Swansea Grand Theatre Spring / Summer 2011

Swansea Grand Theatre Theatr y Grand Abertawe

Spring - Summer Gwanwyn - Haf

2011

Box Office / Swyddfa Docynnau

01792 475715 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Foreword

Ballet Cymru presents

Welcome to the Grand’s latest seasonal brochure.

We hope that you can join us in the coming months at one of the shows or an exhibition. If not, just pop in for a relaxing drink or something to eat.

Look out for our exciting series of summer garden entertainment in July and August... it’s free!

Following public requests about parking, we are happy to announce that from 1st April, the Quadrant multi-storey car park has been made available for all our patrons up until 11.30pm every night, and with the bonus of having the first hour for FREE when you validate your QMSCP ticket at the theatre too!

We look forward to welcoming you at your theatre soon.

Best wishes, Paul Hopkins & Gerald Morris PS. May we take this opportunity to wish Gary Iles, ex-General Manager of the theatre, all the best in his early retirement.

At the Grand

Footlights Café Bar & Restaurant Pre-show suppers, lunches and drinks are all on offer on show days. The perfect place to relax and meet friends.

Full bar service is available pre-show, interval and postperformance (30 minutes following ‘curtain down’).

Photo: Peter Teigen

With the arrival of spring and summer there is lots of excitement at Swansea Grand Theatre. This latest season’s offering is full of delights to entertain and enthral, make you laugh and cry (sometimes at the same time), educate or simply pass the time of day away.

Tues 3rd May 7.30pm

Beauty and the Beast

For reservations, please call Footlights on 01792 478593.

Bookings advisable.

Critics Circle Award winning company, Ballet Cymru, (formerly Independent Ballet Wales) presents a sparkling and refreshing ballet based on the eternal fairy tale.

Swansea Grand Theatre and its Arts Wing are available for weddings, functions and conferences. Please contact Carol Rowden on 01792 478586 or e-mail carol.rowden@swansea.gov.uk

A ruined merchant lost and desperate in a deep forest, an exquisite garden by a magical palace, an enchanted Beast, furious and lonely, and a promise to the merchant’s youngest daughter, Beauty, a perfect red rose - so the scene is set for the greatest love story ever told.

Ballet Cymru brings to life this timeless story using the company’s unique blend of classical technique and storytelling. Featuring choreography by Creative Wales Award winner Darius James and a brand new score by Welsh composer David Westcott.

£6.50 - £13.50 Selected concessions available✦

Wed 4th - Fri 6th May 7.30pm

Master Act presents

Duggie Chapman MBE presents

Sat 7th May 7.30pm

Fri 13th May 2.00pm

www.theatre-productions.com

Stepping Out

We’ll Meet Again Stars in Battledress

Based on the book by Richard Harris. Directed by Kathryn Rice. Musical Director James Dummer. Choreography by Rosie Cottle.

The Naked Truth

By Dave Simpson

It’s a Women Thing. Real Women, Real Lives.

Tailor-made for women, The Naked Truth is the hit comedy play from Dave Simpson, the writer of the smash-hit comedy ‘Girls’ Night Out’. Starring Maureen Nolan, Claire King (Emmerdale), Michelle Heaton (Liberty X) and Leanne Jones (Olivier award-winning star of Hairspray).

Set in a pole-dancing class (the latest get-fit craze), The Naked Truth is a brilliantly funny comedy about sisterhood. It’s a show for women, about women, that men absolutely must see (if they dare!).

£10.50 - £16.50 Opening night offer - £12.00 all seats

‘This show is even more uplifting than a Playtex bra!’

Following a sell-out week at The Dylan Thomas Theatre last year, Master Act presents the heart-warming musical, Stepping Out on the Grand Theatre stage.

Proceeds in aid of the David Thomas MBE Bursary for young theatre students.

An amateur production.

By arrangement with Samuel French Ltd. Book by Richard Harris. Lyrics by Mary StewartDavid. Music by Denis King.

£10.00 - £14.00

Back by popular demand, We’ll Meet Again clocks up an amazing 10th year on the road. This wartime cavalcade celebration show returns with a new programme.

This afternoon show will be great fun, that will leave everyone with a warm and sentimental glow.

£12.50 Selected concessions available✦

7+

Mon 9th & Tues 10th May Mon 7.00pm , Tues 10.30am

Wed 11th & Thurs 12th May 7.30pm

Science Museum Live on Tour!

Spirit of the Dance

Explosive entertainment for all the family.

The international smash hit Spirit of the Dance is one of the most successful shows ever to come out of Ireland and has been seen by more than twenty five million people in fifteen countries around the world.

Experience spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments as the Science Museum takes to the stage for the first time ever with a fantastic live show to blow your mind and challenge your brain.

Fast, furious and frenetically fun, Science Museum Live on Tour! will propel you on to an exploratory theatrical adventure into the wonderful world of science. Get set for a breathtaking ride that will entertain, inform and inspire!

Brought to the stage by the producers of Brainiac Live!

£12.50 Selected concessions available✦

Family(4): £45.00

Irish in origin and bursting with raw energy, this explosive and powerful show combines heart-pounding Irish Dance, with the sensual Latino rhythms of Flamenco and Red Hot Salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion.

This award winning spectacular has brilliant lighting, dazzling costumes and breathtaking choreography. With thunderous applause, standing ovations and sold out crowds, Spirit of the Dance is one of the greatest dance shows ever.

£17.00 - £22.00 Selected concessions available✦

Family(4): £65.00

John Taylor presents

Optimum Records presents

Fri 13th May 7.30pm

Sat 14th May 7.30pm

Dennis Locorriere

An evening with Iris Williams OBE

With Special Guest Emily Maguire

Iris’ singing has taken her around the world, entertaining royalty, presidents, troops and fans alike with concerts in New York, Hollywood and London.

Dennis Locorriere has a voice which is immediately recognised the world over, but his own story is now so much more than Dr Hook.

His contemporary achievements now feature three brand new releases, the first being the publication of Whatever’s Burning Now, a book of his poetry & cartoons, a Live DVD filmed at Glasgow Royal Concert Hall whilst on tour with his band last year promoting the release of his third solo CD, entitled Post Cool.

Now you can catch Dennis Locorriere again in his unique solo format.

£16.00 - £20.00

This platinum selling artist with He Was Beautiful returns to the Swansea Grand Theatre with her new album Catch My Dreams.

£17.50 & £19.50

Mon 16th May 7.30pm

Harlem Gospel Choir The Harlem Gospel Choir returns to the UK after a six year absence with their new show, following on from their recent sell out performance in the Royal Festival Hall.

The Harlem Gospel Choir has shared its message of love and inspiration with thousands of people around the world, from China and Korea to Russia and Alaska.

Through its dynamic performances, the choir strives to create a better understanding of the inspirational music called Gospel. The theme of every performance is ‘bringing people and nations together and giving something back’.

This world famous choir travels the globe, sharing its joy of faith through its music.

£13.50 - £19.50

A Grassroots and RCT Theatres Co-production

Tues 17th - Sat 21st May Tues - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 5.00pm and 8.00pm

Spanish Lies

By Frank Vickery Following the massive success of Frank’s brand new black comedy, Barkin’, he’s back with another comedy classic.

What better way for Dougie and Lorna to celebrate 25 years of wedded (sort-of) bliss, than to return to the Majorcan hotel where they honeymooned as excited newlyweds, but it’s more heartbreak hotel than happy holidays for the couple, who find the rain in Spain isn’t the only thing to put a dampener on things. Dougie had been hoping to put the spark back into their flagging relationship, but wasn’t expecting the fireworks that the holiday brings! The hotel is still managed by the same couple, Regietta and her husband Miguel, the local Casanova whom Lorna fell for all those years before, and now Lorna is suddenly faced with the mundane reality of her life and has some tough decisions to make.

This is classic Frank Vickery farce, packed with classic one-liners.

£9.00 - £14.00 Selected concessions available✦

*Contains Mild Language.

Tues 24th May 7.30pm

Wed 25th May 7.30pm

Diane Lazarus

Solid Silver 60s Show

Don’t miss out on a spinetingling show with Diane Lazarus, the winner of Great Britain’s Psychic Challenge and weekly columnist for That’s Life magazine.

They say that if you remember the 60s you weren’t there!

Fill that gap in your memory with The Solid Silver 60s Show and relive the 60s with original artists singing their greatest hits!

Diane will continue to impress even the most sceptical of audience members when she is listing names and places, and even mimicking accents of the people she is trying to get in touch with.

Diane will provide laughter and some fond memories; for others, she will tug on their heart-strings and offer some relief for a very open wound.

£15.50 Selected concessions available✦

Now in its 26th year, the show features the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Chris Farlowe, Wayne Fontana and Terry Sylvester (formerly of The Hollies), all backed by Vanity Fare and very special guests, The Merseybeats.

Songs include: ‘The Crying Game’, ‘Handbags and Gladrags’, ‘Game of Love’, ‘Um Um Um Um Um Um’, ‘He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother’, ‘The Air That I Breathe’, ‘Don’t Turn Around’ and many more.

£18.50 - £22.50

Thurs 26th May 7.30pm

Fri 27th May 7.30pm

Wed 1st June 7.00pm

Thurs 2nd June 7.30pm www.letshangon.co.uk

One Night of Queen

Super Trouper

Jonathan Lloyd-Davies’ Let’s Hang On Calendar Men

Performed by Gary Mullen and The Works.

One Night of Queen will rock you - guaranteed!

Super Trouper, formerly ABBA Mania, is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA production.

Following his sell out success in the Arts Wing at the beginning of the year, Jonathan, flower arranger extraordinaire returns, this time in the main auditorium.

Let’s Hang On takes you on a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time, Frankie Valli & The Fours Seasons.

His theme here will be the twelve months of the year, and helping him depict each of them will be twelve ‘male models’ who Jonathan will ‘dress’ appropriately!

Hear the story of these bluecollar boys who wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and took the world by storm, all before the age of 30.

Since winning the Grand Final of ‘Stars In Their Eyes’ over a decade ago as the legendary Freddie Mercury, Gary has toured with One Night of Queen enthralling fans around the world!

With fantastic lighting, staging and sound, this show sells out theatres and concert halls in the UK, Europe, New Zealand and the USA.

£17.50 “Indeed, for one night only, Queen and Freddie Mercury came back to life.”

The Salt Lake Tribune

Featuring a special concert presentation, which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when ABBA ruled the airwaves.

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.

£15.50 & £17.50 Selected concessions available✦

An enjoyable evening of floral art - and fun - guaranteed!

A donation wil be made from ticket sales to The Prostate Cancer Charity.

£10.00

This really is a must see show for all the family.

£14.50 & £17.00 Selected concessions available✦

Music Wales presents

16+

Fri 3rd June 8.00pm

Sat 4th June 7.30pm

Tues 7th June 7.30pm

www.rwcc.com

Dylan Moran Yeah, Yeah

An Evening with Rick Wakeman

Dylan Moran, star of ‘Black Books’ , ‘Shaun of the Dead’ and ‘Run Fat Boy Run’, is about to spread a little happiness with a brand new tour for 2011.

If this show were in a cookery book, the instructions would simply read...

Ageing, religion, kids and relationships intertwine with the general absurdities of life. Searing observations and sumptuous imagery, painted across a large fraying canvas with cruel, curmudgeonly ‘Moranesque’ brush strokes and all delivered with Dylan’s renowned, shambolic charm... it’s simply unmissable.

2. After the first piece, sprinkle in a ludicrous and funny anecdote.

£23.00 Selected concessions available✦

“It didn’t falter for a moment.

This is stand-up comedy of the first order... there’s scarcely a word wasted... seriously good fun.”

The Times

1. Take a large concert grand piano and seat Rick Wakeman in front of the keys.

3. Repeat 1 & 2 for approximately 2 hours.

These performances don’t happen very often, which is why each one is very special to Rick and hopefully for the audience as well.

£20.00 & £22.50

Live Music Night With Paul Child, Boyd Clack and Jamie Pugh.

An unmissable evening of live music and entertainment hosted by Wales’ biggest selling independent recording artiste Paul Child.

Described by Roy Noble as The New Voice of Wales and widely regarded as The Welsh Daniel O’Donnell. Paul’s guests are Welsh television favourite Boyd Clack (Satellite City, High Hopes) who will be performing songs from his self penned album ‘Welsh Bitter’ and Jamie Pugh who stunned the judges and the television audience with his rendition of ‘Bring Him Home’ on Britain’s Got Talent.

£10.50 - £14.50 Selected concessions available✦

Thurs 9th June 7.30pm

Sat 11th June 7.30pm

Mon 13th June 7.30pm

Tues 14th June 2.00pm

www.elotribute.com

Zion - A Tribute to Bob Marley

Marty Wilde & The Wildcats

Bob Marley was not just a Jamaican singer, guitarist, songwriter and activist. He was without question the most widely-known performer of reggae music the world has ever seen and is regarded by many as a prophet of the Rastafari Movement.

One of the greatest names of 50s and 60s music looks back at a career spanning over fifty years of Rock and Roll.

Now, the nine-piece band Zion brings you a phenomenal tribute to Bob Marley, capturing all the great man’s power and energy and re-living the magic of all his memorable hits.

‘I shot the Sheriff ’, ‘No Woman, No Cry’, ‘Three Little Birds’, ‘Exodus’, ‘Could You be Loved’, ‘Jammin’, ‘Redemption Song’, ‘One Love’ and many more.

£12.50 & £16.50

Join Marty as he presents a stunning evening of Rock memories from his own vaults, and also pays homage to friends who helped shape the nature of British Rock and Roll. Including his personal favourites: ‘Bad Boy’, ‘Jesamine’, ‘Teenager in Love’, ‘Rubber Ball’, ‘Jezabel’, “Sea of Love’, and many, many more.

£18.50

The Electric Light Orchestra Greatest Hits Tour After last year’s phenomenal show, it’s the return of... the fabulous ELO Experience.

30 years on and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. A group of talented musicians are currently touring UK theatres bringing the most popular songs back to the stage.

This show, currently wowing audiences up and down the country, is not to be missed.

Featuring the fabulous ELO Experience.

£15.00 & £16.00

The Good Old Days of Music Hall and Variety A captivating show for all ages, that takes you back to the time when entertainment was great. Starring the power house performer and comedy TV legend Stu Francis.

Backed by a full supporting company, live band, singers, speciality acts , hilarious comedy, a chairman and lots of songs you will know to sing along with.

A show not to be missed!

Why not bring along a group and join in with all the fun.

£11.50 Selected concessions available✦

16+

Wed 15th June 7.30pm

Talon Music Ltd in association with BRS Entertainment presents

Thurs 16th June 7.30pm

Fri 17th June 7.00pm

Wed 22nd June 7.30pm

Roy Chubby Brown

Talon - The Best of Eagles

The Best is Yet to Come

Cream of Clapton

Get ready for a barn-storming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickey-taking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none!

In November 2004 Melbourne, Australia, the Eagles filmed the opening night of their all time best selling ‘Farewell 1’ tour. It featured all the classic hits from their timeless back catalogue, including: ‘Hotel California’, ‘Lyin’ Eyes’, ‘Take It Easy’, ‘Desperado’, ‘Take It To The Limit’, ‘Life In The Fast Lane’ and many more, plus Don Henley solo hits: ‘Boys Of Summer’, ‘Dirty Laundry’ and ‘All She Wants To Do Is Dance’. It also featured ‘Rocky Mountain Way’ by Joe Walsh, plus ‘One Day At A Time’, the song he wrote especially for ‘Farewell 1’.

All proceeds in aid of The Alzheimers Society.

Eric Clapton is one of the most successful musicians of the 20th and 21st centuries.

Inducted an unprecedented three times into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, he is regarded by critics and fans alike as one of the greatest guitarists of all time.

Laugh ‘til it hurts as ‘Chubby’ rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy guaranteed!

Get the hottest ticket in town, but be warned, if easily offended please stay away!

£21.00

In 2011 Talon revisit that magical night, recreating the immensely powerful five part harmony vocals and exact musical production.

£12.50 - £18.50

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

Produced, directed and compèred by Alex Frith MBE.

£8.00 & £9.00

Cream of Clapton is a remarkable and utterly authentic tribute to Eric Clapton, covering the songs from his days in Cream and Derek and the Dominoes, as well as his spectacular solo career.

‘I Shot the Sheriff ’, ‘Wonderful Tonight’, ‘Cocaine’, and ‘Layla’, as well as an unplugged acoustic set featuring such favourites as ‘Tears in Heaven’, are just a few of the many songs faithfully reproduced in this two hour show.

£12.50 - £16.50

Sat 18th June 7.30pm

ARTS WING ADAIN Y CELFYDDYADAU

Wed 4th May | 2.00pm

A cool and swingin’ afternoon with Bill Bennett £6.50

The Shaolin Warriors Direct from China!

The internationally acclaimed production, The Shaolin Warriors, returns with a brand new show. This breathtaking theatrical Kung Fu Show vividly depicts the rarely-seen Kung Fu masters’ feats of agility, strength and skill, using Buddhist meditation and their rigorous martial arts training.

The show is an extravaganza, with gorgeous scenery, atmospheric music, beautiful lights, and hundreds of costumes.

£10.00 - £18.50 Family(4) £58.00 “Rip roaring entertainment!”

Western Australian

Come along and relax for 2 hours with Bill performing the songs from the best songbook! The show will include some humour and his superb impersonation of The King of Cool - Dean Martin!

Tues 10th - Thurs 12th May | 7.15pm Wed Mat | 2.00pm Fluellen Theatre Company presents

Uncle Vanya

By Anton Chekhov in a new translation by Francis Hardy £8.50, £6.00 concessions✦ Following the intertwined lives of a family living in provincial Russia, Chekhov`s legendary play brilliantly illuminates the realities that must be faced when one is forced to look honestly at one’s own life. Written in 1897 it asks questions of human nature that are both timeless and universal.

Written with humour and sadness, Uncle Vanya is unmissable theatre.

Wed 18th & Thurs 19th May | 7.15pm

Tues 31st May | 7.15pm

Gower College Swansea presents

Swansea Grand Theatre School of Drama

Ghost City

By Garry Owen

£8.00, £6.00 concessions✦

£8.00, £6.00 concessions✦

16+

Buzzing with edge, humour and vitality, Ghost City is a remarkable play by an award-winning dramatist that weaves together a few moments from the lives of lost souls in Cardiff where love falters and endures. A sharp, streetwise snapshot of contemporary urban life that swells and builds across twenty four scenes to reveal the authentic sound of a city.

Students from Swansea Grand Theatre School of Drama present excerpts from Dylan Thomas as well as Musical Theatre numbers from Les Miserables, Chicago, Annie and many more.

Sat 21st May | 8.00pm

An Audience with Imran Yusuf 16+

£12.00, £10.00 concessions✦ Renowned for his optimism-packed, super-high energy performances, Imran has rapidly become one of the UK’s most inspirational comedians. Fast and furious yet charmingly endearing, his is a unique voice on the comedy circuit with his seemingly light-hearted satire which frequently masks hard-hitting topical commentary on contemporary issues, such as racism, sexism and religion.

Mon 23rd & Tues 24th May | 7.15pm

Sat 4th June | 10.00am - 4.00pm

Grand Craft Fair FREE 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, soap, paper crafts, textiles, household gifts, eco friendly gifts, food and drink and much more.

Torch Theatre Company presents

Flowers from Tunisia

By Laurence Allan, directed by Simon Harris & designed by Joana Ferrão

Wed 8th June | 1.30pm

Stan Stennett’s Tea Dance

£8.50, £7.00 concessions✦ Reah has early onset dementia, so when she announces to her son Keith that she is marrying a seventeen year old flower seller from Tunisia, what should they do? A brave play which explores a delicate subject with humour and compassion.

In Flowers From Tunisia, denial, memory and tradition collide in surprising ways.

£5.00 Enjoy dancing to live and recorded music with favourite entertainer Stan Stennett, featuring artists and bands that you know and love. Admission includes a cup of tea and a biscuit, with additional refreshments to purchase.

Fri 10th June | 11.00am

Fri 24th June | 7.15pm

Learn with Grandma hosts

Gower College Swansea presents

Tea with Mamgu Rooftop Café Bar

Chatroom A play by Enda Walsh

FREE Are you one of 60% of grandparents who look after their grandchildren regularly? Find out more about Learn with Grandma and discuss setting up a local group to support each other, exchange skills and have fun.

Local Patrons: Menna Trussler (Pobol y cwm, Jam & Jerusalem) and Peter Black AM. Refreshments available to purchase.

Tues 14th June | 7.15pm Hijinx Theatre presents

Old Hands Written by Glenys Evans Directed by Gaynor Lougher and James Williams £9.00, £5.00 concessions✦ It’s another 1930s summer season and times are hard for the ‘Little Theatre’ at Skidbury-on-Sea. The acting manager is struggling with the books, so all hopes are pinned on a renowned ‘songbird’ from the City who, it is hoped, will bring the audiences flooding back in. With her she brings an assistant - a wide-eyed young man, who trails behind her, and bears the brunt of her artistic temperament... and quietly, quietly in the wings sits the junior stagehand, watching and waiting as rehearsals begin...

£8.00, £6.00 concessions✦ In cyberspace six 15-year-olds type and chat. A chilling and powerful tale of manipulation and the ultimate act of teenage rebellion. “A 60 minute masterpiece, a computer-age Lord of the Flies. The writing is taut, vivid, cool, scary and funny.”

The Times. Performed by the final year performing arts students of Gower College Swansea (Swansea Campus).

Tues 5th - Sat 9th July 7.15pm, Sat Mat 2.15pm Class Act Theatre Productions presents

Moby Dick The Musical £10.50, £9.50 concessions✦ The girls of St. Godley’s School (aka St Trinians!) are in trouble!

Money for the school has run out and the place will have to close. Leave it to these resourceful girls, and their unflappable headmistress (played by a man in drag), to come up with a plan to keep the school afloat. Using whatever they can find at hand, the girls mount an original production, a musical version of Moby Dick, featuring their headmistress in the coveted role of Captain Ahab.

Sat 16th July | 7.15pm

Sat 18th June 2.00pm, 4.00pm & 7.00pm The Sir Harry Secombe Trust Juniors present

Seussical Jr £8.00, £6.00 concessions✦ Join Jojo, Horton the Elephant, the Cat in The Hat and many other familiar characters for a story about the powers of friendship, loyalty and family.

Music by Stephen Flaherty. Lyrics by Lynn Ahrens. Book by Lynn Ahrens and Stephen Flaherty. Co-conceived by Eric Idle. Based on the works of Dr Seuss.

The Grand Theatre School of Drama and The Louise Edwards School of Dance £8.00, £6.00 concessions✦ Come and support the students who train at Swansea Grand Theatre and enjoy an evening full of talent, grace, fun, energy and enthusiasm. With ages ranging from 4 to adult, and styles including ballet, drama, tap, hip-hop and musical theatre.

Thurs 21st July | 2.00pm

Sat 6th Aug | 10.30am

An afternoon with Kev Johns and Guests

Louise Edwards School of Dance £5.00

£6.50 Join popular local entertainer, Kev Johns, for an afternoon of humour, anecdotes, fun, laughter and song. Showcasing some of the talented, young, emerging performers from our city and region.

Sat 23rd July | 7.45pm

Greg Pritchard Super Soprano

£8.00, £6.00 concessions✦ After appearing on Britain’s Got Talent 2009, Greg has produced a Classical tour, accompanied by pianist Kirsten Sondergaard who will be performing piano solos, from Classical greats to Musical Theatre favourites.

Wed 24th Aug | 7.15pm Fluellen Theatre Company presents

Taffy Shakespeare

By Francis Hardy Starring Kevin Johns

Students will be demonstrating all types of dance, showcasing all their hard work from the Summer School, including Ballet, Tap, Jazz, Hip Hop and Musical Theatre. A real treat for both students and family! Don’t miss out!

Wed 25th May & Wed 29th June 8.00pm

Comedy Club £7.50

16+

Laughing since 1999. See the comic stars of the future, today, at Swansea’s Comedy Club. 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!

Sat 28th May & Sat 25th June | 12.30pm Fluellen Theatre Company, in association with Swansea Grand Theatre, presents

Lunchtime Theatre £5.50, £4.00 concessions✦ The plays will feature new work by writers based in Wales.

They will have a maximum one hour running time and food and refreshments are available. For full details check out www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Saturdays in July and August

£8.50, £6.50 concessions

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Did Shakespeare really write his own plays? If not, who did?

At last the truth can be told! In Francis Hardy`s new hysterically historic fiction, the perpetrator of some of the greatest works in the English language is finally revealed as a Welsh stand-up from Lanffunny who bore a striking resemblance to top Swansea funny man, Kevin Johns.

Great comedy, in which historical fact goes out of the window and hilarity comes in through the door.

Summer Entertainment Footlights Café Bar Free admission Come and relax in our garden with friends and family and enjoy the huge range of FREE entertainment we have on offer this summer. For full details of performances please check out our website www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Tues 8th - Fri 17th June

Abertawe Photographic Society

Swansea Art Society

Levels 1 & 2

One of the world’s oldest art societies celebrates its 125th Anniversary. Amateur and professional members showcase their artworks in a wide range of media.

Levels 1 & 2

Founded in 1951, Abertawe Photographic Society is one of the oldest photography groups in the area. It provides a vigorous programme catering for the wide photographic interests of its members.

Tues 21st June - Fri 8th July

Llwchwr Art Group Levels 1 & 2 The Llwchwr Art Group celebrate 51 years since their foundation with this exhibition of art works by the membership.

Wed 4th May - Sat 4th June

Swansea Metropolitan University Levels 1 & 2 and White Room The 2011 degree exhibitions from Swansea Metropolitan University’s Faculty of Art and Design will showcase work from three highly successful and creative courses: innovative Graphic Design; lively artworks from Illustration and exciting, cutting-edge work in textiles, glass and printmaking from Surface Pattern Design/Textiles.

Mon 7th - Fri 17th June

Gowerton School

Tues 21st June - Sat 9th July

Glass Art and Mixed Media

By Ray Collins and other artists White room

White Room An exhibition featuring mixed-media works by Gowerton School’s A Level Art/Photography Students.

An exhibition by graduates of SMU Welsh School of Architectural Glass featuring work in glass as well as combining it with metal, wood, canvas and papier maché.

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Tues 5th - Sat 23rd April

exhibitions

Tues 19th July - Fri 5th Aug

The Watercolour Society of Wales

TAN Dance presents

Tues 21st June 7.30pm

Levels 1 & 2 Established in 1959, the society is delighted to return to the Grand Theatre Swansea this summer for its annual summer exhibition, having had a very well attended and successful exhibition in 2007.

Mon 15th Aug - Thurs 1st Sept

Retrosexual Art Exhibition White room The Retrosexual art exhibition will showcase local artists/ talent. The exhibition is in conjunction with a free mini music festival on August 13th from 1.00pm to 5.30pm at Footlights Café bar garden, which will showcase several local bands. For further information check out www.retrosexualclothing.com Tues 9th - Tues 30th Aug

The Palette Club Levels 1 & 2 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.

Renegades These rebels without a cause have a cause.

Through physical urban dance moves in a graffiti landscape they express their wants, needs and desires. Blasting through walls with physical gusto, they discover a new technological utopia.

Tonight’s renagades are TAN Dance’s Meibion Company and participants of the TAN Dance Renegade Project in local schools.

Dynion and Meibion are resident companies at Swansea Grand Theatre.

£5.00 & £7.00

Swansea Amateur Operatic Society presents

Thurs 23rd June 7.30pm

Fri 24th June 7.15pm

Gower College Swansea in association with Swansea Grand Theatre presents

Sat 25th June 7.30pm

Mon 11th July 6.30pm

www.easytheatres.com

A Night of Dirty Dancing

110 Not Out!

Des O’Connor

Primary Partners

Have the time of your life come and experience the brand-new spectacular, featuring all the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movie, Dirty Dancing.

Swansea Amateurs celebrate 110 years - join the anniversary celebrations. You’ll be bowled over by their sparkling performances of the bestloved numbers from the world’s favourite musicals, stretching back over a century.

Des O’Connor... world class star and ultimate entertainer.

A celebration of music making featuring pupils from Cwmrhydyceirw, Lôn Las, Pontarddulais, St Illtyd’s, Sketty and Terrace Road primary schools.

It’s the sexiest song and dance sensation of 2011, presented by an all-star cast of West End performers.

Celebrated film Dirty Dancing, boasted the greatest movie soundtrack of all time. All the hits are superbly performed in this fast moving, slickly choreographed theatrical treat including: ‘She’s Like the Wind’, ‘Big Girls Don’t Cry’, ‘Hey Baby’, ‘Wipeout’, ‘Do You Love Me’, ‘Be My Baby’, ‘Hungry Eyes’ and, of course, the Oscar-winning ‘(I’ve Had) The Time of My Life’.

£12.50 - £19.50

£8.50 & £10.00

Don’t miss this opportunity to see a true show business legend live on stage for a wonderful evening of comedy, laughter and music.

£17.50 & £20.00

Hosted by Kevin Johns.

A treat for all the family.

£4.00

Paul Walden & Derek Nicol for Flying Music in association with Adrian Grant for Key Concerts present

Mon 27th June - Sat 2nd July Mon - Thurs 7.30pm, Fri 5.00pm & 8.30pm Sat 2.00pm & 8.00pm

Tues 12th July 6.30pm

5x60 Dance Evolution 4

The Bon Jovi Experience

Now in its 4th successful year of show nights, 5 x 60, Swansea secondary school pupils will be showcasing their talent and street dancing skills.

The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi. They are the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Thriller Live

5 X 60 gets pupils active for 60 minutes, 5 times a week.

Celebrating the Undisputed King of Pop.

Support these energetic students, show your support, and join in the fun of this exhilarating evening!

Thriller Live is a spectacular concert created to celebrate the career of the world’s greatest entertainer. Moonwalking its way around the world, award-winning director Gary Lloyd’s Thriller Live, brings to life the sensational dancing and distinctive sound of Michael Jackson and the Jackson 5.

Thriller Live includes over two-hours of non-stop hit songs in a show that pays homage to the world-class spectacle of Jackson’s legendary live performances.

Expect your favourite Jackson songs delivered by an exceptionally talented cast and live band, including the smash hits: ‘I Want You Back’, ‘ABC’, ‘Can You Feel It’, ‘Off The Wall’, , ‘The Way You Make Me Feel‘, ‘Smooth Criminal’, ‘Beat It’, ‘Billie Jean’, ‘Dirty Diana’, ‘They Don’t Care About Us’ and ‘Thriller’ plus many more!

£12.50 - £29.50 Selected concessions available✦

Sat 16th July 7.30pm

This evening of dance, fun and showmanship fills up quickly, so book early and you will not be disappointed!

Adult: £5.00 Child: £3.00

Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon Jovi Experience performs all the great hits: ‘Livin’ On a Prayer’, ‘Keep the Faith’, ‘Bad Medicine’, ‘You Give Love a Bad Name’ and many, many more.

£13.50 & £17.50

Tues 5th - Sat 9th July 2.00pm & 7.30pm, Fri 5.00pm & 8.00pm

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical, continues to enjoy huge success across the country, with standing ovations at every performance.

Keith Jack, the hugely popular runner-up who finished just a hair’s breadth behind winner Lee Mead in hit BBC series ‘Any Dream Will Do’, takes on the title role, having won the hearts of the nation with his sparkling charisma and sensational singing voice.

Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including ‘Any Dream Will Do’, ‘Close Every Door To Me’ and ‘One More Angel’.

£13.00 - £27.00 Selected concessions available✦

Mon 18th July 7.30pm

Mon 25th July 7.30pm

Mon 1st Aug 2.00pm

Mon 8th Aug 7.30pm

Joe Longthorne

Dolly The Show

Forces Sweethearts

An Evening with Tracy ‘TJ’ Higgs

This talented artist began his career over three decades ago with appearances on Junior Showtime followed by a grounding on the tough northern club circuit.

A Celebration of the Leading Lady of Country.

Back by popular demand!

One of the UK’s top mediums, Tracy ‘TJ’ Higgs has appeared on Psychic Detective alongside Tony Stockwell, Your Destiny TV and Living TV.

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”.

During his career, Joe has received gold and platinum discs for his albums, enjoyed sell-out concerts at the Royal Albert Hall, as well as touring Australia several times.

£18.00 - £21.00

Dolly Parton is a legend.

An award winning singer, composer, musician, actress and author, in this show we celebrate the music that made her the world icon she is today.

Join us as the 2011 tour kicks up the dust and takes you on a musical journey through Dolly’s early days to her arena concerts of today.

This glitzy two-hour show, features a full cast of singers, our Dolly Mixture dancers and superb musicians, all playing live to celebrate the career of award winning legend, Dolly Parton.

£18.50 Selected concessions available✦

Beryl, Carolyn and Jenny are our three sweethearts who bring you a 2-hour show with all your favourite songs from the great vocalists who helped raise morale during the wartime forties.

A tribute to the demob sweethearts - Alma Cogan, Ruby Murray, Doris Day and Eartha Kitt - remembering the early days of the post-war years. A sing-a-long featuring music from George Formby and his ukulele and Flanagan and Allen. Not forgetting the Yanks - The Andrews Sisters, Glenn Miller, Judy Garland and Deanna Durbin.

This show is certain to have audiences singing along from beginning to end.

£11.00 Selected concessions available✦

She has a unique style of mediumship, leaving her audience astounded at her accuracy and on an emotional rollercoaster full of laughter and tears.

Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes.

£15.50 & £17.50

Gemma Bissix

Neil Roberts

Paul David-Gough

Tracey Shaw

David Callister

Peter Amory

Leslie Granthan

Richard Gisbon

Michelle Hardwick

Giles Watling

Ian Dickens International Limited and Swansea Grand Theatre present

2nd - 6th Aug 7.30pm

Summer

9th - 13th Aug 7.30pm

Repertory Season 15th Year Anniversary 5 great plays with great star names.

19th - 23rd July 7.30pm

Who Killed Agatha Christie

By Tudor Gates A theatre critic, renowned for vitriolic reviews, is lost for words when he keeps an appointment with a mysterious stranger... This psychological drama is filled with devilish deceptions, macabre humour and unnerving games, culminating in a chilling climax.

26th - 30th July 7.30pm

Death By Fatal Murder

The Woman In White

By Peter Gordon Pratt is back! Inspector Pratt’s record of crime detection at Bagshot House is not enviable.

In his previous visit, the body count mounted disastrously as he looked on, helpless and hopeless! Now he is back and, as usual, chaos reigns supreme.

From the novel by Wilkie Collins Adapted for the stage by Nicola Boyce A classic Victorian thriller which combines love, suspense and danger to create a haunting mystery of mistaken identities, stolen fortunes, heroism, high drama and volatile passions.

Changing Rooms 16th - 20th Aug 7.30pm

By Marc Camoletti Adapted by Jonathan Holloway A husband and wife want time with their respective lovers.

When they think they have managed to get rid of the other, they set about fulfilling their hearts’ desires... with predictably hilarious results.

Supported by

£12.00 - £14.00 Selected concessions available✦ Each play features at least one of the actors shown.

For more information on any of the productions and casting please check out www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Busybody

By Jack Popplewell A meddlesome cleaning lady finds a dead body in the basement of an office building... by the time the police turn up the body has disappeared!

SPECIAL TICKET OFFERS 2 for 1 on opening nights (subject to availability, selected seating zones).

Season Super Saver - All 5 plays for £62.50 (plus free programme for each).

Season Saver - See any 4 plays for £50. Pic ‘n’ Mix - See any 3 plays for £39.00 N.B - Offer applies to top price seats only. Only one offer applies at any one time.

Mon 15th Aug 7.30pm

Thurs 25th Aug 7.30pm

Rob Kingsley A Vision of Elvis

Dominic Kirwan

The most authentic Elvis Tribute Show in the world today.

Dominic Kirwan is widely regarded as one of the finest entertainers that Ireland has produced. His dynamic, vibrant performing style, coupled with his rich voice and wide repertoire sees the celebration of 21 successful years in music with his brand new show ‘Through the Years’.

The spirit of the legendary Elvis Presley, the greatest performer there has ever been, is alive and well and being performed by the multi award winning tribute artist Rob Kingsley.

Rob Kingsley has the total package: the look, the sound and the charisma. Together with his fantastic costumes this show leaves the audience in no doubt that they are witnessing the world’s No 1 Elvis tribute show.

£14.50 - £17.50 Selected concessions available✦

Tues 23rd Aug 1.00pm & 3.00pm

Through The Years

With a fresh look at the finest in Country, Pop, traditional Irish music, and of course his trademark show-stopping ballads, ‘Through the Years’ has something for music fans of all ages.

So join Dominic and his fabulous live band for an unforgettable evening on a journey ‘Through the Years’.

£15.00 - £17.50

The Mr Men Party Roadshow Live!

The Mr Men & Little Miss are going on the road to celebrate their 40th birthday in a brand new singing and dancing Party Road Show!

This 90 minute show will feature the much loved characters singing and dancing along to well known children’s songs and plenty of party favourites! We’ll also meet Little Miss Princess for the very first time, a brand new member of the Mr Men and Little Miss Family.

This show is brought to you by the producers of Fireman Sam, Roary, Thomas the Tank Engine and Bob the Builder.

Adult: £13.00 Child: £11.00 Family(4): £44.00

FORTHCOMING

FORTHCOMING

The Sir Harry Secombe Trust presents

Frapetsus Productions presents

Thurs 1st - Sat 3rd Sept 7.00pm, Sat mat 2.00pm

Mon 12th - Wed 14th Sept 7.30pm, Tues mat 2.30pm

Bred in Heaven

FORTHCOMING Thurs 15th Sept 7.30pm

Jane McDonald The Tour

West Side Story Following on from the runaway success of Billy Elliot last summer, this talented group of performers bring you West Side Story a modern day version of Romeo and Juliet.

With such popular songs as ‘Tonight’, ‘Maria’ and ‘America’, this musical theatre favourite will appeal to all ages, as you follow the battle between The Sharks and The Jets.

Set during the Rugby World Cup in New Zealand this September, this exciting new theatre piece inspired by the 1978 BBC film Grand Slam.

Written by Jack Llewellyn, directed by Michael Bogdanov (Royal Shakespeare Company, Royal National Theatre, Wales Theatre Company) Bred in Heaven is set to be one of the major Welsh productions of 2011.

Thirty three years have passed since the infamous trip that took Maldwyn, Glyn, Mog and Caradog away for the weekend to see Wales play France in the Five Nations Championship match that decided the Grand Slam title.

This time it’s August 2011 and Maldwyn (Siôn Probert) has had an epiphany; he believes he must travel to New Zealand to help Wales reach the final of the Rugby World Cup.

Britain’s favourite diva brings her fabulous new show to Swansea for a sensational evening of music, warmth and laughter. Fresh from record breaking appearances across the UK in 2010, which brought capacity houses to their feet wherever she appeared, this is truly one of the hottest tickets in town.

Amongst the exciting changes to this year’s show, is the addition of Jane’s special guest, Daniel Pearce, to the vocal line up. A highly accomplished singer, songwriter and musician with a host of international music credits to his name.

Book now for the voice, the power and the magic that is Jane McDonald.

FORTHCOMING

Support Sat 1st Oct 7.30pm

16+

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.

Cabinet Member for Culture, Recreation and Tourism: Graham Thomas, Director of Regeneration and Housing: Phil Roberts, Head of Culture and Tourism: Iwan Davies.

Theatre contacts Tel: 01792 475242 Email: gerald.morris@swansea.gov.uk Email: paul.hopkins2@swansea.gov.uk

The Vagina Monologues Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back, featuring three amazing actresses from the world of TV and stage.

An unmissable show for every generation - bring your mum, your best friend, your sister or even your gran - this is the ultimate girls’ night out.

“Sex has never been funnier or more poignant” New York Times

“Warm , open, exciting, enchanting and hilariously funny! See it even if you haven’t got one” Sunday Times

Swansea Grand Theatre gratefully acknowledges the support it receives from the following organisations. If your company is interested in supporting the theatre please contact one of the above.

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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.

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.

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.

Amodau a thelerau gwerthu 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) ynglŷn ag addasrwydd seddi.

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

Goleuadau Strôb

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

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

Baby Changing Facilities

Cyfleusterau Newid Babanod

Please see the Front of House Manager.

Gofynnwch i’r Rheolwr Blaen Tŷ.

Armless Seats

Seddau Heb Freichiau

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

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

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The first hour’s parking will be FREE at this car park when your ticket is validated at the theatre.

Validating machines are located at Box Office, Footlights Café Bar and by the Duty Manager’s office.

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National Theatre Tokens are also available at Swansea Grand Theatre’s Box Office to exchange for theatre tickets at over 200 theatres throughout Britain, the West End and, of course, Swansea!

This car park will be kept open until 11.30pm.

The car park is under 5 minutes walk, through the new Quadrant bus station, which has rangers on patrol.

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Treat your loved ones to a unique evening of high class entertainment at Swansea Grand Theatre. Swansea Grand Theatre Gift Vouchers are the perfect solution for any occasion as the vouchers can be credited against any Swansea Grand Theatre production of your choice.

Vouchers are valid for one year and are available in any denomination.

From April 1st 2011, Swansea Grand Theatre is pleased to announce that car parking to all patrons and venue users will be made available at the Quadrant muti-storey car park.

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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 non performance days) and for 1 hour prior to Sunday performances.

Mae’r Swyddfa Docynnau ar agor Dydd 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 01792 475715 You can book by phone or post, in person or by using our e-mail reservation service: www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Archebu tocynnau 01792 475715 Gallwch archebu tocyn drwy ffonio, postio, galw heibio neu ddefnyddio ein gwasanaeth archebu e-bost: www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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

Consesiynau ✦ Lle cynigir consesiynau, gallant gynnwys rhai o’r canlynol: 16 ac yn iau, 65 ac yn hŷn 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 gyflwyno 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 perfformiad.

We accept most major credit cards, Maestro and Delta. Cheques should be made payable to: Swansea Grand Theatre Singleton Street, Swansea SA1 3QJ. For full booking terms, conditions and facilities call the Box Office.

Derbynnir y rhan fwyaf o’r prif gardiau credyd Maestro a Delta. Dylid gwneud sieciau’n daladwy i: Theatr y Grand, Abertawe Stryd Singleton, Abertawe SA1 3QJ. 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.

Diary

MAY

JUNE

3rd 4th - 6th 4th

18th 18th 21st

Beauty and the Beast The Naked Truth A cool and singin’ afternoon with Bill Bennett 7th Steppin’ Out 9th & 10th Science Museum Live!

10th - 12th Uncle Vanya 11th & 12th The Spirit of the Dance 13th We’ll Meet Again 13th Dennis Locorraire 14th An Evening with Iris Williams 16th Harlem Choir 18th - 21st Frank Vickery’s Spanish Lies 18th & 19th Ghost City 21st An Audience with Imran Yusuf 23rd & 24th Flowers from Tunisia 24th Diane Lazarus 25th The Solid Silver 60s Show 25th Comedy Club 26th One Night of Queen 27th Super Trouper 28th Lunchtime Theatre 31st Swansea Grand Theatre School of Drama

21st 22nd 23rd 24th 24th 25th 25th 27th - 2nd 29th

JULY 5th - 9th 5th - 9th 11th 12th 16th 16th

JUNE 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 4th 7th 8th 9th 10th 11th 13th 14th 14th 15th 16th 17th

Jonathan Lloyd-Davies’ Calendar Men Let’s Hang On Dylan Moran Rick Wakeman Grand Craft Fair Live Music Night Stan Stennett’s Tea Dance Zion - A Tribute to Bob Marley Tea with Mamgu Marty Wilde The ELO Experience The Good Old Days Old Hands Roy Chubby Brown Talon: The Best of the Eagles Best is Yet to Come

Arts Wing events highlighted in grey.

The Shaolin Warriors Seussical Jr TAN Dance presents Renegades An Afternoon with Kevin Johns The Cream of Clapton A Night of Dirty Dancing Swansea Amateurs 101 Not Out! Chatroom Des O Connor Lunchtime Theatre Thiller Live Comedy Club

18th 19th - 23rd 23rd 25th 26th - 30th

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat Moby Dick The Musical Primary Partners 5x60 The Bon Jovi Experience The Grand Theatre School of Drama and The Louise Edwards School of Dance Joe Longthorne Who Killed Agatha Christie?

Greg Pritchard Dolly The Show Changing Rooms

AUGUST 1st 2nd - 6th 6th 8th 9th - 13th 15th 16th - 20th 23rd 24th 25th

Forces Sweethearts Death by Fateful Murder Louise Edwards School of Dance TJ Higgs The Woman in White A Vision of Elvis Busybody The Mr Men Live Taffy Shakespeare Dominic Kirwan

FORTHCOMING

Mon 5th - Sat 10th Sept