Bristol Old Vic – Pink Mist Sherman Cymru Thursday 2nd February 2017 The wars seen in Iraq and Afghanistan have for some years been a scourge in our conversation and…

Flying Bridge Theatre – A Regular Little Houdini Chapter Arts Centre Friday 27 January 2017 Harry Houdini is the defining name in all things magic. Regarded as a great showman,…

The Sleeper Society Chapter Arts Centre Monday 23rd January 2017 The night before the event, I was extremely pleased to see something like The Sleeper Society on Chapter‘s website. Local…

The Belfast Ensemble – The Moot Virginity of Catherine of Aragon Sherman Cymru Tuesday 24th January 2017 Many of us recall Catherine of Aragon as the first wife of Henry…

BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales – Mahler’s 6th Symphony St. David’s Hall Friday 20th January 2017 Shoeing away the awful memories of 2016, we plunge head first into…

This February 5th kicks off the first date of grime trailblazer Wiley’s 2017 tour at Y Plas, Cardiff presented by Clwb Ifor Bach. 2016 was a big year for grime music:…

Music organisations PRS for Music and the British Academy of Songwriters Composers & Authors are to host an exclusive music business panel in Cardiff next Wednesday (25th of January) as…

BBC National Orchestra of Wales – Greats Brits #1st Concert BBC Hoddinott Hall, Wales Millennium Centre Friday 13th January 2017 British composers should always be something to celebrate, especially those…

“A blazing triumph.” “Stormingly Successful.” “A belter! Funny, stylish and well-performed.” These are just some of the words used to describe Sunny Afternoon, the new musical based upon both the…

Astroid Boys Clwb Ifor Bach Monday 12th December 2016 Although grime originated in London during the 2000s, this has not faltered its growth throughout the country. Previously the genre was…

Russian State Ballet of Siberia – La Fille mal gardée St. David’s Hall Wednesday 21st December 2016 Now in its 14th year of touring Cardiff, the Russian State Ballet of…

Cardiff Independent Film Festival are looking for entries for their 2017 edition, with the deadline closing on the 13th of January 2017. With a dedicated animation strand run by Cardiff…

Biffy Clyro & Brand New 6th December 2016 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena **disclaimer this review was written by an avid Brand New fan who believes they are the best band on…

Focus on Messiaen: Between Heaven & the Clouds Dora Stoutzker Hall, Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama Friday 18th November 2016 The Messiaen celebrations ended at the RWC with…

Goldfield Ensemble – Ritual in Transfigured Time Cardiff University Concert Hall Tuesday 15th November 2016 After the great joy I found in playing with students and scholars of Erik Satie’s…

Billy Connolly – High Horse Tour 2016 Cardiff Motorpoint Arena Saturday 5th November 2016 So, the moment that 5,000 expectant patrons of Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena had been waiting for finally…

Comeback Special & Kissing The Shotgun Goodnight Chapter Arts Centre Tuesday 1st & Thursday 3rd November 2016 It’s upsetting that Chapter has had to delay its Experimentica festival till spring…

Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra – Remembering the Battle of the Somme St David’s Hall Sunday 13th November 2016 Commemorations have been plentiful this year for the centenary of the Somme. This…

“Too few young people from working class communities achieve their leadership potential, and their views and experiences can fail to have influence” – RECLAIM Are you a young person from…

National Dance Company Wales’ Youth Ensemble, the Associates, has been chosen from a number of young international talented groups to perform at the Aberdeen Youth International Festival this August. This…