Theatr Brycheiniog Autumn 2012

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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU AUGUST - DECEMBER l AWST - RHAGFYR 2012

JULIAN CLARY CHARLOTTE BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY

CHURCH WITH LES MCKEOWN DES O’CONNOR CYMRU GIRLS SHERMAN TIGER YR EIRA PAM AYRES THE WESTENDERS

CALENDAR

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

FOSTER & ALLEN NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF WALES CWTCH DICK WHITTINGTON CABARET

CANAL WHARF, BRECON, POWYS, LD3 7EW BOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU

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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU

NOVEMBER Thursday 1 November 8.00pm

Buddy Holly & the Cricketers

Friday 2 November 8.00pm

Julian Clary

AUGUST - DECEMBER l AWST - RHAGFYR 2012

Saturday 3 November 7.45pm

Hazel O'Connor

SEPTEMBER

Sunday 4 November 11.00am

Fun Opera Day

Harp Summer School Friday 9 & Saturday 10 November 7.30pm

Wednesday 29 August Saturday 1 September

Wenesday 5 Saturday 8 September 7.30pm Saturday 15 September 9.00pm

Calendar Girls Thursday 15 November 7.45pm

National Dance Company Wales

Never The Bride Saturday 17 November 7.30pm

Jethro

Monday 17 September 7.30pm Brecon Town Band Saturday 22 September 8.00pm

Tuesday 20 November 11.00am

Tiger Yr Eira

Cwtch Cabaret Tuesday 20 - Saturday 24 November The Producers Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra Sunday 25 November 7.30pm Foster & Allen

Friday 28 September 7.30pm

OCTOBER Thursday 4 October

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Wednesday 28 November Sunday 2 December

Dick Whittington

Coinspinner Comedy Show Thursday 29 November 7.45pm

Saturday 6 October 7.30pm

Professor Alice Roberts

Mid Wales Opera

Sunday 7 October 7.30pm

Bay City Rollers Story

Friday 12 October 7.30pm

Neville's Island

DECEMBER Thursday 6 December 7.30pm Treorchy Male Choir

Saturday 13 October 7.30pm

The Lock-In Friday 7 & Saturday 8 December 7.00pm

Wednesday 17 October 7.30pm Thursday 18 October 7.30pm

Dominic Kirwan Pam Ayres Friday 14 December 7.30pm

Chamber Orchestra of Wales

Saturday 20 October 7.45pm

Rock Anthems

Friday 26 October 7.45pm

Des O'Connor Wednesday 19 December 10.30am

Friday 26 - Monday 29 October

Christ College

Brecon Saturday 22 & Sunday 23 December Baroque Festival

Sinderela Winter Wonderland

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WELCOME/CROESO Theatr Brycheiniog and Wyeside Arts Centre have developed a partnership whereby the Brecon venue provides programming and marketing support for the Builth Wells arts centre’s live programme - hence the inclusion of both programmes in this joint brochure.

A combined brochure represents a great opportunity to show off the cultural strengths of the region as well as offering audiences information about a wider range of activities.

The partnership between Wyeside and Theatr Brycheiniog is supported by funding via Arts Council Wales and Powys County Council.

After one of the wettest summers on record, Theatr Brycheiniog has sought out the hottest of arts and entertainment to deliver a sizzling autumn selection for you.

We continue to bring the most exciting and thought-provoking performances to Brecon and Builth for the benefit of our fans and audiences from across Wales and further afield.

From the knockabout circus and comedy of Cwtch Cabaret in September to the festive treat of indoor ice-skating in December, there’s so much going on.

We’re really looking forward to seeing you at Theatr Brycheiniog - and Wyeside of course very soon.

PAULA REDWAY Director

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JO YOUNG

EXHIBITIONS AUTUMN 2012 IN THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY UNTIL SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

FRIDAY 5 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER

JULIA HARRIS

CONTEMPORARY ART FROM XIAN SHAANXI CHINA

FROM ONE EXTREME TO ANOTHER Best-known for her humorous images, with quirky cows and charcoal hares, Julia Harries favours watercolour, using its unpredictability to full advantage to create exciting effects by allowing one pigment to merge into another.

TUESDAY 4 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 30 SEPTEMBER

SUE PURCELL & KATHLEEN PACKWOOD ABOVE, BENEATH & BEYOND II With each artist portraying their own distinctive personal vision, this exhibition explores the richness of imagery inspired by nature through a diverse range of media, including textiles, painting, printing and 3D glass works.

LI FENG LAN, LI QIONG, ZHU BIN Three artists from Shaanxi Province Xian China whose works will challenge our perceptions of traditional Chinese art forms. Sponsored by The Confucius Institute, University of Wales Trinity Saint David’s, Lampeter, Beijing Union University, International Culture Economic Exchange Centre of Shaanxi Xian China. Curated by Miao Xin. SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER - TUESDAY 22 DECEMBER

JO YOUNG A journey through colourful landscapes of inspired emotions. Escape for a brief time, into a world of wonder and celebrate a deeper connection to the natural world, through large fascinating paintings. Vibrant and vivid art uniting our heart and spirit to subjects we love.

Access to the gallery may be restricted due to other events taking place.

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WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST - SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER

HARP SUMMER SCHOOL YSGOL HAF Y DELYN A celebration of the harp with learning and participation opportunities for all.

FRIDAY 31 AUGUST 8.00PM

CHARLOTTE CHURCH AT BRECON GUILDHALL SUPPORTED BY COLUM REGAN The former child star, who has sold over 10 million records, showcases her new musical direction - vast musical landscapes with big drums and big guitars.

Support act Colum is an Irish singersongwriter whose first album Go went to the Top 5 of the download charts. His second album Hotel, released last year, incorporates a broad range of world influences and is an engaging and fulfilling listen with expert song-craft and stunning musicianship at the forefront.

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WEDNESDAY 29 AUGUST - SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER MASTERCLASSES This intensive course is open to all harp learners from Grade 1 to Grade 8 and their equivalents with expert tuition from top class harpists Katherine Thomas, Gwenan Gibbard, Harriet Earis and Diego Laverde Rojas.

For more information please contact Cathey Owen Cousins on 01874 622838.

FEE £100.00 (FULL) £50.00 (CHILDREN & F/T STUDENTS)

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER FROM 10.00AM HARP TASTER SESSIONS A wonderful opportunity to try out the harp with tuition from an experienced harpist.

All ages welcome, from 5 to 105!

FREE ENTRY

SATURDAY 1 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM CONCERT Masterclass students and tutors perform a varied programme, the culmination of four days hard work.

TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £7.50 UNDER 16s £5.00 UNDER 26s GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 135 MINS

A Theatr Brycheiniog/ Glasbury Arts co-production supported by The Lady Llanover Society and Hilary Bright.

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SATURDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 9.00PM

NEVER THE BRIDE

WEDNESDAY 5 SATURDAY 8 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THE WESTENDERS

CALENDAR GIRLS Based on the inspiring true story of how a group of women from a Yorkshire Women’s Institute sparked a global phenomenon by posing for a charity calendar with a difference.

A wonderfully uplifting story from start to finish, this production is produced & directed by Angela Williams.

A percentage of proceeds go to Leukaemia Research.

Cynhrchiad drama cymunedol TICKETS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Theatrical script based on the Mirimax motion picture by Juliette Towhidi and Tim Firth, first presented by David Pugh at the Chichester Festival Theatre in September 2008, transferring to the Noel Coward Theatre, London in April 2009 (associate producer: Stoneface).

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Described by Roger Daltrey as having the best rock voice since Janis Joplin, Nikki Lamborn is an intense singer with radiant charisma. Her musical partnership with Catherine Feeney on keyboards and guitar is the cornerstone of Never The Bride and together they have taken the stage with Dame Shirley Bassey, Elton John and Bryan Adams and toured with the likes of Peter Frampton and Alice Cooper.

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SATURDAY 22 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM

PONTARDAWE ARTS CENTRE & CITRUS ARTS

CWTCH CABARET Allow yourself to be enticed into a decadent world of indulgence and whimsy and seduced by a scintillating extravaganza of variety entertainment. Open your mind and explore a daring selection of sensational performances from some of the world’s most talented artistes, including curious circus acts and outrageous comedy.

Featuring Popcorn Club, comedy-contortionists Strange Comedy, acrobat Rosie Cheeks, Prima Ballerina Madame Galina and the unique talents of Jessica Arpin (artists subject to change).

Noson amrywiol o hwyl cabaret annisgwyl

MONDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS AGE GUIDE 16+ YEARS

BRECON TOWN CONCERT BAND LAST NIGHT OF THE PROMS Programme features Peter and the Wolf, Crown Imperial, The English Folk Song Suite plus many others culminating in Fantasia On British Sea Songs - Rule Britannia, Land of Hope and Glory and Jerusalem.

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SATURDAY 6 OCTOBER 7.30PM

MID WALES OPERA

DON GIOVANNI

BY WOLFGANG AMADEUS MOZART

FRIDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

BALLET MASTERS – FROM PARIS TO HOLLYWOOD James Slater Conductor Marcia Crayford Leader Claude Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (arr. Bowden) Oliver Knussen Ophelia Dances Book I Igor Stravinsky Danses Concertantes 1 Leo Delibes Coppélia: Entr’acte et Valse Maurice Ravel Ma mère l’Oye: cinq pièces enfantines (arr. Walter) Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra opens its 2012/13 Theatr Brycheiniog Residency with a celebration of music for dance. Join the performers for an informal Q&A after the show.

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Following last year’s stunning production of Madam Butterfly, Mid Wales Opera brings you another masterpiece for 2012.

A tragic tale of love, lust, betrayal and revenge – all human passion is exposed in the tense, claustrophobic world of Don Giovanni.

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With dramatic, overpowering and seductive music – full of well-known melodies – this brand new production is bound to set your heart racing…

Sung in English and featuring Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Cleobury.

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SUNDAY 7 OCTOBER 7.30PM

BAY CITY ROLLERS STORY WITH LES MCKEOWN Featuring the hits Bye Bye Baby, Shang A Lang, Summer Love Sensation and Give A Little Love, this concert is a celebration of hit songs, touring, TV shows and behindthe-scenes pandemonium that followed The Bay City Rollers wherever they went.

Audiences are promised a fantastic night of fun and nostalgia as they take a trip back to those innocent days of growing up to the sounds of ‘the tartan teen sensations from Edinburgh’.

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SATURDAY 13 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE LOCK-IN Featuring The Demon Barbers, The Lock In promises to do for English folk dance what Riverdance did for Irish dance and Diversity did for street dance - bringing some lesser known forms of dance into the mainstream.

Fast-paced and innovative, the show brings together some of the UK’s top clog, sword and Morris dancers with their counterparts from the worlds of B-boying, popping & krump.

Cymysgedd arloesol o draddodiadau dawns amrywiol.

FRIDAY 12 OCTOBER 7.30PM

NEVILLE’S ISLAND Following highly successful tours of Bouncers in 2010 and Up ‘n’ Under in 2011, Black RAT Productions are back on the road with Tim Firth’s Laurence Olivier Award-nominated comedy Neville’s Island.

When four out-of-condition, middle-aged businessmen from Wales are sent off on a team building exercise, they become the first people ever to get shipwrecked on an island in the Lake District. Bound in fog, menaced by wildlife and cut off from the world, tempers soon fray and what should have been a bonding process turns into a muddy, bloody fight for survival.

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‘...more exciting musically and choreographically than Riverdance or Stomp. Someone should give this show a West End run.'

SONGLINES

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THURSDAY 18 OCTOBER 7.30PM

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PAM AYRES

The poet and broadcaster - an audience favourite for over 35 years - brings her latest show to Brecon to coincide with the paperback release of her autobiography, The Necessary Aptitude, which was one of the UK’s best-selling autobiographies when it was published in hardback last year.

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WEDNESDAY 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM

DOMINIC KIRWAN

LIVE & PERSONAL Dominic Kirwan, widely regarded as one of Ireland’s finest ever entertainers, brings his dynamic and vibrant performing style to theatres across the UK with his brand new show.

With a fresh look at the best in country, pop, traditional Irish music and, of course, his trademark show-stopping ballads, Dominic always delivers a fabulous night of music.

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FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 7.45PM

DES O’CONNOR The world-class star and ultimate entertainer comes to Wales for one night only.

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

This is a rescheduled date from the summer.

Noson gyda’r diddanwr a’r darlledwr poblogaidd.

SATURDAY 20 OCTOBER 7.45PM

ROCK ANTHEMS Reach for your air guitar with such classics as Smoke On The Water and Purple Haze.

Sing along to smash hits Sultans of Swing and Another Brick In The Wall.

Bang your head to the anthems Bohemian Rhapsody and Sweet Child O’ Mine.

Celebrating some of the greatest rock songs of all time, Rock Anthems brings together a host of the finest songs ever written by some of the world’s biggest bands - all performed by the critically acclaimed Queen tribute GA GA.

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FRIDAY 26 - MONDAY 29 OCTOBER

BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL Gwyl i ddathlu treftadaeth Faróc Aberhonddu. ^

FRIDAY 26 OCTOBER 7.00PM

MONTEVERDI 1640 VESPERS SELVA MORALE E SPIRITUALE AT BRECON CATHEDRAL Featuring Trinity Baroque, Brecon Baroque, Quintessential Sackbutt & Cornett Ensemble, Lay Clerks of Brecon Cathedral directed by Julian Podger.

TICKETS £20.00 CONCESSIONS £18.00

SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER 3.00PM

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 2.00PM BAROQUE DANCE WORKSHOP AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG

AFTERNOON RECITAL

AT CHRIST COLLEGE CHAPEL English Song from Henry Lawes to Thomas Linley featuring Sian Winstanley (soprano) and Stephen Gordon (theorbo and baroque guitar).

TICKETS £5.00 FREE TO BAROQUE BALL TICKET HOLDERS BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

SATURDAY 27 OCTOBER 7.00PM

TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00

BRECON BAROQUE

SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER 7.00PM

CANTATAS & CONCERTOS BY J.S. BACH AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG Concert featuring Giles Underwood (bass), Rachel Podger (violin) and oboeist Alexandra Bellamy

BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL BALL AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG

TICKETS £35.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

TICKETS £19.00 CONCESSIONS £17.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS

MONDAY 29 OCTOBER 7.00PM

SUNDAY 28 OCTOBER 11.00AM FESTIVAL EUCHARIST AT BRECON CATHEDRAL Sung by the Cathedral Consort with the RWCMD Baroque String Ensemble directed by Mark Duthie.

BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA

AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG The final concert of the 2012 Festival features CPE Bach, Mozart & Haydn. The orchestra (directed by Rachel Podger) will be joined by young Welsh soprano Sian Winstanley and cellist Alison McGillivray.

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THURSDAY 1 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

BUDDY HOLLY & THE CRICKETERS ROCK’N’ROLL JUKEBOX The unforgettable Buddy Holly wrote some of the most enduring rock and roll songs of all time - That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy!, True Love Ways, Peggy Sue, Rave On and many more.

This concert celebrates his pop legacy.

From an era when the stars worked together and influenced each other, this show features all of Buddy’s classics plus the greatest hits from the legends of the 50s and 60s including Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Eddie Cochran, Jerry Lee Lewis, Roy Orbison, The Everly Brothers, Little Richard and The Beatles.

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FRIDAY 2 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

JULIAN CLARY POSITION VACANT ENQUIRE WITHIN

Master of camp Julian Clary is scouring the land in search of love. He’s promised to leave no straight unturned.

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

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SATURDAY 3 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

HAZEL O’CONNOR GREATEST HITS / BREAKING GLASS LIVE TOUR

Melding Hazel’s superb vocals with soaring sax, guitar, piano, bass and drums, throw in all the hits and songs from the iconic film and you’ve got a very special evening of music indeed.

The award-winning singer-songwriter Hazel comes to Brecon with celebrated saxophonist/backing vocalist Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and the wonderful Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics) on keyboards/backing vocals.

There will be a special meet and greet with Hazel after the show

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SUNDAY 4 NOVEMBER 11.00AM

FUN OPERA DAY Come and join the Swansea City Opera team for a fun day of music, movement and motivation.

CLARY

CANT HIN

Learn about the life and work of professional singers from the professionals themselves - and even have a go yourself at singing like an opera singer! No previous experience needed.

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FRIDAY 9 & SATURDAY 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

MAPPA MUNDI / TORCH THEATRE / THEATR MWLDAN

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM Peter Doran directs an outstanding cast of thirteen - young lovers, warring fairies and mischievous mechanicals – who meet in a moonlit forest in this magical adaptation of Shakespeare’s classic comedy.

An endlessly inventive production laced with wicked wit, genuine enchantment and a symbolic escape from reality.

Un o’r hoff ddramâu Shakespearaidd gan gwmni gwych

Set on the Home Front during the Second World War, this new production tells of a very British way of life, of an old class structure weakened by the destructiveness of war. Yet despite the conflict, there is an underlying feeling of adventure romance is in the air and people live life for the moment, not knowing what tomorrow may hold.

In these times, our dreams are more vivid, the desire to love and be loved greater, and the longing for a better world immense.

TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00 & SCHOOLS £3.00 UNDER 26s GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 150 MINS AGE GUIDE 8+ YEARS

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Supported by the Welsh Government and the Arts Council of Wales through the National Performing Arts Touring scheme.

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THURSDAY 15 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES The much-loved and acclaimed company presents an exhilarating programme of dance by three celebrated world choreographers.

Christopher Bruce, Itzik Galili and Stephen Petronio have created an evening of inspiring work that is humorous, dramatic and demanding, all performed by an extraordinarily talented group of exquisite and beautiful international dancers.

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DANCE CLASS If you are interested in seeing how our dancers prepare their bodies for the evening’s show, watch Dance Class to find out. For ticket holders only. Contact Box Office for details.

WORKSHOPS Call 029 2063 5612 or email participation@ndcwales.co.uk.

FRIDAY 16 NOVEMBER 1.00PM

INTERACTIVE MATINEE Performance for schools – contact box office for details.

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SATURDAY 17 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

JETHRO Cornwall’s ambassador of comedy is crossing the county line to once again take you on a fun and wild journey, Jethro-style.

Hold onto your seats, hats and horses as you are entertained by one of the nation’s funniest storytellers. His irreverent style of delivery provides the perfect platform from which to regale audiences with his stories and mischievous repertoire of material

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TUESDAY 20 NOVEMBER 11.00AM

SHERMAN CYMRU

TIGER YR EIRA Mae Usko wrth ei fodd â straeon… yn enwedig yr un am Teigr yr Eira. Mae hefyd wrth ei fodd yn mynd i archwilio pan nad oes neb yn gwylio. Un diwrnod mae’n dianc i chwilio am deigr yr Eira ond mae’n mynd ar goll!

Beth am helpu Usko wrth iddo deithio i’r goedwig, sy’n eira i gyd, er mwyn achub Teigr yr Eira rhag Baba Yaga? Bydd Teigr yr Eira yn wledd arbennig y Nadolig hwn yn llawn canu, dawnsio a cherddoriaeth fyw.

A festive treat in the Welsh language with song, dance and live music.

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TUESDAY 20 - SATURDAY 24 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG COMMUNITY MUSICAL GROUP

THE PRODUCERS DIRECTED BY GARETH PHILLIPS MUSIC DIRECTED BY JOHN HARRIS CHOREOGRAPHY BY DIANE HEBB

After putting together another Broadway flop, down-on-his-luck producer Max Bialystock teams up with a timid accountant in a get rich quick scheme to put on the world’s worst show Springtime For Hitler. Don’t miss this great musical comedy by Mel Brooks – it’s outrageously funny.

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SUNDAY 25 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

FOSTER & ALLEN

The beautiful melodies of Foster & Allen have made them a phenomenal success all over the world.

Don’t miss this opportunity to spend a wonderful evening being serenaded and entertained by this well-loved Irish duo who have been together for more than thirty years and are still going strong.

Noson gyda’r deuawd gwerin poblogaidd.

TICKETS £19.50 CONCESSIONS £17.50 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 135 MINS POST-SHOW MEET & GREET AVAILABLE By arrangement Josef Weinberger Ltd. Book by Mel Brooks and Thomas Meehan.

Music and Lyrics by Mel Brooks.

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WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER - SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER

RAINBOW VALLEY PRODUCTIONS

DICK WHITTINGTON Starring top international musical theatre star Peter Karrie and an all-singing, all-dancing cast including Lloyd Davies, Ruth Peterson, Callum Small, Richard Burman, Llinos Thomas, Phil Howe and Kate Powell, don’t miss this action packed panto for all the family!

Book your tickets now for a baddie to boo and hiss at, lots of audience participation, laugh-out-loud comedy and amazing musical numbers that are sure to delight and captivate the whole family!

Hwyl y pantomeim gyda Owen Money

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES WEDNESDAY 28 NOVEMBER 7.00PM FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER 7.00PM SATURDAY 1 DECEMBER 2.00PM & 7.00PM SUNDAY 2 DECEMBER 5.30PM

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES THURSDAY 29 & FRIDAY 30 NOVEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM

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TICKETS £14.00 SENIOR CITIZENS & CHILDREN £10.00 FAMILY OF FOUR £42.00 SCHOOLS £6.50 (£5.50 IF PAID BEFORE 19 OCTOBER 2012) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

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THURSDAY 29 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

PROFESSOR ALICE ROBERTS SURVIVORS OF THE ICE AGE

Incredible Human Journey, Origins of Us and Ice Age over the course of her three BBC TV series, Professor Alice Roberts has investigated many aspects of human evolution. In her lecture at Theatr Brycheiniog, she draws together academic research and experience from her own travels to tell the story of the survivors of the Ice Age. What can science reveal about our own survival through the end of the Ice Age? Why did so many other species die out? And how much were humans to blame for their demise?

Darlith mewn cysylltiad â’r Gymdeithas Ddaearyddol Frenhinol TICKETS £10.50 CONCESSIONS £9.50 RGS & U3A £8.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS

WEDNESDAY 5 DECEMBER 7.00PM

COLEG POWYS

THE PERFORMANCE LAB Level 3 Coleg Powys Performance Arts Students perform a devised piece - a showcase of freshly learnt skills.

Cyflwyniad gan fyfyrwyr celfyddydau perfformio.

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FRIDAY 14 DECEMBER 7.30PM

CHAMBER ORCHESTRA OF WALES CHRISTMAS BY CANDLELIGHT

THURSDAY 6 DECEMBER 7.30PM

TREORCHY MALE CHOIR The acclaimed choir returns to Brecon five years after their last visit and celebrating the release of their most recent album Timeless.

The choir perform a sparkling and uplifting selection of songs, drawing on an extensive repertoire of music ranging from Nessun Dorma and You Raise Me Up to wellloved Welsh music and Broadway showtunes.

Côr Meibion poblogaidd yn dychwelyd i Aberhonddu TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.50 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS

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In Theatr Brycheiniog’s cosy auditorium lit by flickering candles, television personality Alwyn Humphreys and soprano Roz Evans will set the mood for the Christmas season...

With warmth and humour, they introduce a programme of music for this magical time of year which will include a selection of festive favourites, some unusual items and one or two surprises.

Noson o straeon a cherddoriaeth yn ymwneud â’r Nadolig TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £13.00 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS

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SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER

WINTER WONDERLAND ˆ Y GAEAF GWYL

ICE RINK SESSIONS (60 MINS PER SESSION)

Must be booked by telephone on 01874 611622 or in person at Theatr Brycheiniog’s box office SATURDAY 22 DECEMBER

WEDNESDAY 19 DECEMBER 10.30AM

CWMNI MARTYN GERAINT A THEATRAU RHONDDA CYNON TAF

SINDERELA Dewch i ymuno â Martyn Geraint a’i ffrindiau wrth iddyn nhw gyflwyno hanes merch fwyaf enwog o fyd hudolus y pantomeim, sef, Sinderela. Ond yn ôl arferiad sioeau byth-gofiadwy MG, mae hyd yn oed mwy o antur nag arfer yn disgwyl Sinderela eleni !

Mi fydd y sioe yn addas i bawb rhwng 4 a 400 mlwydd oed, yn llawn chwerthin a chanu - bydd eich ymweliad â Sinderela yn sicr o godi gwen ar eich wynebau ac yn brawf o awyrgylch unigryw’r theatr.

Come and join Martyn Geraint and his friends as they present a Welsh language version of Cinderella

2pm-3pm 3pm-4pm 4pm-5pm 5pm-6pm 6pm-8pm

Ages 7 and under* Ages 8-11 years Ages 11-15 years Ages 12+ years All Ages

SUNDAY 23 DECEMBER

10am-11am 11am-12pm 12pm-1pm 1pm-2pm 2pm-6pm

Ages 7 and under* Ages 8-11 years Ages 11-15 years Ages 12+ years All Ages

MONDAY 24 DECEMBER

10am-11am 11am-12pm 12pm-1pm 1pm-2pm

Ages 7 and under* Ages 8-11 years Ages 11-15 years All Ages

*Must be accompanied by a guardian TICKETS £6.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00 SCHOOLS £7.00 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 85 MINS AGE GUIDE 4+ YEARS

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JAZZ

OTHER

Ymlaciwch i seiniau Jazz unwaith y mis yn Theatr Brycheiniog

THURSDAY 4 OCTOBER

TUESDAY 11 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM

Coinspinner Comedy Nights feature various comedians, well known on the comedy circuit.

IN THE BAR CERI WILLIAMS & DAVE JONES TRIO A swinging mix of jazz standards and elegant own compositions.

TUESDAY 16 OCTOBER 8.00PM

CHRIS BISCOE WITH JOHN GIBBON TRIO Virtuoso and lyrical saxophonist plays fine modern jazz. Also, don’t miss an opportunity to join Chris and the band for a jazz workshop from 6.15-7.30. Bring your own instrument. Must book. ENTRY £10.00 (includes concert ticket).

TUESDAY 27 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

GARETH ROBERTS QUARTET Blue Note jazz of the 60’s with Paul Jones (piano), Aidan Thorne (bass), John Reynolds (drums), Gethin Liddington (trumpet) and Gareth Roberts (trombone).

TUESDAY 18 DECEMBER 8.00PM

BLUESY SUSIE QUINTET Blues & jazz Christmas swing featuring Craig Webb and Steve Jenkins (guitars).

ENTRY £6.00 STUDENTS £3.00

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EVENTS COINSPINNER COMEDY SHOW The evening of laughs is organised by Coinspinnner, a leading supplier of gaming and pay-to-play equipment to pubs and member clubs. Watch out for ticket promotions and activities in local pubs and clubs supplied by Coinspinner.

FRIDAY 7 & SATURDAY 8 DECEMBER 7.00PM

CHRIST COLLEGE SENIOR PRODUCTION Pupils from Christ College bring their production of a major musical to the theatre this year, for what promises to be a spectacular showcase. For further details, please visit www.christcollegebrecon.com.

TICKETS £10.00 UNDER 18S £5.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG CANAL WHARF, BRECON, POWYS, LD3 7EW

ACCESS/MYNEDIAD MONEY SAVERS CONCESSIONS

HOW TO BOOK/ SUT I GADW LLE

Unless indicated otherwise, concessions are available if you are under 16, a student, a senior citizen (60 yrs+), claiming disability benefit, an Equity member or registered unwaged. Please bring proof of eligibility to the performance.

TELEPHONE On 01874 611622 and pay with a debit/credit card.

GROUP

FFÔN Ar 01874 611622 a thalu trwy gerdyn credyd/debyd rhwng 9.30AM a 5.00PM o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn.

ON-LINE / AR-LEIN www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

Reduced rates are available at many performances when you bring a party of ten or more - check box office for details.

ARBED ARIAN

PLEASE NOTE The Theatre reserves the right not to accept cheques.

The information on this leaflet is correct at the time of going to press. Theatr Brycheiniog reserves the right to make alterations if necessary.

Tickets cannot be refunded (unless an event is cancelled). Tickets may be exchanged for different tickets for the same show. A £2.00 fee per ticket will be charged for all exchanges.

CONSESIYNAU Oni nodir yn wahanol, mae consesiwn ar gael os ydych o dan 16 oed, yn fyfyriwr, yn bensiynwr (60 oed neu hyn), yn hawlio budd-dal anabledd, yn aelod o Equity neu wedi’ch cofrestru’n ddigyflog.

Dewch â phrawf eich bod yn gymwys i’r perfformiad.

GRWPIAU Mae cyfraddau rhatach ar gyfer nifer o berfformiadau os byddwch mewn grwp o ddeg neu fwy - gofynnwch yn y swyddfa docynnau am fanylion.

SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Design: Savage and Gray’ T: 029 2034 5533 www.savageandgray.co.uk 5165/12

Recognised as a Regional Performing Arts Centre by the Arts Council of Wales Cydnabyddir gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru fel Canolfan Ranbarthol y Celfyddydau Perfformio

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THE CANALSIDE CLASSES WEEKLY MONDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY

MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY LESLEY WALKER 01874 623219 WEEKLY REHEARSALS MONDAY

BRECON TOWN BAND DAVE JONES 01874 623650 WEEKLY TUESDAY

DAWNS POWYS DANCE DEE STOTT 01597 824370 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY

BRYCHEINIOG B-BOYS & B-GIRLS CATHEY OWEN COUSINS 01874 622838 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY

DIRECTORY BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE IAN MILTON 01874 610002 BRECKNOCK MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 01874 624121 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE BUILTH WELLS 01982 552555 THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 01686 625007 THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD 01432 340555 THE BOROUGH THEATRE ABERGAVENNY 01873 850805 BRECON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 01874 622485 BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE 01874 623366 DRAGONFLY CRUISES 07831 685 222

BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE GARETH PHILLIPS 07919 318 809 WEEKLY THURSDAY

UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE IAN ASHTON 01982 553335 WEEKLY FRIDAY

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE TERESA GODMON 07791 780 350

BIKES & HIKES MONTHLY

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS DORCAS CRESSWELL 01497 847262

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Bikes will be available to hire from the canal basin every weekend and bank holiday. Alternatively bikes can be booked in advance for delivery to the theatre.

Telephone: 01874 610071 Mobile: 07790660621 Web: www.bikesandhikes.co.uk

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PHOTOGRAPHY JUSTIN HARRIS

TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN @ BRYCHEINIOG As featured in the hit ITV1 show Britain’s Best Dish: The Chefs and The Good Food Guide 2012

Whether you’re looking for a great night out with a party, a business lunch, an intimate dinner or a pre-show supper, Tipple’n’Tiffin provides the perfect location.

Prepared with fresh local ingredients, the dishes at this acclaimed canal-side restaurant may be shared or combined in any way you choose.

Enjoy an old favourite with a twist. Experiment with something new.

Its entirely up to you!

Tel: 01874 611866 FOLLOW US

www.tipplentiffin.co.uk

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