Captain Scott: South for ScienceThere was much more to Captain Robert Falcon Scott’s 1910-13 British Antarctic Expedition than an attempt on the South Pole. It was a scientific expedition. The expedition laid the foundations of modern Antarctic science. National Museum Cardiff. 14 Jan – 13 May 2012
Ceri Dupree: Brenda’s Big Night OutCome along and join Brenda, the vamp of the valleys. Thirty nine years old, with a heart of gold and already one failed marriage behind her, this local Shirley Valentine is about to begin the adventure of a lifetime, where anything can happen… and probably will! 04 - 05 June, Wales Millennium Centre
Swallows and AmazonsAll aboard The Swallow! Follow Captain John and his able crew as they set sail to Wildcat Island on an exotic adventure to encounter savages, capture dastardly pirates and defeat mortal enemies. 15 - 19 May. New Theatre
Show The NationShow The Nation has teamed up with some of Cardiff’s finest Dance Schools to raise money for the Noah’s Ark Appeal, such routines have been showcased on Sky 1’s ’Got To Dance’. 27 May. St Davids Hall.
The Olympic Flame will be coming to Cardiff!The Olympic Flame will arrive at the Olympic Stadium on 27 July 2012 for the lighting of the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony, signifying the start of the London 2012 Olympic Games. 25 May. Coopers Field, Cardiff
German beer festJoin in the great atmosphere of the German beer fest. Buzzing with live ompha music, steins of real German ale, sumptuous sausages and pretzels all served by traditionally dressed mädchens. 17- 20th May. Roald Dahl Plass, Cardiff