Entertainment & Events West Side Story • 11-12 May • Taliesin Arts Centre


West Side Story is one of the most memorable and iconic musicals of all time. Highlighting the talents of a young and exciting ensemble cast it remains as poignant and timely as ever. The sophisticated score by Bernstein and Sondheim is widely regarded as one of the best ever written and includes favourites such as ‘Somewhere’, ‘America’ and ‘Maria’. The characters’ struggle to survive in a world of hate, violence and prejudice is one of the most heart-wrenching and relevant musical dramas of our generation.


Friday 11 May 7.30pm & Saturday 12 May 2pm & 7pm.


Swansea University, Singleton Park, S2 8PZ Tel. 01792 602060 | taliesinartscentre.co.uk


The Jam’d • 12 May • The Redhouse


This year the Scooter Rally ends with a gig by The Jam’d, who are now widely regarded as the UK’s most authentic and leading tribute to The Jam. The Jam’d are totally committed to giving an unforgettable, authentic performance with all the energy, passion and style of the Woking 3. As full time touring professional musicians, and massive Jam fans themselves, the band don’t “try to be” or “pretend to be” The Jam, but rather put on a performance from the heart and soul, drawing on all their memories, experiences and love of what was the country’s biggest band in their day. Gigging up and down the UK at outdoor festivals, scooter rallies and some of the UK’s top tribute venues & events! The show also includes the only replica of Rick Bucklers ‘Great White’ drum kit & features their own brass section!


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


Limehouse Lizzy • 18 May • The Globe


Renowned for an action-packed pyrothechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse


Lizzy


continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide. The band have also added a tribute into their show to ex- Thin Lizzy guitarist (and world renowned solo artist) Gary Moore who sadly passed away last year.


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


Jason Manford - Muddle Class • 11 May • St David’s Hall


He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. ‘Muddle Class’ promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ - causing much confusion!


Delivered with Jason’s


amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed.


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


Shane Filan • 14 May • Swansea Grand Theatre


Shane has cemented his position as one of the UK’s most popular male solo artists, following phenomenal success with Westlife, one of the world’s most successful bands of the last few decades. He has taken to the life on the road most recently delivering two hugely successful “Right Here” Tours in 2016, which saw fans pleading for another run on the road. Shane was keen to oblige and the idea for “Love Always” was soon born, with this latest tour including all his popular hits and tracks from the album.


Singleton Street, Swansea, SA1 3QJ Tel. 01792 475715 www.swansea.gov.uk/grandtheatre


Son of a Preacher Man • 15 - 19 May • New Theatre


Welcome to the Preacher Man, the swinging Soho joint where the kids used to dance the night away and dared to dream of love, while the


legendary owner, The Preacher Man


himself, dispensed advice to cure the loneliest of hearts… until now. Directed and choreographed by Craig Revel Horwood, Son of a Preacher Man is the sparklingly funny and sweetly touching new musical featuring the greatest hits of Dusty Springfield. Starring Michelle Gayle as Alison and Alice Barlow as Kat.


Park Place, Cardiff, CF10 3LN Tel. 029 2087 8889 | newtheatrecardiff.co.uk


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