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The Rocky Horror Picture Show, New Theatre
1:11pm Friday 12th March 2010
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.
Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Wales Millennium Centre
1:14pm Friday 12th March 2010
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.
Blowers, Caught Short and Grumpy, Blake Theatre, Monmouth
1:09pm Friday 12th March 2010
THE inimitable Henry Blofeld, known affectionately as Blowers, was in his customary top form at Monmouth this week.
Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre
10:41am Tuesday 9th March 2010
Perhaps only the French could coin the term 'opéra comique' and illustrate it with Bizet's Carmen, an opera that isn't funny.
Sinfonia Cymru, The Riverfront
10:43am Tuesday 9th March 2010
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.
Lynyrd Skynyrd/Gun Cardiff International Arena
10:44am Tuesday 9th March 2010
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.
Skindred line up TJ's slot
4:20pm Friday 5th March 2010
NEWPORT band Skindred are playing a gig in their home city as part of a UK tour which sees them at TJ’s on Friday, March 19.
Christmas’ comes early for guitar fans
3:50pm Friday 5th March 2010
KEITH Christmas’ biggest claim to fame is playing the acoustic guitar on David Bowie’s first album Space Oddity.
Big band blow in from the north
1:20pm Friday 5th March 2010
THERE’S a distinct Scandinavian flavour to proceedings in Cardiff Bay next week when Iceland’s Hjaltal’n (pronounced Hal-ta-lin) play at the Norwegian Church.
Counterfeit Stones set for Gwent show
1:20pm Friday 5th March 2010
HAILED as the most famous Rolling Stones band in Britain by none other than Sir Mick Jagger himself, The Counterfeit Stones are in Gwent later this month.
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