Entertainment & Events The Kut • 17 Aug • The Moon


The Kut is the alter-ego of multi- instrumentalist, Princess Maha. Live, they’re a trio. Think Deftones, L7, Nirvana, Hole, Lunachicks, Incubus and Placebo. On record, they roar. Rock category Finalist of the UK Songwriting Contest 2017, The Kut is active on the UK and European alt.rock scene.


Womanby Street, Cardiff, CF10 1BR www.themooncardiff.com


Circus Story Trail! • 17 Aug • Newport Museum & Gallery


Roll Up, Roll Up and join the amazing clown and storyteller Francis Maxey who will lead you on our story trail with a surprise around every corner! With exquisite clown routines and amazing skills he will open the world of circus stories to you on the 250th year of its birth, finishing at our spectacular circus painting The Grande Parade. Come and join in all the fun of the big top! Entry is Free.


John Frost Square, Newport NP20 1PA Tel. 01633 656656 | museum@newport.gov.uk


Sunset Cinema • 18 Aug • Llys Janice Rowlands


The first outdoor cinema experience in Merthyr Tydfil town centre. Relax to a good film and enjoy a tasty bite and some light refreshments on a (hopefully) sunny August afternoon. 12noon - 8pm. Entry is free. Films TBC.


off Gilar Street, Merthyr Tydfil, CF47 8DP Tel. 01685 726272 | www.welovemerthyr.co.uk


Peculiar Productions: The Truth • 22-25 Aug • The Gate Arts Centre


Peculiar Productions is a Cardiff-centric productions company specialising in the humorous, peculiar and fantastic. Wiliam de Worde is one of


life’s Observers.


He’s always been very good at it. So much so that he’s just managed to invent Ankh-Morpork’s first newspaper, and now his observations are everyone’s observations. This has the unfortunate side effect of People suddenly Observing him. By Terry Pratchett. Adapted by Stephen Briggs. Directed by Ellen Warren. Proceeds from this production will go to Cardiff Mind.


Keppoch St | Cardiff | CF24 3JW Tel. 029 2048 3344 | www.thegate.org.uk


Drinkers will be spoiled for choice at August’s event, with more than 150 real ales, plus 50 ciders and perries on offer. This year we welcome two main sponsors for the first time Grey Trees and Gower Brewery. As well as brews from all over the UK, there will a good selection of beers from the vibrant Swansea and south Wales brewing scene, which has been transformed over the past few years with dozens of new microbreweries being launched to quench a consumer thirst for new and original beers. The Swansea Bay Beer & Cider Festival will be open from 5pm-11pm on Thursday, 23 August; and from noon to 11pm on Friday, 24 August and Saturday, 25 August. It is being held in the Brangwyn Hall, St Helen’s Road, Swansea, SA1 4PE.


Swansea SA1 4PE | Tel. 01792 635432 swanseacamra.org.uk/2018-beer-and-cider-festival/


For More Information visit: events.cardiffandsouthwalesadvertiser.com 8 - Friday 3rd August 2018 - Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser www.cardiffandsouthwalesadvertiser.com


Bringing together the absolute


two


A Foreigner’s Journey • 11 Aug • The Globe best of


giants of Adult Oriented Rock in the music of both Journey and Foreigner, A Foreigner’s Journey have a reputation for dynamite live performances that have gained them fans throughout Europe and beyond. They are widely recognised as one of the most respected and popular tribute bands around. Cherry picking the very best songs from each of the two bands, you’ll hear bonafide rock classics such as (the massive) ‘Don’t Stop Believing’, ‘Separate Ways’, ‘Cold As Ice’, ‘Juke Box Hero’ Waiting For A Girl Like You and ‘I Want To Know What Love Is’. A Foreigners Journey take things much beyond a mere ‘tribute act’ and turn their show into a living, breathing and powerful show. Guaranteed to be an evening to remember and real treat for all those who love quality, melodic rock.


125 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3NS Tel. 07590 471888 | globecardiffmusic.com


The Dreamboys • 23 Aug • Swansea Grand


The Dreamboys are without a shadow of a doubt the UK’s top Male Strip Show, perfect for a girls’ night out with all your friends. Their showcase is unquestionably the most famous Male Stripper act the UK has ever produced. This is one action-packed show full of Music, Muscle, Magic and Mayhem that will leave you breathless.


Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ


Tel. 01792 475715 www.swansea.gov.uk


Swansea Beer and Cider Festival • 23, 24, 25 Aug • Brangwyn Hall


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