Entertainment & Events KT Tunstall • 16 Mar • Tramshed


Kate Victoria Tunstall (born 23 June 1975), known professionally as KT Tunstall, is a Scottish singer- songwriter and musician. She broke into the public eye with a 2004 live solo performance of her song “Black Horse and the Cherry Tree” on Later... with Jools Holland. Born in Edinburgh to a Hong Kong-born exotic dancer, she was adopted by David and Rosemary Tunstall of St Andrews. At the age of four she started playing piano; later she learned to play other musical instruments. She attended the Lawhead Primary and Madras College in St. Andrews, High School of Dundee and Kent School in Kent, Connecticut in the United States. She earned her BA in Drama & Music in 1996 from the Royal Holloway, University of London. She was awarded an honorary doctorate by Royal Holloway in 2011. Her debut album was named Eye to the Telescope - the name was inspired by her childhood experiences at her father’s physics laboratory at University of St Andrews. Released in 2004, this album launched her music career.


Clare Rd, Cardiff, CF11 6QP tramshedcardiff.com


St. David’s Day with Lee Gilbert & his big Band • 10 Mar • Park and Dare


Lee Gilbert and his big band are ready to raise the roof with a glorious celebration of St. David’s Day with the the best of Welsh talent including Clare Hingott, West End star Tim Morgan, Rachel Stephens, Callum Howells and the pupils of Ysgol Gyfun Cwm Rhondda. Expect pitch perfect harmonies, soaring


voices and the big band sound delivered at full throttle pace as Lee and his awesome company of guest singers breathe new life into Welsh hymns and folksongs, Musical Theatre favourites through to Swing and Pop anthems.


Station Road, Treorchy, CF42 6NL Tel. 03000 040 4444 |rct-theatres.co.uk/park-dare


Hal Cruttenden - Chubster • 6 Mar • Glee Club


Hal’s literally filled our screens recently on Have I Got News For You, The Apprentice: You’re Fired, Bake Off: Extra Slice, and Live at the Apollo. His daughters chose the title of his new stand-up show. He’s now on a diet.


Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay,


Cardiff, CF10 5BZ Tel. 0871 472 0400 | glee.co.uk


Dr Michael Mosley “Trust Fast Health” • 27 Feb • St David’s Hall


Dr Michael Mosley has changed tens of thousands of lives with his award-winning programmes and international bestselling books. In this informative and entertaining live show, MICHAEL MOSLEY, the man behind the iconic 5:2 Diet, will explode common health myths and offer fascinating insights into the workings of the human body. He will take you on the unconventional journey that he himself has travelled, from swallowing tape worm to uncovering revolutionary new ways to lose weight, get fit and reduce stress.


The Hayes, Cardiff CF10 1AH Tel. 029 2087 8444 | stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk


Queens of Rock & Guitar Gods • 23 Mar • Redhouse


With three of the UK’s most experienced and in demand Rock singers the show takes the audience on a rollercoaster ride of the most famous hits by artists such as Cher, Bonnie Tyler, Heart, Pat Benatar, Pink, Tina Turner, Blondie, Stevie Nicks and many more… With full live band, outstanding costumes and stage presence the ‘Queens’ will be a sure ’hit’ with audiences of all ages. Supported


by Guitar Godz – a fully live show dedicated to a generation of guitar icons; Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Jeff Healey, Prince, Eric Clapton, Brian May and Slash.


Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr, CF47 8AE Tel. 01685 384111 | redhousecymru.com


Benidorm Live! • 18-23 Feb • New Theatre


Starring Jake Canuso (Mateo), Janine Duvitski (Jacqueline), Sherrie Hewson (Joyce Temple- Savage), Shelley Longworth (Sam), Tony Maudsley (Kenneth) and featuring Neptune’s very own Asa Elliott, the official world premiere of Derren Litten’s smash-hit ITV comedy BENIDORM is set to bring sunshine and smiles to Cardiff in the stage debut production of the hugely popular TV show. ITV’s award-winning comedy celebrates over a decade of all-inclusive hilarity, having followed


the ensemble cast of holiday makers and staff for ten series since it first broadcast in 2007. Litten has now written an all new set of Alicante escapades for the much-loved cast members as they swap sangria for the stage - after a quick spruce up at the Blow ‘n’ Go!


Book now for a dose of BENIDORM sunshine and see your favourite stars from the Solana live on stage for the very first time. Age Guidance: 12+ Parental guidance may be required


Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN | Tel. 029 2087 8889 | newtheatrecardiff.co.uk For More Information visit: events.cardiffandsouthwalesadvertiser.com 18 - Friday 8th February 2019 - Cardiff & South Wales Advertiser www.cardiffandsouthwalesadvertiser.com


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