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Wales Online
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
James at Cardiff Castle Laid bare what sets them apart from their '90s counterparts
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Smack dab in the middle of a rash of 1990s acts taking over the city's venues is Manchester rock act James. While a constant during the decade, the band stood apart from the crowd with their vibrant and vital mix of indie/electronica/alternative and pulsating tracks like Laid, Come Home and She's a Star. And as Cardiff Castle's latest musical guests they proved why their music has endured with a breathless set of hits the audience absolutely lapped up - or at least sang along to at the tops of their voices. Maybe it was something about the hot evening, but their near-two hour set seemed to fly by with an energy and heat that was enviable. It's no secret that James' live shows have a frantic and exciting energy that's whipped up even further by the band's evident enjoyment. Tim Booth regularly gets up close and personal with audience members and the enigmatic frontman, now 65, doesn't stop getting in amongst it and dancing. The double drums/percussion, plus the violin and trumpet players lifted the performance to a frentic, but composed, level. This gig was basically a lot of fun to watch and if you couple that with a list of songs that have been part of my singalong consciousness for the past 30 years, then I'm basically in my element. Do not disturb me when I'm singing Laid, especially the 'skeweeers' part or expect me not to 'wooowooowooo' at the pertinent bit of Born of Frustration. Special mention, too, to support act Shed Seven, whose warmth and connection with fans makes seeing Going For Gold and Chasing Rainbows live a pleasure. Rick Whitter is funny and engaging and kind with fans. Any band in your emotional back catalogue will have the power to elicit emotion and James' Say Something was beautiful to hear live, while their 2014 track, Moving On was dedicated to members of the crowd who had lost someone in recent times, due to Booth's inspiration being the loss of his mother. I think James' skill in their song-writing combined with their live performances and connection with their fans, is their sincerity - you can tell the majority of their creations come from their experiences and emotions. That makes them a band that will never disappear from my favourites playlist. To see our review of 1990s icon, Alanis Morissette, click here. And for our verdict on the return of Oasis, supported by Richard Ashcroft and Cast, click here. Long live the '90s.
Wales Online
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more
James at Cardiff Castle 2025 stage times, line-up, set list, parking, banned items and more The gigs are continuing at Cardiff Castle with James next to perform James is performing at Cardiff Castle (Image: DEPOT LIVE/CUFFE & TAYLOR ) The summer of music is well under way in Cardiff and Manchester band James are next to perform at Cardiff Castle. Known for their hits Laid and Sit Down, this set will be a guaranteed sing-a-long at the castle. James are one of the UK's most enduring success stories, having sold more than 25 million records worldwide since forming in the early 1980s. Since then, they have gained both critical and commercial success. James consists of several band members, including lead singer Tim Booth, bassist Jim Glennie and drummer David Baynton-Power. The band's unique craftsmanship, creativity and musical legacy has made them one of the most influential British bands of the last four decades and with 18 studio albums under their belt, James secured their first UK album Number 1 chart spot in 2024 with Yummy. In 2023, the band celebrated its 40th anniversary with a tour of inspired orchestral reworkings of hits, B-sides and obscure favourites. The band most recently completed a US co-headline tour with The Smiths' songwriting genius Johnny Marr. Here is everything you need to know about James at Cardiff Castle. When is James performing at Cardiff Castle 2025? James will take to the stage at Cardiff Castle on Thursday, July 10. Event timings for James at Cardiff Castle Doors to James will open at 5pm. The concert is expected to finish around 10.30pm. As soon as stage times are confirmed for the acts, we'll update them here. Line-up for James at Cardiff Castle James will be joined by Shed Seven and Jamie Webster, as their support acts for the gig. Shed Seven are an alternative rock band, formed in York in 1990 and were part of the impactful Britpop scene of the 1990s. The band officially broke up in 2003, but reformed for a greatest-hits tour in July 2007. In 2024 Shed Seven released Liquid Gold, their seventh studio album, consisting of re-imagined/re-recorded versions of their songs. Jamie Webster is an English singer, songwriter and musician from Liverpool. Him and his songs are well known for being about Liverpool Football Club, particularly Allez Allez Allez. Shed Seven are supporting James (Image: Stuart Vance/ReachPlc ) Set list for James at Cardiff Castle There is no confirmed setlist for James but based on their most recent gig in Llangollen on Sunday, June 29, 2025, we are expecting something like this. Johnny Yen Seven Come Home Way Over Your Head Leviathan Stay Just Like Fred Astaire She's a Star Shadow of a Giant P.S. Heads Moving On Beautiful Beaches Sit Down Tomorrow Sometimes Sound Laid Oasis competition: Win tickets to see Oasis at Wembley . Banned items for James at Cardiff Castle Chairs, portable furniture, inflatables, or foldable furniture are not allowed into the area. Food and drink are not permitted however there are food and drink concessions within the event. One sealed water bottle is allowed per person, a maximum of 500ml. One empty reusable water bottle is permitted. There will be free water refill stations at the venue. If you have a medical condition, then a doctor's note will permit diet-specific food and drink only. Assistant dogs are permitted on site. If you are bringing a registered assistant dog, please do let Depot know in the accessible requirements form that is emailed to you by Ticketmaster after purchasing accessible tickets. Alternatively, please contact them at access@ Small bags/rucksacks are permitted. Bag searches will be in operation. The full list of banned items are: Alcohol Signs Luggage Computers, laptops, iPads and tablets Large bags over A4 Selfie sticks Professional cameras Cans Drugs Helmets Air horns Lasers Animals except guide dogs Glass bottles Spray cans Flags Umbrellas Chairs Flares or fireworks Toxic substances Weapons (including replicas) Perfumes Explosives, signalling devices, smoking devices, and very-lights Medicines without a prescription or justification Skateboards and other personal motorised and non-motorised vehicles Knives, syringes, and scalpels Are there still tickets left for James at Cardiff Castle? You can still pick up tickets for James (Image: James ) There are still tickets available for James, at Cardiff Castle, with tickets starting at £61.60 Buy them, here. How to enter Cardiff Castle General admission for James at Cardiff Castle is via North Gate, at the back of the castle. Here's a site map to illuatrate: Road closures for James at Cardiff Castle Castle Street, Duke Street, Kingsway and Cowbridge Road East (from Cathedral Road through to Westgate Street) will be closed from 9pm until midnight. This will affect bus services. Service 9 (towards Sports Village only): Will operate normal route to Newport Road/Dumfries Place then via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace, Customhouse Street and Wood Street then usual route to Sports Village. Journeys to UHW Heath Hospital are not affected. Services 21, 23 and 27: Will start and end at Greyfriars Road, stop GL closest to the New Theatre. This will mean stops at Cardiff Bus Interchange, Westgate Street to Kingsway will not be served. Journeys to the city centre on routes 11, 28, 44/45, 49/50, 52 and 57/58 will operate to the city centre via Station Terrace, lower Churchill Way, Bute Terrace and Customhouse Street from 9pm. Where to park There is no parking at Cardiff Castle itself, but there are public car parks in the city. Parking is available at the Civic Centre and Sophia Gardens from 8am until midnight. To get to the Civic Centre you can exit Junction 32 of the M4, head south on the A470 towards the city centre and follow signage to the civic centre. For Sophia Gardens parking exit junction 32 off the M4. City centre car parks such as St David's Shopping Centre, John Lewis, Capitol Shopping Centre, and NCP (Adam Street, Dumfries Place and Greyfriars Road) will also be available for those traveling by car. Extra information for James at Cardiff Castle The event is outdoors and will go ahead unless there is extreme weather so you might need to pack your sun cream or your raincoat. All under 18s must be accompanied by an adult. Children aged 2 and under can attend for free and don't require a ticket. All other children must have a full-price ticket to enter the festival. There is no parking available at the Castle. The closest alternative car parks are the NCPs on Westgate Street, Cardiff Arms Park, or Sophia Gardens. The venue is cashless, including all food concessions and bars. Article continues below If available official merchandise will be available to purchase within the festival.
Yahoo
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
‘Love Island USA' Season 7 Cast Photos: Peacock Reveals First 10 Islanders
Peacock has revealed the first 10 Islanders going into the Love Island USA Season 7 villa looking for love. Ariana Madix is back as host of the dating series, which premieres on Tuesday, June 3. Comedian Iain Stirling also returns to narrate everything that happens in the villa. More from Deadline 'Laid' Canceled At Peacock After One Season Simon Cowell On Why He Was "Nervous" Before Filming The First Day Of 'America's Got Talent' & Why Sofía Vergara Was "Scared" Of Mel B 'Crystal Lake' TV Series Casts William Catlett New episodes of the series will air every day during premiere week, and the show will stream Thursdays through Tuesdays thereafter. RELATED: In addition, companion series Love Island Aftersun returns every Saturday, beginning June 7, with hosts being announced soon. Love Island USA features a group of sexy singles on a search for love in a beautiful villa in Fiji. Temptations will rise and drama will ensue as Islanders face brand new couples' challenges, jaw-dropping twists and turns, and even a few surprise guests. RELATED: Viewers at home have the power to affect what happens in the villa voting for their favorite couples via the Love Island USA app to determine which Islanders will recouple, who will remain in the villa, and who goes home heartbroken. RELATED: Love Island USA is produced by ITV America, based on a format owned by Lifted Entertainment and Motion Entertainment, a WPP Media Company and distributed by ITV Studios. Executive producers include David George, Adam Sher, Ben Thursby-Palmer, Jordana Hochman, Bernie Schaeffer, James Barker, Blake Garrett, Courtney Rosenthal, Richard Cowles, Mike Spencer, Tom Gould, Richard Foster and Chet Fenster. Scroll through the photo gallery below to meet the Season 7 Islanders. Best of Deadline Everything We Know About Netflix's 'The Thursday Murder Club' So Far 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
The Sun
02-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Peacock cancels FIVE shows as fans argue new romantic comedy ‘didn't get a fair chance'
PEACOCK has cancelled five shows, leading fans to argue that one comedy 'didn't get a fair chance.' In April, Peacock confirmed the horror-thriller series Teacup and Hysteria! are both being axed after one season. 4 Joining the shows being dropped are Mr Throwback and dark comedy Based on a True Story, which stars Kaley Cuoco. Now, it's also been revealed that 'Laid' has been cancelled by Peacock too. The series stars Stephanie Hsu as Ruby Yao, who discovers that her former sexual partners have been dying off, in the order with which she slept with them. But despite the first season ending on a cliffhanger, Peacock has now cancelled it - much to the disappointment of fans. Fans have complained that Laid got barely any promotions, marketing or ads, so they've insisted it 'didn't get a fair chance' to succeed. After the news was revealed, one person wrote: 'This was a lovely show. They did no promotions btw.' A second penned: 'Where was the promo they didn't even get a chance,' and a third echoed: 'Ugh!! This is the worst!!' Someone else said: 'Another case of original ideas being ignored to the point of letting them rot and die.' And another person wrote: 'Peacock should just give up on original content. They're obviously not good at keeping a show past 2 seasons.' Peacock cancels four shows with A-list star's 'amazing' comedy axed after just two seasons Others complained that they'll never know what happens after the cliffhanger. But it's not the first time that fans have been left disappointed by Peacock cancelling shows recently. Revealing their sadness over the axe of Based On A True Story, one person said: 'I found out Based on a True Story was recently canceled and I'm so bummed.' And another furious viewer sent a message to Peacock, saying: 'Very disappointed to hear that you have canceled Based on a True Story after 2 seasons. 'I am probably going to cancel my paid subscription and just boycott your channel altogether. 'The show received a 79% percent rating on Rotten Tomatoes. Very stupid decision.' The first season of Based on a True Story premiered in June 2023 with a second following in November last year. Kaley, 39, stars as Ava Bartlett, a pregnant real estate agent who is passionate about true crime. The series also features Chris Messina, who plays Ava's husband and former tennis pro Nathan, and Tom Bateman as Matt Pierce. Kaley previously told how she took the job due to the show reflecting a lot of her real life. She told Awards Review: "A lot of boxes were checked for me in this show. The writing was fantastic. "I love true crime. I literally fall asleep to Dateline every single night. I watch repeats, I listen to murder podcasts. "I also grew up playing tennis. There's a lot of parts from this show that made sense for me. And knowing that I was going to work with Chris Messina was something I really wanted to do, too." 4 4
Telegraph
03-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Telegraph
London's most opulent fringe venue opens with a brilliant no-holds-barred show
Friday night saw London's newest and most opulent comedy venue open its doors with an extravagant bang thanks to US comedian Natalie Palamides. Quite a few 'bangs' in fact, if one's being smutty, which Palamides sure is − and certainly, as an opening, determinedly fringey mission statement and outrageously entertaining evening out, it is hard to see how this show could be bettered. An offshoot of the much-loved Dean Street institution of similar name, Soho Theatre Walthamstow turns out to be quite a place. Built in 1930 as an astonishing 2,700-seater cinema, the building has been lovingly restored and transformed into a theatre with a still-ambitious 960 seats. ('Soho' don't seem to be publicising how much it cost, but we can safely go with: a packet.) The auditorium is marvellous, a grand, old-school space with luxurious, Alhambra-inspired trimmings, good leg-room and excellent raking and sight-lines. There's a capacious foyer with a disco ball the size of Jupiter, two large and well-staffed bars, and you can get a naan wrap for a tenner. Plus, it's barely five minutes' walk from the local Tube station. What's not to like? First aired in Edinburgh last summer, the show with which Walthamstow is setting out its stall echoes the venue in terms of being at once reassuringly old-fashioned and utterly modern. A no-holds-barred comic paean to the big-screen romances of the 1990s, and flipping between 1999 and 1996, Weer sees Palamides simultaneously play both of the central lovers, Mark and Christina. (A bizarre quadruple coincidence for this particular writer, but that's quite another story.) So, her right-hand side is Mark, all macho plaid shirt, cargo pants, short-ish 'male' hair, and preposterous painted-on stubble; but when she turns about 180 degrees, she's Christina: long hair, regular make-up, a pink top, groovy jeans. It's a clownish trope as old as the hills, but make no mistake: as anyone who caught Palamides's previous, full-bore creations Laid (2017) or Nate (2018) would expect, the material is bracingly and brilliantly 21st-century. Going into the show, I'll admit I feared slightly that this performer who − be warned − loves to get the audience involved and thrives on the sense of a charged, intimate huddle, might be lost in the enormous space. But not a bit of it. A completely fearless atom-bomb of energy, she instantly fills the stage and auditorium alike with muscular misrule, and simply does not let up. Roughly 80 minutes straight through, the show often uses surprise as a (very effective) weapon, so let's not go into too many particulars. But Palamides's mickey-taking of specific 1990s films and general filmic tropes is as marvellous as her casual, almost aggressive disregard for her props, and my, what an inspired and inventive physical comedian she is. She frequently turns on a sixpence to give us both characters' actions as good as simultaneously, a trick that works as perfectly in the moments off near-death melodrama as it does in the shamelessly funny, insouciantly semi-naked bedroom scenes. You can't help feeling that this 'Zone 3', comedy-focused theatre has got its work cut out for it in terms of consistently putting bums on seats, especially given the fact that very few of the names on its extensive programme qualify as 'household'. But after an opening gambit as strong as this, how not to wish it well? At the curtain call, the still bare-breasted Palamides said how marvellous it was that 'small comedians' like her could experience being in a room like this. Amen to that, even if something tells me the astonishing Ms P, 5ft 1in though she is, won't be a 'small comedian' for very much longer.
