I've been to St David's hall a couple of times now, mainly for comedians like Ross Noble and Sean…read moreLock. As a venue, it plays hosts to a huge variety of acts and entertainment. In the coming week alone you can see acts as varied as Stan Stennett (?), Brian Conley, the BBC National Orchestra of Wales and Roy Chubby Brown. It's not the most aesthetically interesting or pleasing venue in Cardiff, being beaten hands down by the Millenium Centre in the Bay, but it nevertheless remains the favoured venue for most acts, probably due to it's slightly larger seating capacity of 2000 (as opposed to 1897 in the Millenium Centre). It still hosts the annual Welsh Proms aswell. My own experiences have all gone pretty smooth, with very little queuing and helpful, professional staff. I suppose it's good that there's nothing of note I can really say here, as the things that would tend to stick in your mind about something as general as a concert hall would in all likelihood have been bad experiences anyway. It's a top venue though and it's important to Cardiff as a city to have somewhere encouraging the arts and being constantly active in doing so.

I have always found St David's Hall to be a little bit of a strange venue. That's not to say it's…read morenot good. Just odd. I think that's because it was, when built, quite a modern design, and that design was not universal enough to quite stand the test of time. What remains is an odd mixture of wood, green carpets and wide areas which make sense when they're full of people, but which are just tired when not. That being said, the selection of music, comedy, ballet and theatre in this venue is great. The theatre itself is vast, but seems much more intimate because of their carefully tiered seating. Seats encompass the stage, and there is a massive organ on display. Unfortunately, I've always found this venue to a little dampening to sound. Or the speakers aren't loud enough, or something. A good venue though.

This is a great place to go watch a show. Very enjoyable experience watching bedknobs and brooms…read moresticks, slight technical problem but still enjoyable. The seats were comfortable and view was great. Staff friendly and helpful. Great experience and thoroughly enjoyed will return to watch another show.

A little while ago I went to this venue to see Aled Jones take on the role of Caractacus Potts in…read more'Chitty Chitty Bang Bang', and finally got to see this splendid new building from the inside. Most people who are at all familiar with Cardiff would recognise the armadillo/woodlouse outer shell of the Wales Millennium Centre, and the giant lettering gracing its sides. But, unfortunately, few people seem to have actually ventured inside. The space is modern and clean, without looking barren, as so easily might have happened. The theatre itself has excellent leg-room, comfortable seats and pretty much unrestricted views. I sometimes struggle with low volume when attending musicals, but the acoustics were excellent, and every word clear as a bell. As well as shows and events, there are also food outlets and guided tours available. There are also free performances most days on the Glanfa stage, which are certainly worth checking out.

A biblical story recorded in Mark 6:21-29, a play written and illustrated in the late nineteenth…read morecentury, a film made in 1923 and four live musicians. Chaotic? You might think. But an exquisit percussion performance alongside Charles Bryant's stylish adaptation of Wilde's Salome made my first visit to this venue a truly delightful cultural clash. And this is what you get at Newport's Riverfront. This place is not governed by theatre that is safe or inside the box. Rather, it chooses works which question how we view music and theatre and pulls polarised elements together in order to sculpt stunning performances. As Newport is only twenty seven minutes away from Cardiff Queen Street by train, the Riverfront is a perfectly accessible venue for the adventurous Cardiffian. Make your journey even more worthwhile by visiting the gallery while you are there, home to the type of challenging and innovative artwork that truly matches the Riverfront's creative mood. URBAN CHALLENGE: Head to the Comedy Shed on the last Friday of the month

A decent little venue. It may not be as grand as venue's in Cardiff, but it is modern, has had some…read morepretty good guests (especially comedians), a good bar and is a nice place to spend a night. The only problem is the parking. The car park is small, so be prepared to get there early.

Great old fashioned theatre Tradional seats Though some on the higher levels are quite smallHas a…read moregood varity of shows from the Musicals, Childrens plays to Agatha Christie mysteries(my favourite) Prices if going in the mid week or matinees are not much dearer than the cimema and as mentioned in a previous post the Ice creams are scrummy and a lot cheaper than cimemas popcorn/sweets refreshments

I've been to the Everyman a few times now, mostly to watch the productions for children, although…read morewe did also go to see Dick Wittington the panto last Christmas and it was excellent - a really good day out. The building is stunning and it's very comfortable inside. It's conveniently located in the town centre, with an entrance from the street and another from inside Regent's Arcade, so it's not difficult to find at all. I can't wait for my next visit!

Theatre aside, the kitchen and bar is excellent. Top quality small plates and interesting local…read morebeers.

I've been coming to the old vic for many years so not only is it a great venue but for me it holds…read moremany great memories and is where my love of theatre began. The shows you get to see at the old vic are a far cry from the tacky unoriginal touring shows you get at the Hippodrome. Showcasing its own in house productions you find a lot more edgy and original theatre, so it's a must for all theatre lovers. On this occasion I took my one and half year old son to his first ever theatre production, Magic Elves. The show was in the small theatre downstairs and was perfect for small children and adults alike! He was engaged and mesmerised from the off and I hope this starts a similar love of theatre...

'What good is sitting alone in your room? Come hear the…read moremusic play. Life is a Cabaret, old chum, Come to the Cabaret. 'Put down the knitting, The book and the broom. Time for a holiday. Life is Cabaret, old chum, Come to the Cabaret. 'Come taste the wine, Come hear the band. Come blow your horn, Start celebrating;' Ready? This local drama club meets on a Monday evening at around 7.30pm at Rumney Memorial Hall. They put on two theatrical productions a year - a pantomime at Christmas and a play in the summer. Members can take part in the performances as an actor or actress or, if they preferred, they could help out back stage with wardrobe, set production, lighting and sound or just generally help out with ticket sales, programmes etc. please contact Mark Williams via rumneydramaclub@hotmail.com for more information.

The Congress is a small theatre based in Cwmbran Town Centre. I'm not sure how many people it…read moreseats, but I would say the auditorium is about the size of the largest screen in a big cinema (Cineworld). They put on small shows, a lot with children, and have some comedy acts, and local stars. They do not host major shows though, it is more on a local scale. Pantomimes at christmas etc etc. There is free parking for theatre available through Cwmbran Shopping, where the theatre is based, and the bus station is right next door, allowing easy access for visitors.

A great location in the middle of town with easy parking in daylight - at night it's no so…read morecomfortable walking from the car to the theatre. However this small theatre plays host to a variety of shows and acts throughout the year as well as corporate events and job fairs! it's also a convenient walk to food establishments sit in or take aways types and plenty of hostelry's if you fancy a quick drink afterwards. I suppos this woudl fit ideally with a christmas day out; some shopping in the morning, a bit to eat nearby and a show in the evening and all with free shopping. It's definitely worth looking into if you're looking for somewhere to go.

The Arts Centre showed a live RSC production of Love's Labour's Lost tonight and it was a lot of…read morefun. We sat on the balcony where the seats were arranged as in a theatre. Downstairs there were chairs grouped around tables and I saw people enjoying the Shakespeare while at the same time enjoying their wine. A little bar is on site selling spirits, wine and coffee. They might sell beer too but I never look for it so I can't remember seeing it. There was a cafe next to the bar but it was closed during the intermission, it looked cute though. It was my first time at the Arts Centre and I'll be going back now that I know what an impressive and diverse line up it has. There is a small car park across the road but we found parking on the street as it was after 6pm.

I would totally agree with the first review of this place. It's a really good place for…read moreentertainment in Pontardawe, something you'd expect to find in a large town or city. I've been lucky enough to see a few great acts there - Jo Brand was my favourite to see, she was hilarious. My husband has just been to see Fish (remember him? From Marillion??). There's always a good atmosphere whenever I've been there. They also show films there, usually weekly. These showings tend to be quite quiet, and it's cheaper than going to any other cinema around here. Well worth a visit - keep an eye on their website or ask to be added to their mailing list. For the more famous names, they sell out quite quickly, so book sooner rather than later!