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Ben E King brings great American soul to Rhyl Pavilion

AMERICAN soul legend Ben E King will take to the stage at the Rhyl Pavilion as he performs The Great American Soul Book alongside long-time friend and fellow soul singer Gary US Bonds. Read

Venue Cymru hosts Strauss' Die Fledermaus

FROM the tragedy of grand opera to the comedy of Johann Strauss’s light hearted operetta Die Fledermaus would be a quantum leap for some of the divas of classical music, but for Italian soprano Nuccia Focile her latest role is proving a sheer delight.Read

Comic John Bishop brings the laughs to Venue Cymru

IF LIVERPUDLIAN comedian John Bishop seems relaxed on stage that’s because he is. Storytelling comes as naturally as taking a breath to this former semi-professional footballer with the biggest smile in stand-up.Read

Thrills as Chinese circus heads to Venue Cymru

PHILLIP Gandey travels thousands of miles every year to audition the world’s top circus performers, all bidding to land a role in his show, so it takes a lot for a new act to surprise him.Read

Jacobi's King Lear coms to Venue Cymru

DEREK Jacobi has played virtually every classic role on stage, screen and radio from Hamlet through to Uncle Vanya, Oedipus, Richard III and Claudius. Now he’s finally turning his skills to King Lear, after years of requests to take the part.Read

Plenty of entertainment in the new year at Venue Cymru

THE New Year will bring a host of comedy, drama and music featuring top entertainment names to Llandudno’s Venue Cymru.Read

Spamalot star looking forward Venue Cymru performance

DON’T be surprised if you spot a famous face browsing the rails in shops in Llandudno next month – it could be singer Jodie Prenger hunting down a bargain.Read

Only Men Aloud head for Venue Cymru

ONLY Men Aloud and musical director Tim Rhys-Evans are still living the dream, two years after winning TV’s Last Choir Standing competition. Read

Cinderella star John Evans ‘charmed’ by Llandudno

THERE must be something special about the coast which keeps bringing pantomime star John Evans back year after year.Read

The Vagina Monologues at Llandudno's Venue Cymru

IT may surprise some to know the actress who played downtrodden Jackie Corkhill in Brookside for 11 years, much prefers to act in heavyweight classical roles alongside the likes of Derek Jacobi.Read

Northern soul star set to shine for charity

FEW performers from Northern Soul’s 60s heyday are still going strong, but veteran singer Tommy Hunt continues to perform.Read

Fun with the Chuckle Brothers at Venue Cymru

THE Chuckle Brothers return to Venue Cymru, Llandudno on Saturday with their winter spectacular, The 12 Days Of Christmas.Read

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Review: Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows

HARRY Potter and the Deathly Hallows (cert 12a/146 mins) is probably the best Potter movie so far.Read

Linda Lusardi to star in Cinderella at Venue Cymru

BEING lassoed over the head by an overly exuberant Sir Norman Wisdom is just one of the many fond memories Linda Lusardi has of performing in pantomimes.Read

Brian Conley’s dressed and ready to thrill at Venue Cymru

COMEDIAN and singer Brian Conley’s looking forward to getting back into a jacket and trousers, leaving behind his collection of dresses and wigs, when he heads to North Wales on Monday.Read

Hard Rock Hell is back at Prestatyn

THIS December the mega successful Hard Rock Hell festival returns to Prestatyn.Read

Aled Jones comes to Venue Cymru

LIFE’s a whirl for all rounder Aled Jones – but that’s how he likes it.Read

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Ruabon soprano to star in The Magic Flute at Venue Cymru

WHEN Camilla Roberts was a child she sat rapt in the audience at Llangollen’s International Eisteddfod as the soaring tones of Welsh soprano Dame Margaret Price filled the pavilion with glorious sound.Read

Jedward bring their crazy style to Venue Cymru

JEDWARD, the craziest X Factor finalists to date, have some tips for this year’s contenders in TV’s hottest talent show.Read

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New version of Swan Lake told in Venue Cyrmu ice show

CHOREOGRAPHER Tony Mercer believes ballet fans will see a version of Swan Lake at Venue Cymru next month much as Tchaikovsky intended when he wrote the score – except it’s on ice.Read

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