Much ado about opera

Mid Wales Opera is back on the road with another of its critically acclaimed SmallStages productions. is time it’s Berlioz’ hilarious Beatrice and Benedict, a tale of warring singletons who eventually nd love, based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing. Performances include Gregynog Hall on 14th October; St Andrew’s Church, Presteigne on 18th October, Wyeside Arts

Centre, Builth Wells on 27th October and Dragon eatre, Barmouth on 3rd November www.midwalesopera.co.uk

LET’S GO TO THE SHOW

With its roots rmly in farming, Kington Show on 9th September provides a fantastic day out. Alongside the equine, livestock and horticultural competitions, there’ll be lively entertainment from the Paul Hannam Quad Bike Stunt Show, the Wye Valley Axemen, creepy-crawlies from Corner Exotics, ferrets, birds of prey, sheep-shearing displays and vintage vehicles. Open 9am-6pm. Tickets from £12.50 (ages 10-17 from £5). www.kingtonshow.co.uk

DID YOU KNOW?

Gasper plays a Babatoni, a home-made bass guitar 3 metres long!

Bowie Experience, 21st October A spectacular concert celebrating the sound and vision of David Bowie – a must-see for all fans, featuring all the hits from A to Ziggy! 8pm. Tickets £25.

Gasper Nali, 28th October Gasper’s unique style of Kwela music went viral when a video of him playing by Lake Malawi gained over 20 million views. Authentic Afro beats. 8pm. Tickets from £12. www.aberystwythartscentre.co.uk

A World Of Flavours

Head to the Town Hall Grounds for Newtown Food Festival on 2nd-3rd September. ere’ll be food and drink from around the world as well as the best regional produce. Expect crowd-pulling family entertainment all weekend, including kids’ activities, cookery demonstrations, live music from choirs, a brass band and more, plus oodles of street food and local chefs in action. e fun starts at 10am, entry is free! www.newtownfoodfestival.org.uk

All the hits at the Hafren

Sarah Millican: Late Bloomer, 28th September Sarah’s brandnew stand-up show explores how a quiet girl became loud and proud! 8pm. Tickets £35.

Made in Dagenham, 5th-7th October Based on the hit movie, this funny and touching production a rms the power of ordinary people. 2.30pm & 7.30pm. Tickets from £15.

Francis Rossi – Tunes & Chat, 13th October e Status Quo frontman performs acoustic versions of the hits. 8pm. Tickets from £32. www.thehafren.co.uk