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WELCOME/CROESO Theatr Brycheiniog continues to bring the most exciting, thought-provoking and entertaining arts to the region and the spring programme is always a perfect mixture of what we think people most like about what we do. The local societies – Brecknock Young Farmers, Westenders – jostle alongside cutting edge companies like Crashmat Collective and Theatr Arad Goch. There’s the participation of young people in performances by South Powys Youth Music and Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra rubbing shoulders with the finest professional artistes in the UK right now – Tasmin Little, Rhydian, Ola Onabule. Throw in some old favourites like Rorke’s Drift Concert, Image Musical Theatre and Kenton Cool and you’ve got a brilliant mix to suit all tastes.
And, amid all this economic doom and gloom, we’ve booked a couple of top-drawer comedians too – Lucy Porter and Lee Hurst will cheer everyone up for sure. We look forward to welcoming you to Theatr Brycheiniog and Wyeside in 2013.
PAULA REDWAY Director ADD TO FAVOURITES ON YOUR SMARTPHONE FOLLOW THEATR BRYCHEINIOG...
LIVE SATELLITE SCREENINGS
AT WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, BUILTH WELLS SATURDAY 5 JANUARY 5.00PM METROPOLITAN OPERA
SATURDAY 19 JANUARY METROPOLITAN OPERA
LES TROYENS
MARIA STUARDA
Francesca Zambello's acclaimed 2003 production of Berlioz's Trojan War epic returns to the Met for its first revival. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 390 MINS
Joyce DiDonato, one of the world’s most exciting singers, takes on the virtuosic bel canto role of the doomed Mary, Queen of Scots. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 200 MINS
TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 7.15PM ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY METROPOLITAN OPERA
LA BOHEME
RIGOLETTO
A definitive production of a muchloved opera, mixing large crowd scenes with intimate tableaux. Traditional opera at its best. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 205 MINS
Director Michael Mayer has placed his new production of Verdi’s towering tragedy in Las Vegas in 1960. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 220 MINS
WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
EUGENE ONEGIN An opera full of poignancy and exquisite sensitivity to the nuances of growing up and wrestling to understand your emotions. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 TBC MINS SATURDAY 2 MARCH METROPOLITAN OPERA
PARSIFAL Jonas Kaufmann stars in the title role of the innocent who finds wisdom in François Girard's new vision for Wagner's final masterpiece. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 400 MINS SATURDAY 16 MARCH METROPOLITAN OPERA
FRANCESCA DI RIMINI Zandonai's compelling opera, inspired by an episode from Dante's Inferno, promises to be a ravishingly beautiful production. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 240 MINS THURSDAY 28 MARCH ROYAL OPERA HOUSE
THE ADVENTURES OF ALICE IN WONDERLAND A brilliantly imagined show with a magical score, ingenious designs and a wealth of theatrical effects. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 TBC MINS
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CINEMA
SATURDAY 19 - SATURDAY 26 JANUARY
THE WESTENDERS
PINOCCHIO The Westenders are back for their annual pantomime – this year, with the tale of a wooden puppet who dreams of one day becoming a real boy.
PERFORMANCES
With amazing special effects and stunning digitally projected scenery, Pinocchio features the Westenders’ trademark musical numbers that will be sure to get you singing, dancing and shaking your tail feather!
TICKETS £10.00 UNDER 16s & OVER 60s £9.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P
SATURDAY 19 & SUNDAY 20 JANUARY 4.00PM TUESDAY 22 - SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 7.00PM SATURDAY 26 JANUARY MATINEE 2.00PM
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FRIDAY 1 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
AMSERJAZZTIME
THE PAULA GARDINER TRIO
WITH THE ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE JAZZ ENSEMBLE
SATURDAY 26 JANUARY 8.00PM
LASTMARK & HABIT-FORMED RECORDS
RIA
DON'T FEED THE MACHINE LINDSAY'S SHIRT The cream of local rock talent in concert at Wyeside. Ria is a solo artist who writes quirky pop rock songs. Don’t Feed The Machine is the sum of its influences – hard rock, old school, metal, alternative, punk and indie. Lindsay’s Shirt is a four piece band who play a mix of original material and covers. TICKETS £6.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00
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One of the UK’s most lyrical and melodic bass players, Paula Gardiner is an innovative Welsh jazz performer/ composer. Joined by saxophonist Lee Goodall and drummer Mark O’Connor, the performance promises to be a masterclass in the art of the trio. The evening also features a performance by the next generation; jazz musicians from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama bring an energetic exploration and youthful passion to their music. Supported by Arts Council Wales and The Colwinston Trust. TICKETS £9.00 | CONCESSIONS £7.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26s GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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MONDAY 4 - SATURDAY 9 FEBRUARY 7.00PM
BRECKNOCK ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG FARMERS
ANNUAL DRAMA & ONE-PLUS FESTIVAL Tickets on sale from Monday 14th January 2013. TICKETS £8.00 THREE PERFORMANCES OR MORE (EXCLUDING GALA) £7.00 GALA NIGHT £9.50 | BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P
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WEDNESDAY 13 FEBRUARY 2.30PM
PEOPLE'S THEATRE COMPANY
THE ELEPHANT BRIDESMAID Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, this magical musical about weddings and wombats and the loveliest elephant the world has ever known is based on a story from the best-selling book How The Koala Learnt To Hug And Other Australian Fairytales. A delightful show with just the right balance of games, songs and heart-warming elephant antics to make any day feel like your special day. Wear fancy clothes or fancy dress for the chance to take part in a fabulous fashion show live on stage with the actors! PLUS author Steven Lee will be available to sign copies of his book after the show. TICKETS £7.00 | CONCESSIONS £6.00 GROUP BOOKING 4 TICKETS FOR £24.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 70 MINS
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THURSDAY 14 FEBRUARY 8.00PM
A TASTE OF CUBAN
SALSA NIGHT Get ready to swing your hips when you join us at Wyeside for a night of hot dance action! With a chance to learn the steps in a workshop at the beginning of the night, you'll be ready to get strictly Latin in no time – it'll be simply fab-u-lous, dahling. It may be Valentine’s Day but singles are most welcome. TICKETS £6.00 | CONCESSIONS £5.00 AGE RANGE 16+ YEARS DURATION 120 MINS
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SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 2.00PM
THE JENNY ANY-DOTS SHOW Perfect for half term, local children's entertainer Jane Rainger – in demand across the UK – presents her Jenny-AnyDots Show at Wyeside. With colourful props, puppets, magic and balloon modelling, The Jenny-Any-Dots Show is aimed at children from three to seven years old, with a mixture of slapstick, quick tricks and stories. TICKETS £3.50 AGE RANGE 3-7 YEARS DURATION 60 MINS
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SATURDAY 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
THE UPBEAT
BEATLES The fabbest four around today, The Upbeat Beatles are the nearest you'll ever get to the real thing – the best in the business at recreating the excitement, raw energy and authentic sound of the originals. Four supremely talented guys – no tricks, no backing tracks – just great powerhouse vocals and close harmonies pumped out with a driving backbeat to give you a night you’ll never forget. TICKETS £18.00 CONCESSIONS £17.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 140 MINS
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WEDNESDAY 20 FEBRUARY 7.45PM
ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY LECTURE
STEVE BLOOM LIVING AFRICA
In the bicentenary of explorer David Livingstone’s birth, join international photographer Steve Bloom as he journeys through the essence and diversity of Africa. Capturing colours and cultures, enjoy a visual feast as he explores this extraordinary continent; through landscapes from desert to jungle, wildlife from insect to great game, and human life from remote villages to teeming metropolises. TICKETS £10.50 | CONCESSIONS £9.50 RGS & U3A £8.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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THURSDAY 21 FEBRUARY 8.00PM
FRIDAY 22 FEBRUARY 8:00PM
LUCY PORTER
JUAN M FLAMENCO DANCE
PEOPLE PERSON
A treat from start to finish, the genuinely delightful Lucy Porter tackles the big subjects – happiness, home-shopping, friendship and the psychological impact of daytime TV's Dom Littlewood.
‘fizzing with inventive one-liners and bitchy asides’ THE HERALD ‘impeccably punch-lined anecdotes of the everyday’ THE TELEGRAPH TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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Juan Martin is at the vanguard of modern flamenco, with a unique style of music that succeeds in embracing classical, jazz and modern harmonies while upholding the great flamenco tradition. The guitar and the singing create an explosion of energy and passion that finds expression through raw and dazzling displays of dance. Voted one the top guitarists in the world by Guitar Player magazine.
ARTIN ENSEMBLE ‘A giant of the flamenco guitar tradition’ THE TIMES TICKETS £16.00 | CONCESSIONS £15.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY 7.30PM
16TH ANNUAL RORKE’S DRIFT CONCERT Over a hundred young musicians, all in glorious harmony. Fantastic entertainment in this ever popular event featuring cadet forces from across the UK. TICKETS £8.50 CONCESSIONS £7.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION APPROX 150 MINS
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SATURDAY 23 FEBRUARY 8.00PM
OLA ONABULE Ola Onabule’s voice is unmistakably gentle and wistful, haunting and heartbreaking reminiscent of the great soul and jazz voices of the 1960s and 70s. Indeed, he has shared the stage with some of the world’s finest soul and jazz artistes; Al Jarreau, Dianne Reeves, Roberta Flack, Natalie Cole, Gladys Knight and Patti LaBelle. Ola's emotionally charged live performances have taken him and his band to some of the largest festival stages worldwide including the main stage of the Montreal Jazz Festival, Vancouver International Jazz Festival and many others. TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00 DURATION 120 MINS
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TUESDAY 26 FEBRUARY 7.00PM
COLEG POWYS CREATIVE SHOWCASE The students from the Hairdressing, Beauty and Performing Arts courses will be showcasing their ‘designs through the decades’ in an evening of creative entertainment. TICKETS £7.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 100 MINS
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FRIDAY 1 & SATURDAY 2 MARCH 7.30PM
THE CRASHMAT COLLECTIVE WITH TIPPLE'N'TIFFIN
FAÇADE An intimate and theatrical three course meal and circus performance, during which stories unfold in thrilling and touching ways, encircling you as you dine. Become enthralled as the Crashmat performers absorb you into their world where anything is possible and their innermost secrets are exposed. The performance varies from beautiful to funny and always unpredictable. Prepare for a feast for the senses, as well as the appetite. Supported by Arts Council of Wales, Façade is co-produced in association with Wales Millennium Centre, The Riverfront and Creu Cymru. TICKETS £25.00 | CONCESSIONS £23.00 INCLUDES THREE COURSE MEAL BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 120 MINS
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FRIDAY 8 & SATURDAY 9 MARCH
ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE
THE GOVE INSPECTO BY NIKOLAI GOGOL Dubious political dealings, a rioting populace, mishandled money, panic – sound familiar? The Government Inspector is one of the world's most famous plays. Written in 1835 and set in Tsarist Russia, it is a classic satire on human vanity. By turns hilarious and vicious in its exposé of corruption among those in power, this masterpiece seems made for the times we now live in. TUESDAY 5 MARCH 8.00PM
NEW PERSPECTIVES & SCAMP THEATRE
FARM BOY
Michael Morpurgo’s compelling sequel to the award-winning War Horse is a moving account of the changing face of the British countryside and a beautifully-crafted reminder that stories really can reach out across the generations. This magical tale of the bonds linking grandfather to grandson has been brought to life in a delightful show combining drama, storytelling and original music. TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00 AGE RANGE 8+ YEARS DURATION 65 MINS
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This fast-paced, raucously entertaining black comedy features an electrifying cast and live Balkan-fused music including electric balalaikas and mouth organs. Supported by Arts Council Wales and Creative Scotland.
7.30PM
& COMMUNICADO
RNMENT R TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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SATURDAY 9 MARCH 7.30PM
ALLAN YN Y FAN PWNCO TOUR 2013
Allan Yn Y Fan is a multi-instrumental and vocal quintet as famed now for their beautiful vocals as for their fiery instrumentals. Interpreting gems from the Welsh storehouse of traditional music and song along with a number of the band’s own compositions, Allan Yn Y Fan will reward audiences with a concert that will range from contemplative and moving songs of life and love to uproarious selections of jigs, reels and polkas.
‘Inspirational’ MAX BOYCE TICKETS £12.00 | CONCESSIONS £10.00 | DURATION 120 MINS
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TUESDAY 12 MARCH 10:30AM & 1.30PM
MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
THE STORY OF
BABAR
BY FRANÇOIS POULENC ANIMATEUR SAM GLAZER SUNDAY 10 MARCH 7.30PM
BRECON WOMEN'S FESTIVAL 2013
SISTERS OF SONG Young Welsh women singersongwriters - Kizzy Meriel Crawford, Jessie Jenkins, Lydia Howells, Asha Fletcher Peters - come to Theatr Brycheiniog to celebrate Brecon Women’s Festival with this intimate concert encompassing a range of styles. All four were finalists in the Arts Connect Singer Songwriter Competition 2012, a local authority initiative between Rhondda Cynon Taf / Bridgend / Vale of Glamorgan / Merthyr Tydfil County Borough Council. TICKETS £6.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION APPROX 120 MINS
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Jean de Brunhoff’s classic children’s tale of Babar, Celeste and their friends is brought to life in a specially designed, interactive and free concert for children in the Foundation Phase. It includes an introduction to the instruments of the orchestra and interaction with the musicians - and the whole audience will rehearse and sing the specially arranged project song. The concert is generously supported by The Ashley Family Foundation and The Gibbs Charitable Trust. TICKETS FREE | DURATION 60 MINS
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THURSDAY 14 MARCH 8.00PM
KENTON COOL
EVEREST!
In May 2012, British mountaineer Kenton Cool reached the summit of Everest for a record-breaking tenth time. Fulfilling a 90 year old Olympic pledge, he took a gold medal awarded to the 1922 British Everest Expedition to the summit of this iconic mountain. Kenton will be talking about his many Everest experiences and his twenty year career as one of the world’s leading high altitude mountain guides. TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
WEDNESDAY 13 MARCH 8.00PM
RUSSIAN STATE DANCE ENSEMBLE
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RUSSIAN COSSACKS The Cossacks' fiery dances and songs are as true and honest as the souls of their country folk. Come and witness the glowing vitality and immense warmth and live a Russian Cossack's life, if only for a night. The highlight of this spectacular show is the Great Cossack Dance for which special sabres have been made of titanium, ensuring sparks really do fly! TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £16.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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FRIDAY 15 MARCH 2.00PM
THEATR ARAD GOCH
AR EICH MARCIAU ON YOUR MARKS
Rhedeg yw hoff beth Lisa – cyflawni uchelgais a chyrraedd y nôd. Mae’n dda yn rhedeg ac mae am brofi hynny. Mae pawb yn dda at rhywbeth. Yn ystod y ddrama gyffrous yma mae Lisa yn llythrennol ar ras. Trwy gyfres o ôlfflachiadau, cawn gwrdd â’r bobl sydd wedi ei chefnogi a’r rhai gwnaeth ei hamau. Gyda cherddoriaeth fywiog gitâr a llais yn gefndir egnïol a llawn cyffro, bydd ‘Ar Eich Marciau’ yn codi curiad eich calon. Barod? Ewch! Performed in Welsh. TICKETS £6.00 CONCESSIONS £5.00 AGE RANGE 7-12 YEARS DURATION 45 MINS
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FRIDAY 15 MARCH 7.30PM
THE BRECKNOCK SOCIETY & MUSEUM FRIENDS 16TH SIR JOHN LLOYD MEMORIAL LECTURE
THE LLANGORSE CRANNOG AND VIKING AGE BRITAIN BY DR MARK REDKNAP The late 9th Century royal crannog in Llangors Lake is one of the most important archaeological sites in Wales. Dr Mark Redknap from the National Museum in Cardiff has played a key role in bringing its story to life. TICKETS FREE
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SATURDAY 16 MARCH 8.00PM
AMY WADGE AND PETE RILEY The collaboration between Amy Wadge and Pete Riley has proved to be a fruitful one. A critically acclaimed debut album Rivers Apart and a successful UK tour has now led to a follow-up album Afterglow. With a showcase of songs from their second album, this concert is another chance to catch two of the country's most successful singer/ songwriter musicians at Theatr Brycheiniog. TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 140 MINS
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WEDNESDAY 20 MARCH
SOUTH POWYS YOUTH MUSIC GALA DAY Featuring South Powys Youth Orchestra, Choir, Wind Band and Percussion Group, String Machine and South Powys Bach Group. 11.00AM 12.00PM 2.15PM 7.00PM
PRIMARY STRINGS OPEN REHEARSAL SHAKE, RATTLE & ROLL MOTHER & TODDLER SESSION SOUTH POWYS JUNIOR ORCHESTRA OPEN REHEARSAL CONCERT INCLUDING WORKS BY BEETHOVEN, SCHUBERT, SCHUMANN & GRIEG
CONCERT TICKETS £6.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 18S GO FREE DAYTIME SESSIONS FREE – JUST TURN UP
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THURSDAY 21 MARCH 7.30PM
EUROPEAN UNION CHAMBER ORCHESTRA SOLOIST TASMIN LITTLE DIRECTOR PETRI AARNIO
Eine kleine Nachtmusik Violin Concerto No 4 in D, K218 Adagio For Strings Symphony No 49, La Passione The EUCO gave its first concerts in 1981 and soon gained a worldwide reputation as a musical ambassador for the European Union. Performing between fifty and sixty concerts annually, its schedule includes prestigious halls such as the Amsterdam Concertgebouw, Frankfurter Alte Oper, Milan’s Sala Verdi and Valencia’s Palau de la Musica as well as many major halls across Britain. Tasmin Little OBE is probably best known for her ground-breaking project The Naked Violin - a recital of works for solo violin which was made freely available on the internet. WA Mozart WA Mozart S Barber J Haydn
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FRIDAY 22 MARCH 7.30PM
KEVIN WALKER A WALK IN THE PARK
Kevin Walker is a professional walking guide and outdoor instructor who has been introducing people to the delights of the Welsh countryside for over thirty years. The author of many books, his articles and photographs have been widely published both in the outdoor press and online. In this illustrated talk, Kevin will guide his audience around the Brecon Beacons National Park, exploring not just the popular areas but also taking you to some of the more remote areas and hidden jewels. After the show, he will be available to answer questions and sign copies of his latest book, Undiscovered Wales. TICKETS £6.50 CONCESSIONS £6.00 DURATION 100 MINS
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FRIDAY 22 MARCH 7.30PM
RHYDIAN SOLD OUT
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SATURDAY 23 MARCH 7.30PM
THE WESTENDERS MAYOR OF BRECON CHARITY CONCERT IN AID OF THE ALZHEIMER'S SOCIETY
An evening of traditional variety entertainment brought to you by local favourites Westenders in aid of charity. TICKETS £10.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION 150 MINS
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THURSDAY 28 MARCH
LLANDRINDOD WELLS & BUILTH WELLS HIGH SCHOOLS
5X60 DANCE FESTIVAL With help from local companies and encompassing a range of styles, a day for young people to learn, explore and perform dance.
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SATURDAY 30 MARCH 7.30PM
THE TROGGS
SUPPORTED BY THE STOKERS Who can forget Wild Thing? The Troggs have always been remembered for this 1960s anthem, but it is just one of their many UK hits. With A Girl Like You, I Can't Control Myself, Anyway That You Want Me, Give It To Me and Love Is All Around, the latter covered to huge worldwide success by Wet Wet Wet of course. Hailing from Merthyr Tydfil, The Stokers are a good time rocking rhythm and blues band that take their influences from Dr Feelgood, early Fleetwood Mac, and BB King. TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50 UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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WEDNESDAY 3 APRIL 8:00PM
THE PEATBOG FAERIES The future of Celtic dance music, this legendary band from the Isle of Skye incorporate many influences which take them from traditional jigs and reels through jazz, hip hop, reggae and more. This inventive and unique approach always bring to its audience a true flavour of traditional Scottish music whilst offering high octane Celtic dance music – so be prepared to dance! Nominated for Best Live Act BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2012. TICKETS £15.00 | CONCESSIONS £13.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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FRIDAY 5 APRIL 8.00PM
PUPPETRY OF THE PENIS Delivering an unforgettable evening of comic brilliance to sell-out performances around the world, this mind-blowing show features two strapping Australians who manipulate their genitals into various shapes, objects and landmarks. A video camera projects intimate details of these incredible phenomena onto a large screen ensuring that little can be missed!
‘Sold out to the rafters…hysterical, the audience scream and squeal.’ THE MAIL ON SUNDAY TICKETS £19.50 | CONCESSIONS £18.50 GROUP OF SIX £17.50 PER TICKET BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) AGE RANGE 16+ YEARS | DURATION 120 MINS
WARNING: Puppetry of the Penis is a non-sexual show featuring full frontal male nudity.
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SATURDAY 6 APRIL 7.45PM
THE BEST OF BRECON IN AID OF ST DAVID'S HOSPICE CARE
Brecon is blessed with a wealth of talent in the arts. This benefit concert brings together highlights from some of the best community shows to be seen at Theatr Brycheiniog in recent years in a scintillating mix of song, dance, music and drama. The charity provides day care and support at Usk House in Brecon, and 'Hospice at Home' in South Powys for patients with progressive life threatening illnesses. TICKETS £10.00 UNDER 18S £6.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P DURATION APPROX 120 MINS
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TUESDAY 9 APRIL 8.00PM
LEE HURST TOO SCARED TO LEAVE THE HOUSE Lee Hurst is back on the road and he’s sharper and funnier than ever... The star of BBC TV comedy favourite They Think It’s All Over casts his comedy eye over the many end-of-the-world scare stories from acid rain and global warming to bird ‘flu and mad cow disease and many other apocalyptic disaster predictions that never were. TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) AGE RANGE 16+ YEARS | DURATION 120 MINS
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THURSDAY 11 APRIL 2.30PM
IMAGE MUSICAL THEATRE
THE WIND IN THE WILLOWS This vibrant musical production has all of Kenneth Grahame’s tales of the river bank, the open road, the Wild Wood – not to mention the exuberant Mr Toad and Mole, Ratty and Badger. As well as being beautifully written, played and produced, this show gives the opportunity for everyone to take part. After an initial 30 minute rehearsal, some children will play the rabbits, the ducks and the thieving weasels on stage while the whole audience learns the chorus of four songs. TICKETS £8.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) AGE RANGE 4+ YEARS DURATION 110 MINS
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SATURDAY 13 APRIL 7.30PM
FOUR CHOIRS CONCERT Aberhonddu Male Choir, Brecon Singers, Monday Choir and the Talgarth Male Choir present a diverse and exciting programme of choral music to raise funds for Glasbury Arts and Theatr Brycheiniog.
FRIDAY 12 APRIL 7.30PM
THE CHARLESTON CHASERS The most authentic and entertaining group currently performing vintage popular music, The Charlston Chasers features ten fine musicians and a wealth of vocal talent, all of whom bring to the stage a musical feast to be enjoyed by all. The songs sound as fresh and hot as ever with new arrangements and unforgettable songs from the golden age of musical creativity...
‘The band that peddles happiness’ BBC RADIO 2 TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £15.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 120 MINS
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The programme will include the premiere of a new piece by a leading Welsh composer of choral music Einion Dafydd who is probably best known for his association with Glanaethwy – many of his compositions and arrangements for Glanaethwy’s two choirs are featured on CD and in the television series Last Choir Standing. TICKETS £11.00 CONCESSIONS £9.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY) DURATION 135 MINS
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BOX OFFICE 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
JAZZ
IN THE BAR TUESDAY 15 JANUARY 8.00PM
AFTERNOON IN PARIS Gypsy jazz swing with bass clarinet & sophisticated 'hot club' sounds TUESDAY 12 FEBRUARY 8.00PM
DAVE COTTLE WITH SARAH ELLEN HUGHES Modern piano and rhythm section with lead jazz vocals WEDNESDAY 17 & FRIDAY 19 APRIL 7.30PM
EARTHQUAKES IN LONDON BY MIKE BARTLETT THURSDAY 18 & SATURDAY 20 APRIL 7.30PM
SUMMERFOLK BY MAXIM GORKY
TUESDAY 19 MARCH 8.00PM
GLEN MANBY AND THE JIM BARBER TRIO Lyrical alto sax and cool piano trio TUESDAY 16 APRIL 8.00PM
RUTH BOWEN'S GARDENIA SWING FEATURING HEINZ HUNT Jazz vocals and guitar with special guest Heinz on sax & flute ENTRY £6.00 STUDENTS £3.00
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BOX OFFICE 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
From the contemporary debate on climate change to the huge social changes ricocheting through Russia at the turn of the 20th Century, both plays capture the hopes and fears of societies on the brink. Presented by graduating students from the London Academy Of Music & Dramatic Arts' renowned two-year courses in Acting and Stage Management & Technical Theatre, these productions provide a unique opportunity to meet the future of theatre, film, television and radio. TICKETS £14.00 | CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)
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EXHIBITIONS SPRING 2013 IN THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY THEATR BRYCHEINIOG, BRECON THURSDAY 3 JANUARY - MONDAY 4 FEBRUARY
FRIDAY 1 - WEDNESDAY 27 MARCH
SUE THORNE & GARETH COUSINS
BRECON WOMEN'S FESTIVAL
Sue produces traditional glass painting to contemporary methods using moulds, fusing and slumping techniques to manipulate the material. Gareth Cousins’ paintings of the Brecon Beacons depict unique and dramatic interpretations of the landscape using striking colours and bold delineation, complementing Sue’s work perfectly.
An exhibition of work by female artists from the Brecon area. This year, artists have been invited to interpret the theme of Hiraeth and the show, curated by Hilda Benham and Karin Mear, reflects a rich diversity of ideas, technique and media. www.breconwomensfestival.co.uk COMING SOON
FRIDAY 8 - TUESDAY 27 FEBRUARY
GWERNYFED HIGH SCHOOL
ALISTER CLIFFORD THE ORANGE PATH
Gwernyfed High School has a wide catchment area from Erwood to Llangorse. The artwork is a selection of the 2012 GCSE and A Level examinations. Students have been very successful as well as experiencing amazing workshops with artists, and visits to London and European galleries.
Having grown up in the rural idyll of Monmouthshire in the 1960s and 1970s, Alister's heart and soul have never left the area despite his present ‘exile’ in Cardiff. His paintings reflect his love of the landscape, especially the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal, and charmingly depict human interaction with the environment.
ACCESS TO THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY MAY BE RESTRICTED DUE TO OTHER EVENTS TAKING PLACE.
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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
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 THURSDAY
UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE IAN ASHTON 01982 553335
WEEKLY FRIDAY
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE TERESA GODMON 07791 780 350
MONTHLY
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS DORCAS CRESSWELL 01497 847262
COLEG POWYS PERFOMING ARTS DIPLOMA
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
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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 must be paid for within five days. 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
WYESIDE
MARCH Friday 1 & Saturday 2 March
Façade B
Tuesday 5 March
Farmboy W
Friday 8 & Saturday 9 March
The Government Inspector B
Saturday 9 March
Allan Yn Y Fan W
Sunday 10 March
Sisters Of Song B
Tuesday 12 March
The Story Of Babar B
ARTS CENTRE
Wednesday 13 March
BUILTH WELLS l LLANFAIR YM MUALLT
Friday 15 March
Ar Eich Marciau W
JANUARY –APRIL l IONAWR–EBRILL 2013
Friday 15 March
Sir John Lloyd Lecture B
Thursday 14 March
Saturday 16 March
JANUARY
Russian Cossacks B Kenton Cool B
Amy Wadge & Pete Riley B
Wednesday 20 March South Powys Youth Music B
Saturday 19 - Saturday 26 January Saturday 26 January
Pinocchio B Thursday 21 March Band Night W
FEBRUARY Friday 1 February
AmserJazzTime B
Monday 4 - Saturday 9 February
YFC Festival B
European Union Chamber Orchestra B
Friday 22 March
Rhydian SOLD OUT B
Friday 22 March
Kevin Walker W
Saturday 23 March
Mayor's Charity Concert B
Thursday 28 March
5x60 Dance Festival B
Saturday 30 March
The Troggs B
Wednesday 13 February The Elephant Bridesmaid B Thursday 14 February
Salsa Night W
APRIL
Saturday 16 February The Jenny-Any-Dots Show W Wednesday 3 April Saturday 16 February
The Upbeat Beatles B Friday 5 April Steve Bloom B Saturday 6 April
Wednesday 20 February Thursday 21 February Friday 22 February Saturday 23 February Saturday 23 February Tuesday 26 February
Lucy Porter B Tuesday 9 April Thursday 11 April Juan Martin Flamenco B Friday 12 April Rorke's Drift Concert B Saturday 13 April Ola Onabule W Wednesday 17 Creative Showcase B Saturday 20 April
B THEATR BRYCHEINIOG W WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE
BOX OFFICE 01874 611622 BOX OFFICE 01982 552555
The Peatbog Faeries B Puppetry Of The Penis B The Best Of Brecon B Lee Hurst B The Wind In The Willows B The Charleston Chasers B Four Choir Concert B LAMDA At Large B
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