SWANSEA | THEATR Y
GRAND THEATRE | ABERTAWE
2016
Autumn Winter
01792 475715
www.swanseagrand.co.uk
‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION.
FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END. DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’ DAILY ECHO
LUCY E O’BYRNp Runner U in last year’s THE VOICE as Maria
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Bill Kenwright presents A NEW PRODUCTION OF
THE SOUND OF MUSIC Music by
TV ’s awardwinning ANDREW LANCEL as CAPTA IN VON TRAPP
Lyrics by
RICHARD
OSCAR
RODGERS HAMMERSTEIN II Book by
HOWARD and RUSSEL LINDSAY CROUSE Suggested by ‘The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com
‘LUCY O’BYRNE IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF’ THE SCOTSMAN
Audio Described Performance Thurs 25 Aug 2.30pm
‘A REAL JOY’
‘HEAVENLY’
THE STAGE
EVENING NEWS
One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous von Trapp singing family at the start of WW .
‘BRILLIANT’ THE MAIL
LUCY O’BYRNE, fresh from her success on BBC One’s The Voice, plays the role of Maria. She became the competition’s runner up in 2015, impressing the nation with her stunning vocal range. Award winning TV and stage leading-man, ANDREW LANCEL, plays the dashing Captain von Trapp. Lancel, best known as villainous businessman Frank Foster in Coronation Street and DI Neil Manson in The Bill, drew critical acclaim in the title role of the West End production Epstein - The Man Who Made the Beatles. The unforgettable score features some of the most memorable songs ever performed, including Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain and The Sound of Music.
Tues 23 - Sat 27 Aug 7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm
£19.50 - £39.50*
Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply) Half price child offer on selected performances and seats Selected concessions available on selected performances
Thurs 1 Sept & Fri 2 Sept 7.30pm
2.00pm & 7.30pm
Rumpus Theatre Company presents
RAFFLES THE MYSTERY OF THE MURDERED THIEF A sparkling whodunnit. Harry ‘Bunny’ Manders is convinced that his erstwhile partner in crime, the gentleman cracksman A J Raffles, drowned while escaping a daring theft aboard a transatlantic liner. A chance reply to a newspaper advertisement reveals an entirely different scenario… Starring Ian Sharrock as Bunny (Jackie Merrick in Emmerdale and Jed Maxwell in I’m Alan Partridge).
£10.00 - £17.50* Selected concessions available
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Sat 3 Sept 7.00pm & 10.00pm
16+
Jimmy is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment.
£28.00*
The King Fri 9 Sept 7.30pm Is Back Internationally renowned as one of the best Elvis tributes in the world, Ben Portsmouth is a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter. In 2012 Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises’ ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest’, which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’.
£22.50 & £24.50* *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Scamp Theatre & Freckle Productions present
Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and by Axel Scheffler, creators of The Gruffalo
Tues 6 Sept 4.30pm Wed 7 Sept 11.00am & 4.30pm
3+
Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular children’s book, STICK MAN, is coming to Swansea! Touching, funny and utterly original, this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs, live music and funky moves.
“Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat.” The Independent Adult £14.50, Child £12.50, Family ticket (4) £47.00*, Schools £9.00 (buy 10 get 1 free) Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.
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Thurs 8 Sept 7.30pm
Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over thirty musicians. No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly. This tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride inspired Puccini to write some of his most sublime and beautiful music. Due to the layout of our venue surtitles aren’t always visible from certain seats. Please check with Box Office at time of booking.
£24.50 - £31.50* Selected concessions available *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ THE OBSERVER
12+
THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story on Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing, the record-breaking musical is even better than before in this all new production. The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns, following two blockbuster West End runs and two hit UK Tours, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’, ‘LUCY IS QUITE THE ‘Hey! Baby’,O’BYRNE ‘Do You Love Me?’ andPOSSIBLY the heart stopping BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ‘(I’ve Had) The TimeANDREWS Of My Life’. HERSELF’ THE SCOTSMAN Sign Language Interpreted Performance Thurs 15 Sept 7.30pm
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‘THE STAGE VERSION OF THE FILM IS ELECTRIC’ BIRMINGHAM MAIL
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‘FABULOUS’ ‘REMARKABLE’ BRISTOL POST
EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS
Mon 12 - Sat 17 Sept Mon - Thurs 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm
£26.50 - £60.50*
Opening night offer £5.00 off all tickets (terms & conditions apply) Selected concessions available on selected performances
Tues 20 - Sat 24 Sept 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm
David Preston returns home from work at 7pm as usual only to find that twenty four hours have elapsed and it is now a day later than he thought. Suffering from apparent amnesia he and his already upset wife get another shock when evidence incriminates him in a murder committed during the time he cannot account for. www.eliteproductionslimited.co.uk
ÂŁ13.00 - ÂŁ20.50* Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply) Selected concessions available
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Sat 10 Sept 7.30pm The Sir Harry Secombe Trust presents
SHOWSTOPPERS Following their recent success with Fame and Aladdin JR, this award-winning youth theatre group returns to Swansea Grand Theatre’s stage with an evening of musical theatre favourites. Enjoy songs and scenes from West End hits such as Matilda, The King and I, Priscilla, Mamma Mia and The Hunchback of Notre Dame plus many more favourites.
£8.00 - £12.50* Selected concessions available
Tues 27 Sept 7.30pm Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal album, Sheet Music, which included Top 10 hit, The Wall Street Shuffle. Led by 10cc co-founder, Graham Gouldman, the first half comprises Sheet Music in its entirety. The second part features a comprehensive spread of the band’s eleven Top 10 hits and more, including their three No 1s: I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday and Rubber Bullets.
£31.00 & £33.00*
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Wed 28 Sept 8.00pm
JOSH WIDDICOMBE
14+
What Do I Do Now... Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road. Since he’s been away from stand-up Josh has been working hard on other things, but don’t worry, in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about and now has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes).
£18.50*
Thurs 29 Sept 7.30pm
A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. Rising West End star, Rebecca Freckleton, delivers a powerhouse performance. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hits: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I’m Every Woman, I will Always Love You and many more.
£20.00 & £22.00* www.swanseagrand.co.uk
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MOON RIVER AND ME TRIBUTE TO ANDY WILLIAMS STARRING JIMMY OSMOND
Fri 30 Sept 7.30pm
Direct from the USA, the only official Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond. This brand new show full of awardwinning music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams will touch your heart. Jimmy Osmond began his performing career at the tender age of three with Andy Williams on his television series. This year marks Jimmy’s fiftieth anniversary in show business.
£28.00 & £30.50* Selected concessions available
Sat 1 Oct 8.00pm
£20.50* Selected concessions available
16+
Puppetry of the Penis has now played to most of the western world and been performed in six languages. Two near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations projected onto a huge video screen. A non-sexual show. Contains full frontal male nudity.
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS
GARY MAVERS ALEX FERNS · SUSIE AMY ANITA HARRIS · MARK WYNTER LAUREN DRUMMOND AND BEN NEALON IN
ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DAVID ROGERS
DIRECTED BY ROY MARSDEN
‘KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT’ MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER
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A NEW CHAPTER - FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link. The star cast features screen heart-throb GARY MAVERS of Peak Practice and Casualty fame and fresh from playing the evil Gordon Livesy in Emmerdale. Stage and screen leading man, ALEX FERNS, who gripped the nation playing the villainous Trevor Morgan in EastEnders, is joined by SUSIE AMY best known for playing the Chardonnay in the ITV series Footballers’ Wives. +PJOJOH UIFN XJMM CF DIBSU UPQQFS "/*5" )"33*4 XIPTF à MNT include the Carry On franchise, pop-idol MARK WYNTER, who has featured in no fewer than seven Agatha Christie Theatre Company productions, LAUREN DRUMMOND from Holby City and BEN NEALON from ITV’s award winning drama Soldier Soldier. 1MBZXSJHIU "MFY %FOOJTPO JT MFGU IFBSUCSPLFO XIFO IJT à BODÊF and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...
‘AN EVENING THAT WILL HAVE YOU CLAMOURING FOR MORE’ ESSENTIAL SURREY
Mon 3 - Sat 8 Oct 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm Audio Described Performance Thurs 6 Oct 2.30pm
£12.50 - £26.50*
Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply) Selected concessions available *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Mon 10 Oct 7.30pm
£22.50* Selected concessions available
TUKUO combine their totally unique vocal harmony blend with their own brand of typically British humour, brilliantly daring and inventive arrangements and the unbelievable sound of their miniature instrument of choice. The show cleverly combines music from Mozart to Monty Python, Bach to the Beatles.
Thurs 13 Oct 7.30pm
THE ELIS 14+ JAMES & JOHN ROBINS EXPERIENCE Oners! Retro Oners! PCDs! Finally, a chance to truly taste the vibe! Elis James and John Robins take their hit podcast on the road! Elis “laid-back, football-loving, downto-earth Welshman” (Buzzfeed) and John “low sex drive” (The Independent) mix familiar features and some special treats.
£18.00* www.swanseagrand.co.uk
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Tues 11 Oct & Wed 12 Oct 6.00pm 1.00pm & 6.00pm
A drowning boy is rescued by a mysterious figure who claims to be Arthur Pendragon. As the old man tells his stories the boy is transported back to the heady days of Camelot, the Round Table, Merlin and Excalibur. Join award-winning Story Pocket Theatre as they bring these thrilling stories to life with music, magic and outstanding storytelling.
£11.50, Family ticket (4) £40.00*, Schools £6.50 per pupil (teachers free) *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
£18.50 & £20.50*
Fri 14 Oct 7.30pm
Selected concessions available
An Evening with Des O’Connor One of the UK’s greatest ever performers, the incomparable Des O’Connor, in his brand new show celebrating his stage and screen career. Des entertains as only he can, whilst bringing to life stories of legendary personalities with whom he has shared the stage, including Barbra Streisand, Morecambe & Wise, Oliver Reed, Will Smith, Robert Redford and more.
Mon 24 & Tues 25 Oct 7.30pm
From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking, Round the Horne. Come and join in the mischief as Kenneth Horne and his merry gang are brought to life on stage to celebrate fifty years of enduring laughter.
£16.50* Selected concessions available
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Sat 15 Oct 7.30pm
BALLET CYMRU presents
ROMEO A JULIET Winner of Best Large Scale Dance Production at the Wales Critics Awards 2014.
From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life An extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Romeo a Juliet, with intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echoing through dramatic and lyrical choreography. Exquisite costumes and extraordinary video projections create a world of danger and excitement where two young lovers are caught in an age old feud.
£8.50 - £14.50* Selected concessions available
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
THE WORLD’S MOST SUCCESSFUL ROCK & ROLL MUSICAL Tues 18 - Sat 22 Oct 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm
The West End Hit Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!
£13.00 - £30.00* Opening night offer all tickets £20 (terms & conditions apply) Selected concessions available on selected performances
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Wed 26 Oct
14+
7.30pm
By John Godber. Directed by Richard Tunley. Starring Gareth John Bale, Sam Davies, Ross Ford and Morgan Hopkins as Lucky Eric Meet Les, Judd, Ralph and Lucky Eric, the bouncers at a local night club, as they prepare for the onslaught of a Friday night’s debauchery. Lads are on the pull, girls are on the razzle and the beer is flowing…
£15.50* Selected concessions available
Mon 31 Oct 7.30pm
THE CHINESE STATE CIRCUS DYNASTY Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance for all the family. Showcasing a troupe of thirty Chinese acrobats, dancers and musicians and also featuring the legendary Shaolin Warriors.
Adult £25.50, Child £10.50, Family ticket (4) £61.00* Selected concessions available *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Thurs 27 - Sat 29 Oct 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.00pm
Starring Stephen Beckett (The Bill, Coronation Street) and Leah Bracknell (Emmerdale) ‘Love Is All Around’ is a feminist publishing house where Harriet Copeland is running a competition to find new romantic fiction; their motto is ‘For Women By Women’. Leonard Loftus is forced to submit his novel under a female pseudonym, Myrtle Banbury. Harriet is impressed and insists on meeting Myrtle to hand over the prize. Needless to say, comedy and chaos ensue.
£9.50 - £16.00*
Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply) Selected concessions available
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Wed 2 Nov 7.30pm
£30.00* 18+
The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance. For most, it’s a full-on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list with a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend. In the words of Billy Connolly, “The world’s funniest Australian.”
Thurs 3 Nov 7.30pm
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM THE DOLLY PARTON & KENNY ROGERS STORY Celebrating the queen and king of country. Stacked with country music’s greatest hits: Jolene, Ruby, Lucille, Coward of the County and Lady. Powerhouse performances tell the story of the simple Smoky Mountains’ farm girl’s rise to country music’s biggest superstar.
£22.50* *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Fri 4 Nov 7.30pm
The hit show’s 10th birthday party celebrates the 50th anniversary of chart-topper, Reach Out I’ll Be There. The legend of solid-gold artistes, the Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and more continues.
£24.00* Sat 5 Nov 2.00pm & 7.30pm
£12.50 - £24.00* Selected concessions available
Come and experience the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and a fantastic live band. The internationally acclaimed Big Girls Don’t Cry revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos and features solo hits that range from the rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease to the spine-tingling show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You.
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The Arts Wing Thurs 1 Sept 7.45pm
MOORING LINES From sea shanty to welsh pantry, surreal to sublime; with laments on love, loss and emotional bruising. An evening of rich and rhythmic words and music.
£7.50*
Wed 7 & Thurs 8 Sept
BRITISH SCIENCE FESTIVAL Science-ish Live - join Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks for their critically acclaimed podcast (Wed at 7.30pm). The Great British Brain Off is on Thurs at 6.00pm. To book visit: www.britishsciencefestival.org FREE ENTRY
Wed 21 - Sat 24 Sept 7.45pm, Thurs & Sat mats 2.00pm Lighthouse Theatre presents
ABERYSTWYTH MON AMOUR
£11.00 & £12.00* Selected concessions available
A New Stage Version by Malcolm Pryce Louie Knight, the world’s sharpest gumboot detective, is in town! Prepare to visit the world of ‘Welsh Noir’ in the world premiere stage version of this smash-hit cult novel.
The Arts Wing Wed 28 - Fri 30 Sept 7.15pm, Thurs & Fri mats 1.00pm Fluellen Theatre Company presents
MACBETH by William Shakespeare Murder, madness and witchcraft! When the three weird sisters prophesise that Macbeth will become king of Scotland, to what tragic lengths are he and his wife prepared to take fate into their own bloody hands to prove them right?
£8.00 - £10.00* Selected concessions available
Fri 7 Oct & Sat 8 Oct 7.00pm
2.00pm & 7.00pm
TONI WISEMAN STAGE SCHOOL Toni Wiseman and her talented pupils invite you to enjoy being entertained with dancing from classical ballet to funky modern and musical theatre delights.
Adult £8.50, Child £6.50* Wed 12 Oct 7.45pm
REVLON GIRL An original play based on the events surrounding the Aberfan Disaster of 1966. Written by Neil Anthony Docking (Casualty, Emmerdale), directed by Maxine Evans (Stella).
£11.00*
Selected concessions available
Fri 14 Oct 2.00pm
An Afternoon with Kev Johns and Guests
Kev will present his special blend of humour, including his outrageous alter ego, Gladys Heavens. Kev will also be joined by extremely talented local youngsters.
£8.50*
Wed 19 Oct
£8.50*
7.00pm
Paul Johnson’s 40th Birthday Celebrations Paul will be joined by local talent, including, Menna Trussler, Rob Knight, Bev Davies and many more. All proceeds to the Special Baby Unit at Singleton Hospital.
Fri 21 Oct 7.15pm
Rebecca Newman Join classical no1 selling soprano Rebecca Newman and local guests for a night of opera, shows and pop. As seen on tour with Russell Watson 2015 and on national TV and radio.
£17.50*
Selected concessions available
Sat 22 Oct 7.45pm It’s An Act presents
TWO by Jim Cartwright Set in a working class pub in the South Wales valleys with fourteen characters played by ‘Two’ actors. The play centres around an action- packed night in a pub.
£10.00*
Selected concessions available
The Arts Wing Thurs 27 Oct 7.45pm
Michael Jackson Tribute Featured on Britain’s Got Talent 2016 receiving four yeses! Nick-named ‘The Dancing Machine’ Rory J Jackson’s tribute show features all the action, choreography, costumes and famous routines.
£15.50*
Fri 28 Oct 7.45pm
AUSTENTATIOUS Join the cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion.
£13.00* Mon 7 Nov 8.00pm
Lucy Porter: Consequences Lucy will cover some or all of the following: censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, home-brewing, quizzing, Britpop of the 1990s, falconry and Gary Wilmot.
16+
£14.50*
Wed 9 - Fri 11 Nov 7.15pm, Thurs mat 1.00pm
£8.00 - £10.00*
Selected concessions available
Schools £5.50
Fluellen Theatre Company presents
THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare
In the midst of a storm, a ship containing the king of Naples and his party is scattered about a strange island, as Prospero - a man they all thought dead uses his magic to control the spirits and monsters.
Tues 15 & Wed 16 Nov
7.45pm, Wed mat 2.00pm Lighthouse Theatre presents
Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell The heroine of this comedy is an ordinary British housewife. As she prepares dinner, she ruminates on her life and an invitation from a girlfriend to join her on a holiday which might change her life forever.
£11.00 & £12.00*
Selected concessions available
Fri 18 Nov 7.45pm
Terry Christian
16+
Rebel Without Applause A hilarious romp of bad attitude in Terry’s second stand-up show. Honesty tourettes meets pointless belligerence.
£15.50*
Fri 25 Nov 8.00pm
MiCHAEL Roberts Album Launch £12.00, £10.50* Concessions Swansea’s very own Michael Roberts from the long standing band, The 15+ Somethings, will perform his Sat 26 Nov debut album Suspended In This Space. 7.30pm
Nish Kumar Actions Speak Louder Than Words, Unless You Shout The Words Real Loud A comedy show about history, democracy and capitalism. As seen on Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News For You.
£14.50*
Selected concessions available
THEATRE-IN-FOCUS Each hour-long show features a talk by Fluellen Theatre Company’s Director, Peter Richards, about a great playwright, followed by a script-inhand performance of their work. Sat 3 Sept ARTHUR MILLER featuring I Can’t Remember Anything Sat 1 Oct GWYN THOMAS A celebration with excerpts from his plays and writing including The Keep Sat 12 Nov J. M. BARRIE featuring The Old Lady Shows Her Medals
£6.00, £4.50* Concessions
Thurs: 15 Sept & 17 Nov 1.30pm
Regular Events
Afternoon Dance
Join us for a special afternoon of easy sequence and ballroom dancing. All welcome. Especially for the over 50s. Refreshments available.
Sats: 15 Oct & 17 Dec 8.00pm
£4.00* 18+
Bluestocking Lounge presents
Burlesque October sees Gossamer Thread’s Vauderville Co’s Daisy Black, Alex McAleer plus the spectacular Advotia The Russian Doll. December promises to ‘dong dong merrily on thigh’ with the talents of Stage Door Johnny and more.
£15.50* Weds: 26 Oct & 30 Nov 8.00pm Laughing since 1999. See the comic stars of the future, today! If easily offended, please stay away! 16+
£11.00*
Sat 29 Oct 12.30pm
Game of Bones by Mike Witchell
Sat 26 Nov 12.30pm
Moving Through Mountains by Wendy Holborow
£6.00, £4.50* Concessions
Sat 3 Dec 10.00am 4.00pm
Cottage Craft Fair Free Entry
Exhibitions Wed 31 Aug - Fri 9 Sept Levels 1 & 2
British Science Festival Competition Images
Tue 13 - Fri 30 Sept Level 1
3 of a Kind - Julie Hutchby
Tue 13 - Fri 30 Sept Level 2 & White Room
Thank You To Wales - Mary Falconer
Tue 4 - Fri 14 Oct Level 1 & White Room
Gaia4 Jean Perry & Friends
Tue 4 - Fri 28 Oct Level 2
Art Across the City LOCWS
Tue 18 - Fri 5 Nov White Room
Paul O’Donovan
Tue 15 - Fri 25 Nov Level 1
Wave Energy Jo Frost
Tue 29 Nov - Fri 16 Dec Level 1
Paintings by Moira Evans & Roger Dunstan
For full details please visit www.swanseagrand.co.uk
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£10 Adults.
01792 475715 to join
£25 Family (2 adult, 2 juniors)
For further information visit www.grandtheatreclub.org.uk
£5 Juniors (under 17).
The Perfect Christmas Present
Swansea Grand Theatre Vouchers Stuck for that unique Christmas gift? Well, look no further. Treat your loved ones to an evening of first-class entertainment at one of Wales’ premier venues - Swansea Grand Theatre. The theatre’s gift vouchers are the perfect present as they can be credited against any Swansea Grand Theatre production of your choice. The vouchers are valid for one year and are available in any denomination.
Tues 8 Nov 7.30pm
Psychic Medium John Edward Crossing Over World famous psychic medium, John Edward uses his unique abilities to predict future events and connect people with loved ones who have passed on. Author of numerous critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
£25.50 - £50.50* VIP tickets £75.50*
(1 year’s Evolve membership and meet & greet with John)
Wed 9 Nov 7.30pm
THE LONDON SWING ORCHESTRA PRESENTS
THE GREAT LEGENDS OF JAZZ & SWING Featuring great hits from ragtime, the roaring twenties and into the swing era of legends, including Ellington, Goodman, Miller, Sinatra and Crosby, the world-renowned London Swing Orchestra sparkles in this showcase of timeless 20th Century popular music.
£16.50 & £20.50* Selected concessions available
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Thurs 10 Nov 2.30pm
JESS CONRAD 60s ICON RE-LOADED A fun-filled evening of anecdotes and film clips. Jess recalls his friendships with some of the biggest stars in showbiz, including Diana Dors and Roger Moore. Find out how the boy from Brixton charmed his way into the movies and went from pop star to playing the first Joseph, plus hits from the 60s.
£15.00* Selected concessions available
Fri 11 & Sat 12 Nov 7.30pm
£21.50 - £25.50* Selected concessions available
Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Southern Nights and many more. Also featuring hits by Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Neil Diamond, Bobby Gentry, The Beach Boys and Kris Kristofferson.
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Wed 16 - Sat 19 Nov 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm Following on from last year’s sell out production of Sister Act, Abbey Players present Lionel Bart’s classic musical, Oliver! which follows young orphan boy Oliver as he meets an array of wonderful characters, such as The Artful Dodger, Nancy and of course, Fagin. Featuring well -loved songs Consider Yourself, Pick a Pocket or Two and Food Glorious Food. Produced for the Broadway stage by David Merrick and Donald Albery. This production is performed by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York
£10.00 - £15.00*
On sale 8 Aug
Selected concessions available
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Mon 21 Nov 7.30pm Prepare to experience one of the world’s greatest Dire Straits tribute shows. The musicians capture the authentic sound of one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Performing Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away and many more much-loved classics in this unforgettable sonic spectacular. www.easytheatres.com
£22.00* Thurs 24 Nov 8.00pm
£19.00* 14+
Romesh Ranganathan Irrational Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show exploring the rationality of his worldview. Irrational will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart and explain why everybody else is wrong about them. “Ranganathan’s punchlines are sharper and funnier than many of his peers.” The Guardian
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Tues 22 Nov 7.30pm
£24.50 - £31.50* Selected concessions available
SWAN LAKE Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky A compelling legend of tragic romance. A princess turned into a swan by an evil curse… Will Prince Siegfried’s love prove strong enough to save her? The perfect romantic ballet of all time performed to Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.
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Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over thirty musicians.
Wed 23 Nov 7.30pm
£24.50 - £31.50* Selected concessions available
SLEEPING BEAUTY Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty, is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse. *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Fri 25 Nov 7.30pm
£23.00 & £25.00* Long established as the world’s official number one Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles makes a welcome return for yet another outstanding show, promising more of their tight harmonies, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This latest production also features a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey, one of the original founding members of the Eagles.
Sat 26 Nov 8.00pm
£25.50* 15+
www.swanseagrand.co.uk
The king of improvisational comedy is back. A true master of surreal tangents, Geordie funnyman Ross Noble is on his fifteenth tour. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it’s time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy. 01792 475715
Mon 28 Nov 11.00am & 6.00pm Father Christmas is back on his rounds... and he still needs a WEE! At every house he eats and drinks the treats, but he’s forgotten to do something rather important... he really, really, really needs a WEE!
Adult £12.50, Child £10.50, Family ticket (4) £42.00*, Schools £8.00*
Tues 29 Nov 7.30pm
£19.50 & £22.00* Bay City Rollers’ icon, Les McKeown is back on tour. His fantastic show, ROLLERMANIA, promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation. Featuring all the original hits, including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember and many more. www.lesmckeown.com *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
NINA CONTI
Wed 30 Nov 7.30pm
12+
IN YOUR FACE
Bursting with fresh and astonishing spontaneity, the voice-throwing queen is back on the road with her sell-out show, In Your Face, following her recent hit West End season. British comedy award winning ventriloquist, Nina Conti, uses face masks to turn her audience members into puppets and improvises a hilarious new show every night.
“Laugh out loud funny” British Theatre Guide
Thurs 1 Dec 7.30pm
£20.50*
The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet, Call Me Psychic. Funny, entertaining and sometimes heart breaking. The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.
£24.50* www.swanseagrand.co.uk
01792 475715
Fri 2 Dec 7.30pm
An Evening With Balsamo Deighton AND Friends Songs, stories and Storys Steve Balsamo and Rosalie Deighton, once members of the highly acclaimed Swansea band, The Storys, have come together to record their beautiful country, folk and Americana inspired debut album, Unfolding. Joined by former Storys’ compadres Andy Collins and Alan Thomas, as well as Christian Phillips of The Sonic Executive Sessions and local rising stars Who’s Molly?. Profits will be donated to Zac’s Place (www.zacsplace.org).
£18.00* Selected concessions available
Sat 3 Dec 7.30pm
‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last four decades! Their live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their biggest hits: Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon and many more.
£19.50* *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
FRI 9 Dec 16 - SUN 8 Jan 17 Full performance schedule at www.swanseagrand.co.uk This year’s spectacular Swansea Grand Theatre pantomime includes a sensational cast led by the 2016 Britain’s Got Talent winner Lance Corporal Richard Jones as Merlin The Magician, along with Coach Trip’s Brendan Sheerin, Swansea favourite Kevin Johns, The X Factor’s Niki Evans and comedy-favourite Matt Edwards. Produced especially for the City and County of Swansea by the world’s biggest pantomime producer, Qdos Entertainment, you can be sure of a panto packed with magic, music, comedy and special effects, making Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your dreams. Don’t be caught napping! Book the best seats before it’s too late. Opening Weekend Offer: All tickets £19.00* (terms and conditions apply)
£12.50 - £26.00* Selected concessions available on selected performances Audio Described Performance Fri 30 Dec 2.00pm
Sign Language Interpreted Performances Wed 4 Jan 2.00pm & Thurs 5 Jan 7.00pm
Grand Circle Bar Sat 3 Dec 12.30pm Lighthouse Theatre presents
A Child’s Christmas A double bill of Christmas stories told by Adrian Metcalfe: Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Richard Burton’s A Christmas Story. This production is produced with the help of the Swansea Grand Theatre, the Arts Council and NightOut.
£6.00, 4.50* Concessions
Behind The Scenes Tours Ever fancied seeing what goes on behind the theatre curtain?
Sats: 27 Aug, 17 Sept, 24 Sept, 8 Oct 22 Oct, 17 Dec, 7 Jan, 28 Jan 10.00am. Booking is essential, 01792 475715. Adults £5.50, Child £3.00
GRAND
Afternoon Tea FOOTLIGHTS CAFÉ BAR
Available Mon - Sat 12pm - 5pm £12.95 per person Add a glass of prosecco £17.95
Advance booking essential - 01792 475715
Forthcoming THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE IN A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION
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BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS A NEW PRODUCTION OF THE TIMELESS STORY OF LOVE, DESPAIR AND HOPE
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OH MY LOVE , MY DARLING... I’VE HUNGERED FOR YOUR TOUCH BOOK AND LYRICS BY
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MUSIC & LYRICS BY
DAVE & GLEN STEWART BALLARD
BASED ON THE PARAMOUNT PICTURES FILM WRITTEN BY BRUCE JOEL RUBIN
Mon 20 - Sat 25 Feb 2017
Mon 20 - Sat 25 March
Wed 29 Mar Sat 1 April
Fri 28 & Sat 29 April
photo of previous cast member
Forthcoming
OPERA & BALLET INTERNATIONAL PRESENTS ELLEN KENT’S OPERA FESTIVAL WITH INTERNATIONAL SOLOISTS, A HIGHLY PRAISED CHORUS AND FULL ORCHESTRA
Thurs 6 April The tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge, including the classic Triumphal March with cascades of glittering gold and amazing fire performers.
Fri 7 April The tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for a penniless writer, featuring a brass band, snow effects and Muzetta’s dog.
Sat 8 April Verdi’s famous haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves comes to life in a masterpiece of revenge, destruction and jealousy. All operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles
How to book The Box Office is open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 8.00pm, and for 1 hour prior to Sunday performances. Booking and reservations 01792 475715 You can book by phone or post, in person or online at www.swanseagrand.co.uk (N.B. Online ticket purchases are subject to a booking fee). Concessions* Where concessions are offered, they may include some of the following: 16 & under, 65 & over Proof of age may be required. Students In full-time education who can produce a current National Union of Students, Overseas Student or similar card. Schools Under 18 & in full-time education. Party Bookers People who are booking 10+ tickets for one performance at one time. PTL Swansea Passport to Leisure Card holders. Theatre Club On production of a valid membership card. Please note you may be required to produce proof of entitlement for your concession. We accept most major credit cards (2% charge) and debit cards. Cheques should be made payable to: City and County of Swansea Minicom number is 01792 654456. Typetext for hearing impaired customers. The City and County of Swansea can accept no responsibility for any changes, beyond their control, which may arise after this publication is published. To receive this brochure in another format, please contact the Box Office. Hynt Scheme. The Wales wide Hynt Scheme is a membership card which entitles the card holder to a free ticket for a personal assistant or carer. Call 0844 2578858 or visit www.hynt.co.uk for further information. If you require the text relay service please call 18001 0844 2578858. www.swanseagrand.co.uk
01792 475715
Terms and conditions of ticket sales
1. Exchange of tickets will only be considered in cases of emergency and the Management reserves the right to refuse an exchange. Where an exchange occurs, it will be for another performance of the same production. Charge of ÂŁ1.00 per ticket. 2. No refunds will be given except for cancelled events. 3. The Management reserves the right to introduce discounts and other price changes without notice. 4. The promoter reserves the right to make any changes to the advertised programme. 5. The use of cameras or recording equipment and electronic cigarettes is strictly forbidden. 6. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission and may, on occasions, have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of patrons. 7. In exceptional circumstances, the Management reserves the right to offer alternative seats to those specified on the ticket. 8. Please check your tickets - on receipt - as mistakes cannot always be rectified. 9. Where a performance has the benefit of English surtitles, patrons should check with the Box Office staff (at the time of booking) as to seat suitability. 10. Only one offer applies at any one time.
Full terms and conditions are available on request or at www.swanseagrand.co.uk. *All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
MON 23 - SAT 28 JAN 2017
Tickets selling fast!