ll aboard for a journey of intrigue, mystery, and murder! Murder on the Orient Express is making a thrilling stop at New Theatre Cardiff, delivering a stylish, first-class experience adapted for the stage by Ken Ludwig and directed by Lucy Bailey. Running from 4th – 8th March 2025, this is a must-see production for Agatha Christie fans and lovers of classic whodunnits alike. A Timeless Tale of Suspense Set in 1934, the play captures the opulence of the famed Orient Express, with breathtaking art deco splendour and lavish costumes that transport you straight to the golden age of travel. The…
Author: Carol Gregory
Carol Gregory
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Following a record-breaking, sell-out tour in 2022, An Inspector Calls is back on the road, captivating audiences across the UK once again. This gripping production, directed by Stephen Daldry and brought to life by the multi-award-winning National Theatre, is now showing at the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff from Tuesday, 18th February to Saturday, 22nd February 2025. J.B. Priestley’s iconic thriller remains as enthralling today as it was when it first graced the stage. Whether you’re discovering it for the first time or revisiting its powerful themes, this is a must-see production. A staple of the GCSE English Literature curriculum,…
The enchanting Spiegeltent returns to Cardiff for 2024, nestled in the festive surroundings of Sophia Gardens as part of the city’s Christmas Festival. This mirrored tent sets the perfect stage for a truly magical production of The Snow Queen, inspired by the classic Hans Christian Andersen tale, written by Richard Tunley with music and lyrics by Pete Mitchell. From the moment you step into the twinkling wonderland surrounding the tent, you know you’re in for a Christmas treat. A Spectacular Venue The Spiegeltent is a unique circular venue, ensuring that every seat offers a great view of the action. Its…
The New Theatre, Cardiff is a perfect venue to watch Agatha Christie’s sell out show The Mousetrap. The unique nostalgic atmosphere of the old theatre building, accompanied with music from the genre makes The Mousetrap like watching a black and white movie live on stage. It really is the longest running show of any kind in the world! Written by one of the world’s best-selling authors Agatha Christie, The Mousetrap is exactly what you’d expect from a titan of murder mysteries and the creator of historic characters such as Miss Marple and Hercule Poirot. This murder mystery first staged on…
Halloween is creeping up on us, and the New Theatre, Cardiff is a perfect venue for a chilling ghost story by James Milton and Paul Morrissey. Prepare yourself audience to be both thrilled and terrified. So, what’s the story? Picture this if you dare, a stormy night on the small island of Guernsey, a two-man ghostly tale. The audience is drawn into dark pasts by the power of stories. A very young paranormal expert and a sceptical history teacher, John Blondel played by Olivier nominated Peter Duncan, and Daniel Rainford as the speaker. Their combined performance was eerie and thought…
For the next two weeks, tennis fans around the world will be watching or visiting the oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament (est. 1877) at SW19 – Wimbledon. The weather forecast for today (Monday) is looking a hot 28 degrees centigrade, and with one local change announced late yesterday, Andy Murray withdrawing from this year’s championship, things will certainly be heating up on centre court. Who to watch out for Roger Federer No 1 seeded begins his quest for a record 9th men’s singles title. He opens on day 1 at 1pm on Centre Court. Seven times champion Serena Williams…