St Donats Arts Centre - Spring Summer 2013

SPRING // SUMMER 2013

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Summer will soon be upon us, so it’s time to put away those winter woollies and look forward to the long Summer evenings ahead.

For your Summer pleasure, St Donats has a bumper packed arts and community programme, along with of course, an idyllic location and setting for you to enjoy with family and friends. Keep an eye on our website for any additional events or activities in the arts centre programme.

Why not make the most of our Early Bird Offer and save £2 off the price of your ticket. To receive this offer please book before the 12th April 2013.

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Friday April 19, 8.00pm

The Bloody Ballad featuring Mary & The Missing Fingers A toe-tapping-rocking-rolling-chills-n-spillsblood-curdling journey of murder and mayhem!

“She may have lost her little finger but she’s gained a whole lot more!”

Meet Mary: a girl with a dark past who’s had one hell of a week! She’s gonna tell you all about it; how she fell in love, got betrayed, killed two men, gets taken hostage, more murder, spot of arson, and then fell in love all over again! All backed by the pounding rhythm of the show’s band “The Missing Fingers”.

Grimms meets Tarantino in this brutal love story set around Memorial Day celebrations in 1950’s America. Featuring original live music inspired

by Blues, Rockabilly, and Americana. Part gig, part slasher movie, part road movie, part murder ballad and a whole lotta fun! Music theatre like you’ve never seen before.

“A weirdly sexy mix of hate, love and loneliness in the American mid-west… highly recommended.” Plastik Magazine “Embrace the vibe and get the Brylcream, prom dress and knife on stand-by!”

Buzz Magazine

Tickets: £12.50 & £10.50 concessions (cabaret seating)

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live performance Friday April 12, 7.30pm

Stacey Kent

& her Musicians Stacey Kent sings from the soul. She tells us her stories with her faultless phrasing and a lucid, enchanting voice. Stacey is currently celebrating the release of her third album on Blue Note/EMI, Dreamer In Concert.

Stacey’s band features ‘Jim Tomlinson’ (saxophone). Together, their album, The Lyric,was awarded Best Album at the 2006 BBC Jazz Awards and Best Vocal Album in the 2007 Ronnie Scott’s Awards.

Jim’s songwriting partnership with famed novelist, Kazuo Ishiguro, has formed a central plank in Stacey’s recent albums, which, alongside the Great American Songbook, gives Stacey’s repertoire a uniquely broad and fresh sound. Also with Stacey are Graham Harvey (piano), Jeremy Brown (bass) and Matt Skelton (drums).

Tickets: £19.50 & £18 concessions

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Saturday April 27, 7.30pm

Francesco Attesti - in aid of ShelterBox (Bradenstoke Hall) This concert will take place in the historic Bradenstoke Hall of St Donat’s Castle and will include works by Beethoven and Bach.

A complimentary glass of sparkling wine will be provided during the Interval and the audience are welcome to wear evening dress if they so choose.

This event is supported by the Rotary Club of Llantwit Major and UWC Atlantic College and proceeds will be donated to the International Disaster Relief Charity, ShelterBox. Tickets: £15

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live performance Friday May 17, 7pm Saturday 18, 2pm Sunday 19, 2pm

Stage Door 1 presents Mulan Junior Travel back to the legendary, storytelling days of ancient China with this action-packed stage adaptation of Disney’s Mulan. The Huns have invaded, and it is up to the misfit Mulan and her mischievous sidekick Mushu to save the Emperor! Mulan Junior is a heart-warming celebration of culture, honour and a fighting spirit. The score includes favourites like “Reflection,” “Honour to Us All” and “I’ll Make a Man Out of You” as well as new songs that will get you up on your feet!

Tickets: £7 / £5.50 concessions

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Friday July 5, 8.00pm

The Jam & the “Greatest Hits” Tour

Saturday May 25, 7.30pm

Spring Ceilidh with the Thingumijigs For an entertaining evening of traditional music and dancing, suitable for all ages and abilities, join the Thingumijigs for their Spring Ceilidh in the Tythe Barn. Our caller is the well-known Pat Smith. She plays and calls for the ‘Calennig Big Band’ and is a virtuoso on the spoons - if we are lucky she will bring them along and join us on stage!

Book early to avoid disappointment!

Tickets: £21.50 & £20 concessions

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Tickets: £8 / £6 concessions under 11’s £2.

For one evening only, join us for some great Jam classics with two of the original band members, Bruce Foxton and Rick Buckler.

BRUCE FOXTON is a part of the English Rock and Roll establishment. A musician who is most commonly recognised as the bass player in legendary The Jam and Stiff Little Fingers.

In The Jam, he and drummer Rick Buckler were the driving force, power and rhythm section behind singer, guitarist, and songwriter Paul Weller.

The Jam had amazing chart success with 18 singles and 7 albums to make the top 40 in the United Kingdom from their debut in 1977 to their break up in 1982. Their last 5 albums were all top ten hits and their last 8 singles made it into the top 10.’

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Friday June 7, 7.30pm

Steve Phillips & The Rough Diamonds

“Steve Phillips is, without doubt, one of the greatest blues guitarists Europe has ever produced, and is currently one of the finest anywhere in the world”. Blueprint Magazine During the 1968 ‘British Blues Boom’ he met up with a young guitarist named Mark Knopfler. They played together off and on over the next five years during which time Steve introduced Mark to the majestic lead style of black blues guitarist Lonnie Johnson and the technical styles of country blues guitar playing.

Steve has released several highly acclaimed albums including ‘Steel-Rail Blues’, ‘Been A Long Time Gone’, ‘Just Pickin’ and Every One a Gem. ‘’Steve Phillips, a national treasure’’. A consummate guitarist’’ Tickets: £13.00 & £11.50 concessions

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Saturday July 6, 7.30pm

St Donat’s Atlantic Chorale From Both Sides Now Our outstanding resident chorus celebrates Independence Day, searching through the great variety of moods found in American Music to create a star-spangled musical party.

Come and live the American dream with us as simple spirituals and folk songs contrast with the foot-tapping exuberance of big Broadway show tunes.

Limited seating available in the Glass room, book early to avoid disappointment.

Tickets: £10 / £8 concessions

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Saturday July 13, 7.30pm

Acoustic Evening With Dan Bettridge and Friends Dan Bettridge is a nineteen year-old singer songwriter from Ogmore-by-Sea in South Wales. In January 2013, he released his debut EP -’Hunter’s Heart’. The EP consists of a generous 6 tracks, including a bonus, live track - ‘Untitled’.

Dan is also soon to be featured in Acoustic Magazine UK as the ‘Next Big Thing’.

Supported by Lloyd Jerwood, Dan Fairhurst and Nick Griffiths.

Cabaret Evening Tickets: £6 / £5 concessions

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live performance Monday August 26, 6.30pm

Globe on Tour Presents Taming of the Shrew Directed by: Joe Murphy It’s that time of year again where we welcome back the Globe Theatre on Tour with their latest outdoor production of “Taming of the Shrew” to the grounds of St Donats Castle.

Two wealthy sisters in Padua must be married off. The modest, demure Bianca has no shortage of suitors, but who on earth will take the wild, ungovernable ‘shrewish’ Katherina? Perhaps the gold-digging Petruchio, as maddeningly strong-willed and perverse as Katherina herself, will be equal to the task of bullying her to the altar.

Starring one of theatre’s great screwball double-acts, a couple hell-bent on confusing and outwitting each other right up to its controversial conclusion.

The lawns will be open before hand to enjoy a pre-performance picnic for a perfect summer’s outing. Please make sure you bring your own seating!

Brewin Dolphin is proud to sponsor this performance of The Taming of the Shrew Please note this event is on Bank Holiday Monday this year!

Tickets: £18 & £16 concessions

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Thursday September 26, 10.30am

The Elephant Bridesmaid

by Steven Lee There are no Elephants in Australia. Well, no elephants except this one… Based on a story from the best selling book “How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales” The Elephant Bridesmaid is a magical musical about weddings and wombats and the loveliest elephant the world has ever known. This delightful show has just the right balance of games, songs and confidence building interaction to feed your children’s imaginations and encourage their engagement with learning.

So join Nessie the elephant and her fantastic animal friends and help them as they go in search of an outfit fancy enough (and large enough) to make her the Australian jungle’s first and most beautiful Elephant Bridesmaid! This production focuses on the theme of the 3 R’s - reduce, reuse and recycle. For ages 4 and up. ( Key Stage 1 & early Key Stage 2)

“A trunkload of fun that will leave you and your children feeling warm and snuggly all over.”

The Guide.

Tickets: £5 1 teacher in 10 goes free.

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Friday October 4, 7.30pm

Swinging at the Cotton Club

featuring: The Jiving Lindy Hoppers & the Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra Take a step back into 1920s New York City and through the doors of Harlem’s hottest nightclub, ‘The Cotton Club’!

‘Swinging at The Cotton Club’ is the action-packed show celebrating the music, dance, and songs of the Cotton Club – New York City’s famous nightclub of the 1920s and ‘30s. Performances by Duke Ellington, Louis Armstrong, Cab Calloway, Lena Horne and Fats

Waller would have had the club swinging, whilst dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit-up the stage with their breathtaking routines.

In this show, the exciting dance and music of the Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Jiving lindy Hoppers, the world’s premier jazz dance company and Harry Strutters Hot rhythm Orchestra featuring vocalist Marlene Hill and compere/vocalist Megs etherington.“A positive pleasure to behold”- The Guardian Tickets: £19 & £17.50 concessions

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café concerts

Tuesday April 16, 3pm

Tuesday June 18, 3pm

William Brown (guitar) and Vicky Guise (flute) began playing together in 2010 while studying at the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama. It was here that they established their shared passion for ensemble performance, finding a particular enthusiasm for the music of the 20th and 21st Centuries. The duo’s aim is to bring the music for this unique combination of instruments to a wider audience, in an engaging and approachable style.

A fresh, dynamic duo who aren’t afraid of combining Appalachian and bluegrass with the more Celtic and European sounds. Stacey Blythe’s rich, compelling voice, expressive playing on the accordion and harp combined with soulful fiddle playing by Helina Rees create the perfect new folk soundscape.

William Brown & Vicky Guise

Stacey Blythe & Helina Rees

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Tuesday May 21, 3pm

Aubrey Parsons Aubrey Parsons is excited to bring you a show packed full of some of the greatest songs of all time.

Accompanied by Richard Harris on piano, he will perform hits from the musicals and songs by some of the world’s leading songwriters; including Billy Joel & Elton John. He will also sing some well know opera pieces including ‘Nessun Dorma’.

Such a varied range of songs performed one of ‘Wales’s hidden gems ‘ is a show not to be missed!

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Tuesday July 16, 3pm

Peter Fielding & Friends An afternoon delight - enjoy a wonderful programme of classical music including the Mozart Clarinet Quintet.

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Tuesday Sept 17, 3pm

Cambria String Quartet A young professional quartet who entertain with a variety of musical styles, covering several genres including light classical, folk, jazz, swing, pop and show music. Going beyond the traditional repertoire of a classical quartet has enabled us to produce a programme which caters for most musical tastes, whilst our relaxed, intimate rapport ensures an enjoyable occasion.

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Tickets: £6 / £5.50 concessions Includes tea or coffee and cake

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schools out for summer

Summer workshops for children: The Arts centre will again be offering a selection of workshops in August for children aged 5-16.

Each workshop lasts for 2 days 10-4pm. Bring your own lunch; soft drinks and chocolate will be available to purchase at the coffee shop. Each 2 day course costs £30 per person

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Guitar Workshop August 19, 20 A two-day workshop with acoustic finger style guitarist Steve Collins.

Beginners to advanced, you will study Acoustic guitar in a friendly and fun atmosphere, culminating in a solo or group performance in St Donat’s beautiful Tythe Barn Theatre. You will need to provide your own guitar, if this is a problem please let us know in advance and we will see if you can help you.

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Dance Workshop August 21, 22 This two-day dance course will cover a wide variety of dance genres, ranging from contemporary and street all the way to Latin and Hip-hop, culminating in a showcase performance held in The Tythe Barn Theatre. Students will be placed in age-appropriate groups.

Creative Writing Workshop August 26, 27 Come along and inspire those creative sparks to fly with this two-day creative writing course.

Exploring words, objects and characters to help build stories, various activities in creativity will lead to a final piece of writing. This course, set in St. Donat’s Arts Centre’s beautiful Glass Room, provides a fun and relaxed atmosphere that lets imaginations run free! No experience required.

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youth Theatre Workshop August 28, 29 This is the ultimate theatrical experience covering acting, singing, dance and musical theatre and culminates in a showcase performance held in The Tythe Barn. Selfexpression and imagination are the focus of this creative drama programme for children and young people. Students will be placed in ageappropriate groups.

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community & classes Glam Dram This amateur dramatic society based at the Arts Centre successfully staged its first show in November with a production of ‘The Ladybirds’. If you would like to join this company whose production will be in the Autumn please email us enquiries@stdonats.com

Stage Door 1 youth Theatre Stage Door 1 is the resident youth theatre of St Donats Arts Centre. Classes are split into age groups and meet every Saturday in Llantwit Major and perform 3 shows a year at the Arts Centre.

If you are aged 5 to 18 and interested in joining - please contact Mike on 01446 799100 for more information.

St Donat’s Atlantic Chorale: the Arts Centre’s community choir is based at the Arts Centre and meets every Monday evening 7-9pm for rehearsal. More information is available from the musical director, Carl Grainger on 07813 325841

Volunteering at St Donats Arts Centre The venue is looking for volunteers to help with its evening shows. So if you love the arts and like meeting people, why not help steward and experience our arts events for free? Please email enquiries@stdonats.com for further info and come along and meet us on the 27 April, 2-4pm. You must be over 18.

Tea Dances with Alan Taylor Come along, dance, meet new friends, have fun and enjoy afternoon tea and cake (included in the price) Tickets: £6 Fridays 12 April, 10 May, 14 June, 12 July, 13 Sept 2- 4pm

Art Classes Bookable through Cowbridge Community College 01446 773831 Tickets: £21

Thu 25 April Thu 23 May Thu 20 June Thu 19 Sept

10am -4pm Basic Drawing Skills Drawing 4 Seasons Painting 4 Seasons Tools of Composition

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in the gallery April 15-26

July 2-26

‘Select’ is the title of this year’s annual UWC Atlantic College IB Visual Art Exam exhibition. The artwork showcases student talent in diverse disciplines.

Many global concerns and individual themes permeate the portfolios of this internationally diverse collection of 18-19 year old Atlantic College artists.

Every blade of grass, leaf, rock or water flowing, carries vibration of feelings, memories, love in the broadest sense, a link with the past and ancestors, a glimmer of a distant time events in the cosmos, a hint of eternity.

Select

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The Inner & Outer Worlds Maja Grecic

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May 1-31

Celebrating the Glamorgan Heritage Coast This exhibition is in a support of a project between various partners; including the Vale of Glamorgan Council, local tourism businesses and the community to raise the profile of the Glamorgan Heritage Coast.

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June 4-28

Sacred Forms, landscapes and Symbols Sculpture by Nick Durnan and Paintings

by Tim Halewood An exhibition of sculpture and painting by two artists who find their inspiration in the beauty of geometry in nature. A celebration of the mysteries of ovoids, ellipsoids, golden spirals, platonic solids and the mobius band.

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coming soon . . .

August 1-29

Seeing the Unseen

Vale of Glamorgan Artists (VOGA) The current membership includes over 20 painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers, and ceramicists, artists working in 3D and computer graphics.

VOGA exhibit regularly in the Vale of Glamorgan and South Wales area and are committed to community arts, working with local community groups each year.

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Fri October 18, 7.00pm Sat 19, 7.00pm Sun 20, 2.00pm

Stage Door 1 Les Miserablés School Edition This legendary Broadway musical has been specially adapted to meet the needs of young performers whilst carefully maintaining the integrity of one of the greatest musicals ever written. This epic story recounts the struggle against adversity in 19th century France.

September 3-25

Pat Johnson Felts An exhibition of handmade felt -art work using Merino fleece, with mixed media decoration, inspired by the changing colours of Summer and Autumn, by Vale artist Pat Johnson.

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Performed entirely by students.

Tickets: £8 / £6 concessions

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For more information on booking St Donat’s Arts Centre for your special event, please call 01446 799309 or email events@atlanticcollege.org

telephone: 01446 799309 email: events@atlanticcollege.org

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booking information How to Book Tickets Our Box Office is open 10am-4pm Monday to Friday and evenings and weekends (when there are performances) from one hour in advance of published performance times. You can book tickets online at www.stdonats.com or at the box office, by phone 01446 799100 or in person.

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 will apply and you can post your tickets for 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 and exchanges We regret we cannot refund tickets however we can exchange for another event. Tickets for exchange must be received at the box office at least 24 hours before the original performance.

This brochure is available in large print Sut i Archebu Tocynnau Mae ein Swyddfa Docynnau ar agor o ddeg o’r gloch tan bedwar ddydd Llun tan ddydd Gwener a gyda’r nos (pan fydd perfformiadau) awr cyn yr amseroedd perfformiadau sydd wedi’u cyhoeddi.

Gallwch godi tocynnau ar lein yn www. stdonats.com neu yn y swyddfa docynnau, dros y ffôn 01446 799100 neu’n bersonol.

Dewch â’r cyfeirnod archebu gyda chi i gasglu eich tocynnau o’r swyddfa docynnau.

Rydym yn derbyn yr holl brif gardiau credyd a debyd, am dâl dros ben o £1 y pryniant a gallwn bostio eich tocynnau am 50c.

Nid ydym bellach yn derbyn sieciau i dalu am docynnau. Rhaid talu am docynnau i gyd ar adeg eu codi, does dim modd cadw tocynnau.

Ad-daliadau a Chyfnewidiadau Mae’n ddrwg gennym na allwn ad-dalu prisiau tocynnau, fodd bynnag gallwn eu cyfnewid am ddigwyddiad arall. Rhaid i docynnau i’w cyfnewid ddod i law yn y swyddfa docynnau o leiaf 24 awr cyn y perfformiad gwreiddiol.

Facilities for disabled people | Cyfleusterau i bobl anabl Lift to all floors except the balcony; Lifftiau i bob llawr ar wahˆan i’r balconi;

Guide dogs welcome; Croeso i gwˆn tywys

Two seating spaces for wheelchair users; Dau le i ddefnyddwyr cadeiriau olwyn;

Minicom; Minicom;

Disabled car-parking; Lle parcio i bobl anabl;

Hearing assistance in the theatre System dolen wrando yn y theatr.

How to find us We are 1/2 hour drive from the M4 (jnc 33); 22 miles from Cardiff; 10 miles from Cardiff Airport; 8 miles from Bridgend train station; 2 miles from Llantwit Major train station.

Sut i gael hyd inni Dim ond 1/2 awr o yrru o’r M4 (cyffordd 33) 22 milltir o Gaerdydd 2 filltir o Faes Awyr Caerdydd 8 milltir o orsaf trenau Pen-y-bont ar Ogwr 2 filltir o orsaf drenau Llanilltud Fawr

There is ample car-parking at the arts centre.

Mae digon o le i barcio yn y Ganolfan Gelfyddydau.

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. www.stdonats.com

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events diary April

July

Fri 12 7.30pm Stacey Kent & her Musicians Fri 12 2.00pm Tea Dances Alan Taylor Sat 13 7.30pm St Donat’s Atlantic Chorale Cowbridge Town Hall Tue 16 3.00pm W. Brown & V. Guise Fri 19 8.00pm The Bloody Ballad Thu 25 10-4pm Basic drawing Skills Sat 27 7.30pm Francesco Attesti in aid of ShelterBox

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MAy Fri Fri Sat Sun Tue Thu Sat

10 17 18 19 21 23 25

2.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm 2.00pm 3.00pm 10-4pm 7.30pm

Tea Dances Alan Taylor Mulan Junior Mulan Junior Mulan Junior Aubrey parsons Drawing 4 Seasons Spring Ceilidh

June Fri

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7.30pm Steve phillips & The rough Diamonds Fri 14 2.00pm Tea Dances Alan Taylor Tue 18 3.00pm S. Blythe & H. rees Thu 20 10-4pm painting 4 Seasons

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8.00pm The JAM “Greatest Hits” Tour Sat 6 7.30pm St Donat’s Atlantic Chorale From Both Sides now Fri 12 2.00pm Tea Dances Alan Taylor Sat 13 7.30pm Dan Bettridge and Friends Tue 16 3.00pm peter Fielding & Friends

AuGuST Mon 19 - Tue 20 Guitar Workshop Wed 21 - Thu 22 Dance Workshop Mon 26 6.30pm Globe on Tour presents Taming of the Shrew Mon 26 - Tue 27 Creative Writing Workshop Wed 28 - Thu 29 youth Theatre Workshop

SepTeMBer Fri Tue Thu Thu

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2.00pm Tea Dances Alan Taylor 3.00pm Cambria String Quartet 10-4pm Tools of Composition 10.30am The elephant Bridesmaid

OCTOBer Fri Fri Sat Sun

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7.30pm 7.00pm 7.00pm 2.00pm

Swinging at Cotton Club les Miserablés School edition les Miserablés School edition les Miserablés School edition

SPRING // SUMMER 2013

BOX OFFICE:

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On-line booking www.stdonats.com enquiries@stdonats.com 01446 799 100 St Donats Arts Centre, St Donats Castle, Vale of Glamorgan CF61 1WF