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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU JANUARY - APRIL l IONAWR - EBRIL 2010
JETHRO WHEN WE ARE MARRIED BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
SYLVIA ANDERSON’S THE CIRCUS OF
MY FAB YEARS HORRORS
THREE BONZOS AND A PIANO
THE EVA CASSIDY STORY RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY
THE MANFREDS SIERRA MAESTRA FOX THE BOHEMIANS EDWARD AN EVENING WITH
AMY WADGE ANTHONY TROLLOPE
HERCULES THE PANTOMIME
BOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU
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WEDNESDAY 11 - SATURDAY 21 AUGUST
NATIONAL THEATRE OF WALES
THE PERSIANS BY AESCHYLUS
IN A NEW VERSION BY KAITE O’REILLY DIRECTED BY MIKE PEARSON CONCEPTUAL DESIGN BY MIKE BROOKES DESIGNED BY SIMON BANHAM MUSIC BY JOHN HARDY One of Wales’s most celebrated directors takes the first ever European play to the heart of the Brecon Military Range, in an area rarely seen by civilians. This extraordinary production is a hymn to all those who have suffered defeat. A once in a lifetime event. TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 8 MARCH 2010
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CROESO
WELCOME
Dyma ddiwedd ar ddegawd arall ond mae Theatr Brycheiniog yn parhau i ddenu’r celfyddydau mwyaf cyffrous, sy’n ysgogi’r meddwl ac yn diddanu cynulleidfaoedd o Aberhonddu, led led Cymru a hyd yn oed ymhellach.
Its good-bye to the noughties but Theatr Brycheiniog continues to bring the most exciting, thought-provoking and entertaining arts to Brecon for the benefit of our fans and audiences from across Wales and further afield.
Rydym wrth ein boddau i fod yn bartner i Theatr Genedlaethol newydd Cymru ar eu perfformiad gwefreiddiol cyntaf ym mis Awst. Gyda’n gilydd, byddwn yn cyflwyno cynhyrchiad anhygoel o ‘The Persians’ - yn cael ei lwyfannu yn y ganolfan hyfforddi filwrol ym Mhont Senni. Bydd manylion pellach ar wefannau Theatr Brycheiniog a Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.
We are delighted to be partnering the newly established National Theatre Of Wales on an exhilarating world premiere in August. Together we will be presenting an extraordinary production of The Persians - staged on the army training base at Sennybridge. Keep an eye on Brycheiniog’s and NTW’s websites for details.
Yn y cyfamser, rwy’n si?r y byddwch yn fwy na hapus gyda pherfformiadau Cwmni Dawns Richard Alson, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Edward Fox a Cherddorfa Genedlaethol Cymru'r BBC.
In the meantime, Richard Alston Dance Company, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Edward Fox and the BBC National Orchestra Of Wales will keep you more than satisfied, I am sure. I look forward to welcoming you to Theatr Brycheiniog in 2010!
Rwy’n edrych ymlaen at eich croesawu chi i Theatr Brycheiniog yn 2010! ANDY EAGLE Director A 50p PER TICKET ADMISTRATION FEE APPLIES AT POINT OF SALE (UP TO A MAXIMUM OF £2.50 WHEN BOOKING BY TELEPHONE). THE FEE MAKES A SIGNIFICANT CONTRIBUTION TO THE THEATRE’S EDUCATION & OUTREACH WORK.
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MONTHLY
BRECKNOCK KNOCK Come and enjoy some of the best new and established stand-up comedians performing in Wales in the comfort of the theatre’s cosy bar. WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARY
MONTHLY
WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY
JAZZ BRYCHEINIOG
WEDNESDAY 10 MARCH WEDNESDAY 7 APRIL
Sit back and chill at Theatr Brycheiniog’s once-a-month jazz-in-the-bar experience.
WEDNESDAY 12 MAY
TUESDAY 26 JANUARY 8.00PM
Clwb comedi misol yn cyflwyno digrifwyr newydd poblogaidd.
JIM BARBER TRIO Popular piano-led jazz trio for great listening
TICKETS £5.00 ON THE DOOR
TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 8.00PM
CERI WILLIAMS Flugelhorn & trumpet with the impressive Dave Jones trio TUESDAY 23 MARCH 8.00PM
BLUE JAZZ Sax, vocals and jazz trio with a groovy blues sound TUESDAY 20 APRIL 8.00PM
DOMINIC NORCROSS QUARTET Tenor sax led big sound from Wales
Cyfle I ymlacio I gerddoriaeth jazz yn y bar yn Theatr Brycheiniog unwaith y mis. TICKETS £4.00 (+£1.00 RAFFLE) ON THE DOOR
WEEKLY WEDNESDAYS
B-BOYING AT BRYCHEINIOG Learn breakdancing at Theatr Brycheiniog. Contact Cathey Morgan on 01874 622838.
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WEEKLY - FRIDAYS
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSES With your partner or friend, learn to dance the waltz, quickstep, tango, rumba, cha cha, foxtrot jive and many more! £5.00 PER PERSON PER WEEK For further details, please contact Teresa Godmon 07791780350 / 01981 500209
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SATURDAY 16 & SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 4.00PM TUESDAY 19 - FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 7.00PM SATURDAY 23 JANUARY 2.00PM & 7.00PM
WESTENDERS
HERCULES THE PANTOMIME Come and cheer for the hero Hercules, boo the baddie Hades and enjoy the antics of a crazy cast of characters including Venus, Medusa and Gingernut The Gryphon. Westenders magical production has all the ingredients of a traditional pantomime all wrapped up in a fantastical tale of gods, goddesses and ancient history. Its very much a tale of Hercules’ Thirteenth (and most important) Labour... TICKETS £9.00 SENIOR CITIZENS £8.00 CHILDREN £7.00 FAMILY TICKET £30.00
Cynhyrchiad amatur o bantomeim.
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SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 7.00PM
CHARITY BALL In aid of Usk House and Wales Air Ambulance. TICKETS £30.00
Achlysur Elusennol.
MONDAY 1 - SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY 7.00PM
BRECKNOCK YOUNG FARMERS ASSOCIATION
ANNUAL DRAMA & PANTOMIME FESTIVAL Tickets on sale from Monday 18 January.
Gwyl Ddrama'r Clybiau Ffermwyr Ifanc.
WEDNESDAY 10 & THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
BRECON HIGH SCHOOL HAS TALENT An extravaganza of talent from local high school. TICKETS £8.00 CONCESSIONS £6.00
Sioe ddoniau ysgol leol. 6
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SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY 8.00PM
AMY WADGE IN THE STUDIO
Amy Wadge is an established singersongwriter who has twice won the Best Solo Female Artist title at the Welsh Music Awards, ahead of Charlotte Church in 2003 and Cerys Matthews in 2004. Catch her at Theatr Brycheiniog hot on the heels of the release of her new album Acoustig.
‘Pint sized poetess with Valleys-quaking voice. Her songs have a raw vibrancy that suit her earthy voice and emotionally mature lyrics’ Q MAGAZINE
TICKETS £10.00
Cantores a chyfansoddwraig caneuon o fri.
SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY 7.45PM
JOHN BEATTY
John Beatty is widely acclaimed as one of the most exciting and stimulating nature, travel and adventure photographers to have emerged in recent years. He is a captivating and inspiring storyteller and his fantastic audio-visual presentation of over twenty years of assignments will leave audiences infused with energy and wonder at the beauty of our planet.
‘A superb creative experience’ SIR CHRIS BONINGTON
TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00
Darlith gan ffotograffydd bywyd gwyllt.
Photo: guphotography.com
IMAGES & STORIES FROM THE WILDERNESS
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WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 7.00PM
THEATR POWYS
SCARECROW Set in the midst of rural mid Wales, Scarecrow tells the story of a young girl who wants to name what she sees and know what she senses. A passionate, delicious, humorous and intensely human play for families, Scarecrow will linger not only in your eyes and ears, but also in your imagination. Are you ready to re-think everything you thought you knew? Recommended for all ages from 6+
TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
THE EVA CASSIDY STORY OVER THE RAINBOW
Zoe Tyler Loose Women, Any Dream Will Do and How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria David Paisley River City, Holby City & Casualty Donna Hazelton Winner of Channel 4’s Musicality A compelling award-winning musical which tells the life story of Eva Cassidy, following her life through dramatic scenes and stunning live renditions of her music including a haunting interpretation of Somewhere Over The Rainbow. Paying a genuine and heartfelt tribute to a legendary artist, the talented and worldclass cast of actors and musicians recreate her original arrangements and recordings in this unforgettable show. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00
Drama gerdd am gantores boblogaidd. 8
TICKETS £7.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00
Theatr â naws leol.
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FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 8.00PM
THREE BONZOS AND A PIANO
BONZO DOG DOO DAH BAND REINCARNATED! Fans will be delighted to learn that Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater and Sam Spoons have teamed up with super-pianist Dave Glasson and the odd guest to create more fun, music and subversive diversion in the spirit of the ageless band. The villains of vaudeville return... THURSDAY 18 FEBRUARY 7.45PM
TICKETS £15.00
THE MANFREDS
Grwp Mawr Chwyldroadol.
Original members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness, and former member Mike d’Abo, are joined by Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie in the exciting new line-up of The Manfreds, featuring BOTH lead singers from the 1960’s band. TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £16.50
Y Clasuron Pop Poblogaidd o’r 1960au.
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WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
ALL NEW SHOW!
THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS THE DAY OF THE DEAD MEXICANO
The story begins as the cast of chaos-mongers transport the body of their doyen Dr Haze to a remote area of Mexico. Unbeknown to them, they settle in a former burial ground of Aztec warriors. With the help of the local inhabitants, they try to revive their esteemed leader... With the help of the live devil-driven rock’n’roll of the The Interceptors From Hell and a huge uncontrollable cast of the worlds greatest, grotesque, most daring and bizarre circus acts, it promises to be one hell of a tale. TICKETS £17.50 & £15.00 CONCESSIONS £14.00
SATURDAY 20 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
13TH ANNUAL RORKE’S DRIFT CONCERT Gwent and Powys Army Cadet Force celebrates the 150th Anniversary of the Cadet Force movement in this popular annual celebration. As ever, fantastic entertainment 2010 sees contributions from musicians from The Sea Cadet Corps, The Army Cadet Force & The Air Training Corps - and special guests to be announced in due course. Sell-out guaranteed - early booking recommended. TICKETS £7.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50
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Teyrnged gerddorol.
Hwyl Bisâr y Syrcas.
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WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH 7.30PM
SYLVIA ANDERSON’S MY FAB YEARS IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID COURTNEY
SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
SOUTH WALES MALE CHOIR Musical Director | Elaine Robins Piano Accompanist | Siân Davies A choral evening to remember, launching the festivities for St. David’s Day with a mix of classical and folk music, Welsh compositions, songs from the musicals and tr oice favourites.
British television, film and entertainment pioneer Sylvia Anderson and internationally acclaimed composer and record producer David Courtney join forces in an entertaining live show. Sylvia, who was the unforgettable voice of the iconic, elegant, deadly, super-agent Lady Penelope in Thunderbirds, talks about her personal journey and career and the show includes unique archive film footage of many of the classic TV shows she so proudly helped to create including Fireball XL5, Stingray, Captain Scarlett, Space 1999 and UFO. TICKETS £16.00 & £14.00 CONCESSIONS £14.00 & £12.50
Sgwrs gyda chreawdwr y Thunderbirds.
Wear your daffodil or leek with pride and enjoy one of the leading choirs of Wales. TICKETS £13.00 CONCESSIONS £11.00
Côr Meibion Poblogaidd.
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THURSDAY 4 MARCH 7.30PM
FRIDAY 5 & SATURDAY 6 MARCH 7.00PM
SOLOISTS OF THE
ALL WALES YFC DRAMA FINALS
MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Dvo˘rák
String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 77
Beethoven Septet in E flat major, Op. 20 A sparkling evening of chamber music directed by violinist Marcia Crayford, former leader of the internationally acclaimed Nash Ensemble, together with principals of the newly-formed Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.00 UNDER 18s £5.00
Cyngerdd Clasurol.
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Young Farmers Club members from all over Wales compete in the finals of the Wales YFC English Drama Competition. TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY
Gwyl Ddrama'r Clybiau Ffermwyr Ifanc.
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THURSDAY 11 MARCH 7.45PM
RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY ‘The finest choreographer the British modern dance scene has ever known’ NEW YORK TIMES
Richard Alston’s Overdrive takes up the pulsating rhythm of Terry Riley’s music and runs with it to the wire. The music makes a close-meshed grid on which to set a dance moving - shifting, changing direction, curving over and under but never pausing for breath. Martin Lawrance’s To Dance And Skylark is a joyous celebration of Bach’s vigorous and colourful Brandenburg concertos. Lawrance’s high-spirited steps pick up on all the elation of this wonderful music. Richard Alston’s intimate and exquisitely beautiful Light Flooding Into Darkened Rooms is accompanied by sublime lute pieces from the 17th century master Denis Gaultier and contemporary work for mandolin.
‘Clever, original, true choreography’ FINANCIAL TIMES
‘Utterly exhilarating’ SUNDAY TIMES
TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £12.50 SCHOOLS £6.00
Cwmni dawns cyfoes o fri.
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MONDAY 15 & TUESDAY 16 MARCH 7.30PM SCHOOLS MATINEE TUESDAY 16 MARCH 1.00PM
CLWYD THEATR CYMRU
TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRD
One of the greatest modern classics, To Kill A Mockingbird is the powerful story of a fight for racial justice in a community divided and ruled by prejudice and discrimination.
Eight year old Scout Finch is growing up in a close knit neighbourhood with her older brother Jem. When their father Atticus Finch, a well respected lawyer, mounts a vigorous case for the defence of Tom Robinson, a poor black man accused of the rape of a young white girl, an idyllic world of childhood is changed forever. A compelling, moving story, told with warmth and humour, To Kill A Mockingbird is theatre that will leave a deep and lasting impression on audiences of all ages. SATURDAY 13 MARCH 8.00PM
THE BOHEMIANS From the opening of We Will Rock You right through to the end of the final track, We Are The Champions, The Bohemians re-enact the glory days of Queen. The Bohemians were the first Queen tribute to be seen by Queen guitarist Brian May who described the band as ‘brilliant’. So if you love to hear songs played and sung faithfully and respectfully with a set list that includes Radio Ga Ga, Bohemian Rhapsody, and A Kind Of Magic, then this concert is for you. TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.50
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Teyrnged i Queen.
TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.50 SCHOOLS £7.50
Drama’n seiliedig ar lyfr poblogaidd.
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THURSDAY 18 MARCH 7.45PM
SIERRA MAESTRA
Sierra Maestra have played a hugely significant part in the recent global explosion in popularity of Cuban music and have been the leading exponents of modern son cubano since the late 1970s. Combining the structure and elements of Spanish canción and the Spanish guitar with African rhythms and percussion instruments, son cubano is one of the most influential and widespread forms of Latin American music and is the basis of all salsa. Their hugely infectious dance music has wowed audiences at clubs and festivals and around the world and they never fail to get crowds up on their feet and dancing. TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.00
Cyngerdd Cerddoriaeth Ciwba.
‘...serious musical expertise.’ Q MAGAZINE
WEDNESDAY 17 MARCH 7.30PM
SOUTH POWYS YOUTH MUSIC CONCERT TICKETS £5.00 UNDER 18s FREE
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FRIDAY 19 MARCH 8.00PM
BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND
LEGENDS OF THE OCHE FEATURING ERIC BRISTOW AND JOHN LOWE Another chance to see these true sporting superstars plus any one of a number of special star guests from the darts world. Check the theatre’s website for updates. TICKETS £13.50
Arddangosfa Ddartiau. WEDNESDAY 24 MARCH 8.00PM
ELO EXPERIENCE Thirty years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. Don’t miss this group of some of the most talented musicians currently touring UK theatres. TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.50
Teyrnged i’r ELO.
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THURSDAY 25 MARCH 7.30PM
EDWARD FOX
AN EVENING WITH ANTHONY TROLLOPE One of our best-loved actors takes on the mantle of one of our best-loved writers in this intimate one-man show. Edward Fox provides a dramatic insight into Trollope’s life, portraying the great novelist through extracts from his best-known works interspersed with accounts from his autobiography. Anthony Trollope’s novels portray a wellobserved ironic and human picture of 19th century Victorian life. Nearly 150 years on, they astonish us with their insight into human behaviour that we still recognise today. TICKETS £17.50
Teyrnged i Anthony Trollope.
FRIDAY 26 MARCH 7.30PM
JETHRO After his sell-out show last November, the Cornish legend returns... Over 18s Only TICKETS £18.00
Ymweliad arall gan y Digrifwr o Gernyw.
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SATURDAY 27 MARCH 8.00PM
THE MOTOWN SHOW THE REACH OUT TOUR 2010 Live on stage the music of The Temptations, Diana Ross And The Supremes, The Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Isley Brothers & many, many more.
The biggest and best live Motown tribute concert show is coming to town, boasting a talented, superbly-choreographed cast, 38 million-selling hit songs, dozens of dazzling costume changes and that authentic Detroit sound.
TICKETS £19.50 CONCESSIONS £17.50 UNDER 16S £12.50
Teyrnged i sêr Motown.
SUNDAY 28 MARCH 7.30PM
AN EVENING WITH
BRIAN FORTUNA & KRISTINA RIHANOFF STARS OF BBC’S STRICTLY COME DANCING
There’ll be sequins ahoy when Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff perform their brilliantly inventive ballroom and Latin dance routines in an electric, flamboyant and sensual performance at the theatre this March. Their sensational show promises glitz, glamour and passion, spectacular dance routines, stunning costumes and lots of audience participation including a question and answer session. It’s a must see for fans of the hugely successful television series! TICKETS £19.50 CONCESSIONS £18.00
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Arddangosfa Dawnswyr Neuadd.
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TUESDAY 30 MARCH 7.45PM
DAN BOX The people of the Carterets Islands, in Papua New Guinea, are the first entire people to officially be evacuated because of climate change. Their islands are being swallowed by the sea and their crops destroyed by storm surges and tides. As the winner of the annual Royal Geographical Society Journey of a Lifetime Award, Dan travelled to the islands to witness the first wave of the evacuation and to make a BBC radio documentary about what is happening. TICKETS £10.50 CONCESSIONS £9.50 UNDER 16S £7.50 RGS & U3A £8.50
Darlith gan newyddiadurwr amgylcheddol.
THURSDAY 1 APRIL 2.30PM
IMAGE MUSICAL THEATRE
THE LITTLE PRINCESS This wonderful story of a parentless girl courageously resisting hunger and cruelty at the hands of her headmistress, Miss Minchin, is one of the most inspiring of all the children’s classics. Her eventual triumph and the downfall of her oppressor makes for wonderful theatre. With the opportunity for some children to take part as actors and the whole audience as the chorus singers this is family theatre at its very best. TICKETS £8.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50
Drama i bobl ifanc.
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FRIDAY 2 APRIL 7.00PM
HIGH SCHOOL ROCKS A high-energy, foot-stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from the High School Musical movies, Hannah Montana and Camp Rocks. The High School Musical phenomenon has smashed box office records everywhere so join the superb cast for a rollercoaster ride of fun as they invite you to the ultimate party to celebrate all of these awesome teen sensations in one fantastic concert. TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00
Theatr gerdd i bobl ifanc.
WEDNESDAY 7 - FRIDAY 9 APRIL 7.30PM
BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE
WHEN WE ARE MARRIED J.B. PRIESTLEY’S YORKSHIRE FARCE
Three respectable couples who were married together celebrate their Silver Wedding anniversary, only to find that the vicar was not qualified. Much chaos ensues, until a drunken photographer helps to sort things out... Set a hundred years ago, the play evokes a bygone era while satirising the institution of marriage in a way that is still relevant today. A cast of colourful characters provide a great evening’s entertainment for all the family. TICKETS £7.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50 FAMILY TICKETS (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN) £23.00
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SATURDAY 10 APRIL 7.30PM
THE SEARCHERS With such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away and When You Walk In The Room, The Searchers have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry.
With total record sales well in excess of 40 million, their recent compilation album The Very Best of The Searchers, has seen a recent welcome and deserved return to the UK charts. Their fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many of their original album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well-known favourites. TICKETS £17.00
Y Clasuron Pop Poblogaidd gan fand o'r 1960au..
SUNDAY 11 APRIL 3.30PM
HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG AND OTHER STORIES...
Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug contains ten charming tales about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug! Author of children’s favourites The Witch’s Bogey and Bink And The Hairy Fairy, Steven Lee brings a host of wild characters including Natalie Wombat, Natascha the Witch and Karen the Koala to the stage for some great stories, superb games and first class hugging. TICKETS £6.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00
Theatr i bobl ifanc.
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WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL 7.30PM
LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE COMPANY
THE CARETAKER BY HAROLD PINTER
‘One of the 20th century’s great plays’ DAILY MAIL
An elderly drifter is given shelter by the kindly but vulnerable Aston. He quickly makes himself at home in the squalid, junk-filled attic, but an uneasy peace is fractured by the arrival of Mick, Aston’s quick-witted, streetwise younger brother. As the shadows lengthen and the three men reveal more about the past and themselves, a battle of wits begins that will have irrevocable consequences for them all. A landmark of twentieth century theatre, Pinter’s compelling study of loneliness and power games still has the capacity to amuse, shock and fascinate. TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.50
Theatr glasurol gyfoes.
THURSDAY 15 APRIL 7.45PM
THE FUREYS & DAVEY ARTHUR Our favourite band from Ireland return to Brecon this spring. There is nothing we can say about these legends of Irish music that people don’t already know so just grab a ticket and hear them sing all their hits including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet Sixteen, The Green Fields Of France, The Old Man, Red Rose Café, From Clare To Here, Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away. TICKETS £15.50 CONCESSIONS £14.50
Cerddoriaeth Wyddelig draddodiadol.
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SATURDAY 17 APRIL 8.00PM
STEVE WILLIAMS STAND-UP STORY MAN IN THE STUDIO Following in the footsteps of Rhod Gilbert, the trail-blazing and whimsical Welshman hits the road with his debut national stand-up comedy tour. After contributing to the latest series of Russell Howard’s Good News (BBC3), the Chortle Award nominee will deliver some serious folly with his latest mix of stand-up tales and stand-out comedy. FRIDAY 16 APRIL 7.30PM
TICKETS £10.00
SWANSEA CITY OPERA
Perfformiadau gan gomedïwyr.
THE PEARL FISHERS BY BIZET
A fishing village in ancient Ceylon is the setting for this steamy tale of tautly woven friendship, loyalty and forbidden love. Swansea City Opera has built a fine reputation for professional, high-quality touring opera and The Pearl Fishers is no exception, presenting a visual, dramatic spectacle with elegant, classical costumes and a torrent of passion, loyalty and tension. Performed in French TICKETS £17.50 & £16.50 CONCESSIONS £15.50 & £14.50
Cynhyrchiad opera poblogaidd.
A co-production with Theatr Brycheiniog and supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Arts Council of Wales through the Arts Outside Cardiff scheme.
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THURSDAY 22 APRIL 7.30PM
THE LEVELLERS
Levellers are back - confident, proud and in fine form. After sell-out performances around the UK including the Royal Albert Hall, Levellers take to the road with their most exciting album in years Letters From The Underground. WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 7.30PM
AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE
SHAUN DENNIS
Shaun Dennis is a professional stage psychic medium capable of providing staggering levels of accurate clairvoyance including names, areas, roads of residence, special dates and house numbers. It is Shaun’s wish to raise awareness of the other world and make people realise how spirit loved ones are still part of our lives. TICKETS £14.50
Un o Glirweledwyr mwyaf blaenllaw y DG.
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Levellers are at the forefront of a now established DIY industry and, having released their own records, bought their own studio and started their own sell-out festival Beautiful Days, the band is the perfect role model for other groups trying to find their way in today’s music scene TICKETS £19.50 (ADVANCE)
Cerddoriaeth Roc a Gwerin Annibynnol.
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FRIDAY 23 APRIL 7.45PM
MARK BEAUMONT In 2008, Mark Beaumont broke the world record for cycling solo around the world, an epic journey of over 18,000 miles, cycling 100 miles per day for over half a year. In 2009, Mark set out to cycle the length of the American Cordillera, a 15,000 mile expedition along the longest mountain range on the planet whilst making his second self-filmed documentary for BBC1 - Cycling The Americas. Mark’s story is personal rollercoaster of mental and physical endurance as well as a fascinating insight into the world we live in.
‘Truly inspiring’
THE SCOTSMAN
TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00
Darlith gan Anturiaethwr.
SATURDAY 24 APRIL 8.00PM
VOULEZ VOUS The UK’s number one ABBA Tribute Show returns to Brecon! Abba released nine number one singles in just over six years, as well as eight chart topping albums and became the most popular group in the world at the time. The glamour of the girls, the memorable melodies and disco tunes made ABBA a great success. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £16.00 UNDER 16S £12.00
Teyrnged i ABBA.
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FRIDAY 30 APRIL 7.30PM
PETER KARRIE & FRIENDS
An evening full of amusing anecdotes, great theatrical solos, informal conversations and gentle audience repartee. The show will also feature famous duets with both his leading lady, the multi talented Kate Quinnell, and his ‘live & dangerous’ BBC Wales accompanist John Quirk.
THURSDAY 29 APRIL 7.30PM
BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES Conductor | Rory MacDonald Trumpet | Guiliano Sommerhalder
Symphonic Variations Trumpet Concerto Symphony No 4 Tchaikovsky’s Fourth Symphony traces a man’s journey from an intense emotional crisis towards a blaze of optimism. It is heard next to Dvo˘rák‘s sunny, genial Symphonic Variations and Tomasi’s lyrical and neoclassical Trumpet Concerto. Dvo˘rák Tomasi Tchaikovsky
TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £16.00 STUDENTS £6.00 FAMILY TICKET AVAILABLE
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If you fancy joining Peter on stage for a song, please mention the In The Spotlight Challenge to box office when booking your tickets. Should anyone like to share a celebration with us or would like to dedicate a song for someone special then please let us know on the night and it would be our pleasure to oblige. TICKETS £8.00 (£10.00 ON THE DAY)
Canwr Cymreig poblogaidd.
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COMING SOON! THURSDAY 13 MAY 7.30PM
MAPPA MUNDI
DANGEROUS LIAISONS Following their previous successful productions of She Stoops To Conquer, The Importance Of Being Earnest, Canterbury Tales and Moll Flanders… A sumptuously mounted celebration of artful wickedness, betrayal, and sexual intrigue among depraved 18th-century French aristocrats, Dangerous Liaisons will offer audiences seductively decadent fun.
NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 16S A Mappa Mundi/Theatr Mwldan co-production supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Arts Council Of Wales through the Arts Outside Cardiff Scheme.
TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.50
Drama glasurol gan gwmni Cymreig.
THURSDAY 20 MAY 7.45PM
SCARAMOUCHE JONES Powerful yet enchanting, a glorious story sumptuously told... Ancient clown Scaramouche breaks fifty years' silence to give his final performance and charts a bizarre odyssey through crumbling empires, comic misadventures and the 20th Century's darkest episodes, revealing the loves, the brutalities, the ecstasies and the tragedies beneath his seven white masks in an epic, poetic, profoundly moving tale. TICKETS £13.50 CONCESSIONS £12.00
Theatr farddol ddiamser.
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SATURDAY 5 JUNE 7.30PM
MORECAMBE
THE MAN WHAT BROUGHT US SUNSHINE Brecon High School
‘a tour-de-force tribute to Eric Morecambe’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
A celebration of the wonderful life of Eric Morecambe on the 25th anniversary of Britain’s best loved comic’s untimely final curtain. Direct from the West End, this is a moving portrait of an affectionate lad with funny bones, a born entertainer, a big-hearted perfectionist... the tall one with glasses. TICKETS £13.50 CONCESSIONS £12.50
Teyrnged theatraidd i Eric Morecombe.
Diverse Manners: Journey/Taith
EXHIBITIONS SPRING 2010 IN THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY TO WEDNESDAY 27 JANUARY
BRECON HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION The Art Department at Brecon High School is proud to present an exhibition of pupils’ work. The exhibition will feature a diverse range of fine art, 3-D work, contemporary textiles and graphics and is a celebration of the achievement of pupils from KS3, GCSE and AS / A level Art and Design. SATURDAY 30 JANUARY TO SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY
DIVERSE MANNERS: JOURNEY/TAITH Every time we move, there is a starting place, an ending place and places in between. Journeys involve direction, travellers and paths travelled. Some journeys aim for a final destination, others wander aimlessly. 28
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As featured in THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2010
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DIRECTORY THEATR BRYCHEINIOG IS MUCH MORE THAN A THEATRE. TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT ELSE IS ON OFFER...
TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN @ BRYCHEINIOG RELAX WITH A GLASS OF ONE OF OUR MODERN STYLE WINES AND A LIGHT DISH OR TWO BEFORE THE SHOW; OR STAY WITH US FOR A HEARTIER MEAL AND ENJOY THE FULL RANGE OF OUR CAREFULLY CHOSEN MENU WITH SOMETHING TO SUIT EACH AND EVERY TASTE.
Whether you’re looking for a great night out with a party, a business lunch, an intimate dinner or pre-show supper, Tipple’n’Tiffin provides the perfect location. Whatever you choose, and whomever you choose to share it with, we are sure that you will enjoy the Tipple’n’Tiffin experience in the stunning canalside setting of Theatr Brycheiniog.
Prepared with fresh, local ingredients, the dishes complement each other and can be combined in a way you choose. It’s a chance to experiment with something new.
Richard and Louise Gudsell look forward to welcoming you soon...
Or perhaps enjoy an old favourite with a twist. You can share each dish with the rest of your party or keep your plate to yourself - its up to you! We just want you to enjoy your food, your wine and being together.
TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN THEATR BRYCHEINIOG CANAL WHARF, BRECON POWYS LD3 7EW TELEPHONE 01874 611866
RIBBONS/ MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY Lesley Walker 01874 623219 BRECON TOWN BAND Dave Jones 01874 623650 DAWNS POWYS DANCE Dee Stott 01597 824370 U3A Ian Ashton 01982 553335 NADFAS Roger White 01873 811539 ELIM CHURCH Malcolm Jones 01874 625110 BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE Teresa Godmon 01981 500209 / 07791780350 B-BOYING CLASSES Cathey Morgan 01874 622838 BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE Gareth Phillips 07919318809 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG ADMINISTRATION 01874 622838 THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BOX OFFICE 01874 611622 ONLINE BOOKING www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk 29
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ACCESS Spaces for wheelchair users in stalls and balcony Level access to all public areas Lift to all levels Access toilets on ground and first floor Access dogs welcome Infra-red sound enhancement Designated car parking
OPENING TIMES The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30am to the start of the performance (until 5.00pm otherwise). When a performance is scheduled on a Sunday or a Public Holiday, the Box Office will open from one hour before show starts.
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.
REFUNDS & EXCHANGES Tickets may not 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 re-sells or exchanges.
HOW TO BOOK TELEPHONE On 01874 611622 and pay with a debit/credit card. ON-LINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE From September 2009 all performances will be subject to a 50p administration fee per ticket, a move that has brought us inline with other Theatres and Art Centres. For telephone bookings, the total fee will be a maximum of £2.50. 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.
tickets 01874 611622 Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon Powys, LD3 7EW www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
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MYNEDIAD Mae lle ar gyfer defnyddwyr cadair olwyn yn y seddau blaen a’r balconi Mynediad gwastad i’r holl ardaloedd cyhoeddus Lifft i bob lefel Toiledau hawdd i’w cyrraedd ar y llawr gwaelod a’r llawr cyntaf Croeso i gwˆn mynediad Offer is-goch i wella swˆn Mannau parcio dynodedig
ORIAU AGOR Mae Theatr Brycheiniog ar agor o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn o 9.00am tan 11.00pm ar nosweithiau lle bydd perfformiad (9.00am tan 5.00pm fel arall). Pan fydd perfformiad ar ddydd Sul neu ar wˆyl Gyhoeddus, bydd y theatr yn agor awr cyn i’r sioe ddechrau.
SUT I GADW LLE FFÔN Ar 01874 611622 a thalu trwy gerdyn credyd/debyd rhwng 9.30am a 5.00pm o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn.
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 budddal 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.
AD-DALU NEU GYFNEWID Ni roddir arian yn ôl am docynnau oni bai bod digwyddiad yn cael ei ganslo. Gellir cyfnewid tocynnau am docynnau eraill ar gyfer yr un sioe. Codir ffi o £2.00 y tocyn am ail-werthu neu gyfnewid. Recognised as a Regional Performing Arts Centre by the Arts Council of Wales Cydnabyddir gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru fel Canolfan Ranbarthol y Celfyddydau Perfformio
AR-LEIN www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
NODIADAU Mae’r wybodaeth yn y llyfryn hwn yn gywir adeg cyhoeddi. Mae Theatr Brycheiniog yn cadw’r hawl i addasu pethau os bydd rhaid. Gwaherddir defnyddio camerâu neu offer recordio yn yr awditoriwm. Gwnewch yn siwˆr fod ffonau symudol a galwyr (pagers) wedi’u diffodd cyn mynd i mewn i’r awditoriwm. Efallai y byddwn yn gofyn i rai sy’n hwyr aros am adeg gyfleus cyn mynd i mewn i’r awditoriwm. Ni cheir ysmygu yn Theatr Brycheiniog
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Friday 5 & Saturday 6 March 7.00pm All Wales YFC Drama Finals Thursday 11 March 7.45pm
Richard Alston Dance Company
Saturday 13 March 8.00pm
The Bohemians
BRECON l ABERHONDDU
Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 March 7.30pm To Kill A Mockingbird
JANUARY-APRIL l IONAWR-EBRIL 2010
Wednesday 17 March 7.30pm
JANUARY
Thursday 18 March 7.45pm
Saturday 30 January 7.00pm
Sierra Maestra
Friday 19 March 8.00pm
Saturday 16 - Saturday 23 January
Legends of the Oche
Hercules Wednesday 24 March 8.00pm Charity Ball Thursday 25 March 7.30pm Friday 26 March 7.30pm
FEBRUARY
South Powys Youth Music Concert
ELO Experience Edward Fox Jethro
Saturday 27 March 8.00pm
The Motown Show
Sunday 28 March 7.30pm Monday 1 - Saturday 6 February 7.00pm Annual Drama & Pantomime Festival Tuesday 30 March 7.45pm Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 February 7.30pm
Brian Fortuna & Kristina Rihanoff
Brecon High School Has Talent
APRIL
Saturday 13 February 8.00pm
Amy Wadge
Saturday 13 February 7.45pm
John Beatty Thursday 1 April 2.30pm
Tuesday 16 February 7.30pm Wednesday 17 February 7.00pm Thursday 18 February 7.45pm Friday 19 February 8.00pm Saturday 20 February 7.30pm
Saturday 27 February 7.30pm
Three Bonzos Sunday 11 April 3.30pm And A Piano 13th Annual Rorke’s Wednesday 14 April 7.30pm The Circus Of Horrors Friday 16 April 7.30pm South Wales Saturday 17 April 8.00pm Male Choir Wednesday 21 April 7.30pm
MARCH Wednesday 3 March 7.30pm Thursday 4 March 7.30pm
The Little Princess
High School Rocks The Eva Friday 2 April 7.00pm Cassidy Story Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 April 7.30pm When We Are Married Scarecrow The Searchers The Manfreds Saturday 10 April 7.30pm
Drift Concert Thursday 15 April 7.45pm Wednesday 24 February 7.30pm
Dan Box
Thursday 22 April 7.30pm Friday 23 April 7.45pm Sylvia Anderson’s Saturday 24 April 8.00pm My FAB Years Thursday 29 April 7.30pm Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra Friday 30 April 7.30pm
How The Koala Learnt To Hug The Caretaker The Fureys & Davey Arthur The Pearl Fishers Steve Williams Shaun Dennis The Levellers Mark Beaumont Voulez Vous BBC National Orchestra Of Wales Peter Karrie & Friends
BOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk