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The Best Christmas Shows, Pantos & Performances in South Wales
From pantomimes to festive theatre, discover the must-see Christmas shows across Cardiff, Swansea, and the Valleys. Elf the Musical at Gwyn Hall 2 - 6 Dec Elf The Musical Gwyn Hall, Neath gwynhall.com Based on the beloved film, this hilarious comedy follows Buddy the Elf to find his true identity. This holiday classic is sure to make everyone embrace their inner elf. Until 3 Jan The Frog Prince Sherman Theatre, Cardiff shermantheatre.co.uk Packed with songs, laughter, and mag


Christmas in Cardiff 2025 – Shows, Ice Skating & Festive Fun
Your complete guide to Christmas in Cardiff, including markets, events, festive food and top winter experiences. Cardiff Winter Wonderland Until 4 Jan Cardiff Winter Wonderland Cardiff Castle/City Hall Gardens Featuring the much-loved undercover ice-rink and Ice Walk, the Big Wheel and family funfair, Alpine ski-lodge bar (Sur la Piste), plus festive food and drink stalls and a whole host of other attractions. Winter Wonderland is always at the heart of Cardiff’s seasonal cel


Best Christmas Events in South Wales 2025 – Magical Days Out for All the Family
Discover the top festive events, Christmas days out, and family-friendly activities happening across South Wales this holiday season. Tower Grotto at Zip World in Aberdare 21 Nov - 24 Dec Tower Grotto Zip World, Aberdare Start with a mince pie and hot chocolate or mulled wine, then visit the grotto to meet Santa himself! Receive a special Welsh slate bauble to decorate, write a letter to Santa and take home a special gift, suitable for all ages. zipworld.co.uk 21 Nov - 4 Jan


Hannah McPake writes & directs Sherman Theatre’s 2025 festive show Alice: Return To Wonderland
Sherman Theatre has today confirmed the cast of its production of Alice: Return to Wonderland (28 Nov 2025-3 Jan 2026), a dreamlike and uplifting new show, written and directed by Hannah McPake and based on Lewis Carroll’s Through the Looking Glass. Alice: Return to Wonderland at The Sherman Theatre Sherman audiences will know Hannah as the lead actor in last year’s A Christmas Carol; the highest grossing show in the company’s history. One of the company’s best loved artists,


Sherman Theatre and Theatr Cymru to stage English & Welsh productions of The Frog Prince
Sherman Theatre and Theatr Cymru’s new Christmas co-productions for younger children, The Frog Prince - and the Welsh-language Biwti a Brogs - will tour venues across Wales November 2025-January 2026, including a six-week run at the Sherman in Cardiff. The Frog Prince at The Sherman Theatre These brand-new productions are written by Gwawr Loader and directed by Elin Phillips - both familiar to Sherman audiences as actors in countless past productions, including The Lion, the


From Cymru to the Globe: the Welsh language makes its debut at Shakespeare’s Globe
History will be made this November when the Welsh language will be heard for the first time ever on stage at Shakespeare’s Globe. (The...


What's on in Cardiff for April 2025
Looking for the hot tickets for April? Look no further than our guide to the best things to do in Cardiff for the month ahead. A Night at...


The best Christmas events in Cardiff
There’s so much going on over Christmas you might not know where to start. We've found the must-do events to make your yuletide a truly...


National Dance Company Wales tour a new life-affirming double bill this Autumn
Following sell out performances across Europe this Spring, National Dance Company Wales returns to UK stages with a double bill of...
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