Buzz October 2015 - Art Special

T’S ON GUIDE. SOUTH WALES WHA OCT 2015

ARTS SPECIAL WE SPEAK WITH TOP ARTISTS ABOUT WHAT MAKES THEM TICK

MOLLY PARKIN: “IN MY YOUNGER DAYS I WOULD TAKE OFF MY CLOTHES AND GET IN”

DIFFUSION FESTIVAL INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF PHOTOGRAPHY LOOKS FOR AMERICA

PLUS: RUGBY WORLD CUP | EURO QUALIFIERS | CRAIG ROBERTS | HAUNTED HANG OUTS

Tachwedd 11 – 14 November 2015

Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru / Wales Millennium Centre, Theatre503 & Tara Finney Productions yn cyflwyno / present

Gan / By Chris Urch Cyfarwyddwyd gan / Directed by Paul Robinson

“BREATHTAKING” The Public Reviews

“UNDENIABLY POWERFUL” The Guardian

Hyd 20 – 28 Oct ’15

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“Editing makes your work seem too focused”

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A big splash on this month’s Diffusion festival of photography, an artform which invariably gets the kneejerkers quacking “I could do that!” In reality, you don’t just need a camera and the ability to click it, you also need to have no shame about barging into people’s personal space. Plus Molly Parkin, Craig Roberts, Swn Festival and Oct’s best art and comedy

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While mulling the new Bond movie Spectre, Keiron Self posits that the theme song may struggle to find things which rhyme with its title. This hasn’t been a motif of previous Bond themes, as far as I can recall, but here are some suggestions anyway. ‘Hector’, ‘rector’, ‘pecked her’, ‘sceptre’, ‘Phil Spector’. Thank you

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Craig Bellamy owns a restaurant in Penarth, which we’ve approvingly reviewed this month. You’ll have to pay a visit to find out if it’s reflective of his most notorious attributes, such as By positioning football alongside education [106] the Craig Bellamy Foundation hopes to produce well-rounded young men with bright futures both on and off the pitch. [107]

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Please welcome to the stage our new clubs editor Gwyn! He’ll be bringing his reserves of knowledge and descriptive nous to the table, hopefully pleasing the fella on p.16 of this issue who says, “for anyone into dance music, Cardiff is the place to be at the moment.” If you say so, boss

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A Petrol Scented Spring [see Books, p.52] huh?

Sounds like something you might find under the bonnet of an emissions-cheating Volkswagen! Ahh, topical circa mid-afternoon on Thurs 24 Sept 2015 humour, possibly my favourite kind of humour

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Alice Levine has many strings to her bow, the most illustrious of which is surely her gig as narrator of BBC Three’s Invasion Of The Job Snatchers, but the advent of autumn will see her launch a new McArthurGlen clothing line with her also-off-the-telly mate Laura

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You've heard of making it rain in the club, yes? Well, for an experience which offers none of the decadent swag but all of the unwanted moistness, why not try visiting the bespoke 'Fanzone' during the Rugby World Cup this month and getting the back of your neck doused with a pint of Guinness thrown in joy or pique

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My unpopular opinion: the culture of growing giant vegetables for competition, such as the one in Aberglasney on Sun 25 Oct, is distasteful and profligate in light of the starving billions, because the veg tastes bad and isn’t eaten

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Q. What is a neutrino? A. “Bound 4 the bound bound 4 the reload / Bound 4 the bound bound 4 the reload / Bound 4 the bound bound 4 the reload / Bound 4 the bound bound 4 the reload”

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WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH.

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Swansea International Festival After running for 68 years, Swansea International Festival has set itself the challenge this year of exploring new territory and reaching new audiences. With world-class orchestras, folk music, dance acts, pop-up pubs providing comedy and young people between the ages of 16-22 being invited to create their own three-minute short film about what Swansea means to them, there is certainly something for everyone to enjoy.

You can expect performances from the festival favourite BBC National Orchestra Of Wales, Ballet Cymru and first-time festival act Max Boyce. There are also productions based on Michael Morpurgo’s bestselling children’s short story I Believe In Unicorns and plays delivered by primary school children from all across Swansea. There are also interviews with leading sport and performing arts figures, an interactive audio walk on Sundays and a wildlife tour by Springwatch presenter Iolo Williams. It is definitely not one to be missed.

Swansea International Festival, various venues, Swansea, Fri 2-Sat 17 Oct. Tickets: individual events £5-£30 (£3.75-£12.50 children) / festival discount packages available. Info: 01792 457715 / www.swanseafestival.org

Dylan Thomas Festival

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In 2014, we were able to celebrate 100 years since Dylan Thomas was born, with events happening all around Swansea. This year, meanwhile, the Dylan Thomas Festival celebrates its 18th year of running and has promised two weeks filled with more guest events, workshops, exhibitions and performances than ever before.

The festival includes a live performance of two of Dylan’s most famous stories: The Outing on Wed 28 Oct, followed by Return Journey on Sat 31.

Also included are walking tours provided by Dylan scholar Peter Thabit Jones to give you an insight into Dylan’s early life, with short extracts of his work at various locations along the way. Fluellen Theatre is also giving festival goers a performance based guided tour through different sites in Swansea that influenced Dylan and his work, which ends in No Sign Wine Bar where you can top up your stomachs with delicious food and drink.

Dylan Thomas Festival, Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea, Tues 27 Oct-Mon 9 Nov. Tickets: £8-£10. Info: 01792 463980 / www.dylanthomas.com

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WANNABE DETECTIVES! Escape Games have created rooms that will put your detective skills to the test.

Launching at Cardiff Comic Con on Sat 24 Oct, and planned to be placed on St Mary Street, Cardiff, the Escape Rooms are: The Tomb, Finding Sherlock and The Museum Robbery. In a similar vein to The Crystal Maze, you and a group of friends have 60 minutes to find the clues around the room and escape before the time is up.

Tickets: TBC. Info: 07800 998426 / www.facebook. com/escaperoomscardiff

• NEW POSSIBILITIES ARE being made available for entrepreneurs, designers and developers at Wales’ first annual startup competition. It’s being held at the Cardiff And Vale College over the weekend beginning Fri 9 Oct. The competition is aimed at giving you opportunities to work on ideas and to give you new projects to work on as a team, with up to £10,000 in seed investment to be won. To be in the chance to win, make sure you grab your tickets before 5.30pm on Fri 9 Oct. Tickets: £10-£45.

Info: www.startup.wales

• HAVE A HUGE imagination and enjoy the art of words? The National Museum is hosting a Late Night Poetry session on Thurs 8 Oct to mark National Poetry Day’s 21st birthday.

The evening has been organised to celebrate the new works that have been inspired by William Smith’s beautiful maps. With poems being read by Phillip Gross, John Freeman, Alison Brackenbury and Alyson Hallett from 6pm, the evening is set to be full of beautiful verse and plenty of imagination.

Tickets: £7/£5 adv.

Info: www.museumwales.ac.uk

Made In Roath EVENT

Are you a supporter of local artists, musicians, writers and performers? Well, make your way to Roath from Sat 10 to Sun 18 Oct to engage in and experience the arts through an exciting programme of exhibitions, workshops and performances. Still going strong in its seventh year, the annual Made In Roath festival promises performance art, interactive games, spoken word performances, bike rides and more. With the chance to discuss books and poems with local writers and the opportunity to participate in drawing, painting, photography, film-making and performances, you can bring out your inner creative and maybe even discover a new talent. Organised by local artists, it offers the opportunity for artists to work on a variety of sites and locations, honing their skills. It is the perfect way to have some fun whilst feeling good about giving back to the local community.

Made In Roath, various locations, Roath, Cardiff, Sat 10-Sun 18 Oct. Info: www.madeinroath.com

Black History Month EVENT

Delicious Caribbean food? Check. Lively music? Check. Dancing?

Check. Make your way down to the Wales Millennium Centre on Sat 24 Oct to get involved in all of these and more at the Black History Month Celebrations. The event has been a great success for the seven years it has been held in Cardiff, and there is no doubt that this year will be another exciting event. As well as providing an opportunity to immerse yourself in the culture, beneath the surface of the colourful costumes and fragrant food lies a serious reminder of the prejudice the black community has faced both in Cardiff and across the world. This is demonstrated by the celebration of black women past and present and the references to the historical and cultural contributions made by African communities, both nationally and throughout the world. This is the perfect opportunity to learn about important issues whilst soaking up an exciting atmosphere.

Black History Month Celebration, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Sat 24 Oct. Admission: free. Info: www.bhmwales.org.uk

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Analogue Music Club Calling all vinyl fans! Get ready to spin some discs with the Analogue Music Club at the Windsor Arms Ale House in Penarth. CDs, MP3 players and laptops are all banned for this monthly meeting of local music lovers. Instead, rediscover the pleasures of listening to your favourite music on vinyl, cassette or even reel to reel over a one of the speciality ales that the pub has to offer. Casting aside the modern mediums of listening to music, this is bound to be a unforgettable event which is likely to grow.

Analogue Music Club, event ongoing, Windsor Arms Ale House, Penarth. Admission: free. Info: www. analoguemusicclub.wix.com BUZZ 5

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WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH.

George Barber's 10 Rules For Making Art 1. GET THE PUBLIC INVOLVED Invite some group that is rare, in need of help or, better still, endangered.

GEORGE BARBER Luke Owain Boult asks Scratch Video pioneer George Barber about his exhibition Akula Dream and inspiration.

How would you describe Akula Dream?

It's about a Soviet submarine captain who shuns his duties and gets into shamanic drumming. He wants to 'journey' outside the hull. Akula Dream is a work that is between video art and a film: it slips between two genres, both embellishing each other. The narrative gives it a drive that is often absent in many videos by artists, and the psychedelic use of CGI marks it out as an unusual for a narrative film.

The Russian submarine crew become interested in séances, and trying to change the world through holding their hands and chanting.

How did you get involved in the Scratch Video movement?

Video art or artists’ filmmaking was very slow when I was a student. I hungered to make something faster, more pleasurable, and with a beat. So I started cutting together B-movies, crap TV shows, and using friends I knew in the music business, we built the sounds up into fascinating tracks. Then I edited the pictures back together. At the time, nobody had seen anything quite like it, and it was copied everywhere.

What inspires you in general?

I like art that is interpretable, and where with thought you can work out what the creator is driving at.

I am not a fan of art where in viewing it you are very much alone, and you have no idea of what the maker intends, and it doesn't matter whether you spend five minutes or 50, nothing of what you see takes you any further. It's very, very easy for artists to be ambiguous.

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2. LEAN ON ME, SCULPTORS Don’t forget to lean a few bits and pieces against the walls.

3. PUSH & PULL Always say that your work is full of ‘push and pull’ or ‘decoy content’ – in other words, ‘My work resists interpretation’.

4. OUTSOURCE MEANING The artist shouldn’t need to do the intellectual work of making sense of their art.

5. UNFINISHED AESTHETICS If you make sculpture, make sure it’s sort of unlovely and haphazard.

6. NO SMILING 7. NO EDITS Editing makes your work seem too focused.

8. COAT-TAIL AESTHETICS Quote a few lines from Byron.

To criticise you is to criticise famous thinkers.

9. FAMILIAR VS TROUBLING Basically: take a familiar Modernist object but make sure your claim is about a million miles outside the frame.

10. RE-...

If you are bankrupt re-do something.

Jim Davidson

The Robert Cray Band

Richard Thompson

Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra

Dresden Philharmonic

Welcome to Night Vale

Steve Hackett

Calan & The Gentle Good

The Ultimate Eagles

Monday 12 October Dydd Llun 12 Hydref

Friday 16 October Dydd Gwener 16 Hydref

Saturday 10 October Dydd Sadwrn 10 Hydref

Tuesday 6 October Dydd Mawrth 6 Hydref

Wednesday 7 October Dydd Mercher 7 Hydref

Tuesday 22 September Dydd Mawrth 22 Medi

Tuesday 15 September Dydd Mawrth 15 Medi

Friday 25 September Dydd Gwener 25 Medi

Thursday 8 October Dydd Iau 8 Hydref

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WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH.

MATT FORDE Glee Club, Cardiff Bay Sun 1 Nov Tickets: £10 Info: www.glee.co.uk/cardiff

WWE LIVE Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff Thurs 5 Nov Tickets: £30-£60 Info: 029 2022 4488 www.motorpointarenacardiff. com

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SOUTH WALES SECRET #59 Cardiff Indoor Flea Market

Choreographer and Artistic Director of the National Dance Company Wales, Caroline Finn reveals her South Wales Secret. pic: top Vreni Arbes

Having recently moved to Cardiff and travelled around the world for her work, Caroline Finn is eager to make a big impact on the city. “I just moved to Cardiff in August and since taking on the role I have been busy getting to know the team and the dancers, finding my way around the building, brainstorming ideas and laying plans for the future of the company.”

Caroline has joined National Dance Company Wales at a very busy time, with plenty of plans for the future: “In the immediate future we will have our autumn tour. This programme consists of two existing works from Alexander Ekman and Johan Inger plus a world premiere of A Mighty Wind from Belgian choreographer Jeroen Verbruggen. We will also be having family and schools interactive matinees where we break down the fourth wall and invite the audience on stage and encourage them to experience the repertoire for themselves! In November we will be an intrinsic part of the Cardiff Dance Festival and will be one of the key venues hosting a number of artists at our home, the Dance House.”

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am surrounded by inspiration. I also enjoy creating surreal little universes for my work to exist in, so any time I find myself in a situation experiencing a particular ambience, I start to get inspired and stories start creeping into my mind.”

With so much on, and moving to a new place, Caroline reveals her South Wales Secret: “I think my South Wales Secret would be the Cardiff Indoor Flea Market. I am still surrounded by boxes and every Sunday I seem to end up there, scouting for things to make my house feel like home. Plus, it’s one of the few places in Cardiff where I can take my Bernese Mountain dog, Floyd with me!”

National Dance Company Wales Family Interactive Matinee, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Tue 27 + Wed 28 Oct (tickets: £8/£6). The NDCW Autumn Tour visits Theatr Hafren, Newtown, Thurs 22 + Fri 23 Oct (tickets: £9); Wales Millennium Centre, Mon 16-Wed 18 Nov (tickets: £16/£14/£8 under-26s); Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Fri 20 + Sat 21 Nov (tickets: £14/£12/£5 under-18s). Info: www. ndcwales.co.uk

EVERYTHING EVERYTHING Cardiff University Students Union Sat 7 Nov Tickets: £17.50 Info: 029 2078 1400 www.cardiffstudents.com

IMAGINE DRAGONS Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff Wed 11 Nov Tickets: £30 Info: 029 2022 4488 www.motorpointarenacardiff. com

SOUL ll SOUL Tramshed, Cardiff Sat 14 Nov Tickets: £24.50-£26.50 Info: www.tramshedcardiff.com

ANNIE MAC Cardiff University Students Union Fri 20 Nov Tickets: £18.50 Info: 029 2078 1400 www.cardiffstudents.com

JIMMY CARR St David's Hall, Cardiff Tue 24 Nov Tickets: £25 Info: 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

Thursday 15th October

Friday 23rd October

Black Rat Presents

01792 863722

Minima: Phantom Of The Opera

The 39 Steps

www.pontardaweartscentre.com

Friday 16th October

Wednesday 28th October

Song Chain 2

Pontardawe arts centre @npttheatres

Saturday 17th October

Dirty Protest presents Parallel Lines

Tenors Of Rock

Saturday 10th October

Son Yambu Saturday 17th October 0300 365 6677 www.gwynhall.com The Gwyn hALL @gWYNhALL

Wednesday 18th November

Amser Jazz Time Tour November 2015 Gilad Hekselman

International Guitar Night Saturday 24th October

Every Brilliant Thing Eve Friday 13th November

It’s A Wonderful Life

Friday 30th October

The Comedy Network 01639 763214

Wednesday 11th November

Jethro

www.Princessroyaltheatre.com

Thursday 12th November Princess Royal Theatre @PrincessRoyalTH

Andy Fairweather Low Friday 13th November Frid

Nina Conti: ‘In Your Face’

Saturday 14th November

Whitney ‘Queen Of The Night’

Stacey Kranitz

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DIFFUSION Throughout October, Diffusion – the Cardiff International Festival Of Photography – focuses its lens on Looking For America, and the relationship of the American Dream with Wales and the modern world. Rhonda Lee Reali looks into what the festival has to offer.

Jack Latham

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iffusion is coming! A visual juggernaut, Cardiff’s international festival of photography will be enveloping Cardiff for the whole month of October. Your eyes won’t be able to escape the myriad of images, still and moving, that will be scattered throughout the city. And you won’t want to avert your eyes because you’ll be seeing some of the most powerful, moving, thought-provoking, striking, disturbing and humorous art to ever hit our shores. Diffusion had its first show here in 2013, attracting 56,500 visitors, and this year’s event may well draw more.

The theme for 2015 is Looking For America and after wandering around looking at the exhibits, you may feel as if you’re Living In America as James Brown sang.

There’s a slogan, “America – Love It Or Leave It”, so if you hate it, stay home. Only joking. If that theme appeals to you, come on down!

If you dislike the ole US of A., visit Diffusion anyway, as some stereotypes may be confirmed (or shattered) and the artwork on show is not just from the US. “The American Dream still holds an important place in the public’s imagination, and Diffusion will explore different aspects of the contemporary American experience and influence, from both sides of the Atlantic,” says Festival Director David Drake. “We are especially interested in exploring Wales’ relationship with the Americas, North and South, including of course Patagonia, for which

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2015 marks the 150-year anniversary of the Welsh presence there.”

On this vast road trip of the Americas, you’ll hitch a ride from the top of Canada down to the tip of Argentina in Patagonia. In between, you’ll see the US east and west coasts, the south, midwest and southwest. There’s inner cities, suburbs, small towns, holes-in-the-wall and even the Oregon Trail. You’ll encounter everyone from back-to-nature lovers, bible thumpers, blue-collar workers, cheerleaders, cowboys, early settlers, Elvis fans, ersatz space travellers, explorers, farmers, First Ladies, the homeless, miners and Native Americans.

There will be over 25 exhibitions and upwards of 60 artists from all around the world, including England, France, Guyana, Poland, Scotland, Spain, Sweden and the United States, but throughout all, Wales looms large.

Many of the artists are native and ethnic Welsh, or students and graduates working in Wales. Along with the exhibitions, on offer will be artist talks, events, performances, school programmes, screenings and workshops. As usual, the biennial festival is initiated and delivered by Ffotogallery, based in Penarth.

Highlights of the festival include the exhibitions A Tale Of Two Cities and Towards America – Home Sweet Home, which are group shows. The first is a dual look at the pairing of Cardiff and the German city of Stuttgart over the last 60 years. A twin-city agreement was signed in 1955, and the cities have grown together ever since.

Both took a hit during and after World War II, physically and economically, and have changed tremendously. The photos will show the changing landscapes, buildings, green spaces and neighbourhoods, along with the people that inhabit them.

The second exhibition will have works by 11 artists from the University Of Wales, Trinity St David, Swansea who answered questions concenring notions of what a home is in the 21st century, where travel is quick and easy and the world is at your fingertips with a press of a button or click of a mouse. Where everything and everyone is brought closer, we are still divided over culture, morality, politics and religion. Is home anywhere you make it? Can you go back home and do you want to or is home just a state of mind?

Diffusion’s official launch will be at the Senedd on Thurs 1 Oct with Dame Rosemary Butler AM, and the lens of the world will be on Cardiff during this celebration of the camera. Don’t miss it, come in close and make it your focus of the month.

Diffusion Festival, various venues across Cardiff, Thurs 1-Sat 31 Oct. Tickets: individual events priced separately / some events free. Info: 029 2034 1667 / www.diffusionfestival.org

ONES TO WATCH Delphine Diallo, America Focusing on the Native Indian Crow Nation in Montana, America shows a still-proud heritage and unbending way of life.

Jona Frank, High School / Right American high schoolers in all their glory, stereotypes and non-conformists alike. Right is at the other end of the spectrum, with superstraight upstanding young adults, but doesn’t make judgements.

Stacy Kranitz, As It Was Give(n) To Me Appalachian photo-docu. Non-flinching and strong.

Melissa Moore, Land Ends Photos at first glance seem like Lord Of The Rings.

Nooks, crannies, weird things, what is that? And lots of trees and wood. You’re in another world. Wait, you’re on an island off Canada. Fooled us!

Hillerbrand & Magsamen, Higher Ground Husband and wife team. Cannot believe what they do with ordinary household things, and their kids get in on it, too. Sharp eyes, especially for colour and placement. They’re a DIY Family Robinson from Lost In Space!

Peter Finnemore & John Paul Evans, Home Sweet Home Talk about putting yourself centre stage and in the shot. More please!

Tony Othen & David Hurn, A Tale Of Two Cities Janire Najira pic: Rudy Sena

Not new but a classic B&W of a time gone by.

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MOLLY PARKIN – A FORCE OF NATURE Molly Parkin speaks with Luke Owain Boult about art, life, nature, Wales, and creativity.

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olly Parkin, or Moll as she is affectionately known, is a true artist who sees beauty in all things. When meeting her, as she walked along the windswept beaches on the Gower, she points excitedly to all manner of objects and scenes – a cue for one of her companions to photograph them for use in future projects. Boldly climbing over rock pools and staring out to the sea and up to the sky with her arms outstretched, her stunning, exuberant outfits reflect her outlook on life. “If you shout up to the sun with your arms outstretched, the universe will give you what you want,” she advises as the sun breaks through the clouds.

Born in Pontycymer in the Garw Valley in 1932 as the second of two daughters, Molly moved with her family to live with her grandparents in London when the Second World War broke out in 1939. While working a paper round aged 14, she was knocked off her bicycle and fell unconscious, causing her to be hospitalised and to spend a year off school recovering.

It was during this period of loneliness that Parkin was first drawn to the arts, embarking on a career that would cause her to cross paths with some of the key figures in the world of arts and culture, and send her around the world. She gained a scholarship to study fine art at Goldsmiths College in 1949, and then gained another scholarship to the Brighton College of Art. “It was never about the money,” she says while admiring the swirling colours of her peppermint tea in a seaside cafe. “We were told not to expect to make much money, it was about the art.”

However, after separating from her husband in the early 1960s, Molly lost her will to paint, and turned to fashion, becoming fashion editor of the Sunday Times by 1969. After working in fashion, editing, and writing, Molly led a life many would be envious of, but had her energy sapped from her as a result of alcoholism.

“I couldn’t create, it took everything from me. I wasn’t like Francis Bacon who could create very good work while drinking,” she says. “Joining

Alcoholics Anonymous was the best thing that I’d ever done.”

Molly says that she is guided in life through her grandmother, whose voice told her to quit drinking, and to sketch the sunset on an envelope. Ever since this moment, she has jumped wholeheartedly into the artistic process with every inch of her being, and has created works that are rich in colour, passion, and Molly-ness. Her latest exhibition, In Landscape, part of the brilliant Swansea International Arts Festival, is on display at Galerie Simpson in Swansea, and focuses on the enchanting landscapes and seascapes of South Wales, which are very much a part of Molly’s personality, saying: “You can never take the valleys out of a valleys girl.”

Parkin is an undeniable force of nature, who sees herself, and all of us, as much as a part of the ebb and flow of nature as the depictions in her paintings.

There is no hint of regret to her, saying that she would do it all again, advising aspiring artists to simply follow their hearts, and then everything else will be looked after by the universe.

“I couldn’t stand people who only cared about money,” she says, in reference to her time working away from art. It's a sheer delight to see the 83-year-old Parkin so in touch with nature. Standing by the cold, biting Mumbles waves, she beams and says, “In my younger days I would take off my clothes and get in... you can’t get any more at one with nature than that.”

The exhibition is fantastic and shows Parkin’s wide range as an artist. From stunning watercolours such as her 2003 work Mynydd 1, to acrylics My Garden 1 and Stormy Seas, and mesmerising oils like Tree Of Life, Craig Y Nos Castle, natural elements are everywhere in Molly’s vast collection of creations. “I heard my grandmother’s voice, as I often do, telling me to leave,” Molly says as she introduces us to her 2014 acrylic Aberystwyth Sea Front, which shows the power of the seas that battered the footpaths of Aberystwyth.

Having travelled the world and met some of the 20th century's most fascinsting figures, Molly contends that the most beautiful landscape she has seen was

“You can never take the valleys out of a valleys girl”

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in the Arctic. “I flew over it in a helicopter,” she says; “it was so otherworldly – white as far as you could see, and the Inuit children were beautiful too.”

This otherworldly feeling is captured by paintings such as her 1987 Icebergs watercolours; however, while her love of all nature is clear in her art and personality, Molly clearly has a deep love for home and her beloved Garw valley. “I was born on the side of this mountain,” says Molly, smiling as she points at her watercolour My Pontycymmer Mountain.

Molly Parkin has an incredible understanding of colour and an artist's gift, which is shown through In Landscape. Her love of nature and her soul’s home is clear, but what is most striking about her is the way she sees patterns and potential in all things. Staring out over the headlands of the Gower, she points and says, “That’s a painting right there, although the sky could be nicer, but just look at the colours.” Her skill as an artist and in-depth knowledge of techniques allows her to show all sides of life in her work – from rough, stormy seas to her own garden, and even orgies like Just Another Orgy.

While she has had problems with alcoholism and money, the way that she has handled them are as inspirational as her art. “I know the universe doesn’t want me to have these things at this time,” she says, finishing her strong peppermint tea and hinting at a friend to photograph a refracting straw on a neighbouring couple’s table in a seaside restaurant.

It is this acceptance and love that makes Molly such a free force of nature, but also reminds us that there is beauty and inspiration all around us. Finding it, just like the refracting straw, is just a matter of perspective.

Molly Parkin: In Landscape, Galerie Simpson, Swansea, until Sat 14 Nov. Admission: free. Info: 07714 327523 / www.galeriesimpson.com

pic: Robin Mellor SIX SEVEN PHOTOGRAPHIC www.robinmellor.com

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ART’ing around...

Gethin and Llinos

Have you ever explored a museum at night, created a giant piece of art alongside other budding artists, or made shoes out of paper? Well, with the return of popular events like The Big Draw and Made By Hand to Cardiff this October, you’ll get the chance to do just that.

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THE BIG DRAW Get ready to draw, doodle, sketch, and paint to your heart’s content at the world’s biggest drawing festival this October. Designed to engage the wider community in drawing, The Big Draw invites people of all ages and backgrounds to contribute to a giant piece of art. It’s a nationwide celebration of drawing that has grown from a day-long celebration in October 2000 to an annual month-long festival, and has proven to be a success, increasing in popularity with every passing year. This year the festival has been given an Alice In Wonderland theme, and the artwork will begin as a simple line drawing inspired

by Lewis Carroll’s classic tale. After that, it’s down to you to go down the rabbit hole to see what you can create. As well as aiming to be a fun event, the festival also seeks to educate on the importance of drawing, and shows it as a valuable skill used in many professions, with architects, engineers and scientists all using it as a means to turn their ideas into reality.

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Show your support for Welsh businesses by making your way down to Made By Hand. Providing an opportunity for 135 of Wales’ most skilled craft artists to showcase their work, Made By Hand aims to help artists develop and grow their businesses to enable them to compete on both a national and international level. The highly skilled group of artists encompasses glassmakers, potters, jewellery makers, and textile artists, perfectly demonstrating the variety of Wales’ craft artists. However, the event is not just a chance to witness the wonderful wares that Wales has to offer. Both children and adults are encouraged to participate in a wide range of craft activities, including paper bird box making with Jennifer Collier, and mosaic making with Barry Akins. Made By Hand boast demonstrations from many talented artists, including the internationally celebrated ceramic and glass artist Ashraf Hanna.

City Hall, Cardiff, Fri 30 Oct-Sun 1 Nov. Admission: free. Info: www.madebyhand-wales. co.uk

ELYSIUM GALLERY’S EIGHTH BIRTHDAY Swansea’s Elysium Gallery celebrates its eighth birthday on Sat 31 Oct with a mass open studios event across the city centre involving over 100 artists. The event begins at 2-5pm at Elysium Gallery’s Mansel Street studios, where the public will be able to see work by the artists at the studios and enjoy tea, cake, wine and music. The event continues at Elysium Gallery and the adjoining College Street studios from 5-8pm where the studio artists will be opening a UV/projection based exhibition called Beyond The Black Light. There will also be the launch a new photography show called Eh… Wow! The final stage of the event takes place in Elysium Gallery’s High Street studios from 8pm to late with a disco, open studios, lots of art and an art raffle aimed at raising money for a residency at the studios for a recent art graduate. “It’s going to be an epic day,” said Elysium Gallery director Jonathan Powell.

“It seemed a fitting time to show everyone what a fantastic artistic community we have here at Elysium Gallery.”

Elysium Gallery, Swansea, Sat 31 Oct. Admission: free. Info: www.elysiumgallery.com

FUGITIVE SEAS BY SARAH JANE BROWN This series explores the fleeting nature of the remote coastal environment; momentary experiences of weather, sea & sky, endlessly changing colour and light.

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Off The Wall Gallery The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Cardiff, CF5 2DQ. T: 029 20554469 E: art@galleryoffthewall.com Open Tuesday – Friday 9.30 –5.30 Saturday 10.00 –4.00 www.galleryoffthewall.com

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GETHIN CEIDIOG HUGHES AND LLINOS GUNN EXHIBITION The launch of a head-turning new exhibition by two up and coming young Welsh artists will feature some of the world's top DJs and a unique painting style using a violin bow. Gethin Ceidiog Hughes will be showcasing his mesmerising photographs of Cardiff’s nightclub scene, which offer a visual record of Cardiff’s rise as a destination city for underground music. Llinos Gunn’s ingenious music-inspired work created by a unique painting method she developed herself will also be showcased at this exhibition.

Llinos' unique painting method was to tie a long paintbrush to her bowing arm so she could paint while playing the violin. She explained: “I’ve Googled the method and as far as I can tell no-one has ever used this technique before. The results have been amazing, creating entrancing patterns.”

Gethin, 23, explained the inspiration behind his photographs: “For anyone into dance music, Cardiff is the place to be at the moment. My photographs are as much about Cardiff’s pioneering spirit and vibrancy as they are about the music.”

M.A.D.E. Gallery, Cardiff, Sat 3-Mon 12 Oct. Admission: free. Info: 029 2047 3373 / www.cardiffmade.co.uk

SARAH JANE BROWN: FUGITIVE SEAS The series of paintings, entitled Fugitive Seas, explores the fleeting nature of the remote coastal environment; momentary experiences of weather, sea and sky, endlessly changing colour and light, as well as all the resulting emotions. Sarah Jane Brown spent the first decade of her working life in various jobs as crew on boats or ships, so has developed a relationship with the sea where she understands it in all its states. Since graduating with First Class Honours, Brown’s career as a full time professional artist continues to gain momentum and recognition. She has exhibited widely and her work is now attracting collectors throughout the UK and overseas. Through this incredible series of paintings, she expresses something introspective and intimate: the feeling of escape.

Off The Wall Gallery, Cardiff, throughout October.

Admission: free. Info: 029 2055 4469 / www. galleryoffthewall.com

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MUSEUMS AT NIGHT Due to its great popularity, Museums At Night will be returning to Wales for the second time this year.

Museums At Night aims to provide an opportunity to those who may not usually visit museums and galleries to experience an exciting and educational event. Nestled in the picturesque Pembrokeshire countryside, the event is based on the subject of Alfred Russel Wallace, a British explorer, anthropologist and biologist, who was best known for independently conceiving the theory of evolution through natural selection. However, the topic of the event is a far cry from what its picturesque location would imply; with Dr Sarah Beynon, you are invited to find out more about the creepy crawlies in the area. Dr Beynon, the Director and Founder of Beynon’s Bug Farm Ltd and the Dung Beetles Direct Senior Research Associate at the University of Oxford, is bound to be full of fascinating facts on all the beasties and bugs of Wales. With the event including face painting and a variety of Halloween activities, Museums At Night is bound to be fun for all the family.

Oriel Y Parc, St Davids, Pembrokeshire, Sat 31 Oct. Admission: free. Info: www.museumsatnight.org.uk

Throughout August, Cardiff residents’ heads turned as they wondered why a giant spider’s web had materialised in Bute Park. Created by the innovative Croatian design collective Numen / For Use, TAPE allowed visitors to interact with nature in an entirely new way, and raised awareness for the Royal Society For The Protection Of Birds Cymru. Numen / For Use’s Sven Jonke spoke with Luke Owain Boult about the experience and their inspirations.

What was your inspiration for creating TAPE? The inspiration came from a dance performance I saw where a dancer performed with a roll of tape.

As he moved across the stage, he left a trail of tape, and this trail left a record of his movements.

I found it a phenomenal concept, and wrapped a sticky material around trees and columns, the way that a spider builds a web or a caterpillar creates a cocoon.

It was definitely an attempt to make people closer to nature. The basic method of building the installation itself was extremely natural as we had to work around the positions of the trees. We hardly use a computer, which adds to the natural theme of our work.

What were your impressions of Wales in general?

A an extremely rainy one! Even though it was summer there was lots of rain, which made it hard for us to work. However, without the rain there wouldn’t be such beautiful and unbelievable nature. I even saw palm trees!

Do you have any other plans in the future?

The most different things are the most interesting for us, so I’d love to be asked to do something completely different. Numen once designed a set for a movie, which was a really nice experience, and we enjoy architecture, so maybe it would be nice to do something along those lines.

Numen / For Use, Info: www.numen.eu

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Prith Biant Having shown her colourful and calming exhibition at the Inkspot Arts And Crafts Centre in Cardiff, Prith Biant spoke with Buzz about getting back into art, her inspirations, and philosophy.

GRADUATE 2015 Curated by Richard Billingham, best known for his successful photobook Ray’s A Laugh, Graduate 2015 features some of the best artwork created by Wales’ emerging artists. This exhibition is a display of the great talent and creativity alive in Wales’ top graduates today.

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, until Sun 15 Nov. Admission: free. Info: 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk

self portraits and a small number of still life works, will give Wales an insight into Mapplethorpe’s mind.

Aberystwyth Arts Centre, until Sat 7 Nov. Admission: free. Info: 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre

What first drew you to art, and has it changed?

“Good question! If I’m honest art was a sanctuary, a place for me to escape to and create my own world. I’m painting more from a place of love and being happy in the world. Art connects me to who I really am.”

SICKLY REVELATIONS John Lawrence, the winner of the Oriel Davies Open 2014, is presenting his first solo show in Wales.

Sickly Revelations explores the influence and effect of our ever expanding online presence through a series of films, games and online platforms.

Oriel Davies, Newtown, until Wed 4 Nov. Admission: free. Info: 01686 625041 / www.orieldavies.org FOREIGNERS The new exhibition Foreigners by Bernadette Kerrigan is bound to be a treat for any fans of modern art. Creating unique prints through her use of spray paint, weeds and a technique derived from photograms, this exhibition will not disappoint.

Oriel Davies, until Wed 4 Nov. Admission: free.

ROBERT MAPPLETHORPE Explore the photography of one of the key artists of the late 20th century at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

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How would you describe your latest projects?

"I’m working on two projects at the moment.

One is quite experimental, a big Jackson Pollock style painting. It’s immensely freeing and adds something to my smaller works, which are a series of portraits of women.”

How far have your own experiences affected your art?

“I think art can only come from your own experiences. I often paint what inspires me, which can be anything from people to the sky.

RED What springs to mind when you think of the colour red? A group of artists have demonstrated their unique interpretation of what the colour means to them through a series of different techniques at the simply titled exhibition Red. The Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff, until Fri 23 Oct. Admission: free. Info: 029 2048 3344 / www. thegate.org.uk

What and who inspires you in general?

“I think I am most inspired by the natural world.

The sky, the land, the sea, and people are all beautiful.”

What is your philosophy on life and art?

“We’re only here once so let’s enjoy it. It’s a playground full of toys.”

Info: www.prithb-art.com

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HEAT EXCHANGE 2 Heat Exchange 2 exhibits a range of innovative ideas created using vitreous enamel. Encouraged to collaborate with one another through online communication and physically creating pieces together, the artists’ creations are innovative triumphs.

Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay, until Sun 8 Nov. Admission: free. Info: 029 2048 4611 / www. makersguildinwales.org.uk

Wales, making this a highly anticipated exhibition.

Attic Gallery, Swansea, until Sat 10 Oct. Admission: free. Info: 01792 653387 / www. atticgallery.co.uk ISO Make your way down to Cardiff Bay to see Iso, Laura Thomas’ current exhibition of precious metal jewellery. A member of Makers Guild in Wales, Laura explores the contrast of highly polished and frosted surfaces in silver through oxidisation.

Craft In The Bay, until Sun 1 Nov. Admission: free.

Wilf Roberts Legendary Welsh artist Wilf Roberts speaks with Luke Owain Boult about his solo exhibition at the Attic Gallery, and the relationship between life and art.

How would you describe your art and latest project?

“My work is a bold depiction of the amazing area in which I live: Mynydd Bodafon, on the Isle of Anglesey where I was born and brought up. I draw my inspiration from the natural surroundings and buildings I grew up with.”

How did you get started?

“I can’t think of a day when I haven’t drawn or painted something. In fact, we recently discovered an old drawing book my mother had kept from when I was a boy before I went to school. There was a very simple drawing of a water pump and a cottage like the cottages I paint today.”

JOHN COOPER & MIKE JONES The work of acclaimed artists John Cooper and Mike Jones will be exhibited at the Attic Gallery. A member of the group of Welsh painters known as the Native Realists, Cooper’s work is in permanent collections at various locations across Wales, including the National Museum of Wales, while Jones’ depictions of the post-industrial South Wales landscape are held in many private collections and the National Library of BUZZ BUZZ20 20

3-PHASE G39 are providing us with a chance to discover emerging artists through the 3-Phase programme, in collaboration with Jerwood Space and Eastside Projects. These exhibitions begin with Kelly Best, who challenges the relationship between form, perspective, colour and void through drawing. g39, Cardiff, Fri 2-Sat 31 Oct. Admission: free. Info: 029 2047 3633 / www.g39.org

What and who inspires you in general?

“I am and always have been inspired by the greats in the art world, like Turner, Monet, Manet, Degas, and the Impressionists, and I visit galleries and exhibitions of their works whenever I can. I also admire Van Gogh, and modern day artists like Hockney and Frank Auerbach.”

What is your philosophy on life?

“Appreciate what you see and feel.”

Wilf Roberts Solo Exhibition, Attic Gallery, Swansea, Sat 17 Oct-Wed 7 Nov. Info: 01792 653387 / www.atticgallery.co.uk

Optio i mewn.

Optio allan.

Neu wneud dim.

Nawr yw’r amser i wneud penderfyniad.

O 1 Rhagfyr 2015, bydd yn haws i bobl yng Nghymru roi organau.

Er mwyn rhoi organau gallwch optio i mewn neu wneud dim, fydd yn golygu nad ydych yn gwrthwynebu rhoi organau.

Ond, os nad ydych am roi organau, gallwch optio allan unrhyw bryd.

Opt in.

Opt out.

Or do nothing.

It’s time to make a choice.

From 1st December 2015, it will be easier for people in Wales to become organ donors.

To be a donor you can opt in or do nothing, which will mean you have no objection to being a donor.

But, if you don’t want to be a donor you can opt out at any time.

Ewch ar-lein neu ffoniwch ni heddiw i ddysgu mwy am eich dewisiadau neu er mwyn cofrestru penderfyniad.

Visit us online or call us today to find out more about your choices or to register a decision.

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upfront IT'S ALL ABOUT TIMING It’s a busy month for comedy, with both well-known and up and coming comics coming to South Wales: Tim Vine’s new show for fans of dodgy puns, bird lover Bill Bailey’s gargantuan Limboland tour, and Irishman Dara Ó Briain’s brainy stand-up. Luke Owain Boult spoke with rapper and comedian Doc Brown and circuit regular Andy Parsons about forthcoming tours, life, the universe and everything.

DARA Ó BRIAIN: CROWD TICKLER

STEWART FRANCIS: PUN GENT

Dara Ó Briain has been described as Britain’s favourite Irishman, and it’s tough to argue otherwise. With a degree in mathematics and theoretical physics, Ó Briain has implemented science and current affairs into his stand-up routines, which have been hugely successful. He respects the audience’s intellect and develops a great understanding with them, which is vital in comedy. He does not litter his performances with a series of crude jokes like Keith Lemon, and crucially he doesn’t stand on the other side of the spectrum to earn himself a pretentious reputation like comics such as Russell Brand. Dara Ó Briain strikes the perfect balance and his upcoming tour shows this better than anything. Titled Crowd Tickler, Ó Briain’s tour promises to be laugh out loud, and having met his idol Stephen Hawking not so long ago, he’ll surely be able to squeeze out a good few anecdotes. Ó Briain’s tour will cover the majority of Britain and Ireland, while also visiting other European cities such as Stockholm and Amsterdam. He will be stopping off at Cardiff on his tour, so if you’re prepared to have your funny bone tickled, book your ticket now.

Well known for his one-liners, Stewart Francis squeezes in a brief chat with Buzz inbetween his crazy tour schedule in a quick fire interview.

St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Sat 24 + Sun 25 Oct Tickets: £23. Info: www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

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If you could be any animal, what would you be?

I would like to be any animal that was about to attack Peter Andre.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

I would like to have the superpower of being able to avoid ridiculous questions.

What is the meaning of life (apart from 42)?

Life, is a characteristic distinguishing physical entities having biological processes (such as signalling and self-sustaining processes) from those that do not.

If you were selected for a mission to Mars, what would you bring with you?

If I was selected for a mission to Mars I would bring a Crunchie bar, just to wipe the smug look off their faces.

What sound or noise do you love?

My favourite sound is Alex Jones trying to pronounce the word animal. "Ah-neemall"... he he, gets me every time.

St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Fri 30 Oct Tickets: £17.50. Info: www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

"Introspective and forward thinking, both personal and outwardly angled. With poo jokes."

DOC BROWN: THE WEIRD WAY ROUND Comedian, rapper and all round talented guy Doc Brown talks about his love of music, and his forthcoming TV series delving into 80s culture.

What can we expect from your new tour?

It's a philosophical one. Introspective and forward thinking, both personal and outwardly angled. With poo jokes.

ANDY PARSONS: LIVE AND UNLEASHED – BUT NATURALLY CAUTIOUS Mock The Week comic Andy Parsons will be doing plenty more mocking on his new tour, coming to the Pontardawe Arts Centre.

What can we expect from your tour?

Increased heart rate, moist eyes, and hand gel.

Are there any specific themes/ subjects that you’ll be focusing on during your tour?

Inability, inhumanity, and indigestion.

If you could be any animal, what would you be?

A meerkat. The repeat fees are incredible.

If you could have any superpower, what would it be?

To be able to look into a fridge and find exactly what it was you didn’t even know you were after.

What is the meaning of life?

A temporary accident.

If you were selected for a mission to Mars, what would you bring with you?

A spanner to chuck into the works on take-off.

What sound or noise do you love?

Cicadas. It usually means you’re on holiday.

Pontardawe Arts Centre, Wed 14 Oct Tickets: £17/£15. Info: www.nptartsandents.co.uk; Glee Club Cardiff, Tue 19 Nov Tickets: £15. Info: www.glee.co.uk

Are there any specific themes/subjects that you’ll be focussing on during your tour?

It's pretty wide ranging. Family, religion, renaissance art, the hood mentality, prejudice, feminism, the entertainment industry, death, the afterlife and getting your willy out in public.

How did you get started in comedy?

Pure chance. A guy I knew from my time in music offered me a job as a slang consultant on a Lenny Henry Radio 4 comedy. That led to other jobs writing small gags and songs for Radio 4, which in turn led to writing my own comedy songs, which then needed to be performed.

Can you tell us anything about your role in the upcoming Life On The Road?

I reprise the role of hapless rapper Dom Johnson, who reluctantly heads out on the road with David Brent's illfated band, Foregone Conclusion. We start shooting in November.

What’s next for you?

My new drama has started on ITV, it's called Midwinter Of The Spirit. I'm shooting a show for Channel 4 about the culture of the 1980s, then I start preproduction with Gervais. After that it's all about my first children's book in 2016, then (whisper this) a comeback to music.

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CRAIG ROBERTS Paying the Pied Piper

pic: idil sukan (draw HQ) Well known for playing the lead role in Submarine in 2010, Craig Roberts is a man of many talents. Five years later, he has written, directed and starred in his directorial debut Just Jim. Craig spoke with Luke Owain Boult about his experience, his inspirations, and plans for the future.

Congratulations on your directorial debut, how would you describe Just Jim? Just Jim is a coming of age movie about a kid who is not having the greatest of times and is depressed with how boring his life is, until an American guy turns up and makes his life much more interesting.

What inspired you to create it?

I was bizarrely inspired to create the film by the Eminem song Lose Yourself, especially by the lyric “best believe somebody paying the pied piper”. I got really interested in the whole pied piper story, and the idea of doing something unknown and people taking revenge, which is definitely where the inspiration for the American character came in. I also drew on my experiences of growing up in a town where nothing was really going on. As a kid in a small town you just don’t know what else is out there and almost feel like life doesn’t exist.

What inspired you to start directing?

A couple of years ago I realised that I was in a transition, as when I was being asked who I looked up to in the industry, I found that I was saying directors as opposed to actors. One director I really look up to is Paul Thomas Anderson, and I’m really inspired by the films he has directed.

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What do you want people to take away from Just Jim? I think I’d like the film to encourage people to question whether what they’re doing is what they really want.

For me, the main themes of Just Jim are his ability to be himself and the idea that you don’t always have to follow the cool kids. The film shows that although it is hard, being yourself is a great thing.

I’ve heard that you’ve been influenced

by John Hughes. Would you still say that’s true?

I think his films are great, and I love that they were made at a certain time when there was so much innocence in the world. This can be seen in his movies like Ferris Bueller’s Day Off and Sixteen Candles, which are both hilarious, but the characters didn’t really do anything that bad. Ferris Bueller skips school and just goes to an art gallery, but nowadays he’d have to blow up a house or something!

How have your own experiences influenced Just Jim? A lot of the film is based on my childhood, although the film is a much more exaggerated version of what I experienced. These parallels to my own life can be seen when no one turns up to Jim’s 17th birthday party, because my own 17th birthday was a disaster. I also

drew upon my own feelings when writing about when Jim’s dog deserted him, as I remember how devastated I was when I lost my own dog.

What do you see yourself doing 10 years from now?

I really hope that I’m still working and that I’ve not been chucked out of the industry! I hope I’ll be involved in films in any kind of way, still making films or maybe even a film reporter. I feel very grateful to be able to make a movie and that other people are seeing it.

What would your advice be to people who wanted to get into directing, acting or writing?

Similarly to acting, I don’t think that you really need any special training, as long as you love what you’re doing and are really passionate you will succeed.

So what’s next for you?

I’m always writing and thinking of new ideas, and I really hope that I get the chance to write another film script. I love writing as it allows you do delve into different parts of yourself and explore the things that you can’t usually talk about.

Just Jim Info: www.sodapictures.com

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SWN FESTIVAL The ninth annual instalment of Cardiff's multi-venue, multigenre, multi-day live music extravaganza, the Sŵn Festival, is nearly upon us.

Laura Riley chats to Sŵn's John Rostron about what to expect.

Cardiff’s favourite multi-venue music festival is about to return, as Swn Festival takes over the city centre on Sat 7 and Sun 8 November. Huw Stephens and John Rostron co-founded the festival back in 2007, following what Rostron describes as “a revelatory trip” to Austin's South By Southwest, the world’s largest music showcase. Shortly after, he says, he and Huw decided to bring something like SXSW to Wales.

“The only multi-venue festivals back then were [Manchester's] In The City, and [Brighton's] The Great Escape. Both were really industry-focused. We wanted to give Wales a festival that would excite people – giggoers rather than the music industry – and give them the chance to discover new music.”

The festival is all about raw talent and giving acts the chance to get their music noticed in the local scene.

An endless list of now established artists played sets at Swn before their breakthrough – The Vaccines, Alt-J, Ben Howard, Foxes, DJ Annie Mac, Beirut, Disclosure... the list goes on and on.

This year, there are three acts that I’m really interested to see. Misty Miller hails from South London and leads her band via guitar and vocals, having emerged a few years back aged 16 and brandishing a ukulele.

Pop, folk, blues and rock'n'roll all feature in her sonic makeup. Barberos, from Liverpool, splice jazz, prog, noise, electronics and double-drumkit workouts, and perform wearing silver morph suits. They are fabulous.

And when Oh Peas! (aka Rosie Smith) isn't performing as part of Totem Terrors or Trust Fund, she finds time for this solo project: “sad songs with a bedroom-strut,” they're saying.

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You’re certain to find plenty of undiscovered gems as you wander from gig to gig over the weekend. The only problem with having so much raw talent on display is who to go see. John explains how he chooses between the acts: “My ‘must-see’ list is usually based mostly on the acts I've not seen before... or who I think might really benefit from that special moment at Swn. There are always acts that are so new, I've not been able to see them.

Sometimes their festival performance is their first ever live performance.”

This year you’ll be able to watch acts at Buffalo, Clwb Ifor Bach, Dempseys, Gwdihw, 10 Feet Tall, The Moon Club and Undertone. It’s only right that the now beloved festival would feature bands across some of Cardiff’s favourite music venues. The care and attention that John, Huw and the Swn team put in to the festival hasn’t gone unnoticed; last year they won NME’s Best Small Festival award.

“That was really special. We won over festivals much bigger than us, with much more clout. I think NME loved how Swn does so much with so little. It was great for that to be recognised nationally. It was a thank you to everyone who helped along the way and everyone who’s been to any of our events.”

The festival industry is getting more and more saturated each year. Aside from goliaths like Glastonbury, more and more smaller specialist events are starting to pop up too. Even with many more multivenue festivals across the UK, John thinks Swn still stands alone from the crowd.

“I think it's great seeing so many festivals crop up – and loads that are run in a similar spirit to ours, with local promoters with good local partnerships. Swn is still unique in Wales though. It’s special because we're fully ingrained in the early stages of music and artist development.”

You might be able to buy Swn tickets on the day, but bear in mind, last year’s event sold out a week in advance. Don’t miss your chance to say you saw the stars of tomorrow when they were just starting out.

Tickets (early bird): £42 weekend/£21 age 14-17. Info: www.swnfest.com

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SIR TOM JONES COMES BACK HOME Marking the release of his highly anticipated first ever full autobiography Over The Top And Back, Sir Tom Jones is set to embark on a very special four-day tour of the UK. Starting on Fri 9 Oct, Sir Tom is visiting four UK venues, and will be arriving back at home in Wales – at Cardiff Bay's Wales Millennium Centre, specifically – on Mon 12.

The audience will be able to join the conversation between Tom Jones and BBC Radio 6 presenter Matt Everitt as they revisit his inspirational past, which took him from a young boy from Pontypridd to a household name. He will reveal the stories behind the hits, and the ups and downs of his remarkable life. He will also delve into the nature of his success, which has led him to duet with almost every major artist of his time – from Elvis and Frank Sinatra to contemporary stars such as Robbie Williams and Ed Sheeran.

Following this conversation, Sir Tom will give an exclusive performance of a selection of songs of significance to him, including songs from Long Lost Suitcase, the accompanying soundtrack to the autobiography.

This is set to be an extremely special tour from Sir Tom, and as a homecoming performance, this is not an opportunity you want to miss.

Over The Top And Back will be released via Penguin Books on Thurs 8 Oct, and tickets for the tour are available from £35.

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A Conversation with Tom Jones, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Mon 12 Oct. Tickets: £35-£75.

Info: 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk

MAPPA MUNDI: STILL LIFE Mappa Mundi are on tour performing their latest work Still Life, a series of ghost tales to chill the soul with a deliciously dark twist, inspired by Edgar Allan Poe and M.R James.

Founded in Wales, Mappa Mundi started as a theatre company dedicated to producing theatrical classics. Still Life is set in the late 19th century, when photography was still relatively new, and will follow the life of a Victorian photographer obsessed by death. He is also cursed by his own sinister demons that visit him at the stroke of midnight.

Nowadays, with a camera and Snapchat in everyone’s pockets, it’s hard to imagine a time when photographs were a luxury not everyone could afford. One of the most intriguing and gruesome outcomes of more affordable photographs was that of the Memento Mori or ‘memory of the dead’, where families would have photographs of their loved ones taken... just not while they were still breathing.

The story is led by one such Victorian camera operator, and the audience will follow his journey from a portrait photographer to one who becomes obsessed with Memento Mori and the beyond. Through the protagonist’s discoveries, the audience will be immersed in a series of stories surrounding the photographs he has taken and the people he has met. Still Life will reveal ‘the camera can capture the truth, but it can also lie’. CHELSEA BROWNHILL Mappa Mundi: Still Life visits Newbridge Memo, Fri 2 + Sat 3 Oct (tickets: £8/£6. Info: www.newbridgememo.co.uk); Borough Theatre, Abergavenny, Tue 6 + Wed 7 Oct (tickets: £13/£11.

Info: www.boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk); Theatr Hafren, Newtown, Fri 9 + Sat 10 Oct (tickets: £12/£11. Info: www. thehafren.co.uk); Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea, Fri 16 + Sat 17 Oct (tickets: £14/£11. Info: www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk); Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Tue 20 + Wed 21 Oct (tickets: £12/£10.

Info: www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk); Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Thurs 22 + Fri 23 Oct (tickets: £13/£12. Info: www. brycheiniog.co.uk)

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Tuesday 27 October, 8pm Faustus are three of the leading lights of their generation performing in a virtuosic display of musicianship.

JAMIE SMITH’S MABON Tuesday 17 November, 8pm Jamie Smith’s MABON are one of the UK’s finest performers of original InterCeltic music, travelling beyond borders to explore the Celtic traditions.

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IRIS PRIZE FESTIVAL Cardiff’s International LGBT short film festival is soon upon us, promising a series of emotional and beautiful films.

Anna Wyn Davies checks out this year’s line-up.

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elcome to the 2015 Iris Film Festival. This annual event celebrates a variety of LGBT film from across the globe and stories from the LGBT community. Past years have included stories of love, hope, anger, exploration and torment, but this year a key theme is celebration. With the Marriage Referendum victory in Ireland this past May, the official focus country for this year’s Iris Film Festival is Ireland.

Think about where the LGBT community was eight years ago, before the founding of the Iris Film Festival. The programme this year includes some of the best LGBT films to come out of Ireland in the past few years, starting with the four-minute documentary, Making History. Commissioned

by Gaze (the Irish LGBT film festival), this short encapsulates the historic day that was Fri 22 May. This beautiful piece reflects an aesthetic that weaves throughout the whole Iris 2015 programme: the simple act of celebration and hope. The short films presented by the focus country this year are Our Gemma, Snowfall and Love And Other Drags, as well as the winner of best short at the Gaze film festival this year – the nuanced and beautiful Céad Ghrá. This innocent tale of two young boys discovering their sexuality made waves at the Irish Film Festival, and is bound to do so at Iris.

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But the Iris Film Festival this year opens with the rousing Scrum; a Canadian jock, an overweight Irish backpacker and a stoic Japanese outsider united by their love of rugby come together under a determined Australian coach to vie for a position in the 2014 Bingham Cup, the gay rugby world cup.

The staple of the Iris Film Festival every year is the Iris Prize. Short films from across the globe compete for the only LGBT short film prize that allows the winning filmmaker to make a new film, providing the funding, support and guidance to keep their careers flourishing. Dee Rees, a previous winner for her short Pariah, recently wrote and directed a HBO TV film about the life of Bessie Smith. Daniel Riberio’s first feature film The Way He Looks, the follow up to the Iris Prize-Winning I Don’t Want To Go Back Alone, was longlisted for the 87th Annual Academy Awards Best Foreign Film. Many others have gone on to have their content and short films screened at international film festivals such as Palm Springs, SXSW, Sundance and Outfest. The winner receives £30,000 to make their next short film in the UK. Six short films have been produced to date in collaboration with the winning filmmakers of the Iris Prize, with the seventh currently in production in Cardiff. This year the roster of short films competing for the prize is tremendous; shorts from

Denmark, Norway, the USA and China and beyond are on the programme this year. Films causing a buzz this year include Boxeadora, about female boxing in Brazil, and the haunting Daniel.

The selection this year for the Iris Film Festival is one of its best. Films to look out for in the programme this year are Naz And Malik as well as The Smell Of Us, but combing through all of them is impossible because the line-up is astounding. This year has also seen a growing number of funders and sponsors, especially the Lord Glendonbrook, who has generously increased his funding of Iris (via The Michael Bishop Foundation) to £35,000.

Having film festivals such as the Iris Film Festival is incredibly important for those who are not exposed to LGBT film in mainstream media.

Iris Prize Festival, Cineworld + Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Wed 7-Sun 11 Oct. Tickets: prices vary. Info: www.irisprize. org

Music for Strings: Tchaikovsky, Bach, Haydn & Strauss Strauss Sextet from Capriccio Bach Three-part inventions arranged for string trio (excerpts) Haydn String Quartet in D Major, Op. 33 No. 6 Tchaikovsky Souvenir de Florence

Thursday 15 October, 7.30pm Iau 15 Hydref, 7.30yh Dora Stoutzker Hall RWCMD 029 2039 1391 rwcmd.ac.uk Tickets/Tocynnau: £4 - £13

Saturday 17 October, 3.00pm Sadwrn 17 Hydref, 3.00yh Riverfront, Newport Glan yr Afon, Casnewydd 01633 656 757 www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront Tickets/Tocynnau: £4 - £12

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BRYCE DAVIES Graffiti artist and founder of Peaceful Progress and The Bone Yard, Bryce Davies speaks with Jaydon Martin about his work, his passions, and his next steps.

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raffiti art has received quite a negative reputation over the years, sometimes being seen as an act of vandalism.

However, recently many artists have become determined to change this perception. Cardiff-based graffiti artist Bryce Davies is one of the leading examples in South Wales, and says, “For years graffiti has been sort of a demon under the stairs.” Bryce has made it his ambition to educate people about graffiti: “The whole idea and ethos behind the first one, was to present graffiti art as an approachable subject”. Only this September did Bryce and his partner Jodie open The Bone Yard, giving the public the opportunity to hire out shipping containers to use as an office, studio or workshop to explore their creativity. This is not the first project they have undertaken, counting many others over the years such as Salon Mirela and the Boiler House.

For 18 years Bryce has been painting. He reveals that hip-hop was responsible for evoking his love for graffiti at the age of 15. He also developed other passions: “Half the time I would be performing break dancing in clubs, doing battles.” He even worked at the circus as a performer for a while, but unfortunately, eight years later, a serious knee injury forced him into an early retirement, meaning he had to direct his full attention on graffiti.

Bryce decided to make a profession out of his passion, as he started up a graffiti arts organisation,

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Peaceful Progress. Bryce is quick to add that his professional time as a graffiti artist is vastly different from his passion. “It’s kind of like there’s two different careers,” he explains; one side of his career “is completely not about money, it’s about travelling, it’s about painting, it’s about pushing your own ideas in a graffiti world that doesn’t answer to anyone or any guidelines. That’s a personal thing.”

Despite already earning a living through graffiti art, Bryce cites the reacquaintance of “old haunt” Jodie as the moment that his career began to take longer strides. The partnership between Bryce and Jodie really began to flourish. “We then developed, well I have developed personally, a broader mind and a more businesslike approach with Jodie helping us with these bigger projects.”

They started their partnership by working in festivals, including running their own called the Fair Play Festival: “At least half the profits went to a local charity. Safe Foundation I think was one, and War On Want was the first one.”

Tired of the constant travelling, Jodie and Bryce went in search of a new project outside of festivals. Jodie reveals that they turned their attention to derelict buildings. “They could be graffiti galleries, we could put on events, we could use our experience and all the equipment we’ve got and sound systems to make it a really great event space.”

When being asked what the next step is for their career,

Jodie describes their desire to start new projects as “an itch that has to be scratched,” although after a hectic summer, Bryce responds with “I think that immediately, it’s sustaining what we’ve got.”

Peaceful Progress, Cardiff, Info: www. peacefulprogress.org; The Bone Yard, Cardiff, Info: www.theboneyardcardiff. com; The Boiler House, Cardiff, Info: www. boilerhousegraffiti.com/

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CRIMSON PEAK ****

SPECTRE ****

Dir: Guillermo Del Toro (15, 120 mins) A haunted house film brimming with writer/director Del Toro’s eccentric imagination, Crimson Peak is an inventive period horror that lingers. A Gothic romance that charts the relationship between Tom Hiddleston’s English inventor Sir Thomas Sharpe and Mia Wasikowska’s ghost-obsessed writer Edith Cushing.

After a whirlwind romance he takes her back to his ancestral and very creepy home, Allerdale Hall, where domineering sister Lucille Sharpe, played by an icy Jessica Chastain, awaits along with more than a few skeletons, ghosts and demons in the cupboards. Marrying the European aesthetic and visuals of Pan’s Labyrinth and The Devil’s Backbone with the scale of a blockbuster, Del Toro has constructed an epic yet claustrophobic chamber piece. As Wasikowska gradually discovers, the living are perhaps more terrifying than the dead. Crimson Peak is incredibly designed, with Hiddleston brooding Byronically. Often melodramatic but always gripping, this feels like a love letter from Del Toro to the Hammer House of Horror. Much better than the bombast of Pacific Rim, Crimson Peak shows Del Toro doing what he does best: horror with heart.

Opens Oct 16

Dir: Sam Mendes (12A, 120 mins tbc) After the Bond blockbuster that was Skyfall, Sid James lookey-likey Daniel Craig returns for his fourth outing as 007, once again under the direction of Sam Mendes, for another bout of espionage with perhaps some more jokes. This time out, there are more revelations about Bond’s past, as a shadowy figure emerges in the shape of Christoph Waltz, who may or may not be the classic Bond villain Blofeld. There are globe trotting set pieces, Mexico City gets a helicopter crash, Rome gets a car chase with a brand new DB10 Aston Martin full of gadgets, and there’s some On Her Majesty’s Secret Service-esque skiing japes. An Oddjob like henchman appears in the shape of Dave Bautista’s Mr Hinx, and finally Bond gets a love interest close to his own age in the shape of Monica Bellucci. There’s also the younger Lea Seydoux thrown in for good measure. Plot details are kept under wraps, but Ralph Fiennes returns as a frustrated M, Naomie Harris is back as Moneypenny and Ben Whishaw as Q. Can the 24th Bond be bigger than Skyfall?

The theme song will have a harder time to rhyme things with Spectre, mind. "Look out Spectre, James Bond is gonna get yer..." Ahem.

Opens Oct 26

MACBETH ****

PAN ***

THE INTERN ***

Dir: Justin Kurzel (15, 113 mins) Shakespeare’s classic tale is familiar to all. It’s had several cinematic incarnations, the most notable being Roman Polanski’s gore-filled Macbeth from the 1970s. Justin Kurzel, the director of the excellent, disturbing Snowtown, brings fresh eyes to the play and is greatly aided by his cast. Michael Fassbender is the Scottish Lord, Marion Cotillard is his scheming wife, and despite some dodgy accents, this version of the well worn play is muscular and effective. Paddy Considine is a world weary Banquo, and David Thewlis is Duncan. There is much slo-mo battle, the film is visually lush, and several liberties are taken with the original text, which goes some way to explaining Lady Macbeth’s murderous schemings. Cotillard is fantastic and new life is given to the classic text.

Opens Oct 2

Dir: Joe Wright (PG, 99 mins) JM Barrie’s classic children’s tale gets a prequel which hopefully won’t be as duff as Spielberg’s misfire, Hook. Atonement director Joe Wright is at the helm forging an origin world for the cocky kid who never grew up, that sees his as friends with Captain James Hook and battling Blackbeard, played with OTT relish by Wolverine himself, Hugh Jackman. Neverland is under the despotic rule of Blackbeard, and a prophecy has told him that he will be overthrown by a boy who could fly, so when Peter turns up, Blackbeard wants rid of him. Galleon fights abound, filled with swashbuckling, and an unfortunate cover version singing of Nirvana. A bold attempt to rework a classic that needs a touch more fairy dust to please, Pan is an intriguing but perhaps unnecessary prequel.

Opens Oct 16

Dir: Nancy Meyers (12A, 121 mins) Robert De Niro and Anne Hathaway grant some gravitas

to a fluffy comedy that has the former Raging Bull as a retiree who decides to become an intern at a fashion company run by go getter and former Catwoman Hathaway. De Niro plays the very sweet and genial Ben, whose old school politeness wins over his hardened boss. Cue lots of jokes about the older bloke not understanding Facebook, disapproving of the way youngsters dress and the two main characters learning life lessons from each other. It’s sweet, undemanding, and far more notable for its casting than its script, like previous outings from writer/director Meyers such as It’s Complicated.

The saccharine is just about endurable thanks to the sparky leads, De Niro clearly enjoying himself, and support from a fine Rene Russo.

Opens Oct 2

ALSO RELEASED OCTOBER 2015 THE PROGRAM (15) Director Stephen Frears’ superb examination of Lance Armstrong. Ben Foster is excellent as the fraudulent cyclist, Chris O’Dowd is the dogged journalist accusing him of doping. REGRESSION (15) Emma Watson excels as a girl with a nasty secret, in this twisty horror thriller. HOTEL TRANSYLVANIA 2 (PG) More animated antics with the Dracula, werewolf and Mummy types. Halloween fun for the kids and anyone who likes Adam Sandler doing a funny voice. THE LAST WITCH HUNTER (15) Vin Diesel is, erm, the last witch hunter. He hunts witches and that. PARANORMAL ACTIVITY: GHOST DIVISION (15) More out-just-in-time-for-Halloween antics from the found camera footage kings of the

THE MARTIAN ****

SICARIO ****

Dir: Ridley Scott (12A, 120 mins) Matt Damon is stranded on Mars in this Robinson Crusoe / Apollo 13 hybrid based on Andy Weir’s engrossing best selling book. A manned mission to Mars turns tragic after a Martian sandstorm leaves an astronaut presumed dead, his team mates barely escaping with their own lives. When it becomes apparent that their ingenious crewmate Mark Watney (Matt Damon) is alive however, a rescue mission is mounted that will take years to come to fruition. Can he survive long enough on the red planet to be saved? Full of relatable and grounded science, the film charts how Damon’s character sustains himself, growing his own crops inside using his own manure, fixing a Mars Rover and dealing good naturedly with his isolation.

Meanwhile his crewmates, including Jessica Chastain and Michael Pena, with help from Houston back on Earth, led by Jeff Daniels, Chiwetel Ejiofor and Kristen Wiig all try and work out how best to save the stranded astronaut. Tech savvy with Ridley Scott’s trademark spectacular visuals, this is practical sci-fi, that still manages to grip. Bumps obviously occur in the mission but this is a welcome return to sci-fi for Ridley Scott before Prometheus 2.

Opens Sept 30

Dir: Denis Villeneuve (15, 121 mins) A gripping cartel thriller with Emily Blunt on riveting form as an idealistic FBI agent thrown into the heart of darkness that is the drug wars between the USA and Mexico. Directed by Villeneuve, who gave us the equally suspenseful Prisoners, Sicario starts at a tension inducing high that never lets up throughout its running time. Blunt is the agent forced to don a tough exterior to deal with sexism in the FBI, and through the grisly findings of her job, she is drawn into an interagency force by Josh Brolin and into a far murkier world. Teamed with Benicio Del Toro’s sicario (hitman in Spanish), she struggles to unravel his moral ambiguity, realising that perhaps the side she’s fighting on isn’t all that it seems. Del Toro remains steely and enigmatic, frightening, but with moments of vulnerability. A convoluted but decipherable plot unfolds, peppered by blistering, intense action sequences, and a gunfight amidst a traffic jam proving a highlight before heading to a bleak grisly conclusion. This is raw and uncompromising stuff, anchored by a superb Emily Blunt and Del Toro. An adult thriller imbued with moral complexity as well as impressive action, brilliantly shot by Roger Deakins, Sicario is a riveting must see. Opens Oct 9

SUFRAGETTE ****

THE WALK ***

Dir: Sarah Gavron (12A, 106 mins) A timely retelling of the fight for women’s votes in the UK in the early part of the 20th century, as unfortunately in the present day, suppression of women is still horrifically present the world over. Carey Mulligan stars as fictitious suffragette Maud, a married woman who has done as she has been told by all the males in her life – from husband Ben Whishaw to her factory worker boss. Galvanised after stumbling into a women’s protest for equal rights, Mulligan finds herself drawn into the more extreme forms of protest: blowing up letterboxes and loudly demonstrating along with fellow suffragettes played by Helena Bonham Carter and Anne Marie Duff.

Meryl Streep also cameos as Emmeline Pankhurst herself.

Immediate and well acted, this is more than an exercise in history, it’s willingly relevant.

Dir: Robert Zemeckis (PG, 123 mins)

Opens Oct 16

Opens Oct 2

Anybody who has seen the excellent documentary Man On Wire would question the need for this film to be made.

It told the stunning true life story of Philippe Petit’s tightrope walk between the Twin Towers in New York in 1974. It was nailbiting stuff, and used real footage. The Walk is supremely well executed, with vertigo inducing camerawork placing you in Petit’s shoes as he takes those steps out a quarter of a mile above the New York streets.

A heist movie at heart, this film illustrates the lengths Petit and his co-conspirators went to to get this tightrope opportunity. Charlotte Le Bon plays Petit’s girlfriend Annie, Sir Ben Kingsley adds mentor gravitas and Levitt provides a solid centre for the SFX. This is not a film for those afraid of heights. A solid retelling of a spectacular story from more benign times.

THE LOBSTER **** Dir: Yorgos Lanthimos (15, 118 mins) A bizarre relationship comedy with a premise many will find difficult to accept that grippingly turns into a rumination on love amidst a kaleidoscope of strangeness.

In a dystopian world, people are encouraged to couple up and be part of polite society. Failure to do so over a 45-day period results in the remaining singletons being turned into an animal of their own choosing and released into the wild. Yup. It’s a bold premise, but Greek director Lanthimos, also the man behind the excellent Dogtooth gathers a superb cast for his English language debut.

Colin Farrell, who wants to be turned into a lobster should he fail in his quest for love, is rejected by his ideal mate then escapes the oppressive hotel where they are forced to mix, taking up residence with an anarchist group led by Lea Seydoux. Here he meets Rachel Weisz and the film moves towards a startling and emotional conclusion. Not like anything else you’ll see this year.

Opens Oct 16 supernatural. WE’LL NEVER HAVE PARIS (12A) Romantic comedy from Simon Helberg off of the Big Bang Theory. Woody Allen-esque. HOWL (15) Scary Brit horror on a train, probably with a werewolf involved. MISSISSIPPI GRIND (15) Gambling drama that’s a cut above thanks to Ben Mendelsohn’s performance as a gambler teaming up with Ryan Reynolds. Melancholic.

PAPER PLANES (U) Aussie kids' film about a kid entering the world paper plane flying contest. Yup.

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MONMOUTHSHIRE FOOD FESTIVAL

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Anglesey Oyster Festival Celebrating Anglesey's seafood traditions, Anna Wyn Davies dives into the delicacy.

Oysters, a delicacy only the lucky few can stomach. Whether you eat them for their salty and slimy delights or simply for the aesthetic, all foodies should think about heading up to the Anglesey Oyster Festival this October. Take the opportunity to trek up north, this autumn, to eat piles of oysters whilst also listening to some banging traditional Welsh folk music.

This niche food festival began in 2000, with the intention to broaden the appeal of seafood to those who were not exposed to it. This eagerness to convert those to the seafood way of life also spawned the food fair, which is still a key part of the festival, with all kinds of Welsh produce showcased.

No Welsh food festival would be complete without a fully stocked food tent along with the country’s finest organic chocolate, goat's cheese, cocktail

ice-lollies and more. Held this year at the Treaddur Bay Hotel, you’ll not only be subjected to a spectacular choice of seafood, but also cooking demonstrations and the chance to meet with some of the food and drink producers.

The whole team is compromised of volunteers, as this year’s profits are being re-invested in next year’s event. Around 3,000 people a year come to visit the Anglesey Oyster Festival, making it a vital part of Anglesey’s economy. Aptly titled the 'bread basket of Wales', due to its famous fertile land, the island makes the most of its environment, offering the freshest oysters straight from the sea.

Trearddur Bay Hotel, Isle Of Anglesey, Sat 10 + Sun 11 Oct. Admission: £1/free under-16s. Info: 01248 725700 /www. angleseyoysterfestival.com

The eagerly awaited Monmouthshire Food Festival returns this autumn with a busy programme of demonstrations, talks, tutored tastings, children’s workshops and lots of food and drink to try. Rated the number one thing to do in Caldicot with a sparkling five stars on Tripadvisor, the festival takes place in Caldicot Castle grounds. Chefs from the Royal Navy will also be cooking alongside a number of the finest chefs from Monmouthshire’s hotels and restaurants, all boasting many top awards, including a Michelin star.

Caldicot Castle, Monmouthshire, Sat 10 + Sun 11 Oct. Tickets: £5/free under-12s.

Info: 01291 420241 / www.monmouthshirefoodfestival.co.uk

29 PARK PLACE Ever fancied going out to eat but still wanted the cosiness and X-box of your own home? 29 Park Place is the answer to your dilemma. This cosychic venue has opened just in time for the Rugby World Cup, and welcomes its guests to try “the home-cooked favourites that we’ve all grown up loving, but with a twist which you wouldn’t be able to do at home.” Foodies are welcome and can expect weird and wonderful snacks such as honeyglazed lamb lollipops and an extensive cocktail menu.

Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3BA www.facebook.com/29parkplace

THE GRAZING SHED THE SIP & SWIG FESTIVAL This festival is bursting to give you the chance to try and sorts of new wonderful drinks. Sip & Swig aims to get people to discover the art of the wine they drink – and they believe there is no better way to do this than trying it yourself. A collaboration between The Italian Wine Women, The Bottle Shop and Crafty Devil Brewery, masterclasses such as Cheese & Wine Pairing will be held throughout the day, but spaces for these will be limited so you will need to book up quick.

There will also be a kids' area, featuring the amazing Kid's Construction Company. You will receive a tasting glass and six tokens with your ticket, which can be used for tasters or to purchase food. Special discounts will be available on the day, making this festival a great opportunity to get your cupboards brimming for Christmas.

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Voted the ‘Best Burger Joint in Wales 2014’, the tremendously successful Grazing Shed has opened another tasty burger bar on St Mary Street, just two years after opening on Barrack Lane.

The owners are hoping to now also sell locally-brewed ale and cider with a meal, and be able to seat up to 65 hungry customers at once. The owners have said, “It’s a quick turnaround so even if it’s busy, it won’t take long to get served.

Tables turn over quite quickly and we can get people served really, really quickly. We are really excited about it.”

37 St Mary Street, Cardiff 07849 017195 / www.thegrazingshed.com

TOP FIVE Places to watch the rugby this October....

Ooh, where to watch the unfolding of the spectacle that is the World Cup? Do you stay at home in the comfort of your lounge with beer on tap, or do you venture out into the throng of fans and go for it? Here is a nifty little guide to help you with your final destination.

THE PRINCE OF WALES The Prince Of Wales is so close to the Millennium Stadium that you should be able to experience the atmosphere bubbling over. This Wetherspoons bar is a great option if you’re after cheap drinks and meals, not to mention its 20ft screen and additional eight televisions so you can watch the rugby games in the best possible way.

81-83 St Mary Street, Cardiff Info: 029 2064 4449 / www.jdwetherspoon.co.uk

COSY CLUB Sat right in the City Centre, overlooking John Batchelor statue (he of Friend of Freedom fame), the Cosy Club is true to its name regarding its inviting atmosphere, although it is by no means a nightclub. There is also the option of having a more classy drink as it offers champagne and cocktails, while still providing the typical rugby fan drink of ale and beer. It’s a very popular venue for rugby fans, which is always a good sign, but it may mean that you’ll have to book a table.

1 Hills Street, St Davids Dewi Sant, Cardiff Info: 029 2022 5998 / www.cosyclub.co.uk/cardiff

URBAN TAP HOUSE Another bar within spitting distance of the Millennium Stadium, this one catches the eye due to its local craft beer. While cheering on Wales in the World Cup, why not support Newport brewers Tiny Rebel, who supply and run Urban Tap House.

There’s nothing more patriotic! With their three projector screens and growing reputation for a tasty burger, UTH is a great venue to watch the World Cup. 25 Westgate Street, Cardiff Info: 029 2039 9557 / www.urbantaphouse.co.uk

THE OLD ARCADE The Old Arcade lives and breathes rugby, and has been around and loved for donkey's years, with international and club memorabilia decorating the walls, such as exclusive shirts, shields, badges and programmes donated by the WRU. If you wear your Welsh rugby shirt, you’ll even get your photo taken and have the chance to join their Wall Of Fame. By selling award-winning beers from Brains and the Official Ale of the WRU, the Old Arcade is a homecoming for diehard rugby fans.

14 Church Street, Cardiff Info: 029 2021 7999 / www.sabrain.com/oldarcade

THE CITY ARMS Having won Cardiff Pub Of The Year 2012 and being highly commended in the two following years, The City Arms is another mainstay on the calendar to watch the Rugby World Cup. The pub oozes history, having been built in the 1880s, and has become the heart and soul of Cardiff. It would be a safe bet to claim that most rugby fans will favour The City Arms above any other venue other than the Millennium Stadium itself.

10-12 Quay Street, Cardiff Info: 029 2022 5258 / www.sabrain.com/oldarcade

BUZZ MAKES DELICIOUS BLACKBERRY JAM words RUTH JOSEPH www.ruthjoseph.co.uk www.veggischmooze.blogspot.com

In addition to crumbles and pies, blackberries make wonderful jam.

By combining them with jamming sugar, lemon and a little effort and you’ll taste late summer right through till winter.

Just wonderful!

INGREDIENTS: 1 kilo blackberries 1 kilo jam sugar Juice and zest 1 scrubbed large lemon 4-5 scrubbed sterilised jam jars plus waxed paper circles, cellophane discs and elastic bands METHOD: • Place the fruit in a large heavy pan as the fruit/sugar mixture rises as it bubbles. Stir gently with a long handled wooden spoon, until it starts releasing its juices and add the lemon juice and zest.

• Now add the jam sugar. Stir on a low heat, making sure the sugar is completely dissolved.

• Once you just have a dark, thick soupy mixture with no sugar crystals, bring up the heat to maximum to a full rolling boil.

• In the meantime have approximately 5 washed jam jars that have been placed in the oven to sterilise and left to cool.

Keep stirring.

• After approximately 5 minutes, the mixture should be forming jam on the handle of the spoon. Drop a blob of the mixture onto the lid and chill. The mixture should wrinkle when you push it.

• Remove from the heat and leave to stand for a few minutes.

• Carefully use a glass or heat-safe jug to pour the hot mixture into the sterilised jars. Cover each jar with a waxed disc, waxed side down.

• Take one of the clear cellophane discs and slightly wet the outside.

• Place the dry side down on the neck of the jam jar, pull the edges slightly down and tuck around with elastic bands.

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ETHICAL EDIBLES

DON’T BE BLUE THIS WINTER. TACKLE SEASONAL AFFECTIVE DISORDER.

HAUNTED HANG OUTS

Plas Teg

With Halloween approaching and the nights drawing in, what better way to spend the night with your loved one than a haunted bar, hotel or castle – guaranteed to spice up even the dullest of romances!

THE SKIRRID MOUNTAIN INN Reputed to be the oldest public house in Wales, the Skirrid Mountain Inn is renowned for its gruesome history that can be traced as far back as the Norman Conquest. The first floor was used as a courtroom where the accused were sentenced to death. More than 180 felons were hanged from the oak beam just over the staircase, and the markings from the rope are still engraved on the staircase wood. But ghost hunting is hard work,so luckily the Skirrid Mountain Inn is also a fantastic place to grab a bite to eat with its good beer and hearty food.

The Skirrid Mountain Inn Abergavenny, Monmouthshire www.skirridmountaininn.co.uk

PRINCE OF WALES PUB This pub is regarded as one of the most haunted and historic buildings in Wales. Its history dates way back to the 15th century, and its previous incarnations include a court house and even a mortuary. Whispers have been heard emanating from the pub's ancient walls, and there are rumours that conversations can be heard beside the watering hole. The Prince Of Wales Pub is highly rated, and you can enjoy your food whilst hunting for ghosts or listening out for the talking wall.

Prince Of Wales Pub Kenfig, Bridgend www.princekenfig.co.uk BUZZ 38

PLAS TEG COUNTRY HOUSE Although a little further away, Plas Teg seems worth the travel as it is an astoundingly beautiful manor house with the added plus of its old owners coming to greet you. It has been visited by Most Haunted, while Yvette Feilding says: “It is a very dark place and there is definitely something there that likes to play.”

Plas Teg is privately owned but offers house and garden tours for ghost seekers.

Plas Teg – Jacobean Country House Pontblyddyn, North Wales www.plasteg.com

MISKIN MANOR Miskin Manor is a four-star hotel with charming characteristics and a ghostly welcome.

With an incredibly long history, the manor dates back to the 10th century and is reputedly haunted by a lady who appears to guests in the bar area every night. The Oak Room is reported to be the most haunted room as there have been sightings of a ghostly family waiting at the table. So if you fancy meeting former families of Miskin Manor, everyone is welcomed to enjoy afternoon tea or have dinner in the manor's award winning restaurant.

Miskin Manor Hotel Pontyclun, Mid-Glamorgan www.miskin-manor.co.uk

words RUTH JOSEPH www.ruthjoseph.co.uk www.veggischmooze.blogspot.com

As we lose our summer light and darkness takes over, SAD or Seasonal Affective Disorder affects approximately 2 million people in the UK. The symptoms include lethargy, depression and difficulty performing certain tasks. Some will need more sleep, while others will have difficulty sleeping, in addition to problems staying awake during the day or waking at the correct time.

Sufferers will have difficulty concentrating, coupled with a craving for carbohydrates, which can lead to weight gain, irritability, antisocial feelings and a loss of libido. They also can suffer from a weakened immune system so the afflicted are more susceptible to infections.

So why do so many of us suffer? It is estimated that 200 years ago 75% of the population worked outside in natural daylight. Many now no longer rise at dawn, or work awkward shifts, and electric light keeps us up later. The drastic change from summer to winter in the UK aggravates these factors and causes misery in many.

So how can we fight this pernicious illness? In the past the answer has been drugs, but now new beliefs are questioning their use saying that they only help the symptoms rather than the cause.

In terms of nutrition, eating foods with natural tryptophan such as turkey, chicken, cottage cheese, bananas and avocado enable the body to produce serotonin.

However, the website www.sad.org suggests investing in a Sad light recommended by the SAD association, the NHS, or BUPA. Before using a light, sufferers should consult a doctor.

New clinical research suggests there is a link between low vitamin D levels and the occurrence of SAD, so look into taking vitamin D supplements – or better yet, if you can afford it, a winter holiday.

Omega 3 intake has also been proven to support brain function, and when coupled with whole grains, which contain generous amounts of B vitamins, you will likely feel a lot better,. If that fails, taking a walk stimulates the brain and helps fight lethargy.

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ANNA-LOKA

PIER 64

Penarth Marina 029 2000 0064 / www.pier64.co.uk Food ***** Atmosphere **** Since the takeover of Pier 64 by Craig Bellamy in autumn last year, the retired Welsh footballer has intentionally developed the restaurant to be a wine bar and steakhouse, and true to his word he has created exactly that. At weekends in particular you will find the great, the good and glamorous enjoying an aperitif or two from the well-stocked bar and cocktail list. Given the weight behind this operation and the perfect location – overlooking Penarth Marina in a relatively unblemished area – it already has an advantage over other restaurants around. The huge glass windows and modern layout automatically give Pier 64 a certain air of quality. The food has improved and the menu is regularly updated, with seasonal dishes each week and a fish of the day.

We were seated by the window on a beautiful evening and the view is stunning. It’s easy to forget that we are located right next to the sea, and what a pleasure it is to be near it. Our starters: sea salt and chilli flakes calamari with a sweet chilli and soya sauce dip and soup of the day. Main courses, meanwhile, are honey and mustard pork belly ribs with chunky chips and homemade coleslaw, plus the evening’s fish of the day: sea bass in a curry-infused risotto, with side orders of buttered spinach and beer-battered onion rings. Paired with a crisp bottle of sauvignon blanc, food and service are excellent, as expected. Moreover, the restaurant is known for its steaks, and I can recommend them from previous visits.

It’s clear that a great detail of thought and attention has gone into making Pier 64 a fine dining venue without being exorbitantly priced. One, too, which genuinely gives the customer what they want, not what the owner or franchise thinks they want, which is why you will see Craig regularly at his restaurant. Who wouldn’t want to create a venue that you actually enjoy spending time in?

Pier gets very busy, though, so if you are planning to dine soon book ahead, as it’s very busy at weekends.

ANTONIA LEVAY

Albany Road, Cardiff 029 2049 7703 / www.anna-loka.com Food ***** Atmosphere ***** Being a newly converted vegetarian, finding great veggie food in Cardiff that isn’t a sloppy risotto, or a salad that consists of a head of lettuce and a tomato, is quite a challenge. But now all the vegetarians and vegans of Cardiff can rejoice! AnnaLoka is the first 100% vegan restaurant to open in Cardiff, so pop on a Morrissey shirt, slam a Paul McCartney track on and head down to Albany Road to veggie nirvana.

As soon as you walk into Anna-Loka you’re greeted with brick walls, wooden floorboards and plenty of smiles from the staff. We first tried the mixed berry and ginger-infused mocktails, which were the perfect way to prepare ourselves for the onslaught of delicious food. Choosing our mains was one of the most difficult decisions we’ve ever had to make. Should we go for the raw tacos or the beetroot burger? We finally decided on pulled ‘pork’ sliders, made from shredded barbecue seitan on fresh crispy buns. We also went for the all-day breakfast pizza, which was chock full of avocado, tofu sausage pieces and cherry tomatoes. With every bite, you would be hit a pocket of flavour, and by the end of it you didn’t have the shameful feeling you usually have when you demolish one from Pizza Hut. When we thought we couldn’t stuff any more great food into our stomachs, pudding arrived: a chocolate peanut butter dessert placed on a smearing of banana pureed sauce. It almost gave me a religious experience and melted my tastebuds. Not only is Anna-Loka the best veggie/vegan restaurant in Cardiff, it’s one of the best places outright to grab breakfast or brunch. JAYDON MARTIN

LOCKE & REMEDY

The Hayes, Cardiff 029 2167 6982 / www.lockeandremedy.com Food **** Atmosphere ***** Where Cardiff’s Old Library once stood, there have been a number of restauranteurs and investors interested in the central location, but none quite so promising as the latest addition to the Hayes’ culinary scene: Locke & Remedy.

Equipped with an impressive selection of spirits and the latest in mixology technology, including a smoking gun, Locke & Remedy offers a host of cocktails with a unique twist, like the sweet Mesmerist and lemony Old Wives Tale. If you prefer a tipple or a beer to a cocktail, then they offer a wide range of whiskeys from all over the world, and even have their own beers, like the firm and heady Locke & Remedy stout.

In terms of food, what stands out most is their stone hearth oven, where you can watch Italian-style pizzas being made before your eyes. I chose to sample their spicy chilli chicken pizza, which managed to get the spice level just right, without overpowering the other flavours. Their black pudding burger was beautifully prepared, with a sweet bun and a careful combination of beef patty, melt-in-themouth black pudding, and cheese, served alongside the best sweet potato fries I had ever had. While the chocolate brownie sundae, with a remarkable combination of honeycomb and salted caramel sauce, was delicious, the food options are somewhat limited compared to the choice in cocktails.

However, this is more than made up for by the quality of the food and drinks, and the reasonable prices. Locke & Remedy also offer a fine selection of coffee and breakfast dishes, perfect for a break during weekend shopping. This is all topped off by the genuinely friendly staff, who proved how much effort and innovation pays off. LUKE OWAIN BOULT BUZZ 39

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JOHN ADDYMAN: SCENES, MOMENTS, AND ANIMATION King Street Gallery, Carmarthen Sat 24 Oct-Wed 11 Nov Born in 1929, John Addyman was a prolific artist and influential teacher. He was skilled in many media, especially ceramics, but his favourite medium was watercolour. His work analysed and recorded the structure and context of his chosen landscape, which was often Wales, the country he often credited as the place that he “came to life visually”. It wouldn’t be hyperbole to say that John was one of the finest landscape artists of the 20th century. He passed away in 2006, but a final appraisal of his work did not accompany any obituaries, so much of his work remained unseen.

King Street Gallery will present a previously unexhibited body of the painter’s work later this month. The exhibition is being curated by KSG member Peter Rossiter in collaboration with John’s daughter Harriet Addyman. John once wrote of his craft: “I put my painting onto an active level rather that one of passive recording of topographical subject matter; to quote David Jones ‘Subject matter is everything in one sense and nothing in another’.”

His work is anything but passive. Scenes, Moments And Animation is the perfect title for a body of work that presents such a sense of ever-present theatre. Although his output stretches across almost 60 years, his images still appear fresh, as if he’d first set his eyes on the landscape mere moments ago. Each piece is fluid, exhibiting his own personal language, with shape and form brought to life in expressive watercolours. A true artist, John masked the meticulous care he used within seemingly casual strokes.

I’m sure John would’ve approved of the venue for this posthumous show. The King Street Gallery is an artist lead co-operative, which is set up to show and sell the work of its members and visiting contributors.

Admission: free. Info: 01267 220121 / www.kingstreetgallery.co.uk LAURA RILEY

APRON STRINGS

St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan Throughout October After moulding pinnies into works of art last year, Makers And Practitioners (MaP) are back in South Wales with even more proof that the item of clothing that we see as being covered in dirt, or an item of clothing worn by a 50s pin-up girl, can be made into an item that’s much more than just clothing.

The pinny has been in the wardrobes of both men and women for hundreds of years, with the first known aprons being worn by ancient Minoan priests. It wasn’t until after the Second World War that the apron became a worldwide symbol of the housewife. It later became old fashioned due to women in the 60s fighting for work and satisfaction outside of the home. The apron has however made a comeback in recent years due to the increase in the popularity of cooking, and in the form of pinafores, the garment has become a popular fashion statement across the globe.

Apron Strings is a way for MaP to respond to their personal issues with regards to motherhood, depression or rites of passage. Expect items to display more than just the art of stitching, laser and print, but to also showcase the art of prose, with many items including delicate subversive text.

Admission: free. Info: 01446 799100 / www.stdonats.com (AD)

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EH… WOW!

Elysium Gallery, Swansea Sat 31 Oct-Sat 14 Nov The power of photography is boundless; able to capture and contain emotion, a photo becomes an immersive form.

Looking to celebrate this art, Eh… Wow! arrives for a third year to put a spotlight on the emerging young talents in the photography industry. Hosted at the Elysium Gallery, the show features an amalgamation of work from the Swansea College of Art’s aspiring photography students. With varying methods of work, both old and new students will star in the exhibition, providing a wealth of absorbing photos. After years of studying and snapping, the event provides a valuable platform to showcase the transpiring talent and promise of the university students. Capturing intrigue from the public, the show also publicises the flair of its contributors to members of the industry, potentially opening future gateways for the prospective students.

Worked and refined throughout the summer months, the exhibition will feature the students’ recent work. Guaranteed to engage its audience, it has become an annual tradition for final year students at Trinity St David University. With success in their previous exhibitions My Summer and Ocularcentric, and having been displayed in prestigious venues such as the Grand Theatre in Swansea, the collaboration of photographic talent does indeed promote the titular “wow”.

Admission: free. Info 07980 925449 / www.elysiumgallery.com (CK)

MIKE HILL: RED OXIDE

Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea Fri 2 Oct-Sat 7 Nov Decay, regeneration and the ephemeral nature of natural forms; Red Oxide displays sculptural pieces inspired by leaves and seed pods, as they come together in one fascinating installation.

Hammered and shaped from sheet steel, the seemingly solid and unchanging material will eventually rust and return to the earth from which it came. Rust in all its beauty, ochre, gold, bronze, sienna and burnt umber.

Mike Hill’s Red Oxide is an exhibition that explores the physical act of rusting. With his use of natural silhouettes (varying forms of foliage), contrasting with the steel material from which these sculptural objects have been made, the exhibition is an interesting meditation upon the power of nature and regeneration. Having studied Wildlife Illustrating at Carmarthen Art College, there is an undeniable connection between the artist and nature, and many examples of his work aim to discuss green issues through the medium of art. Mike Hill is an artist of many talents and has dabbled in animation, illustration and photography, throughout his career. Red Oxide brings his love of raising awareness for green Issues through the use of steel leaves and pods changing and decaying over time. The Swansea-born artist’s exhibition is currently housed at the Taliesin Arts Centre, and the display is a sheer bronzy dream.

Admission: free. Info 01792 602867/ www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk (AD)

MERRYN THOMAS: SEACHANGE

The Gate, Cardiff Wed 28 Oct-Fri 20 Nov Climate change is one of the greatest challenges to face our society. As part of the ESRC Festival of Social Science, and in the run-up to the December UN Climate Conference, SeaChange draws on social science research at Cardiff University to explore visualisations of this important issue.

For SeaChange, which originated from her PhD studies at Cardiff University, Merryn Thomas used mixed-methods, mental models and a selection of images and interviews to explore public and expert perceptions of sea-level changes in the Severn Estuary. Merryn is now based in the Psychology Department at Cardiff University, carrying out interdisciplinary research that focuses on public perceptions of environmental risks. This interactive exhibition is an accumulation of years of research and Merryn’s extensive photographic portfolio of Welsh landscapes, which fuses art and science together to raise awareness of green issues.

Why not also join an open evening and a special SeaChange themed Philosophy Café, which will be held on Wed 11 Nov? Participants will be invited to explore issues drawn from the exhibition, while there will be a presentation from the project team, exploring issues affecting us here and now, and those in the future.

Admission: free. Info 029 2048 3344 / www.thegate.org.uk (AD)

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SWEENEY TODD Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay Thurs 8 + Fri 9 Oct; Tue 24-Sun 29 Nov The Welsh National Opera’s (WNO) season comes to a close with Sondheim’s musical masterpiece, Sweeney Todd. Telling the tale of the Demon Barber Of Fleet Street, this take on the iconic tale not only portrays the madness of the gruesome ‘stylist’, but of society as a whole.

Following a number of different stage versions, this production guarantees a musical with all the passionate impact of opera, and will be a great opportunity to hear the talented cast with the renowned WNO Chorus and Orchestra. Set in the late 1970s/early 1980s, the production provides a fresh take on the story.

Cast member George Ure can’t praise the show enough and earmarks the themes of the legendary story as the reason behind its longevity. “The themes within it are universal. Love, loss, pain, disloyalty; it’s a very human piece of theatre, albeit it heightened and theatrical. Everyone can connect with it in some way or another.”

Co-produced between Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre and West Yorkshire Playhouse (WYP) in association with Royal Exchange Theatre, Sweeney Todd will be directed by WYP Artistic Director James Brining and conducted by James Holmes in a staging adapted for WNO. As well as this, for the first time the WNO and Wales Millennium Centre have worked together as co-producers, and there will be an additional run of the production at the Centre later in the year, following WNO’s autumn UK tour.

Featuring a mix of opera and musical theatre singers, German baritone David Arnsperger heads the line up as Sweeney Todd, and Scottish soprano Janis Kelly takes the role of the charming-yet-vulnerable Mrs Lovett.

In a homecoming performance, one third of the Three Welsh Tenors, Aled Hall, will take on the part of Beadle Bamford, and Charlotte Page will sing Beggar Woman. Completing the impressive cast are Steven Page as Judge Turpin and George Ure as Tobias Ragg. In the words of Mrs Lovett (Janis Kelly) herself, “If you don’t go home feeling sick and laughing, we haven’t done a very good job!”

Tickets: £18.50-£43.50. Info: 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk OWEN SCOURFIELD

A DOLL’S HOUSE

Sherman Cymru, Cardiff Fri 9-Sat 24 Oct You would expect comparisons between life in the 1800s and the present day to be pretty slim, but Sherman Cymru’s new production demonstrates a different stance. Having premiered in Denmark in 1879, a new adaptation of Henrik Ibsen’s A Doll’s House will take to the stage.

The story is centred around the life of Nora, a middle-class wife and mother who appears content with family life. However, all is not as it seems and as secrets emerge, their lives begin to unravel.

Featuring themes of deceit, hypocrisy and power it would appear that these still resonate in today’s society.

There have been many different takes on this production since its inception.

This current play is directed by Rachel O’Riordan, the artistic director at Sherman Cymru who recently directed Iphigenia In Splott, and having watched that unique production, it bodes well for this new adaptation.

Whether or not the production will still be as controversial as when it was first published is yet to be determined. And for those of you eager to delve deeper into the heart of the play, there will be a series of post-show conversations.

Tickets: £10-£25. Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.shermancymru.co.uk (RH)

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A MIGHTY WIND

Theatr Hafren, Newtown Thurs 22 + Fri 23 Oct Fans of dance will be excited to see the latest export from National Dance Company Wales. Performing a trio of pieces which have been created by some of the most celebrated choreographers working at the moment, A Mighty Wind – which also visits Cardiff Bay's Wales Millennium Centre on Tue 17 and Wed 18 Nov, part of the Cardiff Dance Festival taking place that month – looks to be a total treat for both the eyes and ears. A piece that has been choreographed by one of Europe’s most exciting choreographers, the Belgian Jereon Verbruggen’s first UK commission is likely to be another one of his exciting and innovative contributions to the world of dance. A Mighty Wind aims to capture the concept of ‘rock chic’ through an alternative rock music concert, hinting at a modern and fastpaced performance. During the piece, Verbruggen also explores the intensity of nature’s elements during a storm as well as using the concept of wind as a force and a catalyst for change, also alluding to a thought-provoking piece.

Also featured in the three pieces are Johan Inger’s Walking Mad and Alexander Ekman’s Tuplet, soundtracked by classical and jazz respectively.

Tickets: £9/£5 under-18s. Info: 01685 614555 / www.thehafren.co.uk (LH)

PARALLEL LINES

Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff Wed 21-Sat 24 Oct The fringe theatre group Dirty Protest are launching their first ever tour with a revival of the critically acclaimed production Parallel Lines. Founded in the summer of 2007 by five people bored of stuffy, uptight theatre productions, Dirty Protest was created to add a new lease of life to the world of theatre.

The group decided to challenge both established and emerging writers to create new and exciting work to be performed in an informal environments in pubs and clubs. Dirty Protest will begin their tour in Cardiff for their performance of the gripping drama before travelling on to six other venues. Katherine Chandler’s award-winning drama Parallel Lines is a contemporary drama which reflects the complexities of modern day life in a Welsh city. The play tells the tale of two worlds: the world of Steph, a 15-year-old school girl from a working class background, and the world of her middle-class teacher.

They safely remain in their separate spheres until Steph accuses her teacher of having an inappropriate relationship with her, leading to an explosive and hardhitting tale of power, class and teenage rites of passage.

Tickets: £12/£10. Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.chapter.org (LH)

LAND OF OUR FATHERS

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay Tues 20-Wed 28 Oct Mae hen wlad fy nhadau yn annwyl i mi… It’s May 1979 in South Wales and Thatcher hasn’t yet started closing the collieries, which is unfortunate for the six Welsh miners who find themselves trapped in a collapsed coal shaft. Rescue is on the way and while they wait, their stories unfold, accusations abound and secrets emerge, and within two weeks, everything they believe in and everything they know will have changed.

Mining is a subject close to many people’s hearts, especially in Wales, and trapped miners is an unexpected subject for a comedy, but it works. Written by Chris Urch and directed by Paul Robinson, this funny and moving drama has won a number of awards including the Winner Of Time Out’s Critic’s Choice and the Fringe Show Of The Year 2013.

The play echoes a generation of lost voices and the list of cast members is impressive, including Joshua Price (Llwyth/Tribe) and Taylor Jay-Davies (Great Expectations, The Passion), John Cording (Pobol Y Cwm, Demons), Robert Jezek (The Bodyguard) and Tomos Eames (The Two Worlds Of Charlie F, Trwy’r Ddinas Hon/Through This City).

Tickets: £15. Info: 029 2063 6464 / www. wmc.org.uk (LN)

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Park & Dare Treorchy

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ALEXANDRA

Dogruff @ The Lemon Factory, Swansea Sat 10 Oct Celebrating six years of, Holding down a successful Swansea club night with a strong following, Dogruff must be feeling pretty proud of themselves. Of late, they've been all over the Romanian minimal techno sound – after running a stage at Pembrokeshire’s Tribe festival which hosted Rhadoo, one of the top dogs of Romania’s Ricardo Villalobos-worshipping ‘minimal tech’ scene, along with fellow countryman Barac and the Netherlands’ Samuel Deep, they’re continuing the vibe with Bucharest’s Alexandra.

That twitchy, psychedelic sound is not all Dogruff do though, with previous guests including deep house luminaries like Brawther and Jane Fitz to serious powertool techno from the likes of Rebekah and Sterling Moss, and even names on the White Isle like Darius Syrossian and Adam Shelton. But for now, they’re sticking with this vibe, which is good, as they’re the only people in Wales pushing this music.

After immersing herself obsessively in the capital’s dance music scene as a journalist, booking agent and part of the team behind the [a:rpia:r] record label, Alexandra rose to become a peer of her heroes, rubbing shoulders with Petre Inspirescu, Zip and Cassy and holding down the dancefloor everywhere from Sankey’s in Ibiza to Panorama Bar in Berlin.

Tickets: £12/£9 early bird. Info: se_dr@outlook.com (GTDS) BUZZ 44

TREATMENT CARDIFF

Y Plas, Cardiff University Students Union Fri 9 Oct One of Cardiff’s premier big-name raves returns after the summer with a lineup that’s both studentfriendly and full of quality. Julio Bashmore [pictured] arrives in Cardiff dizzy from the drop of his debut album, but he’s been riding a wave of widespread, whooping celebration for five years now. His ascent followed the massive resurgence of house music in general, so he’s something approaching iconic in the world of modern UK dance music.

In 2010, after giving away some tracks online, young Bristolian Matt Walker was asked to release on Dirtybird, the record label run by San Francisco’s Claude Vonstroke. Julio Bashmore’s slightly mongrel, multi-rhythmic house tracks fitted in with the tastes of some cutting-edge DJs who were interested in bright, groovy yet technical club music that shone light where the murky plod of overaggressive dubstep had plunged many dancefloors into darkness. Since then, he’s hit it bigger than his peers, even drifting into the mainstream – while valiantly refusing to play or release bad music, or chuck out subtlety in favour of big-room crowdpleasing.

With a bigger range than ever before, Bashmore’s debut album Knockin’ Boots is an intense and shifting collection of hyperactive, pop-happy house music that hurtles through disco, boogie and techno into sleek, moody songs filled with soul and sweet voices. So with this, and a new Radio 1 Essential Mix for Pete “It’s All Gone Wrong” Tong under his belt this year, you can expect to hear a DJ at his peak, playing music by everyone from Prince to Detroit techno godhead Robert Hood, from classic NYC club tracks to brand new UK beats.

The rest of the lineup is diverse and more than satisfying, boasting high level DJ-producers in the house world – including the neck-snappingly rhythmical, Detroit-influenced Funkineven, underground grime boss turned chart botherer T Williams, shuffler’s favourite Shadow Child and modern deep house favourite Maxxi Soundsystem. Shanti Celeste is a fairly new face, whose vocals coincidentally appeared on Julio Bashmore’s breakthrough release. She’s come up since then as a DJ, suddenly in high demand for her knowledgable, punchy house and techno sets.

Tickets: £21.50/£19.50. Info: 029 2078 1458 GWYN THOMAS DE CHROUSTCHOFF

808 STATE

The Globe, Cardiff Fri 6 Nov With the resurgent spirit of the Second Summer Of Love still coursing through the nation’s veins in some bastardised way – shinier music, more corporate parties, dodgier love drugs – it’s fitting that one of that era’s defining acts are touring again.

Underworld have just released a new album for god’s sake. 808 State were a huge part of Manchester’s late-80s acid house scene, which took its cues from happenings over the pond in Chicago. The blissful, soaring melodies and crunching beats of their seminal signature hit Pacific State can still be heard at parties every week, so this should be a busy night, as long as the kids today are still in touch with the roots of the Julio Bashmores and the Jackmasters of the world.

The Globe is an unusual place for something like this, being more of a live gig venue than a dingy rave spot, but the ‘State will probably attract a fair few of the old guard, who probably fancy something a bit more civilised these days. Furthermore, they’re playing live, so all the old kit, such as the Roland TR-808 drum machine the group took their name from, will all be piled up on stage, adding a genuine flavour of the old school. As an antidote to the polished pop-house music of 2015, you’d do well not to miss this encounter with the original vibe where it all began.

Tickets: £16. Info: 07590 471888 (GTDC)

DREADZONE

Queens Hall, Narberth Sat 31 Oct An ever-energetic spin through breakbeats, dubby sub-bass, reggae guitars and loads of ravey elements, Dreadzone's Sound was the band's fourth album, coming late after their 1993 debut on the iconic Creation Records.

The mash-up of genre and approach perfectly summed up a major strand of the UK's post-rave music culture when it was released in 2001. Drum'n'bass was weary and looking for new shapes to take, and Dreadzone linked it to the big beat of Fatboy Slim and co, the trip-hop of Massive Attack and the stadium-sized progressive dub-dance of Leftfield, with whom the band even shared an MC, Earl Sixteen.

One generation was growing up, skanking out instead of raving, while another was looking for a party soundtrack of their own that could emulate the euphoria of the previous decade. Tracks like Different Planets and Dread Pon Sound are evergreen, combining trancey strings and synths with the rolling funk of chopped beats and a sense of groove that smacks unquestionably of the Caribbean (via South London). A polished blend of cultures, rhythms and voices and an antidote to the palest, blandest parts of UK music, Dreadzone will play as a full band, and although it's not a late session, you can be sure the energy levels will be up.

Tickets: £8-£16. Info: 01834 869323 (GTDC)

JACKMASTER

Shangri-La @ Glam, Cardiff Wed 7 Oct Part of the joy of experiencing Jack Revill in session is the total lack of predictability – you could hear anything from early Chicago acid, synth-twinkling Detroit techno and spirit-bumping deep house to syrupy 90s r’n’b, slick UK garage and Whitney Houston bangers. He might play the lot; his reflexes and brainwaves are wired up to the dancefloor 24/7, and his control of his equipment beyond tight.

The Glasgow super-selector is one of those people who was just meant to be a star – unfettered by the need to produce his own tracks to retain his standing at the top echelons of clubland, Jackmaster brings the party like no one else. He does have another day job, mind you: he runs the record label and clubnight, Numbers. He and a group of friends cut their teeth on the fiercely underground Glasgow house and techno scene, and together they sent local artists like Hudson Mohawke and Rustie into the stratosphere, as well as bringing future-pop trailblazer SOPHIE to public attention, and putting out music by London’s Deadboy, Chicago’s DJ Deeon and Stockholm’s Kornél Kovács, to name but a few.

This man playing at Glam is a funny one – no doubt many of the normal clientele will be surprised at the unusual levels of dirt Jack can create.

Tickets: £10/£12 VIP. Info: 029 2022 9311 (GTDC)

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BLACK IS THE COLOUR

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay Sat 31 Oct This Halloween, Cardiff’s Shape Records are putting on an evening of “of eerie performance, noise and sonic sorcery” at the Wales Millennium Centre. Founded in 2007, Shape Records’ roster of acts reflects the diversity of the musical scene in Cardiff, and they’ve been putting on some very interesting events in the city, including last year’s From Now On festival.

For Black Is The Colour, Shape’s Mark Thomas (also of Islet) has assembled a line-up of cult experimental acts, including guitarist Bill Orcutt [pictured], composer Sarah Angliss, youthful postpunkers Spectres, Cardiff’s own Artefact, and improvised saw interludes from Ratatosk, aka Welsh experimentalist Rhodri Viney.

Orcutt’s career spans over 20 years. An improvisational guitarist with a strong reputation, he draws on blues, punk, no wave and free jazz. His music is by turns challenging, mysterious and beautiful.

Angliss is a composer and historian of electronic music; her hauntological compositions fit somewhere in between the work of Broadcast, Ghost Box Records and the BBC Radiophonic Workshop.

Both Bristol’s Spectres and Cardiff’s Artefact are guitar-based bands, though neither of them can be described as traditional. Spectres make droning noiserock, while Artefact make post-punk/goth that draws on Siouxsie & The Banshees and Bauhaus.

Tickets: £10. Info: 029 2063 6464 (DG) BUZZ 46

BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE

Brangwyn Hall, Swansea Tue 20 Oct Welsh metal heroes Bullet For My Valentine’s date at the Brangwyn Hall this month is slightly more intimate than their last stint on home ground, Cardiff’s Motorpoint Arena in 2013.

BFMV drummer Moose, aka Michael Thomas, is happy to explain the step-down, however: on this tour, they want to avoid the big cities, focus on smaller locations and attempt to give all their fans a chance to see them live.

Sounding relaxed, gentle and even a little shy on the phone, Moose is excited about coming home: “It's something you can't quite put your finger on, but a Welsh crowd is always louder and always more excitable.”

Discussing Venom, the fifth and newest BFMW album, Moose “couldn't possibly” pick a favourite track. “A lot of very hard work went into this album and we are very proud of it.” Their last release, 2012’s Temper Temper, was a different story: by the drummer’s admission, thrown together on tour and given a lukewarm reception. “You can't fool the fans,” Moose muses.

Mid-tour at the moment, Moose struggles to catch his voice at times during our conversation, and sounds almost fatigued. Leading me to wonder: does it get monotonous? Will the fans who see BFMV at the start of the tour witness a better show than those who catch them at the end – or vice versa, on the practise-makes-perfect principle? Moose is quick to dispel my theories.

“Yes, of course you get tired, and yes, you become more comfortable with the set the more you play it; but none of that comes into it when you're on stage. People pay good money to see us play – it's not about us, it's about them.”

Bullet for My Valentine’s roots date back to the late 90s, forming in Bridgend under the name Jeff Killed John during the nu-metal dog days. A far cry from their current status: what does Moose consider the key to longevity in this business? "It's simple," he says, "it's about being appreciative, yearning to be respected, enjoying what you do and learning from your mistakes."

An attitude which is sure to see them enjoy another decade at British metal’s top table.

Tickets: £22. Info: 01792 475715 DENIECE CUSACK

BOB DYLAN

Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff Thurs 29 Oct To dispel a myth: Bob Dylan, arguably America’s greatest wordsmith, did not take his name from that title’s Welsh holder.

“Straighten that out in your book,” Bob told New York Times critic Robert Shelton.

“Dylan Thomas’s poetry is for people that aren’t really satisfied in their bed.”

So Dylan’s first Welsh appearance since 2006 may have fewer romantic connections than expected – but the level of anticipation at the opportunity to spend time with such an icon of poetry and songwriting is palpable among the 74-year-old’s Welsh fans. His setlists since the late 90s suggests this will not be a greatest hits set, and fan’s-eye reviews of his recent shows suggest that Dylan’s ability to polarise an audience remains intact. A stronger tendency towards both one- and five-star reviews you will struggle to find elsewhere. Complaints seem to relate not only to Dylan’s insistence on playing predominantly new material, but to his habit of reworking the classics he does play until they’re only recognisable from their lyrics.

A Dylan show can still be astonishing and uplifting, though, and an additional appealing factor for many will be the chance to hear him paying homage to another of the all-time greats; recent album, Shadows In The Night, is a collection of songs popularised by Frank Sinatra.

Tickets: £60/£50. Info: 029 2022 4488 (HR)

DAVID MCALMONT & GWYNETH HERBERT

Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea Sat 24 Oct Dusty Springfield and Cardiff-born Shirley Bassey are both iconic British pop legends, but unfortunately you won’t be able to see either perform live any time soon: Dusty sadly passed away in 1999 and Shirley no longer tours, most likely due to her being 78 years old. But there’s no reason to despair, as the next best thing is coming to Swansea. David McAlmont and Gwyneth Herbert are joining forces on tour to perform a tribute act celebrating the songs of Bassey and Springfield.

The tour comes in the same month as the reissue of McAlmont’s most successful album, The Sound Of McAlmont & Butler, his shortlived but fondly-recalled mid-90s collaboration with ex-Suede guitarist Bernard Butler. McAlmont’s record of musical teamups ranges further, from Bond composer David Arnold to Paul Weller. This time round, he’ll be teaming up with UK singer/pianist Gwyneth Herbert, who is known for her soulful and sophisticated jazz interpretations.

To take on a tribute act to two of Britain’s finest and most respected pop artists is no easy task, but with years of experience and a fountain of talent, McAlmont and Herbert are more than capable of doing the pop sensations justice, as they look set to bring that unique British 60s vibe into the modern day.

Tickets: £15/£13. Info: 01792 602060 (RJ)

KEITH SWEAT / BLACKSTREET

Newport Centre Fri 9 Oct The kings of 90s r’n’b pay a visit to South Wales this month: Keith Sweat and Blackstreet, featuring the return of Teddy Riley and Dave Hollister to the latter. As pioneers of the New Jack Swing sound, seeing Keith and Teddy on stage together, along with a full live band, should be a thrilling experience for fans.

Keith Sweat has frequently been nominated for awards due to his work as an r’n’b/soul artist, eventually winning an American Music Award in 1997. He can also lay claim to five successive number one albums and sales of more than 25 million records. Very much a product of the 90s r’n’b boom, Keith’s nonetheless achieved classic status for soul fans of a certain age.

Meanwhile, Blackstreet members Chauncey ‘Black’ Hannibal, Levi Little, Mark Middleton and Eric Williams will be reunited with former members Hollister and Riley for this tour. Emerging in 1993, singles such as Before I Let You Go helped Blackstreet to first-album success; 1996 followup Another Level has proved their real legacy, going four times platinum in the US. Something helped considerably

by No Diggity: a Dr Dre-featuring number one that has endured more than anyone involved could surely have imagined, and a staple of every house party and 90s disco worthy of the name.

Tickets: £35. Info: 01633 656757 (RJ)

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reviews albums BLACKALICIOUS **** Imani, Vol. 1 (Caroline) Ten years since their last album, Blackalicious mark their return in similar fashion as before. Chief Xcel’s production is on point with a dynamic mix of samples and live instrumentation, while Gift Of Gab is verbally dexterous and unflagging in his oral gymnastics.

There’s an overwhelming positivity to the album with cautionary tales of life on the block, the importance of faith and love and party pleasing dance songs. It should definitely have come out in the summer though. GM

CARAVAN PALACE ** <|°_°|> (Mvka) I thought that this genre of music was killed off as soon as it appeared in the form of the eponymous Doop, but here it is – over 20 years later – seemingly in full (electro) swing. This Paris collective’s third album is fun but ultimately still sounds cripplingly dated. Caravan Palace are unlikely to make any new friends in the UK with this selection of daytime TV ad music, but then I probably thought the same about Doop back in ’94. BG

CITY AND COLOUR *** If I Should Go Before You (Dine Alone) Dallas Green’s fifth release as City And Colour is everything we’ve come to expect from this project: beautifully lazy vocals over a vulnerable melody which manages to do this without sounding melancholy. Pre-release track Woman has already been picked as Zane Lowe’s track of the day on BBC Radio 1. Wasted Love, If I Should Go Before You and Lover Come Back will stand out if you're a romantic soul. A pretty, if inoffensive, collection of songs. DC

EDITORS *** In Dream (PIAS) The Joy Division-lite comparisons still persist, but on their self-produced fifth album In Dream, Editors return with a brooding slice of electro-pop and 80s synths. On atmospheric opener No Harm, singer Tom Smith even does his best impression of Jimmy Somerville’s falsetto and repeats the trick

again on Life Is A Fear. Our Love inadvertently summons images of Glee with its refrain of “don’t stop believing,” but all is forgiven on Salvation with its gorgeous violins and foot-stomping chorus.

NC

THE ENEMY *** It’s Automatic (VAM) The Enemy exploded onto the scene in 2007 with their keenly observed social commentary, before subsequently disappearing up their own arses.

Thankfully, It’s Automatic is a return to form.

Noticeably, their fourth album is far bigger in scale too with huge U2 chiming guitars and cavernous drums. The lyrics remain basic and sentimental, but accessible within good pop songs like Everybody Needs Someone, whilst the title track and Don’t Let Nothing Get In The Way sees The Enemy at their anthemic best. NC

GIRL BAND **** Holding Hands With Jamie (Rough Trade) Strangulated yelping + lots of lyrical food references = very hangry singer? Dublin’s Girl Band are a strange mix of alienating fun, of compressed, explosive guitar noise, deranged howls and upended, undancable rhythms. Umbongo sounds like tuning in and out of a radio broadcast on strafing aircraft. Pears For Lunch builds chunks of motoric racket on drum clatter local heroes Islet could get behind. Holding Hands... is mood and texture over all, knotty, awkward, sometimes glibly hilarious, and a blast of joy. WS

GWILYM GOLD ***

is “rambunctious yet elegant” according to the press release) they've created a distinctive style which has proved very popular. This album is a great showcase for their talents. DG

Although this has plenty to satisfy traditional metal fans, it lines up with other contemporary bands – Torche, Marriages – working with a broader frame of reference than some of their forebears. HR

JESSE MALIN ***

LUKE HAINES **

Outsiders (One Little Indian)

British Nuclear Bunkers (Cherry Red)

Like the proverbial bus, you wait five years for Malin’s next album, then two surface within six months. The problem is this latest bus feels almost identical to the last one, only not quite as good. The hardened performer continues with the themes of isolation and survival in an ever-changing world and considered alone it’s a fearless and competent release. Sadly you just get the impression that a number of these tracks are offcuts that were surplus to requirements previously. GT

Britpop survivor/outsider Luke Haines is a better songwriter than singer, but this new release features little of either. Mostly instrumental, synthy and ripe for soundtracking some nuclear apocalypse scenario: yes, that detuned synth line resembles a warning siren. Yes, atonal oscillator cross-modulation does sound harrowing, especially for an entire song. Sounding like an attempt at Ghost Box records style retrofuturism, but less musical and inventive than those artists. He probably had fun making it, but you won’t listening to it. APR

JOHN LAWRENCE *** Songs From The Precipice (self-released)

MERCURY REV **

What would you say if this album wasn't made by the author of much previous excellent music, both as a Gorky’s founder and Infinity Chimps mainman? Maybe that it’s a ragtag seven songs of soul-baring, a late-night ramble through proggified folk, and one that takes in a fair whack of emotional and political unburdening. The former work better: songs like Hurt Me, dishevelled and fragile, with its steel guitar shining through the cracks, are the heart of this scrappy but hard to dislike trip. WS

The Light In You (Bella Union)

A Paradise (Brille)

JULIA HOLTER *****

Former frontman of Golden Silvers and inventor of regenerative music format Bronze (look it up), Gwilym Gold is clearly a fan of all things metallic.

Gold mines Brian Eno, Arthur Russell and Radiohead, with Everything In Its Right Place seemingly deconstructed and reconstituted to good effect through A Greener World, Breathless and Unknown. The pounding drum coda and soothing vocal of “so right, so good” make a Triumph but though each track is carefully honed, a few more rough edges could have made this more precious. CS

Have You In My Wilderness (Domino)

HOT 8 BRASS BAND **** Vicennial – 20 Years Of The Hot 8 Brass Band (Tru Thoughts) The Hot 8 Brass Band are celebrating their 20th anniversary by releasing this compilation. The album consists of rerecordings of old tracks (including their fantastic version of Marvin Gaye’s Sexual Healing) alongside new recordings. Mixing elements of jazz, funk and hip-hop with traditional New Orleans-style marching bands (in a way which

Feel You breezes out of the speakers, with harpischord, drums, double bass, strings and a soaring chorus triumphantly announcing Holter’s least obtuse and most accessible album yet, drawing on her classical background and the Laurel Canyon singer-songwriter scene. Holter’s voice is acrobatic – Teutonic and Nico-esque on the sombre but gorgeous How Long, rapturous on Lucette Stranded... and its “birds can sing this song” refrain, and musical on the jazzy Everytime Boots. Wilderness is bursting with rare and beautiful flora and fauna. CS

KYLESA **** Exhausting Fire (Season Of Mist) Despite opening with a track entitled Crusher, Exhausting Fire is not by any means a relentlessly heavy experience. Psych rock, proggy introspection and infectious pop hooks intermingle with bruising riffs, double-kick thrash-outs and pinched harmonics, to create a fascinating mutt of a modern metal record.

GAMES REVIEWS POKÉMON SHUFFLE MOBILE ** The Pokémon Company The first Pokémon game to be released on Android outside of Japan, this match-three Candy Crush Saga-esque game gives players the chance to catch a Pokémon after each puzzle, with your performance affecting your chances in boosting your collection. Pokémon Shuffle Mobile is symbolic of a lot of Pokémon’s releases since its genre-defining RPGs in 1996: lacking in originality and relying heavily on nostalgia. Although this ‘free’ nostalgic game is fun, like most ‘free-to-play’ games real progression is going to cost you. Gotta catch ‘em all... but maybe not this one. LB

TINY GUARDIANS **** Kurechii Tiny Guardians, a tower defence game with a twist, featured in Humble Mobile Bundle 15. Humble Bundles are a great way of getting game developers to show off their content and raise money for charity, and when they include games like Tiny Guardians they’re a delight. Instead of defending a tower from hordes of orcs, you walk along a path defending yourself from marauding monsters with an army of protectors. This is a rewarding game guaranteed to please fans of the tower defence genre, and it is refreshing to see variation in a stagnant gaming format. LB

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The last time Mercury Rev released a record, Myspace was still a thing. However, very little changes in their world; this album is full of the usual musical dreamscapes and orchestral lullabies. But that’s exactly the problem – most of the album is achingly dull as a result.

Aside from the temporary beauty of Are You Ready and the welcome but oddly embarrassing tempo change of Sunflower, you’re better off digging out your copy of Deserter’s Songs and listening to a band in their prime. BG

MICHAEL CHAPMAN **** Fish (Tompkins Square) Michael Chapman has been releasing records at a rate of nearly one per year since the 1960s, but I admit this is the first of his records that I've actually heard. Fish is based around repetitive and mysterious-sounding finger-picked guitar patterns.

There's an elegiac feel to much of the album, and it brings to mind the work of John Fahey and Davey Graham, two especially enigmatic musicians who experimented widely. Spacious, eclectic and very entertaining. DG

NEW ORDER **** Music Complete (Mute) The last couple of New Order albums seemed to be heavily guitar-based, and the synth wizardry that had been evident in the past was hard to hear. Now signed to Mute, the band seem to have thankfully found their electronic pulse again, with Iggy Pop and Brandon Flowers coming along for the ride.

As a whole, Music Complete is like a modern-day Technique, and as a result, this new record should undoubtedly rank amongst New Order’s best albums. DN

THE ORDINARY BOYS *** Four Letter Word (Treat Yourself) After their absence from the music scene for nearly 10 years, The Ordinary Boys are back with an explosive new album, this time joined by Spectrals guitarist Louis Jones.

Their return is reminiscent of their successful first LP, boasting the same energetic British rock sound. Blasting away any cynicism surrounding the band after the release of what Preston calls

their ‘questionable’ third and fourth albums, the title track and lead single is a fast-paced anthem, reminding us that they’re not going anywhere. LH

SONS OF KEMET **** Lest We Forget What We Came Here To Do (Naim Jazz) The first time I heard Melt Yourself Down caused my brain to acquiesce to that command immediately, so the thought of MYD's band members combining with Seb 'Hair' Rochford of Polar Bear resulted in a similar meltdown of excitement. Sons Of Kemet tone down the skronk a smidge and instead trade in a rhythmic jazz audibly influenced by North African Sufi tradition and Sun Ra-gazing. Nine-minute ritualistic workouts and drums, endless drums, make this a niche but engaging listen. AJ

SQUEEZE ***** Cradle To The Grave (Virgin) Back are perfect pop tunesmiths Difford and Tilbrook, with a 14th studio album of growing up, looking back, married and facing empty nest syndrome. From footie, family dinners, spots, summer seaside hols, skipping school, daydreaming, dirty mags, first party and shag, job and flat, this mix with a bit of country and soul is a delightful treat. Sunny has Eleanor Rigby strings, discovering Hendrix and dropping out. Featured in the new Danny Baker TV comedy and cosy as a mug of tea and sausage roll. RLR

WITH THE DEAD *** With The Dead (Rise Above) Several cumulative decades of doom metal experience sluices through the veins of With The Dead’s three members: Tim Bagshaw and Mark Greening, former members of Electric Wizard who (in Greening's case) now converse with the band via lawyers, and Lee Dorrian, whose label Rise Above also took Electric Wizard to court recently.

This not at all passive-aggressive linkup has resulted in six slimy slabs of sludged-out doom, as British as they are brutish and a convenient midpoint between EW and Dorrian’s recently disbanded group Cathedral. NG

singles DEAD HEAVENS *** Adderall Highway (Velvet Elk) Walter Schreifels’ musical career has taken him from rough-as-arses mid-80s NYC hardcore to polished alt-rock to acoustic plaintiveness to Dead Heavens, whose second 7” this is. Also featuring fellow NYHC escapee Drew Thomas (Youth Of Today, Bold) and someone allegedly in White Zombie, this brace of songs boogie in QOTSA-ish manner. NG

KIMBERLY ANNE *** Bury It There (Polydor) Building indie-pop on the foundations of arguably disparate African rhythms might crease a few faces, but with this London songwriter it sounds organic and effortless. Her melodies are catchy, if a little weak and unadventurous in places.

Regardless, she has still managed to conceive something highly original and inspiring. CPI

MADDIE JONES **** Colour Me In (self-released) Gruff and grungy with plenty of gall and grit, this three-track EP is but a grain of Jones’ fierce musicality and fortitude as an artist. Each song is tastefully constructed with enduring melodies and

a firm vocal presence, mirrored of course by the colossal sound of her band. More please… CPI

OLGA BELL ****

THIS MONTH’S

DVD PICK

Incitation EP (One Little Indian) Turns out that Olga Bell is the same Bell that released the superb, glitchy Magic Tape 7” and Bell EP an aeon (six years) ago. It also turns out that she’s released another belter here. Comparisons to Chairlift and Dirty Projectors are inevitable but this is on another, higher level. BG

THE ORIELLES *** Joey Says We Got It (Weiner) This surf-pop trio – siblings Sid and Esme and friend Henry – met at a party, started a band and then learned to play their instruments. Joey... is a harmony-filled breezy tune that floats easily in one ear and out the other. Cute but a little bit too vanilla, and feels like should have been released during the summer. DC

SPACE **** Strange World (Ocean Waves Productions) Space always delivered catchy pop tunes with a sinister edge, and Strange World is no different.

Whilst not as instantly recognisable or witty as Female Of The Species or Neighbourhood, this is an eerie wedge of David Lynch-esque cinematic vibes mixed with guitar akin to Echo & The Bunnymen’s People Are Strange. NC

demos INTO THE ARK www.facebook.com/intothearkmusic Into The Ark's demo songs were sent to me by a fairly large music PR company, and are currently hosted on a private Soundcloud link, meaning the great unwashed can't listen to them (as was typically the case with demos, pre-Web 2.0).

Plans appear afoot to turn these two young men from near Blackwood into stars, and this kind of sanded-edges soul-tinged folk-pop is tailored for mass appeal, but mercy me, this stuff is dreary and anodyne in a way that I can't envisage a full production job disguising. NG

OPENING NEEDLE PROGRESS www.facebook.com/openingneedleprogress Dylan, the Blackwood-based individual behind Opening Needle Progress, emailed me a link to his music using the subject line “Putrid noise submission”. Not to get into an extremer-than-thou pissing contest, but I have known putrid noise, and this, sir, is not it. What 'it' is, however, is murky, lo-fi tangles of acoustic guitar, tape manipulation and haunted, vaguely animalistic vocals. Likely to remain inscrutable to everyone bar its creator, but pleasingly evocative of mid-90s cassette culture indie weirdness. NG

SECULAR GHOST www.facebook.com/secularghost This is a freshly minted solo project by Ryan James of gauzy electro-indie Cardiffian duo Man Without Country, a band who have quietly built up a profile allowing them to tour Europe and the US, without appearing terribly bothered about local popularity. The two tracks James has put online have an agreeable ethereality about them which MWC fans may enjoy, but are more beat-based, loosely recalling Boards Of Canada or debut albumera James Blake, and favour introspection over crescendos. NG

AVENGERS: AGE OF ULTRON 12A (Marvel Studios) An exhausting superhero overload with the whole Avengers team tackling the deadly Ultron, a terrifying AI programme bent on destroying mankind. Over-the-top CGI fun, with all the heroes battling their own demons and ultimately saving the human race again. Crack open the wine and the popcorn and enjoy. ****EC

SPARROWS CAN’T SING PG (Studiocanal) The brilliant Cockney comedy drama has been re-released on digitally restored Blu-ray and DVD. With Barbara Windsor taking the lead role, you can see why she received a BAFTA nomination. This film follows the tale of hero/villain sailor Charlie, who arrives back from sea to find his house and wife gone – but Charlie is not one to grin and bear it.

This film is well-worth seeing just to get a glimpse of the old East End London, and witness what it was like to be part of a community without any secrets. ****CB

RED SUN 15 (Studiocanal) Rated by some as one of the best spaghetti Westerns ever made, Red Sun boasts a cast including Hollywood hardman Charles Bronson and Japanese screen legend Toshiro Mifune. A lot of Western fans may be thinking this is too good to be true; however, with an interesting plot and a bit of humour, this film is an enjoyable, easy watch that doesn’t cease to entertain. ***CB

BLOOD MOON 15 (Studiocanal) With a twist on the usual Western, Blood Moon pits cowboys against the wolfman. As the travellers enter a new town, it becomes apparent that a bloodthirsty menace lurks amongst the shadows. Based on the legend of the Native American skinwalker, this film embodies the true terror of the camp fire stories. With limited use of CGI effects, the film is reminiscent of the classic horrors when focusing on the beast. This is a well-done werewolf flick with a touch of Western flavour. ***CB

LA ENTIDAD 15 (Solo Media) As director Eduardo Schuldt’s horror debut, La Entidad (The Entity) is a surprisingly creepy step in the right direction for the Peruvian horror industry, which has gained traction in recent years. With a rather unoriginal backstory, this handheld camera film follows four students’ research of a creepy viral reaction video on the ‘deep web’.

The monster remains largely out of sight, and the film cleverly exploits atmosphere and suspense, but as many modern-day horrors do, it gets a bit silly at times. While the acting is mostly on form, the translation is bordering on hilarious at times, which can undo a lot of the actors’ and writers’ hard work. Overall this is a good sign for the industry, but there’s still a way to go. **LB

TURKEY SHOOT 18 (Potential Films) This loose remake of a 1982 Ozploitation bomb is exactly what you’d expect. Filled with hammy acting, inconsistency, and laughable lines, this Australian film tells the story of disgraced SEAL Commander Rick Tyler (played by Prison Break’s Dominic Purcell) in a dystopian near future where he assassinates Libya’s leader and starts World War Africa. Seriously. Accused of a crime he didn’t commit, Tyler is ordered to take part in a TV gameshow, once again ripping off Battle Royale, where he is hunted by martial artists, soldiers, former colleagues, and the entire bloody world. One thing they did get right is the title: the director shot a turkey. *LB

TOMORROWLAND PG (Walt Disney Pictures) This is a strange present/future paths crossing film with George Clooney as a genius inventor catapulted into the future as a boy. He then goes back to the present day and his path crosses with Britt Robertson, who also transports to Tomorrowland a future utopian society. In a convoluted story, the premise is ultimately about the planet and how humans treat it, and what and if we are going to do anything to save it. ***EC

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The shortlist for the 2015 Welsh Music Prize was announced in late September, and for its fifth year there's a small tweak to the format: 15 albums are in the final running for the gong, up from 12 in previous years. They are as follows: Calan, Dinas; Catfish And The Bottlemen, The Balcony; Geraint Jarman, Dwyn Yr Hogyn Nol; Gwenno, Y Dydd Olaf; H Hawkline, In The Pink Of Condition; Hippies Vs Ghosts, Droogs E; Houdini Dax, Naughty Nation; Joanna Gruesome (2014's winners), Peanut Butter; Keys, Ring The Changes; Paper Aeroplanes, Joy; Richard James, All The New Highways; Tender Prey, Organ Calzone; Trwbador, Several Wolves; Zarelli, Soft Rains and Zefur Wolves, Zefur Wolves.

The winners will once again pocket a cheque for £1,000, and the ceremony takes place at Cardiff's Sherman Cymru on Thurs 26 Nov Music journalist David Owens has compiled a 30-song digital album, Reach Out: Welsh Rock For Refugees. A charity-minded response to the ongoing Syrian refugee crisis, and the upsurge of media attention given to the issue in September, it features some of the biggest names in Welsh music past and present, all naturally donated for free.

Despite being assembled in a matter of

days, out of necessity, many songs on the compilation are new or unreleased, too. From the starrier end of the scale, there are contributions from Manic Street Preachers, Charlotte Church, Stereophonics and Super Furry Animals, while newer names adding their weight include Kizzy Crawford, Ellie Makes Music and Houdini Dax. Visit welshrockforrefugees.bandcamp.com to download it Ant Hughes, who was part of Cardiff hip-hop groups Dope Biscuits and The Hellionz as well as a solo battle DJ and went by the name Brave Toaster, died in early September. Reaction to his passing by the Welsh hip-hop community, and beyond, was swift, numerous and reflected both the shock felt and the respect he commanded in the scene.

Indeed, a wall-sized “RIP BRAVE TOASTER” piece of graffiti appeared in the shadow of the Millennium Stadium in the week of his passing, while October's Pryme Cut night at Cardiff's Floyds Bar will be dedicated to him, with money raised going to a charity of Hughes' family's choice The dulcet and richly Welsh tones of Gruff Rhys will ring through Cardiff's Atrium building, or at least one room of

it, on Fri 16 Oct when he drops by to take part in a talk about the music biz, Super Furry Animals and presumably plenty else.

Organised by Richard Parfitt, formerly of Newport indie upstarts 60 Ft Dolls and now a course leader in Popular Music at the University Of South Wales (which the Atrium is a part of), the talk – which will be between Gruff and Richard – is ostensibly aimed at students but is open to anyone. You do, however, have to reserve your place, which you can do using an online booking form on the southwales. ac.uk website Funeral For A Friend's tour from February until April next year, taking in Europe and Australia, will be their last, as they've announced their intention to break up several months in advance. The band [pictured] emerged from Bridgend in the early 00s, with a sound that put a slick spin on a certain strain of American post-hardcore; they swiftly became one of the biggest rock bands in the UK. Going on to release seven studio albums, the latest being 2015's Chapter And Verse, the 2016 tour will feature two nights in every city (Cardiff is on Tue 5 and Wed 6 Apr): one night each for the albums Casually Dressed And Deep In Conversation and Hours, which the band consider to be their definitive works

ONE TO WATCH...

DUCK HOUSE

It looks like it might be about to kick off for Duck House, a name hitherto associated with outrageous parliamentary expenses claims but since nabbed

by Cardiff-based Stefan Vincent for his solo production work. If it doesn't, though, and there are few certainties in the music industry, his website (stefvin.tumblr.com) indicates that he is still employed as a freelance graphic designer, so why not sling him an email if you're looking for something of that nature done? If the vibe of Tether – his new single, pre-empting a debut EP proper – is anything to go by, you'll likely get effortlessly smooth, broadly appealing results with softened angles, equal parts digital and human.

Prior to starting Duck House in earnest, Vincent played drums in The Cads, a polyrhythmic and vaguely Foals-esque band from Ipswich. He even supported his own band, as Duck/House, during a brief German tour. Proverbial blog buzz, however, arrived a few years ago when he uploaded some Dr Dre and Jay-Z bootleg remixes. This was subsequently built upon with Blue Hour, an utterly nice, sunsetty slice of nu-disco/chillwave/80s house. His biggest coup yet came in February of this year with a melancholy remix (official this time) of Ellie Goulding's Love Me Like You Do, and since then, Vincent's time has been spent on the aforementioned debut EP and assembling a full live band for their debut gigs. Duck House will be in Cardiff on Fri 6 Nov, launching the Swn Festival, although it'll be a solo DJ set in this instance. www.duckhousemusic.co.uk BUZZ 50

one louder MY favourite bit of longform reading in September was published on the website Grantland. It was the story – cinematically lurid, but presented as true – of a gang of young men from Boston, MA who stumbled into the business of selling bootleg t-shirts exploiting rivalries between baseball teams, turned it into a lucrative career, then got greedy and mixed up in rather nastier pockets of the criminal underworld. Few characters in it are sympathetic, but the story arc is fairly gripping.

It also caught my eye because the main players were notables from Boston's hardcore punk scene, which has generally been quite macho and athletic. I recall reading an interview years ago with Chris Wrenn of Bridge Nine Records, in which he claimed to keep its coffers funded by selling shirts with “YANKEES SUCK” written on them.

It struck me as bizarre, this intersection of music and sporting bantz, but indeed, Wrenn is in the Grantland piece, named as a doughty cog in the shirt-hawking operation.

Still, I thought I'd had my month's fill of punk rock beancounters from labels I didn't especially care about being involved in dodgy and/or immoral activities. Until a story broke about Martin Shkreli, a pharmaceutical company owner. Shkreli purchased the rights to a drug used to treat weakened immune systems (as caused by AIDS and cancer, notably) and immediately raised its price from $13.50 per tablet to $750. This is such an open-and-shut loathsome gambit, it's as if it were tailormade to illustrate the flaws of free market capitalism to someone of primary school age.

However, it turns out that Shkreli has other strings to his bow: he is a loud and proud fan of various strains of emo and post-hardcore. He's even invested heftily in a record label founded by Geoff Rickly, of bands including Thursday and the post-Lostprophets outfit No Devotion.

It's speculative, but plausible, that Rickly may have learned from his No Devotion bandmates the art of swiftly disowning a colleague-turned-national hate figure, as at the time of writing he seems to have done just that.

Big whoop though, right? Someone in the punk rock 'biz' being a rapacious gouger is a totally unprecedented event, and in no way synonymous with every step of the culture's history. Yes, sarcastic inner monologue, I hear you. What I'm more interested in is how the tastes of villainous or hated people are treated by the public at large. There's often an element of amused disbelief, like it's unimaginable that someone could switch between casual enjoyment of something consumed by legions of other, more benign humans, and the despicable acts we know them for.

American Psycho, in creating the character of a serial killer given to pompous pronouncements on the merits of Huey Lewis and Phil Collins, has probably done much to uphold this idea. Consciously or not, it's this 'banality of evil' trope that's being evoked when people, searching for something fresh in a top-of-the-news-ticker story, unearth what tunes the protagonists like to jam at home. Dzhokhar Tsarnev tweeted Eminem lyrics shortly after bombing the Boston Marathon in 2013; Osama Bin Laden was reputed to have a lob on for Whitney Houston in more innocent, pre9/11 times. It's even been suggested that if David Cameron was alive today, he'd listen to The Smiths, The Cure and Depeche Mode. As it is, though, we have only our fevered imaginations to work with.

O’HOOLEY & TIDOW (in Cardigan, Barry and Swansea from Thurs 1-Sat 3 Oct), TIM BOWNESS and many prog/ rock/pop collaborators (Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Sat 3), BROKEN WATER (Gwdihw, Tue 13), PEACH KELLI POP, GRUBS and ANI GLASS (Dempseys, Thurs 15), MIDASUNO and JARCREW (The Globe, Sun 18), THE CHAP and PETE UM (Clwb Ifor Bach, Mon 19), LA LUZ, TOTEM TERRORS and JEMMA ROPER (The Moon Club, Wed 21), BEAK> (Clwb Ifor, Thurs 22), and UNIFORM and BEAUTY PARLOUR (Moon Club, Wed 28) are the bands I listen to while I’m ruining people’s lives for fun. NOEL GARDNER

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

A Petrol Scented Spring Ajay Close (Sandstone Press)

A compelling tale set during the early 1900s, a period in time when women’s rights and the onset of war dominated people’s day-to-day lives.

The story centres around Donella and her marriage to Hugh Ferguson Watson, a prison doctor tasked with the high profile case of a hunger-striking suffragette, Arabella Scott, who was force-fed in solitary confinement. Even though the patient was in his care prior to their marriage, what occurred between the doctor and Arabella has left a shadow over them, and as Donella and Hugh are such strong and stubborn characters, they face a continual battle of wills during their difficult union.

Featuring themes of love, passion and determination, the intricate insight into the relationship between Hugh and Arabella is captivating. Each chapter reveals only the slightest hint of what may have occurred in the past and the subsequent challenges faced by both in their separate lives.

Having previously been long listed for the now newly named Orange Prize, Ajay Close has produced an immersive read with a precise attention to detail. However as the narrative occasionally becomes a little complex with the increase in characters, it would benefit from a more seamless transition between the past and present to ease confusion.

The novel left me wanting to discover more about the characters, and even though this is a work of fiction, the characters are based on real people, so you can satisfy your curiosity by delving into the archives. An engrossing read filled with rich relationships and keen observations that bring the story to life. RHIANON HOLLEY Price: £8.99. Info: www.sandstonepress.com

INK IN THE BLOOD

NOTES ON SUICIDE

Stéphanie Hochet (Dedalus Euro Shorts)

Simon Critchley (Fitzcarraldo Editions)

Ink In The Blood is an innovative novel by one of France’s leading novelists and is certainly interesting.

The novel is narrated by an anonymous narcissistic 45 year old artist with a fascination with tattoos, despite not having any himself. He decides to take the inky leap when he befriends Dimitri, a gifted and almost mystic tattooist, opting for a Latin phrase: vulnerant omnes, ultima necat (all the hours kill, the last one kills). The tattoo changes him into a markedly different character, insecure and needy, and causes intense fear when the first line of the tattoo fades, leaving only ultima necat (the last one kills) and threatening his life.

I’m not sure whether it’s the author or the translator’s fault, but the style is pretentious to the point of confusing, while the narrator makes you want to put your fist through the book. Ultimately this is little more than an entertaining short novel. LB Price: £7.99. Info: www.dedalusbooks.com

CRIME CORNER John Grisham returns with his best novel for years, Rogue Lawyer (Hodder & Stoughton, H/B £20), and a new character: Sebastian Rudd. Rudd, the lawyer in question, works out of a tricked-up panel truck with all mod cons, including concealed weapons. He only works for the people other lawyers won't touch, and uses every trick, honest and dishonest, to defend them.

Satanists, hardcore criminals of every stripe, and the husband of a woman killed in her own home by cops who got the wrong address. Rudd is reminiscent of Michael Connelly's The Lincoln Lawyer, who also works out of a car, which begs the question: do no U.S. attorneys work out of offices these days?

Another writer who is back this month, although he's hardly been away, is Stephen King. In fact it's been a bumper few months for him with Finders Keepers (previously reviewed) in hardback, and this month the paperback of Revival (Hodder & Stoughton, £7.99), where a modern-day Dr. Frankenstein meddles with powers he doesn't understand to heal and raise the dead, with an anthology of short stories to follow in November. Can't wait. MARK TIMLIN BUZZ 52

The sort of title that you might expect to adorn a weighty, ponderous Jonathan Franzentype novel, Notes On Suicide's double bluff is that it's actually fairly literal. Critchley, a British philosophy professor, considers the act of killing oneself from a variety of angles: philosophical, from the pronouncements of Plato onwards; historical and religious, noting how the grip of the latter on society has softened attitudes to suicide over time; and even anthropological (humans are not the only living organism to wilfully end their lives, but the aphids and ants cited do so for more community-spirited reasons).

While accepting that suicide's stigma makes measured discussion hard – part of this book's raison d'etre – over less than 70 pages, Critchley tackles this great taboo with a cool head. NG Price: £10.99/£5.99 eBook. Info: www. fitzcarraldoeditions.com

THE FATHER’S HOUSE Larche Davies (Matador Fiction) This creepy thriller is set in a fanatical religious sect hellbent on taking over the entire planet under a deity, The Magnifico. The story follows Lucy and Paul, two youngsters who are not included in the commune with the other children headed up by ‘Fathers’ but are brought up by Aunt Sarah in the flat of the main Father. Their life is very insular, with strict teachings on the main objective of infiltrating positions of power to spread the word of the ‘cause’. As Lucy begins to question the sect, she plans to escape before her 16th birthday, when she will either be married off or disposed of by the Fathers. Before this happens, the commune is invaded and Lucy has a decision to make.

Written through the eyes of a repressed young girl, Larche captures the claustrophobic nature of sects. A chilling page-turner of a debut novel by Larche Davies. EC Price: £7.99. Info: www.troubador.co.uk

@mabjones Literature livens up in the autumn with the return of several events which take a rest over the summer. These include Seren’s First Thursday in Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff and Poems And Pints at the Queens in Carmarthen, which is the usually the last Monday in the month (but do check on that just to be sure).

On Fri 2 Oct, at The Muse in Brecon, from 7pm, Tiffany Atkinson reads from her prize-winning Bloodaxe volume – see the Literature Wales website for ticket details. There will also be an evening of readings from magazine The Lonely Crowd on Tue 6, in Cardiff’s Coffi House; contact johnlavin@walesartsreview.org for that. I believe that is another 7pm start.

It is also National Poetry Day on Thurs 8, and there are plenty of events about which are linked in with that. In particular, a reading will take place at Cardiff Central Library from 5.30pm featuring several excellent poets, and there are workshops in the day at Cathays Library. In Fishguard, you can enjoy poetry and pancakes at Ffwrn on Main Street.

Made in Roath once again offers up a plethora of poetic and general literary loveliness. Octopoet features eight poets hosted by Mark Blayney, who is our excellent feature poet this month. That’s on Sun 11, at the Coffi House in Roath from 7.30pm.

As with all MiR events, it is free of charge. See www.madeinroath.com for more.

Mark’s new book launches this month – www. markblayney.weebly.com. Keep an eye out! And here is one of his poems, too. Enjoy!

Roath Park Our son destroys flowers.

He does it with such love – bringing me the pieces – that I’m sure Dennis and Elsie whose bronzed names burnish the toddler-climbed bench won’t mind. Petals are laid in front of them.

We walk slowly, wobbily through the ha-ha. He even says it as he goes. Ha ha!

We have spawned a genius.

Well, that’s what every parent says.

And they’re right.

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Arms Park, Cardiff Until Sun 18 Oct The Rugby World Cup is here, and with the Millennium Stadium one of thirteen venues to host the tournament, Cardiff is buzzing with excitement. If you have been unable to get your hands on a ticket for the Millennium Stadium, then the Rugby World Cup 2015 Fanzone is the next best thing!

The Fanzone invites people to join in on various activities, while being able to watch all of the World Cup games on the largest screen in the city.

It is free to access and has a capacity of about 10,000 people. Watching it with such a large community of people means the atmosphere will be electrifying, second only to the inside of the Millennium Stadium. The Fanzone will also make the build up more exciting and the celebrations more intense.

If you are still not impressed, then the live entertainment will surely put that right as the S4C regional choirs perform the various anthems of the countries participating in the tournament, while there will also be street theatre performers, DJs, haka demonstrations and Fijian fire eating.

Drinks and refreshments will also be made available at various stalls within the venue.

The Rugby World Cup Fanzone will be open on match days, and will provide fans with the perfect way of celebrating the World Cup so be sure to go.

Admission: free. Info: www.visitcardiff.com (RJ)

Bosnia-Herzegovina v Wales, Stadion Bilino Polje, Zenica, Sat 10 Oct; Wales v Andorra, Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff, Tue 13 Oct Wales are on the brink of qualification requiring only two more points to secure their place at the Euros. This would mark a historic moment for Wales, having not qualified for a major tournament since the 1958 World Cup. After climbing to a record breaking ninth position in the FIFA world rankings, Welsh fans must feel that they’re on cloud nine.

Bosnia is the team that stands in Wales’ way of qualification and beating them will be no easy task. They are by no means the same side who Wales held to a 0-0 draw back in 2014. After a change of manager, as Baždarevic has been given the charge, Bosnia have won three of their last four games, with only Belgium managing to defeat them.

There is still no reason for alarm however, as Wales remarkably have the second best defensive record in the competition and are proving to be a tough team to break down. Wales manager Chris Coleman has organised the defence to be extremely stubborn, with captain Ashley Williams leading from the back. Preventing former Manchester City striker Edin Džeko from scoring will still prove to be a challenging task, however.

If the Bosnia trip is not successful, there’s no reason for doom and gloom.

The good news is that Wales play Andorra on Tue 13 Oct, and since they have been unable to obtain a single point so far, it seems the perfect opportunity for Wales to secure qualification to the Euros.

Tickets: sold out.

Info: www. faw.org.uk (RJ)

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GET CREATIVE FAMILY ARTS FESTIVAL Various Welsh venues, Fri 9 Oct-Sat 1 Nov. Info: www.familyartsfestival.com Building on the enormous success of the previous two years, the national Family Arts Festival has joined forces with BBC’s Get Creative to form the Get Creative Family Arts Festival 2015. The festival is set run across Wales and the UK from Fri 9 Oct until Sat 1 Nov. Families are invited to share new experiences as every generation is catered for, with the festival embracing theatre, dance, sculpture, painting, music, classic children’s stories, fine art and almost every other possible artform. There are also exciting experiences such as an Interactive events map and ‘eyeboggling’ family portrait app! This huge range of experiences which are mostly free, aims to fire the imagination and bring families together through the arts all across the UK.

Martin Daws, Young People’s Laureate For Wales, returns as Ambassador for the Family Arts Campaign in Wales.

Martin said, “I have the pleasure to witness the benefits of creative expression every day of my working life; enhanced communication skills, improved self esteem, space for personal reflection, fun, relaxation, problem solving and team work all occur as an innate part of engaging in creative group expression.”

Former Children’s Laureate and bestselling author Michael Morpurgo will also return as Patron of the Festival for another year and said, “There is sure to be something to delight and share with all members of the family across the generations. I encourage families to make a day of it together – or a week –ß exploring the exciting events that are happening all around the UK this half term.”

Event listings for the festival are now live on www.familyartsfestival.com where families can search for events in their area by genre, age range and interest. New events are uploaded daily.

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art The Abacus

18-20 Wood Street, Cardiff.

Free. modernalchemists@ gmail.com / www. theabacusroom.wordpress. com The Caravan Gallery: Pride Of Place To complement their major touring exhibition, extra{ordinary} – Photographs Of Britain, artists Jan Williams and Chris Teasdale will be transforming The Abacus into a dynamic art exhibition-cum-alternative visitor information centre exploring Cardiff in all its multifaceted glory. (Throughout October)

Aberystwyth Arts Centre

University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre *Robert Mapplethorpe The first collaborative exhibition between this gallery and Artist Rooms features a selection of photography from one of the key artists of the latter part of the 20th century. See Art. (Until Sat 7 Nov) Abertoir 10th Anniversary Exhibition Two-part exhibition tied in with this annual horror fest: an exhibition of original posters and lobby cards from the films Vincent Price made in Britain, and a selection of the finest

art from Arrow DVD/video releases. (Until Sat 21 Nov) The Box Season 20 Varied experimental film work. (Until Fri 15 Jan) Patterns, Patches & Portraits Work from three distinct groups of young artists who worked with Arts Centre artist-tutors Steve Bailey and Becky Knight: the Momentum Project, the Aspire Project and Aberystwyth Arts Centre Young People’s Photography. (From Wed 7 Oct until Sat 21 Nov)

brycheiniog.co.uk / www. brycheiniog.co.uk Gustavius Payne Large scale oil paintings exploring the power and control dynamic of contemporary society. (Until Sat 10 Oct) More Than Now Celebration of the work produced by graduates of the BA and MA Art & Design courses at the University Of Wales, Trinity St David, Carmarthen.

(From Fri 16 Oct until Sun 15 Nov)

Albany Gallery

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74b Albany Road, Cardiff.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2048 7158 / www.albanygallery. com David Tress Predominantly Welsh landscapes from an artist who has lived in Wales since 1976. (From Thurs 8 until Sat 31 Oct)

Andrew Buchan Bar

29 Albany Road, Cardiff.

Daily 11am-11pm. Free. 029 2021 2509.

Four Artists Explore Popular Culture Made In Roath-related show featuring four artists with ties to this particular bar: Redvers John, Stevie Stabbers, Bluebird Jones and David James Morris. (Throughout October)

Andrew Lamont Gallery (Theatr Brycheiniog)

Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free.

01874 611622 / enquiries@

Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. www. arcadecardiff.co.uk Caitlin Rueter ‘Poise, Power And Protocol’ Diffusion Festival exhibition in partnership with Bild Kulture Gallery in Stuttgart. Canadian artist Rueter explores history as a vehicle for constructing identity. (From Sat 3 until Sat 24 Oct)

Art Central

Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am4pm. Free. 01446 709805.

Dilys Jackson ‘7 2 77’ Jackson’s physical and psychological reactions to the world about her produce works that, for her, are a metaphor for human existence.

Her works echo the forms of plants, valleys, streams and the life that springs from them, just as they echo the masses, divisions, conflicts and life

giving processes of humanity.

(Throughout October)

ArTeas Cafe & Art Hub

591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2115 3927 Doug Spellacey ‘The Beautiful Side Of Dark’ A collection of photography that captures nature and landmarks in contrasting lighting. Cardiff-based Spellacey also goes by the name Myriad Designs, and is aiming to raise awareness of dyslexia via this exhibition. (Until Sat 7 Nov)

Attic Gallery

37 Pocketts Wharf, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am4.30pm. Free. 01792 653387 / www.atticgallery.co.uk Wilf Roberts New landscape paintings by Anglesey-based artist. See Upfront. (From Sun 17 Oct until Sun 7 Nov)

Barnabas Artshouse

New Ruperra Street, Newport. Open Mon-Sat. Free.

01633 673739 / www. barnabasartshouse.co.uk Marion Cheung Paintings from a Central Saint Martins graduate whose series Lost Connections investigates our relationships with technology and the environment.

(Throughout October)

Barker Gallery / Torfaen Gallery

Pontypool Museum, Park Buildings, Pontypool. MonSat 11am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm.

Free Wed/Sun 2-5pm. 01495 752036.

Figure Four Long-term show of works by four local artists: Mary James, Louella Gwillim, Kay Lawrence and Tony Tribe.

Works on show include life studies, landscapes, sketches and sketchbooks, water colours, interior views and portraits. (Until Mon 26 Oct)

Bay Art

54 B/C Bute Street, Cardiff.

Free. 029 2065 0016 / www. bayart.org.uk Serge Clément ‘Dépaysé’ Diffusion Festival exhibition from a Montreal photographer, described here as “a solitary journey into the heart of urban solitude and its periphery.”

(From Fri 2 until Sat 31 Oct)

Carmarthen School Of Art

The Art of Conservation A brilliant new charity that is the brainchild of conservationist Anna Ryder Richardson was launched during an exciting event at Manor Wildlife Park, near St Florence in Pembrokeshire, on Sat 19 Sept. The Nature Foundation is working to reduce poverty and preserve endangered species. Speaking at the successful launch, Anna said, “The Nature Foundation aims to raise awareness of crucial conservation issues.” Their exciting first project is named Ocean Motion: they are aiming to work with children and teach them about the importance of keeping the oceans clear of litter and how they can help find solutions to the damage done. The charity was launched during Arts & Business Cymru’s Art @ The Zoo event in front of almost 300 people. The Nature Foundation is aiming to work with populations across the globe, and preserve our planet for future generations and so are asking people to help by becoming a member.

Info: www.tnf.foundation

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Coleg Sir Gar, Jobs Well Road Campus, Carmarthen. 01554 748201 / susan.hayward@ colegsirgar.ac.uk Foundation Art And Design Diploma Showcase Student work selected from Carmarthen School Of Art at Coleg Sir Gar, Swansea College Of Art at University Of Wales Trinity Saint Davids and Gower College. (From Wed 7 until Thurs 15 Oct)

Carnegie House

Wyndham Street, Bridgend.

Free. 01656 815757 / www. bridgendtowncouncil.gov.uk Four For Four Eight Bridgend-based photographers ‘in conversation’ with each other: Alison McGann, Anthony Stokes, Dan Wood, Jenny Hibbert, Mandy Thomas, Peter Morgan, Tim Wood and Tony John. (From Mon 26 until Sat 31 Oct)

Chapter Gallery

Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff. Tue,

Wed, Sat + Sun 12-6pm; Thurs + Fri 12-8pm. Free.

029 2030 4400 / www. chapter.org Gwyn Williams ‘Chipwood And Choppers’ Caernarfonbased artist Williams searches internet auction sites for photographs and archive images that depict archetypal scenes of Americana. He then juxtaposes these strangely nostalgic images with sections of chipwood wallpaper, evoking memories of his north Walian childhood. (Until Sun 1 Nov) George Barber ‘Akula Dream’ Solo exhibition of four new film works from an artist who rose to prominence in the 1980s via the Scratch Video movement. See Roundup.

(Until Sun 10 Jan)

Craft In The Bay

The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff. Mon-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2048 4611.

Laura Thomas Precious metal jewellery made using repeated isometric patterns.

(Until Sun 1 Nov) Heat Exchange 2 Curated by Beate Gegenwart and Elizabeth Turrell, this features makers from the UK, Europe, the US and Australia among other regions. (Until Sun 8 Nov) Yarn Matters Celebrating the qualities and skilful treatment of wool in contemporary craft by members of the Glamorgan Guild Of Spinners, Weavers and Dyers. (Until Sun 8 Nov)

Diffusion Festival

Various locations, Cardiff.

Free. 029 2034 1667 / info@ diffusionfestival.org *Diffusion Festival 2015 Given a much bigger due Upfront, this photographybased month-long jamboree takes place across Cardiff in both ‘regular’ galleries – listed individually in this section – and pop-up/temporary ones, which are listed below. 12 Wood Street: Stacy Kranitz, As It Was Give(n) To Me. Capitol, Queen Street: Towards America – Home Sweet Home (group show).

Cory’s Building, Bute Street: A Tale Of Two Cities (group show). Customs House, Bute Street: Julian Germain, Hidden Presence. Merchant Place, Bute Place: Delphine Diallo, America. Space Centre, Wood Street: Hillerbrand + Magsamen, Higher Ground.

Stadium Plaza, Wood Street: Arthur Tress, San Francisco ‘64; David Magnusson, Purity; Jack Latham, A Pink Flamingo; Janire Nájera, Moving Forward, Looking Back and Stephen McLaren, Westcoastism. The ‘Stute, St Davids House, Wood Street: Matt Wilson, Stateside; Melissa Moore, Land Ends; Roger Tiley, Appalachian Coal Camps. (Throughout October)

Dylan Thomas Centre

Somerset Place, Swansea.

Daily 10am-4pm. Free. 01792 463980 / dylanthomas.lit@ swansea.gov.uk / www. dylanthomas.com Love The Words Ongoing, permanent exhibition dedicated to Dylan Thomas, with lots of interactive features and voiceovers from people including Prince Charles and Richard Burton.

Elysium Gallery

16 College Street, Swansea.

Wed-Sat 12-5pm. Free. www. elysiumgallery.com Pascal-Michel Dubois

‘Garçonnière’ See Art for more on this show, which incorporates video, poetry, photography, drawing and arrangements of found objects – relating to Dubois’ experience of living alone in a small room as a young man. This sounds cool but maybe a little upbeat for my liking, in that it implies he achieved something with his life at a later age.

(Until Sat 3 Oct) Eh... Wow Work submitted by the current students undertaking a bachelor in the photographic arts at Swansea College of Art. (From Sat 31 Oct until Sat 14 Nov)

Ffotogallery At Turner House

Plymouth Road, Penarth, nr Cardiff. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm.

Free. 029 2034 1667 / www. ffotogallery.org And Now It’s Dark Diffusion Festival group exhibition featuring photographic work from Jeff Brouws, Will Steacy and Todd Hido. (Throughout October)

Fountain Fine Art

6-8 Morgan Arcade, Cardiff.

Tue-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www.fountainfineart.com Duncan Johnson Duncan mixes the subtlety of watercolour with rich ink to create a vibrant and sumptuously engaging interpretation to the Carmarthenshire and Pembrokeshire landscapes he favours. (Until Sat 3 Oct) Winter Group Exhibition A changing exhibition of new work from the gallery’s painters and sculptors. (From Sat 10 Oct until Thurs 31 Dec)

Fountain Fine Art

Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www. fountainfineart.com Gareth Thomas Gareth completes his 60th birthday exhibition schedule with a solo exhibition of 30 new landscapes of North and South Wales. (From Sat 10 until Sat 31 Oct)

Futures Gallery

Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay. Daily 10.30am-4pm.

Free. 0845 010 5500 / www. pierhead.org Cynth Weyman 'Pembrokeshire: Escapism In Colour' Weyman transforms paintings into luscious textile reliefs developed and named by herself as Intaglio Strati. Images include the Pembrokeshire coast, rocks, plants, fungi and trees and how visitors interact with our Welsh landscape. (From Fri 2 until Thurs 29 Oct)

G39

Oxford Street, Roath, Cardiff.

Saturdays 11am-5.30pm.

Free. 029 2047 3633 / post@ g39.org Adaptation III: Native The latest segment of the Island series of exhibitions features work from Darren Banks, Nadine Byrne, Nicholas Johnson, Serena Korda and Marlene Steyn: five international artists whose work travels through themes of ritual, colonialism, horror, folklore and ‘other’. (From Fri 2 Oct until Sat 12 Dec)

Y Galeri, Caerffili

Lower Ground Floor, The Visit Caerphilly Centre, The Twyn, Caerphilly. Tue-Sat 10am5pm. Free. 029 2086 1433 / www.ygaleri.co.uk Changing Exhibition

art Featuring wall hung and freestanding work from established and emerging Welsh artists.

Includes a profile from the winner of this years Open Art Competition. (Until Sat 17 Oct)

Galerie Simpson

222 High Street, Swansea.

Tue-Say 11.30am-5pm. Free.

07714 327523 / www. galeriesimpson.com Molly Parkin ‘In Landscape’ Born in Pontycymmer in 1932, this is the most comprehensive homeland exhibition yet of painter, novelist and journalist Parkin’s abstract expressionist landscapes. (Until Sat 14 Nov)

Gallery/Ten

23 Windsor Place, Cardiff.

Free. www.gallery-ten.co.uk Carwyn Evans ‘Gwlith / Dew’ New installation work from Welsh artists. “Swathed colours of yellow hue will occupy the exhibition space through the use of filter gels, transforming the ambience of the gallery from its white cube aesthetic,” says Gallery/ Ten. (Until Sat 3 Oct) Throb: Touchy A provocative exhibition of new drawing and painting installations that expose the darkness and humour often held in the shadow of despair. The first of four multi-disciplinary art events in Cardiff and Newport under the banner of Throb, described as “a unique collaboration between the arts and sexual dysfunction medical experts”.

(From Thurs 8 until Sat 31 Oct)

The Gate

Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm.

Free. 029 2048 3344 / info@ thegate.org.uk Red Mixed work from a group of artists who have incorporated the colour red into their works to express what it represents for them. (Until Fri 23 Oct) Merryn Thomas Local photographer and researcher Thomas uses images and interviews to explore representations of sea-level change on the Severn Estuary. (From Wed 28 Oct until Fri 20 Nov)

Grand Pavilion

The Esplanade, Porthcawl.

Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01656 815995 / www. grandpavilion.co.uk Lynn Ricketts, Geoff Stone & Len Calvert ‘Tis Art’ Work by three local artists. (Until Sun 8 Nov)

King Street Gallery

33 King Street, Carmarthen.

Free. 01267 220121 / gallery@kingstreetgallery. co.uk Celtic Coastline Related exhibition, featuring work along the same theme by this gallery’s artists. (Until Fri 30 Oct) John Addyman ‘Scenes, Moments And Animation’ Previously unexhibited works

by Addyman, one of Wales’ great 20th century landscape painters. It will show a selection of his watercolour studies and will be launched by Harriet, his daughter. (From Sat 24 Oct until Thurs 12 Nov)

Little Man Coffee Co.

Ivor House, Bridge Street, Cardiff. 07933 844234 / www. littlemancoffee.co.uk/ Ffoton Exhibition 2015 Welsh photography collective showcase some of their artists,

one per week for four weeks: Eleri Griffiths, Matt Botwood, Dan Wood and Rebecca Thomas, in that order. (From Sat 3 until Sat 31 Oct)

Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre

St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm.

Free. 01633 483321 / www. lgac.org.uk Portal 2015 Featuring the work of this year’s top UK graduates in the applied arts; those deemed by this gallery to be pushing the boundaries of applied art whilst maintaining and developing the traditions of their craft. (Until Sat 17 Oct) Kirsty Elson Craft showcase from an artist who collects driftwood and other found objects and turns them into coastal-themed sculptures. (Until Sat 17 Oct) Donna Barry Jewellery showcase from Welsh-born designer and maker who creates silver textured sheets inspired by repetition in nature and architectural shapes and patterns.

(Until Sat 17 Oct)

M.A.D.E. Gallery

41 Lochaber St, Cardiff. Free.

029 2047 3373.

Captured Collaborative exhibition between Sixth Character and Gunn Designs; the former is a photographer, mainly of club nights, while Gunn Designs offers rich, bold print work. (From Sat 3 until Sat 10 Oct) Peter Evans ‘Seeing The Elephant’ Diffusion Festival exhibition featuring photographs taken during an American Civil War re-enactment camp in the UK. (From Thurs 22 Oct until Sun 1 Nov)

Made In Roath Festival

Various locations, Roath, Cardiff. madeinroath@gmail. com / www.madeinroath.com *Made In Roath 2015 Exhibition-wise, here’s what you can expect to see in oftunlikely venues. Various windowsills in the district (email if you’d like to take part): Claire Prosser, Windowsill (Sun 11-Sun 18). Albany Road Tesco, Jon Pountney, Cardiff Before Cardiff (Sat 10-Sun 18). Cadwyn Building Site Hoardings, Albany Road: Nick Davies, Whitewashed (Sun 11-Sun 18). Penylan Pantry: Maisie Cam, Unknown Portraits (Sat 10-Sun 18).

Sherman Cymru: Hannah Saunders, A Hyena In A Petticoat (Sat 10-Sun 18).

Spice Of Life: James Green, Washing With The Gods: Magic Soap Of South America (Sun 11-Sun 18). St Anne’s Church: various artists, Prelude to Forget Prelude In Forgotten (Fri 16-Sun 18).

The Wash Inn: Ross and Bella Woodfield, REvolution (Sun 11-Sun 18).

Martin Tinney Gallery

18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / mtg@artwales. com Kevin Sinnott & Eurfryn Lewis Work by two acclaimed contemporary Welsh artists: paintings from Sinnott and rugby-themed etchings from Lewis. (Until Sat 10 Oct) Gwylim Pritchard Tribute Exhibition Commemorative show for a Welsh painter who died earlier this year aged 84, having spent most of his life painting the coastlines and

countryside of Wales. (From Wed 14 until Sat 31 Oct)

Mission Gallery

Gloucester Place, Swansea.

Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free.

01792 652016 / www. missiongallery.co.uk Sally Waterman ‘Translucence’ Work in the [...] space, a video which reflects upon mortality, bereavement and remembrance. (Until Sun 11 Oct) Judith Rees Makers In Focus show of minimalist sculpture – a new body of work, created for Mission Gallery, which extends the artist’s ‘post-pop’ project in a sombre new direction..

(Until Sun 11 Oct) Ryan L Moule ‘Divisible Remainder’ Taking the (restored) deleted fragments of an anonymous external hard drive as its starting point and questioning the fractured contexts produced by intangible systems of information storage. (Until Sun 8 Nov) Catherine Brown Maker In Focus show in which Catherine explores the potential of kiln-formed glass as a medium to express both fragility and strength. (From Tue 13 Oct until Sun 15 Nov) Bird-Jones & Heald Work in the [...] space, featuring filmed material inspired by viewing architectural glass sites, artists’ studios and museums throughout France. (From Tue 13 Oct until Sun 15 Nov)

National Museum & Gallery

Cathays Park, Cardiff. TueSun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / www.museumwales.ac.uk/ cardiff Fragile? Exploring the artistic and expressive possibilities of ceramic as a material, including the contradiction between two of its inherent qualities – durability and fragility. Includes various keys works from this museum, plus installations commissioned from Phoebe Cummings, Clare Twomey and Keith Harrison.

(Until Sun 4 Oct) Kick-offs And Keepsakes Multimedia exhibition looking at the story of rugby through Welsh eyes.

(Until Sun 15 Nov) Reading The Rocks: The Remarkable Maps Of William Smith Two hundred years ago Smith, a blacksmith’s son from Oxfordshire, realised that a map showing where different rock layers came to the Earth’s surface would be of great value to the various mining industries thriving at the time. Many of his original maps plus other documents are displayed here.

(Until Sun 28 Feb)

National Waterfront Museum

Oystermouth Road, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Daily 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 638950.

From Pithead To Sick Bed And Beyond Exhibition exploring how disabled people were treated and viewed in the mining industry and the south Wales communities that relied on it. (Until Sun 4 Oct) World Of Work: Rugby Meeting and interviewing players, coaches, ground staff and fans, the pupils of Ysgol Pen y Bryn have curated this display in time for the Rugby World Cup. (Until Sun 1 Nov)

Newport Museum & Art Gallery

John Frost Square, Newport.

Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. Free. 01633 656656 / museum@newport. gov.uk 140 Years Of Newport RFC Marking the ups and downs of this historic rugby league club. a collection of rugby memorabilia from Newport RFC will be on display, together with audio and visual exhibits. (Until Sat 16 Apr)

No.18 Cafe

18 High Street, Crickhowell.

01873 810337.

Ffoton Exhibition 2015 Work from six photographers who specialise in photography of the landscape, mountains and local area. Tied in with the exhibition at Little Man Coffee Co. (From Sat 3 until Sat 31 Oct)

Norwegian Church Arts Centre

Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay. Daily 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2087 7959 / www. norwegianchurchcardiff.com Kenneth Griffiths ‘Patagonia’ The photographic results of Griffiths’ three exhibitions to said region in the early 2000s, retracing the routes of the Welsh pioneers of the 1860s. Part of the Diffusion Festival. (Until Sat 24 Oct) Elin Høyland ‘The Brothers’ A photographic portrayal of the relationship between Harald and Mathias Ramen, two brothers who lived together on a small farm in rural Norway.

Part of the Diffusion Festival.

(Until Sun 25 Oct)

Off The Wall

The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 9.30am5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Free.

029 2055 4469 / art@ galleryoffthewall.com Sarah Jane Brown ‘Fugitive Seas’ Paintings by an artist who uses the form as an intimate way of expressing both herself and her environment. She often incorporates elements of drawing and photography also. (Throughout October)

Oriel Canfas

Glamorgan Street, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 1-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 029 2066 6455 / www. orielcanfas.co.uk Roger Cecil ‘The Gifts’ Cecil, who died earlier this year aged 72, was an acclaimed painter who explored the themes of the human condition in his work. This is an exhibition paying tribute not only to his artistic talent, but also his personal warmth and generosity.

(Until Sat 3 Oct) Cath Lewis Object-based presentation that demonstrates research into sustainable and self-produced printing materials. (From Tue 6 until Tue 13 Oct) Anthony Evans ‘Amser – Time’ A retrospective of 50 years of art, dating from 1965-2015. (From Mon 19 Oct until Sat 14 Nov)

Oriel Davies

The Park, Newtown, Powys.

Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free.

01686 625041 / enquiries@ orieldavies.org John Lawrence ‘Sickly Revelations*’ A new installation by last year’s Oriel Davies Open winner, which focuses on the influence of today’s mediated experience of the world – through movies, gaming and online platforms – and

our shifting position within this networked culture. (Until Wed 4 nov) Simon Whitehead ‘Studies For Maynard’ A live dance installation with movement, dance, image and sound, for which Whitehead will transfer the ephemera of his studio, develop a series of performance studies with sound artist Barnaby Oliver and show the film made by Tanya Syed that accompanies his own work. (From Wed 7 until Wed 21 Oct)

Oriel Joanna Field

Torch Theatre, St. Peter’s

well-known artists. (Until Sat 24 Oct)

Oriel Y Bont

University Of South Wales, Pontypridd. Mon-Thurs 8.30am-5.30pm, Fri 8.30am5pm. Free. 01443 480480 / www.gallery.southwales.ac.uk Engaging With The Past An exhibition, drawn primarily from the University Of South Wales Art Collection Museum, of modern and contemporary artworks by five male and five female south Wales-based artists who engage with various pasts and including textual

The Riverfront Arts Centre in Newport waves a metaphorical flag this month, showcasing the finest photos produced by the various federations of the Photographic Alliance Of Great Britain. Best Of British, they call it. It's on from Mon 5-Fri 30 Oct. Road, Milford Haven. Free.

01646 695267 / www. torchtheatre.co.uk Art Out West Work from a group set up in 2013 by a group of artists from Pembroke, Pembroke Dock and the Castlemartin Peninsula who aim to promote local creativity and to raise the profile of arts activity in the area.

(Throughout October)

responses by Philip Gross, Jeni Williams and others.

(Until Mon 23 Nov) Ronald Lawrence & Anthony Stokes ‘From Coast To Valleys’ Contemporary photographs depicting Rest Bay, Porthcawl, and various locations in the Valleys. Stokes’ images feature in his book The Valleys (Seren, 2007). (Until Mon 23 Nov)

Oriel Mwldan

The Esplanade, Penarth.

Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2071 2100 / info@penarthpavilion.co.uk Aneurin & Meirion Jones New work from two painters who primarily depict Welsh rural and coastal life, respectively. (Until Thurs 19 Nov)

Bath House Rd, Cardigan.

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Free.

01239 621200 / siobhan@ mwldan.co.uk Josephine Sowden ‘A Change Of Worlds’ Awarded the Gold Medal at the 2013 National Eisteddfod for her video The Lilies Of The Field, Sowden has continued to make work which investigates the inherent underlying madness of modern humanity. (Until Sat 10 Oct) Anne-Mie Melis ‘Watch My Garden Grow’ A combination of Melis’ practices of drawings, sculptural works, photography and stop-motion animation, questioning our natural environment and the way in which we interact with it. (From Sat 17 Oct until Sat 5 Dec)

Oriel Myrddin

Church Lane, Carmarthen.

01267 222775 / www. orielmyrddingallery.co.uk Flora National touring exhibiton based on the role of the flower within art, and featuring work by Emma Bennett, Michael Boffey, Ori Gersht, Owen Griffiths, Jacques Nimki, Yoshihiro Suda and Clare Twomey. (Throughout October)

Oriel Q

The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www.orielqueenshallgallery. org.uk Geoff Yeomans Retrospective exhbition for this painter’s 80th birthday. 3D Gallery: assorted ceramics and jewellery by students and

Penarth Pier Pavilion

The Riverfront

Bristol Packet Wharf, Newport. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Free. 01633 656757.

The Photographic Alliance Of Great Britain Best Of British Exhibition Spanning the best work of photographic federations from England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. Additionally, the PAGB will be showcasing monochrome photographs in the ground floor gallery and colour photography and digitally projected images in the basement.

(From Mon 5 until Fri 30 Oct)

Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama

Castle Grounds, Cathays Park, Cardiff. Free. 029 2039 1391 / www.rwcmd.ac.uk Giant Paper Sculptures Annual exhibition of giant paper sculptures made from used objects by the RWCMD’s theatre designers. (From Fri 2 until Thurs 29 Oct)

Sacred Danger

Location TBC, Cardiff city centre. Free. www. kimfielding.org/sacreddanger / info@kimfielding.org Uliana Apatina ‘Sacred Danger Part II’ Apatina is BUZZ 57

clubs the winner of the first Kim Fielding Award, set up last year after the death of Cardiffbased artist Fielding. Sacred Danger is a two-part installation, the first part of which was in Coed Hills in September, and is a multi-channel video installation. Check the website address above for details nearer the time. (From Fri 23 until Sun 25 Oct)

SHO Gallery

14 Inverness Place, Cardiff.

Free. www.thesho.co.uk / info@thesho.co.uk Hi Five Fifth birthday exhibition, featuring designs and artworks by at least 15 different artists ranging from screenprinted illustration to 3D objects & special editions.

(From Fri 16 until Sat 31 Oct)

10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids.

01834 842809 / www. tenbymuseum.org.uk Andrea Kelland Retrospective exhibition, also featuring some new paintings.

(Until Sun 4 Oct)

Theatr Hafren

Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am5.30pm. Free. 01686 625007 / boxoffice@theatrhafren.co.uk Brian Jones Scenery capturing the exquisite colouring and moods of the Mid Wales Countryside. There will also be a collection of hand embellished prints to compliment the original paintings. (Until Mon 30 Nov)

Third Floor Gallery

St Donats Castle, Vale Of Glamorgan. Free. 01446 779100 / www.stdonats.com Apron Strings Members of textile group MaP (Makers and Practitioners) have taken the theme of aprons and pinafores, aka ‘pinnies’, for this exhibition which encompasses a multitude of techniques such as hand and machine stitching, printing and laser cutting.

(Throughout October)

102 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. Wed-Sun 1-7pm. Free. 029 2115 9151 / cardiff. thirdfloorgallery@gmail.com *Dave Jordano ‘Unbroken Down Detroit’ Diffusion Festival exhibition in which Jordano looks at various neighbourhoods in the city, 30 years after he left. If you’re thinking ‘oh great, more ruins porn,’ well Jordano has made a concerted effort to react to/against that, and focus on less explored images. So shut your piehole.

(Throughout October)

Swansea Grand Theatre

Tower Gallery

St Donats Arts Centre

Singleton St, Swansea. MonSat 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 475715 / www. swanseagrand.co.uk Fusion – Where Art & Glass Come Together Two sisters bringing you the art of glass plus paintings of Welsh nature and the livestock. (From Tue 6 until Fri 23 Oct) Carmarthen Artists’ Network Exhibition which celebrates the use of the horse in Welsh valleys industry, which technology has now superseded. I think this is what it’s about anyway. (From Tue 6 until Fri 30 Oct)

Swansea Museum

Victoria Road, The Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 653763 / www. swanseamuseum.co.uk EuroVisions – European Travellers To Wales Why do people travel to foreign countries? What places do they visit and why do they come to Wales? Exhibition looking at Wales through the eyes of explorers, tourists, refugees and... spies. (From Fri 16 Oct until Mon 25 Jan)

Swansea Print Workshop

19a Clarence Street, Swansea.

Fri-Sun 11.30am-4pm. Free.

01792 464418 / www. swanseaprintworkshop.co.uk Robert Macdonald Solo exhibition from significant Walesbased printmaker. (Throughout October)

Taliesin Arts Centre

Singleton Park, Swansea.

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm and performance evenings 6pm-8.15pm. Free.

01792 295526 / www. taliesinartscentre.co.uk Mike Hill ‘Red Oxide’ Sculptural pieces inspired by leaves and seed pods, shaped from sheet steel and exploring decay, regeneration and the ephemeral nature of natural forms. (From Fri 2 Oct until Sat 7 Nov)

Tenby Museum & Art Gallery

Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat BUZZ 58

49 High Street, Crickhowell.

Free. 01873 812495 / www. towergallery.co.uk Philippine Sowerby A sculptor in wood since 2002, Sowerby shows work in galleries around the UK, and is a member of the Makers Guild In Wales and the Welsh Group.

(Throughout October)

Tower Gallery

Oriel Y Parc Landscape Gallery & Visitor Centre, The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Free. 01437 720392 / info@orielyparc. co.uk Michael Jackson Visual artist living in Wales who works with photography, rocks and unusual darkroom techniques.

(Throughout October and November)

Velindre Hospital

Whitchurch, Cardiff. Open 24/7. Free. 029 2075 2251.

South Wales Art Society – Permanent Rolling Exhibition Members’ works are available to view in the corridors and restaurant of the hospital at any given time. 20% of all sales go to the hospital.

Victoria Fearn Gallery

6B Heol y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 9.30am5.30pm, Sun 10am-3pm.

Free. 029 2052 0884.

Chris Neale, Jo Hearn & Rhiannon Thomas Mixed exhibition. (Until Sat 24 Oct) Christmas Exhibition Specific details TBC, but in line with previous years I assume it will feature a combination of art and craft pieces to buy as gifts etc. (From Fri 30 Oct until Thurs 24 Dec)

Wales Millennium Centre

Bute Place, Cardiff Bay. Free.

029 2063 6464 / www.wmc. org.uk Clementine Schneidermann ‘I Called Her Lisa-Marie’ Diffusion Festival exhibition looking at Elvis fans in events in Tennessee and Porthcawl (the annual Elvis Festival in the town). (Throughout October) Jona Frank ‘High

School/Right’ Diffusion Festival exhibition featuring portraits of young people – in the case of Right, at Patrick Henry College, Virginia, a staunchly Republican Christian private school.

The 12-foot lizards of the future, basically. (Throughout October) Graduate 2015 Curated by artist Richard Billingham, this exhibition showcases some of the best artwork, across a range of mediums, created by Walesbased arts graduates. (Until Sun 15 Nov)

Waterloo Gardens Teahouse

Waterloo Gardens, Penylan, Cardiff. Free. 029 2045 6073.

Madeinroath Open Exhibition There’s no admission fee for anyone who wants to show their art here (although presumably they don’t have infinite room), not are there restrictions on age, ability or experience. (From Sat 10 until Fri 30 Oct)

West Wharf Gallery

Jacobs Market, Cardiff.

Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. westwharfgallery@gmail. com Future-Past Diffusion Festival exhibition. “The photograph can only depict a present, a now, but that instant becomes a past as soon as the moment is photographed. The power of photography how we bring knowledge about a future to that past.” (Throughout October)

Workers Gallery

99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, Rhondda Cynon Taff. FriSun 10am-5pm. Free. 01443 682024 / wood4tt@gmail.com Gallery Take Over Exhibition of four local artists – Dawn Hoban, Jan Jenkins, Julie Taylor and Liz Syme – which includes print, textiles, ceramics and paintings. (Throughout October)

clubs 10 Feet Tall

11a + 12 Church Street, Cardiff. 029 2022 8883 / thisis10feettall@yahoo.co.uk Fridays Soulection 9pm-3am, £3 after 10. Soul, boogie and the like from Blue Honey DJs. New night. Saturdays Under A Groove 9pm-3am, £3 after 10. Funk, neo-soul and Motown with music from James Morgan-Rees & Alex Moxham.

New night. Sundays 10 Feet Tall Industry Night 5pm3am, free. 50% off all drinks for Industry staff with this venue’s Industry card, alongside latenight Blue Honey DJs.

Aberystwyth Students Union / Aberystwyth Arts Centre Old College, King Street, Aberystwyth. 01970 621700 / www.aber.ac.uk Sat 3 Black House presents One 7pm-4am, £20/£15 adv.

A Hospitality Records special featuring High Contrast, Dub FX, Londn Elektricity, Lynx, Carasel MC, Taiki Nulight, Dreadzone Soundsystem, Vandal, Mr Traumatik, Dutty Moonshine, Mr Phormula, Aries, Jam Baxter,

Dead Players and I-Mitri Counteraction. There’s also a Bierkeller Tent from 7-11pm with live bands, a skate ramp and other fun stuff.

Blind Tiger

49 Cambrian Road, Newport.

01633 213161.

Wednesdays Wild Wednesdays Rock, punk, ska, metal and alternative. Fridays Boombox Old skool reggae and speaker-shaking hip-hop, beats and bass with Blind Tiger residents and guest selecters on rotation. Saturdays Koncept & Friends Weekly guest DJs, breaking producers and residents from Wales' freshest nights play house, techno and bass music.

Buffalo

11 Windsor Place, Cardiff.

Open Mon-Thurs 11am-3am, Fri + Sat 11am-4am, Sun until 4am. 029 2031 0312 / www.buffalocardiff.com Mondays Bump & Grind 10pm-3am, £4/£3 before 11.30.

90s r’n’b/hip-hop night, which recently relocated to here from Undertone. Tuesdays Knee Socks 10pm-3am. Cardiff’s trendiest new music and indie pop club night. Thurs 1 C-Y-N-T 10pm-4am, £5-£8.

Ben Pearce is tonight’s special guest, and will apparently be playing a disco-centric set.

Saturdays Shake Shake 9pm-4am, £4/free before 12.

“Cocktail makin’ bassline quakin’ booty shakin’ best credible Saturday night party!”

Their words. Sat 3 Alexis Taylor DJ set from one of the Hot Chip guys, not that I actually know much about it yet.

Cardiff University Students Union

Park Place, Cardiff. All listings apply to term time only.

029 2078 1458 / studentsunion@cardiff.ac.uk Wednesdays YOLO 9pm-2am, £4/£3 adv/free before 11. New midweek club night promising both your favourite tunes and great offers. Good name, really on trend. Fri 2 Skepta 9pm-4am. The promoters are some people called Lunacy and as well as Skepta, Shy FX and The Square are confirmed.

Fri 9 Treatment 9pm-4am, £21.50/£19.50. Not a bad lineup, this one. Main room: Julio Bashmore, Funkineven, T Williams and Shanti Celeste.

Side room hosted by Signature: Shadow Child, Maxxi Soundsystem and Tazer. Back room hosted by Purrmotions: Apres plus Purrmotions DJs. Fri 30 Treatment 9pm-4am, £16.50-£20.50. Main room: Skream, Patrick Topping, Jonas Rathsman and Harvard Bass. Side room: Bondax and more TBC. Back room: TBC. Saturdays Flux 9pm-2am, £5/£4 NUS. Chart, dance and pop.

Club Oxygen

1 Northampton Lane, Swansea. 0844 8849171 / www.globaloxygen.co.uk Fridays Dance Anthems 11pm-6am, from £5. House and commercial music all night from Big Al, Nicky G, 3 Bird, Jordan Steins, LJ Isaac and Tom Chizzy. Saturdays 10pm6am. Room 1: ED, progressive, big room, electro, deep and house. Room 2: r’n’b, bassline, garage and hip-hop. Plus big name guests TBC.

Clwb Ifor Bach

Womanby St, Cardiff. 029

2023 2199 / www.clwb.net Mon 12 Itchy Feet 10pm.

Rock’n’roll, swing, blues and other oldie sounds. Tue 6 Trip Launch 10pm. Presented by Cardiff Snowsports Social, this features sets from Pat Nazemi (Brooklyn Zoo), Applebottom and a Hospitality DJ TBC. Wed 21 Enchantment Under The Sea 10.30pm, £5/£3.

Apparently, this is the actual day in Back To The Future that Marty McFly arrives in the future. Credulous internet users have cried wolf re: this date too many times before for me to believe this one, but either way there’s a disco playing 80s hits and a screening of all three BTTF movies.

Thurs 1 Concrete Junglists 10pm, £7/£5. Randall tears it up in the headline slot, while Jaybee, Ben Britton, Stu Grady, Ransom and host Benji Wild also feature. Thurs 8 Carnival Cardiff 11pm4am, £4/£3. Dancehall, reggae and bashment night returns to cater to the students who make up its primary audience.

Fridays (bottom) Xerox 10.30pm-3am, £4/£3 NUS. A “party jukebox” night. With DJs, though, not an actual jukebox. Fri 2 Journey 10pm4am, £8-£15. Trance special in this venue for the first time, headlined by Scot Project with Tasso, Hywel Matthews, Joe Byrne, Stu Grady and Richie Knight in support. Fri 9 Bullion 10pm-4am, £8-£15.

Headlined by drum’n’bass stalwart DJ Hazard, and also boasting Sterling Sound, Kooley, D-Reaper, Screwy, Ganye and hosts XL & Joe Blow. Room 2: Uprise Takeover with Stu Grady, Walshy Selecta and more. Fri 16 Mr Scruff 10pm-4am, £15/£12.

Manuncian whimsy-raver plays one of his trademark very long sets. Fri 23 Roots 10.30pm, £6. Bodhi, Chesus and Earl Jeffers serve up locally sourced house bangers. Fri 30 Brooklyn Zoo 10.30pm-4am, £3-£5. Current and classic hiphop alike, selected by Patrick Nazemi. Saturdays 10pm4am, £5/£4 NUS. Three floors of fun: The Vinyl Vendettas’ top floor resident indie shindig; Dirty Pop and Mr Potter's proper disco.

Courtyard

48 Cambrian Road, Newport.

01633 213161.

Wednesdays Wild Wednesdays Upfront dance anthems and “Urban Vibes”.

Fridays The Kickstart / Terrace Session Classic anthems, downstairs, Mr Ifsta plus allstar residents up on the roof terrace. Saturdays Mischief Beat-driven anthems is the ambiguous description for tonight’s music policy.

Sundays Shisha Sundays DJs til late, Shisha served on the roof terrace and the weekend’s sports highlights.

Cube

Greyfriars Place, Cardiff.

07595 728841 / cellardoorcardiff@hotmail. co.uk (contact for below club night) Sat 3 + Sat 7 Nov Cellar Door 9pm-4am. Youth-popular house and techno night has found a regular location (here on the first Saturday of the month until the end of 2015, at least), and will as usual feature the Undercover DJs plus local guests. Sat 17 Deep Inside 9pm-4am, £6 early bird.

Mark Jenkins (Hot Creations, Crosstown Rebels) is the main

attraction for your goodtime house needs. Scott Kerr, Batesy, Adam Carey, Hotted and Jack Francis, also.

Dempseys

Castle Street, Cardiff. 029 2023 9253.

Thursdays (downstairs) Twisted By Design 9.30pm2am, free. Weekly night along the lines of the Saturday lineups. Fridays (downstairs) Blah Blah Blah 10pm-3am, free. Gary Twisted offers up Motown, indie, rock’n’roll, reggae and “no cheesy pop”.

Saturdays 9pm-3am, free.

Rock’n’roll, funk, soul, party tunes yadda yadda, selected by Chris PJ Martin. Sat 3 + Sat 31 Twisted By Design 9pm2am, £3.50/£3 NUS. Monthly event with Gary playing the best in indie choons – Belle & Sebastian, Bowie, Cure, Dead Kennedys, summat like that.

Sat 31 is a celebration of our lord and master Satan, or at least a Halloween special.

Face 11

105 Cathays Terrace, Cardiff.

029 2022 8221 / www.face11. co.uk Fridays DJ 45 Free. Funk, soul, hip-hop and more, or “poppin’ funk and funkin’ pop” as the tagline goes.

Fuel

5 Womanby Street, Cardiff.

0845 6430032 / www. givemefuel.co.uk Thursdays FUBAR 10pm2am. Rock, metal and alternative clubnight. Fridays + Saturdays Rock and metal anthems each weekend, plus special guests when such types are in town.

The Full Moon / The Moon Club

Womanby Street, Cardiff. 029 2037 3022 / info@ thefullmooncardiff.com Thursdays Hullabalooza 10pm-4am, free. Alternative party tunes. Fri 9 Riot 10.30pm, £4/£3. Rock and metal clubnight. Fri 16 Ultimate Power 10pm, £5.

Power ballads clubnight, here every other month or so. *Fri 23 Submerge 10.30pm, £8.

Dubstep progenitor Coki, of Digital Mystikz and the DMZ night, plays what I think is his first Cardiff date for a good few years. Saturdays Five Dollar Shake Free. DJ Puddlefunk with bebop, funk, soul, Motown, hip-hop, reggae, ska and everything in between. Sat 3 Big Tingz Ahoy 10.30pm, £5. Big bass sounds from Great Scott, F-Block and probably more. New night. Sun 25 A Celebration Of The Beach Boys 7pm-12am, free. Hosted

by Penarth Soul Club.

Glam

Greyfriars Road, Cardiff. 029 2022 9311 / info@ glamnightclub.co.uk Mondays The Fest 10pm3am, £3.50. Two floors of charts, dance and student anthems (room one) and r’n’b, hip-hop, urban and funky (room two). Wed 7 Shangri-La 10pm-4am, £10 adv/£12 VIP. See Clubs for more on this night, featuring Jackmaster, Waff and Jasper James on a national level; Nic Saunders, Adam Carey, Liam Matear, Elliot Mitchell, James Coughlin, Josh Green and Eben Rees on a local one. Wed 21 Capture Winter Series Part 1 10pm-4am, £8-£12. Pretty big night here

clubs if you like mersh house and don’t have work on Thursday.

Room One: Darius Syrossian, Sidney Charles, Hector Couto, Sinky, Scott Kerr and Justin Vale. Room two: CYNT: Elliot Mitchell, Matear, Drew Watkins, HighForThis, Eben Rees and Batesy. Thurs 1 My Ego 10pm-3am, £6/£5 adv.

With hip-hop duo Krept & Konan dropping by. Fridays Smack. 9pm-3am. This night has moved from, er, some other Cardiff club, I can’t be arsed looking up which one.

Fri 2 features a guest set from house duo Tough Love.

Saturdays Vanity 9pm-3am, £5-£10. Two rooms of quality music, everyone catered for it is claimed.

Gwdihw

6 Guildford Crescent, Cardiff.

029 2039 7933 / www. gwdihw.co.uk Wed 14 The Funk Bureau Funk, neo-soul and boogie for the new university term. Fri 2 Sure Shot 9pm-2.30am, £8 adv/£5 early bird. Featuring a headline set from Lefto, a DJ from Brussels who’s a big kahuna in the disco/ boogie cratedigger sphere. Fri 9 Superchango Takeover 9pm-2.30am, £3. Funk, disco, hip-hop and party. Fri 16 Modula X: One Good Thing 9pm-2.30am, £3. Bass, dubstep, experimental electronics etc. Stagga, Darkhouse Fam and Dan Marshall x Dave Intex x Dirty Dice are the guests for this debut night. Fri 30 Pleasuredome 9pm-2.30am,

£5/£3 before 11. Conroy, Deemo and Teoman play the electronic music of the 80s.

Sat 10 Fat City 9pm, £3. With a headline act TBC. Sat 17 Péchés Mignons 9pm-2.30am.

Funk, reggae, afrofunk, house, hip-hop etc, with DJs Kaptin (Big Swing Soundsystem) and Toclifrench. Sat 31 Hully Gully 9pm. With a live set from Leeds’ experimental funk jammers Galaxians.

Jacob’s Market

West Canal Wharf, Cardiff.

029 2039 0939.

Sat 17 Teak 10pm. Hosts of high grade house nights settle for a residents session this month, which should at least mean that tickets don't sell out as soon as they go on sale. Or maybe they still will.

Kuku Club

Park Plaza Hotel, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff. Members’ club.

029 2011 1177 / www. kukuclub.co.uk Fridays Kuku is available for private hire on Friday evenings. Get in touch with them via the website if you want to take advantage of this.

Saturdays 10pm-4am, £5/free members (10pm-1am); £10/£5 members (after 1am). With DJs TBC. Sat 31 Time Flies Halloween Masquerade Fancy Dress Ball 10pm4am, £15 adv/£10 early bird.

Featuring sets from Craig Bartlett & Dave Jones (DJing together for the first time in about 12 years, fact fans), Footlong DJs, Shane Morris, Dave Mills, Tyrone Rose and

Dave Eaves.

Ladybird

41 St Mary St, Cardiff. 029 2066 5500 / info@ ladybirdcardiff.com / www. ladybirdcardiff.com Thursdays Propaganda 10pm-4am, £4. UK-wide indie night’s Cardiff wing. You can tell it’s the Cardiff one becuse they list Stereophonics first on the list of bands likely to be played. Saturdays Solution 10pm-4am. A night whose flyer has a big photo of a model in her bra and pants. Sundays Sunday Project 7pm-3am, free with guestlist. Free industry night offers floor fillers and house classics.

Lava Lounge

The Old Brewery Quarter, Caroline Street, Cardiff. 029 2038 2313 / www. lavaloungecardiff.co.uk Fridays Circus Circus 9pm3am. “The best music from the best DJs in town” and, perhaps more importantly, cheap drinks. Saturdays 9pm-3am. Commercial chart music and the best of the 80s and 90s is promised, as are various two for £6/three for £5 drinks offers. Sundays Industry Sundays 9pm-4am.

Folks in the bar, club and hotel industry can come here after work and party to the selections of DJs Rhys Lewis and DJ George.

The Lemon Factory

37 St Helens Road, Swansea.

07969 671379 / www. lemonfactorybar.co.uk/ Sat 10 Dogruff 9pm-5am, £12 adv/£9 early bird. See Clubs for more on this sixth birthday celebration night, headlined

by Alexandra and also featuring Gyan Bhatia, Dan Knight, Mikki Wings, Aled Wynne and Lee Parry.

Metros

Baker’s Row, Cardiff. 029 2039 9942 / www. metroscardiff.com Wednesdays Cheapskates 9pm-4am, £5. Hywel plays ‘alternative mayhem’ and old skool cheese. Fridays Subversion 9.30pm-3.30am, £3 with flyer before 10.30pm.

Drinks promos, no dress code.

Rock, punk, metal and alternative beats. Saturdays Slacker 9.30pm-3.30am. Wherein Hywel plays alternative and new music.

Minskys Show Bar

Cathedral Walk, St David’s Centre, Cardiff. 029 2023 3128 / www.minskysshowbar.com Fridays & Saturdays 8pm1am. Dancing and cabaret with regular drag acts including Tina Sparkle, Miss Babs and Jolene Dover.

Missoula

84-86 St Mary Street, Cardiff.

029 2037 1315 / www. missoulabars.co.uk/ missoulacardiff/ Fridays Unfunkinbelievable Half price drinks from 5-10pm.

What I find ‘unfunkinbelievable’ is that there’s a club night called ‘Unfunkinbelievable’ in the year 2015. Saturdays ‘Miss’ Behaviour Music, cocktails, party. All these things are found here.

Mocka Lounge

Mill Lane, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 11am-late. 029 2022 1295 / www.mockalounge.com Thursdays The Social Affair 9pm-3am. Over-25s night with chart hits through the ages. Fridays Timeless DJ Dan Nicholas plays r’n’b, funk, disco and old skool.

Just old skool. Saturdays Decorum Soulful and upfront house, plus funk, disco etc, from Sinky and Styles.

Sundays VIP Chris Evans (My Playhouse) plays club classics, funky house and r’n’b.

Monkey Bar

DAY OF THE DEAD FESTIVAL Splott Warehouse, Cardiff, Sat 31 On a normal Saturday, Splott Warehouse is a fine destination should you want to buy several kilos of fruit or a rusty three-bar heater. Nothing sinister about it, though (well, maybe a little) – until this Halloween. As soon as the market has packed up, the folks behind Day Of The Dead will transform it into a palace of the phantasmagorical before filling it with phat basslines. Taking place from 4pm until midnight – keep your ears open for afterparties – they’ve only confirmed the three headliners so far, but drum’n’bass kiddos will surely be hotly anticipating sets from Wilkinson and Netsky. Also confirmed are Kurupt FM, fictive garage/d’n’b DJs from BBC Three’s pirate radio mockumentary People Just Do Nothing.

This could be as seminal as Bad News’ set at Donington Monsters Of Rock 1986.

13 Castle Street, Swansea.

01792 480822 / www. monkeycafe.co.uk Fridays Dime 10pm-6am, £5/£3 before 12 or with a Kon Tiki stamp. Hip-hop, grime, house and drum’n’bass. Fri 16 features Goldie in the headline slot and is £7 adv. Saturdays Get Busy £3 with a Kon Tiki stamp. Funk, soul, hip-hop, Motown, boogie and party.

Park Conservative Club

217 City Road, Cardiff. 029 2047 1369.

Fri 2 Soul In The City #2 7.30pm, £6/£5 adv. Motown, Stax, northern soul and a live set from Soul Lotta Funk.

Pool World

16a New Street, Neath. convergeneath@hotmail.com Sat 3 Converge 8pm-3am, £10 adv. Taking place in the basement of this pool hall, a night of chunky house and techno headlined by Pete Dorling, who’s associated with Hot Creations and Viva Music. Also on the bill: Simon (Criminal

Hype), Sean Morris, Jason Wilkinson, John E, Sam Balla, Callum Gillings, Dean Morgan and Dale Williams. See Clubs.

Popworld

Wind Street, Swansea. MonFri + Sun 8pm-3am; Sat 3pm-3am. 01792 470676.

Tuesdays Popstar Karaoke 9pm-3am. Karaoke night with a £50 prize. Wednesdays W.H.I.P. 9pm, free before 11.

That’s short for What Happens In Popworld. Thursdays T.N.T. 9pm-3am. That’s short for Thirsty Night Thursday.

All drinks are £1.50 before 12am, apart from wines, cock-

Free. Every fourth Saturday of the month, DJ 45 presents an evening of 60s/70s beat, rhythm & blues, soul, ska, 80s/90s Britpop and 2-tone.

Room 112

3-6 St Mary Street, Cardiff.

Open Thurs 9pm-3am, Fri + Sat 10pm-4am. 029 2066 7996 / www.room112.net Fridays Bedrock 9pm-4am, £10/£5 before 12. R’n’b, hiphop and dancehall. Saturdays Pillow Talk 9pm-4am, £10.

Old skool r’n’b, hip-hop, house and decadent partying is this night’s deal.

On Fri 23, your invitation to meditate on bass weight, possibly while drinking a bottle of 7.4% Katy cider.

Coki, half of Digital Mystikz since the early 00s and therefore one of the inventors of dubstep, headlines Cardiff's Full Moon, courtesy of promoters Submerge. tails, champagnes and – oh, Swansea – Rekorderlig. Thurs 1-Sat 3 Lip Sync Battle Mime along to your favourite pop song and win a bottle of Sourz. Bloody hell. Fridays + Saturdays Ain’t No Party Like A Popworld Party 8pm3am, £2-£4 (Fri)/£3-£5 (Sat).

Pryzm (formerly Oceana)

Greyfriars Road, Cardiff. 029 2023 3854 / www.pryzm. co.uk/cardiff Wednesdays Nu 9.30pm-3am.

Room 1: Monique B and Dan Willow play commercial r’n’b; room 2: Sole and Pro play old skool house. Fridays + Saturdays 10pm-3am. Three music arenas, VIP booths, other stuff. Saturday is in conjunction with Jongleurs comedy club, which also takes place here.

Pulse

3 Churchill Way, Cardiff. 029 2064 1010 / www. pulsecardiff.com. Gay venue.

Wednesdays Warped 10pm4am. Join DJ Craig W on a journey through time with the best hits from the last two decades. Fridays Pulsetastic 10pm-5am, £4/£3. With live PAs once a month. Saturdays Pop Til You Drop 10pm-5am, £5/£4 b4 11. The very best chart remixes and classic hits all night long.

Revolution

Castle Street, Cardiff. Open from 11am. 029 2023 6689 / www.revolution-bars.co.uk Tuesdays Sync 9pm-3am.

Student night featuring hazers, lasers and drink deals.

Wednesdays Shotgun Rules 9pm-3am. Exclusive midweek student party. You don’t need NUS to get in though. Fridays + Saturdays 9pm-3am. DJs, drinks offers, free area hire.

The Robin Hood

16 Severn Grove, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 029 2037 8829 / www.robinhoodbar.co.uk Sat 24 Totally Mod For It

The Scene

Plymouth Street, Swansea.

07730 432166 / www. thesceneclub.co.uk Fri 2 + Fri 6 Nov Night Train 10pm-3am, £3. Swansea Scooter Society DJs play R&B, mod, soul, jazz etc on the first Friday of every month.

Sat 3 + Sat 7 Nov Dead Of Night 10pm-3am, £3. Goth/ alternative club night, on the first Saturday of every month.

Sat 31 Delusion 10pm-5am, £8 early bird. Trance enjoyers bring you their self-censoring Headf**k Halloween, with these DJs: Ben Nicky, Jonny Griffiths, Rhys Thomas, Callan Christie and Kye Davies.

Sin City

Dilwyn Street, Swansea.

01792 468892 / bookings@ alternativeswansea.com Thursdays Sin Savers 10pm3am, £3. Student night, back for the new term. Fridays Monsters Of Rock 10pm3.30am, £4/£2 before 12.30.

Indie in room 1, metal in room 2. Saturdays Sink 10pm-3am.

Hip-hop, drum’n’bass, dubstep etc, with special guests plus resident DJs Dubman, Swiss Elf and South.

Soda Lounge

St Mary Street, Cardiff. 029 2037 3363 / www.sodalounge. co.uk Tuesdays Cartel £4/£3.50.

UK-wide student night. Mr. Mozafari will be playing vocal house and electro upstairs; DJ Wallace will supply r’n’b and chart in the Soda Lounge.

Thursdays Clique 10pm, £4.

New night promising the hottest r’n’b and dancefloor fillers. Saturdays Soiree 9pm4am. Three rooms including the Attic which is “the social playground for the high flyers and social elite, really the only place to be seen.” Imagine catching your reflection in the mirror just after writing that.

Sat 31 House Of Horrors 10pm-4am, £5/£4 VIP. It’s a Halloween special. You can win BUZZ 59

events £500 if you turn up wearing the best costume.

Folk songs are often adapted and adjusted to suit the situation and instruments with which they’re being played, which is why you’ll often hear a new song that’s naggingly familiar. Folk songs also travel.

Sometimes a variant of a song that originates in one village or town will turn up in a neighbouring one; on occasion, largely due to emigration, a song will travel halfway around the world and, subtly adapted, will become integrated into the music of its new home.

This is something that’s particularly true of those songs that have travelled back and forth between the UK and the USA. English guitarist Martin Simpson has long been fascinated by these links, so jumped at the chance to collaborate with like-minded American roots musician and former member of The Carolina Chocolate Drops, Dom Flemons. Last year the two musicians spent time at Cecil Sharp House researching these well-travelled songs – eventually putting together a show that was one of the highlights of 2014’s WOMAD Festival. This year they’re taking that show on a tour of the UK and will be stopping off for a Roots Unearthed gig at Cardiff’s St. David’s Hall on Tue 13 Oct for what promises to be the highlight of the autumn musical calendar.

The same venue also plays host to a couple of other musical treats in the shape of SongChain 2 and Faustus. Following the previous SongChain experiment, the latest instalment brings together some of the leading lights of Welsh folk music for an evening of new collaborations and unique arrangements of both traditional and contemporary Welsh tunes and songs that celebrate the rich variety of the Welsh folk scene.

SongChain is at St. David’s Hall on Wed 14 and at various Welsh venues throughout October.

Previously nominated for the Best Group Award in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Faustus brings to the stage three of the finest English folk musicians of their generation: Saul Rose (Waterson:Carthy, Whapweazel, War Horse), Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar's Feast). With a wealth of experience between them, their virtuosic musicianship is a wonder to behold as you can discover on Tue 27 when they’ll be tearing up the stage as part of the Roots Unearthed series.

Buzz also recommends Sally Barker. One of Tom Jones’s favourites (The Voice). The Angel, Llandeilo. (Thurs 8) Philip Henry & Hannah Martin. Respected contemporary folk duo. Pennar Hall, Pembroke Dock. (Sat 10) Chris While & Julie Matthews. Superb songwriting and performance from long standing musical partnership. Nidum Arts Centre, Neath Port Talbot College, Neath (Thurs 15) Please send your listings to listings@buzzmag. co.uk or phone them in to 029 2022 6767

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Splott Warehouse

Titan Road, Splott, Cardiff. www.facebook.com/ splottwarehousecdf Sat 31 Day Of The Dead 3.30pm-12am, £20-£40.

Wilkinson and Netsky are the only names announced so far for this large afternoon/ evening party, which has some sort of date-appropriate scary theme.

Tiger Tiger

Friary House, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff. Open Mon-Fri 12pm-2am, Sat 12pm-3am, Sun 12pm-12.30am. 029 2039 1944 / www.tigertiger-cardiff. co.uk Every Day Lucky Voice Karaoke From £2.50 per session. The UK's leading private karaoke experience each day of the week. Fridays Koosday 10pm-3am, £7/£5.

Something that has lots of decor, smoke machines etc and describes itself as an “Arrogantly Premium Clubbing Experience”. How depressing. Saturdays Kanaloa Polynesian style area with cocktails, VIP booths, dancers etc.

Undertone (basement of 10 Feet Tall)

11a + 12 Church Street, Cardiff. 029 2022 8883 / www.undertonecardiff.com Tue 6 Pick’n’Mix 10pm, £2/ free before 12. aNew night promisng “all your guilty pleasures and cheese classics.” Tue 13 Dropped 10pm, £2. New midweek student dance night offering house, acid, techno and trance,” plus a name that tempts fate a little. Tue 20 Indie Pop 10pm, £3. Monthly DJ night that plays both indie and pop, and indeed music at the intersection of them.

Tue 29 The Mixtape 10pm.

Featuring resident DJs and special guests Mongolian Disco Show. Wed 7 Selecta 10pm.

Just says “old skool garage party” here. Fri 2 Groove Theory 10pm-4am, £14 adv.

German duo Session Victim return to Cardiff to house you up. Fri 9 Simple 11pm-4am, £3. Featuring resident DJs from local jungle/drum’n’bass nights. Fri 23 Castles Nights – Techno Culture 10pm-4am, £7 adv/£5 early bird. Featuring sets from DJ MéndezisMz, Silver Red and Murder. Fri 30 Temple 10pm. Drum’n’bass night, lineup TBC. Sat 3 Yagga 10pm-4am, £7 adv.

Jungle with a bit of dub from Ed Solo, Jimanoli, Ul Tra, Ben Britton, Blokeye and Slaughter.

Sat 10 City Bass 10pm-4am.

With headliner TLR, who's had releases on Creme and Asok. Sat 17 Rotary Club 10pm-4am. According to this night’s Facebook page, this is “a music promotion bringing a wide range of genres to clubs in Falmouth”. Well, it seems to have gingerly crossed the Cornish border and landed in Cardiff, with a headline set

by The Organ Grinder. Sat 24 No Dange 10pm-4am. Grime, dubstep and heavy bass-driven sounds, an offshoot of City Bass’ promotional activities.

They don’t know who’s playing this at the time of writing though.

The Vaults

The Old Natwest Bank, 113116 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. www.vaultspresents.com

Sat 24 Memorex 9pm-4am, £15/£10. Parisian techno geezer Ron Costa makes his second Memorex appearance tonight.

The Organ Grinder, Scott Kerr, Sinky and JV are also in room 1; Haematoma, Drew Watkins b2b Josh Thomas, Blake Parker, Teri Simmonds and Aled Wynne are in room 2.

Warehouse 54

Cambrian Rd, Newport.

01633 259144 / www.wh54. com Wednesdays Wild Wednesdays Matt Kirke mixes up club-influenced beats from reggae to rock, d’n’b to dancefloor-led house. Friday The Shakedown Alternative pop-punk anthems and dirty pop pleasures. Fri 30 + Sat 31 Happily Never After – A Dark And Twisted Fairytail!

The Newport Venues, er venues host the city's big Halloween weekender across six different clubs and two evenings.

Saturdays VHS Vandals An audiovisual mix of indie anthems, old school hip-hop, mashups and funk-infused beats.

Wow Bar

4 Churchill Way, Cardiff.

Gay venue. Free all day SunThurs; before 11pm Fri + Sat. 029 2066 6247 / www. wowbarcardiff.com Wednesdays Wish You Were Here Free. Student night with “inflight entertainment” from Lambrini Rampage and Mary Golds, plus music from DJ Krys. Thursdays The Night With No Name Free. DJ Craig and Mary Golds offer “mad games and crazy entertainment.” Fridays The Greatest Show In The City Free b4 11. With WOW Showgirls Miss Kitty and Marcia, plus special guests every week. Saturdays The VKend Free b4 11. With DJs Craig and Krys. You can get cheap deals in VK. £6.50 for a fishbowl. £6 for a jug of WKD. Settle down now, kids.

Sundays The Cuckoo Club Free. DJ Krys plays the tunes until late.

events EVERY MONDAY

Ballet The Gate, Cardiff.

6-9.30pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344.

Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8; advanced 8-9.30. No class on Mon 26.

Bharatanatyam Dance Classes For Adult Beginners Bayview House, Cardiff Bay. 8.15-9.15pm. Info 029 2075 1158.

Bingo Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm.

Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Hosted by Jack Cooper.

Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting The Plum Tree, Canton, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (three-month trial membership). Info 07526 141392. A friendly social group offering the chance to “liven up your social life and meet new friends” through a varied events programme including theatre, live music, walks, badminton, table tennis and pub nights. More info at www. cardiffivc.org.uk.

Ceroc The Gate, Cardiff.

7.45-10.45pm, £7/£5 NUS. Info 029 2048 3344. Sessions for a dance style billed as a combo of salsa, ballroom, hip-hop,

tango and jive. No class on Mon 26.

Children’s Ballroom Dancing Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-9pm. Info 01495 243252.

Community Choir Sessions Cornwall Street Church Hall, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, free. Info 07952 752823. Led by Pauline Down and taking place most Mondays (starting up again on Mon 14 Sept); ring ahead to check.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.30-8.30pm, £7/£6.

Info 07774 601544 / sarasclasses4@gmail.com.

Every Monday and Friday.

India Dance Wales Classes Highmead House, Lisvane, Cardiff. Info 029 2075 1158.

For Grade 2 to vocational level.

These classes are by special application only at various points in the month – not on specific days, hence listing them here. To apply write to admin@indiadancewales.com with previous dance experience and reason for wanting to join India Dance Wales.

Making Music The Gate, Cardiff. 6-10pm, £7.50-£9.50 per session/£4 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Learn to play improvised rock and pop and basic chord sequences.

Beginners 6-8pm; intermediate 8-10. No class on Mon 26.

Musical Theatre The Riverfront, Newport. 6.158.30pm, £6/£5. Info 01633 656757. 7-11 years old: 6.15-7.15pm; 12 and up: 7.158.30pm.

Newport Badminton Club Pill Millennium Centre, Newport. 7.30-9.30pm. Info 07789 965285. One of the largest badminton clubs in South East Wales. Monday club nights have coaching with Carissa Turner, the current Ladies Welsh number one, for juniors and then senior club members.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today features Youth Circus Wookies (age 7-9, 4.30-6pm); Youth Circus Ewoks (age 5-7, 5-6pm); Flying Trapeze L3 (6-8pm); Aerial Hoop L3 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L3 (6-8pm); Aerial Yoga (6.1-7.45pm); Aerial Hoop L2 (8-10pm); Flying Trapeze L1 (8-10pm); Static Trapeze L4 (8-10pm) and Flexibility (8-9.30pm).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464. Tours of the centre running daily for one hour. Advance booking recommended.

Pilates The Gate, Cardiff.

11.30am-1.30pm, £5.50-£7.50.

Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners for the first hour, intermediate for the second. No class on Mon 26.

Quizzical The North Star, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free. Info 029 2062 4050.

RAD Children’s Ballet The Gate, Cardiff. 4-7.45pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. 4-6-year-olds: 4-4.45pm; 6-8 4.45-5.45pm; Ballet Grade 1 6-8 yrs 5.456.45pm; Ballet Grade 2 6-8 yrs 6.45-7.45pm. No class on Mon 26.

Salsa Classes Mischiefs, Cardiff Bay. 7.30-9.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.

Beginners for the first hour, then improvers/intermediate.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff

(pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Day tours from Cardiff, every Monday, Thursday and Sunday. This one visits the Gower, Swansea Bay, Parc-Le-Breos, the Dylan Thomas Centre and more.

St Donats Atlantic Chorale St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7.30pm. Info 01446 799100. Choir rehearsals.

Tai Chi: Health Qigong Glyndwr Community Hall, Penarth. 10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.

Tango Dancing Argentine Barocco, Cardiff. 8-10.45pm, £3/£1. Info 029 2023 7332.

Tang Soo Do Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff. 7-9pm.

Info 07734 557767. Learn traditional Korean karate; beginners welcome.

Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 12.301.15pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

On tomorrow also.

Yoga With Valerie Price St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff. 6.30-9.30pm. Info admin@yoga-works.co.uk.

6.30-8pm: intermediate; 8.109.30pm: beginners.

Zumba Dance Classes Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5.30-6.30pm, £5/£4. Info 029 2087 7959.

EVERY TUESDAY

A Ballroom Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-11pm. Info 01495 243252.

Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm.

Info 07790 167560. Every Tuesday and Friday.

American Line Dancing The Gate, Cardiff. 2.45-4.45pm, £3.

Info 029 2048 3344. No class on Tue 27.

Belly Dance Classes Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 6.30-7.45pm, £6/£25 for five sessions. Info 07872 306745. Mixed ability class with Steph.

Beth’s Buns Pilates Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 7.15-8.15pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880. New class here every Tuesday.

Bring It Pong 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New weekly session of table tennis, with two tables in the main bar (little known fact: table tennis is one of the best games to play while drinking).

Circus Skills The Riverfront, Newport. 7-8.30pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757.

For ages 14 and up.

Col’s Crochet Class Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

6-8pm, £10. Info 01685 384111.

All experience levels welcome; please bring your own yarn and crochet hook.

Contemporary Dance The Gate, Cardiff. 6-8.30pm, £4.50£6.50/£2.50 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8.30. No class on Tue 27.

Extend The Gate, Cardiff.

11am, £2.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Exercise to music, aimed at over-60s and people with a disability. No class on Tue 27.

Frances Aitken Pilates The Abacus, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5. Info 07934 011061. Dropin session hosted by Aitken, who’s been teaching pilates for eight years and comes from a professional circus and dance background.

Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm.

Info www.funkypumpfitness. co.uk. Boxing-based highintensity workout with a house soundtrack. First session free.

In this gym every Tuesday,

events Thursday and Saturday.

Gitananda Yoga St David's Uniting Church, Pontypridd.

7-8.30pm, free. Info 01443 408065.

Give It A Go Climbing Class For Adults Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Tuesday to Thursday.

Glam Dram St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan.

7pm. Info 01446 799100.

Amateur theatre company for adults.

India Dance Wales – Bharatanatyam Classes Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5-6pm. Info 07410 977427. Beginners’ class.

India Dance Wales Classes Rubicon Dance, Adamsdown, Cardiff. 6.30pm. Info 029 2075 1158. From beginners to next level and for all ages and abilities.

Jamaican Bum Flex Channel View Leisure Centre, Cardiff.

6-7pm, £5. Info 07950 256969.

Dancehall/reggae style dance moves, “turned into a tough bum workout for the ladies”

by Latone Holder. Also on Wednesday and Thursday.

Jazz Workshops For Beginners Atradius Offices (4th floor), Cardiff Bay. 6.208pm, £10. Info 07806 625717.

All instruments and ages welcome.

Kizomba Tango Classes 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Learn African samba here.

Laughter Yoga Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff.

7-8pm, £5 (suggested donation). Info www. sparklylaughter.co.uk. “No experience required, no stretching and no mats needed,” promise the organisers.

Life Drawing Sketching Session 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff.

6-7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model.

Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing The Garage, Swansea. 6-10pm. Info 01792 475147.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Ground Skills - Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Youth Circus Padawans (age 9-11, 4.306pm); Hula Hoop (6-7pm); Performance (7-9pm); Circus Mishmash (6-8pm); Mixed Aerial L1 (8-10pm) and Static Trapeze L2 (8-10pm).

Off Centre Silver Dragon, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Adult drama group meeting weekly to develop performance skills.

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Open Mic Night Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

Pilates And Stretch Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 8-9pm, £6/£25 for five sessions. Info 07872 306745.

With Steph; bring your own mat please.

Pilates: Beginners The Gate, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5.50£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. No class on Tue 27.

Pregnancy Yoga Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff.

6-7.15pm, £35/£30 (five-week blocks). Info kalavathi@ omstudio.co.uk.

Salsa Classes Bar 44, Cowbridge. 7.30-9.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.

Salsa Classes La Tasca,

Cardiff. 7-10.30pm, £5. Info 07949 270618. Every Tuesday.

Beginners 7.15-8pm; Improvers 8.30-9.30pm; dancing 9.4510.30pm.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Every Tuesday and Friday.

This one visits Big Pit Mining Museum of Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park (including BBNP visitors centre).

Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Continuation St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff.

6.30-7.30pm. Info 029 2020 6042.

Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5.30-6.30 + 6.45-8pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 7.309pm, £9. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk. With Kalavathi Devi.

Yoga Share M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 5-7pm, £4 (suggested donation). Info 029 2047 3373. Led by Ashtanga practitioner Sarah Cleary.

Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

6-7pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Yoga With Valerie Price Llandough Institute, Penarth.

8.30-9.30pm. Info admin@ yoga-works.co.uk. Mixed level class.

Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes Fairwater Social & Athletic Club, Cardiff. 6-7pm.

Info 07891 712344. Led by Irene Davies, as is...

Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes St Faith Church Hall, Llanishen, Cardiff. 8-9pm. Info 07891 712344.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

A Tea Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 2-4pm. Info 01495 243252.

Cabaret And Showgirl Dancing For All Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 6.15-9pm. Info 07872 306745. With Steph. Beginners 6.15-7.45pm; advanced 7.459pm. More info at www. cardiffcabaretclub.com Ceramics For Adults The Riverfront, Newport. 6-8pm, £30 (five weeks). Info 01633 656757.

Ceroc Dance Class Dockers Club, Swansea. 7.45pm-12am, £6/£8 freestyles. Info cerocsouthwales@gmail.com.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Wake Up Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.15-8am, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / serenhealth@hotmail.co.uk.

Give It A Go Climbing Class For Adults Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Jamaican Bum Flex Canton Community Centre, Cardiff.

8-9pm, £5. Info 07950 256969.

Life Drawing Sketching Session The Project Space, Commercial Street, Newport.

6.30-8.30pm, £5. Info 07830 381930. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model.

Newport Youth Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.15-6pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. 7-10 years old: 4.155pm; 14-18: 5-6pm.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Acrobatics Jedi (11+, 4.15-6pm); Acrobatics & Handstands (6-8pm); Creative

Aerial L3+ (8-10pm).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Pilates The Gate, Cardiff.

6-8pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Concentrating on General Fitness. Beginners for the first hour; advanced for the second. No class on Wed 28.

Pub Quiz The Pilot, Penarth.

8pm. Info 029 2071 0615. With Hayley.

Salsa Classes Rhiwbina Recreational Club, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.

SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Day tours from Cardiff, every Wednesday and Saturday. This one visits Caerleon, Caerwent, Tintern Abbey, the Wye Valley, Abbey Mill Craft Centre and Raglan Castle.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 9.3011am, 1-2.15pm + 7-9pm, £9/£8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk..

Yoga Trwy Gyfrwng Y Gymraeg Insole Court, Llandaff, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm.

Info admin@yoga-works.co.uk.

Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

6-7pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments The Freaks Geeks and Autographs Store, Swansea. 5.30pm, £3.50.

Info 07914 683534.

Zumba Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 6pm, £4. Info 07949 270618.

EVERY THURSDAY

Actors Experience Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6-9pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. A series of diverse workshops for professional and experienced actors.

Alexander Technique & Yoga M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 11.30am-1pm, £16/£80 for six sessions. Info 029 2047 3373.

Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Children 6-11 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

4-5pm, £4.95. Info 07837 937351.

Bingo Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

Biodanza Bishop of Llandaff High School, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £6/£5. Info antoinette@ biodanza4all.com. “A fusion of music, movement and feeling” taught here by Antoinette Lorraine.

Breakdance The Riverfront, Newport. 6.15-7pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757.

Learn break dancing styles, uprock, freezes and power moves. For ages 8-18.

Ceroc Dance Class Lysaght Institute, Newport. 7.3010.45pm, £8/£6 NUS. Info cerocsouthwales@gmail.com.

Children’s Latin/Ballroom Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 4.30-8pm. Info 01495 243252.

Circuits Class Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

6.45-7.45pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.

Focal Point English Classes Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

1-3pm. Info 01685 384111. For local people who would like to learn to speak English.

Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm.

Info www.funkypumpfitness. co.uk.

Give It A Go Climbing

Class For Adults Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Hand Drumming Group Canton Uniting Church, Cardiff. 6-6.50pm, £15 (five weeks). Info 01446 401209.

Hosted by Laura Bradshaw.

Hard Côr Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Join the Centre’s urban choir who blend choral singing with hip hop. Contact takepart@wmc.org.uk for further details.

Jamaican Bum Flex Trinity Church Centre, Newport Road, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5. Info 07950 256969.

Newport Badminton Club Newport Active Living Centre.

7.30-9.30pm. Info 07789 965285.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Flying Trapeze L1/2 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L2 (6-8pm); Ropes & Silks L2 (6-8pm); Static Trapeze L3 (8-10pm); Ropes & Silks L3 (8-10pm) and Ropes & Silks L4 (8-10pm).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Pilates Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 6.157.15pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / serenhealth@hotmail.co.uk . Every Thursday.

Salsa Buena Class Eclipse, Penarth. 7.30-9.30pm, free. Info 07800 565651. Also features a Latin disco after the class.

Salsa Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 7-11pm, £5. Info 07949 270618. Beginners 7.15-8pm; improvers 8.30-9.30pm; Rueda 9.45-10.30pm.

Salsa Dancing Classes Revolucion De Cuba, Cardiff.

8-10pm, £6/£5 NUS. Info 029 2023 6689. Salsa, bachata, zouk and kizomba.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Albert Road Church & Community Centre, Penarth.

6.30-9.15pm. Info 029 2020 6042. 6.30-7.30: Tai Chi/ Qigong; 7.45-9.15: Tai Chi Short Form.

Tai Chi / Qigong St Albans Church Hall, Splott, Cardiff.

10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.

Yoga Classes Cardiff Steiner School, Llandaff North, Cardiff. 6-7.15 + 7.30-8.45pm, £8/£6.50. Info info@yogaskies. co.uk. Hosted by Mike Young.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff.

7-8am + 1-2.30, 6-7.15 + 7.30-8.45pm, £9/£8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk.

11am: Mums & Baby yoga; 7.30pm: Pregnancy yoga.

EVERY FRIDAY

Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm.

Info 07790 167560.

Boys’ Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.45-5.30pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. Taught by Rubicon, for ages 6-12.

Cardiff Aikikai The Dojo, Roath, Cardiff. 6.30-10pm. Info mcaluan@cardiffaikikai.co.uk.

Cardiff Table Tennis Community Club Upper Hall, Sport Wales, Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 7-9pm. Info 01446 412352. Featuring 16 table ten-

nis tables; players of all ages and abilities are welcome.

Children’s Tap/Ballet Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10.30-11.30am. Info 01495 243252.

Community Choir Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 9.4511.45am, £72/£48 (12 weeks).

Info 01446 401209.

Focal Point English Classes For Young Mums Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am-12pm.

Info 01685 384111. For local people who would like to learn to speak English.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.30-8.30pm, £7/£6.

Info 07774 601544 / saras-

10am: kids; 11am: adults; 12pm: private tuition.

Children’s Climbing Classes Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 10-11.30am, £12. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.

Clwb Drama The Riverfront, Newport. 11.30am-12.30, £5.

Info 01633 656757. Welsh language drama group for ages 7+.

Family ‘Give It A Go’ Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

12, 2 + 4pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.

Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff.

Fancy learning to sing (not swear) like a sailor? Then visit World Of Boats, which is not a real world but more of a museum, on Wed 7 for a sea shanty workshop. It's hosted by Pauline Down, who is amply experienced at teaching folks to warble.

classes4@gmail.com.

Little’ns Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 9.4510.25am + 10.30-11.15am, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757.

Newport Photographic Club Skip Jennings Hall, Maindee, Newport. 7.30pm. Info 01633 400685.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Aerial Jedi (11+, 4.156pm); Aerial Conditioning (6-7.30pm); Flying Trapeze Taster (on Fri 9 and 23 Oct, 6-8pm).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Older Adult Dance/Exercise The Riverfront, Newport.

11.15am-12.15pm, £2.80. Info 01633 656757. Low impact dance and exercise class aimed at the over 50s.

Rhiwbina Farmers Market The Butchers Arms, Rhiwbina.

10am-1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Streetwise Street Dance Class Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 4.30-8.30pm, £3.50 per class. Info 01685 384111. Call for individual class times.

Tango Argentine Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff.

7.30-8.45pm, £7/£4. Info 029 2023 7332. No experience or partner required.

Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes Sbectrwm Community Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff.

1-2pm. Info 07891 712344.

With Irene Davies.

EVERY SATURDAY

Ballroom Dancing Class Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

10am kids / 11am adults, £4 per class. Info 01685 384111.

9.30am. Info www. funkypumpfitness.co.uk.

Hard Côr Sony Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Come-one-come-all sessions for the Centre’s urban choir who blend choral singing with hip-hop.

Mini Musical Theatre The Riverfront, Newport. 10-11am, £5. Info 01633 656757. Run by Defying Gravity, professional tutors will teach ballet and drama to kids aged 3-6.

NoFit State Circus: Youth Circus Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

10.30am-12pm, £7/£6 per session. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Circus Wookies (age 7-9, 10-11.30am); Youth Circus Ewoks (age 5-7, 10.30-11.30am); Youth Circus Padawans (age 9-11, 11.30am1pm).

Performance Academy Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

10am-1pm, £10. Info 01685 384111. Offering professional theatre and performance coaching in dance, acting, musical theatre and singing.

Roath Real Food Market Mackintosh Sports Club Car Park, Roath, Cardiff. 9.30am1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.

SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Sewing Workshops Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 10am1pm. Info 01633 673739.

Hosted by Ellery Design – see www.ellerydesign.com for details of how to book and/or contact them.

St Mary Street Cardiff Market St Mary Street, Cardiff. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2019 0036. Selling artisan foods, vintage clothing, antique furniture and bric-a-brac.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff.

8-9.30am, £8. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk.

BUZZ 61

events With Kalavathi Devi.

Youth Theatre The Riverfront, Newport.

12.45-3.15pm, £28 (seven weeks)/£25 (six weeks). Info 01633 656757. For ages 8 to 16, across two classes (youngest first).

EVERY SUNDAY

Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Adults Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12-1pm, £6.50. Info 07837 937351.

Ballet For Beginners Dance Studio, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2-3.30pm, £6/£15 for three classes. Info info@burlesquecardiff.co.uk. Hosted

by Stephanie of Burlesque Cardiff.

Bridgend Undercover Car Boot Sale Multistorey Car Park, Bridgend Town Centre.

7am-12pm, free (selling cars £6; selling cars with trailers £10). Info 01656 661338.

Cabaret And Showgirl Dancing For All Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am12.30pm. Info 07872 306745.

With Steph. Beginners and mixed ability class. More info at www. cardiffcabaretclub.com Children’s Climbing Classes Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

10-11.30am, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Family ‘Give It A Go’ Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

12, 2 + 4pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Farmers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans.

10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Welsh producers sell their wares every week at this brand new market.

Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing Pontardawe Arts Centre.

6-10pm. Info 01792 863722.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Youth All Skills Jedi (11+, 12-2pm) and Youth Performance Jedi (11+, 2-4pm).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4.

Info 029 2063 6464. *Riverside Farmers’ Market Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff. 10am2pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.

Always worth a trip.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Sunday Board Games Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Weekly session featuring a mixture of competitive and co-operative games.

THURSDAY 1

Cardiff Gin Festival Portland House, Cardiff Bay. 6.30-11pm, £7 adv. Info 01274 568834. First event of its kind in Cardiff, featuring over 100 different gins tonight and all weekend. Fully sold

out, thanks to all the hairyfaced sons and daughters of Hogarth who are ‘into gin’ nowadays. There’s a waiting list for tickets though. (Until Sun 4) Coffee Home Brewing Course Penylan Pantry, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £20 adv. Info 01792 463980. Presented in conjunction with Alchemy Coffee.

Hobo’s Quiz Hobo’s, Bridgend. 7.30pm, £1 to enter.

Info www.hobosmusicvenue. com.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans.

2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Every Thursday this month.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609. Also on Fri 9, Thurs 29 and Sat 31 this month.

New Fiction And Poetry Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £2.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Readings from Rosie Shepperd, Alison Layland and Alison Lauppe Dunbar.

Rugby Union: World Cup – Wales v Fiji Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. 4.45pm.

Info 0844 8471881. First of five World Cup matches taking place here this month (three having happened in September).

St Fagans Castle Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 07538 878609. An atmospheric 100-minute walk through the Elizabeth mansion and gardens with

POP UP CINEMA Castell Coch, Tongwynlais + Caerphilly Castle, Fri 9 Oct-Sat 21 Nov. Tickets: £8-15. Info: 029 2030 4400 Film lovers are in for a treat this autumn with a selection of exciting films showing at Castell Coch and Caerphilly Castle. Revisit old classics such as Beauty And The Beast and The Princess Bride within the confines of the castles, making it a must for film fans old and young. Or why not join Disney favourites Anna and Kristoff in their race to find Anna’s sister Elsa in a Frozen singalong, including a warm-up provided by Welsh National Opera? The event is rounded off with a showing of Phantom Of The Opera, set to a live score performed by Steepways Sound Collective and another pre-event performance by the WNO. With refreshments on offer from Knuckle Pizza and Crafty Devil Brewing to keep up your energy whilst you sing your heart out or simply sit back and enjoy your favourite film, this is definitely not one to be missed.

BUZZ 62

true tales of its ghosts. Also on Fri 9, Thurs 15, Thurs 22 and Fri 23.

Storytelling Suppers Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff.

7pm, £14. Info 029 2037 2055.

Stories and music by Graham Langley. Price includes food.

The Full Moon Against Humanity The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com. A session playing the wilfully offensive card game Cards Against Humanity. Also on Thurs 15 and 29.

Wakelin Award Talk YMCA, Swansea. 5.30pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Tim Davies talks to Wakelin Award 2015 winner Alexander Duncan.

FRIDAY 2

Art Exhibition & Auction The Village Hotel, Coryton, Cardiff. 7pm, £5. Info info@ gthc.org.uk. A George Thomas Hospice Care fundraising event.

Art History Lecture: Visions Of Wales Penarth Pier Pavilion. 10.30am-3.30pm, £35/£30. Info 0844 8700887.

First in a series of lectures here in October, November and December, led by Stella Grace Lyons.

Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting Park Plaza Hotel, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (threemonth trial membership).

Info 07526 141392 / www. cardiffivc.org.uk. Meeting here on the first Friday of each month.

Cardiff Gin Festival Portland House, Cardiff Bay. 6.30-11pm, £7 adv. Info 01274 568834. (Until Sun 4) Craft Fair Community Hall, Neath. 10.30am-3.30pm, free.

Info ariancrafts@hotmail. co.uk. On tomorrow also.

Doug Scott Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £13.50/£12.

Info 01239 621200. A talk by a fella that climbed Everest 40 years ago, on that self same subject. In Builth Wells tomorrow; Aberystwyth on Mon 5.

Farmers Market High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free.

Info 01685 725106. Quality produce from no more than 50 miles away, on the first Friday of each month.

Little Mice Club: Autumn National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am-12pm, free.

Info 01792 463980. Enjoy bilingual play, song and crafts and meet Morys the Museum Mouse.

Rugby Union: World Cup – New Zealand v Georgia Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

8pm. Info 0844 8471881.

Toddler Days Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. £5 (adults). Info 029 2047 5475. Monthly day for toddlers with a special theme each month.

Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org. uk. Adult bikes on sale from £60; kids’ bikes from £10.

On tomorrow also, and every Friday this month.

SATURDAY 3

Antiques Weekend National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149. Hosted by Derwen Fairs. On tomorrow also.

Cardiff Gin Festival Portland House, Cardiff Bay. 12.30-5pm + 6.30-11pm, £7 adv. Info 01274 568834. (Until Sun 4) Craft Fair Coffee Cove Cafe Bar, Barry Island. 10am3.30pm, free/£10 to set up

a stall. Info 07948 399111.

Every first Saturday of the month.

Craft Fair Community Hall, Neath. 10.30am-3.30pm, free.

Info ariancrafts@hotmail. co.uk.

Craft Fair Cowbridge Town Hall. 9.30am-4pm. Info phil@ wales-pictures.com.

Craft Fair Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay. £50 to set up a stall for two days. Info 07855 585114.

Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out Event. Also on Sat 10 and Sat 31.

Dewch Y Ganu National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

11am, free. Info 01792 463980.

Sessions for Welsh learners.

Doug Scott Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. 7.30pm, £13.50/£12. Info 01982 552555.

Eclectic Crafters Centenary Hall, Maryport Street, Usk. Info eclectic.crafters@gmail. com. Craft fair held on the first Saturday of each month.

Fair Play – Vintage & Independent Clothing 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 12-5pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New night on every first Saturday of the month, alternating between selling clothes and vinyl.

Family Saturdays: Crafty Crochet Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Ffwrnes Ffilm Ffest 2015 Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 12pm, free.

Info 0845 2263510. Second year for this festival of short films providing a platform for fresh filmmakers to showcase their work to new audiences.

On tomorrow also.

Handmade Craft & Gift Market Tabernach Chapel, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am4pm. Info uniquefairs@gmx. co.uk.

Harvest Festival Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea.

5pm, £7/£5 adv. Info 01792 371206. Live music, dancing, an auction, food and drink etc.

Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Dundee Stars Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.

Introduction To Samba Galez: Dance Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff. 10am11pm, £35/£30 unwaged (eight sessions). Info join_ the_band@sambagalez.info.

Every Saturday (excepting Sat 31 Oct) until 21 Nov. Introduction To Samba Galez: Percussion Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff.

11.15am-12.15pm, £25/£20 unwaged (eight sessions).

Info join_the_band@sambagalez.info. Every Saturday (excepting Sat 31 Oct) until 21 Nov. It’s Electric Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. What is electricity and why is it so useful? Generate it for yourself and see some indoor lightning to find out.

(At weekends until Sun 18) It’s Just An Illusion Mission Gallery, Swansea. 2-5pm, free Info 01792 652016. Drop-in workshop with Daniel Trivedy, about optical illusions and how to create them.

Lantern Making Workshops YMCA, Swansea. 11am-1.15pm + 1.45-4pm, free. Info 01792 516900. With Vivian Rhule.

Later in the day (6.15pm) there’ll be a lantern parade in Swansea’s Victoria Park.

Let’s Get Quizzical The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £2 to enter. Info 01497 821762. Pub quiz.

Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Look up into the night sky to explore the many lights that have fascinated humans for centuries, and discover their origins. (At weekends until Sun 18) Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609. A walk through woodlands, ruins and graveyards.

Every Saturday this month, plus Thurs 8, Fri 16, Thurs 29 and Fri 30.

Make A Thaumatrope National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Those being popular Victorian-era toys, On tomorrow also.

Mumbles Craft Fayre Ostreme Centre, Mumbles, Swansea. Info brmakinson@ ntlworld.com.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7.15pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500. Presented by Cardiff History & Hauntings.

Also on Sat 10, Fri 16, Fri 23 and every day from Wed 28-Sat 31.

Newport Food Festival Newport city centre. 10am5pm. Info www. newportfoodfestival.co.uk.

Featuring some 70 stalls of local/not-local food and drink, chef demonstrations in Newport Indoor Market, street theatre, live music and children’s activities.

Re-Dressing Kennixton National History Museum, St Fagans. Free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Roller Derby: Tiger Bay Brawlers vs. London Roller Girls Double Header Talybont Sports Village, Cardiff. Info tigerbaybrawlers@gmail.com. Two fixtures: the Brawlers’ A-team v Brawl Saints and the B side against the still more tortuously titled Batter C Power.

Swansea Model Railway Show National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am4pm. Info 01792 463980.

Featuring layouts, trader and society stands and demonstrations. On tomorrow also.

Thai Supper Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716. With Angela Gray.

Wales Fair Trade Fair Guildhall, Brecon. 10am-4pm, free. Info walesfairtradefair@ gmail.com. Featuring 30 stalls selling fairly traded goods from around the world. In Abergavenny tomorrow.

Wheelbuilding Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £100.

Info www.cycletrainingwales. org.uk.

Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales. org.uk.

SUNDAY 4

617 Lecture Series Penarth Pier Pavilion. 10.30am-12pm, free. Info 0844 8700887.

Russell Kitely, Phillip Blackmore, and Geoff Horton present a talk on the Cold War and the RAF. Antiques Weekend National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149.

Cardiff Gin Festival

events Portland House, Cardiff Bay. 12.30-5pm + 6.30-11pm, £7 adv. Info 01274 568834.

(Finishes today) Cardiff Half Marathon Castle Street (start and finish point), Cardiff. 8.50am, free to spectate. Info 0845 3084001.

Annual event which goes all around Cardiff – look at www. cardiffhalfmarathon.co.uk if you want to know where exactly. The 8.50am start is for wheelchair users; the main race starts at 9am.

Cardiff Storytelling Circle Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8pm, £4. Info 029 2030 4400.

Craft Fair Red Dragon Centre, Cardiff Bay. £50 to set up a stall for two days. Info 07855 585114.

Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady’s School Hall, Cwmbran.

1-4pm. Info cwmbran_ crafts@hotmail.co.uk. Every first Sunday of the month.

Entertain The Easy Way Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716. With Angela Gray.

Felt Slippers Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Claire Cawte.

Ffwrnes Ffilm Ffest 2015 Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 12pm, free.

Info 0845 2263510.

Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Tottenham Hotspur Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 4pm. Info 0870 400004.

Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event. Also on Tue 13 and Tue 20.

Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Edinburgh Capitals Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.

It’s Electric Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Make A Thaumatrope National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Museum Late Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 6-9pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334.

For the first Friday of every month the museum will be opening its doors until late, with dance, culture, art, music and a pop-up bar.

Orange Is The New Black Quiz Buffalo, Cardiff.

7-9.30pm, £1 to play. Info 029 2031 0312. I’m holding out for quizzes dedicated to Eldorado, Love Thy Neighbour and the BBC testcard.

Swansea Model Railway Show National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am4pm. Info 01792 463980.

Wales Fair Trade Fair Market Hall + Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 10am5pm, £1/under-12s free. Info walesfairtradefair@gmail. com. Featuring 40 stalls selling fairly traded goods from around the world, plus African drumming, dancing, Zimbabwean food and live music from Chrys Blanchard, Stainless Steve and the Bollywood Dancers.

MONDAY 5

Doug Scott Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01970 623232.

Draw @ Bay Art Bay Art, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-3pm, £29 per session. Info 029 2065 0016. Designed for people

who are interested in figurative drawing and would like to stretch their current thinking.

Every Monday until 30 Nov. Improv Comedy Course YMCA, The Walk, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £85 (eight weeks).

Info cardiff-impro. brownpapertickets.com.

Eight-week course led by Nathan Improv. Every Monday (apart from Sun 18 Oct) until 23 Nov. Northern Lingo Bingo Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7933. This is a night which seems to feature people playing bingo and speaking in Yorkshire dialect.

Tea Dance Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

The Moment Of Truth: Art In The Early Renaissance Drill Hall, Chepstow. 2-4pm, £10 per lecture. Info 01291 625981. A series of classes exploring the art of the 15th century, hosted by Eleanor Bird. Every Monday until Nov 23.

Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall.

6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758. An open group of writers who encourage others to write and also critique work. Here every first and third Monday of the month.

TUESDAY 6

Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10.30am. Info 01792 463980.

This month’s theme is ‘female mystery writers’ and it also takes place on Tue 13 and Tue 20.

Making Minds, Giving Voices Gwdihw, Cardiff.

7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Featuring music from Bel Blue and spoken word from Sara Annwyl, plus an open mic.

Polari Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. London-based LGBT literary salon.

WEDNESDAY 7

Iris Prize 2015 Chapter Arts Centre + Cineworld, Cardiff. £75 weekend pass/£65 members. Info www.irisprize. org. First day of this seasoned annual LGBT film festival, which we’ve written about in this issue and the last, as well as slinging a brochure together explaining what’s on in detail. Check that out, or the website above. Today opens with a screening of rugby documentary Scrum in Cineworld. (Until Sun 11) Lecture Series: The Life And Death Of Lieutenant Colonel, Lord Ninian Crichton-Stuart Cardiff Castle. 6pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8100. Lecture by Marietta Crichton-Stuart (no relation [just kidding, she’s his granddaughter]).

Open Mic Poetry Night Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

7pm, free. Info 01685 384111.

Open Mic Spoken Word Extravaganza 22 Ye Olde Murenger, Newport. 7.30pm, £5/£3. Info 01633 263977.

Monthly night featuring Susie Wild and Tom Bullough for October.

Pop-Up Produce Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3-8pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. Monthly produce market.

Reminiscence Monthly Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 11am-1pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Come to the museum and share your memories of Cardiff, on the first

Wednesday of every month.

Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr.

8pm. Info 01495 753629.

Established group aiming to provide constructive criticism, help, advice and guidance to its members. Also on Wed 21.

Sea Shanty Workshop World Of Boats, Cardiff Bay. 7.159pm, £8. Info 07952 752823.

Hosted by Pauline Down. The hook, if you will, is that you can practise in the company of about 40 boats, for inspiration I guess.

Short Pottery Course Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-12.30pm, £180 for six sessions. Info 029 2048 4611.

Skill Builder: Knife Skills Vegetables Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £80. Info 01443 222716.

Words&Words&Words Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.45pm, £5. Info 01970 623232. New spoken word evening.

THURSDAY 8

Arrested Development Quiz The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

About the TV sitcom, not the conscious hip-hop group or medical condition of the same name.

Bad Biddies Bingo 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2. Info 029 2022 8883. Every second Thursday of the month.

Cardiff Archaeological Society Lecture Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Main Building, Cardiff University.

7.15pm. Info www. cardiffarchsoc.btck.co.uk.

‘Ancient Britain & Europe In The Metal Ages – Tardessian Inscriptions And Celtic Origins’, by Professor John T Koch.

Cardiff German Beer Fest Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. 4-11pm, free. Info www. beerfestuk.com. Sudsy Teutonic fun in a big marquee over four days. Today and Sun 11 are free entry, the other two days aren't. (Until Sun 11) Iris Prize 2015 Chapter Arts Centre + Cineworld, Cardiff.

10.30am-10pm, £75 weekend pass/£65 members. Info www. irisprize.org. Today features shorts programmes and screenings of longer features in Cineworld. (Until Sun 11) Late Night Poetry At The Museum National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 6pm, £7/£5 adv. Info 029 2039 7951.

Poems will be read in the galleries by Phillip Gross, John Freeman, Alison Brackenbury and Alyson Hallett.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans.

2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Poems In The Library Cardiff Central Library Hub. 5.30-7pm, free. Info 029 2038 2116. Norman Schwenk reads from his new Parthian collection Book Of Songs. Also features John Eliot, Will Ford, Christina Thatcher, Johnny Giles, Lisa Megraw, Steven Kenward and Fran Murphy.

It’s called the ‘Hub’ because I would like to steal the ‘hub’ caps from the cars of the people responsible for this name change.

SWDFAS Lecture: Music, Art, Poetry And Legends Inspired By The Magi

Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

2pm, £6. Info 029 2030 4400.

Lecture by Peter Medhurst.

What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New open mic night incorporating music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, cabaret etc. Also on Wed 28.

FRIDAY 9

An Afternoon With Kev Johns Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 2pm, £8. Info 01792 475715.

Aquaponics Tour Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth.

1.30pm, £10. Info 01600 714595.

Booklaunch: Gary Raymond Le Pub, Newport.

8pm. Info 01633 221477.

Launching his debut novel, For Those Who Come After.

Also features a jazz DJ set.

Cardiff German Beer Fest Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. 4-11pm. Info www.beerfestuk. com. (Until Sun 11) Dinky Dragons Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff.

10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Family fun day for 0-5-year-olds.

Edible Garden Tour Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10.30am, £10. Info 01600 714595.

Foodie Friday Pontardawe Arts Centre. 3pm, free. Info 01792 863722. Food market with added entertainment.

Iris Prize 2015 Chapter Arts Centre + Cineworld, Cardiff.

12pm-12am, £75 weekend pass/£65 members. Info www. irisprize.org. Today again features shorts programmes and screenings of longer features in Cineworld. (Until Sun 11) Little Sparks Of Madness David Morgan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Performance, workshops and discussions, celebrating the first Mental Health Arts Festival in Wales.

Make Bread Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am-3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716. With Angela Gray.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.

Pop-Up Cinema: Beauty & The Beast Castell Coch, Tongwynlais. 5pm, £10/£8.

Info 029 2030 4400. First of four outdoor screenings here, today and tomorrow. See boxout.

Pop-Up Cinema: The Princess Bride Castell Coch, Tongwynlais. 8pm, £15/£12.

Info 029 2030 4400.

Sessions The Riverfront, Newport. 7-11pm, free. Info 01633 656757. Monthly event featuring live performances and boutique stalls.

St Fagans Castle Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15.

Info 07538 878609.

Tea Dance St Donats Ats Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan.

2-4pm, £5. Info 01446 779100.

With Alan Taylor.

Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales. org.uk.

SATURDAY 10

Big Apple Festival Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea.

10am-11pm. Info 01792 371206. The primary applebased area of interest here is cider, which you can watch being made, taste and buy.

Live music over two days from Up The Creek, Ukoholics,

Andy Jones, Big Fibbers, Ian James and Samois Connection. On tomorrow also.

Black History Month Event National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Curated by Cardiff community groups; details TBC. Book Swap National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. On tomorrow also.

Caerwent Craft Fayre Caerwent Village Hall, Monmouthshire. 2.30-4.30pm.

Info cwmbran_crafts@ hotmail.co.uk. Every second Saturday of the month.

Cardiff German Beer Fest Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. 11am7pm. Info www.beerfestuk. com. (Until Sun 11) Carmarthen School of Art Open Day Coleg Sir Gar, Carmarthen. 10am-2pm, free.

Info 01554 748201. Find out about career opportunities within the art, design and craft industries.

Chepstow Farmers’ Market Cormeilles Square, Chepstow.

8.30am-1pm, free. Info 01291 626370. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20. Info 01874 749092.

Drop-In Knotwork & Beadwork Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £5 per session.

Info 029 2048 4611. With Suzen Millodot every month.

Essential Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff.

9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

Family Saturdays: Cover Creation Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Illustrate the cover to your own novel.

Family Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

2pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Discover early ideas about rocks and fossils with the splendidly-named Dr Leucha Veneer.

Farmers’ Market Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly. 9.30am, free. Info 01656 658963. Every second Saturday of the month.

Felt Making YMCA, Swansea.

Free. Info 01792 516900. With artist Pat Johnson.

Gymnastics Event Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff.

9am-5pm. Info 0300 3003127.

On tomorrow also.

Introduction To Samba Galez: Dance Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff. 10am11pm, £35/£30 unwaged (eight sessions). Info join_ the_band@sambagalez.info.

Introduction To Samba Galez: Percussion Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff.

11.15am-12.15pm, £25/£20 unwaged (eight sessions).

Info join_the_band@sambagalez.info.

Iolo Williams Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £17.50/£16.

Info 01792 475715. Telegenic Welsh naturalist talks about various species found in this country.

Iris Prize 2015 Chapter Arts Centre + Cineworld, Cardiff.

10.30am-11pm, £75 weekend pass/£65 members. Info www. irisprize.org. Today features screenings in both Cineworld and Chapter. (Until Sun 11) It’s Electric Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Leafy Fun National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-

1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Family craft activity. On tomorrow also.

Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Local & Family History Fair National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.

With Swansea’s Historical Association.

Made In Roath: Live Art Penylan Pantry, Cardiff.

2-6pm. Info 01792 463980.

Live drawing/painting/ sculpting in the Pantry’s new community space, with Rubén Lorca and other artists.

Masterclass: Flavours Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716. With Angela Gray.

Monmouthshire Food Festival Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 10am-4.30pm, £5/free under-12s. Info 01291 420241. Demonstrations, talks, tutored tastings, children’s workshops and lots of food and drink to try. On tomorrow also.

Mumbles Produce Market Seafront Car Park, Mumbles.

9am-1pm, free. Info 01792 361012. Every second Saturday of the month.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.

Newport Craft Fayre The Gallery, Newport Indoor Market. 9am-4.30pm, free.

Info 01633 656656. Every second Saturday of the month.

Nimble Fingers Craft Fayre Victoria Hall, Mumbles, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free.

Info 07790 298913. On the second Saturday of every month.

Pembrokeshire MG Car Club Rally National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149. Featuring owners from Swansea, Aberystwyth and Bridgend.

Pop-Up Cinema: Frozen Singalong Castell Coch, Tongwynlais. 5pm, £10/£8.

Info 029 2030 4400.

Pop-Up Cinema: Phantom Of The Opera Castell Coch, Tongwynlais. 8pm, £15/£12.

Info 029 2030 4400. With a live score performed by Steepways Sound Collective and pre-event musical intervention by Welsh National Opera.

Spotlight Tour National History Museum, St Fagans.

Free. Info 029 2057 3500. St Fagans staff share some of their favourite spots here.

Stencilling With Embellishing Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Harriet Chapman.

Talk At 2 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. Thomas Williams and Richard Higlett talk about the exhibition currently showing here (see Art listings). Also on Sat 24.

Thinking Photography Bay Art, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am4.30pm, £5. Info www. diffusion.org. Hosted by Rowan Lear and considering the question, “How do we interpret photographs?”

Book via the website. Also on Sat 17.

Wood Block Print Your Digital Photos Cardiff BUZZ 63

events Metropolitan University. 10am1pm. Info www. diffusion.org. Diffusion Festival workshop.

Writing Workshops M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 2-4pm.

Info 029 2047 3373. Part of the Made In Roath festival.

SUNDAY 11

Big Apple Festival Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea.

10am-6pm. Info 01792 371206.

Book Swap National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.

Cardiff German Beer Fest Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. 11am7pm, free. Info www. beerfestuk.com. (Finishes today) Craft Fair LC2, Swansea.

10am-4pm, £25 to set up a stall. Info cottagecraftfairs@ gmail.com.

Cycling: Cyclone 24 Velodrome, Newport. 12pm12pm on Mon 12, £50 to register/£1,200 to enter a team of six. Info www.cyclone24.co.uk.

A 24-hour cycling relay race aiming to raise some £30,000 for Welsh homelessness charity The Wallich.

Eternity With Love Wedding Fayre National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. An event for people who are planning to get married but – crucially – not divorced. Ever.

Gymnastics Event Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff.

9am-5pm. Info 0300 3003127.

Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Sheffield Steelers Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.

Iris Prize 2015 Chapter Arts Centre + Cineworld, Cardiff.

12pm-12am, £75 weekend pass/£65 members. Info www. irisprize.org. The final day starts with the awards ceremony in Cineworld at 12pm and goes on to feature the winning selections in various categories. (Finishes today) It’s Electric Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Leafy Fun National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Lou Lou’s Cardiff Vintage Fair City Hall, Cardiff. 11am5pm, £2. Info info@ thevintagefair.com. Return of this regular, popular vintage fest, with a hairstyling booth, tea and cakes and other stuff TBC. Marina Market Dylan Thomas Square, Swansea.

10am-3pm, free. Info 01792 463980.

Monmouthshire Food Festival Caldicot Castle & Country Park. 10am-4.30pm, £5/free under-12s. Info 01291 420241.

Penarth Book Festival: True Stories Told Live Waterloo Tea, Penarth. 7pm, free. Info www.penarthbookfestival.org.uk.

First day of this eight-day multivenue event. Storytellers stand before us to tell a true story in no more than 15 minutes, with no notes or presentation aids.

Book in advance please. (Until Sun 18) Rugby Union: World Cup – France v Ireland Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. 4.45pm. Info 0844 8471881.

Spirits Masterclass 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm. Info 029 2022 8883. Monthly event BUZZ 64

focusing on one alcoholic spirit (TBC at press time).

Wales Fungus Day National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149. All manner of mushroomy, toadstoolish, puffballin’ activities. If you’re frugal as well as fungal, dress as a fairy or elf and get in free.

Walk For Hope / Walkies For Hope Bute Park, Coryton, Cardiff. 10am. Info info@ gthc.org.uk. A George Thomas Hospice Care fundraising event. As you may have guessed from the title, you can do this while walking a dog, or not.

Workshop: Make The Most Of Your Voice Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-4.30pm, £40/£30. Info 029 2030 4400.

With Frankie Armstrong.

Writing Masterclass M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 2-4pm.

Info 029 2047 3373. With Shelagh Weeks.

MONDAY 12

A Conversation With Tom Jones Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £35-£75. Info 029 2063 6464.

Tom has an autobiography out about now, and this tie-in event will see him interviewed on stage by the drummer out of Menswear.

Cardiff Rum Club 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2022 8883. A monthly get together of rum enthusiasts, connoisseurs and pirates is promised here. There’ll also be live music.

Draw @ Bay Art Bay Art, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-3pm, £29 per session. Info 029 2065 0016.

Improv Comedy Course YMCA, The Walk, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £85 (eight weeks).

Info cardiff-impro. brownpapertickets.com.

Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.309pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054. On the second and fourth Monday of every month.

Penarth Book Festival Various venues, Penarth. 2-9pm.

Info www.penarthbookfestival. org.uk. Today features a bilingual story session with Sali Mali (Penarth Library, 2-3pm); Jackie Morris reading from Queen Of The Sky (The Gallery, 2.20-3.30pm) and Adrian Goldsworthy talking to Phil Carradice and Gareth Glover about the Battle Of Waterloo (Penarth Yacht Club, 7-9pm).

(Until Sun 18) Science Cafe Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, free. Info 01970 623232. Emyr Evans talking about ospreys in Wales.

The Moment Of Truth: Art In The Early Renaissance Drill Hall, Chepstow. 2-4pm, £10 per lecture. Info 01291 625981.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (five days). Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Until Fri 16)

TUESDAY 13

Booklaunch: Cafe Collisions M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 6.30-9.30pm, free. Info 029 2047 3373. Short fiction by local writers. Part of the Made In Roath festival.

Booklaunch: Mari Griffith Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

7.30pm. Info 029 2030 4400.

Launching her Root Of The Tudor Rose. You need to email info@accentpress.co.uk if you want to go.

Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10.30am. Info 01792 463980.

Football: European Championship Qualifier – Wales v Andorra Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7.45pm.

Info 0845 3451400. This is Wales’ last qualifier match.

Possibly ever, in the event that they’re required to win against Andorra and don’t. Imagine if that actually happened.

Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.

Meet The Curator: Natural Sciences Behind The Scenes Tour National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7951.

Penarth Book Festival Various venues, Penarth. 10am8.30pm. Info www. penarthbookfestival.org.uk.

Today features a workshop on writing short stories with Julie McGowan (The Kymin, 10am12.30pm); The Girls Who Went To War with Duncan Barrett and Phil Carradice (All Saints Lesser Hall, 2-3pm); Sheila Harries, The Picture That Made Time Fly (All Saints Lesser Hall, 4.30-5.30pm) and Kate Hamer with Emma Kavanagh, The Girl In The Red Coat (Waterloo Tea, 7-8.30pm).

(Until Sun 18) Poetry Nights Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £4.50/£3.

Info 01792 863722. This month featuring Phil Carradice and Glyn Roberts.

Talk: Hidden Presence Bay Art, Cardiff Bay. 2-4pm, free.

Info 029 2065 0016. Artist Eva Sajovic leads a talk and discussion on socially engaged practice and working with communities. Email diffusionlearning@ffotogallery. org to book a place.

Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995. Also on Tue 27.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (five days). Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Until Fri 16) West Wales Decorative & Fine Arts Lecture: Medieval Stained Glass Queens Hall, Narberth. 10.30am, £10. Info 01834 869323. Talk by Roger Rosewell.

WEDNESDAY 14

Earth Science Week Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 2pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Talking about 3D geological mapping.

Hardeep Singh Kohli Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea.

7.45pm, £12. Info 01792 475715. Spoken word show. *Oktoberfest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5-11pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. Top quality beers from Germany served near the front door of Chapter, with sausages, sauerkraut and stereotypes also on the menu.

(Until Sat 17) Penarth Book Festival Various venues, Penarth. 10am8.30pm. Info www. penarthbookfestival.org.uk.

Today features Adele Nozedar reading from The Garden Forager (The Gallery, 11am12pm); Steve’s Dreams Writing Workshop (Belle Vue Park Pavilion, 4-5pm); a Game Of Thrones quiz (Penarth Library, 6-8pm) and Carolyn Hitt and Eddie Butler talking about Welsh rugby in the 1970s. (Until Sun 18) Spokedelia: Sound + Word The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509. Guest poets and musicians.

Short Pottery Course Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am12.30pm, £180 for six sessions.

Info 029 2048 4611.

The Gareth Edwards Charity Golf Day Celtic Manor, nr Newport. 9am, £1,200 to enter a team of three. Info 01633 413000. Play 18 holes on the Twenty Ten course, make some witty quips and then retire to the clubhouse for dinner and a charity auction.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (five days). Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Until Fri 16)

THURSDAY 15

Booklaunch: Catch Of The Day Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, free.

Info 029 2087 7959. Launching a collection of winning stories from the 2014 Rhys Davies Short Story Competition.

Booklaunch: The Blues Are Back In Town The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 029 2021 2509. Featuring a new book by Nick Fisk.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans.

2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Oktoberfest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5-11pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 17) Penarth Book Festival Various venues, Penarth. 11am9pm. Info www. penarthbookfestival.org.uk.

Today features Lee Watson talking about his cookbook Peace And Parsnips (The Gallery, 11am-12pm); Phil Carradice talking to Ben Kane and Joanna Courtney about writing historical fiction (The Gallery, 2-3.30pm) and contemporary crime writers Belinda Bauer, Clare Donoghue and Tim Weaver talking to MR Hall about crime fiction (The Gallery, 7-9pm). (Until Sun 18) Penned On The Bont Carnegie House, Bridgend.

7.30pm, £4. Info 01656 815757.

Poetry and spoken word by Kristian Evans and Clare E Potter.

Skill Builder: Perfect Gnocchi & Risotto Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6-9pm, £80. Info 01443 222716.

St Fagans Castle Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.

The Camera & The City Third Floor Gallery, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, free. Info diffusionlearning@ ffotogallery.org. First of four Diffusion Festival events (on tomorrow, Thurs 22 and Fri 23) in which Rowan Lear draws out particular themes, placing each body of work in the context of photographic history and theory. Email the above address to book a place.

The Full Moon Against Humanity The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (five days). Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Until Fri 16)

FRIDAY 16

AiR Open Studio YMCA, Swansea. 1-2pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Meet Artist In Residence Bob Gelsthorpe in his studio.

Alfie Moore Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 8pm, £12.50/£10.50. Info 01792 475715. In which a former police sergeant turned standup comedian tells 90s minutes of anecdotes based on his previ-

ous career. Trying to imagine how this could possibly sound less appealing, maybe if they sat you in a chair that gave you herpes.

Fused Glass Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £150 (three days).

Info 029 2048 4611. With Bill Swann. (Until Sun 18) Gruff Rhys Atrium, Cardiff.

2.30-4pm, free. Info 0845 6434030. A conversation between noted Super Furry Animal and Richard Parfitt, once-noted 60 Foot Doll and now leader of the Popular Music course at the Atrium.

Book in advance please.

Italian Film Festival Cardiff: L’arbitro / Io Sto

Supper Club Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. £24. Info 01600 714595. Ian Barnes hosts a supper featuring mutton and herbs from this very farm. Also on Fri 30.

Tangebility M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 6-9pm. Info 029 2047 3373. Live performances to launch this threeday European Arts Science Technology Networks (EASTN) festival event. (Until Sun 18) The Agincourt Campaign, 1415 National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980.

Anniversary lecture with Dr John Alban.

Toddler Time Foyer, Wales

From Sun 11-Sun 18, the Penarth Book Festival will literally light up, in a literary sense, the picturesque Cardiff satellite town. Beginning with a True Stories Told Live evening at Waterloo Tea, a wealth of readings, talks and debates will follow, aimed at adults and kids alike.

Con La Sposa Penarth Pier Pavilion. 5.30 + 8.30pm. Info www.iccw.wales. On tomorrow also in Chapter Arts Centre, these two screenings today are each followed by a Q&A with their director. The titles translate as The Referee and On The Bride’s Side.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Lunch Club Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 10.30am-2.30pm, £33. Info 01443 222716.

Lunchtime Talk Mission Gallery, Swansea. 12-1pm, free Info 01792 652016. BirdJones & Heald (see exhibition listings) in conversation with Amber Hiscott and Catrin Jones.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans.

7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.

Oktoberfest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5pm-12.30am, free. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 17) Penarth Book Festival Various venues, Penarth.

2-8.30pm. Info www. penarthbookfestival.org.uk.

Today features Shann Nix Jones talking to Neil Shah, owner of Jo’s Organics in Penarth (The Gallery, 2-3.30pm); an illustrated talk by Marcus Payne on cinemas in Penarth, 1910-1972 (Penarth Library, 4.30-5.30pm) and Philip Gross and Valerie Coffin Price reading from A Fold In The River, their poetry/art collaboration. (Until Sun 18) Pentreffest Autumn Festival St Fagans Village Hall, Cardiff.

From £50 (three days). Info 029 2023 2970. Pentreffest Noz present a weekend of dance tuition, music workhops and evening dances, with musical acts and teachers coming from France, Sweden and Belgium among other locations. (Until Sun 18) So You Think You’re Smart?

Memorial Hall, Newbridge.

7pm, free. Info 01495 243252.

Quiz night, every third Friday of the month.

Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-3pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Tony Stockwell Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £10. Info 01874 611622. Tony Stockwell is a Spiritualist Medium and spirit communication is part of his own religious belief, but we accept differing opinions exist regarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £450 (five days). Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Finishes today) Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

SATURDAY 17

3D Print A Pinhole Camera Cardiff Metropolitan University.

10am-1pm. Info www.diffusion.org. Diffusion Festival workshop.

Apple Weekend National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149. Featuring hundreds of varities of the classic forbidden fruit that we all love to crunch. On tomorrow also.

Autumn Kitchen National History Museum, St Fagans.

11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Tomos a Lilford brewers will be brewing up seasonal tipples. On tomorrow also.

Big Draw Birthday Bunting National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free.

Info 01792 463980. On tomorrow also.

Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

On tomorrow also.

Brecon Craft Fair Market Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm.

Info 01495 753782. Every third Saturday of the month.

Exchange In Roath Swap Shop The Gate, Cardiff.

12-4pm, free. Info 029 2048 3344. Hosted by Green City

events Events. Give unwanted items away between Mon 12 and Fri 16 Oct, in exchange for ‘points’ which you can use when you come back today and pick stuff up. No white goods or VHS tapes! There’s a revival in the offing though but.

Film & Food Night: Song Of The New Earth Small World Theatre, Cardigan. 6.30pm, £10 adv. Info 01239 615952. Quiet Earth present a documentary about Tom Kenyon, country singer turned spiritualist.

Fused Glass Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £150 (three days).

Info 029 2048 4611. (Until Sun 18) Gallery Talk: Bluebird Jones The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509. A discussion of work which is currently being shown in this bar; Bluebird Jones was a Cardiff Citythemed comic/zine in the early 90s Happy 10th Birthday Waterfront! National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Featuring Titan The Robot, the Siren Sisters, Swansea Male Voice Choir, giant puppets and much more.

Is this place really only 10 years old? Eeeeh.

Introduction To Samba Galez: Dance Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff. 10am11pm, £35/£30 unwaged (eight sessions). Info join_the_ band@sambagalez.info.

Introduction To Samba Galez: Percussion Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff.

11.15am-12.15pm, £25/£20 unwaged (eight sessions). Info join_the_band@sambagalez. info.

Italian Film Festival Cardiff: Sarà Un Paese / Il Giovane Favoloso / Le Cose Belle Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3, 5.30 + 8.30pm. Info www.iccw.wales. The last of these is followed by a Q&A with the director.

It’s Electric Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (At weekends until Sun 18) Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609. *Made In Roath Various locations, Roath, Cardiff. Info madeinroath@gmail.com.

Today features Roadblock, “a bubbling hub of community creativity located on a suburban street” (Plasnewydd Road, 11am-5pm); a day of public chess (outside Penylan Community Centre, Penylan Rd, 10am-4pm); a psychogeographic walk led by Peter Finch (outside the George pub, 11am); a Church Walk (starting at St Peters Church, time TBC); Paint The Park (Roath Park Rec, 11am-4pm); a Creature Making Workshop for ages 5-12 (Penylan Community Centre, 11.30am-3.30pm) and designated busking zones (125pm, on tomorrow also).

Music Production Workshops YMCA, Swansea. 11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 516900. With Richard Thair out of Red Snapper; part of Swansea International Festival.

Nantgarw Craft Fair Nantgarw China Works. 11am-

3pm, free. Info deb_0001@ hotmail.co.uk. Every third Saturday of the month.

Oktoberfest Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12pm-12am, free. Info 029 2030 4400.

(Finishes today) Penarth Book Festival Various venues, Penarth. 10am4pm. Info www. penarthbookfestival.org.uk.

Today features a local author showcase (All Saints Main Hall, 10am-12pm); a workshop with kids’ author Colin R Parsons (Penarth Library, 10.30am12.30pm); a debate sure to settle the title’s question – Do Women Write Better Short Stories Than Men? – once and for all (The Gallery, 11am12.30pm); Horatio Clare reading from his new book Down To The Sea In Ships (The Gallery, 2.30-3.30pm) and a workshop based around Julia Donaldson and Lydia Monks’ new book, What The Ladybird Heard Next (Lesser Hall, 2.30-4pm).

(Until Sun 18) Pentreffest Autumn Festival St Fagans Village Hall, Cardiff.

From £50 (three days). Info 029 2023 2970. (Until Sun 18) Rugby Union: World Cup – Quarter Finals Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 0844 8471881. Featuring the winner of Pool C v second place in Pool D. Sewn – Bunting Workshop For Swn Festival The Abacus, Cardiff. 11am-5pm, free. Info www.theabacusroom. wordpress.com. Learn how to make bunting under the watchful eye of Charlotte June Braddick, and have it displayed at next month's Swn Festival. This typeface won't let me put the little hat on the

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W in Swn, but working in analogue you have no such excuse.

Tangebility M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. Info 029 2047 3373. (Until Sun 18) The Camera & The Family Space Center, Cardiff. 1pm, free. Info diffusionlearning@ ffotogallery.org.

The Cardiff Postcard Fair St David’s Sixth Form College, Ty Gwyn Rd, Cardiff. 10am3.30pm, £1. Info 029 2069 3040. Hosted by South Wales Postcard Club.

Thinking Photography Stadium Plaza, Cardiff.

10.30am-4.30pm, £5. Info www. diffusion.org.

SUNDAY 18

Apple Weekend National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149.

Autumn Kitchen National History Museum, St Fagans.

11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Big Draw Birthday Bunting National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free.

Info 01792 463980.

Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm.

Info 029 2087 7959.

Dandiya Dancing National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

6-9pm, £2/£1 kids. Info 01792 463980.

Fused Glass Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £150 (three days).

Info 029 2048 4611. (Finishes today) Improv Comedy Course YMCA, The Walk, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £85 (eight weeks).

Info cardiff-impro. brownpapertickets.com.

It’s Electric Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today) Let’s Get Hitched Autumn Wedding Fayre Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 11am-3pm, free. Info 01685 384111.

Lights In The Sky Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today) Made In Roath Various locations, Roath, Cardiff. Info madeinroath@gmail.com.

Today features designated busking zones (12-5pm); a Family Recycle Art Workshop with Caroline Deacon (Roath Park Pleasure Gardens, 12-4pm); Simple Knots Craft Club (Milgi’s yurt, 12-4pm).

Masterclass: Bread And Pasta Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan.

9.30am-4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716. With Angela Gray.

Penarth Book Festival Various venues, Penarth.

11.30am-9pm. Info www. penarthbookfestival.org.uk.

Today features Chris North and Stuart Lowe reading from their Cosmos: The Infographic Book Of Space (All Saints Lesser Hall, 11.30am-12.30pm); a celebration of Welsh Patagonia with Jon Gower, Imogen Herrad and Elizabeth Morgan talking to journalist Oliver Balch (All Saints Lesser Hall, 3-4.30pm) and a Poems & Pints night in the Albion pub (7pm, free but you need a ticket). (Finishes today) Pentreffest Autumn Festival St Fagans Village Hall, Cardiff.

From £50 (three days). Info 029 2023 2970. (Finishes today) Pet Service St Augustine’s Church, Penarth. 3pm. Info evanandjennifer@hotmail. com. This is what it sounds like, assuming ‘what it sounds like’ is ‘a bunch of local people bringing their pets into a church

and hoping, perhaps via prayer, that they behave themselves while a priest tells them about Jesus’.

Rugby Union: World Cup – Quarter Finals Millennium Stadium, Cardiff. 1pm. Info 0844 8471881. Featuring the winner of Pool D v second place in Pool C. Table Tennis Tournament Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9am-5pm. Info 07530 226532.

Tangebility M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. Info 029 2047 3373. Featuring a symposium in which invited artists and speakers talk about their work and the aims of the project.

(Finishes today) This Is Not My Beautiful House ‘Stute, Wood Street, Cardiff. 11am-1pm. Info diffusionlearning@ffotogallery. org. Exhibition talk on collecting snapshot photography by curator Marc Arkless. Book in advance please.

V Is For Vintage The Depot, Cardiff. 12-9pm, £2. Info 029 2034 4344. Clothes from 50s classic to 90s sportswear (having trouble with the idea of this being ‘vintage’ but I know some of you maniacs pay £££ for it) are promised here.

MONDAY 19

Draw @ Bay Art Bay Art, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-3pm, £29 per session. Info 029 2065 0016.

Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Stoke City Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 8pm. Info 0870 400004.

The Moment Of Truth: Art In The Early Renaissance Drill Hall, Chepstow. 2-4pm, £10 per lecture. Info 01291 625981.

Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall. 6.308.30pm. Info 07512 235758.

TUESDAY 20

Explore Books National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10.30am. Info 01792 463980.

Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Middlesborough Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff.

7.45pm. Info 0845 3451400.

Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.

Script Cafe Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £4.50/£3.

Info 01792 863722. With Tina Walker.

WEDNESDAY 21

Dinosaurs On The Welsh Riviera Penarth Pier Pavilion.

7-9pm, £5. Info 0844 8700887.

Lecture by geologist Dr Christian Baars.

Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr.

8pm. Info 01495 753629.

Spice Preview Night Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. Info 07429 598414. A chance for you to go along and see what you might get out of this adventure, activity, sports and social group.

Skills Cymru Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 4488. The largest careers event in Wales; on tomorrow also.

The Troll Quiz 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £3. Info 029 2022 8883. Hosted by Jordan Brookes, this is a quiz with no winners or losers.

Willow Decorations The Abacus, Cardiff. 6.30-9pm, £25.

Info hello@greencityevents. co.uk. Hosted by Green City Events.

THURSDAY 22

Artist Talk: Professor Niels

Madsen YMCA, Swansea.

5.30pm, free. Info 01792 516900. On the subject of antimatter.

A Tolerant Nation?

Revisiting Ethnic Diversity In A Devolved Wales Atrium, Cardiff. 5.30-8.30pm, free. Info 0845 6434030. Workshop and discussion done in the form of several very brief talks. Book in advance please.

Behind The Scenes Tour Cardiff Castle. 6pm, £12.50.

Info 029 2087 8100.

Cardiff Archaeological Society Lecture Chemistry Lecture Theatre, Main Building, Cardiff University.

7.15pm. Info www. cardiffarchsoc.btck.co.uk.

‘Building The Great Dolmens Of Britain & Ireland’, by Dr Vicki Cummings.

Day Of The Dead Performance Iron Pour / Open Afternoon Coleg Sir Gar, Carmarthen. 1.30-7pm, free. Info 01554 748201. Find out about career opportunities within the art, design and craft industries, and watch an iron pour in the evening courtesy of the sculpture department.

Design Stuff 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Monthly talks about design by all types of creatives from the UK. Book tickets in advance please.

Food & Wine Evening Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

7.30pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Hosted by Faye Moran of Nectar Imports.

Light Up A Life Remembrance Service Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff.

6.30pm. Info info@gthc.org. uk. A George Thomas Hospice Care fundraising event.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans.

2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Skills Cymru Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 4488.

St Fagans Castle Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.

The Camera & The Dark Ffotogallery, Penarth. 6.30pm, free. Info diffusionlearning@ ffotogallery.org.

Time Travel Quiz The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Movies and literature with a time travel theme – Bill & Ted, HG Wells and Groundhog Day are mentioned – form the quiz topic here.

FRIDAY 23

Art History Lecture: Everyday Life In Art Penarth Pier Pavilion. 2-4pm, £8. Info 0844 8700887. Also on Fri 30, Fri 6 Nov and Fri 13 Nov. Do Not Go Gentle Festival Various venues, Swansea. £10 adv/£20 adv weekend.

Info 01792 475147. Poetry, literature and live music in these venues: The Garage, The Chettery, Noah’s Yard, Steam Cafe, Mozart and 5 Cwmdonkin Drive. Featured are The Undercover Hippy, Luke Wright, Mike Garry, Jonny Fluffypunk, Rachel Tresize, Rik Rawlins, Balsamo/ Deighton, Cymbient, The Balkaneers and Captain Cat & The Sailors. There might be a bit more specific info on the fest’s Facebook page or donotgogentlefest.weebly.com.

(Until Sun 25) Fabulous Baking Day Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am3.30pm, £170. Info 01443 222716. With Angela Gray.

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BAFTA CYMRU As the BAFTA Cymru office calms down from the excitement of the Awards ceremony on September 27 (missed it? You can watch the highlights on www.bafta.org/wales) we are gearing up for another bumper month of events around Wales.

First up will be a special screening of Convenience, by 2014 BAFTA Cymru Breakthrough Award winner Keri Collins, at Chapter on October 7, with a chance to quiz Keri and producer/ actor Ray Panthaki about the making of the film.

We are then kicking off our autumn tour with screenings of the 2010 film Patagonia (to mark the 150-year anniversary of the Welsh migration to Argentina) starting at Aberystwyth Arts Centre with director Marc Evans on October 14. The film, starring Matthew Rhys, Matthew Gravelle, Nia Roberts and Duffy in her first screen role, explores the relationship between Wales and Patagonia, following two stories on either side of the Atlantic.

Galeri in Caernarfon will host a screening of new S4C courtroom drama Dim Ond y Gwir with a Q&A to follow on 20 October, which is currently being filmed in the town.

As part of our mission to inspire the next generation of creatives, we will be hosting a careers event at the University Of Wales Trinity Saint David’s campus in Swansea with some of our recent award winners, and at Glyndwr University in Wrexham with a focus on games.

A final reminder to all the new students who might be interested in BAFTA Cymru membership: if you are studying a media-related degree or are involved in film, TV or games in your spare time, you can join BAFTA Cymru for £35. This offers free cinema MondayThursday, free masterclasses, preview screenings and a host of great offers and reductions from our partners. www.bafta.org/wales

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History Museum, St Fagans.

7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.

St Fagans Castle Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 7pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.

The Camera & The Landscape Stadium Plaza, Cardiff. 1pm, free. Info diffusionlearning@ ffotogallery.org.

Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

SATURDAY 24

Annual Autumn And Christmas Fayre All Hallows RC Church, Miskin, Pontyclun.

Free. Info 01443 204830.

Arty Parky Bedwellty House & Park. 10.30am-3pm. Info 01495 353370. Forage for twigs, leaves, conkers and seeds and help land artist Kate Raggett create a large, outdoor artwork. In Pontypool tomorrow; Caerphilly on Fri 30, Merthyr on Sat 31.

Cardiff Comic Con Afterparty The Moon Club, Cardiff. 10pm, £5. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com. Live bands, retro game arcade, geeky DJs, cosplay competition, Guitar Hero and DJs are all promised. Not sure why DJs is listed twice. It’s probably just a typo but who knows.

Cardiff Film & Comic Con Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff.

9am-6pm, £15 before 11am/£8 after. Info 029 2022 4488.

Your favourite living and nonincarcerated stars from the world of TV, film and comics will be here today and tomorrow. I guess it’s more expensive to arrive early because that puts you at the front of the queue for signed photos or something.

Chepstow Farmers’ Market Cormeilles Square, Chepstow.

8.30am-1pm, free. Info 01291 626370.

Craft Fair St David’s Church, Swansea. 10.30am-4pm, free.

Info ariancrafts@hotmail. co.uk.

Do Not Go Gentle Festival Various venues, Swansea. £10 adv/£20 adv weekend. Info 01792 475147. (Until Sun 25) Felt Pictures In Relief Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Mandy Nash.

German Beer Festival Brangwyn Hall, Swansea.

5-11pm. Info 01792 475715.

Glow Neon 3k Fun Run Cardiff International Sports Stadium. £10 to register.

Info www.rnib.org.uk/glow.

Charity run in aid of RNIB. “Participants can run, walk or even dance their way around the track under the UV lights while being sprayed with luminous colourful paint,” and that’s from the horse’s mouth.

If you take part you’re asked to raise at least £25 sponsorship.

Introduction To Samba Galez: Dance Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff. 10am11pm, £35/£30 unwaged (eight sessions). Info join_the_ band@sambagalez.info.

Introduction To Samba Galez: Percussion Willows High School, Splott, Cardiff.

11.15am-12.15pm, £25/£20 unwaged (eight sessions). Info join_the_band@sambagalez. info.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Medieval Banquet Caldicot Castle & Country Park.

7-11pm, £60. Info 01291 420241. With mead, wine and

ale amidst its five courses.

MTB Hydraulics & Suspension Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff.

9.30am-4pm, £100. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

Picture Yourself Ffotogallery, Penarth. 1-4.30pm, free. Info diffusionlearning@ ffotogallery.org. A one day workshop run by Photography at University Of South Wales exploring the selfie as a way of presenting ourselves to the world online. Book in advance please.

Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am4pm, free. Info enquiries@ pigstreetcrafts.co.uk. Selling original arts and crafts.

RISW Local History Bookfair Swansea Museum.

10am-4pm. Info www.risw. org.uk. Hosted by the Royal Institution Of South Wales.

Science Show: How To Be A Space Explorer National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

1 + 3pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Hosted by Mark Brake and Jon Chase, whose surnames make them sound like a glamorous cop duo.

Skill Builder: Fast Fish Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am12.30pm, £80. Info 01443 222716.

Skill Builder: One Pot Wonders Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan.

2-5pm, £80. Info 01443 222716.

Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Kids’ show teaching about the solar system. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Spooky Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Halloween-related halfterm jollies. (Until Sat 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Find out more about some familiar constellations, the planets, how stars are born and how they die. (Until Sat 31) Talk At 2 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400.

Three Cool Rockets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Test pilot your own mini-handmade rockets. (Until Fri 30) Try Gamelan Workshop St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 1pm, £8.

Info 029 2087 8444.

SUNDAY 25

Arty Parky Bedwellty House & Park. 10.30am-3pm. Info 01495 762200.

Cardiff Film & Comic Con Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff.

9am-6pm, £15 before 11am/£8 after. Info 029 2022 4488.

Cardiff Geek Party Gwdihw, Cardiff. 5pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Monthly gaming night focusing on retro consoles.

Craft Fair Shaftesbury Community Centre, Newport.

1-4pm, £10 to set up a table.

Info 07842 826602.

Do Not Go Gentle Festival Various venues, Swansea. £10 adv/£20 adv weekend. Info 01792 475147. (Finishes today) Enter The Dragon Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am4.30pm, free. Info diffusionlearning@ ffotogallery.org. Workshop by Documentary Photography at University Of South Wales examining the impact of American popular culture on life in Wales. Book in advance please.

Food & Craft Market Llanyrafon Manor, Cwmbran.

11am-3pm. Info 01633 648562.

Giant Vegetable Competition Aberglasney Gardens, Carmarthenshire. Free. Info info@aberglasney.org. Here’s the categories folks: Heaviest Individual Marrow, Heaviest Individual Pumpkin or Squash, Heaviest Individual Cabbage, Heaviest Individual Beetroot, Longest Carrot or Parsnip, Longest Runner Bean, Ugliest Vegetable in Show and Largest Sunflower Head.

Ice Hockey: League – Cardiff Devils v Nottingham Panthers Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.

Laced III The Depot, Cardiff.

12pm, £3.50-£7. Info 07540 743403. Rare trainers showcase which also incorporates live hip-hop, graffiti, street food, movies and other stuff.

Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Masterclass: Seafood Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 9.30am4.30pm, £185. Info 01443 222716. With Angela Gray.

Spooky Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) St Fagans Castle Junior Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 5.30pm, £8.50. Info 07538 878609. For kids aged 7-11. (Until Sat 31) The Big Draw: Every Picture Tells A Story Bay Art, Cardiff Bay. 11.30am-3.30pm. Info 029 2065 0016.

Three Cool Rockets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Fri 30) Traditional Afternoon Tea Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2pm, £12 per person. Info 029 2087 7959. Taking place on various dates all through the year. A minimum of two people need to book.

Ultimate Bar Brawl Cocktail Competition 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.

MONDAY 26

Draw @ Bay Art Bay Art, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-3pm, £29 per session. Info 029 2065 0016.

Football: Sky Bet Championship – Cardiff City v Bristol City Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. 7.45pm.

Info 0845 3451400.

Half Term Activities Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm. Info 029 2057 3650. Make crafty owls and animal species which you might find today on Coity Tip, plus other autumn-themed crafts. (Until Fri 30) Half Term: Beyond Belief National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-3pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3550. Learn about the twilight world of Roman magic and superstition.

(Until Fri 30) Hallowe’en Crafts Cardiff Castle. £5 (£2.50 for each additional person). Info 029 2087 8100. Mask-making and craft sessions. Got to admire folks who still put an apostrophe in Halloween, which is about equivalent to putting one at the front of the word bus at this point. On tomorrow also.

Improv Comedy Course YMCA, The Walk, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £85 (eight weeks).

Info cardiff-impro. brownpapertickets.com.

Joy Of Living Mindfulness

Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.309pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.

Live Animal Encounters Savoy Theatre, Monmouth.

11am + 1pm, £6. Info 01600 772467.

Live Superstars Of Wrestling Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

7pm, £12. Info 01656 815995.

Make Your Own Zoo Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 11am, 1.30pm + 3pm, £2. Info 01600 714595.

Kids' activities.

Poems & Pints The Queens, Carmathen. 7.30pm. Info 01267 231800. Monthly event with special guest poet Rhys Milsom.

Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) St Fagans Castle Junior Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 5.30pm, £8.50. Info 07538 878609.

(Until Sat 31) The Big Draw Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Half term event.

Artists and doodlers of all ages are welcome to drop in and add to a giant piece of artwork.

(Until Sat 31) The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Another half-term event. (Until Sat 31) The Moment Of Truth: Art In The Early Renaissance Drill Hall, Chepstow. 2-4pm, £10 per lecture. Info 01291 625981.

Three Cool Rockets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Fri 30)

TUESDAY 27

Bushcraft: Deer Antler Jewellery Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. £18.

Info 01600 714595. With Paul Carter.

Bushcraft: Den Building Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10am, £20. Info 01600 714595.

Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980.

They’ve not announced many details for this yet, but check this out for now: “An eclectic mix of very special guests and events including talks, creative workshops, exhibitions, guided tours and performances. There will be events for all the family themed on Dylan Thomas’ work, and more information is available at www.dylanthomas. com.” Today features a bunch of fun, free activities on DT’s birthday no less. (Until Mon 9 Nov) Half Term Activities Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm. Info 029 2057 3650. (Until Fri 30) Half Term: Beyond Belief National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-3pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3550. (Until Fri 30) Hallowe’en Crafts Cardiff Castle. £5 (£2.50 for each additional person). Info 029 2087 8100.

October Half Term Workshops YMCA, Swansea.

11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 516900. Programming and robotics workshops with programmer Tim Luther-Lewis.

On tomorrow also.

Pick n’ Mix Allsorts Open Mic Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £3.

Info 029 2039 7933.

events Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Spooky Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) St Fagans Castle Junior Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 5.30pm, £8.50. Info 07538 878609.

(Until Sat 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) Superstars Of Wrestling Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

7pm, £12/£9. Info 01874 611622.

Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995.

The Big Draw Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) The Big Draw Workshop Mission Gallery, Swansea.

11am-2pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Drop-in workshop with Kat Ridgway.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) Three Cool Rockets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Fri 30)

Mission Gallery, Swansea.

11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Workshop with Rachael Leahy.

Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Spooky Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) The Big Draw Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) Three Cool Rockets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Fri 30) Welsh Museums Festival Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am. Info 029 2078 8334. Featuring a mask craf workshop led by artist Adeola Dewis, and an African drumming and dance workshop led

by Cardiff musician Steven Austin.

What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.

WEDNESDAY 28

After Hours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. 6.30-10pm, £3.

Info 029 2047 5475. Evening events for adults only.

Cardiff Animation Nights 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 8pm, free.

Info 029 2022 8883. Short films from near and far, for a night which is one year old this evening.

Cookstart Restaurant Places Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan.

6pm, £15. Info 01443 222716.

Driftwood Sculpture Making Small World Theatre, Cardigan.

1-5pm, £5. Info 01239 615952.

Kids’ workshop.

Drop-In-And-Make Craft Afternoon Drill Hall, Chepstow. 2-4pm, £2. Info 01291 625981. Half-term activities for kids.

Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980.

Today features a creative writing workshop for young people with Carly Holmes. (Until Mon 9 Nov) Fantastic Fossils National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Until Fri 30) Free Urban Workshop Mission Gallery, Swansea.

11am-1pm, free. Info 01792 652016. As part of the Family Arts Trail, learn different techniques that go into creating urban art such as stencilling, painting and sculpture. With Eve Wolstenholme.

Half Term Activities Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm. Info 029 2057 3650. (Until Fri 30) Half Term: Beyond Belief National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-3pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3550. (Until Fri 30) Half Term Halloween Workshop The Printhaus, Canton, Cardiff. 10am-2pm, £30. Info 029 2022 0349. Kids aged 6-11 can design and print their own Halloween t-shirt.

Halloween Party Nights Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 6-9pm. Info 01792 371206. (Until Sat 31) Hallowe’en Storytelling Cardiff Castle. Info 029 2087 8100. Tales in the Undercroft plus a costume parade. On

Creepy Crawlies Cardiff Castle. £3. Info 029 2087 8100.

Meet spiders, scorpions, frogs, toads and maggots.

Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980.

Today is in conjunction with Black History Month Wales.

(Until Mon 9 Nov) Elliecoptor Hoops Hula Hoop Class The Abacus, Cardiff. 7.30-8.30 + 8.309.30pm, £5. Info 07934 011061.

Last Wednesday of every month.

Fantastic Fossils National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Family event based on the work of the Victorian ‘father of geology’ William Smith. (Until Fri 30) Fearless And Other Tales Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

4pm, £5. Info 01656 815995.

Scary stories for ages eight and up, courtesy of Daniel Morden.

Free Fun Family Day Pontypool Museum. 11am3pm, free. Info 01495 752036.

Featuring an exhibition of vintage fire engines and various fundraising stalls.

Half Term Activities Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm. Info 029 2057 3650. (Until Fri 30) Half Term: Beyond Belief National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am-3pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3550. (Until Fri 30) Lifting And Storing Dahlias National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Live Superstars Of Wrestling Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen.

7.30pm, £12/£9. Info 0845 2263510.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans.

7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.

October Half Term: Pottery Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-12.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 4611. With Margo Schmidt.

October Half Term Workshops YMCA, Swansea.

11am-4pm, free. Info 01792 516900.

Pin Hole Photography

THURSDAY 29

tomorrow also.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans.

2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans.

7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.

October Half Term: Printmaking Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am12.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 4611.

Poetry Evening Aberystwyth Arts Centre. Free. Info 01970 623232. Featuring a reading from Jonathan Edwards.

Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Spooky Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) St Fagans Castle Junior Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 5.30pm, £8.50. Info 07538 878609.

(Until Sat 31) The Big Draw Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) The Full Moon Against Humanity The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

The Herbivore: Day Of The Dead Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £23. Info simon@theherbivore.co.uk.

A four-course vegan supper celebrating South American cooking.

The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) Three Cool Rockets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Fri 30) Welsh Wrestling Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £12/£9. Info 01633 868239.

FRIDAY 30

A Night With The Stars Drill Hall / Chepstow Museum, Chepstow. 6-11pm, £5/£3 kids.

Info 01291 625981. Including a chance to do stargazing in the museum’s Planetarium, as well as various family craft activities.

Art History Lecture: Everyday Life In Art Penarth Pier Pavilion. 2-4pm, £8. Info 0844 8700887.

Arty Parky Morgan Jones Park, Caerphilly. 10.30am-3pm.

Info 01495 235312.

Boxing: Past.Present.Future Newport Centre. 6.30pm, £30-£60. Info 01633 656757.

Featuring 12 bouts in total, including Cardiff’s Craig Kennedy v Benki Mwakalebela and Cwmbran’s Jamie Arthur v Andy Harris.

Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980.

Today features free drop-in activities for kids. (Until Mon 9 Nov) Fantastic Fossils National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. (Finishes today) Four Bars Swing Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £5. Info 029 2023 9253. Featuring a lindy hop class for beginners, followed

by dancing to classic swing tracks.

Half Term Activities Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 12-4pm. Info 029 2057 3650. (Finishes today) Half Term: Beyond Belief National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon. 11am3pm, £2. Info 029 2057 3550.

(Finishes today) Halloween Party Nights Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 6-9pm. Info 01792 371206. (Until Sat 31) Hallowe’en Storytelling Cardiff Castle. Info 029 2087 8100.

Llandaff Ghost Walk Halloween Special City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point). 6pm, £35 (includes food). Info 07538 878609. Preceded by a twocourse meal.

Made By Hand City Hall, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, £6/£5 (£11/£9 weekend). Info hello@ madebyhand-wales.co.uk.

Featuring stalls with around 135 makers selling their wares and sharing their skills. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Mixed Media Ghostly Portraits Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Workshop with Lucy Read.

Mural Workshop Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff.

10am-3pm. Info 029 2078 8334.

Help an artist create a mural about Cardiff in the First World War. Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans.

7pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.

Rural Song For All Hallows' Eve Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. 10.30am, £10.

Info 01600 714595. Folk song singing session/workshop.

Skynet Wales Lan Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 6pm, from £35. Info 01874 611622.

Console gaming weekend with loads of prizes etc. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Spooky Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Sat 31) St Fagans Castle Junior Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 5.30pm, £8.50. Info 07538 878609.

(Until Sat 31) Supper Club Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth. £20. Info 01600 714595.

Featuring seasonal root vegetables, squashes and freekeh.

The Big Draw Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) The Full Moon’s Halloween Festival Of Spirits The Full Moon, Cardiff. 7pm-4am, free.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. Live music, burlesque, fancy dress and a large spirit selection is promised: gin tonight, rum tomorrow and bourbon on Sunday. (Until Sun 1 Nov) The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) Three Cool Rockets National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

12.30-3.30pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Finishes today) Vamos Theatre Workshop Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

11am, £8/£6. Info 01874 611622. Two-hour mask workshop.

Welsh Family Halloween

Party Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £2. Info 01656 815995. In partnership with Menter Bro Ogwr.

Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

Yng Ngheredigion Small World Theatre, Cardigan.

7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 01239 615952. Through film, live music, and story, this celebrates violinist Rafe Fitzpatrick’s connection with his native Ceredigion. The music is from two Glasgowbased projects, Pumlumon 70 and Sound Of Yell (who feature Rafe).

SATURDAY 31

Abertoir Halloween Special Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

3pm, £25 for all six screenings.

Info 029 2030 4400. Featuring screenings of Corpse Bride (3pm), Mad Love (3.30pm), Nina Forever (5pm), Jaws: The Revenge (7.15pm), Hellraiser (9.30pm) and Yakuza Apocalypse (11.30pm).

Arty Parky Cyfarthfa Park & Museum, Merthyr Tydfil.

10.30am-3.30pm. Info 01685 727371.

Catwalk Batwalk Small World Theatre, Cardigan.

10am-4pm, £10. Info 01239 615952. Halloween-inspired costume-making workshop for kids.

Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20.

Info 01874 749092.

Dylan Thomas Festival Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea. Info 01792 463980.

(Until Mon 9 Nov) Dylan Thomas Walking Tour: Uplands National Uplands Tavern, Swansea (starting point). 12-4pm, free.

Info 01792 463980.

Enamelling Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Sophie Buckingham.

Football: Barclays Premier League – Swansea City v Arsenal Liberty Stadium, Swansea. 3pm. Info 0870 400004.

Gymnastics: Welsh Group Rhythmic Championships Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9am-5pm. Info 0300 3003127.

Halloween At The Castle Caldicot Castle & Country Park. Info 01291 420241.

Prepare to be spooked as ghouls come to life. Or don't prepare and balls your whole evening up.

Halloween Party Nights Gower Heritage Centre, Swansea. 6-9pm. Info 01792 371206. (Finishes today) Halloween Workshop Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-2pm, £6. Info 01792 652016. Make gouls and monsters from wire with Rhian Wyn Stone.

Ice Hockey: Challenge Cup – Cardiff Devils v Coventry Blaze Ice Arena, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £6-£15. Info 029 2038 2001.

Made By Hand City Hall, Cardiff. 10am-4pm, £6/£5 (£11/£9 weekend). Info hello@ madebyhand-wales.co.uk.

(Until Sun 1 Nov) Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

7.45pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £15. Info 07538 878609.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans.

7 + 11pm, £15. Info 029 2057 3500.

Pop-Up Restaurasnt Evening: Halloween BBQ Special Llanerch Vineyard, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan.

6.30pm, £40. Info 01443 222716.

Roller Derby: Team Wales v Team West Indies Cwmbran Stadium. 2-7pm. Info dorkmistress@gmail.com. Also featuring a Wales v England challenge game.

Saturday Family Workshops YMCA, Swansea. 10am-1pm, free. Info 01792 516900. With artist Dan McCabe.

Skynet Wales Lan Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 6pm, from £35. Info 01874 611622.

(Until Sun 1 Nov) Solar System Trail National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

10am-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Spooky Science Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today) St Fagans Castle Junior Ghost Tour National History Museum, St Fagans. 5.30pm, £8.50. Info 07538 878609.

(Finishes today) The Big Draw Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today) The Full Moon’s Halloween Festival Of Spirits The Full Moon, Cardiff. 7pm-4am, free.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. (Until Sun 1 Nov) The Mad Hatter’s Tea Party Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Finishes today)

live THURSDAY 1

Battle Of The Bands 2 Heat 1 The Scene Club, Swansea.

7pm. Info 07730 432166. Ten heats, every week until Thurs 5 Dec. Big Girls Don’t Cry Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £20-£22.50. Info 01656 815995.

The music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.

Django A La Creole Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £15/£13. Info 01873 850805.

Mr Reinhardt paid tribute to by jazz clarinettist Evan Christopher.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. Every Thursday.

This week’s guest band is Roosevelt.

Josh Doughty Plas Hyfryd Hotel, Narberth. 7.30pm, £5-£12. Info 01834 869323. A Span Arts Classical night with Doughty, a kora player.

Kee Marcello The Globe, Cardiff. 7pm, £15 adv. Info 07590 471888. Swedish hard rock guitarist. He’s doing a guitar clinic before the show, that costs an extra £6.

Luke Pickett + Christian Sayers + Nathan Launchbury-Jones + Christian Grace The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 7pm, £5 adv.

Info 07969 671379. It says here that Luke has "established a name for himself over the years by creating a buzz with 'making girls feed good' kind of music." That's either a typo or the most niche genre I've ever encountered.

Marty Wilde Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £21. Info 01633 868239.

BUZZ 67

live music Mavron Quartet Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £3-£12. Info 01970 623232.

O’Hooley & Tidow Cellar Bar, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £10 adv.

Info 07818 056599. Splendid folk duo play three Welsh dates – Barry tomorrow, Swansea on Sat 3 – as part of an extensive UK tour.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm.

Info 01633 858636. Every Thursday except when there’s a guest on.

Paint Happy + Homes + Parcs Undertone, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £6/£5 adv. Info 029 2022 8883. Also featuring a DJ set from Distant Glow. *Sleaford Mods + Steve Ignorant’s Slice Of Life Y Plas, Cardiff University Students Union. 7.30pm, £15 adv. Info 029 2078 1458. Third Cardiff date for Smods, and the one which we finally decided to write about (last month).

Personally I’ve been down from day one, or at least day 1,500 or so. Love that Steve Ignorant is the tour support too, what a world.

Tibet + Hanging Trees + Tobias Robertson Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £4. Info 029 2039 7933.

World Cup Rugby & Live Music Café Jazz, Cardiff. £2.

Info 029 2038 7026. Also on tomorrow and Sun 18.

World Weary + Split

Knuckle + Realm of Torment + Overturn + Interrogation The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7pm, £6. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com. “A Hardcore Lineup so Aggressive it’ll Make your Eyes Water.”

Joke’s on you, I’ve recently started wearing contact lenses so this will prevent them from drying out and keep said eyes in peak condition.

FRIDAY 2

ACAB Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. 9pm, free.

Info 029 2065 0021.

Allan & Moss St Fagans Village Hall, Cardiff. 9pm. Info 029 2023 2970. A Pentreffest Noz folk night.

Amser Jazz Time Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391. Every Friday until Dec 11.

Anguz The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Art Themen The Open Hearth, Sebastopol, Pontypool. 8.30pm, £10. Info 01495 763752.

Monthly jazz night with Themen backed by Jim Barber, Ashley John Long and Martin Fisher.

Aubrey Parsons Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

Black Rose The Patriot, Crumlin. 7pm, free. Info 01495

247178. Thin Lizzy tribute.

Carling Connor Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 1pm, £6.

Info 01633 868239. Vocal lunchtime recital.

CubAfrobeat Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£5/ free NUS or under-18s. Info 029 2030 4400. Sounds linking Nigeria and Cuba, courtesy of a group who feature Fela Kuti’s old keyboard player Dele Sosimi.

Emaline Delapaix Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 9pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. Folk-pop Canadian performs as part of the ChapterLive programme.

Euros Childs + Oh Peas!

The Garage, Swansea. 8pm, £9 adv. Info 01792 475147. Euros is in Newport tomorrow.

Exit_International + Science Bastard Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, £5 adv. Info 01633 221477. We Shall Overcome benefit night.

Glass Giants + Denim Snakes Hobo’s, Bridgend.

7.30pm, free. Info www. hobosmusicvenue.com.

Hollywood Bees Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £16. Info 01873 850805. Hollies tribute band.

Kinky Wizzards Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil. £2.50-£5. Info 01685 722176.

Live Acoustic Night The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. On the first Friday of each month.

TRAMSHED CARDIFF OPENING Tramshed, Grangetown, Cardiff, from Wed 21 Oct Tickets: prices vary. Info: www.tramshedcardiff.com After months of anticipation, Cardiff’s newest live music and entertainment venue the Tramshed opens its doors with a stack of artists lined up to play in the historical building (a former tramshed, indeed).

The honour of debuting in the Tramshed goes to Lucy Rose (Wed 21 Oct,Tickets: £15) whose new second album Work It Out claims a bold new sound. Thereafter, UB40 (Sat 24. Tickets: £33, sold out) will perform their old hits and new tracks from the forthcoming album Silhouette. Judy Collins (Mon 26. Tickets: £22) has inspired audiences everywhere with her polemical folk-rock over a lengthy career, while Hothouse Flowers (Thurs 29. Tickets: £27.50) are enduring Irish blues-rockers. Skindred (Sat 31. Tickets: £22), renowned for their metal-reggae mix and energetic live performances, finish ths month off her with a homeland Halloween set.

Locus Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 3pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Over a period of four months Angharad Van Rijswijk and Richard James will be working on newly composed material, working in the Centre’s public spaces. Also on Sun 11, Sun 18 and Sun 25.

Mamma Mia Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. Abba tribute, except with just the girls.

Midge Ure & India Electric Co. Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

7.30pm, £19-£21. Info 01656 815995.

Namulva Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01792 863722. World music of some kind, presented by Making Tracks.

O’Hooley & Tidow + Kelly Oliver West End Club, Barry.

7.30pm, £10. Info 07561 143114.

Open Night The Ivy Bush, Pontardawe. 8pm. Info huwpudner@ntlworld.com.

A Valley Folk Club night. Also on Fri 30.

Paul Edmund Davies & Catherine Milledge Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6.

Info 029 2039 1391. Flautist and pianist.

Sinfonia Cymru Quartet Volcano, Swansea. 8pm, £6 adv.

Info info@swanseafestival.org.

Swansea International Festival performance in a ‘pop-up pub’.

Smiling Ivy Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 259144.

Solid Gone The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Stanley Brinks & The Wave Pictures The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8 adv. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Indie teamup between some old pals who have an album out today. The Wave Pictures suffered a one-star Buzz review when they were here last, but have kindly chosen not to blame south Wales as a whole for this.

Sunjay Brockweir Village Hall, Chepstow. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv.

Info 01291 689910. Blues/folk singer.

Teddy Smith Big Band Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7pm, £15/£12 adv. Info 029 2070 0721. Presented by Brecon Jazz Club.

The Good Old Days Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

2.30pm, £13.50/£12.50. Info 01685 384111. Music hall and variety singalong with a live band.

The Happenings The Yard, Cardiff. 10.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

The Lemonheads + Few Bits The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £17 adv. Info 029 2048 3344.

This sold out pretty damn quick courtesy of the folks who #RememberThe90s. Or maybe even #The80s.

The Shires Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7pm, £13.50. Info 0845 2263510. Folk-pop fare.

In Cardiff on Sun 4, albeit sold out.

The Urban Voodoo Machine The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 07590 471888.

The Wombats + Sundara Karma + Compny Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union. 7pm, £17 adv. Info 029 2078 1458.

Trip The Switch Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Vinny Peculiar + Cymbient + Andrew Paul Regan Dempseys, Cardiff. 7pm, free.

Info 029 2023 9253. A We Shall Overcome gig headlined by Manc indie sort. Donations are welcomed, very welcomed.

World Cup Rugby & Live Music Café Jazz, Cardiff. £2.

Info 029 2038 7026. Also on Sun 18.

SATURDAY 3

A Band Apart + Tim Cronin The Yard, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free.

Info 029 2022 7577.

Babajack New Panteg Rugby Club, New Inn, Pontypool.

7.30pm, £12/£10 members.

Info 01633 483238. A Borough Blues Club gig.

BBC NOW St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£35.

Info 029 2087 8444. Thomas Søndergård conducts a programme of Stravinsky, Elgar and more.

Be Bop A Lula Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £19.50. Info 01633 868239.

Tribute to Cochran, Vincent, Holly and Orbison, toplads all.

Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

7.30pm, £12. Info 01656 815995.

City Of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra Brangwyn Hall, Swansea.

7.30pm. Info 01792 475715.

Swansea International Festival event.

Côr Glanaethwy Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 029 2022 4488.

Culture Shock + Poetic Justice + Gung Ho West End Club, Barry. 7.30pm, £10/£7.50 before 8. Info 07561 143114.

Ska-tinged anarcho punk circuit icons headline.

Cymric Choir with Leslie Garrett Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7pm, £5.

Info 01639 763214.

Dean Friedman The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £25/£23. Info 029 2048 3344.

Desert Storm + Mother Corona + Lacertilia + Tradish The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com. Stoner rock, psych etc.

Dr Syntax & Pete Cannon The Globe At Hay, Hay-OnWye. 8pm, £8 adv. Info 01497 821762. UK hip-hop. *Euros Childs + The Secret Show + Parcs Le Pub, Newport. 6pm, £10 adv.

Info 01633 221477. We Shall Overcome benefit night. Also featuring a literature section, hosted by Balloon and including Niall Griffiths, Richard King, Rachel Trezise, Richard Milward, Robert Lewis and Joao Morais.

House Of Commoners Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm.

Info 01633 259144. Live hiphop stuff.

James Kennedy The Pick & Shovel, Pontypridd. 9pm, free.

Info 01443 404632.

Matt Clark & Philip Aspden Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2063 6464. Baritone and piano.

O’Hooley & Tidow The Chattery, Swansea. 7.30pm, £10. Info 01792 473276.

Oxjam The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 4pm. Info 029 2021 2509. With acts TBC. Pack Up Your Troubles Borough Theatre, Abergavenny.

7.15pm, £7/£5. Info 01873 850805. Wartime songs from Abergavenny Light Opera

Company.

Peace Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union.

7pm, £15 adv. Info 029 2078 1458.

PGMT: Werther Ensemble Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan.

7.30pm, £1-£12. Info 01239 621200. London-based classical quartet.

Sweet Baboo + Rozi Plain + Spencer Segelov The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 07590 471888.

The Special Brew Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

The Trio Porter’s, Cardiff.

9pm. Info info@porterscardiff. com.

Thoby Davis The Admiral Napier, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free.

Info 029 2030 3945. Fair play, anyone who tips up here on a Saturday night and plays acoustic singer-songwriter stuff is a braver man than I. Tim Bowness, Peter Chilvers, David Rhodes & Theo Travis Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7pm, £15.

Info 029 2030 4400. If you like prog and ‘art rock’ of the British kind, this could be very interesting to you. Bowness is the singer of the band No-Man, while the other three havce played in/with the likes of Underworld, Kate Bush, Talk Talk and Robert Fripp.

Upbeat Sneakers Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, £7/£5 adv. Info 01685 384111. Local ska band.

We Shall Overcome Weekend Food Benefit Gig The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Featuring sets from Regime and lots more TBC. Donations obviously encouraged.

Willy Porter Beulah Community Centre, Rhiwbina.

7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 07792 798564. US singer-songwriter.

SUNDAY 4

Clare Hammond Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 3pm, £12/£10. Info 0845 2263510.

Days Are Done + James Sarson + Genevieve Gyseman + Marisa Saraiva Gwdihw, Cardiff. 4-8pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7933. Sundae Sessions gig.

Eira / Snow The Queens Head, Monmouth. 8.45pm, free.

Info 01600 712767.

Idols Of Apathy + Incarcerate The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm. Info 07730 432166.

Jack Savoretti Sin City, Swansea. 7.30pm, £16.50 adv.

Info 01792 468892. Singersongwriter bloke. Sold out according to the venue’s website.

Mallory Knox + Set It Off + The Xcerts Y Plas, Cardiff University Students Union. 7pm, £14 adv. Info 029 2078 1458. Presented by Soundnation.

Mowbird + HMS Morris + Little Arrow + Ofelia Dempseys, Cardiff. 5pm, free.

Info 029 2023 9253. Another We Shall Overcome gig, another reminder that your food and money is requested for those less fortunate than you.

Newsky Perspective The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Pinkshinyultrablast + Fever Dream + Wylderness Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.3010.30pm, £8 adv. Info 029 2023 2199. Japanese noisy indiepop

JUST ANNOUNCED FOR NOVEMBER: BARS & MELODY (Tramshed, Cardiff, Wed 4) ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW (Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot, Thurs 12) KADAVAR + HORISONT (The Globe, Cardiff, Fri 13) TEETH OF THE SEA (Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Wed 18) LONELY THE BRAVE (The Globe, Fri 20) JAMES MORRISON (St David's Hall, Cardiff, Sat 21) CRAFT BUZZ 68

live music band headline.

Shop Girls + Stalking Hawks + Yellowcake + Shoebox Orchestra Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2022 8883. *The Darling Buds + Helen Love + Burning Ferns Le Pub, Newport. 4pm, £5 adv.

Info 01633 221477. We Shall Overcome benefit night. The early start is for acoustic acts playing downstairs, the bands listed above start a bit later.

The Shires Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £13.50 adv. Info 0871 4720400. Sold out.

Trio Apaches Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 11.30am. Info 01792 475715. Swansea International Festival event.

Voices For Hospices Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 12-4pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Performances from Heather Jones, Paul Lloyd Nicholas, Glenda Clwyd and others. Organised by George Thomas Hospice Care.

MONDAY 5

Atrium Jazz Night Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2038 7026. Every Monday, starting this month.

Grown Up Music The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Jam session presented by Pi & Hash.

Jango Haze Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360. Live jazz acts here every Monday.

Shawn Klush St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £21.50/£19.50.

Info 029 2087 8444. The world’s most successful Elvis tribute ever, apparently.

Sodomized Cadaver + Derisive Entity + Vile Inscription + Agrona Fuel Bar, Cardiff. 7pm, £5. Info mail@givemefuel.co.uk.

Tim Crahat Band + Tony Hands + Dora’s Fur 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Playing this month’s edition of the Monday Blues night.

Ukulele Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free.

Info 029 2021 2509. Every Monday, with The Plucking Fourstrings.

TUESDAY 6

Acoustic Tuesday South Riverside Community Development Centre, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2030 4400. Regular event led by pioneering local musicians and singers.

Alexander + Peasants King + Victoria Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7-10.30pm, £6 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

Capital City Jazz Orchestra Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5.

Info 029 2023 9253.

Chamber Tuesdays Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 6-8pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391. Come and hear RWCMD chamber ensembles showcasing their work for free, every Tuesday until Dec 1.

Community Samba Band – Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk.

Every Tuesday.

The Memphis Six Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

The Robert Cray Band + Shawn Jones St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £29.50. Info 029 2087 8444.

The See You Next Tuesday

Club The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509. Open mic session hosted every Tuesday

by Junior Bill plus The Shop Girls.

WEDNESDAY 7

Acoustic Open Mic Night Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, free. Info 01685 384111.

Alright The Captain + Speaking In Italics Buffalo, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4 adv. Info 029 2031 0312.

Bandaoke Porter’s, Cardiff.

8pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. “Sing with a fully rehearsed band and become the Popstar you always dreamed of being.”

Charlie Wood & His Band Jazzland, Swansea. 8.3011pm, £17. Info 07802 912789.

Memphis pianist.

Christ Agony + The Infernal Sea + Sodomized Cadaver + The Drowning + Disrupt The Continuum The New Crown Inn, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, £6. Info 01685 387925. Polish black metal band headline.

Dresden Philharmonic St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7.50-£39.50. Info 029 2087 8444. The world’s most successful Elvis tribute ever, apparently.

Fall Out Boy Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £29.50.

Info 029 2022 4488.

For The Record 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. A new monthly evening aimed at local musicians who want to have their set professionally recorded.

Kevin Grenfell’s Jazz Giants Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

8pm, £9. Info 01656 815995.

Liberty Big Band Whiteheads Sports & Social Club, Bassaleg, Newport. 8pm, £8. Info malc@ dancebands.plus.com. South Wales Big Band Society gig.

Mervyn Burch: A Celebration Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. #Notjustjazz Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2038 7026. Music ranging from folk to classical to ‘modern’, also on Wed 14 and Wed 21.

Open Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509. Every Wednesday. Expect to hear jazz, blues, rock or ska here.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Every Wednesday.

Phil Meadowes Group Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5.

Info 029 2023 9253.

Rum Puppets + The Minerals + Rob Reece + Benjamin Mason Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2039 7933. A Folk In The Owl’s Nest night.

The Dreaming Spires + Stephen Light + Joe Kelly Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, £7 adv.

Info 01633 221477. Countryish indie stuff, the headliners’ pedigree located in the Oxford music scene.

THURSDAY 8

Battle Of The Bands 2 Heat 2 The Scene Club, Swansea.

7pm. Info 07730 432166.

Ben Sands Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 858636. A Lyceum Folk Club night.

Cardiff Folk Club Dempseys, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 029 2023 9253.

Florilegium & Father, Son And Godfather Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 7.30pm. Info 01792 475715. Bach cantatas sung by Elin Manahan Thomas.

God Damn + Max Raptor + WaLL Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff.

7.30-10.30pm, £9/£7. Info 029 2023 2199.

Jake Morley The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Jeff Japers The Open Hearth, Sebastopol, Pontypool. 7.30pm, £3. Info 01495 763752. This month’s edition of the Open Hearth Acoustic night, on the second Thursday of every month.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. This week’s guest band is Sicknote Steve.

Llyr Williams Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £16-£20. Info 029 2039 1391. Performing various Beethoven works.

Scold’s Bridle Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, Rogerstone, Newport. 8.45pm.

Info 01633 897923. A Newport Folk Club night.

The Marks Cartel Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2039 7933.

The Ultimate Eagles St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £22. Info 029 2087 8444.

Tribute band.

The Welsh Sinfonia Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £5-£15. Info 01970 623232.

Triaxis The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm. Info 07730 432166. I don’t know which gig is actually happening at this venue tonight (as per the BOTB listing), maybe someone knows though.

Vryl Society Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £6 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199.

Waking Aida + Dialects + Lambhorn + Parcs Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, £5. Info 01633 221477.

FRIDAY 9

2 Rude The Garage, Swansea.

8pm, £6/£5 adv. Info 01792 475147.

All To Ruin + Scarsun + Disrupt The Continuum The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm.

Info 07730 432166. Oxjam benefit gig.

Amser Jazz Time Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391.

Attica Rage Fuel Bar, Cardiff.

8pm, £5 adv. Info mail@ givemefuel.co.uk. Hard rockers.

BBC NOW: ¡Fiesta Sinfónica!

Brazil Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2pm, £10-£12. Info 029 2063 6464.

Roberto Minczuk conducts a programme of music from various Brazilian composers.

Broken Fires + The Wow Signal + Bronze Age Boats Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.

Info 029 2023 9253.

Elvis Legacy Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. Mark Summers is Elvis, performing as you scarf down five steaming courses.

Ghosts Iris + Circle Spectre Haunting The Dragonffli, Pontypool. 8.30pm, £2. Info gigs@thedragonffli.com.

Ian Luther Band Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Ivan Ilic Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire. 8pm, £5-£12.

Info 01239 841387. Parisian

concert pianist. In Cardiff on Tue 13; Llanelli on Tue 20. *Keith Sweat + Blackstreet 2 Newport Centre. 6.30pm, £35 adv. Info 01633 656757.

Double-header bill of 90s r’n’b/ new jack swing giants. The ‘2’ added to Blackstreet’s name is because it’s a new version of the band, but Teddy Riley is still in them so don’t panic.

See Music.

Killers Of Leon Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965. Tribute band.

Mammoth Penguins + Peaness + They Is They Is They Is 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff.

7pm. Info 029 2022 8883.

Presented by Jealous Lovers Club and Fuelled By Spite.

Naomi Rae Band Salt, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, free. Info 029 2049 4375.

Open Mic Night The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £2. Info 01495 355800.

Orlando Seal The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £5-£8. Info 01497 821762.

“Like a male Florence And The Machine” – Noel Fielding.

This is so perfectly tailored to put me off that I suspect it’s a ruse to keep me away from the venue, and in fact all my enemies will be meeting to plot my assassination.

Paul Potts Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £25. Info 01970 623232.

Septura Brass Ensemble Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391.

She Says The Yard, Cardiff.

10.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Squeeze + John Cooper Clarke St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £47.50/£32.50.

Info 029 2087 8444. Social documentarians (is that a word?) of British pop from the late 70s onwards, on a bill together.

Tankus The Henge The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6 adv.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com.

The D Teez The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

The Happenings Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 029 2065 0021.

The Mark Porter Swing Band Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7.30pm, £12 adv.

Info 01495 243252.

The St Pierre Snake Invasion + I Cried Wolf + Rough Music Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £6 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199. I saw someone wearing one of the headline band’s t-shirts yesterday. It said “If The Only Way Is Essex You Can Kill Me Now”.

Tenovus Community Concert Borough Theatre, Abergavenny.

7.30pm, £12. Info 01873 850805. Charity show including a set from And The Beat Goes On, a Beatles tribute band.

Trio D’Anche Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 1-2pm. Info 01656 815995. Lunchtime Classics recital.

Trip The Switch Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm.

Info 01633 259144.

The Pistols + The Guardians Of Public Morality Workmen’s Hall, Caerphilly. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv.

Info 07512 237983. Sex Pistols tribute band headline.

Trish Clowes Quintet Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 029 2039 1391.

Welsh Sinfonia Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £15. Info 0300 3656677.

Whole Lotta Led The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14 adv. Info 07590 471888.

Ysgol Gerdd Ceredigion Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15.

Info 0845 2263510. World Cuprelated international rugby singalong.

SATURDAY 10

Acapela Unsigned Acapela, Pentyrch, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7/£5. Info 029 2089 0862.

Bernie & Imo The Heath, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8. Info 029 2039 4207. A RUFF Ceilidh night with two members of the band Juice.

Brawlers The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm, £5 adv. Info 07730 432166.

Broken Heroes The Patriot,

2509.

Mike Peters & The Alarm Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, £27.50. Info 029 2063 6464. Featuring The Alarm’s greatest hits backed by backed by the Welsh Pops Orchestra. Yikes.

Paul Potts + Sophie Evans Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare.

7.30pm, £27 adv. Info 0800 0147111. While many people would argue that no employee of this magazine should be comfortable pointing out other people’s typos, I did enjoy the one from the press release for this concert, about Paul’s “rage to riches life story”.

Phillip Henry & Hannah Martin Pennar Hall, Pembroke Dock. 7.30pm, £10. Info 01646 621811. Award-winning folkies.

This is a BYOB dealie because it’s a village hall.

Sam Lewis Snails Deli,

Announced nanoseconds before this issue was signed off, Italian synth-whackers and pervy horror soundtrack icons Goblin play their Dawn Of The Dead music at Cardiff Tramshed on Wed 28 Oct. There are two Goblins currently; this is the one featuring Claudio Simonetti.

Crumlin. 7pm, free. Info 01495 247178.

Cantemus Sing The Six Great Motets Of JS Bach Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £16/£8 under-30s. Info 029 2039 1391.

Criminal Mind + Volatile Idea + State Of Decay Le Pub, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 221477. Punk bands from Bristol and Swansea.

Dai Faulkner & The Copper Thieves + Chris Kelly The Yard, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Dead Players + Culture Vultures The Moon Club, Cardiff. 9pm, £8 adv. Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. UK hip-hop special. Saw Culture Vultures the other week, quite liked ‘em. Jam Baxter, Dabbla and Ghosttown also feature.

Diamond Nights Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. Neil Diamond tribute, performed by Jeff Phillips.

Gentleman’s Dub Club The Globe, Cardiff. 7pm, £12.50 adv. Info 07590 471888.

Godsticks The Dragonffli, Pontypool. 8.45pm, £2. Info gigs@thedragonffli.com.

Helldown + Forever Vendetta The Duke, Neath.

7pm, free. Info 01639 643892.

John Lawrence + The Dharma Violets + Jaffro + Josh Evans Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £5. Info 029 2023 9253. Ex-Gorky’s man headlines; his new album is reviewed in this issue.

Jumpin’ Jimmy & The Nice Guys Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm.

Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Michael Sweetman The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

9.30pm, free. Info 029 2021

Rhiwbina, Cardiff. 7pm, £18 inc buffet. Info 029 2062 0415.

Country-soul singer from the States.

Son Yambu Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £10. Info 0300 3656677. Cuban ‘son’ (precursor to salsa) music.

Steve Hackett St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £29.50/£27.50.

Info 029 2087 8444.

Street Cardinals Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Strictly Swing Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 475715. Swansea International Festival event.

The Elvis Years Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £20/£18.50.

Info 0845 2263510. Concert version of the musical Jailhouse Rock, starring Mario Kombou as Elvis.

The Sounds Of Simon Borough Theatre, Abergavenny.

7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01873 850805. Simon & Garfunkel tribute.

Three Kings High The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Tim Cronin The Pick & Shovel, Pontypridd. 9pm, free.

Info 01443 404632.

Whole Lotta Led The Garage, Swansea. 9pm, £12 adv. Info 01792 475147.

SUNDAY 11

5th Spear Secret venue, Partridge Lane, Roath, Cardiff. 4.30-5.30pm, free. Info madeinroath@gmail.com. Live electronica as part of the Made In Roath project(s).

Boyce Avenue Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union. 7pm, £25 adv. Info 029 2078 1458.

Catrin Finch Taliesin Arts

SPELLS (Clwb Ifor Bach, Mon 23) BRING ME THE HORIZON (Motorpoint Arena, Fri 27) CLARE TEAL (Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea, Sat 28) LANTERNS ON THE LAKE (The Globe, Sun 29) JUST ANNOUNCED FOR DECEMBER: THE WYTCHES (Clwb Ifor Bach, Tue 1) THE ZOMBIES (The Globe, Wed 2) ALT-J + THE HORRORS (Motorpoint Arena, Thurs 3) FIVE (Tramshed, BUZZ 69

live music Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £15/£14. Info 01792 602060.

Clare Hammond Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 11.30am.

Info 01792 475715. Swansea International Festival event.

Continents + Prolong The Agony + Constructor + Teacher The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm, £5 adv. Info 07730 432166.

Folk Music & Song Session Arvon Ale House, Llandrindod Wells. 4pm. Info 07477 627267.

Also on Sun 25.

Locus Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 3pm, free.

Info 029 2063 6464.

Matthew Fredrick Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Mayfield The Queens Head, Monmouth. 8.45pm, free. Info 01600 712767.

Odd Rival + Soap + Local Enemy + Them Dead Beats Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Paul Potts Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7.30pm, £25 adv. Info 01639 763214.

Rock Factor The Yard, Cardiff.

8pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Ron Sexsmith Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22.50 adv.

Info 0871 4720400.

Simone Felice The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12.50 adv.

Info 07590 471888.

The Migrant + Tendons + Benjamin Mason Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6/£5 adv. Info 029 2039 7933. Presented by Rockpie.

Tor Marrock + Helldown + Dreadbolt The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 7pm, free.

Info 07969 671379.

MONDAY 12

Against The Current Clwb

Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7-10pm, £12.50 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

Atrium Jazz Night Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2038 7026.

Live Jazz Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360.

Rustavi Ensemble The Welfare, Ystradgynlais. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01639 843163.

Georgian folk ensemble who perform in traditional costume.

Songchain 2 Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £3-£13. Info 01239 621200.

The Kee Marcello Band + 7th Circle Sin City, Swansea.

7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 01792 468892. Former guitarist in the band Europe.

Ukulele Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free.

Info 029 2021 2509.

TUESDAY 13

Alice Giles Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. Harpist. *Broken Water + Artefact Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £6 adv.

Info 029 2039 7933. Headliners are from Olympia and play moody noisy postpunk stuff.

Catrin Finch Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7pm, £15. Info 01495 243252. Welsh harp fave.

Chamber Tuesdays Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 6-8pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391.

Community Samba Band – Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk.

Fitkin Band Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £15.

Info 01792 602060. Classical/ jazz crossover nine-piece, who an added disco/soul influence

live review RICHARD THOMPSON St David’s Hall,

pic: GARETH GRIFFITHS

Cardiff, Tue 15 Sept

in their newest work apparently.

Ivan Ilic St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 1pm, £6.75/£5.75 adv.

Info 029 2087 8444. Lunchtime piano recital.

Jim Funnell Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5. Info 029 2023 9253.

Kenneth Hamilton Cardiff University Concert Hall. 7pm, £8/£6/free NUS. Info 029 2087 4816. Concert pianist performs works by Rachmaninov and Chopin.

Martin Simpson & Don Flemons St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £16/£15 adv. Info 029 2087 8444. UK folkie plus a member of the band Carolina Chocolate Drops.

Songchain 2 Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01873 850805.

The New Orleans Hot Potatoes Café Jazz, Cardiff.

8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

The See You Next Tuesday Club The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

The Sherpas + We’re No Heroes + Cousin Kula Buffalo, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4 adv. Info 029 2031 0312.

WEDNESDAY 14

BBC NOW Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 7.30pm. Info 01792 475715. Performing Beethoven’s Fourth Piano Concerto. Swansea International Festival event.

Catrin Finch Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £16/£15. Info 01874 611622.

Dan Messore Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5. Info 029 2023 9253.

DB Big Band Whiteheads Sports & Social Club, Bassaleg,

Newport. 8pm, £8. Info malc@ dancebands.plus.com. South Wales Big Band Society gig.

Mornington Lockett With The Dave Cottle Trio Jazzland, Swansea. 8.30-11pm, £10. Info 07802 912789. #Notjustjazz Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2038 7026.

Open Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Rod Thomas & Lyndon Jones Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club. 7.30pm, £8/£5 members. Info 01443 226892.

A Llantrisant Folk Club showcase night.

Sales + Hipicat + Parcs Buffalo, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5 adv. Info 029 2031 0312.

Song Chain 2 St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 029 2087 8444. Collaborative Welsh folk session featuring eight musicians. In Pontardawe on Fri 16.

Steve Forbert The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14 adv. Info 07590 471888.

The Mavron Quartet The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£8.

Info 029 2048 3344. Autumn recital.

The Moon Birds + Tarsiers + Paint Happy Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Venice: The Golden Age Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391.

Music for strings and brass from Renaissance and Baroque Venice.

THURSDAY 15

Abbamania Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm,

£18.50/£17.50. Info 01874 611622. Tribute band.

Austerity Frankenstein Albany Pets, Roath, Cardiff.

7.30pm, free. Info madeinroath@gmail.com.

Live music and video performance, apparently taking in place in a pet shop, drawing on the theme of societal Frankenstein’s monsters.

Part of Made In Roath. (Until Sat 17) Battle Of The Bands 2 Heat 3 The Scene Club, Swansea.

7pm. Info 07730 432166.

Brenig Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £5-£7. Info 01970 623232. Celtic folkies.

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers The Riverfront, Newport. 7.30pm, £19.50. Info 01633 656757.

By The Rivers + Captain Accident & The Disasters + Gecko The Moon Club, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £8 adv. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Calefax Reed Quintet National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 7.30pm, £15 adv. Info 01792 463980. Dutch ensemble play as part of Swansea International Festival, who called them the Ceefax Reed Quintet in the listings they sent me.

Catrin Finch Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £15/£14.

Info 01686 614555.

Chris While & Julie Matthews Nidum Arts Centre, Neath. Info 01639 648300.

Folk duo.

Corn Potato String Band Burnett’s Hill Chapel, Martletwy, Pembrokeshire.

7.30pm. Info 01646 651725.

Old timey music.

Counterparts + Senses Fail + Capsize Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12.50 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199.

Forty Shades Of Green Meets Country Roads The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £11/£10.

Info 029 2048 3344. Show paying tribute to both Irish and country music.

Hipicat Gwdihw, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5/£4 adv. Info 029 2039 7933.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. This week’s guest band is The Spasm Band.

Larkhill Le Pub, Newport.

8pm. Info 01633 221477.

Minima – Phantom Of The Opera Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £5-£10. Info 01792 863722. Live score, in an electrifying post-rock style apparently, to accompany this famous film.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm. Info 01633 858636. *Peach Kelli Pop + Grubs + Ani Glass Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £7/£6 adv. Info 029 2023 9253. Great bubblegum indie/ punk fare here. PKP lives in California and used to be in a band called White Wires. The Joy Collective and Daytrip present.

Psycho Kiss + The Boom Sons + Beth Blade & The Beautiful Disasters The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 7pm, free. Info 07969 671379.

Shipbuilding Seasons Cafe Bar. Castle Arcade, Cardiff.

8pm, free. Info 07731 489728.

Melodic new wave band play October’s edition of their monthly residency at this cafe.

Sinfonia Cymru Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£13. Info 029 2039 1391. Performing

With his black beret and grey beard, as Richard Thompson launches into another guitar solo it's as though fellow 66-year-old Jeremy Corbyn has paused from delivering one of his rousing talks about grain production in western Siberia to entertain the apparatchiks with a dose of folk-rockroll. “Good evening Cardiff! This one's called Joyful Are The Tractor Operators in Kaliningrad!”

In the late 1960s, Thompson did something remarkable. Playing with Fairport Convention, and barely out of his teens, he invented a new way of playing the electric guitar – in place of the blues clichés of his contemporaries were the arcing modal motifs and bagpipe-like drones of British folk music. And as the title of his most recent, 40th album, Still – recorded with Wilco's Jeff Tweedy – alludes, he's pretty much been doing that ever since.

After an acoustic opening track – an unapologetically after-the-fact tribute to the Occupy movement – sees him duetting with his daughter and exchanging solos with her husband, he's joined by a drummer and a bassist for the trio that plays the bulk of the set. Their first song, All Buttoned-Up, sets the tone for the rest of the evening: dubious gender politics (he's narked that his girlfriend isn't putting out) and scintillating guitar playing.

The comparisons that spring most readily to mind are with the power trios of the 60s: bands like the Jimi Hendrix Experience and Cream, where sparse arrangements gave free reign to a virtuoso lead-guitarist whose songs were primarily a springboard for extended guitar soloing.

Whereas with Hendrix drama came from the feeling of a man teetering on the brink of chaos, Thompson exudes a sort of steely, resolute competence. In its own way this is an awesome spectacle, but it's hard not to shrug the idea that if he hadn't been a revolutionary guitar prodigy he could have pursued another baby-boomer career and headed up an IT company or similar.

His final song is a second encore, She Never Could Resist A Winding-Road (Thompson goes for the sort of conservative lyrics that mean that his protagonists are invariably following winding-roads to the crossroads, where they either play a woman like a guitar or a guitar like a woman, depending on their degree of heartbreak). The party faithful are reluctant to let him leave, more than happy that he's Richard Thompson, Still.

ROBIN WILKINSON

Fri 4) MUMFORD & SONS (Motorpoint Arena, Sat 5) THE OVERTONES (Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, Sun 6) STATUS QUO + WILKO JOHNSON (Motorpoint Arena, Tue 8) RICHARD & ADAM (Princess Royal Theatre, Thurs 10) STEREOPHONICS (Motorpoint Arena, Sat 12 + Sun 13) EUROS CHILDS (Clwb Ifor Bach, Sat 12) DUTCH UNCLES (The Globe, Wed 16) JUST BUZZ 70

live music works by Strauss, Bach, Haydn and Tchaikovsky.

The Counterfeit 60s Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £17/£15. Info 01633 868239.

Music from said decade.

The Mañana Collective Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £6/£5. Info 029 2038 7026.

Trippy Wicked & The Cosmic Children Of The Knight + Wizard Fight + Lacertilia + Attercopus Fuel Bar, Cardiff. 7pm, £5 adv.

Info mail@givemefuel.co.uk.

Various heavy/psych/stoner rock sorta bands, two of whom are local and two of whom have played Cardiff before I think.

FRIDAY 16

Amser Jazz Time Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391.

Austerity Frankenstein Albany Pets, Roath, Cardiff.

7.30pm, free. Info madeinroath@gmail.com.

(Until Sat 17) Bellevue Porter’s, Cardiff.

9pm. Info info@porterscardiff. com.

Captain Accident Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm.

Info 01633 259144.

Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5-£22. Info 029 2087 8444. Performing Dvorak’s New World Symphony.

Catrin Finch Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £17/£15. Info 029 2039 1391.

ELO Again Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £16.50/£14.50. Info 01633 868239.

Holder & Smith The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £10.

Info 01497 821762. Virtuostic jazz duo.

Korsakoffs + Smiler + A Broken Dynasty + Duality Of Man Le Pub, Newport.

7.30pm, £3. Info 01633 221477.

Punk and metal.

Lleuwen Steffan + John Spillane Theatr Soar, Merthyr Tydfil. £8 adv. Info 01685 722176.

Mielszky + Twardy Grunt The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15 adv. Info 07590 471888.

This looks to be some Polish rap. It also features a DJ called Fat Albert, who is also Polish but lives in Northampton.

Pandora's Secret The Patriot, Crumlin. 7pm, free. Info 01495 247178.

Plu + Platform 1 Pontardawe Inn. 8.30pm, free. Info 01792 864949. A Gigs Y Gwach night.

Revelation + Autumn Ruin + Nineteen Fifty Eight + Who Saves The Hero? + Clear The Auditorium Sin City, Swansea. 7pm, £4 adv.

Info 01792 468892. Headliners are launching an EP. Ruarri Joseph + Delyth McClean Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £8 adv. Info 029 2023 9253.

Rhythm Bombers Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Shos & Soundtracks Parc & Dare, Treorchy. 7.30pm, £20/£18. Info 08000 147111.

The Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra and conductor Andrew Hopkins play the hits of stage and screen.

Song Chain 2 Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £12/£10.

Info 01792 863722.

The Corn Potato String

Band + Buffalo Creek West End Club, Barry.

7.30pm, £12/£10 adv. Info 07561 143114. Headliners are old timey music-playing Americans.

The Eggmen Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. 9pm, free.

Info 029 2065 0021.

The Happenings Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

The Loudhailers The Yard, Cardiff. 10.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

The Sneak Eazies The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

The Village Quire & Paul Smith The Ivy Bush, Pontardawe. 8pm. Info huwpudner@ntlworld.com. A Valley Folk Club night.

Tradicional Cubano Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6.

Info 029 2039 1391. With guest Javier Zalba.

SATURDAY 17

Austerity Frankenstein Albany Pets, Roath, Cardiff.

4.30 + 7.30pm, free. Info madeinroath@gmail.com.

(Finishes today) Bruce Cockburn The Gate, Cardiff. 8pm, £20. Info 029 2048 3344. Socially conscious Canadian singer-songwriter. *Chain Of Flowers Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2023 2199. Album launch gig for local noisy boys, or at any rate a gig one day after the release of their debut album.

To think that our ancestors fought two world wars for us and we just rolled over and allowed albums to be released on Friday.

China Shop Bull + Paradox + Not Since The Accident + Wolfpunch + Chaska The Roath Park, Cardiff. 6pm, £6.

Info 029 2031 1049. Surplus present a varied lineup of punky stuff in the function room of this old bloke pub.

Cloudbusting Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £17.50£19.50. Info 01656 815995.

Kate Bush tribute act.

Exit_International + Godbomber + Clay Statues + Grey Mondeo The Abacus, Cardiff. 7pm, £6. Info www. theabacusroom.wordpress. com. This will be the last Welsh gig EVAH by E_I. Gilbert Bilberian Barnabas Arts House, Newport. 7.30pm, £15/£12. Info 01633 673739.

Classical guitar recital.

Gwyneth Herbert St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7.30pm, £12.50.

Info 01446 799100. Jazz vocalist, who is in Swansea next week with David McAlmont.

International Guitar Night Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £10.

Info 0300 3656677. Featuring Andrew Krengel, Brian Gore, Lulo Reinhardt (Django’s great-nephew, yes) and Mike Dawes.

James Kennedy The Admiral Napier, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free.

Info 029 2030 3945.

Junior Conservatoire Foyer Recitals Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

1.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 1391.

Jurassic Pop + Amy Grindhouse + Homes Le Pub, Newport. 7.30pm, £5 adv.

Info 01633 221477. Headliners are an indieish band whose songs are all about Jurassic Park. Why? It doesn’t matter why, just feel the wellrandom-

ness.

Maddie & The Pandas Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Mike Dennis The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Minnie's Chuff The Patriot, Crumlin. 7pm, free. Info 01495 247178.

Retrospect Kiwis, Cardiff.

10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Ruarri Joseph + Delyth McLean + Christopher Rees Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £10/£8. Info 029 2023 9253. Presented by Fizzi and Patinamusic.

South Wales Gay Men’s Chorus Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £12. Info 029 2039 1391. Who this evening are joined by the Edinburgh Gay Men’s Chorus. Two groups of wildly disparate people, united by the only three things they have in common.

Talgarth Male Voice Choir Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

7.30pm, £12. Info 01874 611622.

Tenors Of Rock Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £17/£15 adv. Info 01792 863722.

The Doors Alive The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 07590 471888.

The Hank Wedel Band + Pete Spokes The Yard, Cardiff.

3pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

The Eggmen The Pick & Shovel, Pontypridd. 9pm, free.

Info 01443 404632.

The Royal British Legion Charity Gala Concert Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7pm, £18. Info 0845 2263510.

We Come From Ashes + Malum Sky + Pizzatramp Crowleys Rock Bar, Swansea.

7pm, £3. Info 07981 684142.

Oxjam charity gig.

White Coast Rebels + Best Wishes The Dragonffli, Pontypool. 8.30pm, £2. Info gigs@thedragonffli.com.

Wishbone Ash + Hand Of Dimes Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 7.30pm, £20. Info 0800 0147111. The Ash, as they’ve never been known, play these parts all the time. Hand Of Dimes feature some chaps from Skin and Kooga, both valleys hard rockers of old.

Young Promoters Network Fifth Anniversary Gig Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

7pm. Info 01685 384111. With bands TBC.

SUNDAY 18

Andrey Chulovskiy Gregynog Hall, Powys. 3pm, £15/£8. Info 01686 614555. Piano recital.

Boyan Ensemble Of Kiev Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon.

7pm, £18/£16. Info 01874 611622.

Canada The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Chris Summerill Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965. *Dogs On Acid + Doe + Muncie Girls + Dividers Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7 adv. Info 029 2039 7933.

Indieish punkish stuff presented by Jealous Lovers Club and Fuelled By Spite. Headline band are American, which might let them off the hook if they get accused of taking their name from a drum’n’bass messageboard.

Glen Manby Quartet Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 9pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. Jazz in the bar.

Jelly Roll Jones The Queens Head, Monmouth. 8.45pm, free.

Info 01600 712767.

Locus Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 3pm, free.

Info 029 2063 6464.

Midasuno + Jarcrew + You Left, End Of Story The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv.

Info 07590 471888. Midasuno and Jarcrew both split up years ago, but still get together like the old times every so often, because our liberal culture permits them to do that. Midasuno vocalist Scott is moving to Australia next month, though, so unless they can arrange for him to perform via Skype or something that might be it.

Red Tongue Dogs Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 029 2022 8883.

Sonia Hammond + Charlie Beresford The Tabernacle, Talgarth. 2.30pm. Info info@ thetabernacle.co.uk.

Taylor Belle Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2.30-4.30pm, free.

Info 01656 815995. Country, folk and blues duo.

Thw Broadcasts + The Drains Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £4. Info 029 2023 9253.

The Hank Wedel Band The Yard, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

World Cup Rugby & Live Music Café Jazz, Cardiff. £2.

Info 029 2038 7026.

MONDAY 19

Atrium Jazz Night Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2038 7026.

Blues & Jazz Club October Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 8pm, £8. Info 0845 2263510.

Collective Big Band Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5.

Info 029 2023 9253.

Grandmothers Of Invention The Scene Club, Swansea.

7.30pm, £20. Info 07730 432166. Frank Zappa songs played by ex-Mothers Of Invention members, from the late-60s and all, not some forgotten session chumps.

There’s a Magic Band dude in there too. In Cardiff tomorrow.

Live Jazz Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360.

Steffan Lewis & Rachel Foster + Skunk Boy Project + Joe Bayliss 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv.

Info 029 2022 8883. Attic Folk Sessions night. *The Chap + Pete Um + Hollow Mask Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8pm, £8 adv. Info 029 2023 2199. Rockpie present a gig of eggheaded pop music headlined by London’s The Chap.

Ukulele Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free.

Info 029 2021 2509.

TUESDAY 20

Armonico Consort St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £22.50.

Info 029 2087 8444. Performing Purcell’s Dido And Aeneas and Pergolesi’s Stabat Mater.

Benjamin Baker & Joanthan Ware St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

1pm, £6.75/£5.75 adv. Info 029 2087 8444. Lunchtime concert.

Bullet For My Valentine + While She Sleeps + Coldrain Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 7pm, £22. Info 01792 475715. See Music.

Chamber Tuesdays Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 6-8pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391.

Community Samba Band –

Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk.

Eurig Morgan & John Clayton Sugo Restaurant, Penarth. 5pm. Info 029 2070 9955. Musicians from Cardiff jazz group Easy Street.

Ivan Ilic Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli.

7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 0845 2263510.

Jebbers + High Climbers

Joy Collective.

Lucy Rose Tramshed, Cardiff.

8pm, £16.50 adv. Info 0117 9259273. The first gig in this new Grangetown arts venue (non-musical arts events to, presumably, come later) is headlined by folk-pop type Rose.

Matthew Ford & Capital City Jazz Orchestra Whiteheads Sports & Social Club, Bassaleg, Newport. 8pm,

On Mon 19 and Tue 20, The Grandmothers Of Invention visit The Scene Club in Swansea, then The Globe in Cardiff. It features Frank Zappa songs, performed by ex-members of the late polymath's band (including some who were in 60s group the Mothers Of Invention).

Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2039 7933. A Songbook night.

Kora Band Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £7/£5. Info 029 2023 9253.

Laurence Power Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. Viola recital.

Left Lane Cruiser The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. Noisy blues-derived stuff from Mississippi.

The Camelia Jazz Band Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

The Grandmothers Of Invention The Globe, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £20 adv. Info 07590 471888.

The See You Next Tuesday Club The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Those Goddamn Hippies + Baby Brave + Ghostlawns Tynant Club, Pontypridd. 8pm, £6 adv. Info 07779 061159.

Presented by Born Events.

Baby Brave are good. In Swansea tomorrow.

Tudor Thomas Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 8pm, £7.

Info 01874 611622. Brecon Jazz Club night.

WEDNESDAY 21

An Tri DiPop Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club. 7.30pm, £8/£5 members. Info 01443 226892. A Llantrisant Folk Club showcase night.

Autumn Blues Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £4. Info 029 2039 7933. Featuring a set by JC’s Hopeless Sinners.

Graham Pike & The John Gibbon Trio The Dingle Hotel, Narberth. 8pm, £8/£7. Info 01834 869323. A SpanJazz night.

I Am Giant + The Intershere + Lacus The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm.

Info 07730 432166. *La Luz + Totem Terrors + Jemma Roper The Moon Club, Cardiff. 8pm, £6 adv.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. Surfy indie rocking fun presented by Daytrip and The

£8. Info malc@dancebands. plus.com. Doing Sinatra and Basie numbers. South Wales Big Band Society gig.

Micachu & The Shapes + Chartreuse Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7-10pm, £9 adv. Info 029 2023 2199. Experimental pop shapes thrown by Rough Trade-signed Mica Levi, plus band.

Misha Mullov-Abbado Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5.

Info 029 2023 9253. Album launch gig. #Notjustjazz Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2038 7026.

Open Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Rachmaninov At The Piano Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391.

Performed by RWCMD pianists Anthony Cheng, Sioned Evans, George Fradley and Joseph Tong. Flagrant false advertising in the title, I know.

Show For The Shelter The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2048 3344. Benefit gig for the Wallich charity’s Cardiff Nightshelter, which is a good cause. Performing: Daddy Drwg, The Toadbellies, AKA Reflections, Pete AK and Alex Harries from Pobl Y Cwm. Show Of Hands + Steve Knightley + Phil Beer Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry.

8pm, £22/£20. Info 01446 738622. Folkie big guns..

Swing’in On Broadway Congress Theatre, Cwmbran.

7.30pm, £8.50. Info 01633 868239. Featuring Richard Beavis, Mark Porter and an upsettingly placed apostrophe.

The Busquitos Jazzland, Swansea. 8.30-11pm, £10. Info 07802 912789.

Those Goddamn Hippies + Baby Brave The Garage, Swansea. 8pm, £9 adv/£6 early bird. Info 01792 475147.

THURSDAY 22

Abandcalledboy + Falling Stacks + Blood Lips Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm,

ANNOUNCED FOR JANUARY: THE CORRS + THE SHIRES (Motorpoint Arena, Thurs 20) JASON DERULO (Motorpoint Arena, Mon 24) THE LIBERTINES (Motorpoint Arena, Wed 26) THE TEMPERANCE MOVEMENT (Cardiff University, Wed 26) BLACK STONE CHERRY + SHINEDOWN + HALESTORM (Motorpoint Arena, Fri 28) LINDI ORTEGA (The Globe, Mon 31) BUZZ 71

live music £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2039 7933.

Angular punk tackle presrnted

by Rockpie and All My Friends.

Battle Of The Bands 2 Heat 4 The Scene Club, Swansea.

7pm. Info 07730 432166. *Beak > Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8pm, £13 adv. Info 029 2023 2199. Groovy spacerockin’ sounds from members of Portishead and Robert Plant’s band, plus a man called Matt who hasn’t been in any other well known groups but is a big fan of tinned mackerel. That’s rock trivia, pal, and you’ll thank me for sharing it with you some day.

Coltrane Dedication The Queens Head, Monmouth.

8.45pm, free. Info 01600 712767.

Greenmailer + Crimson Condor The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 7pm, free. Info 07969 671379.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. This week’s guest band is Luther.

Kathy Davies Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £6/£5. Info 029 2038 7026.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm. Info 01633 858636.

Seth Lakeman & Josh Rouse Pontardawe Arts Centre.

7.30pm, £20/£18 adv. Info 01792 863722. UK folkies.

Songchain 2 Y Tabernacl, Machynlleth. 7.30pm, £13/£11.

Info 01239 621200.

Voice Of The Heart – Karen Carpenter Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £16/£14.

Info 01495 227206. Tribute show with Karen’s vocals done

by Carole Gordon.

Years & Years Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union. 7pm, £17.50 adv. Info 029 2078 1458. This gig is sold out; the next time this band tour it will almost certainly be in arenas, and it’s quite possible that I still won’t know how any of their songs go. Elitist?

No, just a shut-in.

FRIDAY 23

Abbamania The Riverfront, Newport. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01633 656757.

Amser Jazz Time Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391.

A Night At The Musicals Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391.

Samantha Link sings songs of stage and screen. Food and drink cures pangs of hunger and thirst.

Bogdan Bozovic & Robin Green Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. Violin/piano recital.

Broken Brass Ensemble + Wonderbrass Gwdihw, Cardiff.

9pm, £7/£5 adv. Info 029 2039 7933.

Deadbeat Deluxe The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Flight Brigade The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5 adv.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com.

Frankly Sinatra Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £20.50-£22.50. Info 01656 815995. Tribute set courtesy of Stephen Triffitt.

Ghost Train Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. 9pm, free.

Info 029 2065 0021.

Graffiti The Yard, Cardiff.

10.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Joe McElderry Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £19.50/£18.50. Info 0845 BUZZ 72

2263510. X Factor escapee. In Newtown tomorrow.

Jon Gomm Ebbw Vale Institute. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 01495 708022. Fiddly virtuoso guitar bloke from Leeds. Saw him on my Facebook timeline the other day, robustly defending the idea of DIY punk ethics. Didn’t know he swung that way. In Cardiff tomorrow.

Josienne Clark & Ben Walker Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £3-£13. Info 01239 621200. Award-winning folk duo.

Kast Off Kinks Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7.30pm, £18/£16.

Info 0845 2263510.

Llwybr Llaethog + Stereoripe + Boris A Bono The Abacus, Cardiff. 7.30pm.

Info www.theabacusroom. wordpress.com. Live electronic sets hosted by Dragon Era, who are also releasing the seventh in their series of compilations of Welsh electronic music. Also featuring DJ Tribal Hooligan.

Necrosis + Kryophere + Ak'bal + Vile Inscription Fuel Bar, Cardiff. 7pm, £3. Info mail@givemefuel.co.uk. Metal gig for cheap, ans in aid ofg Macmillan Cancer Support too.

Panic Station Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Polar Bears Kiwis, Cardiff.

10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

S.E.X. + Elements The Dragonffli, Pontypool. 8.30pm.

Info gigs@thedragonffli.com.

Headliners are in Neath on Fri 30.

Sing Into The Lord! Brecon Cathedral. 7pm, £20/£18. Info 01874 611622. First event of the Brecon Baroque Festival, which runs until Mon 26.

Stone Foundation + Upbeat Sneakers Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7-10pm, £10 adv. Info 029 2023 2199. Mod, soul, ska etc. Also featuring a James Parker DJ set.

The Eggmen Salt, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, free. Info 029 2049 4375.

The Fairweather Band + Isaac + Deadlines + Honey Pot Buffalo, Cardiff. 7pm, £5.

Info 029 2031 0312.

The Lambrettas The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13.50 adv.

Info 07590 471888. Mod revival band from the late 70s.

The Movies And The Musicals Gwyn Hall, Neath.

7pm, £10. Info 0300 3656677.

Songs from both, under the watchful eye of musical director Ashley Wilkes.

Then Thickens + The Vestals + Cavalry Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8-10.30pm, £6 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

The Teifi Chamber Orchestra Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire. 8pm, £7.50.

Info 01239 841387. First of three Schubertiade Days of music here.

Viviane Chassot & David Pia Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £6-£12.

Info 029 2063 6464. The Swiss Ambassador’s concert, featuring accordionist and cellist.

Winter Coat + Shoebox Orchestra + Finn Lemarinel Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £5/£4. Info 029 2023 9253.

ZZToo The Patriot, Crumlin.

7pm, free. Info 01495 247178.

ZZ Top tribute band.

SATURDAY 24

A Passage To India Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. The Keith Little Trio play 30s and 40s jazz as we head back to the days of the British Raj for a black tie evening. Find this

all a bit weird frankly.

Beverly Smith & John Grimm Rhiwbina Recreation Club, Lon-y-Dail, Rhiwbina Cardiff. 7pm, £18 inc buffet.

Info 07792 798564. Old timey style American music.

Brecon Baroque Directed

By Rachel Podger Brecon Cathedral. 7pm, £22/£20. Info 01874 611622.

Chris Kelly + Collibri Soul The Yard, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free.

Info 029 2022 7577.

Cian Lavery + Ivan Moult + Grace Hartrey Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£6 adv. Info 029 2023 9253. Irish singersongwriter headlines.

Classic Clapton Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 8pm, £14.

Info 01495 355800. Tribute band.

Dusty & Shirley Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £15/£13. Info 01792 602060.

AKA David McAlmont and Gwyneth Herbert. See Music.

Flight Brigade Sin City, Swansea. 7.30pm, £7 adv. Info 01792 468892.

Haast’s Eagled + Fetus Christ + Black Water Chemistry + Judas Cradle + Jelly Season Le Pub, Newport. 7pm, £5. Info 01633 221477. Charity gig in aid of refugee camps in northern France.

Higher-On Maiden The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm, £5 adv.

Info 07730 432166. Tribute band.

Joe McElderry Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.30pm, £19/£18. Info 01686 614555.

Jon Gomm The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7pm, £10 adv. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Jordan Marks The Pick & Shovel, Pontypridd. 9pm, free.

Info 01443 404632.

Junior Voice Of South Wales Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7pm, £10/£8. Info 0845 2263510.

Singing competition.

Kast Off Kinks The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12.50 adv.

Info 07590 471888. Tribute band.

Krysthla + The Dweller + Agrona Fuel Bar, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £4. Info mail@ givemefuel.co.uk. UK metal, presented here by Smegatron Promotions.

Leipzig’s Third Choice Brecon Cathedral. 1pm, £5.

Info 01874 611622. Brecon Baroque Festival performance.

Mr Woodnote + Lil Rhys + Eva Lazarus Gwdihw, Cardiff.

9pm. Info 029 2039 7933.

Presented by Starving Artists.

Nii Okie Tagoe Queens Hall, Narberth. 7.30pm. Info 01834 869323.

Piatti String Quartet St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 1pm, £6.75/£5.75 adv. Info 029 2087 8444.

Revolver The Patriot, Crumlin.

7pm, free. Info 01495 247178.

Skarlett Riot + The Raven Age + All To Ruin + Never Found The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm. Info 07730 432166.

Stone Cold Killers + Beth Blade & The Beautiful Disasters The Dolls House, Abertillery. 7pm. Info 01495 213300.

Straight Lines Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £9 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

Superchango Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

Tattsyrup Kiwis, Cardiff.

10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

The Dead End Friends The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

The Pianist And The Poet

Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire.

8pm, £15. Info 01239 841387.

UB40 Tramshed, Cardiff.

7.30pm. Info 0117 9259273.

Sold out.

SUNDAY 25

A Night Of Orbison Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £15. Info 01600 772467. Lars Young IS Roy. Dave Rave & Friends Open Mic The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Folk Music & Song Session Arvon Ale House, Llandrindod Wells. 4pm. Info 07477 627267.

Ian Luther The Queens Head, Monmouth. 8.45pm, free. Info 01600 712767. *Jane Weaver Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £10 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199. Mancunian solo sort Weaver has been around since the early 90s and recently took an agreeable left turn into spacey synth type sounds. This gig is presented

by Shape.

John Butt & Alison McGillivray Christ College, Brecon. 7pm, £14/£12. Info 01874 611622. Brecon Baroque Festival performance.

Killing Joke Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union. 7pm, £22.50 adv. Info 029 2078 1458. I got given a flyer for this gig last night (as I type) outside the King Crimson concert. Daresay they know their audience. That said, I no longer have the flyer.

Locus Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 3pm, free.

Info 029 2063 6464.

Songs, Music And Theatre Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire.

3pm, £15/£5 kids. Info 01239 841387.

The Kevin Brown Trio The Kings Arms, Abergavenny.

7.30pm. Info 01873 852829. A Black Mountain Jazz gig.

Weatherstate + Homebound + Cardinals The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 7pm, free.

Info 07969 671379.

Wolfsbane The Globe, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £12.50 adv. Info 07590 471888. In the late 80s, Wolfsbane once ordered 800 pints of lager while they were in a curry house. Not to be outdone, Osama Bin Laden’s brother bought himself 5,000 cases of Tabasco during the same era. Profligate times they were.

MONDAY 26

6 Songs 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff.

7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.

Singer-songwriter showcase with sets this month from with Luke Walker, Grace Hartrey, Abbie Jenson, Emily Farr & Lazslo Xavia and more TBC. Atrium Jazz Night Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2038 7026.

Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7pm, £16/£14/free under-18s. Info 01874 611622.

Donovan New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.45pm, £30/£20.

Info 029 2087 8889. Folk-rock survivor. Looks very young for someone in, I think without looking it up, his mid-60s.

Eaves + Rory Butler Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.3010.30pm, £7 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

Gwd Mondays Open Mic Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7933.

Judy Collins Tramshed, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £22 adv. Info 0117 9259273.

Live Jazz Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360.

Ukulele Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free.

Info 029 2021 2509.

TUESDAY 27

Asaf Sirkis/Sywia Bialas International Quartet Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5.

Info 029 2023 9253.

Attila The Stockbroker + Efa Supertramp LookOut Cafe, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £5 adv. Info 07971 055811. Punk poet, playing in Carmarthen tomorrow.

Chamber Tuesdays Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 6-8pm, free.

Info 029 2039 1391.

Community Samba Band – Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk.

Faustus St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£3 adv.

Info 029 2087 8444. A Roots Unearthed gig.

Gwent Youth Wind Orchestra Gala Concert Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2039 1391.

Jazz Jam Session Jazzland, Swansea. Free. Info 07802 912789.

Joe Bonamassa Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £35£75. Info 029 2022 4488.

American bluesrockman. I’ve never heard his music but he seems like someone who will set up his own restaurant at some point.

Roger Wells Hot Shots Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

The See You Next Tuesday Club The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm. Info 01633 858636.

WEDNESDAY 28

Asaf Sirkis Quartet The Queens Head, Monmouth.

8.45pm, free. Info 01600 712767.

Attila The Stockbroker The Parrot, Carmarthen. 7.30pm.

Info 01267 231012.

Bob Malone Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £10 adv. Info 029 2038 7026. New Orleans piano man.

Dick Hamer / Tom Harris Quintet Jazzland, Swansea.

8.30-11pm, £10. Info 07802 912789.

DMA’s Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff.

7.30-10.30pm, £9 adv. Info 029 2023 2199. Australian indie band.

Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £12 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199. The latest band of the fella what used to be in Gallows and Pure Love.

Might be sold out by the time you read this.

Goblin The Tramshed, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £22.50/£20. Info 0117 9259273. First ever Cardiff performance for Claudio Simonetti’s Italian horror soundtrack specialists. They’ll be playing their soundtrack to the movie Dawn Of The Dead.

Harri Davies Gwdihw, Cardiff.

7.30pm. Info 029 2039 7933.

Jack Ellis Undertone, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

MC Devvo + Teenage Mutant Single Mothers The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 8pm, £6 adv. Info 07969 671379.

Faux-oikish comedy rapper, who peaked a shade too early for the meme explosion, returns to action.

Ninebarrow Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club. 7.30pm,

£8/£5 members. Info 01443 226892. A Llantrisant Folk Club showcase night.

Open Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Open Mic Night NosDa, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2037 8866. Free drink for performers. Last Wednesday of every month.

Rod Oughton Band + Ben Clatworthy Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5. Info 029 2023 9253.

RWCMD Chamber Orchestra Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391.

Silent Horror Shorts / Paul Shallcross Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £5-£10. Info 01792 863722. Abertoir Horror Festival performance in which Shallcross provides live piano accompaniment.

The Welsh Musical Theatre Orchestra Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £18/£16. Info 01970 623232. *Uniform + Beauty Parlour The Moon Club, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £6 adv. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Cracking punk-meetsindustrial vibes from NYC in the headline slot, presented by Lesson No.1 and some other good folks.

THURSDAY 29

Battle Of The Bands 2 Heat 5 The Scene Club, Swansea.

7pm. Info 07730 432166.

Bob Dylan & His Band Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff.

6.30pm, £60/£50. Info 029 2022 4488. See Music.

Built For Comfort Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Catfish & The Bottlemen + The London Souls Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union. 7pm, £15 adv. Info 029 2078 1458. This gig has been sold out for months.

Cory Band Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.45pm, £12. Info 029 2039 1391.

Hothouse Flowers + Rainy Boy Sleep Tramshed, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £27.50 adv. Info 0117 9259273.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. This week’s guest band is Rose Among Thorns.

Jon Crespo Quartet Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £6/£5. Info 029 2038 7026.

Maddie Jones Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5/£4 adv. Info 029 2039 7933. EP launch gig.

Read our review of said EP in this issue.

Mad Dog McRea St Donats Ats Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan.

7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 01446 779100. Uptempo folky types.

Martyn Joseph + Rebecca Loebe Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £15. Info 01792 863722.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm. Info 01633 858636.

Samoans + Freeze The Atlantic + The Undivided Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.3010.30pm, £9/£7. Info 029 2023 2199.

The Beat + The RPMs The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £16 adv. Info 07590 471888.

The Blues Band Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £20. Info 01970 623232. In Cardiff tomorrow.

The Friday Night Specials + Blue Is Black The Moon

stage Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £3. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

FRIDAY 30

2 Tickets 2 The Gun Show Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 029 2065 0021.

3amp Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Akira Yamaoka Tramshed, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £25/£22.50.

Info 0117 9259273. Japanese video game musician/designer who’s best known for doing the Silent Hill music. This will feature him plus a full live band.

Amser Jazz Time Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 5.30-7pm, free. Info 029 2039 1391.

Aubrey Parsons Blanco’s Hotel, Port Talbot. 9pm, free.

Info 01639 864500.

Cattle & Cane Buffalo, Cardiff. 7pm, £6 adv. Info 029 2031 0312. Presented by Sound Nation. *Death Pedals + Soul Structure + Zachariah X Jones + Rhys Milsom The Abacus, Cardiff. 8pm, £5 adv.

Info www.theabacusroom. wordpress.com. Two bands plus two poets, presented by Balloon. Soul Structure are the ones which come with the dreaded 'listings editor's recommendation'. This is BYOB too.

Garndiffaith Gleeman Male Voice Choir Pontypool Museum. 7-9pm, £6. Info 01495 752036. Fundraising concert in aid of Torfaen Museum Trust.

Graveyard Johnnys + Pizzatramp + Dodgem-X The Dragonffli, Pontypool.

8.30pm, £5. Info gigs@ thedragonffli.com.

Joe Gooch The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £3-£6. Info 01497 821762. Blues from a fella who was the lead singer in Ten Years After for a bit, with “limited success” according to Wikipedia. You could edit that if you wanted, Joe. Julian Argüelles Tetra Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.45pm, £12. Info 029 2039 1391.

Youthful UK jazz quartet who include Kit Downes in their number. All these kinds of jazz groups dress in the same way. Lots of shirts with just the top button undone.

Late Night Music In The Museum National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 6pm, £7/£5 adv. Info 029 2039 7951.

Presented by Spillers Records and featuring sets from Mike Dennis, Alex Dingley and Round Heels.

Lewis & Leigh Junction 26, Newport. 7.30pm. Info 01633 822211. Welsh-American countryish duo play a pretty new venue in Newport.

They’re in Swansea tomorrow.

Mates Of State Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30-10.30pm, £9/£7. Info 029 2023 2199. US indie faves.

New Wave Promotions Halloween Show The Garw, Abertillery. 7pm, £5. Info www. facebook.com/ thegarwabertillery. Featuring these bands over two stages: Continents, All To Ruin, Ephemera and Eclipse (main stage); The Dweller, Clarity As Arson, Clear The Auditorium and Ferinus (second stage).

Novelists Hobo’s, Bridgend.

7.30pm, free. Info www. hobosmusicvenue.com.

Open Night The Ivy Bush, Pontardawe. 8pm. Info huwpudner@ntlworld.com. A Valley Folk Club night.

Police Bastard + Grand

Collapse + Smack Battalion + Poetic Justice + Square Peg The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7pm, £5. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com. Punk bands ranging from crusty to emo to anarcho.

Rocket Joe Joe & The Oldtime Bangers The Yard, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

S.E.X. The Duke, Neath.

7.25pm, free. Info 01639 643892. Make sure you’re there at 7.25 on the dot, that’s my advice.

Showaddywaddy Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £19. Info 01495 227206. In Aberystwyth tomorrow.

The Blues Band The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £17.50 adv.

Info 07590 471888.

The Brotherhood Henry’s, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4672. Halloween live music special.

The Echo & The Always Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff.

7.30-10.30pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2023 2199. Local indie band who are releasing an album today also.

SATURDAY 31

A Band Apart Salt, Cardiff Bay. 9pm, free. Info 029 2049 4375.

Andy Lewis The Pick & Shovel, Pontypridd. 9pm, free.

Info 01443 404632. *Black Is The Colour Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10. Info 029 2063 6464. Featuring Bill Orcutt, Sarah Angliss, Spectres, Artefact and Ratatosk. What a good lineup, hat tip to Shape Records for assembling it.

See Music.

Children Of The Gravy The Patriot, Crumlin. 7pm, £2. Info 01495 247178. Black Sabbath tribute band, Chris Kelly The Admiral Napier, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free.

Info 029 2030 3945.

Dai Faulkner & The Copper Thieves Kiwis, Cardiff. 10pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Dreadzone Queens Hall, Narberth. 8pm, £8-£16. Info 01834 869323. Live UK dub faves. See Clubs.

Galaxians Gwdihw, Cardiff.

9pm. Info 029 2039 7933.

Playing as part of the Hully Gully night.

Halloween Spooktacular Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1.15pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391.

The Royal Welsh College Wind Orchestra perform music from Harry Potter and Ghostbusters. Enjoying how the composer of the latter is referred to only as ‘Parker’ by the RWCMD, like he’s Bach or someone.

Horse Macdonald The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £16.50/£14.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Scottish singersongwriter. You might know her merely as Horse.

Jess Glynne + Conrad Sewell + BB Diamond Great Hall, Cardiff University Students Union. 7pm, £14 adv.

Info 029 2078 1458. Her off of the Clean Bandit record. No wait! Her off of a solo career in her own right. She just released an album and all.

Knotslip Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2023 2199. Slipknot tribute band play a Halloween special here.

Lewis & Leigh The Chattery, Swansea. 7.30pm. Info 01792 473276.

Sarah McQuaid Cwtch Coffee, Pembroke Dock.

7.30pm, £12.50/£10 adv. Info

01646 687635. Multinational folk stylings.

Showaddywaddy Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

8pm, £20. Info 01970 623232.

Siôn Russell Jones + Tom Lüneburger + Lily Beau Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2030 4400. Presented by Newsoundwales.

Skabertawe Halloween The Garage, Swansea. 8pm, £5 adv. Info 01792 475147.

A Refugee Aid fancy dress fundraiser no less. Sets from Dapper Cadavers, Cartoon Violence, The Balkaneers, The Bungle Cult and Kirky & The Turkeys are promised.

Skindred + The Qemists + The Dirty Youth Tramshed, Cardiff. 7pm, £22 adv. Info 0117 9259273. Warm-up show of sorts before Skindred’s November tour.

Soul Lotta Funk Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

The New Romantic Festival Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

7pm. Info 01656 815995. This has been arranged in honour of late Visage frontman Steve Strange; it’s already sold out but features sets from China Crisis, Jennie Bellestar, Electrobos, The Circuit Symphony, Whatever Happened To Lala Shockette and members of Visage themselves.

Two Piece Sweet + Tattsyrup The Yard, Cardiff.

9.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Wales Festival Of Remembrance St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £10-£25.

Info 029 2087 8444. Featuring performances from musical theatre group Collabro, former Serviceman and X Factor star Jay James, The Regimental Band Of The Royal Welsh and other guests.

WWI-themed play presented

by Fluellen, who are also here tomorrow.

Quiet Marauder + Steffan Alun + Chris Chopping + Rhys Lowis Stephens Le Pub, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 221477. A night of comedy – musical comedy in the case of QM – and also the first night of We Shall Overcome, an anti-austerity benefit weekend running until Sun 4.

Snakes Gwyn Hall, Neath.

7.30pm, £10.75. Info 0300 3656677. Another of those ‘musical about an imaginary musical’ things, except not totally imaginary as it’s based on the film Snakes On A Plane. Too many layers for me.

The Drowned Girl Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £13/£10. Info 029 2030 4400.

One-woman play in which Kelly Jones reflects on lost youth and lost family. (Until Sat 3) The Element In The Room Carnegie House, Bridgend.

7.30pm, £8/£5. Info 01656 815757. Musical comedy about the life of Marie Curie.

I’m feeling the title.

The Signalman + The Waiting Room Grand Theatre, Swansea. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £12.50-£21.50. Info 01792 475715. Jack Shepherd stars in a double bill of ghost stories. (Until Sat 3)

FRIDAY 2

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm,

£14. Info 029 2063 6464.

Presented by NDCWales and Pontardawe Arts Centre.

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £16-£35. Info 029 2087 8889. (Until Sat 10) Daliso Chaponda + Mike Bubbins Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Drones Comedy Club Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8.30pm, £3.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Also on Fri 16.

HMS Pinafore Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.30pm, £12. Info 01686 614555. (Until Sat 3) Into The Woods Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670.

No Known Grave Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea.

1 + 7.15pm, £8/£6. Info 01792 475715. WWI-themed play presented by Fluellen.

‘Stute Comedy Nights Miners’ Institute, Blackwood.

8pm, £11/£10 adv. Info 01495 227206. With standups TBC. The Drowned Girl Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £13/£10. Info 029 2030 4400.

(Until Sat 3) The Signalman + The Waiting Room Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £12.50-£21.50. Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 3)

SATURDAY 3

Back To Broadway Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 4pm, £15. Info 01874 611622.

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £13.50-£35. Info 029 2087

8889. (Until Sat 10) Daliso Chaponda + Mike Bubbins Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Fire In The North Sky Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2039 1391.

Music and storytelling presented by Beyond The Border and Adverse Camber.

HMS Pinafore Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £12. Info 01686 614555. (Finishes today) Iliad: Marathon Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 6.30pm-5am, £60/£45/£40 schools. Info 0845 2263510. Epic conclusion to the Iliad series here, with Iliad: Kings at 6.30pm, The Husbands at 9.30pm, Red/Cold at 1am and War Music at 4am.

Mark Olver + Barry Castagnola + Rich Wilson Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £15. Info 08700 111960.

Orlando Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £5-£41. Info 029 2063 6464.

WNO present Handel’s opera, and do so again on Wed 7.

Pss Pss Circus Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £10.75. Info 0300 3656677. Chaplin/ Keaton-inspired stage slapstick.

The Drowned Girl Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £13/£10. Info 029 2030 4400.

(Finishes today) The Signalman + The Waiting Room Grand Theatre, Swansea. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £12.50-£21.50. Info 01792 475715. (Finishes

stage THURSDAY 1

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £5-£10. Info 01792 863722. Presented by Shake It Up Shakespeare.

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £12£31.50. Info 029 2087 8889.

Marti Pellow is in this one.

(Until Sat 10) Comedy Carousel Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £10/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Hosted by Clint Edwards and featuring Mike Bubbins and Robin Morgan as well. Every Thursday this month (apart from Thurs 22).

HMS Pinafore Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.30pm, £12. Info 01686 614555.

Presented by Newtown Musical Theatre Company.

(Until Sat 3) Into The Woods Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670.

Sondheim musical with, courtesy of performers New Adventure Players, “a twist”.

On tomorrow also.

Iliad: War Music Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £20/£15 kids. Info 0845 2263510.

National Theatre Wales’ multimedia theatrical staging of Christopher Logue’s War Music. Companion piece Marathon is on Sat 3.

Patriot Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 1 + 7.15pm, £8/£6. Info 01792 475715.

STORIES FROM A CROWDED ROOM Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff Tickets: £14/£12. Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.chapter.org Ever wondered about the intricacies of human nature? Wondered about how we humans connect or sometimes say things we don’t really think?

Earthfall presents this 25th anniversary production, Stories From A Crowded Room, and invites you to examine these intricacies as you “touch, smell, and breathe as you walk the room or hide amongst the crowd.” As there are no seats this production is an embracing experience for the audience: eight dancers and two musicians use energetic choreography, live music and emotional monologues to immerse the audience. This is a performance that has been described as “incredibly intimate and interactive,” concerning love and loss, rejection and companionship, anger and solitude.

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SUNDAY 4

Back To Broadway Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £10.75.

Info 0300 3656677. Chaplin/ Keaton-inspired stage slapstick.

I Puritani Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 4pm, £5-£41. Info 029 2063 6464.

Welsh National Opera present Bellini’s dramatisation of the

Dickens Abridged Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £10.

Info 0300 3656677. Adam Long, founding member of The Reduced Shakespeare Company, has done a similar number on Dickens here. In Llanelli on Thurs 8.

Scriptslam Heats Pontardawe Arts Centre.

7.30pm, £6. Info 01792 863722.

Still Life Borough Theatre,

The Redhouse in Merthyr Tydfil hosts a play by Caryl Churchill, who you might know (but, equally, might not) for Top Girls. This one, however, is called A Number, concerns the topic of human cloning, and is presented by CAST Theatre on Thurs 8 and Fri 9.

English Civil War. KSI St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £25. Info 029 2087 8444. After a 33-year wait, the opulent acoustics of St David’s Hall will finally be graced by the shouty tones of a YouTube star. KSI is from Watford and “excessively posting selfies, spending all day scouring Tinder and suffering from red-hot FIFA rage are just some of his undesirable online habits.” The ticket price includes a copy of his book, I Am A Bellend. I’m not making any of this up.

Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863. Every Sunday.

Stuart Goldsmith + Mark Hurman + Mike Reed + Steffan Allun + Robin Morgan Buffalo, Cardiff.

7pm, £6 adv early bird. Info 029 2031 0312. Presented by Buffalo Comedy.

MONDAY 5

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13.50£31.50. Info 029 2087 8889.

(Until Sat 10) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. A series of work-in-progress performances from a variety of artists, every Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday. (Until Thurs 23) Cinderella Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £8.50£14.50. Info 01792 475715.

Presented by Ballet Cymru.

He Had Hairy Hands Pontardawe Arts Centre.

7.30pm, £1-£10. Info 01792 863722. Theatre production about a werewolf scare in a 1970s town, and nothing to do with self-pollution as you might have assumed.

TUESDAY 6

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli.

7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 0845 2263510.

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13.50£31.50. Info 029 2087 8889.

(Until Sat 10) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Fri 23) BUZZ 74

Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 01873 850805.

Victorian ghost stories based on the works of Edgar Allen Poe and M.R.James. On tomorrow also; in Newtown Fri 9 and sat 10; Swansea Fri 16 and Sat 17; Aberystwyth on Tue 20 and Wed 21.

The 39 Steps Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £14/£12 adv. Info 01495 227206. (Until Thurs 8) The Roadless Trip Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01970 623232. Performance art/theatre production based on the actual experiences of Sarah Woods and daughter Lil.

WEDNESDAY 7

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2087 8889. One-off drama performances, also on Wed 28.

Blue Sky Secrets The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. Also on Wed 28.

Doc Brown Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.45pm, £14 adv. Info 0871 4720400. Comedian who is somewhere in our comedy roundup Upfront.

Orlando Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £5-£41. Info 029 2063 6464.

Still Life Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 01873 850805.

The 39 Steps Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £14/£12 adv. Info 01495 227206. (Until Thurs 8) The Classic Buskers & Neil Henry Grand Theatre, Swansea. 1.30pm, £5. Info 01792 475715. Comedy meets music meets magic.

THURSDAY 8

147 Questions About Love Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8.30pm, £10/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. Presented by Volcano Theatre. (Until Sat 10) A Midsummer Night’s Dream The Met, Abertillery.

7pm, £10/£8. Info 01495 355800. Directed by Derek Cobley.

A Number Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, £5 adv. Info 01685 384111. CAST Theatre Company presents Caryl Churchill’s play, which is about human cloning and set

in “the near future”. It was written about 13 years ago, as such I think Caryl should be obliged to say what year she actually had in mind. On tomorrow also.

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £12£31.50. Info 029 2087 8889.

(Until Sat 10) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Thurs 23) Bouncers + Shakers Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £13/£12. Info 01656 815995.

Two one-act plays by John Godber. (Until Sat 10) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. Play presented by Lighthouse Theatre, not to be confused with Brief Encounters which was previewed in last month’s issue.

Unlike most of my ‘clarifications’ this one is actually quite confusing. (Until Sat 24) Comedy Carousel Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £10/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Hosted by Clint Edwards and featuring Dan Thomas and more TBC. Dickens Abridged Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 0845 2263510.

Growing Pains / Glasoed Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.45pm, £9/£7. Info 01970 623232. Theatre with a rock gig element, in which lead chatacter Roxy is dealing with her growing pop stardom. On tomorrow also.

John Gordillo + Bethany Black + Dave Twentyman Queens Hall, Narberth.

7.30pm, £8-£12. Info 01834 869323. Span Arts comedy night.

Max Boyce Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £25.50/£22.50. Info 01792 475715.

Material Men + Strange Blooms Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £14/£14.

Info 01792 602060. Double bill of dance presented by Shobana Jeyasingh Dance. In Aberystqyth on Thurs 15.

Sean Lock Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 8pm, £15. Info 01600 772467. Work in progress show from top standup.

Sweeney Todd Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £5-£51.50. Info 029 2063 6464. New musical extravaganza, based on Sondheim’s original production and on tomorrow also.

The 39 Steps Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £14/£12 adv. Info 01495 227206. (Finishes today) Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30 + 9pm, £12/£10.

Info 029 2030 4400. A play “about infertility, Scrabble, supermarkets, sex, the strangeness of our world and the stranger in your living room,” according to August 012, the company behind it.

Perfornances are variously in English and Welsh; today it’s in English at 7.30pm, Welsh at 9pm. (Until Sat 17)

FRIDAY 9

147 Questions About Love Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8.30pm, £10/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 10) A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12-£20. Info 029 2064 6900.

Good boy of the theatre Henrik Ibsen gets revived again, this time directed by Rachel O’Riordan (Iphegenia In Splott). See Stage. (Until

Sat 24) A Number Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, £5 adv. Info 01685 384111.

Artists Platform Carnegie House, Bridgend. 7.30pm, £4/£2 NUS. Info 01656 815757. Two new productions: Momenta by Ransack Dance and Glitter Pig/ Moch Sgleiniog by Gareth Chambers.

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £16-£35. Info 029 2087 8889. (Until Sat 10) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Fri 23) Bouncers + Shakers Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £13/£12. Info 01656 815995.

(Until Sat 10) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Ceri Dupree Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £16/£12. Info 01633 868239.

Looking a bit like Genesis P Orridge in the promo photo here.

Damian Clark + Caimh McDonnell + Dan Thomas Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Drych Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £1-£10. Info 01792 863722. Cwmni’r Frân Wen presents a new Welsh language play starring Bryn Fôn and Gwenno Hodgkins.

Figaro & Friends Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £18/£16. Info 01874 611622.

An evening of excerpts from Mozart’s Marriage Of Figaro and Rossini’s Barber Of Seville.

Growing Pains / Glasoed Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.45pm, £9/£7. Info 01970 623232.

I Believe In Unicorns Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea.

1 + 5pm, £8.50. Info 01792 602060. Wizard Presents brings children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s story to life. In Abergavenny on Sat 17; Cardigan on Fri 29; Cardiff on Fri 30.

Macbeth Blake Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £12/£10.

Info 01600 719401.

Richard Herring The Riverfront, Newport. 8pm, £15.50. Info 01633 656757.

Performing his Happy Now? set.

Still Life Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £12/£11.

Info 01686 614555. On tomorrow also.

Sweeney Todd Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £5-£51.50. Info 029 2063 6464.

Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. English performance. (Until Sat 17)

SATURDAY 10

147 Questions About Love Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8.30pm, £10/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today) Aberration Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £9-£12. Info 01970 623232. LGBT-themed variety/cabaret night.

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12-£20. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13.50-£35.

Info 029 2087 8889. (Finishes today) Bouncers + Shakers Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £13/£12. Info 01656 815995.

(Finishes today) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Damian Clark + Caimh McDonnell + Dan Thomas Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Flanders & Swann: Drop Another Hat Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 7.30pm, £15/£13.

Info 0845 2263510. Musical theatre revue.

Hip Hop Horror Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 4pm, £7.50. Info 01633 868239.

Dance production presented

by Fusion Dance. Curious title. On tomorrow also.

Still Life Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £12/£11.

Info 01686 614555. On tomorrow also.

The 39 Steps Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £12/£10.

Info 01970 623232.

The Dom Show M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff.

7.30pm, free. Info 029 2047 3373. Multimedia comedy show helmed by a filmmaker from Llandudno.

The Mighty Prince The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 2.30-4.30pm, £8. Info 01497 821762. Kids’ show presented

by Urban Sky. Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2 + 8pm, £12/£10.

Info 029 2030 4400. Welsh performance followed by English. (Until Sat 17)

SUNDAY 11

Gwydion Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £12.50-£27.50. Info 029 2063 6464. Cwmni Theatr Maldwyn presents the Mabinogi legend of Gwydion himself.

Hip Hop Horror Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 1 + 5pm, £7.50. Info 01633 868239.

Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

MONDAY 12

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10.

Info 029 2064 6900. (Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £13.50/£12.50. Info 01495 227206. Three one-act plays by Frank Vickery. In Abertillery on Thurs 15 and Fri 16; Swansea from Tue 20-Sat 24; Cwmbran Mon 26-Wed 28; Porthcawl Wed 28-Fri 30. (Until Wed 14) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Thurs 23) Caterpillar Comedy Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7933. Open mic standup night hosted by James Dunn.

Half ‘N’ Half Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £10. Info 029 2063 6464. Self-proclaimed ‘curry musical’, set in an Indian restaurant in Cardiff circa 1987. You can even get a curry with the eponymous mix of rice and chips in Ffresh Bar beforehand, for £4. (Until Sun 18) Jim Davidson St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £22.50.

Info 029 2087 8444. Troll idea: Unknown Pleasures ripoff t-shirt that says JIM DAVIDSON instead of JOY DIVISION. Musical Theatre Showcase Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm,

£6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

On tomorrow also.

The 39 Steps Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 01633 868239.

On tomorrow also.

The Glenn Miller Story Grand Theatre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £16.50-£33.50. Info 01792 475715. Featuring Tommy ‘Half A Sixpence’ Steele in the starring role as the big band pioneer. I’m pleased for him but he must be about 500 years old now, and Glenn died aged 40.

Confusing. (Until Sat 17) Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Welsh performance. (Until Sat 17)

TUESDAY 13

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) A Fête Worse Than Death The Roath Park, Cardiff. 7.308.20pm, free. Info madeinroath@gmail.com.

Theatre piece by Karen Sherrard. Part of Made In Roath.

After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £13.50/£12.50. Info 01495 227206. (Until Wed 14) A Midsummer Night’s Dream Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 7.30pm, £8/£5. Info 0800 0147111. Presented by Pontardawe Arts Centre. On tomorrow also.

A Murder Is Announced New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £9.50-£27. Info 029 2087 8889. Some Miss Marple for you. Judy Cornwell as Miss Marple, in fact. (Until Sat 17) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Fri 23) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Half ‘N’ Half Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £14. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sun 18) Musical Theatre Showcase Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

The 39 Steps Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 01633 868239.

The Glenn Miller Story Grand Theatre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £16.50-£33.50. Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 17) The Haunting Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50. Info 01633 263670. Charles Dickens, as presented by Newport Playgoers’ Society. (Until Sat 17) Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. English performance. (Until Sat 17)

WEDNESDAY 14

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £13.50/£12.50. Info 01495 227206. (Finishes today) A Midsummer Night’s Dream Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 1pm, £8/£5. Info 0800 0147111.

A Murder Is Announced New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £8.50-£27. Info 029 2087 8889. (Until Sat 17)

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THURSDAY 15

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Little Shop Of Horrors Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale.

7pm, £8. Info 01495 355800.

Presented by BYGS. (Until Sat 17) Material Men + Strange Blooms Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £7.50-£15.

Info 01970 623232.

Quartet Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £9. Info 01600 772467. Comedy set in a home for retired opera singers. As I cannot personally relate to such a scenario I will

not be attending this production. (Until Sat 17) The Death Hilarious + Jordan Brookes + Charlie Webster + Liam Schewitz + Payton Quinn 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4. Info 029 2022 8883. Comedy.

The Glenn Miller Story Grand Theatre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £16.50-£33.50. Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 17) The Haunting Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50. Info 01633 263670. (Until Sat 17) The Railway Children

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Lady Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 7.30pm, £11/£9.

Info 0845 2263510.

Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. English performance. (Until Sat 17)

FRIDAY 16

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out The Met,

Abertillery. 7pm, £9/£7.50.

Info 01495 355800.

A Murder Is Announced New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £9.50-£27. Info 029 2087 8889.

(Until Sat 17) Black Coffee Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 0845 2263510. (Until Sat 17) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Fri 23) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646

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8.30 In partnership with Più buio di mezzanotte (Darker than Midnight, Italy/2014)

5.30 L'arbitro (The Referee, Italy/2013)

3.30 Sarà un paese (It Will Be a Country, Italy/2014)

8:30 Io sto con la sposa (On the Bride’s Side, Italy/2014)

5.30 Il giovane favoloso (Leopardi, Italy/2014)

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A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 2pm, £15-£25.

Info 029 2064 6900. (Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £9/£7.50.

Info 01495 355800. On tomorrow also.

Alan Carr St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £30 adv. Info 029 2087 8444. This set is called Yap, Yap, Yap! and he has toured it before. Also on Sat 17 and Sun 18.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £12/£10/£5 NUS. Info 01495 227206.

A Murder Is Announced New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £8.50-£27. Info 029 2087 8889. (Until Sat 17) Black Coffee Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £10 adv.

Info 0845 2263510. Agatha Christie, as performed by Phoenix Theatre Group. (Until Sat 17) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Fri 23) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Caught In The Net Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm, £8-£10. Info 029 2070 0721.

(Until Sat 17) Cinderella Parc & Dare, Treorchy. 7.30pm, £7-£14. Info 08000 147111. Presented by Ballet Cymru.

Comedy Carousel Glee Club,

Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £10/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Hosted by Clint Edwards and featuring Geoff Norcott and Nish Kumar.

Jenny Collier + Drew Taylor + Liam Jones + Mike Bowers Hobo’s, Bridgend. 7.30pm, £4/£3.

Info www.hobosmusicvenue. com. Standup comedy night.

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Andy Parsons Pontardawe Arts Centre. 8pm, £17/£15.

Info 01792 863722. Dronevoiced schedule-filler.

Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Caught In The Net Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm, £8-£10. Info 029 2070 0721.

Ray Cooney’s comedy farce, presented by PODS. (Until Sat 17) Dapper Laughs Glam, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15 adv.

Info 029 2022 9311. Thought you’d snuck this one past old Listings without me noticing, didn’t you? Better luck next time... if there is one.

Half ‘N’ Half Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £14. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sun 18) It’s Behind You! The Crofts, Roath, Cardiff. 7.30-8.30pm.

Info madeinroath@gmail. com. Comedy theatre of some kind featuring Alex Nagle, Dai Hill, Dunyasha Barrow, Matt Lee, Trevor J Williams and Boat People. Part of Made In Roath. Just going to remind you that this is the pub which writes racist and unfunny messages on its outside blackboard. Maybe they should move Dapper Laughs here.

Sarah Bridgeman The Parrot, Carmarthen. 7.30pm.

Info 01267 231012. Swansea comedian hosts standup night every second Wednesday here.

The Glenn Miller Story Grand Theatre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £16.50-£33.50. Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 17) The Haunting Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50. Info 01633 263670. (Until Sat 17) Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Welsh performance. (Until Sat 17)

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stage 695267. (Until Sat 24) Caught In The Net Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm, £8-£10. Info 029 2070 0721.

(Until Sat 17) Drones Comedy Club Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8.30pm, £3.50. Info 029 2030 4400.

Half ‘N’ Half Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8pm, £14. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sun 18) Hitch Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £12/£10.

Info 01686 614555. Circus/ cabaret show based on the movies of Alfred Hitchcock.

Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £14.50-£37.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. Classical ballet whizzes from New York, with an added element of slapstick. On tomorrow also.

Little Shop Of Horrors Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale.

7pm, £8. Info 01495 355800.

(Until Sat 17) Michael J Dolan + James Meehan Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. 8pm, £11/£9.

Info 01982 552555. Wyeside Comedy Club night.

Quartet Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £9. Info 01600 772467. (Until Sat 17) Roy Chubby Brown Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01656 815995.

Ryan Cull + Andrew Watts + Geoff Norcott + Nish Kumar Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Still Life Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £14/£11. Info 01792 602060.

The Glenn Miller Story Grand Theatre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £16.50-£33.50. Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 17) The Haunting Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50. Info 01633 263670. (Until Sat 17) The Picture Of Doreen Gray Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 01873 850805.

Title isn’t a typo, this is a wacky parody show of some kind.

The Railway Children Lady Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli.

7.30pm. Info 0845 2263510.

Wilde Without The Boy Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.45pm, £9/£7. Info 01970 623232. Acclaimed dramatisation of De Profundis. In Swansea on Thurs 29.

Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Wesh performance. (Until Sat 17)

SATURDAY 17

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) Alan Carr St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £30 adv. Info 029 2087 8444.

A Murder Is Announced New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £9-£27. Info 029 2087 8889. (Finishes today) A Pirate’s Life For Me Carnegie House, Bridgend.

11am, £3/£5 with workshop.

Info 01656 815757. Kids’ theatre production, which is followed by an option treasure hunt workshop.

Black Coffee Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £10 adv.

Info 0845 2263510. (Finishes today) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Caught In The Net Paget BUZZ 76

Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm, £8-£10. Info 029 2070 0721.

(Finishes today) Half ‘N’ Half Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 8pm, £14. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sun 18) I Believe In Unicorns Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 1.30 + 4pm, £7.50. Info 01873 850805.

Les Ballets Trockadero De Monte Carlo Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £14.50-£37.50.

Info 029 2063 6464.

Little Shop Of Horrors Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale.

7pm, £8. Info 01495 355800.

(Finishes today) Quartet Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £9. Info 01600 772467. (Finishes today) Ryan Cull + Andrew Watts + Geoff Norcott + Nish Kumar Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Still Life Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £14/£11. Info 01792 602060.

The Falcon’s Malteser Miners’ Institute, Blackwood.

2.30pm, £9/£8. Info 01495 227206. Adaption of Anthony Horowitz’s film noir pastiche.

The Glenn Miller Story Grand Theatre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £16.50-£33.50. Info 01792 475715. (Finishes today) The Haunting Dolman Theatre, Newport. 2.30 + 7.15pm, £12.50/£8.50. Info 01633 263670. (Finishes today) Waiting For Godot Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £12/£11. Info 01686 614555.

Yuri Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £12/£10. Info 029 2030 4400. English performance followed by Welsh.

(Finishes today)

SUNDAY 18

Alan Carr St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £30 adv. Info 029 2087 8444.

Half ‘N’ Half Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30pm, £14. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today) Hola! Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am + 2pm, £7/£5.

Info 029 2030 4400. Welsh language production concenrning the emigration to Patagonia 150 years ago.

Jurassic Adventures Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 1.30 + 4pm, £15/£13. Info 0845 2263510. Dinosaur-based family show. In Brecon on Wed 28.

Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

Oddly Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 2pm, £8/£6. Info 01970 623232. Norwich Puppet Theatre with a tale based on the kids’ book by Joyce Dunbar.

Worse Things Happen 12 Inverness Place, Roath, Cardiff. 6-6.30 + 7.30-8pm.

Info madeinroath@gmail. com. Show, possibly autobiographical, by Catriona James.

MONDAY 19

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10.

Info 029 2064 6900. (Until Sat 24) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Fri 23) See How They Run Little Theatre, Neath. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01639 643462. By Philip King; directed by Dewi Thomas. (Until Sat 24)

TUESDAY 20

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £10-£15.

Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 24) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Fri 23) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) HMS Pinafore New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14-£32. Info 029 2087 8889. Presented by the National Gilbert & Sullivan Opera Company and on tomorrow also.

Land Of Our Fathers Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. Chris Urch’s play, set in south Wales circa 1979 and set to tour Wales next month. (Until Wed 28) Piste Off Comedy Club Face 11, Cathays, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2022 8221. On the third Tuesday of every month.

Rosie’s Magic Horse Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry.

10am + 1.30pm, £6. Info 01446 738622. New production based on the book by Russell Hoban and illustrated

by Quentin Blake.

See How They Run Little Theatre, Neath. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01639 643462.

(Until Sat 24) Still Life Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232. On tomorrow also.

The 39 Steps Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare. 7.30pm, £12/£7. Info 0800 0147111.

The Railway Children Lady Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.15pm, £11/£9. Info 01792 475715.

The life story of E Nesbit is brought to the stage.

WEDNESDAY 21

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £10-£15.

Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 24) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Hairspray Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. Musical presented by Centre Stage Cymru. (Until Sat 24) HMS Pinafore New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £9-£32. Info 029 2087 8889.

Land Of Our Fathers Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 28) Parallel Lines Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10/£8.

Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 24) See How They Run Little Theatre, Neath. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01639 643462.

(Until Sat 24) Still Life Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232.

The 39 Steps Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £15/£14.

Info 01656 815995.

THURSDAY 22

5/0 The Riverfront, Newport.

7.30pm, £12.50. Info 01633 656757. Triple bill of dance presented by Josh Arnott Dance.

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £10-£15.

Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 24) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Until Thurs 23) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Cinderella Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £14.50/£13.50. Info 01656 815995. Presented by Ballet Cymru.

Dreaming In Code Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 0845 2263510.

Dance double bill by the 2 Faced Dance Company.

Every Brilliant Thing Queens Hall, Narberth. 7pm.

Info 01834 869323. Play that was a hit at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Hairspray Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. (Until Sat 24) In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

Stephen Adly Guirgis’ play, set in late-90s NYC. (Until Sat 31) Land Of Our Fathers Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 28) Macbeth The Gate, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £12/£8. Info 029 2048 3344. The Pantaloon Theatre Company give Shakespeare the old contemporary spin.

Morgan And West’s Utterly Spiffing Spectacular Magic Show For Kids (And Childish Grown-Ups!) Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea.

2pm, £10.50. Info 01792 475715. The absolute state of that title. No, I don’t care that it’s aimed at children.

National Dance Company Wales Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £9/£8. Info 01686 614555. Autumn tour show featuring a triple bil of new dance.

Parallel Lines Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10/£8.

Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 24) Rob Beckett Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 6.45pm, £14/£12 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

“Taking on the big issues like Kit Kats and flatbread!” according to the blurb. I realise this is ironic but come on, even students/Michael McIntyre fans expect more than this now, surely.

See How They Run Little Theatre, Neath. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01639 643462.

(Until Sat 24) Still Life Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £13/£12. Info 01874 611622. Mappa Mundi’s 19th century horror-type production. On tomorrow also.

The 39 Steps Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £14/£13.

Info 01239 621200.

The Mikado New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £9-£32. Info 029 2087 8889.

More Gilbert & Sullivan japes.

(Until Sat 24) Tim Vine + John Archer St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £22. Info 029 2087 8444.

Punsmith performs punsmithery.

FRIDAY 23

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Until Sat 24) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £10-£15.

Info 01792 475715. (Until

Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 28) Parallel Lines Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10/£8.

Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 24) Paul Myrehaug + Luke Toulson + Matt Price + Ben Norris Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

National Theatre Wales are very much at the vanguard of forward-thinking stage productions in this dragonfilled nation, with more still to come in 2015. Karen's Birthday Bash is an especially curious one-off, happening on Sat 24 in a secret south Wales location, but sounds really neat. To attend, you have to have downloaded and completed an app featuring Karen – an onscreen 'life coach' – herself.

Sat 24) Blue Sky Scratch The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. (Finishes today) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Until Sat 24) Broadway To The Bay Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £23.50£150. Info 029 2063 6464. Hits from musicals which have played at this venue since it opened in 2004, plus dancers and an orchestra. (Until Sun 25) Chatroom Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 7pm, £4/£3. Info 01495 355800. Presented by Blaenau Gwent Youth Theatre (Senior Section).

Every Brilliant Thing The Riverfront, Newport. 7.45pm, £12/£10. Info 01633 656757.

Hot play about depression and related topics, presented

by Plough & Pentabus. In Neath tomorrow.

Festival Of The Spoken Nerd: Just For Graphs The Gate, Cardiff. 8pm, £15/£13.

Info 029 2048 3344. Science comedy from Matt Parket, Steve ‘Danger’ Mould and Helen Arney.

Forbidden Nights Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £23.50/£20.50. Info 01633 868239. A sort of circus meets male strip show thing, “all delivered with an element of naughtiness but not so naughty that you can’t bring your granny!” OK, do you want the one who’s been dead for 25 years or the one who’s been dead for three years?

Hairspray Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. (Until Sat 24) In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31) Land Of Our Fathers Wales

See How They Run Little Theatre, Neath. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01639 643462.

(Until Sat 24) Still Life Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.30pm, £13/£12. Info 01874 611622.

The 39 Steps Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £5-£10.

Info 01792 863722.

The London Cuckolds Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

Edward Ravenscroft’s anarchic romp, adapted by Terry Johnson. (Until Sat 31) The Mikado New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14-£32. Info 029 2087 8889. More Gilbert & Sillivan japes. (Until Sat 24)

SATURDAY 24

A Doll’s House Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15-£25. Info 029 2064 6900.

(Finishes today) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £10-£15.

Info 01792 475715. (Finishes today) Brief Encounter Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £8-£16.50. Info 01646 695267. (Finishes today) Broadway To The Bay Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £23.50£150. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sun 25) Dara Ó Briain St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £23 adv.

Info 029 2087 8444. Dara Ó Briain didn’t post anything to his Facebook page between September 2008 and June this year. What gives? On tomorrow also.

Every Brilliant Thing Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7.30pm, £10/£5 NUS. Info 0300 3656677.

Ghost Pirates Of The Black Pearl Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 1pm, £9/£7. Info 01600 772467. Comedy for kids presented by Talegate

stage Theatre Productions.

Hairspray Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12. Info 01633 263670. (Finishes today) In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31) Karen’s Birthday Bash South Wales location TBC £20 adv. Info 029 2037 1689.

National Theatre Wales present a curious-sounding piece of immersive quasi-theatre, based on an app called Karen – an onscreen ‘life coach’ who interacts with players using info they tell her. Tickets are available only to people who’ve played the game for the full nine days, and the location etc will be revealed on purchase.

Land Of Our Fathers Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2 + 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 28) Parallel Lines Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10/£8.

Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today) Paul Myrehaug + Luke Toulson + Matt Price + Ben Norris Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

See How They Run Little Theatre, Neath. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01639 643462.

(Finishes today) Ste Porter + Lateef Lovejoy + Ignacio Lopez Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £15. Info 08700 111960.

The 39 Steps Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 7.30pm, £13/£11.

Info 0845 2263510.

The Basil Brush Show Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

11am + 2.30pm, £13/£11 kids. Info 01656 815995.

The London Cuckolds Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31) The Mikado New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £14-£32. Info 029 2087 8889.

(Finishes today) Thriller Night Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £8/£7. Info 01633 868239.

Presented by Dance Stars Academy and presumably featuring a Michael Jackson theme. On tomorrow also.

SUNDAY 25

Broadway To The Bay Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £23.50£150. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Finishes today) Dance Inspiration Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 4pm, £10/£7. Info 0845 2263510.

Amateur youth dancers age 4-16.

Dara Ó Briain St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £23 adv.

Info 029 2087 8444.

Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

Thriller Night Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7pm, £8/£7. Info 01633 868239.

MONDAY 26

After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £13/£11.

Info 01633 868239. (Until Wed 28) Dan & Phil St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 2 + 7.30pm, £25 adv.

Info 029 2087 8444. Kids’ TV/ YouTube faves.

Harry Enfield & Paul Whitehouse Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £37.50/£32.50. Info 029 2022 4488.

Jimmy Carr Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £25. Info 01970 623232.

Land Of Our Fathers Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 28) Puss In Boots Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. 2pm, £8.50/£7.50. Info 01982 552555. Kids’ show presented

by Lyngo Theatre.

TUESDAY 27

Absent Friends Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £11-£17. Info 01792 475715.

Alan Ayckbourn’s 1974 play about a chaotic tea party.

(Until Sat 31) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £13/£11.

Info 01633 868239. (Until Wed 28) Chalk About Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2.30pm, £7/£6. Info 0845 2263510. Curious Seed with Moko Dance presents a show for kids aged 8+. In Swansea on Sat 31.

Family Interactive Matinee Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2063 6464. Watch a dance performance, Tuplet, and also ask questions and learn some of the dance moves. On tomorrow also.

In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31) James Acaster Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £14 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

Standup comedian.

Land Of Our Fathers Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Wed 28) Madame Butterfly Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7.30pm, £18/£17. Info 01495 227206.

Presented by Manchester’s Heritage Opera.

Return To The Forbidden Planet Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7pm, £10/£9.

Info 01873 850805. Amateur musical. (Until Sat 31) Stories From A Crowded Room Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10-£14. Info 029 2030 4400. The estimable Earthfall with their 25th anniversary dance production.

(Until Sun 1 Nov) Tales From The Taiga Miners Theatre, Ammanford.

2.30pm, £5-£8. Info 0845 2263510. Presented by Small World Theatre.

The London Cuckolds Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31)

WEDNESDAY 28

Absent Friends Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £11-£17. Info 01792 475715.

(Until Sat 31) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £13/£11.

Info 01633 868239. I guess one of these venues (see below) has got their own listings wrong, but I’m in work at 8pm and ill-disposed to the idea of lifting an extra finger to try and correct someone else’s mistake. (Finishes today) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £12-£14.

Info 01656 815995. (Until Fri 30) Bill Bailey St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £25 adv. Info

029 2087 8444.

Blood Brothers New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2087 8889. One-off drama performances, also on Wed 28.

Blue Sky Secrets The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

Comedy Club Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 8pm, £11. Info 01792 475715.

Family Interactive Matinee Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2063 6464.

Hits & Giggles Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12/£10 kids. Info 01633 263670. Family musical presented by WAWWA. On tomorrow also.

In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31) Jurassic Adventures Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 1pm, £15/£13. Info 01874 611622.

Land Of Our Fathers Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2 + 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today) Little Frankie Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2pm, £10/£8. Info 0845 2263510. Frankenstein’s monster-based musical for kids.

Not About Heroes Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.45pm, £12/£10. Info 01970 623232. A play about the friendshop forged between poets Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon during WWI. Parallel Lines Pontardawe Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £5-£10.

Info 01792 863722. Drama presented by Dirty Protest.

Peppa Pig’s Surprise New Theatre, Cardiff. 10am + 1pm + 4pm, £9.50-£16. Info 029 2087 8889. On tomorrow also.

Return To The Forbidden Planet Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7pm, £10/£9.

Info 01873 850805. (Until Sat 31) Sid’s Deep Sea Discovery Show Gwyn Hall, Neath. 1pm, £6. Info 0300 3656677. Kids’ show.

Stewart Francis Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 8pm, £15.

Info 01686 614555.

Stories From A Crowded Room Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10-£14. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Sweeney Todd The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £9/£7.50.

Info 01495 355800. Performed

by AYDMS, which presumably stands for something. (Until Sat 31) The London Cuckolds Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Sat 31) The Ugly Duckling Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 2pm, £4.50/£3.50. Info 01495 227206. Presented by Thingumijig Theatre.

Ebbw Vale. 7pm, £7. Info 01495 355800. Panto presented by Merthyr Amateur Dramatics. (Until Sat 31) Comedy Carousel Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £10/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Hosted by Clint Edwards and featuring Phil Nicol and Chris Kent.

George Egg + Pierre Novellie + Sally-Ann Hayward Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £10. Info 01970 623232. Comedy Club night.

Hits & Giggles Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7.15pm, £12/£10 kids. Info 01633 263670.

I Believe In Unicorns Theatr Mwldan, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £3-£13. Info 01239 621200.

In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Sat 31) Les Misérables: Fersiwn Ysgolion Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £18.50-£23.50. Info 029 2063 6464. Welsh language production for schools. (Until Sat 31) My True North / No Man Is An Island Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am, £7. Info 029 2030 4400. Half-term kids’ show presented by Theatr Iolo and also featuring a workshop from 12-1pm. On tomorrow also.

Return To The Forbidden Planet Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7pm, £10/£9.

Info 01873 850805. (Until Sat 31) Peppa Pig’s Surprise New Theatre, Cardiff. 10am + 1pm + 4pm, £9.50-£16. Info 029 2087 8889.

Stewart Francis St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £17.50 adv. Info 029 2087 8444.

Comedian.

Stories From A Crowded Room Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10-£14. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Sweeney Todd The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £9/£7.50.

Info 01495 355800. (Until Sat 31) Tetris Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3pm, £7. Info 029 2030 4400. A Theatr Iolo production along the lines of the ones above, but actually inspired by the video game of the same name. Featuring a workshop from 4-5pm. On tomorrow also.

The 39 Steps Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. 7.45pm, £13/£11. Info 01874 611622.

The Chris & Pui Show Theatr Hafren, Newtown.

11am + 2pm, £12/£10. Info 01686 614555. Cbeebies faves.

The London Cuckolds Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31) Wilde Without The Boy Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £11/£9. Info 01792 602060.

THURSDAY 29

Absent Friends Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £11-£17. Info 01792 475715.

(Until Sat 31) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £12-£14.

Info 01656 815995. (Finishes today) Ceri Dupree New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12-£19. Info 029 2087 8889.

Cinderella Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 7pm, £7. Info 01495 355800. (Until Sat 31) Clwb Kaboom! Y Ffwrnes,

Absent Friends Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £11-£17. Info 01792 475715.

(Until Sat 31) After I’m Gone + All Through The Night + A Night Out Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £12-£14.

Info 01656 815995. (Until Fri 30) Brendon Burns Hobo’s, Bridgend. 8pm, £10 adv. Info www.hobosmusicvenue.com.

Comic of Aussie extraction who loves to turn the air blue.

Cinderella Beaufort Theatre,

FRIDAY 30

Llanelli. 8pm, £8. Info 0845 2263510. Burlesque.

Comedy Shed The Riverfront, Newport. 7.45pm, £12.50. Info 01633 656757.

Monthly night with standups TBC. Cosmic Fear Or The Day Brad Pitt Got Paranoia The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Scratch performance by Danish playwright, Christian Lollike. Presented by Blue Deck and The Other Room.

Dracula Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.15pm, £6-£10. Info 01792 475715.

Presented by Fluellen. (Until Tue 3 Nov) Gareth Richards + Julian Deane + Luke Benson + Hayley Ellis Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7.30pm, £12 adv. Info 01639 763214.

Comedy Network night of standup.

I Believe In Unicorns Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2pm, £9/£8. Info 029 2063 6464.

In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31) Les Misérables: Fersiwn Ysgolion Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £18.50-£23.50. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 31) Marty MacDonald’s Farm Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

2pm, £8.50/£7.50. Info 01646 695267. Kids’ show.

Mr Tiger Goes Wild Pontardawe Arts Centre. 1 + 3pm, £4. Info 01792 863722.

Kids’ theatre.

My True North / No Man Is An Island Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3pm, £7. Info 029 2030 4400. Featuring a workshop from 4-5pm.

Parallel Lines Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £12/£10.

Info 01970 623232.

Return To The Forbidden Planet Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7pm, £10/£9.

Info 01873 850805. (Until Sat 31) Rob Deering + Phil Nicol + Chris Kent + Cerys Nelmes Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Stories From A Crowded Room Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 6 + 8.30pm, £10-£14.

Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Sweeney Todd The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £9/£7.50.

Info 01495 355800. (Until Sat 31) Tetris Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am, £7. Info 029 2030 4400. Featuring a workshop from 12-1pm. On tomorrow also.

The 39 Steps Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.45pm, £11. Info 01686 614555.

The Horror Halloween Burlesque Show Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 6.30pm, £10. Info 01495 243252.

Featuring Tuesday Laveux, Suzie Sequin, FooFooLa Belle, Pi The Mime, Gigi Sextone, Barrie Island and The Cardiff Cabaret Troup.

The London Cuckolds Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Until Sat 31)

SATURDAY 31

Absent Friends Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £11-£17. Info 01792 475715.

(Finsihes today) A Dragon’s Tale Redhouse,

Merthyr Tydfil. 11am + 2pm, £4/£3. Info 01685 384111.

Puppetry show for kids performed by Paul Batten of Theatrix Arts.

Bromance Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £12/£10.

Info 0845 2263510. Physical, acrobatic theatre.

Chalk About Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 3pm, £8.50.

Info 01792 602060.

Cinderella Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 7pm, £7. Info 01495 355800. (Finishes today) Cirque Du Hilarious – A Spooky Night of Laughter New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 6pm, £16/£12. Info 029 2087 8889. Circus acts meet comedy meet rock.

Diversity Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £35/£25. Info 029 2022 4488.

Dominic Woodward + Rob Hughes + Kate Lucas Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £15. Info 08700 111960.

Dracula Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.15pm, £6-£10. Info 01792 475715.

(Until Tue 3 Nov) Hello Meanies Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 3pm, £10/£8. Info 0845 2263510.

Classic panto characters are transported to a Halloween setting, with mayhemic results.

In Arabia We’d All Be Kings Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.15pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Finishes today) I Remember When The Riverfront, Newport. 7pm, £6.50/free under-16s. Info 01633 656757. Part of Black History Month, this concerns four friends who return to their birthplace in the Caribbean.

Irish House Party Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £19.50. Info 01646 695267.

Les Misérables: Fersiwn Ysgolion Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £18.50-£23.50. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today) Milonga Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.45pm, £5. Info 01970 623232.

Return To The Forbidden Planet Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 1.30 + 6pm, £10/£9. Info 01873 850805.

(Finishes today) Rob Deering + Phil Nicol + Chris Kent + Cerys Nelmes Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Sarah Millican Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 8pm, £25.

Info 01686 614555. Sold out.

Stories From A Crowded Room Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 6 + 8.30pm, £10-£14.

Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sun 1 Nov) Sweeney Todd The Met, Abertillery. 7pm, £9/£7.50.

Info 01495 355800. (Finishes today) The Irish House Party Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £19.50. Info 01646 695267. Dublin’s No.1 awardwinning music and dance show. Looks like it leans pretty heavily on stereotypes, not sure how you feel about those guys.

The London Cuckolds Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391.

(Finishes today) The Railway Children Lady Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire. 8pm, £10. Info 01239 841387.

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A G-SHOCK WATCH

To celebrate the new heartwarming film A Walk In The Woods we’re giving away some merchandise to help you on your own walks in the woods. If you would like two new camping mugs, a wooden pen, a glossy postcard set in an Appalachian Trail map sleeve and a travel journal, just answer the following question.

Q: How many states does the Appalachian Trail travel through?

INSIDIOUS TRIPLE PACK DVDS

Wondering what you’re going to do for Halloween this month? Well if dressing up isn’t your thing, why not have a marathon night of popcorn and the terrifying Insidious films? We have three to offer, and to be in with a chance win this triple pack, answer the following question.

Q: Which other horror film did the Insidious directors work on together?

TICKETS TO BILL BAILEY’S LIMBOLAND SHOW

Bill Bailey is coming to Cardiff’s St David's Hall on Wed 28 Oct with his new show that has been described as ‘pretty much unmissable’. He will be exploring the gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are, and fans will be delighted to know music will play its part. To win these fantastic tickets, answer the following question.

Q: What is Bill Bailey’s real name?

SWEENEY TODD TICKETS

The demon barber of Fleet Street will be terrifying the citizens of Cardiff in a stunning production by the Welsh National Opera in the Wales Millennium Centre. We’re offering two pairs of tickets, ideal for a Halloween season evening out. For your chance to go on opening night on Thurs 8 Oct, answer the following question.

Q: What did Sweeney Todd first appear in?

With the G-Shock Tour bus travelling the country, celebrating music, art, and sport, we’re offering a G-Shock watch with an RRP of £180, stopping off at the McArthurGlen Designer Outlet in Bridgend. These resilient watches are ideal for those adventurous spirits among us. All you need to do is answer the following question.

Q: Which country do G-Shock watches come from?

TICKETS FOR DARA Ó BRIAIN: CROWD TICKLER

Britain’s favourite Irishman, and host of the hugely successful Mock The Week,Dara Ó Briain will be bringing his trademark smart wit and masterful stand-up to Cardiff’s St David’s Hall. For your chance to see the man behind routines like "the neutrinos have mutated" on Sat 24 Oct, answer the following question.

Q: What is a neutrino?

TICKETS FOR ROB BECKETT’S SHOW AT GLEE CLUB CARDIFF Well known for his trademark style of comedy and being the host of I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! NOW!, Rob Beckett will be entertaining the crowds of Cardiff on Thurs 22 Oct at the Glee Club.

If you’d like a pair of tickets to this great young comedian’s show, let us know the answer to the following question.

Q: What was Rob Beckett’s first TV appearance in?

TICKETS TO SIP & SWIG DRINKS FESTIVAL IN CARDIFF

The Sip & Swig Drinks Festival will be offering people the opportunity to discover fine wines, craft beer and well-rounded spirits, and just in time for a spot of early Christmas shopping. For your chance to taste them alongside cheeses with the help of masters on 7 Nov, all you have to do is answer the following question.

Q: Which region in Italy does Prosecco come from? A) Puglia B) Veneto C) Tuscany

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