Helen George grew up listening to her jazz-fan father’s records – now she’s singing some of those timeless songs on stage, as the star of a lavish new production of the classic Cole Porter musical High Society. About to start a 20-week tour after its run in London, the production lands in Cardiff soon (21-25 … Continue reading
Barbara Hughes-Moore is a fascinating and impressive person. She’s a lecturer in the prestigious Cardiff Law School, a theatre reviewer (which is how I met her years ago), a published poet, and much more. She is also (and this is one of the things which interests me most) an expert in Gothic fiction. So, when … Continue reading
Misguided is a short sitcom pilot, now available to stream. It follows former popular girl and full-time rebel Rhiannon, as she’s forced to join a deeply uncool Guide group, with a cast including Lauren Morais, Nerys Amber Stocks, Meg Alexandra, Nia Gandhi, Sarah Hadland, Mike Bubbins, and Elis James. It’s a very funny piece, with … Continue reading
Kudos to Cardiff’s Sherman Theatre, which has announced a free, weekly writing programme, offering expert advice and training for budding playwrights. Hone Your Craft will cover character creation, re-drafting and structure, how commissioning works, and alternative ways to get work made. Continue reading
New murals celebrating Cardiff’s musical and architectural heritage have been unveiled in underpasses in the city centre. One designed by Unify Creative, the artists behind the ‘Butetown Mona Lisa,’ is in the underpass beneath Boulevard de Nantes, connecting Kingsway with the Civic Centre. The other by Wall-Op Murals, inspired by the city’s history and the … Continue reading
As the comedy play The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel embarks on a UK stage tour, I’m very pleased to publish this interview with its author, Deborah Moggach. The play is based on her 2004 novel, These Foolish Things,which inspired the acclaimed 2011 film, The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel, starring Judi Dench and Bill Nighy. With … Continue reading
When I joined a flat-foot support group on Facebook to ask advice on running shoes, I never imagined it would lead to the inpiration for a high school art project 3,000 miles away. It sounds unlikely, I know, but that’s how the project Destination: A Journey Through Time and Space for grades 11-12 in the … Continue reading
I’ve been lucky enought to know some very talented and creative people over the years. One I actually had the pleasure of working with (in fact she was my boss) is textile artist and educator, Karen O’Shea. Karen’s latest achievement is winning a commission from Cardiff and Vale University Health Board and Cardiff & Vale … Continue reading
Molly-Grace Cutler is touring the UK as Carole King in Beautiful: The Carole King Musical. In this interview she discusses her role and the show, as she prepares to open at Cardiff’s New Theatre tomorrow (Tuesday 24 May). Continue reading
As South African dance star Oti Mabuse launches the UK tour of her stage show I Am Here, Piece of Pink Pie is pleased to share this Q&A with the star of the show. You started dancing from a very early age, have you always wanted to be a professional dancer? My sisters Motsi and Phemelo … Continue reading
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