Theatr Brycheiniog Summer 2011

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU APRIL - AUGUST l EBRILL - AWST 2011

SHAOLIN CERYS MATTHEWS WELSH NATIONAL OPERA WARRIORS CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA AN EVENING WITH CHARLES ROSS

TONY BENN ONE MAN STAR WARS SHAUN DENNIS - AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE THE UKULELE PROJECT BERLIN PHILHARMONIC WIND QUINTET

BOBINOGS BILLIE JO SPEARS IRIS WILLIAMS

LADIES OF COUNTRY

CATRIN FINCH

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TUESDAY 19 - THURSDAY 21 APRIL 7.30PM

THE NAKED TRUTH STARRING MAUREEN NOLAN (EMMERDALE) MICHELLE HEATON (LIBERTY X) SARAH WHITE (BROOKSIDE) LEANNE JONES (OLIVIER AWARD-WINNING STAR OF HAIRSPRAY)

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Mae dawnsio polyn yn gefndir i’r ddrama deimladwy a chalonogol hon.

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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Struggling hilariously to conquer pole dancing for an event to raise awareness and money for a breast cancer charity, five women share laughter and tears as their individual stories unfold and unravel.

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SATURDAY 23 APRIL 12.30PM & 3.00PM

FIREMAN SAM PONTYPANDY ROCKS!

Station Officer Steele has booked a surprise guest star to perform at Pontypandy’s first ever music festival. It’s a big secret. With so much to plan and prepare, Norman Price and Mandy Flood are told to stay out of mischief but naughty Norman is determined to find out who will be the secret superstar guest... at any cost.

THURSDAY 28 APRIL 7.45PM

SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

JOHN BEATTY’S WILD VISION As well as a stimulating travel photographer, John Beatty is a captivating and inspiring storyteller. Hear him talk about his extraordinary life, including his experience of the recent ferocious volcanic eruptions in Iceland.

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Cyflwyniad gan ffotograffydd teithio a natur.

Will Sam save the day? Will the show go on?

And will it all happen before Norman finds out who the guest star is and ruins the surprise for everyone?

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Sioe fyw i blant.

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TUESDAY 3 - SATURDAY 7 MAY

BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY

HORRIBLE HISTORIES FRIDAY 6 MAY 7.00PM & SATURDAY 7 MAY 2.00PM

THE RUTHLESS ROMANS Experience the terrible tactics of the Roman army, hold on tight for a jaw-dropping journey into Roman Britain and prepare to meet sword-slaying Spartacus!

SATURDAY 7 MAY 7.00PM

THE AWFUL EGYPTIANS From the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of the pyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decay with the meanest mummies in Egypt.

For details of schools performances from Tuesday 3 May to Friday 6 May at 10.00am and 1.00pm, contact Cathey Morgan on 01874 622838 or email cathey@brycheiniog.co.uk.

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Cwmni theatr plant yn cyflwyno sioe hanesyddol.

TUESDAY 10 MAY 7.45PM

THE TIDE TABLES Holidaying alone for the first time, Elin finds the landscape of her own heart and body laid bare by the retreating sea. But, keeping her company on the shoreline, are the determinedly cheerful Beach Radio quartet and a strange lifeguard with advice on how to navigate a rapidly turning tide…

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Cantores/cyfansoddwraig o Gymraes yn perfformio ei halbwm newydd.

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WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 6.00PM & 9.00PM

THURSDAY 12 MAY 7.45PM

CERYS MATTHEWS

AN EVENING WITH

TONY BENN IN CONVERSATION WITH SAMANTHA NORMAN

OVER LAND & SEA TOUR 2011

Expect an evening of frank responses and entertaining political anecdotes.

Cerys Matthews plays songs that she has collected from her childhood years in South Wales, her travels around the world, as well as her now considerable catalogue of solo and band songs. Interspersed with humorous asides and curiosities, it promises to be a magical journey through the British Isles, Ireland and the southern states of the USA.

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Y Gwleidydd Hynafol yn sôn am ei fywyd.

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Cantores/cyfansoddwraig o Gymraes yn perfformio ei halbwm newydd.

SATURDAY 14 MAY 7.00PM

ROTARY CLUB OF CARDIFF BREAKFAST

ROTARY YOUNG MUSICIAN 2011 IN ASSOCIATION WITH POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

Come and hear outstanding young players from all parts of South, Mid and West Wales – all of whom are already winners in their home areas - compete in front of a panel of distinguished judges.

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Cerddorion ifanc talentog yn cystadlu.

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MONDAY 16 MAY 7.45PM

BERLIN PHILHARMONIC WIND QUINTET Mozart Reicha Ligeti Francaix

Fantasie in F minor, KV 608 Quintet in B major, Op. 88, No. 5 6 Bagatelles Quintette No.1

Founded in 1988, all are members of the Berlin Philharmonic and acclaimed soloists in their own right. Each musician has enjoyed international renown, working with the major conductors of our age - from Karajan to Rattle and from Bernstein to Barenboim.

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Ensemble gyda’r goreuon yn cyflwyno rhaglen hudol.

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WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 7.45PM

CHARLES ROSS

ONE MAN STAR WARS Whether you’re a committed Star Wars fan or simply want to enjoy a fast-paced, side-splitting evening that’s out of this world, make sure you don’t miss this hilarious show. Charles Ross single-handedly plays all the characters, sings the music, flies the ships, fights the battles and condenses the plots into just sixty minutes!

‘It’s a joy… quite brilliant’ DAILY TELEGRAPH

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Perfformiad un-dyn doniol tu hwnt o’r ffantasi arwrol

TUESDAY 17 MAY 7.45PM

SHAOLIN WARRIORS Featuring twenty-two professionally trained Kung Fu masters, Shaolin Warriors is now a huge hit in over three continents and has been seen by over 500,000 people of all ages.

Audiences will be amazed and thrilled by death-defying routines such as qigong, animal imitation boxing, drunken boxing and fighting with all kinds of dangerous traditional weapons.

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Sioe Kung Fu ysblennydd a theatraidd gyda choreograffi llawn.

One Man Star Wars™ Trilogy performed with permission of Lucasfilm Ltd. All ‘Star Wars’ elements property of Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.

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THURSDAY 19 MAY 7.45PM

A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THEATR BRYCHEINIOG’S EDUCATION AND OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

ONE NIGHT IN MAY JASNA NADLES (FLUTE) FREDERIC LAGARDE (PIANO)

Mozart Sonata in C Major Schubert Variations on Trockne Blumen from Die schöne Müllerin Debussy Syrinx (solo) Debussy Claire de Lune (solo) Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune Poulenc Flute Sonata Theatr Brycheiniog is delighted to welcome two of Europe’s finest classical musicians to Brecon.

Jasna studied in Salzburg, was protégé of renowned flautist Irena Grafenauer and is currently Artistic Director of the Tartini Festival in Slovenia. Frederic is one of the most sought after pianists in France and has performed solo at Carnegie Hall in New York, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London as well festivals throughout Europe.

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Dau o gerddorion clasurol gorau Ewrop.

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FRIDAY 20 MAY 7.30PM

LADIES OF COUNTRY

BILLIE JO SPEARS LENA MARTELL PHILOMENA BEGLEY This fabulous, nostalgic show features direct from the USA the much-loved singing star Billie Jo Spears performing all her popular hits including Blanket On The Ground, What I’ve Got In Mind and 57 Chevrolet.

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Seren canu gwlad yn perfformio mewn sioe ag iddi atgofion hiraethus.

WEDNESDAY 25 MAY 7.30PM

HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR The Harlem Gospel Choir has brought its message of love and inspiration to thousands of people around the world, sharing its joy of faith through music and raising funds for children’s charities.

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Côr Gospel o America.

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THURSDAY 26 MAY 7.45PM

GERRY ‘CROSS THE MERSEY Gerry & The Pacemakers topped the UK and US charts for much of the 1960s. Now, lead singer Gerry Marsden takes a musical journey charting the band’s early beginnings in Liverpool in those heady days. Hear all Gerry’s greatest hits mixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years at the top. A roller-coaster ride of fun, music and nostalgia not to be missed.

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Siwrnai gerddorol trwy fywyd grwp amlwg o’r 60au.

SATURDAY 28 MAY 7.00PM & SUNDAY 29TH MAY 4.00PM

THE CHORUS LINE ANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW Directed by Gareth Phillips, an evening of song and dance from popular musicals performed by Brecon’s musical theatre group The Chorus Line and dancers from Mid Wales Dance Academy featuring special guest performers.

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Cynhyrchiad Cymunedol.

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THURSDAY 2 JUNE 8.00PM

MAGIC Two concerts for the price of one!

In the first half, Magic – A Kind Of Queen features all the hits from one of Britain’s much-loved rock acts.

In the second half, Magic – A Kind Of ELO features all your favourite Electric Light Orchestra tracks.

TICKETS £16.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Teyrnged i Queen ac ELO.

FRIDAY 3 JUNE 7.45PM

IRIS WILLIAMS A very special daughter of Wales, Iris Williams comes to Brecon hot on the heels of the launch of her latest album Catch My Dreams.

TICKETS £17.50 CONCESSIONS £16.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Perfformiad gan y gantores enwog o Gymraes.

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SATURDAY 4 JUNE 7.45PM

CATRIN FINCH ANNWN The Queen of Harps Catrin Finch comes to Brecon, accompanied by a four-piece band, promoting her superb new album Annwn.

Annwn is a collection of traditional Welsh music, all newly-arranged by Catrin in an electro-modern, occasionally jazzy, style. It is inspired by the fabulous stories of Mabinogion and conjures up images of realms created by authors such as Tolkien and CS Lewis.

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Telynores fyd-enwog yn chwarae cynnwys ei halbwm newydd.

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WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE FRIDAY 10 JUNE 7.30PM

BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE

CONFUSIONS

BY ALAN AYCKBOURN DIRECTED BY D.L. JONES

Confusions is a collection of short interlinked but self-contained plays dealing with human loneliness and hypocrisy in styles ranging from comic naturalism to high farce.

TICKETS £7.50 CONCESSIONS £6.50 FAMILY (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN) £23.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Cynhyrchiad drama cymunedol.

SATURDAY 11 JUNE 7.30PM

CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA MID-SUMMER CLASSICS

Brahms Academic Festival Overture Mendelssohn Scherzo & Wedding March from A Midsummer Night’s Dream Smetana Vltava (Ma Vlast) Elgar Symphony No. 2 in E flat Formed in 1982, CPO performs an annual series of concerts at St David’s Hall, Cardiff and in the Welsh Proms, and has performed at all major venues throughout South Wales.

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Un o brif gerddorfeydd amatur Cymru.

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SUNDAY 12 JUNE 7.45PM

THE NEW SQUADRONAIRES

IN CONCERT

Playing the music of the great swing bands including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw and others. The New Squadronaires also present some of the original Squadronaires music arrangements which have been transcribed by orchestrator Greg Francis and which have not been played since 1964.

TICKETS £15.50 & £14.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Band wedi’i ailffurfio yn chwarae cerddoriaeth swing wych.

FRIDAY 17 JUNE 8.00PM

TALON In November 2004, The Eagles filmed the opening night of their all time best-selling ‘Farewell 1 Tour’. It featured all the classic hits from their timeless backcatalogue. Talon revisit that magical night, recreating the immensely powerful five part harmony vocals and exact musical production.

Now in their fourteenth year together, Talon’s ability to go from strength to strength in delivering bigger and better shows year on year continues...

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Teyrnged i’r grwp poblogaidd.

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WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 7.45PM

ROYAL GEOGRAPHICAL SOCIETY LECTURE

MAX JONES

SCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC: FROM HERO TO VILLAIN?

Image by David Massey

SATURDAY 18 JUNE 7.30PM

ARTISTS OF

WELSH NATIONAL OPERA

Captain Scott’s death almost a century ago ignited a frenzy of hero-worship throughout Britain. This lecture by Max Jones, Senior Lecturer in Modern History at the University of Manchester, locates Scott’s last expedition at the climax of an age of exploration and empire, and maps his changing reputation as celebrations faded while condemnations grew.

TICKETS £10.50 CONCESSIONS £9.50 UNDER 16S £7.50 RGS & U3A £8.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Darlith am Gapten Scott yr Anturiaethwr aeth i’r Antarctig.

THE CHORUS IN CONCERT

Spend an uplifting summer’s evening in the company of the world-class Chorus of Welsh National Opera performing a programme of classics covering the entire range of human emotion. You can expect to hear live familiar operatic and classical gems, alongside numbers from musicals and operetta as well as some less well known treats.

Ideal for opera lovers as well as those who just love great music and great voices.

TICKETS £19.50 UNDER 18S £9.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Côr o ddeugain yn perfformio rhaglen o glasuron

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THURSDAY 23 JUNE 1.30PM

THEATR ARAD GOCH

BOBINOGS PENBOBI HAPUS! TICKETS £6.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

THURSDAY 23 JUNE 8.00PM

SHAUN DENNIS

AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE Originally taught by a Western Mystery School over 30 years ago, Shaun Dennis is a professional stage psychic medium capable of providing staggering levels of accurate clairvoyance including names, areas and, roads of residence. Some messages can be life changing.

TICKETS £14.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Prif ddaroganwr y DU.

FRIDAY 24 JUNE 7.45PM

SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

ED STAF WALKING THE AM This fascinating lecture is a personal account of an incredible achievement. In August 2010, British explorer Ed Stafford became the first person to walk the length of the River Amazon in South America from its source to the sea. His epic, dangerous and exhausting journey was over 4000 miles long and took him 860 days to complete.

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SATURDAY 25 JUNE 7.30PM

SOLOISTS OF THE

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

MOZART, BEETHOVEN AND THE FRENCH SALON Debussy Beethoven Mozart Ravel

Danses Sacrée et Profane String Trio in G major Op. 9 no. 1 Clarinet Quintet Introduction and Allegro

The virtuosity and impressionistic textures of the works by Debussy and Ravel encapsulate the sound-world of the French Salon and are counterbalanced by Mozart’s much loved Clarinet Quintet and Beethoven’s lovely String Trio.

MWCO IS ORCHESTRA IN RESIDENCE AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG

FORD MAZON

TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.00 UNDER 18S £2.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Cerddoriaeth glasurol gan Gerddorfa Breswyl y theatr.

Photo by Jay Williams

‘Truly extraordinary... in the top league of expeditions, past and present’ SIR RANULPH FIENNES

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Fforiwr Prydeinig yn sôn am ei daith yn ardal yr Amazon.

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SATURDAY 2 JULY 7.30PM

MUSIC THEATRE WALES

GREEK Mark-Anthony Turnage’s brilliant and provocative opera exploded onto the stage in 1988.

Based on the play by Steven Berkoff, Greek catapults us into a seedy, boozy East End world.

Swinging from demotic energy to soulful intensity, Turnage’s jazz-influenced score vividly depicts the larger than life characters and conveys deeply felt human tragedy.

Greek is a contemporary classic - an opera of searing emotion and brazen vitality from the composer of the recent sensational Royal Opera House hit Anna Nicole.

Contains strong language.

A MUSIC THEATRE WALES / THEATR BRYCHEINIOG CO-PRODUCTION TICKETS £17.50 & £16.00 CONCESSIONS £15.50 & £14.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Opera gwych a phryfoclyd.

TUESDAY 5 JULY 10.30AM

TIDDLY PROMS

BERT’S MAGICAL MUSICAL ALLOTMENT An accessible, interactive and informative pre-school musical show which will enchant, amaze and inspire young children and the grown-ups they look after with music.

A great opportunity for young children to experience music interactively with professional musicians in a creative and fun environment.

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Sioe gerdd fendigedig i blant.

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WEDNESDAY 6 JULY 7.45PM

GREG DAVIES FIRING CHEESEBALLS AT A DOG

As seen on television’s Fast & Loose, The Inbetweeners and Ask Rhod Gilbert.

Greg Davies’ hotly anticipated debut standup show was a critically lauded sell-out smash hit at the 2010 Edinburgh festival, picking up a prestigious nomination for the Fosters Comedy Award (formerly the Perrier). Following a sell-out autumn run, this tour has now been extended into 2011 due to popular demand.

TICKETS £15.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Comedïwr ac actor trawiadol o ddawnus.

SATURDAY 9 JULY 6.00PM SUNDAY 10 JULY 3.00PM

MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY

RIBBONS ANNUAL SPECTACULAR Over 150 students perform in their 16th annual celebration of dance. This year’s show encompasses a variety of dance styles with the centrepiece being an adaptation of the popular children’s ballet The Nutcracker.

TICKETS £9.50 CONCESSIONS £8.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Cynhyrchiad dawns cymunedol.

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MONDAY 18 & TUESDAY 19 JULY 7.30PM

BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE

A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM

DIRECTED BY TIM DAVENPORT

Performed with a magical twist, one of William Shakespeare's most popular plays gets the Brycheiniog Youth Theatre treatment.

Expect passion, poetry and peals of laughter.

TICKETS £8.00 UNDER 18S £5.00

FRIDAY 15 JULY 8.00PM

THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE An outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi - and the only tribute of the band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!

Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon Jovi Experience perform all the great hits: Livin’ On A Prayer, Keep the Faith, Bad Medicine, You Give Love a Bad Name, and many, many more.

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Y Deyrnged gyntaf ac orau i’r sêr roc o fri.

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SATURDAY 6 AUGUST 6.00PM

BAROQUE SUMMER SCHOOL 2011

CONCERT

WITH RACHEL PODGER

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The culmination of Rachel Podger’s Baroque Summer School, this concert is directed by Rachel herself and features Alison McGillivray (cello) as well as the students.

Concert repertoire will include solo concertos from Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico on the 300th anniversary of this magical opus.

TUESDAY 2 - SATURDAY 6 AUGUST

BAROQUE SUMMER SCHOOL Hosted by Rachel Podger.

TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Y Feiolinydd byd-enwog yn cynnig arweiniad i ddisgyblion.

TUESDAY 19 JULY 7.45PM

THE UKULELE PROJECT IN THE STUDIO

The UK’s freshest and funkiest act set the stage alight (in a small way) as they play everyone’s favorite music - uke style!

Rock, pop, hip-hop, classical… no musical style is safe from the microtastic musicians! Dizzying entertainment from the band that dares to be small. Prepare to get uked!

TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.00 UNDER 16S £7.50 FAMILY TICKET £30.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Cerddoriaeth syfrdanol a dyfeisgar gan y grwp Ukulele.

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MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY & INDEPENDENT BALLET WALES

DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL

Artwork by Owain Wilson

MONDAY 15 - SATURDAY 27 AUGUST

WEEK ONE: BRECON DANCE Daily ballet class with Independent Ballet Wales plus taster classes of other dance disciplines for children aged 9 and over.

Showcase on Friday evening.

WEEK TWO: BRECON CHOREOGRAPHIC An opportunity for new, young choreographers to create work with high-calibre dancers and to learn new styles and methods in choreography. Advanced dancers aged 16 and over only. Showcase on Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm.

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

Gweithdai I bobl ifanc

THURSDAY 11 AUGUST 7.30PM

JEN WILSON ENSEMBLE

GEORGE MELLY SCULPTURE APPEAL CONCERT TWELVE POEMS: THE DYLAN THOMAS JAZZ SUITE PAULA GARDINER CRIS HAINES MARGOT MORGAN MARK O’CONNOR CHRIS RYAN JEN WILSON

Double Bass Trumpet, Flügelhorn, Ocarina, Arranger Vocals Drums Alto, Tenor, Soprano Saxes, Clarinet Piano, Composer

Twelve Poems is an inspired and spirited interpretation of some of Dylan Thomas’s greatest works and includes When I Woke, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.

All proceeds to the George Melly Sculpture Appeal.

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Dehongliad Jazz o waith gorau Dylan Thomas.

THURSDAY 1 – SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

THURSDAY 18 AUGUST 7.45PM

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE BY ILLYRIA

TWELFTH NIGHT

BY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

In their twentieth year, Illyria returns to one of the greatest of all English comedies (which also happens to be on the Year 7 syllabus).

An evening of romance, music and sheer and utter joy, performed on a stage inspired by those of the medieval touring troupes.

HARP FESTIVAL Presented by Theatr Brycheiniog and Glasbury Arts, this three day event features Katherine Thomas and Harriet Earis as tutors and performers.

THURSDAY 1 & FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBER

MASTERCLASSES AND WORKSHOPS AT GWERNYFED HIGH SCHOOL

TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.50 GROUP RATES AVAILABLE BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Cynhyrchiad llawn angerdd a barddoniaeth o un o hoff ddramâu Shakespeare.

An opportunity for harpists to improve their harp-playing across a number of genres, including Welsh, classical and jazz harp.

TICKETS (INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS) £50.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

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

FREE ENTRY

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

CONCERT AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG A day of rehearsals for Harp School students will be followed by an evening concert featuring a varied programme performed by students and tutors.

TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £7.50 UNDER 18S £5.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Ysgol Haf y Delyn

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WEDNESDAY 14 – SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY

JUNGLE BOOK The Birmingham Stage Company is proud to present Rudyard Kipling’s classic story about Mowgli, a young boy who is raised in the jungle by a family of wolves.

WEDNESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER 1.30PM & 7.00PM THURSDAY 15 SEPTEMBER 10.30AM & 1.30PM FRIDAY 16 SEPTEMBER 10.30AM & 7.00PM SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 11.00AM & 2.30PM

If you’re looking for a magnificent experience for all the family, then don’t miss this acclaimed production of Kipling’s timeless story!

TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £12.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P SPECIAL RATES FOR SCHOOLS GROUPS AVAILABLE

Cynhyrchiad theatr plant yn seiliedig ar lyfr poblogaidd.

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TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM

RUSSELL KANE MANSCAPING

Join Fosters Comedy Award Winner and star of loads of stuff on telly, Russell Kane as he mercilessly explores the ridiculous state of masculinity in the modern world. He shaves his chest fur; you watch and laugh.

‘A seriously good comedian’ THE TIMES

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Comedi.

SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

MID WALES OPERA

MADAM BUTTERFLY

BY PUCCINI

With some of the most sumptuous music ever written for the opera stage, including the dramatic soprano aria One Fine Day, this brand-new production will be an intimate, beautiful and heart-rending experience for opera-goers old and new.

TICKETS £19.50 CONCESSIONS £17.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Opera mawreddog gan gantorion gborau Canolbarth Cymru.

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THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

PATRICIA ROUTLEDGE ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING

Award-winning actress Patricia Routledge and international concert pianist Piers Lane tell the extraordinary story of Myra Hess and her famous wartime National Gallery concerts.

In Dame Myra’s own words (compiled by her great-nephew, composer Nigel Hess) with piano music by Bach, Beethoven, Schubert, Brahms, Schumann and Chopin, we hear how the ‘great adventure’ of these 1600 lunchtime concerts began, and how it continued while bombs rained down on London.

TICKETS £16.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Eitemau unigol gan actores o fri.

SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THE MANFREDS Original Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness, and former member Mike d’Abo, are joined by Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie as the exciting new line-up of The Manfreds, featuring BOTH lead singers from the 1960’s band.

TICKETS £18.50 CONCESSIONS £16.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Fel y tro diwethaf.

ALSO COMING SOON TO BRECON

PERFORMING ARTS DIPLOMA

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Coleg Powys launches two new Performing Arts Level 3 BTEC Diploma courses at Theatr Brycheiniog from September 2011.

The courses cover all aspects of performance including acting, improvisation, musical theatre, dance and choreography or theatre production including stage management, set design, lighting, sound, front of house and marketing.

Call 0845 4086 400 or visit www.coleg-powys.ac.uk

TUESDAY 14 - TUESDAY 21 MAY

ADULT LEARNERS’ WEEK: CHINA

TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN @ BRYCHEINIOG FEATURED IN THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2010 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.

With tai-chi outside the theatre in the morning as well as taster sessions in Chinese dance, calligraphy, language, history and handicrafts, this promises to be a fantastic week of Chinese culture.

Tipple'n'Tiffin will also run a Chinese-theme menu during the week.

to yourself - its up to you! We just want you to enjoy your food, your wine and being together.

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

Tel: 01874 611866

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.

NEW!

Or perhaps enjoy an old favourite with a twist. You can share each dish with the rest of your party or keep your plate

TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN WILL BE OPEN ON SUNDAYS THIS SUMMER.

SUMMER SUNDAYS BOOK TICKETS ONLINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

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THE CANALSIDE MONTHLY 8.00PM

JAZZ BRYCHEINIOG TUESDAY 24 MAY

DAVE JONES TRIO stunning piano-led swing with special guest Lee Goodall on saxophone TUESDAY 14 JUNE

BLUESY SUSIE AND HER QUARTET strong blues and jazz vocals all your songbook favourites TUESDAY 12 JULY

TRAD JAZZ FAVOURITES Phil Wall and the Jazz Warriers - a great night out ENTRY £5.00

Ymlaciwch i seiniau Jazz unwaith y mis yn Theatr Brycheiniog.

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SESSIONS BI-MONTHLY

MONTHLY 7.30PM

OPERA AT LUNCHTIME

DRAMA IN THE BAR

The ultimate lunchtime treat!

Enjoy a musical feast as some of the best singers from Swansea City Opera recite some of opera’s most captivating classics. With your appetite whetted, why not complete the experience by indulging in a hearty lunch at Tipple ‘n’ Tiffin?

Informal drama evenings in the theatre bar led by local actor Ian Milton.

THURSDAY 28 APRIL MIDDAY TUESDAY 14 JUNE MIDDAY

FREE ENTRY

Datganiad opera amser cinio.

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WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL

FREE ENTRY

Nosweithiau drama anffurfiol yn y bar theatr.

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

BRYCHINIOG B-BOYS CATHEY MORGAN 01874 622838 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY

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

BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE GARETH PHILLIPS 07919 318 809 WEEKLY THURSDAY

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

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE

BIKES & HIKES

TERESA GODMON 07791 780 350

Bikes will be available to hire from the canal basin every weekend from the beginning of April and every day in the school holidays and Bank Holidays.

MONTHLY

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS DORCAS CRESSWELL 01497 847262 WEEKLY WORSHIP SUNDAY

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

ELIM CHURCH MALCOLM JONES 01874 625110

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EXHIBITIONS SUMMER 2011

IN THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY THURSDAY 2 JUNE -TUESDAY 28 JUNE

ALCHEMICA CLAUDINE LE CORRE, SARAH LEES, ESTHER LEY, FFION NOLWENN, VIVIAN RHULE

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

CHAMBER MUSIC

IN COUNTRY CHURCHES Schubert String Trio in B flat major D471 Borodin String Quartet no 2 in D major Shostakovich String Quartet no 8 in C minor Thursday 12 May, 7.30PM ST CYNOG’S, DEFYNNOG, NEAR SENNYBRIDGE Friday 13 May, 7.30PM ST MICHAEL’S, DISCOED, NEAR PRESTEIGNE Sunday 15 May, 7.00PM ST BILO’S, LLANFILO, NEAR BRECON TICKETS £10.00 FROM 01874 625940 FURTHER INFORMATION FROM INFO@MWCO.CO.UK

THURSDAY 30 JUNE WEDNESDAY 13 JULY

SAITH/7

UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITY ST DAVID IN CARMARTHEN MONDAY 18 JULY SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

pARTicip8 BRECON COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOP

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MONEY SAVERS

ACCESS/MYNEDIAD

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.

OPENING TIMES/ ORIAU AGOR 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 ./ 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.

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.

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

GRWPIAU

ON-LINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk FFÔN Ar 01874 611622 a thalu trwy gerdyn credyd/debyd rhwng 9.30AM a 5.00PM o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn.

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

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.

NODIADAU Mae’r wybodaeth yn y llyfryn hwn yn gywir adeg cyhoeddi.

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.

SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS

Ni cheir ysmygu yn Theatr Brycheiniog.

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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU

APRIL-AUGUST l EBRILL-AWST 2011

JUNE Thursday 2 June 8.00pm Friday 3 June 7.45pm

Iris Williams

Saturday 4 June 7.45pm

Catrin Finch

Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 June 7.30pm Saturday 11 June 7.30pm

APRIL

Sunday 12 June 7.45pm The Naked Truth Friday 17 June 8.00pm

Tuesday 19 Thursday 21 April 7.30pm Saturday 23 April 12.30pm & 3.00pm Thursday 28 April 7.45pm

Fireman Sam

John Beatty’s Wild Vision

MAY Tuesday 3 - Saturday 7 May Tuesday 10 May 7.45pm

Thursday 12 May 1.00pm

Private Peaceful

Friday 13 May 8.00pm

Wednesday 22 June 7.45pm

Max Jones

Ed Stafford Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra

Tony Benn Saturday 2 July 7.30pm

Greek

Lee Evans SOLD OUT Tuesday 5 July 10.30am

Tiddly Proms

Shaolin Warriors Friday 15 July 8.00pm

Wednesday 25 May 7.30pm

Welsh National Opera

JULY

Tuesday 17 May 7.45pm

Tuesday 24 May 12.00pm

Talon

Shaun Dennis

Berlin Philharmonic Saturday 9 July 6.00pm Wind Quintet & Sunday 10 July 3.00pm

Friday 20 May 7.30pm

New Squadronaires

Thursday 23 June 8.00pm

Monday 16 May 7.45pm

Thursday 19 May 7.45pm

Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra

Bobinogs

Saturday 14 May 7.00pm Rotary Young Musician 2011 Wednesday 6 July 7.45pm

Wednesday 18 May 7.45pm

Confusions

Thursday 23 June 1.30pm

The Tide Tables Saturday 25 June 7.30pm Cerys Matthews

Thursday 12 May 7.45pm

Saturday 18 June 7.30pm

Horrible Histories Friday 24 June 7.45pm

Wednesday 11 May 6.00pm & 9.00pm

Magic

Greg Davies Ribbons Spectacular The Bon Jovi Experience

One Man Star Wars Monday 18 Brycheiniog Youth Theatre Tuesday 19 July 7.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream One Night in May The Ukulele Project Billie Jo Spears Tuesday 19 July 7.45pm Private Peaceful Harlem Gospel Choir

Thursday 26 May 7.45pm

Gerry ‘Cross the Mersey

Saturday 28 May 7.00pm & Sunday 29 May 4.00pm

The Chorus Line

AUGUST Saturday 6 August 6.00pm

Baroque Concert

Thursday 11 August 7.30pm

Sculpture Appeal Concert

Thursday 18 August 7.45pm

Twelfth Night

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