Plan Ahead: Things to Do in November 🦢

Good morning, Swansea!

The clocks have gone back and the nights are dark by teatime, which can only mean one thing - that the city gearing up for the run-in to Christmas (already!).

This November, Bill Bailey and Professor Brian Cox both head to Swansea Building Society Arena, the Christmas lights switch-on and parade light up the city centre, and there's a South Wales derby to look forward to too.

I'll still be sharing a full round-up of things to do every Sunday, but here's some of the highlights for November to help you plan ahead.

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The television psychic brings her live stage show to Swansea Grand Theatre, mixing messages, mediumship and audience readings.

Don your best hat and dust off a prize-winning jam recipe for an unforgettable celebration of 75 years of BBC Radio 4's The Archers, at Swansea Building Society Arena.

A new touring production brings Jane Eyre's fight for freedom and belonging to Taliesin Arts Centre, tracing her story from a cruel childhood to the secrets hidden within Thornfield Hall.

The council's annual bonfire night display returns to its new home at Singleton Park this year, with a Magic and Myths-themed night including the usual mix of music, food stalls and a sky full of fireworks.

The acclaimed blues rock guitarist - ranked by Guitar World alongside Eric Clapton and John Mayer - plays the only Welsh date of his UK tour at Sin City, in support of his first new studio album in eight years.

The BBC National Orchestra of Wales, conducted by Martyn Brabbins, perform a programme of love, desire and fate at Brangwyn Hall.

Before streaming, before cinema, even before radio, there was Vaudeville - Bill Bailey celebrates the prime-time entertainment of its day with comedy, songs and multifarious skills, at Swansea Building Society Arena. Also November 19th.

After performing his smash-hit show Horizons to nearly half a million people worldwide, Professor Brian Cox returns with his new world tour, at Swansea Building Society Arena.

Just days after the anniversary of Dylan Thomas's death, much-loved gypsy jazz band Afternoon in Paris fill the poet's childhood front parlour with music and his poems set to song, at the Dylan Thomas Birthplace.

A tribute show recreates the sound and style of the late soul icon, with support from The Special Automatic, at Patti Pavilion.

Stand-up comedian Sam Campbell brings his new show, Kid Giblet, to Swansea Building Society Arena.

Step into the magical kingdom of Arendelle with Abbey Players' heartwarming amateur production of Disney's Frozen, at the Taliesin.

The city's undercover ice rink, Alpine bar, Big Wheel and funfair return to Museum Green for the season, opening with a late-evening session from 5pm - the site stays open right through to 3rd January, though hours vary by date so check before you go.

Swansea throws itself into the worldwide release of the year's new wine every third Thursday of November, with hotels and restaurants across the city laying on French-themed lunches and parties - Morgans Hotel's 1,000-person marquee celebration, the biggest in Wales, is already sold out, but the Grand Hotel's own Beaujolais lunch is still taking bookings, with a three-course meal, live entertainment and a DJ until 5pm.

The wooden chalets return to Oxford Street for another year, with unique gifts, festive food and drink, the Alpine Bar and live entertainment at the Caroler's Cabin - plus The Merry Marquee, a weekend-only addition of artisan food, drink and craft stalls, on selected weekends through December.

Head gardener Teifion leads a guided walk exploring the plants that bring colour and interest to Clyne Gardens all year round, including its famous evergreens.

Browse a selection of small local businesses selling produce, food and drink at Petallica Flower Farm's annual winter market, free to attend, with mini wreath-making workshops running throughout the day for anyone who books ahead.

Marching bands, magical floats, festive film characters and Christmas inflatables fill the city centre, as Santa and his sleigh help switch on Swansea's Christmas lights.

Ad/Lib Cymru present Welsh rugby greats Shane Williams, Lee Byrne and James Hook live on stage at Taliesin Arts Centre.

Back after a successful run last year, this dark comedy follows a desperate host's attempt to throw the perfect Christmas Eve's Eve party for a family that's impossible to please - expect singing, dancing and a revolver - at Volcano Theatre (14+).

A high-energy Christmas concert packed with festive favourites and powerhouse vocals brings the holiday spirit to Brangwyn Hall.

Oddity Ceramics run a festive evening pottery session at Mumbles Pier - the first of a run of Friday dates through to 18th December.

A weekend-long celebration of local talent takes over venues across the city centre, with live gigs, comedy, poetry and quirky theatre from Friday evening through Sunday night.

Woodfield Street turns festive for a day celebrating local businesses with live music, craft stalls and seasonal offers throughout Morriston.

A weekend of sustainable, eco-conscious stalls and makers takes over the National Waterfront Museum, free to attend.

The South Wales derby returns to the Swansea.com Stadium, as the Swans host their fiercest rivals in a lunchtime kick-off.

British legends Squeeze announce the most ambitious tour of their 50-plus-year career, following the release of new album Trixies, with special guest Billy Bragg, at Swansea Building Society Arena.

That should be enough to keep you busy! As always, I'll keep you up to date with even more fun things to do in Swansea every Sunday.

Andrew

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