A RAMBLE THROUGH ABERYSTWYTH OR ON BEING INSANE IN SANE PLACES


SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE’S 125th BIRTHDAY GALA


Swansea Grand Theatre celebrates the aforementioned number of years open by showcasing the very best homegrown talent ranging from West End to film and television. For their 125th birthday, attendees can expect an array of musical theatre, comedy, opera, drama, with a live band and a 200-strong female choir.


Grand Theatre, Swansea, Sat 23 July. Tickets: £20-£28. Info: swanseagrand.co.uk


This autobiographical walking performance, helmed by Dewi Evans, tackles “history, place, family, and madness” in the coastal town of Aberystwyth. Over three hours, on the first Saturday and Sunday of the summer months, Dewi leads a guided tour laced with humour and personal narrative, including the story of how, at his lowest ebb, he was saved by – get this – Judi Dench and Ian McKellen. Intrigued, aren’t you?


Aberystwyth train station (starting point), Sat 2 July to Sun 4 Sept. Tickets: £8-£10. Info: aberystwythartscentre.co.uk


HOT HOUSE 2022


An annual residency programme for recent arts graduates that aims to help them into professional realms, the Hot House course - developed by and situated at Cardiff gallery MADE - features mentoring and curatorial support from the in-house team, plus external pro artists. They’re currently looking for recent graduates to take part in their programme this August – deadline for applications is Sun 3 July and details of how to apply are at the link below.


Info: cardiffmade.com/hot-house


TOM GRENNAN


Following on from his first UK number one album Evering Road, and sold-out crowds on his latest 15- town UK tour, Bedford pop sort Tom Grennan visits Rhyl this month for a bit of outdoor summer action. Ella Henderson is on board in the support slot, too.


Rhyl Events Arena, Sun 10 July. Tickets: £37.50. Info: rhylpavilion.co.uk


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