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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...
2 days ago


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 4, 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


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)...
Oct 16, 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 17, 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....
Sep 11, 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 23, 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 19, 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 18, 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...
Jul 11, 2024
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