http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/ South Wales Argus /leisure/reviews/ en-gb Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:28:31 +0000 Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:28:31 +0000 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/999887/?type=rsslogo http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/ http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5058548.The_Rocky_Horror_Picture_Show__New_Theatre/?ref=rss The strapping six foot blokes nonchalantly swaggering down Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, in stockings, suspenders and corsets pulled so tightly they gasped for breath, drew strange looks and toots from passing motorists. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:11:16 +0000 439ae5d2f9536cc50df2e4e87f04a0c6 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5058558.Matthew_Bourne_s_Swan_Lake__Wales_Millennium_Centre/?ref=rss A CLASSIC tale with a modern twist, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is two hours of artistic genius, whether you are fan of the dance or not. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:14:36 +0000 ff2f9c5e29bedcb453e7cd7dc1d189a5 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5058539.Blowers__Caught_Short_and_Grumpy__Blake_Theatre__Monmouth/?ref=rss THE inimitable Henry Blofeld, known affectionately as Blowers, was in his customary top form at Monmouth this week. Fri, 12 Mar 2010 13:09:44 +0000 5971cbd66d3dc5a421f35d275b6153af http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5049003.Welsh_National_Opera__Wales_Millennium_Centre/?ref=rss Perhaps only the French could coin the term 'opéra comique' and illustrate it with Bizet's Carmen, an opera that isn't funny. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:41:53 +0000 0e354778e94b47ac8a1db0de9b2f41ad http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5049016.Lynyrd_Skynyrd_Gun_Cardiff_International_Arena/?ref=rss This is the first time that I've seen Gun since their revival with new singer Toby Jepson and I must say that they're as impressive as ever. They kick off with 'Welcome to the Real World' and 'Money' from their debut album before Toby straps on his guitar and the band proceed to play songs from their brand new mini-album 'Popkiller'. 'Seraphina' in particular is pure vintage anthemic Gun. Seeing the Gizzi brothers playing together again with such pride and energy is a joy to behold. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:44:40 +0000 2ced7885fc360ee7459f53689290acf7 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5049008.Sinfonia_Cymru__The_Riverfront/?ref=rss Mozart's concert arias, the almost throwaway pocket dramas he wrote for various occasions, are not least the means by which singers can display their artistry out of costume. Tue, 09 Mar 2010 10:43:12 +0000 622364b71b0f004ae6af6bbbc8a566b9 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5044085.First_Wednesday_lunchtime_recital/?ref=rss What was one to make of the star-spangled backdrop at the latest recital by members of the young orchestra Sinfonia Cymru in the Riverfront’s studio space? Fri, 05 Mar 2010 11:45:46 +0000 8e0c3d9e298c7068cae745166deb4093 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5042431.Lady_Gaga__Cardiff_International_Arena/?ref=rss Well that was certainly different! The army of Little Monsters were out in force last night as Lady Gaga played to a sold out CIA. From the young to the old, male and female (some all Gaga’d up in blonde wigs and blue lightning strikes on their cheeks) and everything else in between, everyone was there to witness the spectacular show and it didn’t disappoint. Thu, 04 Mar 2010 15:25:46 +0000 da7264e231ca87c75b9dd543928a04f4 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5036914.Lee_Mack__St_David_s_Hall/?ref=rss Lee Mack gave an energetic and crowd-pleasing performance from the start, opening with crowd participation which gave the audience the chance to play a part in his clever performance. Tue, 02 Mar 2010 15:59:55 +0000 50aebd81940e9a29611fa1f983a5dd06 http://www.southwalesargus.co.uk/leisure/reviews/5033957.The_Bootleg_Sixties__The_Riverfront/?ref=rss Over the past few years I’ve been fortunate to see some great artists from the 1960s perform at the Newport Riverfront, so I have to admit, I wasn’t sure what I’d make of a band that wasn’t around in the 1960s playing that particular eras music. Mon, 01 Mar 2010 10:54:57 +0000 8a62cd4d5b2de110d5a4d692cb39cba6