Matthew Bourne’s The Red Shoes at the Wales Millennium Centre is the sort of show that looks effortless and, behind the scenes, is anything but. It’s cinematic in scale, lean in storytelling, and full of moments that will stick in your head after you’ve left the theatre. This is ballet at its most cinematic.

FOR Cardiff has announced Parallel Cardiff is the first venue to be crowned St. David’s Favourite, with Daffodil as runner-up. Throughout February the public has been sampling a selection of Welsh-inspired specials at hospitality venues across Cardiff city-centre and voting for their favourite.

I’ll admit it right up front, I had never tried ramen before. I know, I know. Living under a rock, right? But after spending an afternoon at Tonkotsu in London. I feel officially enlightened, converted, and strangely a little obsessed with what’s coming to Cardiff on the 18th of March.

Cardiff’s premier live events space, Tramshed, will be rolling out the big screens to host Wales’ crucial World Cup playoff semi-final against Bosnia and Herzegovina on Thursday, 26 March.

The Welsh Cheese Company will celebrate Wales’ most famous dish this St David’s Day, by launching a month-long Welsh rarebit menu. Each dish will spotlight one of Wales’ finest artisan cheeses, paired with thoughtful seasonal accompaniments that elevate the classic comfort food.

FOR Cardiff has announced a free, live St. David’s Day performance by The Gentle Good at National Museum Cardiff, on Sunday 1^st March between 2:30–3:30pm. The gig forms part of FOR Cardiff’s Little Things campaign which celebrates Welsh culture through small, joyful moments across the city centre spotlighting five themes: gastronomy, music, literature, Welsh language and family.

Cardiff matchdays are about more than just what happens on the pitch, and after a preview of the refreshed food and drink offering at Principality Stadium, it’s clear the experience around the action is getting a serious upgrade too. From locally crafted pies and a pint for £13.50, to salt and chilli chicken tenders topped with a proper Chippy Lane style curry sauce, the new concourse menus feel thoughtfully rooted in the city.

Welsh artist Nathan Wyburn will be the talented designer behind the Welsh Baton ahead of the King’s Baton Relay. The relay is due to take place across Wales from the 19^th until the 24^th of June and will be a celebration of Welsh heritage, culture and sporting success across the country.