Penarth is chock-a-block full of interesting creatives, and in this first of new series of interviews, we speak to Penarth-based animator Matthew Gravelle-Eagles about his talent, his favourite projects and where his favourite Penarth haunts are. He is also a part-time lecturer in Animation of the University of South Wales. Matthew Gravelle-Eagles is an award-winning animator and lecturer. A graduate … Read More
-Words by Katherine Peach This toe-taping musical, currently running in the Wales Millenium Centre, follows the story of Carole King and her journey to becoming the infamous singer-songwriter, we all know and love today. We see young, 16 years old, Carole breaking into the music business, following her through her bumpy marriage to the lyricist Gerry Goffin, her soaring career … Read More
Chapter Arts Centre presents a multi-media exhibition by artist Mel Brimfield that shines a spotlight on the powerful role that mental health plays in our everyday lives.  Taking its title from The Pilgrim’s Progress by John Bunyan, From This World, To That Which Is To Come adopts the parable’s infamous fictional pilgrimage as an allegory for the collapse of mental … Read More
Festival highlights include: 118 diverse animated short films from around the world Masterclasses and Q&A’s with Moominvalley, Fox’s Bob’s Burgers (by Welsh animator Simon Chong), His Dark Materials (produced in Cardiff) and more A range of exclusive industry events Behind the scenes of new Paddington series by Blue Zoo Animation Screening of Oscar-nominated feature film ‘I Lost My Body’ Chapter … Read More
-Words by Natasha Plummer What is mesh integration? A transformative, empowering solution for women with moderate to severe hair loss. It’ll allow you to do everything and anything you can do with standard hair extensions; wash, blow dry, curl, straighten and choose your style, whether it be short, bob or even longer. You’ll live in it, sleep in it, work … Read More
On Friday 28 February, Penarth’s independent bookshop, Griffin Books, will play host to a collection of thirteen best-selling crime-fiction writers as The Orenda Roadshow rolls into town, bringing with it writers from Finland, Norway, Germany, France and the UK to discuss their novels, their writing heroes, inspiration, and the ever increasing appeal of the crime-fiction genre. This year, the now well-established Orenda … Read More
The hit crime drama Hidden continues this year with a six-part second series following the success of the chilling first series. Returning to BBC One Wales on Tuesday 11 February at 9pm, the second series, set nine months after the events of series one, Hidden (also known by its Welsh title Craith) will see the return of DCI Cadi John … Read More
Discover the park that comes to life at night this February Half Term as an exciting event comes to the Vale of Glamorgan. Alexandra Park in the heart of Penarth will be transformed into an interactive, sensory experience, allowing visitors young and old to discover a world of fun and imagination. Follow the winding paths through the Giant’s Garden and … Read More
Come and discover the park that comes to life at night! Alexandra’s Enchanted Garden will take you on a magical journey where winding paths will reveal a series of installations, lighting displays, and soundscapes, creating memories that, young or old, you’ll never forget! The Story of Alexandra Park Many moons ago, in a land not too far from here, lived … Read More
This Spring, PODS presents two 2 shows; Goodnight Mister Tom and The Full Monty. Goodnight Mister Tom Now a modern classic, Michelle Magorian’s wonderfully uplifting tale is brought gloriously to life in this magical stage adaptation by David Wood. Set during the dangerous build up to the Second World War, Goodnight Mister Tom, follows the story of young William Beech … Read More
