This is a fairly modern cinema, located on Aberavon seafront. It has 6 screens (I think!), with all…read morethe latest movies being shown. The seating areas in each of the screens are fairly small, and sometimes the seats do sell out. However you can book your seat beforehand, either on their website, or via a phone call. The ticket prices are slightly lower than the cinemas in Swansea - but it's still not a cheap day out for a family. The whole of the Aberavon seafront is under redevelopment, and it's actually quite a nice area to visit. If you fancy a walk either before or after the film, the promenade is flat, and easily accessible for the disabled.

Depending on where you live in Cardiff the Showcase cinema in Nantgarw can often be a good…read morealternative to the cinemas in town and the Bay. You generally avoid the worst of the traffic, parking's free and convenient, and it's particularly great if you just want to see a film as aside from Frankie & Bennys, Nandos, and a bowling alley there really isn't much there (both the Bay and town can get so manic). Excluding Chapter the cinema itself isn't really as modern as the other cinemas in Cardiff, but it's perfectly adequate. There are twelve screens so there's always lots of choice, and even better they're all on one level. On the negative side queues for both food and tickets can be pretty bad here, Orange Wednesdays in particular are absolutely horrendous. Also the food prices are the worst in Cardiff and the portion sizes are ridiculously small.

Showcase is a cinema based in Treforest Industrial Estate in Park Nantgarw…read more Showcase does a great service to those in the surrounding area and shows all the latest film releases that hit the silver screen. Also, as it's situated next to a bowling alley and just across the road from a Nando's and Frankie and Benny's restaurant, it provides the opportunity for a great day/night out for all ages. However, as cinemas go, this one is far from revolutionary. Each screen has modest seating compared with other cinemas in the surrounding area and the cleanliness of the cinema as a whole leaves a lot to be desired, with the flooring often being stickier than a marmite covered stick. A good facility for those who live nearby, but with cinemas like Cardiff's Odeon and Cineworld setting the bar very high, there are better options available.

A cinema with a good choice of films. Prices for food and drink are as usual overpriced. But just…read moretake your own to safe the pennies. Seating is comfortable and cleaniness is always looked out for. A feature which my kids enjoy is the celebrity names on the toilet doors and they make a point of even waiting until their favourite one is free!

This cinema was great, but has now become Cineworld. It is practically the same apart from…read moredifferent branding, and they have added a Ben and Jerry's Icecream Counter and a better Pop-Corn Shop!. The cinema prices are still fairly good value for what you get, around £5-£6 to watch a film as a full paying adult, and Cineworld does an Unlimited Card so you can watch as many films as you like for a monthly fee. There is plenty of free parking around the Retail complex, and there are restaurants and a supermarket close by if you cannot afford the pick n' mix. Before UGC, this Cinema used to be a Virgin Cinema.

The Odeon is great if you want a cheap way to watch films. However if you are looking for a mind…read moreblowing cinema experience, you won't find it here. It's an old style cinema with dated tech. Which has a certain charm but when it comes to modern cinema it doesn't really have a place. Cheap seats and small screens. Luckily the Odeon isn't very expensive. What is expensive however is the food and drink, like all cinemas. It's nothing special, however I can't say I've had worse. I would rather drive 20 miles out of my way to the other nearest cinema and pay almost double the price for a better experience. Also, if you are over 6ft 4" you are going to be uncomfortable in the seating, last time I went the leg room was terrible, you'd find more spacious seating on a bus... And my treatment by staff when I voiced my concern for leg room was less than satisfactory...

Although this cinema looks dated from the outside (it is Grade 11 listed) the façade is about to be…read morerefurbished and the seating and projection and sound equipment has all been up-dated to the highest standard. Although the stage is no longer in use for shows the cinema is home to the Compton theatre organ. (Cinema organ if you are American) ! Having been converted to a multi-plex with four screens, the cinema offers a good range of all the latest films. Seat prices are fair and the cinema is easy to find being right in the centre of town. As with all cinemas, sweets, ice cream and pop-corn are expensive. But you can always buy them next door at Tesco and take then in to the cinema with you !

Ah, the Sherman Theatre. I've gone to the Sherman for plays and courses many times throughout my…read moreown personal little history. I think I was ever taken there with school and for birthday parties. But what I will always remember is the high standard of the plays and the fact that they are always thinking outside the box. Once upon a time, many years ago, they put on a production of 'The Snow Queen', which probably helped to develop my childhood obsession with the story; it was so beautiful. More recently I recall a version of 'James and the Giant Peach'. The staging, sets and props for this show were absolutely superb. Sherman Theatre is more of a community of local professionals and amateurs. There is a love of the theatre here which I just can't begin to fathom. The theatre is currently undergoing a major redevelopment. I look forward very much to seeing the new thing!

I can't quite believe that the Sherman theatre has yet to be reviewed; I've been coming here for…read moreyears and find this theatre to be simply wonderful. Sure It's certainly not old and beautiful like the New theatre, or trendy and modern like the Wales Millennium centre, but it's the shows which matter, and they put on some jolly good ones. From my experience they tend to focus on more contemporary plays, though I do remember seeing Shakespeare's 'As you like it' many years ago, and they are general thought provoking, and rather relatable (they can be politically motivated as well). As this theatre is in the Welsh capital it's good too see that they put Welsh language plays on, which my bilingual cousins really appreciate, and enjoy. Sherman is also fantastic in regards to young children, there's nearly always a play available for the under 10s, and they're children's Christmas shows are always a highlight (the plays are often based on Roald Dahl novels. Finally I should really mention the Sherman theatre youth group, which has long held the reputation as the best youth drama group in Cardiff. They hold weekly age specific classes (including Welsh language ones) for those between the ages of 10 an 18. So if you know any young budding actors and actresses out there, let them know about Sherman!

Not sure what the other reviews were about, but I thought the Market House was an average pub on…read morethe High Street in Weston. I've heard it attracts people who are performing in the nearby Playhouse from time to time, although I haven't ever seen anyone famous in there. Its an average pub, in the same vein as most pubs. Older type decor. A bit musty (although maybe thats changed with the smoking ban not been in there for a while).

As a pub it is pretty poor, on my first visit they had no Guinness, no Murphy's and no Cider left…read moreon tap for my thirsty companions the bar was expensive and the entertainment good (very good band called Erica!)but the occasional homeless drunk came in and i felt compelled to hold on to my bag on several occasions. staff were friendly though and there is a quieter area to sit and chat on sofas which i preferred.

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 Cardiff's best comedy venue with some of the best acts…read more My only bit of advice though is to go when there is somebody you want to see appearing and book in advance. The best way to do this is to sign up for email alerts on their website. I've been twice, once to see Ross Noble which was brilliant and a normal night which I wasn't that impressed with in fact I found the price they were charging for the food and drink a better joke than some of the comedians tried.

Oh I do like a laugh. And where better to go for such shenanigans than to a comedy club. I believe…read moreLee Evan's owns it, but don't quote me on that. The Glee club has been fantastic everytime I've visited. Grade A comedians that cruelly try and split your yours sides do so as you enjoy a lovely dinner (paid separately) and spit your drink out everywhere. There was a host that tried on a punters coat while he was in the toilet, all fine and dandy you would've thought. However the guy who's coat it was went absolutely batty about it and left there and then...Some people clearly don't have a sense of humour, the irony. It is expensive in here though, not alot different if you visited a theatre to be honest. Looking near the £4 a pint mark. Last but now least, after you've wet your self laughing you can attempt to dry yourself off with a boogie as the place turns into a disco for a couple of hours. However, it's generally empty.