Main cinema event – Saturday 19th November – 5pm Encore screenings – Sunday 27th November – 3pm Following on from the success of André Rieu’s 2016 Maastricht Concert in cinemas earlier this year, that took more than £1.4 million in one weekend and became the highest grossing music concert of all time at the UK box office, ‘The King of Waltz’ is back in cinemas this November with a festive treat for all the family – André Rieu: Christmas with…
Christmas is a time for giving, so it’s not surprising that the connection between coins and Christmas has a very long history. Stir-up Sunday, this year on Sunday 20 November, is a lovely Christmas tradition that includes the whole family. The Royal Mint’s silver sixpence plays a very important part in this custom – it’s the day when Christmas puddings should be made in order to give them enough time to mature before Christmas, when every family member can take…
Bio: Dawn Evans (pictured above) is the owner of training services company Ajuda based in Cardiff Bay. In early December, Dawn gave gifts worth £1,000 to the Noah’s Ark Charity which supports sick and injured children in and around the city. This is the second year she’s been a ‘secret Santa’. Dawn was born and brought up in Cardiff and had a successful career in the fitness industry. However it an incident with her daughter Bethan which led her to…
I took the family to see Cinderella last year and as the cast was virtually the same this year, I couldn’t wait to return to the New Theatre. The pantomime commenced with every Dad’s favourite Linda Lusardi appearing as Spirit of the Ring. She looked ever so glamorous, I could do with a few tips to look that good. Aladdin’s brother Wishee Washee, played by Andy Jones, was ever so funny, he’s perfect for pantomime. My children were laughing…
Christmas is supposed to be a joyous occasion for all. However, Carewatch Cardiff says it can be a stressful and lonely time of year for people living with dementia, with many feeling isolated, unable to join in with the festivities or left off the family guest list due to the fear and stigma surrounding the condition. Creating a dementia friendly environment around the home and in the community can make a huge difference to families, friends and their loved ones…
Mum, Dad, Holly and Zak are so excited when it starts snowing. Rushing outside, they build a snowman, complete with button eyes, a carrot nose, and stones for a mouth. On Christmas Eve, the children are woken by a blinding light in the back garden. Another snowman stands in place of theirs – and he’s alive! Holly and Zak are taken on an adventure to Lapland, but everything is not quite right. Winnie the witch is furious, and is about…
Mum, Dad, Holly and Zak are so excited when it starts snowing. Rushing outside, they build a snowman, complete with button eyes, a carrot nose, and stones for a mouth. On Christmas Eve, the children are woken by a blinding light in the back garden. Another snowman stands in place of theirs – and he’s alive! Holly and Zak are taken on an adventure to Lapland, but everything is not quite right. Winnie the witch is furious, and is about…
The Nutcracker St David’s Hall Tuesday 22 – Monday 28 December (excluding 25 & 26 December) 2pm, 5.30pm & 7pm CHRISTMAS is the most magical time of the year, so it’s fitting that the ultimate festive ballet The Nutcracker is coming to St David’s Hall! From the world-renowned Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia, this spellbinding production is at the National Concert Hall of Wales for nine sensational performances from Tuesday 22…
Swan Lake St David’s Hall Tuesday 29 December – Sunday 3 January (excluding 1 January) 2pm, 5.30pm & 7pm If you’ve never experienced the mesmerising magic of a ballet before, then Swan Lake is definitely the one to see at St David’s Hall! This captivating ballet comes to the National Concert Hall of Wales for eight performances from Tuesday 29 December – Sunday 3 January at 2pm, 5.30pm and 7pm (excluding Friday 1 January). …
The Snow Maiden The UK Premiere from The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia! St David’s Hall Saturday 19 – Monday 21 December 2pm & 5.30pm ST DAVID’S HALL has got the festive season all wrapped up this Christmas with the sensational UK premiere of The Snow Maiden from the acclaimed Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia! The world renowned classical ballet company has never staged this show before, and this brand new production is…
