This musical is based on the hugely successful film of 1992, directed and co-written by Baz Luhrmann (though the film…
Bugsy Malone, Wales Millennium Centre
January 18, 2023This stage musical version of Bugsy Malone is a highly entertaining if rather strange theatrical experience. It has the charm…
Les Misérables, Wales Millennium Centre
December 17, 2022It seems like sacrilege to say anything negative about the blockbuster, record breaker, that is Les Misérables. Yes, it is…
The Lion, The B!tch and the Wardrobe, Wales Millennium Centre
December 15, 2022I am late to the Polly Amorous party having missed last year’s XXXmas Carol and not being that up on…
WNO boss explains why Liverpool has been immediately axed – and more cuts will follow
November 24, 2022Welsh National Opera general director Aidan Lang has explained why the company has immediately pulled out of touring to Liverpool…
WNO funding cut response
November 17, 2022Welsh National Opera is looking at the impact of Arts Council of England large cut in its grant towards touring…
My Fair Lady, Wales Millennium Centre
November 10, 2022Occasionally a production comes along that reminds you just how wonderful musical theatre can be. Such is this gorgeous My…
Sister Act, Wales Millennium Centre
November 2, 2022I am not in the habit (gettit?) of comparing musicals with film versions or vice versa but this is really…
John Cale at Llais
October 30, 2022Our second day at Llais festival was a bit of a special one, as it surely would have been for…
A day at Llais Festival
October 28, 2022If you wander down to Cardiff Bay over this long October weekend, you will be welcomed by a whole universe…