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On Wednesday 4th February, I was fortunate enough to attend the opening night of ‘The Comedy of Errors’, presented by the Clock Tower Theatre Company. This Shakespearian Comedy was the fourth of the Clock Tower’s productions, after the company was founded 18 months ago by drama graduates Steve Bennett and Minty Booth. Returning to the Gate after their performance of ‘Orpheus’ in July, ‘The Comedy of Errors’ was staged in the contemporary setting of the Café Bar of the Gate…
Fans Invited to Vote for Cardiff to Become Property Space in New MONOPOLY HERE & NOW Game CARDIFF, WALES (February 16, 2015) – Cardiff resident Laura Schwormstedt kicks-off campaign to put the city on a new MONOPOLY board, encouraging locals to vote for Cardiff in global BuzzFeed vote. In celebration of the MONOPOLY brand’s 80th anniversary, Hasbro has teamed up with social news and entertainment company BuzzFeed to ask fans to choose which great cities around the world will be…
Two in three couples spent the most romantic night of the year inside on the couch rather than going out for a candle-lit dinner or seeing a romantic film at the cinema, new research from Furniture Choice revealed. The survey of 1000 UK couples found that on Valentine’s Day 67% of us celebrated by staying home with our significant other. In fact, only one in five (21%) UK couples went out and celebrated. Regionally, Birmingham topped the list of intimate…
Worldpay data shows economic impact on local businesses when the rugby comes to town England, France and Ireland all got off to a winning start in this year’s Six Nations, but data from Worldpay, the UK’s leading payments processor, suggests pubs and bars are also celebrating as they look back at a record-breaking weekend. The biggest winners by far were Welsh bars and pubs, though whether that is enough to offset the disappointment of losing to England is another matter….
Sing-a-Long-a Frozen is set to take St David’s Hall by snowstorm this half-term holiday with plenty of fun festivities in store for the kids! The smash hit Disney film has become a global sensation since its premiere in 2013 with its unavoidably catchy songs. On Monday 16 February, there are three enchanted performances at 11am, 3pm and 6pm with screens showing the lyrics to help you sing along with Elsa, Anna, Kristoff and the lovable Olaf. Parents and children alike…
Wales Biggest Amateur Baking Competition Is Back! The Great Roath Bake Off returns on May 9th at St Andrews Church Hall on Wellfield Road for its fifth consecutive year. The event has grown with each year and this year promises to be the biggest yet sponsored by CPS Homes. We were overwhelmed by the success of last years event which raised thousands of pounds for local charities. Our aim this year is to raise even more and still make it…
Have you watched the most recent film adaptation ‘The Great Gatsby’ with Leo Dicaprio and thought to yourself, “I want to go to one of these parties.” Now, we can. With Best Parties Ever 1920s themed night, it has all the glitz and glamour of The Roaring Twenties and you can feel like you’re in Jay Gatsby’s house dancing the night away. Including a four course meal, with entertainment of acrobats and aerialists (whose strength is beyond me) throughout the…
St David’s Hall Tuesday 24 November 8pm Tickets on Sale Monday 9 February at 10am Funny Business HUGELY popular comedian Jimmy Carr brings his witty one-liners and deadpan delivery to St David’s Hall on Thursday 24 November. The household name and instantly recognisable presenter of 8 Out of 10 Cats is back on the road with his Funny Business tour, and tickets go on sale on Monday 9 February from 10am. Expect everything from clever wordplay gags to edgy near-the-knuckle…
Research finds we wait two weeks before seeking help for poor health and 9/10 of us lie when asked if we’re feeling OK Pharmacy launches at-home checklists to help us take charge of our daily wellbeing Far from feeling 100%, people in the UK only rate themselves as being 61% well on an average day* but typically wait two weeks before seeking professional help for a health concern – with GPs still the first port of call. Across the…
St David’s Hall 24 – 25 October 8pm Tickets on Sale Monday 9 February at 10am Crowd Tickler INTELLIGENT and charismatic comedian Dara O’Briain is set to have audiences rolling in the aisles with his new Crowd Tickler tour. The fast-talking and quick-thinking host of Mock the Week will appear at St David’s Hall for two hilarious nights on 24-25 October – and tickets go on sale this Monday (9 February) at 10am. This tour promises to be his most…
