Wales Millennium Centre’s ‘The Boy with Two Hearts’ Returns to Cardiff ahead of a six-week run at the National Theatre, London

Katherine PeachCulture, Events

Wales Millennium Centre’s acclaimed stage adaptation of The Boy with Two Hearts will return to Cardiff’s Dance House 12-17 September 2022, before transferring to the National Theatre in London for a six-week run at the Dorfman. This will mark Wales Millennium Centre’s debut on the National Theatre’s stage. Directed by Amit Sharma, The Boy with Two Hearts was adapted for … Read More

Introducing CATALYST 360º- An Immersive Programme of Installations and Virtual Exhibitions

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Events

Introducing CATALYST 360º- a new immersive programme of installations and virtual exhibitions from local, national and international artists. 3 new immersive residencies, 6 online exhibitions and a FREE Interactive Family Day of Discovery on Saturday 14th May, 12:30pm-8pm. CULTVR is the first immersive cross-disciplinary space in Europe and hosts the largest screen here in Wales enabling shared virtual reality experiences … Read More

Bychan Exhibition at TEN

Katherine PeachCulture, Events

TEN is pleased to present an exhibition of small-scale work by the gallery’s artists. The mixed exhibition will feature still-life paintings by Annie Morgan Suganami, a new collection of ceramic lollies by Sophie Southgate, sculpture by Jon Thomas and darned digital prints by Molly Rooke- all no larger than 30cm. Also on show are paintings by André Stitt and Catrin … Read More

Review: Six at Wales Millennium Centre

John DaviesCulture, Reviews

From Tudor queens to pop princesses, the six wives of Henry VIII finally take to the mic to tell their tales, remixing five hundred years of historical heartbreak into an 80-minute celebration of 21st century sisterly sass-itude. These Queens may have green sleeves but their lipstick is rebellious red. It’s time they told their story.

Review: Dreamgirls at Wales Millennium Centre

John DaviesCulture, Reviews

Dreamgirls tells the story of The Dreams – Effie, Lorrell and Deena – three talented young singers in the turbulent 1960s, a revolutionary time in American music history. We see the three friends embark upon a musical rollercoaster ride through a world of fame, fortune and the ruthless realities of show business, testing their friendships to the very limit. Dreamgirls … Read More

Spread a Little Happiness

Stifyn ParriCulture, Wellbeing

It’s here! Spring has sprung! My favourite time of year! This last winter seemed like an age, curled up indoors waiting for the world to wake up. I feel like a hedgehog, and now my nose has burst out of my hiding hole and I’m ready for life again. Let’s get ready to rumble. Let’s shake off the lockdown lull … Read More

Review: Matthew Bourne’s Nutcracker at Wales Millennium Centre

John DaviesCulture, Reviews

With family-sized helpings of Bourne’s trademark wit, pathos and magical fantasy, Nutcracker! follows Clara’s bittersweet journey from a darkly comic Christmas Eve at Dr. Dross’ Orphanage, through a shimmering, ice-skating winter wonderland to the scrumptious candy kingdom of Sweetieland, influenced by the lavish Hollywood musicals of the 1930s. Our review Ever since seeing our first Matthew Bourne extravaganza at the … Read More

Griffin Books- Our Spring Recommendations

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture

Get 10% off these titles with code: PENARTHVIEW Non-Fiction Taking the Plunge: The Healing Power of Wild Swimming for Mind, Body and Soul By Anna Deacon & Vicky Allan Championed by such famous faces as Miranda Hart and Jo Whiley, this is the perfect beginners’ guide for those considering starting wild swimming. Including handy tips and tricks on what to … Read More

Bedknobs and Broomsticks The Musical: A Review

Katherine PeachCreative, Culture, Events, Featured, Reviews

“When the three orphaned Rawlins children are reluctantly evacuated from wartime London to live with the mysterious Eglantine Price, they have no idea what adventures lie ahead. Upon discovering Eglantine to be a trainee witch, they join forces to search for a secret spell that will defeat the enemy once and for all.” On Wednesday 3rd February, we were lucky … Read More

Wales Millennium Centre to produce Anthem, by Llinos Mai

John DaviesCulture

Wales Millennium Centre’s first production of 2022 will be Anthem, an original comedy musical that follows the nation’s largest television singing competition.  A top creative team has assembled to create this brand new production – Llinos Mai is the author, who has co-composed the songs and music with Dan Lawrence; Alice Eklund is directing and Roger Williams as a dramatist. Join us in the studio for the live final of … Read More