WHAT’S ON Arts, shows and activities, it’s all going on in Cardiff

WHAT’S ON 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

GROUP WINTER SHOW A changing exhibition of paintings and ceramics,with original pieces starting under £100. The Albany Gallery; www.albanygallery.com

13 February – 6 June

ARTES MUNDI 9 The ninth edition of the critically acclaimed Artes Mundi exhibition 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

1 and 2 May

INSIDE OUT FESTIVAL 2021 will be the biggest yet. Get it in the diary ASAP! Bute Park; www.insideoutcardiff.co.uk

3 – 8 May

THE ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW Since it first opened in London in 1973 at the Royal Court’s Theatre 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

FACE THE MUSIC After a year in which so many have faced isolation and loss, two producers from Cardiff have put their own stories and struggles into a moving new track. Sometimes is the new song produced By James Hoare and Ben Banjo Field, featuring the vocals of Duke Al and Rachel Allen. The track has just been released worldwide on all digital and streaming platforms. www.jnl-entertainment.co.uk

above: Cardiffborn reggae artist Aleighcia Scott will perform at the castle left: See Kerry Godliman at The Glee Club right: Only Men Aloud will perform as part of the castle’s Live Under the Stars

it pales in comparison to the sh*t other folk are going through. As long as everybody’s safe and well we’re winning regardless. Love you all, until next time.” – and ‘next time’ is just a few months away! Cardiff Castle; www.cardiffcastle.com

5 June

FOALS This headline city gig for has been organised by DEPOT Live and has been rescheduled from 2020; rock out in an iconic setting with this soulbaring band this summer. Cardiff Castle; www.cardiffcastle.com

10 July

DEPOT IN THE CASTLE After an incredible 2019, the event returns to Cardiff for its fourth year, and 2021 will see some of the biggest acts in the world headline that phenomenal castle stage. The headliner has been announced as Kaiser Chiefs. Cardiff Castle; www.depotcardiff.com

12 October

ERASURE Erasure (Andy Bell and Vince Clarke) are back to celebrate the release of their 18th studio album. Taking inspiration from pop music through the decades, The Neon brings warmth and a brilliant brightness, connecting us to our pasts and our futures, creating beautiful places where our imaginations can roam. Motorpoint Arena; www.motorpointarenacardiff.co.uk LIVE UNDER THE STARS

22 March – 11 April

Get ready for an eclectic mix of family entertainment to get our nation singing again, featuring big names such as Only Men Aloud Only Men Aloud plus musical theatre stars from West End and Broadway...

Following on from the announcement that Sophie Evans and Mike Doyle will lead an all-star cast in a new production of Sleeping Beauty (25 March – 11 April) set within Cardiff Castle, event organisers have announced further shows to be held as part of the first Live Under the Stars season at Cardiff Castle during Easter.

The opening concert on 22 March will be Bring Them Home – a celebration of Wales in the West End and on Broadway, starring Caroline Sheen (Mary Poppins and Chitty Chitty Bang Bang), David Thaxton (Les Misérables and Phantom of the Opera) and Sophie Evans (Wizard of Oz, Wicked).

Wales’ most celebrated choir Only Men Aloud will perform on 23 March. For fans of Jersey Boys, Walk Like Man will be held on 27March. And MY MY – Abba Live at the Castle will be boldy coming to life on 28March.

Two local acts have been offered the opportunity to showcase their talents, too; Blue Evolution,a five-piece electric blues band will perform on 31 March, and you’ll see Aleighcia Scott, a Cardiff-born reggae artist on 7 April.

Enthusiasts of The Temptations, can look forward to a world premiere of a new production when Just My Imagination takes to the stage on 2 April. And on 5April, singers from the Wales International Academy of Voice will bring opera to the Castle. Finally, from a recent West End run and a record-breaking UK tour, the Whitney Queen of the Night show rolls into the castle on 9 April. Cardiff Castle; www.cardiffcastle.com

WYBURN & WAYNE Move over Ant & Dec. Make way Edina & Patsy. Stand aside Batman & Robin. Our dynamic duo are in town and they’re here to give us the low down on the Cardiff high life

That’s a wrap on 2020! The year the world stood still, a year of intense ups and downs, with experiences and memories that I guess we all never imagined. We are starting this new year very hopeful that we will begin our new normal soon, we can freely see our loved ones, travel, enjoy and embrace each other once again.

We personally ended 2020 on a high – mostly with full stomachs from gorgeous meals and full hearts from our charity work. There really is no better feeling than helping someone, is there? Perhaps none more than children. When we saw all the Christmas grottos getting cancelled around the city, we knew we had to jump in and save the day. So we did. We relied on the generosity of our local community, to gather together tonnes of empty wrapped up boxes, and we made a beautiful grotto at St Andrew’s URC in Roath. We opened every Saturday for up to fi ve hours, with families allowed to enter for just a small £3 donation to the church. With a distanced, one-way system, they took their own photos and didn’t have to touch anything. The pure joy on the children’s faces as they got to meet the big man himself was magic. The year was tough enough on youngsters missing out on so much and seeing their friends, they had to have magic at Christmas, right?

Along with the grotto and our successful online Dragged to Church fundraiser, we donated £2,000 to the church, continuing our ongoing campaign and friendship with the building and its patrons, to keep it open

Hub Box opening night! Our grotto at St Andrews URC

Sunday dinner from The North Star and fully functional. Thank you to everyone who donated and supported us again, especially in such trying times. Bigger and better (somehow) next year!

So, we mentioned full stomachs... well let’s talk food for a moment. Cardiff Bay has a new restaurant called Hub Box. It is stunning. If you like burgers, smothered dirty chips and nachos etc, this is your place. And the cocktails and extensive selection of beers is a bonus. However, did we mention we can’t drink like we used to? Who are we?!

Also, we have to give a huge shout out to our friends at The North Star pub. Their Sunday dinners are, in our opinion, the best in the city. We have had one every Sunday for eight weeks running – I know, that good! We even considered ordering some and freezing them in boxes for Christmas dinner. Maybe a little lazy and wrong, but who cares. In all seriousness, check them out. Super friendly atmosphere if you sit in the venue too (we collect ours, they kindly allow us to as we are shielding our housemate as best we can).

We hope you had an amazing Christmas and New Year, now let’s smash 2021!

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