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Wales Millennium Centre (WMC)
Theatre

The Wales Millennium Centre is a landmark not only in Cardiff, the Capital, but also the Principality of Wales.

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Forthcoming Shows

Spamalot 23 - 28 August 2010

Fidelio - Welsh National Opera - 17 and 25 September 2010 and 1 and 8 October 2010

The Magic Flute - 24 and 26 September 2010 2 and 6 October 2010

Ariadne auf Naxos - Welsh National Opera - 07 - 09 October 2010

Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater - 12 and 13 October 2010

Kodo Drummers - 20 October 2010

Musical Youth Extravaganza - 24 October 2010

Swan Lake On Ice - The Imperial Ice Stars - 26 October – 6 November 2010

The Snowman - 10 – 13 November 2010

Laughter Therapy - Jimmy Carr - 6 December 2010

Mamma Mia - 16 November 2010 - 23 January 2011

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Dan y Pared

Dan y Pared takes its meaning from the ancient Welsh tradition of singing Christmas or summer carols, door to door in exchange for treats such as beer, sugar, ginger, nutmeg and cinnamon. At WMC it's Dan y Pared throughout the year!

Wales has an ancient and rich musical tradition, and this quote, from Peniarth manuscript dates back to around the year 1330: 'Tri pheth a beir kanmawl kerddawr, nyt amgen: dychmycvawr ystyr, ac odidawc kerddwriaeth, ac eglur datganyat' = The three main things that makes a good musician are: good material and imagination, excellent music and a clear interpretation.

Chief Executive of Wales Millennium Centre Judith Isherwood explains, “A great deal of Welsh speakers now live in Wales’ capital and will be able to enjoy a free Welsh language performance during their lunch hour, however, you don’t have to speak the language to appreciate the music. Everyone is welcome and performances are completely free.”

Performances are held in the foyer.

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In Addition to Dan y Pared, There are free lunchtime shows with various singers & musicians on most days (12.45pm))

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About Wales Millennium Centre (WMC)

This iconic building, has become a unique landmark in Cardiff Bay and hosts a unique centre of diverse entertainment. WMC offers opera, orchestral concerts, ballet, stage shows, comedy and singers of world repute.

Guided tours of WMC
The tours reveal every nook and cranny of the Centre, both front and backstage. These take place up to three times a day, lasting approximately one hour.