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Photos: Michael Sheen and More in NYE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jul 10, 2025

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has released a first look at the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, which charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS.

Photos: Michael Sheen and More in Rehearsal For NYE at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Jun 23, 2025

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre have released rehearsal photos from the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris, which charts the life of Aneurin 'Nye' Bevan and his battle to create the NHS. 

Michael Sheen Reveals Debut Season for Welsh National Theatre with OWAIN & HENRY and OUR TOWN
by Josh Sharpe - Apr 2, 2025

Welsh National Theatre has unveiled its debut season, first appointments, and creative pathways, following the establishment of the company in January by the actor Michael Sheen. 

Further Cast Set For Return of NYE Starring Michael Sheen at the National Theatre
by Stephi Wild - Mar 20, 2025

The National Theatre and Wales Millennium Centre has announced further casting for the return of Nye, Tim Price's epic Welsh fantasia, directed by Rufus Norris.

Welsh National Opera Reveals New Associate Artists For 2024/2025
by Stephi Wild - Aug 28, 2024

Welsh National Opera has announced a trio of new Associate Artists joining the Company from September this year. Learn more about the artists here!

Gillian Elisa Joins Cast Of New Welsh Musical BRANWEN: DADENI
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Sep 18, 2023

Well-known TV and stage actress Gillian Elisa joins the cast of Branwen: Dadeni, a major new Welsh musical. Rehearsals have begun in Cardiff for this eagerly-anticipated production, which is a contemporary reimagining of the legendary tale of Branwen.

Mared Williams Will Lead New Welsh Musical BRANWEN: DADENI
by Stephi Wild - Jul 31, 2023

Award-winning musician and performer Mared Williams will play the title role in Branwen: Dadeni, Wales Millennium Centre and Frân Wen have announced as they unveil casting and a trailer for the eagerly-anticipated new Welsh language dramatic musical.

Epic Mythical Tale Will Come Alive Across Wales in New Welsh Language Musical, BRANWEN: DADENI
by Stephi Wild - Mar 27, 2023

Wales Millennium Centre and Frân Wen are joining forces to produce a brand-new Welsh-language dramatic musical.

Brian Eno, Max Richter, Hot Chip, Gruff Rhys, Tricky, Anna Meredith, Kelsey Lu, Stella Chiweshe and Charlotte Church Join Lineup For Festival of Voice 2021
by Stephi Wild - Sep 7, 2021

Twenty artists have been confirmed to perform on Wales Millennium Centre's incredible Donald Gordon Theatre stage in what will be a more intimate edition of the festival this year  - from established international acts to emerging artists spanning multiple genres and styles.

THE BOOK OF MORMON Will Resume Broadway Performances on November 5
by Nicole Rosky - Jun 16, 2021

Another show has announced its return to Broadway! Producer Anne Garefino announced today that THE BOOK OF MORMON, winner of nine 2011 Tony Awards® including Best Musical and the Grammy® for Best Musical Theatre Album, will once again say ‘Hello!’ to Broadway. Get the scoop on when it's returning, how to get tickets, and more!

Disney's THE LION KING Returns To Wales Millennium Centre Summer 2020
by A.A. Cristi - Jul 29, 2019

The Walt Disney Company UK and Ireland and Wales Millennium Centre have today announced that Disney's The Lion King will return to the Centre's Donald Gordon Theatre in summer 2020. 

LOVECRAFT (Not The Sex Shop In Cardiff), A One-Woman Show By Carys Eleri, Comes to Red Lecture Theatre
by Stephi Wild - May 20, 2018

Lovecraft (Not the Sex Shop in Cardiff) a co-production from Carys Eleri and Wales Millennium Centre, comes to Summerhall, Edinburgh Fringe 2018. Lovecraft is a one-woman-comedy-science-music-show written by BAFTA Cymru best actress nominee, Carys Eleri exploring the neuroscience of love and loneliness.

Welsh Schoolgirls Land Leading Role In TIGER BAY THE MUSICAL
by BWW News Desk - Feb 10, 2017

Wales Millennium Centre announced two young locals who have secured one of the leading roles for its next original stage production, Tiger Bay the Musical.

LAND OF OUR FATHERS Returns to London at FOUND111 Tonight
by BWW News Desk - Mar 8, 2016

Following two critically-acclaimed runs in London and a UK tour, which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS will come to London for one last time at FOUND111.

Chris Urch's LAND OF OUR FATHERS to Embark on English Leg of UK Tour This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Jan 27, 2016

Fresh from the current Welsh tour which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's critically-acclaimed debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS, directed by Paul Robinson, will embark on the English leg of its UK tour. This funny and deeply moving Welsh mining drama is packed full of blistering comedy and echoes a generation of lost voices.

LAND OF OUR FATHERS to Return to London at FOUND111 This Spring
by BWW News Desk - Jan 22, 2016

Following two critically-acclaimed runs in London and a UK tour, which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS will come to London for one last time at FOUND111.

Chris Urch's LAND OF OUR FATHERS to Embark on English Leg of UK Tour This Winter
by BWW News Desk - Dec 2, 2015

Fresh from the current Welsh tour which started at the Wales Millennium Centre, Chris Urch's critically-acclaimed debut play LAND OF OUR FATHERS, directed by Paul Robinson, will embark on the English leg of its UK tour. This funny and deeply moving Welsh mining drama is packed full of blistering comedy and echoes a generation of lost voices.

MANDELA TRILOGY to Tour UK and Ireland, August 2016
by Christina Mancuso - Nov 27, 2015

Wales Millennium Centre and Cape Town Opera are delighted to present the return of Mandela Trilogy, opening at Wales Millennium Centre on 24 August 2016, followed by a UK and Ireland Tour, finishing on 24 September 2016.

THE RING CYCLE Begins Tonight at Birmingham Hippodrome
by BWW News Desk - Nov 5, 2014

During the first week of November, the Mariinsky Theatre returns to the UK for an operatic showcase of Wagner's Ring in Birmingham at the historic Hippodrome and three operas originally written for the Mariinsky including the most recent Levsha (The Left-hander) by Rodion Shchedrin. With a 300-strong troop of musicians, soloists and chorus starting the tour in Cardiff with Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery, Valery Gergiev proceeds to London to present Russia's national epic Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov followed by the UK premiere of The Lefthander, both in concert versions at the Barbican.

Cast Announced for THE RING CYCLE at Birmingham Hippodrome This Autumn
by BWW News Desk - Sep 30, 2014

During the first week of November, the Mariinsky Theatre returns to the UK for an operatic showcase of Wagner's Ring in Birmingham at the historic Hippodrome and three operas originally written for the Mariinsky including the most recent Levsha (The Left-hander) by Rodion Shchedrin. With a 300-strong troop of musicians, soloists and chorus starting the tour in Cardiff with Prokofiev's Betrothal in a Monastery, Valery Gergiev proceeds to London to present Russia's national epic Mussorgsky's Boris Godunov followed by the UK premiere of The Lefthander, both in concert versions at the Barbican.