Buzz July 2015

T’S ON GUIDE. SOUTH WALES WHA JULY 2015

THE BOLD AND BARMY BLYSH FESTIVAL

CARDIFF COMEDY FESTIVAL RETURNS

ANNA RYDER RICHARDSON: “HE’S A DIFFERENT GIBBON AND EVERYTHING THAT ZOOS SHOULD BE ABOUT”

PLUS SUMMER GETAWAYS | CARDIFF FOOD FESTIVAL | TIM RHYS EVANS | WELSH PROMS

‘THE BEST MUSICAL THEATRE NIGHT OF THE YEAR’ WHATSONSTAGE

michael praed noel sullivan carley stenson GYDA GWESTAI ARBENNIG AND GUEST STARRING Mark Benton

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‘A LAUGH-OUT-LOUD DELIGHT OF A SHOW; in the mode of THE BOOK OF MORMON or MATILDA THE MUSICAL.

NEW, JOYFUL AND REFRESHING’ MIDLANDS NEWSQUEST

‘THIS YEAR’S SUMMER-STAGE BLOCKBUSTER’ VANITY FAIR

CLASUR O SIOE GERDD SYDD WERTH MENTRO I’W GWELD! THE CLASSIC HIT MUSICAL WORTH TAKING A GAMBLE ON!

AWST 18 - 22 AUG ’15 NI FYDD MARK BENTON YN YMDDANGOS YM MHERFFORMIAD NOS FAWRTH. MARK BENTON WILL NOT APPEAR AT TUESDAY’S PERFORMANCE.

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“Unfortunately Kanye West won’t be able to make it”

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Long Word... Long Word... Blah Blah Blah... I’m So Clever. Not, in fact, a summary of these contents entries by my haters and trolls (all of whom are just jealous), but the title of Nish Kumar’s standup set – one of dozens you can see this month as part of Cardiff Comedy Fest. Carlos Acosta, Blysh, the Welsh Proms and Triptych are equally July-based, and culturally enriching

26film

I miss the days when Arnold Schwarzenegger was active in American politics – less for his record in office and more because he won the ‘gubernatorial election’. It was funny because ‘gubernator’ sounds a bit like ‘Terminator’, his most famous role! The slightly stretched new reprisal of which is mulled by Keiron Self this month

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Vibrant overviews of Wales’ burgeoning slow food movement, Ruth proffering a summery recipe and a guide to not wasting food you bad, decadent Westerner, and the region’s top five ice-cream producers – including a promise of “the freshest, creamiest ice-cream straight from the cow’s udders.” Genetic meddling has surely gone too far now

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End of an era this month, with Buzz veteran Ryan overseeing his final clubbing page. He’s moving to Brunei and angling for top jobs in the wellheeled state, so if some years down the line you find yourself outbid by a certain sultan on rare Underworld vinyl, you’ll know what’s happened

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It can be tough to get a legup in the cutthroat world of the novel, and a glowing review from any outlet can be a godsend. With that in mind, we’re pleased to be able to highlight the deft wordsmithery of Stephen King, Judy Blume and Bear Grylls this month. You haven’t heard the last of these guys!

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Involving a little bit of ‘travel’, a little bit of ‘sport’ and a whole dang mess of wholesome activity, we present a guide to Wales’ finest sanctuaries, hotels and retreats – staycationing, they clunkily call this – and some things involving paddles, saddles and boards you can do while you’re there

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If you want your event listed you can (in order of preference) email, post or phone them in to me, using the contacts to the left. You can also put an poster up on a disused phone box near the office and hope I notice it, which is how a class called Jamaican Bum Flex is listed

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Q. What Guinness record has Miss Behave broken three times? A. Most offensive stage act lampooning the late Norris McWhirter

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WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH.

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DANCE DAYS Ever walked down the street and wondered what would happen if you spontaneously burst into dance? You might never know, but once again this summer Swansea is becoming the stage to a variety of dance performances for the annual Dance Days festival.

The festival joins a network of international urban dance festivals, including ones in Barcelona and Rio de Janeiro, and offers spectators the chance to enjoy a combination of circus skills, street dance and parkour in a celebration of dance from around the UK. This year’s programme, marking the festival’s 10th year running, is as strong as ever with an eclectic line-up. There will be parkour inspired by The Orient Express and James Bond (by Urban Playground Steam), feisty mermaids (performed by Kitsch & Sync) and 2Faced Dance Company will be trying to crown the ultimate superhero at the inaugural Superhero Games.

Dance Days, various locations, Swansea, Sat 18 + Sun 19 July. Admission: free.

Info: www.taliesinartscentre.co.uk

GLASTONBARRY Okay, so it’s not on quite the same scale as the real deal, but grab your wellies and your mac because GlastonBARRY is back! Hosted by Mack Events Presents, in previous years The Shamones and The Stereotonics have taken to GlastonBARRY’s answer to the pyramid stage and, following its previous success, it is now on its third consecutive summer. The site has one indoor stage as well as plenty of bars and food outlets, so you can refuel after a hard session in the moshpit. The festival has also been praised for its part in promoting local talent and giving the opportunity to young talented musicians to have their moment; the headline spot has even been opened up for the winner of the local battle of the bands competition. Unfortunately Kanye West won’t be able to make it but other acts including Oasish, Ultimate Madness and The Really Hot Chilli Peppers will.

GlastonBARRY, Romilly Park, Barry, Sat 25 + Sun 26 July. Tickets: £25. Info: www. glastonbarry.com BUZZ 04

WE’VE ALL HEARD the expression ‘once in a blue moon’, but very few people actually get to experience such a thing.

Luckily for us, Fri 31 July heralds such an occasion. To celebrate the natural phenomenon St David’s Hospice Care are organising a charity walk up Pen y Fan, the uppermost peak of the Brecon Beacons to watch the sun descend and the moon rise. Interestingly, a blue moon is not actually blue; it is instead a rare point in the lunar cycle when there is a second full moon within a calendar month. Now you know!

Info: www.breconbeacons.org

• THERE WILL SOON BE an excellent opportunity to see some of the greatest, award winning tattoo and body modification artists from around the globe.

Cardiff Tattoo and Toy Convention will also host retailers proffering collectables, clothing, jewellery and tattoo accessories etc. Some of your favourite costumed characters will also be there, decked out in authentic garb. The Convention inks its way to Mercure Cardiff on Sat 25 and Sun 26 July.

Info: www.cardifftattooandtoycon. co.uk

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AVIATION FANATIC REJOICE! The Wales National Air Show 2015 is almost upon us. Hurtling through the skies above Swansea Bay on Sat 11 and Sun 12 July, the adrenaline-stacked show will feature displays from the likes of Red Arrows, Royal Navy Sea King and Spitfire.

Ground displays from the Navy, Army and The Royal Air Force will also be on show.

The performances will be visible for five miles along the Swansea Bay coast, from Swansea Waterfront to Mumbles Head.

Info: www.walesnationalairshow.com

CASTELL POLO EVENT

It being the ‘sport of kings’, you would expect polo to keep itself to vast countryside estates and the oversized gardens of stately homes. Castell Polo, however, will be bring the noble game to the city. Cardiff won’t be outdone by these luxurious landscapes, as the event will be hosted in the city’s picturesque Pontcanna Fields.

There will be a ‘polo village’ erected on the site, from which you can sit and enjoy an afternoon of watching a group of men on horseback hit balls across a field.

Despite the ball whacking, the event promises to be a sophisticated day out where you can put on your fanciest frock, enjoy some summer sun (hopefully) and marvel in a competitive sport which is thought to have a several thousand-year history.

Castell Polo, Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff, Sun 26 July. Tickets: £25 / £15 child / £50 family ticket. Info: 02921 321380 / www.castellpolo.co.uk

KENDAL MOUNTAIN FILM FESTIVAL

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A team of paddlers trek over 5000m passes and battle class five rapids (class five = violent, to you and me) in their efforts to reach Langu Khola, Nepal. Every place they pass through is remote; there’s no chance of rescue if anything goes wrong. Sounds like something from an action movie, right? But this isn’t fiction, this is Alone On The River – one of the six documentary films which will be shown at the Kendal Mountain Film Festival.

The festival is a celebration of the outdoors, of adventure sports and the culture surrounding them. The audience will be able to get caught up in the adrenaline rush without leaving their seats as the thrill-seekers take to the skies, walk through the wilderness, and, rather fittingly, attempt to break a record in the mountains. Even better is the fact that all proceeds from the event go towards the Nepal Earthquake appeal.

Kendal Mountain Film Festival, New Theatre, Cardiff, Fri 10 July.

Tickets: £15. Info: 029 2087 8889 / www.newtheatrecardiff.co.uk

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ROYAL WELSH SHOW Wales’ annual showcase of livestock returns not just with cattle, pigs, goats, horses, and sheep but with some of the best food and drink Wales has to offer as well.

Don’t assume that the focus is solely on the farm animals, though, as pets, pigeons and poultry will also be judged for ‘best in show’. Those with an interest in rural development can visit the Countryside Care area, which will display exhibitions on subjects such as energy-saving equipment and environmental organisations, and there are also areas dedicated to horticulture and crafts. Fancy something more active? Take a trip to the Sports Village, or learn about Country Pursuits. Visitors can also watch the tree felling and sheep shearing competitions and browse a number of trade stands, which will sell everything from arts and crafts to gardening accessories – just in case the flower displays have inspired you to get your green fingers out.

Royal Welsh Show, Royal Welsh Showground, Powys, Mon 20-Thurs 23 July. Admission: £25 adults / £23 adv / £5 children. Info: www.rwas.co.uk BUZZ 05

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WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH.

TIM RHYS EVANS Conductor Tim Rhys Evans isn’t just content with being the founder of the Last Choir Standing-winning male voice choir, Only Men Aloud.

His children’s choir, Only Kids Aloud, continues to play their part in some of the world’s biggest events.

Could you explain to me how the Only Kids Aloud process works?

For the last three years, we’ve been in a partnership with the Wales Millennium Centre to find a national children’s chorus, and we brought children together from all over Wales. We’ve got over a hundred in this year’s intake, and we’ve done extraordinary things. The first year we took our children to Russia to sing Mahler’s Eighth Symphony in St. Petersburg with the conductor Valery Gergiev and the Mariinsky Orchestra. Then last year we took our kids to South Africa, for a concert that was celebrating 20 years of democracy in the country. Once again there was an incredible cultural exchange of taking these Welsh children that had the experience of going to a very different society to celebrate such a momentous event.

Before that visit, we commissioned Paul Mealor, a Welsh composer who rose to prominence when he had a piece of music performed at the wedding of the Duke and Duchess Of Cambridge. He is internationally regarded as one of the greatest composers out there we commissioned him to write a three movement work that the children sang called A Spirit Of Hope, which they sang in the concert.

Now we’re moving into the next sort of really exciting stage of Only Kids Aloud for the Roald Dahl centenary, but I’m not allowed to say too much about that yet.

What can you tell me?

We’ve got 105 children in it from all across Wales, and from every kind of background. It’s a real privilege to bring these young people together with the sole intention of singing together. We’re also extending our reach to work with schools of a much broader mix called ‘The Land Of Song Project’, so again that’s a project to be discovered at the launch and I’ll have to say no more about that!

Did you have a big response to the open auditions?

Yes. We have hundreds of applications for children, and then we sift through those and we invite about 150 entrants to the open auditions, from which we selected our kids. Land Of Song project, we’re hoping that we will be working with children without the need to audition, to be a part of a much bigger national campaign to get children singing. I firmly believe that we have an international reputation as being the land of song. Our national anthem says we’re a ‘land of poets and singers’ in the second line, and it’s important that we put singing at the centre of children’s experience.

One of the great things we do with children, when they’re babies even, is sing nursery rhymes to them. We teach them the alphabet through song and then, if we’re not careful, there’s a huge hole that happens then with children from the age of about six upwards, where singing is not an important part of their daily life.

I firmly believe that it’s important for those children to be learning something that is just so joyful. Everyone can sing, but we’d be missing a massive part of our national identity if we allowed singing to be marginalised in the way that it has been in recent years.

“We’d be missing a massive part of our national identity if we allowed singing to be marginalised”

Info: www.okaloud.com

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CAERLEON ARTS FESTIVAL The festival full of arts and entertainment returns for a 13th year in the historic village of Caerleon. The 10-day event features a roster comprising performance and participation; drama, literature, poetry, comedy, music, dance and art.

Topping an impressive bill is a collaborative performance from poet laureate Carol Ann Duffy and musician John Sampson at St. Cadocs’ Church. Theatregoers will enjoy The Festival Players performing Henry IV in the atmospheric confines of Caerleon’s amphitheatre; a former Roman fortress.

Literature on the Hotel Priory Lawn will provide the opportunity to meet authors such as John Gower, Tiffany Murray and Tom Anderson.

Indeed, the judicious use of Caerleon’s geographical landscape and architecture to stage performances is major kudos in the festival’s favour.

The Arts festival will culminate in THE BIG FREE weekend. Over 40 bands will be performing live, a deservedly raucous climax to a culturally diverse festival.

Caerleon Arts Festival, various venues, Caerleon, Fri 3-Mon 13 July. Tickets: individual events priced separately / some events free. Info: www.caerleonarts.org

Classical Extravaganza!

Philharmonia Orchestra

Masterpieces Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra John Lill CBE

Brass & Voices Cory Band & Massed Male Choir

A Night in Vienna Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra Angharad Morgan & David Fortey

Last Night of the Welsh Proms Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra David Childs

Tiddly Prom Family Prom Organ Prom Jazz Prom

WALES’ NATIONAL CLASSICAL MUSIC FESTIVAL ˆ YL GERDDORIAETH GLASUROL CENEDLAETHOL CYMRU GWYL GW

18–25 JULY GORFFENNAF 2015 Box Office / Swyddfa Docynnau 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

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WHAT’S ON OUR RADAR THIS MONTH.

DOVE MEN TESTS: WALES V IRELAND Millennium Stadium, Cardiff Sat 8 Aug Tickets: £10-£50 Info: 08448 471881 www.millenniumstadium.com

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SOUTH WALES SECRET #56 Casanova's, Cardiff

Author Patrick McGuinness now has not one but two Wales Book Of The Year Awards under his belt. As an important figure of Wales’ literature scene, we asked him to share his South Wales Secret.

McGuinness is an author, poet and Oxford professor who won the Welsh Book Of The Year Award 2012, and a Man Booker Prize nomination, for his novel The Last Hundred Days, about a young British man living in Bucharest in the months leading up to the Romanian revolution.

His recently crowned book, Other People’s Country, is a more personal affair. It was a novel that evolved from the stories McGuinness told his own children about the town his mother hailed from: Bouillon, on the Belgian border.

“It's about childhood and memory,” McGuinness states; “it centres on my own childhood in a small industrial town in Belgium called Bouillon. It's a unique place, but no more unique than anywhere else, perhaps. The book's main thrust is a sad one, though: it's about all that's gone, the death of the local, the irrecoverability of people and places and stories.”

Having already won the title before, you would think that receiving it again would be a less exciting accolade, but that isn’t so for McGuinness. “I was delighted!” he says. “Wales is my adopted home country, and I'm happy and proud to live here.”

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LEGALLY BLONDE THE MUSICAL Grand Theatre, Swansea Wed 19-Sat 22 Aug Tickets: £8.50-£18.50 Info: 01792 475715 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

ALVVAYS The Globe, Cardiff Tue 1 Sept Tickets: £12.50 Info: www.globecardiffmusic.com

MICHAEL MCINTYRE Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff Wed 2-Sun 6 Sept Tickets: £40.50 Info: www.michaelmcintyre.co.uk pic: Barney Jones

McGuinness certainly should be delighted, as Literature Wales crowned him winner despite stiff competition from the likes of journalist Horatio Clare (who explores the dangers and difficulties faced by container ship crews in his book Down To The Sea In Ships) and Super Furry Animal Gruff Rhys (whose book American Interior told the tale of a road trip he took following the footsteps of his explorer ancestor John Evans).

For his South Wales Secret McGuinness hasn’t chosen a hidden literary gem such as a library, bookshop or his favourite place to relax and read a book. He has instead chosen Italian restaurant Casanova. Why? “Because I'm a big fan of good food and drink!”

Sitting on Quay Street, just round the corner from the popular watering holes of Womanby and Westgate Street, Casanova was opened a decade ago by three Italian friends. You won’t find any stodgy lasagnes or watery spag bols here, however, as it’s a place committed to providing authentic Italian food made from local ingredients.

Info: www.walesbookoftheyear.co.uk / www. casanovacardiff.co.uk

MARK LANEGAN BAND Y Plas, Cardiff University Students Union Fri 4 Sept Tickets: £17.50 Info: 029 2078 1400 www.cardiffstudents.com

KEVIN BRIDGES St David’s Hall, Cardiff Tue 8-Thurs 10 Sept Tickets: £25 Info: 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

RAY QUINN Gwyn Hall, Neath Sat 12 Sept Tickets: £17.50 Info: 0300 365 6677 www.gwynhall.celticleisure.org

ART GARFUNKEL St David’s Hall, Cardiff Thurs 17 Sept Tickets: £35 Info: 029 2087 8444 www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk

2015

FREE EXCITING FAMILY EVENTS AT BARRY ISLAND 11 JULY

25 & 26 JULY

8 & 9 AUGUST

22 & 23 AUGUST

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STREET MUSIC WEEKENDER

STREET THEATRE WEEKENDER

SPORT, ART AND PLAY WEEKENDER

All That Jazz, The Bucket Band, The Rock Choir, Wonderbrass and Samba Galez.

From 12noon each day

Street shows from 12noon each day all along the prom plus Taming of the Shrew - Sunday at 6pm on top of the Eastern Shelter

Beach sports, play village and arts workshops. 11am to 4pm each day

Welsh music festival featuring Wonderbrass, Carwyn Ellis, Kizzy Crawford, Al Lewis and Kookamunga.

From 11am

18 & 19 JULY

THE ISLE OF FIRE The award winning event returns, transforming Barry Island into a fiery landscape featuring burning beacons and fire breathing flowers.

From 9pm each night

1 & 2 AUGUST

ISLAND ROCKS Featuring Whisky Lies, The Strip Lights, The Underdogs, Outback and more. From 12 noon each day from a stage area on top of the Eastern Shelter

15 & 16 AUGUST

THE ENCHANTED BEACH - NEW The new Eastern prom will be transformed by huge colourful projections of Barry Island past and present. From 9pm each night

29 & 30 AUGUST

CINEMA BY THE SEA WEEKENDER Saturday – Top Gun Sunday - Frozen From 8.30pm each night Bring blanket or low backed chair.

Deckchairs available to hire.

All events take place along the prom, Eastern Shelter or Island Gardens.

Please note events may change at short notice.

For more information please call 01446 704737 or go to www.visitthevale.com @visitthevale visitthevale

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THE ANIMAL LOVING ANNA RYDER RICHARDSON She might be better known for her bold design choices in Changing Rooms than for getting her hands dirty taking care of animals, but in 2007 Anna Ryder Richardson made the decision to buy a zoo – Manor House Wildlife Park, in Pembrokeshire.

She remains as passionate as ever about animal welfare, and is launching a new charity to help the cause.

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It’s been seven years since you opened Manor House Wildlife Park. Still happy about it?

If you’d asked me last night I might’ve said a very big no! We’ve somehow ended up with two – we’ve bought another zoo! We’ve pretty much plunged everything into this one and then managed to buy half of another one near Alton Towers. What we’re hoping is that one will be a bit more commercial, and that it might help fund this one a bit, and then my midlife crisis can actually become a reality.

We’re now living it, we’re living it for the rest of our days! Which actually, I’m very happy to do. I’m properly committed, even with all the bad times. How many people wake up in the morning and then go into a beautiful park with trees and birds?

Where do you think that sort of change came from in yourself?

I was nearly 44 when we got the zoo and apparently that is, on average, a time when a lot of men and women do a U-turn in their lives and say to themselves ‘is that it? Is that really it?’.

They take a look

at their lives and go ‘do you know what, we have everything!’ We had what I expect most people think they want. A comfortable lifestyle, a big house, nice cars and designer clothes. My husband had restaurants and I was on telly. I could see what was going to happen for the rest of our lives and I’m not sure if I really liked the person that I could see in the future.

Then, a man who’s actually got a zoo in the Midlands had a conversation with my husband Colin about investing in a zoo. I overheard and then badgered and badgered. The zoo they were trying to buy at the time was the Dartmouth Zoo, where they made the film We Bought A Zoo; Benjamin Mee had just bought that zoo and I tried to convince him that he didn’t want to buy it and that it should be mine. He just said 'well, if you want to come decorate it that’s fine by me’. Decorate it! I want some tigers, I want, I want... and I did! I must’ve sounded a bit like a spoilt brat!

I remember a director saying to me once, when we were filming the zoo series, ‘you probably didn’t give buying that zoo as much thought as buying a designer handbag’. Actually, the reality is that I probably didn’t.

I just had visions of my girls running around barefoot, with slightly matted hair ,maybe with orphan giraffes gangling around with them, maybe the odd cub in our house that I’d be giving a bottle of milk to. Of course, it’s nothing like that at all!

What have you learnt since buying the zoo?

Almost too much! I’m still very much a novice, and I feel very stupid a lot of the time. I wish that I’d paid more attention to biology and science, but it’s amazing how, if you concentrate, then you pick up information about what we do to the planet. That is why I know

“I must’ve sounded a bit like a spoilt brat!”

pics: top Chris Odonovan

that I could never walk away from this now, I have to be in it forever because we are a very greedy species and we know what we’re doing, we are destroying the planet, and these gorgeous animals which we’re housing in the park are really an insurance policy for the future. I still don’t think people really understand that.

Did you used to go to zoos as a kid?

I’ve actually got a photo of me, from when I was about

“A director said to me, you didn't give buying that zoo as much thought as buying a designer handbag” three, and I have a squirrel monkey on my shoulder that is wearing a knitted jumper! We wouldn’t do that now! That is the problem with us today, is that we’re very good at frowning on the past but actually, we’re not much better here and now in the present and we’re most certainly destroying the future.

Do you have a favourite memory of the zoo?

There’s been a few but I think the one that stays with us all was about a gorgeous gibbon we inherited called Steve and he was the saddest boy. The most handsome, but saddest ape you’ve ever seen. He’s really big – if he stands up he’s way past my hips – and he was on his own in this small concrete cell with no trees or grass or leaves, no company, just a bit of

scaffolding.

We were told very quickly by our mentors that the kindest thing to do for him would be to have him euthanized. He’d been on his own for seven years, he didn’t properly know how to behave like a gibbon and he’d never climbed a tree. It could be that he could never interact with other gibbons again. We said ‘no, sorry, we just can’t do it’.

We were young, we were foolish, and I think it’s still a very difficult decision to ever put an animal down that appears to be healthy but I do understand now. If you can’t give an animal a good quality of life, if you can’t give it it’s natural behaviour, then of course it’s going to be better for it to be put down.

Luckily, we built him the most amazing house – which was better than ours at the time, we were living in a little cabin in the middle of the park for five years – and then he had a log over to his own island where it had no metal. There were no barriers at all, apart from a five-metre moat around it because they can’t swim, and we found him a mate called Lisa.

We moved them down to their new apartment and opened the door and Lisa went pouncing out of the house, up the log, and straight to the trees. She looked behind her and, of course, Steve was nowhere to be seen. It went on for six months like that and the furthest he would come was the entrance of the house.

When you’re enclosed and then you put your head out in the open it’s such a weird feeling, and he had never experienced that in the 12 years he’s been alive.

A lot of the experts were saying he probably won’t ever go across the log, but Steve and Lisa are both very happy. It was just a bit sad that she used to bounce around the place almost entertaining him where he’s sat, picking grass and running across the log and giving it to him, and he’d sit there eating it with her.

Then one day we were closed and the head keeper said to me ‘quick, come!’ and we sat behind a bush and we literally watched him tiptoe, very cautiously, across the log. I burst into tears!

It was just the most amazing thing, and he’s now climbing trees, they have a son, he’s a different gibbon.

He is everything that zoos should be about.

Can you tell me about The Nature Foundation?

Yes, it’s so exciting because this is all new to me.

I’ve done a lot of stuff for charity over the years of me being so-called ‘well-known’, but I’ve never run a charity. It’s called The Nature Foundation, and we hope that we can try and raise funds for everything to do with nature, whether it’s the children on the outskirts of reserves – in the areas where rhinos come from – or whether it’s conservation projects in situ.

We also then want to do the same thing here, so we want to try and educate children and therefore families to really understand what’s going on in Wales, so the native wildlife in Wales, and then also trying to enthuse them. Maybe we will get together with a town in Africa and get some school children communicating with school children there, asking different questions about different plants and birds.

It’s a chance to educate ourselves and understand that you can’t have green beans 365 days of the year unless there’s something unnatural going on. I think with the guys that I’ve got on board we really will enthuse some people to help us try and add to the already brilliant things that are going on in conservation in every from – whether it’s people or animals, or plants!

Info: www.annaswelshzoo.co.uk

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CARDIFF COMEDY FESTIVAL What do you get when you combine crime fighting socks, altruistic birds and the Chinese language? You don’t just get a joke, you get a festival full of them. Heather Arnold takes a look at this year’s Cardiff Comedy Festival.

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ardiff’s very own festival of all that is funny returns for another year with a whole host of stand-up, sitcoms and laughably interactive shows. This year’s lineup includes lots of local talent with the rant-filled Ted Shiress, the food-loving Dan Mitchell, the calm and collected Carri Munn and 2012's Welsh Unsigned Stand-Up Award winner Jordan Brookes pitching in.

It won’t just be local laugh inducers, however, as ‘one-man Monty Python’ Will Franken, kooky Canadian Bobby Mair and multi-award-winning Harriet Kemsley are all on the programme.

But what do some of the comedians think of this year’s line up? We asked Charlie Baker, who you might have seen on The IT Crowd and Doctor Who, what he’s looking forward to the most.

“The line ups at the Glee Club look very strong. It’s difficult to pick one but let's go for The Best In Live Stand-Up Comedy on Fri 31 July with Maff Brown, Mick Ferry, Joe Bor and Chris McCausland. There are also some great previews – Harriet Kelmsley and Bobby Mair will be superb. Damien Clarke and Rory O’Hanlon are two of the nicest funnymen on the circuit and you're in hilarious hands with Milo McCabe and Chris Stokes. Right up my street is Miss Behave’s Gameshow: that’ll be a great, proper night out!

But take a punt: it all looks good and better than staying at home watching Storage Wars. Well, maybe not better than Storage Wars, but definitely about as good.”

Baker himself will be bringing his new show, Just The One, to the festival.

“Cardiff is currently my last preview before Edinburgh,” explains Baker, “so it will be in very good shape and very close to how it will be in Edinburgh. I’m very excited about this one.”

A jazz singer and actor, as well as a comedian, Baker’s shows tend to mix music into the merriment.

“I always start with the stand up. I am a comedian.

The funny always comes first. I love music but the show is really about making better life choices and parenting.”

Does Charlie think that comedy festivals such as this one are important?

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“Of course! Anything creative that allows an artist to test themselves and the audience is important – it drives us on as we are creating new ways to think. The creative arts benefit everybody. To get lots of funny people in one place all doing their best work can only bring positivity to a city.”

So what positive shows can you take in this month?

Chris Stokes, who recently supported Milton Jones on tour, will be bringing his show Altruism In Birds (Porters, Tue 21 July) to the festival. Don’t fret: this isn’t a dry lecture about the emotional capabilities of pigeons, but a funny look at Stokes' own nervous breakdown and how a seagull saved him. This will be followed by Milo McCabe’s story of an alternative universe in which a young Phil Collins was killed by a time traveller.

Ever felt lost in translation at a comedy gig? Probably not as much as at Louise Reay’s It’s Only Words (10 Feet Tall, Thurs 16 July) – a show in Chinese, but for an audience of people who don’t know the language.

If you like a laugh but only want cheap ones then there is The Comedy Arcade (11am-4pm, Sat 18 + Sat 25 July) – a showcase of live stand-up taking places in the city’s historic arcades that won’t cost you a penny, as all the shows are free.

The festival will be championing new talent, having hosted the final few rounds of the Welsh Unsigned Stand-Up Awards – who will be hosting their semifinals at The Other Room in Porters on Mon 13 and Tue 14 July, and crowning the winner with their comedic purple fez at the finals on Thurs 23 July at the Glee Club in Cardiff Bay. Comedy is more than just stand-up, however. The festival will also provide funny in the form of films as they team up with the Cardiff Mini Film Festival for their Comedy Edition (Chapter Arts Centre, 5.30pm, Sun 26 July). The event will showcase 10 films form local talent, judged and shortlisted by Svengali star Jonny Owen.

There is also the ultimate antidote to the classic pub quiz in the form of The Troll Quiz (10 Feet Tall, Wed 15 July). Unlike the standard trivia session, this is a test that rewards creativity and absurd answers (it’s also the only pub quiz where it will be impossible for those

under-the-table smartphone users to cheat their way to victory). If you’d rather watch Blackadder than Rowan Atkinson perform stand-up (though you have to admit that the 'school master taking the register' bit is a great skit) and consider yourself more of a sitcom fan than a telljokes-from-the-stage lover, then The Sitcom Trials (St David’s Hall, Tue 28 July) would be a good choice. This will be a showcase of new sitcoms with a competitive edge, hosted by Dan Mitchell.

Another show along the sitcom lines is Service! (St David’s Hall, Sat 18 July + Sat 1 Aug): a show of two

“maybe not better than Storage Wars but definitely about as good” episodes (on different nights) that documents the war raging between two waiters at a four-star hotel.

You can even get hands-on at a Comedy Casting Masterclass (St David’s Hall, Wed 29 July) with Nicky Bligh – a casting director who, in her 10 years of experience, has chosen comedy talent for Bad Education, Bluestone 42 and Mrs Brown's Boys D'movie. If you’re all about performance, then comedian Carri Munn will be running a Comedy Improvisation Masterclass (Chapter Arts Centre, Thurs 30 July).

Cardiff Comedy Festival, various venues across Cardiff, Mon 13 July-Sat 1 Aug. Tickets: individual events priced separately / some events free. Info: 029 2125 0566 / www.cardiffcomedyfestival. com

THE COMEDY CONTINUES… Missed Machynlleth? Don’t fancy travelling hours to get to Edinburgh? Full-blown comedy festivals aren’t for everyone, but that doesn’t mean you have to miss out on all the comic treats they contain. This month, Chapter Arts has joined forces with Little Wander, the minds behind the Machynlleth Comedy Festival, to bring its shows to Cardiff. Additionally, Cardiff Comedy Festival plays host to several Edinburgh preview sets.

Here’s a look at some of the acts on offer.

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BLAH BLAH BLAH... I'M SO CLEVER Fri 3 July, 6.30pm Tickets: £6 The host of BBC Radio 4’s Newsjack (no, not The News Quiz, this Londoner with a ‘ethnically ambitious face’ is far from the short Scandinavian Sandi Toksvig). Kumar has made appearances on The Now Show and Comedy Central, been nominated for the Chortle Award (twice) and won rave reviews for his sell-out show at last year’s Edinburgh Festival. Now he’s back to present some more clever humour.

TOM PARRY: YELLOW T-SHIRT! Fri 3 July, 8pm Tickets: £6 Parry - one third of the three-man comedy troupe Pappy’s - who are known for their award-winning podcasts and BBC Three comedy Badults - is on a mission. A mission to prove that fancy dress makes you live longer. He won’t have any peer-reviewed scientific studies, however, but will be equipped with a bright yellow T-shirt.

MATTHEW CROSBY: SMALLER THAN LIFE Fri 3 July, 9.30pm Tickets: £6 Another member of the Pappy’s team, you may have also seen Crosby's four-eyed face on 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Never Mind The Buzzcocks. His first solo show, Adventure Party, received several four-star reviews when it hit the Edinburgh festival in 2011. His new show isn’t promising the moon, however, simply described as a ‘lovely little show’.

GRAINNE MAGUIRE: GREAT PEOPLE MAKING GREAT CHOICE Sat 4 July, 6.30pm Tickets: £6

If you need to know anything about Grainne Maguire it’s that she once had a show titled We Need To Talk About Bonnets. If that’s not enough for you, then know that she has also appeared on Stewart Lee’s Alternative Comedy Experience and The Now Show, and has written jokes for shows such as 8 Out Of 10 Cats and Dead Ringers.

ED GAMBLE: LAWMAN Sat 4 July, 9.30pm Tickets: £6 This Chortle Award winner has shown his face on Russell Howard’s Good News and Dave’s One Night Stand, supported both Greg Davies and Russell Kane on tour and written for Never Mind The Buzzcocks as well as Mock The Week and Ask Rhod Gilbert. He’s also one half of the Peacock & Gamble podcast – not a bad CV. Gamble will be presenting his new show, Lawman, which will talk all about why it's ‘hip to be square’.

HENRY WIDDICOMBE: PLAIN FACTS FOR THE OLD AND YOUNG Fri 17 July, 6.30pm Tickets: £6 After staying away from the stand-up stage for four years Widdicombe has decided to come back to performing comedy. What topic will he choose for his almighty return? Politics, sex, rock’n’roll? No, he’s chosen the humble breakfast cereal.

JOHN-LUKE ROBERTS: STDAD UP Fri 17 July, 8pm Tickets: £6 Father’s Day might have been and gone, but John-Luke Roberts still has dads on the mind. Currently training with one of the world’s most famous clowns, Roberts is sure to have something different up his sleeve in this show about not having a father.

HOLLY BURN IN COLLABORATION WITH KIRSTY K PRESENTS: I AM KIRSTY K Sat 18 July, 8pm Tickets: £6 Surreal characters are Newcastle-born Holly Burn’s forte: she’s posed as Victoria Beckham in a corner shop and become the star of ITV comedy Bad Bridesmaids. She has supported the likes of The Might Boosh, and had praise from Eddie Izzard and Harry Hill.

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In the run-up to the holy grail of arts festivals, the Edinburgh Festival, many comedians are doing the circuits and cutting their teeth on other audiences in the UK. Some of those comedians are bringing their shows to Cardiff for a couple of nights, thanks to Cardiff Comedy Festival.

On Wed 22 the 2014 Welsh Unsigned Stand Up Award winner Bethan Roberts will be taking to the stage, as will Welsh talent Robin Morgan (who you may have seen throwing out the jokes at the Glee Club and Buffalo Comedy night, or heard in his BBC Radio sitcom The Greatest Welshman You've Never Heard Of earlier this year). The night will be MCed by the awardwinning Clint Edwards.

Edwards will continue to be on hand on Sun 26 July for the second night of previews with spade-faced comedian (his words, not mine) Phil Jerrod, who prides himself in having one of the largest beards in comedy, and the unbelievably charming Charlie Baker.

Edinburgh Preview Shows, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Wed 22 + Sun 26 July.

Tickets: £6-£12 / £15 for both nights. Info: 029 2030 4400 / www.chapter.org

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Briefs

The Color Of Time

BRINGING BACK BLYSH This year’s festival of circus and cabaret is taking influences from India, 17th century eccentrics and teamaking. With plenty of brilliantly bizarre shows taking place, Beth Tolson makes her Blysh list of events.

It’s time, once again, for the weird, wacky, neverknow-what-to-expect fun of the Blysh Festival.

Cardiff’s annual festival of the circus, cabaret, and street arts, this year’s Blysh will feature a mix of new works and old favourites.

Over the two weekends, festival-goers can expect an interesting mix of performances to say the least.

A dance and acrobatics routine involving shopping trolleys? Standard. A comedy show which (rather darkly) explores our addiction to technology? See you there. Blysh regular Dan The Hat? Sold (or not – many of the Blysh performances are free).

Intriguingly, there will also be an attempt to brew The Most Dangerous Cup Of Tea (Sun 26 July), a process which, I am reliably informed, involves something called The Whirling Hatstand Of Death.

The city will become a riot of colour when The Color Of Time (Sun 26 July) hits the streets of Cardiff. A reinvention of India’s Holi festival (which celebrates unity, joy, and the triumph of good over evil), The Color Of Time will see dancers, musicians, and the public take part in a parade, the finale of which BUZZ BUZZ14 14

involves the eruption of brightly-coloured gulal powder. Rest assured, it’s non-toxic and washes out of clothes, so you can go as rainbow-mad as you like.

It wouldn’t be Blysh without the circus, and Lost In Translation Circus fit the bill nicely with their show, La Ballade de Bergerac (Sat 1 Aug). The five-person production tells the story of poet and inventor Monsieur de La Luna and his crew as they attempt to reach the moon. Watch as the performers show off their aerial skills, and admire a steampunkinspired set (if you can tear your eyes away, that is).

Something a little naughtier now – what about Miss Behave’s Gameshow (Fri 24 + Sat 25 Jul)? Part gameshow, part variety show and part disco, there’s plenty of silly fun to be had, with Miss Behave herself being described as ‘a live cartoon with a late night attitude’.

Naughtier still, there’s Briefs (Fri 24 + Sat 25 Jul): burlesque with balls, as it has been put bluntly, or ‘boylesque’. This year’s show involves yo-yo tricks, aerial acrobatics, and drag artistes.

The most traditional of pursuits can become 10 times

more entertaining when given a twist or two, and that’s exactly what’s happened with Musical Bingo (Sat 1 Aug). It follows the format of basic bingo, but numbers are replaced with songs, and there will also be spontaneous stage challenges and showers of confetti.

If all that isn’t enough to fill up your diary there will still be bike-powered music, a hip-hop-inspired brass band and Popeye.

Blysh Festival, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Fri 24 July-Sun 2 Aug. Tickets: individual events £8-£12 / many events free.

Info: 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk

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THE WONDER OF THE WELSH PROMS The Welsh Proms has filled the centre of Cardiff with music every summer for 30 years. Eleanor Oakley and Heather Arnold talk to founder Owain Arwel Hughes about the proms and its musical legacy.

When you think of classical music it’s probably the likes of Mozart, Beethoven, Tchaikovsky and other famous composers we aren’t quite sure how to pronounce the names of who spring to mind.

However, on its 30th anniversary, the Welsh Proms returns to Cardiff with some of the best known orchestras and choirs performing everything from Beethoven to Frank Sinatra.

With two world premieres of new compositions and a long list of internationally renowned performers the Welsh Proms are still going strong 30 years since their inception. In that first year, however, founder Owain Arwel Hughes didn’t know if the proms would make it even one year.

“It was a gamble at the time,” he explains; “Cardiff was traditionally quiet over the summer and so nobody had done anything like it before. It was the first time ever I sat in the dressing room wondering if there would be an audience out there! It was a very scary experience, but I walked out to a full hall. Luckily we got off to a good start and away we went!”

Having made itself an important part of Wales' calendar for three decades, the tradition of attending the Welsh Proms is now being passed on to a new generation. “People who came as children or youngsters are now bringing their own children to the Proms” says Owain.

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trouser leg and this little girl handed me a sweet – these are the little things that amaze me. The atmosphere there is important, I hope we’re creating an atmosphere that’s welcoming for everyone.”

The Proms have also had a role in promoting Welsh talent to the world.

“I hope they've been a part of opening people’s eyes and ears to wonderful music written by Welsh composers. One of this years’ soloists is David Chiles, who is probably one of the finest euphonium players in the world. I gave him one of his first concert years ago at the Welsh Proms; he’s a great soloist and so that will be one of the most exciting sounds you’ll hear from a young performer.

“It was a gamble at the time” “I’m also doing a piece by Paul Mealor. Paul’s music was played in the royal wedding, and he’s also done a couple with the Military Wives Choir. He’s written this orchestral work for me to do, Celtic Spirit, a beautiful piece especially written for these Proms. I think we’ve got everything going this year.”

So what can people expect from this year’s festival?

The proms will start on Sat 18 July with the Classical Extravaganza!, featuring the highly acclaimed Philharmonia Orchestra (and conducted by Owain himself).

“That concert will reflect everything we’ve done over the past 30 years” Owain states. “It will have all the great orchestral music, from opera to ballet. Everything is in

that opening night; it encapsulates everything the Welsh Proms has done.

“It’s a very good concert to come to hear music live, and I think that’s the important thing with the whole of these Proms: it's live music. People come and see things as they really are, to hear and watch how the music and sounds are being created, that’s the wonderful thing about live music.”

For those with younglings there is the Tiddly Prom on Sat 18 July, which has a silly story of adventure to accompany the music, and the Family Prom on Sun 19 July, where Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra will perform classic tunes and big movie themes – a perfect choice for those of us who are more Hedwig’s Theme than Symphony No. 5:I. There will be performances from organ duo Robert Court & Jeffery Howard (who will apparently play an iPad at the Organ Prom on Mon 20 July); renowned pianist John Lill (who will be joined by Owain and the Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra at the Welsh Proms Masterpieces on Tue 21 July) and big band singer Matt Ford (who will be bringing a taste of Sinatra to the Jazz Prom on Thurs 23 July).

Wales’ musical history, meanwhile, will be well represented, with three of the nation's finest male voice choirs – accompanied by the brass of The Cory Band – at the Brass & Voices Prom on Wed 22 July.

Austria can also look forward to a fulsome showing as soprano Angharad Morgan and tenor David Fortey perform at A Night In Vienna.

“On the final night itself we have a special piece written, which we do every year,” says Owain. “The audience really participate, they sing and really get involved in that piece, and people absolutely love it!

We have our own last night at the Proms.”

The Welsh Proms, St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Sat 18-Sat 25 July. Tickets: £7.50-£36. Info: 029 2087 8444 / www.welshproms.com

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upfront CAPTURING CARDIFF’S HOMELESS Andrew McNeill is a photographer who has travelled the world, capturing the lives and stories of those in poverty. In his latest show Under The Bridge, he looks at the lives of people living a little closer to home and captures those sleeping rough in Cardiff.

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“They may live in the shadows but they live in our city; they’re part of our culture.”

hances are that, at some point this week, you’ve seen someone sleeping rough. You may or may not have noticed them. You may have given them some of your spare change.

You may have even exchanged a word or two, but you’ve almost certainly never slept outside with them.

That’s exactly what photographer Andrew McNeill did when he decided to try and capture the characters of Cardiff’s homeless. Though the idea for this project had been brewing in McNeill’s mind for nearly a decade, it wasn’t until he started to pursue it last year that he realised he would have to sleep rough for a few nights to gain a small understanding of what these people go through every night.

“I remember my first night on the street; I slept outside the museum,” says McNeill.

“It was pouring down with rain and really cold. I’d wake up in the middle of the night, and look up to see these bodies laying around you. It just made me wonder what it must be like to live on the streets permanently. I was just in and out of that reality but to actually live on the streets day-to-day must be, really, one hell of a challenge.”

Most of us are probably guilty of ignoring the plight of those sleeping rough, passing them in the street and seeing them simply as ‘homeless’ rather than an individual with their own unique personality and reasons for ending up in their current situation. McNeill hopes to shine a light on this issue with his images, capturing the individual character of the people he spent time with, and making viewers of his work look these people in the eye.

“Most of them live in the shadows. You don’t really see them, but they exist. When they’re sat outside they’re instantly recognisable as homeless people and the majority of our society never even gives them a second glance. My aim is to show people that they do exist. That they’re there.

“I want the fact that these people exist to resonate with those who see these images. They may live in the shadows but they live in our city; they’re part of our culture. They have a voice, and they don’t want to be ignored. That’s what I’m trying to do – give them a voice. Just to say ‘I’m here’, ’we’re here’, ‘we’re a

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community’, and ‘we don’t want to be ignored anymore’.

“What I try to do is take some of what they’ve told me and put it in an image. So it’s kind of like an expression and most of the people you see on these walls have gone through really bad times with different things. I try to get some of that out in the images in the best way I could.

“I have a photo of a chap with the Stetson, that’s Brian.

Brian’s been on the streets for six or seven years, and he’s almost 65. He’s someone that the younger ones go to for advice. He doesn’t drink. He plays guitar. He’s had a bit of a rough time with a divorce and he just found himself in this position. Brian’s quite a character, and a nice person.

“There’s also Tracey who is one of the softest people you could ever wish to meet.

She’s got a lovely way about her, and she’s warm. She’s battling a few demons but underneath it all lies a great person.”

These are just two of the people captured in McNeill’s exhibition and book, Under The Bridge: Being Homeless In Cardiff. Though he has been capturing images of homeless and impoverished people across the globe for several years, Andrew was still surprised by what he was able to capture. This becomes most apparent when he talks about a shot he captured of a couple sleeping rough under a bridge.

“This picture came as quite a shock to me. I had a call from one of the guys on the street and they said, ‘if you can get your camera and come to this location there’s two people who you might want to take an image of’. It’s not often you come across people sleeping right out in the open. You can see they’ve had a glass of wine and people are just walking by. They could be in a bedroom in an apartment in part of the city.”

Under The Bridge: Being Homeless In Cardiff, Butetown History And Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay, until Sun 26 July; Y Faenor Gallery, Redhouse Cymru, Merthyr Tydfil, Sat 15 Aug-Fri 2 Oct. Admission: free. Info: www.butetownhac.org.uk / www.redhousecymru.com

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upfront THE TRIPTYCH WORLD OF PTSD In the lead up to the three-part art project that looks into the minds of modern-day soldiers, Heather Arnold talks to those involved to ask the question ‘why do people go to war?’

“There’s so many boys and girls out there, and families as well, that don’t think that they can ask for help, or aren’t aware that there is help out there.”

Shaun is an energetic and charmingly friendly guy.

He’s also a veteran who suffers from Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and, despite his bubbly demeanour, when he talks candidly about how some of his friends, family and fellow soldiers have been affected by PTSD it is an emotionally difficult thing to say out loud.

Shaun, however, decided a long time ago to talk about it.

“Because of me being vocal about my situation, I had five close friends of mine who - up until that point had given no outward indication of having problems - have come forward individually and asked me: ‘Is it PTSD, mate?’, ‘Can you tell me more?’, ‘Can I get help?’, ‘Who do I need to speak to?’ Before that they had hidden it. They’ve masked it because it’s perceived by most people to be a weakness.

“Even nowadays, with more awareness of mental health issues, a lot of people still think, it’s all in your head. Well, yes it is!” Shaun laughs, “but it really is.

People can’t see it because it’s not a physical injury. I haven’t lost a limb, but there was damage done.”

Powered by the knowledge that developing people’s understanding of the mental anguish created by war will help veterans receive support, Shaun has gotten involved with theatre company De Oscuro’s new project Triptych.

“I just wanted to know why in this day and age, when you’re not obliged to do so, why you would voluntarily put yourself in a situation where you would be called upon to do things that most of us couldn’t contemplate,” explains Judith Roberts, Triptych’s director.

Judith came up with the idea of the performance back in 2009 when she was on tour with another production: “I was travelling around Wales and I listened to the radio to keep me occupied. That tour coincided with the Welsh Guard’s first tour of Afghanistan, and there wasn’t a week went by that they weren’t talking about another death of a member of that regiment.

"As time went on I was struck by the number of people whose lives had been lost, and every time they reported a death they interviewed a close member of family; usually a mother or spouse. I was bowled over by their loyalty, nobility and dignity.”

“I didn’t want to create a piece about being a soldier.

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of veterans and their loved ones, Judith reached out to charities who support former soldiers and began coming along to their meetings.

“I didn't want to create a piece about being a soldier. I wanted to talk about what that does to you as a human being” “They were surprisingly open,” Judith recalls, “because of their preparedness to share, I realized that we couldn’t possibly do justice to this in one piece. That’s when the idea of Triptych evolved: I wanted to give these people a voice, and I wanted people to hear what I had heard because my eyes were opened; I had no idea.”

With a vast issue at hand, Judith felt that this topic could not be examined appropriately with just one stage show. As such, she has put together a three-part exploration of the topic in an attempt to answer some of the questions she had about modern day veterans.

Part one will be a video installation outside Chapter Arts Centre and at the Wales Millennium Centre from Thurs 2 to Sat 11 July.

“By this point, I had met and spoke to about 30 people in depth,” says Judith, “so I went back and asked if they would be prepared to speak to cameras so that I could create a film installation of talking heads.

They gave an account of their own experiences and how their lives had changed, either as a consequence of serving themselves or as a consequence of being closely related to someone who had served.”

Part two will be a play, written by Judith and Welsh poet Gwyneth Glyn, about the effects of military service across several generations of one family.

“I play a lad, a father who served in Northern Ireland

and in Argentina, who is still serving today at home,” explains Rhys Parry Jones, who will be starring in the play. “I remember watching footage from the First World War of lads coming back and suffering from ‘shell shock’. It’s exactly the same as what happens now and I’m still totally amazed that no bigger steps were taken, because we tend to do this war thing quite a lot don’t we?”

The final instalment will be a dance performance that has been created by choreographer Gwyn Emberton and inspired by the testimony given by veterans.

With the project nearly ready to set up shop in Cardiff, before touring around Wales, does Judith feel she has found an answer to her question: why would you volunteer to go to war?

“Different people joined for different reasons,” Judith states, after acknowledging there is no one answer.

“For many there is a legacy; there are some who served because their fathers served before them, and there is a desire to take up the mantle. Some truly believe that they can make a difference and do some good. Others have been seduced by wars that were happening when they were young. Certainly for some there was very little choice; dealing with an area here that is rife with unemployment and few opportunities, so some joined because there was very little else on offer.”

Triptych I, Chapter Arts Centre + Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Thurs 2-Sat 11 July; Triptych II + III, Portland House + Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff, Thurs 2-Sat 11 July; Triptych I, II + III, Galeri, Caernarvon, Tues 14-Thurs 16 July; Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli, Mon 20-Wed 22 July; Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon, Wed 29 + Thurs 30 July.

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Roots Unearthed Great Acts, Global Sounds & Relaxing Atmosphere 9BACH Monday 6 July, 8pm 9Bach are an atmospheric, evocative and emotional hybrid of the Welsh folk tradition and contemporary influences.

MARTIN CARTHY & DAVE SWARBRICK Tuesday 1 September, 8pm Martin Carthy and Dave Swarbrick each played an important part in the tremendous shake up given to British folk music in the middle to late 60s.

CALAN & THE GENTLE GOOD Tuesday 22 September, 8pm Calan and The Gentle Good are artists at the forefront of the resurgent Welsh folk scene.

Clockwise from top: Flossy and Boo’s Curiosity Shop, Grav, Mike Wozniak, Tom Neenan

MARTIN SIMPSON & DON FLEMONS Tuesday 13 October, 8pm Simpson and Flemons explore how folk songs travelled from England to North America and back.

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Wednesday 14 October, 7.30pm A chain of interlinking solos, duets, trios and quartets with the participating musicians combining in different collaborations to celebrate Welsh music.

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MUSICFEST Polish off your saxophone, tune your piano and practice your harmonies because MusicFest is back. Aberystwyth Arts Centre hosts the eight-day musical festival that includes a variety of performances, tutorials and masterclasses along the beautiful Welsh coastline. The festival welcomes those of all musical talents and backgrounds to refine old skills and learn new ones in their Summer school. The classes cover everything from vocal training, cello and flute to jazz, conducting and chamber music. Both nationally and internationally recognised musicians of all instruments are on hand to coach pupils led by the Artistic Director, David Campbell.

Alongside the esteemed teaching from professional musicians, performances and concerts are also held every lunchtime and evening for students to attend and are considered a highly valuable learning tool (not to mention it’s just fun as well). In the past this has included the likes of the Orion Orchestra, National Youth Jazz Wales and the Solstice Quartet.

The whole programme is geared towards a showcase at the end of the course so that pupils can show off newly acquired techniques and talents to an audience of friends, family and the public. There are also bursaries are also available on application as well as accommodation for those who do not live locally.

If you’re not sure you’re blessed with the voice of an angel or Elton John’s pianist abilities, but would still like to see some of the musical talents in action, then fear not as there are still plenty of public performances that you can enjoy. New Orleanian jazz quintet The Sessions, Britain’s leading young harpist Anne Denholm and the Royal Overseas League Ensemble Competition-winning Solem Quartet are all among the lineup.

ELEANOR OAKLEY Musicfest, Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Wed 22 July-Sat 1 Aug, Tickets: individual events priced separately / weekly courses £100-£565. Info: www.musicfestaberystwyth.org

CARLOS ACOSTA One of the world’s best known ballet dancers, Carlos Acosta, is planning his retirement as we speak, but not before he brings his new show, On Before, to Cardiff. Described as his most personal work to date, the show will be made up of nine different pieces (a combination of new and existing choreography by Russell Maliphant, Kim Brandstrup, Will Tuckett, Edwaard Liang, Yuri Yanowsky, and Miguel Altunaga) fused together to create one central narrative about a doomed relationship.

“I think that was the most challenging thing,” says Acosta, who was born in Havana, Cuba, and put into ballet lessons by his father to keep him out of trouble (after a rocky start, he flourished, and went on to perform with some of the best ballet companies around the world). “Just to get the idea, little by little, to get all these pieces into the show and to have continuity all the way through, so it looks like a full-length show.”

Choosing which choreography to include was less difficult. “I selected things that I knew I could work with, that would work very well with the narrative that I wanted to give – it all managed to link in a way which invests in the two characters. Already from the beginning, when the lights go down, you have a sense that a storm is coming. It goes around, sort of exploring this relationship, and then it all comes together to explain why the beginning was the way it was, what represented what.”

Currently a Principal Guest Artist with The Royal Ballet, which allows Acosta to dance with other companies, Carlos will retire from classical ballet after his production of Carmen has finished, though he will carry on making his own works.

“I have a responsibility to myself to grow,” he says of his move from performer to choreographer and producer, “and I always felt that I should be bold. The only way that you grow and you learn is to go out and create, and so I knew I had to move on.”

Acosta will continue to dance in more contemporary works, however. “When you head into your 40s, you realise that you won’t be able to deliver what is required for that kind of classical technique and then what remains is freedom, you are more free to experiment – anything goes in contemporary dance.” BETH TOLSON On Before, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Fri 3 + Sat 4 July.

Tickets: £20-£35. Info: 029 2063 6464 / www.wmc.org.uk

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profile RACHEL JONES The Chief Executive of Arts & Business Cymru talks to Heather Arnold about the organisation, sore losers and how being hit by a car changed her life.

Arts and business: mortal enemies who rebel and oppress each other. It’s a tale as old as time and was even the plot of The Muppets film! Thankfully, this isn’t really true – arts and business might feel like they exist on opposite ends of the spectrum but their different skills and experiences can actually create great benefits when the two join forces.

This is the idea behind Arts & Business Cymru. “We are a Welsh charity and membership organisation and we do what it says on the tin, really,” explains Arts & Business Cymru’s Chief Executive Rachel Jones. “Everything we do is about business and the arts working together for their mutual benefit.”

If you think this is simply about getting businesses to

write out cheques to underfunded arts organisations, you would be wrong, as Rachel and her team very much have their eyes set on creating beneficial and sustainable relationships.

“There are all sorts of things that we believe that the arts can address for a business,” says Rachel.

“While it was lovely in the days when you could just get money off in a business, and all you had to do in return was give them some hospitality and put some logos on print, it wasn’t sustainable because as soon as a business had to cut any budgets, the arts were the first off. It was like an added extra, a luxury. But the way that we’re working now, the arts become an integral part of a business’ life and are brilliant at addressing some businesses' needs.”

This more balanced partnership is something that has been developed since Rachel joined the organisation 19 years ago, when it was known as Association for Business Sponsorship of The Arts.

“When I first joined it was all about sponsorship,” she recalls. “I didn’t know what sponsorship was at that point! It was quite narrow, the way that business and the arts worked together.”

Rachel joined Arts & Business back in 1996 after a sudden accident steered her away from her dream of becoming a musician.

“I wanted to be a professional musician originally and study in Goldsmiths to be one, but then I got run over and broke my back, so I couldn’t pursue that.”

Despite the unfortunate turn of events, Jones isn’t bitter about the path she ended up on. “While still at college I discovered arts administration, because I was made to be the orchestral secretary. I just discovered that I loved all that side of the arts, all the organisation and the background side of it. I’ve never looked back since.”

Just three years after she entered the organisation as an administrator Rachel became director and has been running the show completely since 2011, when

“It was quite narrow, the way that business and the arts worked together.”

the organisation became independent from the UK charity it was a part of.

In this time Jones and her colleagues have fostered many successful relationships.

“One of our flagship ones is the partnership between the Principality Building Society and Only Boys Aloud. When Only Men Aloud decided they wanted to create the Only Boys Aloud initiative they came to us and asked that we find a sponsor for a pilot Only Boys Aloud project that would last a few weeks. We realised that the Principality had it written all over them, so approached them and within 24 hours it Principality had committed to it. That has now led to them being in their fifth year as the principal sponsor of Only Boys Aloud.

“Wales & West Utilities work with us on all sorts of things. One of the most successful things we did with them was when they were having real problems educating the general public about the dangers of carbon monoxide poisoning. They tried all sorts of ways to advertise it, to get messages across, but they just weren’t getting across properly. So we found them a theatre company called Theatr na nOg in Neath. They spent some time with the staff at Wales & West and wrote a special play that was all about it.

Then it toured schools in Swansea and, every time it went to a school, grandparents were invited as well because they were the main people that Wales & West wanted to get to; young children and older people.

The project was so successful that Wales & West then paid Theatr na nOg to tour it right across Wales and the south west of England.”

Every year Arts & Business Cymru celebrate the partnerships between the two sectors by hosting the Arts & Business Cymru Awards.

“This year going to be the 22nd annual ceremony,” she states; “there are 450 people that attend and it sells out every year.”

With lots of competition and only 11 possible winners the judges have some difficult decision to make: “It becomes very competitive, actually,” Rachel laughs, “the businesses are often quite annoyed when they haven’t won! It’s such a difficult job to judge as well: we get well over 100 nominations every year and you’re quite often comparing such brilliant projects so it’s very difficult for the judges to decide which ones win.”

After all the awards have been handed out and all the wine drunk, Rachel and her team will continue to pair up different organisation to create excited opportunities for all those involved.

“That is absolutely what I love doing, putting business and the arts together,” she says, “That’s what we promote, the idea that the arts are essential to a business.”

Arts & Business Cymru Awards, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay, Wed 1 July. Tickets: sold out. Info: www. aandbcymru.org.uk

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by Keiron Self

AMY ****

ANT MAN ***

Dir: Asif Kapadia (15, 127 mins) A heartbreaking documentary about troubled singer Amy Winehouse, her rise to fame and her death at the age of 27, from the director of the equally absorbing Senna. Using media footage, chat shows and unseen personal videos, the tragedy of this talented, charismatic figure with the signature make up and unruly nest of hair is rawly exposed. Director Kapadia points no fingers of blame, but from the footage shows Winehouse’s personality and need for a father figure heavily influenced her life. From father Mitch’s abandoning of the family and subsequent reappearance, to her disastrous relationship with Blake Fielder-Civil, Amy is full of incisive moments. An eyeroll during an interview when Dido is mentioned; bored and wanting drugs watching the Grammys; her prescient doubts whether she would handle fame: all signposts to her burnout and death by alcohol poisoning.

Advised against going to rehab by her svengali father, the resulting song remains her most recognisable and lyrically painful. She says she could only write and sing about her experiences, it’s a shame her songs are mostly lonely and sad. Gripping and moving, this reclaims Winehouse from the tabloid gutter. Opens July 3

Dir: Peyton Reed (12A, 120 mins) After going very, very big with the billion-dollar behemoth that was Avengers: Age Of Ultron, Marvel Studio’s next step is to go small, very small. Ant Man, however, has been plagued by problems. Fanboy enthusiasm was high after Shaun Of The Dead director and comic book nerd Edgar Wright was attached to helm the story of the minuscule superhero, but just weeks before production was due to start he parted ways with the project and Peyton Reed, whose track record is more rom com than rollercoaster ride is in charge. The cast remains intact: the excellent Paul Rudd is ex-thief Scott Lang, recruited by goateed scientist Hank Pym (Michael Douglas), to pull off a heist that will require some shrinking via a special suit that will give him super strength and control over ants. Evangeline Lily plays Douglas’ daughter, who’s handy with her fists and feet, and Corey Stoll becomes baddy businessman Darren Cross, who also ends up a mini-me as nemesis Yellowjacket. It’s another bold move from Marvel in an increasingly saturated superhero market, whether Ant Man enjoyably flies or requires some boiling hot water from a kettle is up for grabs. Time to get small. Opens July 17

HOT PURSUIT ***

INSIDE OUT ****

MAGGIE ***

Dir: Anne Fletcher (12A, 87 mins) Reese Witherspoon and Sofia Vergara team up for an oestrogen-fuelled take on Midnight Run that just about manages to rise above cliché thanks to the central pairing, and no thanks to a questionable script.

Witherspoon plays an accident prone police officer given the task of babysitting a drug kingpin’s wife (Vergara) as she accompanies him to trial. One double-cross later and Witherspoon and Vergara are on the run with various baddies in pursuit. Cue some mismatched female bonding, lots of jokes about Vergara’s accent and age, some lazy lesbianism and a Heimlich manouvre on a dog. It’s amiably silly if somewhat lazy. Vergara dials up her Modern Family persona, the sitcom which gave her better lines and Witherspoon is an able earnest foil to her histrionics. Not as funny as The Heat and never unpredictable, Hot Pursuit is time wasting fodder whose stars deserve better. Opens July 31

Dir: Pete Docter + Ronaldo Del Carmen (PG, 95 mins) Pixar continues to entertain in this high concept and very emotional comedy that owes a debt to Beano comic favourites The Numskulls. Riley is an 11-year-old girl governed by her emotions, five to be exact, that live in her brain. These emotions are the bright yellow Joy (voiced by a perky Amy Poehler), blue Sadness (Phyllis Smith) angry Anger (Lewis Black), fearful Fear (Bill Hader) and yucky valley girl-sounding Disgust (Mindy Kaling). They create memory balls which are subsequently stored in a trippy Daliesque landscape where her personality is forged and maintained. All is working fine until the emotions are thrown into chaos with sadness becoming predominant after Riley’s family move to San Francisco and she’s left without friends and having to deal with the process of growing up. Its high concept is rendered intelligible by directors Docter and Ronaldo Del Carmen and the gags come thick and fast, but with an emotional undertow and lifelessness very definitely attached. Opens July 24

Dir: Henry Hobson (12A, 95 mins) Arnie tries to expand his range and just about manages it in this diverting zombie movie. Abigail Breslin plays Maggie, a young girl who is ‘turning’ after a viral epidemic has swept the world, people becoming flesh eaters after a period of six weeks of infection. Her father refuses to give her to the authorities and have her confined to a quarantine ward for her final days, and takes her home to await the inevitable. A flesh eater of a weepie, Maggie works because of Breslin’s central, affecting performance as the doomed teen. Schwarzenneger is the stoic protector, chisel-jawed in the face of doom, and proves effective stunt casting. The film’s premise may have been done to more heartbreaking effect in episodes of The Walking Dead but this is nevertheless an engrossing B-movie with heart and splashes of gore, with an almighty, human sense of dread, ably captured by debut director Hobson. Opens July 17

ALSO RELEASED JULY 2015: COMET (15) A romantic comedy set in a parallel universe as Justin Long and Emmy Rossum’s relationship goes through a series of highs and lows over a sixyear period. Better than it sounds. MAGICIAN: THE LIFE AND WORK OF ORSON WELLES (12A) An absorbing documentary about the life and films of the irascible, egotistical, tortured genius film maker. STILL THE WATER (15) Japanese romance with haunting imagery and a hypnotic pace. THE CHOIR (PG) Dustin Hoffman shines helping a troubled orphan discover his voice. You know the formulaic score. Shiny cast includes Eddie Izzard and Kathy Bates. HUMAN CENTIPEDE 3 (18) More poo munching and depravity for those who like their films

MISSION IMPOSSIBLE: ROGUE NATION ****

TERMINATOR GENISYS ****

Dir: Christopher McQuarrie (12A, 120 mins) Tom Cruise’s spy capers continue as Ethan Hunt and his fellow Mission Impossibles – Simon Pegg, Jeremy Renner and Ving Rhames – team up for the fifth time to face a global threat. The last Mission, Ghost Protocol, did not self-destruct and under director Brad Bird’s tutelage provided plenty of thrills and outright fun, this hopefully will continue the trend. This time the team face an evil rogue organisation known as the Syndicate, committed to destroying our heroes. Simon Pegg’s Benji and Jeremy Renner’s Brandt have been absorbed into the CIA, whose boss, played with grumpy aplomb by Alec Baldwin, hates the maverick agents.

Obviously they will have to team up against this new threat, spearheaded by the wonderfully chilly Sean Harris, and offer allegiance to Rebecca Ferguson’s handy agent Ilsa, who may or may not be on their side. Action set pieces abound, from dungeon martial arts to motorbike and car chases – plus Cruise’s most publicised stunt, clinging to a plane as it takes off. Espionage fun writ large with a script from director McQuarrie, who also wrote The Usual Suspects. This should continue the caper vibe of the previous instalment with even more stunts. Opens July 30

Dir: Alan Taylor (12A, 119 mins) Well, he’s back. Schwarzenegger returns as the hulking metal warrior that made his name back in 1984 in a fairly unwelcome sequel that reboots the entire series.

After the mess that was Terminator Salvation, this franchise seemed dead and buried, with Christian Bale’s Youtube actor rant being the only memorable point.

This instalment posits a different past and a different future, one where Jai Courtney’s Kyle Rees has to be protected by Sarah Connor, played in this iteration

by Game Of Thrones’ Emilia Clarke. Schwarzenegger’s Terminator is already in place to help battle whatever else may come from the future, which turns out to be John Connor, played by Jason Clarke, who is not the hero expected. Game Of Thrones and Thor director Alan Taylor takes over the sci-fi franchise with what could be very mixed results. Whether the Terminator universe can withstand another expansion and that catchphrase again is dubious. Still, Schwarzenegger looks very comfortable back in the leathers fighting his younger self, Clarke makes a spirited heroine and ex Dr Who Matt Smith and Whiplash's JK Simmons make appearances. Hopefully it will be worth being back from the future. Opens July 2

MAGIC MIKE XXL ***

SOUTHPAW ***

TED 2 ***

Dir: Gregory Jacobs (15, 120 mins) Channing Tatum is back for more stripper action in this breezier sequel to the original Magic Mike, once again showcasing the lead’s killer abs and dance moves. This time out he’s drawn back to the world of stripping by a convention, an extravaganza they may not get to be a part of again. A road trip movie ensues with the remaining Kings of Tampa, his old baby-oiled compadres, minus a too expensive Matthew McConaughey. They want to go out with a bang, but along the way make new friends and deal with some issues, encountering Elizabeth Banks, Jada Pinkett Smith and Andie McDowell amidst the gyrating. Tatum has charm to spare and his beefcake boys Matt Bomer, Joe Manganiello, Kevin Nash, Adam Rodriguez and Gabriel Iglesias all return for the shirts off shenanigans. A less weighty affair than the original, played for laughs, this XXL should deliver a substantial package, as t’were.

Opens July 3

Dir: Antoine Fuqua (15, 100 mins) Jake Gylenhaal gets ripped in this boxing drama that has emotional heft amidst the beatings. He plays Billy Hope, a successful boxer with an unusual southpaw stance, deadly in the ring and desperate to be famous and loved.

After a tragic incident sees his wife Rachel McAdams dead, he descends into a spiral of drink and drugs, his home is repossessed and his daughter is taken from him by child protection services. Can he make it back?

Luckily Forest Whitaker’s trainer, washed up himself, takes Gyllenhaal on board, so long as he subscribes to his harsh rules, which will bring him back to being a fighter and a more rounded human being. So, you know, it’s a bit Rocky-esque with more grit, and of course the real fight for Gyllenhaal is the one against himself. Lots of formulaic sports movies clichés presented in a blistering fashion by director Fuqua, Southpaw survives on its performances and delivers the odd hefty blow.

Opens July 24

Dir: Seth Macfarlane (15, 99 mins) After the western horse poo flop that was A Million Ways To Die In The West, Seth Macfarlane has gone back to the creation that earned him the most money. Ted, the foulmouthed thunder buddy of manchild Mark Wahlberg, is back. Ted, now married to girlfriend Tami-Lynn, wants a baby and after some excursions into jokes for Americans decides to settle for porn addict Wahlberg as the donor. Trouble is the bear can’t be a parent unless he can prove himself a person in the eyes of the law. Enter lawyer Amanda Seyfried, hoping to convince the jury of Ted’s cuddly humanity. Mila Kunis is nowhere to be seen, but lots of other celebs cameo (Sam J Jones, Liam Neeson and Morgan Freeman) attempt to add gravitas amidst the filth. Macfarlane looks set to have the same mix of self indulgent dodgy jokes and slush, but at least his smug visage is absent. Ted was fine first time out, but this sequel is going to have to work harder to prove this bear has some comedy stuffing. Opens July 10

repellent and nauseating. LOVE AND MERCY (12A) Superb retelling of the Beach Boys story focusing on Brian Wilson. Paul Dano and John Cusack are superb as the man behind Barbra Ann. SONG OF THE SEA (PG) Rather good family animation, about a girl who can turn into a seal, who sets out on a mystical quest to save her fellow shape changers. Strong and lovely.

THE GALLOWS (15) 20 years after a horrific accident during a school play, misguided, nay idiotic schoolkids re-enact it in an unwise attempt to honour the dead, Bit silly really. SELF/LESS (12A) Rich bloke Ben Kingsley swaps bodies with Ryan Reynolds in this unconvincing sci-fi thriller from style-heavy director Tarsem Singh. Lady Mary from Downton is in it too. Oh Matthew.

food/drink

GOWER CHILLI FESTIVAL

CARDIFF INTERNATIONAL FOOD AND DRINK FESTIVAL There is much more to food in Wales then lamb and leeks, and the capital’s international festival of food proves just that. Heather Arnold finds out what to expect from this year’s edition.

With the multi-award winning Indian restaurants, the eclectic vans of food that make up the city’s street food scene and the round-the-world collection of eateries known as City Road, Cardiff is a hub of international food any day of the year.

This all comes to a peak, however, when Cardiff’s International Food And Drink Festival rolls into town.

Over 100 producers will be showing off their foodie wares in Roald Dahl Plass and on Harbour Drive, and there will be plenty of opportunities to try out their wonderful Welsh cheeses, artisan chocolates and fresh homemade bread. If you usually spend your weekends scouting out the free taster samples at Waitrose, this will be a big step-up.

You'll also be able to sit down to enjoy a drink and a nibble at the biggest outdoor Street Food Piazza

in Wales which, of course, includes a waterside champagne bar. You won’t get bored as you sip on your bubbly either, as there will be lots of live music on to give you that summer festival feeling.

If you get your fill of al fresco dining and stocking up on your new favourite farmer’s market produce, you'll also be able to peruse the craft stalls set up alongside the Wales Millennium Centre. Over 30 stalls will set up shop, with handcrafted glassware, unique jewellery and gifts galore.

Gower Chilli Festival, South Gower Sports Club, Swansea, Sat 18 + Sun 19 July.

Tickets: £5 day tickets / £8 weekend ticket / £20 day camping / £35 weekend camping / £10 competition entry. Info: www.gowerchillis.com

Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival, Cardiff Bay, Fri 10-Sun 12 July.

Admission: free. Info: www.cardiffevents.com

LAMPETER FOOD FESTIVAL These days the trend for food lies in good quality local produce, so where better to head this month than the Lampeter Food Festival? If organic and homemade are two of your favourite words, then this might just be the place for you. With over 90 stalls to see (and sample) the festival has everything from artisan bread to freshly grilled burgers from some of the best chefs, bakers and cooks in the area.

Alongside the array of tasty treats there will be live music and cookery demonstrations so you can brush up your skills in the kitchen. The event begins at 10am, giving you plenty of time to stock up on all the mouth watering goodies so you certainly won’t be leaving with an empty stomach.

The Lampeter Food Festival, Lampeter, Ceredigion, Sat 25 July. Admission: free. Info: www.lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk BUZZ 28

The Gower Chilli Festival is back for the fourth year running and is set to be an even spicier affair with the event expanding more than ever before. As well as plenty of chilli treats to tickle your taste buds, the organisers have really turned up the heat this year by adding several new attractions such as the VW Beetle and campervan rally, a jazz/blues lunch and even more live music. If watching and tasting just isn’t enough, then there is also the chance to put your culinary skills to the test in the Gower chilli cook-off or the amateur hot sauce contest. If spice isn’t your thing then fear not, as the site boasts stunning views and plenty of non-spicy food stalls and craft tents to keep you occupied.

THE BIG CHEESE FESTIVAL There are not many towns that can boast a famous castle, their own cheese and a cheese festival, but this summer prepare to brie wowed, as for the 18th year running The Big Cheese Festival returns to Caerphilly. It will all kick off with the highly anticipated Great Cheese Race, free to enter for those of you keen to take part, followed by a spectacular fireworks display set in front of the castle grounds. If cheese is not for you then don’t be put off as the event has much more to offer than stinking bishop and bad dairy related puns (excuse us). Live music, a funfair, food halls and an animal marquee (to name a few) make up some of the entertainment that will be present for the weekend.

The Big Cheese Festival, Caerphilly, Fri 24-Sun 26 July. Admission: free. Info: www.your.caerphilly.gov.uk/bigcheese

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places to get an ice-cream in South Wales The summer is here and it’s time to enjoy some cool and creamy frozen treats. Darren Millard has a look at the ice-cream parlours of South Wales.

SCIENCE CREAM 28 Castle Arcade, Cardiff. 029 2037 2391 / www.sciencecream.co.uk If you want a spectacle to go with your ice-cream, Science Cream provides it. The interior is decked out with a laboratory-aping theme, staff members donning lab coats and goggles like you’ve just stepped inside the Hadron Collider. The ice-cream is rich and creamy. Oh, and if you see clouds of vapour, that’s because it’s made from liquid nitrogen.

JOE’S 85 St Helen’s Road + 526 Mumbles Road, Swansea / 69 Wellfield Road, Cardiff / Unit 3, Heron Way, Llansamlet. www.joes-icecream.com Joe’s offers a selection of ice-cream types; knickerbocker glories, 99s and classic gelato creaminess. Just check out the iceberg-cool presentation of its ice-cream parlour, which harks back to old-school American diners and updates it for a chrome-lined future. The place oozes confidence in its ice-cream making abilities. After all, “Everything else is just ice-cream”.

VERDI’S Knab Rock, Mumbles Road, Swansea. 01792 369135 / www.verdis-cafe.co.uk Given the authenticity of their Italian ice-cream, Verdi’s family-run ice-cream parlour provides a kind of down-to-earth sophistication you don’t usually get from your average Welsh Café. Accentuating Verdi’s uniqueness is their location in the Victorian fishing village of Mumbles, Swansea. Outdoor seating means you can taste Italy on Swansea Bay’s panoramic doorstep.

SWEET SALTY SUMMER SALAD words RUTH JOSEPH www.ruthjoseph.co.uk www.veggischmooze.blogspot.com At last, it's summer and this lovely recipe created by my daughter and myself is so easy to prepare. Even if the sun isn’t shining, it's still the perfect antidote to a cloudy day. We invented this lovely combo, reminiscent of hot Mediterranean holidays, and discovered it’s not even necessary to make a marinade. Just chop and sprinkle the mint, zest and squeeze the lemon half over the prepared fruit and cheese.

Finally, drizzle the syrup and oil and add a few generous screws of black pepper to brighten and intensify the flavour.

As these gorgeous skewered tasties remain raw, they would be ideal to prepare in advance for hungry visitors.

MINTED WATERMELON AND FETA SKEWERS WITH BLACK PEPPER, AGAVE SYRUP, OLIVE OIL AND LEMON

Fablas Ice Cream Penllyn Estate, Cowbridge / 597 Cowbridge Road East, Cardiff. www.fablasicecream.co.uk Fablas Ice Cream prides itself on its rural credentials. Based in the Vale Of Glamorgan, they offer luxe-quality artisan ice-cream created from local produce. This means you’re getting the freshest, creamiest ice-cream straight from the cow’s udders. The milk is provided from their own herd of Holstein Friesian and Jersey cows. If that doesn’t impress you, I don’t know what will.

CADWALADERS Mermaid Quay, Cardiff Bay. 029 2049 7598 / www.cadwaladers.co.uk If you’re looking for scenic surroundings to complement your gelato fix, then Cadwaladers should be right up your street (or Quay, as is the case here). Located on its own pier at Mermaid Quay (we’ve chose this one for its seaside views, but there are plenty more Cadwaladers across South Wales), you can pick from an impressive selection of ice-creams and desserts made from a bespoke recipe. They also provide gluten-free ice-cream, fielding the needs of the customer at every opportunity.

Bar 44 Lauded tapas restaurant Bar 44 has opened its latest restaurant in Cardiff and founders Tom and Owen Morgan are celebrating the occasion by creating their own-label craft pale ale, known as Toro Blanco. Exclusively brewed in collaboration with The Glamorgan Brewery Company, and inspired by Spanish influences, the craft beer is now available to try out. In addition to the new beverage two new menus have been designed for the latest venue.

Bar 44 continues to champion the greatest food and drink producers from Spain. Originally founded in 2002, the restaurants have received acclaimed for their high quality and value for money.

Info: www.bar44.co.uk

INGREDIENTS 100g feta cheese / ¼ fresh watermelon / 15g fresh mint (finely chopped) / 1 tbsp honey or agave syrup / 1 tbsp olive oil / zest and juice of ½ lemon / freshly milled black pepper / barbecue wooden or bamboo skewers PREPARATION • Cut the feta and watermelon into decorative shapes, carefully removing all the seeds from the watermelon.

• Arrange alternatively on skewers.

• Chop the mint and sprinkle over the top followed by a zesting of ½ lemon plus the juice drizzled over.

• Follow this by carefully pouring the oil over the skewers and finishing with a few screws of black pepper.

• Chill until needed. Place the skewered cheese/ fruit on decorative plates.

So refreshing!

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ETHICAL EDIBLES

Cut waste, save money and cook delicious food

THE SCRUMPTIOUS WORLD OF SLOW FOOD When given the term ‘fast food’ everyone knows what to think – Maccy D’s, Subway, a microwave meal – but the term ‘slow food’ isn’t something that so easily conjures up images in our mind. With a new group setting up in South Wales, Heather Arnold investigates what slow food is all about.

If you want an idea of what slow food is exactly, you can start by imagining the absolute opposite of everything that fast food is. For a slightly more accurate summary of all things slow and edible, Carol Adams, founder of the new regional group Slow Food South East Wales, explains: “Slow Food is a global, grassroots organization, founded in 1989 to prevent the disappearance of local food cultures and traditions, counteract the rise of fast life and combat people’s dwindling interest in the food they eat, where it comes from and how our food choices affect the world around us.

“Since its beginnings, Slow Food has grown into a global movement involving millions of people, in over 150 countries,” says Carol. “Through our food choices we can collectively influence how food is cultivated, produced and distributed, and as a result bring about great change.”

So what does food have to be to be given the ‘slow’ title?

“I think the key principle of Good, Clean and Fair is really important. Good quality, flavoursome and healthy food. Clean production that does not harm the environment. Fair, accessible prices for consumers and fair conditions and pay for producers.”

Carol and many other volunteers threw a successful launch of the South East Wales Slow Food group at

St Fagans last month, where they began to talk about what they want to achieve locally.

“One of the group’s aims is to promote local food and drink producers and eateries with a slow food ethos.

“We also want to help preserve forgotten Welsh foods and cooking traditions, alongside supporting artisan producers and farmers of sustainable and biodiverse food, which in turn helps protect the land for future generations.”

As well as running campaigns and developing a websites that can point in the direction of slow food producers, the group will be hosting a number of tasty events.

“We are planning to hold regular Talking Cookbooks at Riverside Market once a month, starting on Sun 5 July. Many people go to farmers markets and might see a cut of meat or veg that they are not familiar with, and we have chefs and good home cooks amongst us that can help with recipe ideas. We hope to incorporate a cookbook share and swap into this as well.”

Info: www.slowfoodsoutheastwales. org.uk

Tasting Night with Penderyn Distillery Penderyn Distillery is heading to Cardiff Castle to host a tasting night to celebrate its history and that of the distilling industry in Wales. Starting at 6pm, the refined evening will include a 30-minute tour of the castle's Victorian house, led by curator Matthew Williams.

A whisky tasting session will later take place in the Drawing Room, allowing you to enjoy Penderyn’s acclaimed single malt Welsh whisky whilst learning more about Penderyn’s storied history as a valuable Welsh company and export.

Ticket price includes a gift bag and an exclusive discount on all Penderyn products in the Castle Gift Shop.

Tasting Night with Penderyn Distillery, Cardiff Castle, Fri 10 July. Tickets: £25.

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words RUTH JOSEPH www.ruthjoseph.co.uk www.veggischmooze.blogspot.com Did you know that almost 50% of the total amount of food discarded in the UK comes from our homes? This waste costs the average household £60 per month. Not only is this a terrible waste but according to the Love Food Hate Waste Campaign, if we stopped wasting it would be the equivalent of taking one in four cars off the road. So what can we do as individuals?

Ideally, we would buy our food daily but most people lead busy lives and shopping at the supermarket is convenient. So it’s necessary to change our ways of shopping, storing and eating our food for our own benefit as well as the planet.

Firstly, making lists and planning menus means that we are not lured by the buy one get one free temptations in the supermarket.

Freezers are a boon. Top tip: when tomatoes are squashy, freeze them in bags and add them later to sauces or soups. Spare herbs can be processed with a little water and placed in icecube trays, while the last of the wine bottle can also be frozen and saved to be added to sauces and risottos.

Checking the fridge regularly is sensible and using yesterday’s foods can be regarded as a creative challenge. Our mothers and grandmothers were the queens of this system.

Consider the tired vegetables at the back: even that onion that has started to grow can become today’s soup. Potatoes that are sprouting are still usable. Make sure you cut off any green patches and all the sprouts, then cut into pieces, barely cover with water and when cooked mash, season well and freeze in a container.

The fruit in the fruit bowl can be poached and served with custard or topped with crumble.

While brown bananas are wonderful peeled, cut and frozen – then when needed, whizzed into smoothies with milk or yoghurt. Simmer the chicken carcass with a handful of vegetables to make a good soup and mince leftover roast meat, transforming it with the help of tasty gravy and a topping of fresh mashed potato into shepherd’s pie. And leftover cooked vegetables can be chopped finely, mixed with mashed potato to create delicious bubble and squeak.

National food waste problems are not entirely the householders’ fault. Certainly, the supermarkets are culpable, persuading us to discard with their date labels, ‘best before’ and ‘use by’ and it is known that they dump vast amounts of usable food.

Nevertheless, if we adopt some of the wastesaving tactics we will be saving money and energy and helping the planet.

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LAGUNA BAR’S G & TEA

Laguna Bar, Park Plaza, Cardiff. 029 2011 1103 / www.lagunakitchenandbar.com Food **** Atmosphere **** I’m not really a ‘lady who lunches’. I don’t take afternoons off for cream teas, I don’t meet up with my gaggle of girlfriends to gossip over scones and I would much rather a full blown meal to classic finger sandwiches. I am, however, pretty partial to a gin, so when I was told that Laguna bar was joining up with Hendrick’s Gin for a ‘G & Tea’-themed afternoon tea I was sold.

For £21.95 per person you are served a three-tier platter of all the things you’d expect (cucumber sandwiches, macaroons, scones) and an elegant teapot full of a Hendrick’s Elderflower Collins – a gin cocktail containing elderflower and maraschino liqueur, lemon juice and soda. A very generous serving of a refreshing and tasty drink, it was a subtle combination in which the sharp lemon flavour was counteracted by the bitter edge of the elderflower – it tasted a bit like homemade lemonade, with a bit of a naughty side.

The food was equally well done. We started at the bottom with the finger sandwiches – none of them were anything mindblowing, but well balanced and tasty, with not a crust in sight.

We went on to test the scones with the traditional twist-test (a decent scone should fall into two parts easily when twisted): they passed, and were served with classic jam and clotted cream.

We finished with the top layer of sweet treats which included Shrek-coloured macaroons (which exhibited the perfect ratio of sweet and chewy), chocolate opera gateau and an absolutely delectable strawberry tart filled with champagne pastry cream. My favourite piece of food, however, was a lime jelly topped with mint and cucumber Chantilly cream. Not only did it look like something out of a laboratory, the flavoursome jelly was deliciously balanced with the minted cream – which my partner described as ‘mojito cream’. HEATHER ARNOLD

TEMPUS AT TIDES RESTAURANT

St David’s Hotel, Havannah Street, Cardiff Bay. 029 2045 4045 / www.thestdavidshotel.com/dining Food ***** Atmosphere **** Under the guidance of newly appointed executive chef Christian Carbillet, who’s also the only person in Wales to hold the title of Master Chef Of France, Tides restaurant has upped its appeal with the introduction of a fresh menu. Promising to deliver only the best locally sourced ingredients, the menu boasts a distinctly European flavour infused with fine Welsh ingredients and specialities.

Examples of starters include foie gras and chicken liver parfait, Carmarthen ham, and gravadlax; I chose a double baked Caerphilly soufflé and, by recommendation, ravioli of Brixham scallops and prawns in a crayfish sauce. The main course selection – Burry Port clam linguine, steam roasted chicken breast, monkfish cheeks and Gower cockles – were all persuasive, but Breconshire lamb medallions with Lyonnaise potatoes, leek ragout and white wine mint jus – again, recommended by Tides staff – won out, along with catch of the day served with sautéed green beans and dauphinoise potatoes. Accompanying wines were a Valdivieso Sauvignon Blanc and an El Colectivo Shiraz Malbec. Desserts were a difficult choice: limoncello panna cotta and wild berry sauce would usually win, but today bourbon vanilla crème brulee with Merlyn cream pipped it to the post. Faced against a sticky toffee pudding with vanilla ice cream, the crème brulee was the definite winner for me.

With a light bites menu, afternoon tea and various grill options, the revamp has improved Tides immensely. As is to be expected, the beautiful location, decor and general service is perfect, the staff knowledgeable and polite. The subtle use of ingredients and the marrying of flavours between traditional French cuisine and Welsh produce is a skill which works and has increased the relevance of Tides as a restaurant to be regularly used and appreciated, which until now may have been slightly forgotten. ANTONIA LEVAY

TY MAWR ARMS

Graig Road, Lisvane, Cardiff 029 2075 4456 / www.tymawrcardiff.com Food *** Atmosphere *** As we are supposedly be in the full throes of summer, it’s that time in the month when you ask yourself, ‘Where can we go and sit in a nice beer garden?’

Inevitably, you waste a couple of hours debating and end up in your usual haunt, or eventually find a quaint little pub and are subsequently joined in it by half the planet.

Thankfully, the Ty Mawr ticks all the boxes for a decent size beer garden: great views, good pub grub and it also does a successful wedding venue service on the side. On this particular occasion – a beautiful, sunny Saturday evening – a gang of 10 friends and assorted offspring descended. The staff very graciously dealt with all our requests, drinks and various orders. Obviously used to dealing with a rabble, they were organised and patient.

The majority went for the homemade burgers: Celtic Pride beefburger, brioche bun, pulled beef, dill pickle and chips. The lamb-based equivalent also appeared, along with a couple of servings of honey and ginger glazed pork belly, garlic mash, fine beans and Aspall Cyder apple sauce – plus a selection of kids’ meals, which were perfect for the little devils and kept them occupied for at least 10 minutes. We finished off with a shared mass of honey and pistachio cheesecake and chocolate and praline tart, with clotted cream ice-cream, and a selection of different icecreams for the kids.

For a Brains pub the setting is great, the food is always fresh and homemade, and the drinks are varied and reasonable. If you venture to the Ty Mawr, which is a bit of a trek if you don't live in the immediate vicinity, it's worth the drive – even better if you can get someone else to drive! You can’t go far wrong with either a lazy lunch or a few early evening local ciders, at a price that is reasonable even for a gang of 10. HARRISON FORCE

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RICHARD BILLINGHAM: RAY

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Family photographs. We’ve all been there: made to pose for awkwardly staged shots in which everyone looks slightly bemused. In pre-social media times, these pictures were developed, tucked away in an album, and rarely looked at again. Or, if you are Turner-nominated artist Richard Billingham, you made them into a book and published them for the whole world to see.

The book in question, Ray’s A Laugh, was released in 1996 and there is nothing awkwardly staged about it. Deliberately taken on the cheapest film Billingham could find, the photographs capture the lives of his father Ray and his mother Liz, a working class family living in the era of Margaret Thatcher. The photos were originally meant to serve as references for the paintings Billingham had planned to do – to ‘make order out of chaos’, as he once put it – but photography suited them better and the result was an incredibly candid collection. If Instagram had existed back then, it would have been #nofilter at its finest: a raw, unrehearsed glimpse at the lives of Billingham’s parents.

Now, Cradley Heath-born Billingham has revisited the collection to direct a film, Ray. Focusing on the life of Billingham’s late father, Ray has three predominant themes: loneliness, control, and addiction (Ray, portrayed in the film by Patrick Romer, was an alcoholic). Though tinged with humour, the film has been described as being unsettling and shocking at times, with the honesty of Ray’s A Laugh carrying through.

Deidre Kelly – better known as White Dee of Benefits Street and Celebrity Big Brother fame – will portray Billingham’s mother, Liz. BETH TOLSON Admission: free. Info: 01792 516900 / www.glynnviviangallery.org

SUMMER SHOW: FOCUS ON GLASS

Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay Sat 18 July-Sun 6 Sept When we think of glass, more often than not the first thing that springs to mind is something along the lines of ‘double glazing’, but if we take a second to push all thoughts of Ikea tumblers out of our minds then we can really appreciate the artistry of glassmaking and glassware.

Craft In The Bay’s summer showcase, Focus On Glass, explores the wonderfully innovative and striking creations from over 20 artists around the UK. Think coloured glass, think stained glass, think layered glass, think sculptured glass – there will be plenty of variety.

Some of the artists involved include Jenny Ayrton (who creates sculptures and captures them in molten glass), Laura Hart (who uses the glass to recreate orchards and butterflies), Catherine Keenan (who makes bright vessels that look like they wouldn’t be out of place in a Tellytubby’s home) and Richie Ali (whose portfolio includes dinosaur eggs and scifiesque figures).

Craft In The Bay are all about keeping art democratic, as they will give the public to vote for their favourite artist to win the People’s Choice title. The chosen artist will be given the chance to showcase a larger body of their work in the Guest Makers Showcase next year. You will be able to see last year’s winner, ceramics artist Mary Jones, at the gallery from Thurs 9 July until Mon 31 Aug. Admission: free. Info 029 2048 4611 / www.makersguildinwales.org.uk (EO)

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THIRTEEN BLACKBIRDS LOOK AT LORI O'NEILL: FROM SOLVA TO A MAN UNDER MILK WOOD AND BACK Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff Sat 11 July-Sun 6 Sept Have you ever wondered who magic really belongs to? So has Annie Whiles, and its magic and myth which are at the centre of Thirteen Blackbirds Look At A Man. The artists – Whiles, Fiona MacDonald, Cathie Pilkington, and Sean Ashton – have drawn inspiration from many sources, including real life, Bible stories, Greek myths, and German fairytales, but all of the work on display has one quality in common: a sense of something sacred. The mundane and the everyday are slowly stripped away, allowing mythology and the imagination to come forward.

The exhibition is perhaps best described as a combination of contradictions. Whiles wishes to blend the ordinary and the miraculous with her woodcarvings, hand embroidery, drawing, and film; Londonbased sculptor Cathie Pilkington mixes fine art with craft (the sculptures on display are built into a wooden shelf), with Pilkington aiming to create confusion between made and found objects.

Meanwhile, Fiona MacDonald looked to the rules of fairytales – and then immediately takes them apart, removing the hierarchy between humans, animals, and plants. The Kent-based artist uses painting, sculpture, video, and photography to invoke feelings of uncertainty and interdependence in her work.

As for Sean Ashton? He simply refers to himself as ‘a liar based in London’. You’ll have to head to Chapter Arts Centre to find out if there’s any truth in this.

Admission: free. Info: 029 2030 4400 / www.chapter.org (BT)

Torch Theatre, Milford Haven Mon 6 July-Fri 29 Aug Dylan Thomas’ play for voices about a quaint seaside town and all the oddbod characters that lived there has undeniably become his most famous piece of work.

Under Milk Wood was first read onstage in 1953 in New York by Dylan Thomas and is heralded as one of the greats.

Recorded by an all-Welsh cast in 1954 for the BBC, it has since been made into a film and an opera. Last year, it was commissioned as a television programme with – again – an all-Welsh super cast starring the likes of Charlotte Church, Rhys Ifans (the observant among you may remember that we splashed his face over our cover for it), Tom Jones, Michael Sheen and many more recognisable faces. The project set out to celebrate the author’s centenary and to mark 60 years since the plays first recording.

Photographer Lori O’Neill went behind the scenes of the show in Solva, Caerfarchell and Llanelli to capture on-set shots of cast, crew and characters from Pembrokeshire. The From Solva To Under Milk Wood And Back exhibition will offer an insight into processes of filming, the star-studded cast and some of the scenery of Wales.

Admission: free. Info: 01646 695267 / www.torchtheatre.co.uk (EO)

RICHARD SLEE: WORK AND PLAY

Oriel Myrddin Gallery, Carmarthen Sat 4 July-Sat 12 Sept To coincide with his new exhibition the world-renowned ceramicist Richard Slee will join National Museum of Wales’s Head of Applied Art, Andrew Renton, in conversation regarding his craft. On Sat 4 July at 2pm the pair will delve into the thought process that goes into crafting contemporary ceramic art.

But Slee is no ordinary artist, and his output stands out from the crowd in part due to its antagonistic approach to traditional methods; non-ceramics like metal and enamel are introduced into his work, violating the conventional norms of the artistry. His work also toys with the utility and lack thereof of his created objects. The exhibition asks questions as much as it attempts to please aesthetically. Questions such as ‘what value does a ceramic pickaxe hold beyond its surface appearance?’

Feeling for the boundaries and pushing outside of them is a common struggle for contemporary ceramicists. Do you remain in thrall to tradition or do you innovate at the expense of scripted perfection?

Experimentation yields new ways of perceiving materials and the interaction that they have with one another. Slee’s objects live in galleries and domestic interiors, but possess decorative embellishments and references that connote the outdoors and places that signify ‘otherness’. This otherness has the power to engage and disturb.

Admission: free. Info: 01267 222 775 / www.orielmyrddingallery.co.uk (DM)

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OH HELLO! Torch Theatre, Milford Haven, Fri 31 July; Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff, Sat 1 + Sun 2 Aug; Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Thurs 3 Sept Oh Hello! is a one-man show, guiding us through the lifetime of Charles Hawtrey as if he were still alive and on stage. Capturing the life of a well-known individual is not an easy task if you hope to avoid sensationalism or caricature. Hawtrey, on the other hand, often portrayed a character already caricaturised by eccentricity and outlandishness.

It’s to Oh Hello!'s benefit that said eccentricity of manner and poise is mimicked so uncannily by starring actor Jamie Rees that you’re left wondering whether the man himself is actually on stage; summoned by showbiz from the afterlife for one last hurrah. His performance has already garnered immense praise for its simulacrum of a complex man.

Mostly known for his startled, energetic performances in the Carry On films, Hawtrey gained the public’s attention during the 1960s and 70s with his outward personality. It’s easy to forget just how transgressive his effeminate demeanour was during a time when homosexuality was illegal. Yet it was this vivaciousness that endeared him to the public, albeit within the limits of an established stereotype. This limitation haunted him in his later years, typecasting himself within the boundaries of his Carry On persona to hold the public’s attention as his career started to flounder.

Rees bottles this hilarious, sad and memorable figurehead of a bygone era in comedy, and plays out his life's biographical details. Choice moments include the run-ins between Hawtrey and his Carry On co-star Kenneth Williams, and a fascinating period in which he worked with Alfred Hitchcock.

We also gather an insight into his relationship with his senile mother, which is both touching and amusing. Oh Hello allows us a glimpse of both showman, and the man behind the show.

Tickets: £8-£12. Info: www.torchtheatre.co.uk / www.chapter.org / www. aberystwythartscentre.co.uk DARREN MILLARD

AVENUE Q

Grand Theatre, Swansea Tues 28 July-Sat 1 August Imagine The Muppets/Sesame Street gone wild, and then you might be close to what Avenue Q does. Packed with political incorrectness, tonguein-cheek humour and a little bit of puppet naughtiness, this multiple Tony Award-winning musical brings some eye-watering humour to Swansea’s Grand Theatre after a successful five-year stint in London’s West End. The plot revolves around Princeton, a recent University graduate living on a downtown New York Street, Avenue Q (obviously), with a whole host of other colourful characters, just trying to make sense of adulthood and life’s burning issues.

Avenue Q is a musical performed by both people and puppets. The cast consists of three human characters and multiple puppet characters who interact as if human, Sesame Street-style. The show satirises almost everything about coming of age and post-university life; the opening number is titled What Do You Do With A B.A In English?. However, a word of advice for parents considering taking their children to this puppet show, note that the most popular song from the soundtrack is The Internet Is For Porn, before you go.

Tickets £14.50-£25. Info: 017924 75715 / www.swanseagrand.co.uk (RW)

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JERSEY BOYS

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay Tues 21 July-Sat 1 Aug Oh what a night there is to be had when the West End phenomenon Jersey Boys makes its Welsh debut. This awardwinning jukebox musical tells the true story of pop quartet The Four Seasons, once dubbed “the most popular rock band before the Beatles”.

Written by Marshall Brickman and Rick Elice, and based on an idea by Bob Gaudio (an original ‘Season’), the play unfolds in four acts each narrated by a different band member. Brickman was drawn to the project because, he says, “It’s a classic American story. It’s rags to riches, and back to rags.”

The show includes hit songs such as Big Girls Don’t Cry, Sherry, Walk Like A Man, Who Loves You and Rag Doll. Upbeat, fast-paced and heavy on nostalgia, Jersey Boys gets to the heart of the group’s relationships but with a special focus on lead singer Frankie Valli – the little guy with the big falsetto voice.

The production is for fans and non-fans alike, and with sexual innuendo and enough bad language to turn the air blue it comes with an age restriction of 12+.

Prior to the show’s premiere, little was known about The Four Seasons, so expect a few revelations that suggest this cleancut mainstream pop group might not have been so clean-cut.

Tickets: £17.50-£48 / £53.50-£57.50 premium seats. Info: 029 2063 6464 / wmc.org.uk (LN)

THE VERY GREY MATTER OF EDWARD BLANK

Pontardawe Arts Centre Tue 28 July From the people who brought you The Greatest Liar In All The World, a show which (memorably) featured a birth scene involving a live puppet, comes The Very Grey Matter Of Edward Blank, the latest production by theatre company Familia de la Noche.

On the outside, the titular character Edward Blank is quiet and mildmannered, keeping himself to himself and rarely leaving his flat. In his head, however, it’s a different story: he has a whole host of imaginary friends clamouring for his attention, and he’s happy to join them on their adventures.

It’s an unconventional life, but Edward is content, until a voice on an audio tape changes everything...

The company, which first formed in 2013, is based in Carmarthenshire and consists of actors, clowns, puppeteers, and musicians – an ensemble Familia de la Noche refer to as a Pandora’s box of performers.

Familia de la Noche is developing a reputation for producing theatre with a dark sense of humour and The Very Grey Matter Of Edward Blank promises to live up to that, aiming to be funny, affecting, and, above all, entertaining.

Tickets: £7/£5. Info: 01792 863722 / www.nptartsandents.com (BT)

LARVAE

Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff Fri 10 + Sat 11 July Theatr Ffynnon is a professional community arts theatre company working with young people and adults with learning difficulties and mental health producing challenging and thoughtprovoking theatre. Larvae is the second phase of their dance/movement project Metamorfoza, which is based on the four stages of human development. It’s the story about our external world which can be reflected through our internal thoughts, feelings, and dreams.

The show is set to focus on the physical growth of Ffynnon’s performers, so it looks at the morphological – the more internal changes reflecting our outward appearance where we build the shape, structure, colour and pattern of the human body. So to understand better the journey we must ask ourselves how we use that experience?

It isn’t just the physical movement of the performers that is important: the whole process attempts to bring a new perspective to the way we perceive our own internal sense of self. The project can trace its ideas back to a particular aspect of psychoanalytic theory known as the ‘mirror stage’ – the growth of an infant as it realises its place in the world recognises its own reflection. If you want to know more about the show there will also be a post-show Q&A. Tickets: £8.50/£7. Info: 029 2030 4400 / www.theatrffynnon.co.uk (DM)

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Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff Fri 10 July The Carnival parties have been gaining popularity around the UK at lightning speed, having launched in January in Brighton. They've since started up in Bristol, and last month had their inaugural event in Cardiff. They're also looking to launch in London and Bournemouth, and are heading out to Croatia Rocks this month.

“Carnival is a bashment party that brings the sounds of Jamaica to the UK,” explains promoter Ollie P. “Our aim is to take the vibes you get from going to renowned carnivals such as Notting Hill and St. Pauls and recreate them in a club atmosphere. The sounds you can expect to hear are dancehall, reggae, soca and UK funky. We play all the Jamaican artists but also bring in the UK vibe, such as Stylo G and Donae'o.”

Ollie, along with DJ partner K1R3Y, are collectively known as Carnival Soundsystem, and are the only people playing at each event. A shrewd move when it comes to building a brand, and indeed their own names within music.

“The response we got from our launch party in Cardiff was overwhelming,” says Ollie. “We sold out two weeks in advance with hundreds of people trying to get their hands on tickets, which shows that the love of bashment is strong! I think bashment is loved by so many people for a number of reasons. It’s just pure good vibe, happy music.”

Admission: £3-£6. Info: 029 2023 2199 (RH) BUZZ 36

XSTATIC IN THE PARK

Singleton Park, Swansea Sat 25 July We should firstly dispense with the comparisons to the much-loved and missed Escape Into The Park, which saw varying levels of success at this venue throughout the noughties. Fans of that event might be pleased to know that it is Danny Slade who is charged with coordinating Xstatic In The Park, and who better to know the punters and lay of the land?

“As the person who started and ran the first six Escape Into The Park festivals, I had been hoping to get the opportunity to organise another festival since the previous owners let it fail so dismally a few years ago,” explains Danny. “Luckily I teamed up with the people that run Club Oxygen in Swansea earlier in the year, and after a few phone conversations between the owners and the people that run the already successful Xstatic Festival in Derbyshire, and then a few meetings, the decision was made to go for it.”

As with EITP there are plenty of arenas to flit between, including those hosted

by The Warehouse, Toolroom, Trancecoda & Delusion, and Dirtbox. Among the DJs at the top of the rosters are Arno Cost, EDX [pictured], Mark Knight and Eddie Halliwell.

“For the choice of arenas we were keen to push boundaries and also to try to represent what is happening in the clubs in Wales and the rest of the UK,” says Danny. “We feel that we have managed to do this by using a mixture of established guests, new names and also a lot of Welsh talent who are the backbone of the dance scene, as they rock crowds week in, week out at their residencies. We have appealed to lovers of deep and tech-house, big room, two genres of hard dance, bassline house and many styles in between.”

Tickets: £29.99 (£69.99-£249.99 VIP). Info: 07970 664380 RYAN HEEGER

CINTHIE

Delete Presents Beste Modus @ Gwdihw, Cardiff Sun 26 July “Hope you are well? Apologies for the late reply. I leave for a little Asia tour tomorrow and had to pack stuff etc. Hope the answer will still be in time?”

The mark of a good DJ can sometimes be measured by the way they treat scribes for regional what’s on magazines. Berlin’s Cinthie is one of the most considerate we’ve dealt with, as the quote above from part of our converse proves. We are therefore confident of her abilities at Delete’s July Sunday bash out the back of Gwdihw. On the music front there is her output on Beste Mondus, the label she represents tonight alongside Diego Krause.

“We recently launched a new sub label, called Beste Freunde (best buddies),” explains Cinthie. “The first release is about to hit all stores around 22 June. The label was created for friends and fellow thinkers, because we are surrounded by a lot of talented artists, such as Nick Beringer, Liam Geddes and the newbies Tecture and Jonathan Ritzmann & Marius Krickow.

We are also currently working on Diego’s next release, {Unison Wax 04}, which will hopefully drop in October or maybe even September. {Beste Modus 06} is also in the making. It will be another from various artists and is scheduled for September.”

Also on the line-up are Matt Owen, Marc Parsons, Lee Graves and Jack Siddall.

Tickets: £12. Info: ben@delete-cardiff. co.uk (RH)

SAN PROPER & MAXI MILL

Memorex @ The Vaults, Cardiff Sat 18 July Just as Cardiff clubland was coming to the end of its mourning for one of the best venues it has had in recent years, the tables turn completely and it once again opens its doors for the Memorex crew and their Rush Hour event. The people behind the already awesome Vaults in the bay are promising the place will be ‘revamped & remastered’ so let’s hope other nights follow suit and use the place.

Vault one will have San Proper and Maxi Mill, both from the Amsterdam Rush Hour label. San Proper is known for his disco, house, acid and Afrobeat, and is also responsible for Proper’s Cult. He can also be found delivering output for Frankfurt’s Perlon imprint.

Maxi Mill brings his sound via ‘analogue synthesizers, rolling grooves, sweaty Chicago jack tracks and far-sighted, intergalactic melodies inspired by the techno futurism of Detroit’. He also produces for Tom Trayo’s Voyage Direct label. Joining them are Scott Kerr, Sinky and JV. In vault two is local hero The Organ Grinder, along with Matt Owen, Lee Graves and Marc Parsons. The bank hall will also be in use with a line-up to be announced, but we recommend you take full advantage of this reopening to check out this place if you haven’t done so already. Entry on the door isn’t usually an option, so tickets are strongly advised.

Tickets: £13. Info: www.vaultspresents. com (RH)

TRIBE FESTIVAL

St David’s, Haverfordwest Fri 10 + Sat 11 July Much like the Blue Lagoon festival, which is also hosted at this site, punters either need to be in the know about the stunning, award-winning location, or take a leap of faith and prepare to be immersed in a world of eco-perfection. Intimacy is also a byword of Tribe Fest, with an exclusive beach, coastal walks above spectacular views across the Irish Sea, and “a quieter field for those wanting a more relaxed weekend”.

That’s not to say you can’t fill your boots with live music and DJs of various persuasions, and there are five areas you can spend your weekend at. The main house arena has Gavin Woo, Agenda plus more TBC, and is headlined by Disciples [pictured], the cool trio who played The Color Festival in Cardiff last month and impress with their ‘future-retro’ sound of the 1980s NY scene given a contemporary makeover.

The live stage has Cardiff’s Mixalydia headlining, who are joined by The Broadcasts, Scott Howells and all-round good valley boy Ragsy, who found some mainstream fame on {The Voice} in 2013.

The Lamerica stage has the holy trinity of Craig Bartlett, Gareth Hopkins and Darren Stewart, while the Fraktal drum’n’bass stage has, among others, Boundary, Will Short and Jake & The Phatman. Finally the Lost Project & Detached stage has Dave Eaves, Evs, Teri Simmonds and many more.

Tickets: £50. Info: 07901 550133 (RH)

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CHAMBER MUSIC FESTIVAL

Penarth Pier Pavilion, Penarth Thurs 9-Sun 12 July The inaugural Chamber Music Festival debuted with three concerts in 2014, receiving enthusiastic praise from critics and audience members alike. Now in its second year, it returns to Penarth Pier Pavilion this month, increasing the number of concerts to six.

Directed once again by David Adams, who will play violin and viola, the Chamber Music Festival will showcase the works of composers such as Debussy, Ravel, Schoenberg, and Beethoven over four days. There will also be a study session with writer and broadcaster Richard Wigmore on Sat 11, allowing festival-goers to discuss Janácek’s String Quartet No.1, Kreutzer Sonata, before it is performed the following morning.

Chamber music is composed for a small group of musicians and has earned itself the nickname ‘the music of friends’; indeed, performers often collaborate with one another. Most notably, Alice Neary (cello), Lucy Gould (violin), and Benjamin Frith (piano) play together as the Gould Piano Trio.

There will also be an appearance from opera singer Sara Fulgoni, who will join Adams, Neary, and Frith, plus clarinettist Robert Plane and flautist Susan Frank, for a performance of Schoenberg’s Pierrot Lunaire on the Friday evening.

Tickets: £15 individual performances / £60 festival pass. Info: 029 2071 2100 (BT)

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STEELHOUSE FESTIVAL

Hafod-Y-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale Sat 25 + Sun 26 July Steelhouse Festival returns for its fifth anniversary, bringing the cream of international rock music to the valleys. This headbanging two-day event sees former Twisted Sister frontman Dee Snider [pictured] and rock royalty UFO take to the stage as headline acts. I last saw UFO in 2012 and I wasn’t disappointed – the lads have still got the sharp guitar riffs and Phil Mogg’s voice is just as powerful as it was in the 70s.

Festival co-founder Matt Rhead says, “We were concerned that it would be a mammoth task to compete with the enormous success of last year’s festival, but once again we’ve been able to attract the very best classic rock bands to this region.” And he’s not wrong there – on the bill alongside UFO and Snider are legendary Brit rockers FM, Scottish rockers Nazareth and Belfast rockers No Hot Ashes, special guests Y&T, Tyketto, and ‘Queen Of Metal’ Doro (who dueted with Snider on the album Twisted Christmas) – a veritable feast of acts from the heyday of rock; bands whose names I’d locked in the cupboard with my vinyl collection. But, as a new generation are now discovering, LPs have their merits and this is a chance for a new league to discover the skills of these veterans of rock.

If old metal isn’t your thing, there are a bunch of younger bands playing too: Treatment, Trucker Diablo, Henry’s Funeral Shoe, Massive Wagons, Skam, and the baby of the bunch Florence Black. With this comprehensive lineup, and still more bands to be announced, it’s time to buff your leather jacket and tune your air guitar. And let’s not forget homegrown talent. Steelhouse partner Mikey Evans explains: “We're always on the lookout for upand-coming acts in Wales. We feel a real duty to provide the platform for Welsh bands to perform alongside their peers and heroes.”

The Steelhouse is one of the most exciting outdoor festivals in the UK and, as Dave Ling of Classic Rock magazine puts it, “This weekend is fast becoming a highlight of the rock ‘n’ roll calendars. Miss it at your peril!”

Tickets: £80/£50 per day. Info: 01495 616363 LYNDA NASH

GRETCHEN PETERS

The Gate, Cardiff Thurs 30 July For many people, the name Gretchen Peters may not be one that springs to mind when listing multi-award-winning singersongwriters. Nevertheless, this countryfolk sensation has achieved more than most over 25 years. With a writing style that explores the deep and dark realities of life, while remaining elegant and uplifting, Peters’ songwriting career took flight after her arrival in Nashville during the late 80s.

As a provider of hits for some of the biggest names in the business – Etta James, George Strait and Bryan Adams, to name but a few – awards and accolades have become a frequent occurrence, the most recent being an induction into the Nashville Songwriters Hall Of Fame in October 2014. Songwriting kudos aside, the New York born performer has carved out a substantial international following as a solo artist in her own right. February saw the hotly anticipated release of Blackbirds – her latest studio album which tackles the sobering themes of mortality and aging, drawing significant critical recognition.

One of only a handful of specially selected summer dates, this intimate event acts as warm-up for Peters’ upcoming appearance at the Cambridge Folk Festival. The Cardiff show offers country, folk and music fans in general a rare opportunity to witness a truly remarkable songwriter in action.

Tickets: £20. Info: 029 2048 3344 (GT)

SURPLUS FEST 2015

Porthkerry Leisure Park, Vale Of Glamorgan Fri 3-Sun 5 July Described by its chief organiser, Matthew Fry, as “a proper gathering of the clans,” the second edition of Surplus Fest pulls together a lineup which, indeed, suggests it’ll be a rollicking weekend for members of a few particular subcultures. A number of the top-billed bands, including Inner Terrestrials, Culture Shock and AOS3, have ties to the anarcho punk movement which blossomed in the 1980s; over time, this became entangled with Britain’s crusty, traveller, rave and free party scenes, also well represented here.

While Surplus is all official and above board, Fry says his experience in the free party scene was “a good grounding for the ethos of Surplus – no egos, no pretentious bullshit, good vibes, DIY, community spirit, not for profit.” Making its debut last year, like pretty much any festival Surplus was a gamble, but it paid off. “Everyone had a brilliant time and we had compliments from people that we look up to.”

Dedicated to “keeping the free festival flame alight,” Surplus will feature around 50 acts over three days, plus various craft events and workshops. “We are not a niche festival,” Fry stresses; “the free festival spirit is all about including everyone from all walks of life, all backgrounds – everyone is welcome.”

Tickets: £50 weekend/£25 weekend teens/ free under-12s. Info: surplusfest@ hotmail.co.uk (NG)

TROY ELLIS AND HIS HAIL JAMAICA REGGAE BAND

The Moon Club, Cardiff Fri 10 July Troy Ellis is the son of rocksteady Jamaican vocal legend and innovator Alton Ellis OD, also known affectionately as the godfather of rocksteady. (The ‘OD’ is Alton Ellis’s Order of Distinction, awarded by the Jamaican Government for his contribution to reggae music and Jamaican cultural life).

Alton Ellis’s work is effectively protoreggae and reggae; maintaining some elements of the caffeinated pace of ska but also lazing in the sun-struck beats per minute of reggae. Troy and band continue Alton Ellis’s legacy through rocksteady classicism: it’s good-time party music, repurposing the classics for a new generation. Elements of R&B are part and parcel when the atmosphere is this thick with slow-jamming harmonies and brassinflected rhythms.

Also performing on the night will be K2 Collective, fronted here by vocal protégé Aiko Rose. There will be additional support provided by local musicians, including Cardiff-born r’n’b and soul singer Aleighcia Scott, roots reggae performer Sun I Tafari, and lovers rock-indebted Lloydie P. Caribbean food will be available on the night, adding further loving care and authenticity to what already sounds like a perfect night for fans of reggae and soundsystem culture alike.

Tickets: £5. Info: info@ thefullmooncardiff.com (DM)

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ASIAN DUB FOUNDATION *** More Signal More Noise (ADF Communications/Believe) Asian Dub Foundation have weathered some lineup changes in recent years – most recently the addition of flautist Nathan Lee – but More Signal More Noise finds them as innovative and politically amped as ever. The band describe Lee as “the Jimi Hendrix of the flute” and his virtuoso riffing takes centre stage for most of the album, often steering it into Flobots territory, while his bandmates kick popular culture's apathetic arse with that ragga-bhangra-big beatpunk collision they have down pat. Solid work. GP

THE BIRD AND THE BEE *** Recreational Love (Polydor) “Hey! What would happen if you took some reasonably fey singer-songwriter indie but produced it like a pop album?” There’s nothing wrong with the concept, but in places this is an album so pleased with itself that if you listen carefully you can hear the musicians high-fiving each other. It’s a mixed bag of an album but tracks such as Los Angeles and We’re Coming To You mean that with a bit of editing this could have been a four-star EP. DG

released their debut album following a successful launch at Cardiff’s Gwdihw in early June. Already creating ripples on the airwaves of Radio Wales and 6 Music, the intention of this record is clear in the lyrics and the mix of sounds ranges from rock, pop and a prominent reggae inflouence on some tracks. OS

(merde!) until 1997 and this year’s revival tour.

Indebted to Love, Nick Drake, The Byrds and to an extent the Stone Roses, Queen Matilda, Hocken’s Hay, the Rickenbacker bounce of Poor Jill and the strings version and original incarnation of Something like You teem with English life like a summer meadow, with very few cowpats to skip. CS

LA PRIEST ***

QUIET MARAUDER ****

Inji (Domino)

11 Shades Of Love (Bubblewrap)

Sam Dust, formerly of nu-rave also-rans Late Of The Pier, drops a debut album that lands somewhere in the middle of Prince, Jim-era Jamie Lidell, and later Metronomy. This self-consciously quirky electro-pop album is an enjoyable listen, if nothing groundbreaking, but it does grow on you, which is surprising as Dust uses a falsetto on a lot of it. Singles Oino and the epic Party Zute / Learning To Love are the clear highlights. SE

Yet again offering up ample absurdity and a quietly bonkers approach to conventional songwriting, this antifolk troupe from Cardiff make bad on their promise to ‘conform’ for their latest release. Why on earth would they; their tongue-in-cheek humour and deliberate overuse of musical clichés, as well as their penchant for intermittent odd sounds, makes for an altogether endearing and amusing end product. Be thankful, though, that after their previous behemoth album Men, they’ve spared us 100 songs this time… CPI

LITTLE ARROW **** Old Ink (Bubblewrap) The beauty encapsulated on Little Arrow’s fourth album is, at times, staggering. Will Hughes’ voice is deep and melancholic on opener Ain’t That A Shame but goes other places as Old Ink continues. The instrumentation is also spot-on, from the clear and calming acoustic guitar on Ain’t That... to other sounds whose origin I can’t even place. The two closing tracks, Again Gone Green and Rope, are impressive for their uniqueness and shimmering qualities. My only quibble is HipHopstrumental, which is nothing of the sort. JE

LOCKAH *** FLYING SAUCER ATTACK ****

It Gets More Cloudy (Donky Pitch)

Instrumentals 2015 (Domino)

The second LP from Scottish producer Tom Banks offers upbeat electronica awash with 80s influences, from grandiose Prince pop to The Human League, with occasional funky bass breaks for good measure. Add an obvious love for classic computer game soundtracks (if Outrun ever receives a reboot, Lockah’s your guy) and an interesting album results. The basslines aren’t likely to cause any earthquakes and the beats are generally lightweight, but if fun, 80’s-pop-inspired electronica is what you want, this should be up your street. HR

A treat for true heads here, and something like a Magic Eye picture or Rothko painting for non-believers: Instrumentals 2015 is a low-key return from semi-legendary Bristolian soundscaper David Pearce, but a return none the less. The first new FSA output for 10 years or so, Instrumentals is kinda sketchy bin scrapings of enveloping guitar noises, but also kinda great: harsh volume is minimal, tones are slow, resonant, left to linger, and Pearce buzzes and meanders pleasantly. WS

GERAINT RHYS & THE LOST GENERATION *** All That Is Left Is Us (self-released) A proper summer album we have here: poignant, politically charged lyrics but with a great acoustic vibe. Geraint Rhys & The Lost Generation have self-

MICHAEL HEAD AND THE STRANDS **** / *** The Magical World Of The Strands / The Olde World (Megaphone) The PR about this reissue of the cult album and its sister cuts from Shack figurehead Michael Head illustrates his shitty luck and timing, like an inverse Dr Who. The Magical World was created between 1993 and 1995, during a hiatus in Shack, which bracketed the recording of Shack’s Waterpistol in ‘91 and eventual release in ‘95 (merde!). The Strands’ recorded output, meanwhile, was shelved

to their cause, with layers of scuzzy, growling riffs occasionally giving way to trippy and more upbeat moments. There is also plenty of thought given to decent melodies, which sets this band apart from some of their gloomier contemporaries. RH

SLEAFORD MODS *** Key Markets (Harbinger Sound)

RAILROAD BILL **** Pigs Might Fly (Country Mile) Gracing the stages of festivals large and small up and down the country for nearly 30 years, Railroad Bill are considered quite the national treasure in the adoptive fatherland of skiffle. This offering of 15 originals, featuring numerous guest appearances (Kizzy Crawford’s guest vocal on What You’re Worth is a notable highlight) goes some way of capturing the energy and amiability of the band’s live shows. This album has been designed to get your feet shuffling; not to be played indoors. BG

RATATAT *** Magnifique (Because) This first album in five years from the New York pair champions a familiar synth guitar-dependent sound, mainly nodding to the orchestral kitsch of Queen and the work of at least one relatively popular French house duo.

Magnifique will satisfy fans of the latter, but this is an exercise in excess that very rarely hints at anything distinguishable from the glut of nu-disco surfacing in the last decade or so, despite the strength of lead single Cream On Chrome. CP

RECLUSE **** The Quiet Hours (Tiny Revelations) This Ponty/Cardiff power trio has been doing well since their debut album, most notably picking up interest Stateside thanks to wrestler Tim Donst using their track Heartjacker as his entrance theme. The Quiet Hours is a worthy second album

The Nottingham duo return for decent enough telling it like it is through the medium of effing and jeffing to a minimal urban soundtrack. If you’ve heard their previous seven albums then you’ll know what they are all about: Andrew Fearn provides the beats and samples while Jason Williamson provides the expletive-laden vocals. They make no bones about their working/benefits classes target market, and the subject matter reflects this well, with tracks like Cunt Make It Up and Giddy On The Ciggies. RH

VARIOUS ** Chris Coco & Jim Breese Present Balearic (Balearic) I tried listening to this while watching dawn break over Newport wetlands, but staring at the mudflats of the Severn Estuary didn’t bring the same appeal as drinking in an Ibizan sunset over the Med, though I’m told that a few cocktails could deceive your brain to the same effect at Cardiff Bay. Balearic compilations are predictable – occasional Spanish guitar licks, gentle electronic burbling and soothing vocals. This fulfils that brief, but in a very homogenous holistic therapy soundtrack fashion, rather than anything transformative. CS

VARIOUS **** Dust On The Nettles (Grapefruit) The Cherry Red label, of which Grapefruit is a 60s/70s reissue subsidiary, either has unlimited access to archives of certain eras or the ability to sweet-talk the keepers of those archives. Dust On The Nettles follows the pattern of their recent C86 boxset of 80s indiepop – three CDs filled to their limit with a combination of relatively obvious genre favourites and unspeakable obscurities. This time, it’s British underground folk released between 1967-72, the earlier date being roughly when Pentangle, Fairport Convention and The Incredible String Band emerged. As for 1972, well you have to stop somewhere.

The result is four hours of music which is variously revolutionary, derivative, mannered, freaked-out, navel-gazing, rambunctious, worshipful and sacreligious. Offering a break from trad folk British sounds, though displaying a folk club grounding more often than not, and absorbing the influence of the San Francisco hippy scene, only a scattered few artists on here achieved broad success: Steeleye Span, Joan Armatrading and Tyrannosaurus Rex all bothered the charts, although one didn’t break through until the 80s and one had to go glam-rock.

The weirder, less obvious names included are a big part of the appeal, of course, and Mary-Anne, Oberon, Frozen Tear and Beau stand out amidst 63 songs which amount to as good a dabbler’s snapshot as is presently available for this era. NG

GAMES REVIEWS TRIALS FRONTIER **** Redlynx The Trials series is an addictive obsession on consoles and PC. This free-to-play mobile adaptation is almost as entertaining, and has you guiding your motorcycle rider along a side-scrolling obstacle course. You’ll need precise reflexes to land your vulnerable rider safely as they leap from each platform. DM

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SMOVE *** Simple Machine Smove is a simple concept that has you moving a white orb around a square grid in order to collect blue squares.

Sounds easy, right? That’s until death-dealing black orbs start flying at you from all directions. Quickly gets difficult and repetitive, but the emphasis here is on quick playsessions to beat your high score. DM

SPIDER SQUARE ** BoomBit Games Another addictive game reaches the app world, yet it's only addictive in that you do not want the frustratingly unimaginative game to beat you. It consists of tapping your screen to ensure that the square you control does not hit obstacles, or else it's game over. Spider Square is a rather limited game with an annoying background tone that sounds each time you touch the screen, which is in actual fact every half-second. ZM

VARIOUS ***** Slam Presents Transmissions: Glasgow (Soma) Never ones to slouch about on their level or quality of output, Slam quickly follow up their 2014 studio album Reverse Proceed with this, a 15-track compilation showcasing the finest producers from their home city. Everything here hits the mark, from iN1’s lush opening ambience of Edit Select, through to Duke Street Fleet’s bonkers techno closer, Clouds. In between we also get brilliance from Harvey McKay, Hans Bouffmyhre and the Slam boys themselves. The compilation of the year thus far. RH

WOLF ALICE *** My Love Is Cool (Dirty Hit) Just as their name suggests, Wolf Alice mix the savage with the sweet quite nicely. On debut album My Love Is Cool, the London quartet delivers a stunning juxtaposition of folkish haunting harmonies and overdriven grunge guitars. Opening track Turn To Dust engulfs the listener in its dark cloak before subsiding to the chiming pop of Bros and Moaning Lisa Smile. There’s beauty in the mellow moments too, like Giant Peach, which ends up thundering to a crescendo. NC

singles BEAK> / <KAEB *****

Beak><Kaeb EP (Invada) Aside from hip-hop, Portishead and Quakers founder Geoff Barrow also has a taste for Krautrock, which he showcases on this release. Side one is Beak>; straight-up motorik in the style of Neu!, with hints of Silver Apples as well. Side two is <Kaeb, which takes a more experimental approach featuring California MC Jonwayne. Highly recommended. DG

BLOODFLOWER **** Noise EP (self-released) Bloodflower’s previous release, People Places is the first track on this new EP and sets the template for everything else here – synth-heavy pop that wouldn’t sound out of place at an 80s night. If they don’t own several albums by The Cure, OMD and The Human League I’ll eat my hat. DG

CATTLE & CANE **** Come Home (Quiet Crown) The first track from Cattle & Cane’s debut album {Home}, the melodic verses and soaring choruses have the feel of an established, experienced band, not a group dropping their first offerings in the business.

This catchy, Tennessee-inspired song allows you to feel a sense of togetherness and powerful idea of being somewhere that you love. OS

CITIES **** Manning Alaska (self-released) The first release from this south Wales/London project sees countless influences fall together under the post-rock paradigm with a pleasingly prominent groove. Shades of Ozric Tentacles materialise on some tracks, with the music venturing into progressive territories. This theatricality is doubtless an experience further enhanced by a well-received live visual show. CPI

LOCATION BAKED *** Daffodilica (Peski) An option is available to be one of a grievously small number of people to own this EP on cassette, or you can just listen/download at Location Baked’s Bandcamp (easily Googleable). Either way, four tracks of fractured-sounding, undanceable but hypnotic electronics await: think early-00s IDM, Terry Riley-style keyboard minimalism and the sort of crypto-techno found on labels like Opal Tapes. NG

MR VAST *** Touch & Go / Problems With The Light (Cack) The real weirdos know they're normal, and profesh English eccentric Henry Sargeant has a relaxed to his nutjob careering. The frontman of perennial kooks Wevie Stonder plays Mr Vast as a rambling poundshop Prince on Touch & Go; a Peter Cook-style pulpit botherer on Problems. It's a bit funky. WS

YEARS & YEARS **** Shine (Polydor) A cool and chilled out vibe is delivered to us through Years & Years’ latest musical venture, Shine. A gorgeous balance of house and r’n’b fused together under the smooth and unique vocal styles of Olly Alexander, the chorus is incredibly memorable and is sure to be stuck in our heads throughout the rest of the summer. LB

demos THE DOLE AGE

soundcloud.com/thedoleage As a perhaps inevitable consequence of coming from Merthyr Tydfil and playing blokeish indie rock, The Dole Age have been tipped by some to follow in the footsteps of Pretty Vicious. The former band are a fair few years older than the latter, whose success is still mostly hypothetical anyway, and on the basis of Seconds Out – the first official Dole Age release – and previous demo songs online, are more akin to a folk-punk version of The Coral. It’s not a fashionable sound per se, but there’ll always be an audience for this uptempo earthiness. NG

RHYTHM DISTRICT soundcloud.com/rhythm-district At least one of the two people behind Rhythm District has past form: Ratcatcher, a guy named Rod who’s released a few 12”s of cheerful, modish house. Teaming up here with one Castro (I could probably do some sleuthing and find out who that is, but it would feel like cheating), they try their hand at classic, soulful pop-house with female vocals. Rachel K Collier features on Unspoken, their newest effort, while Cardiff’s Jessy Allen emotes on Temperatures; both are endearing, addictive and have ‘crossover potential’. NG

CRYSTAL SPHERE crystalsphere1.bandcamp.com Hopes for some incredibly cosmic flotation tank new age sounds, the band name being a tease in that regard, proved unfounded. Instead, the debut release by Crystal Sphere is a swelling power ballad: a maudlin reflection on a breakup, sang by Rachel Thomas and soundtracked by Phil Collinsstyle gated drums and clean, tinkly keyboards.

It’s quite good if you like power ballads, actually, although you may be moved to add “like Cher” to the “no air”/“don’t care”/“not there”/“compare” rhyme procession. NG

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DVD PICK

MORTDECAI 12 (Lionsgate Home Entertainment) Johnny Depp does a Johnny English in this rather strange quasicomedy spy romp. He plays an art dealer/rogue, Gwyneth Paltrow his wife, in a plot of limited relevance: essentially, it facilitates a series of quite funny set pieces. Ewan McGregor pops up as a MI5 agent, while Russian smugglers and stolen art all make an appearance for what it’s worth. **AL

INHERENT VICE 15 (Warner Home Video) Joaquin Phoenix plays stoned private eye Larry, dragged into a case by his ex-stoner girlfriend to investigate a disappearance. What follows is a psychedelic road trip that is part thriller, part slapstick comedy and filled with blurry 70s nostalgia. Phoenix is, as usual, spot on, and a brilliant supporting cast – Del Torro, Reese Witherspoon, Josh Brolin and Owen Wilson – provide backup. Near-faultless, albeit a tad long, and certainly memorable. *****AL

THE VOICES 15 (Arrow Films) Ryan Reynolds is a disturbed, medicated factory worker driven to kill by his talking pets: a psychotic cat and his peace-loving dog. Weird, funny, very dark and a fresh direction for both Reynolds and co-stars Gemma Arterton and Anna Kendrick. Bonkers and fun. ****AL

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR Saffron Hill (15) A comedy that follows Shirin, a Persian/American bisexual, after a bad breakup with her girlfriend Maxine. In terms of plot, not a lot happens in Appropriate Behaviour, as the movie flips between present-day Shirin trying to get her life back on track and flashbacks of her old relationship. Regardless, it’s a deeply funny film that works because of its witty script and charming cast. ****HA

STILL ALICE 15 (Curzon Film World) Moving, heartrending and utterly beautiful. Julianne Moore absolutely triumphs in this film and it’s no surprise at all that she won the Academy Award for Best Actress. This film sensitively approaches Alzheimer’s disease and its impact on both the individual and the family unity. *****RW

GIRLS AGAINST BOYS 15 (Arrow Films) Girls Against Boys is a dreary revenge flick that follows Shae, a college student whose co-worker Lulu leads her on a killing spree against the men who assaulted her. The film stretches believability and isn't gory enough to be shocking, nor as clever as it thinks it is. *ML

DIFRET 12A (Soda Pictures) Angelina Jolie produces this fact-based drama about a female lawyer who defends a young girl sentenced to death for killing her kidnapper.

Despite having an interesting subject matter, the filmmaker is too reliant on this and becomes complacent due to the emotive nature of the narrative. Good-looking cinematography and an emotional score aren’t enough to paper over what is sometimes clichéd and clunky storytelling. **RHA

DIGGING UP THE MARROW 15 (Kaleidoscope Home Entertainment) Horror aficionado Adam Green (Hatchet, Holliston) directs this mockumentary-style flick where he and his cameraman decide to investigate a man’s claim that a secret civilisation of monsters lives underground. Despite seemingly mocking the ‘found-footage’ genre for long periods, it only gets remotely interesting when this tactic is in fact used. If you have a fascination with monsters, this may be your thing. If you don’t, this is boring and unoriginal. *RHA

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The crowdfunding drive by Cardiff youth support service Grassroots to raise funds to cover expected reductions by Cardiff council, highlighted in this section last month, has made healthy progress. While this issue will go to the printer before the Fri 26 June cut-off date for their target, it’s looking promising. They’ve also arranged a number of benefit gigs, with the jewel in the crown on Thurs 6 Aug: a rare hometown showing for Young Marble Giants. The best known band from a small scene of Cardiff punk/postpunk groups in the early 80s, Grassroots hosted many of their early gigs; reforming a few years back and gigging sporadically since, they’re returning the favour here. Also on the bill are Headfall, an experimental group whose members worked at Grassroots in the early 00s

Two-bass-no-guitar noiserock trio Exit_International [pictured] are to play their final shows in October. Forming in 2008 and featuring former members of Midasuno and The Martini Henry Rifles, they managed to outdo both those bands for longevity, releasing two albums and a few EPs. They even got to tour Japan, and it’s another venture to that hemisphere which is hastening their departure – vocalist Scott Andrews is moving to

Australia. Before that, however, they have several dates booked; starting on Sat 4 July at Slugfest in Abertillery, they visit Paris for two gigs in October and bow out in Wolverhampton, of all places, on a bill with noted E_I supporter Ginger Wildheart

The Tramshed, a large building in Cardiff’s Grangetown district which was once used for the purpose its name suggests, is to become an arts venue.

Negotiations for the sizeable, unused row of buildings started last year, and development has been ongoing through 2015, but actual solid news has proved less forthcoming. However, the venue has announced their first set of concerts, starting with Lucy Rose on Wed 21 Oct. Another eight shows are currently confirmed between then and Mon 7 Mar; it seems likely it’ll attract bands of a similar calibre as Cardiff University’s Great Hall, or the Coal Exchange back in the day, although there’s added talk of multipurpose artspaces and creative hubs and suchlike

The afternoon of Sat 18 July sees the second All Ages gig take place at Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. Offering matinees of live music to kids who are often too

young to attend show, the first, at the tail end of May, was a successful debut effort; its followup will feature sets from Glass Giants, Wasters and Local Enemy, all fairly youthful bands who have been picked by All Ages’ Iain Mahanty and Andrew Shay for their teen appeal. Glass Giants’ slick pop-rock anthems, notably, have gained them airplay by scores of radio and TV stations. Both Mahanty and Shay were members of Kids In Glass Houses, who split late last year

Regular as clockwork, the third Sunday of July means it’s time for keen garment models to don their Spillers Records t-shirts and assemble outside Cardiff’s National Museum to be photographed wearing them – to appear, eventually, in the 2016 edition of the shop’s calendar.

The museum will also be open beforehand (11am-4pm) on Sun 19, with an informal DJ session taking place in and around the Fragile? art exhibition. Additionally, Spillers are putting the call out for two things: photos of people wearing their shirts in unusual locations, to feature in the calendar if chosen, and someone to design the front cover of said calendar.

Email spillerscalendar@gmail.com if you fancy contributing to either

ONE TO WATCH...

INTENSIVE SQUARE

‘Intensive Square’ is an almost overly perfect name for this music, alluding as it does to intensity, violence and geometry. On Anything That Moves, the Cardiff quintet’s debut album, they move from genre to subgenre – sludge to math-metal to free jazz – in vivid, impressively heavy fashion. By stylistic logic, a sound touching on both Panteraesque earthmoving 90s groove and caustic, canvas-splattering sax blasts shouldn’t work at all, but it’s pulled off over eight songs.

Forming in Pembrokeshire, Intensive Square got a break of sorts in 2011 via a slot at Bloodstock Festival. It’s taken them until now to emerge with a debut album, but patience has proved a virtue. For one thing, they now boast one of the hardest-hitting drummers in metal: Rich Lewis, also of Liverpudlian doom thunderers Conan. Adding Joe Harvatt of Swansea’s Hark on guitar, Anything That Moves – released on Black Bow, a label founded by another Conan member – has been handled by professionals, recorded at Foel Studios and mastered by experimental metal doyen James Plotkin.

Approaching the startling precision of Meshuggah on Ends, fans of Watchmaker or mid-00s Dillinger Escape Plan will be repeatedly rewarded across this album. Often the riffs are slower and chunkier, although rarely if ever what you’d mistake for nu-metal. Intensive Square’s jazz influences come through on, notably, Vegetarians; the band namecheck the recently-passed Ornette Coleman and Eric Dolphy, and while the lay listener might not pick out their styles exactly, this album is still pretty out to lunch, if you get me. www.facebook.com/intensivesquare BUZZ 42

one louder A minor highlight of internet ephemera in recent days was a book from 1945 called What Men Don’t Like About Women, multiple pages of which had been scanned and uploaded.

It delivers on its title with aplomb, being an exhaustive and sometimes oddly specific list of how those darn dames drive us fellas crazy in the coconut, or the most similar foodstuff available at the time.

It's an amusing/saddening read from either of two angles.

On one hand, the searing and unapologetic sexism on display was very much of its time, and didn't come long before the 50s/60s mainstreaming of American feminism.

On the other, most of the creaky gender stereotypes invoked still live on, sometimes in updated form: the nagging telegram replaced by the text message, for example.

Nevertheless, one often chances on old scraps of opinion whose origins in a previous era are sharply obvious. In this instance, a copy of this very publication (The Buzz!, as it was then called) dated November 1994 and perused by me in our break room. A more slender read than what we now sweat blood and launch-party wine to produce, its front cover announces a controversial opinion piece about the Manic Street Preachers, who were then newsworthy both for their new album The Holy Bible and the fractious mental state of member Richey Edwards.

The columnist, who modestly forewent a byline, does at least manage to extend sympathy to the stricken Edwards – even if “We're all, I’m sure, very concerned about...” sounds like the sort of thing you say when you’re neither sure nor concerned. Rather, it’s the behaviour of the other members of the band that serves as a bugbear. “Can we please,” it pleads, “have a bit less of the snivelling, moaning, groaning, whinging and all-round self-pitying. People who have this attitude to the world virtually guarantee that they're going to make themselves sick.”

Armchair medical advice from, yes, a bygone era – or at least, a time when “pull yourself together” had a bit more currency as a riposte to talk of mental health issues.

It’s rum to think that men talking in public about their anorexic, suicidal best friend should be a cause for scorn, although a devil might advocate that the band who'd previously expressed a wish for Michael Stipe to die of AIDS didn't have too much moral high ground. The Manics were a rather different band then than now, of course, and this seems to be the real source of the writer's beef: he or she doesn’t like them.

“The fact is,” they factualise, “that the Manics are a less talented and competent band than most other south Wales outfits, elevated above their ability.” Talk of ‘competence’ in rock is certainly a guaranteed pulse-racer for me, but it’s true that the band’s transformation into slick radio-friendly unit shifters had not yet occurred. “They might,” the writer goes on, crystal ball on table, “develop into real musicians: the kind who actually have a feel for the music.”

It’s hard to say if the Manics achieved this, because those are just empty, platitudinous buzzwords. They did put in a fair shift in Cardiff Castle last month, though, playing The Holy Bible to 10,000 acolytes. “Thankfully, they’re still here a quarter of a century later still meaning so much to so many,” beamed Buzz’s five-star review. So, too, is the haphazardly assembled opinion column, but where once its writer might have been boorish about sensitive issues, now he piggybacks on them to make himself look more worldly and considerate by turn. Such is progress.

Come see the development of real musicians such as PRAWN (Undertone, Cardiff, Wed 8 July), TIDES OF SULFUR and other good south Walian doom metal bands (Undertone, Thurs 9), JONAH MATRANGA (Le Pub, Newport, Fri 10), EVANS THE DEATH, HEAVY PETTING ZOO, OH PEAS! and CARAMEL (Dempseys, Fri 17), DIE, ARMS RACE, BLOODBUZZ and SMILER (Le Pub, Sat 18), BUNNYGRUNT, THREATMANTICS and more (Dempseys, Thurs 30) and EXTREME NOISE TERROR (Le Pub, Fri 31). NOEL GARDNER

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BOOK OF THE MONTH

BEAR GRYLLS Ghost Flight (Orion)

Bear Grylls’ first foray into the thriller genre is, as expected, an action/survival adventure. In the opening pages, protagonist Will Jaeger – an exmilitary hardman struggling to come to terms with the loss of his wife and son in a brutal attack – is found, through no fault of his own, and held in a hellhole of a prison having been subjected to hideous torture and humiliation. Certain death looms. However, being the hero, he avoids execution and is soon rescued by his friend and business partner and whisked back to London to lead an expedition into the mountains of the Amazon jungle.

At the heart of this mystery lies a WWII warplane harbouring dark secrets. Despite early alarm bells, and Will’s reluctance to take the mission, he enlists a crack team of ex-soldiers to search for the missing plane. Will and his pumped-up mercenaries plunge headlong down a dangerous path, pitted against terrifying adversaries desperate to keep untold disturbing secrets hidden forever. Thus ensues a riproaring jungle adventure: mainly fiction, but partly based on the discovery of his grandfather’s top secret papers in a trunk in his attic.

Ghost Flight is a great adventure story: huge spiders, deadly piranhas, unforgiving terrains, evil Nazis, and death at every turn. What’s not to like? Jason Bourne meets Ben Hope with a dash of Indiana Jones in an adventure series set to continue. Watch out for the inevitable film, but let’s just hope Bear can act. ANTONIA LEVAY Price: £16.99 hardback. Info: www.orionbooks.co.uk

ALL THE PLACES WE LIVED

ROOT OF THE TUDOR ROSE

Richard Owain Roberts (Parthian)

Mari Griffith (Accent Press)

All The Places We Lived is a combination of eclectic short stories which focus on our everyday thoughts that we have, yet may not express aloud. Roberts is a refreshing writer and in this book has managed to modernise short fiction by combining seamlessly interwoven narratives with social media. He explores a broad range of situations that people find ourselves in (with or without the help of social media) and allows us an insight into his characters’ thoughts, feelings and actions in a unique and charming manner.

The stories are incredibly relatable and are bound to make you laugh, cry or nod your head in agreement. Richard Owain Roberts is a writer to watch. AM Price: £8.99. Info: www.parthianbooks.com

IN THE UNLIKELY EVENT Judy Blume (Picador)

While Judy Blume is best known for her young adult books she has also published three adult novels, including the bestselling Summer Sisters. After a hiatus of 17 years, Blume is returning to adult fiction with a novel inspired by real-life events and her upbringing.

The book charts the aftermath of successive air disasters over the city of Elizabeth, where three planes fell from the sky in little more than three months. The narrative is less a traditional plot than a snapshot of 1950s life: a deeply human study of a time where technological advances promised anything and threatened everything.

A major success of the novel is how just accessible and readable it turns out to be. Instead of struggling to keep track of every character, the reader finds themselves immersed, a witness to the life’s continued progression through even the darkest of circumstances. JON DOYLE Price: £16.99. Info: www.picador.com BUZZ 44

This debut novel from Mari Griffith tells the origin story of the Tudor dynasty from the viewpoint of Catherine De Valois, an important woman whom history sometimes glosses over. We read of her journey from the young French princess to the wife of Henry. After the unexpected death of her husband, the queen mother seeks solace in the arms of a wondrous Welshman. Their friendship progresses, and evolves into the love affair that gave rise to Britain’s most well-known dynasty.

De Valois’ beauty is initially the main focus, but we soon learn that although vulnerable, she is also intelligent and strong-willed. Although she is pigeonholed by the ruling men, and prevented from contributing to the upbringing of her eldest son. She manages to find some happiness in raising two of her children for some time, before death finds her.

The novel is easy to read and captivating, we are taken through the life of Catherine Valois at a brilliant pace.

Mari Griffith’s descriptive talents bring history to life, making this book a page-turner. DO Price: £7.99-£14.99 / £3.99 eBook. Info: www. accentpress.co.uk

@mabjones July begins with John Tripp Spoken Poetry Awardwinning poet, the self-styled lower-case clare e. potter, showcasing a collaborative jazz and poetry piece at Chapter Arts Centre on Wed 1 from 7.30pm. The hybrid work between potter and the Gareth Roberts Quintet will explore how spoken word, music and silence intersect, allowing both performers and audience to be immersed in what has washed up from Hurricane Katrina/the Levee Disaster, reflecting on culture, people and place, loss and healing.

The month continues with Literature On The Lawn on Sat 4, an all-day event with readings in the lovely Priory Hotel Gardens in Caerleon. Part of the annual Caerleon Festival, it features writers Dylan Moore, Tiffany Murray, Nia Davies, Tom Anderson and Jon Gower, to name just some of the stars who will be sharing work throughout the day. Let’s hope the weather is good!

Storytelling in the cool and cosy Milgi Yurt, Cardiff, is always a pleasure, with tellers and musicians from Wales and the world sharing their unique gifts. Mark the third Tuesday of each month in your diaries, and see you there again on the evening of Thurs 21, when Guto Dafis and David Ambrose will once again play the role of genteel hosts.

I leave you now with a poem from clare e. potter, who you can see in Chapter, as mentioned.

APRON STRINGS I’ve stopped spying on my girl.

I don’t crouch anymore behind the bush to watch her hours unfold. She never was crying after I’d left, and what if she had?

Would I have banged the nursery door? Demanded her back to me?

Yesterday, I drove past, quick so she wouldn’t see, though I caught sight of her spinning a hoop as green as the dragonfly we had chased in summer.

CRIME CORNER Stephen King has never been afraid of borrowing plots and characters – from himself. So at the beginning of his latest novel {Finders Keepers} (Hodder&Stoughton, H/B £20) we are back at the job fair featured in Mr Mercedes where Peter Saubers is crushed under the wheels of a limousine of the same name. His injuries start a downward spiral of sickness, unemployment and money trouble until mysterious amounts of cash start to appear in plain envelopes. But sent by whom? And where from?

One person suspects they are the proceeds from a 30-year-old robbery, and he should know. He is the last surviving robber, and wants not only the cash, but the other stolen goods, worth more than money. King has switched effortlessly from horror to crime, but there's a hint at the end of the book that the next may be back to his old style.

“A brilliant mix of Stephen King, Michael Crichton and Patricia Highsmith,” is the blurb for Underground by S.L. Grey (Macmillan H/B, £12.99). I don't know about that, but it certainly grips, as a pandemic sweeps across the USA, and a group of rich individuals head for an underground bunker to last out the plague. Advertised as state of the art, the place is in fact jerry built, and soon starts to fall apart, the doors jam, and people start to die. I was rather hoping that as the sickness took hold there would be crazy folk baying at the doors outside, rather than crazy folk baying at the doors inside, but that's the way it goes. Still worth a punt though. MARK TIMLIN

lifestyle TRAVEL WALES Who needs to faff around with lengthy car journeys, battle airport stress or overpay for everything because you’re confused by the different currency? Maybe it’s time to travel somewhere a little closer to home for the summer holidays. With stunning landscapes, adrenaline pumping activities and castles aplenty, Wales is a pretty good place to travel.

We have a look at the best places to stay and the most exciting things to do right here in Wales.

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The Humble Hideaway at Humble By Nature

WELSH STAYCATION SANCTUARIES

Fforest Farm Dome

Summer holiday ‘staycations’ are all the rage at the moment. They’re economical, ecological and you don’t have to get frisked to get there. If you fancy a summer getaway without leaving the luscious land of song, then Darren Millard can recommend some stunning places to stay.

HUMBLE BY NATURE

FFOREST FARM

Cilgerran, Cardigan 01239 623633 / www.coldatnight.co.uk A desire for simplicity is a growing facet of contemporary living. Bombarded by digital media and chatter at every turn, the proactive of us seek out the places that can dial our brain-waves down to a pleasant ripple. Fforest Farm offers this kind of respite – clad in the rustic charm of log cabins, the burbling River Teifi Gorge, and Teifi Marshes nature reserve. It’s also minutes from Cardigan and the expanse of the west Wales coast.

On arrival, you will be greeted at the Lodge, where both breakfast and an evening meal are served. Left to explore, you’ll find Y Bwthyn (Fforest Farm’s own pub), acres of scenery that define ‘idyll’ and a short walk over the old bridge that takes you to the cosiest cafes and abodes known to Wales. You can even choose your own type of accommodation, ranging from tents to cabins to domes! Its flexibility is one of Fforest Farm’s most charming qualities.

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Penallt, nr. Monmouth 01600 714595 / www.humblebynature.com The Springwatch experience is within your grasp. If you’d like a stay on Kate Humble’s farm, and thus enjoy everything Humble-approved, Humble By Nature is the choice is for you. Located in the green wilds of Monmouth, and close to the River Wye, the farm offers three forms of accommodation: the Hayloft is a restored getaway perfect for couples, and equipped with all the modern perks. You’ll also get exclusive access to a small private garden with a view across the fields, and the kitchen will be stocked with milk, bread and eggs harvested from the farm upon your arrival.

The Humble Hideaway is another choice of accommodation; accessible only by foot or 4x4, and hidden in the trees amongst woodland. It’s the perfect hideaway for small families and couples, allowing you unburdened access to nature and entirely solar-powered. It’s the ultimate choice if you’d prefer to leave the world behind for the duration of your stay. Even more impressively, the camp area is fenced off in its own snug glade, and even pets are catered for – a spacious kennel is provided if you wish to bring Fido along.

Catering to the country-life dream is The Piggery, a charming two-bedroom cottage linked to the main farmhouse. With room for up to four people, it’s equipped with a modern kitchen, a woodburning-stove and a private garden in which you can pick salad and vegetables. There’s even an orchard! It’s not a dream. It’s Humble By Nature.

You might also like to know that the farm is based in The Wye Valley Area Of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Might be worth seeing what the fuss is all about, then?

West Usk Lighthouse

LLANCAYO WINDMILL

Usk, Monmouthshire 01291 672539 / www.llancayowindmill.com What’s more charmingly rustic and romantic than a windmill retreat? Llancayo Windmill is a place that has undergone an intensive restoration process and along the way has been luxuriously renovated. Located in the Monmouthshire countryside, its architecture dates back to the 19th century.

The interior is absolutely stunning, with a modern wooden design, and is surprisingly spacious. It is also self-catering, which means no interruptions – the place will feel like your own. There’s an enclosed garden with outdoor furniture and gas barbecue provided, so summer would be a particularly glorious time to book a stay here. Even pets are allowed, with the caveat that they remain on the ground floor.

The town of Usk is located two miles to the south, along with its museum, castle and a variety of shops. You get the best of both worlds; a piece of civilisation when you want it, and peaceful luxury for when you need to kick back.

TY GWYN FARM

The Welsh Gatehouse

Llandrindod Wells, Powys 01597 829298 / www.tygwynfarm.co.uk Located in Llandrindod Wells, Ty Gwyn Farm’s Straw Cottage is imbued with the kind of gadget-free ambience once reserved for Keatsian travails and lark-spotting.

The cottage contains two bedrooms, a bathroom and a large sitting room that leads out onto a veranda.

Nearby is Ben’s Wood, a coppiced forest area home to local wildlife and flora. The surrounding landscape is quiet and free from the chug of traffic, with a farm lane perfectly suited for cycling and relaxing strolls. Free from the fuss and fluster of modern living, it’s the perfect holiday retreat for couples or families.

West Usk Lighthouse

WEST USK LIGHTHOUSE THE WELSH GATEHOUSE

Mathern, Monmouthshire 01291 638806 / www.welshgatehouse.com Sometimes the best getaway is somewhere with real historical authenticity. The Welsh Gatehouse is such a place. Built in the time of Edward I, this medieval property bursts at the seams with over 700 years of history. Categorised as a Grade II* building, this property is regarded as an incredibly valuable piece of British architecture.

Though refurbished, the building has kept its original beams, thick walls and stone mullion windows. Modern perks include a ‘wet room’, shower and fully fitted kitchen area. If you’re after a bit of the courtly medieval experience, then you can pay a visit to the tower and enjoy sights from the viewing platform. A steep spiral staircase leading to the main living area is another charming throwback to pre-modern design. You’re essentially getting a small castle to play with for the duration of your stay.

St. Brides, Newport 01633 810126 / www.westusklighthouse.co.uk Offering one of the most unique accommodations that you’ll find in Wales, West Usk Lighthouse is perfect for those who want to experience something far from the beaten track. Essentially a bed and breakfast with an eccentric twist, staying in this lighthouse is as bizarrely rewarding as you would expect.

The eccentricity comes through in the choice additions to the building’s presentation; a Dalek is placed prominently at the bottom of the stairs, and you’ll find a Tardis on the roof. For such an intimately cosy setting, it’s alive with quirks.

The rooms are compact but comfortable, but remember that you’re paying for the uniqueness and charm, as opposed to luxury. Four different types of room are available: the Waterbed, Four Poster, Cabin and Sleigh Bed. I’ll let your imagination run wild with those.

West Usk Lighthouse is located at the junction of the Severn and the Usk Estuaries, and overlooks the Bristol Channel. They also host wedding and civil ceremonies, allowing you to use the unique setting as the venue for a ceremony to remember.

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ELLIPTIGO

IT’S ALL ACTIVE As we have a look at the wonders of the Welsh staycation, we also see what active experiences you can try out here in Wales.

CLIFF CAMPING

Gaia Adventures Llanberis, Gwynedd While certainly one of the more unusual pastimes available in Wales, cliff camping is a weirdly compelling prospect all the same. Perhaps more amusingly (and accurately) defined as ‘extreme camping’, Gaia Adventures is the only company that offers such an experience in the United Kingdom, so you’ll have to head a little further north to try this one out.

Cliff camping offers the self-explanatory opportunity to camp out on the precipice of a cliff-face. Sounds terrifying, right?

Thankfully, this isn’t any old roughshod operation, as you will be guided and supported by professional rock climbers in a controlled environment. No previous experience in climbing is necessary, just an ability to cope with heights.

You will also be joined by a staff member on a separate ledge during the overnight stay, should you have any queries or issues that arise. All you need to bring for the experience is warm clothes and a sleeping bag – everything else will be provided. It’s not only an unforgettable experience, but one that very few people will actually discover.

Price: £190-£450 per person. Info: 07814 412439 / www.gaiaadventures.co.uk (DM) BUZZ 48

STANDUP PADDLEBOARDING

Standup Paddle Gower The SUP HUT, Swansea While there is no need to be intimidated by watersports, they are often tough tests of physical endurance and poise. Standup paddling is a sport rewarding dexterity and able to take you to extremes of endurance. With standup paddle boarding, it’s all on your terms.

Standup Paddle Gower not only offers an interesting experience and an introduction to stand-up paddling, but also serves as a guided tour of the scenic Gower coastline.

As an easily accessible sport, it is also a perfect way of developing those skills essential to other watersports such as surfing.

Originating in Hawaii, standup paddleboarding involves a mixture of patience and the ability to gradually learn better balancing skills. It doesn’t require you to have the strength of Hercules or an all-consuming knowledge of the ocean.

It has also garnered praise as a sport capable of use in cardiovascular training.

That’s the crucial difference between this sport and others: you can ease yourself into it but it still gives you an opportunity for an effective workout.

Price: £30 for two-hour intro lesson / rentals available. Info: 01792 446511 / www.supgower.com (DM)

Channel View Centre Jim Driscoll Way, Cardiff Bay An ‘elliptical bike’ might sound like it belongs in a collection of doctors’ equipment or a really low budget sci-fi movie, but it’s actually the newest outdoor activity to come to Cardiff. Half cross-trainer, half-bike, the ElliptiGOs (see what they did there?) are the brand new, shiny Frankenstein’s monster of the exercise world. They may look a little odd but they have a purpose. The bikes get you moving in a similar way to running but, as your feet aren’t actually hitting the ground, they give you a softer landing and ensure less strain on your joints.

The ElliptiGOs have been bought by Cardiff Council with the idea of renting them out, so that those who want to explore Cardiff on these odd-looking contraptions can take them out for the day and go where they please.

Throughout the summer, however, Channel View will be running weekly ElliptiGO tours around Cardiff Bay and the harbourside. Feeling much more comfortable with a guide and some assistance, I tried the tour.

I put my feet on the paddles, lifted myself into the air and found myself several feet higher than I’m used to – but felt pretty steady. Thankfully, the bikes are sturdy things which happily stay upright when not in motion. Moving the machine was a little odd at first – I use a bog-standard bike fairly regularly and I had to fight my cyclist urges – but once you get going it feels like a floaty form of running.

We were taken on a 10K loop that took in Cardiff Marina, Mermaid Quay and right through Cardiff White Water. It was an exciting tour around parts of Cardiff I don’t often see, and the extra couple of feet in height really gave me some beautiful views – no landscapes hidden by medium-height walls for me.

If you want to take a tour around Cardiff, but don’t fancy cycling down the same old bike routes, an ElliptiGO is a nice change of pace. If nothing else, it’s a good opportunity to have a spin on a piece of equipment that usually retails for a couple of thousand pounds.

Price: £6.20 tour (free to Active Card holder) / £6.50 per hour rental (book three hours, get fourth hour free). Info: 029 2037 8161 HEATHER ARNOLD

KITEBOARDING

Blast Kiteboarding Nicholls Avenue, Porthcawl If you’re prepared to really push yourself with your physical sport, then kiteboarding is a tantalising opportunity to do so. Fusing the thrills of catching waves and winds, as well as the requirement for a near-gymnastic balance of the body against the elements, kiteboarding is a true physical test. It involves the same type of practise as that involved with surfing, except you will also be required to use your hands in a manner similar to paragliding.

Blast Kiteboarding is a business truly dedicated to the practise. Not only offering lessons to newcomers and veterans alike, it’s also a curator and merchant of kitesurfing accessories and equipment.

You can also be reassured that you’re getting the best coaching possible, as each instructor is a competitive kitesurfer and will be able to offer sound advice.

Their commitment to the cause of the adrenaline rush will nonetheless leave you in safe hands; they are approved by and work with the British Kitesports Association and local councils to ensure that everything is licensed and above board.

Price: from £40. Info: 07712 831951 / www.blastkiteboarding.co.uk (DM)

HORSE-RIDING

Saddle Up! West Aberthaw, Vale Of Glamorgan Horse-riding is more than just an activity, it’s a form of bonding and a great way to develop confidence and skills. Saddle Up! is a tantalising proposition for novices and more experienced horse-riders because you’re not just relegated to circling the paddock. Sessions are often held outdoors along bridleways, quiet lanes, fields and trips are sometimes taken to the beach. Newcomers can gain more practical horse-riding skills as a result, and experienced horse-riders benefit from varied environments that help further challenge their skills.

A maximum group size of two people for each session in addition to a ride leader ensures that you’re getting all the attention you need to develop good riding skills. The ‘hands on’ nature extends to more than just riding the horses. You’ll also have the option to learn how to care for them: grooming, leading, equipping the horses and tending to their needs.

This extracurricular learning is inclusive with the cost of each session, and allows participants time to bond with their horse.

Price: £10-£45. Info: 07913 006123 / www.saddleup.wales (DM)

SWICA CARNIVAL CAMP

Love a bit of colour? Fancy yourself in some bright feathers and sparkling sequins?

Cardiff Carnival doesn’t just encourage people to dress up and dance down the street, but gets them making their own crazily creative costumes at their Carnival Camp. Heather Arnold tells us more.

If you have seen the brightly coloured people dancing down the street for Cardiff Carnival, and thought to yourself ‘I fancy having a go at that,’ then you’re in luck, because South Wales Intercultural Community Arts (SWICA) makes the carnival spirit open to all with their Carnival Camp.

Regardless of your age, artistic flair or ability to pull of an ostentatious outfit, SWICA’s art workshops have been created to get anyone interested involved with the carnival – they will provide all the materials and expertise you need to create your own carnival costume. All you have to do is show up and get creative.

“There’s a sense of wonder when you enter the space,” explains SWICA founder Steve Fletcher, “because it’s full of colour, excited people, creative people and they really are from all walks of life. It’s one of those rare experiences where you get to meet your fellow Cardiffians in the best possible light and in this tiny village of creativity.”

The camp even has approval from international carnival fans. “I am from Colombia and carnival is in my blood,” states Yonier Garcia, who was involved with Cardiff Carnival last year. “Cardiff is my home now; I teach dance fitness to Latin American rhythms and my group Mundo Dance took part in Cardiff Carnival last summer for the first time. We loved it all, from the glittery making to the fabulous finale parade.”

That’s the thoughts of some hardcore carnival fans, but what did some Carnival newbies think of last year’s Carnival Camp?

“We first found out about the carnival after a mask-making activity at the Chapter Vintage Boot Sale last year,” says Sarah Edwards, who took part in the camp with BUZZ 50

her two children in 2014. “We thought it would be a fun activity to get involved with over the summer holidays, as it was free and local to us.

“We didn't actually realise how extravagant the costumes would be until we started! Once the children saw the costumes from previous years, they got really excited. There was a great community spirit, and it was good to have the freedom to come and go when it suited us.

“It wasn't difficult to create the costumes – we had highly skilled costume designers working with us and helping us along. They would also finish off parts if the costumes needed more needlecraft skill than we had. Learning the dances was also great fun, as we were taught by a professional but also allowed our own input.

“The day of the carnival was very exciting to finally put our completed costumes on and have our faces painted. We felt really proud when we came out and saw all the crowds cheering. The crowd were really great and we had lots of applause and waved.”

With the big finale scheduled for Sat 8 Aug, SWICA will be holding lots of Carnival Camp workshops for people to attend and get working on their flamboyant fashion creations. If you’re able to get along before the carnival you will be limited only by your imagination – and SWICA’s sequin supply, which is in no risk of running out any time soon.

Carnival Camp Art Workshops, Fitzalan High School, Lawrenny Avenue, Cardiff, Tue 21 July-Thurs 6 Aug. Admission: free. Info: 029 2038 2094 / www.swicacarnival.co.uk

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LIDO PONTYPRIDD Ynysangharad War Memorial Park, Pontypridd Opening summer 2015 (date TBC) Info: www.pontypriddregeneration.co.uk/index.php/ lido-button

Pontypridd’s National Lido Of Wales is reopening at Ynysangharad War Memorial Park thanks to a hefty £6m restoration effort. The project was spearheaded by Rhondda Cynon Taff Council in an attempt to revitalise a once iconic Grade II*-listed landmark and facility, closed in 1991 after it fell into disrepair.

Built in 1927 and designed with Mediterranean influences in mind, the lido was extremely popular both before and after World War II. Its impact on the community diminished in the 1980s and in the years leading up to its closure.

The reopening will include a partial restoration of the original turnstiles and wooden cubicles, and new additions which include an adventure playground, a community hub centre, a modernised changing block and a café. Three heated pools star as the main attraction; a main swimming pool, and an activities and paddling pool for children and families.

The project would not have been made possible without funding support from the likes of Heritage Lottery Fund, Cadw and the European Regional Development Fund. The National Lido Of Wales will be reopened to the public this summer, creating new jobs and serving as an exciting attraction for visitors.

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art The Abacus 18-20 Wood Street, Cardiff.

Free. modernalchemists@ gmail.com / www. theabacusroom.wordpress. com Sam Worthington & Helen Bur ‘Smoke without Fire’ Paintings, murals, and drawings, amongst other media, that focus on themes of control, ritual, the unknown and the uncanny, courtesy of two of the good people behind this venue/gallery. (From Fri 10 until Sun 26 July) Aberystwyth Arts Centre University Of Wales, Aberystwyth. Free. Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. 01970 621903 / www.aber.ac.uk/artscentre British Wildlife Photography Categories of work given awards here include animal behaviour, urban wildlife, habitat, animal portraits and marine life; there are also junior and school awards. (Until Sat 18 July) Clive Hicks Jenkins ‘Dark Movements’ Multimedia presentation of works inspired by the Mari Lwyd or ‘grey mare’ story, which derives from the Welsh mumming tradition and is a key influence on Hicks Jenkins’ art. (Until Sat 25 July) Lin Huang ‘Silk Road To China’ Black and white photography professing to capture the mystery of the ancient Silk Road path and the serenity and beauty of

rural China. (Until Sat 1 Aug) First Contact Work from members of the Black & White Photography courses and Open Access sessions. (From Wed 22 July until Thurs 10 Sept) Amanda Jackson ‘To Build A Home’ photographs show the diversity of community life at Lammas Tir Y Gafel Eco Village in Pembrokeshire, where minimal ecological impact is a priority. (From Sat 25 July until Sat 19 Sept) Albany Gallery 74b Albany Road, Cardiff.

Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2048 7158 / www.albanygallery. com Summer Exhibition A changing exhibition of work by more than 50 artists. Also features ceramics by South Wales Potters. (Until Sat 5 Sept) Andrew Lamont Gallery (Theatr Brycheiniog) Canal Wharf, Brecon. Open Mon-Fri 10am-5pm. Free.

01874 611622 / enquiries@ brycheiniog.co.uk / www. brycheiniog.co.uk Gwernyfed High School (From Fri 3 until Wed 15 July) Gustavius Payne Large scale oil paintings exploring the power and control dynamic of contemporary society (From Fri 24 July until Sun 3 Aug) Arcadecardiff Queens Arcade, off Queen Street, Cardiff. Usually open Wed-Sat 12.30-5.30pm. www. arcadecardiff.co.uk Sian Thomas / Cliodhna Ryan / Charlotte Mann Three students completing

art education in Cardiff and heading off with good purpose.

All use portraiture of themselves, in very different ways, to explore politics, gender and psychological states. Ryan’s work is shown until Sat 4 July; Mann’s from Mon 6 until Sat 11 July. (Until Sat 11 July) Tishko Russell ‘The Beginning Of Existence’ Works on paper and site specific drawing installation.

This series of work is using a repeated drawing process, along with printmaking, to explore the space beyond the drawing. (From Wed 22 July until Sat 1 Aug) Art Central Barry Town Hall, King Square, Barry. Tue-Sat 11am-4pm. Free. 01446 709805.

Daniel Baker ‘Makeshifting: Structures Of Mobility’ Work highlighting the issue of physical migration from an artist, curator and researcher with Romany Gypsy heritage. (Until Sat 1 Aug) ArTeas Cafe & Art Hub 591 Cowbridge Road East, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Free. 029 2115 3927 Exhibition Of Art An eclectic mix encompassing pencilpastel-water colour and ink.

(From Tue 14 July until Sat 22 Aug) Attic Gallery 37 Pocketts Wharf, Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Fri 10am-5.30pm, Sat 10am4.30pm. Free. 01792 653387

/ www.atticgallery.co.uk Jonathan Taylor Working in watercolours and pastels, Taylor’s inspiration lies in the landscape, with Wales and the Gower Peninsula featuring strongly. Taylor has exhibited widely across the UK since turning professional in 1988.

(Until Sat 4 July) Summer Group Show This gallery’s opportunity (and indeed most others during the summer) to showcase new work from the artists that they represent. Features over 50 artists working across a variety of mediums: paintings, sculpture, glasswork, pottery and prints.

(From Sat 11 July until Sat 12 Sept) Barnabas Artshouse New Ruperra Street, Newport. Open Mon-Sat. Free. 01633 673739 / www. barnabasartshouse.co.uk One Price Art Exhibition Featuring over 40 exhibiting artists, with every piece costing £175. So this could be your chance to grab a tidy investment... or not. (Until Tue 7 July) Barker Gallery / Torfaen Gallery Pontypool Museum, Park Buildings, Pontypool. MonSat 11am-5pm, Sun 2-5pm.

Free Wed/Sun 2-5pm. 01495 752036.

Figure Four Long-term show of works by four local artists: Mary James, Louella Gwillim, Kay Lawrence and Tony Tribe.

Works on show include life studies, landscapes, sketches and sketchbooks, water colours, interior views and portraits. (Until Mon 26 Oct) Butetown History & Arts Centre 4/5 Dock Chambers, Bute St, Cardiff Bay. Tue-Fri 10am5pm, Sat & Sun 11am4.30pm. Free. 029 2025 6757 / www.bhac.org Andrew McNeill ‘Under The Bridge’ Images relating to a new book – Andrew’s second – documenting the plight of Cardiff’s homeless community. (Until Sun 26 July)

BIGSMALLART WALES EXHIBITION Workers Gallery, Ynyshir, Thurs 2 July-Sat 8 Aug Admission: free. Info: 01443 682024 / www.facebook.com/ workersgallery BIGsmallART is a touring exhibition that will make its debut at Workers Gallery. The exhibition is a quiet storm revolution for ACEO (Art Card Edition and Originals), an artform that consists of drawings, paintings, photographs, prints & textile art all manifested on cards. Yes, the same type of cards you play poker with, or collected and traded as a child. It’s an interesting method for displaying art, and over 25 artists from across Wales will be contributing to the exhibition, which will eventually up sticks and tour other galleries and art venues. Each piece of ACEO artwork will be framed and available for sale. The concept is a clever one; original, bitesized pieces of art will be a tempting proposition for art enthusiasts and collectors alike.

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Cardiff Story The Hayes, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-4pm.

Free. 029 2078 8334 / museum@cardiff.gov.uk Friends Of Cathays Cemetery Explore what makes Cathays Cemetery unique – its history, the people laid to rest there and their contributions to Cardiff and the world. (Throughout July + August) Carnegie House Wyndham Street, Bridgend.

Free. 01656 815757 / www. carnegiehouse.co.uk Rhian Edwards ‘Re-membering The Embassy Cinema’ Six-day artist residency giving you the opportunity to look through photographs and factoids of the old Embassy cinema in Bridgend, along with hearing a soundtrack of original poetry, layered with the real sounds of a cinema and a demolition site. (From Mon 20 until Suat 25 July) Chapter Gallery Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff. Tue,

Wed, Sat + Sun 12-6pm; Thurs + Fri 12-8pm. Free.

029 2030 4400 / www. chapter.org Thirteen Blackbirds Look At A Man The artists in this exhibition – Fiona MacDonald, Cathie Pilkington, Annie Whiles and Sean Ashton – seek out resonance and allegiance through myth. Sources of inspiration include real life, Bible stories, Greek myths and German fairy tales. (From Fri 10 July until Sun 6 Sept)

11 Aug)

Craft In The Bay The Flourish, Lloyd George Avenue, Cardiff. Mon-Sun 10.30am-5.30pm. Free. 029 2048 4611.

Intrinsic An exhibition of textile jewellery from HannahMay Chapman, Joanne Haywood, Yu-Ping Lin, Kathryn Partington, Liz Willis, Julia Usel and Mandy Nash. (Until Sun 5 July) Transience Members of the Fibre Art Wales group present works inspired by one or more of the words Silence, Stillness, Presence, Absence, Tranquil and Transience. (Until Sun 12 July) Mary Jones Colourful ceramic heads presented as part of the Guest Maker Showcase. (From Thurs 9 July until Mon 31 Aug) Summer Show: Focus On Glass See Art. (From Sat 18 July until Sun 6 Sept)

Futures Gallery Pierhead Building, Cardiff Bay. Daily 10.30am-4pm.

Free. 0845 010 5500 / www. pierhead.org Mirror, Mirror On The Wall The brainchild of the people behind Creatives Without Borders, this is an exhibition of mixed media by artists from Argentina, Croatia, France, Germany, Grenada, Hungary, Turkey, the UK and the US. (Until Tue 7 July)

Dylan Thomas Centre Somerset Place, Swansea.

Daily 10am-4pm. Free.

01792 463980 / dylanthomas.lit@swansea.gov.uk / www.dylanthomas.com Love The Words Ongoing, permanent exhibition dedicated to Dylan Thomas, with lots of interactive features and voiceovers from people including Prince Charles and Richard Burton.

Elysium Gallery 16 College Street, Swansea.

Wed-Sat 12-5pm. Free. www. elysiumgallery.com Sean Puleston ‘Red Rags’ New work informed by the 1831 Merthyr Rising, focusing on the symbol of the red flag used during this protest, the impulsiveness of the initial gesture and the influence a small piece of unwanted material can gain. (Until Sat 4 July) Ffotogallery At Turner House Plymouth Road, Penarth, nr Cardiff. Tue-Sat 11am-5pm.

Free. 029 2034 1667 / www. ffotogallery.org Jon Tonks ‘Empire’ A journey across the South Atlantic

by Tonks, a photographer, exploring life on four remote islands – the British Overseas Territories of Ascension Island, Tristan da Cunha, the Falkland Islands and St. Helena. (Until Sat 18 July) Fountain Fine Art 6-8 Morgan Arcade, Cardiff.

Tue-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www.fountainfineart.com Gareth Thomas Fifty new paintings to celebrate Gareth’s 60th birthday and 35 years at the top of the Welsh landscape painting scene. (Until Sat 11 July) Summer Group Show A changing exhibition of new work from gallery artists.

(From Sat 18 July until Tue

Fountain Fine Art Rhosmaen Street, Llandeilo, Carmarthenshire. Mon-Sat 10.30am-5pm. Free. www. fountainfineart.com Duncan Johnson Solo exhibition of new mixed media landscape paintings of Wales.

(Until Sat 11 July) Summer Group Show A changing exhibition of new work from gallery artists. (From Sat 18 July until Tue 11 Aug)

G39 Oxford Street, Roath, Cardiff. Saturdays 11am5.30pm. Free. 029 2047 3633 / post@g39.org Island Adaptations I & II An evolving programme of exhibitions, commissions, film, food, performance, music and community led events in three parts, the first two running simultaneously. Adaptations I & II explore the disparate notions of isolation and community. (From Sat 4 July until Sat 12 Sept) Y Galeri, Caerffili Lower Ground Floor, The Visit Caerphilly Centre, The Twyn, Caerphilly. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2086 1433 / www.ygaleri.co.uk Barry Lewis The latest installation from area sculptor Lewis, who makes giant animals from scrap metal.

There’ll also be a six-foot crab in Caerphilly Castle’s moat, if you care to check that out.

(Until Fri 17 July) Gallery/Ten 23 Windsor Place, Cardiff.

Free. www.gallery-ten.co.uk Ruth McLees ‘Between Two Rivers’ New work by south Wales-based artist who works most normally with fabric and transparent paint. (Until Sat 11 July) Summer Group Show Artists’ names TBC at press time. (From Fri 17 July until Sat 22 Aug) Gas Gallery Park Avenue, Aberystwyth.

Mon-Sat 11am-5pm. Free.

01974 261279.

Knowing Place The geographical environment within us is explored by six artists: Veronica Calarco and Sue Kneebone (Australia), Kim Waale and Mary Geihl (USA) and Iwan Bala and Lee Williams (Wales). (Until Fri 7 Aug) The Gate Keppoch Street, Roath, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 10am-9pm.

Free. 029 2048 3344 / info@ thegate.org.uk Redvers John ‘Place And Identity’ Paintings and collage works by Welsh artist, inspired by the collage styling of the punk movement and 7” vinyl sleeves. (Until Fri 3

art July) Open Exhibition 2015 Featuring up to 100 pieces of submitted artwork, size permitting. I think the date for submissions has gone now though sorry. (From Wed 8 July until Wed 5 Aug) Grand Pavilion The Esplanade, Porthcawl.

Mon-Fri 9.30am-5pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01656 815995 / www. grandpavilion.co.uk Porthcawl Arts Society: RNLI An exhibition celebrating the 50th anniversary of the RNLI in Porthcawl. All the paintings on display are for sale, with the proceeds going to the RNLI. (Until Sun 9 Aug) King Street Gallery 33 King Street, Carmarthen.

Free. 01267 220121 / gallery@kingstreetgallery. co.uk Tywi Printmakers Summer Show Alan Williams, Tanya Rotherfield, Alison Shotbolt, Ingrid Birchell-Hughes, Richard Leggett, Tony Loizou, Viv Kersey and Janetta Turgel.

(From Fri 3 until Thurs 16 July) Neill Curran ‘One Year On’ Irish born ceramic artist who has taken up residency in Carmarthen, and graduated from Carmarthen’s School of Creative Arts in 2013. (From Fri 17 until Thurs 30 July) Zara Kuchi Drawing inspiration from her Slovakian heritage and folklore, Kuchi produces colourful interpretations of lovebirds and dancing cockerels as well as the female form. (From Fri 31 July until Thurs 20 Aug) Kooywood Gallery 8 Museum Place, Cardiff.

Tue-Sat 10.30am-6pm. Free.

029 2023 5093 / www. kooywoodgallery.com Royal Cambrian Academy Artists Paintings from people whose specific identities are not known to me. (From Thurs 2 until Sat 25 July) Llantarnam Grange Arts Centre St. David’s Rd, Cwmbran, Torfaen. Mon-Sat 10am5pm. Free. 01633 483321 / www.lgac.org.uk Matt & Amanda Caines ‘Shared Vision’ Matt is a stonecarver, Amanda a jeweller and mixed media artist.

Uniting stone, wood, antler, metal and textiles, their work binds together disperate mediums in a shared vision.

(Until Sat 25 July) Williams British Handmade Pieces which raise the appreciation of hand craftsmanship, handmade using traditional skills and techniques from the finest English Bridle leather. (Until Sat 25 July) Thrashion Jewellery showcase by a skater called Nat who creates jewellery and accessories from well-used skateboards. Hence the groanworthy pun. (Until Sat 25 July) M.A.D.E. Gallery 41 Lochaber St, Cardiff.

Free. 029 2047 3373.

MADE At The Museum Six local artists make paintings in response to works found in the National Museum Of Wales.

(Until Mon 6 July)

Martin Tinney Gallery 18 St Andrew’s Crescent, Cardiff. Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 029 2064 1411 / mtg@artwales. com Summer Exhibition Changing exhibition by Wales’ leading artists, including John Piper, Meirion Ginsberg, Harry Holland, Sally Moore, Gwilym Prichard, Shani Rhys James, Ceri Richards, Kevin Sinnott, Claudia Williams, Sir Kyffin Williams and many more.

(Throughout July) Mission Gallery Gloucester Place, Swansea.

Tue-Sun 11am-5pm. Free.

01792 652016 / www. missiongallery.co.uk Katie Darlington Maker In Focus show from an awardwinning fashion and print designer. Born and raised on the Welsh coast, Katie graduated from Kingston University in 2013 before founding her fashion label Katie Darlington London. (Until Sun 2 Aug) Gathered Again Exhibition bringing together alumni of the Foundation Art and Design course in Swansea, which has been going in one form or another since 1909. (Until Sun 2 Aug) Osi Rhys Osmond ‘Fire Green As Grass’ A short film of Osmond (who died earlier this year) reflecting on his life, presented in the [...] space. (Until Sun 2 Aug) National Botanic Garden Of Wales Llanarthne, Carmarthenshire. Daily 10am-6pm. £8.50/£7 OAP/£4.50 kids/free under5s. 01558 668768.

Barcode Sculpture Located outdoors here, new work from nine artists from Sculpture Cymru. Each has made a response to the DNA barcode research by the Garden’s Head of Science & Research Dr. Natasha De Vere. (Until September) National Museum & Gallery Cathays Park, Cardiff. TueSun 10am-5pm. Free except where noted. 029 2057 3500 / www.museumwales.ac.uk/ cardiff Chalkie Davies: The NME Years Welshman who came to prominence in the 70s as one of the UK’s top rock photographers, as the artform was developing. (Until Sun 6 Sept) Fragile? Exploring the artistic and expressive possibilities of ceramic as a material, including the contradiction between two of its inherent qualities – durability and fragility. Includes various keys works from this museum, plus installations commissioned from Phoebe Cummings, Clare Twomey and Keith Harrison.

(Until Sun 4 Oct) Wales’ Newest Dinosaur The very same one which was recently unveiled having been found in the Vale Of Glamorgan a while back. I don’t normally bother listing exhibitions which are, like, science displays, but I shall make an exception for this one. Also we did a boxout on it. (Until Sun 6 Sept) National Waterfront Museum Oystermouth Road,

Maritime Quarter, Swansea.

Daily 10am-5pm. Free.

01792 638950.

Adriano Candelori Italianborn, Llanelli-based sculptor is honoured with a retrospective exhibition which will focus on the two series of Craftsman At work which he produced mainly in terracotta. (Until Sun 12 July) From Pithead To Sick Bed And Beyond Exhibition exploring how disabled people were treated and viewed in the mining industry and the south Wales communities that relied on it. (Until Sun 4 Oct)

tion and turned them into letterpressed plaster casts. In case you were thinking this is creepy, she’s also written an article explaining that it isn’t.

(Until Sat 11 July) Flora This exhibition is debuting here and will visit various other Welsh galleries over the next 12 months. Emma Bennett, Michael Boffey, Anya Gallaccio, Ori Gersht, Owen Griffiths, Anne-Mie Melis, Jacques Nimki, Yoshihiro Suda and Clare Twomey explore the significance of flowers in contemporary art. (Until Wed 9 Sept)

Newport Museum & Art Gallery John Frost Square, Newport.

Tue-Fri 9.30am-5.30pm, Sat 9.30am-4pm. Free. 01633 656656 / museum@ newport.gov.uk Newport And The First World War An exhibition commemorating the hard work, commitment and sacrifice made by the people of Newport during WWI, both at home and fighting abroad.

(Until Sat 5 Sept)

Oriel Joanna Field Torch Theatre, St. Peter’s Road, Milford Haven. Free.

01646 695267 / www. torchtheatre.co.uk Rhian Field: Art-Science phD Research Exhibition Field, a science-trained oil painter, shows paintings that have been created as part of her PhD Research into Art & Science in Collaboration, at Aberystwyth University.

She will be inviting the general public to take part in an experiment by viewing the paintings and responding to questions set out in a questionnaire. (Until Sat 4 July) Lori O’Neill ‘From Solva To Under Milk Wood And Back’ Photographs taken during the making of the Welsh Dan Y Wenallt and English Under Milk Wood. See Art for more. (From Mon 6 July until Sat 29 Aug)

Norwegian Church Arts Centre Harbour Drive, Cardiff Bay. Daily 11am-4pm. Free. 029 2087 7959 / www. norwegianchurchcardiff.com South Wales Painters Mixed media work by Sylvia HughesWilliams, Beth Giles, Sue McDonagh and Marie Douglas.

(From Mon 6 until Fri 17 July) Linda Agostini About the influences of all things ‘mystical and magical’, says Linda herself, which is then “interpreted in an abstract art form”. (From Mon 27 July until Sun 2 Aug) Off The Wall The Old Probate Registry, Cardiff Road, Llandaff, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 9.30am5.30pm, Sat 10am-4pm.

Free. 029 2055 4469 / art@ galleryoffthewall.com Paresh Nrshinga ‘Images Of The Soul’ Inspired by artists such as Pollock, Warhol, Klimt and Picasso, the paintings of Nrshinga – born in Kenya, now based in Hertfordshire – reflect his flirtation with abstract expressionism. (Until early July TBC) Oriel Canfas Glamorgan Street, Canton, Cardiff. Tue-Fri 1-4.30pm, Sat 10.30am-4.30pm. 029 2066 6455 / www. orielcanfas.co.uk Pete Sainty ‘Boccioni’s Bottle’ Recent sculptural work. (Until Sat 4 July) Jo Berry’ Interference’ Artist in residence in the gallery; see website for accompanying events. Hopefully. (From Sat 11 until Sat 25 July) Oriel Davies The Park, Newtown, Powys.

Mon-Sat 10am-5.30pm. Free.

01686 625041 / enquiries@ orieldavies.org Ellen Bell ‘Mordant’ TedstBed show inspired by the idea of spoken exchanges being influenced by the locations in which they take place – in this case, Oriel Davies itself. Bell hung out in the galleries, cafe and shop here, gathered snippets of conversa-

Oriel Lliw Pontardawe Arts Centre, Herbert Street, Pontardawe.

Free. 01792 863722 / www. npt.gov.uk/theatres People, Places, Peculiarities Exhibition by Sentinel Ffotography (Syd Howells, Paul Nicholas and Gregg Stockdale), which seeks to establish the patterns, both physical and behavioural, hidden in plain view all around us. They have been captured here with the intention of inspiring thought in those who look. (Until Fri 17 July) Oriel Mwldan Bath House Rd, Cardigan.

Mon-Sat 10am-8pm. Free.

01239 621200 / siobhan@ mwldan.co.uk Mark Eaglen: The Ethereal Closet Of Spacetime Mark Eaglen explores the relationship between art, science, technology and nature.

This exhibition will include drawings, sculpture, digital and video works, alongside opportunities to interact with the pieces. (Until Sat 11 July) Cardigan Art Socioety Summer Show Popular fixture in the Oriel Mwldan gallery programme, showcasing a range of art works by local artists. (From Fri 17 July until Sat 15 Aug) Oriel Myrddin Church Lane, Carmarthen.

01267 222775 / www. orielmyrddingallery.co.uk Richard Slee ‘Work And Play’ Attempts to challenge every conventional notion in ceramic art and transcend the utilitarian roots of the form, by this internationally renowned artist. (From Sat 4 July until Sat 12 Sept)

Oriel Q The Queens Hall, High Street, Narberth. Wed-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. 01834 869454 / www. orielqueenshallgallery.org.uk Oriel Q Friends Open Art Competition Exhibition of work entered for this competition. Oriel Fach and stairs:Details to come; main galery 3D area: assorted ceramics and jewellery by students and well-known artists. (Until Sun 26 July) Penarth Pier Pavilion The Esplanade, Penarth.

Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Free.

029 2071 2100 / info@ penarthpavilion.co.uk

which made his name. See Art for more (Until Sat 18 July) Redhouse Old Town Hall, High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free. 01685 384111 / info@ redhousecymru.com Graham Wilkins New work by exploring the themes of change, loss and new beginnings using an eclectic mix of drawing, sculpture and installation; a reflection on life and memories that utilises everyday objects to create a visual feast for the viewer. (From Wed 17 until Sun 28 July) The Riverfront Bristol Packet Wharf,

Newport's Project Space gallery and artspace, making creative lemonade from the lemons of abandoned shops post-recession, gives a threeday showcase to a shop that's managed to stay the course. Freestyle Skate Store is 20 years old, and toasts this milestone from Thurs 23-Sat 25 with a display of photos, films and other artefacts sold in, or otherwise related to, the Newport Arcade establishment.

Views Across Wales Offsite exhibition presented by Cardiff’s Kooywood Gallery and featuring work by Ceri Barclay, Jacob Buckland, Clive Burnell, Gerald Dewsbury, Malcolm Edwards, Elizabeth Haines, Wynne Jenkins, Alan Knight, Diane Metcalfe, Pete Monaghan, Stephen John Owen, Wilf Roberts, Andy Short, Matthew Snowden and Matthew Wood. (From Fri 3 until Sun 26 July) Project Space 147 Commercial Street, Newport. Wed-Fri 10am2am, Sat 10am-4pm. Free.

01633 656638 / www. theprojectspacenewport. wordpress.com 30 Min Portrait Stories Follow-up exhibition to a project at the Big Splash at the end of May; people had portraits painted and told their stories, and this is the results. (Until Mon 13 July) 20 Years of Freestyle Skate Store Photographs, films, skateboards and clothing from the last 20 years of this Newport-based skate shop.

On Sat 25 there’ll be live music and a bar, hosted by Le Pub. (From Thurs 23 until Sat 25 July) Ragged School 1-2 Pleasant Street, Swansea. Glynn Vivian Art Gallery offsite exhibition.

Daily 11am-4.30pm. Free.

01792 516900 / www.glynnviviangallery.org Richard Billingham ‘Ray’ A film about addiction, loneliness and control, thematically calling back to his photographic work in the 80s

Newport. Mon-Sat 10am8pm, Sun 10am-6pm. Free.

01633 656757.

John & Tamsin Griffiths ‘Ship Of Fools’ An art exhibition incorporating dance and performance by father and daughter duo. (From Thurs 2 until Thurs 30 July) Shamus McPhee ‘Aspects Of Gypsy Traveller Life’ New work which examines attitudes witnessed in the social response to Gypsy Traveller culture in Scotland. (From Fri 3 until Tue 28 July) St Donats Arts Centre St Donats Castle, Vale Of Glamorgan. Free. 01446 779100 / www.stdonats.com Seashore A mixed media exhibition by the Llantwit Major Art and Craft Group, developed on the theme suggested by the title.

(Throughout July) Swansea Grand Theatre Singleton St, Swansea. MonSat 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 475715 / www. swanseagrand.co.uk Gowerton School Mixed media works from its A level art and design/design technology students’ portfolios. (Until Fri 10 July) Geraint Davies ‘Roots & The Language Of Ratio’ Multimedia exhibition of 2D and 3D crafted forms.

(From Tue 14 until Fri 31 July) Love The Words And The Photos Personal photos inspired by Dylan Thomas, presented in conjunction with the Dylan Thomas Centre and telling stories of contemporary life in Swansea. (From Tue 14 until Fri 31 July)

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art Swansea Museum Victoria Road, The Maritime Quarter, Swansea. Tue-Sun 10am-5pm. Free. 01792 653763 / www. swanseamuseum.co.uk Great War Posters A display of World War One propaganda posters, in partnership with SWM (South West Wales Museums). (From Fri 3 July until Sun 27 Sept) Taliesin Arts Centre Singleton Park, Swansea.

Mon-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 12pm-6pm and performance evenings 6pm-8.15pm. Free.

01792 295526 / www. taliesinartscentre.co.uk Michelle Scragg, Caroline Rees & Katie Allen Three established Swansea artists come together for an exhibition of vibrant paintings and delicate papercuts. (Until Sat 4 July) Tenby Museum & Art Gallery Castle Hill, Tenby. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, £4/£3/£2 kids.

01834 842809 / www. tenbymuseum.org.uk Mick Morgan, Peter Rossiter & Paul Roche Ceramic sales exhibition.

(From Fri 3 July until Sun 16 Aug) Theatr Hafren Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys. Mon-Sat 10am5.30pm. Free. 01686 625007 / boxoffice@theatrhafren. co.uk Larisa Suturina Phillips Siberian-born painter, taking inspiration from different countries and cultures. Her compositions are mostly influenced by Islamic tiles; other ideas come from oriental flower arrangements. (Until Wed 29 July) Tower Gallery Oriel Y Parc Landscape Gallery & Visitor Centre, The Grove, St Davids, Pembrokeshire. Free. 01437 720392 / info@orielyparc. co.uk Hannah Firmin Using lino and woodcuts , Firmin creates illustrations for books, cards and the media, as well as printing small limited editions of her designs. (Until Sat 25 July) Evi Antonio ‘Cimychiaid Jono (Jono’s Lobsters)’ Antonio has been visiting Pembrokeshire since 1989, developing an affinity with the area. Latterly, her and her family have accompanies Jono, a fisherman, on his trips to sea. This exhibition documents and celebrates some of his catch. (Until Mon 31 Aug) Triptych Portland House, Bute Street, Cardiff / Chapter Arts Centre, Market Road, Canton, Cardiff. Daily 10am-7pm. Free. 029 2030 4400 / www.chapter.org Triptych I + II De Oscuro, Chapter and Wales Millennium Centre present a two-part film installation where men and women, military veterans, their mothers, partners and wives speak openly and directly about their own experience of the aftermath of military service. (From Thurs 2 until Sat 11 July) Velindre Hospital Whitchurch, Cardiff. Open BUZZ 54

24/7. Free. 029 2075 2251.

South Wales Art Society – Permanent Rolling Exhibition Members’ works are available to view in the corridors and restaurant of the hospital at any given time. 20% of all sales go to the hospital.

Victoria Fearn Gallery 6B Heol y Deri, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 9.30am5.30pm, Sun 10am-3pm.

Free. 029 2052 0884.

Lynne Cartlidge & David Knight Lynne paints flowers and still lifes in oil; David will be exhibiting his new watercolour paintings of Cardiff.

Also featuring porcelain by Louise Hall and jewellery by Caroline Reynolds. (Until Sat 11 July) Wales Millennium Centre Bute Place, Cardiff Bay. Free. 029 2063 6464 / www. wmc.org.uk Matt Wright ‘Relics’ Largescale multimedia exhibition from Wales-based Wright.

In partnership with Cadw, he presents a study of historical sites from around Wales, captured in 360° using the latest digital technology . (Until Sun 23 Aug) Wendrich Art House Temple Gallery, 1 Brickyard Cottages, Llanelli. 12-5pm.

Free. 01792 295526 / www. wendricharthouse.com Open Studio Artists Harry and Nicola Wendrich display work in their tranquil garden studio, including a display of Temple Crafts including meditation aids, incenses, astrological birth charts and calendars. The opportunity to hear “the Music of the Plants” is also offered. (Every Sunday until Sun 30 Aug) West Wharf Gallery Jacobs Market, Cardiff.

Thurs-Sat 10am-5pm. Free. westwharfgallery@gmail. com Life Art Touring celebration of art inspired by or taken from the human form.

Photography, drawing, painting, video and sculpture will feature. (From Wed 8 until Sat 11 July) The Winding House Cross Street, New Tredegar, Caerphilly. Tue-Sun 10am5pm. Free. 01443 822666 / windinghouse@caerphilly. gov.uk Our Duty To Bear: The First World War And Caerphilly County Borough Exhibition exploring how WWI affected men, women and children in this area. It will explore the impact of the war on the local area through objects, images, film and sound. (Until autumn TBC) Workers Gallery 99 Ynyshir Road, Ynyshir, Rhondda Cynon Taff. FriSun 10am-5pm. Free. 01443 682024 / wood4tt@gmail. com BigsmallART Wales Original drawings, paintings, photographs, prints and textile art; all artwork is for sale from £15 to £65. This is an ACEO (Art Card Edition and Originals) exhibition, with all pieces about the size of trading cards.

(From Thurs 2 July until Sat 8 Aug)

Wyndcliffe Court Sculpture Gardens Off Penterry Lane, St. Arvans, Chepstow. Wed, Sat + Sun 11am-6pm.

Free (charity donations welcomed). 01291 621242 / www. wyndcliffecourt.co.uk Spring Sculpture Show Talented local sculptors including Philippa MacArthur, Miranda Michels and Martin Duffy; new artists’ work including Joe Szabo, Andrew Findlay and MissFire. (Until Sun 27 Sept)

clubs The Boiler House Unit D, Papermill Road, Cardiff. 07977 138587 / www.boilerhousegraffiti.com *Sat 18 City Bass & Friends Summer Jam 5pm1am. House, techno, grime and who knows what else from Andy Richards, the Regular Rotation crew and City Bass residents.

Buffalo 11 Windsor Place, Cardiff.

Open Mon-Thurs 11am-3am, Fri + Sat 11am-4am, Sun until 4am. 029 2031 0312 / www.buffalocardiff.com Mondays Bump & Grind 10pm-3am, £4/£3 before 11.30.

90s r’n’b/hip-hop night, which recently relocated to here from Undertone. Fri 3 Aperture Concrete Junglists History Of Drum’n’Bass Showcase 9pm-3am, £10 adv with t-shirt/£5 on door. Featuring themed sets like so: Dan Aperture (history Of Hospital Records), Kooley b2b Screwy (Metalheadz vs Ram), Speedo b2b Sundance (summertime d’n’b), Rogue b2b Format (Critical Showcase), Magenta (history of dubstep) and host Benji Wild. Saturdays Shake Shake 9pm-4am, £4/free before 12. “Cocktail makin’ bassline quakin’ booty shakin’ best credible Saturday night party!” Their words.

The Canadian 143 Pearl Street, Splott, Cardiff. 029 2045 3141.

Fridays DJ 45 Free. Rock, blues, metal, Americana and alt-rock spanning the decades, all played from the original vinyl.

Club Oxygen 1 Northampton Lane, Swansea. 0844 8849171 / www.globaloxygen.co.uk Fridays Dance Anthems 11pm-6am, from £5. House and commercial music all night from Big Al, Nicky G, 3 Bird, Jordan Steins, LJ Isaac and Tom Chizzy. Saturdays 10pm-6am. Room 1: ED, progressive, big room, electro, deep and house. Room 2: r’n’b, bassline, garage and hip-hop.

Plus big name guests TBC. Sat 4 99 Souls 10pm-6am.

This is billed as an official preparty for Xstatic In The Park, which is later in the month, and is headlined by someone or something which had a hit single, The Girl Is Mine – “a mash up as you would have hoped from its title featuring Beyonce vs. Brandy & Monica,” as the internet, telling me what I think, puts it. Nicky G,

Martin Dibble, Ben Parkin, Big Al and Lanos also feature.

Clwb Ifor Bach Womanby St, Cardiff. 029 2023 2199 / www.clwb.net Thurs 10 Carnival 10.30pm, £4. Bashment, reggae and dancehall night which has previously been a success in Brighton and Bristol. See Clubs. Fridays (bottom) Xerox 10.30pm-3am, £4/£3 NUS. A “party jukebox” night. With DJs, though, not an actual jukebox. Fri 17 Hitched 11pm-3am, £4/£3 NUS. Cardiff’s only wedding disco, apart presumably from ones which take place at actual weddings. Fri 31 Brooklyn Zoo 10.30pm-4am, £3-£5. Current and classic hiphop alike, selected by Patrick Nazemi. Saturdays 10pm4am, £5/£4 NUS. Three floors of fun: The Vinyl Vendettas’ top floor resident indie shindig; Dirty Pop and Mr Potter's proper disco.

Courtyard 48 Cambrian Road, Newport. 01633 213161.

Wednesdays Wild Wednesdays Upfront dance anthems and “Urban Vibes”.

Fridays The Kickstart / Terrace Session Classic anthems, downstairs, Mr Ifsta plus allstar residents up on the roof terrace. Fri 10 Reggae On The Roof Featuring American reggae artist Jah Sun plus special guests. Saturdays Mischief Beat-driven anthems is the ambiguous description for tonight’s music policy.

Sundays Shisha Sundays DJs til late, Shisha served on the roof terrace and the weekend’s sports highlights.

DC / Maddison 71-74 St Mary Street, Cardiff. 029 2039 9399 / www.maddisondc.com Fridays Smack. 10pm-3am, £5/£4 before 10.30. Hit student night, helmed by residents Lawrence Jones and Mozafari, with all the associated zany activities and modern floorfillers that the clientele love.

Saturdays 10pm-3.30am. A rotating bill of south Wales DJs – Raptura, Martin Dibble, Big Al, Liam O’Connell, Jimpy, K33fey and Steve Howells – break out the dance anthems each week. Oh, and this place might be closed for some definitely-not-euphemistic ‘redevelopment’ by the time this mag comes out, but it might not be.

Dempseys Castle Street, Cardiff. 029 2023 9253.

Thursdays (downstairs) Twisted By Design 9.30pm2am, free. Weekly night along the lines of the Saturday lineups. Fridays (downstairs) Blah Blah Blah 10pm-3am, free. Gary Twisted offers up Motown, indie, rock’n’roll, reggae and “no cheesy pop”.

Saturdays 9pm-3am, free.

Rock’n’roll, funk, soul, party tunes yadda yadda, selected

by Chris PJ Martin. Sat 4 Twisted By Design 9pm2am, £3.50/£3 NUS. Monthly event with Gary playing the best in indie choons – Belle & Sebastian, Bowie, Cure, Dead Kennedys, summat like that.

Sat 18 Fabulous 9pm-2am, £4. Mod, ska, reggae, indie,

R&B, funk, boogaloo and northern soul, running here for the mods since the 90s.

Freerotation Electronic Audio/Visual Festival Baskerville Hall, Hay-OnWye. Members only event. www.freerotation.com Fri 10-Sun 12 Freerotation £100 adv (sold out). Here’s what you could have gone to this year, if you’d signed up as a member then jumped through loads of other hoops to actually get a ticket. They’re even doing a 50/50 split between men and women attendees this year, although I suspect they’re the only dance festival in the UK with the luxury to do this.

Lineup: Afrikan Sciences, Also (feat. Second Storey & Appleblim), AYBEE, Ben UFO, Bergemann & Legget, Blawan, BMO, Burnt Friedman, Call Super, Dan Bean, Diffuse, DJ Spider, Donato Dozzy, Don’t DJ, Duckett, Earthdoctor, Fade 2, Fred P, Freund der Familie, Grimes Adhesif, Hakim Murphy, Hessle Audio, Ilmajaam, Jakooky, Jane Fitz, J-Lab, Jo Johnson, Joe Ellis, Juju And Jordash, Karenn, Lakuti, Leif, London Modular Alliance, Lowtec, Lucy, Magic Mountain High, Mark Hand, Midland, Monoak, Monopoly, Move D, Neel, Objekt, October, Onlyz & Winkles, Pangaea, Pearson Sound, Perfume Advert, Peter Van Hoesen, Peverelist, Portable, Radioactive Man, Reflektor, Resom, Russ Gabriel, Sam Watson, Sammy String, Scuba, Shanti Celeste, Sidney & Suleiman (Latency), Soulphiction aka Jackmate, Steevio & Suzybee, Surgeon, Sven Weisemann, Tama Sumo, Tom Demac, Tom Ellis, Tripcode, Wallflower and XDB. Fuel 5 Womanby Street, Cardiff.

0845 6430032 / www. givemefuel.co.uk Thursdays FUBAR 10pm2am. Rock, metal and alternative clubnight. Fridays + Saturdays Rock and metal anthems each weekend, plus special guests when such types are in town. Fri 10 Wasteland 9pm, £4/£2 with flyer. New night focusing on goth, EBM, industrial and so forth. It’ll also feature live sets

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The Full Moon / The Moon Club Womanby Street, Cardiff.

029 2037 3022 / info@ thefullmooncardiff.com Thursdays Hullabalooza 10pm-4am, free. Alternative party tunes. Fri 24 Ultimate Power 10pm-4am, £4 adv.

Power ballads-themed club night. Fri 31 Submerge 10.30pm, £7 adv/£5 early bird. J:Kenzo, who is apparently a global dubstep legend, headlines over a ‘tump’ (as outgoing clubs editor Ryan would say) of residents. Sat 4 Creeper 11pm, £3. Cardiff’s newest grime night promises to play several different microstyles of grime. Not sure who’s playing them but it’s cheap and cheerful. Saturdays Five Dollar Shake Free. DJ Puddlefunk with bebop, funk, soul, Motown, hip-hop, reggae, ska and everything in between.

Glam Greyfriars Road, Cardiff.

029 2022 9311 / info@ glamnightclub.co.uk Mondays The Fest 10pm3am, £3.50. Two floors of charts, dance and student anthems (room one) and r’n’b, hip-hop, urban and funky (room two). Wednesdays HUMP 10pm-3am, £3.50. This is billed as the most outrageous night ever to come to Cardiff, which they will achieve via drinking games and celeb DJ sets. Thursdays Trend 9pm-3am, £4/£3.50. DJs Giggsy, Jordan Valleys, Sole and Willow play chart, indie and student anthems; r’n’b, house and old skool. Fridays Antisocial 9pm-3am. Level 1: r’n’b, hip-hop and mashups from DJ Sole and DJ Pro. Level 2: house, electro, dubstep and drum’n’bass from Ian Davies and DJ Rewire.

Saturdays Vanity 9pm-3am, £5-£10. Two rooms of quality music, everyone catered for it is claimed. Sat 1 Aug has sets from DJ Russke and Max Denham. Sun 5 Capture 2-11pm, £8 adv. Glam now has a roof terrace, apparently, and is taking advantage of that by having a Sunday raveup.

Bontan, Haematoma, Sinky & JV and Elliot Mitchell are the DJs announced so far.

Gwdihw 6 Guildford Crescent, Cardiff. 029 2039 7933 / www.gwdihw.co.uk Fri 3 Groove Theory 9pm, £4/£3. Tom Bateman, Sean Morgan, Chris Conroy, Jack Siddal, Mr Ben, Brawd and Owain Hepple play the good stuff, house and disco an’tha. Fri 10 Superchango 9pm, £4/£3. Featuring a live set from Atlantica. Fri 31 Pleasuredome 9pm-2.30am, £5/£3 before 11. Conroy, Deemo and Teoman play the electronic music of the 80s. Sat 4 Blue Honey’s 90s Mixtape 9pm, £3.

Soulful 90s disco, electro and hip-hop are promised from these guys. Sat 11 Fat City 9pm, £4. Featuring a live set fromSounds Of Harlowe.

Sat 18 Péchés Mignons 9pm-2.30am, £3. Funk, reggae, afrofunk, house, hip-hop, you name it. Try not to name anything dumb though. Sat 25 Hully Gully 9pm, £4. With a special Tropical Discotheque set. Sun 26 Delete 1pm, £12/£10. Another of their infamous car park sessions out the back. See Clubs for a quick chat with Cinthie, who reps the Beste Modus sound here alongside Diego_Krause.

Matt Owen, Marc Parsons, Lee Graves and Lewis James also feature.

HMS69 Techniquest, Cardiff Bay (meeting point). Boat sailing round the Welsh coast and Bristol Channel. 0845 489 6969 / www.hms69.com Fri 10 Bullion 7-10.30pm, £16.50 adv. An evening of drum’n’bass on a boat, headlined by Total Science in his Q-Project guise. Apollo, MOD and Speedo will join him, and later on the same DJs will be banging ‘em out at Cube, which is on Greyfriars Place. Fri 17 Aperture 7-10.30pm. Another evening of drum’n’bass on a boat,

clubs from Aperture residents and perhaps a special guest or two.

All sold out though sorry, but there is another one on Fri 21 Aug. Jacob’s Market West Canal Wharf, Cardiff.

029 2039 0939.

Sat 11 Babylon Rooftop Party 4pm. Studenty/young people type daytime/evening affair with DJ sets from Nic Saunders, Josh Thomas B2B Andrew Watkins, Elliot Mitchell and High For This.

There’ll probably be other nonmusical attractions as well.

Karma 75 St Mary Street, Cardiff.

Fri + Sat 8pm-6am. karmaclubcardiff@gmail. com Sat 4 Journey 10pm-6am, £5. It’s the official Cardiff launch party for Xstatic In The Park (see Clubs)... which is in Swansea. Wild! Joe Byrne has top billing with a three-hour set; Hywel Matthews, Richie Knight, Ben Joseph, Johnny Griffiths, Dave Hassell and Aran Roberts also knock out the trance choons.

Kuku Club Park Plaza Hotel, Greyfriars Road, Cardiff. Members’ club. 029 2011 1177 / www. kukuclub.co.uk Fridays Kuku is available for private hire on Friday evenings. Get in touch with them via the website if you want to take advantage of this.

Saturdays 10pm-4am, £5/ free members (10pm-1am);

£10/£5 members (after 1am).

With DJs TBC. Ladybird 41 St Mary St, Cardiff. 029 2066 5500 / info@ ladybirdcardiff.com / www. ladybirdcardiff.com Saturdays Solution 10pm4am. A night whose flyer has a big photo of a model in her bra and pants. Sundays Sunday Project 7pm-3am, free with guestlist. Free industry night offers floor fillers and house classics.

Lava Lounge The Old Brewery Quarter, Caroline Street, Cardiff. 029 2038 2313 / www. lavaloungecardiff.co.uk Fridays Circus Circus 9pm3am. “The best music from the best DJs in town” and, perhaps more importantly, cheap drinks. Saturdays 9pm-3am. Commercial chart music and the best of the 80s and 90s is promised, as are various two for £6/three for £5 drinks offers. Sundays Industry Sundays 9pm-4am.

Folks in the bar, club and hotel industry can come here after work and party to the selections of DJs Rhys Lewis and DJ George.

The Lemon Factory 37 St Helens Road, Swansea.

07969 671379 / www. lemonfactorybar.co.uk/ Fri 3 Dogruff 10pm-4am, £8 adv. Good quality house, pal.

Shaun Edwards, Gyan Bhatia, Dan Knight, Webb, Mikki Wings, Anthony Watkins and

Yelo will be delivering it. Sat 4 Dirtbox 9pm-4am. This is the official Xstatic In The Park launch party and will be a riot of hard dance and hardstyle, or I’m a Dutchman.

Metros Baker’s Row, Cardiff. 029 2039 9942 / www. metroscardiff.com Wednesdays Cheapskates 9pm-4am, £5. Hywel plays ‘alternative mayhem’ and old skool cheese. Fridays Subversion 9.30pm-3.30am, £3 with flyer before 10.30pm.

Drinks promos, no dress code. Rock, punk, metal and alternative beats. Saturdays Slacker 9.30pm-3.30am.

Wherein Hywel plays alternative and new music.

Minskys Show Bar Cathedral Walk, St David’s Centre, Cardiff. 029 2023 3128 / www.minskysshowbar.com Fridays & Saturdays 8pm1am. Dancing and cabaret with regular drag acts including Tina Sparkle, Miss Babs and Jolene Dover.

Mocka Lounge Mill Lane, Cardiff. Mon-Sat 11am-late. 029 2022 1295 / www.mockalounge.com Thursdays The Social Affair 9pm-3am. Over-25s night with chart hits through the ages. Fridays Timeless DJ Dan Nicholas plays r’n’b, funk, disco and old skool.

Just old skool. Saturdays Decorum Soulful and upfront house, plus funk, disco

etc, from Sinky and Styles.

Sundays VIP Chris Evans (My Playhouse) plays club classics, funky house and r’n’b.

Monkey Bar 13 Castle Street, Swansea.

01792 480822 / www. monkeycafe.co.uk Saturdays Get Busy £3 with a Kon Tiki stamp. This longserving venue has been closed for a few months but, as of late June, is kind of back! Funk, soul, hip-hop, Motown, boogie and party is what they promise for its weekend re-opening.

Perc 108 Lower Dock Street, Newport. www.facebook. com/perc.newport Sat 25 Perc 2pm-4am, £5-£9.

Newport’s top, indeed only, quality house and techno night rides again, with sets from Clare James, Miss Clayton Reid, Ryan Hodge, Paul Blandford, Owen Kilby, Richie Moulton, Billy Jordan and Chris Cain.

Popworld Wind Street, Swansea. MonFri + Sun 8pm-3am; Sat 3pm-3am. 01792 470676.

Tuesdays Popstar Karaoke 9pm-3am. Karaoke night with a £50 prize. Wednesdays W.H.I.P. 9pm, free before 11.

That’s short for What Happens In Popworld. Thursdays T.N.T. 9pm-3am. That’s short for Thirsty Night Thursday.

All drinks are £1.50 before 12am, apart from wines, cocktails, champagnes and – oh, Swansea – Rekorderlig.

Fridays + Saturdays Ain’t No Party Like A Popworld Party 8pm-3am, £2-£4 (Fri)/£3-£5 (Sat).

Pryzm (formerly Oceana) Greyfriars Road, Cardiff.

029 2023 3854 / www. pryzm.co.uk/cardiff Mondays BASS 10pm-3am, free before 11.30. Student night. on an urban tip and also featuring live acts. TFridays + Saturdays 10pm-3am.

Three music arenas, VIP booths, other stuff. Saturday is in conjunction with Jongleurs comedy club, which also takes place here.

FREEROTATION Fri 10-Sun 12, Baskerville Hall, Hay-On-Wye Tickets: sold out. Info: www.freerotation.com Not exactly a Mecca for cerebral/brain-razing electronic dance music otherwise, for one weekend every year 500 or so ravers hit up Hay for Freerotation – three days of top drawer techno, house and suchlike. The bill for 2015 is typically outstanding: Blawan, Call Super, Donato Dozzy, Lucy, Peter Van Hoesen, Perfume Advert and Shanti Celeste [pictured] all make their Freerotation debuts, along with dozens of other faves DJing or playing live. The one catch? It’s a guaranteed sell-out each year, with a carefully-monitored membership system. They’re even doing ‘boy’ and ‘girl’ tickets to ensure a 50/50 M/F balance, rather than the stereotypical techno sausagefest – a luxury few if any other fests enjoy, but good behaviour all the same.

Pulse 3 Churchill Way, Cardiff. 029 2064 1010 / www. pulsecardiff.com. Gay venue.

Wednesdays Warped 10pm4am. Join DJ Craig W on a journey through time with the best hits from the last two decades. Fridays Pulsetastic 10pm-5am, £4/£3. With live PAs once a month. Saturdays Pop Til You Drop 10pm-5am, £5/£4 b4 11. The very best chart remixes and classic hits all night long.

Revolution Castle Street, Cardiff. Open from 11am. 029 2023 6689 / www.revolution-bars.co.uk Tuesdays Sync 9pm-3am.

Student night featuring hazers, lasers and drink deals.

Wednesdays Shotgun Rules 9pm-3am. Exclusive midweek student party. You don’t need NUS to get in though. Fridays + Saturdays 9pm-3am. DJs, drinks offers, free area hire.

Room 112 (formerly 411 Bar) 3-6 St Mary Street, Cardiff.

Open Thurs 9pm-3am, Fri + Sat 10pm-4am. 029 2066

7996 / www.room112.net Fridays Bedrock 9pm4am, £10/£5 before 12. R’n’b, hip-hop and dancehall.

Saturdays Pillow Talk 9pm-4am, £10. Old skool r’n’b, hip-hop, house and decadent partying is this night’s deal.

The Scene Plymouth Street, Swansea.

07730 432166 / www. thesceneclub.co.uk Fri 3 + Fri 7 Aug Night Train 10pm-3am, £3.

Swansea Scooter Society DJs play R&B, mod, soul, jazz etc on the first Friday of every month. Sat 4 + Sat 1 Aug Dead Of Night 10pm-3am, £3. Goth/alternative club night, on the first Saturday of every month. Used to be in Sin City, is now in here.

Sin City Dilwyn Street, Swansea.

01792 468892 / bookings@ alternativeswansea.com Thursdays Sin Savers 10pm-3am, £3. Student night, back for the new term.

Fridays Monsters Of Rock 10pm-3.30am, £4/£2 before 12.30. Indie in room 1, metal in room 2. Saturdays Sink 10pm-3am. Hip-hop, drum’n’bass, dubstep etc, with special guests plus resident DJs Dubman, Swiss Elf and South.

Soda Lounge St Mary Street, Cardiff. 029 2037 3363 / www.sodalounge.co.uk Tuesdays Cartel £4/£3.50.

UK-wide student night. Mr. Mozafari will be playing vocal house and electro upstairs; DJ Wallace will supply r’n’b and chart in the Soda Lounge.

Thursdays Clique 10pm, £4.

New night promising the hottest r’n’b and dancefloor fillers. Saturdays Soiree 9pm4am. Three rooms including the Attic which is “the social playground for the high flyers and social elite, really the only place to be seen.” Imagine catching your reflection in the mirror just after writing that.

Tiger Tiger Friary House, Greyfriars Rd, Cardiff. Open Mon-Fri 12pm-2am, Sat 12pm-3am, Sun 12pm-12.30am. 029 2039 1944 / www.tigertigercardiff.co.uk Every Day Lucky Voice Karaoke From £2.50 per session. The UK's leading private karaoke experience each day of the week. Fridays Koosday 10pm-3am, £7/£5.

Something that has lots of decor, smoke machines etc and describes itself as an “Arrogantly Premium Clubbing Experience”. How depressing. Saturdays Kanaloa Polynesian style area with cocktails, VIP booths, dancers etc.

Undertone (basement of 10 Feet Tall) 11a + 12 Church Street, Cardiff. 029 2022 8883 / www.undertonecardiff.com *Fri 3 Yagga 10pm-4am, £7/£6 adv. One of what feels like a dozen launch nights here this month, this one specialises in jungle and dub and has the terrific Uncle Dugs down to spin. My efforts to see him, having been given ample opportunity, continue.

Lubi J, Ben Britton, Jimanoli, Ul Tra and Effigy b2b Blokeye

join him. Fri 10 + Fri 31 Temple 10pm-4am, 7.50 adv/£5 early bird. Hospital Records’ Reso is the headliner for this tuff drum’n’bass night on Fri 10; Fri 31 is still TBC. Fri 17 Maison 10pm-4am, £6/£4 adv. Pure house music from local talent, they say.

Thus the pressure is on Richie Vibe, Ryan John Collins, Tom Ashton Evans, Adam Evans, Leanne Piper and John Teagle.

Fri 24 Keep In Key 10pm4am, £3/free before 11. House, techno, garage and bass.

Launch night. Sat 11 Bump & Grind 10.30pm-3am, £4 adv. Classic hip-hop and r’n’b night returns to its original venue for a one-off summer weekender. Sat 25 Release 10pm-4am, £5. House, electro and techno from Boy Griff & Jhester plus residents Madame Twisted, Steve Howells, Corey S & Dan 3Man & Vinnie G. The Vaults The Old Natwest Bank, 113116 Bute Street, Cardiff Bay. www.vaultspresents.com *Sat 18 Memorex 9pm-4am, £13 adv. See Clubs for more on this fine looking Memorex night, featuring Rush Hour Records’ San Proper and Maxi Mill, plus locals Scott Kerr, Sinky and JV. Room 2 has The Organ Grinder, Matt Owen, Lee Graves and Marc Parsons. You’ll also notice that The Vaults, which closed in a blaze of disappointment a few months ago, has been revived, hopefully for good Warehouse 54 Cambrian Rd, Newport.

01633 259144 / www.wh54. com Wednesdays Wild Wednesdays Matt Kirke mixes up club-influenced beats from reggae to rock, d’n’b to dancefloor-led house.

Friday Warehouse54 Live!

A free festival-inspired mix of bass and live bands every week. Saturdays VHS Vandals An audiovisual mix of indie anthems, old school hip-hop, mashups and funkinfused beats. Saturdays (on the roof terrace) Koncept & Friends House, techno and bass music from these DJs: Ac5ces (Sat 4 July); Dellux (Sat 11); Nick ‘NRE’ Evans (Sat 18) and Shai (Sat 25).

Wow Bar 4 Churchill Way, Cardiff.

Gay venue. Free all day SunThurs; before 11pm Fri + Sat. 029 2066 6247 / www. wowbarcardiff.com Wednesdays Wish You Were Here Free. Student night with “inflight entertainment” from Lambrini Rampage and Mary Golds, plus music from DJ Krys. Thursdays The Night With No Name Free.

DJ Craig and Mary Golds offer “mad games and crazy entertainment.” Fridays The Greatest Show In The City Free b4 11. With WOW Showgirls Miss Kitty and Marcia, plus special guests every week. Saturdays The VKend Free b4 11. With DJs Craig and Krys. You can get cheap deals in VK. £6.50 for a fishbowl. £6 for a jug of WKD. Settle down now, kids.

Sundays The Cuckoo Club Free. DJ Krys plays the tunes until late.

BUZZ 55

events For many years the folk music scene here in Wales has struggled to survive, but recently that has all changed thanks to the commitment of a combination of musicians, promoters, venues, journalists and development agencies who have worked tirelessly to revive that scene.

There’s still some way to go but there are plenty of encouraging signs that things are moving in the right direction, among them the inaugural gig at the newly created (and long overdue) Cardiff Folk Club. With plans to meet on a monthly basis, the club kick off proceedings on Thurs 9 July with the inspired pairing of harmonica ace Will Pound and accordionist Eddy Jay, who’ll be on stage in the upstairs bar of Dempseys on Castle Street (www. cardifffolkclub.co.uk).

A further reflection of the growing confidence in the Welsh folk music is the arrival on the scene of an ever increasing number of artists and bands. While some of those musicians are relative newcomers, others that have been established for several years are beginning to see their hard work paying off as their music is finally being recognised and appreciated by a wider audience.

Among those reaping the benefits of this revival are north Wales band 9Bach who earlier this year won the coveted BBC Radio 2 Best Album Folk Award for their album Tincian and whose dramatic performance of the song Ffarwel, accompanied by Cor y Penrhyn was one of the highlights of that award ceremony.

Tincian isn’t a typical folk music album, but listen closely and among all the varied musical influences the traditional elements can still be discerned, whether in the band’s innovative instrumentation or the themes running through the songs of the band’s singer Lisa Jen. 9Bach’s musical innovation and willingness to take the tradition to a whole new level has earned them a reputation as one of the most exciting prospects on the current Welsh scene. They’ll be bringing their extraordinary music to Cardiff’s St. David’s Hall as part of the Roots Unearthed series on Mon 6 July (with support from excellent new trio Threaded), before playing a few selected gigs later in the month.

Buzz also recommends Artisan. Second reunion tour for the acclaimed a capella trio. Llantrisant Folk Club, Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club, Castan Rd. Pontyclun (Wed 3) Gren Bartley Band & Honeyfungus / Sarah Smout / Lucy Jones. Respected songwriter plus supports. Cuffern Manor, Roche, Haverfordwest (Fri 5) Dana & Susan Robinson. Traditional and contemporary Americana. Lyceum Folk Club, Lyceum Tavern, Newport (Thurs 18) Please send your folk and roots listings to listings@buzzmag.co.uk or phone them in to 029 2022 7677 BUZZ 56

Xstatic In The Park Singleton Park, Swansea. www.xstaticfestival.co.uk Sat 25 Xstatic In The Park 11am-11pm, £24.99-£69.99.

See Clubs for more on this new one-dayer. Lineup as follows. Warehouse Presents XITP Outdoor Stage: Eddie Halliwell, Arno Cost, EDX, Marcus Schossow, Tim Mason, Harrison, Pink Panda, Big Al & Danny Slade, Martin Dibble & Ben Parkin, Lanos and Nicky G. Toolroom Arena: Mark Knight, Prok & Fitch, Weiss, My Digital Enemy, Mark Storie, James Dean, Steven Richards, Falseface and Vedra.

Trancecoda & Delusion Arena: Alex M.O.R.P.H, Andy Moor, Gavyn Mytchell, Guy Ornadel, Jordan Suckley, Lange, Will Rees, Dark Fusion & Steve Arnold, Jonny Grffiths & Ben Joseph, Rhys Thomas & Callan Christie, Hywel Mathews & Richie Knight and Telus & Marlon Sadler. Dirtbox Arena: Tidy Boys (last ever set in Wales), Lab 4, Lisa Pinup, Rob Tissera, JP & Jukesy, Rob Davies b2b D-Grove, Chop & Change, Juice b2b Frisky & MC Shocker, Cally, Brian M & McBunn, Argy and Chuck-E. Sonic Arena: Gio, Louk & Leo Dantes, Dave Eaves & Puff, Gareth Siddell, Matt O’Keefe, Blake Parker, Karl Roberts & Frankie Ferrell, Kaine & Creed, Matt Jones & Bounce, Taz, DJ Gee Funk and an XITP competition winner.

Futura Arena: Dean Angel & Stu Grady, Wayne Hannigan & Kye, Jamie Hernandez, Salty & Saunders, Toby Ellis, Antwon & NTM, Rui J & Kiki V, Juntz & Nic Lawson, Teri Simmonds, John E & Evs, Mikey Thomas, Dean Morgan & Sam Bella and Rob Illing. Bassline Live Arena, aka the arena I would spend all my time at if I was going to this: Wideboys, Shaun Banger Scott, Evo & Leon Delano, Lloyd-E & K-Lo Feat MC Footy, CN Williams, Jon Stefanik & Smiley, Jordan Stiens, Otis & Tevin, Ed Kurno, DJ Kai & Greg P, Gary D & Fabian feat. MC D and Josh Morgan & Jamie Bevan.

events EVERY MONDAY Ballet The Gate, Cardiff.

6-9.30pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344.

Beginners 6-7pm; intermediate 7-8; advanced 8-9.30. Term finishes on Mon 13 July.

Bharata Natyam Dance Classes For Adult Beginners Bayview House, Cardiff Bay. 8.15-9.15pm. Info 029 2075 1158.

Bingo Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm.

Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Hosted by Jack Cooper.

Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting Churchill’s Hotel Bar, Llandaff, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (three-month trial membership). Info 07526 141392. A friendly social group offering the chance to “liven up your social life and meet new friends” through a varied events programme including theatre, live music, walks, badminton, table tennis and pub nights. More info at www.

cardiffivc.org.uk.

Ceroc The Gate, Cardiff.

7.45-10.45pm, £7/£5 NUS. Info 029 2048 3344. Sessions for a dance style billed as a combo of salsa, ballroom, hip-hop, tango and jive.

Ceroc Dance Class Odyssey Nightclub, Swansea. 7.4510.45pm, £5. Info cerocsouthwales@gmail.com.

Children’s Ballroom Dancing Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-9pm. Info 01495 243252.

Community Choir Sessions Cornwall Street Church Hall, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, free. Info 07952 752823. Led by Pauline Down and taking place most Mondays; ring ahead to check.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.308.30pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / serenhealth@ hotmail.co.uk. Every Monday and Friday.

India Dance Wales Classes Highmead House, Lisvane, Cardiff. Info 029 2075 1158.

For Grade 2 to vocational level. These classes are by special application only at various points in the month – not on specific days, hence listing them here. To apply write to admin@indiadancewales.com with previous dance experience and reason for wanting to join India Dance Wales.

Japanese Taiko Drumming The Riverfront, Newport.

4-7pm, £20 (four weeks).

Info 01633 656757. 4-5pm: retired people; 5-6: stage 2 for 7-14-year-olds; 6-7: stage 1 for 7-14-year-olds. No classes on Mon 4 or Mon 25.

Making Music The Gate, Cardiff. 6-10pm, £7.50-£9.50 per session/£4 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Learn to play improvised rock and pop and basic chord sequences.

Beginners 6-8pm; intermediate 8-10. Term finishes on Mon 13 July.

Musical Theatre The Riverfront, Newport. 6.158.30pm, £6/£5. Info 01633 656757. 7-11 years old: 6.15-7.15pm; 12 and up: 7.158.30pm.

Newport Badminton Club Pill Millennium Centre, Newport. 7.30-9.30pm. Info 07789 965285. One of the largest badminton clubs in South East Wales. Monday club nights have coaching with Carissa Turner, the current Ladies Welsh number one, for juniors and then senior club members.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today features Youth Circus Ewoks (4-5 + 5.15-6.15pm, £6 per session); Youth Circus Wookies (4.306pm, £7 per session); Flying Trapeze (6-8pm, £12/£10 per session); Aerial Yoga (6.30-7.30pm, £11/£9) and Flexibility (7.45-9.15pm, £9/£7 per session).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464. Tours of the centre running daily for one hour. Advance booking recommended.

Pilates The Gate, Cardiff.

11.30am-1.30pm, £5.50-£7.50.

Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners for the first hour, intermediate for the second. Term finishes on Mon 13 July.

Quizzical The North Star, Cardiff. 8.30pm, free. Info 029 2062 4050.

RAD Children’s Ballet The Gate, Cardiff. 4-7.45pm, £6.50/£5.50/£3 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. 4-6-year-olds: 4-4.45pm; 6-8 4.45-5.45pm; Ballet Grade 1 6-8 yrs 5.456.45pm; Ballet Grade 2 6-8 yrs 6.45-7.45pm. Term finishes on Mon 13 July.

Salsa Classes Mischiefs, Cardiff Bay. 7.30-9.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.

Beginners for the first hour, then improvers/intermediate.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Day tours from Cardiff, every Monday, Thursday and Sunday.

This one visits the Gower, Swansea Bay, Parc-Le-Breos, the Dylan Thomas Centre and more.

St Donats Atlantic Chorale St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7.30pm. Info 01446 799100. Choir rehearsals.

Tai Chi: Health Qigong Glyndwr Community Hall, Penarth. 10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.

Tango Dancing Argentine Barocco, Cardiff. 8-10.45pm, £3/£1. Info 029 2023 7332.

Tang Soo Do Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff.

7-9pm. Info 07734 557767.

Learn traditional Korean karate; beginners welcome.

Welsh Lessons The Gate, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info 029 2048 3344. Every Monday afternoon and Tuesday evening. Email info@learnwelsh. co.uk for more deets.

Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 12.301.15pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

On tomorrow also.

Yoga With Valerie Price St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff. 6.30-9.30pm. Info admin@yoga-works.co.uk.

6.30-8pm: intermediate; 8.109.30pm: beginners.

Zumba Dance Classes Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5.306.30pm, £5/£4. Info 029 2087 7959.

EVERY TUESDAY A Ballroom Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7-11pm. Info 01495 243252.

Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm.

Info 07790 167560. Every Tuesday and Friday.

American Line Dancing The Gate, Cardiff. 2.454.45pm, £3. Info 029 2048 3344. Term finishes on Tue 14 July.

Belly Dance Classes Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 6.307.45pm, £6/£25 for five sessions. Info 07872 306745.

Mixed ability class with Steph.

Beth’s Buns Pilates Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff. 7.15-8.15pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880. New class here every Tuesday.

Circus Skills The Riverfront, Newport. 7-8.30pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757.

For ages 14 and up. No class on Tue 26 Contemporary Dance The Gate, Cardiff. 6-8.30pm, £4.50£6.50/£2.50 taster. Info 029 2048 3344. Beginners 6-7pm;

intermediate 7-8.30. Term finishes on Tue 14 July.

Extend The Gate, Cardiff.

11am, £2.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Exercise to music, aimed at over-60s and people with a disability.

Frances Aitken Pilates The Abacus, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5. Info 07934 011061. Dropin session hosted by Aitken, who’s been teaching pilates for eight years and comes from a professional circus and dance background.

Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm.

Info www.funkypumpfitness. co.uk. Boxing-based highintensity workout with a house soundtrack. First session free.

In this gym every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

Gitananda Yoga St David's Uniting Church, Pontypridd.

7-8.30pm, free. Info 01443 408065.

Give It A Go Climbing Class For Adults Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Tuesday to Thursday.

Glam Dram St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan.

7pm. Info 01446 799100.

Amateur theatre company for adults.

India Dance Wales Classes Rubicon Dance, Adamsdown, Cardiff. 6.30pm. Info 029 2075 1158. From beginners to next level and for all ages and abilities.

Jamaican Bum Flex Channel View Leisure Centre, Cardiff. 6-7pm, £5. Info 07950 256969. Dancehall/reggae style dance moves, “turned into a tough bum workout for the ladies” by Latone Holder. Also on Wednesday and Thursday.

Jazz Workshops For Beginners Atradius Offices (4th floor), Cardiff Bay. 6.208pm, £10. Info 07806 625717.

All instruments and ages welcome.

Kizomba Tango Classes 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, £5.

Info 029 2022 8883. Learn African samba here.

Laughter Yoga Llandaff North Community Centre, Cardiff. 7-8pm, £5 (suggested donation). Info www. sparklylaughter.co.uk. “No experience required, no stretching and no mats needed,” promise the organisers.

Life Drawing Sketching Session 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff.

6-7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2022 8883. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model.

Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing The Garage, Swansea. 6-10pm.

Info 01792 475147.

Little’ns Music The Riverfront, Newport. 9.4510.30am + 1.30-2.15, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757.

Introduction to rhythm and singing for babies, plus a chance to practice nursery rhymes.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Circus Jedis (ground based skills, 4-6pm, £7 per session); Youth Circus Padawans (4.306pm, £7 per session); Hula Hoop (6-7pm, £7); Circus Mish Mash (6-8pm, £5) and Beginners Aerial (8-10pm, £11/£9).

Off Centre Silver Dragon, Wales Millennium Centre,

events Cardiff Bay. 5pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Adult drama group meeting weekly to develop performance skills.

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Open Mic Night Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

Pied Piper Music The Gate, Cardiff. 10.15-10.45am + 1.302.15pm, £4.50 (morning)/£5 (afternoon). Info 029 2048

Llandough Institute, Penarth.

8.30-9.30pm. Info admin@ yoga-works.co.uk . Mixed level class.

Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes Fairwater Social & Athletic Club, Cardiff. 6-7pm.

Info 07891 712344. Led by Irene Davies, as is...

Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes St Faith Church Hall, Llanishen, Cardiff. 8-9pm. Info 07891 712344.

EVERY WEDNESDAY

The G39 gallery in Roath, Cardiff, launches two concurrent exhibitions, Island Adaption I & II, on Fri 3 July. Said launch includes experimental pop duo Grumbling Fur playing live.

3344. Songs, games and music making for toddlers (morning) and pre-schoolers aged 3+ (afternoon).

Pilates And Stretch Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 8-9pm, £6/£25 for five sessions. Info 07872 306745.

With Steph; bring your own mat please.

Pilates: Beginners The Gate, Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Term finishes on Tue 14 July.

Pregnancy Yoga Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff.

6-7.15pm, £35/£30 (five-week blocks). Info kalavathi@ omstudio.co.uk.

Salsa Classes Bar 44, Cowbridge. 7.30-9.30pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.

Salsa Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 7-11pm, £5/£4.50 NUS. Info 07949 270618. Every Tuesday. 7.15pm beginners; 8.15pm improvers; 9.15pm intermediates.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales. com. Every Tuesday and Friday. This one visits Big Pit Mining Museum of Wales and Brecon Beacons National Park (including BBNP visitors centre).

Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Continuation St Mary’s Church Hall, Canton, Cardiff.

6.30-7.30pm. Info 029 2020 6042.

Vassia’s Pilates M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff.

4-5.30pm, £5/£6.50 taster session. Info 029 2047 3373.

Welsh Lessons The Gate, Cardiff. 7-9pm. Info 029 2048 3344.

Yoga Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 5.30-6.30 + 6.45-8pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 7.309pm, £8/£6.50. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk.

With Kalavathi Devi.

Yoga Share M.A.D.E. Gallery & Shop, Cardiff. 5-7pm, £4 (suggested donation). Info 029 2047 3373. Led by Ashtanga practitioner Sarah Cleary.

Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

6-7pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.

Every Tuesday and Wednesday.

Yoga With Valerie Price

A Tea Dance Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 2-4pm. Info 01495 243252.

Cabaret And Showgirl Dancing For All Conway Road Methodist Church Hall, Cardiff. 6.15-9pm. Info 07872 306745. With Steph. Beginners 6.15-7.45pm; advanced 7.459pm. More info at www. cardiffcabaretclub.com Ceramics For Adults The Riverfront, Newport. 6-8pm, £30 (five weeks). Info 01633 656757.

Ceroc Dance Class Dinas Powys Parish Hall, Cardiff.

7.30-10.45pm, £5. Info cerocsouthwales@gmail.com.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Wake Up Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.15-8am, £7£6. Info 07774 601544 / serenhealth@hotmail.co.uk.

Give It A Go Climbing Class For Adults Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Jamaican Bum Flex Canton Community Centre, Cardiff.

8-9pm, £5. Info 07950 256969.

Life Drawing Sketching Session The Project Space, Commercial Street, Newport.

6.30-8.30pm, £5. Info 07830 381930. Hosted by Cardiff Life Model.

Newport Youth Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.15-6pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. 7-10 years old: 4.155pm; 14-18: 5-6pm.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Circus Jedis (acrobatics, 4.156pm, £7); Acrobatics (6-8pm, £9/£7) and Handstands (8-9.30pm, £10/£8).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Pilates The Gate, Cardiff.

6-8pm, £5.50-£7.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Concentrating on General Fitness. Beginners for the first hour; advanced for the second. Term finishes on Wed 15 July.

Pub Quiz The Pilot, Penarth.

8pm. Info 029 2071 0615. With Hayley.

Salsa Classes Rhiwbina Recreational Club, Whitchurch, Cardiff. 8-10pm, £5/£4 NUS. Info 07800 565651.

SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff

(pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com. Day tours from Cardiff, every Wednesday and Saturday. This one visits Caerleon, Caerwent, Tintern Abbey, the Wye Valley, Abbey Mill Craft Centre and Raglan Castle.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 9.3011am + 7-9pm, £8/£6.50. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio. co.uk..

Yoga Trwy Gyfrwng Y Gymraeg Insole Court, Llandaff, Cardiff. 7-8.30pm.

Info admin@yoga-works.co.uk.

Yoga With Tori Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

6-7pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.

Yu-Gi-Oh Tournaments The Freaks Geeks and Autographs Store, Swansea. 5.30pm, £3.50.

Info 07914 683534.

Zumba Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 6pm, £4. Info 07949 270618.

EVERY THURSDAY Actors Experience Japan Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6-9pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. A series of diverse workshops for professional and experienced actors.

Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Children 6-11 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

4-5pm, £4.95. Info 07837 937351.

Bingo Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

Biodanza Bishop of Llandaff High School, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £6/£5. Info antoinette@ biodanza4all.com. “A fusion of music, movement and feeling” taught here by Antoinette Lorraine.

Breakdance The Riverfront, Newport. 6.15-7pm, £3.50 per session. Info 01633 656757.

Learn break dancing styles, uprock, freezes and power moves. For ages 8-18.

Ceroc Dance Class Odyssey Nightclub, Swansea. 7.4510.45pm, £5. Info cerocsouthwales@gmail.com.

Children’s Latin/Ballroom Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 4.30-8pm. Info 01495 243252.

Circuits Class Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

6.45-7.45pm, £5. Info 029 2048 4880.

Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff. 6pm.

Info www.funkypumpfitness. co.uk.

Give It A Go Climbing Class For Adults Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

7-8.30pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Hand Drumming Group Canton Uniting Church, Cardiff. 6-6.50pm, £15 (five weeks). Info 01446 401209.

Hosted by Laura Bradshaw.

Jamaican Bum Flex Trinity Church Centre, Newport road Cardiff. 6.30-7.30pm, £5. Info 07950 256969.

Newport Badminton Club Newport Active Living Centre.

7.30-9.30pm. Info 07789 965285.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. Today: Handstands (6-7.30pm, £10/£8) and Performance (7.30-9.30pm, £10/£8).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium

Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Pilates Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 6.157.15pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / serenhealth@hotmail.co.uk . Every Thursday.

Salsa Buena Class Eclipse, Penarth. 7.30-9.30pm, free.

Info 07800 565651. Also features a Latin disco after the class.

Salsa Classes La Tasca, Cardiff. 7-11pm, £5/£4.50 NUS. Info 07949 270618. 7.15pm beginners; 8.15pm improvers; 9.15pm Rueda.

Salsa Dancing Classes Revolucion De Cuba, Cardiff.

8-10pm, £6/£5 NUS. Info 029 2023 6689. Salsa, bachata, zouk and kizomba.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Tai Chi / Qigong Shibashi Albert Road Church & Community Centre, Penarth.

6.30-9.15pm. Info 029 2020 6042. 6.30-7.30: Tai Chi/ Qigong; 7.45-9.15: Tai Chi Short Form.

Tai Chi / Qigong St Albans Church Hall, Splott, Cardiff.

10.30-11.30am. Info 029 2020 6042.

Yoga Classes Cardiff Steiner School, Llandaff North, Cardiff. 6-7.15 + 7.30-8.45pm, £8/£6.50. Info info@yogaskies. co.uk. Hosted by Mike Young.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff. 7-8am + 1-2.30, 6-7.15 + 7.30-9pm, £8/£6.50. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk.

EVERY FRIDAY Aikido Village Hall, Heol Syr Lewis, Morganstown. 8-10pm.

Info 07790 167560.

Boys’ Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 4.45-5.30pm, £2.75 per session. Info 01633 656757. Taught by Rubicon, for ages 6-12.

Cardiff Aikikai The Dojo, Roath, Cardiff. 6.30-10pm. Info mcaluan@cardiffaikikai.co.uk.

Children’s Tap/Ballet Classes Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 10.30-11.30am.

Info 01495 243252.

Community Choir Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 9.4511.45am, £72/£48 (12 weeks).

Info 01446 401209.

Freestyle Fitness Yoga Kings Road Studios, Pontcanna, Cardiff. 7.308.30pm, £7/£6. Info 07774 601544 / serenhealth@hotmail.co.uk.

Little’ns Dance The Riverfront, Newport. 9.4510.25am + 10.30-11.15am, £3 per session. Info 01633 656757.

Newport Photographic Club Skip Jennings Hall, Maindee, Newport. 7.30pm.

Info 01633 400685.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Circus Jedis (aerial, 4.156pm, £7); Aerial Conditioning (6-7.30pm, £10/£8); Flying Trapeze Taster class (fortnightly, 6-8pm, £15).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464.

Older Adult Dance/ Exercise The Riverfront, Newport. 11.15am-12.15pm,

£2.80. Info 01633 656757. Low impact dance and exercise class aimed at the over 50s.

Rhiwbina Farmers Market The Butchers Arms, Rhiwbina.

10am-1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Mines & Mountains National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Tango Argentine Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff.

7.30-8.45pm, £7/£4. Info 029 2023 7332. No experience or partner required.

Zumba: Dance Exercise Classes Sbectrwm Community Centre, Fairwater, Cardiff. 1-2pm. Info 07891 712344. With Irene Davies.

EVERY SATURDAY Children’s Climbing Classes Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

10-11.30am, £12. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.

Family ‘Give It A Go’ Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

12, 2 + 4pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880. Every Saturday and Sunday.

Funkypump Fitness Universal Gym, Cardiff.

9.30am. Info www. funkypumpfitness.co.uk.

Hard Côr Sony Room, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Come-one-come-all sessions for the Centre’s urban choir who blend choral singing with hip-hop.

NoFit State Circus: Youth Circus Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

10.30am-12pm, £7/£6 per session. Info 029 2022 1330 / www.nofitstate.org. 10.3011.30am: Ewoks; 11.30am1pm: Padawans; 10-11.30am: Wookies.

Roath Real Food Market Mackintosh Sports Club Car Park, Roath, Cardiff. 9.30am1pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.

SeeWales Sightseeing Tour: Romans And Ruins National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am-5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

St Mary Street Cardiff Market St Mary Street, Cardiff. 11am-5pm, free.

Info 029 2019 0036. Selling artisan foods, vintage clothing, antique furniture and bric-a-brac.

Yoga Classes Om Studio, Partridge Lane, Cardiff.

8-9.30am, £6.50. Info 07727 139379 / www.omstudio.co.uk.

With Kalavathi Devi.

Youth Theatre The Riverfront, Newport.

12.45-3.15pm, £28 (seven weeks)/£25 (six weeks). Info 01633 656757. For ages 8 to 16, across two classes (youngest first).

EVERY SUNDAY Ballet Academy Wales Classes – Adults Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 12-1pm, £6.50. Info 07837 937351.

Ballet For Beginners Dance Studio, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2-3.30pm, £6/£15 for three classes. Info info@ burlesquecardiff.co.uk. Hosted

by Stephanie of Burlesque Cardiff.

Bridgend Undercover Car Boot Sale Multistorey Car

Park, Bridgend Town Centre.

7am-12pm, free (selling cars £6; selling cars with trailers £10). Info 01656 661338.

Cabaret And Showgirl Dancing For All Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 11am12.30pm. Info 07872 306745.

With Steph. Beginners and mixed ability class. More info at www.cardiffcabaretclub. com.

Children’s Climbing Classes Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

10-11.30am, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Family ‘Give It A Go’ Climbing Session Boulders, St Catherine's Park, Cardiff.

12, 2 + 4pm, £12. Info 029 2048 4880.

Farmers’ Market National History Museum, St Fagans.

10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Welsh producers sell their wares every week at this brand new market.

Lindy Hop Dance Classes & Social Swing Dancing Pontardawe Arts Centre.

6-10pm. Info 01792 863722.

NoFit State Circus Classes And Courses Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff.

Info 029 2022 1330 / www. nofitstate.org. Today: Youth Circus Jedis (mixed circus skills, 12-2pm, £7) and Youth Circus Jedis (performance, 2-4pm, £7).

Official Guided Tours – Every Day Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. £5/£4. Info 029 2063 6464. *Riverside Farmers’ Market Fitzhammon Embankment, Cardiff. 10am2pm, free. Info 029 2022 7982.

Always worth a trip.

SeeWales Sightseeing Day Tour: Golden Gower National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff (pickup point). 9am5.30pm, £5 off if you present this magazine. Info 029 2022 7227 / www.seewales.com.

Sunday Board Games Cardiff Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Weekly session featuring a mixture of competitive and co-operative games.

WEDNESDAY 1 Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event. Also on Wed 8, Thurs 16 and Sun 26.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609. A walk through woodlands, ruins and graveyards.

Also on every Thursday and Saturday this month.

Museum Friends Lecture National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 10.30am, £10. Info 029 2039 7951. ‘Patagonia – the 150th Anniversary of the Founding’, by Walter Brooks.

Poetry Open Mic Night Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

7.30pm, free. Info 01685 384111. With guest poet Paul Henry.

Pop-Up Produce Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 3-8pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400.

Monthly market featuring local producers.

Screen Printing Mission Gallery, Swansea. 10am-3pm, free. Info 01792 652016.

Workshop led by Terri Saunders.

Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr.

8pm. Info 01495 753629.

Established group aiming to BUZZ 57

events provide constructive criticism, help, advice and guidance to its members. Also on Wed 15 and Wed 29.

Stories By Gaslight Gas Gallery, Aberystwyth. 6.459pm, £5. Info peterstevensonart@gmail.com. Monthly storytelling club, led by Peter Stevenson on the first Wednesday of each month.

Venturefest Wales Cardiff City Stadium, Cardiff. Free.

Info www.venturefestwales. co.uk. Interactive workshops and debates, exhibition and displays, inspirational speakers and one-to-one sessions, aimed at small businesses and the like.

THURSDAY 2 Callum Roberts – Future Oceans: A Sea Of Hope Or Despair? Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon. 7.45pm, £11.50/£10.50. Info 01874 611622. Professor Roberts explores the story of humanity’s relationship with the sea.

Cardiff Animation Nights 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.

First Thursday Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2.50. Info 029 2030 4400.

New poetry, fiction and memoir sessions, this month featuring readings from Robert Minhinnick and Kim Moore.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £14.

Info 07538 878609. Also on Fri 3, Sat 11 and Thurs 30 this month.

Portfolio Surgery: Anna Lewis Mission Gallery, Swansea. 10am-3pm, free.

Info 01792 652016. Drop-in workshop.

Quiz In My Pants The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. Pub quiz, also on Thurs 16 and Thurs 30.

FRIDAY 3 3K 4 Kids Bute Park, Cardiff.

10am-1pm, £5 to enter. Info info@gthc.org.uk. A George Thomas Hospice Care fundraising fun run.

Art Opinions Service National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Bring in a piece of art for opinions/referrals by the Art Department.

Cardiff Inter Varsity Club Meeting Park Plaza Hotel, Cardiff. 8.30pm, £5 (threemonth trial membership).

Info 07526 141392 / www. cardiffivc.org.uk. Meeting here on the first Friday of each month.

Farmers Market High Street, Merthyr Tydfil. Free.

Info 01685 725106. Quality produce from no more than 50 miles away, on the first Friday of each month.

Get Quizzical The Globe At Hay, Hay-On-Wye. 8pm, £2 to enter. Info 01497 821762.

Pub quiz on the first Friday of every month.

Golf: Celebrity Cup Celtic Manor, nr Newport. £20/£15/£5 kids. Info 01633 413000. Get a load of these guys in the lineup (others are still TBC). England: Mike Tindall, Vernon Kay, Peter Jones, Zoe Hardman and Ben Shephard. Ireland: Keith and Ronan from Boyzone, Brian from Westlife and Brian Ormond, who Google tells me once “met up with a criminal in a parking lot”. Scotland: Alan Hansen, Gordon BUZZ 58

Strachan, Kenny Dalglish and Dougray Scott. Wales: Rob Brydon, Gethin Jones and Philip Glenister. On tomorrow also.

Gower Crafts & Artisans Port Eynon Village Hall, Gower Swansea. 10am-4pm.

Info www.gowercraftsandartisans.co.uk. Also on Fri 17.

International Ceramics Festival 2015 Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £135 (three days). Info 01970 623232. Annual event which we wrote about in the Art section of last month’s issue.

Binned it already? That’ll teach you won’t it. More at www. internationalceramicsfestival. org anyways. (Until Sun 5) Launch Of Island Adaption I & II G39, Cardiff. 6-9pm, free. Info 029 2047 3633. See Art listings for more on this exhibition.

Tonight has a live set by Grumbling Fur (who are great) vs Mark Titchner (an unknown quantity, to me at least).

Little Mice Club National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10.30am-12pm, free. Info 01792 463980.

Making Scapes Mission Gallery, Swansea. 10am2.30pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Drop-in workshop led

by Shellie Holden.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Every Thursday this month.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £14.

Info 07538 878609.

Museum Late Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 6-9pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334.

For the first Friday of every month the museum will be opening its doors until late, with dance, culture, art, music and a pop-up bar.

Photography Workshop Mission Gallery, Swansea.

10am-3pm, free. Info 01792 652016. With Anthony Arrowsmith.

Toddler Days Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. £5 (adults). Info 029 2047 5475. Monthly day for toddlers with a special theme each month, May’s being the seaside.

SATURDAY 4 Arashi Shibori Dyeing With Indigo Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am4.30pm, £55. Info 029 2048 4611. With Catherine Lewis.

Beach Treasures – The Geology Of Penarth Penarth Pier Pavilion.

12-6pm. Info 0844 8700887.

Dr Christian Baars gives a talk in the cinema from 12-1pm, followed by an afternoon exploring the geological features between Penarth Head and Lavernock Point.

Big Day Out Humble By Nature, Penalt, nr Monmouth.

12pm-12am, £30/£10 kids/ free under-5s. Info 01600 714595.Featuring live music from The Noses (who seem to be changing their name from The Bleedin Noses via a gradual period of transition), The Brwmys, Remi Harris, Simon Mu and Glowglobes, plus TV choirmaster Gareth Malone. Food demos come from Matt Tebbutt, The Fabulous Baker Bros, Dalls Campbell, Genevieve Taylor, Hang Fire Smokehouse ad

Guyrope Gourmet. Plus plety of other food, farm and artbased activity.

Bushcraft & Survival Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £90. Info 01874 749092. A Good Day Out event.

Craft Fair Coffee Cove Cafe Bar, Barry Island. 10am3.30pm, free/£10 to set up a stall. Info 07948 399111.

Every first Saturday of the month.

Cycling: The Wales Sportive Saltern’s car park, Tenby (starting point). 8am.

Info www.thewalessportive. com. Rides of between 42 and 112 miles across Pembrokeshire.

Dewch Y Ganu National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980. Sessions for Welsh learners.

Fair Play 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 12-5pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New monthly afternoon event where vintage/independent retailers will sell their wares.

Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475.

Don’t give Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus and Neptune the gasface, take a closer look at them in this show. (On weekends until Sun 12) International Ceramics Festival 2015 Aberystwyth Arts Centre. £135 (three days). Info 01970 623232.

(Until Sun 5) Lit On The Lawn Priory Hotel, Caerleon. 11am5.45pm, £10. Info www.caerleon-arts.org. The Caerleon Arts Festival with a day featuring appearances, talks, readings etc by John Lewis Stempel, Tiffany Murray, Tom Anderson, John Norton, Colin Thomas, Nia Davies, John Gower, Jenni Williams and host Dylan Moore.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Open Ground Writing Allty-Bella, Usk, Monmouthshire.

10.30am-5.30pm, £70. Info www.opengroundwriting. co.uk. Second of three creative writing workshops (the final one is on Sat 26 Sept) hosted by author Helena Attlee and poet Emma Beynon.

Perspective Drawing Mission Gallery, Swansea.

10am-3pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Workshop with Katherine Clewett.

Quilt Club National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Rhondda Rose Society Annual Show National History Museum, St Fagans.

10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. On tomorrow also.

Roller Derby: Tiger Bay B Team vs Team No Fuss USW Sports Centre Caerleon.

6pm, £7.50/£6 adv. Info tigerbaybrawlers@gmail.com.

Slam Wales Finalists St David’s Hall, Cardiff. Info 029 2087 8444. Youth poetry slam competition featuring the winners of previous north and south Wales heats.

Speedway: FIM British Grand Prix 2015 Millennium Stadium, Cardiff.

5pm, £45-£100 adv. Info 0844 8588879. Competition for daring riders of bikes without

brakes, taking place here around this time every year.

Tafwyl 2015 Cardiff Castle. Free. Info 029 2087 8100. Multi-faceted day of entertainment aimed at Welsh speakers, and those who want to learn. As well as stalls promoting Welsh produce, workshops, literary sessions, music, cookery, art and drama sessions, live music today will come from Yws Gwynedd, H A’r Band, Gwenno, Swnami, Y Ffug, Ysgol Sul, Kizzy Crawford and Kookamunga (main stage); Gwyneth Glyn, Huw M, The Gentle Good, Aled Rheon, Y Gerddorfa Ukulele, Palenco and Plu (acoustic stage). See www.tafwyl.org for more info.

On tomorrow also.

Time Pirates National History Museum, St Fagans.

11am-3pm, £1. Info 029 2057 3500. Treasure hunt. On tomorrow also.

Transfer Dyes Mission Gallery, Swansea. 10am3pm, free. Info 01792 652016. Workshop with Terri Saunders.

Workshop Bike Sale Cardiff Cycle Workshop, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 10am-12pm. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org. uk. Adult bikes on sale from £60; kids’ bikes from £10.

Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Find out why skin becomes spotty, why noses get snotty and why we go to the potty in this bodily emissionbased show. (On weekends until Sun 12) SUNDAY 5 2015 All Wales Comic Verse Finals Priory Hotel, Caerleon. 2pm, £5. Info www. caerleon-arts.org. Hosted by Goff Morgan.

Cardiff Geek Party 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, £1 per 20 minutes of console play/£2 to enter a tournament. Info 029 2022 8883. Retro videogames night, previously in Gwdihw and now here.

Cardiff Storytelling Circle Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8pm, £4. Info 029 2030 4400.

Cardigan Bay Seafood Festival Aberaeron Bay. Free. Info www.aberaeronfishfest.com. Annual event full of stalls, exhibitions, chef demos etc. Largely seafood-themed, but other types of produce are available.

Cwmbran Craft Fayre Our Lady’s School Hall, Cwmbran.

1-4pm. Info cwmbran_ crafts@hotmail.co.uk. Every first Sunday of the month.

Cycling: South Wales Bike Ride Recreation ground, Mumbles Rod, Swansea (starting point). 9am. Info 0845 1308663. Rides of 12, 28 and 46 miles, in aid of British Heart Foundation.

Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (On weekends until Sun 12) Golf: Celebrity Cup Celtic Manor, nr Newport. £20/£15/£5 kids. Info 01633 413000.

Gwent Drama League Awards 2015 Dolman Theatre, Newport. 6.30pm, £10 adv. Info 01633 263670.

International Ceramics Festival 2015 Aberystwyth Arts Centre. £135 (three days). Info 01970 623232.

(Finishes today) Sheep Trekking Venue TBC,

Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.

A Good Day Out event. Also on Sat 11, Sun 12, Sun 19 and Sun 26.

Tafwyl 2015 Cardiff Castle.

Free. Info 029 2087 8100.

Featuring live music from Geraint Jarman, Candelas, Cowbois Rhos Botwnnog, HMS Morris, Plu, Huw Chiswell and Mellt (main stage); Meic Stevens, Lowri Evans, Iwcs A Gaf, Sorela, Cwpwrdd Nansi and Cut Ribbons (acoustic stage).

The Wales Half Marathon Pembroke Castle (starting point). 12pm. Info 01437 765777. Half-assed version of the below event, both being presented by Activity Wales Events.

The Wales Marathon Tudor Square, Tenby (starting point). 10am. Info 01437 765777.

Time Pirates National History Museum, St Fagans.

11am-3pm, £1. Info 029 2057 3500.

Welsh National Wedding Fayre Brangwyn Hall, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 475715.

Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (On weekends until Sun 12) MONDAY 6 Cabinet Of Curiosities: Museums And The Representation Of Disability National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 6pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Talk looking at how museums can be used to engage with the public in a reassessment of widely held assumptions surrounding disabilities.

In The Zone Pre-Ashes Cricket Panel Waterloo Tea, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info russell@inthezoneonline. co.uk. Talk between cricket writers Dean Wilson, Jarrod Holder and Russell Holden.

Book in advance please.

Northern Lingo Bingo Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.

This is a night which seems to feature people playing bingo and speaking in Yorkshire dialect.

The Terrible Things I've Done NoFit State Circus, Prince Of Wales Building, John Street, Cardiff. 1-6pm, free. Info admin@ invisibleink.com. Invisible Ink Theatre Company are developing a new theatre production and are collecting stories with a vew to seeking inspiration for said production.

If you're interested, either email the address above or turn up on the day – or the three sessions on Wed 8 (one afternoon, one evening) and Thurs 9.

Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall.

6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758. An open group of writers who encourage others to write and also critique work. Here every first and third Monday of the month.

TUESDAY 7 Gower Crafts & Artisans Oxwich Bay Hotel, Gower Swansea. 11am-4pm. Info www.gowercraftsandartisans. co.uk. Also on Wed 15.

Gypsy, Roma & Traveller Arts & Culture National

Symposium G39, Cardiff.

9am-1pm, free. Info 029 2047 3633. Presented by the The Romani Cultural & Arts Company.

Meet The Curator: Natural Sciences Gallery Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7951. Cindy Howells talks about the first Jurassic dinosaur in Wales (see Art listings).

Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995. Also on Tue 21.

Tony Stockwell Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £18.50. Info 01600 772467.

Tony Stockwell is a spiritualist medium and spirit communication is part of his own religious belief, but we accept differing opinions exist regarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed.

WEDNESDAY 8 Cricket: 1st Investec Ashes Test – England v Australia SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. 11am, £25-£85.

Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Sun 12) Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £12.50. Info 029 2057 3500. Presented by Cardiff History & Hauntings.

Also on every Wednesday and Friday this month (apart from Fri 31).

Reminiscence Monthly Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff. 11am-1pm, free.

Info 029 2078 8334. Come to the museum and share your memories of Cardiff, on the first Wednesday of every month.

Tea Dance Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2pm, £5. Info 0845 2263510.

The Terrible Things I've Done Little Man Coffee Shop, Cardiff. 10am-3pm, free. Info admin@invisibleink.com.

The Terrible Things I've Done The Other Room, Porters, Cardiff. 4-8pm, free.

Info admin@invisibleink. com.

What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. New open mic night incorporating music, poetry, storytelling, comedy, cabaret etc. Also on Wed 22.

THURSDAY 9 Bad Biddies Bingo 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £2. Info 029 2022 8883. “Hello dears, Vera and Dilys here – freshly rejected from the WI and here with a brand new bingo night held every second Thursday of the month at 10 Feet Tall...” you get the idea.

Behind The Scenes Tour Cardiff Castle. 6pm, £12.50.

Info 029 2087 8100. A closer look at some of the nooks, crannies and remarkable rooms in the house not normally open to the public.

Cricket: 1st Investec Ashes Test – England v Australia SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. 11am, £25-£85.

Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Sun 12) Fashion Wales The Riverfront, Newport. 7pm, £6. Info 01633 656757.

Showcasing fashion/design

events talents from the region for the sixth year running.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

The Full Moon Against Humanity The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com. A session playing the wilfully offensive card game Cards Against Humanity. Also on Thurs 23.

The Terrible Things I've Done National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am4pm, free. Info admin@ invisibleink.com.

FRIDAY 10 Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2087 2087. Annual weekender. There’s normally some nice stuff to eat and drink here. Also, these live acts will be playing over three days: Rob Heron And The Tea Pad Orchestra, The Zen Hussies, Baraka, Screamin Ms Jackson And The Slap Your Mama Big Band, Maelog, RedRay, Miss Maud’s Folly, Donnie Joe’s American Swing Band, Tantz and the 89-91 Duo. (Until Sun 12) Cricket: 1st Investec Ashes Test – England v Australia SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. 11am, £25-£85.

Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Sun 12) Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20. Info 01874 749092. A

Good Day Out Event. Also on Sat 11, Fri 17, Sat 18, Fri 24 and Sat 25.

Dinky Dragons Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff.

10am-3pm, free. Info 029 2078 8334. Family fun day for 0-5-year-olds.

Fun Times + Macaulay Culkin’s Not Dead Carnegie House, Bridgend. 7.30pm.

Info 01656 815757. A mixture of sketches, stories and stand-up with games and quizzes exploring how our childhoods set us up for adult life. Presented by Karen Sherrard and Sarah Bridgeman.

Kendal Mountain Film Festival New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15. Info 029 2087 8889. Presentation of the best action and adventure films from around the world, raising funds for the Nepal Earthquake Appeal.

Lecture: Tenby Marine Biology Tenby Museum.

7pm, £5/£4. 01834 842809. By Jill Ensom.

Mediumship Medley Workmen’s Hall, Caerphilly.

7pm, £10/£8 adv. Info 07512 237983. Four spirit mediums.

I always want to call them ‘media’ when there’s a plural number.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £12.50. Info 029 2057 3500.

Tea Dance St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan.

2-4pm, £5. Info 01446 779100.

With Alan Taylor.

Toddler Time Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 11am-3pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Whisky Tasting Night With Penderyn Distillery Cardiff Castle. £25 adv. Info 029 2087

8100. Also featuring a guided tour of the castle and a talk

by Penderyn reps.

SATURDAY 11 An Introduction To Brewing National History Museum, St Fagans. 9.30am5pm, £120. Info 029 2057 3500. With Tomos a Lilford brewers.

Caerwent Craft Fayre Caerwent Village Hall, Monmouthshire. 2.30-4.30pm.

Info cwmbran_crafts@ hotmail.co.uk. Every second Saturday of the month.

Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. Free.

Info 029 2087 2087. (Until Sun 12) Chepstow Farmers’ Market Cormeilles Square, Chepstow. 8.30am-1pm, free.

Info 01291 626370. Every second and fourth Saturday of the month.

Cricket: 1st Investec Ashes Test – England v Australia SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. 11am, £25-£85.

Info 029 2040 9380. (Until Sun 12) Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20. Info 01874 749092.

Drop-In Knotwork & Beadwork Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. £5 per session.

Info 029 2048 4611. With Suzen Millodot every month.

Essential Bike Maintenance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff.

9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

Family Fun Day Pontardawe Inn. 1.30pm, free. Info 01792 864949. Part of the Gwyl Y Gwach weekender, which began yesterday

WALES’ NEWEST DINOSAUR National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff, until Sunday 6 Sept Admission: free. Info: 029 2057 3500 / www.museumwales.ac.uk/ cardiff The National Museum has a new guest on display, and at 200 million years old, it's also the oldest Jurassic dinosaur ever found in the UK. As a previously unknown species, its discovery is very exciting news for anyone with even a passing interest in the prehistoric. According to experts, it lived on the Welsh coast during a time when Wales had a climate akin to the Mediterranean. Discovery of the dinosaur fossils occurred in March 2014 by brothers Rob and Nick Hanigan, at Lavernock in the Vale Of Glamorgan; its official name is yet to be announced, but The National Museum is seeking a nickname, and you can tweet your ideas using #WelshDino. Additionally, the Museum’s Palaeontology Curator Cindy Howells talks about the dinosaur here on Tue 7 July.

evening.

Family Fun In The Meadow National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 2pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7951. Help our OPAL scientist to survey the bug life in our urban meadow or learn to be a botanical illustrator.

Farmers’ Market Twyn Community Centre, Caerphilly. 9.30am, free. Info 01656 658963. Every second Saturday of the month.

Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (On weekends until Sun 12) Glamorgan Vintage Iron Horse Society Margam Country Park, Port Talbot.

10am, free. Info 01639 881635. Unusual tractors and vintage farm machinery, displayed on the Castle Lawns.

Gymnastics: Novice Tumbling Agility Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff.

9am-5pm. Info 0300 3003127.

On tomorrow also.

Handmade Craft & Gift Market Tabernach Chapel, The Hayes, Cardiff. 10am4pm. Info uniquefairs@gmx. co.uk.

Introduction To Pottery Craft In The Bay, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-12.30pm, £30. Info 029 2048 4611. With Margo Schmidt.

Literary Megaliths: The Stones Of Strumble Head Footpath to the east of the St Nicholas/Tremarchog road off the A487, Cardigan (starting point). 11am-5pm, £15/£13.50. Info 029 2047 2266. Literature Wales walk with Professor Damian Walford Davies and Dr Bronwen Price.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £14.

Info 07538 878609.

Mumbles Produce Market Seafront Car Park, Mumbles.

9am-1pm, free. Info 01792 361012. Every second Saturday of the month.

Newport Craft Fayre The Gallery, Newport Indoor Market. 9am-4.30pm, free.

Info 01633 656656. Every second Saturday of the month.

Risca Summer Festival Tredegar Park, Risca.

1-6.30pm. Info 01443 866234.

Children’s crafts, face painting, funfair rides and food and craft stalls will all feature.

Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.

Spoken Word Saturday Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 3pm. Info 0845 2263510. New event featuring everyone from rappers to traditional storytellers, on every second Saturday of the month this summer.

Thrifty Kids / Lazy Crafternoons National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am + 1.30pm, £2.50 (morning)/£5 (afternoon). Info 01792 463980.

Kids’ session first, then adults.

Traditional Afternoon Tea Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2pm, £12 per person. Info 029 2087 7959. Taking place on various dates all through the year. A minimum of two people need to book. On tomorrow also.

Wales National Air Show

Swansea Bay. Free. Info www.walesnationalairshow. com. All-day event featuring displays in the sky by the Red Arrows, Spitfires, Bombers etc, plus stalls down on the ground. On tomorrow also.

Winyl Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2064 6900. New night combining wine tasting and playing records. Pun names 4eva.

Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (On weekends until Sun 12) SUNDAY 12 Behind The Scenes: The Servants Quarters National History Museum, St Fagans.

2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. 2-3pm: English; 3-4pm: Welsh.

Busy Kids Show Vale Resort, Hensol, Vale Of Glamorgan. 11am-4pm, £2.50/£1 kids. Info www.mantisevents.co.uk/ busykidsshow. A fun-filled day showcasing the best of what’s on offer for families across Cardiff and the Vale.

Cardiff International Food & Drink Festival Oval Basin, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2087 2087. (Finishes today) Cricket: 1st Investec Ashes Test – England v Australia SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. 11am, £25-£85. Info 029 2040 9380. (Finishes today) Drawing In Black & White Mission Gallery, Swansea.

11am-3pm, £40. Info 01792 652016. Workshop with Keith Bayliss, who also hosts workshops here on Sun 19 and Sun 26. You can attend all three for £100 if you wish.

Giants Of The Solar System Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475.

(Finishes today) Gymnastics: Novice Tumbling Agility Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff.

9am-5pm. Info 0300 3003127.

Half Day Brewing Course: Country Wines National History Museum, St Fagans.

9.30am-1pm, £70. Info 029 2057 3500.

Half Day Brewing Course: Nettle Ale National History Museum, St Fagans.

2-5.30pm, £70. Info 029 2057 3500.

Joey Davies’ 21st Birthday Event The Globe, Cardiff. 1.30-6.30pm, £5 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

Partly in aid of Great Ormond Street hospital.

Marina Market National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-3pm, free.

Info 01792 463980.

Pre-Loved Popup Fair National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 10am-4pm, free.

Info 01792 463980. Hosted by Smock Vintage.

Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.

Spirits Masterclass 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm. Info 029 2022 8883. Giving you the chance to experience the breadth of one spirit, taking tasting notes, enjoy paired foods and learn the history of the drink with resident experts.

Traditional Afternoon Tea Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2pm, £12 per person. Info 029 2087 7959.

Wales National Air Show Swansea Bay. Free. Info www. walesnationalairshow.com.

Yucky You! Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today) MONDAY 13 Art Talk: Jane Malvisi Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl.

7pm, £4. Info 01656 815995.

Cardiff Rum Club 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 8pm. Info 029 2022 8883. Beyond the educated guess invited by its title I can’t actually tell you what this night is about sorry.

Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff.

7.30-9pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.

On the second and fourth Monday of every month.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff.

9.30am-4pm, £45. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Until Thurs 16) TUESDAY 14 Behind The Scenes: Natural Sciences National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Music Matters Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £1 entry. Info 029 2039 7933. Pop quiz, held every month.

Work The Room Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7-9pm, free.

Info 01685 384111. A peer support network for self-starters and social entrepreneurs.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff.

9.30am-4pm, £45. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Until Thurs 16) WEDNESDAY 15 Ask The Gardener: Summer Care Of Roses National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr.

8pm. Info 01495 753629.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £12.50. Info 029 2057 3500.

Gower Crafts & Artisans Oxwich Bay Hotel, Gower Swansea. 11am-4pm. Info www.gowercraftsandartisans. co.uk.

Seed Saving The Abacus, Cardiff. 6.30-9pm, £20. Info hello@greencityevents.co.uk.

Workshop led by tutor Eirlys Rhiannon of Eating your Gardens.

Spice Preview Night Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

Info 07429 598414. A chance for you to go along and see what you might get out of this adventure, activity, sports and social group.

The Troll Quiz 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £3. Info 029 2022 8883. Hosted by Jordan Brookes, this is a new quiz with no winners or losers.

This month it’s also a Cardiff Comedy Fest special.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff.

9.30am-4pm, £45. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Until Thurs 16) THURSDAY 16 Art History Lectures with Stella Lyons Penarth Pier Pavilion. 2-4pm, £8. Info 0844 8700887.

Creative Cardiff The Abacus, Cardiff. 6.30-9pm, free. Info www.theabacusBUZZ 59

events room. wordpress.com. Whether you’re doing a creative job, working as a freelancer or working in a creative organisation or business, you’re welcome at this Creative Cardiff event.

Golden Years Tea Dance Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 1.30pm, £4. Info 01792 475715.

Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.

Herbivore 008: Sicily Kemi’s, Pontcanna, Cardiff.

7pm, £23. Info simon@ theherbivore.co.uk. Four courses of Sicilian-inspired vegan food, plus a licensed bar with Pipes beers, gooseberry bellinis and more on offer.

Book in advance please.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Music Networking Event Dempseys, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2023 9253. A very informal networking event for anyone in the local music industry, which aims to encourage collaboration, the exchange of ideas and to have a bit of a catch-up. Also features a live set from 5th Spear.

Book in advance please.

Quiz In My Pants The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Velotech Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff.

9.30am-4pm, £45. Info www. cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

(Finishes today) FRIDAY 17 Art Lunchtime Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Geraint Cunnick on the legacy of Chalkie Davies’ photographs.

Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20.

Info 01874 749092.

Gower Crafts & Artisans Port Eynon Village Hall, Gower Swansea. 10am-4pm. Info www.gowercraftsandartisans. co.uk.

Jazz Cameras Auction!

Small World Theatre, Cardigan. 7pm, £8/£6. Info 01239 615952. The English, Music and Art departments at Ysgol Gyfun Emlyn combine forces to raise funds for much needed equipment and software.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £12.50. Info 029 2057 3500.

So You Think You’re Smart?

Memorial Hall, Newbridge.

7pm, free. Info 01495 243252.

Quiz night, every third Friday of the month.

VW Dubs In The Park Caldicot Castle & Country Park.

Info 01291 420241. Three days of varied entertainment based round the maintainence and/ or souping up of Volkswagen cars. (Until Sun 19) SATURDAY 18 Book Club National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

This month’s book is Among Others by Jo Walton.

Brecon Craft Fair Market BUZZ 60

Hall, Brecon. 9am-4.30pm.

Info 01495 753782. Every third Saturday of the month.

Clore Discovery Hands On Sessions National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11.30am + 2pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Learn some new explorer skills and get hands-on with hundreds of museum objects.

On tomorrow also, and Sat 25/ Sun 26.

Craft Fair St David’s Church, Neath. 10.30am-4.30pm, free.

Info ariancrafts@hotmail. co.uk.

Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20.

Info 01874 749092.

DIY Zine Workshops National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Make your own A6 zine in whatever subject you choose. On tomorrow also.

Festival Of Archaeology

exploring how visible light and light we cannot see plays a part in all our lives. (Until Fri 31) Talk At 2 Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. Richard Higlett and Thomas Williams talk about the exhibition currently showing here (see Art listings).

Talk: Waterloo In Experience & Memory National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 01792 463980.

The Isle Of Fire Barry Island seafront. 9pm. Info 01446 704737. Annual event in which Barry Island is transformed into a firey landscape. In a good way. On tomorrow also.

VW Dubs In The Park Caldicot Castle & Country Park. Info 01291 420241. (Until Sun 19) SUNDAY 19

Fancy making a zine, in the unquenchable punk spirit but about whatever you fancy? Visit Cardiff's National Museum on Sat 18 or Sun 19, or from Tue 21-Fri 24 as a family activity.

Discovery Day National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Gower Chilli Festival South Gower Sports Club, Scurlage, nr Port Eynon, Swansea.

10am, free. Info 07854 319768.

Two-day event with stalls, live music, crafts, a cocktail bar and a camping site. Today also features the festival’s own Chilli Cookoff. On tomorrow also.

Karate Competition Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff.

9am-6pm. Info 08442 886116.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Merthyr Food Festival Penderyn Square, Merthyr Tydfil. 10am-5pm, free. Info 01685 384111. Featuring lots of food stalls plus professional chef demos in Redhouse.

More Bike Maintainance Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £65. Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk.

Nantgarw Craft Fair Nantgarw China Works. 11am3pm, free. Info deb_0001@ hotmail.co.uk. Every third Saturday of the month.

Pig Street Craft Fair The Queens Hall, Narberth. 10am4pm, free. Info enquiries@ pigstreetcrafts.co.uk. Selling original arts and crafts.

Pipes Micro Beer Festival The Printhaus, Canton, Cardiff. 12-10pm, £6 adv. Info 029 2022 0349. As well as beer from Pipes, there's BBQ from Hang Fire, cheese, a patisserie, cocktails, live bands and DJs Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. Find out more about some familiar constellations, the Planets, how stars are born and how they die. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. New interactive show

Capoeira Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 2-4pm, free.

Info 029 2030 4400. Monthly demos in the community garden over summer Cardiff Geek Party Gwdihw, Cardiff. 5pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Monthly gaming night focusing on retro consoles.

Clore Discovery Hands On Sessions National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11.30am + 2pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Dance Sport Competition Welsh Institute Of Sport, Cardiff. 9am-8.30pm. Info 01443 691978.

DIY Zine Workshops National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am-4pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Drawing In Colour Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-3pm, £40. Info 01792 652016.

Workshop with Keith Bayliss.

Dylan’s Swansea Guided Tour Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (starting point).

10.30am, £4-£10. Info 01792 463980. Presented by Fluellen and finishing in the No Sign Wine Bar. Also on Sun 26.

Festival Of Eid Singleton Park, Swansea. 11am, free. Info 0844 8440444. Family orientated, free community fun day aiming “to inspire and cultivate a harmonious Welsh identity based on peace, love and understanding”.

Fragile? Keith Harrison In Conversation National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

1.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. Relating to the exhibition currently showing here.

Glamorgan Car Show National History Museum, St Fagans. 10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Gower Chilli Festival South Gower Sports Club, Scurlage, nr Port Eynon, Swansea. 10am, free. Info 07854 319768.

Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.

Spillers Records Calendar Shoot National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, free.

Info 029 2039 7951. The shoot is at 5pm (see Music News Extra) but from 11am-4pm there are informal DJ sessions etc inside the museum Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) The Isle Of Fire Barry Island seafront. 9pm. Info 01446 704737.

VW Dubs In The Park Caldicot Castle & Country Park.

Info 01291 420241. (Finishes today) MONDAY 20 2015 Royal Welsh Show Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. £25 adv/£5 kids 4-16/under-4s free. Info 0844 5450517. All sorts of agricultural and/or countryside-related events, rendered family-friendly.

(Until Thurs 23) 5 Day Smelt National History Museum, St Fagans.

11am-1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Building and firing a furnace throughout the week. (Until Fri 24) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. First of two weeks of dance classes here, aimed at dancers age 9+ and 13+ and featuring classes in Street, Ballet, Musical Theatre, and Contemporary. (Until Fri 24) Gwd Mondays Quiz Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.

Holiday Memory Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea.

1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980. Dylan Thomas themed face painting and craft activities, on every Monday and Friday throughout the school holidays.

Instructor Training Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £350 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 23) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Write On Writers Morganstown Village Hall.

6.30-8.30pm. Info 07512 235758.

TUESDAY 21 2015 Royal Welsh Show Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. £25 adv/£5 kids 4-16/under-4s free. Info 0844 5450517. (Until Thurs 23) 5 Day Smelt National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Fri 24) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 24) Behind The Scenes: Paper Conservation National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

DIY Zine Workshops For Families National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

(Until Fri 24) Instructor Training Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £350 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until

Thurs 23) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Tea Dance Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2-4pm, £4. Info 01656 815995.

WEDNESDAY 22 2015 Royal Welsh Show Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. £25 adv/£5 kids 4-16/under-4s free. Info 0844 5450517. (Until Thurs 23) 5 Day Smelt National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Fri 24) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 24) Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

(Until Sun 26) Boxfull: The Box Files Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm, free.

Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Cardiff Comedy Fest special.

DIY Zine Workshops For Families National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

(Until Fri 24) Instructor Training Cycle Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £350 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Until Thurs 23) Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £12.50. Info 029 2057 3500.

Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Summer Family Fun Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff.

10am-3pm, £1 per child. Info 029 2078 8334. Craft activities.

Also on Wed 29.

Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) What Ya Got? 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883.

THURSDAY 23 2015 Royal Welsh Show Royal Welsh Showground, Llanelwedd, Builth Wells. £23 adv/£5 kids 4-16/under-4s free.

Info 0844 5450517. (Finishes today) 5 Day Smelt National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Until Fri 24) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 24) Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

(Until Sun 26) Design Stuff 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 6pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. Monthly talks about design by all types of creatives from the UK. Book tickets in advance please.

DIY Zine Workshops For Families National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

(Until Fri 24) Horrible History Stories: Perilous Pits National Waterfront Museum, Swansea.

11.30am, 1pm + 2.30pm, free.

Info 01792 463980.

Instructor Training Cycle

Training Wales, Gabalfa, Cardiff. 9.30am-4pm, £350 (four days). Info www.cycletrainingwales.org.uk. (Finishes today) Living In Bronze Age Caldicot Caldicot Castle & Country Park. Free. Info 01291 420241. A day of activities for all the family based on the archaeology of Caldicot Castle lake.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) The Full Moon Against Humanity The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

FRIDAY 24 5 Day Smelt National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. (Finishes today) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Finishes today) Cricket: T20SG – Glamorgan v Gloucestershire SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. 6.30pm. Info 029 2040 9380.

Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

(Until Sun 26) Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20.

Info 01874 749092.

DIY Zine Workshops For Families National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

(Finishes today) Holiday Memory Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea.

1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.

Festival Of The Celts Cil Y Cwm, Llandovery. £30 weekend/£45 with camping. Info 0333 9000919. A weekend of music, workshops, crafts, talks and sustainable living, presented by Green Valley Arts.

(Until Sun 26) Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £12.50. Info 029 2057 3500.

Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) The Big Cheese Town centre, Caerphilly. 3-10pm, free. Info 029 2088 0011. Featuring the Great Cheese Race, entertainment programme, funfair and a firework display at 10pm.

(Until Sun 26) SATURDAY 25 Annexinema Curate Artist Films G39, Cardiff. 6-9pm, free. Info 029 2047 3633.

Art & Craft Fair Old School Hall, Sully. 2-6pm, £20 to set up a stall. Info helenbailey876@yahoo.co.uk.

Art Cart National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. On tomorrow also.

live music Artist Film & Organic Processing Workshop G39, Cardiff. 12-5pm, free. Info 029 2047 3633. Artist experimental film workshop for artists and people interested in learning about processing film using organic materials, facilitated

by BEEF (Bristol).

Blysh Free Family Shows Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2063 6464. Including, say the Blysh promo team, “a dance and acrobatics routine involving shopping trolleys, storytelling inside a beautiful transformed caravan, a dark comedy exploring our addiction to technology and a highly comic attempt to make The Most Dangerous Cup of Tea involving The Whirling Hatstand of Death.” Plus Kitsch And Sync and Dan The Hat. On tomorrow also.

Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am5.30pm. Info 029 2087 7959.

(Until Sun 26) Bug Hunt On The Big Tip Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenafon. 11.30am-1pm & 2pm-3.30pm, free. Info 029 2057 3650. Discover what lives on Coity Tip and take part in an OPAL Citizen science survey.

Cardiff Tattoo & Toy Convention Mercure Cardiff Holland House, Cardiff. 11am, £18/£30 both days/free under16s accompanied by adults.

Info 029 2043 5000. Featuring over 130 tatt/piercing/etc artists from around the world, plus lots of toy stalls and suchlike. On tomorrow also.

Chepstow Farmers’ Market Cormeilles Square, Chepstow.

8.30am-1pm, free. Info 01291 626370.

Clore Discovery Hands On Sessions National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11.30am + 2pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

On tomorrow also.

Craft Fair Ostreme Centre, Mumbles Swansea. 10am-4pm, £20 to set up a table. Info cottagecraftfairs@gmail.com.

Dark Skies Evening With An Astronomer Dark Skies Reserve, Brecon Beacons. £20.

Info 01874 749092.

Family Workshops: Light!

National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11am, 1pm + 3pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Join the curators to discover amazing ways that plants and minerals interact with light.

Also on Sat 15 Aug. Festival Of Archaeology: Mosaics National Roman Legion Museum, Caerleon.

2pm, £5. Info 029 2057 3550.

Join Dr Mark Lewis for an in depth look at mosaics and get to see and handle some pieces of mosaic. From 10am-12pm and 2-4pm there’ll also be opportunities for families to make mosaics of their own.

Festival Of The Celts Cil Y Cwm, Llandovery. £30 weekend/£45 with camping. Info 0333 9000919. (Until Sun 26) Fishing Weekend National History Museum, St Fagans.

10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. On tomorrow also.

Lampeter Food Festival Lampeter University. 10am, free. Info www. lampeterfoodfestival.org.uk.

Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Make Your Own Recycled

Garden Planter The Abacus, Cardiff. 10am-5pm, free. Info cindy@promo-cymru.org.

Hosted by Promo Cymru, this features two sessions, from 10am-1pm and 2-5pm.

Meet A Meerkat National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. 11am4.30pm, £2 Info 01558 667149.

On tomorrow also.

Miss Behave’s Gameshow Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2063 6464. Part gameshow, part variety show, part disco and part of the Blysh programme of free entertainment.

On tomorrow also.

The Big Cheese Town centre, Caerphilly. 10am, free. Info 029 2088 0011. (Until Sun 26) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) SUNDAY 26 Art Cart National History Museum, St Fagans. 11am1pm + 2-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Blysh Free Family Shows Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Boutique Gift Markets Norwegian Church Arts Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10.30am-5.30pm.

Info 029 2087 7959. (Finishes today) Cardiff Tattoo & Toy Convention Mercure Cardiff Holland House, Cardiff. 11am, £18/£30 both days/free under16s accompanied by adults.

Info 029 2043 5000.

Castell Polo Pontcanna Fields, Cardiff. £25/£15 kids/£85-£125 VIP. Info 029 2132 1380. A day of professional polo matches plus all the quaffing and hat-wearing that goes with it.

Clore Discovery Hands On Sessions National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 11.30am + 2pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Dylan’s Swansea Guided Tour Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea (starting point).

10.30am, £4-£10. Info 01792 463980.

Festival Of The Celts Cil Y Cwm, Llandovery. £30 weekend/£45 with camping.

Info 0333 9000919. (Finishes today) Fishing Weekend National History Museum, St Fagans.

10am-4pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Hedgehog Helper Morning Venue TBC, nr Builth Wells. £20. Info 01874 749092.

Meet A Meerkat National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. 11am4.30pm, £2 Info 01558 667149.

Miss Behave’s Gameshow Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Print & Relief Mission Gallery, Swansea. 11am-3pm, £40. Info 01792 652016.

Workshop with Keith Bayliss.

Scratch Platform Dempseys, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2023 9253. Monthly opportunity for all artists who perform to share their work, whether it’s in development or otherwise.

Sheep Trekking Venue TBC, Brecon Beacons. £35/£25 under-16s. Info 01874 749092.

Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Swansea Sausage And Cider Family Festival

Singleton Park, Swansea.

11am-9pm, £7/£5 kids. Info www. sausageandciderfestival.com.

“Huge selection of Gourmet Sausages.” Keep talking.

“Huge selection of Ciders and real Ales.” I like you guys.

Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) The Big Cheese Town centre, Caerphilly. 10am, free. Info 029 2088 0011. (Finishes today) The Color Of Time Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. Free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Blysh presents a reinvention of India’s traditional Holi festival, which features lots of coloured powder being thrown around.

Ultimate Bar Brawl Cocktail Competition 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 8883. An industry-focused bartender competition aimed at bringing together the UK’s best bartenders and showcasing unique cocktail creations.

MONDAY 27 ActorsWorkshop: Junior Summer Camp 2015 Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-1pm, £130/£70 per extra sibling. Info 029 2125 0566. Presented by Actorsworkshop and working on a musical version of Matilda. (Until Fri 31) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. Featuring three ballet courses: age 11+ (elementary/intermediate), age 15+ (intermediate/advanced) and age 18+ (advanced and professional/graduate). (Until Fri 31) Cardiff Mini Film Festival: Comedy Edition Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 5.30pm, £6. Info 029 2030 4400.

Holiday Memory Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea.

1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.

Joy Of Living Mindfulness Group Meeting Gaia Yoga Studio, Roath, Cardiff. 7.309pm, free (donations welcome). Info 07412 346054.

Stagecoach Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9am-5pm, £110 (3-6-year-olds)/£150 (6-18-year-olds). Info 01685 384111. Musical theatre classes culminating in a performance of Beauty & The Beast. (Until Fri 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) TUESDAY 28 ActorsWorkshop: Junior Summer Camp 2015 Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-1pm, £130/£70 per extra sibling. Info 029 2125 0566. (Until Fri 31) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 31) Behind The Scenes: Archaeology National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Cricket: RLC-B – Glamorgan v Kent SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff. 2pm. Info 029 2040 9380.

Fiesta Aber-Esquel Llys Y

Brenin, Aberystwyth. Free.

Info 07775 847710. A series of outdoor activities, including music, storytelling and dance, to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the establishment of the Welsh colony in Patagonia.

Nature Activities National History Museum, St Fagans.

11am, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Stagecoach Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9am-5pm, £110 (3-6-year-olds)/£150 (6-18-year-olds). Info 01685 384111. (Until Fri 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Youth Comedy Workshops Cardiff Central Library. Free.

Info 029 2038 2116. In conjujnction with Cardiff Comedy Fest.

WEDNESDAY 29 ActorsWorkshop: Junior Summer Camp 2015 Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-1pm, £130/£70 per extra sibling. Info 029 2125 0566. (Until Fri 31) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 31) Comedy Casting Masterclass St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7-9pm, £25. Info 029 2087 8444. Hosted by Nicky Bligh and part of Cardiff Comedy Fest.

Elliecoptor Hoops Hula Hoop Class The Abacus, Cardiff. 7.30-8.30 + 8.309.30pm, £5. Info 07934 011061. Last Wednesday of every month.

Museum Ghost Walk National History Museum, St Fagans. 9pm, £12.50. Info 029 2057 3500.

Natural History Family Lunchtime Talk National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951. “Pond life – the natural history of small water bodies,”

by Dr Ingrid Juettner.

Phil Carradice: Holiday Memory Workshop Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea.

10.30am-12.30pm, free.

Info 01792 463980. Book in advance please.

Summer Family Fun Cardiff Story, The Hayes, Cardiff.

10am-3pm, £1 per child. Info 029 2078 8334.

Scriveners Writers’ Group Royal Exchange, Brynmawr.

8pm. Info 01495 753629.

Stagecoach Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9am-5pm, £110 (3-6-year-olds)/£150 (6-18-year-olds). Info 01685 384111. (Until Fri 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) THURSDAY 30 ActorsWorkshop: Junior Summer Camp 2015 Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-1pm, £130/£70 per extra sibling. Info 029 2125 0566. (Until Fri 31) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Until Fri 31) Llandaff Ghost Walk City Cross, Cathedral Green, Llandaff (meeting point).

8.30pm, £10. Info 07538 878609.

Meet The Gardener National History Museum, St Fagans. 2-3pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500.

Midnight Ghost Tour Cardiff Castle. 10.15pm, £14. Info 07538 878609.

Quiz In My Pants The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, £2. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Stagecoach Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9am-5pm, £110 (3-6-year-olds)/£150 (6-18-year-olds). Info 01685 384111. (Until Fri 31) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Until Fri 31) Taith Iaith National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff. 1.05pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Monthly session for Welsh learners.

Three Cool Paper Planes National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free.

Info 01792 463980. Make paper planes. Three of them.

Cool ones. (Until Sat 1 Aug) FRIDAY 31 ActorsWorkshop: Junior Summer Camp 2015 Llanover Hall Arts Centre, Cardiff. 10am-1pm, £130/£70 per extra sibling. Info 029 2125 0566. (Finishes today) Ballet Cymru Summer Dance School The Riverfront, Newport. 9am-5pm. Info 01633 656757. (Finishes today) Cricket: RLC-B – Glamorgan v Essex SWALEC Stadium, Cardiff.

2pm. Info 029 2040 9380.

Four Bars Swing Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £5. Info 029 2023 9253. Featuring a lindy hop class for beginners, followed by dancing to classic swing tracks.

Holiday Memory Dylan Thomas Centre, Swansea.

1-4pm, free. Info 01792 463980.

Once In A Blue Moon Walk Pont Ar Daf, Brecon Beacons.

8.30pm, £15. Info 01633 851051. In aid of St David’s Hospice Care, Newport.

Stagecoach Summer School Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 9am-5pm, £110 (3-6-year-olds)/£150 (6-18-year-olds). Info 01685 384111. (Finishes today) Star Tours Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today) Switched On Techniquest, Cardiff Bay. Info 029 2047 5475. (Finishes today) Three Cool Paper Planes National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 12.30-3.30pm, free.

Info 01792 463980. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Volkesfest Wales, VAG & Classic Porsche Show Margam Country Park, Port Talbot. Info 01639 881635.

Huh huh, they said VAG. I guess this is some sort of vintage car doohickey though. Try looking at www.volksfestwales. org.uk, I reckon. (Until Sun 2 Aug)

live music WEDNESDAY 1 Acoustic Open Mic Night Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

7pm, free. Info 01685 384111.

Blackhawk Big Band Whiteheads Sports & Social Club, Bassaleg, Newport. 8pm, £8. Info malc@dancebands. plus.com. South Wales Big Band Society gig, an Ellington and Mingus special no less.

Brownfield Byrne Hot Six Jazzland, Swansea. 8.3011pm, £10/£7 members. Info 07802 912789.

Capital City Jazz Orchestra Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £7/£5. Info 029 2023 9253.

First Wednesday The Riverfront, Newport. 1pm, £5.50/£4.50. Info 01633 656757. Lunchtime recital.

Gruff Rhys The Tabernacle, Powys. 7.30pm, £3 adv. Info 07795 473883. Super Furry Animals frontman plays tiny venue (refurbed recently by Alan McGee) for three quid.

You may not be shocked that this is already sold out.

No Cure + Black Water Chemistry + Down With The Enemy Undertone, Cardiff. 8pm, £5/£4 adv. Info 029 2022 8883. Metal and hard rock bands.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863. Every Wednesday.

Pharoahe Monch The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

Millennial backpack rap icon.

Actually thought people would be way more excited about this than seems to be the case.

RWCMD Symphony Orchestra St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £12/£6 under25s. Info 029 2087 8444.

Sean Wilkie Birthday Gig Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £7/£5.

Info 029 2023 9253.

Solana + Belleville Gypsy Jazz + Abigail Jebson Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £4/£3.

Info 029 2039 7933. A Folk In The Owl’s Nest night.

Sucking On Sugar Cane:Looking For Meaning Ten Years After Hurricane Katrina Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. A spoken word and jazz collaboration between the Gareth Roberts Quintet and poet Clare E. Potter.

The Attix + Dominic Griffin + The Caspiens 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

The Young’uns Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club.

7.30pm, £8/£5 members. Info 01443 226892. A Llantrisant Folk Club night featuring harmony trio from Teesside.

Worried For Willis + Inscape + Larusso The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 7pm, £5 adv. Info 07969 671379.

Written In Kings Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8pm, £6/£5 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199.

THURSDAY 2 Breichiau Hir + Hyll + Lost In Chemistry Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199.

Cast The Globe, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £17.50 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

BUZZ 61

live music ‘John Power’ would be a good name for a company who produced toilet flushing components (handle, ballcock etc).

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. Every Thursday.

This week’s guest band is The Kenny Driscoll Band.

Justin Hayward Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £35. Info 01656 815995.

Moody Blues singer in what is promised to be an ‘intimate evening’.

Mixalydia + By Jupiter Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Moments & Miniatures Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7pm, £5/£3.

Info 029 2039 1391. A REPCo Piano Profile performance.

Morgan Szymanski National Waterfront Museum, Swansea. 7.30pm, £13 adv.

Info 01792 463980. Guitarist.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm.

Info 01633 858636. Every Thursday except when there’s a guest on.

Peter Jagger The City Arms, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 029 2022 5258.

Rhondda Cynon Taf Music Service Jazz Project Café Jazz, Cardiff. 7.30-9.30pm, free. Info 029 2038 7026.

Sarah Jane Scouten + Nia Ann + Joe Bayliss + Nic Thomas Gwdihw, Cardiff.

8pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2039 7933. Sarah is in Cardigan on Sat 4 The Happenings The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

The Mass Collective Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

The Mavron Quartet Summer Recital The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6 adv.

Info 029 2048 3344. Featuring Charlie Barber and Roger Owens.

FRIDAY 3 Andy Fairweather Low The Riverfront, Newport. 7.30pm, £21.50. Info 01633 656757.

Atomic Blondie The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

Tribute band.

Aubrey Parsons Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. Also on Fri 31.

Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band Paget Rooms, Penarth.

7.30pm, £13 adv. Info 029 2070 0721.

Cydernide + The Broken Bones Gentlemens Club + State Of Decay Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, free. Info 01633 221477. Various punk bands.

Danny And The Champions Of The World St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan.

7.30pm, £12. Info 01446 799100. Americana meets 70s arena rock sort of band who have recently released a new album.

Ghost Train Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2065 0021.

Live Acoustic Night The Pilot, Penarth. Free. Info 029 2071 0615. On the first Friday of each month.

Llandeilo Jazz Festival Various venues, Llandeilo. Info

www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk.

Three-day weekender. Today features the Hideaway Trio (8pm, Angel Hotel) and Pro Copa (9pm, The White Horse).

(Until Sun 5) Open Night The Ivy Bush, Pontardawe. 8pm. Info huwpudner@ntlworld.com.

A Valley Folk Club night. Also on Fri 17.

Owl & Mouse + Eugene Capper & Rhodri Brooks + Barefoot Dance Of The Sea + Fur Dempseys, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5/£4 adv. Info 029 2023 9253.

Phoenix Choir Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7pm, £5-£12.

Info 01792 602060.

Pieces Of Mind The Bell Inn, Caerleon. 8.30pm. Info 01633 420613. A Caerleon Arts Festival-related gig.

Regime Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 259144. Hip-hop and reggae from, where else, the southwest of England.

Rob Beresford Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 259144. Acoustic music on the roof terrace, something which is taking place every Friday this month.

Safari Gold + The People The Poet + Paint Happy Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

Schoolboy Death Trio The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com.

Slugfest The Dolls House, Abertillery. Free. Info 01495 213300. Raucous weekender of punk and metal, impressively all for free too. Today we have Wonk Unit, Radio Nasties, Meathook, Piss Viper, Beneath The Divine, Pizzatramp and Bag Of Bones playing. (Until Sun 5) Surplus Festival Porthkerry Leisure Park, Rhoose, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6pm, £50 weekend/£25 teens/free under-12s.

Info surplusfest@hotmail. co.uk. See Music for more on this hippy, free festival, punk weekender. Here’s the lineup in full, running order TBC: Culture Shock, Inner Terrestrials, Radical Dance Faction, Damidge, Autonomads, Back To The Planet, AOS3, The Skraelings, Tribazik, Dogshite, The Sporadics, KilnAboy, Public Order Act, Not Since The Accident, Gung Ho, Lacertilia, Poetic Justice, Front Runner, Buffo’s Wake, One Eyed God, Atterkop, The Phucks, The D Teez, Tenplus 1, Buff, Flak, Dantanna, The Majestic, A Noise, Junior Bill And The Scallies, Primeval Soup, Inner City Crazy Train, 10 O’Clock Horses, Paradox, 3 Daft Monkeys and Bones Of St James (main stage). On the Pi And Hash Stage, there are ‘Not-So-Acoustic acts’ as follows: Regime, Ash Victim, Doozer McDooze, Captain Hotknives, Cosmo, Joe Yorke & Phillipa, Eff Off, Myrtle & Clive, Taffy Twp, Quercus Burlesque, Matt Slackjaw, Big Red, Ria Merrow, Nicodemus Reuben, Dope Biscuits, Violent Hearts, Ioan Davies, Rum Puppets, Chris Millington, Dirty Scavenger, WolfPunch, Them Dead Beats, 3MPH, Lee Blackmore, Bakestones,

Maddie Jones, Dead In The Water, Starling Radicals and Lost & Found. (Until Sun 5) Sam Mabbett & Dylan Cairns-Howarth St Fagans Village Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm.

Info 029 2023 2970. A Pentreffest Noz folk night Sarah Jane Scouten Cellar Bar, Cardigan. 7.30pm, £5. Info 07818 056599.

Tattsyrup Kiwis, Cardiff.

9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

The Bowie Experience + The Spectrums Workmen’s Hall, Caerphilly. 7pm, £10/£7 adv. Info 07512 237983.

Tribute act.

The Brotherhood feat. Jon Lilygreen Henry’s, Cardiff.

7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4672.

First of the weekly Friday gigs at this bar during July.

The Remi Harris Project The Globe At Hay, Hay-OnWye. 8pm, £3-£5. Info 01497 821762.

The Spokes + The Replicas The Yard, Cardiff.

Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

What’s New Pussycat?

Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. Glen Leon’s Tom Jones act accompanies a five-course meal.

SATURDAY 4 Band Pres Llareggub + Mr Phormula + Roughion Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 9pm, £7. Info 029 2023 2199.

Best Served Chilled Kiwis, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Billy Walton Band New Panteg Rugby Club, New Inn, Pontypool. 7.30pm, £12/£10 members. Info 01633 483238.

A Borough Blues Club gig, ticketerd seperately from the alldayer (see below) but linked to it I guess.

Borough Blues Club Summer Festival New Panteg Rugby Club, New Inn, Pontypool. 1pm, £10 adv.

Info 01633 483238. Featuring Borough Blues Club Workshop Band, Joe Kelly, The Lash, Luke Doherty Band, Henry’s Funeral Shoe and the Red Hot Pokers.

Captain Hotknives + Tourette’s Hero Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Cambion + Last Days Of Rome The Dragonffli, Pontypool. 6pm, £2. Info gigs@thedragonffli.com.

Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra: American Night St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5-£22. Info 029 2087 8444. US Independence Day special, featuring several Glen Miller numbers.

Coolhand + Tim Cronin + Alex Stacey The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

Côr Meibion De Cymru Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon.

7pm, £15. Info 01874 611622.

Good Vibrations Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. A five-course meal is accompanied by a Beach Boys covers band.

Kenfig Hill Male Voice Choir Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7pm, £5-£12. Info 01656 815995.

Llandeilo Jazz Festival Various venues, Llandeilo. Info www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk.

Today features Dukes and The Duchess (12pm, The White Horse); Acoustic Showcase (1.30pm, Angel Hotel), Jo Fooks Quartet (2pm, White Horse); Clark Terry Tribute (4pm, Angel Hotel); Albino Frogs (4pm, White Horse); Rachael Sage (6pm, Angel Hotel); The Jazzabelles (7.30pm, Angel Hotel); Radio Groovebox (8pm, White Horse); Ian Shimmin Band (9pm, Angel Hotel) and Fasta Benj (10pm, White Horse).

(Until Sun 5) Slugfest The Dolls House, Abertillery. Free. Info 01495 213300. Today features En Garde, The Last Great Dreamers, The Chuck Norris Experiment, Exit_ International, The Sick Livers, Brassick, Born To Destruct, Not Since The Accident, Deathbullet, Setbacks, Among The Dead, Quisling Killers, Angry Itch and The Judas Cradle. (Until Sun 5) Luke Doherty Band Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Pop Tarts + ACAB + Wright Hear Wright Now The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Surplus Festival Porthkerry Leisure Park, Rhoose, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6pm, £50 weekend/£25 teens/free under-12s.

Info surplusfest@hotmail. co.uk. (Until Sun 5) The Big What Band Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

SUNDAY 5 Brass Band Concert Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry. 2.30pm, free. Info 01446 704737.

Burt Bacharach Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £27.50-£55. Info 029 2063 6464. One of the giants of 20th century pop songwriting, having lit up Brecon Jazz last year, returns to Wales.

Festival Songs Of Praise St Cadoc’s Church, Caerleon.

4pm. Info www.caerleon-arts. org.

Llandeilo Jazz Festival Various venues, Llandeilo. Info www.jazzatllandeilo.co.uk.

Today features Llandeilo Town Band (12pm, The White Horse); Morrison Big Band Of Swansea (1pm, White Horse); Groucho Club (3.30pm, White Horse); Andy FairweatherLow & The Low Riders (6pm, White Horse); and The Mean Mistreaters (8.30pm, White Horse). (Finishes today) Omega Two The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577. Weekly Sunday instalment of afternoon jazz. *Please Mind Your Head VI Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff.

4pm-12am, £7. Info 029 2023 2199. Charity funtime gig in aid of Headway Cardiff, and previewed in the June issue of Buzz. This is who’s playing: Martin Carr, Seazoo, Mike Dennis, Junior Bill & The Scallies, Baby Queens, Railroad Bill, Dead Residents, Chubbs and Francesca’s World Salad.

Only Men Aloud Pembroke Castle. 2pm, £25 adv. Info 01646 681510. Presented by Orchard.

Six Time Champion + Wilson + Homebound

+ Storyteller Undertone, Cardiff. 7pm, £6. Info 029 2022 8883. Presented by Jealous Lovers Club.

Slugfest The Dolls House, Abertillery. Free. Info 01495 213300. Today is an all-acoustic session and features Magic Eight Ball, The Chuckies, Christopher Morgan, Dead Fashion, Polaroid Vision, Gareth Saunders, Barty’s Amigo, OC/Dkey and Trigger.

(Finishes today) Surplus Festival Porthkerry Leisure Park, Rhoose, Vale Of Glamorgan. 6pm, £50 weekend/£25 teens/free under-12s.

Info surplusfest@hotmail. co.uk. (Finishes today) The Philanderers Uplands Tavern, Swansea. Info 01792 458242.

Viva Ls Vegas Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2070 0721. Cabaret songs.

MONDAY 6 9Bach + Threaded St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm,

Thomas. Hosted by Lloyd Warren.

John Scantlebury Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

Make An Aria National History Museum, St Fagans.

2 + 3.30pm, free. Info 029 2057 3500. Students from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama in partnership with Music Theatre Wales perform a series of five operatic arias inspired by the story of St Fagans Castle during the First World War. Memory Of Elephants + Esuna + Chiyoda Ku + Scumbag Familiar Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2022 8883.

Primary Schools Prom 2015 Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

Info 01970 623232.

Thee Manatees + Laura Elizabeth Johnson Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. A Making Minds Giving Voices night which also includes an open mic.

Fri 3-Sun 5 brings Slugfest to Abertillery's Dolls House venue.

Running to three days for the first time but still free, the music policy still focuses on raucous underground punk and metal. £12. Info 029 2087 8444.

Donnie Joe’s American Swing Café Jazz, Cardiff.

8pm, £3/£2.50. Info 029 2038 7026.

Grown Up Music The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Jam session presented by Pi & Hash.

Jazz Nights Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360. Here every Monday with acts currently TBC. JC’s Hopeless Sinners + Black Cohosh 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv.

Info 029 2022 8883. Playing this month’s edition of the Monday Blues night.

Live Original Broadcasts The Brewhouse, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 9913. Presented by Big Scott Radio, here every Monday. Today features John Adams, Owen Hackett & The Bandoliers and Wetpainttt.

Ukulele Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509. Every Monday.

TUESDAY 7 Acoustic Tuesday South Riverside Community Development Centre, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2030 4400. Regular event led by pioneering local musicians and singers.

Community Samba Band – Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk. Every Tuesday.

Free Acoustic Lounge The White Hart, Caerleon. 7pm, free. Info www.caerleon-arts. org. Including sets from Rhys Hone, Luke Beasley, Izzi Lewis-Jarvis and Laura

The Overtones St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £21.50£38.50. Info 029 2087 8444.

Is their name a reference to The Undertones? I know they weren’t a ‘doo-wop boyband’ as such, but they did do a serviceable cover of Under The Boardwalk.

WEDNESDAY 8 Beatrice Newman & Bethan Semmens Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 1pm, £5 adv. Info 01656 815995. Cellist and harpist.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Greg Abate with The Dave Cottle Trio Jazzland, Swansea. 8.30-11pm, £10/£7 members. Info 07802 912789.

Morriston Orpheus Choir St Cadoc’s Church, Caerleon.

6.45pm, £10. Info www. caerleon-arts.org. Featuring tenor Joshua Owen-Mills.

Nevermind Me + Cardinals + Water Canvas + Fairview Le Pub, Newport.

7.30pm, £3. Info 01633 221477.

New York Brass Band + The Occassional Brass Ensemble Gwdihw, Cardiff.

8pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2039 7933. The New York Brass Band are actually from the city of York, in Yorkshire.

Priceless!

Prawn + Hindsights + Brightr Undertone, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info 029 2022 8883. Poppy punk bands, presented by Millionaires.

RWCMD Big Band Whiteheads Sports & Social Club, Bassaleg, Newport. 8pm, £8. Info malc@dancebands. plus.com. South Wales Big Band Society gig.

The Three Degrees Savoy

JUST ANNOUNCED FOR AUGUST: YOUNGBLOOD BRASS BAND (Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Wed 26) RYLEY WALKER (Clwb Ifor Bach, Mon 31) JUST ANNOUNCED FOR SEPTEMBER: THE DEAR HUNTER (Clwb Ifor Bach, Tue 1) THE DELINES (Le Pub, Newport, Thurs 10) JOANNA GRUESOME (Clwb Ifor Bach, Sat 26) HEATHER PEACE (The Glee Club, Cardiff BUZZ 62

live music Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £25. Info 01600 772467.

Ukulele Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

THURSDAY 9 Carol Ann Duffy & John Sampson St Cadoc’s Church, Caerleon. 7.30pm, £15. Info www.caerleon-arts.org. Duffy = Britain’s poet laureate; Sampson = Edinburgh musician. Not fully sure if this will be more music or poetrycentred, but based on photos viewable online of these two together, there WILL be a crackling sexual chemistry.

Chamber Music Festival: Opening Night Concert Penarth Pier Pavilion. 7.30pm, £15. Info 0844 8700887.

See Music for more on this short’n’sweet run of concerts, which go until Sun 12.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. Every Thursday.

This week’s guest band are Crackers. That’s not a comment on their attractiveness or mental state, folks!! It’s the name of the band.

Michelle Cobley Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £6/£5. Info 029 2038 7026.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm. Info 01633 858636.

PJ Bond + The Lion & The Wolf + Pipedream + Bicycle Thieves + Heart Of Oak Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2039 7933. Folky punk and poppy punk presented by DIY Cardiff.

Scott Quartet Carnegie House, Bridgend. 2.30pm.

Info 01656 815757. Classical concert.

Skam + Texas Flood The Garage, Swansea. 9pm, £5 adv.

Info 01792 475147.

Soul Lotta Funk Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. *Tides Of Sulfur + Ironbird + Haast’s Eagled + Reclvse Undertone, Cardiff. 7pm, £4. Info 029 2022 8883. Local doom metal and related genre bands. Good lineup. This will be about my sixth attempt to see Haast’s Eagled play, I’m sure you’re fascinated by that so wish me luck.

Tobias Ben Jacob + Lukas Drinkwater + Kelly Oliver West End Club, Barry. 7pm, £10/£8. Info 07561 143114.

Will Pound + Edd7 Jay Dempseys, Cardiff. 7.30pm.

Info 029 2023 9253. Presented

by Cardiff Folk Club.

FRIDAY 10 3 Amp Kiwis, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

ACAB Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2065 0021.

Atlantica Gwdihw, Cardiff.

9pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2039 7933. Playing as part of the Superchango night.

Brother Strut + Mi’das The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15 adv. Info theglobevenue@ gmail.com. Mod revival kinda band.

Chamber Music Festival: Friday Evening Concert Penarth Pier Pavilion. 6.30pm, £15. Info 0844 8700887.

Featuring the Gould Piano Trio, performing music by Debussy and Ravel.

Chamber Music Festival: Friday Evening Concert 2 Penarth Pier Pavilion. 9pm, £15. Info 0844 8700887. Works

by Schoenberg, Pierrot and Lunaire.

Chris James Band Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Everyday Sidekicks The Scene Club, Swansea. 7.30pm.

Info 07730 432166.

Flew Fighters The Lemon Factory, Swansea. 7pm, £5 adv. Info 07969 671379. Foo Fighters tribute, in Bridgend tomorrow. Remember when Dave Grohl broke his leg? I wish rock’n’roll was still that real.

Folk On The Lawn Tintern Abbey Mill, nr Chepstow. Free (donations welcomed). Info info@folkonthelawn.com.

Over three days (running order TBC) there’ll be sets from Astrakan Project, Avital Raz, Chelsea Taylor & Co., Edd Donovan And The Wandering Moles, Ella Baker-Roberts, Fásta, Gaudy Orde, Gwair, Jim Chorley, John Sambrook, Julian Meek, Melody Causton, Nick Smith, Penny, Peter Gowen, Shootin’ The Crow, Soft Hearted Scientists, Steve Dan Mills, The Hittites and The Rarebits. (Until Sun 12) HORSES + Justin Toland Dempseys, Cardiff. 7pm, £4.

Info 029 2023 9253. Live electronic stuff.

Imperial Leisure + Canute The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Jazz Soul Patrol Henry’s, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4672.

Jonah Matranga + Elly Sinnett Le Pub, Newport.

8pm. Info 01633 221477. The guy from Far, Onelinedrawing etc. Plays here about once a year or so.

King Solomon Band The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com.

Laurence Jones The Met, Abertillery. 8pm, £10/£8. Info 01495 355800. Blues Mad Apple Circus Salt, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, free. Info 029 2049 4375.

Rhosygilwen’s Summer Opera Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire. 6-11pm, £5-£17.50. Info 01239 841387.

Excerpts from various operatic works. On tomorrow also.

Sex Pistols Experience Rhondda Hotel, Porth. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv. Info 01443 682388.

Tribute band. Presented by Born Events.

Songdog Cellar Bar, Cardigan.

7.30pm, £10. Info 07818 056599. Literary rock’n’roll from Blackwood.

Taffywasathief Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm.

Info 01633 259144. Acoustic music on the roof terrace.

The Big Chris Barber Band The Riverfront, Newport.

7.30pm, £19.50/£15.50. Info 01633 656757.

The Fortunate Few The Bell Inn, Caerleon. 8.30pm, free.

Info 01633 420613. A Caerleon Arts Festival-related gig.

The Rum Slingers Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

TRC + Murder Circuit

+ Interrogation + Judgement Hobo’s, Bridgend.

7.30pm, £8/£6. Info www. hobosmusicvenue.com.

Rough’n’tumble hardcore.

Troy Ellis & The Hail Jamaica Band + K2 Collective + Aleighcia Scott + Sun I Tafari+ Lloydie Parris The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5 adv.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. Love & Harmony Sounds presents DJ Reno HDs’ Reggae & Soul Revue, headlined by Alton Ellis’ son. See Music.

Y Moniars + Jamie Bevan A’r Gweddillion Pontardawe Inn. 8.30pm, free. Info 01792 864949. A Gwyl Y Gwach live music night.

SATURDAY 11 A Band Apart Kiwis, Cardiff.

9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965. Billed here as a Tarantino tribute. Not sure how this’ll manifest itself.

Maybe they’ll all give each other footrubs between songs.

And We Were Singing Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare.

7.30pm, £10/£9. Info 0800 0147111. Colstars Youth Theatre present their annual charity concert in aid of the Owen Williams Appeal Fund.

Bromas + Yr Angen + Bronwen Lewis + Fast Fuse Pontardawe Inn. 7.30pm, free. Info 01792 864949. A Gwyl Y Gwach live music night.

Caerleon Arts Festival The Bell Inn / The Hanbury Arms / Festival Field, Caerleon.

11.45am, free. Info www. caerleon-arts.org. Featuring these acts, in chronological order. Bell Inn: Julia Abbott, iShine Performing Arts, Isca Morris, 3MPH, Kings Of Caerleon, Jawahir, Monmouthshire Rock Choir, Scuffed Up Boots, Healy, Rowlands & Haywood, Rogora Khart, Doc & The Rev’d and TaffyWasAThief. Hanbury Arms: Emma Wood, Isca Morris, Meg Cox Band, The Breeze, Newport Salseros, Monmouthshire Rock Choir, Richard Dinning, Jawahir, Olivia Perry, Pink Gun, Delta Breaks, Thomas Rhys and Peel Your Own Spuds. Festival Field: Isca Morris, Swansea U3A Ukulele Band and Shoostring. On tomorrow also.

Carly Sophia Davies Footlights Cafe Bar, Grand Theatre, Swansea. 12pm, free.

Info 01792 475715.

Chamber Music Festival: Lenny Sayers Kids Concert Penarth Pier Pavilion.

10.30am, £15. Info 0844 8700887.

Chamber Music Festival Study Session Penarth Pier Pavilion. 3-6pm, £5. Info 0844 8700887.

Community Choir Summer Concert Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

8pm, free. Info 029 2039 1391.

Dukes Of Hafod The Chattery, Swansea. 7.30pm, £5. Info 01792 473276. Local Americana band.

Estrons + Y Ffug + Tymbal + Danielle Lewis Acapela, Pentyrch, Cardiff.

8pm, £7/£5. Info 029 2089 0862.

Everyday SideKicks + SilverStory + Drop Dead Angus The Dragonffli,

THE BIG GIG Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff, Tues 14-Thurs 16 July Tickets: £5 per day. Info: 029 2023 2199 / www.clwb.net This month, The Big Gig returns for a fifth consecutive year. The Cardiffbased competition celebrates Welsh musical talent, giving aspiring musicians aged 14 and over a platform to promote their musicianship. Clwb Ifor Bach will take the reins as the hosting venue for the final and two semi-finals this year. Albatross Archive, 2014’s Big Gig winners, released an EP with funding from the competition. This year’s prizes, meanwhile, include a support gig at Clwb Ifor Bach, studio time at Music Box Studios and a chance to work with Cardiff-based record producer Charlie Francis. Industry professionals, including former Coldplay manager Estelle Wilkinson, will be judging the competitors. There’ll be six acts competing each night, including the Bleedin Noses and Third Party on Tue 14; Rogora Khart and Olivia & The Saint on Wed 15.

Pontypool. 6pm, £2. Info gigs@thedragonffli.com.

Fasta The Open Hearth, Sebastopol, Pontypool.

7.30pm, £3. Info 01495 763752. This month’s edition of the Open Hearth Acoustic night, on the second Thursday of every month.

Flew Fighters Hobo’s, Bridgend. 7.30pm, free. Info www.hobosmusicvenue.com.

Folk On The Lawn Tintern Abbey Mill, nr Chepstow. Free (donations welcomed). Info info@folkonthelawn.com.

(Until Sun 12) Gideon Conn + Skunk Boy Project Snails Deli, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. 7pm, £18 inc buffet.

Info 029 2062 0415.

Gwyl Fach Y Fro Location TBC, Barry Island. 1pm, free.

Info 01446 704737. Welsh music festival featuring Wonderbrass, Carwyn Ellis, Kizzy Crawford, Al Lewis and Kookamunga.

Junior Conservatoire Foyer Concert Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

3.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 1391.

Junior Conservatoire Concert Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

5pm, £7/£3.50. Info 029 2039 1391.

Maddie & The Pandas Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Midsummer Music St Elli Parish Church, Llanelli.

7.30pm, £15 adv. Info 0845 2263510. Featuring the three violinists of the Singh family with pianist Guillaume Mathias and Swansea Bach Choir.

Milford Haven Town Band Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £10/£7.50. Info 01646 695267.

Oas-Is The Garage, Swansea.

8pm, £8 adv. Info 01792 475147. Tribute band.

Restorations + Crazy Arm + Sam Russo Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8pm, £10 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199. Melodic punk fare.

Resurrection The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

Stone Roses tribute.

Rhosygilwen’s Summer Opera Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire. 6-11pm, £5-£17.50. Info 01239 841387.

Sounds Of Harlowe Gwdihw, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2039 7933. Playing as part of the Fat City night.

The 4th Kind + Lushtones + Ross Gurney The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

The Bratislava Hot Serenaders Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £17/£15. Info 01792 602060.

1920s/30s style jazz.

The Dirt The Scene Club, Swansea. 7.30pm. Info 07730 432166. Motley Crue tribute.

The D Teez + Third Party + Lunar Stasi Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £4. Info 029 2023 9253.

The Kast-Off Kinks + The All-Nighters Pontardawe Arts Centre. 5.30pm, £20/£15 adv.

Info 01792 863722. Extended evening of mod fun presented

by Swansea Scooter Club and also featuring DJs. The Rockin’ Sinners The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com.

The Shamones The Royal Exchange, Cardiff. 9.30pm,

free. Info 029 2056 4068.

When You Wish... St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7pm, £10-£20.

Info 029 2087 8444. City Voices Cardiff celebrate the very best scores from animated films.

Wicked Snakes + Elevant + Desalvo + Blackwater Chemistry Le Pub, Newport.

8pm, £7. Info 01633 221477.

SUNDAY 12 Caerleon Arts Festival The Bell Inn / The Hanbury Arms / Festival Field, Caerleon.

11.45am, free. Info www. caerleon-arts.org. Hanbury Arms: Free Beer, Caerleon Jivers, The Brothers Blythe, Newport Gwent Dragon’s Choir, LLoyd Warren, Snooky, Jawahir, Lauren-Jade, Cheatin’ Hearts Trio, Russell Jones, So 80s and Pyramid.

Bell Inn: Society, Amairgin The Gael, The Afters Band, Jawahir, Newport Gwent Dragon’s Choir, Richard Robling, Blind River Scare, The Gate Crashers, Ian Luther, Chwarae Teg and Crimes Against Folk. Festival Field: Bella Musica, Big Sky, Taiko Mynydd Du Drummers and Shimai.

Chamber Music Festival: Sunday Afternoon Concert Penarth Pier Pavilion. 2.30pm, £15. Info 0844 8700887. The Gould Piano Trio perform Beethoven.

Chamber Music Festival: Sunday Morning Concert Penarth Pier Pavilion.

10.30am, £15. Info 0844 8700887.

Climbing Trees + Christopher Rees + The Gentle Good + Tendons + Dusty Cut + Effin Dempseys, Cardiff. 5pm, free.

Bay, Sun 27) JUST ANNOUNCED FOR OCTOBER: SLEAFORD MODS (Cardiff University Students Union, Thurs 1) THE WOMBATS (Cardiff University, Fri 2) DEAN FRIEDMAN (The Gate, Cardiff, Sat 3) PEACE (Cardiff University, Sat 3) SWEET BABOO (The Globe, Cardiff, Sat 3) THE SHIRES (The Glee Club, Sun 4) ROBERT CRAY (St David’s Hall, Cardiff, Tue BUZZ 63

live music Info 029 2023 9253. Fizzi Sundays special half-day of free music.

Côr Meibion Llanelli Annual Concert 2015 Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llanelli. 7pm, £15 adv. Info 0845 2263510 Folk On The Lawn Tintern Abbey Mill, nr Chepstow. Free (donations welcomed). Info info@folkonthelawn.com.

(Finishes today) Huw M + Anelog Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £8.

Info 029 2030 4400. Preview of Huw M’s third album, out in autumn.

Snot + Kyshera + Sunflower Dead The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm, £13 adv.

Info 07730 432166. Headliners were initially a going concern in the late 90s, and popular in a quasi-nu-metal way, until the singer died in 1998. Now they are back with a different singer.

Sundae Sessions Gwdihw, Cardiff. 4-8pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933. Acoustic sets from Ella Sutton, Jamee Summers, Marisa Saraiva, Tobias Robertson and Violent Hearts.

The Bella Collins & Gareth Evans Duo The Yard, Cardiff.

Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Afternoon jazz.

MONDAY 13 Jazz Nights Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360.

Live Original Broadcasts The Brewhouse, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 9913. Today features Tendons Music and more.

Ukulele Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

TUESDAY 14 Community Samba Band – Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk.

Easy Street Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon. 8pm, £6.

Info 01874 611622. A Brecon Jazz Club gig.

Gareth Hall & Martha Skilton Sugo Jazz, Penarth.

6.30pm, free (with your meal).

Info 029 2070 9955. Jazz.

Only Boys Aloud Academi Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 8pm, £5-£12.50. Info 029 2039 1391.

Preservation Rhythm Kings Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

Red City Radio + Pizzatramp + Jenks And The Nerds + Hipflask Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, £7 adv.

Info 01633 221477. Various punk bands.

The Big Gig Heat 1 Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7pm, £5.

Info 029 2023 2199. First of two heats, the second one being tomorrow and followed by a final on Thurs 16. Today features The Broadcasts, House Of Bastion, Mixalydia, Grace Hartrey, The Bleedin Noses and Third Party.

WEDNESDAY 15 Cardiff & Vale Summer Showcase Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Diamond Days The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm. Info 07730 432166. Pop-rock band from Liverpool. Endorsed by Converse and Headfunk’d Apparel, I’m pleased to tell you.

Dylan Owen The Dingle Hotel, Narberth. 8pm, £5. Info 01834 869323. A SpanJazz night.

Hot Club Gallois Jazzland, Swansea. 8.30-11pm, £10/£7 members. Info 07802 912789.

Mark Porter & The Capital City Jazz Orchestra Whiteheads Sports & Social Club, Bassaleg, Newport. 8pm, £8. Info malc@dancebands. plus.com.

Pete Morton Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club.

7.30pm, £8/£5 members. Info 01443 226892. A Llantrisant Folk Club night.

live review PAOLO NUTINI Singleton Park, Swansea Sat 20 June

The Big Gig Heat 2 Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7pm, £5.

Info 029 2023 2199. Featuring sets from Siobhan Mccrudden, The Marks Cartel, Rogora Khart, Ofelia, Olivia And The Saint and Nyx. The Felice Brothers The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15 adv. Info theglobevenue@ gmail.com. Americana shenanigans.

THURSDAY 16 Ashley John Long Trio Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £6/£5. Info 029 2038 7026.

Blood Youth + Trash Boat + Falling With Style + Glass Giants Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6 adv.

Info 029 2023 2199. Presented

by GB Live. Blood Boat, Trash Youth, Glass Boat, Trash Giants, Blood Giants, Glass Youth. All great bands too.

Dylan Cairns-Howarth & Sam Mabbett + Andy Cairns The City Arms, Cardiff.

9pm, free. Info 029 2022 5258. Surely that can’t be Andy Cairns from the band Therapy?? Although wouldn’t it be something if it was, after I’d wondered “is that Andy Cairns from Therapy??”?

Please, City Arms, won’t you tell me the answer and save me typing things about having “wondered ‘is that Andy Cairns from Therapy??’”??

How I Faked The Moon Landing + Samphier Movie Nights + In Bliss + Paint Happy Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv.

Info 029 2022 8883.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. Every Thursday.

This week’s guest band are Glas.

One Man Boycott + Standing Like Statues The Scene Club, Swansea. 7.30pm.

Info 07730 432166.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm. Info 01633 858636.

Sen Segur + Elite Days Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2039 7933.

Sweet Baby James: The Music Of James Taylor Borough Theatre, Abergavenny.

7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01873 850805. (Until Sat 11) The Big Gig Final Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 7pm, £5. Info 029 2023 2199. Featuring the winners of the two heats held on Tue 14 and Wed 15.

Tibet The Moon Club, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Cardiff indie band who are here on a monthly residency basis.

Whitney – Queen Of The Night Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01792 475715. “Whitney’s one true legacy was her music which touched most of us at some time in our lives.” [citation needed] FRIDAY 17 Apple Tree Theory Henry’s, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4672. Also on Fri 31.

Bjorn To Rock St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 7.30pm, £12/£11.

Info 01446 779100. Abba tribute band with a ‘Bjorn/born’ pun name. Don’t think that’s been done before, no siree.

Bootleg Summer Holiday The Riverfront, Newport.

7.30pm, £20/£18. Info 01633 656757. A tribute to the hits of the 1960s.

Canute Kiwis, Cardiff.

9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Dan Reed + FireRoad’s Richard Jones + Chris Morgan + Scuffed Up Boots The Dragonffli, Pontypool. 6pm, £12/£10 adv.

Info gigs@thedragonffli.com.

Funk rock midcard artist of the 90s, still in the game.

Dinner On The Orient Express Hamptons, Penarth.

7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. Featuring jazz from the Keith Little Trio and a fivecourse meal. *Evans The Death +Heavy Petting Zoo + Oh Peas! + Caramel Dempseys, Cardiff.

8pm, £5. Info 029 2023 9253.

The first of two gigs promoted

this month by Daytrip with weighty indie lineups, the other being on Thurs 30.

Explosive Light Orchestra Borough Theatre, Abergavenny.

7.30pm, £18/£16.50. Info 01873 850805. ELO tribute band.

Hells Bells Memorial Hall, Newbridge. 7.30pm, £10 adv.

Info 01495 243252. AC/DC tribute.

Ian Luther Band Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Johnny Cage & The Voodoogroove Gwdihw, Cardiff. 9.30pm, £5/£4 adv.

Info 029 2039 7933.

Michael Spenceley Rhys Pritchard Hall, Llandovery.

7.30pm, £4. Info 01550 720483. Folk dancing and live music.

Open Night The Ivy Bush, Pontardawe. 8pm. Info huwpudner@ntlworld.com. A Valley Folk Club night.

Ragsy Acapela, Pentyrch, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5/£4. Info 029 2089 0862.

Rammlied Fuel Bar, Cardiff.

8pm, £7 adv. Info mail@ givemefuel.co.uk. Rammstein tribute band.

Roy Orbison & Friends Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon.

7.30pm, £18.50. Info 01874 611622. I’ve been listing this for years but it’s only just come to my attention that his ‘friends’ are Elvis and Jerry Lee Lewis. Impersonators of them, obviously.

Shield Festival 2015 The Scene Club, Swansea. 4pm, £12/£9 adv. Info 07730 432166.

First of two days of metalcore etc. Today features Continents, Carcer City, Blood Youth, Skarlett Riot, High Hopes, Trash Boat, We The Deceiver and Backsnapper.

Soul Lotta Funk Salt, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, free. Info 029 2049 4375.

Street Cardinals The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

The Daggers Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2065 0021.

The Drifters Grand

Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £26.50/£25.50.

The Rockin’ Sinners Le Pub, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 221477.

The Sick Livers + Thirsty Dogs The Parrot, Carmarthen.

7.30pm, £5. Info 01267 231012.

Tomos Lewis Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 259144. Acoustic music on the roof terrace.

SATURDAY 18 Best Supporting Actors + The Spokes Duo The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Cadstock Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry. 1pm, free.

Info 01446 704737. Rock and blues in the park. On tomorrow also.

Captain Accident & The Disasters The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Coda Kiwis, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965. *Die + Arms Race + Bloodbuzz + Smiler Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, £5. Info 01633 221477. A (nowadays) rare gig from Artcore, but a fine lineup of punk and hardcore, headlined by Die from London.

Glass Giants + Birdcage + Local Enemy Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 2-5pm, £5. Info 029 2023 2199. The second in the series of All Ages matinee gigs taking place at this venue. *Gulp + Hipicat + Tibet + Boris A Bono The Abacus, Cardiff. 6pm, £5/£4 before 8.

Info www.theabacusroom. wordpress.com. Frontal Lobe Presents: An Evening of Sensory Indulgence, to give this evening its full title.

Jools Holland + Galia Arad Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £35 Info 01970 623232. Marc Almond is among Jools’ guests on this.

In this reporters’ opinion Marc should strike out on his own, harking back to the time when he was a huge popstar and Jools was the keyboard player from Squeeze.

I was expecting an open-minded crowd on my first visit to Singleton Park, due to the case of a Swansea couple accused of public indecency at a Hyde Park concert: “The rules must be different in England,” mused the woman of the duo. On arrival, scores of seagulls entered in a divebombing orgy on the litter bins, picking at discarded faux-gourmet burgers and chips; beyond that, people of all shapes and sizes appeared entertained.

This was, though, largely through Paolo Nutini and/or alcohol, rather than anything more lewd.

Main support act Lianne La Havas was excellent but underappreciated. Clad in a white trouser suit, blood-red lips and coiffed hair, she combines Hollywood glamour with a ton of talent. La Havas and band zip through a 45-minute set starting with two from her new album: Unstoppable and the jazzy Green & Gold, earmarking her as one of the best successors to a healthy Amy Winehouse.

The snaking rhythm of Is Your Love Big Enough finishes in a funky flurry of handclaps and Latino piano, and on Never Get Enough she unearths some seismic guitar riffs and distorted vocals. Only bettered, in the bilious stakes, by closer Forget, where she ironically introduces herself for about the fourth time – possibly to make up for her lack of billing and the subdued response to her set, despite her Welsh language ingratiations.

When Nutini kicks off with Funked My Life Up and the lyric “scream Hallelujah”, the devotional crowd is immediately in rapture, bopping and clapping. It’s clear how his audience spans such diversity, with the Otisstyle good time soul of Coming Up Easy and tortured soul of No Other Way delighting and uniting the mods and the hen parties. His Scottish brogue is forefront on early song These Streets, evoking the pull and suffocation of hometown life, while the more brooding Diana and Iron Sky are intriguing enough for the hipsters.

His limp encore of MGMT’s Time To Pretend, meanwhile, highlighted the limit of his pretensions. After the tease of Lianne La Havas, Paolo Nutini wasn’t quite orgasmic for me, but he sure knows his way around an organ. words CHRIS SEAL photos MIKE LEWIS (supplied by ORCHARD)

6) FALL OUT BOY (Motorpoint Arena, Cardiff, Wed 7) KEITH SWEAT + BLACKSTREET (Newport Centre, Fri 9) SQUEEZE + JOHN COOPER CLARKE (St David’s Hall, Fri 9) STEVE HACKETT (St David’s Hall, Sat 10) RON SEXSMITH (The Glee Club, Sun 11) SIMONE FELICE (The Globe, Sun 11) BULLET FOR MY VALENTINE (Brangwyn Hall, Swansea, Tue 20) BUZZ 64

live music Lleisiau Hardd 10th Anniversary Concert Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £10.

Info 0845 2263510. Choir.

Motley Crue UK + Subhuman Race + Kid Crimson Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv. Info 01495 616363. Crue and Skid Row tribute bands, plus Kid Crimson, who still aren’t a King Crimson tribute band.

Paper Aeroplanes The Chattery, Swansea. 7.30pm, £12. Info 01792 473276.

Rocket Joe Joe & The Old Time Bangers Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

RockNRollas The Moon Club, Cardiff. 8pm, £6.50 adv.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com. Playing the Hold Up hiphop night.

Shield Festival 2015 The Scene Club, Swansea. 4pm, £15/£12 adv. Info 07730 432166. Today features Fearless Vampire Killers, The Dirty Youth, I Divide, Breathe In The Silence, Falling With Style , Divides, With Best Intentions, Seven Stories High, Nineteen Fifty Eight, Dream State and Never Found.

The Blims Queens Hall, Narberth. 8.30pm, £8. Info 01834 869323. This band previously changed their name to something which didn’t allude to the ingestion of dangerous drug cannabis. They have however changed it back, proving liberal tolerance has gone too far.

The Doors Alive The Garage, Swansea. 8pm, £10 adv. Info 01792 475147. Tribute band.

The MLC + Terrorbite The Duke, Neath. Free. Info 01639 643892.

The Philanderers The Victoria Inn, Mumbles, Swansea. Info 07704 373787.

The Tudor Rhythm Kings St Augustine’s Church, Penarth. 7.30pm, £8. Info www. friendsofstaugustines.org. uk. Jazz.

Touched Live Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard. 6pm-1am. Info 01348 873237. A night of live electronic music featuring Rootsix, Andy Wheddon And Friends, Pausal, Quiet Noise and headliners Somatic Responses. I put the latter act on in, hmm, 2007 I think, and they brought the rave. Well, they would have done if they had played a bit later in the evening.

Treorchy Male Voice Choir Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £19.50/£17.50. Info 01646 695267.

Waterloo Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.30pm, £19.50/£17.50. Abba tribute.

Welsh Proms: Classical Extravaganza St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7-£36.

Info 029 2087 8444. Opening the 30th season of Welsh Proms (here until Sat 25), Owain Arwel Hughes conducts the world renowned Philharmonia Orchestra.

SUNDAY 19 Blue Is Black 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2022 8883.

Cadstock Victoria Park, Cadoxton, Barry. 1pm, free.

Info 01446 704737.

Glen Manby Quartet

Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

9pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400.

Jazz in the bar.

Michael Sutthakorn The Globe, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info theglobevenue@ gmail.com. A member of boyband M.A.D, who according to Wikipedia existed for an impressively brief 16 months in total. They didn’t even become well-known enough for a single person to refer to him as ‘Michael Suckthehorn’ online.

Nick Oliveri The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10 adv. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Rock’n’roll ‘badboy’ and convicted domestic abuser returns to Cardiff.

Sarah Brown Duo The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577. Afternoon jazz.

Welsh Proms: Family Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 3pm, £11.50/£7.50. Info 029 2087 8444.

MONDAY 20 Bronwen Lewis + Tom Fitton + Kirk Morgan + The Bug Club 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2022 8883. Attic Folk Sessions gig.

Castles + HMS Morris Undertone, Cardiff. 8pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Easy Street Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £3/£2.50. Info 029 2038 7026.

Holy Moly & The Crackers + Ainya Savage The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5 adv.

Info info@thefullmooncardiff. com.

Jazz Nights Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360.

Live Original Broadcasts The Brewhouse, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 9913. Today features bands TBC. Tim ‘Ripper’ Owens Fuel Bar, Cardiff. 8pm, £13 adv. Info mail@givemefuel.co.uk. Onetime Judas Priest supersub vocalist, later on frontman of Iced Earth, metals up your Monday with a help of his band.

Ukulele Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

Welsh Proms: Organ Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

1pm, £11.50/£7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Featuring organ duo Robert Court & Jeffery Howard.

Wendy Dawn Thompson, Christopher Diffey & Peter Donohoe St Peter’s Church, Goodwick. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01348 873237. Opening event of the Fishguard International Music Festival, which is in various locations in this part of Pembrokeshire until the end of the month.

TUESDAY 21 Camelia Jazz Band Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

Community Samba Band – Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk.

Mumbleman + Old Samuel + Weekend Arrows + Tarsiers Undertone, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

My Favourite Runner Up + Debunk + Pacific View The Moon Club, Cardiff. 6pm, £6 adv. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com.

Songbook Gwdihw, Cardiff.

8pm, £4. Info 029 2039 7933.

Cardiff songwriters delve into their musical inspirations.

Soundworks Concert St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 1pm, 7.50. Info 029 2087 8444.

Presented by Arts Active for adults with physical/learning disabilities.

Stephen Biggs St Donats Arts Centre, Vale Of Glamorgan. 3pm, £6.50. Info 01446 779100. Cafe concert from guitarist.

Welsh National Opera Orchestra St Davids Cathedral. 7.30pm, £12-£25.

Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Welsh Proms: Masterpieces St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £7-£36. Info 029 2087 8444.

WEDNESDAY 22 American Graffiti + Ghosts As Alibis Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv.

Info 029 2022 8883.

Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Fitzwilliam Quartet with Moray Welsh St Peter’s Church, Goodwick. 7.30pm, £18. Info 01348 873237.

Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Gwd Jams Gwdihw, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £3. Info 029 2039 7933. New monthly jam session.

Neon Villages Jazzland, Swansea. 8.30-11pm, £10/£7 members. Info 07802 912789.

Otis Gibbs + The Brwmys + Blind River Scare The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8 adv. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com. Country-rocker with large beard headlines.

Stab + Curbstomp + Contagion The Scene Club, Swansea. 7.30pm. Info 07730 432166.

Welsh Proms: Brass & Voices St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £10-£23. Info 029 2087 8444. Featuring the Cory Band and various male choirs.

Welsh Proms: Diego Valeri Youth Orchestra St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 11am, free. Info 029 2087 8444.

THURSDAY 23 Al-Firdaus Ensemble Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £15/£14. Info 01792 602060. Songs sung in Arabic and 16th century Spanish language Aljamiado.

Birdcage + Mirror Gorillas + Crystal Balloon Undertone, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Cardboard Fox Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 858636. A Lyceum Folk Club night.

Darius Brubeck Quartet Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire.

8-9.45pm, £1-£15. Info 01239 841387. Jazz foursome featuring Dave’s offspring on sax Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. Every Thursday.

This week’s guest band are Loaded Jones.

Life In Cold Climates Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info 029 2039 7933. EP launch gig.

Nizlopi Buffalo, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £10 adv. Info 029 2031 0312.

Paper Aeroplanes Snails Deli, Rhiwbina, Cardiff. 7pm, £22.50 inc buffet. Info 029 2062 0415.

Jez Lowe Newport Fugitives Athletic Club, Rogerstone, Newport. 8.45pm. Info 01633 897923. A Newport Folk Club night.

Skies In Motion + This Concept + Ephemera + Ferinus + Conflicts Kiwis, Neath. 7pm, free. Info 01639 643733.

Speaking In Italics + Kid Brother The Scene Club, Swansea. 7pm. Info 07730 432166.

Welsh Proms: Jazz Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £15.50. Info 029 2087 8444.

Sinatra special with the Capital City Jazz Orchestra.

FRIDAY 24 3 Amp Old Cross Inn, Llanrumney, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2065 0021.

BBC NOW St Davids Cathedral. 7.30pm, £13-£25.

Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event, conducted by Thomas Søndergård.

Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band Acapela, Pentyrch, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£10. Info 029 2089 0862.

Curtis Eller The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

Evan Gardener Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm.

Info 01633 259144. Acoustic music on the roof terrace.

Jah Wobble’s Invaders Of The Heart The Globe, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £15 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

Bass player out of PiL, and various dubby projects since, tips up here.

Junior Bill & The Scallies + Zubat Gwdihw, Cardiff.

9pm, £4/£3. Info 029 2039 7933. Also featuring a DJ set from The Reggiments.

Kimber’s Men Penarth Pier Pavilion. 7.30pm, £10. Info 0844 8700887. Sea shanties.

Kuwarto Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 259144.

Mallow Down Easy Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

National Youth Choir Of Wales Llandaff Cathedral, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£10. Info 03700 101051. Celebrating the 150th anniversary of the Wladfa, the first Welsh settlement in Patagonia, with music from Wales and Latin America.

Soweto Spiritual Singers Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon.

7.30pm, £15/£10. Info 01874 611622.

That’ll Be The Day Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £23.50. Info 01646 695267. Rock’n’roll variety show. On tomorrow also.

Trigger’s Broom Henry’s, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4672.

Uncle Funk & The Boogie Wonderband + The Pollen Count Blestium Carpark, Monmouth. 8pm, free. Info info@monmouthfestival.co.uk.

First evening of live music out-

doors, part of the Monmouth Festival. I’m not sure if this is the whole lineup, it’s all that’s on their website. Apart from the bands on tomorrow.

Welsh Proms: A Night In Vienna St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7-£36. Info 029 2087 8444. Conducted

by Owain Arwel Hughes, who has one of the most agreeable speaking voices on the phone I think I’ve ever heard.

SATURDAY 25 Aubrey Parsons Blanco’s Hotel, Port Talbot. 9pm, free.

Info 01639 864500.

Balsamo/Deighton The Chattery, Swansea. 7.30pm, £15. Info 01792 473276. Two former members of The Storys.

Beic Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1 + 6.15pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Music made with two pushbikes, which you the audience pedal, and a computer.

Bellowhead + 9Bach Cardigan Castle. 6.45pm, £20.

Info 01239 621200. Modern folk bands with a doubleheader gig which was sold out before I started putting these listings together.

Big Scott Radio Live By The River NosDa, Cardiff.

8pm, £3. Info 029 2037 8866.

Featuring bands TBC. Côr Dyfed Choir St Davids Cathedral. 7.30pm, £10-£18.

Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

National Youth Brass Band Of Wales Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7pm, £4-£10. Info 0300 3656677.

Sam Crow Crowleys Rock Bar, Swansea. 8pm. Info 07981 684142.

Street Music Weekender Barry Island seafront. 12pm.

Info 01446 704737. Featuring, over two days, All That Jazz, The Bucket Band, The Rock Choir, Wonderbrass and Samba Galez. On tomorrow also.

Steelhouse Festival HafodY-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale. £50/£80 both days. Info 01495 616363. See Music for more on this festival, now in its fifth year. Today features UFO, Y&T, Nazareth, Treatment, Trucker Diablo, Henry’s Funeral Shoe, Massive Wagons and Florence Black. On tomorrow also.

Suns Of Thunder The Scene Club, Swansea. 7.30pm. Info 07730 432166. Local stoner rockers.

That’ll Be The Day Torch Theatre, Milford Haven.

7.30pm, £23.50. Info 01646 695267.

The Bohemians Lyric Theatre, Carmarthen. 8pm, £16.50/£15. Info 0845 2263510.

Queen tribute band.

The Spokes The Royal Exchange, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2056 4068.

The Trio Porter’s, Cardiff.

9pm. Info info@porterscardiff. com.

A bit of a coup for Cardiff's small'n'cheerful rock bar Fuel on Mon 20, as Ripper Owens – the guy who replaced Rob Halford in Judas Priest for a few albums – and his band visit.

Cowbridge Male Voice Choir Cowbridge Leisure Centre. 7pm, £8 adv. Info 01446 772454. Featuring Kate Woolveridge, Verity-Belle Atkinson and Elinor Parsons.

Dictaphone Devil Kiwis, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

Featherjaw + Colum Regan + The Brwmys + Junior Bill & The Scallies Dempseys, Cardiff. 8pm, £5.

Info 029 2023 9253. Featuring a lindy hop class for beginners, followed by dancing to classic swing tracks.

GlastonBARRY Romilly Park, Barry. 1-9pm, £25 adv (two days). Info www. mackeventspresents.com. See Roundup. The first of two days of tribute and original acts features Beatles 4 Sale, Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band, Really Hot Chili Peppers, 2rude, Back To November and Stone House.

On tomorrow also.

Kizzy Crawford + Ellie Makes Music + Natalie Holmes Clwb Ifor Bach, Cardiff. 8pm, £10/£8 adv. Info 029 2023 2199.

Last Night Of The Welsh Proms St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £7-£36. Info 029 2087 8444.

Leighton Jones Band + Acoustic Oasis The Yard,

UK Foo Fighters + A Fool And His Money Blestium Carpark, Monmouth. 8pm, free. Info info@monmouthfestival.co.uk.

When We Were Wolves Hobo’s, Bridgend. 7.30pm, free. Info www.hobosmusicvenue.com.

SUNDAY 26 GlastonBARRY Romilly Park, Barry. 1-9pm, £25 adv (two days). Info www. mackeventspresents.com.

Today features Oasish, The Hindenbergs (Led Zep tribute), Legend (Bob Marley tribute), The Jam’d, Stereotonics (Stereophonics tribute) and 12 Bore.

Musicfest: Early Evening Recital Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 6pm, £10-£12. Info 01970 623232. Opening event of this annual classical festival, running here until Sun 2 Aug. Musicfest: Evening Concert Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £13-£15. Info 01970 623232.

Featuring the Orion Orchestra.

Musicfest: Foyer Fringe Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.15pm, free. Info 01970 623232. Jazz in the foyer.

National Youth Brass Band Of Wales Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff.

SETH LAKEMAN (Pontardawe Arts Centre, Thurs 22) YEARS & YEARS (Cardiff University, Thurs 22) JON GOMM (The Moon Club, Cardiff, Sat 24) JANE WEAVER (Clwb Ifor Bach, Sun 25) KILLING JOKE (Cardiff University, Sun 25) JOE BONAMASSA (Motorpoint Arena, Tue 27) BOB DYLAN (Motorpoint Arena, Thurs 29) JESS GLYNNE (Cardiff University, Sat 31) BUZZ 65

live music 1pm, £4-£10. Info 029 2039 1391.

Sarah Clough The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577. Afternoon jazz.

Seafall Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2.30-4.30pm, free.

Info 01656 815995.

Soulfly The Globe, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £16 adv. Info theglobevenue@gmail.com.

Max Cavalera’s post-Sepultura band, presented here by GB Live.

Steelhouse Festival HafodY-Dafal Farm, Ebbw Vale. £50/£80 both days. Info 01495 616363. Today features Dee Snider, Tyketto, Doro, FM, Colour Of Noise, No Hot Ashes, Skam and Wild Lies.

Street Music Weekender Barry Island seafront. 12pm.

Info 01446 704737.

MONDAY 27 6 Songs 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff.

7pm. Info 029 2022 8883. New night in which local acts are invited to perform six of their own songs.

Blues And Jazz Club July Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 8pm, £8.

Info 0845 2263510.

Frith Piano Quartet St Mary’s Church, Newport, Pembrokeshire. 2pm, £15.

Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Gwd Mondays Open Mic Gwdihw, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7933.

Jazz Nights Noah’s Yard, Swansea. 8pm. Info 01792 447360.

Live Original Broadcasts The Brewhouse, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 9913. Today features Joe Kelly, Them Dead Beats, The Bakestones and The Bleedin’ Noses.

Lockerhouse The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5 adv. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

Tenovus benefit gig.

Musicfest: Afternoon Masterclass The Old College, Aberystwyth. 2.30pm, £10-£12.

Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Early Evening Student Recital Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 6.30pm. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Evening Concert Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £13-£15. Info 01970 623232.

Featuring the Musicfest Ensemble.

Musicfest: Lunchtime Recital The Old College, Aberystwyth. 1.30pm, £10-£12.

Info 01970 623232.

QuintEssential with Elin Manahan Thomas St Peter’s Church, Goodwick. 7.30pm, £15. Info 01348 873237.

Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Ukulele Jam Session The Andrew Buchan, Cardiff.

8.30pm, free. Info 029 2021 2509.

TUESDAY 28 Alicia’s Gift with Jessica Duchen St Peter’s Church, Goodwick. 2pm, £10. Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Community Samba Band – Practise Dates Westenders Hall, Llanfaes, Brecon. 6-8pm, £4/£2 under-16s. Info sambabrecon@yahoo.co.uk.

Spooky Men’s Chorale St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £18. Info 029 2087 8444.

Australian choir described as “zany” and a “macho juggerBUZZ 66

naut”. If they had a tribute act it could be called the Creepy Menz Chorale.

John Clayton & Aeddan Williams Sugo Jazz, Penarth.

6.30pm, free (with your meal).

Info 029 2070 9955. Jazz.

Musicfest: Afternoon Masterclass The Old College, Aberystwyth. 2.30pm. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Evening Concert Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £13-£15. Info 01970 623232.

Featuring the Solem Quartet.

Musicfest: Foyer Fringe Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

6.15pm, free. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Jazz Jam Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

9.15pm, free. Info 01970 623232. Hosted by Dan Swana.

Musicfest: Lunchtime Recital The Old College, Aberystwyth. 1.30pm, £10-£12.

Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Music In The Library The Old College, Aberystwyth. 3.30pm, free. Info 01970 623232.

Roby Lakatos Ensemble Letterston Memorial Hall.

8pm, £15. Info 01348 873237.

Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Roger Wells’ Hot Shots Café Jazz, Cardiff. 8pm, £4.50/£4/£2 NUS. Info 029 2038 7026.

WEDNESDAY 29 Archie Fisher Pontyclun Institute Athletic Club.

7.30pm, £8/£5 members. Info 01443 226892. A Llantrisant Folk Club night.

Big Scott Radio Originals The New Crown Inn, Merthyr Tydfil. 8pm, £3. Info 01685 387925. With bands TBC. Open Mic Market Street Club, Barry. 8pm. Info 01446 733863.

Guardalavaca De Cuba!

Jazzland, Swansea. 8.30-11pm, £10/£7 members. Info 07802 912789. Cuban/Latin jazz.

Lindsay Lou And The Flatbellys Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 8pm, £11 adv. Info 01656 815995. Bluegrass.

Musicfest: Afternoon Masterclass The Old College, Aberystwyth. 2.30pm, £10-£12.

Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Early Evening Student Recital Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 6.30pm. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Evening Concert Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £13-£15. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Foyer Fringe Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.15pm, free. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Lunchtime Recital The Old College, Aberystwyth. 1.30pm, £10-£12.

Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Morning Coffee & Music Old College, Aberystwyth. 11.30am, free.

Info 01970 623232. Featuring the Musicfest Ensemble.

Musicfest: National Youth Orchestra Of Wales Young Composers The Old College, Aberystwyth. 3.30pm. Info 01970 623232.

Open Mic Night NosDa, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2037 8866. Free drink for performers. Last Wednesday of every month.

Project Jam Sandwich Theatr Gwaun, Fishguard.

3pm, £8/£1 under-16s. Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event for families.

The Cradles + Wetpainttt

+ Shaw Undertone, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £4/£3 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Winning Professionals St Peter’s Church, Goodwick.

7.30pm, £10. Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event.

THURSDAY 30 4th Street Traffic The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com. *Bunnygrunt + Threatmantics + Eureka Caliafornia + Local Sports Team Dempseys, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £5. Info 029 2023 9253. Preseted by Daytrip and featuring two American, two Welsh indie bands.

Gretchen Peters The Gate, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £23/£20 adv. Info 029 2048 3344. See Music.

Jimjam Open Mic Session The Claude Hotel, Albany Road, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 07557 505123. Every Thursday.

This week’s guest band are Outback Martin Roscoe / Peter Donohoe Rhos Y Gilwen, Pembrokeshire. 5.30pm, £8. Info 01239 841387.

Piano recital. Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Mike Collins’ 4tet feat. Lee Goodall Café Jazz, Cardiff.

8pm, £6/£5. Info 029 2038 7026.

Musicfest: Afternoon Masterclass The Old College, Aberystwyth. 2.30pm. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Early Evening Student Recital Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 6.30pm. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Evening Concert Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £13-£15. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Foyer Fringe Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.15pm, free. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Lunchtime Recital The Old College, Aberystwyth. 1.30pm, £10-£12.

Info 01970 623232. Featuring the Solem Quartet.

Musicfest: Morning Coffee & Music Old College, Aberystwyth. 11.30am, free.

Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Music In The Museum Ceredigion Museum, Aberystwyth. 3.30pm, free.

Info 01970 623232. With the Musicfest Wind Quintet.

Newport Music Society Showcase Ebenezer Chapel, Newport, Pembrokeshire.

2.30pm, £8/£6. Info 01348 873237. Fishguard International Music Festival event.

Open Mic Night Lyceum Tavern, Newport. 8.30pm. Info 01633 858636.

Peatbog Faeries Queens Hall, Narberth. 7.30pm, £6-£14. Info 01834 869323.

Celtic folkers.

Pick n’ Mix All Sorts Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, £3. Info 029 2039 7933. Featuring sets from Dave Morris And The Knock plus Simon Chordie.

Sicnote Steve The City Arms, Cardiff. 9pm, free. Info 029 2022 5258.

The Fox & The Law Undertone, Cardiff. 7pm, £6 adv. Info 029 2022 8883.

Presented by Jealous Lovers Club FRIDAY 31 Apple Tree Theory Henry’s,

Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2022 4672.

Aubrey Parsons Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm. Info info@ porterscardiff.com.

A Viennese Whirl Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £15.50-£17.50. Info 01656 815995. Swansea City Opera present some of the Viennese composers’ finest moments.

Canute Salt, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, free. Info 029 2049 4375.

Elvis Legacy Hamptons, Penarth. 7.30pm, £36. Info 029 2070 5391. Mark Summers ‘is’ Elvis. You too will be saying ‘thankyouverymuch’ as each of your five courses of food are delivered. *Extreme Noise Terror + Black Skies Burn + Human Cull + Atomck Le Pub, Newport. 8pm, £11 adv.

Info 01633 221477. More than impressive lineup of British grind/thrash/HC extremity, headlined by a band who were there more or less at the start.

Junior Hacksaw Café Jazz, Cardiff. 9pm, £4. Info 029 2038 7026. Blues.

Lounge Cat Ideals Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm.

Info 01633 259144.

Musicfest: Early Evening Student Recital Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 6.30pm. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Evening Showcase Concert Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 8pm, £13-£15. Info 01970 623232.

Featuring students from the Jazz and Big Band courses.

Musicfest: Foyer Fringe Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

7.15pm, free. Info 01970 623232.

Musicfest: Lunchtime Recital The Old College, Aberystwyth. 1.30pm, £10-£12.

Info 01970 623232. Featuring the Musicfest Wind Quintet.

Musicfest: Music In The Morning Old College, Aberystwyth. 11.30am, free.

Info 01970 623232. Featuring the Musicfest Ensemble.

Musicfest: Music In The Museum Ceredigion Museum, Aberystwyth. 3.30pm, free. Info 01970 623232.

Mutha Loving Chimps Blestium Carpark, Monmouth.

8pm, free. Info info@ monmouthfestival.co.uk. A Monmouth Festival gig.

National Youth Orchestra Of Wales: Young Composers Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 12.30pm, £5. Info 0845 2263510.

Organ Recital National Museum & Gallery, Cardiff.

1pm, free. Info 029 2039 7951.

Paul Divers Warehouse54, Newport. 8pm. Info 01633 259144. Reggae Sunsplash gig on the roof terrace.

Recluse The Moon Club, Cardiff. 7.30pm. Info info@ thefullmooncardiff.com. Album launch gig.

Sounds Familiar Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil. 7pm, £10.

Info 01685 384111. Cabaret evening featuring a nine-piece band.

Steve Harris’ British Lion Y Plas, Cardiff University Students Union. 7.30pm, £15 adv. Info 029 2078 1458. Yer man from Iron Maiden brings his sideproject to Cardiff.

Superchango The Yard, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2022 7577.

The Decoys + Scream The Headlines + Seven Stories High + Nineteen Fifty Eight Sin City, Swansea.

7.30pm, £4 adv. Info 01792

468892.

The Edsel Furys The Full Moon, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@thefullmooncardiff.com.

The Happenings Kiwis, Cardiff. 9.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 8965.

stage WEDNESDAY 1 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. New National Theatre Wales production, in conjunction with Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru, Marc Rees and S4C. We wrote about it in last month’s issue. (Until Sat 11) And Then There Were None New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £9.50-£27. Info 029 2087 8889. Presented by the Agatha Christie Theatre Company. (Until Sat 4) Beneath The Streets Sequel Secret city centre location, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2063 6464. First event of 2015’s Hijinx Unity Festival, this performance has been devised by experimental theatre faves Punchdrunk, plus Hijinx themselves. (Until Fri 3) Blackadder The Third Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

First outdoor theatre production by Everyman this summer (which started late last month). (Until Sat 4) Borderlines Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10/£6. Info 029 2063 6464. Hijinx Unity Festival event, presented by Panaibra Canda. On tomorrow also.

Kevin Bridges Grand Theatre, Swansea. 8pm, £25.

Info 01792 475715. The press bumph for Kev here describes him as “Scotland’s biggest export”. What with him being a comedian it might be a joke, but the rest of it is really po-faced. Hmm. On tomorrow also.

The Winter’s Tale Cyfarthfa Castle, Merthyr Tydfil. 12.30 + 7pm, £5-£14. Info 07785 947823. Presented by Taking Flight Theatre, and touring throughout Wales during this month.

THURSDAY 2 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) And Then There Were None New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £9.50-£27. Info 029 2087 8889. (Until Sat 4) Beneath The Streets Sequel Secret city centre location, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Fri 3) Blackadder The Third Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 4) Borderlines Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10/£6. Info 029 2063 6464.

Cinderella Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7.30pm, £4 adv. Info 029 2070 0721. Presented

by Bute Park Opera and performed by RWCMD students.

Hijinx Unity Festival Foyer,

Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 1-7.30pm, free.

Info 029 2063 6464. Featuring Bill & Bobby (1 + 6.30pm); Disability Arts Cymru Vignettes (6pm) and a Cirque Inextremiste demonstration (6.45pm).

Kevin Bridges Grand Theatre, Swansea. 8pm, £25.

Info 01792 475715.

Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime Rhiwbina Memorial Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£9.

Info 07796 854330. Rhiwbina Amateur Theatrical Society present Constance Cox’s comedy. (Until Sat 4) Protest Fudur / Dirty Protest Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £5. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. Local drama collective with a Tafwyl festival special, featuring contributions from Tudur Owen, Llyr Titus, Fflur Medi Owen, Emyr ‘Himyrs’ Roberts, Rhodri Trefor and Morfudd Hughes.

Remember The Magic Dolman Theatre, Newport.

7.15pm, £8 adv. Info 01633 263670. The Sharon Fitzgerald School of Dance present their summer spectacular. (Until Sat 4) Rhod Gilbert’s All You Can Eat Panel Show Buffet Parc & Dare, Treorchy. 8pm, £35/£25. Info 0800 0147111.

Rubicon: Full Time Course The Riverfront, Newport.

7.30pm, £8.50/£6. Info 01633 656757. Dance showcase.

Tiff Stevenson + Ignacio Lopez The Duke, Neath. 8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www. neathcomedy.com. First event of the Neath Comedy Fest, which is taking place in the town all month. Well done to me for noticing it just as I’d nearly finished the listings, not regretting that at all.

Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

Triptych II, in Portland House, is a family saga created

by Gwyneth Glyn and Judith Roberts, inspired by Greek tragedies. Triptych III, in the WMC, is a 25-minute piece for two male dancers. (Until Sat 11) Zwaluwzang (A Swallow Song) Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8.15pm, £10. Info 029 2063 6464.

Hijinx performance piece by Theater Stap.

FRIDAY 3 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) And Then There Were None New Theatre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £11-£30.50. Info 029 2087 8889. (Until Sat 4) Andy Askins + Eddy Brimson + Tiffany Stevenson + Ian Smith Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Beneath The Streets Sequel Secret city centre location, Cardiff. Free. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today) Blackadder The Third Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 4) Dani Dee School Of Dance Grand Theatre, Swansea.

7.30pm, £12.50/£10.50. Info 01792 475715.

stage Disability Arts Cymru Vignettes Bar One, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Hijinx Festival event.

Drones Comedy Club Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8.30pm, £3.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Also on Fri 17.

Extension Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10/£6. Info 029 2063 6464. Presented by Cirque Inextremiste.

I Breathe Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Hijinx Festival event presented by Flying Diplodocus. On tomorrow also.

John Hastings + David Trent + Lou Canran Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £8 adv. Info 0845 2263510.

Comedy Club night.

John Muir: A Rhapsody In Green Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £12/£10.

Info 01873 850805. One-man drama about Muir, an explorer, performed by Storyteller Mike Maran.

Little Wander Comedy Weekend Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £6 per show.

Info 029 2030 4400. Featuring three sets today: Nish Kumar, Long Word... Long Word...

Blah Blah Blah... I’m So Clever (6.30pm); Tom Parry, Yellow T-Shirt! (8pm) and Matthew Crosby, Smaller Than Life (9.30pm). On tomorrow also, plus Fri 17 and Sat 18.

Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime Rhiwbina Memorial Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£9. Info 07796 854330. (Until Sat 4) Mad Hatter’s Murder Mystery The Gate, Cardiff.

7pm, £36.50. Info 029 2048 3344. Price includes a threecourse meal and a drink at reception.

Nessuno Sa Di Noi / Nobody Knows About Us Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8.15pm, £10/£6.

Info 029 2063 6464. Hijinx Festival event taking place in the Dance House. On tomorrow also.

On Before Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £20-£45. Info 029 2063 6464.

Carlos Acosta’s latest dance production, which he talks about Upfront. On tomorrow also.

Remember The Magic Dolman Theatre, Newport.

7.15pm, £8 adv. Info 01633 263670. (Until Sat 4) Rikuzentakata Continuous Project Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7pm, free. Info 029 2030 4400. Experimental dance event featuring J.Pacena II (Philippines), Leo van der Kleij (Netherlands), Tawatchai Pattanaporn (Thailand), Cornelia Konrads (Germany) and Sioned Huws (Wales). Book in advance please.

Summer Showcase Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 7pm, £5/£4. Info 01495 355800.

The Dreamboys St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 8pm, £24. Info 029 2087 8444. News coming in on the wires, by which I mean it’s mentioned on the venue’s website, that Gaz from Geordie Shore will be part of this oily, budgie-smuggling troupe of male strippers.

Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) SATURDAY 4 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) And Then There Were None New Theatre, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £10.50-£30.50. Info 029 2087 8889. (Finishes today) Andy Askins + Eddy Brimson + Tiffany Stevenson Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Between The Crosses St Cadoc’s Church, Caerleon.

7.30pm, £10. Info www. caerleon-arts.org. WWIthemed one-man show.

Blackadder The Third Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 3 + 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366. (Finishes today) Children’s Ballet Wales Summer Show Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 4pm, £8.50. Info 0845 2263510. On tomorrow also.

Hijinx Unity Festival The Hayes, Cardiff. 11am-6pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Featuring performances from Cirque Inextremiste, Taking Flight, Marc Brew, Danza Mobile, Stop Gap, BlaumeierAtelier and Hijinx PODs. On tomorrow also.

I Breathe Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 6.30pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464.

Just Add Water Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 11am + 2pm, £5-£10. Info 029 2039 1391. Multimedia puppetry performance taking place, promenade style, in the Bute Theatre and college grounds.

(Until Wed 8) Little Wander Comedy Weekend Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £6 per show. Info 029 2030 4400. Featuring Emma Sidi, Character Breakdown (5pm); Grainne Maguire, Great People Making Great Choice (6.30pm); Ivo Graham: No Filter (8pm) and Ed Gamble, Lawman (9.30pm).

Lord Arthur Savile’s Crime Rhiwbina Memorial Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£9. Info 07796 854330. (Finishes today) Matt Price + Clint Edwards + Junior Simpson Jongleurs, Cardiff.

7pm, from £15. Info 08700 111960.

Merthyr Tydfil Primary Ballroom Tournament Redhouse, Merthyr Tydfil.

2pm. Info 01685 384111. The inaugural tournament for the Primary School Ballroom Dance teams.

Midsummer Stories & Songs Carnegie House, Bridgend. 11am. Info 01656 815757. Children’s theatre.

Nessuno Sa Di Noi / Nobody Knows About Us Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 8.15pm, £10/£6.

Info 029 2063 6464.

On Before Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £20-£45. Info 029 2063 6464.

Reflect Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01639 763214.

Mark Jermin Stage School’s annual revue show.

Remember The Magic Dolman Theatre, Newport.

7.15pm, £8 adv. Info 01633 263670. (Finishes today) Rubicon Dance End Of Year Performance The

Gate, Cardiff. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £6/£4.50. Info 029 2048 3344.

Tree Fu Tom Grand Theatre, Swansea. 1pm, £13/£11 kids.

Info 01792 475715. Cbeebiesrelated kids’ show.

Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) Vaguely Artistic Foyer, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 10pm, free. Info 029 2063 6464. Hijinx Festival event.

SUNDAY 5 A Study In Sterling Little Man Coffee Co, Cardiff. £8 adv.

Info 07933 844234. The Clock Tower Theatre Co present the last in a series of plays, here on the first Sunday of each month.

Children’s Ballet Wales Summer Show Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 4pm, £8.50. Info 0845 2263510.

Hijinx Unity Festival The Hayes, Cardiff. 12-6pm, free.

Info 029 2063 6464.

Just Add Water Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 11am + 2pm, £5-£10.

Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Wed 8) Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863. Every Sunday.

Luisa Omeilan + Alistair Williams + Ted Shiress + Sarah Bridgeman + Robin Morgan Buffalo, Cardiff. 7pm, £6 adv. Info 029 2031 0312.

Buffalo Comedy show.

Omar Hamdi + Daniel Glynn + Jordan Brookes + Owen Niblock NRG, Neath. 12.45-7.45pm, free.

Info www.neathcomedy.com.

Four full comedy sets throughout the day.

Summer Showcase Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 6pm, £6.50/£5. Info 01873 850805.

Presented by Mayzmusik Performing Arts Academy.

The Winter’s Tale National Botanic Gardens of Wales, Llanarthne. 2pm, free (after entry to gardens). Info 07785 947823.

MONDAY 6 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) CSSA Dance Finals Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 6.30pm, £4. Info 01495 227206.

Just Add Water Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1 + 7pm, £5-£10. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Wed 8) Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) TUESDAY 7 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) Just Add Water Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1 + 7pm, £5-£10. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Wed 8) I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391. Musical about the follies and pitfalls of romance. (Until Thurs 9) Oklahoma! Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £16.50-£36.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. The origi-

I LOVE YOU, YOU’RE PERFECT, NOW CHANGE Royal Welsh College Of Music And Drama, Cardiff, Sun 7-Tue 9 July Tickets: £6-£12. Info: 029 2034 2854 / www.rwcmd.ac.uk As both the title and the tagline – “Everything you have ever secretly thought about dating, romance, marriage, lovers, husbands, wives and in-laws, but were afraid to admit” – of this revue suggests this is a play which centres around love, but not quite as you have seen it before. Presented as a series of individual vignettes, rather than a traditional theatrical timeline, audiences can expect to be laughed out of their seats by portrayals of first dates, wedding days and even childbirth. The play pays tribute “to those who have loved and lost, to those who have fallen on their face at the portal of romance,” and promises to bring barrels of laughs. nal feelgood music, they say.

The original feelgood human being, Gary Wilmot, is among the cast. (Until Sat 11) Rent Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 0300 3656677.

Musical presented by Stars Musical Theatre Company.

(Until Sat 11) Table Manners Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £16/£9.50. Info 01792 475715.

Alan Ayckbourn’s comedy of manners. I’m assuming that is an accurate description because the title also contains the word manners. (Until Sat 11) The Cunning Little Vixen Sherman Cymru, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £7.50-£15. Info 029 2064 6900. Janacek’s comic opera, presented here by RWCMD students. (Until Thurs 9) The Golden Days Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7pm, £7 adv. Info 01633 263670. Old timey musical numbers.

Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) WEDNESDAY 8 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) Daniel Glyn Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10. Info 0871 4720400. Also featuring a screening of the film The Age Of Stupid.

I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391. (Until Thurs 9) Journeys 2015 Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7pm, £8/£6. Info 01656 815995.

Bridgend Youth Dance present their end of year show.

Just Add Water Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 1 + 7pm, £5-£10.

Info 029 2039 1391. (Finishes today) Lleuad Yn Olau Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon. 10am, £6. Info 01874 611622. Kids’ show in Welsh.

Oklahoma! Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £16.50-£36.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) Rent Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 0300 3656677.

(Until Sat 11) Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

Everyman present a musical which debuted on Broadway in 1966. (Until Sat 18) Table Manners Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £16/£9.50. Info 01792 475715.

(Until Sat 11) The Ballet Folclorico De Mexico St David’s Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10-£25. Info 029 2087 8444.

The Cunning Little Vixen Sherman Cymru, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £7.50-£15. Info 029 2064 6900. (Until Thurs 9) Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) THURSDAY 9 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) Avenue Q Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01873 850805. Bawdy puppet-based musical that gave the world a

song about being racist, which people have gone on to use in feeble attempts to excuse themselves of racism. Amateur production presrnted by the VIG Theatre Company. (Until Sat 11) Clint Edwards + Andy Robinson Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £10/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. Comedy Carousel night, one more act TBC. I Love You, You’re Perfect, Now Change Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 2.30pm, £6-£12. Info 029 2039 1391. (Finishes today) Matt Price + Wayne The Weird + Paul James The Duke, Neath. 8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www.neathcomedy.com.

New Beginnings Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea.

7.45pm, £8.50/£6.50. Info 01792 475715. Dance showcase.

Nick Page + Carly Smallman Queens Hall, Narberth. 7.15pm, £8-£12.

Info 01834 869323. Comedy Club night.

Noel James + Phil Evans + Elis James + AC Eraill Pontardawe Inn. 8.30pm, free.

Info 01792 864949. Four comedians feature in the first night of Gwyl Y Gwach 2015, a Welsh language weekender here until Sat 11.

Oklahoma! Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £16.50£36.50. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) Once Upon A... Jungle Book Congress Theatre, Cwmbran.

7.15pm, £8/£7. Info 01633 868239. Presented by Congress Junior Theatre. (Until Sat 11) Rent Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 0300 3656677.

(Until Sat 11) BUZZ 67

stage Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) Table Manners Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £16/£9.50. Info 01792 475715.

(Until Sat 11) The Cunning Little Vixen Sherman Cymru, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £7.50-£15. Info 029 2064 6900. (Finishes today) Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) FRIDAY 10 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) Around The World In Dance Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 6pm, £8/£7. Info 01495 227206. Presented by students of Janet Stephens Theatre Dance. On tomorrow also.

Avenue Q Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01873 850805. (Until Sat 11) Burlesque: A Sizzling Summer Holiday St Peters Hall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13 adv.

Info www.cardiffcabaretclub. com. Featuring performances from Miss Khandie Kisses, Little Madam, FooFooLaBelle, Amber Amour & Bonita Boudoir, Vixie Rouge, Dixie Allure and Miss Katie Von Cupcakes.

Date Night Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £9. Info 029 2064 6900. Double Dipp present a new comedy about love and relationships.

Henry IV Roman Amphitheatre, Caerleon.

6.30pm, £12/£8. Info www. caerleon-arts.org.

Larvae Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £8.50/£7. Info 029 2030 4400. Dance production by Theatr Ffynnon. On tomorrow also.

Matt Price + Russell Hicks + Steve Williams + Juliet Meyers Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.30pm, £13/£10 under-26s. Info 01646 695267. Jongleurs comedy night.

Oklahoma! Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £18.50-£46.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 11) Once Upon A... Jungle Book Congress Theatre, Cwmbran.

7.15pm, £8/£7. Info 01633 868239. (Until Sat 11) Pow! Comedy Festival Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells. 8pm, £11/£9 adv. Info 01982 552555. Not really a festival by any sensible definition, but featuring three full shows from comics, pre-Edinburgh – Geins Family Gift Shop, Stephanie Laing and Harriet Dyer – so that’s not bad.

Rent Gwyn Hall, Neath. 7pm, £12/£10. Info 0300 3656677.

(Until Sat 11) Rory O’Hanlon + Andrew Bird + Tom Wrigglesworth + Rob Deering Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) Table Manners Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £16/£9.50. Info 01792 475715.

BUZZ 68

(Until Sat 11) Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) SATURDAY 11 (150) Royal Opera House Stores, Abercwmboi, Aberdare.

1 + 7pm, £10-£16. Info 029 2063 6464. (Finishes today) Around The World In Dance Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 12 + 5pm, £8/£7.

Info 01495 227206.

Avenue Q Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £10.50/£8.50. Info 01873 850805. (Finishes today) Between The River & The Rock Carnegie House, Bridgend. 4.30pm. Info 01656 815757. Community theatre performance.

David Morgan + Lateef Lovejoy + Chris Turner Jongleurs, Cardiff. 7pm, from £15. Info 08700 111960.

Ian Cognito + Pat Gallagher + Paul James NRFC Clubhouse, Neath. 8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www. neathcomedy.com.

Larvae Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £8.50/£7. Info 029 2030 4400.

Oklahoma! Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £18.50£46.50. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Finishes today) Once Upon A... Jungle Book Congress Theatre, Cwmbran.

7.15pm, £8/£7. Info 01633 868239. (Finishes today) Rent Gwyn Hall, Neath. 2 + 7pm, £12/£10. Info 0300 3656677. (Finishes today) Ribbons & Mid Wales Dance Academy Annual Show 2015 Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon. 6pm, £10/£9. Info 01874 611622. On tomorrow also.

Rory O’Hanlon + Andrew Bird + Tom Wrigglesworth + Rob Deering Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 3 + 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) Table Manners Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £16/£9.50. Info 01792 475715.

(Finishes today) The Grand Theatre School Of Drama And Musical Theatre Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7pm, £7/£5.50.

Info 01792 475715. (Until Sat 11) The Wickedness Of Oz Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01639 763214. Presented by Dance Wales UK. Tiny Toes Ballet Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. Info 0845 2263510.

Triptych II + III Portland House / Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £22/£18 (£16/£14 Triptych II only). Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 11) SUNDAY 12 Abigoliah Schamaun + Chris Coltrane + Paul Duncan McGarrity + Becky Brunning & Bethan Roberts NRG, Neath. 8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www.neathcomedy.com.

Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

Ribbons & Mid Wales Dance Academy Annual

Show 2015 Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon. 2 + 5pm, £10/£9. Info 01874 611622.

MONDAY 13 Caterpillar Comedy Gwdihw, Cardiff. 8pm, free.

Info 029 2039 7933. Open mic standup night hosted by James Dunn.

CCBC Community Dance Showcase Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7pm, £7/£6. Info 01495 227206. (Until Wed 15) Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) Ted Shiress + Dean Burnett Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. Cardiff Comedy Festival show featuring two local standups. Shiress’ headline show is titled I Am Not Sting.

TUESDAY 14 CCBC Community Dance Showcase Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7pm, £7/£6. Info 01495 227206. (Until Wed 15) Curtain Up! Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £8.50£12.50. Info 01792 475715.

Musical.

Mark Thomas Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £10 adv. Info 029 2030 4400.

Performing his new show, Trespass. Sold out though sorry.

Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) WEDNESDAY 15 CCBC Community Dance Showcase Miners’ Institute, Blackwood. 7pm, £7/£6. Info 01495 227206. (Finishes today) Phil Nicol + Paul F Taylor + Ignacio Lopez Neath College. 8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www.neathcomedy.com.

Roy Chubby Brown Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £21.50. Info 01792 475715.

“Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandish views on news, women and gender,” a reference to the little-known fact that he started the ‘die cis scum’ meme. In Monmouth tomorrow.

The Grimm Tales Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7pm, £8 adv. Info 01633 263670. (Until Fri 17) Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) THURSDAY 16 An Evening Of The Wit And Songs Of Noel Coward Miners Theatre, Ammanford.

7.30pm, £12. Info 0845 2263510.

Charlie Smith’s Comedy Den Porter’s, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info info@porterscardiff. com. Cardiff Comedy Festival event.

Everyman Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7pm, £10-£12.50. Info 029 2070 0721. New production of one of the oldest plays in English drama history. Stars Chiwetel Ejiofor (12 Years A Slave). Also on Wed 22.

Grease St David’s College, Ty Gwyn Road, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info emmapawsey78@ gmail.com. Musical performed

by Kinetic Theatre Arts. (Until Sat 18) Humanequin Urdd Gobaith

Cymru, Cardiff. 5.30pm, free.

Info rachel@youthcymru.org. uk. New play devised by Mess Up The Mess and Trans*Form Cymru, which will also feature the premiere of a film they have created for teachers/ youth workers to use in secondary education P.S.E classes to educate young people..

Les Miserables Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2064 6900.

Musical, presented here

by The Stage Centre for Performing Arts. (Until Sat 18) Louise Reay 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 8pm, £6/£5 adv. Info 029 2022 8883. Cardiff Comedy Festival standup set, once of several here between now and the end of the month.

Nick Revell + Bethan Roberts The Duke, Neath.

8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www. neathcomedy.com.

Rags To Riches Theatr Hafren, Newtown. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info 01686 614555.

Adiict Contemporary Dance present a production about... a dancer. Heavy meta is the law.

Roy Chubby Brown Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01600 772467.

Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) The Grimm Tales Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7pm, £8 adv. Info 01633 263670. (Until Fri 17) The Winter’s Tale Stackpole, nr Pembroke. 7pm, £5-£14.

Info 07785 947823. (Until Sat 18) FRIDAY 17 Ceri Dupree Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15. Info 0845 2263510. In which Ceri celebrates 30 years of female impersonation by doing some more of it.

Drones Comedy Club Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8.30pm, £3.50. Info 029 2030 4400. Also on Fri 17.

Grease St David’s College, Ty Gwyn Road, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info emmapawsey78@ gmail.com. (Until Sat 18) John Lynn + Bryan Lacey + Andrew O’Neill + Craig Murray Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Johnny’s Got His Gun Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.45pm, £10.50/£8.50. Play presented

by Tent Of Xerxes. On tomorrow also.

Les Miserables Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2064 6900. entre for Performing Arts.

(Until Sat 18) Little Wander Comedy Weekend Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £6 per show. Info 029 2030 4400.

Featuring Henry Widdicombe: Plain Facts For The Old And Young (6.30pm); John-Luke Roberts: Stdad Up (8pm) and Mike Wozniak: One Man Dad Cat Band (9.30pm).

Mark Cooper-Jones + Hayley Ellis + Dan Thomas Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 7.30pm, £8 adv.

Info 01656 815995. Comedy Network night.

Pirate Jenny The Gate, Cardiff. 8pm, £10. Info 029 2048 3344. Variety cabaret show with live music.

Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm,

£14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 18) The Grimm Tales Dolman Theatre, Newport. 7pm, £8 adv. Info 01633 263670.

(Finsihes today) The Winter’s Tale Stackpole, nr Pembroke. 12.30 + 7pm, £5-£14. Info 07785 947823.

(Until Sat 18) Treading The Boardz Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare.

6pm, £12/£8. Info 0800 0147111. Dance showcase.

SATURDAY 18 Cerys Nelmes + Gerry K + John Scott Jongleurs, Cardiff.

7pm, from £15. Info 08700 111960.

Dance Days Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 11am-5pm, free. Info 01792 602060.

Contemporary, street, parkour and circus skills combine in Swansea’s annual festival which celebrates dance from all around the UK. On tomorrow also.

Grease St David’s College, Ty Gwyn Road, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£8. Info emmapawsey78@ gmail.com. (Finishes today) International Day Of Dance National Botanic Garden Of Wales, Carmarthenshire. Info 01558 667149. Colourful day of dance with folk from all over Wales and beyond.

John Lynn + Bryan Lacey + Andrew O’Neill + Craig Murray Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

Johnny’s Got His Gun Grand Theatre Arts Wing, Swansea. 7.45pm, £10.50/£8.50.

Les Miserables Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 2 + 7.30pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2064 6900. entre for Performing Arts.

(Finishes today) Little Wander Comedy Weekend Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 6.30pm, £6 per show.

Info 029 2030 4400. Featuring Tom Neenan, The Andromeda Paradox (5pm); Joseph Morpurgo, Soothing Sounds For Baby (6.30pm); Holly Burn, I Am Kirsty K (8pm) and Stuart Laws, Who Said Anything About Stopping It (9.30pm).

Sweet Charity Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 3 + 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Finishes today) The Winter’s Tale Stackpole, nr Pembroke. 2 + 7pm, £5-£14. Info 07785 947823.

(Finishes today) Welsh Proms: Tiddly Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

10.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. Ever-popular kids’ show featuring Cherry, Bert and their musical friends. (Until Sat 25) SUNDAY 19 Carri Munn The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6 adv. Info info@porterscardiff.com. Cardiff Comedy Fest show entitled Keep Calm Like Carri Munn.

Dance Days Taliesin Arts Centre, Swansea. 11am-5pm, free. Info 01792 602060.

Dan Mitchell + Phil Cooper + Sarah Bridgeman & Karen Sherrard + Lerot Brito & Chris Chopping NRG, Neath.

12.45-7.45pm, free. Info www. neathcomedy.com.

Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

The Three Musketeers Cardigan Castle. 5.30pm, £9-£13. Info 01239 621200.

Outdoor performance of Dumas’ famous tale, courtesy of Illyria.

The Winter’s Tale Kidwelly Castle, Carmarthenshire. 7pm, £5-£14. Info 07785 947823.

MONDAY 20 Dan Mitchell + Andrew Doyle The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6 adv. Info info@porterscardiff. com. Cardiff Comedy Fest show.

The Mousetrap Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £13-£31. Agatha Christie’s very long-running play which has hookwinked the paying public the entire time by featuring no mousetraps. (Until Sat 25) Triptych II + III Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15/£12. Info 0845 2263510. Triptych II (the Greek-inspired play) is in the Theatr at 7.30pm; III (the dance piece) is in the Stwdio at 9.30. (Until Wed 22) Welsh Proms: Tiddly Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

10.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. (Until Sat 25) TUESDAY 21 Flossie & Boo’s Curiosity Shop Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £6-£10. Info 029 2030 4400. Interactive theatre show, pre-Edinburgh no less.

Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £17.50-£53.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. See Stage.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Milo McCabe + Chris Stokes Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm.

Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Pre-Edinburgh double bill of standup.

Omar Hamdi + Liam Schewitz Face 11, Cathays, Cardiff. 8pm, free. Info 029 2022 8221. Piste Off Comedy Club night, in association with Cardiff Comedy Fest this month.

The Mousetrap Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £13-£31. (Until Sat 25) The Winter’s Tale Tintern Abbey. 7pm, £5-£14. Info 07785 947823. On tomorrow also.

Triptych II + III Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15/£12. Info 0845 2263510. (Until Wed 22) Welsh Proms: Tiddly Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

10.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. (Until Sat 25) WEDNESDAY 22 97 St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.15pm, £10. Info 029 2087 8444. Musical set in Cardiff circa 1997 and presented by the Unknown Theatre Company. (Until Sat 25) A Midsummer Night’s Dream Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 7.30pm, £10/£7.50. Info 01873 850805.

Performed by Forge Production House.

As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

In which Everyman Theatre perform Shakespeare for an outdoors audience. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Bethan Roberts + Robin Morgan + Clint Edwards Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8-10.30pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2030 4400. Edinburgh Preview standup shows; part of Cardiff Comedy Fest.

Dracula Sherman Cymru,

stage Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£8. Info 029 2064 6900. Adapted by Liz Lochead and presented by the Sherman Players. (Until Sat 25) Everyman Paget Rooms, Penarth. 7pm, £10-£12.50. Info 029 2070 0721.

Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £17.50£53.50. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Shout! The Mod Musical Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry.

7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01446 738622. Presented by Billboard Ensemble. (Until Sat 25) The Mousetrap Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £13-£31. (Until Sat 25) The Winter’s Tale Tintern Abbey. 7pm, £5-£14. Info 07785 947823.

Welsh Proms: Tiddly Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

10.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. (Until Sat 25) THURSDAY 23 97 St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.15pm, £10. Info 029 2087 8444. (Until Sat 25)

performance by the Rain Or Shine theatre company.

Triptych II + III Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15/£12.

Info 0845 2263510. (Finishes today) Welsh Proms: Tiddly Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

10.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. (Until Sat 25) Welsh Unsigned Standup Artist Final 2015 Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7pm, £12. Info 0871 4720400.

FRIDAY 24 97 St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.15pm, £10. Info 029 2087 8444. (Until Sat 25) As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Dracula Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£8. Info 029 2064 6900. (Until Sat 25) Grav Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.45pm, £10. Info 01646 695267.

Honk! Gwyn Hall, Neath.

7pm, £12. Info 0300 3656677.

An updated version of The Ugly Duckling.

Mess Up The Mess and Trans* Form Cymru have collaborated on a new play, Humanequin. It premieres on Thurs 16 at Urdd Gobiath Cymru, Cardiff.

As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Dracula Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£8. Info 029 2064 6900. (Until Sat 25) Goldielocks, The Three Bears & The Mayor Of Porridgeton Miners Theatre, Ammanford. 1 + 3.30pm, £8/£6. Info 0845 2263510.

Grav Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.45pm, £10. Info 01646 695267. Drama about the life of Ray Gravell, on tomorrow also and soon at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £17.50£53.50. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Keith Farnan + Tiernan Douieb The Duke, Neath.

8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www. neathcomedy.com.

Little Howard’s Big Show For Kids Borough Theatre, Abergavenny. 2.30pm, £7.50.

Info 01873 850805.

No Wê Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2030 4400. Welsh language theatre production by Barry ‘Archie’ Jones. It features characters called James Bondage and Judi Stench, so arguably isn’t Welsh language enough. (Until Sat 25) Shout! The Mod Musical Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry.

7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01446 738622. (Until Sat 25) The Addams Family Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7pm, £12. Info 01639 763214. Musical, presented by Musicality. (Until Sat 25) The Mousetrap Grand Theatre, Swansea. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £13-£31. (Until Sat 25) The Tempest Chepstow Castle. 7pm, £13/£11. Info 01291 625981. Outdoor

Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £21.50-£57.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Legally Blonde The Musical Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £22. Info 01970 623232. Aberystwyth Arts Centre’s summer production. Slightly discounted opening price today and tomorrow.

(Until Sat 29 Aug) Nick Dixon + Tom Deacon + Jason Patterson + Sol Bernstein Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

No Wê Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Sat 25) Rent Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 7.30pm, £8/£6 under-16s. Info 01600 772467.

Musical. On tomorrow also.

Room On The Broom New Theatre, Cardiff. 2 + 4.30pm, £8.50-£12.50. Info 029 2087 8889. Witchy kids’ show, fresh from a hit run in the West End. (Until Sat 26) Shout! The Mod Musical Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry.

7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01446 738622. (Until Sat 25) The Addams Family Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7pm, £12. Info 01639 763214. (Until Sat 25) The Basil Brush Show Miners’ Institute, Blackwood.

2.30pm, £14/£12. Info 01495 227206.

The Mousetrap Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £13-£31. (Until Sat 25) The Scottish Falsetto Socks The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 9pm, £8/£6 adv. Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Cardiff Comedy Fest show from the folks who were known as The Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre for ages, and perhaps still are, but seem to

be using both names interchangably on social media etc, probably just to annoy me.

Welsh Proms: Tiddly Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

10.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. (Until Sat 25) Will Franken The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £8/£6 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. Cardiff Comedy Fest show.

SATURDAY 25 97 St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

7.15pm, £10. Info 029 2087 8444. (Finishes today) As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 3 + 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Bryan Lacey + Rob Hughes Jongleurs, Cardiff.

7pm, from £15. Info 08700 111960.

Cappuccino Girls Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15/£12. Info 0845 2263510. Featuring, it seems, Mal Pope in the lead role. (Until Thurs 30) Dracula Sherman Cymru, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4-£8. Info 029 2064 6900. (Finishes today) From Screen To Stage Beaufort Theatre, Ebbw Vale. 6.30pm, £5. Info 01495 355800. Songs from the musicals. Presented by Encore Theatre Academy.

Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £21.50£57.50. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Legally Blonde The Musical Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £22.

Info 01970 623232. (Until Sat 29 Aug) Nick Dixon + Tom Deacon + Jason Patterson + Sol Bernstein Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £16.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400.

No Wê Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10. Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today) Paul James + Jonnie Price + Psycho Dave + Anna Kierle Little Theatre, Neath. 8pm, £8.50/£7 adv. Info www.neathcomedy.com.

Rent Savoy Theatre, Monmouth. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £8/£6 under-16s. Info 01600 772467.

Room On The Broom New Theatre, Cardiff. 2 + 4.30pm, £8.50-£12.50. Info 029 2087 8889. Witchy kids’ show, fresh from a hit run in the West End. (Until Sat 26) Sam Carrington The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff.

7.30pm, £10/£8. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. Cardiff Comedy Fest show, entitled LoL. Not too inspiring a title that, Sam! Shout! The Mod Musical Memorial Hall Theatre, Barry.

7.30pm, £12/£10. Info 01446 738622. (Finishes today) The Addams Family Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot. 7pm, £12. Info 01639 763214. (Finishes today) The Elves & The Shoemaker Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl. 2.30pm, £8.50/£7.50. Info 01656 815995. Puppet theatre presented by Stuff & Nonsense.

The King Of Tiny Things Sherman Cymru, Cardiff.

3pm, £10. Info 029 2064 6900.

Circus show presented by Metta Theatre.

The Mousetrap Grand Theatre, Swansea. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £13-£31. (Finishes today)

Welsh Proms: Tiddly Prom St David’s Hall, Cardiff.

10.30pm, £7.50. Info 029 2087 8444. (Finishes today) SUNDAY 26 Cappuccino Girls Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £15/£12. Info 0845 2263510.

(Until Thurs 30) Gary Tro + Kate Lucas + Robin Morgan + Richard Todd NRG, Neath. 12.457.45pm, free. Info www. neathcomedy.com.

Live Cabaret Market Street Club, Barry. 8.30pm. Info 01446 733863.

Phil Jerrod + Charlie Baker + Clint Edwards Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff.

8-10.30pm, £12/£8. Info 029 2030 4400. Cardiff Comedy Fest sets.

Room On The Broom New Theatre, Cardiff. 2 + 4.30pm, £8.50-£12.50. Info 029 2087 8889. (Finishes today) Tom Craine + Robin Morgan Buffalo, Cardiff. 7pm, £7/£5 adv. Info 029 2031 0312.

Edinburgh preview shows, presented by Buffalo Comedy and part of Cardiff Comedy Fest.

MONDAY 27 As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Cappuccino Girls Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15/£12.

Info 0845 2263510. (Until Thurs 30) Cult Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 8pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. The Unknown Theatre Company present a drama about the 918 deaths at Jonestown.

Grav Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2030 4400. Acclaimed play about the late Ray Gravell, presented by Torch Theatre.

(Until Thurs 30) Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £17.50-£53.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Jordan Brookes + Pete Dobbing The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv. Info info@ porterscardiff.com. Cardiff Comedy Fest show. Brookes’ set is called My Neighbour Is Taking Out His Bin; Dobbing’s is Armchair Futurologist.

TUESDAY 28 As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Avenue Q Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £14.50£25. This is a professional production, as opposed to the amateur production listed elsewhere earlier this month.

Professional doesn’t always mean better of course, folks, although in this case it probably does. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Cappuccino Girls Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15/£12.

Info 0845 2263510. (Until Thurs 30) Caterpillar Comedy Showcase Gwdihw, Cardiff.

7.30pm, free. Info 029 2039 7933.

Damien Clarke + Rory O’Hanlon The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £10/£8 adv. Info info@porterscardiff.com. Cardiff Comedy Fest show.

Dark Matter Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama,

Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. Play set in a chaotic near-future incarnation of the USA. Grav Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Thurs 30) Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £17.50-£53.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Legally Blonde The Musical Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £2-£26. Info 01970 623232.

(Until Sat 29 Aug) Musicfest: Tiddly Prom Aberystwyth Arts Centre.

11.30am, £5-£10. Info 01970 623232.

The Very Grey Matter of Edward Blank Pontardawe Arts Centre. 2pm, £7/£5. Info 01792 863722. Clowning, live music and storytelling from La Familia De Noche. On tomorrow also.

WEDNESDAY 29 As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Avenue Q Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £14.50-£25.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Flossy And Boo’s Curious Cabaret The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, free.

Info info@porterscardiff.com.

Cardiff Comedy Fest show.

Cappuccino Girls Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £15/£12. Info 0845 2263510.

(Until Thurs 30) Grav Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2030 4400. (Until Thurs 30) Invisible City Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 9pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. New play presented

by NOVA. Iolanthe Cardigan Castle.

5.30pm, £9-£13. Info 01239 621200. Gilvert & Sullivan’s operetta, performed by Illyria.

Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £17.50-£53.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Jesus Christ Superstar Paget Rooms, Penarth. 6.30pm, £16.50. Info 029 2070 0721.

Presented here by Pukka Productions. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Legally Blonde The Musical Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £2-£26. Info 01970 623232. (Until Sat 29 Aug) Noel James + Hywel Pitts Constitutional Club, Neath.

8pm, £3. Info www. neathcomedy.com. Welsh language standup.

Old Man’s Gift Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6. Info 029 2039 1391. Laughing On The Edge Theatre, who present this black comedy, seem to write the title old man’s Gift, but I don’t have much time for that nonsense sorry lads.

The Absolutely Insane Rapid-Fire Cardiff Comedy Festival Showcase 10 Feet Tall, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £4. Info 029 2022 8883. Cardiff Comedy Festival evening with a less than appealing name.

The Very Grey Matter Of Edward Blank Pontardawe Arts Centre. 2pm, £7/£5. Info 01792 863722.

Triptych Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon. 7.15pm, £15/£12. Info 01874 611622. Three-part artistic endeavour, comprising

an audio-visual art installation, a work of theatre and a dance performance. On tomorrow also THURSDAY 30 Abi Roberts + Mundo Jazz + Paul James The Duke, Neath. 8pm, £6/£4 NUS. Info www.neathcomedy.com. Last event of this year’s Neath Comedy Festival.

As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Avenue Q Grand Theatre, Swansea. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £14.50-£25. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Cappuccino Girls Y Ffwrnes, Llanelli. 7.30pm, £15/£12.

Info 0845 2263510. (Finishes today) Grav Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff. 8pm, £13/£11. Info 029 2030 4400. (Finishes today) Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £17.50£53.50. Info 029 2063 6464.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Jesus Christ Superstar Paget Rooms, Penarth. 6.30pm, £16.50. Info 029 2070 0721.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Legally Blonde The Musical Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 2.30 + 7.30pm, £2-£26. Info 01970 623232.

(Until Sat 29 Aug) The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Congress Theatre, Cwmbran. 7.30pm, £20. Info 01633 868239.

Triptych Theatr Brychieniog, Brecon. 7.15pm, £15/£12. Info 01874 611622.

FRIDAY 31 As You Like It Sophia Gardens, Cardiff. 8pm, £14/£12. Info 0333 6663366.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Avenue Q Grand Theatre, Swansea. 7.30pm, £14.50-£25.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Harriet Kemsley + Bobby Mair The Other Room at Porter’s, Cardiff. 7.30pm, £8/£6 adv. Info info@porterscardiff. com. Cardiff Comedy Fest show.

Jersey Boys Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay. 7.30pm, £21.50-£57.50.

Info 029 2063 6464. (Until Sat 1 Aug) Jesus Christ Superstar Paget Rooms, Penarth. 6.30pm, £16.50. Info 029 2070 0721.

(Until Sat 1 Aug) Legally Blonde The Musical Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 7.30pm, £2-£26. Info 01970 623232. (Until Sat 29 Aug) Mick Ferry + Maff Brown + Chris McCausland + Joe Bor Glee Club, Cardiff Bay. 7.15pm, £14.25/£5 NUS. Info 0871 4720400. On tomorrow also.

Oh Hello! Torch Theatre, Milford Haven. 7.45pm, £10.

Info 01646 695267. Drama about the life of Charles Hawtrey from the Carry On movies, prior to its stint at the Edinburgh Fringe.

Sarah Bridgeman Cafe Nisse, Swansea. 7pm, £8/£6 adv. Info 01792 686914.

Monthly comedy night hosted

by Bridgeman, with other standups TBC.

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competitions TICKETS TO THE WELSH PROMS: A NIGHT IN VIENNA A gem in this year’s Welsh Proms crown, St. David’s Hall will be playing host to A Night In Vienna – an evening of music from conductor Owain Arwel Hughes CBE and the Royal Philarmonic Orchestra, on Fri 24 July. Providing the music of Strauss and Lehar in an evening dedicated to the opulence and decadence of Viennese talent, the concert aims to reflect Vienna’s musical Golden Age, when ballrooms were filled with waltzing Austrians. If you fancy winning yourself two free tickets to A Night In Vienna, then all you have to do is answer the following question before Friday 17 July.

Q: What is the name of the famous Waltz named after a famous Austrian river and composed by Johann Strauss?

THE VOICES ON DVD

In this black comedy, Ryan Reynolds stars as a mentally unstable factory worker who must choose whether to listen to his talking pets and become a killer, or continue to strive for his sanity. To win one of three copies of The Voices on DVD, answer the following question.

Q: Which superhero did Ryan Reynolds play in a 2011 comic book film adaptation?

APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOUR ON DVD

This British comedy stars Desiree Akhavan as Shirin, a Brooklynite struggling to reconcile her familial, sexual and political identities in the wake of a break-up. To win a copy of Appropriate Behaviour on DVD, answer the following question.

Q: At which famous film festival did Appropriate Behaviour make its debut?

TICKETS TO THE SPOOKY MEN’S CHORALE

The Spooky Men’s Chorale is a group of Australian choir singers. Their idiosyncratic style has been praised for its humour and novelty. They perform an eclectic range of songs, including covers and Georgian music. To win a pair of tickets to their performance at St. David’s Hall, Cardiff on Tue 28 July, answer this question before Mon 20 July.

Q: What was the name of The Spooky Men’s Chorale debut album?

TICKETS TO BARNUM

Brian Conley and Linzi Hately star in this musical, chronicling the dreams and ambitions of Phineas Taylor Barnum, America’s Greatest Showman.

Based on the real-life P.T. Barnum, this infectious adaptation of a vibrant showman’s life and work is a must-see. To win a pair of tickets to the show at the Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff Bay on Tue 11 Aug, answer this question.

Q: In which year was Phineas T Barnum born?

TICKETS TO DIRTY ROTTEN SCOUNDRELS

If you’re fan of comedy classic Dirty Rotten Scoundrels, you’ll be pleased to know that the musical adaptation is coming to the Wales Millennium Centre. Set in the French Riviera, the musical follows two crooks determined to swindle a multimillionaire heiress. To win a pair of tickets to see the show on Tue 18 Aug, answer this question.

Q: Which two actors played the titular crooks in the original film?

TICKETS TO AVENUE Q

The hilarious Avenue Q arrives at Swansea Grand Theatre this month. Starring an irrepressibly charming (and politically incorrect) puppet and human cast, you’ll be regaled with an incisive look at modern life from the perspective of characters in downtown New York. To win a pair of tickets to see the show on Tue 28 July, answer the following question by Mon 20 July.

Q: Which American children’s TV show is the prime inspiration for Avenue Q?

TICKETS TO MISS BEHAVE’S GAMESHOW

The Wales Millennium Centre’s festival of all that is bold, beautiful and batty is back. The Blysh Festival has a number of excitingly eccentric shows on its line-up this year, the highlight being Miss Behave’s Gameshow. This is a show that combines a sense of competition with variety performances and a disco, what more could you want out of a night? To win a pair of tickets to see Miss Behave on Fri 24 July, simply answer the following questions before Thurs 16 July.

Q: Amy Saunders, aka Miss Behave, has broken a Guinness record three times. What was the record she broke?

Please email your answers, name, address, Twitter username (if you have one) and contact number to competitions@buzzmag.co.uk by Fri 31 July unless otherwise stated. T&Cs: WE DO NOT GIVE PERMISSION FOR THESE COMPETITIONS TO BE REPLICATED OR SHARED ANYWHERE ONLINE.

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