WHAT’S ON
Foals are on their way to Cardiff Castle
From 9 January onwards
Always check Covid-19 restrictions and instructions with venues before your visit
PLAYS / SHOWS / PERFORMANCES Until 31 January
CHAPTER FROM HOME: SINGING THE SUBJECT Ancient Greek and Sumerian love stories shared through the West Walian choral tradition Canu’r Pwnc form the heart of Singing the Subject: a fascinating music trilogy presented by August 012. Chapter Arts; www.chapter.org
23 February
KERRY GODLIMAN After Life and Call The Midwife’s Kerry Godliman’s back on tour after what she thought would be a little ‘she’ time. No chance. Her bosh-like nature will never let her rest. Well, that and a needy cat, a constantly disappointing camper van, ever-raging feelings of mum guilt and bewilderment at the phasing out of thimbles. The Glee Club; www.glee.co.uk
27 February
THE SKINTS The London four-piece have clawed their way up from the depths of the underground punk/ska scene to a
unique fixture on the global reggae stage. Tramshed; www.tramshedcardiff.com
ART/ PHOTOGRAPHY/ EXHIBITIONS Until 11 April
BECOMING RICHARD BURTON This exhibition will feature Burton’s diaries, papers and personal objects – displayed for the first time – from the Richard Burton Archives held at Swansea University. National Museum Cardiff; www.museum.wales
14 January – 6 February
and associated prize is presented across Cardiff in partnership with the National Museum Cardiff, Chapter and g39. The exhibition will feature work in a diverse range of media. National Museum Cardiff; www.museum.wales
LATER IN THE YEAR 14 March
ANTON AND ERIN – SHOWTIME Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple, on their new tour coming for 2021. St David’s Hall; www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
GROUP WINTER SHOW A changing exhibition of paintings and ceramics,with original pieces starting under £100. The Albany Gallery; www.albanygallery.com
1 and 2 May
13 February – 6 June
THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Since it first opened in London in 1973 at the Royal Court’s Theatre
ARTES MUNDI 9 The ninth edition of the critically acclaimed Artes Mundi exhibition
16 I CARDIFF LIFE I www.mediaclash.co.uk
INSIDE OUT FESTIVAL 2021 will be the biggest yet. Get it in the diary ASAP! Bute Park; www.insideoutcardiff.co.uk
3 – 8 May
Upstairs, Richard O’Brien’s Rocky Horror Show has become the world’s favourite Rock ‘n’ Roll musical, having been performed worldwide for over 45 years in more than 30 countries and translated into 20 languages. This critically-acclaimed new production is now back by huge public demand. New Theatre; www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk
21 May
FONTAINES D.C A Hero’s Death by Fontaines D.C was one of the best-received albums of 2020, debuting at #2 on the UK charts. They’ve recently announced Cardiff as part of a run of spring 2021 UK tour dates, most of which have which have already sold out. Cardiff Great Hall; www.fontainesdc.com
30 and 31 May
GERRY CINNAMON AT CARDIFF CASTLE The singer/songwriter says, “Alright my pals. We tried for Autumn [2020]but the world’s still sorting itself out. Gutted but
