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WHAT SHOWS ARE ON IN CARDIFF OVER CHRISTMAS?
For festive themed shows at Christmas time, from the annual family pantomime to West End style musicals, Cardiff is just the ticket.
Alongside Cardiff’s theatres, we are delighted that The Christmas Festival will be returning this year, moving from the Castle Grounds across the river to Sophia Gardens, with a selection of shows in the unique setting of the Spiegeltent!
The stage is all set for a cracking Christmas in Cardiff!
CINDERELLA
Where: The New Theatre
When: Sat, 07 Dec 2024 – Sun, 05 Jan 2025
You shall go to the ball this Christmas! Cardiff’s magical family panto stars presenter Gethin Jones as Prince Charming, broadcaster Owain Wyn Evans as Dandini, much-loved New Theatre Cardiff regular Mike Doyle as the Baroness, and returning favourites Denquar Chupak as Cinderella and Stephanie Webber as the Fairy Godmother.
THE SNOW QUEEN
Where: Sophia Gardens
When: Thu, 12 Dec 2024 – Tue, 31 Dec 2024
Be spirited away by this new musical adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s fantastical family adventure. Join Gerda on a dangerous and whimsical quest to save her best friend Kai before he is trapped forever in the Snow Queen’s palace.
MY FAVOURITE THINGS
Where: Sophia Gardens
When: Fri, 20 Dec 2024 – Sat, 21 Dec 2024
Following its debut at the historic Windmill Theatre in London’s Soho, the producers of Castellana and Revudeville Productions are beyond excited to present My Favourite Things — Christmas Cabaret Spectacular at the Cardiff Christmas Festival 2024.
WELSH OF THE WEST END AT CHRISTMAS
Where: Sophia Gardens
When: Fri, 29 Nov 2024 – Sat, 30 Nov 2024
Following their epic sold-out tour last year, join the musical theatre super-group in 2024 for a festive concert like no other. With Christmas classics and musical theatre favourites, prepare to be dazzled by performers from shows such as Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera and Wicked.
HAMILTON
Where: Wales Millennium Centre
When: Tue, 26 Nov 2024 – Wed, 25 Jan 2025
Lin-Manuel Miranda’s multi award-winning cultural phenomenon Hamilton is the story of America’s Founding Father Alexander Hamilton, an immigrant from the West Indies who became George Washington’s right-hand man during the Revolutionary War.
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CHRISTMAS IN CARDIFF
There’s never a bad time to Visit Cardiff, with so many events, attractions and things to see in Wales’ thriving capital, but there’s just always something magical about the city at Christmas time. So, feel the spirit of the season come to life, whatever makes it special for you, Christmas in Cardiff has something for everyone.
