http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/ South Wales Argus /leisure/reviews/ en-gb Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:35:00 +0100 Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:35:00 +0100 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/rssterms/ M6 nvincent@newsquest.co.uk (Nigel Vincent) webmaster@digitalmedia.newsquest.co.uk (Tim Joy) http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/resources/images/470249/?type=rsslogo http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/ http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4477007.A_Midsummer_Night_s_Dream__The_Riverfront/?ref=rss Being neither an expert on ballet or Shakespeare, I wasn’t entirely sure what Independent Ballet Wales’ version of ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream’ would entail. I certainly wasn’t expecting the entertaining evening that unfolded after the first pirouette. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:26:19 +0100 dab3a73134380edc71ab6be1696ce93f http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4477013.Kasabian__Newport_Centre/?ref=rss REGARDED as one of the best live bands around in the UK today, Leicester’s finest didn’t disappoint at a sold-out Newport Centre on Friday night. Mon, 06 Jul 2009 15:27:27 +0100 aeeff8575f62616215bbc9e11ccfe24f http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4465725.Anastacia__Cardiff_International_Arena/?ref=rss SINCE her debut almost ten years ago, Anastacia has wowed fans all over the world with her unique, soulful voice and catchy songs. Tue, 30 Jun 2009 09:49:09 +0100 a565e2bb5ed11f2134621281b8bdc4ec http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4464088.BB_King__Cardiff_International_Arena/?ref=rss Well before the last great bluesman graces the stage at the CIA the fans are already feverishly photographing BB King’s famous blues partner - his guitar Lucille. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:28:50 +0100 cfcca06443bdaf21fee65432caf6ddaa http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4464077.Chepstow_Choral_Society_and_Orchestra__St_Mary_s_Priory_Church/?ref=rss Not many British choral societies will have marked the 250th anniversary of Handel's death as wholeheartedly and with such originality as Chepstow's. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:26:10 +0100 e31fc9b8ebec0e658a16957b23741c24 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4464069.Catrin_Finch__Lower_Machen_Festival/?ref=rss Of all classical music's young superstars, Welsh harpist Catrin Finch is currently shimmering brighter than most. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:23:02 +0100 5e4c056c83bcc180104ab661d6c9d886 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4464067.The_Smile_Off_Your_Face__Sherman_Theatre/?ref=rss Bound, blindfolded and in a wheelchair, I was transported to distant worlds, far-forgotten memories and involved in a production by Ontroerend Goed designed to tantalize the senses. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:21:39 +0100 b03e956ad8ae6a790ff6d7c3f8a0c2a6 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4464051.Erato_Piano_Trio__Lower_Machen_Festival/?ref=rss Trailing their wares around festivals of sometimes dim provenance is the lot of many young ensemble musicians. Mon, 29 Jun 2009 12:15:58 +0100 f5f723c2666f6d82895723b42290c8b5 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4461443.Beauty_and_the_Beast__New_Theatre/?ref=rss A FAVOURITE fairy tale with little girls all over the world, Beauty and the Beast is currently undergoing the Disney stage treatment at the New Theatre. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 13:59:30 +0100 365f5000f22260ff97e12e9de489c60a http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/4460614.Allo_Allo__Blackwood_Little_Theatre/?ref=rss Comedy, particularly farce is undoubtedly one of theatre's most difficult mediums and full credit must go to the players at Blackwood Little Theatre for their latest production, Allo Allo. Fri, 26 Jun 2009 09:21:23 +0100 1dcc6200fe67367e2c51bbdb22b792e7