What’s On Across South Wales - September 2022
THEATRE
19-24 September
Stepping Out
New Theatre, Cardiff
Dust off your tap shoes and join an unlikely group of adult dancers for the award-winning acclaimed comedy by Richard Harris. Mavis, a former professional dancer, teaches a troupe of bumbling adult tappers, but before the dancing starts, she must mediate the drama that erupts between this motley but loveable crew. A couple of tantrums and time steps later, it’s love and friendship that unites them all!
27 Sept - 1 Oct
Bat Out Of Hell - The Musical
New Theatre, Cardiff
It’s electrified audiences in London, New York, Toronto and Germany, and won the audience-voted Evening Standard Award for Best New Musical. Now, Jim Steinman’s spectacular musical BAT OUT OF HELL rolls into Cardiff at The New Theatre.
Bringing to life the legendary anthems of Jim Steinman and Meat Loaf, this critically-acclaimed production uniquely combines the magic and excitement of a musical with the immense energy of rock ‘n’ roll.
Join Strat, the forever young leader of rebellious gang ‘The Lost’ as he falls in love with Raven, the beautiful daughter of the tyrannical ruler of Obsidian.
This award-winning wild child musical thunders through powerhouse hits including I’d Do Anything For Love (But I Won’t Do That), Paradise By The Dashboard Light, Two Out Of Three Ain’t Bad, Dead Ringer For Love and Bat Out of Hell, in an exciting over the top theatrical spectacle unlike any other.
MUSIC
5 September
Laura Mvula
Tramshed, Cardiff
R'n'B singer-songwriter from Birmingham combining elements of gospel, jazz and experimental electronica. The Guardian described her as sounding "like hearing Billie Holiday with the Beach Boys", while Pitchfork claimed "Mvula shares considerable DNA with Nina Simone, most obviously in her unyielding charisma, her musical virtuosity, and her profoundly central blackness. Mvula’s voice also shares some of Simone’s rawness, as well as its facility juxtaposing vulnerability and strength."
8 September
A Tribute to The Carpenters
Swansea Grand Theatre
Get your tickets for a very special night that celebrates the music of the Carpenters and takes you on a musical journey through all the hits and the sound track of our lives.
9 September
John Owen-Jones
The Gate, Cardiff
John Owen-Jones is a West End and Broadway actor and singer. John is best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. John remains the youngest actor in West End history to have played Jean Valjean in Les Misérables and has performed as the Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera nearly 2000 times.
9 September
Lost in Music - One Night at The Disco
Swansea Grand Theatre
This show boasts a sensational live band, incredibly talented cast and stunning vocals. So, come dressed to impress as we celebrate the golden age of disco! With songs such as Never Can Say Goodbye, On The Radio, Hot Stuff, Car Wash, Boogie Wonderland and many, many more!
It's the feel-good show of the year! Lose yourself with us and leave your troubles at home!
COMEDY
10 September
Omid Djalili - The Good Times Tour
Swansea Grand Theatre
After experimenting with a Zoom gig where he got muted by 639 people and a drive-in gig where Omid witnessed an audience member get out his car, attach a hose pipe to his exhaust and feed it through the window; multi award-winning comedian and actor Omid Djalili is now where he belongs, on a stage and bringing back the Good Times.
