Ahead of the first lady of musical theatre, Elaine Paige bringing her UK tour to Llandudno, The Pioneer spoke to the theatre legend about her love of Wales and her career. The star – who rose to fame in the West End production of Evita in 1978 – is heading out on tour this Autumn calling at Llandudno’s Venue Cymru on Friday, November 2.
A growing number of women are setting up businesses in North Wales. Among the new generation of female entrepreneurs are two mums, Catherine Hardiman, 51, and Cathy Heavers, 46, from Llanfairfechan, near Conwy who have set up a successful social enterprise, the Your Hwb website and handbook.
There was plenty of lightnin’ as Grease The Musical brought the ‘hand jive’ to its opening night in Llandudno. Audiences were taken back to the 50s and into Rydell High to witness the timeless musical which looks at the complexities of growing up in the era.
DIVA doggies turned out in force to audition for a role in the stage show, Legally Blonde The Musical. The pooches from across North Wales came to Rhyl to show off their best coats, friendly smiles and loving personalities in the hope of bagging the role of Buster in the stint of the show at the Pavilion from October 24 to 28.
