Author: Alice Gregory

From the moment the opening gunshots rang out across the Donald Gordon Theatre, we knew we were in for quite the evening. The Bodyguard, which is at the Wales Millennium Centre opened with a bang before launching straight into a spectacular performance of Queen of the Night. For those familiar with the Oscar-nominated 1992 film starring Whitney Houston and Kevin Costner, you’ll already know the story. A young singer and a new bodyguard brought in to overhaul security and protect the star. What begins as a less-than-easy working relationship between Frank Farmer and the famously unimpressed Ms Marron soon develops…

Dŵr Cymru Welsh Water has today warned that it is likely to introduce a ‘hosepipe ban’ this weekend across Mid and South Ceredigion, together with parts of North Pembrokeshire and North Carmarthenshire, unless exceptionally high water demand reduces over the coming days. The company says prolonged hot, dry weather has driven demand for drinking water to unprecedented levels, with around one billion litres of water being put into supply every day during the past week – around 20% more than would normally be expected at this time of year. The affected area covers around 33,000 properties, stretching from Llanon, Llangwyryfon…

Cardiff-based electric vehicle (EV) provider FleetEV has strengthened its leadership team with a senior appointment as the business prepares for its next phases of expansion. Reflecting the company’s continued focus on innovation and technological advancement, FleetEV has appointed Mark Rawson as its new Head of Technology. In his new role across FleetEV and its sister company, Plug Charging, Mark will be responsible for shaping the companies’ technology strategy and engineering function, ensuring the their platforms remain scalable, resilient and capable of supporting continued momentum. Mark said: “I’ve joined the business at a pivotal moment. It’s growing fast, rich with opportunity,…

Katy Perry turned Cardiff Castle into a sun soaked California beach party on Tuesday night, delivering a high energy, hit filled performance that reminded fans exactly why she remains one of pop’s biggest stars. With cooler weather having settled over the Welsh capital in recent days, Perry brought the warmth from the very first song. Emerging to California Gurls, complete with a Muscle Beach inspired opening, she wasted no time getting the crowd moving before rolling straight into Teenage Dream and Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.). Across a packed 90 minute set, Perry leaned heavily into the songs that have defined…

Premier Forest Products has completed a landmark year of strategic growth and expansion, strengthening its position as one of the UK’s largest independent timber and timber processing groups through major acquisitions, operational investment and continued workforce growth. Premier Forest has delivered this growth despite continued economic pressure across the sector including fiscal changes, rising operational costs and ongoing geopolitical instability impacting global trade. The expansion has transformed Premier Forest into one of the UK’s largest independent timber and timber processing groups. The year has been heavily defined by the successful integration of several acquisitions including timber engineering specialist National Timber…

Cardiff-based Plug Charging has agreed terms to acquire the charging estate and associated customer contracts of EV infrastructure specialist Energy Park, adding strategically located charging assets across North Wales, Surrey and Penzance to its growing national network. The acquisition marks Plug Charging’s third strategic acquisition in the last 12 months, following the successful integration of charging assets from Wattif and Pilot Group. Together, the transactions form part of the company’s wider buy-and-build strategy, positioning Plug Charging as one of the UK’s fastest-growing independent charge point operators. The deal significantly strengthens Plug Charging’s presence in North Wales, a region where electric…

Thomas H Wood has welcomed the UK Government’s plans to modernise the home buying and selling process, describing the proposed introduction of mandatory upfront sales packs as the most significant reform the property sector has seen in years. The reforms, announced today, aim to reduce delays, lower costs and prevent property transactions from collapsing by introducing greater transparency and digitisation across the home moving process. Among the measures outlined is a proposal to require sellers to provide key information about a property before it is listed for sale. The proposed sales packs would eventually include searches, a property condition report,…

Take That brought The Circus Live to Cardiff on Tuesday night and, for one evening at least, the Welsh capital really did become the greatest show on earth. Long before the gates of the Principality Stadium opened, the excitement was impossible to miss. Queues stretched along the M4, the city centre was packed with fans, and everywhere you looked there were Take That T-shirts, colourful hats and circus-inspired outfits. It felt less like a concert and more like a major event. One of the most special parts of the evening for me was bringing our eldest along for her very…

Currently playing at Cardiff’s Wales Millennium Centre, the 10th anniversary production of Waitress reminds audiences why this hit musical remains one of theatre’s most beloved productions since its Broadway debut in 2016 Starring Carrie Hope Fletcher as Jenna, the musical takes audiences on an emotional journey through love, friendship, heartbreak and self-discovery. Jenna is a talented pie maker trapped in an unhappy and controlling marriage while facing an unplanned pregnancy that leaves her questioning the future she wants for herself. Fletcher delivers a captivating performance, bringing warmth, vulnerability and quiet strength to the role. Jenna’s story feels deeply personal, and…

Priscilla Queen of the Desert arrives at the Wales Millennium Centre this April in a blaze of sequins, satire and soul, bringing with it not only a spectacular night of theatre but a story that has resonated with audiences for over three decades. Originally released as the The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, the story quickly became a cult classic, celebrated for its bold portrayal of LGBTQ+ lives at a time when such narratives were rarely centred in mainstream cinema. Set against the vast, sun-scorched backdrop of the Australian outback, the film followed two drag performers and a…