NORTH WALES WHAT’S ON
Venue Cymru’s got variety
DID YOU KNOW? Peter Pan was named after Pan, the pipe-playing Greek god of nature
Britain’s Got Comedy, 18th November Join comedians from Britain’s Got Talent for the ultimate night of stand-up, including impressionist Danny Posthill, musical mastermind Siobhan Phillips and Golden Buzzer recipient Daliso Chaponda. 7.30pm. Tickets £21.
The Nutcracker, 22nd November Experience this most festive of ballets, with snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic and a live orchestra. 7.30pm. Tickets from £35. Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, 28th November–2nd December Winner of What’s On Stage Best New Musical Award, enjoy this
life-affirming story of a Sheffield schoolboy who makes it to the big time. 7.30pm. Tickets from £32. Peter Pan, 9th-31st December John Evans returns to Venue Cymru with Hollyoaks’ Carley Stenson in a fun-filled fiesta of slapstick, audience interaction and marvellous musical numbers. Various times. Tickets from £22. www.venuecymru.co.uk
In the picture Heavenly thoughts Literature lovers will enjoy November events at Gladstone’s Library, Hawarden. From 24th-26th November ‘Imagining Heaven – with the help of the Victorians’ explores the views of poets including Tennyson, Christina Rossetti and Adelaide Procter; churchmen John Ellerton,
The Royal Cambrian Academy in Conwy presents three new exhibitions, running until 18th November: Noelle Griffiths’ ‘Long Rivers of Dream’, Flora McLachlan’s ‘The Cauldron’ and works by Academy Members on the theme of ‘Self Portrait’.
An adventure in the snow
From 25th November– 30th December the Academy’s Winter Show offers an exciting range of Members’ painting, printmaking, photography, sculpture and textiles. Open Tuesday-Saturday 11am-5pm. Free entry. www.rcaconwy.org Set out on a Christmas Adventure at Manorafon Farm Park, Abergele on 9th, 10th, 16th, 17th & 23rd December. Join Santa for storytime before a festive journey around the village, with a golden coin to spend. Visit the Elf Flying School, stroll the illuminated forest, make a decoration, see Mrs Claus in her kitchen, visit the reindeer and see real snow! Under-14s £39.90, adults £15. And look out for Christmas Nights at Santa’s Village, with food, drink, fun and a Magical Light Trail. www. manorafon-farm-park.co.uk
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FD Maurice, George Matheson and John Henry Newman, scientists, philosophers and freethinkers. On 25th November Jane Yeh presents a poetry masterclass ‘Shaking Things Up: Looking Outside of Yourself for Poetic Inspiration’. Full details at www.gladstoneslibrary.org
BBC NOW on the road
The BBC National Orchestra of Wales performs Hannah Kendall’s The Spark Catchers and Dvořák on 1st December at Prichard-Jones Hall, Bangor, while Bangor’s Pontio hosts A Night with Elin Fflur on 2nd December. Love Christmas carols in cosy jumpers, children joyfully singing and the chance to sing along to your festive favourites? There’s the perfect Sunday afternoon treat on 17th December as Adrian Partington leads the orchestra alongside a massed choir from across North Wales, with readings by your favourite BBC Wales presenters. www. bbc.co.uk/bbcnow
