Theatr Brycheiniog Autumn 2013

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SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER MEDI - RHAGFYR 2013

WEDNESDAY 28 - SUNDAY 31 AUGUST

HARP SUMMER SCHOOL YSGOL HAF TELYNAU ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY

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TUESDAY 3 SEPTEMBER - FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER

ANDREW ROBERTS Award-winning Tredegar-based landscape and wildlife photographer exhibits at Theatr Brycheiniog for the first time.

A series of masterclasses and workshops led by nationally renowned harpists and tutors, Gwenan Gibbard (Welsh harp), Harriet Earis (jazz), Máire Ní Chathasaigh (Irish harp) and Katherine Thomas (classical harp).

TICKETS £162.00 | CONCESSIONS £110.00 IN FULL-TIME EDUCATION £60.00

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‘HAVE A GO’ DAY If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to play the harp, this is your chance. Everyone welcome, no experience necessary.

FREE ENTRY

SATURDAY 31 AUGUST 7.30PM

HARP SUMMER SCHOOL CONCERT THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER

EARTH, FIRE & WATER An exhibition featuring the work of Hilary Bryanston, Tim Grant and Lynnford Jones.

A varied programme performed by summer school students and tutors - an opportunity to enjoy harp playing at its most diverse.

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THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER - TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG

BRECON HIGH SCHOOL

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Celebrating the achievement of pupils from KS3, GCSE and AS / A level Art and Design, the exhibition will feature a diverse range of fine art, 3-D work, contemporary textiles and graphics.

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A Glasbury Arts and Theatr Brycheiniog partnership project supported by Telynau Teifi

WELCOME/CROESO Theatr Brycheiniog and Wyeside have got a rich mix of old favourites and new delights coming to mid-Wales in autumn 2013.

Dros hydref 2013, bydd cymysgedd o’r hen ffefrynnau a thalentau newydd yn dod i Theatr Brycheiniog a Wyeside.

Lots of big names, top touring companies and bold new work - it’s a feast of music, theatre, entertainment and dance.

Llond lle o enwau mawr, cwmnïau teithio o fri a gwaith newydd anturus - gwledd o gerddoriaeth, theatr, adloniant a dawns.

No Fit State, Mappa Mundi, Seth Lakeman and Mid Wales Opera are old favourites. Ballet Black, Sean Hughes and Mary Coughlan make their debuts. And, by popular demand, we welcome back Gypsy Fire, Derek Paravacini, The Animals and In A New Light.

Mae ‘No Fit State’, Mappa Mundi, Seth Lakeman ac Opera Canolbarth Cymru’n hen ffefrynnau.

Yn ymddangos am y tro cyntaf fydd Ballet Black, Sean Hughes a Mary Coughlan. Yn dod nôl o ganlyniad i geisiadau di-ri mae Gypsy Fire, Derek Paravacini, The Animals a In A New Light.

A particular highlight for the season is the Horizons Tour stopping off in both Brecon and Builth - a spin-off from the World Music Expo (WOMEX) taking place in Cardiff this October.

A showcase of world artists paired up with top Wales-based musicians? Now, that's something to look forward to....

Un o uchafbwyntiau’r tymor fydd yr Horizons Tour a fydd yn galw yn Aberhonddu ac yn Llanfair-ymMuallt - yn deillio o Expo Cerddoriaeth y Byd (WOMEX) sy’n cael ei gynnal yng Nghaerdydd fis Hydref. Gwledd o artistiaid byd enwog ochr yn ochr â rhai o gerddorion gorau Cymru? Nawr, ^ i’ch dannedd.... dyna rywbeth i dynnu dwr

PAULA REDWAY Director

FOLLOW THEATR BRYCHEINIOG...

‘Breathtaking grace … joyful, unashamed pleasure’ THE GUARDIAN

WEDNESDAY 4, THURSDAY 5, WEDNESDAY 11 & THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM FRIDAY 6, SATURDAY 7, FRIDAY 13 & SATURDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM SATURDAY 7, SUNDAY 8, SATURDAY 14 & SUNDAY 15 SEPTEMBER MATINEE 3.00PM

IN THE BIG TOP

NO FIT STATE

BIANCO TURNING SAVAGE

Seductive, thrilling and enchanting, this explosive new performance follows up the memorable and award-winning Tabù in 2010.

NoFit State return to Brecon with sixteen performers and an electrifying live band to immerse the audience in an all-consuming promenade experience blending jaw-dropping circus with untamed elegance and subversive edge.

Directed by Firenza Guidi and originally co-produced with the Eden Project.

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THURSDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

AN EVENING OF MEDIUMSHIP WITH PSYCHIC

TONY STOCKWELL Its not creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky.... Psychic medium Tony Stockwell comes to Brecon to demonstrate his belief that those who have passed away can communicate with their loved ones.

The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy gives proof beyond doubt of the afterlife, all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy.

A remarkably compelling, amazingly detailed and always humorous show.

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WEDNESDAY 18 & THURSDAY 19 SEPTEMBER 8.30PM

THE WORLD BEHIND WALLS FEATURING JESSIE BRETT AND ADDISU DEMISSIE Have you ever passed a window, caught a glimpse of something fascinating and wanted to see more?

Fusing contemporary and Ethiopian dance with an original sound score by Jered Sorkin, this original and site-specific piece uses the architectural characteristics of Theatr Brycheiniog with the audience watching from a boat on the canal.

This production is supported by Theatr Brycheiniog, Arts Council of Wales, Dance United, Adugna Dance and Theatre Company (Ethiopia) and Valley and Vale Community Arts.

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THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

THE JIVE ACES Having become the first ever band to reach the semi-finals of Britain's Got Talent, The Jive Aces followed it up with a performance for the Queen as part of the Diamond Jubilee celebrations.

The Jive Aces have brought the house down at thousands of festivals, theatres, and dance halls throughout the UK, Europe, the USA and beyond, also making hundreds of TV and radio appearances world-wide.

Renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show playing songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jnr, the yellowsuited sextet are now truly established as the UK's top jive and swing band.

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FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

OPRA CYMRU

BARBWR Mae OPRA Cymru, ar eu pedwerydd taith cenedlaethol, yn cyflwyno eu fersiwn Gymraeg o gomedi poblogaidd Rossini yng Nghanolfan Wyeside: mae’r cast yn cynnwys Phil Gault, Elgan Thomas, Huw Euron - a Gwawr Edwards, sy’n ymuno â’r cwmni am y tro cyntaf.

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SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

DEREK PARAVACINI

ROYAL WELSH REGIMENTAL MUSEUM APPEAL ABF THE SOLDIERS’ CHARITY

Derek Paravicini is one of the most extraordinary virtuoso pianists and original musical entertainers in the world. He is also blind, autistic and has severe learning difficulties.

As well as having a repertoire of tens of thousands of pieces that he can play from memory in any style and in any key, Derek brings his own interpretation to the music he plays, either solo or playing with others.

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SEFIL OPRA Cymru, on its fourth national tour of Wales, brings its Welsh-language version of Rossini’s popular comedy classic to Wyeside.

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SUNDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

CORY BAND The Cory Band hails from the Rhondda Valley in South Wales.

The band is dedicated to new music, raising the profile of the brass band genre and keeping music alive in Wales. They have an active commissioning policy and have performed works by my many of Britain’s leading composers.

In May 2013, Cory were crowned European Champions in Oslo, Norway for the fifth time in their history. They fought off fierce competition from the best bands throughout Europe including Black Dyke and Leyland from England.

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WEDNESDAY 2 & THURSDAY 3 OCTOBER 7.30PM

I’M WITH An Englishman, a Northern Irishman, a Scotsman and a Welshman walked into a recording studio and created The Union. Commercially successful and critically acclaimed, the pioneering Indie-rock band is now on the verge of breaking-up.

When financial disaster strikes and Scottish guitarist Barry leaves the band, can The Union survive?

This Traverse Theatre Company and Wales Millennium Centre co-production is written by Tim Price and directed by Hamish Pirie, who were both Olivier-nominated for their last collaboration, Salt, Root and Roe. 8

FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 8.00PM

BALLET BLACK Ballet Black highlights and celebrates the talents of black and Asian dancers from around the world.

For their debut at Theatr Brycheiniog, the company are delighted to present a mixed bill of new work with exciting ballets from up-coming choreographers Ludovic Ondiviela (The Royal Ballet), Robert Binet (National Ballet of Canada), world renowned dance-maker Javier de Frutos and British choreographer Christopher Marney (Gothenburg Ballet, New Adventures).

Ballet Black is an Associate Company of the Royal Opera House and Critics’ Circle National Dance Award for Best Independent Company of 2012.

Cwmni bale y mae eu gwaith wedi'i gymeradwyo gan y beirniaid

THE BAND Cynhyrchiad theatr ffraeth wedi'i osod yn y busnes cerdd

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Photography by Bill Cooper

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WEDNESDAY 9 OCTOBER 7.45PM

CYD-GYNHYRCHIAD THEATR MWLDAN

COMPLEAT F STAGE BEAU SATURDAY 5 OCTOBER 7.00PM

CWMBACH MALE CHOIR

IN CONCERT

An ensemble at the peak of its form, the internationally acclaimed Cwmbach Male Choir showcases its beautiful sound, thrilling technique and exhilarating close harmony talents.

Come and enjoy a superbly crafted and entertaining concert that will send shivers up your spine!

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After decades of Puritan austerity, the playhouses open their doors again in 1661 and crowds flock to see the sensation of the age: an actress of exquisite beauty and charm as well as taste and talent. In a period when women are prohibited from acting, ‘her’ name is Edward Kynaston.

Nothing can eclipse Ned’s brilliant domination of the stage until a young orange-seller with royal connections also sets her cap on a stage career.

For the sake of his ‘pretty, witty’ Nell Gwynne, the king changes the law to allow women to act, and Kynaston’s world is turned upside-down.

MAPPA MUNDI CO-PRODUCTION

FEMALE TY Based on a true story and set in the courts, brothels, and theatres of Restoration London, The Compleat Female Stage Beauty is a perfect vehicle for Mappa Mundi’s vibrant, energetic, and irreverent style.

Written by Jeffrey Hatcher and directed by Lloyd Llewellyn-Jones. Presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited. This production is supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Arts Council of Wales through the National Performing Arts Touring scheme.

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FRIDAY 11 OCTOBER 7.30PM

MUGENKYO TAIKO DRUMMERS

Thundering rhythms on huge taiko drums, mysterious masked choreography with inventive lighting, muscular synchronisation timed to perfection, post-apocalyptic martial imagery & infectious belly-laugh humour - all in a spellbinding display of sheer athleticism.

Drymio o Japan sy'n syfrdanu!

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SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 8.00PM

THE BLUES BAND If music matures like fine wine, 1979 was a vintage year.

That’s when Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness (from the hugely successful Manfred Mann) returned to their first love - the blues. Into the ranks came slide guitarist and vocalist Dave Kelly, legendary drummer Hughie Flint, (replaced in 1982 by the renowned Rob Townsend), with bass provided by Gary Fletcher.

They imagined their ‘back to the roots’ project, The Blues Band, would simply earn some beer money. How wrong they were! Thirty years later, they’re still going strong...

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SATURDAY 12 OCTOBER 7.30PM

BUDAPES ORCHEST The Budapest Café Orchestra play traditional folk and gypsy music from across the Balkans and Russia.

With fiery vivacity and aweinspiring musicianship, the finest purveyors of Eastern European gypsy music present a wideranging programme evoking vivid images of Tzigane fiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsy campfires - with a few surprises along the way!

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WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 8.00PM

SETH LAKEMAN Folk-inspired, multi-award winning singer-songwriter Seth Lakeman comes to Theatr Brycheiniog with his hugely talented band plus special guest Lisbee Stainton this October.

Seth has released six albums including 2005’s Mercurynominated Kitty Jay through to his latest album, Tales From The Barrel House, which confirms Seth’s innate knack for writing both foot-stomping, sing-along songs and more tender, thoughtful ballads. His fiddle and tenor guitar playing is often breathtaking and Seth's trademark, soaring vocals are at the forefront of the album, as beguiling and haunting as ever.

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ST CAFÉ RA '...will leave you with a grin on your face and rhythm in your feet' THE TIMES TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS WORKSHOPS AVAILABLE CONTACT paula@brycheiniog.co.uk

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THURSDAY 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM

MID WALES OPERA

ALBERT HERRING

BY BENJAMIN BRITTEN

It is time for the sleepy village of Loxford to choose its May Queen but none of the local girls quite fit the bill. All eyes focus on Albert, from the greengrocers, pure and innocent as they come. Surely he's the perfect candidate to be Loxford’s first May King..?

This production celebrates the centenary birth of one of the country’s greatest composers, Benjamin Britten. Witty and irreverent, Albert Herring is one of his most perfect gems.

A co-production with Opera Theatre Company directed by Michael Barker-Caven and featuring the Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra conducted by Nicholas Cleobury.

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FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 8.00PM

GAGA

THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO QUEEN From numerous Queen conventions to television appearances, GaGa 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.

Teyrnged i'r grwp roc poblogaidd, Queen TICKETS £16.00 | CONCESSIONS £14.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS

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SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 7.30PM

MARY COUGHLAN Mary Coughlan is one of Ireland’s most well-known singers. Her first album, Tired And Emotional sold 100,000 copies in Ireland alone and its successor, Under The Influence, confirmed Coughlan as a singer capable of making every song she sings her own.

This Brecon concert is one of just eleven dates on her Best Of tour which celebrates her 25 years in the business.

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SATURDAY 19 OCTOBER 8.00PM

PHILL JUPITUS

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YOU’RE PROBABLY WONDERING WHY I'VE ASKED YOU HERE...

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SOLD OUT Based on the character based comedy show which he took to the Edinburgh Fringe Festival in 2012, this is a three-part performance unlike anything you have seen before. Leave your preconceptions at the door but don't forget to bring your curiosity.

‘This show is a huge amount of fun and an impressive display of Jupitus’ skills’ THE SCOTSMAN

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TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 7.45PM

JAMES HONEYBOURNE AFRICA: EYE TO EYE WITH THE UNKNOWN From the Atlas Mountains to the Cape of Good Hope, producer James Honeyborne discusses the making of the 2013 BBC TV series which celebrates the continent of Africa at its most dramatic and unexpected.

James Honeyborne has been making wildlife films for the past 20 years. He’s the producer and director of award-winning wildlife TV documentaries for BBC, Discovery Channel and National Geographic. His credits include Wildlife On One and The Natural World. He also directed a feature-length wildlife drama Meerkats The Movie for Harvey Weinstein / BBC Films (2009). James is based at the BBC’s Natural History Unit.

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FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 1.30PM

THEATR ARAD GOCH

TAFLIAD CARREG STONES Drama gyffrous a heriol i bobl ifanc yn iaith bobl ifanc yw Tafliad Carreg / Stones.

Mae’r cynhyrchiad yn adrodd stori dau fachgen ifanc sy’n canfod eu hunain mewn trafferth difrifol wedi i chware droi’n chwerw, ac yn drasiedi.

Mae’r stori yn seiliedig ar ddigwyddiad go iawn ac mae hynny’n sicir o daro deuddeg gyda’r gynulleidfa ifanc. Crewyd y ddrama ym 1996 gan Zeal Theatre, Awstralia ac mae wedi cael ei chyfieithu a’i pherfformio mewn 25 o wledydd erbyn hyn.

Tafliad Carreg yw un o’r dramau mwyaf poblogaidd ymhlith cynulleidfaoedd o bobl ifanc led led y byd.

Thrilling and challenging, Stones is one of the most popular and relevant pieces of theatre for young people worldwide.

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WYESIDE 16

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FRIDAY 25 - MONDAY 28 OCTOBER

BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL FRIDAY 25 OCTOBER 7.00PM

HANDEL’S THEODORA AT BRECON CATHEDRAL Brecon Baroque (leader Rachel Podger), Brecon Cathedral Choir, Brecon Cathedral Consort, directed by Mark Duthie and featuring Flora York-Skinner (mezzo), Robin Blaze (countertenor) Julian Podger (tenor), Giles Underwood (bass).

TICKETS £20.00 | CONCESSIONS £18.00

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 7.00PM

BRECON BAROQUE AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG Bach’s cantatas for solo alto Vergnugte Ruh (BWV 170) and Gott soll allein mein Herze haben (BWV 169), Concerto for Three Violins in D major (BWV 1064) and Concerto for harpsichord featuring Robin Blaze (countertenor), Rachel Podger, Johannes Pramsohler (violin), and Marcin Swiatkiewicz (harpsichord).

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 3.00PM

BAROQUE TEA DANCE AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG Peter Brock, dancing master extraordinaire, and the Playford Baroque Trio will lead and accompany traditional Baroque and country dancing, with an Eighteenth Century style tea served during the interval.

TICKETS £10.00

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 7.00PM

ENSEMBLE DIDEROT

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AT CHRIST COLLEGE BRECON Internationally acclaimed chamber ensemble, led by violinist Johannes Pramsohler, give a recital of seventeenth century instrumental music by composers working in and around Rome.

SUNDAY 27 OCTOBER 11.00AM

TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00

FESTIVAL EUCHARIST

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 7.00PM

AT BRECON CATHEDRAL Featuring the Royal Welsh College Of Music & Drama Baroque String Ensemble directed

by Mark Duthie.

BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA & SOUTH POWYS YOUTH ORCHESTRA AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG The final concert of the 2013 festival features Corelli's 300th anniversary, his Roman contemporaries and Handel's Music for the Royal Fireworks. The Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra is directed by Rachel Podger and features Rachel Podger (violin), Johannes Pramsohler (violin) and Alison McGillivray (cello).

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CYD GYNHYRCHIAD THEATR MWLDAN CREU CYMRU CO-PRODUCTION A WORLD OF MUSIC IN WALES

TAITH/HORIZONS Theatr Mwldan and Creu Cymru present a major tour of the best world music performers who have been selected to appear in showcases at the global international music event WOMEX.

MONDAY 28 OCTOBER 7.30PM

WOMEX 13 takes place in Cardiff between 23 - 27 October.

The Gorwelion - Horizons Wales-wide tour will take four leading international WOMEX 13 showcasing artists and pair them up with four top Wales based musicians or groups for a sensational performance of world music from leading international and Wales based exponents.

TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00 DURATION 170 MINS

Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and the National Lottery.

Mae Theatr Mwldan a Creu Cymru yn cyflwyno taith fawreddog o amgylch Cymru, gan gyflwyno’r perfformwyr cerddoriaeth byd gorau sydd wedi eu dethol i ymddangos mewn cyflwyniadau yn y digwyddiad cerddoriaeth ryngwladol fydol, WOMEX. Wedi ei noddi’n rhannol gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru, a’r Loteri Genedlaethol.

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EBO TAYLOR (GHANA) ALAW (CYMRU / WALES) WYESIDE BOX OFFICE 01982 552555 www.wyeside.co.uk WEDNESDAY 30 OCTOBER 7.30PM

GHAZALAW (INDIA / CYMRU) BALLET NIMBA (CYMRU/GUINEA) TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

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TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER - SATURDAY 2 NOVEMBER 6.00PM

DEPARTMENT OF ENJOYMENT AT PENPONT

THE TEMPEST ON FIRE FIRE THEATRE SPECTACULAR An abridged outdoor fiery vision of Shakespeare’s The Tempest which starts at Theatr Brycheiniog and continues in and around the illuminated Greenman Maze at Penpont near Brecon.

A dramatic retelling by a company of actors, dancers and fire performers from Organised Kaos accompanied live by world music stars Baka Beyond.

Fine food and real ale available on site.

Attenders should wear suitable clothes for this outdoor evening performance.

‘Exciting and beautiful... takes Hay On Fire festivals to a new wondrous place.’

ROBERT PLANT OF LED ZEPPELIN SWICA Carnival – Creative Producers

Sioe Dân ym Mhenpont TICKETS £20.00 | CONCESSIONS £18.00 FAMILY TICKET £60.00 INCLUDES COACH TRAVEL

TUESDAY 29 OCTOBER 7.30PM

HEADS SOUTH Heads South are a leading Latin jazz quintet combining Afro-Cuban and other rhythms with tuneful melodies in a repertoire of original compositions and arrangements of classic tunes.

The band’s line-up features top jazz trumpeter Steve Waterman, Cuban percussionist Chino Martell Morgan, Venezuelan bass player Aldofredo Pulido, drummer Buster Birch and pianist/composer John Harriman.

PLUS THE ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE - IN THE THEATRE BAR AT 6.30PM (FREE) Supported by the Arts Council of Wales & The Colwinston Charitable Trust Myfyrwyr coleg Caerdydd yn cynorthwyo act jazz o fri TICKETS £9.00 | CONCESSIONS £7.00 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS FREE SCHOOL WORKSHOP - CONTACT CATHY MORRIS ON 029 2019 0176

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FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

THE

ANIM & FRIENDS FEATURING ORIGINAL JOHN STEEL & MICK THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 7.45PM

BOEING BOEING Following highly successful tours of Bouncers (2010), Up 'n' Under (2011) and Neville’s Island (2012), Black RAT Productions fly into action with their brand new production of a classic farce.

It is the swinging 1960s and Bernard is living his dream life!

He has a stylish apartment in Paris and three gorgeous airstewardess fiancées. His busy love life is thrown into chaos when the weather and a new, faster Boeing jet conspire to ground all his brides-to-be in the same place at the same time.

Written by Marc Camoletti & translated by Beverly Cross & Francis Evans. Directed by Richard Tunley.

A Black RAT Productions and Blackwood Miners’ Institute co-production in association with RCT Theatres and supported

by Arts Council Wales.

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In 1964, a wave of new energetic rock’n’roll swept over the youth of the world.

On the crest of this wave was The Beatles, The Rolling Stones and, of course, The Animals.

From the banks of the River Tyne came the North East's offering; a brand of rhythm’n’blues that the whole world seemed to grasp greedily.

The hits - like House of The Rising Sun, We Gotta Get Out Of This Place, Don’t Let Me Be Misunderstood and Boom Boom just kept on coming.

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WEDNESDAY 6 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

THEATR MWLDAN / ASTAR ARTES CO-PRODUCTION

CATRIN FINCH & SECKOU KEITA From Casamance in Senegal, Seckou Keita has a formidable reputation as an inspired exponent of the Kora.

Harpist Catrin Finch is one of Wales’ leading international musical ambassadors and one of the world’s finest players of this most Welsh of instruments.

The harp occupies a vital place in the incredibly rich cultures of both West Africa and Wales and, remarkably, both nations share a centuries-old bardic tradition of intricate oral history, expressed through music, song and verse.

Supported by the Welsh Government and the Arts Council of Wales.

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SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

SEAN HUGHES LIFE BECOMES NOISES

From the moment the lights come up, revealing a hospital bed and Sean dressed in a slightly inappropriate costume, it is apparent that this is going to be no ordinary comedy show...

It has been over a year since his father died, and Sean is dealing with his death in a way that only Sean can. This hilarious yet poignant tale is a beautiful insight into the lighter side of dying and getting older, going to places that comedy rarely goes, highlighting how ridiculous life is and how quickly it can be taken away.

‘One of the best stand-ups of his generation’ DAILY TELEGRAPH THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7.30PM Seren 'Buzzcocks' gynt mewn sioe gomedi un-dyn newydd.

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ELKIE BROOKS Quite simply one of the most successful and popular singers the UK has ever produced, Elkie Brooks is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million selling albums and awards, her annual tours are treats for fans old and new.

Performing some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. Don't miss the chance to see a truly great artist in action.

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FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 11.00AM

SHERMAN CYMRU

CORINA PAVLOVA A’R LLEW SY’N RHUO BY / GAN ELEN CALDECOTT

Mae Siop Anifeiliaid Anwes Mr McAlistair yn unigryw, dyma'r unig Siop Anifeiliaid Anwes yn y byd lle mae'r anifail anwes yn dewis chi! Pan fydd yn addo i ddod o hyd i anifail anwes perffaith i Corina Pavlova mewn pryd ar gyfer y Nadolig, ni all Corina aros i ddarganfod beth y gallai fod. Gath fach? Neidr? Sebra, efallai?

FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

Ymunwch â Corina am antur gyffrous, yn llawn anifeiliaid o bob siâp a maint mewn gwledd Nadoligaidd llawn o ganu, dawnsio a rhuo!

ROB KINGSLEY

An exciting adventure filled with animals of all shapes and sizes in a festive treat for all the family, full of singing, dancing and roaring!

ELVIS

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A VISION OF FEATURING THE CADILLACS BAND WITH THE SWEET SENSATIONS

Recognised as the outright official European champion by winning Europe’s largest Elvis competition, Rob Kingsley is officially endorsed by Elvis Presley Enterprises for his charity work.

Rob Kingsley has the look as well as the sound and the charisma, bringing you a full evening of all the classic hits, from the early years through to the sensational Vegas era.

Teyrnged i frenin roc a rôl TICKETS £17.50 | CONCESSIONS £16.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 140 MINS

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FRIDAY 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

THEATRE AD INFINITUM

TRANSLUNAR PARADISE After his wife passes away, William escapes to a paradise of fantasy and past memories, a place far from the reality of his grief. Returning from beyond the grave, Rose revisits her widowed companion to perform one last act of love: to help him let go.

Using a live accordion accompaniment, this exquisite piece of mask and movement theatre was a multi-award winning, critically acclaimed sellout at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2011.

A co-production developed with The Lowry, Midlands Arts Centre, Redbridge Drama Centre, The Ustinov Studio Theatre and supported by Arts Council England; BE Festival, Birmingham; Rose Bruford College, Sidcup; Pleasance Theatre Edinburgh and PULSE Festival & New Wolsey Theatre, Ipswich.

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SATURDAY 16 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

CANNON & BALL Tommy Cannon and Bobby Ball bring their very own special brand of comedy to Theatr Brycheiniog for 2013. With their knock about comedy routines and a Q&A session with the audience, a fun and entertaining evening is assured.

Rock on Tommy!

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THURSDAY 21 NOVEMBER 10.30AM & 4.30PM

TRAVELLING LIGHT THEATRE COMPANY

BOING! Who can sleep on Christmas Eve when there are beds to be jumped on, pillows to be fought with and seas to be sailed…?

In this enchanting mix of comedy, acrobatics and dazzling breakdance, Wilkie and Joel are drawn into ever more riotous games that turn their bed into a giant trampoline. Audiences of all ages are guaranteed to leave the theatre with stars in their eyes!

‘Utterly dazzling. Rumbustious, exhilarating dance theatre’ THE GUARDIAN

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FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

HEY ROCK’N’ROLL TRIBUTE TO SHOWADDYWADDY A fun-packed rollercoaster of a ride down memory lane with some of the very best dance and jive songs that were ever recorded - Three Steps To Heaven, Under The Moon Of Love, Rama Lama Ding Dong, Hey Rock'n'Roll and Pretty Little Angel Eyes plus many, many more.

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FRIDAY 22 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

TASHI LHUNPO MONKS Tibetan monks bring a moving and inspirational insight into the world of sacred music and monastic dance: from the contemplative, mesmerising chant of Buddhist texts to the majestic, brocade-costumed masked dances.

Join the monks on stage for a free workshop at 5.00pm. Learn about the monastery, try some dance steps, see a demonstration of debate and learn some of the graceful hand gestures or Mudras used in Tantric prayer.

Dawns a cherddoriaeth sy'n dathlu amrywiaeth diwylliant Tibet.

TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS | SUITABILITY 8+ YEARS

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SATURDAY 23 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

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

Featuring the feisty Hollie-Jay Bowes (Hollyoaks), TV favourite Terri Dwyer (Hollyoaks, Grange Hill, Loose Women) and national treasure Diane Keen (Doctors, Ruth Rendell Mysteries).

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… trust us!

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TUESDAY 26 NOVEMBER 7.45PM

NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES National Dance Company Wales celebrates its 30th anniversary year with three exhilarating productions featuring twelve international dancers.

Noces, from celebrated French choreographer Angelin Preljocaj, uses Stravinsky’s immense score Les Noces to create a dynamic and precise work of tenderness and wild abandon.

With his iconic dance vocabulary, Stephen Petronio’s Water Stories is a magical work framed by the haunting vistas of Welsh lakes and coastlines, to specially commissioned music from Atticus Ross (The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo, The Social Network).

MONDAY 25 NOVEMBER SCHOOLS-BASED WORKSHOPS

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House choreographer Eleesha Drennan presents Virtual Descent created to a dramatic percussion concerto by Mark Bowden, resident composer of BBC National Orchestra of Wales.

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FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

LEO HOULDING

FROM THE AMAZON TO ANTARTICA If modern British adventure has a face, it looks a lot like Leo Houlding. He has climbed the most difficult and highest mountains in the world and, in 2012, in search of greater adventure, he went to the wildest, least accessible and most contrasting corners of Earth - deep into the Amazon jungle and to the centre of the Antarctic wilderness.

Leo will be talking about both adventures in this new talk, illustrated with world-class photography and film-footage shot by the multi award winning film-maker Alastair Lee.

SATURDAY 30 NOVEMBER 7.30PM

CIRCUS OF HORRORS LONDON AFTER MIDNIGHT

Darlith gan un sy'n dringo, yn neidio gyda pharasiwt o uchder mawr ac yn ceisio antur

The band that stormed into the finals of Britain's Got Talent is back, inspired by the legendary and sinister lost movie London After Midnight.

TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS

The new show will take you on a whirlwind journey though a plague-ridden London and culminate during the Great Fire Of London in 1666. From sword-swallowers to dare-devil balancing acts, from hair-hangers to demon dwarfs, from a pickled person to astounding aerial acts, all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek by an almighty cast & the devil-driven rock n’ roll of Dr Haze & The Interceptors From Hell.

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Adloniant syrcas amgen TICKETS £22.00 | CONCESSIONS £19.00 UPPER BALCONY £16.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS SUITABILITY 16+ YEARS (ADULT CONTENT)

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WEDNESDAY 4 - SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER

ALADDIN If it’s non-stop laughter you’re after, then book your seats for Aladdin, the fun-packed pantomime from Rainbow Valley Productions.

Starring Owen Money - Wales’ undisputed King of Comedy and hugely popular BBC Radio Wales presenter – this hilarious show is certain to bring some much-needed funshine to Brecon this winter.

Between the jokes & japes, witty wordplay and silly slapstick, there’ll also be enough singing, dancing, romance, magic, mystery and excitement to entertain audiences of all ages.

PUBLIC PERFORMANCES WEDNESDAY 4, FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 7.00PM SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 2.00PM & 6.00PM SUNDAY 8 DECEMBER 2.00PM DURATION 150 MINS

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES WEDNESDAY 4, THURSDAY 5 & FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 10.00AM THURSDAY 5 & FRIDAY 6 DECEMBER 1.00PM DURATION 120 MINS

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SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 5.30PM-9.30PM

IN A NEW LIGHT Join us in the Canal Basin outsdie Theatr Brycheiniog for a stunning array of giant moving 3D images projected onto a 10 metre high wall of water, created by the best emerging animation artists in the UK and beyond.

A breathtaking outdoor animation spectacular, this 30 minute looped water projection installation has been a feature at recent Latitude Festivals where the stunning array of moving imagery left audiences thrilled.

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In A New Light is a Theatr Brycheiniog / Galeri / Fallon Films / Blinc co-production supported by the Arts Council Of Wales and Welsh Assembly Government.

Casgliad anhygoel o ddelweddau animeiddio 3D enfawr ar raeadr deg metr o uchder.

FREE ENTRY

SATURDAY 7 DECEMBER 8.00PM

JO CAULFIELD The star of Radio 4’s critically acclaimed It’s That Jo Caulfield Again drops in at Wyeside Arts Centre this autumn.

Expect razor-sharp observations and scandalous one-liners in this celebration of anger including acerbic stories about dating, relationships, bad service and wrestling with a self-scanner in Tesco. Come join Jo’s celebration of anger.

‘Feisty, funny and wonderfully bitchy’ THE OBSERVER

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WEDNESDAY 11 DECEMBER 7.30PM

BALLET THEATRE UK

THE NUTCRACKER Tchaikovsky's most loved and unforgettable musical score combines with magical choreography, exquisite costumes and breathtaking scenery that together creates an atmosphere of fantasy and illusion.

A perfect treat for the Christmas season, this production is sure to leave you with a sense of warmth and treasured memories that will last a lifetime.

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FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 7.30PM

THE MADRIGIRLS With their beautiful renditions of medieval and renaissance madrigals and carols as well as their striking interpretations of folk songs and jazz standards, The Madrigirls seduce audiences with their intoxicating a capella singing.

The performance is dramatic and engaging as they take the audience on a journey through the many different moods and emotions expressed through the madrigal. Their aim is to bring the passions of 17th Century music straight through to the 21st Century.

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FRIDAY 13 DECEMBER 8.00PM

GYPSY FIRE QUARTET Gypsy Fire push the boundaries of what can be achieved with a pure acoustic line-up. Featuring tracks from their latest album, each piece is performed with passion and flair.

Encompassing many different musical genres, the quartet features the acoustic guitars of Stuart Carter-Smith and Will Barns plus award winning jazz violinist Ben Holder and double bassist Paul Jefferies. Individually they are acclaimed soloists, together they are simply breathtaking!

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SATURDAY 14 DECEMBER 7.30PM

PENDYRUS MALE CHOIR The Pendyrus has the remarkable distinction of being the only Welsh male choir to have sung in both the White House and Kremlin. More recently, the choir entertained passengers on the cruise ship Balmoral and other engagements in the Baltic ports of call.

Côr meibion

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SUNDAY 15 DECEMBER 2.30PM

IMAGE MUSICAL THEATRE

SCROOGE Charles Dickens’ much loved story of Scrooge and his encounters with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future translates superbly into Image Musical Theatre’s ever popular theatrical format.

With the opportunity for the whole audience to sing the chorus songs and for some children to play the carol singers, the Cratchit children, and other parts, this is family theatre at its very best.

Theatr i'r teulu gyda chyfle i'r plant gymryd rhan ynddi

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SATURDAY 21 DECEMBER 7.30PM

PETER KARRIE CHRISTMAS CRACKER

Phantom of the Opera star Peter Karrie returns to Theatr Brycheiniog with a bunch of special guests and friends to celebrate Christmas with you.

Includes Santa’s grotto!

Cyn seren Phantom Of The Opera a'i sioe dymhorol TICKETS £12.00 | CONCESSIONS £10.00 UNDER 12S £5.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 140 MINS

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG WEDNESDAY 18 DECEMBER 10.30AM

MARTIN GERAINT

DRAW DROS Y DON Draw Dros y Don yw teitl pantomeim Martyn Geraint ar gyfer 2013. Mae’r stori’n dilyn helyntion Robin Croeso sy’n hwylio dros y mor i chwilio am drysor y Mor Ladron! Am y tro cyntaf eleni bydd Martyn Geraint yn chwarae rhan y 'Dame' sef Mam Robin - Diolch Croeso.

Wedi llwyddiant ysgubol sioe Sinderela llynedd (sgoriodd 9.3 allan o 10 yn y ffurflenni adborth) rydym yn gobeithio creu sioe llawn lliw, hiwmor, cerddoriaeth, dawns ac effeithiau unigryw’r theatr unwaith eto eleni ar eich cyfer CHI - teuluoedd, ysgolion, plant a phobl ifanc Cymru - felly dewch i’n gweld ni.

With much fun, music, dance and special effects for all the family, this Robinson Crusoe type adventure stars Martyn Geraint as the Dame for the very first time.

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

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LIVE SCREENINGS ROYAL OPERA HOUSE TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 7.15PM

TURANDOT

Digital screenings of live theatre, opera or ballet. For more information, check out Wyeside's website or film leaflet.

MET OPERA

ROYAL BALLET

SATURDAY 26 OCTOBER 5.55PM

WEDNESDAY 16 OCTOBER 7.15PM

THE NOSE

DON QUIXOTE

SATURDAY 9 NOVEMBER 5.55PM

THE GLOBE

NT LIVE

FRIDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 2.00PM

THURSDAY 26 SEPTEMBER 7.00PM

ROYAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY

OTHELLO

THURSDAY 28 NOVEMBER 7.00PM

TAMING OF THE SHREW FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 2.00PM

HENRY V FRIDAY 18 OCTOBER 2.00PM

TOSCA

TUESDAY 22 OCTOBER 7.00PM

HAMLET

TWELFTH NIGHT

THURSDAY 31 OCTOBER 7.00PM

GREAT ART ON SCREEN

FRIDAY 1 NOVEMBER 9.00PM

SUNDAY 20 OCTOBER 3.00PM

HABIT OF ART

VERMEER SUNDAY 17 NOVEMBER 3.00PM

MANET

FRANKENSTEIN 1 FRANKENSTEIN 2 THURSDAY 14 NOVEMBER 7.00PM

OPERA AUSTRALIA SUNDAY 6 OCTOBER 3.00PM

CARMEN

CINEMA

RICHARD II

CONCERTS FRIDAY 4 OCTOBER 10.00PM

QUEEN HUNGARIAN RHAPSODY FRIDAY 29 NOVEMBER 10.00PM

WAR OF THE WORLDS Start times are subject to change. For the latest information and ticket prices, please contact Wyeside box office or website.

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JAZZ

IN THE BAR THEATR BRYCHEINIOG info@jazzinthebar.com www.jazzinthebar.com Facebook JazzinBrecon TUESDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM

JIM BARBER TRIO Classic jazz with special guest Fraser Allibone TUESDAY 15 OCTOBER 8.00PM

DEBORAH GLENISTER QUARTET WITH JEN WILSON Jazz swing and Latin style TUESDAY 19 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

CHRIS HODGKINS QUARTET Trumpet-led jazz, with guitar, sax and bass, playing standards, bebop and originals.

TUESDAY 17 DECEMBER 8.00PM

SPIRIT OF MELLY A special jazz and blues celebration with Li Harding, The Gary Phillips Trio and Paul Munnery.

ENTRY £6.00

TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN

@ BRYCHEINIOG

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

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

THE CANALSIDE CLASSES WEEKLY MONDAY, 10.30AM & 11.45AM

PILATES KATY SINNADURAI 01874 625992

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 AMANDA GRIFFITH 01597 824370

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

WEEKLY WEDNESDAY

BRYCHEINIOG B-BOYS & B-GIRLS BOX OFFICE 01874 611622

WEEKLY THURSDAY

UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE JEAN HOSIE 01874 610340

MONTHLY

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS DORCAS CRESSWELL 01497 847262

COLEG POWYS PERFOMING ARTS DIPLOMA 0845 4086400 / www.coleg-powys.ac.uk

BIKES & HIKES 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 37

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

HOW TO BOOK/ SUT I GADW LLE TELEPHONE On 01874 611622 and pay with a debit/credit card.

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 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.

ACCESS/MYNEDIAD MONEY SAVERS CONCESSIONS 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.

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

ARBED ARIAN 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 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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WYESIDE

ARTS CENTRE

ACCESS/MYNEDIAD

CASTLE STREET, BUILTH WELLS, POWYS, LD2 3BN

FRIENDS OF WYESIDE

HOW TO BOOK/ SUT I GADW LLE

You can show support for Wyeside by becoming a Friend for a small donation every month.

Ask at box office or pick up a form from Wyeside or Nibletts in Builth Wells.

TELEPHONE/FFON 01982 552555

DIRECTIONS/ CYFARWYDDIADAU

Wednesday to Sunday/ddydd Mawrth i ddydd Sul 5.30PM to 9.00PM and 1 hour before matinees.

ONLINE / AR-LEIN: www.wyeside.co.uk NOTE: Credit and debit card payments subject to a 50p charge per booking. Reservations for live events must be paid for by five days before. Credit notes (minus a £2 fee) will be issued in the event of a cancellation up to five days days before event. Tickets may be exchanged (minus a £2 fee) up to five days before event.

Latecomers may have to wait for a suitable break in the performance before taking up their seat. Support workers with proof of status are entitled to a free ticket when accompanying disabled customers. Full terms and conditions on website.

VOLUNTEERING/ GWIRFODDOLI Wyeside’s volunteers play a vital role in the venue’s success, helping Wyeside in many ways – whether stewarding for live events and films, working in the bar and helping to publicise over a thousand separate presentations every year. Benefits of volunteering includes the opportunity to see events and films for free. Please email your name, address and telephone number to house@wyeside.co.uk to receive an application form or make yourself known to venue staff on your next visit.

The recent redevelopment of the Market Theatre has been made possible by funding from the Welsh Assembly Government, Garfield Weston Foundation, the Aggregate Levy Fund For Wales and the Foyle Foundation. Wyeside is an Investor In People.

Wyeside is located in a prominent position on the South bank of the Wye in the town of Builth Wells: next to the river bridge and opposite the brightly coloured Llewellyn mural. Wyeside has no visitor parking, but the Groe public car park is less than 200m walk away from the centre. Parking is free after 6pm.

FROM BRECON AND THE SOUTH EAST Arrive at Builth Wells on the A470. You will pass Wyeside on your right opposite the Llewellyn mural.

Turn left and follow the one-way system along the High Street and West Street. Where lanes diverge, turn right along Church Street. Turn right again. The Groe car park will be on your left, and Wyeside straight ahead.

FROM SWANSEA AND THE SOUTH WEST Enter Builth Wells on the A483. At the roundabout, follow the A483 and the one-way system to the left, along Park Road, Church Street and The Strand. The Groe car park will be on your left. To reach Wyeside, turn left out of the car park along the Strand, and you will see Wyeside at the end of the road.

FROM NEWTOWN AND THE NORTH Arrive at Builth Wells on the A483. Cross the bridge – you will pass Wyeside on your left. Follow the oneway system around to the right, along High Street and West Street. Where lanes diverge, turn right along Church Street. Turn right again. The Groe car park will be on your left, and Wyeside straight ahead.

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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU

Saturday 19 October Phill Jupitus Tuesday 22 October James Honeyborne Friday 25 October Theatr Arad Goch Friday 25 Brecon Baroque Festival Monday 28 October Monday 28 October Taith / Horizons Tuesday 29 October Tempest On Fire Saturday 2 November Tuesday 29 October Heads South Wednesday 30 October Taith / Horizons Thursday 31 October Boeing Boeing

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SEPTEMBER | MEDI Wednesday 4 - Sunday 15 September No Fit State B Thursday 12 September

Tony Stockwell B

Wednesday 18 & The World Behind Walls B Thursday 19 September Thursday 26 September Friday 27 September

The Jive Aces B Barbwr Sefilopra Cymru W

Saturday 28 September

Derek Paravacini B

Sunday 29 September

Cory Band B

OCTOBER | HYDREF Wednesday 2 Thursday 3 October Friday 4 October Saturday 5 October Wednesday 9 October

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Ballet Black Cwmbach Male Choir Compleat Female Stage Beauty Friday 11 October Mugenkyo Saturday 12 October The Blues Band Saturday 12 October Budapest Café Orchestra Wednesday 16 October Seth Lakeman Thursday 17 October Mid Wales Opera Friday 18 October Gaga Saturday 19 October Mary Coughlan

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Friday 1 November The Animals And Friends Wednesday Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita 6 November Saturday 9 November Sean Hughes Thursday 14 November Elkie Brookes Friday Corina Pavlova 15 November & The Lion's Roar Friday 15 November Rob Kingsley Friday 15 November Translunar Paradise Saturday 16 November Cannon & Ball Thursday 21 November Boing!

Frday 22 November Hey Rock’n’roll Frday 22 November Tashi Lhunpo Monks Saturday 23 November Vagina Monologues Tuesday National Dance Company Wales 26 November Friday 29 November Leo Houlding

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DECEMBER | RHAGFYR

Wednesday 4 - Sunday 8 December Aladdin B Saturday 7 December Jo Caulfield B Saturday 7 December In A New Light B Wednesday 11 December The Nutcracker B Friday 13 December The Madrigirls B Friday 13 December Gypsy Fire Quartet W Saturday 14 December Pendyrus Male Choir B Sunday 15 December Scrooge B Draw Dros Y Don B Wednesday 18 December B Saturday 21 December

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Peter Karrie B

BOX OFFICE 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

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