Culture & Arts

Review: Made in Dagenham

Written by Charley Greatrix
Ten top events happening in the Vale of Glamorgan this Week

The Vale is buzzing this week, with theatre, music, family fun, community action and more taking place across Barry, Penarth, Llantwit Major and Dinas Powys. Here are ten standout events to look out for between 7–12 July.
Metallica break crowd record at Principality Stadium

Metallica made history at Principality Stadium, bringing the biggest live music event ever staged in Wales to Cardiff.
Barry Arts Festival to Host Elizabeth Singers for Special July Concert

The Barry Arts Festival will welcome the acclaimed Elizabeth Singers to the town next month for a special performance at St Mary’s Church, Barry Docks. The concert takes place on Sunday, 12 July at 4pm.
Bro Radio Stars Step Into the Spotlight for Festive Pantomime

Bro Radio is proud to announce that two of its presenters will be trading the studio for the stage this December, as they join the cast of Array Theatre’s magical production of Cinderella.

Vale Weather

Cabaret Bingo
Grab your crew and ‘eyes down’ for the ultimate night of fun!
10 Jul 2026 at Penarth Pier Pavillion
Made In Dagenham
Treading the boards presents Made In Dagenham the musical, at the Paget Rooms 10th & 11th July
10 Jul 2026 at The Paget Rooms
Cabaret Bingo
Grab your crew and ‘eyes down’ for the ultimate night of fun!
10 Jul 2026 at Penarth Pier Pavilion
Phantom of the Pavilion | Bwgan y Pafiliwn
Join the Makerspace Team at Penarth Pier Pavilion for a creative, hands-on workshop inspired by this year’s Read to the Beat challenge.
10 Jul 2026 at Penarth Pier Pavillion
The Bee Hive
Stand up for your stripes and join our buzzing friends, as they embark on their World Pollination Tour across South Wales this Summer!
10 Jul 2026 at The Kymin