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Traces, the Seven Fingers, Wales Millennium Centre

3:02pm Tuesday 16th March 2010

THE 7 Fingers are one of the world's most inventive contemporary circus companies.

Philharmonia Orchestra, St David's Hall

4:29pm Monday 15th March 2010

Replacement conductors stepping in at short notice frequently reserve the right to change an advertised concert programme.

Matthew Bourne's Swan Lake, Wales Millennium Centre

1:14pm Friday 12th March 2010

A CLASSIC tale with a modern twist, Matthew Bourne’s Swan Lake is two hours of artistic genius, whether you are fan of the dance or not.

The Rocky Horror Picture Show, New Theatre

1:11pm Friday 12th March 2010

The strapping six foot blokes nonchalantly swaggering down Greyfriars Road, Cardiff, in stockings, suspenders and corsets pulled so tightly they gasped for breath, drew strange looks and toots from passing motorists.

Blowers, Caught Short and Grumpy, Blake Theatre, Monmouth

1:09pm Friday 12th March 2010

THE inimitable Henry Blofeld, known affectionately as Blowers, was in his customary top form at Monmouth this week.

Lynyrd Skynyrd/Gun Cardiff International Arena

10:44am Tuesday 9th March 2010

This is the first time that I've seen Gun since their revival with new singer Toby Jepson and I must say that they're as impressive as ever. They kick off with 'Welcome to the Real World' and 'Money' from their debut album before Toby straps on his guitar and the band proceed to play songs from their brand new mini-album 'Popkiller'. 'Seraphina' in particular is pure vintage anthemic Gun. Seeing the Gizzi brothers playing together again with such pride and energy is a joy to behold.

Sinfonia Cymru, The Riverfront

10:43am Tuesday 9th March 2010

Mozart's concert arias, the almost throwaway pocket dramas he wrote for various occasions, are not least the means by which singers can display their artistry out of costume.

Welsh National Opera, Wales Millennium Centre

10:41am Tuesday 9th March 2010

Perhaps only the French could coin the term 'opéra comique' and illustrate it with Bizet's Carmen, an opera that isn't funny.

First Wednesday lunchtime recital

11:45am Friday 5th March 2010

What was one to make of the star-spangled backdrop at the latest recital by members of the young orchestra Sinfonia Cymru in the Riverfront’s studio space?

Lady Gaga, Cardiff International Arena

3:25pm Thursday 4th March 2010

Well that was certainly different! The army of Little Monsters were out in force last night as Lady Gaga played to a sold out CIA. From the young to the old, male and female (some all Gaga’d up in blonde wigs and blue lightning strikes on their cheeks) and everything else in between, everyone was there to witness the spectacular show and it didn’t disappoint.

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