INSIDE MUSIC: Joan Armatrading talks to The Guide - Page 3 THEATRE: Stars line-up for panto fun in Cinderella - Page 7 MUSIC: Andy Fairweather Low To Play Cardiff - Page 4 COMPETITION: Tickets for Paul Zerdin show to be won - Page 8 Simon Callowat The Riverfront Actor brings one-man performance to Newport this weekend - page 6 The latest movie reviews in CINEMA WORLD see page 8 Friday, September 19, 2014 2 Music Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide Meet The Band : Superheaven US ALTERNATIVE rock band Superheaven will head to Studio 4 in Philadelphia this October with long-time friend and producer Will Yip to work on their second album. Combined with relentless touring across the U.S. and Europe since the band first formed in 2007, Superheaven have spent the last five years honing their dread and despair across four EPs and an impres- sive debut LP, Jar, which is shortly due for re-release. Each release showcases their talent for writing both intricately heavy and deli- cately emotional songs, a pattern that will most certainly continue with power pro- ducer Will Yip behind the board again for their highly anticipated follow up. Superheaven will play Cardiffs Clwb Ifor Bach on September 25. Andy Howells recently poised questions to Taylor from the band. Where are you from? Pennsylvania USA Howdid you come together as a band? The same way any band forms. We were friends and wanted to play music with each other. Howwould you describe your music? Rock n roll Who are your musical inspira- tions? Anyone who does what they want, and doesnt let anyone else tell them how to operate or how their art should be. Are you enjoying touring the UK? Well, we arent there yet. But weve liked it every other time weve come over. What can we expect fromyour forthcoming Cardiff Gig? We will be loud. Youve recently reissued Jar did you get a good response? I think so. Not everyone loves the name, but thats alright. Youre back in the studio soon what can you tell us about your next release? Not much really. It will be cool, I think. Visit facebook.com/superheavenband. UK SHOWS: Superheaven head to Cardiffs Clwb Ifor Bach on their UK headline tour, promising a loud display of their trademark grunge sound Contact Us EDITOR: Nicole Garnon 01633 777203 nicole.garnon@gwent-wales.co.uk EDITORIAL AND DESIGN: Andy Howells andrew.howells@gwent-wales.co.uk ADVERTISING: Andrea Hall 01633 777285 andrea.hall@gwent-wales.co.uk ONLINE: www.southwalesaargus.co.uk www.twitter.com/argus_theguide Irish icon ready for swansong MARY Black embarks on her last ever tour of the UK. The Irish singer has decided to hang up her touring boots. In a new years message on her website Mary said: Mu- sic has been so good to me, Ive loved touring the world for the last 30 years. So to my fans eve- rywhere Id like to thank you and let you know that I hope to get back again to all my fa- vourite places for one last tour The Last Call. For over a quarter-century, Mary Black has been a domi- nant presence in Irish music, releasing 11 studio albums all of which achieved platinum sales status. Her enduring success has proven her depth of talent and her love of sing- ing transcend the generations. For tickets stdavidshallcardiff. co.uk or call 029 2087 8444. FINAL TOUR: Mary Black Singer has 2015 date BRITAINS best all-round en- tertainer John Barrowman will play a 16-date tour for 2015 in support of his new album, You Raise Me Up . It is his first full UK tour in four years and promises to be a highly entertaining experi- ence. He said: This album has been a thrilling personal journey for me, added John. Each lyric, each melody means something special. I cant wait to perform them live for all my fans who helped fund You Raise Me Up. He plays Cardiff Mo- torpoint Arena on May 30. Call 02920 224488 for details Taffy Plus +++ Although Taffy hail from the suburbs of Tokyo their style is very much rooted in the late 80s/early 90s British sound popularised by the likes of The Primitives and The Dar- ling Buds. Tune In A Jar kicks off this nine-track pop flavoured col- lection blending full throttle guitar fuzz with saccharin tinted vocals. There are some great mo- ments here that both 1990s in- die pop lovers and 2010s shoe gazers can unite together on. The best in pop distortion is generated with In The Fields I Lay (shades of Primitives Through The Flowers here) which evolves into a guitar distortion climax and Have U? giving strong prominence to Iris vocal techniques. Definitely worthy of its Plus +++ title. Skid Row Rise Of The Damnation Army - United World Rebellion Chapter Two Although they may be clock- ing nearly 30 years, Ameri- can rockers Skid Rowseemto be showing no signs of slow- ing down on this, the second of their United World Rebel- lion EP series. With the stigma attached to album releases these days the band seem to be enjoying their freedom of experimen- tation within the EP genre chucking in seven tracks to the mix with an emphasis on energetic vocals and cool gui- tar solos. While We Are The Damned and Rise Of The Damnation Army are an- themic, Zero Day is moshpit heaven and Catch Your Fall is a glimpse of the bands gentler side. Catch them at Bristols Bierkeller on October 17 Andy Howells Boris Blank Electrified Album titles are often ran- dom phrases that dont mean very much. This one is more like an ingredients list. It says Electrified and that is exactly what has hap- pened to the tracks. Mini- malist in their approach, most of the songs follow the standard electronic, some- times verging more towards techno, route of repetition and subtlety. Elements of jazz are used to add depth No signs of slowing down CD Reviews NEW EP: Skid Row ANDY HOWELLS chats to Superheaven ahead of the bands Cardiff shownext week to certain tracks that would otherwise seem a bit boring . It isnt genre defining but its by no means terrible. Bear Hands Distraction Entirely self-funded, this re- cord is in the simplest of terms a load of pop hooks set to post-punk infused with other genres ranging from electron- ic through psych-rock to punk. Its an eclectic mix but one that works, it doesnt seem dis- jointed or try-too hard. Theres enough similarity between tracks for the record to remain cohesive. The more poppy ele- ments result in some tracks be- ing horrendously catchy. Bear Hands recently played Reading and Leeds festival and judging by this theyll be on the bill somewhere similar next year. Dan Barnes invites you to H e a l t h I s You r C h o i c e 6 TH HEALTH FAIR 11am - 4pm 21 September 2014 at Eveswell Primary School BE HEALTHY and several voluntary agencies exhibiting FREE Health Screening Including: Glucose & Cholesterol Checks Massage Smoothie Bike FRESHLY Prepared FREE Food Samples Admission FREE Newport Seventh-day Adventist Church Music Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide Interview 3 Friday, September 19, 2014 ITS incredible to think that in 42 years of performing, Joan Armatrading has never toured solo. Yet as her last major world tour reaches Newport Riverfront, in Oc- tober, the singer/songwriter reveals that her current tour will be quite different from all her others. Im after that intimate feeling that kind of special thing, says Joan, People have asked me, am I nervous? Im more excited than nerv- ous. Im really looking for- ward to it. Ive chosen to play smaller concerts because its me on my own. It means the audience can see me, theres nothing else on the stage dis- tracting and well be able to talk and have that intimate moment. The audience will be guar- anteed a fantastic mix of magical old favourites plus more recent compositions to fall in love with. Joan is as happy to play Love and Affec- tion, Willow, Drop the Pilot and Me, Myself I, as the au- dience is to hear them. Its a good cross section all the time, that makes sense to me, continues Joan, I dont want to just give people the latest album, that seems unfair, Ive never done that. Sometimes people might think well, youve given us quite a few new ones, but its always in- termingled with a few other things. Theres always a good cross section. On this tour itll be stuff going right back to the very first album right on through to the latest. Does Joan have a particular favourite memory of playing live over her 42 years in mu- sic? I love all the gigs, she says, When I took my song Best Dress On to Europe, the very first time it was played we stopped playing because First ever solo tour of a 42-year career INTIMATE SHOW: Joan Armatrading The Morning is ready to break FOLLOWING the recent re- lease of his debut album The Morning, Lewis Watson brings his headline tour to Cardiff later this month. The Morning demonstrates Lewis growing powers as a songwriter. It combines fully- realised re-workings of select songs, that emerged as sketch- es on his early EPs (notably Into The Wild and Windows), together with the best of the sixty unreleased songs that he wrote last year. The newer material including Holding On, Outgrow and Castle Street takes Lewiss stripped-back guitar-and-voice roots and constructs a richer, more tex- tured sound around him. Lewis will also be seen short- ly in the film adaptation of John Nivens cult Britpop nov- el Kill Your Friends. He joins an ensemble cast that includes Nicholas Hoult in the lead role of Steven Stelfox, as well as a hugely talented ensemble cast including Craig Roberts and James Corden. The film is set in London, 1997, with the Brit- ish music industry enjoying a winning streak. A&R man Steven Stelfox is slashing and burning his way through the music business, a world where no-one knows anything and where careers are made and broken by chance, and the fickle tastes of the general public. Music star, film star and live performer, Lewis Watson is ev- idently an artist to keep an eye on. Catch him live at Cardiff Glee Club on September 23. You can visit seetickets.com for further details. CARDIFF SHOW: Lewis Watson Andy Howells chats to singer/songwriter Joan Armatrading ahead of her gig at Newport Riverfront the song was finished. The audience just kept on sing- ing so the band joined back in. The next night the same thing happened again. It was like a thing that was happen- ing and I ended up doing a league table of which coun- try was singing this song the most. It ended up with Canada winning they sang the chorus 27 times for 15 minutes. You get stuff like that and its special because youd never think that would happen, it was a big surprise, that was a brand new song, first time playing it live, and to have that reaction is won- derful. So what does Joan hope the audience will get from her forthcoming Riverfront show? I hope, like with all the tours, the audience will have that strong connection to all the songs and love hear- ing them live. I just want them to be into it, because I know I will be. Im really ex- cited and I want everybody to have a great time. Joan Armatrading plays Newport Riverfront on Octo- ber 13. Call 01633 656757 for details. Joan will also play Cardiff s St Davids Hall on March 3, 2015. Visit: stdavidshallcardiff. co.uk or call the box office on 029 2087 8444 for ticket infor- mation. Rumours are rife on return gig HAVING performed 500 major concert shows to over a half a million fans around the world since they formed over a dec- ade ago, Rumours of Fleet- wood Mac are returning to the UK in 2015 to present a spec- tacular new stage production, celebrating the music of the legendary rock group Fleet- wood Mac. Their new show hits Car- diff s St Davids Hall on March 15, 2015 and will showcase all the classic hits from one of the TRIBUTE SHOW: Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac most outstanding and endur- ing catalogues in the history of recorded music, including Albatross and Little Lies. Tickets available online at: stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk or you can call the box office on 029 2087 8444. To discuss advertisin g opportun ities or em ail: andrea.hall@ gw ent-w ales.co.uk C a ll A n d r e a o n 0 16 3 3 7 7 7 2 0 7 L I V E B A N D O P E N M I C N I G H T ? Music Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide Talented trio all set to dazzle EIGHT Years ago, Neil Cow- ley Trio released a debut al- bum of outstanding original recordings that established Cowley as a dazzling pianist and stunning composer. He created a unique trade- mark sound for his trio where ferociously forceful melodies, memorable hooks and thrilling crescendos sit side by side with heart shat- tering tender whisperings. Coupled with Cowleys mischievous humour and re- markable rapport with his audience, they carved out a reputation as one of the UKs most exciting live bands. Earlier this year, Neil Cow- ley Trio released their fifth al- bum, Touch and Flee. Dubbed by Cowley as their concert hall record, it strayed from the trios usual high octane workout presenting instead exquisitely graceful move- ments, dark haunting passag- es, unobtrusive rhythms and dreamy melodies. The Guard- ian suggested it was the Cow- ley album for anyone who ever wished this gifted maver- ick might dig deeper. This autumn, Cowley em- barks on a UK tour with his long time trio featuring Evan Jenkins on drums and the big- bearded Rex Horan on bass. Together they perform gorgeous expansive music from their new recording alongside a rip-roaring set of Cowley classics including eternal crowd-pleasers such as She Eats Flies and Rooster was a Witness. Fans can catch The Neil Cowley Trio at The Gate Arts Centre, Cardiff on October 8. Visit orchardenter- tainment.co.uk or call 02920 483344 for further details. JAZZ SOUNDS: Neil Cowley Trio UB40 are Britains greatest reggae artists and have sur- vived more than 30 years in the music business, clock- ing up more than 70 million record sales worldwide with songs like Kingston Town and Red, Red Wine. With more than 50 singles making the the UK charts, UB40s contribution to pop music is extraordinary. Ali, Astro and Mickey, the three founding members, are now embarking on a world tour, playing all the hits and new tracks from the forthcoming album Silhou- ette, released next month. The band saidd: We cant wait to get back on the road the response from the fans has been overwhelming. The summer of 1978 saw the eight members of the Birmingham band, soon to become UB40, drawn togeth- er by their love of Jamaican reggae. Taking their name from a notorious British unemployment form, the band played their first local gig in Birmingham in 1979, and spent the rest of the year performing at pubs and clubs around the UK. British radio legend John Peel was so impressed with the groups first demo tape that he invited them to per- form on his Radio One show in 1980. The band were also asked to support The Pre- tenders on their triumphant national tour. Their breakthrough came with the hit single, Red, Red Wine. The song topped the British singles charts in 1983 and, after renewed pro- motion following the 1988 Nelson Mandela Concert at Wembley, the single reached the number 1 spot in the US. Touring America and Canada in 1985, the group celebrated another hit sin- gle with I Got You Babe, re- corded with Chrissie Hynde of The Pretenders. The bands original line-up lasted for 30 years from the bands formation in 1978 un- til front-man Ali Campbells departure from the band in 2008. Since that time, two other founding members (Mickey Virtue and Astro) have also left the band, and the trio of Campbell, Virtue, and Astro have since formed UB40 Reunited. Catch them at St Davids Hall, Cardiff on April 15, 2015. Tickets fromwww.stda- vidshallcardiff.co.uk or the box office on 029 2087 8444. UB40 stars reunite for Cardiff show TOGETHER AGAIN: UB40 will play Cardiff next year Friday, September 19, 2014 4 HOW Andy Fairweather Low has stayed under the main- stream radar for so long is a mystery. From Ystrad Mynach, he is one of the most respected guitarists in the business, hes had group hits as the front man of Amen Corner and solo hits (If Paradise Is) Half As Nice, Wide Eyed And Legless, Bend Me Shape Me, Hello Susie, Reggae Tune, Natural Sinner, Gin House Blues to name but a few. Hes toured with Eric Clap- ton for 19 years and Roger Waters and Bill Wyman for even more and along the way hes also been in demand with the very best from re- cording to gigging including Bob Dylan, Roger Waters, Eric Clapton, George Har- rison, Elton John and Jimi Hendrix. Following gigs in Germa- ny and Japan, this Autumn Andys out on the road again with The LowRiders on a ma- jor UK tour. His latest album Zone-O-Tone is being re- launched alongside it (out on Proper Records, PRPCD1101). Catch Andy Fairweather Low with Low Riders at Car- diff s New Theatre on Octo- ber 30. Call 0292 087 8889 for details. Welsh hero plays capital city gig Reggae CARDIFF SHOW: Andy Fairweather Low RHAPSODY IN BLUE 'S WONDERFUL PORGY AND BESS EXCERPTS STRIKE UP THE BAND I'VE GOT A CRUSH ON YOU LADY BE GOOD SOMEONE TO WATCH OVER ME FASCINATIN' RHYTHMA FOGGY DAY IN LONDON TOWN Broadway glamour and toe-tapping tunes in an all-Gershwin extravaganza MEETA RAVAL soprano RODNEY EARL CLARKE baritone JONATHAN SCOTT piano RICHARD BALCOMBE conductor LONDON CONCERT ORCHESTRA Plus a glamorous ballroom duo and two sensational tap dancers RAYMOND GUBBAY presents SEATS AVAILABLE ONLINE raymondgubbay.co.uk (24hrs/bkg fees apply) 0844 847 2319 Calls cost 5ppm from a BT landline, other networks may vary and calls from mobiles may cost significantly more. Wednesday 15 October 7.30pm St Davids Hall - CARDIFF Box Office 029 2087 8444 stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Culture Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide 5 Friday, September 19, 2014 In The Spotlight By GERAINT DAVIES I WAS a little surprised to find that the word cwtch was to be found in the Oxford Eng- lish dictionary. But there it was a cuddle or a hug was the definition though Welsh speakers will be likely to identify the word as meaning a cubbyhole too. Cwtch, or more accurately the altered version Cwtsh (the SH denoting Stow Hill), will soon have another sig- nificance for the people of Newport as it is to be the new name for what was previously the Stow Hill library as it be- comes a hub for a range of community activities centred on the arts. The library closed, along with that in Maindee, as part of a number of cuts to servic- es in March 2013 all part of the unpopular money-saving measures taken by Newport City Council. Support efforts to have a community Cwtsh One of those most outraged by the closure of the library which hed used since he was a boy was local writer Alan Roderick. Alan will be known to many for his writing in a range of genres but is probably best- known for his many books covering the life and history of Newport. He and others initially con- tacted local councillors to at- tempt a reprieve but were un- successful. There followed a demonstra- tion and this, in turn, led to a public meeting. Though it seemed the clo- sure of the library was a fait accompli there was a determi- nation that all was not lost and an alternative plan to utilise the building was hatched. The council eventually agreed to allow the building to be used rent-free for a six- month period while the newly formed Handpost Community Library Association (HCLA) put together a programme of activities based on the needs of the community. Alan and a group of other similarly minded people ini- tially raised funds via open mic evenings in Ye Olde Murenger and attracted a range of writers (including Nigel Jarrett) to read. More recently concerts have been organised. These opened with the early music group Pavane giving a recital at St John the Baptist Church, Risca Road last Sat- urday. The next will be at the same venue on October 11 and fea- tures one of Gwents best male choirs the Gwent Police Choir. There are currently many ideas on the table for the forth- coming programme of events. These include art exhibi- tions, a childrens library and craft workshops. Such a multi-faceted project clearly requires a range of expertise to make it a reality, both in terms of the practi- calities of preparing a venue that is welcoming and fit-for- purpose, and in organising the various activities. Individuals like Alan Rod- erick and his team, who are so passionate about creating something that could benefit so many, will need others to get on board and deserve to be supported. The alternative is another valuable resource being al- lowed to decay or maybe yet another takeaway springing up. A cwtch sounds far more en- ticing. Talented trumpeter to headline at St Davids ALISON Balsom will shortly be releasing a new album with acclaimed jazz producer Guy Barker followed by her first ever headline British tour which brings her to Cardiff s St Davids Hall on October 5. Ive played at St Davids Hall so many times its an amaz- ing venue, Alison recently told Andy Howells, I just love the acoustics there. Playing as part of an ensem- ble and thenas a solo musician has helped Alison uncover the many layers to performing. With the trumpet the big- gest challenge is finding the repertoire, she says, its got to be artistically interesting but also something that people want to hear. Its been the biggest chal- lenge of my career finding that line. I try to imagine myself as the average punter. What would I want to hear if Im parting with my hard earned cash? I want value for money; I want to have a real emotional experience. Thats what musi- cians have a duty to do really. Of course, you have to be flashy and virtuous some- times but you also have to be intimate and storytelling as well, and thats what Im going to try and do. The show will include rep- ertoire from Alisons much anticipated new album Paris which she has co-produced with Guy Barker as well as some classic material. Im going to start with a lit- tle bit of Bach, but then Ill go to Sachse and Ravel, she con- tinues. There will also be a lot of jazzy things like April In Paris and Gershwins Someone To Watch Over Me. Itll be eclectic, classical and a bit more jazzy some- thing for everyone, she says. Tickets are available on 029 2087 8444. Visit alisonbalsom.com. DEBUT HEADLINE TOUR: Alison Balsom will play Cardiff Join The Riverfronts email lists and book tickets by visiting... www.newport.gov.uk/theriverfront or calling... Booking Line: 01633 656757 Transaction Fees Apply Live Performances P e r f o r m a n c e Downtown Paradise: Welsh Fargo Stage Company Thursday 25 September 7.45pm 10.50, Reducons 8.50 D r a m a M u s i c D r a m a Simon Callow The Man Jesus Saturday 20 September 7.30pm 22.50, 19.50 Reducons 20.50, 17.50 Migraons: Store Wednesday 24 Saturday 27 September 104pm A shop like no other, where performance can be bought @ The Project Space, Commercial Street Preston Reed Saturday 20 September 7.45pm 13.50 PAUL Daniels is as much a live-wire in real life as he is on stage, and when we meet at the Savoy Hotel in London to discuss the new show, he is straight into the jokes. Comic, magician, interna- tional sex symbol... the di- minutive funnyman says by way of introduction, as the lovely Debbie McGee as we all surely call his wife and on- stage partner looks on. I ask if he is ever off . No, Deb- bie says with a smile. I dont know anyone else so resolute- ly positive about life. The couple, who married in 1988, are touring a new show, Back Despite Popular Demand!, which contains some old favourites as well as new tricks. People complain when we dont do tricks they expect to see, so weve includ- ed two oldies, but everything else is different, says Paul. In a previous tour the couple introduced a Q&A as part of the show. Some of the ques- tions were left-field and kept me on my toes, says Paul. He is a keen tweeter and blogger, but even though hes a fan of modern gizmos, he reminds me: You can use technology, providing its not technology that does the trick. Paul makes most of his own props and is also a keen handyman at home. During the floods last winter their Thames-side Berkshire home was not seriously affected, as he had built a system of gates and pumps. And once Debbie came home from shopping to find he had installed a mez- zanine floor in his large work- shop. Why? I thought, well, it has a high ceiling, so why not? says Paul. The Middlesbrough native has developed illusions for West End shows, including Cats and Phantom of the Op- era. He and Debbie like to go to Las Vegas to see the big magic shows and Paul is a keen student of the art form. Lots of people contact Paul if they need to knowanything about the history of tricks and illusions, says Debbie. With more than 40 years in the business, Paul says he rarely doesnt know how an- other performer does a trick, but occasionally even he is foxed. Then I break it down, and eventually I will work it out, he says. I tip my hat to anyone who could stump me. Would he ever reveal the mechanics of a trick? Oh no, why spoil the illusion? What people are seeing defies the laws of nature and of physics so they know its not real but cant understand, and that makes great entertainment. He also does occasional mentalist tricks mind-read- ing and talks with awe about some of the great performers in this field, but Paul is less keen on psychics. A lot of them think theyre not doing any harm, but for me they are continuing the sorrow. I ask if anything ever goes wrong with a trick and they both laugh. I plan the rou- tines and then I plan the get- outs. Debbie adds: It rarely but when it has someone fainted in the front rowonce Paul was completely unfazed and carried on cracking gags while he was being helped. Back to the tour. We love doing the show but travel- ling can be a pain, says Paul. So we stay in nice ho- tels and eat lovely food, and explore an area when we possibly can. This is a great country and we love discov- ering new parts of it. l Catch Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee at Mon- mouth Savoy on October 8. Call 01600 713036 for details. They will also play Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl, on No- vember 6. Call 01656 815995 for details. Daniels to dazzle in new show MAGIC! Paul Daniels and Debbie McGee A FILM musical classic cel- ebrates its 60th anniversary this year White Christmas premiered to the world on Oc- tober 14, 1954, and has been part of the Christmas season ever since. Centrestage Cymru will be bringing the classic musical, whichwas made famous by the wonderful cast of Bing Crosby, Danny Kaye, Rosemary Cloon- ey and Vera-Ellen to the stage of Newports Dolman Theatre. Full of laughter, joy, nostal- gia, song and dance this New- port stage premier has to be the best opening to the Christ- mas season possible for all the family. Centrestage Cymru has gone from strength to strength since their first production three years ago and was ex- tremely proud to have been awarded the NODA award for best production in their dis- trict in 2013. White Christmas will be fol- lowed in 2015 by premieres of The Broadway Musical The Addams Family and later that year the ever popular Hair- spray. The production runs at The Dolman Theatre from October 22-25. Tickets are available from dolmantheatre.co.uk or call 01633 881282/760454. You can visit the Box Of- fice in person, open Saturday mornings between 10am and 1pm. For reductions for groups larger than ten children/OAPs call 01633 760454. Christmas set to kick off with a real classic A DELICIOUS mixture of tas- sels and laughter, The Bur- lesque Show promises a stun- ning night of sophisticated tease from the finest artistes of the genre on Saturday, 27 September, at The Riverfront Theatre. Beautiful choreography, hilarious routines, classic humour and daring magic combine to deliver the most highly-regarded production of its kind in the UK. The variety of award win- ning performances is sure to delight and excite audiences. For a dazzling evening of stunning Burlesque and Caba- ret, there can be no doubt that The Burlesque Show is the way to go. The Burlesque Show shim- mies into The Riverfront on Saturday 27 September at 7.30pm. Tickets are just 19 and can be purchased from the Box Office, at newport.gov. uk/theriverfront or by calling 01633 656757. Burlesque show set to tease, titillate and make you laugh DELICIOUS MIXTURE OF TASSELS: Burlesque Show Interview Theatre Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide Friday, September 19, 2014 6 FOLLOWING the successes of his previous one-man shows, The Mystery of Charles Dickens and Being Shakespeare, Simon Callow is all set to explore the story of The Man Jesus for one night only at The Riverfront Theatre this Saturday. The world-renowned actor will delve into the life of a man who inspired the history of the world, examining key moments and famous biblical stories through the eyes of the people who knew him. With every as- pect of Jesus life being deliv- ered with Callows signature wit and wisdom, he ensures that the storys tyrants, traitors and madmen are brought spec- tacularly to life. Directed by the critically- acclaimed Joseph Alford, The Man Jesus premiered to excel- lent reviews at Belfasts Lyric Theatre earlier this year. Tickets begin at 19.50 and can be purchased from the Box Office, newport.gov.uk/theriv- erfront or call 01633 656757. Callows in another solo show ONE-MAN SHOW: Simon Callow Veronica Lee talks to Paul Daniels Theatre Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide 7 Friday, September 19, 2014 AN ALL-star cast was in attend- ance at Cardiff s New Theatre on Tuesday to announce the launch of the magical pantomime Cin- derella as this years Christmas production. Any Dream Will Do winner and Casualty star Lee Mead who will lead the cast in the role of Prince Charming was joined by Linda Lusardi as The Fairy Godmother, comedian Andy Jones as Buttons, Wales very own sporting hero, Gareth Thomas as Dandini and Cardiff born actress Holly Bluitt, who will make her professional debut as Cinderella. The cast were joined by direc- tor Sam Kane who will also play an ugly sister in the production alongside comedian Mike Doyle. The show is set to feature plenty of glitz and glamour along with stunning costumes, fabulous sets, fantastic musical numbers and an abundance of comedy. I think nowadays people expect a production to be amazing all special effects and stuff, says Di- rector Sam Kane. What we have here is an old- style panto bill where theres a lot of people who can do the job on stage whether they be celeb- rities from television, stage or sport. Its going to be magical. Among the cast is Welsh rug- by star Gareth Thomas who is thrilled to be taking part. For me its all about challeng- es, Gareth told me. When I left rugby it was scary but now I em- brace the fear. The fear is a chal- lenge and I love challenges. If youd have asked me 10 years ago would I do pantomime, Id say never in a million years. The fact that im doing it now means Im Star-studded cast promise to dazzle ALL-STAR CAST: (Clockwise from top left) Lee Mead, Linda Lusardi, Gareth Thomas, Holly Bluitt and Andy Jones MAGICAL: Gareth Thomas and Lee Mead team up as Dandini and Prince Charming while Linda Lusardi (inset) is the Fairy Godmother PANTO FUN: Lee Mead and Holly Bluitt will play Prince Charming and Cinderella Pictures: Andy Howells overcoming challenges. Who says that every ex-rugby player has to be a commentator or a coach? Why cant they do other things? Casualty star and recording art- ist Lee Mead is equally enthusias- tic about Cinderella: Its a bril- liant line-up and to have Gareth involved as well I think itll be a lot of fun. Its a beautiful theatre too and Cinderellas a great story. Cinderella takes place at Cardiff New Theatre from December 13 until January 18. You can book by calling 029 2087 8889 or by visiting newtheatrecar- diff.co.uk Read The Guide between now and Christmas for full interviews with Lee Mead, Linda Lusardi, Andy Jones, Sam Kane, Gareth Jones and Holly Bluitt. ANDY HOWELLS visited Cardiffs NewTheatre this week to meet the all-star cast of this years pantomime Cinderella Or book four films in one booking and see them all for just 16! Cinema 5.50, reductions 5.00 BOOK NOW: 01633 656757 Join the cinema email list and receive regular updates about The Riverfront Cinema by signing up at: www.newport.gov.uk/ theriverfront Begin Again(15) 2 hrs 11 mins Monday 29, Tuesday 30, 7.45pm & Wednesday 1 October 3pm & 7.45pm Cold in July(15) 1hrs 49mins Monday 22, Tuesday 23, Wednesday 24 September, 7.45pm Out & About Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide Friday, September 19, 2014 8 CINEMA WORLD THE GIVER: Brenton Thwaites stars as Jonas alongside Odeya Rush as Fiona THE GIVER (12A) JONAS (Brenton Thwaites) lives in apparent bliss with his parents (Alexander Skarsgard, Katie Holmes), little sister Lily (Emma Tremblay) and best friends Fiona (Odeya Rush) and Asher (Cameron Mona- ghan). At the annual graduation ceremony, the Chief Elder (Meryl Streep) christens Jonas the new Receiver of Memories. He will become the communitys keeper of ancient recollections denied to the rest of the populous. You will learn the secret history of the world before you, before me, generations back, explains the Giver of Memories (Jeff Bridges), who introduces the teen to terrifying concepts of pain, sadness, war and death. This brutal education arouses Jonass true feel- ings for Fiona and he dares to suggest that every citizen should be blessed with mem- ories of the past good and bad which marks him as a dangerous rebel in the eyes of the Council of Elders. Rating: Three stars A WALK AMONGTHE TOMBSTONES (15) WHEN a shoot-out on the streets of 1991 New York City ends in senseless trage- dy, booze-soddenofficer Matt Scudder (Neeson) hangs up his badge and embraces so- briety with the support of Alcoholics Anonymous. He re-surfaces as an un- licensed private detective, working out of his apart- ment in Hells Kitchen. Fellow AA member Pe- ter Kristo (Boyd Holbrook) approaches Matt with an urgent request to help his brother Kenny (Dan Ste- vens), who has just paid a $400,000 ransom for his wife (Razane Jammal), only for the kidnappers to take the money then dismembered their hostage. Matt visits Kenny in his plush apartment and the for- mer cop deduces the grief- stricken husband is a drug dealer. Interestingly, the perpetrators knew this from their ransom demand: Youd pay a million for her if she was product. Despite initial misgivings, Matt agrees to help Kenny unmask the merciless perpe- trators, Ray (David Harbour) and Albert (Adam David Thompson), who are already scoping their next target. In the course of his enquir- ies, Matt encounters home- less teenager TJ (Brian As- tro Bradley), who needs a father figure to keep him safe on the mean streets of the Big Apple. Rating: Three stars THE RIOT CLUB (15) ALISTAIR Ryle (Sam Claflin) arrives at Oxford, hoping to emulate his older brother a former president of the titu- lar fraternity. This hush-hush 10-strong dining club honours the memory of its libidinous 18th-century founder by booz- ing to excess at an annual din- ner, trashing the venue and paying for the damages out of their trust funds. Given his lineage, Alistair is almost certaintocatchthe eye of Riot Club president James Leighton-Masters (Freddie Fox). However, its dashing classmate Miles Richards (Max Irons) from more hum- ble stock who steals Alistairs thunder and arouses the ho- mosexual yearnings of in- fluential club member Hugo Fraser-Tyrwhitt (Sam Reid). Alistair and Miles pass ini- tiation and are inducted into the ranks alongside Harry Villiers (Douglas Booth), Guy Bellingfield (Matthew Beard), Toby Maitland (Olly Alex- ander), Dimitri Mitropoulos (Ben Schnetzer) and George Balfour (Jack Farthing). The students head to a coun- try pub run by Chris (Gordon Brown) and his daughter Ra- chel (Jessica Brown Findlay), who have no idea of the dev- astation about to be wrought. Rating: Four stars MAGIC INTHE MOON- LIGHT (12A) THE film opens in 1928 Ber- lin, where magician Stanley Crawford (Colin Firth) de- lights a sell-out audience in his guise as Chinese conjurer Wei Ling Soo. Backstage, he berates his crew for their incompetence and lives up to the descrip- tion by best and perhaps only friend Howard Burkan (Simon McBurney) as a ge- nius with all the charm of a typhus epidemic. Howard asks Stanley to ac- company him to the Riviera to debunk a psychic medium called Sophie Baker (Emma Stone), who has promised to help wealthy widow Grace Catledge (Jacki Weaver) make contact with her late husband. In return, Grace has pledged to fund an insti- tute fronted by Sophies moth- er (Marcia Gay Harden). Ignoring warnings about Sophies beauty, the magician bids farewell to his fiance (Catherine McCormack) and heads for the Catledge villa. Stanley becomes almost as smitten with Sophie as Graces lovesick son Brice (Hamish Linklater) as he struggles to find a rational explanation for her boggling feats of mind-reading and clairvoyance. Rating: Three stars Puppet star will astound A BRILLIANT ventriloquist is re- turning for a brand-new UK tour. With more than three million YouTube hits, three sell-out Edin- burgh festival shows, numerous Royal Variety Performance ap- pearances and lashings of critical acclaim, Paul Zerdin is back for a storming nationwide tour and its coming to the Beaufort Thea- tre, Ebbw Vale on Saturday, Octo- ber 11. Zerdins brilliant characters in- clude a potty-mouthed teenager and a gangsta rap-loving octoge- narian. Zerdin will also encourage audi- ence members to become part of his hilarious, unique show. The ultimate 21st century ven- triloquist, Zerdin has re-defined the art and continues to push the boundaries of puppetry. He will be serving up a show full of colourful characters, surprises, side-splitting skits and some seri- ously naughty humour. Paul may have his hand in some cute and cuddly creations but it might be best to leave the kids in- doors for this one. This sassy stage show sees Zer- din at the centre of a twisted, pup- pet-based sitcom. Sprightly old-timer Albert is raising hell as ever and ruining Pauls love life with his hard of hearing ways, while his faithful sidekick Sam looks to step out of his masters shadow and branch out on his own. Britains Got Talent have come calling and Sam wants a solo bite of the showbiz apple. And then, of course, Baby is up to his usual antics. Observe with glee as unwitting audience members are converted from eager spectators into par- ticipants in a hilarious talk show before your very eyes. Make sure you dont miss one of the worlds leading ventriloquists showcase his cutting edge antics. Zerdins show will include a dash of magic, impressions and a huge dollop of comedy. And the great news is, we have three pairs of tickets to be won. To be in with a chance of win- ning, just tell us the name of Zer- dins octogenarian puppet. Send your answer, name, address and contact details on a postcard to Paul Zerdin Competition, Edi- tors PA, South Wales Argus, Car- diff Road, Newport, NP20 3QN. You can also enter via text, start your message with ZERDIN, leave a space and then send your an- swer, name and address to 80360. Messages cost 50p plus your nor- mal operator text charge. Service provided by Newsquest Media Group. Terms and condi- tions at southwalesargus.co.uk/ competitions. The closing date is October 5. 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ADULTS ...................... 8.00 CHILDREN.................. 5.00 SENIOR CITIZENS ... 7.00 FAMILY TICKET......... 20.00 2 Adults & up to 4 Children under 16 years of age Dogs on leads welcome FURTHER INFORMATION TEL: 01633 - 895145 / 891262 E-mail: LeukaemiaRally@TredegarHouse.co.uk Web site: www.TredegarHouseRally.co.uk TO DONATE PLEASE TEXT: BEAT15 (Amount) to 70070 34th & Final Annual VINTAGE RALLY FREE PARkING SUNDAY 21st September 34 TH & FINAL ANNUAL VINTAGE RALLY Tredegar House & Park, Newport, Sunday 21st September Vehicle Auctions Every Mon, Wed & Fri from 6pm WANT TO SELL YOUR CAR? PUBLIC & TRADE WELCOME! 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If you have a car to sell then please get in touch. Back for another year, hoping that they will not have to perform in the pouring rain this time, will be the Rockwood Dog Display Team with their breathtaking displays of canine wizardry. The show gets under-way at 10:30am on Sunday, 21st Sep- tember. Admission charges for visitors are 8 per adult, 7 for senior citizens and 5 for chil- dren. Family tickets cost 20 for two adults and up to four children under the age of 16. Dogs on leads are welcome and parking is free. For more information call 01633 895145/01633 891262. GWENT BRANCH 34th & FINAL ANNUAL VINTAGE CAR RALLY SUNDAY 21st SEPTEMBER TREDEGAR HOUSE NEWPORT 10.30am 5.30pm ADVERTISEMENT FEATURE Malvern Flea & Collectors Fair Three Counties Showground, Worcs. WR13 6NW. Tel: 01636 676531 www.b2bevents.info Up to 400 inside & outside exhibitors. Sunday, 21st September Entrance: 7.30am-3.30pm - 4 Whats On Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide Friday, September 19, 2014 10 Friday September 19 Concerts/Music Cardiff Wales Millennium Cen- tre, Mermaid Quay. Welsh National Op- era. present Carmen. 7:15pm. Cardiff St Davids Hall, The Hayes. Shawn Klush. Elvis world tour. Tel: 02920 878444 7:30pm. Dances Caerleon Caerleon Town Hall. Easy Sequence Tea Dance, 2pm-4pm. Ad- mission 1 to include tea and biscuits. All very welcome. Tel: 01633 857513 Newbridge Newbridge, Labour Club. Hipsynch Belly Dance Class.6. All welcome 7:00pm. Newport Just Dance, Locke Street. Strictly Come Dancing class for be- ginners. 6. Tel: 01633 766066 6:15pm. Newport Ringland Community Centre. Tea Dance (Se- quence) every Friday, 2pm-4pm. No partner needed. Come along and enjoy, all warmly welcome. Tel: 01633 273491 for further de- tails Newport Share Centre, Stow Hill. Middle Eastern dance classes, 7pm. 4. www.hipsunch. co.uk Pontypool St Marys Church Hall, The Highway, New Inn. Friends For Life - Old Time Tea Dance. Music, dancing and refreshments all includ- ed in the fee. 3.50 1:00pm. Tel: 01495 774455. Rogerstone St Johns, Church Hall. Sequence dancing every Friday. Admis- sion 1.50 8:00pm Entertainment Abergavenny Mardy Hall. Bingo eve- ry Friday, cash prizes, 7.30pm. Tel: 01873 852176 Cwmbran The Waterloo Inn. Kara- oke with DJ Steve. Cwmbran Coed Eva and Holly- bush Community Cen- tre, Hollybush Way. Phoenix Country and Western Music Club, 8:00pm. Tel: 07842 378444 Cwmbran The Blinkin Owl. Kara- oke disco night. Tel: 01633 484749. Cwmbran The Halfway, Old Cwm- bran. GJ karaoke, 8pm. Cwmbran Cwmbran Sports and Social Club. Live enter- tainment every Friday. Tel: 01633 483282. Cwmcarn Cwmcarn Hotel. Disco every Friday. Newport The Greyhound Inn, Christchurch. Play Your Cards Right every Friday. Newport The Ship and Pilot. Open mic night. Tel: 07786 527274 Newport The Banc, Maindee. FNL with DJ Karlos, 8pm-1am. All welcome. Newport The Riverside. Live jazz with The Camelia Jazz Band every Friday, 3pm-6pm. Admission free. Newport: The Ferns Club, Lliswerry. Karaoke/ band night every Fri- day. Newport: Lyceum Tavern. Music quiz every Friday. Tel: 01633 858636 Newport: Dixies, High St. Old Rockers night, followed by karaoke. Newport: The George, Maindee. Disco night, free pool. Newport: The Alma Inn, Karaoke/ disco with Loopy Lee Newport The Carpenters Arms, High Street. 60s 70s and 80s Disco. every Friday - open until 4am Newport The Victoria Inn. Jazz every Friday, 3pm-6pm. Newport The Windsor Castle. L&L Karaoke every Fri- day. Newport The Potters. Live enter- tainment every Friday . All welcome. Tel: 01633 223311 Newport Baneswell Commun- tiy Centre, St Marys Street. Family bingo. family prize bingo from age 8 onwards must have an adult with them 20p. 8pm. Tel: 01633 673293. Newport Waterloo Inn, Nash Vil- lage. Live music every Friday. Tel: 01633 274525. Newport The Ship and Pilot. Free pool Mon-Fri, 1pm-4pm. Pontnewynydd Pontnewynydd Com- munity Centre, Zion Hill. Bingo night. every Friday. All welcome. 8:00pm. Pontnewynydd Pontnewynydd Cricket Club. Jazz and Blues every Friday with the Tom Williams band plus guests, 8.30pm. Free Pontypool Panteg House, Griffith- stown. Live jazz every Friday. All welcome. See www.torfaenjazz. org.uk 8:30pm. Pontypool The Crown, Sebas- topol. Karaoke/disco every Friday Pontypool The Scrum Half 2. Karaoke every Fri- day, 9pm. Tel: 01495 758885 Pontypool: Pontnewynydd Com- munity Association, Zion Hill. Bingo every Friday, doors 7pm for 8pm start. Portskewett Portskewett Recrea- tional Hall, Caldicot & District Spiritualist Centre meet every Fri- day at 7.15pm Risca Branch Club Live entertainment with Sam Cooper Rogerstone Old Oak Stave, Rus- kin Avenue. Karaoke night. Free half time Party Platters. Free raffle entry for every singer for our Fab Sun- day Carvery for Two. 8:30pm. mrmarkprich- ards@yahoo.co.uk Tel: 01633 892799. Sofrydd Sofrydd Socal Club. Bingo and tote every Friday Usk The Inn Between. Kara- oke every Friday. Exhibition Newport The Riverfront. Exhibi- tion by Rob Morgan, Echoes (until Sept 30) Family Fun Ebbw Vale Festival Park The Owl Sanctuary opens daily 10am-4pm. Large variety of owls and other birds includ- ing eagles, hawks, kestrels, parrots and chickens are being cared for. Visitors wel- come, no admission fee. Tel: 01495 304609 Meetings. Cwmbran Victory Church, Green Forge Way. UNITE meeting every Friday 2pm-4pm. Come along for coffee and a chat, meet new friends or discuss any worries. Weekly events includ- ing flower demos, games, quizzes, first aid etc. Free. Cwmbran Greenmeadow, Com- munity Farm. Toddler group - yoga for chil- dren and post natal yoga 11:00am. Cwmbran Fairhill Methodist Church Pontnewydd Male Choir, 7.30pm-9.15pm. If youre over 14 and interested in singing come along, all wel- come. Cwmcarn OAP Welfare Hall. Luncheon club, 12.30pm-2pm. 2.20 per person. Ebbw Vale Lower Welfare Hall, Carmel Town, Beaufort. Beaufort Male Choir Rehearsal 7pm-9pm. Langstone Village Hall. Wellspring Christian Fellowship, prayers 7.30pm. Tel: 01633 817275 Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Struggling on the al- cohol merry-go-round? Local Alcoholics Anon- ymous open meeting, 1pm-2pm. All welcome. Tel: 0845 769 7555 or visit: www.alcoholics- anonymous.org.uk Newport Skip Jennings Hall, Maindee. Newport Photographic Club, . 7:30pm. Newport Baneswell Commu- nity Centre, Baneswell. Piano and singing lessons. Tel: 07909 593775 3:30pm also Bingo every Friday, 8pm Newport Orchard Lane Commu- nity Centre. Newport Christian Spiritualist Church, 7pm. Newport Eveswell Commu- nity Centre, Eveswell Street. Gentle exercise for the over 50s. Ad- mission 2 Tel: 01633 215446 3pm. Newport Shaftesbury Commu- nity Centre, Wheeler St. Drop-in Centre for MS sufferers and sup- porters every Friday, 10.30am-12.30pm. Risca Bethany Baptist Church. Coffee/tea morning every Friday 10am-noon Sport Chepstow Leisure Centre. Gwent Sword Club, 6.30pm- 8.30pm. Beginners fencing courses avail- able. Email: diffords@ virginmedia.com Newport Beaufort Centre. Zum- ba, 9.30am, Friday bootcamp, 10.45am. 1.50. Tel: 01633 214506 Jackie Pontnewynydd Ebenezer Centre. Shelite fitness,6pm. Tel: 01495 740459 Pontypool Panteg Sports and Social Club Pontypool Road Cycling club. Free7:00pm. dean- fwa@hotmail.co.uk Tel: 07902368028. Theatre Abergavenny Borough Theatre, Cross Street. My Din- ing Hell. with Jay Rayner. Tel: 01873 850805 5:30am. Chepstow Drill Hall, Lower Church St. The Per- ilous Pendulum of Piercefield House. 6 7:30pm. chaosinchep- stow@live.co.uk Tel: 07926584661. Cwmbran Congress Theatre, Gwent Square. Cwm- bran Woodland Play- ers. Keep the Home Fires Burning.Tel: 01633 868239 (until Sept 20) 7:15pm. Newport Dolman Theatre Jesus Christ Super- star, 7.15pm. Tel: 01633 263670 (until Sept 20) Saturday September 20 Afternoon Tea Cwmbran All Creatures Great & Small animal sanc- tuary, Church Farm, Church Road, Llanfre- chfa. Afternoon Tea at the Sanctuary. 12 - 4 pm. Lots of delicious home baking, jams & pickles, plants, book sale and pet acces- sories as well as many other items & not for- getting our raffle prize draw. We have many resident animals for you to visit as well as our animals still look- ing for their forever homes Tel: 01633 866144. Bargain Hunting Cwmbran St Gabriels Church Hall, Clomendy Road. Autumn Fayre. St Gabriels Autumn Fair. Lots of stalls, Teas, Sandwiches ,Cakes, Refreshments, Raffle,Plants and much more! Adult admis- sion 20p Children free 12:00pm. alanjen@hot- mail.co.uk Tel: 01633 863802. Concerts/Music Cardiff Wales Millennium Cen- tre, Mermaid Quay. Welsh National Opera. William Tell. 6:30pm. Cardiff St Davids Hall, The Hayes. A Night of ELO Again. Tel: 02920 878444 7:30pm. Monmouth Savoy Theatre, Frozen - Sing-A-Long. Tel: 01600 772467 or book online. Newport The Riverfront. Preston Reed in concert. Tel: 01633 656757 Dances Chepstow Beaufort Hotel. Social dance every Saturday. 5 per couple. All wel- come. Crosskeys Cross Keys RFC. 50/50 dancing, 8pm. Admission 1.50. Cwmbran RAFA Club. Modern and Sequence danc- ing, 8pm. Admission 2 members, 3 non- members.All welcome. Tel: 01633 868100 Newport Just Dance, Queens Hill. Social Dance 50/50. with instruction at the start. All wel- come. 6.50 7:30pm. dancenewport.com Pontypool Panteg Hall, New Inn. Sequence dancing with live music. every Saturday. All welcome. 8:00pm. Entertainment Abertillery Commercial Hotel. Live entertainment with How to Build a Rocket. Free Abertillery The Dolls House. Live entertainment Tel: 01495 213300 Abertillery Six Bells Hotel, Live music every Saturday. Tel: 01495 212568 Abertillery The Penndragon. Chart and party classics eve- ry Saturday Abertillery The Railway Inn. Pub disco, 6pm til late Bassaleg: Whiteheads, Sports and Social Club. Live entertainment every Saturday. All welcome 8:00pm. Cefn Fforest Top Club. Flashes Disco and Foam Party, 7pm-1am every Satur- day. Tel: 01443 830223 Chepstow The Three Tuns. Live entertainment with Ro- gora Khart, 9pm on- wards. Cwm The Riverside Club. Live entertainment and dancing, 7pm onwards every Saturday Cwmbran Skippys. Live music every Saturday Cwmbran The Waterloo Inn. Dis- co/karaoke with DJ Steve Cwmbran Cwmbran Workmens Band Club, Oldbury Rd. Live entertain- ment every Saturday. Members and guests welcome. Tel: 01633 483328 Cwmbran Hollybush and Coed Eva Community Hall. Zumba class with Lisa, 9am 3. All welcome. Cwmbran The Halfway, Old Cwm- bran. Gazzys All New Karaoke/Disco every Saturday. Admission free. All welcome. 8:00pm. Ebbw Vale Cwm Riverside Club. Cabaret and Dance every Saturday. All very welcome. Fleur de Lys Fleur de Lys RFC. Live entertainment with resi- dent disco plus differ- ent vocalist each week, 7.30pm. Tel: 01443 830407 Newport Baneswell Social Club. Live entertainment eve- ry Saturday, 60s, 70s music. Function rooms available. Tel: 01633 904059 Newport The Handpost, Stow Hill. Live entertainment. Tel: 01633 264502 8:00pm. Newport The Lyceum Tavern, Malpas Rd. Live enter- tainment every Satur- day. Tel: 01633 858636 8:00pm. Newport Dixies, High Street. Motown Retro night. with DJ Steve Dee 9:00pm. Newport Bettws Social Club, Lambourne Way. En- tertainment plus bingo and dancing every Sat. Doors 7.30pm. 2 (1) at the door Newport: Dixies, High Street. Karaoke every Satur- day. Newport: The George, Maindee. Live band with disco every Saturday. Newport The Greyhound Inn, Christchurch.Live en- tertainment every Sat- urday Newport: The Banc. Disco night Newport: The Alma Inn. Karaoke/ disco with Loopy Lee Newport Ebbw Bridge Club. Live entertainment and bin- go every Saturday Newport The Riverside. Live band every Saturday Newport Ship and Pilot, Pill. Ka- raoke night 8pm. Newport Maindee Conservative Club.Live entertain- ment every Saturday. Tel: 01633 662023 Newport The Crosskeys. L&L Karaoke every Satur- day, 8pm. Tel: 01633 264373 Newport Ringland Labour Club. Live entertainment eve- ry Saturday plus bingo and spot tote. Mem- bers and associates very welcome. Newport The Potters. Live enter- tainment every Satur- day. Tel: 01633 223311 Newport Malpas Unionist Club. Live entertainment eve- ry Saturday. Members and associates warmly welcome. Newport The Clarence Club. Ka- raoke bingo and tote every Saturday. Tel: 01633 662727 Newport The Ferns Club, Lliswerry. Live enter- tainment every Satur- day. Tel: 01633 271419 Pontymister The Masons Arms. Live entertainment every Saturday Pontypool The Crown Sebastopol. Live music every Sat- urday Pontypool The Scrum Half 2. Karaoke every Satur- day, 8pm. Tel: 01495 758885 Pontypool Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club. Live entertainment plus bingo and tote every Saturday. Visitors wel- come. Pontywaun The Castle Inn. Live en- tertainment with a solo artist every Saturday. Risca Branch Club. Live en- tertainment with Danny Spencer Risca Top Club. Live enter- tainment with Frutari Rogerstone Rogerstone and Bas- saleg Social Club. Bingo, tote and two artists every Saturday, 7.45pm, late bar. Tel: 01633 893508 Rogerstone The Welsh Oak. Kara- oke every Saturday. Sofrydd Sofrydd Social Club. Live entertainment eve- ry Saturday. Tel: 01495 243180 Wattsville Jubilee Club. Fun Quiz every Saturday, 10pm. Tel: 01495 270318 Usk The Inn Between. Live band every Saturday. Tel: 01291 672838 WEEKEND WHATS ON Submit your events online at : southwalesargus.co.uk/events or e-mail whatson@gwent-wales.co.uk Market Hall, Abergavenny Tel 01873 735811 AbergAvenny MArkeT SATURDAY 20/9.............. MARKET DAY TUESDAY 23/9................. MARKET DAY WEDNESDAY 24/9........ FLEA MARKET ThURSDAY 25/9.. FARMERS MARKET FRiDAY 26/9.................... MARKET DAY TUESDAY 30/9................. MARKET DAY Whats On Follow us on Twitter @Argus_The Guide Exhibition Newport The Riverfront. Exhibi- tion by Rob Morgan, Echoes (until Sept 30) Family Fun Ebbw Vale Festival Park The Owl Sanctuary opens daily 10am-4pm. Large variety of owls and other birds includ- ing eagles, hawks, kestrels, parrots and chickens are being cared for. Visitors wel- come, no admission fee. Tel: 01495 304609 Festival Abergavenny Various venues. Annual food festival, demon- strations, talks, tasting etc (until Sept 21) See: abergavennyfoodfesti- val.com Meetings Cwmbran Glenside Commiunity Hall, Pontnewydd. New Saturday Club. every Saturday for ages 5-14 years. Lots ov activi- ties, karaoke, dance, arts and crafts, com- puter games. Admis- sion 1. All welcome 10:00am. Cwmbran Croesyceiliog Com. Stagecoach Theatre Arts holds its Cwmbran School on Saturday mornings. Tel: 01633 662283 for informa- tion. 10am. cwmbran@ stagecoach.co.uk Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Struggling on the al- cohol merry-go-round? Local Alcoholics Anon- ymous open meeting, 12.30pm-14.00pm. All welcome. Tel: 0845 769 7555 or visit: www. alcoholics-anonymous. org.uk Newport Baneswell Commu- nity Centre, Baneswell. Piano and singing lessons. Tel: 07909 593775 10:00am. Newport Tredegar House, and grounds. British mili- tary fitness outdoor class every Saturday 10:00am. Newport Bettws in Bloom, Bettws Centre. Sin- gle Parents Club, 2pm-5pm. Tel: 01633 661614 Newport Wales National Velo- drome. Newport Judo Club meet every Sat- urday. Juniors, youth male or female, 10am- 12noon, boysgirls ages 5-9, 12 noon- 1.30pm. Tel: 01633 278097/671497 Newport JJB Fitness Club. Bel- lydancing Class, Be- ginners, 3pm. Mem- bers only Sport Caerleon Caerleon, The Club- house Yew Tree Lane Caerleon. Girls Rugby Training. Newport Girls Rugby Centre for De- velopment Under 15s. We are always looking for new players. Come and join us. www. npt-hsob-gi rl s. co. uk 10am. info@npt-hsob- girls.co.uk Tel: 07763 338436. Newbridge Leisure Centre. New- bridge Raiders under 16 and under 18 bas- ketball training, 9am- 11am. New players needed. Tel: 01443 267931 Newport Beechwood House. Mixed ability yoga class, 11am-12pm. Tel: 01633 273502 Pontypool Active Living Centre. Usk Valley Trampoline Club, 10am. For fun and fitness and you can train for awards and competing Tel: 07952 584240 Talk Blaenavon Big Pit National Coal Museum, Blaenavon. Autumn Lecture: The Miners Strike 1984-5 - A victory or defeat?. Ray Davies (Cor Co- chion) will be talking about the legacy of the 1984-5 Miners Strike. FREE 1:30pm. kath- ryn.jenkins@museum- wales.ac.uk Tel: 029 2057 3650. Theatre Newport The Riverfront, Bristol Packet Wharf. Simon Callow: The Man Je- sus. Tel: 01633 656757 7:30pm. Sunday September 21 Bargain Hunting Chepstow Tesco store. Car boot sale every Sunday 10am. Traders 9.30am. Cars 5 (until Sept 28) Goytre Main Rd (A4042). Car boot sale every Sun- day, 2pm. Tel: 07746 628477 Rogerstone High Cross Primary School Car Boot Sale. Fund raising event. Cars & vans 5. Set up time from 10.00am. Come grab yourself a bargain and help raise money for the school! Contact: highcrosspri- marypta@gmail.com Usk Usk Cricket Club. Charity car boot sale, 7am-12 noon. Cars 3, vans 5 every Sunday. Refreshments, free parking, full toilet facili- ties. Tel: 01291 673754 Concerts/Music Cardiff Wales Millennium cen- tre, Mermaid Quay. Welsh National Op- era. present Carmen 4:00pm. Cardiff St Davids Hall, The Hayes. An evening with Michael Palin. Travel- ling to WorkTel: 02920 878444 7:30pm. Dances Abercarn Nantpennar Club. Mod- ern Sequence dance every Sunday, 8pm. All very welcome. Bassaleg Whitehead Sports and Social Club. Se- q u e n c e / b a l l r o o m social dance, 8pm- 10.30pm. No partner required. All welcome. : 01633 273491 for fur- ther details Pontypool PILCS, Griffithstown. Modern Sequence Dancing, 8pm- 10.30pm. All welcome. Entertainment Abertillery Commercial Hotel Live entertainment with The Daggers. Free Abertillery The Penndragon, Oak Street. Dance and R&B with Andy Gee. Tel: 01495 212555 Abertillery The Six Bells. Quiz and karaoke. Tel: 01495 212568 Abertillery The Railway Inn. Chil- drens karaoke, 3pm- 5pm, Dragon puppets, 6pm followed by live entertainment, every Sunday. Blaina The Tilers Arms. Kara- oke every Sunday. 50p per song, proceeds to local communities first projects Caerleon The Hanbury Arms. Quiz, 9pm. Tel: 01633 420361 Crumlin Crumlin RFC. Bingo every Sunday Cwmbran Skippys. Live music every Sunday 7-9pm. Cwmbran: The Halfway, Old Cwm- bran. In house poker night. All welcome. Tel: 01633 766982 7:00pm. Cwmbran The Waterloo Inn. Quiz night and open the box. Crumlin Crumlin RFC. Karaoke with Phil Walker, 7pm every Sunday. Cwmbran Cwmbran Workmens Band Club, Oldbury Rd. Live entertain- ment every Sunday. Members and guests welcome. Tel: 01633 483328 Cwmbran The Bush Inn, Upper Cwmbran (newly re- opened). Quiz every Sunday. All welcome. Llanhilleth Llanhilleth RFC. Free entertainment in the bar every Sunday. All welcome. Newport The George. Disco/ka- raoke from 4pm. Newport The Greyhound Inn, Christchurch. Quiz night every Sunday. Newport The Banc. Karaoke/ disco Newport The Ferns, Lliswerry. Bingo every Sun- day, 7pm. Tel: 01633 271419 Newport Maindee Conserva- tive Club. Artist, bingo and tote, 7.30pm every Sunday. All welcome. Newport The Riverside. Rockin Rogers music quiz every Sunday Newport The Crosskeys, Market St. L&L Karaoke every Sunday, 8pm. Newport The Stonehouse, St Brides Rd. Pub Quiz every Sunday. every Sunday 8pm. Newport Le Pub, Caxton Place. Quiz Night. Every Sun- day. All welcome. 7pm. Newport Maindee Conservative Club. Quiz Night every Sunday. Tel:01633 664023 Newport Ringland Labour Club. Live entertainment eve- ry Sunday plus bingo and spot tote. Mem- bers and associates very welcome. Newport The Pen and Wig. New- port City Jazz Band live every Sunday. Tel: 01633 666818 Pontypool The Unicorn Inn, Albion Rd. Live entertainment and open mic session every Sunday. with Tom Williams Jazz and Blues Band. Admission free. 5:00pm. Newport Man of Sreel. Mens pool night. Pontypool The Crown, Sebas- topol. Karaoke/disco every Sunday Pontypool The Scrum Half 2. Live artist every Sunday 3.30pm, karaoke 6pm. Tel: 01495 758885 Pontypool Pontnewynydd Sports and Social Club. Live entertainment plus bin- go and tote every Sun- day. Visitors welcome. Risca Top Club. Live en- tertainment with Last Stand Rogerstone The Rising Sun, Risca Road. Sunday Quiz Night. weekly quiz with Brian Lewis. Tel: 01633 895126 8pm. Sofrydd Sofrydd Social Club. Live entertainment with dancing every Sunday. 2.50 Usk The Inn Between. Mu- sic quiz every Sunday. Family Fun Ebbw Vale Festival Park The Owl Sanctuary opens daily 10am-4pm. Large variety of owls and other birds includ- ing eagles, hawks, kestrels, parrots and chickens are being cared for. Visitors wel- come, no admission fee. Tel: 01495 304609 Health Fair Newport Eveswell primary school, Eveswell. Health Fair. Admission free , health screen- ing, massage, free food sample. All welcome 11:00am. Meetings Abergavenny Sir John Herbert Me- morial Hall, Llanover. Joyce Marshall Acad- emy of Performing Arts. launch of new branch. Tel: 07531 150199 or visit www.joycemar- shal l academy. co. uk for further details 10:30am. Abertillery St Pauls Church Cw- mtillery, Church Lane Cwmtillery. Sung Com- munion. Simple friend- ly traditional service. n/a 11am. info@tillery- churches.com Tel: 01495 212246. Abertillery St Michaels Church Abertillery, Church Street. Sung Mass. Sung Mass with in- cense, choir and or- gan. Worship with Catholic style and Gos- pel teaching. Families and children welcome! n/a 9:30am. info@tiller- ychurches.com Tel: 01495 212246. Bedwas Hephzibah Baptist Chapel. Praise and worship every Sunday 10.30am. All welcome, Blaenavon Workmens Hall. Spir- itual evening, 7pm. last Sunday of the month. All welcome Caerleon Lodge Farm Church. Sunday Services: Sun- day Clubs, 9.30am, Morning Service, 11am, Evening Service 6pm. Warm welcome to all. Cwmbran Fairwater Leisure Cen- tre. Wyebother canoe club, coaching awards, trips, pool sessions, 7.30pm. Tel: 01495 760090. Cwmbran Holy Trinity Church, Pontnewydd. Holy Communion, 10am, Evensong 6pm. All warmly welcome. Tel: 01633 482300 for fur- ther information Cwmbran Cwmbran United Re- form Church, Old Cwm- bran. Service every Sunday, 10.30am. A warm welcome extend- ed to all. Langstone Langstone Methodist Church, Catsash Rd. Evening worship, 6pm. Langstone: Langstone, Village Hall. Wellspring Chris- tian Fellowship meet- ing. Tel: 01633 817275 11:00am. Newport Maesglas Commu- nity Centre. Christian meeting every Sunday, 4.30pm. Tel: 07780 771021 for further de- tails Newport Alcoholics Anonymous Struggling on the al- cohol merry-go-round? Local Alcoholics Anon- ymous open meeting, 8pm-9pm. All welcome. Tel: 0845 769 7555 or visit: www.alcoholics- anonymous.org.uk Newport Duckpool Rd Baptist Church. Family Service and Young Church. 10.30am. Evening Ser- vice 6.30pm. All warmly welcome. www.duck- pool.org.uk Newport Ebeneser Welsh Church, Stow Park. Service held in Welsh. every Sunday. All warmly welcome. Tel: 01633 852690 3:00pm. Newport St Teilos Church, Al- way. Parish Commun- ion Service and Junior Church. Young families and children welcome 10am. Newport Ebbw Bridge Bap- tist Church. Morning Worship and Sunday School, 11am, Evening Worship, 6.30pm. Newport St. Mary Street Bap- tist Church, St. Mary Street Baneswell. Services every Sunday at 11am and 6,30pm. Morning fellowship in- cludes Sunday School. A warm welcome awaits all. Newport St Julians Methodist Church, Caerleon Rd. Morning worship and junior church 10:30am. evening worship first and third Sunday of the month, 6.30pm. . Newport Summerhill Baptist Church, Albert Avenue, Maindee. Services eve- ry Sunday, 11am and 6.30pm.Sunday Club for Children, 11am. All warmly welcome. Tel: 01633 223400 for fur- ther details Newport St Michaels RC Church, Clarence St. Sung mass every Sun- day, 10.30am Newport Maindee Spiritual Cen- tre, Good Companions Club, Archibald Street. Visiting mediums every Sunday, 6pm-7.15pm. 2 on the door. Tel: 01633 665973 Newport Orchard Lane Com- munity Centre.New- port Christian Spiritu- alist Church,. Service, 6.30pm. Tel: 01633 431315 Newport Charles Street Spir- itualist Church. Even- ing of philosophy and clairvoyance, 6.30pm. All warmly welcome. Newport St Julians Baptist Church, Beaufort Rd. Meeting every Sunday, 10.30am and 6pm Tel: 01633 258042. All warmly welcome. Newport Trinity Presbyte- rian Church, Malpas. Meetings every Sun- day 11am and 6pm. Come and experience Gods love. Tel: 01633 673539 Newport Newport church of Christ, East Usk Rd and Riverside. Bible Class and Sunday School, 10am-11am. Worship 11am- 12noon. All warmly welcome. Newport Emmanuel Evangeli- cal Church, Rutland Place. Sunday Ser- vices 10.30am and 6.30pm with Pastor Bernard Lewis. All warmly welcome. Tel: 07840 672394 Newport Havelock Street Church. Service every Sunday, 11am. All warmly welcome. Ponthir Ponthir Baptist Church, Station Rd, Pont hi r, Tor f aen. Sunday school. New Sunday school 10am held before the main service .Led by quali- fied Teacher and ac- tivities are interactive and suitable for chil- dren.Families are then welcome to join in the main service from 10.30.a.m. Pontypool Ebenezer URC, Cwmf- frwdoer. Sunday ser- vice 11am. All warmly welcome. Pontypool Pontypool Method- ist Church, Nicholas Street. Cafe style youth worship. Infor- mal worship in cafe style with refresh- ments, music, ac- tivities and prayer. All welcome. Free 5:00pm. ken.bailey@ btconnect.com Tel: 07808172717. Pontypool Pontypool Method- ist Church, Nicho- las Street. Method- ist morning service. Friendly worship for all ages followed by refreshments. Free 11:00am. Pontypool Pontrhydyrun Commu- nity Hall. Beyond Imagina- tion Ministries Cafe Church,7pm. All wel- come. Tel: 07765 267682 Pontypool Pontypool Spiritualist Church, Pontnewynydd Community Centre. Open from 6.30pm every Sunday. All wel- come. Pontypool Penygarn Baptist Chapel. Service every Sunday, 11am. All wel- come Risca Alcoholics Anonymous Struggling on the al- cohol merry-go-round? Local Alcoholics Anon- ymous open meeting, 8pm-9pm. All welcome. Tel: 0845 769 7555 or visit: www.alcoholics- anonymous.org.uk Risca Old Council Offices, St Mary St.Risca Male Choir rehearsals, 6pm- 8pm. Rogerstone Rogerstone Commu- nity Primary School, Ebenezer Drive. Faith Christian Centre. A vi- brant, friendly church that welcomes all peo- ple of all ages! Visit www.fcconline.org.uk for more information. Free 10:30am. info@ fcconline.org.uk Tel: 01633 264484. Tredegar Trinity Spiritualist Church. Divine Wor- ship every Sunday, 6pm. Visiting medium, address and clair- voyance. Tel: 01495 726518 for any further details Open Day Abergavenny Village Alive Trust open day at Croft Barn, White castle, Vineyard, Lla- nvetherine, Great Trerhew Farm Barn, Llanvetherine, 2-5pm. Visit: villagealivetrust. org for full details Llanover Murray family Open gardens to raise awareness about Mag- gies, a charity provid- ing practical, emotional and social support to people with cancer along with their family and friends. Visit mag- giescentres.org for fur- ther information Sport Bassaleg Whiteheads Sports and Social Club . City of Newport Archers. Tar- get Archery for begin- ners and experienced archers. All welcome. Beginners lessons available. All neces- sary equipment sup- plied during lesson pe- riod. 3pm. c.collins2@ sky.com Tel: 01633 252789. Theatre Monmouth Savoy Theatre, Church Street. Marcus Brig- stock: Je Maccuse - I Am Marcus. Tel: 01600 772467 or book online 8pm Walks Caerleon Cold Bath Rd, car park. Caerleon Amblers. Caerleon Amblers meet 10am every Sun- day (weather permit- ting) for an easy/mod- erate walk. Appropriate clothing and footwear essential. Newcomers always welcome. Tel: 01633 421565/420686 for further details Cardiff Norwegian church, Cardiff Bay. Meet 9.30am for a family fun walk in aid of Noahs Ark childrens hospi- tal charity. Tel: 02920 335016 for full details Vintage Car Rally Newport Tredegar House & Park, Duffryn. Leu- kaemia & Lymphoma Research Vintage Car Rally. The Final An- nual Vintage Car Rally to support research into blood cancers. Vintage & classic cars, sports cars, motor- cycles, military and commercial vehicles, steam engines and stationary engines over 1,500 exhibits,craft Marquee, childrens rides and amuse- ments and hundreds of stalls, autojumble, and trade Stands along with Rockwood Dog Display Team, various living history encamp- ments, If you have a car to sell then please get in touch. Adult - 8, Seniors - 7, Child - 5, Family 20 10:30am onwards 11 Friday, September 19, 2014 Friday, September 19, 2014 12