Five live: Five things to do this week

Apr 25 2008 by Sally Williams, Western Mail

1. Jo Brand

One of Britain’s best-loved comediennes, Jo Brand, is embarking on a national UK tour with a brand new show. Expect an evening of sharp, perceptive, quick-witted satirical humour from Brand who tells is like it is, with a wry smile and a wink.

Where: The Riverfront, Newport

When: Today

Tickets: £15. Call 01633 656 757

2. The Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas

The careers of Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Jnr and Dean Martin are brought back to life in this all-singing, all-dancing show. With a talented cast and 15-piece orchestra, take a trip back to the glitzy nights of Las Vegas.

Where: Venue Cymru, Llandudno

When: Wednesday

Tickets: From £12.50. Call 01492 872 000

3 Salsa Celtica

Fusing exuberant Afro-Cuban rhythms with the skirl of Scottish bagpipes and fiddles and peppering it with jazz, Salsa Celtica have carved out their own musical niche, and are arguably one of Scotland’s most popular live bands.

Where: Wyeside Arts Centre, Builth Wells

When: Today

Tickets: From £13. Call 01982 552 555

4 Blood Brothers

This hit musical is now in its 21st phenomenal year in the West End. Set in writer Willy Russell’s native Liverpool, it stars Linda Nolan and tells the tale of twin boys, separated at birth only to be re-united by a twist of fate and a mother’s haunting secret.

Where: New Theatre, Cardiff

When: Until May 3

Tickets: From £8.50. Call 029 2087 8889

5 The Importance of Being Earnest

Mappa Mundi bring one of Oscar Wilde’s classic tales about morals and manners to life in this touring production which features fabulous sets, costumes, music and lighting.

Where: Theatr Hafren, Newtown

When: Today

Tickets: £9. Call 01686 625 007