Santes Dwynwen, Valentine’s Day, an anniversary or ‘just because’ - here’s all the inspiration you’ll need for a romantic gift.
From sumptuous ballet set to Tchaikovsky's unforgettable score, to a breathtakingly romantic musical thriller bursting with the timeless love songs of Whitney Houston – show them how much you care with a gift they’ll remember for years to come.
Love musicals?
The Bodyguard
This ‘Brilliant!’ (The Times), breathtakingly romantic thriller is an international and award-winning smash hit. Starring Pussycat Doll – and multi-platinum GRAMMY nominated – Melody Thornton* as Rachel Marron and Ayden Callaghan (Emmerdale, Hollyoaks) as Frank Farmer. Featuring a whole host of irresistible classics, including Queen of the Night,One Moment in Time, Saving All My Love, Run to You, I Have Nothing, Greatest Love of All, and one of the greatest hit songs of all time – I Will Always Love You.
* Melody Thornton will perform the role of ‘Rachel Marron’ at all evening performances only. Cast and performance schedule subject to change without notice.
Greatest Days
Relight Your Fire with this sensational new production of Take That’s smash hit musical: Greatest Days (previously titled The Band). Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of Take That’s first ever UK number 1 single Pray, and coinciding with the summer 2023 release of the official movie of this smash hit musical, Greatest Days is sure to be a night out at the theatre you will Never Forget. Featuring more than 15 record-breaking Take That songs, alongside a heart-warming and hilarious story of love, loss and laughter from award-winning writer Tim Firth that will make your heart Shine.
Love dance?
RAMBERT DANCE IN PEAKY BLINDERS: THE REDEMPTION OF THOMAS SHELBY
Written and adapted for the stage by Peaky Blinders’ creator Steven Knight, with choreography and direction from Rambert’s Artistic Director Benoit Swan Pouffer, this captivating show matches dazzling, athletic dance and stunning dramatisation from the full Rambert company with a live band, specially commissioned music by Roman GianArthur and iconic Peaky tracks from Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds, Radiohead, Anna Calvi, The Last Shadow Puppets, Frank Carter & The Rattlesnakes and Black Rebel Motorcycle Club.
Dada Masilo's The Sacrifice
Featuring live music on stage, The Sacrifice is inspired by Igor Stravinsky’s The Rite of Spring, combining the European heritage of this monumental piece of music with the uniquely rhythmic and expressive movements of ‘Tswana’, the traditional dance of Botswana. Rooted in story-telling and healing ritual, Masilo and her dancers deliver an exhilarating performance that will transport you through a journey of emotions.
Love opera?
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA’S THE MAGIC FLUTE
The Magic Flute has the reputation for being the perfect first opera. Step into a land of mystery, magic and adventure. With a magic flute and a set of magic bells for protection Tamino sets off on his quest to save Pamina from the grip of an evil enchanter, accompanied by his sidekick the endearing Bird Catcher. Along the way he encounters unforgettable characters – from the mysterious Queen of the Night to animals that can be tamed by music. But as he overcomes a series of challenges, all is not what it seems…
WELSH NATIONAL OPERA’S CANDIDE
From Bernstein’s compositional brilliance to the razor wit of Dorothy Parker, Candide is an ebullient romp that pulls together the best of Broadway, the champagne froth of operetta and the timeless satire of Voltaire’s original novella. WNO’s new production welcomes an award-winning team, who won the National French Critics’ award in 2022 for their production of The Snow Queen, and brings this zany, imaginative world to life and up to date with music, animation, dance and political bite.
Love theatre?
Es & Flo
Es and Flo fell fiercely in love in the 80s. They’ve been secretly living as lovers ever since. As Es becomes more forgetful around their home, an unexpected carer arrives.
Who sent this woman? Why? Can they trust her?
As the outside world comes crashing in, Flo fights to protect the life they’ve built together over forty years behind closed doors. And faces the hardest battle of her life – to hold on to the woman she loves.
Coloured with memories of the Greenham Common Women’s Peace Camp – where Es and Flo first met as activists – this sharply observed new play by Jennifer Lunn celebrates the love of an older lesbian relationship, women coming together to fight for what’s right, and the healing power of chosen family.
Es & Flo is a Wales Millennium Centre production, led by an all-women cast and creative team, premiering on stage in Cardiff this spring.
THE OCEAN AT THE END OF THE LANE
From the imagination of Neil Gaiman, best-selling author of Coraline, Good Omens and The Sandman, comes the National Theatre’s major new stage adaptation of The Ocean at the End of the Lane. This thrilling adventure of fantasy, myth and friendship, is a five-star spectacular which blends magic with memory in a tour-de-force of storytelling that takes audiences on an epic journey to a childhood once forgotten and the darkness that lurks at the very edge of it.
Life of Pi
Jaw-dropping visuals, magic and world-class puppetry, combine in a unique and ‘breath-taking’ (The Times) theatrical event that is ‘a wonder to behold’ (Daily Mail). Winner of five Olivier Awards, including Best Play, see the West End spectacle on its first ever UK tour. “It will make you believe in the power of theatre.”
Love Cabaret?
GRANDMOTHER’S CLOSET
Growing up in a close-knit south Wales community, Luke Hereford relied on his Nan as a personal cheerleader to guide him through his queer childhood. On his first tentative steps down the yellow brick road, Luke takes on Broadway, experiences his very first pride event and finds his perfect shade of lipstick – all to the tune of Madonna, Kylie, Kate Bush and all his favourite pop divas.
Steffan Alun: The Bubble
Brilliant stand-up comedy from optimistic Welshman Steffan Alun, talking about volcano islands, low-quality friends, and other people’s children. With support from Cerys Bradley.
Love it all?
Name a Seat
A thoughtful and long-lasting way to express your love - a unique opportunity to have your very own seat inscribed, in a position of your choice in our magnificent Donald Gordan Theatre. For more information please call our Individual Giving Team on 02920 636423 or email supporters@wmc.org.uk
Gift Certificates
Our Gift Certificates are valid for 18 months and can be used on any upcoming show or at the theatre bars.