Review: Sister Act

Light-hearted and fun but it tries far too hard Set in late 1970s Philadelphia, Sister Act is a musical created by Alan Menken, Glenn Slater and Cheri & Bill Steinkellner. Based on the film of the same name, the stage offering doesn’t use the motion picture soundtrack; sadly, this is one of many reasons why […]

The Deck unveil new ‘floating bedrooms’ as part of their grand reopening

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The Deck at Penarth Marina has exciting new developments including unique accommodation   Big things are underway at The Deck. Temporarily closed since September, the marina site has been undergoing some changes that are sure to be exciting for eager diners, drinkers…and overnight guests. Penarth Marina will be home to ten new luxurious ‘floating […]

Review: The Color Purple

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The critically acclaimed musical adaptation is poignant but chaotic Anyone familiar with the Pulitzer prize-winning book by Alice Walker, and the subsequent motion picture, will know that The Color Purple is a solemn affair with themes of rape, incest, abuse and overt racism and sexism. Adapted for the stage by Marsha Norman, this collaboration […]

Vale Arena steps up to the oche for a night of spectacular darts

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ZH Live Showdown sees professional darts returning to Cardiff this December with the World Number 1 in tow ZH Live promotions are bringing the biggest professional darts event in Wales to the Vale Sports Arena on Sunday 11th December 2022. The event will feature a stellar line up including Jose Sousa, Dimitri Van Den […]

Wales World Cup Fanzone hits the Vale Sports Arena

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Vale Arena set to welcome Wales fans for an exclusive indoor fanzone and change their name to the Bale Sports Arena. The countdown to Qatar ‘22 has begun. Excited football fans are awaiting the biggest event in world football which kicks off on Sunday 20th November. Following Wales’ immense success – qualifying for the […]

A Grander Things brunch and party have been announced to welcome in the spooky season in style

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] This Halloween; go spooky, go strange…go grand with the ultimate Stranger Things tribute brunch at Cardiff’s Grand Hotel. The Grand Hotel are at it again with their spectacular brunches, but this time it’s brunch with a twist. Launching as a Halloween event, Grander Things will feature unlimited themed cocktails and themed foods set to […]

A guide to the boozy brunches Cardiff has to offer

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] 13 Bottomless Brunches In Cardiff That Are Brilliantly Boozy Unlimited brunch is an ever-growing popular trend and Cardiff is a boozy brunch hot spot! If you fancy a tipple with your breakfast, check out this guide to all the wonderful options and take advantage of the great deals these pubs, bars and restaurants have […]

Review – The Cher Show: A New Musical

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] The New Theatre kicks off their Autumn/Winter programme with a bang; The Cher Show is a huge new musical with an even bigger sound. Spanning decades to chart the life and music of Cherilyn Sarkisian, The Cher Show directed and choregraphed by Arlene Phillips and Oti Mabuse, respectively, is a mammoth display of stamina […]

Britain’s Top Takeaways competitor Eat the Bird are bringing their chicken restaurant to Cardiff

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Eat the Bird are heading to Wales to open their third branch, taking over the old Grazing Shed site. Eat the Bird are somewhat famous: they appeared on the BBC2 show Britain’s Top Takeaways earlier this year. Already established in the South West of England with restaurants in both Taunton and Exeter, the masterminds […]

Bigmoose tapas evening was a hit!

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Big Moose Coffee house launch first Tapas evening Bigmoose coffee co. is a charity and non-profit coffee shop just off Queen’s Street in the centre of Cardiff. Usually a beacon of brunch and hot drinks during the daytime, bigmoose also put on evening events and one such event is their highly anticipated tapas night! […]