What’s On?

What’s on

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

Every day!

Dinosaur Adventure

Running all this month, Manorafon Farm Park has announced the biggest dinosaur experience in North Wales – Dinosaur Adventure. Manorafon Farm Park has described the affair as ‘a Jurassic adventure of EPIC proportions’ and will include life-size moving dinosaurs – they have over 20 of the animatronic giants!

Every Tuesday

Magic of Musicals

Every Tuesday this month, Llandudno Musical Productions will be presenting their ‘Magic of Musicals’ show. An evening of song and dance awaits you at Llandudno Town Hall, ready to lift your spirits and dancing in your seats!

www.llandudnomusicalproductions.co.uk

Every Friday & Saturday Penderyn Distillery Tour

Want to know more about Penderyn Distillery and Whisky? Then take the two-and-a-halfhour Masterclass, which runs every Friday and Saturday at Penderyn Distillery, Llandudno, to experience the Welsh spirit and to see what makes Penderyn so unique. Saturday 4th

National Youth Brass Band of Wales

Happy 40th birthday National Youth Brass Band of Wales! Wales’s most exceptional young brass musicians have had access to first-class training and performance opportunities

since 1982. Members are drawn from across Wales, through an annual audition process, and approximately 50 musicians are assembled to form a double-sized band which is playing at Pontio Bangor tonight.

4th & 5th

Local Artist Tracey Davies

Tracey paints in watercolour and acrylic, of landscapes and buildings, plus portraits and pet portraits from photographs. She can be seen working at Afonwen.

6th & 7th

Menai Food Festival

The hugely popular Menai Food Festival returns to Anglesey this weekend. Hosting around 100 exhibitors, you will find two

huge marquees full of delicious food and drinks and beautiful, well made crafts, encompassing a vibrant street food and pop up mobile bars area where you can gather and enjoy the live music. Tickets £5 per adult, accompanied children under 16 go free.

2nd, 3rd & 4th

ZOG and The Flying Doctors

Based on Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s

bestselling sequel, ZOG and The Flying Doctors flies into

Venue Cymru this month. Zog, super keen student turned airambulance, still lands with a crash-bang-thump. Together with his Flying Doctor crew, Princess Pearl and Sir Gadabout, they tend to a sunburnt mermaid, a unicorn with one too many horns and a lion with the flu. 9th – 13th

Dreamgirls

Let your soul sing with the dazzling multi-award winning DREAMGIRLS at Venue Cymru this month! Direct from the West End with an extraordinary story and the unforgettable, spine-tingling vocals that send audiences wild, this spectacular musical production features the classic songs And I Am Telling You I’m Not Going, Listen, I Am Changing and One Night Only.

Thursday 11th

Welsh theatre at Beaumaris Castle

Outdoor theatre for the family - a historical satirical comedy full of family tension; fighting over land; and poetry that no one will

understand ... but don’t worry because there will be a chairing ceremony! Bring your own seat and picnic. The performance will go ahead come rain or shine. (Please note that this production is in Welsh. Translation facilities will be available.)

13th & 14th

Earth Deva at Afonwen

Marie at Earth Deva has an unusual and quirky collection of statues and bowls, with some having a mythical theme, as well as some stunning one-of-a-kind artwork from her original designs. Marie also has some silk and gemstone jewellery, with rare stones, plus some Egyptian themed jewellery.

Saturday 13th

Renaissance Revival

Plas Mawr house is alive in Conwy today with the sound of music! Step back in time and listen to the tunes of the Renaissance, as a talented musician plays the lute, and talks about the history of the lute and other instruments.

Saturday 13th Pete Tong

Pete Tong & The Symphony Orchestra come to Eirias Stadiwm in Colwyn Bay tonight with their Ibiza Classics.

Sunday 14th Simply Red

Fresh from the success of their latest top-ten album Blue Eyed Soul, the pop-soul legends have announced an exclusive North Wales show In Colwyn Bay tonight. Simply Red has sold more than 60 million albums worldwide – with no fewer than five going to

number one in the UK and having more than one billion views on YouTube.

Saturday 20th

Have a go at Archery

Fancy yourself as a bit of a Robin Hood? Have a go at archery at Chirk Castle this August. Experience North Wales’ largest Artisan Market and enjoy a top day out for all the family just a stone’s throw from Colwyn Bay’s beautiful beach! Explore and discover two large streets lined with the very best makers, bakers, artists and creators North Wales has to offer.

20th & 21st

Local Artist Gill Benjamin

Gill has painted some stunning artwork of various subjects, to include land and seascapes, places of interest and buildings. Gill also has some cute wooden painted objects and she is at Afonwen this weekend.

Sunday 21st

Ferrets and Falcons

Come along to Rhuddlan Castle today and learn all about ferrets and falcons.

Sunday 28th

Ruthin Food and Drink Festival

The Food and Drink Festival is hosted outdoors at Ruthin Gaol and is open from 11am to 5pm. Approximately 50 stalls, including locally produced alcohol, kombucha, burgers, cakes, pasta and so much more will be present. There will also be an arts and crafts section, and entry is free.

Sunday 28th

That’ll Be The Day

Combining hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship, That’ll Be The Day really is in a league of its own. It’s no wonder this show has been touring for so many years and it just gets better and better – and it is at Venue Cymru tonight

27th – 29th

Medieval Festival

Come and see Beaumaris Castle transported back to medieval times, where knights, lords and ladies, musicians and jesters take you back to what life was like at the time in Wales. Experience medieval life at its best. Visit the medieval encampment, learn about arrow making, leather work, medieval cooking, weapons, games and more.

Monday 29th

Summer holiday activities

Come out and play at Penrhyn Castle and Garden today with fun activities for all the family.