The most magical time of year is almost here! Get ready to put your sparkles on, enjoy an evening of song, laughter and good times with family and friends. Christmas is almost here – the most jam-packed season for theatre, and all for good reason. Here’s what’s on this winter at Wales Millennium Centre.
TOP HAT THE MUSICAL: You’re invited to the musical equivalent of the finest vintage champagne. When a Broadway star crosses paths with a model, it was love at first sight. But the path of true love never does run smooth. Let’s face the music and dance.
11th – 15th November 2025
CHRISTMAS CAROL GOES WRONG: A new production of Christmas Carol Goes Wrong smashes into Wales Millennium Centre prior to a strictly limited West End run. Don’t miss this guaranteed Christmas catastrophe from Mischief, the multi award-winning company behind The Play That Goes Wrong, Peter Pan Goes Wrong and The Comedy About a Bank Robbery.
18th – 22nd November 2025
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD: Acclaimed stage and screen actor, Richard Coyle returns to this iconic production of Harper Lee’s To Kill a Mockingbird as Atticus Finch. Encouraging kindness and empathy in his children, Atticus is pushed to the limits of these qualities himself when he resolves to uncover the truth in a town that seems determined to hide it.
25th – 29th November 2025
SALTY BRINE: From over the pond, Salty Brine leaves New York and comes to Cardiff Bay this November, with five shows that bring the performance of a lifetime. Experience Annie Lennox’s iconic DIVA album like never before. Trust us – you need to see it to believe it.
26th – 29th November 2025
EARTHS TO COME: Earths to Come is a virtual journey, guided by spatialized sound and immersive animation, into the profound depths of a love poem. Painterly, pencilled moving images, interweave with original vocal music conjuring a sense of intimate presence to find vastness and insularity in the simplicity of an 8-line poem by Emily Dickinson.
1st December 2025 – 11th January 2026
MARY POPPINS: Based on the stories of P.L. Travers and the Walt Disney film, the story of the World’s favourite nanny arriving on Cherry Tree Lane is even more magical than ever before featuring dazzling choreography, incredible effects and unforgettable songs.
3rd December 2025 – 10th January 2026
ALL I WANT FOR CHRISTMAS IS CABARET: The legendary Phoenix Arts Club – Soho’s home of theatrics – heads to Cabaret with a sparkling celebration. Expect dazzling drag, show stopping burlesque, hilarious comedy, and more!
3rd – 6th December 2025
GALLIFREY CABARET – IT’S BEHIND WHO!: Everyone’s favourite Doctor… with an absolute jaw-dropping twist. Expect the return of old friends, foes, and other assorted f-words in this cosmic caper, performed by a constellation of queer cabaret icons.
10th – 13th December 2025
CARDIFF CABARET CLUB PRESENTS: THE BIG BURLESQUE PANTO: It’s pantomime-themed burlesque, drag, comedy and cabaret acts, starring some of the hottest cabaret heroes from Wales and beyond. Host Wolfy is joined by Ebony Silk, Sandy Sure, FooFooLaBelle, Goldie Luxe, Lili Del Fflur, It’s Llywelyn and Matt Hazzard, alongside the Cardiff Cabaret Club troupe!
17th – 31st December 2025
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