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Fun day at Venue Cymru, Llandudno, to start new year

A FAMILY fun day is set to attract hundreds of visitors to Venue Cymru in the new year.Read

Welsh Hansel and Gretel at Galeri, Caernarfon

IT’S panto season again and this year S4C’s favourite children’s presenter Martyn Geraint will be on the road with his special Welsh language production of Hansel and Gretel.Read

Connie Fisher to star in the Sound of Music at Venue Cymru

WEST End actress Connie Fisher is to star in The Sound of Music in North Wales next year. The identity of the lead Maria von Trapp role had been unclear but the Weekly News can confirm the exciting news for the Llandudno shows in May 2010.Read

The Soldiers to march on Rhyl Pavilion

AFTER storming the pop charts The Soldiers are advancing on Rhyl.Read

The Grumpy Old Women come to Venue Cymru, Llandudno

OK, let’s try to forget battling the ageing process, counting calories and busy family lives for a moment.Read

Stephen K Amos brings the laughs to Rhyl Pavilion

DAPPER comedian Stephen K Amos is making his first trip to North Wales this month, but don’t expect him to take time out from his schedule to shimmy up Snowdon, kayak down the Dee or sail the Menai Strait. He’s not a fan of thrill- seeking and is much happier in the city.Read

1. Jill Morrell campaigned for the release of which hostage, finally released in 1991?

2. If you were born on Burns night, what is your star sign?Read

Al Murray

Al Murray brings the Pub Landlord to Venue Cymru, Llandudno

IT’S official – Al Murray is massive. How else can you explain the immense popularity of his new show The Pub Landlord’s Beautiful British Tour, which calls into Llandudno this month?Read

Magic of Motown comes to Rhyl Pavilion

KEEP your eyes peeled if you’re in the audience at the Magic of Motown show at Rhyl Pavilion on Sunday – you may be able to spot that a young Michael Jackson is actually played by a girl.Read

Ladysmith Black Mambazo bring their beat to Venue Cymru

ALBERT Mazibuko didn’t realise when his cousin Joseph Shabalala asked him to join a group using a new approach to traditional African music they’d learnt in their hometown of Ladysmith that nearly a half century on, they’d still be singing together.Read

Led Zeppelin tribute to rock Theatr Colwyn

THE UK’s only full time professional Led Zeppelin tribute band lands at Theatr Colwyn next month.Read

Reamonn to support Status Quo at Venue Cymru, Llandudno

REAMONN, one of Europe’s hottest bands, have set their sights on the UK, and it appears it will be only a matter of time before they achieve world domination.Read

Monster Magnet

Prestatyn to play host to Hard Rock Hell 3

ROCK fans will by now know that for a proper fix of beer- soaked headbanging fun there is only one place in North Wales to be – Pontins, Prestatyn!Read

Craig Revel Horwood

Craig Revel Horwood will relish wicked queen role at Venue Cymru

THE opinionated Craig Revel Horwood gives as good as he gets, whether dressed as a man or a woman. As a man, he’s best known as the waspish, ultra critical judge on TV’s Strictly Come Dancing series who gets his fair share of abuse for his views.Read

Inspector Morse writer to give talk at Clwyd Theatr Cymru

AUTHOR Colin Dexter is best known for creating flawed detective Inspector Morse, brought to life on TV by John Thaw.Read

Bangkok Lady Boys

Lady Boys of Bangkok is a highlight of Rhyl Pavilion's autumn programme

THE renowned Lady Boys of Bangkok are heading to Rhyl Pavilion with their Mile High tour as part of a line-up of stars for the autumn.Read

TV show runner-up is Joseph at Venue Cymru, Llandudno

CRAIG Chalmers is living the dream in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, despite being pipped to the post in TV’s hunt for a musical star.Read

Dinnerladies

Dinnerladies dish up comedy at Venue Cymru, Llandudno

FANS of the TV sitcom Dinnerladies will enjoy the feelgood factor when the stage show is served up in Llandudno.Read

Cerys Matthews ready to tour North Wales

CERYS Matthews has hit what is arguably the busiest time in her career, as she prepares to tour the UK this month.Read

Irish singing star Mary Black in Bangor for university celebrations

ONE of Ireland’s top female singers is to appear in North Wales for the first time in a special performance to celebrate Bangor University’s 125th anniversary.Read

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