Grand Pavilion Summer 2008 by Grand Pavilion

The Grand Pavilion Theatre Porthcawl

SUMMER 2008 MAY – AUGUST

Box Office: 01656 815995 www.grandpavilion.co.uk www.bridgend.gov.uk/arts Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts & Culture Service

Box Office: 01656 815995

More Choice, More Time – Just Moreish! The Pavilion “A Perfect Venue”

School Tours

The Pavilion is the perfect venue for a variety of functions including Conferences, Wedding Parties, Civic Wedding Ceremonies, Business Lunches and Corporate Hospitality.

For school children of all ages – join us for a fascinating glimpse behind the scenes of this beautiful theatre. Learn about its history and its theatrical pedigree. Please call for further information and to book your guided tour.

We cater for parties from 2 – 300! Whatever your needs, we are on hand to help.

The Grand Pavilion is part of Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts and Culture Service.

Give our hospitality team a call on 01656 815995.

Friends of the Grand Pavilion – It’s Alive The aim of the Friends scheme is to support the theatre in every possible way and membership is open to all – please call the Box Office for further details.

This season’s programme is supported by a grant from the Arts Council of Wales

If you would like a copy of this brochure in Welsh please call the Box Office on 01656 815995. 2

With the summer months rolling back the dark evenings Christopher Lee Catering are offering customers in the Café Bar more choice from their already well-established menus of snacks and lunches. With opening hours extended during the weekends and the school holidays there is even more time to enjoy your Latte, Cappuccino or freshly made tea and to take advantage of the daily specials which are being expanded to give more choice to regular customers and the increasing numbers of daily visitors. More of the produce is being sourced locally and Chris and his team are always on the lookout for local suppliers of organic vegetables, (let us know!). This summer also sees the start of the Hog Roast season. A great alternative to the burger, Chris will be offering the Hog Roast Bap, complete with crackling, to the customers at the Café Bar. The Hog Roast will be freshly cooked using the new specialist hog-roasting machine. Hog Roasts will also be available for private BBQs, Garden Parties and other summer events.

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Pre Theatre Dinners available - call box office for details

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Jazz Sundays 3.30pm – 5.30pm Come along to the Grand Pavilion Café Bar with its panoramic sea views, listen to some of the finest Jazz musicians around, enjoy a drink from the bar or a snack from the café and watch the world go by. Free Admission

Sunday 18 May The Wayne Warlow Swing Set

CHILL-OUT

1.00pm – 2.00pm Liven up your lunch with a smattering of musical classics in the Café Bar, featuring musicians with a selection of music from the Classical and Romantic periods.

Sunday 25 May, 29 June, 27 July & 31 August from 7pm

Free Admission

Friday 30 May Catherine Handley & Katherine Thomas (Harp and Flute)

Don’t forget! Friday 23 May at 8.00pm

The Liberty Street See page 11 for further details. Tickets: £5.00

Sunday 22 June Five Go Swing

Friday 4 July at 8.00pm

Sunday 20 July The Viv Jones Experience

Simon Banks and Kevin Grenfell

Sunday 24 August The Dominic Norcross Quartet

Lunchtime Classics

Friday 27 June Rosie, Ted & Rob (Piano, Cello and Violin) Friday 25 July Tina & Dan (Piano and Flute) Friday 29 August The Wingfield Quartet (String Quartet)

Join resident DJ Robbie Owen with his guest DJs for a Sunday evening chill-out session at the Grand Pavilion Café Bar. Round your weekend off with a few quiet drinks, a stunning view and some fantastic music – Ibiza eat your heart out! Free Admission

See page 12 for further details. Tickets: £5.00

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Art Talk

Art Exhibition

Thursday 29 May at 7.00pm

Featuring work from the borough’s best artists in the Café Bar.

Dance @ The Grand Pavilion

Paul Arnott – Painting with Pixels

8 May until 6 July | Launch: Thu 8 May at 7pm

Ballroom Dancing Classes

Cardiff based artist Paul Arnott is an experienced water colour painter who has recently developed a talk using a computer to demonstrate his drawing and painting techniques. He will also show how to get the most from a digital camera to produce images helpful to painting. Tickets: £5/£4 Thursday 26 June at 7.00pm

Pat Johnson – Textile Artist Pat from Colwinstone, exhibits regularly in galleries around South Wales. She will talk about the inspiration behind her colourful and highly textured work and give a short demonstration of felt making techniques. Tickets: £3 Thursday 31 July at 7.00pm

“… is the measure of all things” Craig Wood, senior lecturer at Swansea Metropolitan University’s Fine Art Department is one of the leading artists in Wales. He works in many ways, often specific to a location, always involved with humanity. He will be here to broaden our perceptions. Tickets: £4 4

Heritage An exhibition of selected paintings by a wide range of artists from South Wales. The work shows personal interpretations on the theme of our historical and cultural heritage through drawing, painting, print making, collage and mixed media. FREE ADMISSION 10 July until 12 Sept | Launch: Thu 10 July at 7pm

Celebration A celebration of the vibrant, imaginative work of students in our local schools, showing work in all media exploring the themes followed in their course work.This is the first opportunity for them to show their work to the public and our chance to appreciate the high level of skill and vision of our young people. FREE ADMISSION

Life Drawing Sundays 3, 10 & 17 August at 2pm – 5pm An exciting opportunity for artists of all abilities to develop skills and personal style under the guidance of a tutor and with a professional model. Participants may work with any medium but please bring all equipment and materials with you. Courses must be booked in advance. Tickets: £33 per course

Every Tuesday starting 6 May Beginners at 7.00pm – 8.00pm Free Dancing (class members only): 8.00pm – 8.30pm Improvers Level 3 at 8.30pm – 9.30pm Every Monday starting 12 May Improvers Level 1 at 7.00pm – 8.00pm Free Dancing (class members only): 8.00pm – 8.30pm Advanced at 8.30pm – 9.30pm Every Tuesday starting 10 June Improvers Level 1 at 7.00pm – 8.00pm Free Dancing (class members only): 8.00pm – 8.30pm Improvers Level 4 at 8.30pm – 9.30pm Every Monday starting 23 June (Please note: 5th Class on Friday 18 July) Improvers Level 2 at 7.00pm – 8.00pm Free Dancing (class members only): 8.00pm – 8.30pm Advanced at 8.30pm – 9.30pm If you’ve ever imagined yourself gliding effortlessly across the Grand Pavilion’s magnificent dance floor in a Ginger Rogers / Fred Astaire fashion, then look no further. Champion Ballroom Dancers Andrea & Gareth Jarvis will show you how and teach you the steps of the Waltz, the Rumba, the Cha-Cha and so much more. Five Week Course: £55 per couple. Book in advance. Partners are needed.

Saturday 7 June at 7.30pm Ballroom Exhibition Evening

With Warren and Kristi Boyce Tickets £11 – See page 12 for details

Salsa Classes Every Tuesday starting 6 May Beginners Class at 7.00pm – 8.00pm Free Dancing (class members only): 8.00pm – 8.30pm Intermediate Class at 8.30pm – 9.30pm Every Tuesday starting 10 June Beginners Class at 7.00pm – 8.00pm Free Dancing (class members only): 8.00pm – 8.30pm Beginners Class at 8.30pm – 9.30pm The natural way to tone up and feel good: 600 calories burnt in every hour of steamy Salsa! Come along to our salsa course and learn to dance, meet friends and keep fit while having fun. No partner required. Customers should only sign up for the Intermediate course if they have completed the Beginners course. 5 week course £27.50 per person Pre booked only The Stage Door

Tea Dance Tuesday 6 & 20 May, Tuesday 3 & 17 June, Tuesday 1, 15 & 29 July, Tuesday 12 & 26 August at 2pm – 4pm Accompanied by live musicians playing all of the old favourites, come and dance the afternoon away in our magnificent ballroom. Tickets only £3.00

Afternoon Tea – Enjoy a pot of tea and a cream scone from the Café-Bar. 5

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Following nine storming sell-out seasons, The Grand Pavilion is delighted to serve up another round of standup comedy this Summer. Adults Only! Book early to avoid disappointment! All tickets £6.50

Don’t miss: Joe Pasquale Rob brydon Mike Doyle See page 14 for details! 6

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Friday 30 May at 7.30pm for 8pm

Friday 20 June at 7.30pm for 8pm

Friday 18 July at 7.30pm for 8pm

Carl Donnelly presents Ray Peacock & Jack Whitehall

Tiffany Stevenson presents Simon Munnery & Tom Deacon

Tiffany Stevenson presents Josh Howie & Joseph Wilson

Ian’s character creation, the brash Yorkshireman Ray Peacock, comes across as the sort of stereotypical bluff, no-nonsense Northern comic that’s so instantly recognisable that you feel sure it must have been parodied before.

Simon is renowned for his extraordinarily original character creations such as The League Against Tedium and Alan Parker Urban Warrior.

Josh is a comedian who intertwines surreal ideas with true comedic tales. His intellectual and non-offensive manner have made him a favourite across the country.

“The most exciting and important comedian of the moment…” The Times

“Challenging, intelligent wit… as funny as it is fascinating” Chortle

“One of the most original and talented comics in the country.” The Observer

“Bellylaughs”

“Hecklers be warned – take Peacock on and you might just spark off the second War of the Roses.” Metro

Jack has a refreshing mix of surreal observations, garish characters and cutting jokes. His routine has proved very popular with audiences wherever he gigs.

“A Maverick with all the best elements of dramatic surprise and absurdity.. hilarious…just the ticket.” Art Scene

“Great gags” The List

Tom delivers material that goes ‘below the belt without being tasteless’ and constantly keeps audiences laughing with his professional delivery and inspired jokes.

“slick stagecraft, bags of energy”

The Scotsman

Joseph is a likeable impressionist and stand up whose manic energy and physical improvised style has been receiving positive reactions from audiences and promoters alike.

“Very good” The Comedy Store “Excellent” Richard Herring “Great impressions” Paul Zerdin

Comedy Night Food Specials

Roots Series Summer 2008 Tuesdays 27 May, 24 June, 29 July & 26 August at 7.30pm for an 8.00pm start

Roots music in the Café-Bar Why not come early to enjoy some fantastic ‘pre-comedy’ dishes which will be served from 6.30pm.

Hosted by Jamie & Derek Smith, both members of the highly successful local Celtic band Mabon. Songs and tunes, and an open mic session, so bring your instruments! Free admission

A perfect way to start your night of comedy with our chef’s ‘celebrated’ homecooked curries, Spanish casseroles or delicious traditional tapas selections. All freshly cooked for the night. Vegetarian dishes also available. Last orders 7.50pm.

Chortle

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Young people @ The Grand Pavilion

Tuesday 12 August – 3D Craft, Wednesday 13 – Circus Skills and Thursday 14 – Percussion

Saturday 19 April & Sunday 20 April – School years 3 – 6, 7 – 9 and 10+, Wednesday 16 April – School years: 1 & 2

Starting Monday 12 May

Creative Kids Workshop

Bridgend Youth Dance Workshops

10am to 12 noon

Youth Theatre

Children aged 7 to 10 years old at 4.30pm – 5.30pm

In conjunction with Bridgend Youth Theatre Working under the Artistic Direction of Roger Burnell, a team of music, dance and drama tutors will teach the young people a variety of skills and direct them in a number of productions through the course of the year. As well as providing a pathway into the professional arts world, the youth theatre will cater for those looking to have lots of fun, make new friends and strut the Pavilion stage! Contact Box Office for details.

11 years to 13 years old at 5.30pm – 7.00pm 14 years to 25 years old at 7.00pm – 8.30pm

3D Craft

Summer Holiday Activity

In this two hour workshop you will learn the basic techniques of three dimensional construction. Participants will learn how to create a variety of shapes and forms. Everyone will leave the session with a large three dimensional sculpture, it could be a shark, an octopus, a crazy mask or even the Grand Pavilion!

CIRCUS SKILLS with No Fit State Circus

Contemporary dance workshops for young people! If you’re aged 7 – 25 years, joining Bridgend Youth Dance really is “your chance to dance”.

In a two hour workshop in circus skills, we teach unicycling, juggling, diabolo, devil sticks, stilts, basic contortion and acrobatics, balance and other manipulation skills.

You will further your dance skills through this series of contemporary dance workshops. A “show back” will be held on 17th July to demonstrate the skills and dance moves you have learnt to family and friends.

PERCUSSION with Slapping Skins

Tickets: £22.50 for 7 – 10 year olds and £27.00 for 11 year olds plus (9 week course)

This session incorporates twenty different drums and bells, played with hands and sticks, so there’s something for everyone. Participants will learn how to produce different sounds on a drum, how to play at least two complete African drum patterns, including different rhythmic layers of each and how to overcome inhibitions!

Saturday 2 August at 11am

Saturday 9 August at 11am

Saturday 16 August at 11am

Claytime

Little Howard and the Magic Pencil of Life and Death

Elizabeth Fost Presents

A Play with clay! – for children from aged 3+ Welcome to a place where the earth’s natural material meets with children’s imaginations: a world of fabulous forms, amazing animals and morphing monsters.

The second epic family show from Big Howard and Little Howard, as seen on the 2007 Royal Variety Performance! Little Howard finally meets his maker – The Pencil of Creation. But with great power comes great responsibility, and on the other end... The Rubber of Doom! As seen on CBBC’s smash hit show The Slammer and ITV’s Comedy Cuts. Little Howard’s live shows are a unique mixture of live performance and interactive animation.

Each Claytime is totally unique creating its own world, its own characters and its own stories drawn directly from its young audience.Truly interactive theatre at its most engaging.

“wonderfully silly… original, bizarre and fun”

“Hilarious” Three Weeks Tickets: £6

Chortle

This show is made with and for 3 to 6 year olds. Audience participation is invited. “Genius... a kind of theatrical sorcery…”

★ ★ ★ Aladdin Family Christmas Pantomime now on sale! ★ ★ ★

Aesops fables as you have never seen them before! Fed up with a family party, Elizabeth escapes to Auntie Angela’s attic to try and find some peace and quiet. But tucked away amongst the books, old clothes and cases is a writer from Ancient Greece. Suddenly she finds herself in a wonderful world of snooty mice, vain birds and cunning foxes.

Time Out, Critic’s Choice

Storytelling, puppets, music and fun, this show is perfect for 4–8 year olds.

Tickets: £6

Tickets: £5

Tickets: £21 for 3 days

Attic Tales

Suitable for ages 3+

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Children’s meals available

Box Office: 01656 815995 Wednesday 30 April – Saturday 3 May at 7.30pm Saturday Matinee at 2.30pm

Friday 9 May at 7.30pm

Joe Longthorne

Godspell PAODS is proud to present Godspell written by John-Michael Tebelak, with music by Stephen Schwartz.This smash hit musical is loosely based on the Gospel of St. Matthew and includes the chart topper ‘Day by Day’. Don’t miss out on what promises to be a colourful and vivid interpretation of the greatest story ever told. Joe’s career took off after achieving a finalists place on LWT’s Search for a Star and since then he has gone on to work in television and on stage all over the world. His endless repertoire of voices includes hundreds of the world’s top singers, the most famous of which is his impersonation of Shirley Bassey. The great lady herself has even commented “Joe can do me better than I can do myself!” Be sure to join us at The Pavilion for what promises to be an evening of truly magnificent entertainment from one of Britain’s best all rounders. Friday and Saturday only

Wednesday 14, Thursday 15 & Friday 16 May at 1pm & 7.30pm

Disco Inferno

Thursday 22 May at 2.00pm

Friday 23 May at 8.00pm

‘The Afternoon Show’

Jazz in the Stage Door The Liberty Street are one of Wales’ most popular Trad. Bands. Formed in 1993, The Liberty Street have appeared several times in St. David’s Hall, Cardiff and for BBC Wales television programmes.

Bridgend College Performing Arts department would like to invite you all to a ‘Devilish’ New 7Os Musical. This highly acclaimed musical combines a hilarious script, fantastic characters and a score of hits from an unforgettable era of glitter, flares and platform shoes.‘Disco Inferno’ is a high energy musical guaranteed to warm hearts, get feet tapping and audiences leaving the auditorium with a daft grin of pleasure and the fondest memories of a sensational era. ‘A night to remember!’

Presented by PAODS

Ticket Prices: Stalls £8.50, Balcony £9.50. Concessions: All tickets Saturday Matinee and Wednesday Evening £6.50

Box Office: 01656 815995

Tickets: £20.00, £18, £16.50

Ticket prices: Adults £6, Concessions £5 School and group bookings - £3.50 each and free teacher places. Tickets can only be purchased through Box Office. For any additional information please contact Sharon James on 01656 302459

The six-piece line up includes trumpet, clarinet, trombone, banjo, drums and bass. The Liberty Street are featured regularly at Roysters Jazz weekends and at the Lyme Regis Jazz Festival. Tickets: £5

An evening show… in the afternoon. Starring BBC Radio Wales’ own Chris Needs and hosted by Peter Karrie. Featuring live music, beautiful singing dancers, and even some unexpected guests. This variety show will entertain you with timeless sing-a-longs, comedy, competitions and even its very own game of bingo between acts! The “Afternoon Show” is just the ticket to turn any afternoon into a very special occasion.

Curry Night

Thursday 29 & Friday 30 May at 7.30pm, and Saturday 31 May at 2.30pm & 7.30pm

The Anniversary Presented by Phoenix Theatre.com Phoenix brings you this superb adaptation of this classic, if not sadistic, black comedy. Mother keeps a tight hold on all three of her sons with gifts, threats and ruthless exploitation of their weaknesses. But, as the family is unwillingly brought together to celebrate Mum’s wedding anniversary regardless of deceased Dad, revolt is in the air. Could Mum’s long ascendancy be broken at last? Tickets: £8.50 for Cabaret Seating and £9 for Theatre Seating

Tickets: £11/£9 Children under 14 – £5 (accompanied by an adult)

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Saturday 7 June at 7.30pm

Friday 13 June at 7.30pm

Friday 4 July at 8.00pm

Thursday 24 – Saturday 26 July at 7.30pm

Saturday 2 August at 7.30pm

Saturday 9 August at 7.30pm

Ballroom Exhibition Evening

Magic A Kind of Queen

Jazz in the Stage Door

Oliver

Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era

A Night of Romantic Opera

Social Dancing & Star Cabaret Hosted by Champion Ballroom Dancers Gareth & Andrea Jarvis The evening will include a cabaret presented by stars of the ballroom dancing world - Warren and Kristi Boyce. Whether you are beginners and have caught the bug from “Strictly Come Dancing” or you are experienced dancers, this evening will offer something for everyone. Tickets: £11

Hear and see Magic proudly performing the music of Queen with more energy and a bigger line-up than ever before, featuring their greatest hits including ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’, ‘A Kind of Magic’, ‘Under Pressure, ‘We Are The Champions’ and many more.

Simon Banks and Kevin Grenfell are well known and respected in the world of jazz, however their musical styles embrace many other genres. You can expect to hear an eclectic mix ranging from the rags of Scott Joplin to the ballads of Dean Martin, and from Boogie-Woogie to the Beatles, all performed with skill, enthusiasm and an almost irrepressible humour which is a particular feature of their live appearances. Tickets: £5

Saturday 19 July – Day

Crafts of the Valleys

Fabulous keyboards player Dave Chapman has joined the band bringing with him a powerhouse of sounds with his hi-tech instruments. If you haven’t been to a ‘Magic’ concert do yourself a favour, come along to this one and join the ever growing fan-base.

10th Annual Summer Craft Fair

Tickets: £12, £13.50 & £15

Free Admission

Crafts of the Valleys will be holding their annual Summer Craft Fair at The Grand Pavilion. There will be 32 stalls with a wide variety of genuine crafts. For further information telephone (01656) 657985.

The talented young performers from Bridgend Youth Theatre and Bridgend Youth Orchestra present Lionel Bart’s classic musical “Oliver”. Packed with tuneful songs and laced with drama and pathos this production promises to leave the audience asking for “More!” Tickets: £6, £10 & £12

★ ★ ★ Stop Press – just announced ★ ★ ★ Saturday 29 November at 7.30pm

Rob Brydon – Live 2008 plus Support Comedic actor and impersonator, Rob Brydon, was a pupil at Porthcawl Comprehensive School when his interest in acting was sparked under the direction of drama teacher Roger Burnell. He first came to the public’s attention in 2000 with the shows Marion and Geoff and Human Remains, winning British Comedy Awards for both. Since then his comedy credits have included The Keith Barret Show, I’m Alan Partridge, Little Britain, Gavin and Stacey and others. Book early to avoid disappointment! Tickets: £17.50

The lights soften, the mood settles. An audience waits for that first moment of sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, but with eyes anxious for the lead. Then, as if giving body to an echo, the murmured notes of ‘Moonlight Serenade’…and the night, it seems, is suddenly full and timeless.

The acclaimed opera company Opera Box presents a captivating new production – A Night of Romantic Opera – transporting audiences through the best of romantic opera from the world’s most loved composers. A Night of Romantic Opera offers the audience an enchanting evening of arias and ensembles from your favourite composers including Puccini, Verdi, Bizet, Mozart and many many more. A Night of Romantic Opera is certain to delight and enthral its audiences. Tickets £11.50/£9.50 Cabaret Seating

Recapture the sounds and memories of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. Cabaret Seating in the stalls with Dance Floor – So get those dancing shoes on! Tickets: £15/£14

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Saturday 23 August at 7.30pm

Saturday 30 August at 7.30pm

Masters of the House sing the Musicals!

Joe Pasquale’s Back on the Road Last year Joe decided to go on sabbatical to go in search of the ancient muffin of San Miguel.

FORTHCOMING 6 – 23 September 2008

BRYNGARW ARTS 2008 • DATES FOR YOUR DIARY

SurfCult

Bryngarw Country Park & House, Brynmenyn, Bridgend (Just off Junction 36, M4)

During his travels running with the great white elephants of Africa, he spent his time living with a tribe who named him ‘He Who Runs with the Elephants’. He learnt many things... that ICI made enough carpet fibre to go round the world twice and it’s impossible to lick your own elbow. He’ll be passing everything he has learnt this year to his adoring public. Don’t miss this musical feast featuring former stars from Les Miserables performing in concert. The Masters of The House have taken many of the best known (and a few of the not so well known) songs from the world of musical theatre and blended them together with a witty assortment of theatrical anecdotes… the end result being a truly entertaining evening for all! “The excerpts from Les Miserables brought thunderous applause and proved that all four really were masters, not just of the house, but also in their vocal delivery and stage presence.” The Standard

Tickets: £15/£14

If you’ve never seen a show that makes any sense then make this one your first! Tickets: £18/ £16.50/£15 (concessions available)

Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts & Culture Service presents year two of SurfCult – the freshest cultural festival to hit the shores of Porthcawl! Join the cult by visiting

www.surf-cult.co.uk for more info.

Mike Doyle

Friday 14 November

Rob Brydon

Saturday 29 November

Christmas Parties It’s not too early to book your Christmas party, in one of the best venues in South Wales!

The annual Bryngarw Arts Festival organised by Bridgend County Borough Council’s Arts & Culture Service, provides a unique opportunity to mix first rate entertainment with the exceptionally beautiful surroundings of Bryngarw House and Country Park. Most events will take place on the lawn, with wet weather cover provided by the festival marquee. Non-residential pre-performance dinners or lunches will be available in our award winning Harlequin Restaurant in Bryngarw House.

Friday 4 July in the Park at 7.00pm

William Shakespeare’s “THE WINTER’S TALE” Presented by Rain or Shine Theatre Company Rain or Shine Theatre Company return to Bryngarw to re-create the Bard’s sublime masterpiece which has often been described as one of his most moving and exuberant achievements. Passion, love and reunion rule this beguiling dramatic comedy, with kings and queens, a singing street peddler, dancing shepherds, a most extraordinary statue and a famously hungry bear! Tickets: £11.00/£9.50 (concessions) Family of 4 Ticket (must include one adult): £38.00 Group Party Discounts available (10 or more)

LIVE MUSIC IN THE PARK 4/5 JULY 2008 ….WATCH OUT FOR DETAILS! Every Sunday from 13 July – 17 August

Music in the Park Listen to a cocktail of outdoor music to suit everyone’s tastes. (Please note that no seating is provided but you are welcome to bring your own chairs or picnic rugs). Free Admission – Car Park: £2

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Christmas Parties Christmas Dinner served 7.00pm – 9.00pm Disco after meals and Licensed Bar until 12am Join us for your Christmas Party in the Stage Door – there’s a disco with our own DJ, a great dance area and a bar. Christopher Lee Catering offer an excellent traditional meal, with vegetarian option, so you’re sure to enjoy your Christmas Party Bash at the Grand Pavilion. Evening £20.95 (3 courses plus tea & coffee)

Making a booking Our Box Office is open 9.30am – 5.00pm Monday to Friday and 10.00am – 5.00pm on Saturday. We are open at least one hour before every show and we remain open until the show commences. Telephone bookings All calls are answered as quickly as possible, however at peak times you may be asked to hold. If you are short of time please leave your name and telephone number and we will return your call as soon as we can. You can confirm your booking immediately with a debit/credit card or make a reservation and send your payment within five working days. Postal bookings Simply send a cheque/postal order payable to Bridgend County Borough Council, with details of the seats you require and we’ll do the rest! Please enclose a stamped addressed envelope or add the value of a first class stamp to the total amount payable.

Booking Information • We are pleased to accept reservations, however payment must be made within five working days. After this time, tickets will be released for resale. Please note that within one week of a performance, reservations cannot be made. (Pantomime reservation policy excepted.) • Private Hire events are marked with a . Tickets for most private hire events can be purchased through the Box Office, where the Grand Pavilion operates solely as booking agent and host venue. Patrons are reminded that the promoter assumes all responsibility for the event. • Tickets can be held at the Box Office for you to collect, or for a small charge, can be sent directly to your home. • In certain circumstances we may be required to refuse admission and in such an event may not refund admission fees. • Please check your tickets carefully upon receipt, as mistakes cannot always be rectified.

• Concession prices apply to children, children in full time education and senior citizens. • Babes in arms (under two years old) go free when sharing a seat with an adult. Refunds and Exchanges • No refunds will be given except for cancelled events. • Tickets can be exchanged for another show of the same price (or higher upon payment of the difference) up to 48 hours prior to the show (excludes private hire events). Tickets to be exchanged must be presented in person at the Box Office. An administration fee of £2.00 applies. • Alternatively, tickets may be accepted for re-sale on the strict understanding that all Grand Pavilion (and Private Hire Event) tickets will be sold first and that re-sale can never be guaranteed. The original tickets must be returned to the Box Office for re-sale. An administration fee of £2.00 applies. 17

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Bring a group It’s more fun in a group!! We welcome groups of all sizes, and if you buy 10 or more tickets the organiser goes FREE!! To arrange a group booking just call the box office on the normal number. We can also arrange any catering requirements, pre-order drinks or ice creams and provide details on accommodation. Available on selected events.

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Baby changing facilities A baby changing station and nappy bin are available in the accessible toilet, off the main foyer. Further concessions Further concessions are available on certain shows for specific groups of people on low incomes. Contact Box Office for further details. Latecomers In order to avoid disturbing other customers, latecomers may not be admitted in to the auditorium until a suitable break in the performance. This will be at the discretion of the Duty Officer.

Alternatively, email pavilion@ bridgend.gov.uk or log on to www.grandpavilion.co.uk Data protection When making a booking, your name, address and telephone number are stored on our Box Office system. We do require this information in order to process your booking, however you are free to opt out of receiving mail from us please inform the Box Office. Theatre break Why not make it a night to remember and stay overnight when visiting the Grand Pavilion? The Box Office can provide details of local hotels and guest houses that cater for every taste and budget.

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Access to all Theatre-goers with special requirements are especially welcome. Facilities for wheelchair users include a ramped entrance and level access into the auditorium, box office, cafe bar and accessible toilet. Please ensure you inform the Box Office of your requirements when making your booking – we will be pleased to assist you.

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Car Parking Please consider the needs of local residents when parking your car. There are two pay and display car parks within a short walking distance – Mary Street and Hillsboro Place, off The Portway.

Make sponsorship your business There are many opportunities to get your business seen throughout the Grand Pavilion. Contact the Marketing Office for an informal chat on how we can best work together to get your business noticed! Our commitment to you… We always aim to give the best possible service to our customers. Should you wish to comment on any aspect of our service, please ask to see the Duty Officer, or write to: The Manager Grand Pavilion, The Esplanade Porthcawl CF36 3YW

PLEASE NOTE: This programme is correct at the time of going to press, but the right to alter or cancel performances is reserved. © Copyright – Bridgend County Borough Council

Box Office: 01656 815995

Tea Dance Simon Banks & Kevin Grenfell – Jazz Comedy Network Oliver – Bridgend Youth Theatre Art Talk

Tea Dance Ballroom Exhibition Evening Ballroom Dancing Classes Salsa Classes Magic: A Kind of Queen Comedy Network Ballroom Dancing Classes Art Talk

Godspell – PAODS Ballroom Dancing Classes Salsa Classes Tea Dance Joe Longthorne Bridgend Youth Dance Ballroom Dancing Classes Disco Inferno The Afternoon Show The Liberty Street – Jazz Art Talk The Anniversary – Phoenix Theatre.com Comedy Network

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7.30pm, Saturday also at 2.30pm

Claytime Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era Little Howard A Night of Romantic Opera Creative Kids Workshop Tea Dance Attic Tales Masters of the House Sing the Musicals! Joe Pasquale

Summer 2008 – At A Glance May Thursday 1– Saturday 3 Tuesday 6 Tuesday 6 Tuesday 6 & 20 Friday 9 Monday 12 Monday 12 Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 Thursday 22 Friday 23 Thursday 29 Thursday 29 – Saturday 31 Friday 30

June Tuesday 3 & 17 Saturday 7 Tuesday 10 Tuesday 10 Friday 13 Friday 20 Monday 23 Thursday 26

July Tuesday 1, 15 & 29 Friday 4 Friday 18 Thursday 24 – Saturday 26 Thursday 31

August Saturday 2 Saturday 2 Saturday 9 Saturday 9 Tuesday 12 – Thursday 14 Tuesday 12 & 26 Saturday 16 Saturday 23 Saturday 30

Forthcoming: Aladdin Saturday 13 December 08 – Sunday 4 January 09

Rob brydon Saturday 29 November

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Christmas Parties Book now!

Prepare yourself for the ride of your life as the creators of the “Tweenies” – Wish Theatre – take you on a magic carpet ride! Tickets on sale now – from £7

Mike Doyle Friday 14 November

Box Office: 01656 815995 The Grand Pavilion is part of BCBC’s Arts & Culture Service

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