On 9th December, Turner House hosted their final event of the year and we were lucky enough to be invited. Art Historian, Morgan Haigh, gave a festive lecture, pairing the twelve day of Christmas with some of the greatest works of art from European History. I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this but from the start I was … Read More
We all know and love the classic pantomime. The gags, the tropes, the costumes. This is altogether different – a bizarre retelling of Charles Dickens’ yuletide nightmare, which is perfect if you like things a little more naughty than nice for your festive season. It’s dubbed an anti-panto, telling the same story as the classics, but using an adult-only delivery … Read More
It’s hard to believe that two years have passed since audiences cheered and booed along to Penarth Operatic & Dramatic Society’s last pantomime – Aladdin. And we at Penarth View having been following their journey from concept to opening night with our range of interviews and features, available here and here. And as pantomime is such a live experience, so … Read More
Greeting and Salutations! On Tuesday 30th November, we were invited to watch the UK tour of Heathers The Musical at the Wales Millennium Centre and what a show it was. I have always been a fan of the 1988 Heathers movie and after discovering the musical I quickly became a fan of that too.
-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
Currently running at The Wales Millennium Centre, the Rogers and Hammerstein musical The King and I, is hailed as one of the greatest musicals from the golden age of musicals. Set in the 1860s the story follows Anna Leonowens and her son Louis, as they arrive in Bangkok to act as governess for King Bernin Siam’s wives and children. The storyline packs … Read More
Fresh from 5* reviews and sold-out houses in London’s West End, 9 to 5 The Musical tells the story of three workmates pushed to boiling point by their sexist and egotistical boss. Concocting a plan to kidnap and turn the tables on their despicable supervisor, will the women manage to reform their office, or will events unravel when the CEO … Read More
Last night we joined the colourful Conga line of Cuba, for the musical tour of On Your Feet at the Wales Millennium Centre. Packed with energy from the entire cast, Westend stars, Phillipa Stefani (also stared in Rent, Wicked and Sister Act) along with George Ioannides (also stared in Annie, Mama Mia, and Officer And A Gentlemen) tell the story of Emilio … Read More
Last night, we checked into Club Tropicana at Wales Millennium Centre, where the drinks are free (only one, mind), and fun and sunshine? Well there’s enough for everyone. Club Tropicana, the Musical tells the story of two lovers, the bride having left the groom at the altar, and their calamitous return to romance. In an attempt to lift the spirits … Read More
This weekend was another great weekend to be in Penarth! The Penarth Summer Festival was a big hit and a scorcher in more ways than one. The event which first started in 1965 has been always been a favourite for Penarth locals and is a firm fixture in the Penarth events calendar. This year it was even more spectacular thanks … Read More
