This week I had the pleasure of interviewing British award-winning actor, writer and director (and fellow Northerner) Mike Jibson. You may have seen him in the true crime BBC production ‘Four Lives’ released in January this year, where he played the distasteful character of DC Slaymaker. This interview gave a real insight into how he got where he is today. Despite Mike’s on-screen successes, his career started off in musical theatre, and during the interview it was fascinating to learn…

Comedian and TV Star Jason Manford comes to New Theatre, Cardiff from 14 October 2019 to 19 October 2019 starring in a brand-new UK Tour of the Tony Award winning musical CURTAINS. We caught up with Jason to chat about the show, and how he finds life in musical theatre compared to his roots in stand-up comedy.   Firstly, can you tell us a little about “Curtains”? The show was a huge success on Broadway so it’s really exciting to…

Michael Ball returned to Cardiff’s St David’s Hall this evening, with a mind-blowing show leaving the audience thrilled. He amazed us once more with his range of stunning vocals and dance moves. Michael hosted the evening with the charisma and charm that makes him adored by many, stopping at one point to take a crowd selfie which was later posted on twitter. Coming home to you is Michael’s latest No.1 album. Michael took the stage framed by swirling spotlights with…

  Don’t just take our word for it, everyone is talking about the show put on by Kinetic Theatre Arts.  A Chorus Line is not to be missed. The production of A Chorus Line is to being staged in The Richard Burton Theatre at The Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama. Just read the fabulous review, courtesy of Samuel Gill. A Chorus Line places the audience in the midst of a gruelling audition for a Broadway musical, in which the…

St David’s Hall Sunday 18 September 7pm Experience the music of the West End, Broadway and Hollywood in one captivating concert with Magical Music at St David’s Hall on Sunday 18 September. Starting at 7pm, BBC Radio Wales presenter and acclaimed opera singer Wynne Evans will compere an exciting evening for all ages with a full orchestra and singer conducted by David Hughes. Fans of movies and musicals will love hearing Ben Hur, Saving Private Ryan, Gypsy and Sister Act…

CITY VOICES CARDIFF return to St David’s Hall with another fun-filled concert for the whole family on Saturday 9 July at 6pm. Sing the Musicals: Encore brings together a selection of the finest and best-loved songs from the most successful West End and Broadway shows ever – all performed enchantingly  by a large choir and live orchestra. Conducted by their music director, Simon Curtis, City Voices Cardiff will perform hits from The King and I, Matilda, Into the Woods, Chess,…