Entertainment

A double feature of Puccini's Suor Angelica and Gianni Schicchi is coming to Venue Cymru this autumn.

Welsh National Opera season in Llandudno takes us to the movies

Llandudno sculptor Nick Elphick works on an initial maquette of Monty Python's Terry Jones as fundraising for Colwyn Bay statue approaches target.

Llandudno sculptor Nick Elphick works on an initial maquette of Monty Python's Terry Jones as fundraising for Colwyn Bay statue approaches target.

Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue appeal closes in on £120,000 target

Swan Lake and The Nutcracker will be performed at Venue Cymru on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19.

Swan Lake and The Nutcracker will be performed at Venue Cymru on Friday, October 18, and Saturday, October 19.

Ballet company to perform Swan Lake and The Nutcracker

Kitty de Vyne at The Upsidedown Cabaret. Photo: Stephen Cain Photography (cropped)

Kitty de Vyne at The Upsidedown Cabaret. Photo: Stephen Cain Photography (cropped)

This is how Gemma became burlesque sensation Kitty de Vyne!

Monty Python fans can now get Colwyn Bay statue campaign t-shirts to support campaign

Mike and Jules Peters at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva

Mike and Jules Peters at the World Cancer Congress in Geneva

Mike Peters delivers opening speech at the World Cancer Congress 2024 in Geneva

The show will be performed by a cast of musicians and singers and feature classics such as The Irish Rover and The Leaving of Liverpool

The show will be performed by a cast of musicians and singers and feature classics such as The Irish Rover and The Leaving of Liverpool

Seven Drunken Nights heading to town

Carol Vorderman outside the Houses of Parliament this week

Carol Vorderman outside the Houses of Parliament this week

Carol Vorderman

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Carol Vorderman tries to 'stir up political trouble' outside Houses of Parliament

The leading menopause and hormones doctor is set to visit Venue Cymru in Llandudno

The leading menopause and hormones doctor is set to visit Venue Cymru in Llandudno

Leading menopause doctor to perform in North Wales

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining audiences for decades

The Houghton Weavers have been entertaining audiences for decades

Folk and comedy legends The Houghton Weavers coming to Colwyn Bay

Since launching A Python on the Prom with Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the campaign for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones in Colwyn Bayhas reached the halfway point.

Since launching A Python on the Prom with Sir Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam, the campaign for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones in Colwyn Bayhas reached the halfway point.

Celebs help Colwyn Bay Monty Python statue appeal reach halfway mark

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates and Suzanne Sercombe who have married on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.

Post Office campaigner Sir Alan Bates and Suzanne Sercombe who have married on Sir Richard Branson's Necker Island.

Ex-Llandudno subpostmaster Sir Alan Bates gets married on Richard Branson's island

Venue Cymru has been added to 10cc's Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour next month.

Venue Cymru has been added to 10cc's Ultimate Ultimate Greatest Hits Tour next month.

Iconic rock band 10cc adds Llandudno date to tour

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

Monty Python stars launch Terry Jones statue campaign in Colwyn Bay

Choir members and festival organisers present their cheque at St Mary’s

Choir members and festival organisers present their cheque at St Mary’s

Conwy Classical Music Festival raises money for children's hospice

Jordan Morris (first from right) on The Chase

Jordan Morris (first from right) on The Chase

Man from Llandudno wins share of £51,000 on ITV’s The Chase

Pine Fest was due to take place on Bodafon Farm later this month.

Pine Fest was due to take place on Bodafon Farm later this month.

Under-fire organisers of cancelled Llandudno festival apologise for refund delays

Llandudno is home to the UK's oldest Punch and Judy Show - Professor Codmans

Llandudno is home to the UK's oldest Punch and Judy Show - Professor Codmans

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Future of UK's oldest Punch and Judy Show in Llandudno will be determined by family

Llandudno promenade. Inset: Deck chairs. Photos: Newsquest

Llandudno promenade. Inset: Deck chairs. Photos: Newsquest

Cultural attractions

Top 10 shops and attractions to visit in Llandudno this Bank Holiday Weekend

Catfish and the Bottlemen are indie rock band formed in Llandudno, in North Wales, and are known for songs including Cocoon, Longshot, Kathleen and 7.

Catfish and the Bottlemen are indie rock band formed in Llandudno, in North Wales, and are known for songs including Cocoon, Longshot, Kathleen and 7.

How to get tickets to Catfish and the Bottlemen at Principality Stadium in 2025

Jack and the Beanstalk at Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Jack and the Beanstalk at Venue Cymru, Llandudno

Fabulous opportunity for local talent to land lead role in panto this Christmas!

Pier general manager Paul Williams, Dave L Vaughan, and previous pier manager Simon Mason.

Pier general manager Paul Williams, Dave L Vaughan, and previous pier manager Simon Mason.

Popular Llandudno Pier performer celebrates 25 years as entertainer at landmark

Toby Lee will be in Llandudno in October

Toby Lee will be in Llandudno in October

Young Blues prodigy Toby Lee set to perform in Llandudno in October

Chitty in flight.

Chitty in flight.

REVIEW: Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Venue Cymru will make you 'believe a car can fly'

Venue Cymru 'truly sorry' following last-minute cancellation of performance

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Tonight's Venue Cymru performance pushed back due to 'technical issue'

Pine Fest was due to take place on Bodafon Farm later this month.

Pine Fest was due to take place on Bodafon Farm later this month.

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Llandudno's Pine Fest cancelled with 'heavy heart' as organisers left 'devastated'

Charlie Brooks as the Childcatcher

Charlie Brooks as the Childcatcher

Charlie Brooks says she 'can't wait' to come back to North Wales with new show

Escape to the Chateau's Dick & Angel Strawbridge bring interactive show to Llandudno

Monty Python legend Michael Palin is coming to Theatr Colwyn with one-off show A Python on the Prom in memory of fellow Python Terry Jones.

Monty Python legend Michael Palin is coming to Theatr Colwyn with one-off show A Python on the Prom in memory of fellow Python Terry Jones.

Michael Palin to play one-off Colwyn Bay show honouring Monty Python's Terry Jones

Christopher Kerr

Christopher Kerr

Colwyn Bay author set to publish fourth book in as many years

Time to come ‘Full Circle’ with Aled Jones at Colwyn Bay show!

A promotional poster for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

A promotional poster for Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Charlie Brooks to star in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang at Llandudno’s Venue Cymru

July saw the likes of Dune, Venom and The Wolf of Wall Street all leave Netflix in the UK and Ireland - which titles will join them this month?

July saw the likes of Dune, Venom and The Wolf of Wall Street all leave Netflix in the UK and Ireland - which titles will join them this month?

Netflix to axe more than 60 titles from its UK streaming service in August

Llandudno Pier to host live music throughout August – what to expect

Cast of Come From Away

Cast of Come From Away

REVIEW: ‘Heart-warming’ Come From Away is a smash hit at Llandudno’s Venue Cymru

The cast of Come From Away will be in Llandudno very soon

The cast of Come From Away will be in Llandudno very soon

Venue Cymru to host international hit musical Come From Away in Llandudno

The band will be out on tour next year

The band will be out on tour next year

Queen Extravaganza heads to Llandudno for 50th anniversary of Bohemian Rhapsody

The Festival Orchestra. Image: The Conwy Classical Music Festival

The Festival Orchestra. Image: The Conwy Classical Music Festival

Classical music festival to be held in Conwy this month

As You Like It to be performed at Conwy, Caernarfon and Denbigh Castles

William Roache in Llandudno

William Roache in Llandudno

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LOOK: Coronation Street star William Roache spotted at Great Orme in Llandudno

Tracey-Ann Oberman is returning to EastEnders.

Tracey-Ann Oberman is returning to EastEnders.

EastEnders legend to return to Albert Square after 20 years of jail time

Jesus Christ Superstar

Jesus Christ Superstar

REVIEW: Ian McIntosh ‘awe-inspiring’ in Jesus Christ Superstar in Llandudno

Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are joined by country music icon Dolly Parton

Wrexham AFC co-chairmen Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney are joined by country music icon Dolly Parton

NORTH WALES NEWS

Dolly Parton recruited by Wrexham AFC co-chairmen to make special announcement

The Vivienne will play the Child Catcher i n the tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Image: Chitty on Tour/Instagram

The Vivienne will play the Child Catcher i n the tour of Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Image: Chitty on Tour/Instagram

The Vivienne lands another dream role - The Child Catcher in Chitty Chitty Bang Bang!

Sheldon's Café Bar, Colwyn Bay

Sheldon's Café Bar, Colwyn Bay

Over-50s Daytime Disco set to be held in Colwyn Bay

The full cast of Cinderella, Crazy Catz of Penmaenmawr's biggest production in recent years

The full cast of Cinderella, Crazy Catz of Penmaenmawr's biggest production in recent years

Clubs and societies

Crazy Catz of Penmaenmawr top the bill with biggest performance in years

Behind the scenes of

Behind the scenes of

Young Conwy movie-makers to take centre stage at 2024 Into Film Awards

Old Colwyn man set to work on huge Taylor Swift shows in Liverpool

Michael Mosley seen alongside a camera crew, at Colwyn Bay on May 10 — just weeks before his disappearance in Symi, Greece. Images: SWNS

Michael Mosley seen alongside a camera crew, at Colwyn Bay on May 10 — just weeks before his disappearance in Symi, Greece. Images: SWNS

New photos of Dr Michael Mosley on Colwyn Bay beach weeks before he went missing

Cantorion Gogledd Cymru performed at the event

Cantorion Gogledd Cymru performed at the event

North Wales Freemasons raise over £2,500 in charity event for Festival Appeal 2028

The venue have received the award from Amsterdam Magic Show

The venue have received the award from Amsterdam Magic Show

Llandudno's Magic Bar Live receives prestigious award for entertainment

Michael Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, confirmed his death on Sunday (June 9).

Michael Mosley's wife, Dr Clare Bailey Mosley, confirmed his death on Sunday (June 9).

This Morning pays tribute to 'lovely' Michael Mosley following 'devastating' death

Ian McIntosh (Jesus) and the ensemble

Ian McIntosh (Jesus) and the ensemble

The global phenomenon Jesus Christ Superstar is coming to Llandudno