The Grand Pavilion Porthcawl
Autumn 2015
Box Office: 01656 815995 Book online at: www.grandpavilion.co.uk www.bridgend.gov.uk/arts @grandpavilion
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Welcome... The Grand Pavilion is a magnificent venue on the South Wales coast brimming with exciting and inspiring performances and workshops. Throughout the year we also host a wide variety of private functions, including weddings (ceremonies and receptions), birthday parties, charity dinners and conferences. Please don’t hesitate to contact Stuart or myself on functions@grandpavilion.co.uk or 01656 815995 to discuss your event with absolutely no obligation.
Pre-show dining Available on selected performances this season (look for the knife and fork symbol). To avoid delays, you may wish to pre-order your meals.
We look forward to welcoming you soon.
STARTERS
Mark Phillips, General Manager @grandpavilion
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FRIENDS OF THE GRAND PAVILION Why not join our Friends membership scheme and receive benefits such as 10% discount on most performances and priority notification of forthcoming events? Annual membership is £15 (single) or £25 (joint).
Leek & potato soup served with Stilton croutons ~ Creamy garlic & herb mushroom gratin, with toasted flatbread ~ Rosette of melon with fruits of the forest compote
JOIN OUR E-MAIL LIST There’s always something going on, so stay in touch with our regular e-newsletters - just log onto www.grandpavilion.co.uk and register your email address… it’s that simple.
THEATRE TOKENS We now accept and sell Theatre Tokens which make a truly special gift for your loved one, friends or family. Available in denominations of £20, £10 and £5, Theatre Tokens are accepted in over 240 theatres across the UK.
PORTHCAWL TOWN COUNCIL We are extremely grateful for the ongoing financial assistance provided by Porthcawl Town Council. Over recent years, their annual funding has enabled us to refurbish and renew equipment and facilities. Most recently, their funding has enabled us to replace carpets and to refurbish the dressing rooms and backstage areas.
MAINS Thai red chicken curry served with coconut & coriander infused basmati rice ~ Reverend James braised beef & mushrooms, served with creamy mashed potato and roasted vegetables ~ Butternut squash, spinach, pine nut & blue cheese crumble Two courses: only £10.95 per person
Café Tea Room
DESSERTS
Dine in style at our recently refurbished 1930s Cafe Tea Room, with its beautiful art decor design, located on the seafront. Open 9am-5pm 7 days a week, including bank holidays and with free WiFi for all our customers.
A selection of individually priced desserts and cakes
We offer breakfast, a homemade lunchtime menu and delicious afternoon tea for all the family including, scones, cakes, finger sandwiches, homemade milkshakes, barista coffee and a wide selection of loose leaf tea.
Café open serving hot and cold drinks and snacks
Pre-theatre dinner
Enjoy the stunning sea views and outside terrace seating during the summer months. Indulge in our delicious menu - the perfect place to visit when you are in Porthcawl.
Comedy show
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Private hire
Workshop
Film
Take part
Awen Cultural Trust A new chapter for cultural services... An exciting new chapter lies ahead for cultural services in Bridgend County Borough. Awen Cultural Trust, a new not for profit organisation, goes live this Autumn and will oversee the management of a range of cultural facilities and services including: Bryngarw House & Country Park; Grand Pavilion; Blaengarw Workmen’s Hall; Maesteg Town Hall; the library service; Bleaf & Wood B and three community centres. The name Awen comes from an ancient welsh word meaning artistic inspiration and was chosen by staff as a fitting name for the new organisation which has also recently appointed its first board members. Along with the staff team, the board are looking forward to developing and enhancing these much loved facilities and services for local people and visitors alike. For further information check out www.awen-wales.com
Connecting creativity in South Wales Here are a few highlights from the ArtsConnect area coming up this autumn… RHONDDA CYNON TAF
CAERPHILLY
The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare Saturday 17 October 7.30pm
Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Blackwood Caerphilly
WISHBONE ASH - PILGRIMAGE UK: 2015
Wednesday 25 November, 1.30pm & 6.30pm
*Sole Welsh Date* More than 28 years after they were named the ‘Brightest Hope’ and the ‘Best New Group’, Wishbone Ash’s following and influence continue unabated. Founding members Andy Powell and Ted Turner were voted among the top 20 guitarists of all time by Rolling Stone Magazine, and the group’s albums continue to be strong sellers around the world. The current line-up is: Andy Powell, Bob Skeat, Muddy Manninen and Joe Crabtree. Tickets £20 • Box Office 08000 147 111 www.rct-arts.co.uk
THE LITTLE MATCH GIRL A magical show and family festive treat from celebrated director & choreographer Arthur Pita. Based on Hans Christian Andersen’s classic story, this touching tale of an impoverished young street girl’s hopes and dreams is beautifully told through theatre, dance, song and original music performed live on stage.
★ ★ ★ ★ ★“MAGICAL. Wonderfully inventive. A gem” The Observer
For children aged 5+ £7.00 / £ 6.00 / £24.00 family / £5.00 schools Box Office 01495 227206 www.blackwoodminersinstitute.com
THE VALE OF GLAMORGAN Art Central Gallery, Barry Town Hall, King Square Barry CF63 4RW Monday to Saturday 10am-4pm • Free Entry Saturday 8 August – Saturday 5 September Barry Camera Club Saturday 12 September – Saturday 31 October Dilys Jackson ‘A Retrospective’ Saturday 7 November – Saturday 2 January Alan Salisbury ‘The Influence of Others’ Call 01446 709805 • www.valeofglamorgan.gov.uk
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Café Bar Series
Free entry
Enjoy a drink or a snack from our friendly café bar, with its panoramic sea views and inspirational artwork and relax while listening to an eclectic mix of live music.
Lunchtime Classics
Sunday Live
Fridays 1pm - 2pm
2.30pm - 4.30pm
9 October
18 October
Trio D’Anche (oboe, clarinet, bassoon)
Taylor Belle (country, folk & blues duo)
27 November
6 December
Wingfield Trio (violin, cello, piano)
Sylvia Strand and Andy Mulligan (Christmas standards with a jazz/swing feel)
See page 5 for details of our new lunchtime concerts
Art Talk Monday 21 September 7pm
Monday 19 October 7pm
Monday 16 November 7pm
Tracy Williams: I tried to make you feel
Nick Davies: Reflections
Sarah Jane Brown: Coastal landscapes
A reflective journey chronicling an exploration of natural phenomena found in rivers and coastal environments.
Contemporary painter Sarah Jane Brown explains how she uses the Welsh coastal landscape poetically to describe more emotional and spiritual concerns.
Tracy talks about the processes and influences behind her painting.
Tickets
£4 per talk
Art Exhibitions
Free entry
Lynn Ricketts, Geoff Stone and Len Calvert: Tis Art
Emily Louise Heard: Celebrating Colour A bit like a moth to a flame, Emily often finds herself completely hypnotised by bright and beautiful colours. This passion shines through, creating eye catching pieces infused with beautiful colours.
An exciting exhibition of work by three local, talented artists.
Launch: Tuesday 29 September 7pm. Runs until Sunday 8 November
Launch: Tuesday 10 November 7pm. Runs until Sunday 10 January 2016
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Take Part Thursdays 10, 17, 24 September; 1, 8, 22 & 29 October; 5 & 12 November
Painting and Drawing
Art Club
Beginners: 10.30am – 12.30pm (suitable for the beginner / improver) Everyone: 1.30 – 3.30pm (suitable for all levels) Relaxed, fun and inspirational: our weekly painting and drawing sessions offer one-to-one help for beginners to get started and support for the more advanced to further improve their skills and techniques. We work with a wide range of subjects, mainly using observation to develop drawing and painting skills and expression through the use of line and colour. Materials used are varied as we explore watercolour, acrylic paint, pastel, charcoal, pencil, ink and more. Please bring materials with you.
4 – 5.30pm Budding young artists aged 7-11 years old will have fun while developing important drawing and painting skills in Art Club. Each drop-in session is self-contained with all materials provided. Individual skills are developed and encouraged through observation, exploration and imagination in a range of exciting projects and materials. From cats and castles, to comics and cakes – get them off the computer and hand them a paintbrush for a seriously creative hands-on experience! Please wear suitable clothing.
Tickets £5 per session (No classes on 15 October)
Book a block of 5 weeks (10 September – 8 October) for only £20 Book a block of 4 weeks (22 October – 12 November) for only £16
Lunchtime Concerts A new series of lunchtime concerts featuring young, professional musicians. Wednesday 9 September 1pm
Wednesday 4 November 1pm
Triptych
Tempest
A classical trio featuring Rachel Louise Marsh (soprano), Kirsten Miller (cello) and Philip May (piano).
An exciting flute trio – Helen Wilson, Holly Melia and Hannah Grayson – who perform a wide spectrum of music including new works and their own arrangements. Noddir gan Sponsored by
Tickets Soup and a bread roll (served in café)
£5 £3.50
Film
Main auditorium balcony
Wednesday 2 September 1pm
Thursday 29 October 2pm
Saturday 28 November 2pm
The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel (PG)
Jurassic World (12A)
Minions (U)
Tickets
£5
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Dance Ballroom Dancing Classes Love ‘Strictly’ or just want to learn to dance? Then our friendly champion ballroom dancing tutors, Gareth and Andrea Jarvis, invite you to take to the floor and learn the waltz, cha cha, foxtrot, tango, rhumba and much more. Even if you think you have two left feet, their relaxed yet assured style means you can learn at your own pace whilst having fun Dancing is also a great way to exercise without going to the gym!
Starting Thursday 17 September Ballroom & Latin Beginners: 7-8pm Free dancing: 8-8.30pm Ballroom & Latin Improvers: 8.30-9.30pm 6 week course – partners required Classes will utilise Main Hall and Stage Door No class on Thursday 15 October
Tea Dances Tuesdays 8 & 22 September, 13 & 27 October, 10 November and 1 December 2-4pm Accompanied by the Jeff Guppy Band playing all of the old favourites, come and dance the afternoon away in our magnificent ballroom. Afternoon Tea – enjoy a pot of house tea and a scone with jam and cream from the Café Tea Room: £4.00 (normally £4.25 – please show your Tea Dance ticket)
Tickets Tickets
£4.50
£66 per couple
Youth Arts Bridgend Youth Theatre in partnership with It’s My Shout Productions Working in partnership with this award-winning company, BYT offers a range of workshops for young people aged from 5 to 25 years. As well as drama, singing and dance, workshops offer the opportunity to try your hand at all aspects of theatre, from stage combat to mask-making, circus skills to technical theatre. Anyone is welcome to join, regardless of ability.
Autumn term begins Monday 7 and Tuesday 8 September
Bridgend Youth Dance BYD provides weekly dance classes for children and young people aged 3-21 To reserve a place or for more information contact Box Office on 01656 815995
Classes: School years 1 & 2, 3-6, 7-9 and 10+ £55.00 / 10 week term Concessionary rates available To reserve a place or for more information contact Box Office on 01656 815995 www.bridgendyouththeatre.com @BridgendYT123 facebook.com/groups/bridgendyouththeatre
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Poets and Princesses Puppet Show - Tales from Old Wales Saturday 19 September 11am (English) & 2pm (Welsh) Vagabondi Puppets Come and meet Gwenllian, Melangell and the seven naughty princesses of Tresaith, as well as the famous Taliesin in this exciting, fun and engaging puppet show. “Great puppets, great voices, great show!” “Very charming, very inventive. We all enjoyed it from a 3 year old to a 73 year old. Thank you.” Age 3+
Tickets
£7
Shadow Puppetry Workshops Wednesday 28 October 10am – 1pm Feral Theatre Learn the ancient and very accessible art of Shadow Puppetry with Feral Theatre's Emily Laurens. Using the simplest of materials, create exquisite puppets and learn techniques and tricks to play with scale, movement and depth of field. Small groups will use their puppets to develop a short vignette which will be shared with parents/carers at the end of the workshop. Suitable for 8-11 years olds.
Tickets
£6
Fearless & Other Tales Wednesday 28 October 4pm Daniel Morden - Spooky Stories for over 8s There was once a boy who did not know what fear was. He tried everything: sitting with dead people, haunting houses... until one night everything changed! Daniel Morden is one of Britain's most popular storytellers. He tells the old tales of kings and castles and magic. In this session he will tell the spookiest stories he knows!
Tickets
£5
The Forest Thursday 5 November 11am & 1.30pm Frozen Light A performance specifically for people with PMLD (profound and multiple learning difficulties) and their companions. Trapped in lives filled with daydreams, Thea and Robin both crave for an escape from their everyday routines. One day they are drawn into the dark and mysterious forest and find themselves on an unexpected journey of self-discovery filled with surprising encounters and experiences that change their lives forever. An intriguing multi-sensory tale which immerses audiences in a world full of new sights, sounds, smells and sensations.
Tickets
£8.50 / £7.50 Noddir gan Sponsored by
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Kids
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Burning Monkey Monday 5 October 1pm In association with Menter Bro Ogwr and The Grand Pavilion Arad Goch | Written by Sera Moore Williams This is a compelling drama that raises important issues for teenagers, addressing themes such as war, violence, separated families and responsibilities. The style of drama is direct with humour throughout which is atypical of the company’s work for young audiences. Please note that this drama is one of the titles for GCSE Drama and also appropriate for PSE lessons.
Tickets Free for schools and colleges in Bridgend county. Contact Menter Bro Ogwr on menter@broogwr.org or 01656 732200 for further information
The Basil Brush Show – The Full On Fox Tour 2015 Saturday 24 October 11am & 2.30pm Basil has celebrated over 50 years in entertainment and The Basil Brush Show on BBC TV has been seen by millions of viewers all over the globe from 1968 through to today. Now, Britain's most loveable fox is back on the road along with his TV chum Mr Stephen (aka Chris Pizzey). Together they will take you on a journey of laughs, storytelling and song in a brand new, specially written ‘live’ stage show packed with fun and excitement. A show for all the family where you’ll also be able to meet Basil and Mr Stephen after the show. So in Basil's words ‘Boom Boom!’
Tickets
Adults £13, Children £11, Family (of 4) £42
Dacw Mam yn Dwad Monday 23 November 10.30am Starring Martyn Geraint A brand new Welsh language pantomime for children between 3-9 years old and their families from the ever-popular Martyn Geraint. The famous Welsh nursery rhyme ‘Dacw Mam yn Dwad’ is brought to life in a mix of laughter, dance, puppetry, music, maths and mayhem!
Tickets
£8 Schools (1 teacher ticket free per 10 tickets booked) £10 / £8 Cons
The Princess and the Pea Tuesday 24 November 10.30am (Welsh) & 1.30pm (English) Sherman Cymru & Theatr Iolo | By Hans Christian Andersen In a magical Kingdom far, far away lived a Prince. A Prince whose one true wish was to marry a Princess. One night, in the flash and crash of lightning, in the howl and whine of the wind there was a knock at the castle door and a girl was blown in... but surely she couldn't be a Princess? There was only way to find out... fetch the royal pea and hide it under the mattress! Only a real Princess would be able to feel such a tiny thing hiding there! Filled with laughter, music and a big sprinkling of magic, this story is perfect for 3 to 6 year olds and their families.
Tickets
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fun Panto Junior Chorus Auditions Wednesday 9 September 4pm Aged 9 - 16 years? Ever wanted to appear in a professional panto? Then come to our open auditions for Beauty and the Beast. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes suitable for movement/dancing. It is best to register in advance – check the local press, our website or www.imaginetheatre.co.uk for more details.
Tickets
FREE but please register in advance
Welsh Family Halloween Party Friday 30 October 2 – 4pm In partnership with Menter Bro Ogwr Come along to our Halloween party where there will be plenty of fun through the medium of Welsh. White witches and Welsh wizards cast away the gloom with spells and potions as winter comes. Discover the enchanting world of Welsh myth and legend relating to witchcraft and wizardry. You can also come fancy dressed and enter our competition for the best costume! Recommended ages: 0-7 years old. Please note: children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times.
Tickets
£2 (children and adults)
Spooky Halloween Disco Saturday 31 October 11am, 2pm & 5pm A spooktacular disco for ghosts, goblins, witches and beautiful princesses! There’ll be dancing, party games and a competition for the best fancy dress costume. Please note: children must be supervised by a responsible adult at all times. Recommended ages: 4 - 8 years old.
Tickets
Children £5.50, Adults £2.50 (Book early, limited capacity)
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Live Music @ The Stage Door Shootin’ the Crow
Kevin Grenfell's Jazz Giants
donnie joe's American Swing
Acoustic Club
Jazz Club
Jazz Club
Wednesday 7 October 8pm
Wednesday 11 November 8pm
Shootin’ the Crow meets Hillbilly, Country Rock, Rock ‘n’ Roll with guitar, fiddle, mandolin, banjo/guitar-jo and top vocals. Influenced by bands such as Old Crow Medicine Show, Chatham County Line, Bob Dylan, The Band and The Whole Band.
The brain child of internationally renowned trombonist and vocalist Kevin Grenfell, the band prides itself on performing high level swing, jazz and boogie-woogie. Formed in 2012, the Jazz Giants have rapidly established a firm reputation for quality on the wider stage and include Mike Wilson on clarinet/saxophones, Simon Banks on piano/vocals, Graham Smith on drums/percussion and John Fellowes on double bass/sousaphone.
Swinging jazz, infectious rhythms, witty tunes and poignant songs, donnie joe's American Swing brings them all together for the best in swing jazz from the 1930s, 40s and 50s. Ably supported by alto sax, piano, bass and drums, the repertoire features swing and Latin standards performed by such greats as Count Basie, Duke Ellington, Cole Porter, Lester Young and many others.
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Thursday 17 September 8pm
£9
£9
Mock Thee Knot & Dale Williams
£9
Café Manouche Jazz Club
Acoustic Club
Wednesday 16 December 8pm Thursday 17 December 8pm
Christmas special Mock Thee Knot are a three piece anglo-celtic junk band featuring a diverse blend of songs ranging from Jethro Tull, Led Zeppelin, Rory Gallagher and Rolling Stones. Instruments include: 12 string guitar, dobro, mandolin, banjo, harmonica with vocal harmonies. Special guest for the evening to accompany the band is local musician, Dale Williams.
The Café Manouche collective bring their high energy gypsy jazz and swing to stages across the UK. Inspired by the legendary Django Reinhardt, this quintet play the old fashioned way with passion and style. They will have your toes tapping and hearts dancing with jazz standards from the 1920s-50s. Swinging guitars, hot bass, sultry vocals and more... Catch them if you can!
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Comedy
ADULTS ONLY 7.30pm for 8pm start
Book early to avoid disappointment! The Comedy Network continues to bring razor-sharp stand-up comedy to your doorstep. Each evening features an MC, a support and a headline act.
Friday 18 September
Friday 18 December
Felicity Ward
Dan Atkinson
(Headliner)
(Headliner)
“She is an irresistible force of nature… She’s brilliantly insane, and insanely brilliant” Chortle
“Atkinson has a natural wit and a wonderful way with a crowd” Metro
Jack Barry (Support)
Ahir Shah (Support)
“An inventive flourish behind his likeable banter… a distinctive wit that should make him one to watch” Chortle
“Destined to be one of the brightest stars in the British comedy firmament” The Scotsman
Frank Honeybone (Compére for both evenings) “A seriously very funny guy” Chortle Comedy Forum Review
Roy Chubby Brown
Tickets Table (of 5)
£9 £40
Sarah Millican Friday 6 November 8pm
Friday 16 October 7.30pm Roy Chubby Brown returns with his meatiest show yet! He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’s turning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brand of banter continues to burst bellies across the country. As politically incorrect as ever ‘the world’s most outrageous comedian’ is far too rude for TV, so this live performance is the only place to catch the flamboyant comedian! If easily offended please stay away! Strictly adults only
Andy Parsons
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£20
OUT SOLD
Friday 27 November 8pm Live And Unleashed But Naturally Cautious Andy’s fifth show ‘Live And Unleashed But Naturally Cautious‘ will see the star of BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’ hit the road again delivering more sharp comedy up and down the UK. “Hysterical live show. Andy Parsons is on fire” The Mirror “A merciless, Swiftian dissection. Bubbling over with righteous and very funny indignation” The Times £15
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Porthcawl Male Voice Choir
24 Hours from Tulsa Remembering Gene Pitney
Sunday 6 September 7.30pm Saturday 5 September 7pm
As we approach the 10th anniversary since the death of the great man, Tommy Carey takes his ‘Remembering Gene Pitney (1940-2006) 24 Hours from Tulsa’ show on a UK Tour with his big band, singers and audio visuals. Step back to the 60s and the greatest hits of Gene Pitney and re-live the magic of ‘Backstage’, ‘I’m Gonna Be Strong’, ‘Something’s Gotten A Hold Of My Heart’ and many more!
Starring Richard and Adam Johnson Porthcawl Choir is proud to welcome the brothers on their first visit to the Grand Pavilion. Richard and Adam were discovered by the popular TV show Britain’s Got Talent. Their voices provide a blend of tones that made them an instant success – a rich baritone in harmony with a wonderful tenor. Tickets
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£15
£18.50 - £20.50 £18.50 - £19.50
Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers Thursday 10 September 7.30pm The music of the Bay City Rollers became the soundtrack for a generation of teenagers growing up in the mid 70s. The face and voice of that soundtrack belonged to Les McKeown. With Les leading the way, massive hits such as ‘Bye Bye Baby’, ‘Shang A Lang’, ‘Summer Love Sensation’ and ‘Give A Little Love’ propelled the band to world-wide superstardom and their trademark Scottish tartan was to be seen everywhere across the planet. Join Les McKeown and his 4 piece band for a celebration of those hectic days and the behind the scenes pandemonium that followed. www.lesmckeown.com Tickets Cons
£18.50 - £20.50 £18.50 - £19.50
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Max Boyce
Magical Music
Sunday 13 September 7.30pm
Friday 11 September 7.30pm Max Boyce has been entertaining people all over the world for more than 30 years with his ability to paint pictures in word and song. A huge new young audience has recently discovered this exceptional entertainer, taking him into their hearts and making him a true modern day folk hero. Max’s live performances need no introduction; the audience reactions and standing ovations speak for themselves. Don’t miss out on the unique experience of seeing Max Boyce live in concert and being able to say, “I Was There!” www.maxboyce.co.uk Tickets
£25
Presented by Barnado’s Cymru Conductor: David Hughes A concert in aid of Barnardo’s Cymru with Wynne Evans - Opera Singer, TV & Radio Presenter and 'Gio' in the Go Compare insurance adverts. Featuring spectacular music from the exciting world of movies and stage musicals, performed by a seventy piece orchestra, soloists and chorus and a golden opportunity to hear the wonderful operatic voice of Wynne Evans. Ben Hur, Hooray for Hollywood, Oliver, Harry Potter, Sister Act, Miss Saigon, Starlight Express, and lots more... Tickets Cons
£16 - £20 £14 - £18
Lunchtime Theatre: What Shall We Do With The German Sailor? Wednesday 16 September 1pm Fluellen Theatre | Written by Ken Blakemore Two days before the Second World War and a German U-Boat gets into difficulties off the West Wales Coast. The hapless Ernst is washed ashore and seeks refuge in the local pub. What will the landlord, his attractive daughter and her boyfriend do with the German sailor? Ken Blakemore’s hilarious comedy takes a sharp look not only at love and war, but also Welsh attitudes to England, the UK and the rest of Europe. “Superb” South Wales Evening Post Tickets
£6 Soup and a bread roll (served in café bar) £3.50
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Ocean Film Festival World Tour
Leo Sayer Wednesday 23 September 7.30pm
Photo: From the film Swell Chasers
Saturday 19 September 7.30pm The Ocean Film Festival showcases the world’s most amazing ocean films filmed above and below the water’s surface - letting you immerse yourself in the wonders of the ocean without getting your feet wet! Brought to you by the producers of the Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this extraordinary collection of short films document the beauty and power of the ocean and celebrates the divers, surfers, swimmers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray; who chase the crests of waves; and who marvel at the mysteries of the big blue. Visit www.oceanfilmfestival.co.uk for more details. Tickets Cons Groups of 6 or more
Restless Years Tour Grammy award winning, international chart-topping, British music legend Leo Sayer will be performing throughout the UK this autumn in support of his latest album Restless Years, with his army of hits which include ‘Thunder In My Heart’, ‘Moonlighting’, ‘One Man Band’, ‘I Can’t Stop Loving You’ and the transatlantic number ones, ‘When I Need You’ and ‘You Make Me Feel Like Dancing’. Leo is very excited to be back in his home country and looking forward to a rare and much anticipated tour. With 16 hit albums and 26 hit singles to his credit, Leo Sayer is one of the most successful acts the UK has ever produced and remains hugely popular worldwide. www.leosayer.com Tickets
£25
£12 £10.50 £10.80
The Railway Children Lady Wednesday 30 September 7.30pm Ignition Theatre | Written by Derek Webb Forever remembered as the author of ‘The Railway Children’ and a host of other children’s books, Edith Nesbit was testimony to the maxim that you shouldn’t judge a book by its cover. In the privacy of her home she was the Bohemian duchess, chain-smoking mother to five children, two of whom were actually those of her philandering husband’s mistress who came to live with them. Edith herself was lover of George Bernard Shaw and later an ever-younger string of adoring young men. This mesmerising contrast between the public figure author of lyrical poetry and children’s stories and the private, often outlandish individual, makes the story of Edith Nesbit a fascinating drama. Age guide 12+ Tickets
£10
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Big Girls Don’t Cry
Midge Ure and India Electric Co
Friday 2 October 7.30pm
Thursday 1 October 7.30pm Featuring the Eastcoast Boys celebrating the music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons A Four Seasons song shares a special place in everyone’s heart. No 1 hits ‘Walk Like A Man’, ‘Sherry’, ‘Working My Way Back To You’, ‘Rag Doll’ and ‘Let’s Hang On’ combine with Frankie’s ‘My Eyes Adored You’ and ‘Grease’ in this critically-acclaimed spectacular. Reviving the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest, including Frankie’s incredible falsettos ‘oh what a night’ awaits music fans. www.easytheatres.com
Breathe Again After the successful reformation of Ultravox in 2009, Midge feels it's time to revisit his Celtic roots and will perform Breathe in its entirety for the first time in 2015. He will be ably accompanied by the two musicians from India Electric Co, recreating the nature of the album. Of course, he will also play a selection of his other hits like ‘Vienna’, ‘Dancing With Tears In My Eyes’, ‘Fade To Grey’ and ‘If I Was’, as well as songs from his recently released album Fragile, which was Radio 2 playlisted it's what audiences, quite rightly, expect... www.midgeure.co.uk
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Elvis Festival Weekend Friday 25 – Sunday 27 September Friday 25 September 2.30pm Best Festival Elvis Competition (Heat 1) 7.30pm Elvis Cymraeg Saturday 26 September 12pm Best Festival Elvis Competition (Heat 2) followed by The Grand Final 7.30pm The Elvies Sunday 27 September 12.30pm Elvis Gospel Show 3.00pm Elvis at the Movies 7.30pm Trilogy www.elvies.co.uk Tickets
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Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band
Cloudbusting
Saturday 3 October 7.30pm
Saturday 17 October 7.30pm
Big Mac’s Wholly Soul Band are celebrating their 25th Anniversary this year and will be playing a two hour show featuring all the classic sixties soul hits from Motown and Stax labels. www.bigmacswhollysoulband.com
Kate Bush tribute band ‘Cloudbusting’ are on a mission to bring her music to the many thousands of life-long Kate fans. This 5-piece band have been playing to critical acclaim up and down the UK for three years. If you love Kate Bush, you will LOVE this band. Whether you sit back and absorb the full audio/visual experience or get up and dance, Cloudbusting shows are for you… Their show features intricate and authentic arrangements of all Kate’s hits including ‘Wuthering Heights’, ‘Wow’, ‘Babooshka’, ‘Running Up That Hill’ and more. “This band is good! We urge all who can, go to see them!” Peter Fitzgerald Morris, Home Ground Magazine www.cloudbustingkatebushtribute.com
Cabaret style with dance floor Tickets £12 Grand Pavilion | seetickets.com globalpromotionscardiff.com
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£17.50 - £19.50
Bouncers and Shakers Thursday 8 – Saturday 10 October 7.30pm By John Godber | Presented by Phoenix Theatre.com Directed by London’s West End Martyn Knight, Bouncers and Shakers are two one act plays devoted to those women and men who work in clubs up and down the country. Share their lives, aspirations, disappointments and ability to brush themselves down and start again. Rich in the most toe-curlingly funny observation with the cast taking on a host of different roles at the click of a finger, both plays veer from side-splittingly funny to ‘where’s my hanky?’ weepy. A must for all lovers of life. “Brilliant! A trip down memory lane for me. Extremely funny. Well worth seeing!” “Consistently entertaining” Evening Standard “Bouncers is brilliant” Daily Mail (reviews are of other productions of Bouncers and Shakers) Tickets
£12 - £13 Available from Box Office or Phoenix Ticket Line 07519 808397 / 01656 783647
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The 39 Steps
Frankly Sinatra
Wednesday 21 October 7.30pm A Black RAT Productions, Blackwood Miners' Institute and RCT Theatres co-production Directed by Richard Tunley Cast: Gareth John Bale, Joanna Simpkins, Sam Davies & Robert Hopkins Follow the incredible adventures of our dashing hero, Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gungho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women. Fast-paced, gripping and full of adventure, this hilarious whodunit features 4 fabulous actors, 139 characters and 39 steps all in 100 minutes! The hit West End production of The 39 Steps will close in September, following a nine-year run. This is your chance to see an original version of the Olivier Award winning action-packed comic thriller and is joyously brought to you with the usual Black RAT high energy and gusto! A 'spiffingly good' night at the theatre - The 39 Steps is a theatrical experience not to be missed. www.blackratproductions.co.uk Tickets Cons
£15 £14
Friday 23 October 7.30pm Celebrating the centenary of the greatest singer of the 20th century, it’s the world’s No1 Sinatra, Stephen Triffitt. Following two sell-out shows at the London Palladium and three seasons at the legendary Sands Casino in Las Vegas, join Stephen as he sings classics such as ‘Fly Me To The Moon’, ‘Mack The Knife’, ‘New York, New York’, ‘My Way’, ‘That’s Life’, ‘Under My Skin’ and more. It’s the swagger and velvet vocals, backed by the fantastic sound of big band swing, this is frankly the best thing since Sinatra himself. www.easytheatres.com Tickets Cons
£20.50 - £22.50 £20.50 - £21.50
Cinderella Thursday 22 October 7.30pm
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Ballet Cymru Ballet Cymru prides itself on being different and Cinderella will be no exception. With a brand new music score and circus elements combined with the finest classical dance, Ballet Cymru will be working with award winning composer Jack White and Circus Company Citrus Arts to conjure a surprising world of wonder and magic. Featuring choreography by Creative Wales Award winner Darius James and costumes by Welsh designer Steve Denton, Ballet Cymru brings to life this timeless story using the company’s unique blend of classical technique and storytelling. www.welshballet.co.uk £14.50 £13.50 Buy 2 full price tickets and get 1 child ticket free
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Live Superstars of Wrestling
Three of The Best
Wednesday 28 – Friday 30 October 7.30pm
Monday 26 October 7pm Welsh Wrestling The number one family entertainment show in Wales is back with a bang! The top rope flying, body slamming superstars of Welsh Wrestling will dazzle and amaze you in this one-night wrestling extravaganza! Come cheer the good guys, boo the bad guys, and make as much noise as possible at this over the top event which all the family will love! Some of the top wrestlers in the country will be on hand, including the sensational Stevie Starr, the all action muscle man, John Titan, the Mexican high flyer, Magico, and the parents’ favourite, the 25 stone barrel of fun Big Dog! So don't miss out and book now. Tickets
Written, directed and starring Frank Vickery Three of The Best are three short one act plays written, directed and starring Frank Vickery. ‘After I’m Gone’ is the first play Frank ever wrote and is responsible for kicking off his writing career. ‘All Through The Night’, the second of the plays started life as a radio play and tells the story of a married couple in the autumn of their lives and ‘A Night Out’ is a riotous comedy and tells the story of Dai, Dai Pigeon as he gets ready to go out with his wife for the annual pigeon club dinner. Three Of The Best is a great night out. You will laugh from beginning to end! Don’t miss it! www.frankvickery.co.uk Tickets Cons
£13 - £14 £12 - £13
Adults £12 Children £9 Family (of 4) £35
New Romantics Festival Saturday 31 October 7pm An evening of 80s and new romantic music, cabaret and fun, in a homage to Steve Strange, pioneer of the New Romantic Movement and front man of Visage. This is the very first new romantic festival which will be a yearly event. So grab your frilly shirts, guyliner and make-up and join us for a night of fun and dancing. Tickets
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Mad About The Musicals 10th Anniversary
Give Me The Moonlight
Wednesday 4 November 7.30pm Starring Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney Taking you on a whistle stop tour from the heart of London’s theatre land to the glitz of Broadway, Mad About The Musicals is back once again, celebrating the very best songs from the shows we all know and love! From the poignant ‘All I Ask Of You’ to the dramatic ‘One Day More’, you can sit back and enjoy two hours of unforgettable London and New York favourites, brought to you by a cast direct from the West End, including Gareth Gates and Michael Courtney, ‘A Pure Slice Of Entertainment’! Hailed as “Outstanding!” by the Stage, “The Best Show Of Its Kind” by Encore Magazine and nominated The UK ‘Producer Of The Year’, this is one definitely not to miss! www.facebook.com/madaboutthemusicals
Give Me The Moonlight is a celebration of the life and hits of Frankie Vaughan and stars Johnny Tudor from BBC's Gavin and Stacey and Sky's Stella, and Olwen Rees from BBC's My Family with Maria Holliday and Emma Lee Wagner. The show features many of Frankie’s greatest hits including ’Give Me The Moonlight’, ‘Green Door’, ‘Kisses Sweeter Than Wine’, ‘Hello Dolly’, ‘Mame’, ‘Garden Of Eden’, ‘Tower Of Strength’, ‘There Must Be A Way’, ‘Gotta Have Something In The Bank Frank’, ‘Cabaret’, ‘Loop De Loop’, ‘Man On Fire’, ‘The Heart Of A Man’ and many more.
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Wednesday 11 November 2.30pm
£13.50 £12.50
The Sorcerer Saturday 7 November 7.30pm Presented by Mid Glamorgan Savoyards As always at this time of year, the Mid Glamorgan Savoyards bring the magic of musical comedy to Porthcawl and this time the magic is real, for the performance will be Gilbert and Sullivan’s The Sorcerer. The story has the usual Gilbertian twists and turns and any number of satisfactorily amusing characters. The plot revolves around the power of a magic lozenge, and the salesman trying to sell it. When used however, the pill has unexpected but funny consequences, while Sullivan’s music keeps the story buzzing along. Together with the Mid Glamorgan Savoyards, a full orchestra will provide a delightful evening of musical entertainment. Proceeds from the performance will go to MacMillan for cancer care, GLAZE to promote prostate cancer research and the Save the Children fund, thereby adding to the well over £50,000 raised from previous Savoyard performances and donated to various local and national charities. Tickets
£10 (Unreserved Seating)
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All Star 60s
Irving Berlin’s White Christmas
Thursday 12 November 7.30pm Starring Brian Poole and the Tremeloes, The Troggs, Badfinger, The Ivy League and The Pacemakers Imagine five amazingly talented 60s bands who have enjoyed phenomenal success throughout their musical careers, getting together to perform all their hits and you have the fantastic All Star 60s show. Bringing you all their hits and more in one show are Brian Poole and The Tremeloes (‘Here Comes My Baby’, ‘Silence Is Golden’ and ‘Suddenly You Love Me’), The Troggs (‘Wild Thing’, ‘Love is All Around’, ‘With A Girl Like You’), Badfinger featuring Bob Jackson (‘No Matter What’, ‘Day After Day’, ‘Come And Get It’), The Ivy League (‘Tossing and Turning’, ‘Funny How Love Can Be’) and The Pacemakers who will round off the fabulous array of talent. Don't miss this unforgettable show which will have you rocking in your seats. Tickets
£27.50
Thursday 19 – Saturday 21 November 7.30pm, Saturday matinee 2.30pm Porthcawl Amateur Operatic & Dramatic Society The musical for all the family. Based on the famous and immortal film, this heartwarming musical features unforgettable Irving Berlin songs complete with stunning costumes and glittering sets. Tickets
£14 Balcony £12 Stalls £10 Children under 16
Available from Box Office or PAODS Ticket Hotline: 01656 788148
Lunchtime Theatre - Are We There Yeti? Wednesday 25 November 1pm Fluellen Theatre | Written by Ricky Stevenson Sam and Kevin are the Dumb and even-more-Dumber of white van deliverymen. One day, whilst driving in the Brecon Beacons they bump into a strange creature. It looks like a Yeti. A Yeti? In Wales? If the boys are correct then all they have to do to make their fortunes is to get it in the back of the van, drive to the nearest town and unveil it to the world media. What could possibly go wrong? Ricky Stevenson`s debut play is a wildly original and hilarious comedy. “Highly entertaining...vivid, sometimes surreal but always funny...a script blessed with plenty of side-splitting one-liners” South Wales Evening Post Tickets
£6 Soup and a bread roll (served in café bar) £3.50
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The Stylistics
Carols in the Pavilion
Thursday 26 November 7.30pm Direct from the USA The Stylistics with their charisma, style and harmony, evolved into one of the best-selling soul groups ever. The Philadelphia group recorded a remarkable 10 straight-top ten hits during the early 1970s inc. the Grammy nominated hit ‘You Make Me Feel Brand New’, plus ‘Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love)’, ‘You Are Everything’, ‘Betcha By Golly Wow’, ‘I’m Stone In Love With You’, ‘Break Up To Make Up’, plus many more. See them perform their hits plus much more… a show not to be missed! www.thestylistics.org Tickets Cons
Monday 30 November 7pm Come and enjoy singing traditional Christmas carols! Celebrate with choirs and organisations, songs, carols, dance, art work, readings and enactments. Tickets
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£25 £24
Forthcoming... The Pitmen Poets
The Snow Queen Ballet
Wednesday 13 January 7.30pm
Saturday 16 January 7.30pm
Billy Mitchell, Bob Fox, Benny Graham and Jez Lowe celebrating the coal mining tradition in an evening of music, song and spoken word, illustrated by atmospheric archive photography.
Join Ballet Theatre UK in their beautiful retelling of Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairytale ballet, The Snow Queen, with a company of international dancers, beautiful costumes and glittering stage sets combined to create a magnificent spectacle, all set to a glorious and magical score.
Winter Ball Saturday 23 January 7.30pm
A perfect way to blow away the winter blues: why not join us for a wonderful evening of dancing with our resident ballroom dancing tutors, Gareth and Andrea Jarvis.
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YOUR W EDDING at the Grand Pavilion, Porthcawl A versatile and adaptable venue,The Grand Pavilion provides a unique location for your wedding ceremony, reception or celebration party. The Grand Pavilion is a premier venue for your wedding day.The Grand Pavilion is proud to have Just Perfect Catering Ltd,Wales’ leading independent event caterer, as its catering partner. We are also licensed for Civil Wedding and Partnership Ceremonies and we believe we can offer you a unique advantage over many other venues. As a professional theatre we have the facilities, skills and experience to create any mood or theme you may require. Of course the main auditorium with its octagonal dome, feature lighting and subtle art deco detailing, is inspiring in its own right. Please call Stuart or Mark on 01656 815995 or email: functions@grandpavilion.co.uk
Useful information How to book Online: www.grandpavilion.co.uk By phone: 01656 815995 In person: At the Box Office Our Box Office is open 9.30am - 5pm Monday to Saturday. We are open at least one hour before every show. Reservations: Reservations will be automatically released after seven calendar days if payment is not received. Reservations cannot be made less than one week before a performance. (Pantomime reservation policy excepted). Refunds: No refunds will be given except for cancelled events - please check carefully when booking. Late arrivals: Every effort will be made to admit latecomers but this will be at the discretion of the Duty Officer. Refusal: In certain circumstances we may be required to refuse admission and in such an event may not refund admission fees. Babies / toddlers: Babes in arms (under two years old) go free when sharing a seat with an adult. Access to all: Theatregoers with special needs are especially welcome. Facilities for wheelchair users include a ramped entrance and level access in to the auditorium, box office, café 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.
Concessions: Concessions for senior citizens, children under 16, disabled Persons and their companions are available for some events. Please enquire when booking. 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! (some exceptions apply - check with box office) Private hire events: These are marked with a s. 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. Where to find us: Tap CF36 3YW into your Sat Nav. Parking: Two pay and display carparks within a short walking distance Data Protection: In order to process your booking, your contact details are stored on our Box Office system, you are free to opt out of receiving marketing communications from us - please inform Box Office. Please note: This programme is correct at time of going to press but the right to alter/change cast or cancel performances is reserved. Errors and omissions excepted. Copyright: © Bridgend County Borough Council. Full Terms and Conditions are available from the Box Office or the Grand Pavilion website at www.grandpavilion.co.uk
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