Theatre News

If you’re looking for a delightful family outing, “Madagascar the Musical” at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff is an absolute must-see. This vibrant production captures the essence of the beloved animated film, delivering a burst of colour and fun that appeals to audiences of all ages. From the moment the curtain rises, the show […]

 “Gwlad? Dwedai wrthoch chi beth mae gwlad yn golygu i mi…” “A country? I’ll tell you what a country means to me…”   Awen Cultural Trust (Awen) has produced its first Welsh language play ‘Gwlad! Gwlad!’ The play will premiere as part of this summer’s Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru (National Eisteddfod of Wales) programme at YMa […]

Celebrating the anniversary of National Windrush Day, Nicoll Entertainment and MAST Mayflower Studios proudly present the UK tour of “Coming to England,” a captivating stage adaptation of Floella Benjamin’s award-winning autobiographical book. The tour kicks off on September 13, 2024, at Swansea Grand Theatre. Adapted by renowned playwright David Wood, hailed as ‘the national children’s […]

The National Theatre’s global smash-hit production of War Horse, the unforgettable theatrical event based on Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel, will return to Cardiff in 2025 as it embarks on a major 18-month UK Tour. War Horse will be visiting Wales Millennium Centre for 14 – 25 October 2025. Tickets go on sale to the general public […]

Last night’s performance of “Edward Scissorhands” at the Wales Millennium Centre was a breath taking fusion of visual spectacle and emotive dance, captivating the audience from start to finish. As the curtains lifted to reveal a meticulously crafted set, the stage transformed into a mesmerizing dreamscape that perfectly encapsulated the whimsical yet haunting world of […]

Rambert returns to the Wales Millennium Centre this spring with Death Trap, which will be playing on 8 and 9 April 2024. Rambert: Death Trap tickets are on sale now: https://www.wmc.org.uk/en/whats-on/2024/rambert-death-trap Death Trap continues Rambert’s focus on storytelling and characters, and features awe inspiring performances by Rambert’s diverse company of dancers, with live music by an on-stage […]

Casting has been announced for Hairspray which will be bopping into Wales Millennium Centre this summer as part of a tour of the UK and Ireland. Neil Hurst (The Full Monty, Evita) will be starring as Edna Turnblad, with Gina Murray (Chicago, The Full Monty) playing the role of Velma Von Tussle. Michelle Ndegwa (a […]

West end smash-hit Tina – The Tina Turner Musical will embark on its first ever tour of the UK and Ireland, visiting Wales Millennium Centre in February 2026.  Tina – The Tina Turner Musical will be performing at Wales Millennium Centre from 10 – 28 February 2026. Tickets will be on public sale from 12 April. […]

On Tuesday (13 February, 2024), the organisers of the Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival announced that the third round of the Iris Prize Documentary Film Finance Fund had opened. The fund is sponsored by OUTtv and Aberystwyth University. The Iris Prize LGBTQ+ Film Festival established the fund (up to £20,000) to finance documentary films (running […]

Bluey’s Big Play will be visiting Wales Millennium Centre on 13 – 17 March as part of its first ever tour of the UK and Ireland, following sell-out shows across Australia and the USA. With an original story by Bluey creator Joe Brumm, and new music by Bluey composer, Joff Bush, this brand-new theatrical adaptation […]

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. […]