APRIL – AUGUST EBRILL – AWST
SUMMER HAF 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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A Borough Theatre promotion at The Dance Centre, Pen Y Pound, Abergavenny Sat 30 April & Sunday 1 May 6pm & 8pm
EDDIE LADD & GWYN EMBERTON
Caitlin Caitlin, the wife of Dylan Thomas started attending Alcoholics Anonymous in 1973. The audience sits with Caitlin in the circle of chairs as she revisits her tempestuous life with Dylan, and the unoccupied chairs become part of the action in this physical and powerful duet. Age guidance: 14 years+ BEST DANCE PRODUCTION, WALES THEATRE AWARDS 2015
£13 (concessions £11)
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Thursday 5 May 7.30pm
Johnny Cash Roadshow The UK’s No 1 tribute to Johnny Cash is the only show endorsed by the Cash family and captures the essence of a real Cash show! Featuring all the great hits together with evocative screen images from Johnny Cash’s life. £19
Friday 13 May 7.30pm
BIG TELLY THEATRE COMPANY (from Northern Ireland)
Puckoon by Spike Milligan
Ireland 1922: the Ulster Boundary Commission has drawn the new border straight through the town of Puckoon and life will never be the same again…. This sell-out show had audiences all across Ireland screaming with laughter at its Goonish blend of theatrical anarchy, musical wit and impossible plot.
£14 (concessions £12)
Saturday 14 May 7pm
A Gala Evening of Music A gala evening of music with opera artists Fflur Wyn, Richard Allen and David Kempster accompanied by Jeannette Massocchi at the piano. Plus Abergaveny’s own award-winning close harmony Male Voice Choir, Synergy. Promoted by the Abergavenny Appeal Committee, National Eisteddfod of Wales £15
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Friday 20 May 7.30pm
T. Rextasy A welcome return for this great show celebrating the music of Marc Bolan and T. Rex. A rock’n’roll concert for all ages – if you want to know what a Marc Bolan show was like in the 70s then this is it!
£19.50 (concessions £17)
Saturday 21 May 7.30pm
An Evening with Elvis Abergavenny’s Keith Davies and his own ‘Memphis Mafia’ return with their popular tribute to the King.
£12 Proceeds to local charities Amateur production
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Sunday 22 May 6pm
Dave Bilbrough An evening with the popular Christian singer / songwriter with rousing modern hymns and folk songs from his latest album, The Song That I Sing. £6.50
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Wednesday 25 May 8pm
Jeremy Hardy Best known for BBC Radio Four’s The News Quiz, and I’m Sorry I Haven’t A Clue, comedy star Jeremy Hardy returns to the Borough with his brand new show for 2016. £14 (unwaged £5)
Friday 27 May 7.30pm
Alaw Oli Wilson-Dickson (fiddle / vocals), Dylan Fowler (guitar) with Jamie Smith (accordion / vocals). Drawing on a wealth of experience Alaw take their audiences on a musical journey – a tune brought back from a tour in Bulgaria or a collaboration in India – but at the heart of their set is a passion for the old tunes of Wales. From sublime slow airs to dazzling dance tunes and storming songs, Alaw promise a performance of joyful and life-affirming music. £15 (concessions £13) @YFenniBorough
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Friday 3 June 7.30pm
BALLET CYMRU
Little Red Riding Hood & Three Little Pigs An imaginative evening of beautiful classical ballet based on two well-loved stories from Roald Dahl’s wonderful Revolting Rhymes. £14 (concessions £12 / child £6) HALF TERM BALLET WORKSHOP Tuesday 31 May – Friday 3 June. Join Ballet Cymru for their popular half-term workshop for all ages. Further information: www.welshballet.co.uk 01633 892927
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£8.50 (concessions £7.50) Amateur production
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The year is 1986 and the elderly father of four feuding daughters has passed away. However, far from being a solemn affair, the occasion gives rise to hilarity in a series of mishaps, errors and canine shopping trolleys! A laugh-out-loud comedy from one of Wales’ best-loved playwrights.
Wednesday 15 June 1.30pm
Tiddler and Other Terrific Tales Under the sea, out on the farm and into the jungle, these terrific tales are woven together with live music, puppetry and a whole host of colourful characters from Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s best-loved titles: Tiddler, Monkey Puzzle, The Smartest Giant in Town and A Squash and a Squeeze. £6.50 (Schools’ discount available)
Thursday 16 June 7.30pm
And Finally Phil Collins 2016
The Official No 1 Tribute band returns with a stunning new production faithfully recreating all the classic hits from the timeless Phil Collins and Genesis back catalogue.
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Friday 17 June 7.30pm
CONCEPT PLAYERS
Steps Through Time Join the ever-popular Concept Players for an entertaining evening of all your musical favourites from the early twentieth century to bang up-to-date productions. With familiar and not so familiar numbers, the concert promises something for everyone!
£10 Amateur production H
Saturday 18 June 7pm
ABERGAVENNY EISTEDDFOD Y FENNI
Winners’ Grand Concert Your chance to experience the thrill of live competition finals among some of Wales’ best choirs, singers and instrumentalists, free of charge! With bi-lingual commentary and packed with songs from the musicals, classical arias and traditional favourites, the Abergavenny Eisteddfod Y Fenni is a great introduction to this popular Welsh cultural event and looks forward to the National Eisteddfod in Abergavenny in August. Free tickets ( please book in advance at the Box Office)
Wednesday 22 June 7.30pm
Forever In Blue Jeans Superb singers, dancers and musicians playing the best in country music and rock’n’roll including songs from Patsy Cline, Garth Brooks, Elvis Presley, Billy Ray Cyrus, The Mavericks, Tammy Wynette, The Carpenters and Carol King, plus hits from the great Western musicals such as Oklahoma and Paint Your Wagon.
£17 (concessions £15)
Wednesday 29 June 7.30pm
Tcha Limberger’s Kalotaszeg Trio The most beautiful of all Hungarian music - laments, czardas and szaporas from Transylvania – with the virtuoso gypsy-jazz violinist Tcha Limberger, accompanied by Berki Viktor (bass) and Toni Rudi (brac). £16.50 (concessions £15)
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Saturday 2 July 7pm
Dance Blast Join Dance Blast for an exciting evening of dance, a real testament to the energy, commitment and enthusiasm of Monmouthshire young people. This year’s showcase includes the Mini Blasters (4 – 7 year olds), Boys Blasters (8 – 14 year olds), Blasters (12 years +), ATOMIC (street dance company), Monmouthshire Youth Dance Company and the newly formed disAbility Dance Company.
£6 (concessions £4) Amateur production
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£10 (concessions £8) Amateur production
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Tuesday 5 – Thursday 7 July 7pm
KING HENRY VIII SCHOOL
Les Miserables A musical by Alain Boubil and Claude-Michel Schonberg (School Edition) After the success of Carousel and Phantom of The Opera, students from King Henry VIII School perform this legendary musical in a specially adapted version for young performers.
Sunday 10 July 12.30pm & 6pm
MAYZMUSIK PERFORMING ARTS ACADEMY
Summer Showcase: Gone Too Soon One of the largest performing arts academies in South Wales showcases the talent of its fantastic students. This year’s show pays homage to artists and creative minds no longer with us. With performers aged from as young as 3 right up to mature students performing all aspects of the arts, this is a show the whole £6.50 (concessions £5) family can enjoy. H Amateur production @YFenniBorough
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Borough Theatre-Abergavenny
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Thursday 14 – Saturday 16 July 7pm
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Abergavenny’s award-winning VIG Theatre Company are proud to present Stephen Sondheim’s twisted fairy-tale, which combines well-known stories and follows characters as they seek out the means to have their wishes granted. But you know what they say – be careful what you wish for, you might just get it… £11 (concessions £9.50) Amateur production
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THEATR BARA CAWS
Allan o Diwn Emyr ‘Himyrs’ Roberts Sioe un dyn gan un o ddynwaredwyr gorau Cymru, sy’n dilyn ei hanes o fod yn ddisgybl 6ed dosbarth oedd ‘allan o diwn’ â’r byd a’i bethau, at sefydlu un o grwpiau eiconig yr ‘80au, y Ficar, a’i galluogodd i wireddu ei freuddwyd, ffeindio’i lais, a throi’n berfformiwr proffesiynol. Cynhyrchiad llawn hwyl a cherddoriaeth, parodïau a dynwarediadau, gydag ambell sylw dychanol ar y sîn roc Gymraeg. A one man show by Emyr ‘Himyrs’ Roberts, telling his story: from being a troubled teenager to establishing the iconic pop group, y Ficar. Defnyddir laith Gref / Contains strong language £14 (concessions £12)
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The Box Office is open Tuesday - Saturday 9:30am - 3pm and 11/2 hours before every performance.
IN PERSON Just pop into our Box Office which is situated in the entrance to the theatre at the top of Cross Street.
You can pay instantly using all major credit and debit cards. Tickets can be sent directly to your home for a 70p postage and handling charge, or held for you at the Box Office.
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.
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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.
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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.
ILLYRIA OPEN-AIR THEATRE AT ABERGAVENNY CASTLE Tuesday 9 August 7pm
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Shakespeare’s perfect comedy for a moonlit summer evening. £12 (concessions £10)
Wednesday 10 August 7pm
Ruddigore Gilbert & Sullivan’s glorious spoof of a gothic haunted house story. £14 (concessions £12)
Thursday 11 August 3pm
Danny The Champion of the World By Roald Dahl, adapted by David Wood Don’t forget to bring a picnic, warm clothing and something to sit on. Bar and hot drinks available.
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.
Danny sets out to rescue his father and finds himself the mastermind behind the most incredible plot ever attempted against a nasty, greedy landowner. £7.50 Family Ticket (admits four) £28 Borough Theatre, Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire NP7 5HD Design: www.savageandgray.co.uk 6396/16