What’s on

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

Every day

Osprey Experience at Llyn Brenig

There is a live feed to the osprey nest in the Llyn Brenig visitor centre and a café which is open daily. You can also see the ospreys from a safe distance from now until the end of August at the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s Osprey lookout – just follow the signs

Tuesday 2nd Rock Of Ages

Join the West End and Broadway smash-hit musical Rock Of Ages on their Farewell tour. After many long months rockin’ out across the UK it’s finally time for the guitars, the wigs, the bourbon, the eyeliner and the Fogmaster 5000 to get packed away and sent back to the 80’s. At Venue Cymru tonight

Friday 5th

Weaving with Trevor Blackburn

Trevor has some of his lovely hand woven items on display at Afonwen today and available to purchase, made from various yarns, to include wool, camel, alpaca and more. Trevor is happy to stop weaving and chat about this lovely craft.

Friday 12th

Cliffs, seabirds and coastal wildflower walk

Meet at the North Wales Wildlife Trust shop at Breakwater Country Park for a panad before heading off for a walk around the park and beyond. Booking essential. 11:00am - 2:30pm

Sunday 14th

Danielle McIntyre Art

Danielle is a self-taught free-motion embroidery artist, who is inspired by cityscapes and landscapes, and uses free motion embroidery to draw with her sewing machine. You can see her at work at Afonwen today

15th – 20th

Annie

The smash-hit production of ANNIE comes to Venue Cymru in Llandudno for one week only direct from London’s West End. This ‘glorious revival’ (The Times) stars Jodie Prenger as the tyrannical Miss Hannigan!

Friday 19th

Into the Melting Pot

This half concert/half play tells the story of a Jewish woman caught up in the conflict of 1492 and channels the stories of others. It will perform at St Mary’s Church in Conwy on Friday 19th May at 7.30pm

Saturday 20th

Colwyn Bay Artisan Market

Visit Colwyn Bay today where you will find two large streets lined with top quality artisan stalls, hot street food, live music, pop-up bar, street entertainment and plenty of fun for the kids

Sunday 21st

Johannes Radebe

FREEDOM UNLEASHED sees the ‘Irresistible’ Johannes joined by a diverse, world-class cast of talented dancers and singers in this melting pot of South African rhythms and huge party anthems – with a touch of ballroom magic thrown in to make this a pulsating and jubilant celebration of culture, passion, and freedom. At Venue Cymru tonight

Monday 22nd

Mike and The Mechanics, Refueled!

Mike + The Mechanics are Genesis founding member Mike Rutherford (Guitar) – one of the UK’s most prolific R&B singer, Andrew RoachfordLead and backing vocals – (whose previous hits include Cuddly Tour and Family Man) and Canadian-born singer, Tim Howar - lead and backing vocals – who formed and toured with his band Vantramp, with the likes of Rod Stewart and Paolo Nutini. They are performing at Venue Cymru this evening

Tuesday 23rd Crafty Sisters

The ladies make their jewellery in various materials, with Resin being one, which they then decorate in bright colours and embellishment. They are at Afonwen today

Wednesday 24th

Discover Wildflowers at Cors Goch

A gentle walk around the North Wales Wildlife Trust’s Cors Goch Nature Reserve where you will find heathland, wetland and grassland flowers, including orchids, on this massively varied reserve

Friday 26th

Two Waterfalls Wildlife Walk

Experience the beauty of May at this lovely National Nature Reserve, walking to the main Aber Falls and then the quieter falls across the valley with the North Wales Wildlife Trust

Saturday 27th

Carrie Hope Fletcher – An Open Book

Actress, author, vlogger and award-winning West End sensation Carrie Hope Fletcher is heading to Llandudno’s Venue Cymru this evening. Performing songs from her incredible career expect fan favourites including hits from Heathers, Les Miserables, The Addams Family and many more interspersed with chat about Carrie’s fascinating life and career

27th & 28th

Marie at Earth Deva

Marie makes all of her quirky items from her original designs, as well as some amazing artwork. You can see her at Afonwen this weekend

29th – June 3rd

The Commitments

Five years after a record-breaking run in London’s West End and a subsequent sell-out tour, The Commitments is coming to Venue Cymru! Based on the BAFTA award-winning film classic, join us for a five-star fantastically feel-good celebration of soul that will have you up on your feet dancing!

Friday 26th

Meet and Beat the Beast

Rainbow Valley Productions are delighted to present to you a unique and never before seen evening of fun, challenging interaction at the theatre with the most iconic quizzing personality on the planet, ITVs very own Chaser, ‘The Beast’ Mark Labbett. Delivered to you on stage at Venue Cymru by the legendary entertainer and BBC broadcaster Owen Money MBE

Sunday 28th

The Great Strait Raft Run

Held annually on the majestic waters of the Menai Strait, the Great Strait Raft Run is a raft run like no other! The spectacular backdrop of Snowdonia’s mountains and the Isle of Anglesey’s natural beauty contribute to the uniqueness of this fun and challenging day of rafting and raising money for good causes

Wednesday 31st

Liz at Magpie Fairy Crafts

Liz makes many different items using Metal Tape, to include art kits, notebooks, collage pictures plus much more. This will be Liz’s first visit to Afonwen, with this very interesting craft n