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Actors in Cardiff no longer need to move out of the city to find a way into this profession. The traditional path for actors wanting to work in television has always been attending drama school and moving to London. Groups like The Actor’s Room Cardiff are changing this and making space for actors in the city.
Opening with the song “Prologue / The Day I Got Expelled,” The Lightning Thief bursts onto the stage with confidence. Strong vocals and a playful sense of humour set the tone immediately, signalling a production that understands its audience and embraces the joy of its own mythology.
The agency is setting off across the country to find four interns from non-traditional, non-advertising backgrounds and offering financial and emotional support through the process
The undisputed prince of UK Garage Sammy Virji today announces an unmissable headline show in Cardiff this summer. Breakthrough artist Sammy – who has gone from delivering viral DJ Mag sets to pulling massive Coachella crowds – will bring the party to TK Maxx presents Depot Live at Cardiff Castle on Saturday July 18.
Rock supergroup Hollywood Vampires are heading to Cardiff Castle this summer for their first live shows in almost three years. Featuring Alice Cooper, Johnny Depp, Joe Perry and Tommy Henriksen, the band will headline TK Maxx presents DEPOT Live at Cardiff Castle on Friday 14 August, with punk legends The Damned joining as special guests.
A powerful stage adaptation of The Shawshank Redemption arrives at the Wales Millennium Centre, bringing Stephen King’s iconic story to life in a gripping theatrical production.
Supported by the McCarthy Stone Foundation, Cynefin Pamoja brought together young people, elders, employers and volunteers in Newport for an intergenerational employability and careers event focused on connection, conversation and social mobility.

Australian electronic luminaries Empire of the Sun will head to Cardiff this summer as part of their 2026 Ask That God Tour. The tour marks a return to Europe and the UK for the multi-platinum duo as they invite audiences to witness their legendary live performances across more than 20 dates.