YOUR NEXT 48 hours CARDIFF HOT LIST

MUSIC Coope Boyes & Simpson With their rich unusual vocal harmonies skilfully blending their voices in a distinctive and unforgettable style that takes English roots into a radical new direction, Coope, Boyes and Simpson are not afraid to tackle any subject and they creatively arrange traditional songs alongside their own distinctive, pithy original compositions. They are described as “quite simply the best purveyors of acapella songs on these isles”. Today, 8pm, St David’s Hall. 029 2087 8444

MUSIC Fairport Convention To mark its 50th year, Fairport has released a brand new CD titled 50:50@50. The band will play a selection of tracks from the album as well as long-established favourites from their extensive repertoire. Tonight, 8pm, Acapela, Pentyrch. 029 2089 0862

THEATRE Joseph & The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Starring X-Factor winner Joe McElderry, Bill Kenwright’s production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues on its record-breaking tour having already sold an estimated 15 million tickets. Today, 7.30pm, Wales Millennium Centre. 029 2063 6464

MUSIC Lower Machen Festival The Welsh Chamber Players, directed by Peter Esswood, and critically-acclaimed violinist Matthew Jones, pictured, launch the 50th anniversary season of the Lower Machen Festival in this performance of Vivaldi’s Le Quattro Stagioni. Today, 1pm, St David’s Hall. 029 2087 8444

THEATRE Voices of Eve: Reduced Womanhood Six women tell their stories across years of being and decades of existing. They share so many things – massive moments in human existence. The entire spectrum from joy to grief, love to hate and life to death. Tonight, 7.30pm, Chapter Arts Centre. 029 2030 4400