theatr brycheiniog spring 2012

BRECON l ABERHONDDU JANUARY - APRIL l IONAWR - EBRILL 2012

THEATRBRYCHEINIOG

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CANAL WHARF, BRECON, POWYS, LD3 7EWBOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU

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SOUTH POWYSYOUTH MUSIC

LONDON COMMUNITY GOSPEL CHOIR COSI FAN

TUTTEBOOTHBY GRAFFOE & NICK PYNN

HONORBLACKMANCATRIN FINCH & TOUMANI DIABATÉ

A NIGHT OF DIRTY DANCINGJAZZ IN THE BAR

SATURDAY 1 – THURSDAY 27 FEBRUARY

LIQUID TRANSPORT LESLEY LILLYWHITE & GROUP A celebration of 200 years of the Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal fromthe artist’s perspective. Thirteen local artists have collaborated to presenttheir differing impressions of the life of this spectacular canal set 600 feetabove sea level.

THURSDAY 9 – FRIDAY 31 JANUARY

HOMECREATING TOGETHERAll the art in this exhibition is created by adults with a learning disability inweekly workshops in Brecon, Howey and Ystradgynlais. Created by building uplayers of recycled material before paint is applied, these eye catching scenesare inspired by what home means to the members.

THURSDAY 1 – SUNDAY 11 MARCH

EXHIBITIONS SPRING 2012

An exhibition of paintings, prints and sculpture to mark InternationalWomen’s Day. Participating artists include: Julia Harris, Velvet Duffield,Susan Adams, Hilda Benham, Janet Foster, Jenny Joice, Julia Blazer,Olivia Williams, Karin Mear, Jilly Tinniswood, Sue Hiley Harris, Antonia Spowers, Veronica Gibson, Averil de Vee, Janet Hamer, Eve Hendra and Lorraine Bewsey.

www.breconwomensfestival.co.uk

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IN THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY

BRECON WOMEN’S FESTIVAL

TUESDAY 13 MARCH – MONDAY 16 APRIL

A collection of photographic images taken on the canal in the vicinity ofTheatr Brycheiniog during 2011. Challenging our perceptions of the waterand surroundings, they capture vibrant colours and striking patterns andtextures at a deeper level of awareness giving rise to a sense of peace,beauty and wonder.

Access to the gallery may be restricted due to other activities taking place.

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CROESO Hoffwn fanteisio ar y cyfle hwn i ddweud diolch ibawb sydd wedi rhoi cymaint o groeso i mi ersdechrau gweithio yn y theatr ym mis Medi. Yn ogystal ag edrych ymlaen at gwrdd âchynulleidfaoedd newydd, rwyf yn edrych ymlaenat y cyfle i weithio gyda staff a gwirfoddolwyrsy’n parhau gyda’r gwaith rhagorol syddwirioneddol wedi gosod Theatr Brycheiniog - acAberhonddu - ar fap diwylliannol Cymru.Gan symud ymlaen yn awr at fusnes! Tymornewydd a gwell yn Theatr Brycheiniog!O’r ffefrynnau lleol sef Westenders. Ysgol Uwchradd Aberhonddu a FfederasiwnClybiau Ffermwyr Ieuainc Sir Frycheiniog atHofesh Shechter, Honor Blackman, Catrin Fincha Toumani Diabaté, mae rhywbeth yn sicr atddant pawb yn y theatr wrth y gamlas ygwanwyn hwn.Gan edrych ymlaen at yr haf hwn, mae Theatr Brycheiniog yn cynnal g ^wyl ieuenctidgyntaf Aberhonddu, ac rydym angen pobl igymryd rhan. Os hoffech chi gymryd rhan neuberfformio, edrychwch ar dudalen 24 am ragor o fanylion.Mwynhewch!

WELCOME I would just like to take this opportunity to saythank you to all those who have made me feel sowelcome since I started working at the theatrein September. As well as looking forward tomeeting new audiences, I am relishing theprospect of working with the staff andvolunteers to continue the excellent work thathas really put Theatr Brycheiniog - and Brecon -on the cultural map of Wales.And now to business! A new season at Theatr Brycheiniog - and its a belter!From local favourites Westenders, Brecon High School and Brecknock FederationOf Young Farmer’s Clubs to Hofesh Shechter, Honor Blackman, Catrin Finch and Toumani Diabaté, there’s certainly something for everyone canalside this spring.Looking ahead to this summer, Theatr Brycheiniog hosts Brecon’s first everyouth festival - and we need participants. If you want to get involved or perform, pleasecheck out page 24 for more details.Enjoy!

PAULA REDWAY Director


The most magical, romantic fairytail of them all!Will Prince Charming find his true love? Will the ugly sisters EVER find a man? And will poor Cinderella make it to the ball? Be prepared to be amazed as the fairygodmother transforms Cinders from rags to riches right before your very eyes! The Westenders pantomime is full of fun,frolics and fantasy guaranteed. So, comehave the time of your life and remember,in panto-land, anything can happen!

SATURDAY 21 & SUNDAY 22 JANUARY 4.00PM

TUESDAY 24 - FRIDAY 27 SEPTEMBER 7.00PM

SATURDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2.00PM & 7.00PM

TICKETS £9.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00 CHILDREN £7.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

SATURDAY 21 - SATURDAY 28 JANUARY

WESTENDERS 63RD ANNUAL PANTOMIME

CINDERELLAWRITTEN AND DIRECTED BY JULIE JONES & KIM MCDERMENT

MONDAY 6 - SATURDAY 11 FEBRUARY 7.00PM

BRECKNOCK ASSOCIATION OF YOUNG FARMERS

ANNUAL DRAMA ANDPANTOMIME FESTIVAL

MONDAY 13 FEBRUARY DOORS OPEN 7.00PM

LDN WRESTLINGFeaturing British Heavyweight ChampionAlan Lee Travis, wrestling politician Richard Parliament, the masked man of mystery The Dark Lord and many, many more...See the highest quality, fastest paced, non-stop wrestling action ever seen onthese shores. A fantastic family night out!

TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00 FAMILY TICKET AVAILABLE BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

5.30PM - 7.00PM

WRESTLING WORKSHOP WITH BRITISH HEAVYWEIGHT CHAMPION ALAN LEE TRAVIS Wear trainers and something comfortable (eg tracksuit) TICKETS £5.00

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BBC presenter Paul Rose talks about alifetime of remarkable adventures fromAntarctica to Everest via the planet’slast true remaining wilderness - hervast oceans. A professional diver, polarexplorer, mountaineer and yachtsman,Paul is best known for his BBCdocumentaries Voyages Of Discovery,Oceans and Britain’s Secret Seas. Paul asks the question ‘why explore?’and inspires his audience to becomeexplorers themselves.

TICKETS £10.50 CONCESSIONS £9.50 RGS & U3A MEMBERS £8.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

WEDNESDAY 15 FEBRUARY 7.45PM

PAUL ROSE EXPLORE!

Blazing a trail of mesmerising musicality, Gypsy Fire perform with passion and flair.Prepare to be teased and surprised by twistsand turns of harmony and rhythm.The quartet’s magic breathes new life into thedelicious dark and impish melodies from theworlds of classical, jazz, Latin, rock, blues and beyond.

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

THURSDAY 16 FEBRUARY 8:00PM

GYPSYFIREQUARTET

‘Explosive energy andunstoppable talent’WESTMORELANDGAZETTE

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Over a hundred young musicians, all inglorious harmony! Fantastic entertainmentfrom Gwent & Powys Army Cadet Force inthis ever popular annual event -celebrating its 15th anniversary andfeaturing musicians from Northern Ireland,Wales, Scotland and England.

TICKETS £8.00CONCESSIONS £7.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

A combination of slick performance, great comedy,unparalleled harmonies and lots and lots of hit records.With their special ingredients of sophisticatedorchestration, dual lead vocals and stylish counter-melodies, The Fortunes contributed to some of themost enduring pop songs released during the 1960sand early 1970s.The Ivy League, featuring the unmistakable falsetto ofDave Buckley, is one of the best comedy cabaret actsin the country.


SATURDAY 18 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

15TH ANNUALRORKE’S DRIFTCONCERT

FRIDAY 17 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

THE FORTUNES & THE IVY LEAGUEALSO FEATURING BOB JACKSON (BADFINGER)

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Join us for a night of hilarious comedy with the stunningvoice of Wales’ premier entertainer Mike Doyle.The British Comedy Award-winning comic, West Endstar and BBC Television sensation delivers a night ofpure musical excellence and belly-aching laughter thatwill refresh parts you never knew you had!

‘Incredible!...received a twelve minute standingovation...no wonder they call him the UK’s best all round entertainer’ THE WESTERN MAIL

TICKETS £15.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

TUESDAY 21 - THURSDAY 23 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

BRECON HIGH SCHOOLSHOWAn amazing musical production from Brecon’s local high school.


FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

MIKE DOYLE

What happens when one of the world’s leading contemporary circus companies abandons the Big Top and invades a theatre?

Mundo Paralelo transports you to a parallel world ofupside-down jugglers, infinite wire walkers and aerialacrobats – a place where extraordinary is everyday andweird is wonderful.

Created as part of National Theatre Wales’ opening yearprogramme, this is one of very few opportunities to seethis critically acclaimed company in Wales this year. With Serbian director Mladen Materic at the helm, and a world class cast, Mundo Paralelo promises a spectacular experience – a sensory joy and visual delight.

TICKETS £15.00CONCESSIONS £12.50FAMILY TICKET £11.00 PER HEAD (MINIMUM 4) GROUP TICKET £10.00 PER HEAD (MINIMUM 10)BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Mundo Paralelo is a NoFit State, National Theatre Wales,Théâtre Tattoo production created with the support of The Torch Theatre and Senart


‘A real theatrical extravaganza... it will changeyour image of the circus once and for all’ THE WESTERN MAIL

WEDNESDAY 29 FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 3 MARCH 7.30PM

SATURDAY 3 MARCH MATINEE 2.30PM

MUNDOPARELELONOFIT STATE CIRCUS& NATIONAL THEATRE WALES

Paul Daniels is without doubt one of the mostaccomplished magicians in the world - andcertainly one of the most exciting. Add hisunmistakable comedy style and you have thecomplete entertainer.In the world of television, no-one has enjoyedmore success than Paul. From the momenthe burst onto the ITV network, and laterswitched to the BBC, his magic showstopped the ratings. He is, without doubt, the most successful British magician of the20th century.



TUESDAY 6 MARCH 7.45PM

PAUL DANIELSHAIR TODAY, GONE TOMORROWWITH DEBBIE MCGEE & MARTIN DANIELS

Conductor James SlaterViolin Marcia CrayfordCello Moray Welsh

Ravel Sonata For Violin And Cello (1922)

Stravinsky The Soldier’s Tale (1918)

The Sonata For Violin And Cellostarted life as a one movement duodedicated to Claude Debussey.Expanding the piece into a full-blown four movement sonata, Ravel declared it a turning point inhis career. The work is striking for its harmonic restraint and pared down musical language.

FRIDAY 9 MARCH 7.30PM

MID WALES CHAMBERORCHESTRATHE SOLDIER’S TALE


SATURDAY 10 MARCH 7.30PM

A CONCERT AT BRECON CATHEDRAL

TANYA WALKERBREAKING THE FEAR WALLMoving from hauntingly beautiful to contemporary andunexpected; from popular themes, to rhythm drivenwalls of sound; this is a powerful new work, composedand performed by award-winning singer/songwriterTanya Walker.

Fronted by Tanya on lead vocals, grand piano, flute and acoustic guitar, Breaking The Fear Wall will featurepowerful harmonies sung by The Brecon Cathedral Choir,a live rock & contemporary classical ensemble andinspirational film imagery.

A co-production with the support of Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon Town Council, Brecon Cathedral and Brecon Brewing.

TICKETS £7.00 IN ADVANCE ON THE DOOR £8.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Stravinsky’s extraordinary The Soldier’s Tale was inspired bythe challenge of making musicaltheatre in wartime Europe asorchestras were disbanded andtheatres closed down. A work to be‘read, played and danced’ by musicalensemble, narrator, actors and adancer, the piece draws on the rhythms and sounds of jazz, tango and Viennese waltzes.

6.15PM – 7.00PM

PRE-CONCERT TALKwith award-wining Stravinskybiographer Professor Stephen WalshFREE TO TICKET-HOLDERS

TICKETS £14.50CONCESSIONS £12.00UNDER 18S £2.50BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra is Theatr Brycheiniog’s orchestra in residence and this performanceis supported by the Esmée Fairbairn Foundation


SUNDAY 11 MARCH 7.30PM

HONORBLACKMANTHIS IS THE REAL THINGHonor Blackman – one of Britain’s most loved performers– stars in her latest one person show. It is truly Honor asherself, as she tells the story of her life interspersed withsongs, sketches and scenes. An astonishing sixty-yearcareer makes for a fascinating autobiography – the oneshe has never written but is happy to perform.


MONDAY 12 MARCH 7.00PM

COLEG POWYS

THE PERFOARTS ACATwo short, sharp, witty andprovocative plays where thedrama of teenagers’ lives takecentre stage.Teechers by John GodberA group of school leaversperform an account of their timeat Whitewall High, specificallytheir time with Mr Nixon, a new‘fresh out of the box teacher’ whoignites their passion for drama.Chatroom by Enda Walsh In cyberspace a group ofteenagers type and chat. Achilling and powerful tale ofmanipulation and the ultimate act of teenage rebellion.

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA PETER & THE WOLF / PEDR A’R BLAIDD Conductor James SlaterDirector Sue BestNarrator & Animateur Elinor Wyn Reynolds

Peter & The Wolf comes to life in a new bi-lingual version by poetElinor Wyn Reynolds, designed and performed by local primary-school children. The programme also includes work by Mozart,Rossini and Tchaikovsky. This concert is open to South Powys primary schools. Tickets arefree but must be booked in advance through box office.

Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra is Theatr Brycheiniog’sorchestra in residence and this performance is supported bythe Ashley Family Foundation and Powys County Council

THURSDAY 15 MARCH 10.00AM & 1.30PM


RMING ADEMY

Performed by Level 3 BTECNational Diploma students whoare undertaking vocationalperforming arts training at TheatrBrycheiniog. For moreinformation about courses pleasecontact the Academy Coordinatoron 0845 4086 400 [email protected].

TICKETS £8.00CONCESSIONS £6.00SCHOOL GROUPS £5.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P


AMY WADGE & PETE RILEY


Conquerors, Courtiers andCareerists: The Struggle ForSupremacy In The Lordship ofBrecon 1093-1287

Dr. David Stephenson Bangor University

Admission is free but there willbe a voluntary collection tosupport the educational workof the Brecknock Society andMuseum Friends.

Sample the natural musical match of Amy Wadge andPete Riley at Theatr Brycheiniog this spring.Amy is widely regarded as one of the country’s mostsuccessful female singer-songwriters. Her astonishingvoice has a breathtaking range and emotional impactwhile her writing continues to surpass most of hercontemporaries. Pete Riley is best known for his work with Treehouse inthe 1990s and the ten years he spent touring the USAwith the iconic American artist Edwin McCain.

TICKETS £12.00 IN ADVANCEON THE DOOR £13.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

BRECKNOCK SOCIETY AND MUSEUM FRIENDS 15THSIR JOHN LLOYDMEMORIALLECTURE


The Band Of The Welsh Guards return to Wales and to Theatr Brycheiniog for thefirst time since performing at the wedding of The Duke & Duchess of Cambridge.

The band, one of the most popular and highly regarded military ensembles in theworld, will perform an evening of traditional military music accompanied bypopular and modern classical selections.

In aid of The Welsh Guards Afghanistan Fund & other local charities.


THURSDAY 22 MARCH 7.00PM

THE BAND OF THE WELSH GUARDS

STOP PRESS!WEDNESDAY 21 MARCH 7.00PM

SOUTH POWYS YOUTH MUSICGALA CONCERTFeaturing South Powys Youth Orchestra, Choir,Wind Band, Percussion Group, String Machineand South Powys Bach Group.

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SHOCK’N’AWE PERFORMANCE COMPANY

Love us or loathe us, men are everywhere. Wehave the habit of popping up, oftenunexpectedly, in your beds, wombs, wars, worstnightmares and fondest memories. We come forbetter, or for worse, in guises as disparate asdrag artiste, soldier, priest and lover, yetapparently we all hail from Mars! No wonder being a man is problematic; it’sdangerous, pressured, ridiculous, often funnyand sometimes tragic, but it’s also capable ofbeing something beautiful.

Muscle is a richly textured, emotional rollercoasterof theatre, dance, music, film and animationinspired by extraordinary interviews with Welshmen and performed by an eclectic all male castwho also play the characters from Venus.

TICKETS £10.00CONCESSIONS £9.00UNDER 26S GO FREE (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P


‘The comedy is rich and genuinely funny’ THE WESTERN MAIL 5.30PM - 7.00PM

WORKSHOP WITH THE CASTTICKETS £5.00 (£3.00 FOR TICKET HOLDERS)

Script and direction Greg CullenChoreography and direction Phil WilliamsMusic Benjamin TalbottDesign Angharad MatthewsImages Kim Fielding

MUSCLE


CATRIN FINCH &TOUMANI DIABATÉA stunning music collaboration featuring twoworld class virtuosos. Catrin and Toumani are from two verydifferent cultures and the harp occupies avital place in the incredibly rich culture ofboth. The West African harp – the kora –played by Toumani is made from a driedgourd and fishing line; the Welsh harp,played by Catrin, is one of the most iconicsymbols of a nation steeped in music.Toumani Diabaté is one of Africa’s mostimportant musicians and widely consideredthe world’s finest living kora player. He hascollaborated with Damon Albarn, Taj Mahal,

Bjork and the late great Ali Farka Touré withwhom he won a Best Traditional World MusicAlbum GRAMMY Award in 2006.Catrin Finch is one of Wales’ leadinginternational musical ambassadors. Herconcert appearances with the world’s toporchestras span the globe and she hasworked with artists including Bryn Terfel, Sir James Galway and Julian Lloyd-Webber.


Cyd-gynhyrchiad Theatr MwldanAstar Artes co-production


Boothby Graffoe is a very rare breed – a comedy singer-songwriter who isexceptionally good at everything!

An evening with this multi-talented, darklyhilarious, grade A British eccentric is sure totwist your funny bone one minute and breakyour heart the next.

‘Sings songs that are both beautiful and funny’ THE GUARDIAN


A Makin Projects production in association with Theatr Mwldan

THURSDAY 29 MARCH 8.00PM

BOOTHBY GRAFFOE& NICK PYNNIS THIS YOUR VEHICLE, SIR?


Conductor Grant Llewellyn Soloist Sophie Evans

Featuring music by Bernstein, Coates, Strauss and songs from The Sound of Music andThe Wizard of Oz.Join Grant Llewellyn and the BBC National Orchestra Of Walesfor a concert of popular melodiesand songs including Strauss’sTrish Trash Polka and Leroy Anderson’s Clarinet Candyand featuring Welsh West End StarSophie Evans, currently performingDorothy in The Wizard of Oz in theWest End.

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BBC NATIONALORCHESTRA OF WALESFAMILY FAVOURITES


A NIGHT OFDIRTYDANCING Not the West End and touring musical, but thebrand-new sensational, inspirational box officesmash concert show of the year. Come andexperience the brand-new spectacular featuringall the hits from everyone’s favourite dance movieDirty Dancing. Take a trip back to the summer of ‘63 and re-live Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey’ssizzling performance in the ultimate coming ofage romance.It’s the sexiest song and dance sensation of 2012 featuring all the hits: She’s Like The Wind,Big Girls Don’t Cry, Hey Baby, Wipeout, Do You Love Me, Be My Baby, Hungry Eyesand, of course, the Oscar-winning (I’ve Had) The Time of My Life.

TICKETS £19.50BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P



THURSDAY 19 APRIL 7.30PM

VAMOS THEATRE

MUCHADOABOUTWENLOCKA full mask show - to be enjoyedby all ages - featuring originalmusic and a combination oftheatre and dance.In the year 1850, the smallShropshire town of Much Wenlock hosted its veryown ‘Olympian Games’, an event that was to be an inspiration for the modern Olympics that began 46 years later.SATURDAY 14 APRIL 7.30PM

HERMAN’SHERMITSHerman’s Hermits have chalked up ten hit albums, over 23 TopTwenty single records, three major movies and countlesstelevision shows and concert tours all over the world – up todate they have total record sales of over 75 million.

Since 1971 and the departure of Peter Noone to pursue a solocareer, the group has never stopped. Original member Barry Whitwam has guided the group from strength to strengthinto one of the hardest working bands in the business – they still average more then 200 one-night stands per year.


Swansea City Opera make a welcome return with a production ofMozart’s popular and uproarious comic opera. Beautifully staged in English with elegant classical 19th centurycostumes and performed by some of the finest singers andorchestral players in the country, Così fan tutte contains some ofMozart’s most ravishing music and makes for an enchanting andhilarious evening’s entertainment - a feast for the eyes and ears.

‘Utterly glorious’ SOUTH WALES EVENING POST


SATURDAY 21 APRIL 7.30PM

SWANSEA CITY OPERA

COSI FAN TUTTE


Audiences will delight at thecharacters from the localcommunity as they train for, andcompete in, this amazing annualevent: the butcher practises hishammer throw with un-pluckedpheasants; the postman uses hisletters and parcels to perfect hisdiscus; the whole Victorianhousehold is going for gold.

TICKETS £12.00CONCESSIONS £10.00SCHOOL GROUPS £8.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Presented in association with the Everyman Theatre,Cheltenham

Astonishing unisons, percussive grooves and a raw and honest physicality mark Hofesh Shechter as one of the most excitingartists to emerge in recent years. Political Mother is performed by ten dancersand accompanied by Shechter’s cinematic score featuring a band of live drummers and electric guitarists.Since exploding onto the dance scene withUprising/In Your Rooms, Shechter and his youngand talented dance company have establishedthemselves as a leading force in the UK dancescene. Following a career as a dancer, Shechtermoved to the UK in 2002 and made hischoreographic debut in 2004.

A former drummer in a rock band, Shechtercreates the musical scores for each of hisdance creations and his atmospheric, groovymusic alongside his company’s uniquephysicality has earned his work acclaim aroundthe world.

TICKETS £15.00CONCESSIONS £12.00UNDER 18S & STUDENTS £7.50BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Supported by Arts Council England, Brighton Dome and Outset

WEDNESDAY 25 APRIL 7.45PM

HOFESH SHECHTERDANCE COMPANYPOLITICAL MOTHER


Inspirational and invigorating, the UK’s top gospel choir comes to Brecon for thefirst time.Highly sought-after throughout the world,their concerts are full of songs andspirituals that will soothe the mind, heal the spirit, uplift the soul and cheer your heart.Featuring Oh Happy Day and His Eye is On the Sparrow from Sister Act, Amazing Grace, Hallelujahand many, many more.


FRIDAY 27 APRIL 7.30PM

IN AID OF ALZHEIMER’S SOCIETY

MAYOR’S VARIETY CONCERTTICKETS £8.00CONCESSIONS £7.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P


THURSDAY 26 APRIL 8.00PM

LONDONCOMMUNITYGOSPEL CHOIR

We’re very keen to hear from young people and getyour input into what goes into the festival at theplanning stage. If you have any ideas or would like totake part in any way, please get in touch, we wouldlove to hear from you. Please just pop in, tweet us,write in, email us, or give us your ideas via ourFacebook page.

Email: [email protected]: Box Office 01874 611622

MUSICDANCETHEATREARTCRAFTSTALKSACTIVITIES


JAZZ IN THE BARTUESDAY 10 JANUARY 8.00PM

GARDENIA SWING TRIORuth Bowen’s top jazz vocals from the classicsongbook and featuring Andrew Jones on guitarand Richard Bowen on drums.

TUESDAY 14 FEBRUARY 8.00PM

PAUL MUNNERY’SSWING STREET BANDTrombone-led, with keyboard, vibes, and somespecial guests - a fun night to celebrate StValentine’s with JITB!


DAVE COTTLE TRIOMaestro Dave leads on piano, trumpet and singstoo! Always a very popular and enjoyable jazzprogramme.

TUESDAY 17 APRIL 8.00PM

JONATHAN CRESPOQUARTETTop modern jazz lineup includes Jon Crespo ontrumpet, Jim Barber on piano and Ian Poole on drums.

A BRAND NEW EVENT FOR THE SUMMER...

BRECON YOUTH FESTIVAL 2012

TICKETS £6.00STUDENTS & YOUTH £3.00NOW AVAILABLE IN ADVANCE FROM THE BOX OFFICE

WEEKLY MONDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY LESLEY WALKER 01874 623219

WEEKLY REHEARSALS MONDAY BRECON TOWN BAND DAVE JONES 01874 623650

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WEEKLY FRIDAY BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE TERESA GODMON 07791 780 350

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

THE CANALSIDECLASSES


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DIRECTORY

BIKES & HIKESBikes will be available to hire fromthe canal basin every weekendand bank holiday. Alternativelybikes can be booked in advancefor delivery to the theatre.Telephone: 01874 610071Mobile: 07790660621Web: www.bikesandhikes.co.uk

TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN@ BRYCHEINIOG

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

Prepared with fresh local ingredients, the dishes at this acclaimed canal-side restaurant may be shared or combined in any way you choose.

Enjoy an old favourite with a twist. Experiment with something new.Its entirely up to you!

Tel: 01874 611866


FOLLOW US www.tipplentiffin.co.uk

PHOTOGRAPHY JUSTIN HARRIS

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

ACCESS/MYNEDIAD

OPENING TIMES/ORIAU AGORThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30AM tothe start of the performance (until 5.00PM otherwise).When a performance is scheduled on a Sunday or a PublicHoliday, the Box Office will open from one hour beforeshow starts ./ Mae Theatr Brycheiniog ar agor o ddyddLlun i ddydd Sadwrn o 9.00AM tan 11.00PM ar nosweithiaulle bydd perfformiad (9.00AM tan 5.00PM fel arall). Pan fyddperfformiad ar ddydd Sul neu ar wyl Gyhoeddus, bydd ytheatr yn agor awr cyn i’r sioe ddechrau.

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

FFÔN Ar 01874 611622 a thalu trwy gerdyn credyd/debydrhwng 9.30AM a 5.00PM o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn.

ON-LINE / AR-LEINwww.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

MONEY SAVERSCONCESSIONS Unless indicated otherwise, concessionsare available if you are under 16, astudent, a senior citizen (60 yrs+), claimingdisability benefit, an Equity member orregistered unwaged. Please bring proof ofeligibility to the performance.

GROUP Reduced rates are available at manyperformances when you bring a party often or more - check box office for details.

PLEASE NOTEThe Theatre reserves the right not to accept cheques.

The information on this leaflet is correct at the time of goingto press. Theatr Brycheiniog reserves the right to makealterations if necessary.

Tickets cannot be refunded (unless an event iscancelled). Tickets may be exchanged for differenttickets for the same show. A £2.00 fee per ticketwill be charged for all exchanges.

NODIADAUMae’r wybodaeth yn y llyfryn hwn yn gywir adeg cyhoeddi.

Gwnewch yn siwr fod ffonau symudol a galwyr (pagers) wedi’udiffodd cyn mynd i mewn i’r awditoriwm. Efallai y byddwn yngofyn i rai sy’n hwyr aros am adeg gyfleus cyn mynd i mewn i’rawditoriwm.

Ni cheir ysmygu yn Theatr Brycheiniog.

ARBED ARIANCONSESIYNAU Oni nodir yn wahanol, mae consesiwn argael os ydych o dan 16 oed, yn fyfyriwr,yn bensiynwr (60 oed neu hyn), yn hawliobudd-dal anabledd, yn aelod o Equityneu wedi’ch cofrestru’n ddigyflog.Dewch â phrawf eich bod yn gymwys i’rperfformiad.

GRWPIAU Mae cyfraddau rhatach ar gyfer nifer oberfformiadau os byddwch mewn grwp oddeg neu fwy - gofynnwch yn y swyddfadocynnau am fanylion.

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

JANUARY-APRIL l IONAWR-EBRILL 2012

THEATRBRYCHEINIOGBRECON l ABERHONDDU

JANUARYSaturday 21 - Saturday 28 January Cinderella

FEBRUARYMonday 6 - Saturday 11 February 7.00pm Brecknock YFC Festival

Monday 13 February 7.00pm LDN Wrestling

Wednesday 15 February 7.45pm Paul Rose

Thursday 16 February 8:00pm Gypsy Fire Quartet

Friday 17 February 7.30pm Fortunes And The Ivy League

Saturday 18 February 7.30pm Rorke’s Drift Concert

Tuesday 21 - Thursday 23 February 7.30pm Brecon High School

Friday 24 February 7.30pm Mike Doyle

Wednesday 29 February - Saturday 3 March NoFit State Circus

MARCHTuesday 6 March 7.45pm Paul Daniels

Friday 9 March 7.30pm Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra

Saturday 10 March 7.30pm Tanya Walkerat Brecon Cathedral

Sunday 11 March 7.30pm Honor Blackman

Monday 12 March 7.00pm Coleg Powys

Thursday 15 March Mid Wales10.00am & 1.30pm Chamber Orchestra

Friday 16 March 7.30pm Sir John Lloyd Memorial Lecture

Saturday 17 March 8.00pm Amy Wadge & Pete Riley

Wednesday 21 March 7.00pm South Powys Youth Music Gala

Thursday 22 March 7.00pm Band Of The Welsh Guards

Saturday 24 March 8.00pm Muscle

Tuesday 27 March 8.00pm Catrin Finch & Toumani Diabaté

Thursday 29 March 8.00pm Boothby Graffoe & Nick Pynn

Friday 30 March 7.00pm BBC National Orchestra Of Wales

Saturday 31 March 7.45pm A Night Of Dirty Dancing

APRILSaturday 14 April 7.30pm Herman’s Hermits

Thursday 19 April 7.30pm Much Ado About Wenlock

Saturday 21 April 7.30pm Swansea City Opera

Wednesday 25 April 7.45pm Hofesh Shechter

Thursday 26 April 8.00pm London Community Gospel Choir

Friday 27 April 7.30pm Mayor’s Variety Concert

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