Arts & Culture
Welsh National Opera: Così fan tutte
Welsh National Opera takes you back to school with a brand-new production of Mozart’s comic opera Così fan tutte aka The School for Lovers directed by Max Hoehn (The Consul). Four sixth formers discover that falling in love can be incredible, awkward, and complicated in this coming-of-age tale.
Dates and venues:
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff: Wed 6 Mar 2024 – Fri 10 May 2024
Venue Cymru, Llandudno: Thu 14 Mar 2024 – Sat 16 Mar 2024
More details: wno.org.uk
Welsh National Opera: Death in Venice
Inspired by the original Thomas Mann novella, Britten’s magnificently atmospheric opera comes to life in this new production from WNO, creating images of ravishing beauty, as well as exploring the grotesque hidden beneath the search for the sublime. As poetic worlds of the imagination collide with reality, the early 20th century acts as a mirror to our times.
Dates and venues:
Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff: Thu 7 Mar 2024 – Sat 9 Mar 2024
PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK | 5.45PM (CYMRAEG) | 6.30PM (ENGLISH)
Venue Cymru, Llandudno Wed 13 Mar 2024
PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK | 5.45PM (CYMRAEG) | 6.30PM (ENGLISH)
More details: wno.org.uk
Music
Daft Funk Live
Daft Funk Live are one of the world’s most prestigious Daft Punk tribute bands – diligently constructing a ‘live’ rendition of Daft Punk’s legendary performances and appearances. They incorporate their own synchronised light shows together with live instruments to give a truly immersive and unique experience. Their stage production is meticulously crafted, paying the utmost respect to the infamous and illusive Robots.
Dates and venues:
The Globe. 125 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3NS. March 9th 7.00pm
More details: The Globe
Strictly UB40
A multi-cultural blend of reggae, ska and rocksteady, a ticket to the Strictly UB40 is a guarantee for a night of soulful sounds and dancing beats.
Members of the the band have played with a who’s who of UK reggae and ska, including Steel Pulse, The Specials and The Selecter. The band have received acclaim from UB40 themselves for their stagecraft, amongst them founder member and saxophonist Brian Travers.
Dates and venues:
The Globe. 125 Albany Road, Roath, Cardiff, CF24 3NS. 14+ (UNDER 16S TO BE ACCOMPANIED BY AN ADULT)
More details: The Globe
Film
The Banff Mountain Film Festival
The Banff Mountain Film Festival stars the world’s top adventure filmmakers as they ski, climb, bike and paddle in remote corners of the planet.
Dates and venues:
Brecon, Theatr Brycheiniog, 13 March and 4 October
Llanelli, Ffwrnes, 14 March
Swansea, Taliesin Arts Centre, 10 April
Cardiff, New Theatre, 1 October
More details: www.banff-uk.com
Outdoors
Bute Park Guided Walk
Guided walk around Bute Park looking at the fascinating features of the park and finding out more about its history and heritage. Led by our Guided Walks and Talks Volunteers.
Meet at Pettigrew Tea Rooms
Walk starts at 11am (90 minutes)
Dates and venues:
Coopers field Bute Park. Thursday the 21 of March 2024 with Paddy Faulkner. Wednesday the 17 of April 2024 with Richard Green
More details: Bute Park
Free
March Events
At the Central Library Hub there are free events for all ages Mondays to Saturdays! Come and meet people, enjoy a chat, take part in free language lessons or develop new craft skills.
Mondays: Welsh Storytime
Wednesdays: English Conversation Club/Knit & Natter/Spanish Conversation Club
Thursdays: Welsh Conversation Club/Rhyme Time
Saturdays: Lego Club/Craft Club
Check the Central Library Hub website for all upcoming events.
Dates and venues:
Mondays to Saturdays. The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1FL
More details: Central Library Hub