Theatr Brycheiniog Summer Season 2010 Brochure

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU APRIL - AUGUST l EBRILL - AWST 2010

THE PEARL FISHERS

SHAUN STEVE WILLIAMS DENNIS MORECAMBE BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES SCARAMOUCHE JONES

GORDON GILTRAP

TALON

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA NATIONAL THEATRE WALES

INDEPENDENT BALLET WALES

THE PERSIANS GISELLE

SWING FEVER PETER KARRIE AND FRIENDS

MAPPA MUNDI SETH LAKEMAN DANGEROUS LIAISONS ALVIN STARDUST

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EXHIBITIONS SUMMER 2010 IN THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY MONDAY 19 APRIL - SATURDAY 19 JUNE

PATRICIA MEARS

HEROES & INTERNATIONAL INSPIRATIONS A mixed media exhibition in two separate sections. The first is an exhibition of work supporting the Help for Heroes Charity inspired by her sons - both serving soldiers. In contrast, the International Inspirations work uses photography and paintings inspired by her travels from Llantwit Major to the Brecon Beacons via France, Italy, Spain and Malta.

SATURDAY 26 JUNE - THURSDAY 8 JULY

TRINITY COLLEGE, CARMARTHEN 13 DEGREES WEST

Presentation of work by recent graduates in Fine Art. Reflecting current art practice, students on this course are encouraged to explore different media, from painting, sculpture, digital film and photography to printmaking and installation. The work in this exhibition is a small selection from the degree show.

MONDAY 12 JULY - SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER

ANN DAVIES & GEORGE GODDARD

George is a well-known local artist, using his multi-talented skills in pastels, pencil and paint to illustrate his interest in landscapes. Ann uses repoussĂŠ to develop her Celtic and intricate designs in pewter and copper together with mixed media. Both artists are members of Silures Art Group.

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Wedi’r gaeaf oeraf ers rhyw ddeng mlynedd ar hugain, mae Theatr Brycheiniog yn cynnig dewis crasboeth o gelfyddydau ac adloniant i chi dros yr haf, o berfformiad o ‘Dangerous Liaisons’ ym mis Mai i sioe opera Falstaff ym mis Medi.

After the coldest winter in 30-odd years, Theatr Brycheiniog has sought out the hottest arts and entertainment to deliver a sizzling summer selection for you, from the sharp and sexy Dangerous Liaisons in May to the operatic heavyweight of Falstaff in September.

Un o uchafbwyntiau’r haf fydd cynhyrchiad Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru o ‘The Persians’ gan Aeschylus a fydd yn cael ei berfformio yng nghanolfan y fyddin ym Mhontsenni. Rwy wrth fy modd iddynt ddewis Powys i berfformio’r darn cofiadwy hwn a bod Theatr Brycheiniog yn cefnogi’r cynhyrchiad.

The most exciting, not-to-be-missed event of the summer is National Theatre Wales’ production of The Persians by Aeschylus being performed at the army base at Sennybridge.

I am particularly delighted that Powys is the preferred location for this memorable piece and that Theatr Brycheiniog is supporting the production.

Edrychaf ymlaen at eich gweld chi yn un o’r llwyfannau theatraidd mwyaf annhebygol...

I look forward to seeing you at this most unlikely of theatrical stages...

ANDY EAGLE Director

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FRIDAY 16 APRIL 7.30PM

SWANSEA CITY OPERA

THE PEARL FISHERS

BY BIZET

TICKETS £17.50 & £16.50 CONCESSIONS £15.50 & £14.50

SUNDAY 18 APRIL 7.30PM

SETH LAKEMAN Performing at sold-out shows and on main festival stages across the world, Seth Lakeman continues to attract and increase his traditional music following plus find new audiences for his rhythmic, captivating brand of indie-folk song-writing.

SATURDAY 17 APRIL 8.00PM

STEVE WILLIAMS STAND-UP STORY MAN

Following in the footsteps of Rhod Gilbert, the trail-blazing and whilsical Welshman comes to Brecon for an exclusive date.

TICKETS £10.00

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Seth’s live show, as with everything else he does, takes the established folk orthodoxy and turns it on its head.

The spirit of the rock band meets the timeless and heartfelt subject matter of the folk tale in a blur of fiddle, acoustic guitar and footstomping rhythms, with Seth’s unmistakable vocals riding the wave.

TICKETS £16.00

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THURSDAY 22 APRIL 7.30PM

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.

TICKETS £19.50 IN ADVANCE

Roc Gwerin Annibynnol

WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 7.30PM

SHAUN DENNIS TICKETS £14.50

FRIDAY 23 APRIL 7.45PM

THE MAN WHO CYCLED THE WORLD

MARK BEAUMONT In February this year, Mark completed his second ultraendurance solo challenge; 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.

He comes to Brecon to tell the story of his rollercoaster journeys of mental and physical endurance.

TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00

Darlith gan anturiaethwr

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THURSDAY 29 APRIL 7.30PM

BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES SATURDAY 24 APRIL 8.00PM

VOULEZ VOUS

Conductor Trumpet Dvo˘rák Tomasi Tchaikovsky

Rory MacDonald Guiliano Sommerhalder Symphonic Variations Trumpet Concerto Symphony No 4

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

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 neo-classical Trumpet Concerto.

TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £16.00 FAMILY TICKET AVAILABLE

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FRIDAY 30 APRIL 7.00PM

PETER KARRIE AND 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.

TICKETS £8.00 ON THE DAY £10.00

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TUESDAY 4 MAY 7.30PM

MAPPA MUNDI

DANGEROUS LIAISONS After the critical and popular successes of their most recent touring productions of She Stoops To Conquer and The Importance Of Being Earnest, Mappa Mundi - Wales’ most dynamic and popular theatre company - turn their attention to Dangerous Liaisons, a new stage adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel of lust, greed, deception, and romance.

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.

Mappa Mundi’s Dangerous Liaisons will be a new adaptation of the original novel, and follows their previous successful adaptations of Canterbury Tales and Moll Flanders.

Supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Arts Council Of Wales through the Arts Outside Cardiff Scheme. Image based on NPG 2496 Nell Gwyn © National Portrait Gallery, London

TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.50

Theatr chwim a nwydus

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FRIDAY 7 MAY 7.30PM HOSTED BY THE OPERA SCHOOL WALES

MASTERCLASS CONCERT DAVID SYRUS - HEAD OF MUSIC AT THE ROYAL OPERA HOUSE COVENT GARDEN

This masterclass concert given by twelve talented young professional on the last day of a three-day course, will not only offer a chance to hear some superb singing of a wide variety of operatic ensembles and arias, but also for the audience to ask questions of David and to discover more about life at Covent Garden.

The evening is supported by a grant from Arts Council Wales and Powys County Council

TICKETS £14.00 CONCESSIONS £12.00

WEDNESDAY 5 MAY 7.45PM

Dosbarth meistri Opera

ALASTAIR FOTHERGILL

THE MAKING OF PLANET EARTH A lavishly illustrated talk on the stories that lie behind the making of BBC1’s landmark natural history series.

The multi-award-winning Planet Earth was the first natural history series to be filmed entirely in high definition, providing an unparalleled view of aweinspiring landscapes from all across the globe and incredible footage of the rarely spotted, almost mythical creatures that live in these habitats.

Series producer Alastair Fothergill tells how - equipped with cutting edge technology and the world’s best wildlife cameramen – he and his team achieved this incredible feat.

TICKETS £11.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00 RGS/U3A £9.00 UNDER 16S £7.50

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FRIDAY 14 MAY 7.30PM

THE JOHNNY CASH STORY STARRING ROGER DEAN

‘Tenderness and fun, style and verve… and oh, what songs!’

THE FINANCIAL TIMES

SATURDAY 8 MAY 7.30PM

PARKINSON’S SOCIETY SOUTH POWYS BRANCH

GRAND CHARITY CONCERT

With backing from The Lazy Boys, Roger Dean will keep you spellbound with his knowledge of the country music legend.

Between singing classic numbers such as Big River, Ring of Fire, I Walk the Line, Sunday Morning Coming Down and Hurt, Dean describes Johnny’s rise from poverty stricken beginnings in rural Arkansas to world stardom.

If you saw the film Walk The Line, then you will not want to miss this fantastic show!

TICKETS £16.00 CONCESSIONS £14.00

Teyrnged i seren poblogaidd canu gwlad

THE GRENFELL SINGERS LLANELLI MALE CHOIR RHOSGOCH YOUNG FARMERS’ CLUB THOM BEETHAM

An evening’s entertainment of unrivalled choral music, both traditional and modern, combined with comedy sketches, song and dance routines and scintillating jazz.

A night to remember and a feast of family entertainment.

TICKETS £13.50 CONCESSIONS £12.50

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SATURDAY 15 MAY 7.30PM

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Prokofiev’s irresistible Classical Symphony sets the tone for the launch of the new professional orchestra for Mid Wales and Orchestra In Residence at Theatr Brycheiniog.

Conducted by James Slater, MWCO is led by the celebrated violinist Marcia Crayford, former Leader of the Nash Ensemble. The orchestra aims to be a musical flagship, bringing great concerts to audiences throughout Mid Wales.

Huw Watkins’s setting of Three Welsh Songs reveals why he has earned a reputation as one of the outstanding composers of his generation, while The Lark Ascending brings the sounds of the hills into the concert hall.

Balancing Prokofiev’s neo-classical opening, the programme culminates with the classical brilliance of Mozart’s final symphony, the Jupiter.

TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.00 STUDENTS & UNDER 18S £5.00

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TUESDAY 18 MAY 7.45PM

POWYS BRECKNOCK FEDERATION OF WOMEN’S INSTITUTES

THE KNICKER LADY Book now for the hit show that romps through the history of the humble knicker with a tempo and hilarity that leaves audiences, both male and female, spellbound and dying for more!

In a unique and enigmatic style of her own, Rosemary Hawthorne delves through two hundred and fifty years of bloomers, briefs and bustles and presents the myriad of colourful characters that wore them.

TICKETS £7.50

Adloniant Ysgafn gyda dillad isaf

WEDNESDAY 19 MAY 8.00PM

TALON

HOTEL CALIFORNIA TOUR Hotel California - one of the greatest rock albums of all time, re-created track by track, note for note, plus the best of the rest from Take It Easy to Long Road Out Of Eden.

Talon’s ability to go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues...

TICKETS £16.50 CONCESSIONS £15.00

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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 syfrdanol o’r radd uchaf.

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SATURDAY 22 MAY 7.00PM SUNDAY 23 MAY 4.00PM

CHORUS LINE & MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW! DIRECTED BY GARETH PHILLIPS An evening of song and dance numbers from popular musicals performed by Brecon’s musical theatre group The Chorus Line and Mid Wales Dance Academy, with special guest performances.

TICKETS £9.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00

Cynhyrchiad cymunedol

TUESDAY 25 MAY 7.30PM

TONY STOCKWELL AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE WITH TV PSYCHIC

Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell has been working for some 20 years and is constantly striving to push the boundaries of his communication.

In that time he has had umpteen television programmes and has taught at some of the most respected schools for mediumistic development. Legions of people have witnessed his unique gifts first hand and can testify what he does is truly amazing.

Tony Stockwell: Giving a voice to those in the unseen world without voices TICKETS £17.50

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FRIDAY 28 MAY 7.30PM

ERIC KNOWLES ANTIQUES ANTICS

THURSDAY 27 MAY 7.45PM

GORDON GILTRAP THE SHINING MOON TOUR

‘A truly outstanding musician who delivers a dazzling and enchanting performance’ EVENING NEWS

An evening celebrating four decades of extraordinary live music from one of the UK’s greatest guitar legends. From pop in the Sixties and Seventies, through the iconic BBC TV Holiday theme Heartsong, to his many classic compositions, Gordon Giltrap is, without doubt, a musical national treasure.

A concert of superb music that combines rock, blues, folk and classical, played on five or six different guitars with some clever technology to enhance the show! In his performance of the renowned Dodo’s Dream, he actually samples his live music onstage so no two performances are ever the same.

TICKETS £15.00

Gitarydd cymeradwy

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Eric Knowles is the knowledgeable and friendly antiques expert who has graced the BBC’s Antiques Roadshow and radio programmes for over twenty years.

The first half of the evening is given over to Eric himself who delivers a personal journey through his world of antiques. The second half of the evening is devoted to the audience’s ‘treasures’ - twenty five of which will have been selected by Eric in the intial meeting and greeting session and welcome party.

An immensely enjoyable mixture of fascinating, often irreverent, anecdotal reminiscences with a focus on the audience’s treasures, this will be so much more than an evening of where, when and how much!

TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £12.50

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WEDNESDAY 2 JUNE 7.00PM

WHEN BRITAIN BAKED CLIMATE CHANGE PAST PRESENT AND FUTURE

A LECTURE BY PROFESSOR PAUL PEARSON TICKETS £5.00 CONCESSIONS £4.00

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SATURDAY 5 JUNE 7.30PM

THEATRE TOURS INTERNATIONAL / FEATHER PRODUCTIONS

MORECAMBE

BY TIM WHITNALL DIRECTED BY

GUY MASTERSON STARRING

BOB GOLDING ‘Golding’s is a tour-de-force tribute to Eric Morecambe’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH Direct from the West End, Bob Golding’s extraordinary portrayal commemorates the 25th anniversary of Eric Morecambe’s untimely final curtain, celebrating the wonderful life of Britain’s best loved comic.

A moving portrait of an affectionate lad with funny bones, a born entertainer, a big-hearted perfectionist... and the man what brought us sunshine.

Morecambe is a must-see for all fans of classic British comedy so come laugh, come cry, and celebrate ‘the tall one with glasses’ who had that twinkle in his eye and shared it with us all.

Wales Tour June 2010 in association with Theatr Mwldan supported by the Welsh Assembly Government through the Arts Council Of Wales Arts Outside Cardiff Fund.

TICKETS £13.50 CONCESSIONS £12.50

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SATURDAY 12 JUNE 2.30PM

NODDY

IN TOYLAND Its an exciting day in Toy Town. It’s Noddy and Tessie Bear’s sing-a-long, dance-a-long party and everyone is invited to join in the fun…

The show features all the favourite Toy Town characters, including Mr Plod and Big Ears, in 90 minutes of fantastic Noddy fun, and is an enchanting introduction to live theatre for 3 - 7 year olds.

TICKETS £10.00 CHILDREN £8.00 FAMILY TICKET £32.00

Ffefryn y Plant FRIDAY 11 JUNE 7.45PM

ALVIN STARDUST Keith Richards called Alvin Stardust the ‘Godfather Of Rock’n’Roll’, and Alvin continues to be a household name.

After a recording break of many years, Alvin’s career is once again on the roll!

With a superb new TV-advertised album entitled I Love Rock’N’Roll featuring his greatest hits and outstanding new recordings in the pipeline, it’s an exciting time for ‘the Godfather’. A superlative live performer, Alvin’s renowned stage act, which saw him voted Music Week’s Best Live Male Performer, features all his hits along with great songs that everyone knows including Red Dress, Jealous Mind and My Coo-Ca-Choo.

PREMIER SEATS £19.50 (NO CONCESSIONS) TICKETS £17.50 CONCESSIONS £15.00

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MONDAY 14 - WEDNESDAY 16 JUNE 7.30PM

POPSTAR!

AN X-CELLENT MUSICAL STARRING SAM KANE, JOHN ALTMAN, ANTONY COSTA Ever wondered what happens behind the scenes of your favourite reality shows?

The ultimate feel-good comedy musical takes a hilarious look at the phenomena of modern day talent shows with uperb performances from an amazing celebrity cast that will keep you guessing up until the very last minute.

Thrill at the excitement of the live performances where you will see our rising stars sing all your favourite hits from the last three decades, and marvel at the stories and relationships behind all of the contestants.

SARAH JANE JOHN BUCKLEY ALTMAN KATHY BARNES HOLLYOAKS

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NASTY NICK EASTENDERS

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This show takes you on a roller-coaster ride, showing you the highs and lows of life in the spotlight, and tells the inside story of what makes a wannabe star strive for fame and fortune.

TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £16.50 UNDER 16S £12.50

Sioe gerdd yn llawn sêr

SAM KANE

CIARA JANSON

ANTONY COSTA

ROB MCVEIGH

TV AND WEST END STAR

NICOLE OWEN HOLLYOAKS

INTERNATIONAL POP STAR - BLUE

BBC’S ANY DREAM WILL DO!

THURSDAY 24 JUNE 7.30PM

ROY CHUBBY BROWN Get ready for a barnstorming night of jokes, banter and hilarious mickeytaking from Britain’s most outrageous comedian, bar none!

Laugh until it hurts as Chubby rips into his live audiences with a non-stop battering ram of laugh-out-loud comedy - guaranteed!

WEDNESDAY 23 JUNE 7.45PM

ADULTS ONLY - This show is not for the easily offended.

GISELLE

TICKETS £18.50

Comedi i Oedolion

INDEPENDENT BALLET WALES

‘...charming and gifted company’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH

Critic’s Circle Award-winning company Independent Ballet Wales present a breathtaking version of one of the most famous ballets of all time.

Featuring the original score by Adolphe Adam, atmospheric costumes and the remarkable dancers of the company, this passionate and dramatic tale is based on the reworking of Giselle by Marius Petipa with choreographic additions by Artistic Director and Creative Wales Award winner Darius James.

TICKETS £13.00 CONCESSIONS £12.50 UNDER 16S £5.50

Sioe Fale o Gymru

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SATURDAY 26 JUNE 7.30PM

SWING FEVER

PAUL BOWEN & THE TREDEGAR BAND Local singer and entertainer Paul Bowen has teamed together with the internationally famous Tredegar Town Band and other local talent for an evening of swing music and brass classics.

A one-off not to be missed!

TICKETS £12.50

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SATURDAY 10 JULY 6.00PM SUNDAY 11 JULY 3.00PM

ANNUAL SPECTACULAR MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY/RIBBONS Brecon’s popular dance school presents its 15th annual celebration of dance featuring over 150 students.

This year’s performance showcases a variety of dance styles with the centrepiece an adaptation of the popular classical ballet Coppelia.

TICKETS £9.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00

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MONDAY 26 - SATURDAY 31 JULY 10.00AM

ACROBantics CIRCUS SKILLS WORKSHOPS

Come and try your hand (and feet and heads and toes...) at an exciting range of circus skills which will introduce you to juggling, diabolo, stilts, devil sticks, unicycling, acrobatics, tightrope and more under the expert tuition of highly trained tutors from NoFit State Circus in Cardiff.

Sessions will include warm up exercises and games and will be geared to all levels of ability. You will learn how to improve theatre and performance techniques in a fun safe environment. You’ll have top-class advice in developing your ideas and will be able to show off your newly-acquired skills at a dazzling public performance on Saturday.

Attendance will be required on all six days.

Ages: 12 - 16 No experience necessary WORKSHOP FEE £20.00 FOR 6 DAYS PUBLIC PERFORMANCE TICKETS £2.50

Gweithdai sgiliau syrcas

FRIDAY 6 - SUNDAY 8 AUGUST

BRECON JAZZ FESTIVAL www.breconjazz.org Box Office 0870 9901299

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A ONCE IN A LIFETIME OPPORTUNITY A UNIQUE OUTDOOR PRODUCTION SET IN THE EPIC LANDSCAPE OF THE BRECON BEACONS

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WEDNESDAY 11 - SATURDAY 21 AUGUST 7.00PM

NATIONAL THEATRE WALES

THE PERSIANS

BY AESCHYLUS IN A NEW VERSION WRITTEN BY KAITE O’REILLY DIRECTED BY MIKE PEARSON CONCEPTUAL DESIGN BY MIKE BROOKES DESIGNED BY SIMON BANHAM MUSIC BY JOHN HARDY A community holds its breath, awaiting news of a distant conflict. Older men are bullish; women full of doubt. The tension is electric.

Then the messenger appears. The old order collapses. A time for accusation and blame.

A time for summoning ghosts. A time of confusion, chaos and collapse.

In a vivid retelling of Aeschylus’s The Persians, the earliest of recorded dramas, themes of naked ambition, desire and retribution echo down centuries. In the setting of a bleak

replica village, raw sensations of destruction and desolation are stirred. And in the presence of bodies, and emotions, cameras, screens and soundtracks, the ancient world charges to meet our own.

PERFORMED IN ENGLISH

TICKETS £20.00 UNDER 24S £10.00

Cwmni Theatr Genedlaethol newydd Cymru yn yr iaith Saesneg yn perfformio drama Roegaidd glasurol ar safle’r fyddin yn lleol.

The play will be performed in the heart of Brecon Military Range. The audience will be transported into the militarised zone by coach. Customers should park their cars at SENTA Camp front car park in Sennybridge and await transportation.

At 7.00pm sharp, the coach will depart to the military training area. Latecomers will not be allowed to enter the ranges after the coach has departed.

The performance is situated outdoors but the auditorium will be sheltered. Nonetheless, audiences should come prepared for cold and wet weather.

The seating is unreserved and simply raked and there will be WCs on site.

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MONDAY 16 - FRIDAY 20 AUGUST 10.00AM

MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY SUMMER SCHOOL Comprising a daily ballet class with company members from Independent Ballet Wales plus taster classes of other different dance disciplines, this week of creative fun culminates in a performance on Friday evening showcasing the work the students have learned.

For children aged 9 upwards. Early booking advisable as there are a limited number of places.

For further details and booking form please contact Lesley Walker on 01874 623219.

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TUESDAY 24 - THURSDAY 26 AUGUST 10.00AM

CRIW CYMRU URBAN ARTS WORKSHOPS

Are you an aspiring B-boy or B-girl?

Would you like to learn DJing skills or design some cool graffiti?

If so, these are the workshops for you!

Over four days, you’ll be able to have a go at a load of exciting moves and skills with national experts in their fields. The drop-in sessions will include street dance - locking, popping, hip-hop and more - as well as DJing, graffiti and rapping.

Come and join us and help develop a national Criw Cymru squad of young urban arts specialists and put Brecon on the urban arts scene at the same time! You can choose to come to all or just some of the workshops, but we think once you’ve been to one you’ll want to come to all of them!

Ages 11 - 18 No experience necessary Funded by the Arts Council Of Wales, Criw Cymru is a collaborative project between Theatr Brycheiniog, Wales Millennium Centre Cardiff, Y Galeri Caernarfon & Torch Theatre Milford Haven

CONTACT CATHEY MORGAN ON 01874 622838 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

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FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

THE PLATTERS THE MAGIC PLATTERS

With a singular vocal style, The Platters touched a nerve in the music-buying public in the 1950s and a string of hit singles was the result.

The Platters hit on a successful formula of updating older standards, such as My Prayer, Twilight Time, Harbor Lights, To Each His Own, If I Didn’t Care and Jerome Kern’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes.

Come and enjoy a night of class entertainment from a world class group.

TICKETS £16.00

FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

THE BLUES BAND Fabulous musicianship is augmented by close and personal understanding of the genre and heartfelt pleasure in performing it.

Arguably the most successful blues band in Britain today, these blues lovers and great showmen continue to delight audiences with their extensive canon of material which includes a large catalogue of original songs as well as their own interpretations of songs from the genre’s finest writers.

TICKETS £16.50 CONCESSIONS £15.50

Hoff fand Blues Aberhonddu

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MONDAY 11 - THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER 7.00PM

FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE

Featuring all the best jokes and a great meal, Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience is a looselyscripted, pitch-perfect ‘13th episode’ of the TV series which develops the characters made famous by John Cleese, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs.

Diners will be greeted by the staff of the Faulty Towers hotel before hurtling them along for two hours as Sybil, Basil and Manuel serve the meal... Everything that can go wrong, does go wrong, in some wonderfully controlled chaos.

FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

MID WALES OPERA

FALSTAFF

BY VERDI

Shakespeare’s endearing rogue Falstaff, is one of the greatest characters in English literature and makes a fitting subject for Verdi’s final - and many believe finest - opera.

The comic stratagems employed by the Merry Wives of Windsor and their menfolk in arranging the come-uppance of both Sir John and his tormentor Ford provide the perfect backdrop for Verdi’s witty, concise and sparkling music.

A brilliant combination, providing an ideal match for the Mid Wales Opera vocal and orchestral ensembles directed by Martin Lloyd-Evans.

Sung in English.

TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £16.00

Opera mawr o gwmni opera gorau Canolbarth Cymru

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Don’t miss this site-specific, ‘total immersion’ piece of interactive comedy theatre. It provides two hours of face-aching fun as well as a delicious meal - Mr Faulty will suprise you with the menu on the night.

TICKETS £30.00 (INCLUDES MEAL)

Theatr yn seiliedig ar y gyfres deledu enwog

THURSDAY 25 - SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 7.00PM

BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY

GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE

BY ROALD DAHL ADAPTED BY DAVID WOOD

Theatr Brycheiniog is delighted to present Roald Dahl’s amazing story about a young boy who makes a marvellous new medicine to cure his grandmother of her terrifying temper. But when his grandmother drinks his special new potion, the most incredible things start to happen. And George’s adventure has just begun!

The Birmingham Stage Company is back on tour with a brand new adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories.

It follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Horrible Histories and Skellig. If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George And His Marvellous Medicine!

SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 1.00PM FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 10.00AM TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £11.00 SCHOOLS £9.00

Llyfr enwog yn dod yn fyw yn y theatr gyda chwmni uchel eu parch

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MONTHLY

JAZZ BRYCHEINIOG TUESDAY 11 MAY

LYNN THOMAS TRIO TUESDAY 22 JUNE

MIKE BRITTON & PAUL RUSH TUESDAY 20 JULY

BOB’S CHOICE TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER

TBC TICKETS £4.00 (+£1.00 RAFFLE) ON THE DOOR

MONTHLY

BRECKNOCK KNOCK WEDNESDAY 7 APRIL

MARK OLVER WEDNESDAY 12 MAY

PAUL FOOT WEDNESDAY 9 JUNE

WIL HODGSON TICKETS £5.00 ON THE DOOR CONCESSIONS

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As featured in THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2010

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 BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE Ian Milton 01874 610002 ONLINE BOOKING www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

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MONEY SAVERS

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

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

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.

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 The Theatre reserves the right not to accept cheques.

All performances are 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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ARBED ARIAN

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

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

Offer is-goch i wella swˆn

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

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.

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

tocynnau 01874 611622 Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Aberhonddu Powys, LD3 7EW www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU

Thursday 20 May 7.45pm

Scaramouche Jones

Saturday 22 May 7.00pm & Sunday 23 May 4.00pm

Chorus Line & Mid Wales Dance Academy

Tuesday 25 May 7.30pm

Tony Stockwell

Thursday 27 May 7.45pm

Gordon Giltrap

APRIL - AUGUST l EBRILL - AWST 2010

Friday 28 May 7.30pm

APRIL

JUNE

Friday 16 April 7.30pm

The Pearl Fishers Wednesday 2 June 7.00pm

Saturday 17 April 8.00pm

Steve Williams Saturday 5 June 7.30pm

Sunday 18 April 7.30pm

Seth Lakeman Friday 11 June 7.45pm

Wednesday 21 April 7.30pm

Shaun Dennis Saturday 12 June 2.30pm

Thursday 22 April 7.30pm Friday 23 April 7.45pm Saturday 24 April 8.00pm Thursday 29 April 7.30pm Friday 30 April 7.00pm

Wednesday 5 May 7.45pm Friday 7 May 7:30pm Saturday 8 May 7.30pm Friday 14 May 7.30pm Saturday 15 May 7.30pm Tuesday 18 May 7.45pm Wednesday 19 May 8.00pm

When Britain Baked Morecambe Alvin Stardust Noddy

Levellers Monday 14 - Wednesday 16 June 7.30pm Mark Beaumont Voulez Vous

Wednesday 23 June 7.45pm

Popstar!

Giselle

Thursday 24 June 7.30pm

Roy Chubby Brown

BBC National Orchestra of Wales Saturday 26 June 7.30pm

Swing Fever

Peter Karrie

MAY Tuesday 4 May 7.30pm

Eric Knowles

JULY Saturday 10 July 6.00pm & Sunday 11 July 3.00pm

Dangerous Liaisons Alastair Fothergill Masterclass Concert Grand Charity Concert The Johnny Cash Story

Annual Spectacular

Monday 26 - Saturday 31 July 10.00am ACROBantics

AUGUST Friday 6 - Sunday 8 August

Brecon Jazz Festival

Wednesday 11 Saturday 21 August 7.00pm

The Persians

Mid Wales Mid Wales Dance Chamber Orchestra Monday 16 Friday 20 August 10.00am Academy Summer School The Knicker Lady Monday 23 Criw Cymru Talon Thursday 26 August 10.00am Urban Arts Workshops

BOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk