JANUARY – APRIL IONAWR – EBRILL
SPRING GWANWYN 2016
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PRE-THEATRE DINING AT THE ANGEL Look out for The Angel Hotel symbol on selected shows this season! The Angel Hotel is now offering its extensive à la carte menu to pre-theatre diners so there’s greater choice and a range of prices. The hotel’s restaurant, The Oak Room, opens at 5.30pm before selected shows. To reserve a table please call 01873 857121 or book online www.angelabergavenny.com The Angel Hotel, 15 Cross Street, Abergavenny
The Borough Theatre is situated in Cross Street in the centre of Abergavenny, next to the central market. There are plenty of free car parks sign-posted nearby. Public Transport The bus and railway stations are both within ten-minutes’ walking distance of the theatre.
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Thursday 14 January 7.30pm
The ELO Experience The popular tribute band returns to the Borough Theatre with all the hits of the Electric Light Orchestra. £20
Friday 22 January 7.30pm
Solem Quartet Royal Overseas League Competition Winners 2014 and resident chamber music ensemble at the Royal Northern College of Music, the Solem Quartet have performed at the Wigmore Hall, Queen Elizabeth Hall and St Martin In The Fields as well as broadcast on BBC Radio 3.
HAYDN Quartet Op 77 No 2 MOZART Quartet in B flat K589 SCHUBERT Quartettsatz MENDELSSOHN Quartet in F Minor Op 80
£15 (concessions £13) student / child £7.50
Thursday 28 – Saturday 30 January 7.30pm
ABERGAVENNY THEATRE GROUP
Dracula Adapted and directed by Fiona Angwin Bram Stoker’s classic horror tale: Van Helsing and his trusted companions attempt to defeat the most infamous of vampires. Can loyalty and friendship triumph over adversity? Featuring a themed bar, a chance to meet a real bat and free gifts for those who arrive in Gothic dress.
£8.50 (concessions £7.50) Amateur production H Age Guidance 14 years +
Saturday 6 February 7.30pm
Mayor’s Charity Concert A wonderful evening of entertainment with the Abergavenny Borough Band and guest artistes. All proceeds to Wales Air Ambulance and Velindre Cancer Care. £8 (concessions £6)
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Monday 15 – Thursday 18 February 7pm Friday 19 February 2.30pm & 7pm Saturday 20 February 1.30pm & 6pm
ABERGAVENNY PANTOMIME COMPANY
Sinbad Mon / Tues: £5.50 Wed / Thurs: £6.50 Fri / Sat: £7.50 Children & Senior Citizens 50p off H Group discount (20 or more): 10% off (Mon / Tues only) (matinees only)
Sail away with Sinbad as he sets out to rescue a princess, kidnapped by two evil baddies working for her wicked Uncle. Will his ship survive? Will the giant canary eat him? A traditional family pantomime at half-term.
Wednesday 24 February 7.30pm
A Viennese Strauss Gala
£17 (concessions £16)
With soloists from major opera companies, beautiful costumes and wonderful choreography, this sparkling show brings to life a bygone age, recreating the romance of the Viennese Festive Season. Featuring highlights from some of the great Strauss operettas including Die Fledermaus and The Merry Widow accompanied by the European Orchestral Ensemble.
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Friday 26 February 7.30pm
Budapest Café Orchestra The Budapest Café Orchestra includes one of Europe’s most celebrated jazz violinists, Chris Garrick. Together they play powerful folk-based music inspired by the gypsy music of Eastern Europe.
£15 (concessions £13)
Saturday 27 February 7.30pm
THEATR PENA / THE RIVERFRONT CO-PRODUCTION
The Glass Menagerie by Tennessee Williams The story of a family struggling to survive on fragile dreams. Theatr Pena’s imaginative production promises to bring something fresh to this timeless American classic by one of the greatest 20th century playwrights. £13 (concessions £11)
Tuesday 1 March 7.30pm
St David’s Day Concert A celebration with local performers featuring Blaenavon Male Voice Choir. Presented by A4B in support of the Borough Theatre. £8 (concessions £7) H
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Wednesday 2 March 7.30pm
TENTACLE TRIBE AND KAROL CYSEWSKI
Pixelated Squid and the Universe
£13 (concessions £11) Under 25’s £6
Weird science meets hip-hop in a dance double-bill that is out of this world… Dynamic street dancers Tentacle Tribe’s performance is inspired by tiny creatures of the land, sea and sky. Karol Cysewski’s Wonders of The Universe takes a humorous look at Brian Cox’ documentary of the same title.
Thursday 3 March 7.30pm
Kast Off Kinks
£20 (concessions £18)
This great line-up features actual former members of the legendary band The Kinks – Mick Avory, John Dalton and Ian Gibbons. Expect all the hits, including You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola and many more for a great night out! Friday 4 March 7.30pm
THEATR CADAIR / TALIESIN ARTS CENTRE Don’t CO-PRODUCTION miss this breathtaking new show, celebrating 21 years of Windsongs ofHolly Britain’s most popular Buddy act. Buddy Holly and the Cricketers The Blessed Bay have rock ‘n’ rolled audiences
£12 (concessions £10) child £6 Age guidance 8 years +
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Thursday 10 Saturday 12 March 7.30pm
CONCEPT PLAYERS
Little Me This hilarious screwball musical comedy tells the story of glamorous Belle Poitrine, born the wrong side of the tracks. Belle’s attempts to gain wealth, culture and social position in order to capture the love of her life have unforeseen consequences for the other unfortunate suitors she encounters. This outrageously funny musical is brought to you by the awardwinning Concept Players following the success of last year’s Blithe Spirit.
£10 Amateur production H
Sunday 13 March 3pm
AAODS WITH BRENDA HARRIS
My Life Upon the Wicked Stage An afternoon of music and mirth with Abergavenny amateur theatre stalwart Brenda Harris, who is joined by members of AAODS to celebrate her 90th birthday by performing music handpicked from her long career. Proceeds to A4B to support the ongoing development of the Borough Theatre
£10 Amateur production H
Wednesday 16 March 7.30pm
Lady Sings The Blues A tribute to Billie Holiday starring Val Wiseman (Best Singer, British Jazz Awards 2015) and six of Europes’ finest jazz musicians. £18.50 (concessions £16.50) @YFenniBorough
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Saturday 19 March 7.30pm
DANCE BLAST
Ignite
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£7 (concessions £5)
Dance Blast’s highly successful youth dance project with Monmouthshire Youth Dance Company (MYDC) empowers young dancers to commission work from professional choreographers themselves. The Ignite dancers, aged 7 – 18 years, will be joined by young dancers from National Dance Company Wales Associates and the performance will also feature live music by a group of local young musicians.
Wednesday 30 March 1.30pm
LES ENFANTS TERRIBLES
The Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie
£7.50 Family Ticket £28
Roll up, roll up for the most magnifical, tremendible and fanasticulous experience in town! Are Bumblewasps poisonous? What do Whistling Pank’s eat? What happens when you lick a Tresillian Toad? Join Dr Longitude and his zany zookeepers in a puppet-packed, ludicrously lyrical extravaganza from the acclaimed creators of last year’s Captain Flinn and the Pirate Dinosaurs.
Thursday 31 March 7.30pm
DYAD PRODUCTIONS
Austen’s Women £13 (concessions £11) student / child £6
Jane Austen’s heroines from the major novels are brought to life in this acclaimed solo performance by Rebecca Vaughan which was a sell-out hit at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
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Friday 1 April 7.30pm
MR & MRS CLARK
Smash It Up Originally inspired by the demolition of the much loved Chartist Mural, Smash It Up was developed on the streets, public spaces and building sites of Newport. Using live performance and film, this dynamic show explores the historical acts of cultural destruction by fanatics, institutions and by artists themselves and asks what else is in danger of being destroyed? Short-listed for the Amnesty Freedom of Expression Award 2015
£13 (concessions £11) student / child £6
Tuesday 12 – Friday 15 April 7pm Saturday 16 April 6pm
AAODS
Sister Act When would-be nightclub singer and disco diva Deloris Van Cartier witnesses a murder, she is given police protection in the last place you’d expect – a convent! Deloris wins over the Sisters with her singing talent and inspires them to form a contemporary choir – much to the dismay of their Mother Superior… This show is very funny but has much H £12 (conc £11 Tues only) sentiment too, with upbeat music Amateur production based on the 1970’s disco scene.
Saturday 23 April 7.30pm
SWANSEA CITY OPERA
La Boheme Swansea City Opera return with a new production of Puccini’s heart-breaking opera set in war-torn 1940’s Paris. Sung in English and accompanied by chamber orchestra. £20 (concessions £18)
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Sunday 24 April 3.30pm
STUFF AND NONSENSE
The Emperor’s New Clothes Have you heard of the town ruled by an Emperor who loves dressing-up? Will the Emperor make a fool of himself? Will anyone dare to tell the truth? This wonderful story is told with Stuff and Nonsense’s hallmark mischief, never-ending energy and brilliant puppetry. £7.50 Family Ticket £28 Age guidance 3 years + Thursday 28 April 7.30pm
CWMNI PENDRAW
Mr Bulkeley O’r Brynddu Perffaith I ddysgwyr Suitable for Welsh learners Canllaw oed/Age guidance 11+ £13 (concs £11)
Morladron, ymladd ceiliogod, a pheldroed ffyrnig: mae’r cynhyrchyrchiad ddwyieithog hon wedi ei ysbrydoli gan ddyddiaduron sgweier Cymraeg yn darlunio bywyd a drama’r 18ed ganrif. Pirates, cockfighting and riotous football games: this bi-lingual production has been inspired by the personal diaries of a Welsh Squire, bringing the 18th century to life in all its drama.
Friday 29 April 7.30pm
Owen Money’s Juke Box Heroes A fantastic show featuring music regularly heard on Owen Money’s popular Radio Wales show. Guest artistes with tributes to the stars of the ‘60s - Tom Jones, Dusty Springfield, Matt Monroe and Mama Cass and more! £15 (concessions £13)
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RETURNS
boxoffice@ boroughtheatre.co.uk Reservations will be held for 8 days. Uncollected reservations will be released for resale 15 mins before the performance.
Unwanted tickets may be exchanged for a credit voucher and must be handed in at least 24 hours before the performance. This facility is not available for events where the theatre has been hired
SEATING PLAN
ACCESSIBILITY Please inform the Box Office staff if you have any special requirements when booking and we will be happy to help. There is access to the theatre via a lift located in the market hall. There are 4 wheelchair spaces available in the auditorium for most events, and an infra red hearing assistance system. We have a toilet facility for disabled people close to the auditorium. The foyer is not accessible to those in wheelchairs, but a refreshment tray service is available from our stewards.
Save Money Concessionary rates are available at selected events for children, students, registered unemployed, those on income support, over 60s and disabled patrons.
Party Bookings Bring a party and save £££s! Reduced rates are available at many performances for groups of 10 or more - check the Box Office for details.
To hire the Theatre For shows marked H the theatre has been hired The Borough Theatre is available for hire to local amateur performance groups and to organisations based in Monmouthshire for fundraising events. For details contact Nick Banwell on 01873 735830.
A free ticket is available for an assistant accompanying a disabled person to the theatre. There is no admission charge for children under the age of 3, except when the theatre has been hired.
PLEASE NOTE Children attending performances at the theatre must be accompanied by a responsible adult. The use of cameras or recording equipment in the auditorium is not permitted. No smoking in any part of the theatre.
Diary of Events Spring / Gwanwyn 2016 JANUARY / IONAWR Thurs / Iau 14
The ELO Experience
MARCH / MAWRTH 7.30pm MUSIC 7.30pm MUSIC
Fri / Gwe 22
Solem Quartet Thurs / Iau 28 - Sat / Sad 30
Dracula
7.30pm DRAMA
FEBRUARY / CHWEFROR Sat / Sad 6
Mayor’s Charity Concert
ENTERTAINMENT
Mon / Llun 15 – Thur / Iau 18 7pm Fri / Gwe 19 2.30pm & 7pm Sat / Sad 20 1.30pm & 6pm Sinbad PANTOMIME
Strauss Gala Evening
7.30pm MUSIC
Fri / Gwe 26
7.30pm
Budapest Café Orchestra Sat / Sad 27
The Glass Menagerie
MUSIC 7.30pm DRAMA
St David’s Day Concert
7.30pm MUSIC
Wed / Mer 2
7.30pm
Pixelated Squid and the Universe
DANCE
Thurs / Iau 3
Kast off Kinks
7.30pm MUSIC
Fri / Gwe 4
7.30pm
Windsongs of The Blessed Bay
DRAMA
The Borough Theatre Abergavenny is a Company limited by Guarantee, funded by Monmouthshire County Council and supported by the Arts Council of Wales. Company No 07233031 Charity No 1151373 VAT Registered No 170434038 Member of Creu Cymru and ITC. All details correct at time of publication.
7.30pm MUSICAL
Sun / Sul 13
3pm
My Life Upon the Wicked Stage ENTERTAINMENT Wed / Mer 16
7.30pm MUSIC
Lady Sings The Blues Ignite
7.30pm DANCE
Wed / Mer 30
1.30pm
The Marvellous Imaginary Menagerie
DRAMA 7.30pm DRAMA
Thurs / Iau 31
Austen’s Women APRIL / EBRILL Fri / Gwe1
7.30pm DRAMA
Smash It Up Sat / Sad 2
8pm COMEDY
Tues / Maw 12 - Fri / Gwe 15 Sat / Sad 16
7pm 6pm MUSICAL
RomeshSO Ranganathan LD OUT Sister Act
MARCH / MAWRTH Tues / Maw 1
Little Me
Sat / Sad 19 7.30pm
Wed / Mer 24
Thurs / Iau 10 - Sat / Sad 12
Sat / Sad 23
La Bohème
7.30pm OPERA
Sun / Sul 24
3.30pm
The Emperor’s New Clothes
DRAMA
Thurs / Iau 28
Mr Bulkeley O’r Brynddu
7.30pm DRAMA
Fri / Gwe 29
7.30pm
Owen Money’s Juke Box Heroes
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