The Steps Musical Brings pure pop joy to Cardiff

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If your idea of a perfect night out includes glittering harmonies, euphoric dance breaks and the irresistible pull of late-90s pop nostalgia, then Here & Now is about to become your new favourite musical.

Here and Now Musical at Wales Millennium Centre

Arriving at Wales Millennium Centre in February, this brand-new stage spectacular takes the iconic songs of Steps, one of Britain’s biggest pop phenomena, and transforms them into a vibrant, feel-good celebration of friendship, heartbreak and the joyful chaos of falling in love.

Already hailed by critics as “the biggest jukebox hit since Mamma Mia!”, Here & Now has exploded onto the scene following a record-breaking world premiere, and now the production is bringing its infectious party atmosphere to audiences across the UK and Ireland.

At the heart of the story is Caz, a young woman whose Friday-night dreams of romance with her closest friends are filled with sunshine, possibility and the promise of a longed-for summer of love. But with unexpected secrets, romantic misadventures and emotional curve balls heading their way, Caz and the gang soon begin to wonder whether love really will find a way or whether happily-ever-afters only exist in pop songs. Their heartfelt, hilarious journey unfolds against a soundtrack of the group’s most beloved hits, from One for Sorrow and Deeper Shade of Blue to the iconic floor-filler 5, 6, 7, 8. Expect big vocals, bigger laughs and choreo guaranteed to get even the shyest audience members tapping their toes.

Produced by Steps themselves, alongside ROYO and pop hitmaker Pete Waterman, the musical marries chart-topping nostalgia with fresh storytelling and dynamic staging. The production is helmed by award-winning director Rachel Kavanaugh (Half a Sixpence, The Great British Bake Off Musical), whose flair for uplifting, character-driven theatre promises to deliver an evening of high-energy, heart-warming spectacle.

Whether you grew up dancing around your bedroom to Steps CDs or you simply love a night at the theatre filled with colour, comedy and unforgettable music, Here & Now is set to be the feel-good event of the season. It’s the show that invites you to sing along, laugh loudly, and just as the title promises, live fully in the here and now.