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JANUARY - APRIL :: IONAWR - EBRILL 2012
SPRING GWANWYN 2012 BOOK ONLINE:
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01873 850805 Borough Theatre. Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5HD
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THE ANGEL HOTEL PRE-THEATRE DINING
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Start your evening with dinner in The Angel Hotel’s restaurant, just 50 yards away. Special pre-theatre menu served from 5.30pm – starter, main course and coffee – for £15. Enjoy lunch before a matinee or afternoon tea before an early evening show. To reserve your table please call 01873 857121. angelabergavenny.com
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BOROUGH THEATRE GIFT VOUCHERS These attractively presented gift vouchers make perfect presents, they are available in denominations of £5, £10 and £20 and can be purchased from the Box Office.
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..
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Friday 20 January 7.30pm Saturday 7 January 7pm
PIANO RECITAL
Rotary Young Musician
The internationally renowned pianist will perform a programme of romantic music, including a piece from his acclaimed Beethoven recordings.
Talented young musicians compete for a place in the South and West Wales District Final. Admission free
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Area Final hosted by the Rotary Club of Abergavenny
Martin Roscoe
“Full bloodied playing of breadth and depth” DAILY TELEGRAPH
BEETHOVEN: Sonata No. 8 in C Minor Op.13 ‘Pathetique’ SCHUBERT: Sonata in B flat D. 960 DEBUSSY: Children’s Corner DEBUSSY: L’Isle Joyeuse LISZT: Sonetto Del Petrarca 104 LISZT: Venezia e Napoli: Tarantella
£15 (concessions £13)
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The Angel Hotel Pre-Theatre Menu available. Starter, main course and coffee for £15. Call 01873 857121 to reserve your table.
Saturday 21 January 8pm
Shappi Khorsandi Star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Friday Night with Jonathan Ross and Have I Got News For You, Shappi Khorsandi is one of the hottest comedy prospects in the country. She’s feisty, flirty, effortlessly funny and she handles every subject with a razor sharp wit, softened only by her deliciously dizzy delivery and endless charm. £15 (concessions £13)
“Makes live comedy thrilling, an absolute success, don’t worry be Shappi” EVENING STANDARD
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Wednesday 25 January 8pm
Budapest Café Orchestra The Budapest Café Orchestra includes one of Europe’s most celebrated jazz violinists, Chris Garrick. Together they play an impassioned and tender mix of Hungarian Czardas, Russian and Ukranian folk songs and dances from Romania and Moldavia evoking vivid images of fiddle maestros, café life and gypsy campfires. £14 (concessions £12)
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The Angel Hotel Pre-Theatre Menu available. Starter, main course and coffee for £15. Call 01873 857121 to reserve your table.
Thursday 26 January 7.30pm
SOUND AFFAIRS
Salomé Music by Charlie Barber An all too rare screening of the classic 1923 silent movie Salomé complete with a live score by Charlie Barber.
Opulent, extravagant, decadent – the classic 1923 silent movie Salomé is a visual feast furnished by lavish art nouveau designs and an unforgettable performance by the tempestuous actress Alla Nazimova in the title role.
£13 (concessions £11 )
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Charlie Barber’s new score is equally dramatic – performed by musicians playing from two towers flanking each side of the giant silver screen, this is a riveting blend of music and spectacle unlike anything else!
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Friday 27 January 7.30pm
ELO Experience Back in the 70’s and 80’s Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra played to packed stadiums throughout the world. Now you can enjoy their greatest hits reproduced by the exciting ELO Experience, including Sweet Talking Woman, Telephone Line, Confusion, Don’t Bring Me Down and perhaps their most famous – Mr Blue Sky.
Thursday 2 – Saturday 4 February 7.30pm
GWENT YOUNG PEOPLES THEATRE
Butterfly Kiss This new play by international awardwinning playwright Charles Way is an exploration of the dreams of young people - a mysterious but revealing piece of theatre that reflects the real experiences, hopes and fears of the rising generation.
£16 (concessions £14 )
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Age guide: 11+ £8 (concessions £6)
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Monday 13 – Thursday 16 February 7pm Friday 17 February 2.30pm & 7pm Saturday 18 February 1.30pm & 6pm
ABERGAVENNY PANTOMIME COMPANY
Peter Pan Get airborne this half-term as your pantomime company celebrates its eightieth year by flying to Neverland with Peter Pan. Meet Tinkerbell, the Darlings, lost boys and the villainous Captain Hook in this traditional family show. Mon & Tues £5.50 Wed & Thurs £6.50 Fri & Sat £7.50 (children & senior citizens 50p off) Group discount: Parties of 20 or more 10% off (Mon & Tues only) No reservations to be held beyond 31 January
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Saturday 25 February 2.30pm
NUFFIELD THEATRE SOUTHAMPTON & FOREST FORGE THEATRE COMPANY
The Phoenix and the Carpet by E Nesbit Wednesday 22 February 1.30pm
Join four children on their adventures as they are whisked away on a magical carpet, with the help of a mysterious and fiery phoenix!
CHICKENSHED
This magical production features beautiful live music, incredible puppets and great fun for all the family.
Crime of the Century
£7.50 Family Ticket £28 (admits four)
London’s acclaimed Chickenshed theatre company pack an explosive and emotional punch in their stunning exploration of gang culture and knife crime. Suitable for ages 11+ Schools performance: contact the Box Office for further details
Friday 24 February 7.30pm
Lewis Smith Memorial Charity Concert A Variety Concert in memory of Lewis Smith who sadly died last January whilst playing for Abergavenny RFC. Synergy and Talgarth Male Voice Choir will perform along with other local entertainers, including Elvis and the Memphis Mafia, Charlotte Poulter (harpist), Graham Evans (comedy poet) Broadside (folk band) and a comedy sketch from the rugby club. In aid of Diabetes UK and The British Heart Foundation £12.50 (senior citizens / disabled £10)
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Thursday 1 March 7.30pm
St David’s Day Concert A celebration with local performers and choirs, led by the popular Welsh folk band, Allan Yn Y Fan. £8 (concessions £7)
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Friday 2 March 7.30pm
Limehouse Lizzy Renowned for an action-packed pyrotechnic-fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages world-wide. Featuring the classic tracks The Boys are Back in Town, Sarah, Whisky in the Jar and Black Rose. £15 (concessions £13)
Saturday 3 March 7.30pm
CHARITY FUNDRAISERS PEGGY & TREVOR TURNER MBE£13) PRESENT £15 (concessions
An Evening With Elvis Abergavenny’s Keith Davies and his own ‘Memphis Mafia’ return with their popular tribute to the King. In aid of Prostate Progress Cancer Research and other chosen charities. £12 Amateur Production
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Tuesday 6 March 7.30pm
Doug Scott: Big Wall Climbing The UK’s top mountaineer, Doug Scott CBE transports his audiences to the highest peaks in the world with this wonderful illustrated lecture. £15 (concessions £12)
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Friday 9 March 7.30pm
Barbirolli Quartet The Barbirolli Quartet holds an international reputation for its diverse, prolific repertoire and dynamic approach to performance. As rising stars of the UK’s classical music scene the quartet has been much in demand at the major concert halls of Europe. HAYDN: Quartet Op.33 No.1 VERDI: Quartet in E minor DVORAK: Quartet in F Op.96 ‘American’
£15 (concessions £13/ child £5)
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The Angel Hotel Pre-Theatre Menu available. Starter, main course and coffee for £15. Call 01873 857121 to reserve your table.
Thursday 8 March 7pm (doors open 6.15pm)
ABERGAVENNY FLOWER ARRANGEMENT SOCIETY
A Jewel In Nature’s Crown A very special evening to celebrate Abergavenny Flower Arrangement Society’s 50th Anniversary, with the spectacular style of NAFAS demonstrator Barry Grey. £10
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“I’d rush to hear this superb quartet again” GEOFF BROWN, THE TIMES
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Saturday 10 March 7.30pm
SWANSEA CITY OPERA
Wednesday 14 March 7.30pm
Cosi fan tutte
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SUNG IN ENGLISH A cynical old man (Don Alfonso) leads two young officers into a scandalous wager, in order to prove ‘Cosi fan tutte’ - that it is against a woman’s nature to be faithful! This comic tale of deception, doubt and devotion contains some of Mozart’s most ravishing music and makes for an enchanting and hilarious evening’s entertainment. £19 (concessions £17 )
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The Bloody Ballad of Mary Maid Created by Lucy Rivers Directed by Adele Thomas Dramaturg Daffyd James Part rock gig, part horror movie, part folk tale, music theatre like you’ve never seen it before! Mary’s not like other girls, more of a loner watching from the shadows, but all that changes when a handsome stranger enters her life and turns her world upside-down. Follow Mary’s gripping story of first-love, betrayal, murder and revenge told with a heady mix of guitars, beats, songs and passion. £13 (concessions £11) Age guide: 14 years+
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Saturday 17 March 7.30pm
DANCE BLAST
Shine Shine is the result of an exciting exchange project between the new flagship Monmouthshire Youth Dance Company and Wales’ long-established youth dance companies Expressions and Connections Dance Companies. The young talented dancers have been working together creatively for the last year and this performance will be a testament to their energy, commitment and enthusiasm. The 35 dancers, who range in age from 12 – 29 years, will also be joined by dancers from the National Dance Company of Wales Associates programme. Thursday 15 March 1pm & 2.15pm
La Reserve Following La Jardin du Possible in 2010, this enchanting company from France return with another wonderfully interactive piece for very young children. Using natural elements, live music and a mysterious soundscape an old tree is brought to life on stage. With a chance for children to look, touch and play this promises to be a delightful and memorable experience for all involved. £5 (including under 3 years) Suitable for 18months – 4 years Duration: 45 minutes
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The performance promises to delight and enthral – a stunning opportunity to see young people shine. £7 (concessions £5)
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Thursday 22 – Saturday 24 March 7.30pm
CONCEPT PLAYERS
How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying After the success of The Mikado and And Then There Were None the Concept Players bring all the fun of the 1960’s to Abergavenny. The story follows an ambitious young window cleaner in New York City, who wants to advance in the world. With the book in his hand, How To Succeed In Business Without Really Trying, he embarks on his adventures. This hit satirical musical is packed with great tunes and lots of laughs – don’t miss it! £10 (concessions £9) Amateur Production
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Wednesday 28 March 7.30pm
SHOCK’N’AWE
Muscle Written and directed by Greg Cullen Choreography by Phil Williams Music by Gareth Evans Love them or loathe them, men are everywhere. Muscle is a richly textured, emotional rollercoaster of theatre, dance music, film and animation inspired by extraordinary interviews with men and performed by an eclectic all male cast, who, as well as hailing from Mars, also play the characters from Venus. Fresh from wining the Royal Bank of Scotland Herald Angel Award at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011, Shock’n’Awe return to tour Wales with a revamped version of this groundbreaking production. £13 (concessions £11)
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Thursday 29 March 7.30pm
IDLE MOTION
The Vanishing Horizon “The lure of flying is the lure of beauty” – Amelia Earhart Charming, evocative and visually engrossing The Vanishing Horizon interweaves two stories separated by time but linked by theme. From crowded airports to the majesty of the silent skies the forgotten stories of the early female pioneers of aviation, and the freedom they found in flight, are told alongside a moving tale from today. On the death of her estranged grandmother a young woman travels across the world to discover the remarkable story of a journey to escape the constraints of life in post-war Britain. Idle Motion’s production is a fascinating and memorable theatrical journey – encompassing romance, controversy and inspiration.. £13 (concessions £11)
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“Simply sensational”
“A little jewel of a show… it loves its audience and in return its audience loves it… propelled by real ingenuity… a brilliant emerging company” LYN GARDNER, THE GUARDIAN
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Friday 30 March 7.30pm
Jive Aces Renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show, the Jive Aces repertoire stretches from the timeless tunes of the swing era to the glitz and glitter of The Rat Pack along with a dash of rockin’ Rhythm and Blues. Featuring songs made famous by such greats as Louis Prima, Bobby Darin, Louis Armstrong, Sammy Davis Jnr, Glenn Miller and Dean Martin. £16 (concessions £14)
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Tuesday 10 April 2.30pm Wednesday 11 April 7.30pm
STUFF AND NONSENSE THEATRE COMPANY
The Enormous Turnip Mr and Mrs Chickweed love to grow gigantic vegetables. Then one day they grow a turnip so HUGE it threatens their tiny house with DISASTER! Quick! Can anyone help them pull up the Enormous Turnip? £6.50 Family Ticket £24 (admits four)
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The Cavern Beatles Fifty years on, the music of the Beatles remains as fresh and uplifting as it was back in the ‘swinging sixties’. Be prepared to enjoy all the hits of the Fab Four in a completely live, two hour show. As close to the real thing as it’s possible to get! £17.50 (concessions £15)
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“This could indeed, be the Beatles” IRISH TIMES
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Friday 13 April 8pm
Elis James Having recently appeared on The Rob Brydon Show, Show & Tell, Russell Howard’s Good News, Dave’s One Night Stand and the Rhod Gilbert Show, Elis James has cemented himself as one of comedy’s brightest young stars. Following his critically acclaimed, sell-out run at Edinburgh in the summer, Elis James returns to the Borough with his brilliantly funny new show, Do You Remember The First Time? £14 (concessions £12)
Tuesday 24 – Friday 27 April 7pm Saturday 28 April 1pm & 6pm
AAODS
The Sound of Music £10 Family Ticket £34 (two adults and two children) concessions £9 (Tuesday only) Amateur production by arrangement with Joseph Weinberger Ltd H
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AAODS perform the well-loved Rodgers and Hammerstein musical The Sound of Music. The story tells of Maria's struggle to settle into convent life and how, as Governess to the seven Von Trapp children she brings joy to their lives and happiness to their father. With wonderful and familiar songs, among them Climb Every Mountain, My Favourite Things, Do Re Me and The Lonely Goatherd, adorable children, irascible nuns and a love story, this show will delight all ages.
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ACCESSIBILITY
Booking Information
Please inform the Box Office staff if you have any special requirements when booking and we will be happy to help.
BOOK ONLINE
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.
Check out the website and book online
www.boroughtheatreabergavenny.co.uk The Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 5pm and 11/2 hours before every performance.
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.
In Person Just pop into our Box Office which is situated in the entrance to the theatre at the top of Cross Street.
By Phone
Tel 01873 850805
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.
You can pay instantly using all major credit and debit cards. Tickets can be sent directly to your home for a 50p postage and handling charge, or held for you at the Box Office.
By Post: The Box Office, Borough Theatre,
RETURNS
Cross Street, Abergavenny NP7 5HD Send us your ticket requirements stating: your name, address and daytime phone number the name of the performance, date and time the number of tickets required, including any concessions
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
Enclose your cheque, made payable to Monmouthshire County Council and include an SAE for the return of your tickets, otherwise tickets will be held at the Box Office for you.
Or you can email your reservation with contact telephone details to us on
boxoffice@boroughtheatre.demon.co.uk Reservations will be held for 8 days. Uncollected reservations will be released for resale 15 minutes before the performance.
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.
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.
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Diary of Events // Spring // Gwanwyn 2012 January / Ionawr Sat / Sad 7
Rotary Young Musician
Music
7pm
Fri / Gwe 20
Martin Roscoe
Music
7.30pm
Sat / Sad 21
Shappi Khorsandi
Comedy
8pm
Wed / Mer 25
Budapest Café Orchestra
Music
8pm
Thurs / Iau 26
Salomé
Music / Film
7.30pm
Fri / Gwe 27
ELO Experience
Music
7.30pm
Thurs / Iau 2 - Sat / Sad 4
Butterfly Kiss
Drama
7.30pm
Mon / Llun 13 - Thurs / Iau 16
Peter Pan
Pantomime
7pm
Fri / Gwe 17
Peter Pan
Pantomime
2.30pm & 7pm
Sat / Sad 18
Peter Pan
Pantomime
1.30pm & 6pm
Wed / Mer 22
Crime of The Century
Drama
1.30pm
Fri / Gwe 24
Lewis Smith Memorial Charity Concert
Variety
7.30pm
Sat / Sad 25
The Phoenix and the Carpet
Children’s Event
2.30pm
Thurs / Iau 1
St David’s Day Concert
Music
7.30pm
Fri / Gwe 2
Limehouse Lizzy
Music
7.30pm
Sat / Sad 3
An Evening With Elvis
Music
7.30pm
Tues / Maw 6
Doug Scott
Talk
7.30pm
Thurs / Iau 8
A Jewel In Nature’s Crown
Demonstration
6.15pm / 7pm
Fri / Gwe 9
Barbirolli Quartet
Music
7.30pm
Sat / Sad 10
Cosi fan tutte
Opera
7.30pm
Wed / Mer 14
The Bloody Ballad of Mary Maid
Music Theatre
7.30pm
Thurs / Iau 15
La Reserve
Children’s Event
1pm & 2.15pm
Sat / Sad 17
Shine
Dance
7.30pm
Thurs / Iau 22 - Sat / Sad 24
How To Succeed...
Musical
7.30pm
Wed / Mer 28
Muscle
Drama
7.30pm
Thurs / Iau 29
The Vanishing Horizon
Drama
7.30pm
Fri / Gwe 30
Jive Aces
Music
7.30pm
Tues / Maw 10
The Enormous Turnip
Children’s Event
2.30pm
Wed / Mer 11
The Cavern Beatles
Music
7.30pm
Fri / Gwe 13
Elis James
Comedy
8pm
Tues / Maw 24 – Fri / Gwe 27
The Sound of Music
Musical
7pm
Tues / Maw 24 – Fri / Gwe 27
The Sound of Music
Musical
1pm & 6pm
February / Chwefror
March / Mawrth
April / Ebrill
The Borough Theatre, Abergavenny is funded by Monmouthshire County Council and supported by the Arts Council of Wales. Member of ITC. All details correct at time of publication
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