St Donats - Autumn // Winter 2014

autumn // winter 2014 01446 799 100 www.stdonats.com

booking information

How to Book Our Box Office is open 9am-5pm Monday to Friday, telephone 01446 799 100. We are also open at least one hour ahead of published performance times. Please remember that tickets can also be booked online at www.stdonats.com Please bring your booking reference with you to collect your tickets from the box office. We accept all major credit and debit cards. A booking fee no longer applies for web, phone or in person bookings and we can post your tickets to you for a fee of 50p. We no longer accept cheques as payment for bookings. All tickets must be paid for at time of booking, tickets cannot be reserved.

Refunds We regret we cannot refund tickets.

Lift to all floors except balcony

inc tea / coffee and biscuits

Two seating spaces for wheelchair-users

Guide dogs welcome

Disabled car-parking

Theatre hearing assistance

How to find us We are 1/2 hour drive from the M4 (jct 33) 22 miles from Cardiff; 10 miles from Cardiff Airport 8 miles from Bridgend train station 2 miles from Llantwit Major train station There is ample car-parking at the arts centre

St Donats Arts Centre, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF M4 J33

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Bridgend

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Penarth

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Llantwit Major

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Cowbridge 27

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Cardiff

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welcome

Autumn is here but please don’t get ready St Donats Arts Centre for what promises to be a busy and enchanting programme of live performances, cinema screenings

This brochure is designed to give you a flavour of what’s on offer over the next few months so please remember to check our website www.stdonats.com for full listings, including our cinema screenings.

Please remember that you can also book our multi-purpose facilities for that special event you may be planning, be it a conference, party or wedding.

You can always be assured of a warm welcome here at St Donats Arts Centre so please come and enjoy your favourite artists ‘up close and personal’ in our very special and intimate venue.

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All information in this brochure is correct at time of going to print. For more detailed information on our booking terms and conditions please refer to our website.

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Wednesday 3 September, 7.30pm

CINEMA :

The Grand Budapest Hotel

£5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/2014/100mins/15 Dir: Wes Anderson

Monday 8 September, 2pm

CINEMA :

The Monuments Men £5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/2014/118mins/12A Dir: George Clooney

Tuesday 16 September, 3pm

CAFÉ CONCERT

Scott Quartet £6.50

The Cardiff-based Scott Quartet was formed in 2013, comprising four girls; Beth Fuller-Teed, Isobel Scott, Jessica Thornhill and Sophie Nash. They are students and alumni of the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama.

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Wednesday 17 September, 7.30pm

Beverley Craven

£22 / £20.50 conc

As part of her UK tour, BRITAward winning Beverley Craven will be performing her new album ‘Change of Heart’.

Friday 19 September, 8pm

CINEMA :

Grease

£7.50 / £6.00 conc USA/1978/110mins/A Dir: Randal Kleiser

OUTDOOR SCREENING St Donat’s Castle is the stunning backdrop for this event - bring a blanket and sing along!

Monday 29 September, 2pm CINEMA :

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom £5.50 / £4.50 adv UK/2013/141mins/12A Dir: Justin Chadwick

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Friday 3, Saturday 4 October, 7pm - Sunday 5 October, 2pm

Jesus Christ Superstar

Performed by local youth theatre group Stage Door 1 £10 / £8 conc

Wednesday 8 October, 7.30pm

CINEMA :

Dallas Buyers Club £5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/2013/117mins/15 Dir: Jean-Marc Vallée

Friday 10 October, 8pm

Dean Friedman £22.50 / £20 conc

This legendary, singer/songwriter – known for chart-topping hits, Ariel, Lucky Stars, Lydia, Woman of Mine, etc… - performs songs from throughout his three-decade career.

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Saturday 11 October, 7.30pm

Louise Jordan £12 / £10 conc

‘Absolutely, totally and com pletely, br il l ia nt” ’ Mike Harding, BBC Radio 2.

Monday 13 October, 2pm

CINEMA :

Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid £5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/1969/110mins/A Dir: George Roy Hill

Tuesday 21 October, 3pm CAFÉ CONCERT

Helina Rees £6.50

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Monday 27 October, 2pm

CINEMA :

The Railway Man

£5.50 / £4.50 adv AUS/2013/116mins/15 Dir: Jonathan Teplitzky

Friday 31 October, 7.30pm

HALLOWEEN FUN! Come dressed as your favourite Rocky Horror character, prize for the best dressed!

CINEMA :

Rocky Horror Picture Show

£7 / £6 adv UK/1975/100mins/15 Dir: Jim Sharman

Monday 10 November, 2pm

CINEMA :

Breakfast at Tiffany’s

£5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/1961/115mins/PG Dir: Blake Edwards

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Wednesday 12 November, 7.30pm CINEMA :

Inside Llewyn Davis £5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/2013/104mins/15 Dir: Ethan & Joel Coen

Thursday 13 November, 7.30pm

Red Sky July £15 / £14 conc

Fresh from supporting Sheryl Crow on her UK tour we are delighted to welcome Red Sky July.

Saturday 15 November, 7.30pm

Live Wire AC/DC Tribute The unique six man tribute to rock’s greatest band AC/ DC, complete with trademark cannons, a wall of Marshalls and two hours of high volt age rock and roll! £15

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Tuesday 18 November, 3pm CAFÉ CONCERT

UWC Atlantic College

£6.50 A special café concert performed by students of UWC Atlantic College.

Thursday 20 November, 7.30pm

9Bach 13.50 / £12.00 adv “Underpinned by tradition, their haunting songs come embellished with harp and harmonium, but are invariably drenched in electric guitar, heavy bass, drums and Fender Rhodes.” Uncut ****

Friday 21 November, 7.30pm

Time Let Me Play £12 Brave and compelling songs from the poetry of Dylan Thomas, composed and performed by Keith James.

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Monday 24 November, 2pm CINEMA :

To Kill A Mockingbird £5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/1962/129mins/A Dir: Robert Mulligan

Friday 28 November, 7.30pm

Kookamunga £10 / £8.50 conc Enjoy an evening of high energy funk!

Sunday 30 November, 11am

Craftsfor Christmas Crafts Christmas Join us for this annual event of local crafters and food stalls in the beautiful St Donat’s Castle and Arts Centre. £6 per car or £2 per person on foot.

Tuesday 2 December, 10.30am in English

Yr Hwyaden Fach Hyll

The Ugly Duckling £8 / £6 conc Sherman Cymru presents this must-see show for all little ones and their families this Christmas.

Tuesday 2 December, 1.30pm in Welsh

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Wednesday 3 December, 7.30pm

CINEMA :

The Nightmare Before Christmas £5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/1993/76mins/PG Dir: Henry Selick

Friday 5th December, 12.30pm

Christmas Luncheon Join us for a delicious Christmas lunch in our beautiful Glass Room and enjoy the wonderful sea views at this special time of year. Price £26.95 per person for a three course meal with arrival drink, festive decorations and seasonal music.

Friday 5 December, 7.30pm

A Night at the Opera A Tribute to Queen £16

Dance the night away to the classic hits of Queen. Tapas snacks will be available to purchase on the night.

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Sunday 7 December, 3pm

St Donats Choir A Musical Advent Calendar

St Donats Atlantic Chorale £10 / £8 conc

Tuesday 9 December, 3pm CAFÉ CONCERT

Christmas Carols & Snow Songs

Singers from the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama bring festive favourites with the chance for all to join in. £6.50

Monday 15 December, 2pm

CINEMA :

White Christmas

£5.50 / £4.50 adv USA/1954/115mins/U Dir: Michael Curtiz

Fri 30 7pm, Sat 31 2pm + 7pm January - Sun 1st February, 2pm

Local Youth Theatre Stage Door 1 are back with this lively song and dance pantomime - £8 / £6 conc

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Saturday 7 February, 7.30pm

CEILIDH :

Thingumijigs £8.50 / £6.50 conc

Tuesday 17 February, 3pm

CAFÉ CONCERT

Dan Phelps Classical Trio £6.50

Friday 27 February, 7.30pm

PHOTOGRAPH: MARIA FARRELLY

Sion Russell Jones £12 / £10 conc

We are pleased to welcome Sion Russell Jones; up and coming Cardiff singer songwriter.

Tuesday 17 March, 3pm

CAFÉ CONCERT

Anna Perry £6.50

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workshops

gallery

tea dances

// community events with Alan Taylor 12 Sept 10 Oct 14 Nov 12 Dec 23 Jan 13 Feb 13 Mar

Come along and dance and meet new friends in our beautiful Glass Room overlooking the sea. Have fun and enjoy a refreshing cuppa with biccies too! £5 2pm – 4pm

Our exhibitions change on a monthly basis showcasing the work of Artists from around the Vale of Glamorgan. Please visit www.stdonats.com for more details. Opening times: Monday-Friday 10am-4pm.

We are also open at least one hour ahead of published performance times.

9 Oct Beginners Watercolour 13 Nov Beginners Drawing 11 Dec Painting Snow in Watercolour 12 Feb How to draw Boats 12 Mar Simplifying busy scenes in watercolour Please book workshops directly with Cowbridge Community College 01446 773 831

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autumn // winter 2014 S E P T E M B E R 2014 Wed 3 7.30pm Cinema: The Grand Budapest Hotel Mon 8 2pm Cinema: The Monuments Men Fri 12 2pm Tea Dance with Alan Taylor Tue 16 3pm Café Concert: Scott Quartet Wed 17 7.30pm Beverley Craven Fri 19 8pm Cinema: Grease Mon 29 2pm Cinema: Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom O CTO B E R 2014 Fri 3 7pm Sat 4 7pm Sun 5 2pm Wed 8 7.30pm Fri 10 2pm Fri 10 8pm Sat 11 7.30pm Mon 13 2pm Tue 21 3pm Mon 27 2pm Fri 31 7.30pm

Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Jesus Christ Superstar Cinema: Dallas Buyers Club Tea Dance with Alan Taylor Dean Friedman Louise Jordan Cinema: Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid Café Concert: Helina Rees Cinema: The Railway Man Cinema: Rocky Horror Picture Show

N OV E M B E R 2014 Mon 10 2pm Cinema: Breakfast at Tiffany’s Wed 12 7.30pm Cinema: Inside Llewyn Davis Thu 13 7.30pm Red Sky July Fri 14 2pm Tea Dance with Alan Taylor Sat 15 7.30pm Live Wire - AC/DC Tribute Tue 18 3pm Café Concert: UWC Atlantic College Thu 20 7.30pm 9Bach Fri 21 7.30pm Time Let Me Play Mon 24 2pm Cinema: To Kill A Mockingbird Fri 28 7.30pm Kookamunga Sun 30 11am Crafts for Christmas D E C E M B E R 2014 Tue 2 10.30am The Ugly Duckling Tue 2 1.30pm Yr Hwyaden Fach Hyll Wed 3 7.30pm Cinema: The Nightmare Before Christmas Fri 5 12.30pm Christmas luncheon Fri 5 7.30pm A Night at the Opera - A Tribute to Queen Sun 7 3pm St Donats Choir - A Musical Advent Calendar Tue 9 3pm Café Concert: Christmas Carols & Snow Songs Fri 12 2pm Tea Dance with Alan Taylor Mon 15 2pm Cinema: White Christmas JA N U A R Y 2015 Fri 23 2pm Fri 30 7pm Sat 31 2pm Sat 31 7pm

Tea Dance with Alan Taylor Mother Goose Mother Goose Mother Goose

F E B R U A R Y 2015 Sun 1 2pm Mother Goose Sat 7 7.30pm Ceilidh: Thingumijigs Fri 13 2pm Tea Dance with Alan Taylor Tue 17 3pm Café Concert: Dan Phelps Classical Trio Fri 27 7.30pm Sion Russell Jones M A R C H 2015 Fri 13 2pm Tue 17 3pm

Tea Dance with Alan Taylor Café Concert: Anna Perry