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Behind closed doors - March 2021
From digital festivals to live streaming and more. Here's what we got up this March.
Tue 30 March, 2021
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ADMIRAL BECOMES OUR LATEST CORPORATE SUPPORTER
We're delighted to announce that Admiral has become our latest corporate supporter.
Wed 17 March, 2021
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Behind closed doors - February
Take a look at what we got up to behind closed doors here in February 2021...
Wed 10 March, 2021
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Four Welsh festivals, two days, one amazing line-up
Four of Wales’ best-loved festivals have joined forces in lockdown to create Gŵyl 2021; a free, online festival packed with unforgettable music and comedy, embracing diversity and dialogue.
Tue 9 February, 2021
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Behind closed doors - January 2021
Here's what we got up to behind closed doors in January...
Thu 4 February, 2021
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OUR LARGEST CHARITABLE GRANT SINCE OPENING
We’ve kicked off February with some wonderful news. Garfield Weston Foundation have awarded Wales Millennium Centre £823,000 as part of its Weston Culture Fund.
Wed 3 February, 2021
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Learning the ropes online with Radio Platfform
Edward Lee our Outreach and Training Officer on Radio Platfform blogs about our free five-week training course kicking off online in February.
Fri 29 January, 2021
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Solitary
Local photographer, Dee Bryan recently sent us some of her lockdown photography for our Voices of Change exhibition. Here's Dee in her own words explaining the motivation behind this personal project.
Wed 27 January, 2021
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Call out: Creative Associates
We’re proud to announce the creation of up to six full-time Creative Associate roles on two-year contracts at a salary of £25,000. Find out how to apply.
Mon 25 January, 2021
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Focus on photography
Our latest exhibition features photography by Black, Asian and ethnically diverse young people from in and around Cardiff.
Wed 20 January, 2021
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Wanted: innovative exhibition curator
We're looking for an innovative curator to work on a community-led, multimedia arts exhibition encapsulating the lives, hopes and dreams of our audiences and communities during a unique moment in history.
Tue 19 January, 2021
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Seeing the light in lockdown
As we find ourselves living through another lockdown, we're asking everyone to help us to create a new installation that fills our building and bring everyone together.
Thu 14 January, 2021
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Behind closed doors - December
We've already slipped into 2021 but there's still time (just) to reflect on what we go up to in December 2020.
Fri 8 January, 2021
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Mae Gen I Hawl (I Have a Right)
We’re celebrating Welsh Language Rights Day, find out more about the services we offer in Welsh to our customers, visitors and staff.
Mon 7 December, 2020
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Behind closed doors - November
It's been a wet and windy month but we're finally emerging from the storm we've all been weathering and starting to plan for the future, looking for new ways to inspire and impress Wales and the world.
Thu 26 November, 2020
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In these stones horizons sing
Our Director of Development and Partnerships, Sian Morgan reflects on what has been an exceptionally challenging year which ends ends with the promise of exciting opportunities.
Thu 26 November, 2020
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Up and Coming: Gabin Kongolo
Each month we're featuring up and coming young artists from Wales. First up it's Gabin Kongolo the actor and musician from Llanrumney who has a starring role in the new Grime film, 'Against All Odds'.
Fri 20 November, 2020
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Future Generations and me
Molly Palmer from our Radio Platfform team recently graduated as a member of the Future Generations Leadership Academy. Here's Molly in her own words writing about her extraordinary experiences at the Academy.
Thu 5 November, 2020
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Behind Closed Doors - October
It's all go this October, in a month which saw us launch our Diversity Action Plan, receive exciting funding news from the Arts Council Of Wales and work with Cardiff Youth Council and local artists to showcase their powerful artwork across our building.
Wed 28 October, 2020
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Black History 365
While we’re closed, we’re trying hard to use the building in other creative and safe ways and our huge windows provide the perfect backdrop to showcase some amazing community artwork. Take a look at what we're doing for Black History 365.
Tue 27 October, 2020
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EMERGENCY FUNDING STATEMENT
We'd like to express our sincerest thanks to Arts Council of Wales for its financial support. This will enable us to retain roles and skills, support the wider arts community across Wales and ensure our building is safe when we reopen.
Wed 21 October, 2020
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Shows and events update
All the latest updates on contacting our ticket office, postponed and rescheduled shows, FAQs and more…
Wed 21 October, 2020
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Meet a Mentor: Polly and Jennifer
Working with Create Jobs, we're proud to deliver Meet a Mentor: Behind the Lens; a four-month mentoring programme, funded by ScreenSkills.
Mon 19 October, 2020
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Diversity Action Plan
This is our Diversity Action Plan, which aims to make our building, our work and our staff more inclusive. We are determined to get this right, for the benefit of all.
Wed 14 October, 2020
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Behind closed doors - September
The building is still closed but we're still keeping busy behind closed doors, with digital and community projects and plenty of great Radio Platfform broadcasts.
Thu 1 October, 2020
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Butetown Carnival Community Picnic
On Sunday 20 September after months of planning we finally held a community celebration that was fully planned and coordinated during lockdown with our wonderful partners at Butetown Arts and Culture Association.
Fri 25 September, 2020
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Live dance performance, but not as we know it
Rambert’s full company of dancers are currently in the studio creating their first real-time, live-stream performance with leading choreographer and filmmaker, Wim Vandekeybus.
Fri 18 September, 2020
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Meet a Mentor: Dylan and Prano
Working with Create Jobs, we're proud to deliver Meet a Mentor: Behind the Lens; a four-month mentoring programme, funded by ScreenSkills.
Tue 15 September, 2020
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Butetown Carnival
Butetown Carnival has an incredibly colourful history dating right back to the 1960s in Butetown Docklands. We caught up with some of the carnival organisers to chat about what makes it so special and why community is at its heart.
Fri 28 August, 2020
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Behind closed doors - August
It feels like autumn is just around the corner but hopefully you’ve all managed to find a little piece of sunshine somewhere amidst the wind and rain. Here's what we've been up to in August.
Fri 28 August, 2020
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Creative Voice Courses
This September we're offering free online courses for anyone aged 16-25 including film making, radio production and print and zine-making.
Thu 20 August, 2020
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Behind the scenes in lockdown
You might be surprised to learn what happens inside this vast, empty building during an extended lockdown. From police training to sniffer dogs. It's all go!
Tue 4 August, 2020
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Behind closed doors - July
The summer months are flying by but we're still keeping busy behind closed doors and working hard with local communities on a range of exciting projects. Here's what we've been up to in July.
Fri 31 July, 2020
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Create a piece of public art
Fancy creating some art for us? We're currently inviting applications from individuals, community groups and/or community arts organisations across Wales to create a piece of public art to be displayed on our external fence.
Thu 30 July, 2020
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Wales Millennium Centre Diversity Statement
We acknowledge that our task starts with the urgent diversification of our workforce. Read our full statement here.
Tue 14 July, 2020
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Are the Arts in Wales inherently racist?
Our Creative Learning producer Jason Camilleri reflects on his career in the arts as a Welsh black man and considers the lack of diversity in the sector.
Tue 14 July, 2020
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Support package for the arts
The UK Government has announced a £1.57bn support package, £59m of which will be invested in Wales and we're very keen to hear further details.
Mon 6 July, 2020
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Behind Closed Doors - June
We may be closed but that doesn't mean we're not being creative. Here's a recap of what we've up to in June 2020.
Thu 2 July, 2020
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Keeping the lights on
Our Chairman, Peter Swinburn on the current crisis and the creative work we are continuing to do during lockdown.
Fri 26 June, 2020
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Windrush Day 2020
For Windrush Day 2020 we thought we'd take a closer look at one our incredible Community Ambassadors, Roma Taylor who arrived here in Wales from the Caribbean in 1948, aged 15.
Mon 22 June, 2020
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The Boy With Two Hearts
Love, loss and legacy. Here's what happened when Emma Evans, a Senior Producer from our Arts and Creative team met Hamad Amiri, author of The Boy with Two Hearts...
Wed 17 June, 2020
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Closing until January 2021
Mat Milsom on the difficult decision to close the venue until January 2021 due to the devastating impact the Coronavirus pandemic has had on the theatre industry.
Fri 12 June, 2020
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The Sounds of Change
Since Voices of Change launched we've had a huge variety of work submitted - from paintings to photography, poetry to film but music has also been a popular and powerful vehicle of expression.
Mon 8 June, 2020
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World Environment Day
We're not just a pretty face, sustainability has always been at the heart of this building's design and we're constantly striving to make our building as energy efficient as possible.
Fri 5 June, 2020
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Creating with our community
Gemma Hicks our Senior Community Engagement Producer looks back at some of the exciting projects she's worked on with the local community so far.
Thu 4 June, 2020
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Voices of Change...Your story so far
We've had some amazing submissions to our Voices of Change community project. Here's a taster of your story so far...
Thu 21 May, 2020
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Voices of Change
Find out how you can get involved in our exciting community art project about the future - Voices of Change.
Wed 6 May, 2020
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Broadcasting from my bedroom
As we closed out doors our intrepid Radio Platfform presenters grabbed their mics and continued broadcasting; turning their bedrooms into radio studios.
Thu 16 April, 2020
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5 family friendly ideas for Easter
Wondering how you’re going to keep the kids entertained this Easter? Here's five of our favourite indoor activities to keep the whole family happy
Thu 9 April, 2020
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While we're in isolation...
Our Artistic Director, Graeme Farrow, reflects on the current situation with the coronavirus and its impact on Wales Millennium Centre.
Thu 2 April, 2020
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Coronavirus update
An update from Mat Milsom, our Managing Director on coronavirus and our decision to close Wales Millennium Centre.
Wed 18 March, 2020
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Making The Beauty Parade
The Beauty Parade’s writer and director, Kaite O’Reilly and our Artistic Director, Graeme Farrow, spill the secrets on this hidden story from the Second World War and why we’ve chosen to tell it.
Thu 5 March, 2020
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Free creative workshops this spring
We've got some great workshops coming up for young people in both Welsh and English, looking at visual art, digital music and creative writing for radio.
Mon 2 March, 2020
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Catch up with Cate Le Bon
We caught up with Festival of Voice’s guest curator Cate Le Bon to find out about her life, her work and who inspires her…
Fri 28 February, 2020
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Action Learning opportunities explained
Find out more about our Action Learning opportunities available for free to any independent producers and self-producing artists.
Fri 28 February, 2020
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Top 5 dance shows this spring
Five fabulous dance shows to get you on your feet and moving in 2020.
Thu 27 February, 2020
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CATE LE BON CURATES
We're excited to announce that Welsh musician and producer Cate Le Bon joins Festival of Voice as a guest curator in 2020.
Wed 19 February, 2020
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Come and perform here on St David's Day
Fancy performing on our main theatre stage on St David's Day? Find out how your school or community can be involved.
Mon 27 January, 2020
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Celebrating St Dwynwen's Day
Love is in the air as we get closer to St Dwynwen's Day...
Wed 22 January, 2020
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10 Incredible Facts About Female Agents
With The Beauty Parade coming soon; take a look at the extraordinary female agents who risked it all during the Second World War.
Tue 21 January, 2020
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A New term of Welsh lessons
Sophie Garrod, our Marketing Campaigns Officer has been learning Welsh since September. Find out how she’s getting on...
Tue 14 January, 2020
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Artist Opportunities for Spring 2020
Opportunities for artists at the Centre this spring
Mon 13 January, 2020
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12 bangers for 2020
We've got some incredible shows lined up for 2020. Take a look at what's coming up and get booking.
Fri 13 December, 2019
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2019: what a year
2019 was a huge year for us with dozens of fabulous shows including Jersey Boys and Les Misérables to name but a few. Here's our take on this year's highlights.
Fri 13 December, 2019
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Fabulous Welsh-language festivities
Get ready for Christmas with a fabulous dose of Welsh-language music, drag and comedy.
Thu 28 November, 2019
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Seven reasons why we love Les Mis
Our handy guide to Les Misérables' best bits, so you can storm the barricades in style in 2019.
Wed 27 November, 2019
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Remembering Sir Donald Gordon
Remembering Sir Donald Gordon – the South African businessman who donated £10 million to the building of Wales Millennium Centre.
Wed 27 November, 2019
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Happy 15th Birthday to us
It's hard to believe that we've just turned fifteen. Take a look at some of our highlights.
Tue 26 November, 2019
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Eight Christmas stocking fillers
We've hand-picked nine great Christmas gift ideas, so you can concentrate on the mince pies and mulled wine.
Mon 25 November, 2019
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Inspiring the next generation
A digital film project with young people focusing on the work of our Creative Learning team's projects.
Wed 20 November, 2019
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Celebrating 25 years of the National Lottery
Tuesday, 19 November 2019 marks the 25th anniversary of the National Lottery, an organisation that has played a vital role in the work we do here.
Mon 18 November, 2019
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Seven hits from the Movie Mix Tape
David Mahoney gives us his seven of the best from his Movie Mix Tape night in November.
Thu 31 October, 2019
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Get Up and Dance
Check out these unmissable shows from the world of dance, including the Cardiff Dance Festival, Brendan Cole and AJ Live.
Wed 23 October, 2019
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Making language sexy
We went to chat with Carys Eleri to find out more about the process of adapting her award-winning show Lovecraft (Not the sex shop in Cardiff) to Welsh…
Mon 21 October, 2019
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Seven screamers for Halloween
We've got plenty of spooky things lined up for Halloween and beyond so take a look at what's ghouling on...
Wed 16 October, 2019
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Ignite Your Curiousness in Welsh
Take a look at our Welsh language performances that are coming up during this season of Performances for the Curious.
Tue 15 October, 2019
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Tooling up for life
Find out what happened when young people aged 16+ spent three months working on a Tooling Up in the Valleys production.
Mon 14 October, 2019
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Autumn Curious Season
From now until Christmas we've got more than 30 incredible productions for you to choose from: including Drag, comedy, Burlesque, dance and more...
Fri 11 October, 2019
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Great performances for less
Our Pay What You Feel and Scratch Nights mean you get to see great performances for less.
Thu 10 October, 2019
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Getting more out of volunteering
Find out how volunteering helped Carol fight her depression, make new friends and inspired her to abseil off our roof.
Tue 24 September, 2019
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Here Come the Girls
Welcome to our world of inspiring and empowering women.
Tue 24 September, 2019
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Summer workshops in Welsh-medium schools
Here’s a snapshot of our Creative Learning workshops that took place at Welsh medium schools during the summer term.
Thu 5 September, 2019
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Back to (Welsh) school
Free Welsh courses are offered to all members of staff at the Centre. We caught up with Sophie who's about to begin the intensive course.
Mon 2 September, 2019
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Top 10 shows this autumn
Summer may be over but we're still turning up the heat. Here's 10 unmissable shows to see this autumn.
Fri 30 August, 2019
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Relaxed performances
Come and try our relaxed performances. We brighten the lights and lower the sound so you can make some noise and move around.
Tue 20 August, 2019
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Supper Clwb this August
There's plenty more great cabaret coming up this August at Supper Clwb - from comedy to drag, we've got it covered.
Mon 12 August, 2019
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Voice of Wales in VR
Pop down to our virtual reality zone this summer and get front row seats at some incredible Welsh music gigs in Voices of Wales.
Thu 8 August, 2019
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It's Eisteddfod time again
As we look forward to this year’s National Eisteddfod, we’re also looking back to this time last year, when we hosted it.
Mon 29 July, 2019
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new Artist Development Associate role
Year on year, we're producing more co-productions and we're excited to announce a new artistic development associate role.
Thu 18 July, 2019
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Mad about musicals
Hoarding show programmes? Humming show tunes in the shower? You might just be mad about musicals. Read on for the cure...
Wed 10 July, 2019
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Experience theatre in a new way and volunteer
Tony and Andy used to come here to drink coffee and see shows but now they've fallen in love with volunteering. Here's their take on why you should try it.
Tue 25 June, 2019
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Supper Clwb heats up for July
Temperatures are set to soar for a sizzling July Supper Clwb. Check out the latest the lineup...
Wed 19 June, 2019
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Tafwyl Highlights
This weekend Tafwyl comes to Cardiff Castle. We can't wait to see some of our friends performing there.
Mon 17 June, 2019
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Top 10 summer sizzlers
With so much going on it's hard to know what to do, so here's our top 10 summer sizzlers for you to see this season.
Tue 11 June, 2019
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Looking back on an incredible week
We had an incredible week at the Cardiff and Vale Urdd National Eisteddfod (27 May - 1 June). Here are a few highlights...
Mon 10 June, 2019
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Six great reasons to volunteer here
There are loads of ways to volunteer here. Find out what Ian and Jane, our Membership and Engagement volunteers get up to.
Tue 4 June, 2019
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Five reasons to spend a night at the musicals
David Mahoney, conductor, producer and creative director gives you five great reasons to spend A Night at the Musicals.
Mon 3 June, 2019
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Amazing gift ideas for Father's Day
Make this year's Father's Day be the best ever with these fantastic gift ideas - from rock musicals to global explorers.
Mon 13 May, 2019
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Mistar Urdd's Top 10
The Urdd Eisteddfod is coming. Test your friends with our top ten facts about this uniquely Welsh festival.
Mon 13 May, 2019
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A quick 'clonc' with one of our Welsh learners
We offer free Welsh classes to all our staff. Kirsty recently completed an intensive Welsh course. Here's how she got on...
Thu 25 April, 2019
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Three reasons not to miss The Nature of Why
Boundary-breaking and immersive. Three reasons why you mustn't miss The Nature of Why this May.
Wed 24 April, 2019
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Ushering in new volunteers
A look at how young people can volunteer here and see some great theatre and musicals for free.
Wed 10 April, 2019
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10 of the Best from Motown the Musical
More moves and grooves than you can possibly 'shake your thang' to. It's Motown the Musical.
Mon 18 March, 2019
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Mother's Day treats
Treat your mum to something special this Mother’s Day. We've lined up West End musicals, intimate performances and fab food.
Thu 14 March, 2019
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Sharp knives and hot fire
King Kong, hula hoop art, sharp swords and terrifying stunts. Meet the incredible performance artists behind Mary Bijou.
Tue 12 March, 2019
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Four 'fab' things to see in Pepperland
Four good reasons not to miss the sensational Pepperland this April.
Tue 12 March, 2019
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10 of the best curious performances
Prepare yourselves for weapons of mass seduction, stand up and slam, striptease and more.
Mon 11 March, 2019
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Watch a play yn Gymraeg (in Welsh)
Read our handy guide to watching a play yn Gymraeg (in Welsh).
Fri 1 March, 2019
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Mad to miss this March
You’d have to be as mad as a March hare to miss these shows; from Bing to shows that make you sing…
Thu 21 February, 2019
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Meet the Residents
Find out what our eight resident companies are up to this month.
Wed 20 February, 2019
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Top nights out this Spring
If you’re after a great night out this spring them look no further. Here’s our pick of the bunch so far…
Tue 12 February, 2019
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Agatha Christie: 13 Fascinating Facts
13 facts about Agatha Christie that might just surprise you...
Mon 4 February, 2019
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Come dine with us
Experience a different kind of dining with us; from Six Nation's brunches to Sunday lunches.
Tue 29 January, 2019
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BBC Hoddinott Hall: 10 Years On
Join BBC NOW's birthday celebrations as they look back on 10 years in BBC Hoddinott Hall.
Fri 25 January, 2019
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RawFfest 2019
RawFfest is coming to Cardiff. A youth arts festival by young people, for young people.
Thu 24 January, 2019
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Developing young people
Find out how Asha developed her self-confidence and vocal skills and landed a job at our youth-led radio station.
Thu 20 December, 2018
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Big hitters for 2019
Fresh from the world stage, these award-winning shows are winging their way to Cardiff in 2019.
Tue 18 December, 2018
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What a year, 2018
2018 was an amazing year at the Centre. Take a look back at some of the highlights.
Fri 14 December, 2018
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Curious Christmas
Le Gateau and Connie Orff donned their best frocks to record a Christmas carol with a difference...
Mon 10 December, 2018
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Behind the Label at Christmas
We caught up with some of the participants from Behind the Label about their experiences and performing on stage.
Wed 5 December, 2018
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PUMP UP THE VOLUME
We've got 30 days to help 30 young people find their voice. Help us to raise £15,000 and transform some lives.
Tue 20 November, 2018
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Curious about Cabaret
Kick off the festive season in style with six of the best cabaret acts in ffresh.
Wed 14 November, 2018
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Wicked lines
10 of the best lines you'll ever hear from the hit musical, Wicked.
Wed 14 November, 2018
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Dragged into the spotlight
Dr Bev Ballcrusher on becoming a Drag Queen and a matriarch of the LGBT community.
Wed 14 November, 2018
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And all that Jazz...
Check out six of the best venues to catch some live Jazz in Cardiff this Winter.
Wed 31 October, 2018
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5 minutes with...Lucy Skilbeck
Bulllish director, Lucy Skilbeck on labyrinths, Minotaurs and queerness in Greek mythology.
Wed 24 October, 2018
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A Woman's World?
Alun Saunders on becoming a Drag Queen and his quest to find long lasting, durable make-up.
Wed 24 October, 2018
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Sleep no more...
Macbeth, a post-apocalyptic world of anarchy and uncertainty.
Mon 1 October, 2018
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Curious?
Let your curiosity get the better of you with our new season.
Thu 20 September, 2018
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For One Night Only
National treasures, visiting for a one-off performance.
Wed 19 September, 2018
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Autumn opera unleashed
There's a storm brewing...
Fri 14 September, 2018
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Happy Dahl Day
Thu 13 September, 2018
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Strictly great dancing this autumn
Tue 11 September, 2018
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LEGO of your inner Dahl
Come and see six of the best all under one roof.
Wed 22 August, 2018
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Summer Holiday Season
The Summer holidays are coming to an end but ours isn't over just yet.
Thu 16 August, 2018
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Five must-see showstoppers
Prepared to be wowed. Five shows you cannot afford to miss.
Wed 15 August, 2018
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The Eisteddfod: a hub and hearth for the nation
A true celebration of how the arts can bring people together.
Tue 14 August, 2018
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Eisteddfod 2018
The Eisteddfod in pictures. Take a look at some of this year's highlights.
Tue 14 August, 2018
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Festival of Voice: 2018 Highlights
Thanks to everyone that made our international festival one to remember.
Mon 23 July, 2018
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Agatha Christie’s Mirror Crack’d heads to the stage
First ever UK stage adaptation of Agatha Christie’s much-loved Miss Marple thriller, A Mirror Crack’d.
Thu 17 May, 2018
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Voices of Change live workshops
Get involved in our Voices of Change exhibition by joining these fab free workshops, live on Instagram and Facebook.
Fri 5 February, 2021
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Nadolig Llawen
Our building may be closed, but our talented community of artists have stepped up and created beautiful festive exhibitions, bringing the space to life this Christmas.
Thu 17 December, 2020
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Dydd Miwsig Cymru - Welsh Language Music Day
Heledd Watkins from the band HMS Morris shares her favourite Welsh language artists.
Fri 7 February, 2020
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Student offers for 2020
Make your money go further in 2020 and grab some great student deals on some of our top shows.
Mon 13 January, 2020
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Proud to support Pride
As the home for the arts in Wales, we're fully committed to celebrating equality and diversity and are proud to support Pride Cymru.
Thu 22 August, 2019
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Freedom season
WNO's latest Freedom season looks at the issues of justice, freedom and human rights through a season of operas, debates, discussions, exhibitions and digital projects.
Fri 17 May, 2019
