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Award-winning playwright Jennifer Lunn is working with the current cohort of Sherman Theatre’s Introduction to Playwriting programme to develop a new play to be performed by the Sherman Youth Theatre in Spring 2025. Sherman’s free Introduction to Playwriting programme offers young people aged 15-18 opportunities to explore and develop their creative writing skills and is funded by the Moondance Foundation. […]

Here You Come Again, a brand new musical featuring the hits of Dolly Parton, will be visiting Wales Millennium Centre this summer on its first ever tour of the UK. Tickets for Here You Come Again, which will be performing from 27 – 31 August 2024, are on sale now: https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2024/here-you-come-again Here You Come Again was […]

The well-known and much-loved Porters in Cardiff has recently had a new lease of life following a move to a new premises in the city centre. The Deputy Minister for Arts, Sport and Tourism, Dawn Bowden has announced during Independent Venues Week that £718,000 has been offered to 17 Grass Roots Music Venues across Wales, […]

JLS star Aston Merrygold will reprise his role as the Tin Man in The Wizard of Oz, performing at Wales Millennium Centre from 23 – 28 July 2024. Tickets are on sale and available here: https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2024/wizard-of-oz Aston joins previously announced Strictly Come Dancing star Craig Revel Horwood as The Wicked Witch of the West, and Aviva […]

In February, organisers of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival supported by the Michael Bishop Foundation will begin their annual grand tour of Britain.  Iris on the Move is sponsored by S4C, and during February, Iris will be visiting Manchester, Belfast, Blackpool, Swansea, Caernarfon, Plymouth, Liverpool, Bangor, Aberystwyth, Bournemouth and Pontardawe, and will be on […]

Wales Millennium Centre (WMC), an iconic public building and national arts centre, celebrates its 20th anniversary in 2024. At a time of economic challenges, WMC continues to play a vital role sustaining creativity, inspiring future generations and championing new storytelling.  In this anniversary year WMC will start an exciting transformation, creating new spaces in the building […]

A new project which will support over 200 artists and organisations to explore the creative potential of virtual, augmented and mixed reality technologies, has been announced – with a major Welsh arts centre as a key partner. Wales Millennium Centre will act as one of the four producing partners for the Immersive Arts project, building […]

As the plush red curtain prepared to rise at the Wales Millennium Centre, there was a tangible hum of anticipation, setting the stage for what promised to be a night of musical enchantment. The fusion of rock, opera, and profound storytelling hinted at a unique interpretation of the timeless tale, sparking a palpable sense of […]

This Monday, the iconic musical “Jesus Christ Superstar” graces the stage at the Wales Millennium Centre, promising an unforgettable experience for audiences. The timeless rock opera, known for its powerful music and compelling storytelling, takes viewers on a journey through the final days of Jesus Christ. With a stellar cast and the stunning backdrop of […]

Don’t. Breathe. A word. A stage adaptation of an iconic horror story is Wales Millennium Centre’s newest production – arriving just in time for Halloween. PONTYPOOL is based on the cult horror story by Tony Burgess that turned the zombie genre on its head. Set originally in the Pontypool of Ontario, Canada, this new adaptation by Welsh writer Hefin […]

Aladdin, presented by Act 1 Theatre Group, transcended the boundaries of a typical theatrical performance to become a vibrant celebration of community spirit. The production skilfully blended musical genres, creating an engaging auditory experience by seamlessly weaving the magic of popular musicals with the familiarity of pop hits. Led by the talented Adrian Evans as […]

I’ve never laughed so much in a theatre: “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” From the very start, the Cornely Drama Society’s production of “Peter Pan Goes Wrong” whisked the audience away on a whimsical journey, leaving everyone in stitches. The pre-show antics, with an extension lead resembling a spaghetti bowl and a mysteriously missing hammer, set […]


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