Comedy

Iain Mcintosh (centre) pictured inside the auditorium of the Albert Hall in Llandrindod Wells with Jon Williams and Ben Williams, trustees of the board that runs the building.

100-year-old Powys venue remains hopeful of expanding into nearby church

Draft minutes from the meeting show a decision was made to accept the offer for the Pavilion, but to keep the report confidential, until after a sale has been completed.

Draft minutes from the meeting show a decision was made to accept the offer for the Pavilion, but to keep the report confidential, until after a sale has been completed.

Minutes show council has accepted offer to sell Grand Pavilion building

Paul Merton and Suki Webster.

Paul Merton and Suki Webster.

Opera, ballet and comedy among shows coming to mid Wales venues

Green Man Festival

Green Man festival sells out 2027 event before a single performer is announced

Dean Coughlin and Cerys Nelmes.

Dean Coughlin and Cerys Nelmes.

Powys entertainment guide: music, comedy and theatre highlights

Children of the Gravy.

Children of the Gravy.

From Elvis to Shakespeare as Powys events calendar fills up

Phil Boler, 52, who lives with a profound stammer developed during childhood, said taking to the stage marked a major personal milestone

Phil Boler, 52, who lives with a profound stammer developed during childhood, said taking to the stage marked a major personal milestone

New comedy project helps people fulfil dreams of stepping on stage

A Python on the Prom.

A Python on the Prom.

Town erupts in joy and silliness as Terry Jones returns in bronze

Machynlleth Comedy Festival audience.

Machynlleth Comedy Festival audience.

Machynlleth Comedy Festival joins town's bid for UK Town of Culture

Wynne Evans is coming to Llandrindod Wells.

Wynne Evans is coming to Llandrindod Wells.

Wynne promises 'laughter, candid chat and untold stories' on return to stage in Powys

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Machynlleth Comedy Festival expects 'best year yet' ahead of 15th anniversary

Rhod Gilbert will now be performing on two dates in Newtown next year.

Rhod Gilbert will now be performing on two dates in Newtown next year.

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Comedian Rhod Gilbert to host cancer charity fundraiser in Powys town

Celf o Gwmpas, based in Llandrindod Wells, has applied to Powys County Council (PCC) for a premises licence.

Celf o Gwmpas, based in Llandrindod Wells, has applied to Powys County Council (PCC) for a premises licence.

Powys County Council

Ambitious Powys arts centre submits application for premises licence

Dyffryn Tanat YFC members in Bangor.

Dyffryn Tanat YFC members in Bangor.

Powys members shine with awards at Wales YFC festival

Ignacio Lopez is set to headline a night of comedy at Montgomery Town Hall

Ignacio Lopez is set to headline a night of comedy at Montgomery Town Hall

Rising comedic star set to headline comedy show at Montgomery Town Hall

The Guilsfield actors who will be performing Sherlock Holmes - The Comedy.

The Guilsfield actors who will be performing Sherlock Holmes - The Comedy.

Powys village to host Sherlock Holmes comedy night

Max Boyce will return to Newtown's Theatre Hafren in March.

Max Boyce will return to Newtown's Theatre Hafren in March.

Max Boyce set to bring his legendary live show to Newtown

Speak - A microphone

Speak - A microphone

Big changes for popular Powys comedy night format

Scenes from the Montgomery YFC Eisteddfod in Newtown.

Scenes from the Montgomery YFC Eisteddfod in Newtown.

In pictures: Victory shield shared as Newtown hosts successful YFC Eisteddfod

Rich Hall is coming to Newtown.

Rich Hall is coming to Newtown.

Comedian, documentarian and musician Rich Hall set for Newtown theatre date

The Wyeside Arts Centre is now looking even more impressive, thanks to being shown some love by Craig Harris Decorating over the summer.

The Wyeside Arts Centre is now looking even more impressive, thanks to being shown some love by Craig Harris Decorating over the summer.

Arts Centre refurb paints rosier looking future for venue

Live at the Apollo regular Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Live at the Apollo regular Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Powys rugby club to host 'ridiculously good' comedy show featuring TV stars

Llani-Shenanigans Comedy Club has announced that the hugely popular Welsh comedian and podcaster will be performing at their venue at Llanidloes Rugby Club in August.

Llani-Shenanigans Comedy Club has announced that the hugely popular Welsh comedian and podcaster will be performing at their venue at Llanidloes Rugby Club in August.

Kiri Pritchard-McLean

Kiri Pritchard-McLean to headline up-and-coming Powys comedy club

Comedian Harry Hill with Mellington Hall owner Claire Evans following his stand-up comedy show at The Hafren theatre in Newtown.

Comedian Harry Hill with Mellington Hall owner Claire Evans following his stand-up comedy show at The Hafren theatre in Newtown.

Comedian with hit TV shows spotted at hotel in Powys

Rehearsals are well underway for Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society's performance of 'Give Us A Sign'

Rehearsals are well underway for Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society's performance of 'Give Us A Sign'

Tickets go on sale for side-splitting comedy at beloved Newtown theatre

The Wyeside Arts Centre says a 50p venue charge per ticket, which will be added from April, will help preserve the building and its services for the future.

The Wyeside Arts Centre says a 50p venue charge per ticket, which will be added from April, will help preserve the building and its services for the future.

Powys arts centre's new venue charge will help keep the building open

(L) Freddy Quinne and (R) Charmian Hughes are performing alongside Scott Bennett, and James Cook

(L) Freddy Quinne and (R) Charmian Hughes are performing alongside Scott Bennett, and James Cook

Four top names to perform at inaugural Montgomery comedy night

Jamali Maddix is coming to Machynlleth.

Jamali Maddix is coming to Machynlleth.

More top names lined up for next year's Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Stand-up comedy icon Stewart Lee to perform three shows in Powys in 2025

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

A Python on the Prom, which hopes to raise funds for a statue of Monty Python's Terry Jones, was launched in Colwyn Bay by his children Bill and Sally Jones, Fellow Python's Michael Palin and Terry Gilliam and Dilwyn Price of Conwy Arts Trust.

Monty Python stars campaign for statue to former Llanidloes resident Terry Jones

Comedian Tony Burgess.

Comedian Tony Burgess.

Award-winning comedian Tony Burgess headlines a night of laughs in Powys town

Crowds at the main tend for the 2024 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

Crowds at the main tend for the 2024 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

More than 8,000 people attend 'absolutely superb' 2024 Machynlleth Comedy Festival

The 2024 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

The 2024 Machynlleth Comedy Festival.

Five highlights from the 2024 Machynlleth Comedy Festival

The Albert Hall Theatre in Llandrindod has received a cash injection of £60,000. Pic: assets.wales.com.

The Albert Hall Theatre in Llandrindod has received a cash injection of £60,000. Pic: assets.wales.com.

Powys theatre's 'game-changing' Arts Council of Wales grant for improvements

Lou Sanders, Mark Watson, Josh Widdicombe and Rose Matafeo.

Lou Sanders, Mark Watson, Josh Widdicombe and Rose Matafeo.

More big name comedians heading to Machynlleth for 2024 comedy festival

Little Wander now tours the likes of James Acaster, Bridget Christie and Nish Kumar.

Little Wander now tours the likes of James Acaster, Bridget Christie and Nish Kumar.

Powys comedy festival creators set to bring new tour to Builth Wells

Pavilion Mid Wales has become a hugely popular venue in recent years.

Pavilion Mid Wales has become a hugely popular venue in recent years.

Powys town entertainment venue issues survey to improve experience for public

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

New comedians to be showcased to Channel 4 and S4C at Powys comedy festival

The cast of Out Of Order which will be performed by Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society this month.

The cast of Out Of Order which will be performed by Newtown Amateur Dramatics Society this month.

Stage almost set for Newtown drama group's new comedy production

Now in its 22nd year, it is the first 2024 UK festival to have sold out in record time.

Now in its 22nd year, it is the first 2024 UK festival to have sold out in record time.

Bannau Brycheiniog

Tickets to popular Powys music festival sell out in a little over two hours

Rhod Gilbert will now be performing on two dates in Newtown next year.

Rhod Gilbert will now be performing on two dates in Newtown next year.

Second date confirmed after Rhod Gilbert's first Newtown show sells out in 30 minutes

Tickets to see Rhod Gilbert go on sale through Ticketmaster from Wednesday (September 27) at 10am.

Tickets to see Rhod Gilbert go on sale through Ticketmaster from Wednesday (September 27) at 10am.

Rhod Gilbert announces Powys date as part of UK tour following cancer battle

The iconic Albert Hall theatre in Llandrindod, which celebrated its 100th birthday in July

The iconic Albert Hall theatre in Llandrindod, which celebrated its 100th birthday in July

Powys theatre launches fundraiser allowing supporters to donate when they shop

Undated BBC Handout Photo from Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Pictured: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse Llyn Gwyn Lake, Wales. PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Gone Fishing. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/BBC/Owl Power/Sam Gibson. WARNING: This

Undated BBC Handout Photo from Mortimer & Whitehouse: Gone Fishing. Pictured: Bob Mortimer, Paul Whitehouse Llyn Gwyn Lake, Wales. PA Feature SHOWBIZ TV Gone Fishing. Picture credit should read: PA Photo/BBC/Owl Power/Sam Gibson. WARNING: This

Bob Mortimer and Paul Whitehouse tour Powys for fishing series

Crowds in the Far Out stage at Green Man 2023.

Crowds in the Far Out stage at Green Man 2023.

Green Man festival returns with fanfare for 2023

The Albert Hall turns 100-years-old this Thursday (July 20)

The Albert Hall turns 100-years-old this Thursday (July 20)

Famous Powys arts venue marks 100 years by launching community cinema

Rhod Gilbert, back where he belongs in Swansea Arena

Rhod Gilbert, back where he belongs in Swansea Arena

Rhod Gilbert's back where he belongs after defeating stage 4 cancer

Crwods at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Crwods at the Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Powys town comedy festival hailed as 'magnificent success'

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Powys festivalgoers told to 'fill up on the way' after petrol station closure

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Machynlleth Comedy Festival

Top comedians heading for Powys this weekend for Machynlleth Comedy Festival

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival in 2019

The Machynlleth Comedy Festival in 2019

Volunteers sought to join the team ahead of popular Powys comedy festival

Stuart and Kate Richards in Bangladesh.

Stuart and Kate Richards in Bangladesh.

Murder mystery night as Forden couple raise funds for Bangladesh toilets

Entertainment at last year's Welshpool 1940s Weekend.

Entertainment at last year's Welshpool 1940s Weekend.

Powys town venue to host fundraiser for popular annual 1940s weekend

Much-loved story of Rapunzel, with a twist, coming to Powys town