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Wales Online
09-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wales Millennium Centre announce 2026 Christmas show with special link to Cardiff
Wales Millennium Centre announce 2026 Christmas show with special link to Cardiff The Wales Millennium Centre has announced their hotly anticipated 2026 Christmas show The Wales Millennium Centre are ready for Christmas 2026 (Image: story house pr ) Although Christmas 2026 might seem like a little while away, the Wales Millennium Centre have announced their hotly anticipated 2026 Christmas show. The popular theatre in Cardiff Bay is known for welcoming incredible musicals include Hamilton and Aladdin. In 2025 the Christmas show will be Mary Poppins, read more here, and now they have announced Matilda will be the 2026 Christmas show. Following the success of its first tour in 2018/19, Matilda The Musical, inspired by the beloved book by Roald Dahl, is heading back out on tour across the UK and Ireland. In celebration of 15 years on stage since opening at the Courtyard Theatre in Stratford-upon-Avon, and following performances in 100 cities across 17 countries worldwide, Matilda now returns to Wales Millennium Centre. With book by Dennis Kelly, music and lyrics by Tim Minchin and directed by Matthew Warchus, Matilda is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny. Winner of over 100 international awards, including 24 for Best Musical, Matilda has now delighted over 12 million audiences worldwide. Matilda is returning to Cardiff (Image: DAILY MIRROR ) Article continues below The show has a very special link to Cardiff as Roald Dahl was born right here in Cardiff, and the show will take place just a stone's throw from Roald Dahl Plass in the Bay. Tickets for the show in 2026 will go on sale soon. Tickets will go on sale to partner and partner awen members on Monday, June 30. Ffrind members will be able to buy tickets on Wednesday, July 2. Tickets go on sale to groups on Thursday, July 3. General sale opens on Friday, July 4. Article continues below Matilda will run at the Wales Millennium Centre from Wednesday, December 9, 2026 to Sunday, January 17, 2027. You can find out more, here. From superstar gigs to cosy pubs, find out What's On in Wales by signing up to our newsletter here .
Yahoo
08-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Tyto Athene Acquires stackArmor Inc. to Expand Cyber Compliance and Cloud Capabilities for Government Customers
Strategic acquisition fuels Tyto's accelerated growth in Federal IT and Cybersecurity Services RESTON, Va., May 8, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Tyto Athene, LLC ("Tyto"), a federal systems integrator of mission-focused digital transformation solutions, and portfolio company of Arlington Capital Partners ("Arlington"), has completed its acquisition of stackArmor, Inc., a premier provider of FedRAMP, FISMA/RMF and CMMC/DFARS compliance acceleration, cloud and security automation solutions for government agencies and the industrial base. "The acquisition of stackArmor represents a significant milestone in Tyto's growth strategy," said Dennis Kelly, Chief Executive Officer of Tyto Athene. "stackArmor's innovative cyber, compliance and cloud automation solutions will immediately enhance our ability to support critical missions across defense, national security and public safety sectors. We're excited to welcome co-founders Gaurav 'GP' Pal and Fawad Siraj and the entire stackArmor team to the Tyto family as we work together to help our customers achieve mission success." Tyto connects government and defense leaders with technologies to seamlessly integrate and modernize enterprise-level operations, increasing mission resiliency, capability and flexibility for U.S. agencies around the globe. As a wholly-owned subsidiary, stackArmor will provide Tyto with industry-leading cloud strategy, migration and cloud managed services for regulated industries in compliance with FedRAMP, FISMA, CMMC, HIPAA, StateRAMP, CJIS and NIST standards. stackArmor will also provide its cyber automation and continuous monitoring solutions, ThreatAlert® Security Platform and Continuous ATO (cATO), to further bolster Tyto's cyber support for government partners. "By combining the capabilities of Tyto and stackArmor, we're able to deliver secure and cost-efficient digital infrastructure that accelerates the mission of our government and defense customers through automation," said Gaurav "GP" Pal, Principal of stackArmor. "We share a deep commitment to public sector innovation, and we look forward to joining the Tyto family to propel business growth and operational excellence." Since 2016, stackArmor has been a global trusted provider of compliance-based cloud solutions for the public sector. The Company's trademarked ATO for AI™ and ThreatAlert® Security platforms have helped agencies across defense, space and healthcare markets reduce the time and cost of an ATO by 40%. Ranked #26 in the Top 100 Cloud Managed Services Providers, stackArmor will strengthen Tyto's delivery of scalable cloud and compliance-driven solutions across the federal and defense landscape. "The acquisition of stackArmor complements Tyto's acquisitions of MindPoint Group and Microtel, underscoring our commitment to building a differentiated portfolio of mission-enabling technologies and services," said Michael Lustbader, a Managing Partner at Arlington Capital Partners. "Their expertise in automation and cloud enhance Tyto's position in delivering secure, compliant cloud solutions and support Tyto's development into a premier end-to-end digital transformation partner for the Federal government." About Tyto AtheneTyto Athene delivers secure, mission-critical technology solutions that empower defense, intelligence, and civilian agencies to modernize infrastructure, strengthen cybersecurity, and stay ahead of evolving threats. As a mission-driven integrator, we combine deep technical expertise with a hands-on, collaborative approach to ensure agencies have the tools needed for operational success. From network modernization to cyber defense, we help organizations turn data into actionable insights, enabling information dominance and greater mission effectiveness. Our commitment to innovation and customer success drives us to deliver solutions that enhance security, resilience, and communications across the government landscape. Headquartered in Reston, VA, Tyto has eleven offices in the U.S. and Europe. For more information, visit or follow Tyto on LinkedIn. About Arlington Capital PartnersArlington Capital Partners is a Washington, D.C.-area private investment firm specializing in government-regulated industries. The firm partners with founders and management teams to build strategically important businesses in the government services and technology, aerospace and defense, and healthcare sectors. Since its inception in 1999, Arlington has invested in over 175 companies and is currently investing out of its $3.8 billion Fund VI. For more information, visit Arlington's website at View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Tyto Athene, LLC
Yahoo
06-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Royal Television Society Scraps Special Award For Gaza Journalists, Telling Jurors It Doesn't Want To 'Add Fuel To Fire' Of Scandal Around BBC Film
EXCLUSIVE: The Royal Television Society (RTS) has sparked anger after a late decision to scrap a special recognition award for journalists in Gaza at last night's TV Journalism Awards. In an email to jury chairs seen by Deadline, the RTS said it did not wish to 'add fuel to the fire' around Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone, the BBC documentary that was pulled after it was revealed that the child narrator was the son of a Hamas minister. More from Deadline 'BBC Breakfast' Editor Was Rewarded With More Power After Facing Bullying & Misconduct Claims 'Matilda The Musical' Scribe Dennis Kelly Penning BBC Adaptation Of Andy West's Prison Memoir 'The Life Inside' Long-Serving BBC Comms Boss John Shield To Exit After A Decade Adrian Wells, chair of the RTS Television Journalism Awards, said: 'We had planned to award it to 'Journalists in Gaza' to recognise their enormous efforts over the last 18 months or so of extreme pressure and endeavour. However, this award, in the end will not be given on Wednesday.' He added: 'Already this has become a political football and the RTS is keen not to add fuel to the fire in this current environment. It is a shame that this cannot proceed but rest assured there is a very strong showing and recognition of journalism from Gaza throughout the rest of the evening.' Wells explicitly referenced attacks against the BBC's film from right-wing newspapers, as well as criticism of Channel 4 News for also featuring in its coverage 14-year-old Abdullah Al-Yazouri, the son of Ayman Al-Yazouri, the deputy minister of agriculture in Gaza's Hamas-run government. In a statement, an RTS spokesperson said: 'Investigations have recently been launched into a number of news reports from Gaza and, as those reviews are ongoing, we didn't feel it was appropriate to proceed with the award this year.' One senior news executive described the decision as 'spineless.' Ben de Pear, the former editor of Channel 4 News and founder of Basement Films, took issue with the U-turn on X/Twitter. 'The decision was taken because of failures/omissions in the telling of a story in the UK; not because of Gazans' failures. They were punished and excluded in a last minute and unaccountable process without referral or participation of the RTS Journalism members/juries or chairs,' De Pear wrote. 'Presenters & winners repeatedly cited the battle for truth we are in across world, the importance of television journalism & the bravery of those targeted for it & then the very organisation which presides over the recognition of all of this cancels the very award recognising it.' ITV News was the big winner on the night, claiming eight awards including Camera Person of the Year, Emerging Young Talent of the Year, and News Coverage – International for its investigation of the war in the Middle East. Elsewhere, Al-Yazouri has given an interview to the Middle East Eye about the BBC's decision to drop Hoyo Films documentary Gaza: How to Survive a War Zone. 'I did not agree to the risk of me being targeted in any shape before the documentary was broadcast — so if anything happens, the BBC is responsible for it,' he said. Best of Deadline 2025 TV Series Renewals: Photo Gallery 2025 Awards Season Calendar: Dates For Tonys, Emmys & More 2025 TV Cancellations: Photo Gallery
The Guardian
14-02-2025
- Entertainment
- The Guardian
Girls and Boys review – a devastating portrait of motherhood, marriage and violence
This production of Dennis Kelly's one-woman play begins a little like a Netflix special. Barefoot in front of a blank backdrop, our protagonist, played by Aisling Loftus, recounts how she found love in an easyJet queue. Punchlines are delivered with the aplomb of a Palladium standup: Paris is 'like Leeds with wide streets'. Insults – 'lard-synapsed cockhead' – are as artful as they are crude. A recollection of her 'slaggy' years includes a detail so gross-out she instantly repeats it. We listen as she builds a dream career as a documentary film-maker, her confidence inspired by her new husband. But even as we're falling for her candour and chutzpah, Kelly is casting shadows that haunt and lengthen. The trace elements of the writer's dark vein – as seen in his brilliantly disturbing TV series Utopia – are present even in his character's most triumphant moments. Between sections of the monologue, Loftus acts out scenes of motherhood in designer Janet Bird's peachy open kitchen; an ominous crackle accompanies the transitions between the two. We can't see the children, but an aching combination of tenderness and frustration renders them perfectly – too-clever Leanne, fashioning London's Shard skyscraper out of mud, and boisterous Danny determined to cluster-bomb it. Their father's absence is increasingly noticeable. Anna Ledwich's direction doesn't overdo the unease; it's always there, waiting, in the corner of your eye. Seven years ago, Carey Mulligan debuted this role and Loftus's performance surely deserves just as much attention. She is so winning and relatable that it's only later you clutch at your stomach and notice you have been silently, surgically eviscerated. 'I think a lot about violence,' she says at one point. 'It's such a fundamental part of our species. How can you understand us if you don't understand it?' The answers this play offers are not meant to be definitive (when it was first produced at the Royal Court, some found its discussion of gender-based aggression too one-sided). But as an evocation of the human heart's insidious capacities, it is devastating. At Nottingham Playhouse until 1 March
