THE HAYES NETS LAVISH
25M GLOWSTICK
MILKWOOD GALLERY OPENS
Alliance is the name of a 25-metre tall hoop and spike
sculpture currently under construction near the
new St David’s Centre in Cardiff. Surely the jewel in
Roath in Cardiff is fast emerging as a really rather cultured little niche of South Wales. Its
the crown of Cardiff’s Hayes district redevelopment,
latest asset is the Milkwood Gallery, which has been introduced in answer to those looking for
the circular hoop will be fi lled with a mysterious goo
an alternative, eclectic space where they can enjoy art and design in a relaxed environment. that glows at night and rises and falls with the tides.
It’s been set up by the organisers of the Made In Roath festival, who realised that Roath’s
While the sculpture might not succeed in relocating
artistic community deserved its own gallery, and decided to open one themselves. The result is
the centre of the city’s shopping district, its hypnotic
glare will certainly provide a welcome distraction
an inclusive gallery with excellent ties to the local art community and a neighbouring boutique
for euphoric late-night revellers looking for a place
which stocks an ever-changing range of contemporary design items and vintage pieces.
to retire to in the early hours of the morning, where
Info: 029 2047 7 /
www.milkwoodgallery.com they can bathe in its cool, artifi cial glow while
attempting to hoopla traffi c cones onto the spike.
ROASTING THE COMPETITION: COFFEE
HOUSES DECLARED ‘BEST IN UK’
Understated Penylan cafe Waterloo Tea
Gardens has been declared the Best
Independent Coffee House in the UK at the
prestigious Beverage Service Association
awards 2009. Not only that, but Coffee #1
– which has two branches just down the
road – netted Best Coffee Group in the
awards. Coffee drinkers in the Roath area
of Cardiff are spoilt for choice.
info: 029 2045 6073
SHERMAN CYMRU CLOSES HOWARD YOU LIKE TO LAUGH?
FOR £5.4M FACELIFT
He may be known to millions for his television work on shows such as Mock The
Week, but it’s onstage that Russell Howard really excels. His latest sell-out tour
The Sherman Cymru theatre in Cathays will
is testament to that. Never failing to be an instant hit with his innate ability to
be closing its doors in early 2010 for extensive
improvise on any subject, his shows are chockfull of cheeky anecdotes drawn
refurbishment. It’s been responsible for a lot of
from his own life experience. Now, following the success of last year’s twice
exciting productions this year and will be sorely
extended Dingledoodies show, where he played to over 125,000 people, the stand-
missed. This architect’s impression, by Capita
up dynamo returns to the Cardiff International Arena on Sat 12 Dec with his
Architecture, shows how the new Sherman may
new Big Rooms And Belly Laughs tour. Russell’s appeal is his upbeat persona.
look when it reopens in Autumn 2011.
His schoolboy brand of observational comedy is always delivered with childlike
energy and enthusiasm, and his unique brand of anti-cynicism and spontaneous
Info: 029 2064 6900 / www.shermancymru.
chats with audience members have quickly endeared him to UK audiences. This
co.uk
new tour promises the same level of skill from one of the hottest names in stand-
up. Info:
www.russell-howard.co.uk
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