The sound of musicals

Annie, 15th-20th May Brave young Annie lives a life of misery at Miss Hannigan’s orphanage… until her luck changes. Catch Corrie’s Jodie Prenger (Glenda Shuttleworth) in this West End hit, set in New York during the Great Depression, 7.30pm. Tickets from £15.50.

Meet and Beat the Beast, 26th May An all-new, never-beforeseen evening of fun, games and

String theory

challenging interaction with ITV’s very own Chaser, Mark ‘The Beast’ Labbett. 7.30pm. Tickets from £28.

The Commitments, 29th May – 3rd June Based on Roddy Doyle’s award-winning book and film, enjoy this fantastic, feel-good celebration of soul music that’s guaranteed to have you up and dancing! 7.30pm. Tickets from £23.50.

The Bodyguard, 19th-24th June From iconic movie to smash-hit musical, Pussycat Doll Melody Thornton and Emmerdale’s Ayden Callaghan star. 7.30pm. Tickets from £18. www.venue cymru.co.uk

DID YOU KNOW?

‘Annie’ writer Thomas Meehan also wrote ‘Elf the Musical’ and ‘Hairspray’

What’s cooking in Hawarden

Find sustenance for body and mind in Good Life’s Walled Garden this summer. Exciting food and drink events in May include an Eastern Barbeque (6th), Wine Tasting (12th), Cooking Demo and Food Styling (13th) and Asparagus Harvest Celebration (27th),

DID YOU KNOW?

The largest uke ensemble ever saw 8,065 people playing Amazing Grace

Junction

Ukefest is a free one-day ukulele festival taking place at the Memorial Hall, Llandudno Junction on 11th June. There’ll be workshops and play-alongs from 2pm-4pm, including a e greatest show

Just Three Chords session by uke stalwart Phil Doleman and a singing workshop by Mersey Belles. The Quayside Buccaneers head a range of performances from 4pm-8pm.

For more information call 07935 630525.

Gandeys Circus presents its new Glitterati tour, with 30 artistes, stunning new costumes and special effects, new productions and even a new Big Top. Headlining are the Panther Troupe with their incredible springboard skills; the Garcias with their sensational Aerial Rocket; high-wire stars the Gerlings, and the bikes in the Thunderdome.

Gandeys is at Llandudno on 8th-12th June and Bangor on 15th-18th. Tickets and times at www.gandeyscircus.com while epicureans can enjoy live-fire Feasts in the Walled Garden on 12th-13th May Children get to try Campfire Cooking on 2nd June, and there’s a lifestyle course on Gentle Leadership on 9th June www.thegoodlifesociety.co.uk

A stylish day at the races

Bangor-on-Dee’s Family Funday on 20th May promises an unforgettable day out for all the family. Whilst the adults relax and enjoy the sport of kings, the kids can have non-stop fun with free activities – previously these have included a rock climbing wall, inflatable pirate ship and mini golf. Summer Saturday on 10th June brings thrilling jump racing to the beautiful North Wales raceground, featuring some potential stars of the future. www.bangorondeeraces.co.uk