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The biggest and best events taking place in North Wales this January...

1st

Zip World

8th

RGC v Pontypridd

To kick off your 2022, Zip World is opening all of its sites so that you can start the New Year with an adrenaline rush! Visit zipworld.co.uk to find out more and to book activities Support RGC at Parc Eirias in a home game against Pontypridd. Kick off 2.30pm. Free entry for Under 16’s. Tickets available on the day or in advance from venuecymru.co.uk

1st

Christmas Train Services, Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railways

Steam in to the New Year with a train journey through beautiful Snowdonia. A lovely way to spend New Year’s Day, sit back and relax and take in the views. For further details and to book visit festrail.co.uk

1st & 2nd

Aladdin, Venue Cymru, Llandudno

This is the last chance to catch Aladdin at Venue Cymru this panto season. It’s had great reviews and promises an hilarious family friendly show, so don’t miss out.

Tickets from venuecymru.co.uk

1st to 15th

Beauty and the Beast, Theatr Clwyd, Mold

The acclaimed rock ’n’ roll panto written by Wales’ Christian Patterson is now on, with bonkers frocks, dazzling sets and the anarchic panto puppets! Ticket information from

theatrclwyd.com

1st – 31st

Jacqueline de Jong: The Ultimate Kiss, Mostyn, Llandudno

Jacqueline de Jong is considered one of the crucial artistic figures of the post-war

avant-garde. The first institutional solo

presentation of her work in the UK is open now at Mostyn. Further details from Mostyn.org

1st – 31st

Anathemata, Mostyn, Llandudno

Anathemata is a display that interrogates the tradition of epic poetry within a tetrad of 20th Century avant-garde artists; David Jones, Antonin Artaud, Sarah Kane and Pierre Guyotat. These four artists are presented alongside contemporary artists Martin Bladh, Paul-Alexandre Islas, James Richards and Karolina Urbaniak through a display of manuscripts, drawings and videos. Exhibition open now. Further details

from Mostyn.org

8th

Met Opera Live: Cinderella, Galeri Caernarfon

Laurent Pelly’s storybook staging of Massenet’s Cendrillon is presented with an all-new English translation in an abridged 90-minute adaptation, with mezzo-soprano Isabel Leonard as its rags-to-riches princess. Maestro Emmanuel Villaume leads a delightful cast, which includes mezzo-soprano Emily D’Angelo as Cinderella’s Prince Charming, soprano Jessica Pratt as her Fairy Godmother, and mezzo-soprano Stephanie Blythe and bassbaritone Laurent Naouri as her feuding guardians. Tickets from galericaernarfon.com

9th

A Night at the Opera, Stiwt, Wrexham

North Wales Opera Studio presents ‘A Night at the Opera’, an exciting programme of staged excerpts from all the favourites in one evening, including La Traviata, Madame Butterfly,

Magic Flute, West Side Story and more. Tickets available from stiwt.com

13th & 14th

Eco Silver jewellery by Sandra Roberts, Afonwen

Sandra uses reclaimed silver from the jewellery industry, to create her unique pieces, which she then finishes with

whatever pretty stones she can find. Further information

afonwen.co.uk

15th

RGC v Cardiff

RGC are home at Parc Eirias against Cardiff. Kick off 2.30pm. Free entry for Under 16’s. Tickets available on the day or in advance from venuecymru.co.uk

15th

Gisda Giggles, Pontio, Bangor

Following the sell out success of 2020’s Gisda Giggles we have Gisda Giggles 2! A night of laughter to raise money and awareness for GISDA’s youth LGBT+ groups. Local girl Kiri Pritchard-McLean (Live at the Apollo, Have I Got News for You) welcomes a hand picked line up of the country’s best LGBT+ stars including Suzi Ruffell (The Last Leg, Live at the Apollo), Josh Jones (8 out of 10 cats), Ben Hodge, Sikisa Bostwick Barnes (Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club) and Leila Navabi (Live from Aberystwyth Pier).

Tickets from pontio.co.uk

16th

Annual Mini Run to Llandudno

Annual mini run from Bromborough to Llandudno, organised by Wirral Minis. The run starts in Bromborough and heads along the coast road and up the Great Orme in Llandudno. After a short stop the run heads down the Orme and it ends on Llandudno’s promenade for a few hours. This event is always a spectacular sight and free to spectators. 11am – 3pm

20th & 21st

Sunnyside Crafts and Gifts, Afonwen

Linda has made some lovely crochet dolls, wooden stools and hearts, plus many stitchwork items to include cross stitch, hand painted boxes and glasses. Further information at afonwen.co.uk

21st to 23rd

Peppa Pig’s Best Day Ever, Venue Cymru, Llandudno

With the car packed they are ready for their road-trip full of adventures. From roadworks to royalty, castles to caves and ice-creams to muddy puddles – there is something for all of the family and their friends to enjoy, including Miss Rabbit, Danny Dog, Gerald the Giraffe and more! Prepare for the brand new Peppa Pig live show packed full of songs, games and laughter, it really is the best day ever for Peppa Pig fans! Tickets from venuecymru.co.uk

22nd

Rydal Penrhos Assessment Day

Rydal warmly invites you to attend their Assessment Day, which is for all year groups and will take place from 9am. This is for any child looking to join Rydal Penrhos for September 2022 entry and the Assessment Day will all be conducted with consideration of COVID-19 safety protocols at the time. Anyone wishing to register can do so by emailing admissions@rydalpenrhos.com, calling 01492 530155 or using the online form on their website. Further details are available from Rydalpenrhos.com 26th & 27th

Homemade Jewellery and Handmade Bags, Afonwen

Elaine makes lovely pieces of jewellery, using many different beads stones and crystals, plus she knits cute little outfits

for her teddy bear collection, whilst Liz makes gorgeous bags, using rich tapestries and embellishments. Further information at afonwen.co.uk

29th

Blue Nation (plus support), The Motorsport Lounge, Llandudno

Blue Nation are a 3 piece band from Birmingham. They use Riff based Melodic Blues Rock from a reservoir of influences, including Beatles, Cream, Zeppelin, Brit Pop

90’s, more recently Rival Sons and Vintage Trouble, to create their memorable sound. Their songs are delivered by three accomplished musicians, fronted with stunning vocals. All backed up with impressive gig experience, stage presence and great songs. Further details and tickets are on Facebook.

30th

Puccini Madama Butterfly, Rhyl Pavilion

Back by overwhelming public demand, this award-winning Opera returns in a new production with exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking

story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results.

Tickets from rhylpavilion.co.uk

30th

Jimmy Carr Terribly Funny, Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Jimmy’s brand new show contains jokes about all kinds of terrible things. Terrible things that might have affected you or people you know and love. But they’re just jokes – they are not the terrible things. Having political correctness at a comedy show is like having health and safety at a rodeo. Now you’ve been warned, buy a ticket. Tickets from venuecymru.co.uk

Please Note All events listed are correct at the time of going to press. All events will be subject to current COVID safety measures, so please check that you are fully compliant before attending any event. We recommend that you check the event is still running before travelling.