TICKETS have now gone on sale for a musical extravaganza to celebrate our 125th anniversary in May.

Argus readers are invited to come celebrate with us in the company of West End and television actor Gerard Carey, who will be appearing to help us celebrate 125 years of the South Wales Argus.

All profits from the night will be donated to the St David’s Hospice Care, to support the essential work they do, as part of our 125 appeal.

The special event, being held on May 14 at the Coldra Court hotel, will be an evening of food and laughs with songs from shows past and present performed by Mr Carey.

The stage star most recently played Lord Farquaad in the award-winning Shrek musical, and he has appeared in the BBC series Torchwood and Love Soup. Music is in his blood as his own parents would appear in variety shows in Wales.

The event will be a musical celebration, Mr Carey said.

“There will be some old tunes people will recognise, but it is integrated with humour and audience participation,” he added.

He added: “I love performing in front of a Welsh audience. I don’t get back to Wales much because most of my work is in London, but it’s where my roots are and it’s where I stared honing my craft in front of audiences.

“The Welsh have an openness and a willingness to laugh and be entertained. Music is in the Welsh genetic makeup, so people love to hear good music and they like a good laugh.

“I just whole heartedly support the work that is needed in this field. It is great to support the work of a hospice like St David’s Hospice Care.”

The evening is organised in conjunction with Applause Productions, a company that creates entertainment specifically for each event.

Tickets for the 125 celebration are on now sale for £35.

This includes a three-course meal and entrance to the event.

For more information, or to buy tickets, contact Heather Symonds on 01633 777046.