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Stephanie Colderick

Al Pacino is coming to Wales and fans can have dinner with him

Al Pacino, who is considered one of the most influential actors of the 20th century, is coming to Wales and fans can enjoy having dinner with the star. Arguably, one of the greatest actors of all time with an Oscar-winning career spanning 50 years, Al Pacino will be coming to the International Convention Centre in Newport.

The huge film star will be at the centre on Monday, May 1, 2023. Tickets start at £61.38 on Ticketmaster and will include an exclusive live on-stage interview with Al Pacino, a three-course dinner, music, an exclusive auction with signed bespoke Pacino memorabilia unseen Pacino videos and photos shown throughout the interview on giant screens.

The 82-year-old is one of the few talented actors who have achieved the triple crown of acting, having won an Oscar, an Emmy Award and a Tony Award. Al Pacino's hugely successful career includes his breakthrough role as Michael Corleone in The Godfather and roles in Scarface, The Irishman, Heat and Dog Day Afternoon.

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Al Pacino rose to fame during the 1970s and his full name is Alfredo James. His roles have often included acting as a vicious gangster and he most recently appeared in the 2021 films House of Gucci, where his performance was highlighted as a standout, and American Traitor: The Trial of Axis Sally. You can keep up to date with the latest What's On news by signing up to the newsletter here.

During his career Al Pacino has been nominated for nine Oscars, winning one, 18 Golden Globes, winning four, five BAFTAs, winning one and in 2007 the American Film Institute awarded Pacino with a lifetime achievement award. 2023 is set to be a great year for famous faces visiting Wales, you can read where celebrities stay when they visit Wales here, as Harry Styles and Coldplay will be performing at the Principality Stadium in Cardiff.

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