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Christmas in Swansea 2025 – Your Ultimate Festive Guide
Explore the best Christmas events, festive attractions and seasonal activities happening across Cardiff this holiday season. Santa’s Grotto at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Until 24 Dec Santa’s Grotto at Gower Fresh Christmas Trees Three Crosses, Swansea It doesn’t get more Christmassy than this. Wander through a twinkling Winter Wonderland filled with talking trees, cheeky elves, and even polar bears before meeting Santa himself for a special gift. You can also feed real reind


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


Joe Pasquale is starring in this years panto at Swansea Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is ready to shine brighter than ever as panto legend Joe Pasquale swoops back into town for a glittering new production of Aladdin that’s sure to wow audiences this Christmas. Aladdin at Swansea Grand Theatre Leading the laughs is national treasure Joe Pasquale, who returns to Swansea Grand Theatre in the comedy role of ‘Franky Manky’ Aladdin’s brother, and he’s also directing the show! Joe talks comedy chaos, festive fun and why this year’s show promise


Michael Sheen talks about his new play and plans or Welsh National Theatre
In an exclusive interview, Michael Sheen discusses why he chose Swansea Grand for Our Town, how the play resonates with Welsh audiences and his vision for the Welsh National Theatre. Michael Sheen Why did you decide to bring Our Town to Swansea Grand, do you think the play will resonate with Welsh audiences today? I originally wanted to do the play in order for Francesca Goodridge, who’s directing it, to direct on a bigger stage. So that’s what came first, wanting to work wit


Professor Alice Roberts Takes Us on a Journey Through Empire at Swansea Grand Theatre
Professor Alice Roberts is hitting the road this year with her brand-new UK tour, Domination: The Rise and Fall of an Empire, timed to...


South Wales Events in July 2025: Best Things To Do
Looking for the hot tickets for July? Look no further than our guide to the best things to do in South Wales for the month ahead. (Joseph...


Welsh Amateur Premier of Les Miserables at Swansea Grand Theatre
Swansea Grand Theatre is about to turn blue, white and red as tickets go on sale for the Welsh adult amateur premier of Les Miserables....


Get Ready to Spring into Action with our New Season
Swansea Grand Theatre’s Spring Summer season will put a pep in your step and make the longer days even brighter. There are lots of...


The show must go on for Maureen Nolan
Despite the loss of her sister Linda, Maureen Nolan says the show must go on for Menopause the Musical 2. Menopause the Musical 2 with...


Ricky Tomlinson returns to head the cast in Asa Murphy’s fantastic feel good musical comedy
Much-loved actor and comedian Ricky Tomlinson returns to head a talented cast of performers in the unmissable musical production which...


We meet Scott Mills who's starring in this years panto at Swansea Grand Theatre
We chat with the one and only Scott Mills, who’s starring in this year’s glittering panto ‘Jack and the Beanstalk’ at Swansea Grand...


Things to do in Swansea this Christmas
From twinkling lights and bustling markets to charming events and cosy retreats, we've gathered the must-do Christmas experiences...


Best pantos to see in South Wales for Christmas 2024
If you're searching for festive family fun, magical performances, and unforgettable holiday entertainment, you’ve come to the right...


Wendi Peters is coming to Swansea Grand Theatre in Sister Act
Star of stage and screen, Wendi Peters, will be joining the convent as Mother Superior in the UK tour of Sister Act The Musical which...


Autumn and winter season at Swansea Grand Theatre & Brangwyn Hall
Swansea Grand Theatre and the Brangwyn Hall’s autumn winter season 2024 is bursting with colour to chase away those dark evenings....


Radio favourite Scott Mills confirmed for Swansea Grand's Jack & the Beanstalk
One of the UK’s favourite broadcasters Scott Mills will join the previously announced panto favourites Kev Johns and Matt Edwards in...


Peppa Pig live coming to Swansea Grand Theatre
Over the past 14 years, Peppa Pig Live has taken to the stage in six popular tours and has been enjoyed by more than 2 million people in...


What's on at the theatre for May 2024
Here's the best shows in South Wales this month, get your tickets now! Theatre 5 May Johannes Radebe: House Of Jojo Wales Millennium...


Bing Live coming to Swansea Grand Theatre next year
Independent creative studio Acamar Films and London-based production company, Fierylight, have announced a new partnership to take the...


Ed Byrne finds the funny in tragedy
The comedian is bringing his brand new stand-up tour to Swansea Grand Theatre this autumn and this time around he's taking a risk with a...
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