Swansea Grand Theatre Autumn Brochure 2012

Swansea Grand Theatre Theatr y Grand Abertawe

Autumn - Winter Hydref-Gaeaf

2012

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau

01792 475715 Book Online Prynwch Docynnau Ar-Lein

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Support

Cefnogaeth

Swansea Grand Theatre is owned, funded and managed by the City and County of Swansea. Financial support is also provided by the Arts Council of Wales.

Mae Theatr y Grand Abertawe yn eiddo i Ddinas a Sir Abertawe, sy'n ei hariannu a'i rheoli. Darperir cefnogaeth ariannol hefyd gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru.

Cabinet Member for Regeneration: Cllr. Nick Bradley, Director of Regeneration and Housing: Phil Roberts, Head of Culture and Tourism: Iwan Davies.

Theatre contacts: Tel: 01792 475242 E-mail: gerald.morris@swansea.gov.uk E-mail: paul.hopkins2@swansea.gov.uk Swansea Grand Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support it receives from the following organisations.

Tues 4 Sept Maw 4 Medi 8.00pm

Aelod y Cabinet dros Adfywio: Cyng. Nick Bradley, Cyfarwyddwr Adfywio a Thai: Phil Roberts, Pennaeth Diwylliant a Thwristiaeth: Iwan Davies.

Cysylltiadau theatr: Rhif ffôn: 01792 475242 E-bost: gerald.morris@swansea.gov.uk E-bost: paul.hopkins2@swansea.gov.uk Mae Theatr y Grand, Abertawe yn cydnabod ac yn gwerthfawrogi'r gefnogaeth y mae'n ei derbyn gan y sefydliadau canlynol.

If your company is interested in supporting the theatre please contact one of the above.

Os bydd gan eich cwmni ddiddordeb mewn cefnogi'r theatr, cysylltwch ag un o'r uchod.

To receive information about events and activities in Swansea, please subscribe at www.myswansea.info

I gael gwybodaeth am ddigwyddiadau a gweithgareddau yn Abertawe, tanysgrifiwch yn www.fyabertawe.info

TROY BOYZ - IT’S BANG TIDY! TAN Dance and the youth of Swansea bring the ancient Trojan drama of love and war to street level for Swansea Metropolitan University’s Project Olion (part of the Arts Council of Wales’ ‘Reach the Heights’ initiative, funded by the European Social Fund via the Welsh Government).

£5.00 & £7.00 www.tandance.org

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Mon 3 Sept Llun 3 Medi 7.30pm

Wed 5 Sept Mer 5 Medi 7.30pm

Thurs 6 Sept Iau 6 Medi 7.30pm

Fri 7 Sept Gwe 7 Medi 8.00pm

14+

KEVIN BRIDGES DIANE LAZARUS Don't miss a spinetingling show with Diane Lazarus, the winner of Channel Five’s Psychic Challenge, author of bestselling book Mixed Blessings and the weekly columnist in That’s Life magazine. Diane is considered one of the world’s top practitioners – and she does not disappoint.

Diane always continues to impress even the most sceptical of audience members.

£15.50 Selected concessions available*

Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes.

AS A BOY GROWING UP 60s’ icon, Rodney Bewes (The Likely Lads), is celebrating 60 years in the entertainment industry.

To mark his own diamond jubilee, Rodney returns with a brand new show based on a production he saw in the fifties which left a profound impression on him; Emlyn Williams put on a show of Dylan Thomas’ short stories. Rodney revisits these stories, delivering them in his own special, inimitable way.

Don’t miss this opportunity to see a showbiz legend live on stage in his final tour.

£9.50 - £12.50 Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

JAKE AND ELWOOD & THE BLACK RHINO BAND Talent, energy and great music collide for an amazing soul and blues revue.

A show that pays respect to some of the greatest names in soul music: The Godfather of Soul, James Brown; Ray Charles & Cab Calloway.

With some of the great soul, R&B and blues classics, including Soul Man, Living in America, Everybody Needs Somebody, It’s a Man’s World, Think, Shake Your Tail Feather and Minnie the Moocher.

Backed by the totally live powerhouse that is the incredible Black Rhino Band.

THE STORY CONTINUES...

Kevin Bridges returns with a brand new show called The Story Continues... which follows up the huge success of his sell-out UK and Ireland tour of 2010.

Having made his debut on BBC 1's Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow in 2009, he has now gone on to host the Bafta nominated Live at the Apollo and Channel 4's Stand-Up for the Week.

“It's his eye for detail that has elevated him to a MUST-SEE act. ” - The Daily Mirror

£21.00

£19.00 & £21.50 Selected concessions available*

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Thurs 13 – Sat 15 Sept Iau 13 – Sad 15 Medi 7.00pm

Sat Mat 2.00pm Sad 2.00pm

Mon 17 – Thurs 20 Sept Llun 17 – Iau 20 Medi 7.30pm

Wed Mat 2.00pm Mer 2.30pm

Frapetsus Productions Ltd presents THE FANTASTIC NEW COMEDY...

WHOSE COAT IS THAT JACKET? THE LATEST COMEDY FROM THE TEAM BEHIND ‘BRED IN HEAVEN’ Life in the small Carmarthenshire village of Trimsaran isn't for everyone.

OLIVER! As they celebrate their 10th birthday, join the full company of The Sir Harry Secombe Trust in a spectacular production of the award-winning classic that is Oliver!

Who can forget Sir Harry himself, as the pompous Mr Bumble in the 1968 film version?

Bringing you all-time favourites, such as Food Glorious Food, Boy for Sale and Consider Yourself, you will be sure to find yourself singing along to a show-stopper or two!

£8.50 - £12.50 Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

David and Angharad Williams love it there. So does Rhodri, their eldest son, but Ruth, Rhodri's English wife, doesn't fit in. She knows it and they know it. Feeling smothered and cut off, something has to give in this relationship and probably will very soon.

Rugby comedy Bred in Heaven was one of Wales' biggest hit shows of 2011. Now writer, Jack Llewellyn, turns his attention to the idea of 'Hiraeth' and tries to explain what makes small-town Wales so... well, Welsh!

£9.50 – £14.50 Selected concessions available*

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Fri 21 Sept Gwe 21 Medi 7.00pm

Sat 22 Sept Sad 22 Medi 7.30pm

Tues 25 Sept Maw 22 Medi 7.30pm

18+

Wed 26 Sept Mer 26 Medi 7.30pm

TRACY ‘TJ’ HIGGS JIM DAVIDSON

THE BEST IS YET TO COME

THE TWIST

ALL PROCEEDS IN AID ˆ OLWEN OF TY

Let’s do The Twist... dancing in the aisles and twisting in your seat!

The South Wales Evening Post invites you to see and hear young entertainers, including singers, dancers, comedians, musicians and pop groups, aged 4-18 years, presenting their talents on the Grand Theatre stage.

Produced, directed and compe `red by Alex Frith MBE.

£8.00 & £9.00

Relive the fabulous songs of the 50s and 60s from Elvis to Buddy, Petula to Dusty and much more.

Set in an American Diner, The Twist is a blend of Happy Days humour and Grease-style nostalgia.

Backed by a critically acclaimed band, The Twist is a must for any fan of great music.

THE LEGEND!

OUT OF MY HEAD BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND!

A night not to be missed!

Described as “A thoroughly modern medium”, TJ Higgs brings a uniqueness through mediumship to her audience. Delivering messages from loved ones with the utmost accuracy, compassion and finer detail, TJ leaves her audience in no doubt that she connects with spirit.

£18.00 & £20.00

£15.50 & £17.50

The incomparable Jim Davidson live, dangerous and as uncompromising as ever. A hysterical evening of stand-up comedy, featuring one of Britain's greatest ever comedians.

For a limited tour, the legend that is Jim Davidson – live on stage.

www.jimdavidson.org.uk

£15.00 - £18.50 Selected concessions available*

Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes.

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Thurs 27 Sept Iau 27 Medi 7.30pm

Fri 28 Sept Gwe 28 Medi 7.30pm

Sat 29 Sept Sad 29 Medi 7.30pm

Mon 15 Oct Llun 15 Hyd 7.30pm

16+

GREG DAVIES THE RAT PACK LIVE They were the definition of cool during their fifties and sixties Vegas heyday: Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin and Sammy Davis Jnr. Combining the full sound of big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger, the trio, collectively known as The Rat Pack, had attitude to spare.

Join the UK’s original Rat Pack concert show, featuring stars of the West End smash hit Rat Pack Live from Las Vegas.

£18.50 & £20.50 www.easytheatres.com www.facebook.com/RatPack Live

ABBA MANIA ABBA MANIA is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA production.

Fresh from a smash hit tour of the USA, ABBA MANIA returns to the UK to bring ABBA fans, old and new, a night not to be missed.

Join in and enjoy all of your favourites, including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more.

So dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and thank ABBA for the music.

MAGIC OF THE BEATLES LOVE ME DO – TOO, THE SEQUEL Celebrating 50 years to the day since the release of their first hit single, this amazing live concert show returns with its sensational, all-new sequel .

The cast’s previous Grand show was one big party.

Tonight they’re back to feature even more hits from their 100-song repertoire.

From Love Me Do to Let it Be, enjoy the world’s most authoritative Beatles show.

£13.50 - £20.50

£16.00 & £18.00

Selected concessions available*

Selected concessions available*

www.easytheatres.com

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

THE BACK OF MY MUM’S HEAD Greg Davies brings his brand new stand-up show, The Back of My Mum’s Head, to Swansea.

Since first coming to prominence as the sardonic Head of Sixth Form, Mr Gilbert, in the BAFTA award-winning The Inbetweeners, Greg has brought his unique brand of comedy to some of the UK’s best loved comedy shows, including; Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Never Mind the Buzzcocks.

“Rude, substantial, heartfelt, cunning...”

- The Times

£20.00 www.gregdavies.co.uk

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Mon 1 – Sat 6 Oct Llun 1 – Sad 6 Hyd 7.30pm

Thurs & Sat Mats 2.00pm Iau a Sad 2.00pm

THE GLOBAL PHENOMENON COMES TO SWANSEA!

A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference!

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Based on an inspiring true story and the smash hit film Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it’s visited before opening. Don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday said is ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!”

£11.50 - £29.50 Audio described performance Sat 6 Oct, 2.00pm

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Photograph by John Swannell

Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, it’s coming to Swansea starring Lesley Joseph, Sue Holderness, Ruth Madoc, Kathryn Rooney, Camilla Dallerup, Helen Fraser, Deena Payne and Kacey Ainsworth with Kevin Sacre as Lawrence the photographer

Wed 10 - Sat 13 Oct Mer 10 - Sad 13 Hyd

£5.00 - £37.50 All performances start 7.00pm Selected concessions available* ** SURTITLES - The nature of our venue means that at certain times and from particular seats the surtitles system is not always visible. Please check with Box Office.

Thurs 11 & Sat 13 Oct Iau 11 a Sad 13 Hyd

LA BOHÈME - Giacomo Puccini Supported by the WNO La bohème Appeal Further performances of Annabel Arden’s critically acclaimed new production. This beautiful production firmly evokes a time and place amongst the starlit garret rooftops and the bustling streets of Paris. Prepare to be deeply moved. “★★★★★ A sparkling triumph” – The Telegraph ** Sung

in English with surtitles in English and Welsh.

Wed 10 Oct Mer 10 Hyd

JEPHTHA - George Frideric Handel Supported by the Friends of WNO and the WNO Idloes Owen Society Handel’s sublime music and Thomas Morell’s exquisite words are infused with almost unbearable pathos. Katie Mitchell’s electrifying staging of Handel’s searing oratorio is a heart -stopping and poignant experience. ** Sung

in English with surtitles in English and Welsh.

Pre-performance talk 6.00pm

Fri 12 Oct Gwe 12 Hyd

COSì FAN TUTTE - Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart Benjamin Davis’s warm and funny Così fan tutte, is one of the most purely entertaining productions of this great opera.

The setting of a British seaside in the early 1960s offers a combination of saltiness and sweetness which perfectly complements the opera’s mixture of pleasure and pain. ** Sung

in Italian with surtitles in English and Welsh.

Pre-performance talk 6.00pm

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Tues 16 Oct Maw 16 Hyd 7.30pm

Wed 17 Oct Mer 17 Hyd 8.00pm

18+

Thurs 18 Oct Iau 18 Hyd 7.30pm

Fri 19 Oct Gwe 19 Hyd 7.30pm

Upbeat Management Presents

JOE BROWN Premier rock ‘n’ roll legend, Joe Brown, goes from strength to strength as his contemporary achievements continue to gather momentum.

His Very Best Of album achieved a Gold Record for a massive 120,000 sales and was in the UK charts for eight weeks, staying four weeks in the Top 20. In September the same year, his 50th anniversary was celebrated with a wonderful sell-out show at the Royal Albert Hall.

This sensational show is a musical journey not to be missed.

KEVIN BLOODY WILSON Kevin Bloody Wilson returns for his final concert tour of the UK and Ireland.

Kev’s Cop-You-Later Tour will showcase the best of the little bloke’s twenty plus albums and give the fans just what they’ve come to expect (and love) from their favourite Australian export; an irreverent, bawdy, politically incorrect night of Kev at his hilarious best.

£17.50 & £19.50 www.kevinbloodywilson.com

LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR 30TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR The London Community Gospel Choir is on the road again celebrating their 30th Anniversary Tour.

Don’t miss out on a night of enriching, inspirational, soul-edifying gospel music.

From performing on stage with the likes of Madonna, James Brown and Sir Elton John, to singing on the pitch at the FA Cup Final at Wembley, LCGC have performed worldwide with their outstanding and exceptional vocal talents.

An evening not to be missed!

£25.00

£12.50 - £16.60

Selected concessions available*

Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

JOAN ARMATRADING WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS WOOD Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novello winner singersongwriter, Joan Armatrading MBE, will be touring the UK during autumn 2012.

Never one to rest on her laurels, Joan remains fresh, vibrant and current; no more so than when live, on stage, where her music comes to life. With every tour you are guaranteed a fantastic mix of magical old favourites, plus brand new songs to fall in love with.

£29.50

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Sat 20 Oct Sad 20 Hyd 7.30pm

Russian State Ballet and Opera House® Presents

Tues 23 – Sat 27 Oct Maw 23 – Sad 27 Hyd Tues – Fri 7.30pm Maw – Gwe 7.30pm

Sat 5.00pm & 8.00pm Sad 5.00pm a 8.00pm

Music Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Choreography Marius Petipa

SLEEPING BEAUTY The premiere of Sleeping Beauty transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale. Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer, Tchaikovsky’s Sleeping Beauty is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance. The ballet has captured the imagination of many generations over the years and continues to attract audiences worldwide, full of mystery and romance.

The original choreography of Petipa includes the most magical fairy-tale characters which bring to life this spectacular ballet. A compelling legend of tragic romance tells the story of Princess Aurora, who is cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse. Sleeping Beauty is considered by many to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time.

£22.00 Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

BREAKING THE STRING Breaking the String is one of Frank’s favourites. It’s a piece of theatre that works on more than one level and whilst being quite funny with more than its share of laughs, it also has a serious side. It’s one thing to make people laugh… it’s another to make them cry… but if a play can make you do both, then it becomes theatre at its best. Frank will be repeating his role as the husband Ron again for you this autumn. Try not to miss it… it’s a tour de force!

£9.50 - £14.50 Selected concessions available* Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Tues 30 Oct Maw 30 Hyd 11.00am & 2.00pm

Mon 29 Oct Llun 29 Hyd 7.30pm

Wed 31 Oct Mer 31 Hyd 7.30pm

Thurs 1 Nov Iau 1 Tach 7.30pm

16+

JULIAN CLARY FLASH A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN

RUMPLESTILTSKIN

Flash have been paying homage to the world’s most theatrical and dramatic rock band since 1995. Front man, Scott Maley, plays an uncannily realistic Freddy with just the right look, stage persona and, most importantly of all, the most incredibly powerful voice!

In Much-Muddle-On-The Marsh, greedy baker Pru blurts out to King Melvyn that her daughter, Daisy, can spin gold from straw.

The King immediately locks Daisy in the stables, demanding that she turns all the straw into gold.

Featuring an enormously talented band, including Nathan Mathers who brings all the electric guitar virtuosity required to play a very convincing Brian May, their attention to detail is truly impressive.

£15.50 - £17.50

All looks doomed until a strange little man, Rumplestiltskin appears, offering to spin the straw into gold in return for her necklace.

Find out what happens next...

Adult £9.50 Child £6.50 Family Ticket (4) £26.00

Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

JOE LONGTHORNE

POSITION VACANT. APPLY WITHIN.

Joe’s big break came in 1981 when he was a finalist on London Weekend Television's Search for a Star; this led to appearances at the London Palladium with Bob Hope and The Talk of the Town.

A short time later, Joe received the Variety Club of Britain award as Most Promising Artiste of the Year.

Julian Clary is looking for love and he’s not leaving town empty handed…

Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers. However, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey, who has commented, “Joe can do me better than I can do myself.”

£18.00 - £21.00

Master of camp, Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love.

“Because I’m still considered to be quite a catch and because your town is noted for its heterosexuals on the cusp, there’s bound to be stiff competition,” says Julian. “Therefore I’ll be hosting ruthless elimination games. You can be sure of one thing, by the end of the evening, we’ll all be celebrating my new partnership.”

£20.00 Selected concessions available*

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Fri 2 Nov Gwe 2 Tach 7.30pm

Sat 3 Nov Sad 3 Tach 7.30pm

The Arts Wing

Performances

Tues 18 - Thurs 20 Sept 7.15pm Maw 18 - Iau 20 Medi Wed Mat 1pm Mer 1pm Fluellen Theatre Company presents

Silas Marner

By George Eliot Adapted by Francis Hardy Music by Delyth Jenkins £9.00, £7.00 Concessions*

THE SENSATIONAL 60s EXPERIENCE Without doubt the most explosive 60s show touring the UK, this is the must-see 60s show for 2012. Original classics performed by four of the most popular bands of the 60s: The Tremeloes, Herman’s Hermits, The Union Gap UK and The Ivy League.

This quintessential 60s line-up is packed with nostalgia and hits such as, Silence is Golden, Twist and Shout and Here Comes My Baby.

MAX BOYCE AND SPECIAL GUESTS Max Boyce is a Welsh icon. His albums have sold in their millions and subsequently he has been awarded six gold discs and an MBE! His album, Doctors Papers, soared to number 1 in the album charts, the first and only comedy album ever to do so!

Max continues to play to sell-out audiences wherever he goes.

£19.00 & £22.00

£18.50 & £21.50 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

When the weaver Silas Marner is wrongly accused of theft, he becomes a recluse. But one remarkable day his own fortune is stolen and he makes a discovery that will change his life.

George Eliot’s classic novel is brought vividly to life in a vibrant new adaptation from Fluellen.

Fri 21 & Sat 22 Sept 7.15pm Gwe 21 a Sad 22 Medi Sat Mat 2.30pm Sad 2.30pm Swansea Amateurs present

Let’s Face the Music £10.00, £8.00 Concessions* A celebration in song and dance of the life and music of Irving Berlin. Featuring hits such as, Anything You Can Do..., We’re a Couple of Swells and No Business Like Show Business.

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

The Arts Wing

The Arts Wing

Performances

Performances

Wed 3 Oct 2.00pm Mer 3 Hyd

Tues 16 – Thurs 18 Oct 7.00pm Maw 16 – Iau 18 Hyd

Bill Bennett’s Vegas Gold!

Wiseman Stage School presents

Musical Mayhem

A tribute to Frank, Dino, Perry Como and others. £6.50 For the third year in succession, enjoy a relaxing afternoon with the smooth voice of Bill, bringing you a selection of the songs that will never die.

Thurs 4 Oct & Thurs 6 Dec 8.00pm Iau 4 Hyd a Iau 6 Rhag

£9.00, £7.00 Concessions* Be dazzled by a plethora of amazing talent in this fast-paced evening of entertainment. Foot-tapping, finger-clicking songs from all eras and genres for you to enjoy. Let us entertain you and make you smile!

Sat 20 Oct 10.00am - 4.00pm Sad 20 Hyd

Grand Craft Fair

Divalushious presents

Cabaret Showtime Free entry £8.50, £6.00 Concessions* Sparkling song and dance from your favourite musicals with Divalushious. Sit back and enjoy fresh, fast-moving, dynamic entertainment. On 4th October there is support by the unique sing-along Porthcawl Ukulele Band for fabulous family fun in this intimate venue.

Sat 13 Oct 8.00pm Sad 13 Hyd

16+

Alexei Sayle

Back by popular demand. Take a break from your high street shopping and join us at the Grand Craft Fair. The fair will feature a selection of crafts, including hand-made jewellery, textiles, household gifts, food and drink and much more!

Tues 23 & Wed 24 Oct 8.00pm Maw 23 a Mer 24 Hyd

16+

Things Beginning with M

Plus support £10.00, £8.00 Concessions*

£14.00 Alexei Sayle returns to live performance with his first stand-up tour in over 16 years, test-driving new material at the best small venues in the UK. “Back on the stand-up stage for the first time in 16 years, his comic control remains something rare and wonderful.” – The Times www.swanseagrand.co.uk

An experimental exploration; a collaboration between theatre, new writing, movement, visual art and comedy.

How do women map out their journeys through womanhood from adolescence through to old age? And why do all these things begin with M? Marriage…Mothers…. Miscarriages….. Menopause…Middle Age…Maturity….Memories….Media Images…..Mistakes…

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

The Arts Wing

The Arts Wing

Performances

Thurs 25 Oct 8.00pm Iau 25 Hyd

16+

Performances

Sat 3 Nov 8.00pm Sad 3 Tach

16+

David Johnson & John Mackay present

Phil McIntyre Entertainments Ltd and Lisa Thomas Management present

Piff the Magic Dragon in… Jurassic Bark!

Pappy’s: Last Show Ever! £12.00

£14.00, £12.00 Concessions* Piff the Magic Dragon embarks on his first major UK tour accompanied by Mr Piffles the World's First Million Dollar Chihuahua™. Will Piff find his princess? Will Mr Piffles defy the Cannon of Certain Death? Will you be able to say you were there if he doesn’t? “A stunningly good magician.” – Penn & Teller

Fri 26 Oct 2.00pm Gwe 26 Hyd

An Afternoon with Kev Johns

Brand new show! Sketches! Songs! Silliness! After appearances on Channel 4, Radio 4 and BBC3, five hit Edinburgh shows, three national tours and two award-winning podcasts are they finally throwing in the towel? ★★★★★ Independent on Sunday

Tues 6 - Fri 9 Nov 7.15pm Maw 6 - Gwe 9 Tach Wed & Thurs Mats 1.00pm Mer a Iau 1.00pm Fluellen Theatre Company presents

Othello

By William Shakespeare

£6.50 £9.00, £7.00 Concessions* Join popular entertainer, Kev Johns, for another afternoon of humour, anecdotes, fun, laughter and song. Once again, Kev will be showcasing some of the talented, young, emerging performers from our city and region.

“Beware, my Lord, of jealousy; it is the green-eyed monster which doth mock the meat it feeds on.”

One of Shakespeare’s greatest plays in which love, lust and jealousy combine with dramatic and tragic effect.

Fri 2 Nov 8.00pm Gwe 2 Tach

Fri 16 Nov 8.00pm Gwe 16 Tach

The Rebel Diva 80s Show

Bridget Christie War Donkey

16+

www.helenensermorgan.com £9.00, £8.00 Concessions* Helen Enser Morgan from Swansea Sound and Cappuccino Girls presents her unique vocal and comic tribute to the pop divas of the 1980s. Expect glittering performances as Toyah, Lennox, Lauper, Harry, O’Connor and Hynde in a show of divalicious excellence. www.swanseagrand.co.uk

£12.00 What are Tory feminists? How did Hitler choose soups in restaurants? Why isn’t there a Spielberg blockbuster about donkeys and why did Colonel Gadaffi hate them? Bridget Christie knows. And will wear stilts.

“The most original act I have seen in years.” – Harry Hill Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

The Arts Wing

Performances

The Arts Wing

Regular Events

Mon 19 - Sat 24 Nov 7.15pm Llun 19 - Sad 24 Tach

Sat 15 Sept, Sat 17 Nov & Fri 21 Dec 8.00pm Sad 15 Medi, Sad 17 Tach a Gwe 21 Rhag

Tues, Wed & Thurs Mats 1.00pm Maw, Mer a Iau 1.00pm

Burlesque

Fluellen Theatre Company presents

www.bluestockinglounge.com

A Christmas Carol

18+

By Charles Dickens Adapted for the stage by Francis Hardy

£9.50, £7.50 Concessions* The welcome return of Fluellen’s highly acclaimed production of Charles Dickens’ exciting and heart-warming story of Ebenezer Scrooge, the miser who is taught the true meaning of Christmas by a series of ghostly visitors.

Fri 30 Nov 7.30pm Gwe 30 Tach

£12.00 Swansea’s sell-out Bluestocking Lounge is back. The fabulous line-ups include, FooFoo La Belle (Sep), Lena Mai (Nov) and show-stopping international artist, Diva Hollywood (Dec).

Prize for the best-dressed audience member.

Weds: 26 Sept, 31 Oct & 28 Nov 8.00pm Mer: 26 Medi, 31 Hyd & 28 Tach

Theatr Ffynnon presents

Comedy Club

Pieces of Hate

£8.00

Written by Philip Michell Directed by John Norton £7.50, £6.00 Concessions* Carers £5.00 Pieces of Hate is the result of a twelve-month project dealing with the subject of hate crime towards people with learning disabilities. This performance is built around five real incidents which were experienced by members of Theatr Ffynnon. www.theatrffynnon.co.uk

Regular Events Thurs: 6 Sept & 1 Nov 1.30pm Iau: 6 Medi a 1 Tach

The Golden Years Tea Dance £4.00 Trip the light fantastic and join us for a special afternoon of social sequence and ballroom dancing. All welcome.

Refreshments available. www.swanseagrand.co.uk

16+

Laughing since 1999. See the comic stars of the future, today!

Come and experience some of the best acts from the UK and international comedy circuits. Two acts and one compère.

If easily offended, please stay away!

Sats: 29 Sept, 27 Oct & 24 Nov 12.30pm Sad: 29 Medi, 27 Hyd a 24 Tach Fluellen Theatre Company, in association with Swansea Grand Theatre, presents

Lunchtime Theatre £5.50, £4.00 Concessions* Take a break from the daily grind and indulge yourself in a bite-sized theatrical treat to whet your dramatic appetite.

Performances are approximately an hour in length.

Sat Sept 29 – Secrets by Ron Meldon Sat Oct 27 – Hit or Miss by Alun Howell Sat Nov 24 – The Lines by George Rathbone

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

The Arts Wing

Exhibitions

The Arts Wing

Exhibitions

Tues 18 Sept – Fri 5 Oct Maw 18 Medi – Gwe 5 Hyd

Tues 16 Oct – Fri 2 Nov Maw 16 Hyd – Gwe 2 Tach

The Palette Club

Itchy Fingers Textiles

Levels 1 & 2

White Room

Look no further than this enthusiastic group of mainly watercolour painters, who share a common passion about their local area and its surroundings. Landscapes, seascapes, portraits and flowers; something for everyone at very affordable prices.

A group of textile art enthusiasts based in Gorseinon, Swansea, working in a variety of media including printing, dyeing, feltmaking, hand and machine embroidery and applied embellishments to make innovative and contemporary art works.

Tues 18 Sept – Fri 5 Oct Maw 18 Medi – Gwe 5 Hyd

Tues 30 Oct – Fri 16 Nov Maw 30 Hyd – Gwe 16 Tach

Natural Forms

The World Through My Eyes

Janet Weeks Bligh

Tina Francis White Room Janet Weeks Bligh is a member of The Watercolour Society of Wales. The pieces express the relationship between the shapes of the land and the form of animals.

Levels 1 & 2 Tina has been a prolific artist producing an abundance of work.

Discover her love of life through the medium of oils. Explore landscapes, seascapes, wildcats, bears and the human animal.

Tues 9 Oct – Fri 26 Oct Maw 9 Hyd – Gwe 26 Hyd

Tues 6 – Fri 23 Nov Maw 6 – Gwe 23 Tach

Spectrum

We are Sacred, We Are Beautiful Dorothy Morris

Levels 1 & 2 Two Swansea Metropolitan University students bring you this exhibition. The art works show a variety of creative aspects of portraiture in the world of art, illustration, painting and photography.

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White Room Dorothy Morris was inspired to produce a series of works under the title 'We are Sacred, We Are Beautiful' by a daunting newspaper image which depicted a woman being stoned to death.

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The Arts Wing

Exhibitions

Mon 5 – Sat 10 Nov Llun 5 – Sad 10 Tach Mon – Thurs 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm, Sat 5.00pm & 8.30pm Llun – Iau 7.30pm, Gwe 5.30pm a 8.30pm, Sad 5.00pm a 8.30pm

Wed 21 Nov – Fri 7 Dec Mer 21 Tach – Gwe 7 Rhag

Our Summer 2012 Levels 1 & 2 Swansea Metropolitan University students are proud to present a photographic exhibition at the Grand Theatre.

All photography students at the university are invited to submit one image, produced this summer.

Mon 26 Nov – Fri 30 Nov Llun 26 Tach – Gwe 30 Tach

James Iles White Room New paintings and illustrations by artist and designer, James Iles, featuring nature, interior design and industrial landscapes.

Tues 4 Dec – Fri 21 Dec Maw 4 Rhag – Gwe 21 Rhag

Natural Forms White Room Barrington is a unique self-taught wood carver, his lovespoons have been sold all over the world. He demonstrates his skills at the Eisteddfod in Llangollen and at St Fagans. barringtonlovespoons.co.uk Tues 11 Dec – Fri 11 Jan Maw 11 Rhag – Gwe 11 Ion

100 Pantomimes Levels 1 & 2 Cinderella is the 100th pantomime at Swansea Grand Theatre this year. To mark this monumental milestone, we are proud to host an exhibition which celebrates the theatre’s most successful genre. Filled with posters, photos, audio, video and an impressive selection of props and costumes. www.swanseagrand.co.uk

GREASE

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Danny Bayne (winner of ITV’s Grease Is The Word, Hairspray) returns as Danny with Carina Gillespie (Grease, Buddy) as Sandy and Strictly Come Dancing legend Russell Grant as Teen Angel!

Dust off your leather jackets, pull on your bobby-socks and take a trip to a simpler time as ‘bad boy’ Danny and ‘the girl next door’ Sandy fall in love all over again.

Featuring all the unforgettable songs from the hit movie, including You’re The One That I Want, Grease Is The Word, Summer Nights, Hopelessly Devoted To You, Sandy, Greased Lightnin’ and many more.

£15.00 - £33.00 Selected concessions available on selected performances* “IT’S ELECTRIFYING - GO GO GO.”- Sky News Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

Mon 12 Nov Llun 12 Tach 7.30pm

16+

THE VAGINA MONOLOGUES

Tues 13 Nov Iau 13 Tach 7.30pm

PAUL CARRACK

“Laugh out loud FUNNY!” – Sunday Times

Legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics, returns to the road. With a back catalogue of hits, including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s marvelously soulful voice is known to millions around the world; he is undoubtedly a key figure in Britsh pop history. As his devoted fans know all too well, a Paul Carrack show is always something very special.

£12.00 - £20.00

£28.50 & £38.50

Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back with an all-new, all-star cast!

Featuring TV favourite Clare Buckfield (Dancing on Ice Finalist, Two Point Four Children), the fabulous Vicky Entwistle (the feisty Janice Battersby in Coronation Street) and announcing the bubbly and brilliant Hayley Tamaddon (Emmerdale, Dancing on Ice). This is the ultimate girls night out… trust us!

Wed 14 & Thurs 15 Nov 1.30pm Mer 14 a Iau 15 Tach 1.30pm

Thurs 10.30am Iau 10.30am

ROOM ON THE BROOM Adapted for the stage from the best-selling book written by Children’s Laureate Julia Donaldson MBE and Axel Scheffler.

A spellbinding adventure from the creators of The Gruffalo!

“How the cat purred and how the witch grinned as they sat on their broomstick and flew through the wind.”

The witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick when a stormy wind blows the witch’s hat, bow and wand away into the night.

With the help of a daft dog, a beautiful bird and a friendly frog, her belongings are retrieved. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – CRACK! – it snaps in two! When a hungry dragon appears, who will save the poor witch?

And will there ever be Room on the Broom for everyone?

A magical, musical delight for children aged 3+

£12.00 Schools £8.50 Get a sneak preview at www.roomonthebroomlive.com

Selected concessions available*

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Fri 16 Nov Gwe 16 Tach 7.30pm

16+

Sat 17 Nov Sad 17 Tach 7.30pm Produced by MMAPLTD.com by arrangement with Harlequin Agency

LEE NELSON ...LIVE A MESSAGE FROM LEE...

Hello u blurb reading legend! Its Lee Nelson here from off ur tellybox.

Me and my best mate and fat legend Omelette are coming to a town near u with a well funny, proper mental, live show.

So dont b a mug, stop reading this rubbish n get yourself a ticket!

Do It! Do It! Do It! Do it!

“The hottest creation since Ali G and Vicky Pollard.” – Daily Mirror

£22.50

Tues 20 – Sat 24 Nov 7.15pm Maw 20 – Sad 24 Tach 7.15pm

Sat Mat 2.15pm Sad 2.15pm

ABBEY PLAYERS proudly present Rodgers and Hammerstein’s

JOHN OWEN JONES Welsh musical theatre legend, John Owen Jones, star of Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera, is appearing in concert for one night only. The show will feature songs from John's new album, Unmasked, as well as classics from Les Miserables and The Phantom of the Opera.

This really is a great opportunity to see John unmasked and witness the amazing voice of a true Welsh star. He will be joined by some special guest singers for this very rare musical theatre spectacle.

£15.00 - £28.00

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Don’t miss this unique opportunity to see one of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s best loved musicals. It tells the familiar story of Maria Rainer’s life as a postulant in Nonnberg Abbey, Salzburg, her time as a governess to the Von Trapp children and her marriage to Captain Georg Von Trapp.

The show contains the ever popular music of Richard Rodgers and the unforgettable lyrics of Oscar Hammerstein, which include: Maria, Climb Every Mountain, Sixteen Going On Seventeen, Do-Re-Mi, My Favourite Things and of course, Edelweiss.

£9.00 - £14.00 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Selected concessions available*

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Tues 27 Nov Maw 27 Tach 7.30pm

Derek Nicol and Paul Walden for Flying Entertainment Present

Wed 28 Nov Mer 28 Tach 8.00pm

15+

Fri 30 Nov & Sat 1 Dec Gwe 30 Tach & Sad 1 Dec 7.00pm, Sat Mat 2.00pm Sad 2.00pm

Presented by Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live Ltd

Mon 3 Dec Llun 3 Rhag 7.30pm PMG & Treadwell Present

THE DRIFTERS MARTY WILDE’S ROCK ‘N’ ROLL PARTY Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, John Leyton and Eden Kane, with The Wildcats, join forces in Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party.

The late fifties and early sixties were without doubt some of the most exciting and important years in the history of music. With the arrival of rock ‘n’ roll, a whole new pop culture was born. Performing their own hits, teen idols of their day, Marty, John and Eden, show us how rock ‘n’ roll, with its fusion of sound and rhythm, shaped music.

ROSS NOBLE MINDBLENDER After a two-year break, Ross Noble, the demonic scarecrow himself, is back doing what he does best, with a new live tour. Famed for his fiery and fluid freewheeling style, Noble creates comedy gold from tiny particles of random nonsense. This is your chance to see one of the world’s most critically acclaimed stand-ups in a hysterical night with the Mindblender.

THE BUMBLES OF MUMBLES The South Wales Evening Post presents the 26th year of The Bumbles of Mumbles children’s spectacular!

Written and directed by Alex Frith MBE, this magical production features many children from the Swansea area.

Dearlo, Lilypop, Toggler, Dooley the Dragon and the Wizard of Oystermouth Castle all appear in this musical adventure which promises to put you in the mood for Christmas!

“Brilliantly inventive, quirky stand-up ... see him and marvel.”

– Sky News

Proceeds will go to the Lord Mayor’s Charity.

£25.00

£8.00 & £9.00

£19.00 – £23.00 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

MASQUERADE TOUR Following the highly successful gold album, Up On The Roof, released on Sony Music in 2011, The Drifters are back on the road in the UK performing both the classic hits from the last six decades and their superb new material.

Hits include, You’re More Than a Number, Come on Over to my Place, Up on the Roof, Under the Boardwalk, Kissin in the Back Row, Save the Last Dance for Me and many more as well as popular new tracks, such as Do You Dream of Me, The One and The Whole World.

£25.00 Selected concessions available*

www.theofficialdrifters.com

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Tues 4 Dec Maw 4 Rhag 7.30pm

Wed 5 Dec Mer 5 Rhag 7.30pm

Thurs 6 Dec Iau 6 Rhag 2.00pm

Fri 7 Dec Gwe 7 Rhag 7.30pm

Derek Block Proudly presents

SLADE AND SWEET THAT’LL BE THE DAY

SALLY MORGAN

BRAND NEW 2012 CHRISTMAS SHOW

PSYCHIC SALLY ON THE ROAD

Get ready for a party as the UK’s most successful touring rock ‘n’ roll production, the legendary That’ll Be The Day, returns with a brand new 2012 Christmas show.

Fresh from her new TV series, Psychic Sally On The Road, on Sky Living, Britain’s best loved celebrity psychic, Sally Morgan returns by overwhelming public demand.

The gang celebrate the festive season by bringing back the good times with all your favourite Christmas classics and hilarious comedy routines.

Sally has used her gift over the years to help many people, most notably famous for her work with the late Princess Diana.

Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities.

Join in the festive fun this Christmas!

£22.50

£24.00

www.thatllbetheday.com

Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes.

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FORCES SWEETHEARTS AT CHRISTMAS Forces Sweethearts are back with a special Christmas edition of their popular wartime nostalgia show. Beryl, Carolyn and Jenny are the three hardworking Sweethearts who will recreate the magic of the 40s favourites: Vera Lynn, Gracie Fields, Marlene Dietrich, The Andrews Sisters and many more, all neatly packaged with some Christmas surprises.

Throughout the seventies, Slade became one of Europe's biggest bands, touring and recording continuously, producing a catalogue of hits that became synonymous with the era and providing a soundtrack to the glam rock generation.

Sweet is a national treasure and a rock music phenomenon which has taken every continent by storm for more than four decades.

Get ready to sing along to all your festive favourites as sung by the great artists of the era.

The quintessential glam rock band, who brought androgynous looks and crunching guitar pop to the masses, has spent over three years in the UK charts alone.

£11.50

£20.50 - £26.50

Selected concessions available*

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Fri 14 Dec – Sun 13 Jan Gwe 14 Rhag – Sul 13 Ion

Full performance schedule available at

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CINDERELLA One of the country’s most familiar household names, Chico makes his pantomime debut in Swansea as Prince Charming.

Joining him on stage is the hugely-popular Kevin Johns and all-round entertainer, Mike Doyle, as the Ugly Sisters. Di Botcher, one of Wales’ most recognisable actresses, will sprinkle her magic as Cinderella’s Fairy Godmother.

The enchanting rags-to-riches tale will be transformed from page to stage by the team behind the theatre's recent recordbreaking pantomime - complete with an abundance of comedy, stunning sets and fabulous costumes – Swansea audiences will have a ball this Christmas!

Book your seats early before they sell out, otherwise not even your Fairy Godmother will be able to magic you a ticket to Swansea’s biggest and most spectacular pantomime!

“The whole evening was amazing.”

–

Western Mail

“Jaw-droppingly good.”

–

South Wales Evening Post

Quotes refer to Aladdin 2011/12

£9.50 - £22.50 Selected concessions available*

Audio Described Performance Sat 5 Jan, 2.00pm Sign Language Interpreted Performances Wed 9 Jan, 7.00pm Thurs 10 Jan, 2.00pm

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Sat 8 Dec Sad 8 Rhag 7.30pm

16+

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theatre’s future As you know, Swansea Grand Theatre is one of Wales’ best-loved and busiest theatres. Our mission is to provide you, our patrons, with the best theatrical experience possible every time you visit.

To make sure that future generations also have the chance to enjoy all the great things going on at the Grand, starting in 2013 we are introducing a campaign to refurbish key areas of the theatre.

AL MURRAY THE PUB LANDLORD THE ONLY WAY IS EPIC TOUR Broken Britain may be staring into an empty pint glass, but don’t lose hope, Al Murray The Pub Landlord is back to fill it up again, with an epic new show.

This monumental new live stand-up show from the multi-award-winning comedian, directly follows the nationwide success of the Guv’s twice extended Barrel of Fun Tour, and is sure to sell-out fast.

Get your orders in now!

£25.50 www.thepublandlord.com

To help pay for this much-needed work we will be introducing a Restoration Fund contribution of an extra 50p per ticket. It will be your investment in the future of your local theatre.

Activity Wales Ltd Activity Wales Ltd Carmarthen TIC Dragon Hotel Express Travel Marriott Hotel Milford Travel Ltd Millennium Coastal Park Mumbles TIC Gorseinon Dev. Trust Redwing Travel Redwing Travel Regal Travel Regal Travel Regal Travel Regal Travel Swansea Central Library The Lamplighter The Ticket Hut The Towers The Village The Worm’s Head Hotel Travel Shop

Deer Park, Tenby Coastal House, Haverfordwest Old Castle House, Carmarthen The Kingsway, Swansea 37 Commercial Street, Kenfig Hill Maritime Quarter, Swansea 79 Charles Street, Milford Haven Discovery Centre, Llanelli The Methodist Church, Mumbles Millers Drive, Gorseinon 48 Main Street, Pembroke High Street, Saundersfoot 2 Forge Road, Port Talbot 28 Llynfi Road, Maesteg 90 John Street, Porthcawl 8 Derwen Rd, Bridgend Civic Centre, Swansea 90 Bishopston Road, Bishopston Pembrey and Burry Port Station Ashleigh Terrace, Jersey Marine Langdon Road, Off Fabian Way Rhossili, Swansea Fulton House, Swansea University

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Theatres like The New Theatre, Cardiff, Birmingham Hippodrome and many West End Theatres have already introduced similar campaigns and it’s making a real difference for them.

Keep an eye on our website www.swanseagrand.co.uk and Front of House boards for more details of how the money will be spent.

If you would like to make an additional donation, please send a cheque to Restoration Fund, Swansea Grand Theatre, Singleton St, Swansea, SA1 3QJ We’d like to thank you in advance for your continued support to help us raise these essential funds.

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The Quadrant multi-storey car park is open until 11.30pm.

The first hour’s parking will be FREE when you validate your ticket with a member of the Front of House team at the theatre.

Mae maes parcio aml-lawr y Cwadrant ar agor tan 11.30pm.

Gallwch barcio am yr awr gyntaf AM DDIM ar ôl i chi ddilysu’ch tocyn gydag aelod o dîm y dderbynfa yn y theatr.

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FORTHCOMING...

Next season at Swansea Grand Theatre on sale now!

Mon 18 – Sat 23 Feb Llun 18 – Sad 23 Chwe

Thurs 17 Jan Iau 17 Ion

THE WOMAN IN BLACK

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS

Fri 8 & Sat 9 Feb Gwe 8 a Sad 9 Chwe

Thurs 7 – Sat 9 Mar Iau 7 – Sad 9 Maw

Icarus Theatre presents

SPRING AWAKENING Fri 8

Fluellen Theatre Company presents

ROMEO & JULIET Sat 9

HOBSON’S CHOICE

Wed 27 Mar Mer 27 Maw Ellen Kent Opera & Ballet International presents

CARMEN

Mon 11 – Sat 16 Feb Llun 11 – Sad 16 Chwe

ZIPPO’S CIRCUS www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Mon 3 – Sat 8 June Llun 3 – Sad 8 Meh Agatha Christie’s

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What’s new at the Grand?

Swansea Grand Theatre are proud to announce their new online booking system which allows customers to book their favourite shows after the theatre doors have closed.

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Booking theatre tickets has never been easier.

Simply visit www.swanseagrand.co.uk and select your chosen show to view all performances, prices and concessions.

Tickets can be purchased online for shows and events in our main auditorium and in our Arts Wing and you can even select your preferred seat from our auditorium seating plan to suit your needs and requirements.

Please note that it is not always possible to pre-select seats in the Arts Wing.

For concessions, you will be required to produce proof of your entitlement on entry into the auditorium.

Party Bookers - people who are booking 10+ tickets for one performance at one time please contact Box Office on 01792 475715 *Online sales are subject to a booking fee.

Please refer to the terms and conditions

Dedication Plaques You can purchase a dedication plaque to be placed on one of the seats in the main auditorium for 10 years.

It could be a fantastic present or a lasting memento for a loved one. Please see our website for full details.

Seat dedications cost £250.

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Free Wi-F i avail ab Footl le in ights Café

Pre-show suppers, lunches and drinks are all on offer on show days. Areas can be reserved for groups and a buffet and/or beverage table can be ordered and tailored to your group’s requirements.

Christmas Lunches Ever fancied seeing what goes on behind the theatre curtain?

Take a Swansea Grand Theatre Tour and get an insight into the theatre’s history, shows and some of the stars who have performed on the legendary ‘Grand’ stage.

15th September 6th October 27th October 10th November 24th November 5th January 12th January All tours start at 10am and will last approx 60 – 90mins Booking is essential, please call Box Office on 01792 475715.

Prices £4.00 adults, £2.50 children

Bookings are now being taken for our Christmas lunch menu; these will be served daily from 19th November – 13th December. £8.95 (1 course) £12.95 (2 course) Pre-booking is essential.

Please book early to avoid disappointment on 01792 478593.

Swansea Grand Theatre and its Arts Wing are available for weddings, functions and conferences.

Please contact Carol Rowden on 01792 478586 or email carol.rowden@swansea.gov.uk

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How to book

Sut i archebu

The Box Office is open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 8.00pm, (9.30am - 6.00pm on nonperformance days) and for 1 hour prior to Sunday performances.

Mae’r Swyddfa Docynnau ar agor Llun - Sadwrn 9.30am - 8.00pm, (9.30am - 6.00pm ar ddyddiau pan na chynhelir perfformiadau) ac am 1 awr cyn perfformiadau dydd Sul.

Booking and reservations

Archebu tocynnau

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.

Disabled The lowest price ticket available for any given performance will be offered to customers with a disability, and their carer/companion (if applicable). Subject to availability.

01792 475715 Gallwch brynu tocynnau dros y ffôn neu drwy’r post, yn bersonol neu ar-lein yn

www.swanseagrand.co.uk D.S. Bydd yn rhaid talu ffi brynu wrth brynu tocynnau ar-lein.

Consesiynau*

For full booking terms, conditions and facilities call the Box Office.

Lle cynigir consesiynau, gallant gynnwys rhai o’r canlynol: 16 ac yn iau, 65 ac yn hy ˆn. Gellir gofyn i chi brofi eich oedran.

Myfyrwyr mewn addysg amser llawn sy’n gallu dangos cerdyn Undeb Myfyrwyr Cenedlaethol neu Fyfyriwr Tramor dilys neu gerdyn tebyg. Ysgolion pobl ifanc 18 oed ac yn iau a’r rhai sydd mewn addysg amser llawn. Trefnwyr grwpiau pobl sy’n archebu 10+ o docynnau ar gyfer un perfformiad ar y tro. PTL deiliaid cardiau PTL Abertawe. Clwb Theatr Wrth gyfl wyno cerdyn aelodaeth dilys. Pobl sydd wedi’u cofrestru’n anabl. Caiff y tocyn rhataf sydd ar gael ar gyfer unrhyw berfformiad ei gynnig i gwsmeriaid ag anabledd, a’u gofalwr/cydymaith (os yw’n gymwys). Yn amodol ar argaeledd.

Sylwer y gellir gofyn i chi brofi eich hawl i gonsesiwn wrth archebu tocyn neu gyrraedd am y perff ormiad.

Derbynnir y rhan fwyaf o’r prif gardiau credyd Maestro a Delta. Dylid gwneud sieciau’n daladwy i: Dinas a Sir Abertawe I gael manylion llawn am gyfleusterau a’r amodau a’r telerau archebu, ffoniwch y Swyddfa Docynnau.

Our Box Office Minicom number is 01792 654456. Typetext for hearing impaired customers.

Rhif minicom y Swyddfa Docynnau yw 01792 654456. Teipdestun ar gyfer cwsmeriaid â nam ar eu clyw.

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.

Ni all Dinas a Sir Abertawe dderbyn unrhyw gyfrifoldeb am unrhyw newidiadau, y tu hwnt i’w rheolaeth, a all ddigwydd ar ôl cyhoeddi’r cyhoeddiad hwn. I dderbyn y llyfryn hwn mewn fformat gwahanol, cysylltwch â’r Swyddfa Docynnau.

Please note you may be required to produce proof of entitlement for your concession at the time of booking or at entry.

We accept most major credit cards, Maestro and Delta. Cheques should be made payable to: City and County of Swansea

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Terms and conditions of ticket sales

Amodau a thelerau gwerthu

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.

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 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 ticket - 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.

1. Ystyrir cyfnewid tocynnau mewn argyfwng yn unig ac mae’r Rheolwyr yn cadw’r hawl i wrthod cyfnewid tocyn. Os caiff tocyn ei gyfnewid, bydd ar gyfer perfformiad arall o’r un cynhyrchiad.

2. Ni roddir unrhyw ad-daliadau ond ar gyfer digwyddiadau wedi’u canslo.

3. Mae’r Rheolwyr yn cadw’r hawl i gyflwyno gostyngiadau a newidiadau eraill o ran prisiau heb roi rhybudd.

4. Mae’r hyrwyddwr yn cadw’r hawl i wneud unrhyw newidiadau i’r rhaglen a hybysebir.

5. Ni chaniateir defnyddio camerâu na chyfarpar recordio.

6. Mae’r Rheolwyr yn cadw’r hawl i wrthod mynediad ac, ar adegau, gall fod angen cynnal archwiliadau diogelwch er mwyn sicrhau diogelwch y cwsmeriaid.

7. Dan amgylchiadau eithriadol, mae’r Rheolwyr yn cadw’r hawl i gynnig seddi gwahanol i’r rhai a nodir ar y tocyn.

8. Archwiliwch eich tocyn - adeg ei dderbyn - gan nad oes modd unioni camgymeriadau bob amser.

9. Os darperir uwchdeitlau Saesneg ar gyfer perfformiad, dylai cwsmeriaid holi staff y Swyddfa Docynnau (adeg archebu) ynglyˆn ag addasrwydd seddi.

10. Concessions *. Please check at the time of booking for any available concessions. Not all concessions are available for all performances/events.

Full terms and conditions are available on request.

10. Consesiynau *. Holwch wrth archebu’r tocynnau am unrhyw gonsesiynau sydd ar gael. Nid yw pob consesiwn ar gael ar gyfer pob perfformiad/digwyddiad.

Rhoddir yr amodau a’r telerau llawn ar gais.

Strobe Lighting Patrons are reminded that ‘Strobe’ lighting is used with certain shows, productions.

Goleuadau Strôb Atgoffir cwsmeriaid fod goleuadau ‘Strôb’ yn cael eu defnyddio gyda rhai sioeau a chynyrchiadau.

Baby Changing Facilities Please see the Front of House Manager.

Cyfleusterau Newid Babanod Gofynnwch i’r Rheolwr Blaen Tyˆ.

Armless Seats We have a number of armless seats available for those customers who would like more space in their seats.

Seddau Heb Freichiau Mae gennym nifer o seddi heb freichiau i gwsmeriaid a hoffai fwy o le yn eu seddi.

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FORTHCOMING...

Mon 8 – Sat 13 April 2013 Llun 8 – Sad 13 Ebrill 2013

This production presented by permission of JOSEF WEINBERGER LIMITED on behalf of MUSIC THEATRE INTERNATIONAL of New York