1st December at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff is the stage production of Saturday Night Fever. If you can recall, (those old enough to remember) that this film ‘only’ became a massive hit once the music was in the charts at the time, so it makes sense that Bill Kenwright’s production of Saturday Night Fever is all about the music, dancing, and with enough dialogue from the film to give the audience an idea of…

Sexual Exploitation Panel Discussion   What do you feel when you read that headline? When you read the words ‘sexual exploitation’?   I read the words on the WOW programme and straight away I know it’s a serious topic. I figure it will be heavy and interesting, and I also think it will be separate from me, my life, and my experiences.   I am in a state of naivety about this talk, not knowing it will be one of…

 Björn Again 30thAnniversary Tour Hits Cardiff  Our reporter Abby Wilson headed to St David’s Hall, Cardiff, to watch and review Björn Again’s opening night to their 30th Anniversary Tour.   Yesterday evening, I had the pleasure of seeing Björn Again at St David’s Hall, for their first show of their 30th Anniversary Tour. As I entered St David’s Hall, for the first time, I was surrounded by a demographic slightly older than myself, with above 40 being the norm. Many came dressed in ABBA-like…

Heritage Angels – people who have played a special part in caring for Wales’s heritage – have been honoured at a special awards ceremony, sponsored by the Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation, at Caerphilly Castle on 8 November 2018. Chaired by Baroness Kay Andrews, a panel of distinguished judges gave awards to five projects, recognising the achievements of young people, apprentices, volunteers and historic building restoration work. Thornhill Primary School won the Best Contribution to a Heritage Project by Young People…

Charity Playathon    For the 12th year in a row, students from Forte School of Music will be taking to the stage this month to raise money for charity. On Sunday 18th November, in the annual Forte Playathon, students of all ages will be providing 4 hours of continuous performance at the Red Dragon Centre between 12pm and 4pm. In the run up to this exciting event these dedicated students are collecting as many sponsors as possible in an effort…

Our reporter Abby Wilson headed to Oasis, Cardiff to watch and review their production of The Island. Last Friday evening I was lucky enough to get myself a ticket (only £5) to see The Island, a play written by Athol Fugard, Joh Kani, and Winston Ntshona. Upon hearing the play’s title, I hadn’t actually heard of it, and didn’t realise it was quite a famous and successful production. As such, I wasn’t entirely sure what to expect, and when I…