Swansea Grand Theatre Brochure Summer 2012

Swansea Grand Theatre Theatr y Grand Abertawe

Spring - Summer Gwanwyn-Haf

2012

Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau

01792 475715 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Support

Cefnogaeth

Tues 24 – Sat 28 April 7.30pm Maw 24 – Sad 28 Ebrill 7.30pm

DIRECT FROM TH E WEST END

Tues - Fri 7.30pm, Sat 8.00pm Maw – Gwe 7.30pm, Sad 8.00pm Iau a Sad 2.30pm Thurs & Sat Mats 2.30pm

The hilarious backstage story of the making of 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 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.

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

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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.

Whatever Happened To Baby Jane?

Aelod y Cabinet dros Ddiwylliant, Hamdden a Thwristiaeth: Graham Thomas, 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.

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

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

A Play by Anton Burge Directed by Bill Alexander STRICTLY COME DANCING STAR ANITA DOBSON WALTZES INTO THE GRAND! Renowned actresses Anita Dobson and Greta Scacchi step into the shoes of legendary rivals Bette Davis and Joan Crawford as their 30-year feud reaches boiling point.

In Anton Burge’s new comedy, two Hollywood stars whose careers have hit rock bottom, are thrown together for the filming of the now classic film ‘Whatever Happened to Baby Jane?’ The highs, the lows, the tantrums, are all exposed during this great night out at the theatre. The movie propelled them both back to stardom, but will they ever speak to each other again? “★★★★ GREAT ENTERTAINMENT.” Daily Express

£13.50 - £24.00 Selected concessions available* www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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Tues 1 – Sat 5 May 7.30pm Maw 1 – Sad 5, Mai 7.30pm Wed & Thurs Mats 1.30pm Sat mat 2.30pm Mer ac Iau 1.30pm Sad 2.30pm

Tues 8 May Maw 8 Mai 7.30pm

Wed 9 May Mer 9 Mai 8.00pm

16+

The National Theatre presents

Directed by Stephen Daldry

AN INSPECTOR CALLS by J.B Priestley BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! From Stephen Daldry, the Oscar-nominated Director of The Reader, The Hours and one of Britain’s best-loved films, Billy Elliot, comes the multi-award-winning production of J.B. Priestley’s classic thriller, An Inspector Calls – direct from its fourth West End season.

Hailed as the theatrical event of our generation and winning more awards than any other play in history, this landmark production from The National Theatre has thrilled audiences in the West End, on Broadway and throughout the world with its epic and wildly imaginative staging, raw emotion, evocative score, lashing rain and chilling suspense.

When Inspector Goole arrives unexpectedly at the prosperous Birling family home, their peaceful dinner party is shattered by his investigations into the death of a young woman. His startling revelations shake the very foundations of their lives and challenge us all to examine our consciences.

★★★★★ ★★★★★“SUPERBLY TENSE. BREATHTAKING DARING & FAULTLESS EXECUTION.” - Evening Standard ‘SUPERBLY TENSE. BREATHTAKING £11.50 - £22.50DARING & FAULTLESS EXECUTION’ -Selected Daily Telegraph concessions 2010 available* www.swanseagrand.co.uk

SIMON AMSTELL TRACY ‘TJ’ HIGGS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! 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 the spirit world.

£15.50 & £17.50

Theatre demonstrations are to be deemed for entertainment purposes.

NUMB The award-winning comedian, actor, screenwriter (Grandma's House) and presenter (Never Mind the Buzzcocks, Popworld) returns with a brand new stand-up tour for 2012.

Intensely vulnerable and painfully honest, Amstell attempts again to heal himself in public, following 2009's critically acclaimed 'Do Nothing'.

With special guest Daniel Simonsen.

“Painfully funny.”

- Evening Standard

£21.00

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Thurs 10 May Iau 10 Mai 7.30pm

Fri 11 May Gwe 11 Mai 7.30pm

16+

THE THREE Bs KENNY BALL & HIS JAZZMEN, THE BIG CHRIS BARBER BAND & ACKER BILK & HIS PARAMOUNT JAZZ BAND A rare opportunity to see three legends of British jazz – Kenny Ball, Chris Barber and Acker Bilk – with their bands, in one great concert.

They never played together during the ‘Trad Jazz Boom’, though their three bands totally dominated the scene and charts. But now, at last, you can see Kenny, Chris and Acker (with their bands) performing together in this very special concert.

Sat 12 May Sad 12 Mai 2.00pm & 4.30pm

THE LITTLE BIG CLUB - LIVE IN CONCERT STEWART FRANCIS Stewart Francis is back and ready to hit the road again! The star of BBC’s Mock The Week, Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and Live At The Apollo has harvested a brand new, hilarious show.

“A veritable barrage of perfectly crafted gags.”

- Sunday Times

£18.50

NOW WITH THOMAS THE TANK ENGINE! This production features the world’s leading preschool brand, Thomas the Tank Engine™, as well as favourites, Bob the Builder™, Fireman Sam™, Barney the Dinosaur ™, Angelina Ballerina™ and Pingu™.

A fabulous stage show experience for the whole family packed with the songs the characters are famous for.

If you want to see the world’s most famous firefighter Fireman Sam, hear Barney sing ‘I Love You’, Bob the Builder, Wendy and Spud perform ‘Is this the way to Sunflower Valley’, or even see Angelina Ballerina and Alice dance especially for you, then this is the show you must see and of course, this year, we welcome all the way from the Island of Sodor... Thomas!

Adult £12.00 & £14.00 Child £9.00 & £11.00 Family (4) £46.00

£23.50 - £27.50

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Tues 15 – Sat 19 May Maw 15 – Sad 19 Mai Tues – Fri 7.30pm Sat 5.00pm & 8.00pm Maw – Gwe 7.30pm Sad 5.00pm ac 8.00pm

Mon 21 May Llun 21 Mai 7.30pm

Tues 22 May Maw 22 Mai 7.30pm

HITS OF MOTOWN LET THERE BE DRUMS 70S ROCK NIGHT

GRANNY ANNIE WRITTEN BY AND STARRING FRANK VICKERY He’s back…and he’s funnier than ever!! Come and see Frank Vickery in the latest production of his funniest comedy of all time…Granny Annie. Join him and his gang as they get you rolling in your seats with laughter.

This high energy percussion extravaganza features Bobby Harrison, the original drummer with Procol Harum, Paul Fenton, who toured as drummer with Marc Bolan & T.Rex, John Coghlan, an original drummer with Status Quo and special guest guitarist, Graham Oliver from Saxon.

If it’s a great night you’re after, then don’t miss this hysterical production starring Frank Vickery himself.

All the hits, including A Whiter Shade of Pale, Get it On, Rocking All Over the World and many more.

£9.50 - £14.50

£20.00 & £22.50

Follow the adventures of the Trealaw and West Amateur Theatrical Society as they prepare for their opening night of their first ever musical, Annie.

Original and longest serving Drifters member Roy G Hemmings' Hits of Motown is a celebration of 50 years of Motown, with hits by The Supremes, Martha Reeves and The Vandellas, The Four Tops, The Temptations, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder and Lionel Ritchie to name a few.

This electrifying show features classic hits Baby Love, Dancing in the Street, My Girl, I Can't Help Myself, I Heard it Through the Grapevine, Reach Out and more.

£18.00 & £19.00

Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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Wed 23 May Mer 23 Mai 8.00pm

14+

Mark Andrews Productions presents

Thurs 24 May Iau 24 Mai 2.00pm

Thurs 24 May Iau 24 Mai 7.30pm

Derek Grant presents

Fri 25 May Gwe 25 Mai 7.30pm

JONTY HEARNDEN PAUL MERTON OUT OF MY HEAD With Paul Merton, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster.

Discover the bizarre workings of Paul Merton's brain, as he muses on the mighty behemoth that is his noggin. Paul returns to his stand-up roots for the first time this century.

Away from the 'Have I Got News For You' desk, Paul Merton proves he's got legs.

THE GOOD OLD DAYS OF MUSIC HALL AND VARIETY A fabulous brand new show for 2012, for all ages, taking you back to the great days of entertainment.

SIMON YATES

WHAT’S IN YOUR ATTIC?

THE WILD WITHIN

A fascinating look into the world of antiques.

Following his successful Beyond the Void tours in 2008-2009, mountaineer, Simon Yates, is back on tour promoting his new book, The Wild Within.

A night of sketches, music, magic, variety and dancing girls (two of them aren’t girls).

Featuring star of stage, TV and ITV’s The Comedians, Duggie Brown. Backed by a full supporting company of singers, hilarious comedy, speciality acts, a chairman, live band and lots of wonderful songs you will know to sing along with.

£23.00

A show not to be missed!

Simon is one of the world’s most prolific and accomplished mountaineers of his generation. He is best known for being the climber forced to cut Joe Simpson’s rope during their fateful descent of Peru’s Siula Grande - a story retold in Joe’s best selling book and the BAFTA award-winning film, Touching the Void, that made both men household names.

Selected concessions available*

£12.50

£13.00

Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Jonty Hearnden is one of the most recognisable faces on TV today. In 2002, he was approached by Leopard Films to present a new commission for BBC television called ‘Cash in the Attic’.

He was in the first series, and all eighteen subsequent series.

If you have any items of interest please bring them along to the White Room at Swansea Grand Theatre’s Arts Wing at 5.30pm for Jonty to assess and possibly use in the show.

£12.50 - £17.50

Selected concessions available*

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Mon 28 May Llun 28 Mai 7.30pm

Sat 26 May Sad 26 Mai 7.30pm

PAUL DANIELS HAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROW In the world of television magic, no one has enjoyed more success than Paul Daniels. From the moment he burst onto our screens, his magic shows have topped the ratings.

He is undoubtedly the most successful TV magician of the twentieth century, and international sex symbol! He promises not to dance! He will be joined by the lovely Debbie McGee. A show full of magic, comedy and amazement.

£17.50 & £19.50

Tues 29 & Wed 30 May Maw 29 a Mer 30 Mai 7.30pm

SOLDIER ‘I’ AN EVENING WITH AN SAS LEGEND Pete "Snapper" Winner, codenamed SOLDIER ‘I’ spent eighteen years with the UK's Special Air Service (SAS).

He survived the savage battle of Mirbat, parachuted into the South Atlantic at the height of the Falklands War and stormed the Iranian Embassy. Pete also details his closeprotection work and unveils the problems of Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder faced by many Special Forces veterans.

£15.50 & £17.50

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

ESSENCE OF IRELAND BIGGER AND BETTER 5-STAR IRISH MAGIC Now with their biggest and most talented cast of dancers, singers, and musicians, Essence of Ireland combines breathtaking dance routines with the very best of Irish music and a touch of Irish craic, all cleverly woven into a heartwarming tale.

Described by the Irish World as “Entirely unique and highly recommended.”

“Every day is St Patrick’s Day when these guys are in town!”

- BBC

£22.00 Selected concessions available*

www.essenceofireland.co.uk

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Thurs 31 May Iau 31 Mai 7.30pm

Fri 1 June Gwe 1 Mehefin 7.30pm

Sat 2 June Sad 2 Mehefin 7.30pm

BBC Radio 4 presents

Sun 3 June Sul 3 Mehefin 7.30pm

GA GA

BUDDY HOLLY A LEGEND REBORN Starring the 60s icon Jess Conrad, plus from the West End Buddy, The Big Bopper and The Fortt Brothers as The Everly Brothers Star of stage and screen, Jess joins the UK’s number one Buddy, Marc Robinson. Completing the all-star line-up is a superb Connie Francis Revue.

Including Rock ‘n’ Roll hits: Peggy Sue, That’ll be the Day, Chantilly Lace, Wake Up Little Susie, Cathy’s Clown and many more.

£17.50 & £19.50

GA GA Performed by a multiaward-winning band who have headlined the ‘International Guitar Festival’ on several occasions, this is a Queen show like no other.

From numerous Queen conventions to TV appearances, GA GA have consistently proved why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences alike. There are no wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches, but instead a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be.

DANCING QUEEN CALLING ALL SUPER TROUPERS AND DANCING QUEENS! Celebrating timeless hits from the pop phenomenon Abba and the huge success of the Broadway musical, Mamma Mia, this extravaganza features a dynamic cast of singers and dancers, beautiful costumes and dazzling Broadway Style production pieces.

“Superb.” - Brian May

This high-octane, fun-filled musical is guaranteed to have everyone dancing, singing and swinging in the aisles. So dig out those flares, put on your dancing shoes and get ready for the biggest party ever!

£10.00 - £14.00

£19.50 & £21.00

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

I’M SORRY, I HAVEN’T A CLUE The multi-award-winning antidote to panel games will be recording part of its 57th series for the BBC at the Swansea Grand Theatre. Join chairman Jack Dee, and regulars Barry Cryer, Graeme Garden, Tim Brooke-Taylor and Colin Sell for an unmissable evening of inspired nonsense.

£5.00 - £9.00 The evening will be recorded for broadcast on BBC Radio 4.

Please be seated by 7pm.

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Wed 6 June Mer 6 Mehefin 7.30pm

14+

Essence Productions presents

Thurs 7 June Iau 7 Mehefin 7.30pm

Fri 8 June Gwe 8 Mehefin 2.00pm

Fri 8 June Gwe 8 Mehefin 7.30pm

AN AUDIENCE WITH JACK THE

RIPPER

CHRIS DIFFORD AN AUDIENCE WITH JACK THE RIPPER HOSTED BY TREVOR MARRIOTT. Since 2002, retired Murder Squad Detective Trevor Marriott has been investigating the infamous Whitechapel murders of 1888.

The identity of the killer known as Jack the Ripper has long remained a mystery, but now Trevor’s investigation has uncovered evidence from secret police files pointing to new suspects.

After 124 years, can the identity of Jack the Ripper finally be revealed?

BLESS ‘EM ALL BACK TO BROADWAY ...THE MUSICAL! Back to Broadway is the musical of musicals that tells the story of a small town girl’s dream to become a Broadway star, mixed with all your favourite songs from the West End and Broadway.

This fresh and unique musical features eight of the country’s finest singers and dancers from Welsh National Opera, The Twelve Tenors and the West End.

£20.00 & £22.00

£12.50 & £14.00

Your favourite Welsh veteran entertainer, Stan Stennett, will be on hand with his band of talented artists for an afternoon of wartime and demob memories. Joining Stan to remember the Army, the Navy and the Airforce will be Johnny Tudor, Peter Lewis, Shelli Dawn and Mandy Ann. Perhaps a few surprise guests too!

More than two hours of songs and tunes to sing along to.

Proceeds in aid of Stroke Association South Wales.

WITH GUEST COMEDIAN NORMAN LOVETT Welcome to my world, a small world with all the trimmings. My tour is a stage for me to tell a story, a story about 50p.

One day, in 1973, I stole a 50p piece from my mother’s handbag and placed an advert for a guitarist to join a band that band did not exist.

All these years later, Squeeze are back on tour and in the studio, meanwhile I’m out on the road telling my story.

£15.00 & £18.00

£10.00 Selected concessions available*

Assisting Stroke Services & Enhancing Treatment

Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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Sat 9 June Sad 9 Mehefin 7.00pm & 10.00pm

16+

Mon 11 June Llun 11 Mehefin 7.30pm

Tues 12 June Maw 12 Mehefin 7.30pm

Thurs 14 June Iau 14 Mehefin 7.30pm

16+

STEWART LEE JIMMY CARR GAGGING ORDER Brand new show, brand new jokes, same old Jimmy.

The show will be packed with one-liners, stories and jokes. Some clever, some rude and a few totally unacceptable.

Everybody’s welcome.

Just leave your conscience, sense of common decency and moral compass at home and come on out for a laugh.

LET’S HANG ON In this remarkable production, 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 Four Seasons.

You will hear the story of these blue-collar boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own sound and took the world by storm all before the age of 30.

Jimmy has sold over a million DVDs and hosted countless TV shows but live comedy is what he does best, come and see for yourself.

Dec’ 63, Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Grease, Working My Way Back To You and more!

£25.00

Selected concessions available*

£14.50 & £17.00

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

DANCING IN THE STREETS After wowing audiences all over the UK and spending three years in London’s West End, Dancing in the Streets is back! Experience the energy, the excitement, the emotion and the electricity of Motown in Ivor Novello Award winning director Keith Strachan’s production of the hit show Dancing in the Streets.

With a full supporting company of singers, dancers and the Dancing in the Streets band.

£24.50 - £28.50 Selected concessions available*

CARPET REMNANT WORLD A new show from the acclaimed star of BBC2’s Stewart Lee’s Comedy Vehicle.

What can a sexless middle aged married man, whose life now consists mainly of watching Scooby Doo cartoons with a four-yearold boy, possibly find to write comedy about?

Lee now gawps blankly at News 24 as Britain burns down around him, and blinks weirdly at the vast wayside retail outlets during endless journeys to and from increasingly indistinct provincial theatres.

“The funniest thing on television.” - The Guardian

£19.50

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Wed 13 June Mer 13 Mehefin 7.30pm

Fri 15 June Gwe 15 Mehefin 7.30pm

TENORISSIMO LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD & THREE LITTLE PIGS Directed by Stephen Daldry Award-winning company, Ballet Cymru, presents an extraordinary vision. Two stories from the mind of the most popular storyteller in the world, Roald Dahl.

Ballet Cymru brings to life these timeless stories using the company’s unique blend of classical technique and storytelling, featuring choreography by Creative Wales award-winner, Darius James and sets/costumes by internationally recognised designer, Steve Denton.

With stunning costumes, breathtaking choreography and laugh-out-loud humour, this production is an imaginative evening of beautiful dance for lovers of ballet and original storytelling.

“These young ballet pioneers deserve wider support.

Catch them if you can.” - The Dancing Times

£6.50 - £13.50

★★★★★ Selected concessions available*

3 TENORS IN CONCERT This show features beautifully sung music from opera and light classics to songs from West End shows.

Featuring three popular tenors; Morgan LeeJames, Geoffrey Coles and James Fitzgerald, who, with their individual styles, bring together a wealth of talent and expertise to present a spectacular show of vocal artistry, making it a most delightful and entertaining evening for all.

£15.50 - £18.50

Mon 18 June Llun 18 Mehefin 7.30pm

THE ELO EXPERIENCE A TRIBUTE TO JEFF LYNNE & THE ELECTRIC LIGHT ORCHESTRA 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.

£15.00 & £16.00 www.elotribute.com

‘SUPERBLY Illustration by TENSE. Quentin Blake BREATHTAKING DARING & FAULTLESS EXECUTION’ - Daily Telegraph 2010 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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Sat 16 June Sad 16 Mehefin 4.00pm

NEW EXPERIMENTS FOR 2012

The Arts Wing

Performances

Sat 12 May 10.00am - 4.00pm Sad 12 Mai

Grand Craft Fair

Free Entry

SCIENCE MUSEUM - LIVE ON TOUR UNLEASH YOUR INNER EINSTEIN - EXPLOSIVE FUN FOR ALL THE FAMILY! Back by popular demand, the Science Museum returns with more spectacular science, dangerous demonstrations and extraordinary experiments in this fantastic live show designed to blow your mind and challenge your brain!

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

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!

Wed 16 May 8.00pm Mer 16 Mai Steam Pie presents

Allan Yn Y Fan PWNCO TOUR 2012

Suitable for all ages 7 years and above.

★★★★★ “A show that lights up the world.

Go and see it!” Whatsonstage.com FREE activity pack available to download at: www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/liveontour

Adult £14.50, Child £12.50

£12.00, £10.00 Conc* Allan Yn Y Fan is a multi-instrumental and vocal quintet as famed now for their beautiful vocals as for their fiery instrumentals. On this tour, Allan Yn Y Fan will be playing a selection of songs and tunes which make up their brand new album Pwnco.

Selected concessions available*

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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The Arts Wing

Performances

The Arts Wing

Performances

Fri 18 May 8.00pm Gwe 18 Mai

Fri 8 June 7.45pm Gwe 8 Mehefin

Phil McIntyre Entertainments Ltd presents 16+

Paper Aeroplanes & Al Lewis

Elis James:

Do You Remember the First Time? £12.00, £10.00 Concessions* A chance encounter with a celebrity, an accident at a wedding and the good old-fashioned drunkenness of others make this a show to remember. “Hugely appealing.” The Guardian Wed 23 & Thurs 24 May 7.15pm Mer 23 ac Iau 24 Mai Gower College Swansea presents

Caucasian Chalk Circle

By Berthold Brecht £8.00, £6.00 Concessions* The city survives in the heat of civil war and a servant girl sacrifices everything to protect an abandoned child. But when peace is finally restored, the boy's mother comes to claim him.

Calling upon the ancient tradition of the Chalk Circle, it is left to a comical judge to set about resolving the dispute.

But in a culture of corruption and deception, who will win?

Thurs 31 May 1.30pm Iau 31 Mai

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

£10.00 Playing songs from their albums: Al Lewis’ In the Wake and Paper Aeroplanes’ We Are Ghosts and A Comfortable Sleep.

"Intimate, jaunty and confident lo-key pop with great melody." – The Guardian on Paper Aeroplanes "Echoes the classic stylings of James Taylor or Al Stewart."

– Uncut Magazine on Al Lewis Thurs 14 June 7.15pm Iau 14 Mehefin Fluellen Theatre Company presents

Kevin Johns as

Taffy Shakespeare

By Francis Hardy £8.50, £7.00 Concessions* Did Shakespeare really write his own plays? If not, who did?

In Francis Hardy’s hysterically historic fiction, the perpetrator of some of the greatest works in the English language is revealed as a Welsh stand-up from Llanffunny, who resembles top Swansea entertainer Kevin Johns.

Wed 4 & Thurs 5 July 7.00pm Mer 4 ac Iau 5 Gorffennaf

Wiseman Stage School in conjunction with

Just a Note Music Tuition present

Songs from the Shows £9.00 & £7.00 Concessions* An evening of breathtaking entertainment and talent, show -casing our pupils between 5-23 years of age, singing and dancing along to all your favourite show tunes.

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The Arts Wing

The Arts Wing

Performances

Performances

Sat 2 June, Sat 30 June Sad 2 Mehefin, Sad 30 Mehefin 12.30pm

Fri 6 July 2.00pm Gwe 6 Gorffennaf

An Afternoon with Kev Johns and Guests £6.50 After several sell-out shows, Kev Johns is back for another afternoon of laughter and song, celebrating thirty years as an entertainer.

Regular Events

Fluellen Theatre Company, in association with Swansea Grand Theatre presents

Lunchtime Theatre £5.50, £4.00 Concessions* Sat 2 June: My Little Eye by Paul Lewis & Keith Rees Sat 30 June:Dr Franco Stein by Ray Williams

The Arts Wing

Exhibitions

Tues 1 May - Fri 1 June Maw 1 Mai - Gwe 1 Mehefin

Sat 19 May 8.00pm, Sat 14 July 8.00pm Sad19 Mai Sad 14 Gorffennaf

Burlesque www.bluestockinglounge.com

18+

Swansea Metropolitan University Levels 1 & 2 and White Room

£10.00 Swansea’s very own burlesque night, Bluestocking Lounge, is back with another bunch of burly lovelies, which include International headline acts, the mesmerising Mia Merode (May) and the Exotic Luna Rosa (July).

Prize for the best dressed audience member.

Wed 30 May, Wed 27 June 8.00pm Mer 30 Mai, Mer 27 Mehefin

Comedy Club

Mon 4 - Sat 16 June Llun 4 - Sad 16 Mehefin

Photo Tales

16+

£8.00 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! www.swanseagrand.co.uk

The 2012 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.

White Room Photo Tales is a project that encourages and trains people living with disadvantage to take personal photographs that illustrate a tale from their life. More information at www.photo-tales.co.uk Box Office Swyddfa Docynnau 01792 475715

The Arts Wing

Exhibitions

The Arts Wing

Exhibitions

Wed 6 – Fri 15 June Mer 6 – Gwe 15 Mehefin

Mon 9 – Sat 28 July Llun 9 – Sad 28 Gorffennaf

Gower College Swansea Showcase

Llwchwr Art Group

Levels 1 & 2

Levels 1 & 2

An exhibition by students from the Foundation Course at Gower College Swansea who have produced work in a range of media and through a variety of disciplines from fine art to photography, fashion through to film. The exhibition is the culmination of a year’s work with each student producing a Final Major Project, which will be on display.

Tues 19 – Fri 29 June Maw 19 – Gwe 29 Mehefin

Gowerton Comprehensive School Level 1 and White Room For the second year running, Gowerton School presents an exhibition featuring mixed-media works from their A Level Art and Design students’ portfolios. Works include painting, sculpture, photography and textiles.

Mon 2 – Fri 13 July Llun 2 – Gwe 13 Gorffennaf

An exhibition of work by Llwchwr Art Group. They are a small group of artists who meet once a month at Gorseinon Institute.

Their work is varied and includes painting, printmaking and batik.

Mon 16 – Fri 27 July Llun 16 – Gwe 27 Gorffennaf

Swansea University

White Room SURF Research as Art Competition Winners 2011-2013.

An inspiring exhibition of Swansea Universities Interdisciplinary Research images and copy.

Tues 31 July – Sat 18 Aug Maw 31 Gorffennaf – Sad 18 Awst

Ann Davies

Ffynone House School White Room Image by Patricia Lai

White Room

Pupils have worked in various media from printmaking to sculpture, and they have been encouraged to interpret individual themes through their art work. This helps to create interesting and diverse work. Pupils have been working in various media from painting to animation.

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Ann Davies has always had an interest in art and crafts and from an early age found the art of repoussé-metalwork, but a very demanding career and family life meant pursuing her love was a challenge. On moving back to her hometown in Wales, after early retirement from nursing some years ago, Ann became a member of Silures Art Gallery. These years have expanded her range to pastel and mixed media art.

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The Arts Wing

Exhibitions

Wed 20 – Sat 23 June Mer 20 – Sat 23 Mehefin 7.30pm

Sat Mat 2.00pm Sad 2.00pm

Tues 31 July – Sat 18 Aug Maw 31 Gorffennaf – Sad 18 Awst

Silures Art Group Levels 1 & 2 An exhibition by the Silures Art Group representing the rich variety of work from a group of artists brought together to explore and experiment with personal style and technique.

Mon 20 Aug – Fri 14 Sept Llun 20 Awst – Gwe 14 Medi

Zoë JamesWilliams Levels 1 & 2 White Room The Grand Theatre's Artist in Residence exhibits her paintings of life within the theatre, including opera, dance and local theatre companies. Zoë’s art students will also have work on display.

Summer School Mon 30 July – Sat 11 Aug Llun 30 Gorffennaf – Sad 11 Awst

Summer School & Showcase Performance (Sat 11 Aug)

THE MARK JERMIN STAGE SCHOOL THE STORY SO FAR South Wales’ leading stage school celebrates their 20th anniversary this summer, by presenting a gala concert starring past and present students.

The Story So Far will showcase the abundance of talent all tutored under the direction of Mark Jermin who opened his Swansea stage school 20 years ago.

This musical show will look back at the humble beginnings of the small stage school which is now a recognised name in the industry.

Each show will feature stars from television and the West End.

£12.00 - £16.50 £13.00 - £18.50 Gala Performance Sat evening

Louise Edwards School of Dance will be holding its 3rd annual Summer School from 30th July - 10th August. Students will be taught a range of different styles, including ballet, tap, jazz, hip hop and musical theatre. Students will showcase their work on Saturday 11th August at 12.00pm. Tickets are £5.00. To book your Summer School place, please call Louise Edwards on 07531 254675. www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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Mon 25 & Tues 26 June Llun 25 a Maw 26 Mehefin 6.30pm

PRIMARY PARTNERS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND Following the success of last year’s performance, Primary Partners is back for two nights.

Join us for this celebration of music making, featuring pupils from primary schools across the City and County of Swansea.

Hosted by Kevin Johns.

A treat for all the family.

£4.00

Wed 27 June Mer 27 Mehefin 7.30pm

16+

Thurs 28 – Sat 30 June Iau 28 – Sad 30 Mehefin Thurs & Fri 7.30pm, Sat 5.00pm & 8.00pm Iau a Gwe 7.30pm, Sad 5.00pm ac 8.00pm

Written by Ron Aldridge Directed by Stephen Leatherland

ROY CHUBBY BROWN

GUILTY PLEASURES

...IS BACK IN TOWN!

Written with the express permission of all you women!

Guilty Pleasures is the next laugh-out-loud comedy play from the producers of the UK smash hit comedy, The Naked Truth.

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

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

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

“A RAUNCHY COMEDY”

Set in a ladies only health spa, this riotous play follows the comedic misadventures of GC, the bold and brazen spa owner, and his hilarious staff of fantasy men, with their sizzling spa specials!

With an all-star cast, including EastEnders’ Mark Bannerman as hunky heart-throb Gordon, alongside Egghead’s CJ de Mooi as passionate intellectual Simon, star of Joseph, Craig Chalmers and David Van Day. Adults only (may contain some slight male nudity - if you’re lucky enough to sit in the right seats)

£12.00 - £17.00 Opening night offer £15 on best available seats Selected concessions available*

£21.00

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18+

Mon 2 July Llun 2 Gorffennaf 8.00pm

16+

Tues 3 July Maw 3 Gorffennaf 7.30pm

Wed 4 July Maw 4 Gorffennaf 6.30pm

Mon 9 July Llun 9 Gorffennaf 7.00pm

CWMBWRLA PRIMARY SCHOOL

RHYS DARBY – THIS WAY TO SPACESHIP MURRAY FROM ‘FLIGHT OF THE CONCHORDS’ Some say the world could end in 2012. But Rhys Darby has a plan.

He's fairly sure the superpowers each have a spaceship ready to launch on the eve of Armageddon. The trick is… to get onboard!

Rhys takes us on an autobiographical journey from meek geek to king of cool.

“He’s just absolutely brilliant. He’s got that Peter Sellers madness inside him.” - Jim Carrey

THE 60s ROCK AND LAUGHTER SHOW NON STOP 60S HIT AFTER HIT AND LAUGHTER IS GUARANTEED WITH THREE AMAZING ACTS The night opens with legends (and direct from Liverpool) The Swinging Blue Jeans closely followed with an exclusive rare UK appearance of The Godfathers of Comedy the legendary The Grumbleweeds.

This classic & memorable concert finishes on a high with direct from Scotland, hit makers, The Marmalade.

5x60 DANCE EVOLUTION 5 Now in its 5th successful year of show nights, 5x60 Swansea secondary school pupils will be showcasing their talent and street dancing skills.

5x60 gets pupils active for 60 minutes, 5 times a week.

Support these energetic students and join in the fun of this exhilarating evening!

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

CWMBWRLA PRIMARY’S GRAND FINALE To celebrate the end of an era, Cwmbwrla Primary School will be holding its Grand Finale at the Grand Theatre. As of September 2012, Cwmbwrla Primary School and Manselton Primary School will amalgamate to form the new Burlais Primary School.

Cwmbwrla Primary School holds lots of special memories for many families and this evening will celebrate the work and achievement of pupils both past and present.

£5.00

£19.50 & £21.50

£20.00 www.swanseagrand.co.uk

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Thurs 5 – Sat 7 July Thurs & Sat Mats 2.30pm Iau a Sad 2.30pm Iau 5 – Sad 7 Gorffennaf 7.30pm Bruce James Productions Ltd proudly presents

Tues 10 July Maw 10 Gorffennaf 7.30pm

Thurs 12 – Sat 14 July Iau 12 – Sad 14 Gorffennaf 8.00pm 16+

A BRAND NEW MUSICAL

RHOD GILBERT SOLID GOLD COUNTRY LEDGENDS THE BUGLE BOY THE LIFE STORY OF GLENN MILLER Original concept and book by Den Stevenson with acknowledgement to Glenn Miller.

Bugle Boy by English playwright Den Stevenson traces the life and love of legendary music icon Glenn Miller from leaving college, through his search for a unique band sound, through to his time in the US Army, his famed A.A.F. band, through to his disappearance in mysterious circumstances.

Featuring all of Glenn Miller’s famous and instantly recognisable tunes, from Little Brown Jug to String of Pearls, Moonlight Serenade to Pennsylvania 6-5000.

This fantastic new musical will once again put you…

In The Mood.

£15.50 - £23.50 Selected concessions available* Musical rights by Jayden Publications Ltd. under licence through EMI & Warner Chappell.

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Now celebrating its 11th year, the Solid Gold Country Legends show continues to pay homage to the very best in country music.

The new 2012 show brings to the stage two hours of the greatest country music from across the world spanning many years, from the classics of Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Willie Nelson and Tammy Wynette to the present day stars, including Garth Brooks, Lady Antebellum and Taylor Swift to name a few.

£12.50 - £17.50

THE MAN WITH THE FLAMING BATTENBERG TATTOO Rhod Gilbert is back on the road with a brand new live show.

A regular on Live At The Apollo and with his own BBC One show Ask Rhod Gilbert, he’s one of the world’s hottest comedians.

His stand-up rants on life's minor irritations are legendary, but this year, he's a more mellow fellow altogether. He's now so laid-back he even let someone tattoo a Battenberg on him.

“Without a doubt one of the best comedians anywhere in the world.” Time Out

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Mon 16 July Llun 16 Gorffennaf 7.30pm

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE They are the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon Jovi Experience perform all the great hits, including Livin’ On a Prayer, Keep the Faith, Bad Medicine, You Give Love a Bad Name, in a high-energy, highly entertaining show!

Tues 17 July Maw 17 Gorffennaf 7.30pm

ROCKIN’ ON HEAVEN’S DOOR Rockin’ On Heaven’s Door sends shivers down the spine with spookily convincing portrayals of musical giants Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis and Buddy Holly. Now in its 15th fantastic year, ROHD has received acclaim throughout the UK and Europe. Backed by a superb five-piece band, this show delivers the feel-good factor from start to finish.

"Have you seen this guy?

He looks so much like Jon Bon Jovi it's freaky man!" Chad Kroeger - Nickelback

One million people can’t be wrong!

£13.50 & £17.50

Selected concessions available*

£17.50 & £19.50

Sat 21 July Sad 21 Gorffennaf 11.00am & 2.00pm

THE WHEELS ON THE BUS THEIR FIRST TRIP TO THE THEATRE SHOULD BE THE BEST! Developed with teachers to support the Early Years Foundation.

Join Buster, the big red bus, with all of his friends on their magical adventures, journeying through a songbook loved by all the family.

This is classic sing-a-long fun at its very best for children of all ages.

You’ll find Buster the bus Comin ‘Round The Mountain, he’ll stop to count Ten Green Bottles, they’ll find Five Little Ducks and then all go Apples and Bananas.

So climb on board, and buckle up for the ride of your life.

Featuring the all time sing-a-long favourites: The Court of King Caractacus; If You’re Happy and you Know It; The Grand Old Duke of York; The Bear Went Over the Mountain; Heads, Shoulders Knees and Toes; Roll Over and Don’t Shove Granny Off the Bus.

£10.00 www.thewheelsonthebus.info

www.rockinonheavensdoor.net

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Anita Harris

Colin Baker

Anne Charleston

David Callister

Peter Ellis

Ian Dickens International Limited and Swansea Grand Theatre present

Summer

Shirley-Anne Field

Katy Manning

Melvyn Hayes

Tues 7 – Sat 11 Aug Maw 7 – Sad 11 Awst 7.30pm

Rebecca Wheatley

Peter Amory

Tues 14 – Sat 18 Aug Maw 14 – Sad 18 Awst 7.30pm

Repertory Season Tues 24 – Sat 28 July Maw 24 – Sad 28 Gorffennaf 7.30pm

Tues 31 July – Sat 4 Aug Maw 31 Gorff – Sad 4 Awst 7.30pm

The

Cemetery Club ‘You’ll Die Laughing in The Cemetery Club!’

The Cemetery Club

Dead Ringer

By Ivan Menchell

By Charles Ross

Ida, Lucille and Doris are part of a club – The Cemetery Club.

Each month they meet at Ada’s house for tea, then trundle off to the cemetery to gossip with their late husbands. When they meet the widower, Sam, whilst they are there, their lives are changed forever.

The Prime Minister drops dead from an apparent heart attack on the eve of a general election; an actor replaces the deceased and grows to like the role…until he discovers that the PM was poisoned! A witty thriller which will keep the audience guessing until the end.

All Shows £12.50 - £15.00 Selected concessions available* 2 for 1 on opening nights (subject to availability, selected seating zones).

Season Super Saver All 5 plays for £65.00 (plus free programme for each).

Season Saver See any 4 plays for £52.00 Pic ‘n’Mix See any 3 plays for £40.50 Note: Offer applies to top price seats only. Only one offer applies at any one time.

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

You’re Only Young Twice

The Final Test

By Ron Aldridge

Peter and Ruth have a happy marriage… or so Peter believes. One day, Ruth announces that she has sold the house and she’s moving to Bexhill-on-Sea with her lover. The new owners move in and discover they have an elderly cricket-loving squatter living in the garden.

Brooksie, a recent widower, and 'the gang' - three old mates - are recapturing their youth, after all, you're only young twice. We see Brooksie forging himself a new life whilst nearly getting barred from the Over 60s Club in the process!

Tues 21 – Sat 25 Aug Maw 21 – Sad 25 Awst 7.30pm

By Chris Paling

Misery

By Stephen King Adapted for the stage by Simon Moore This twisted tale set in the depths of Colorado follows romantic fiction novelist Paul Sheldon as he is caught in a freak snowstorm. Paul cannot believe his luck when he is rescued by former nurse Annie Wilks, who just happens to be his number one fan. Unfortunately, all is not as it seems!

Mon 30 July Llun 30 Gorffennaf 7.30pm

THE KARPENTERS Beautiful music, fond memories, and nostalgic moments – it really is all about Yesterday Once More, and with The Karpenters, that’s exactly what you get!

Richard and Karen Carpenter set a new standard of music in the 1970s. Now, Laurie Briggs and Jason Scott as The Karpenters, recreate the music and the magic of those times. Together with the sensational Karpenters Band, they perform all the wonderful songs The Carpenters made so famous.

£12.50 - £17.50

Mon 13 August Llun 13 Awst 7.30pm

A VISION OF ELVIS ROB KINGSLEY Recognised as the outright Official European Champion by winning Europe’s largest Elvis competition.

Featuring his very own The Cadillacs Band with The Sweet Sensations, Rob brings you a full evening of all the classic hits, from the Early Years through to the sensational Vegas era - with the finale being the Concert Years.

Thurs 30 August Iau 30 Awst 1.00pm & 3.30pm

Channel 5 and Premier Stage Productions present

MILKSHAKE THE BRAND NEW LIVE TOUR Starring Milkshake presenter Amy, and some of the channel’s favourite characters, this new show is sure to have children singing and dancing in the aisles.

As well as Amy, we’ll introduce a new Milkshake presenter and the show will star Little Princess and Scruff, Noddy and Tessie Bear, Roary and Big Chris, Fifi and Bumble and B1 and B2 – the Bananas in Pyjamas!

£11.00 & £13.00 Family (4) £42.00

Rob Kingsley has the total package: the look… the sound… the charisma!

£14.50 & £17.50 Selected concessions available*

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Fri 31 August Gwe 31 Awst 7.30pm

Sats in July and Aug 12.00pm – 2.00pm Bob Sadwrn, Gorffennaf ac Awst 12.00pm – 2.00pm

FORTHCOMING

FORTHCOMING

Thurs 13 – Sat 15 Sept Iau 13 – Sad 15 Medi 7.00pm Sat Mat 2.00pm Sad 2.00pm

Wed 10 – Sat 13 Oct Mer 10 – Sad 13 Hyd 7.00pm

Autumn

2012

LA BOHÈME

GRAND THEATRE SCHOOL OF DRAMA AND LOUISE EDWARDS SCHOOL OF DANCE A GRAND VARIETY SHOW Following the huge success of the first collaboration between the Grand Theatre School of Drama and Musical Theatre and the Louise Edwards School of Dance, Curtain Up, the two schools have joined together again to bring you an exciting, hugely entertaining show.

Don’t miss this show full of energy, creativity and immense talent.

SUMMER FUN! AT FOOTLIGHTS CAFÉ BAR AND GARDEN Come and relax in our garden with friends and family and enjoy the huge range of Free entertainment we have on offer this summer, whilst enjoying a coffee or a cool glass of wine. Why not make a day of it, and savour a traditional bar meal or choose from a wide selection of sandwiches, snacks and desserts, all from our extensive lunchtime menu.

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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!

Puccini’s La Bohème is one of the greatest love stories ever sung.

A major new production

by Annabel Arden set in Edwardian Paris.

COSÌ FAN TUTTE Benjamin Davis' warm and funny production is set on the British seaside in the early 1960s.

JEPHTHA Katie Mitchell’s electrifying staging of Handel’s searing oratorio is a heart-stopping and poignant experience.

Visit wno.org.uk for detailed casting, videos, story summaries and music clips.

£10.50 Selected concessions available*

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FORTHCOMING

FORTHCOMING

FORTHCOMING

Fri 19 Oct Gwe 19 Hyd 7.30pm

Sat 20 Oct Sad 20 Hyd 7.30pm

Fri 14 Dec – Sun 13 Jan 2013 Gwe 14 Rhag – Sul 13 Ion 2013

Russian State Ballet and Opera House presents

JOAN ARMATRADING WITH SPECIAL GUEST CHRIS WOOD Three times Grammy nominated, Brit award nominee and Ivor Novello winner singer-songwriter, 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 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.

SLEEPING BEAUTY Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky Choreography by Marius Petipa (1818-1910) The Premiere of Sleeping Beauty transforms the classical ballet into a fairy-tale. Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer Tchaikovsky, 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.

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Footlights Café Bar

Footlights

Bar-Gaffi a Bwyty’r

Café Bar & Restaurant

Footlights

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 post-performance (30 minutes following ‘curtain down’).

Mae swper, cinio a diod ar gael cyn sioeau ar ddiwrnodau perfformiadau. Y lleoliad perffaith i ymlacio a chwrdd â ffrindiau. Mae gwasanaeth bar llawn ar gael cyn sioeau, yn ystod egwyliau ac ar ôl perfformiadau (30 munud ar ôl i'r llenni gau).

Areas can be reserved for groups large or small to make your evening that little bit more special. Should you desire, a delectable buffet and/or beverage table can be ordered and tailored to your group’s requirements.

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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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Gellir cadw mannau i grwpiau bach a mawr gan wneud eich noson yn fwy arbennig. Os ydych yn dymuno, gellir archebu bwffe blasus a/neu fwrdd diodydd yn arbennig ar gyfer anghenion eich grw ˆp.

For reservations, please call Footlights on 01792 478593.

I brynu tocynnau ymlaen llaw, ffoniwch Footlights ar 01792 478593.

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

Mae Theatr y Grand, Abertawe, ac Adain y Celfyddydau ar gael ar gyfer priodasau, digwyddiadau a chynadleddau.

Please contact Carol Rowden on 01792 478586 or e-mail carol.rowden@swansea.gov.uk

Ffoniwch Carol Rowden ar 01792 478586 or e-mail carol.rowden@swansea.gov.uk

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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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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 perff ormiadau) ac am 1 awr cyn perff ormiadau 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 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.

Archebu tocynnau

01792 475715 Gallwch archebu tocyn drwy ff onio, postio, galw heibio neu ddefnyddio ein gwasanaeth archebu e-bost:

www.swanseagrand.co.uk 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 perff ormiad 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 berff ormiad 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 gyfl eusterau 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 ff ormat 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 perff ormiad 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 gyfl wyno 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 perff ormiad, 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 perff ormiad/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 Atgoffi r noddwyr fod goleuadau ‘Strôb’ yn cael eu defnyddio gyda rhai sioeau a chynyrchiadau.

Baby Changing Facilities Please see the Front of House Manager.

Cyfl eusterau 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 hoff ai fwy o le yn eu seddi.

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FORTHCOMING...

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

Thurs & Sat Mats 2.00pm Iau a Sad 2.00pm