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A Review by Melissa Compton. Atomic Clock presented Elephants to a small intimate audience in Cardiff this evening. Written by Niall Farman, Elephants is the representation of ‘Squirrel’ A young man with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder explaining and recounting his short life and the traumatic event that led him to where he is now. The performance is an immersive experience from start to finish. The Canton born Deborah Rigg gave an outstanding emotional performance, with power and intensive expression at…

Extensive coverage across BBC TV, radio and online: 15-22 June 2019. Backstage at BBC Cardiff Singer of the World © Brian Tarr.JPG The BBC brings all the drama and excitement of this year’s BBC Cardiff Singer of the World through extensive broadcasting on TV, radio and online, including more live TV coverage of the prestigious competition than ever before. The biennial competition, which has helped launch the careers of such stars as Jamie Barton, Elīna Garanča, Bryn Terfel and Dmitri…

Independent Bookshop Week 2019 Indie bookshops host events and exclusives, with author tours, illustrated windows, prizes, exclusive book releases – and much more Patrick Gale, Victoria Hislop, Katherine Rundell, Ben Aaronovitch, Jo Brand, Libby Page, Catherine Bruton, Liz Fenwick among authors taking part in IBW 2019 Oi IBW Children’s Bag design revealed Over 400 bookshops across the UK & Ireland to take part   London: Plans for Independent Bookshop Week 2019 (15-22 June) have been revealed, including author tours and…

New book sparks patient-led revolution of practical and real change in pharma The book addresses the pharmaceutical industry’s current meltdown. We constantly hear of eye-watering drug prices, shortages, litigation over damaging side effects, dodgy marketing practices, economic adulteration, consent decrees, counterfeiting, patent games, price gouging, and much, much more… How can this be right? The short answer is, it’s not. London, United Kingdom, 3rd June 2019: Three weeks after the first Medicines for the 21st Century Conference, held in Cardiff…

There’ll be no beating around the bush when it comes to getting top gardening tips from BBC guru Terry Walton during an event at Llangoed Hall next month. The radio star and author will be the special guest at a ‘Ladies Luncheon’ hosted by the hotel on Wednesday, 26th June from 12.30pm. During the event, ladies can enjoy a delicious two-course lunch prepared by talented head chef Nick Brodie to include plaice, Cornish new potatoes, asparagus and broad beans followed…

  Often cited as the day that turned the tide of the Second World War, the epic story of the Normandy landings is being retold on a special edition commemorative £2 coin. Inspired by military maps, the coin depicts the enormous scale of the D-Day landings and Operation Overlord. The commemorative coin is available exclusively at royalmint.com, and can be purchased in Gold and Silver Proof, Silver Proof Piedfort and Brilliant Uncirculated finishes.   A South Wales designer has taken…

Pride Cymru has revealed the first set of performers for its annual Big Weekend, celebrating diversity and unity. Over a set of three days in August, more than 75 acts will come to Cardiff, providing a variety of entertainment that ranges from music acts to drag performers to comedians. Among the performers is one of Britain’s favourites, Gok Wan, award-winning presenter, style icon and fashionista. The out and proud gay man will turn up the music with his uplifting DJ…

A ground-breaking new initiative is going to see some of the UK’s most passionate scientists working alongside some of the nation’s hardest-to-reach communities, in the hopes of sparking a passion for the subject.   Selected science centre’s across the UK will be looking at the hardest-to-reach parts of the community, such as children in deprived areas, families with English as an additional language, people with additional needs or learning difficulties, young carers, and prison inmates. These participants will be invited…

The sensational Dirty Dancing: The Classic Story on Stage came to the New Theatre tonight as part of its UK and Ireland tour. Dirty Dancing has become so iconic it is hard to imagine how a stage show could live up to the hype, but Dirty Dancing on Stage goes further and enhances our experience of the original story. It was both impressive and a relief that a lot of the film’s original dialogue has been kept in including the…

It is one big Air venture for young people in Cardiff as a major indoor attraction was launched this week at Western Leisure Centre, Ely. A wall to wall inflatable area will be installed every week-end and provide a brand-new leisure experience for children, young people and the young at heart. James Oakley, Manager at Better Cardiff’s Western Leisure Centre, explains: “This is the biggest and best Inflatable area in South Wales and is ideal indoor fun activity for all…