Whats On Guide: November 2024
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. From family-friendly shows to captivating classics, this Christmas promises a dazzling array of entertainment to make your holiday season truly spectacular!
Theatre
Until 23 Nov
Wicked
WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE
One of the most successful musicals of all time, Wicked has been casting its magical spell around the world for two decades. Based on the acclaimed novel by Gregory Maguire, Wicked imagines a beguiling backstory and future possibilities to the lives of L. Frank Baum’s beloved characters from ‘The Wonderful Wizard of Oz’ and reveals the decisions and events that shape the destinies of two unlikely university friends on their journey to becoming Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.
10 Nov
Cirque - The Greatest Show
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
It’s time to step into the light. Escape with us for a night like no other, where we take you into a world where the very best of musical theatre showstoppers meets jaw-dropping circus spectacular. A world that explodes into colour as everyone’s favourite West End and Broadway hits combine with breath-taking, amazing aerialists, incredible contortionists, and thrilling feats of agility and flair.
22 Nov - 4 Jan
A Christmas Carol
SHERMAN THEATRE, CARDIFF
Hannah McPake reprises the role of Ebenezer Scrooge in this critically acclaimed, smash-hit Christmas treat for everyone aged 7+. Experience the full joy of Christmas with this hilarious and heartfelt adaptation of Dickens’ uplifting story, performed by an exceptional cast of actor-musicians.
26 Nov
Luke Evans: In Conversation
NEW THEATRE, CARDIFF
From humble beginnings in a quaint Welsh mining village to the dazzling lights of Hollywood, much-loved star, Luke Evans, takes us on a poignant and inspiring journey that spans from the heart of Wales to behind-the-scenes of the biggest films of the last decade.
Music
13 Nov
Aled Jones – Full Circle
GWYN HALL, NEATH
Fans can prepare to hear him as they’ve never heard him before. Aled said: “It’s time to come Full Circle. I’m really excited about this tour. I’ll be telling stories about how it all began, then taking the audience on a journey through my career. There’ll be songs, there’ll be stories, and there’ll be one or two surprises.”
15 Nov
ABC – An Intimate Evening With Martin Fry
GWYN HALL, NEATH
The hits earned their place in pop history. From Poison Arrow to The Look Of Love, from All Of My Heart, and Be Near Me, to When Smokey Sings, ABC were the band that redefined glamour and cool.
16 Nov
Jamie Cullum
SWANSEA ARENA
With over 10 million album sales to date and his successful BBC Radio 2 show, Jamie Cullum is globally celebrated, meeting loyal fans wherever he goes. He recently won the Ivor Novello award for best song musically and lyrically for his song “The Age of Anxiety” from his critically acclaimed album Taller.
17 Nov
Fairytale of New York
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
From the producers of Seven Drunken Nights - The Story of The Dubliners, immerse yourself in the rich tapestry of Irish culture as our talented singers, musicians and dancers perform a world class concert featuring all the festive favourites including ‘Driving Home for Christmas’, ‘Step Into Christmas’, ‘Oh Holy Night’ and, of course, ‘The Fairytale of New York’.
24 Nov
Nashville at Heart
BRANGWYN HALL
The ultimate night out for any fan of modern country music. You can be sure that all your favourite hits will have you on your feet all night. You may not be able to get to Nashville right now but Nashville’s songs are coming to you!
Ballet
12 Nov
Swan Lake
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
Swan Lake is the compelling legend of a tragic romance in which a princess, Odette, is turned into a swan by an evil curse. From the opulent splendour of the palace ballroom to the moonlit lake where majestic swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all.
13 Nov
The Nutcracker
SWANSEA GRAND THEATRE
A lavish Ballet for the festive season featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians. It wouldn’t be Christmas without a trip to your local theatre for a dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world, The Nutcracker. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together. Full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy.
