Shall we dance, Cymru?

The King and I, 7th-11th March

Starring Call the Midwife’s Helen George. Rodgers and Hammerstein’s iconic score includes ‘Whistle a Happy Tune’ and ‘Shall We Dance’. Various times. Tickets from £18.

Giovanni Pernice – Made in Italy, 12th March Featuring an incredible soundtrack, stunning choreography and beautiful costumes. But be warned… in

Italy, it can get Hot Hot Hot! 3pm. Tickets from £28.

Showaddywaddy, 8th April Their 50th anniversary concert will be a dynamic and uplifting show, featuring all the hits – ‘Under the Moon of Love’, ‘Three Steps to Heaven’ and many many more. 7.30pm. Tickets £29.

Hosts of golden da odils

DID YOU KNOW?

Da odils were sometimes called Lent lilies, Easter roses or yellow maidens

Bodnant Garden near Conwy puts on an extra-special spectacle in spring, when the Old Park Meadow and Glades are transformed into a carpet of sunshine-yellow ‘Narcissus pseudonarcissus’ along with

Ireland: a story in song

many other daffodil varieties. Next come pockets of whiteflowered pheasant’s eye, blending beautifully into emerging swathes of bluebells. Open 9.30am-5pm. Tickets from www.nationaltrust.org.uk

Journey through Irish history from Celtic times at Rhyl Little Theatre on 30th April, as The Story of Ireland showcases in prose, poetry and song the major events and people who helped shape the country’s culture. It’ll pull on your heartstrings and make you smile in equal measure. Starts 7.30pm, tickets from £10. From 27th-29th April, High School Musical Jr is a nostalgic romp through the ins and outs of those formative school years – an inspiring dose of friendship and self-discovery. Tickets are £10. www.rhyllittletheatre.co.uk

That’ll Be the Day, 30th April Rock your way from the ’50s to the ’80s, with hilarious comedy

DID YOU KNOW?

In the original Broadway run, the Governess danced over 6km every show!

sketches and impersonations, brilliant vocals and superb musicianship. 7pm. Tickets from £27.50.

www.venuecymru.co.uk

Feeding body and mind

This April, join the Good Life Society, Hawarden in a food or life skills masterclass. The Walled Garden School presents Fish on the Fire on 7th April; Children’s Pizza Making on 11th; A Seasonal Lunch over the Fire on 22nd and Mexican Cooking with Thomasina

Miers on 28th April

And on 14th April, Mark Shayler runs Fear of Moving On – a workshop to help you identify what is holding you back and understand your fears and constraining beliefs. See www.thegoodlifesociety.co.uk

All the fun of the Victorian fair

Between 29th April and 1st May Llandudno goes back in time for its Victorian Extravaganza, featuring old-time fair rides, fun stalls, steam engines and vintage costumes. At noon each day there’ll be a street parade of traction engines, vintage vehicles, marching bands and street performers. Why not don your best Victorian attire and join in? Entertainment will include magic shows and a traditional Victorian circus, and this year there’s a Festival Fringe too. Roll up for Wales’ largest free family event! www.victorian-extravaganza.com

WHAT’S ON NORTH WALES

Comedy and crime at eatr Clywd

Home, I’m Darling, 14th-18th March How happily married are the happily married? Find out in this Olivier Award-winning comedy about one woman’s quest to be the perfect 1950s housewife. 2.30 & 7.30pm.

Little Women, 22nd-25th March One actress, one musician, one enchanting new adaptation. Laugh and cry with sisters Meg, Jo, Beth and Amy in this coming-of-age tale packed with drama, love and loss. 5.15 & 7.45pm.

Heathers: The Musical, 28th March – 1st April Winner of the WhatsOnStage award for Best New Musical, enjoy this wickedly funny production

DID YOU KNOW? Book three shows for a 15% discount. See the website for details based on the 80s cult teen film. 2.30 & 7.30pm.

Watson: The Final Problem, 6th April It’s 1894. Watson is alone. A one-man performance unravels a tale of buried secrets, betrayal and death. 7.45pm.

Tickets for all shows from £10. www.theatrclwyd.com

Calling new writers…

Develop your literary skills at Anglesey Writing Festival on 29th April at Menai Bridge. If you’re new to writing and not sure which genre suits, there are 12 workshops to try out including crime, memoir, fantasy, eco-poetry and mindful writing. Catch best-seller Conrad Jones for tips on crime thrillers, discover how to genre-write or begin your next series of poems. Chat over lunch with other writers and enjoy browsing the stalls between workshops. Tickets from £22.15 via www.eventbrite.com

Learn new skills this spring

From 18th March, Mostyn in Llandudno hosts a new exhibition by London-based Mexican/German artist Stefan Brüggemann. Spanning sculpture, video, painting and drawing, Brüggemann’s work uses text in “abstract installations rich with biting social critique and a post-pop aesthetic”. Tue-Sat, 10.30am4pm. Free. www.mostyn.org

Try something new at Abakhan, Mostyn. Doodle Watercolour Sketching on 14th April will teach you the basics of this quirky technique; Crochet for Beginners on 22nd demonstrates basic stitches; and on 23rd you can make your own apron at Dressmaking for the Complete Beginner. www.abakhan.co.uk

Round the corner

WHAT’S ON IN BRIEF

4TH-16TH MARCH

•From 4th March (weekends), I’m A Celebrity Guided Tours, Gwrych Castle, Abergele Take a guided tour around the Castle and visit the set locations used on the show. Booking essential, 1- 2.30pm, weekends in March. Tickets £20 (child £10).

March comes in like a lion at Bangor-on-Dee Races with the Spring Meeting on 25th March. As the days get longer and the air gets warmer, racing enters its stride and trainers look toward a thrilling season ahead. The Spring Saturday Meeting on 22nd April is an exciting affair, with a big crowd creating an unrivalled atmosphere. See www. bangorondeeraces.co.uk

•From 4th March, Acoustic Saturdays, Tŷ Pawb, Wrexham Live music returns to Tŷ Pawb as local acoustic musicians, singer-songwriters and cover artists perform live sets in the Food Court. Noon–2.15pm. Free.

•11th March, Comedy Night Live, Ca Isa, Mold Britain’s Got Talent impressionist Danny Posthill headlines, with risqué anecdotes from Dawn Bailey and surreal stories from Tony Burgess. 8.15pm. Tickets £10.

•10th March, Tic Toc, The Stiwt, Wrexham

A bilingual production paying homage to a closeknit group of factory workers. We join them as they gather to recreate the good times and become young jivers again! 7.30pm. From £12.

11th March, Easter Chocolate Workshop, Dylan’s, Llandudno Grab some top tips from a professional patisserie chef and make your own delicious Easter chocolates from scratch. 10am-1pm. Tickets £35 (child £25) via Eventbrite.

•16th March, Beautiful Bird Song, Wrexham Industrial Estate Join North Wales Wildlife Trust to learn about the wide range of bird song, including a visit to Hoya Nature Space. 10am-noon. Booking essential.