AWARD-winning journalist, broadcaster and former Channel 4 economics editor Paul Mason will examine the future of capitalism at St David’s Hall on Monday, June 6.

Paul will be joined by and associate pro vice-chancellor for sustainability and engagement at University of Wales Trinity Saint David Jane Davidson. Both will map out the alternatives in this insightful new show entitled Has Capitalism Had Its Day?

Plus, Paul’s new book Postcapitalism will be available to buy on the night at the discounted rate of £8, for those who book online.

According to Paul, the world is on the cusp of seismic political and economic change. The rise of ‘information capitalism’ together with increasing individualism will bring about an unprecedented challenge to state-backed, corporate capitalism.

In his far-sighted critique of our era, Postcapitalism, Mason lays out possible routes towards a fairer society to 2050 and beyond – could Wales be the first post-capitalist society?

Tickets cost £15.

Then on Wednesday, June 15, St David’s Hall will celebrate the career of Simon and Garfunkel in the 50th anniversary tour of The Simon and Garfunkel Story.

Since releasing their first album Wednesday Morning, 3am, the dynamic duo have achieved enormous success including BRIT awards, inductions into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, and even winning an incredible 10 Grammys.

Yet, their initial popularity was slow-burning until their chart-topping single The Sound of Silence propelled them to worldwide fame. Subsequent albums Bookends and Bridge Over Troubled Water also reached number one with the latter’s title track also reaching the top spot. However, Simon and Garfunkel are most well known for their huge chart-topper Mrs Robinson, which memorably featured in the classic film The Graduate in 1968.

Fresh from an amazing run in the West End, The Simon and Garfunkel Story tells their tale from their humble beginnings as rock duo ‘Tom and Jerry’ through to their stunning success and dramatic break-up. Yet, their remarkable reformation concert at New York’s Central Park in 1981 provides the show with a fitting finale.

Impeccably performed by the award-winning leading man Dean Elliott and a spectacular cast of actor-musicians, this sensational show will have you reliving the sights and sounds of the 60s in no time.

Tickets cost £16.50 and £18.

All tickets are subject to a £3.95 Ticket Service Charge per transaction and an optional 95p postage fee.

To book visit stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk or call 029 2087 8444.