theatr brycheiniog summer 2011

BRECON lABERHONDDU APRIL - AUGUST l EBRILL - AWST 2011

THEATRBRYCHEINIOG

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BERLIN PHILHARMONIC WIND QUINTETTHE UKULELE PROJECT

CERYS MATTHEWSWELSH NATIONAL OPERA

BOBINOGS

SHAUN DENNIS - AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE

AN EVENING WITH TONY BENN

LADIES OF COUNTRYBILLIE JO SPEARS

SHAOLINWARRIORS

CARDIFF PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRACHARLES ROSSONE MAN STAR WARS

IRIS WILLIAMS CATRIN FINCH

TUESDAY 19 - THURSDAY 21 APRIL 7.30PM

STARRING MAUREEN NOLAN(EMMERDALE)MICHELLE HEATON (LIBERTY X)SARAH WHITE (BROOKSIDE)LEANNE JONES (OLIVIERAWARD-WINNING STAR OFHAIRSPRAY)

Struggling hilariously to conquerpole dancing for an event to raiseawareness and money for a breastcancer charity, five women sharelaughter and tears as their individualstories unfold and unravel.

TICKETS £18.00CONCESSIONS £16.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

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

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SATURDAY 23 APRIL 12.30PM & 3.00PM

FIREMAN SAMPONTYPANDY ROCKS!Station Officer Steele has booked a surpriseguest star to perform at Pontypandy’s firstever music festival. It’s a big secret. With somuch to plan and prepare, Norman Price andMandy Flood are told to stay out of mischiefbut naughty Norman is determined to find out who will be the secret superstar guest...at any cost.

Will Sam save the day? Will the show go on?And will it all happen before Norman findsout who the guest star is and ruins thesurprise for everyone?TICKETS £13.00CHILDREN £11.00FAMILY TICKET AVAILABLESioe fyw i blant.

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THURSDAY 28 APRIL 7.45PM

SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

JOHN BEATTY’SWILD VISIONAs well as a stimulating travel photographer,John Beatty is a captivating and inspiringstoryteller. Hear him talk about his extraordinarylife, including his experience of the recentferocious volcanic eruptions in Iceland.


Cyflwyniad gan ffotograffydd teithio a natur.

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FRIDAY 6 MAY 7.00PM & SATURDAY 7 MAY 2.00PM

THE RUTHLESS ROMANSExperience the terrible tactics of the Roman army, holdon tight for a jaw-dropping journey into Roman Britainand prepare to meet sword-slaying Spartacus!

SATURDAY 7 MAY 7.00PM

THE AWFUL EGYPTIANSFrom the fascinating Pharaohs to the power of thepyramids, discover the foul facts of death and decaywith the meanest mummies in Egypt. For details of schools performances from Tuesday 3 May toFriday 6 May at 10.00am and 1.00pm, contact Cathey Morganon 01874 622838 or email [email protected].

TICKETS £14.50CONCESSIONS £12.00SAVE 25% IF YOU BOOK FOR BOTH SHOWS AT THE SAME TIMEBOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Cwmni theatr plant yn cyflwyno sioe hanesyddol.

TUESDAY 3 - SATURDAY 7 MAY

BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY

HORRIBLE HISTORIES

Holidaying alone for the first time, Elinfinds the landscape of her own heartand body laid bare by the retreatingsea. But, keeping her company on theshoreline, are the determinedlycheerful Beach Radio quartet and astrange lifeguard with advice on howto navigate a rapidly turning tide…

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

Cantores/cyfansoddwraig o Gymraesyn perfformio ei halbwm newydd.

TUESDAY 10 MAY 7.45PM

THE TIDETABLES

Cerys Matthews plays songs that she hascollected from her childhood years in South Wales, her travels around the world, aswell as her now considerable catalogue of soloand band songs. Interspersed with humorousasides and curiosities, it promises to be amagical journey through the British Isles, Irelandand the southern states of the USA.

TICKETS £22.50BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50p

Cantores/cyfansoddwraig o Gymraes ynperfformio ei halbwm newydd.

WEDNESDAY 11 MAY 6.00PM & 9.00PM

CERYSMATTHEWSOVER LAND & SEA TOUR 2011

THURSDAY 12 MAY 7.45PM

AN EVENING WITH

TONY BENNIN CONVERSATION WITH SAMANTHA NORMANExpect an evening of frank responses andentertaining political anecdotes.


Y Gwleidydd Hynafol yn sôn am ei fywyd.

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SATURDAY 14 MAY 7.00PM

ROTARY CLUB OF CARDIFF BREAKFAST

ROTARY YOUNG MUSICIAN 2011IN ASSOCIATION WITH POWYS COUNTY COUNCIL

Come and hear outstanding young playersfrom all parts of South, Mid and West Wales –all of whom are already winners in their homeareas - compete in front of a panel ofdistinguished judges.

TICKETS £10.00STUDENTS £5.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Cerddorion ifanc talentog yn cystadlu.

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MONDAY 16 MAY 7.45PM

BERLINPHILHARMONICWIND QUINTETMozart Fantasie in F minor, KV 608 Reicha Quintet in B major, Op. 88, No. 5 Ligeti 6 Bagatelles Francaix Quintette No.1

Founded in 1988, all are members of theBerlin Philharmonic and acclaimed soloistsin their own right. Each musician hasenjoyed international renown, working withthe major conductors of our age - fromKarajan to Rattle and from Bernstein toBarenboim.

TICKETS £19.50CONCESSIONS £18.00UNDER 16s £10.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Ensemble gyda’r goreuon yn cyflwynorhaglen hudol.

Whether you’re a committed Star Wars fan orsimply want to enjoy a fast-paced, side-splittingevening that’s out of this world, make sure youdon’t miss this hilarious show. Charles Rosssingle-handedly plays all the characters, sings themusic, flies the ships, fights the battles andcondenses the plots into just sixty minutes!

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

TICKETS £14.00CONCESSIONS £13.50UNDER 16s £9.50 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

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

WEDNESDAY 18 MAY 7.45PM

CHARLES ROSSONE MAN STAR WARS

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


Featuring twenty-two professionally trainedKung Fu masters, Shaolin Warriors is now ahuge hit in over three continents and hasbeen seen by over 500,000 people of all ages.Audiences will be amazed and thrilled bydeath-defying routines such as qigong,animal imitation boxing, drunken boxing and fighting with all kinds of dangeroustraditional weapons.

TICKETS £21.50 & £19.50BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Sioe Kung Fu ysblennydd a theatraidd gydachoreograffi llawn.

TUESDAY 17 MAY 7.45PM

SHAOLINWARRIORS


A FUNDRAISING CONCERT FOR THEATR BRYCHEINIOG’SEDUCATION AND OUTREACH DEPARTMENT

ONE NIGHT IN MAYJASNA NADLES (FLUTE)FREDERIC LAGARDE (PIANO)

Theatr Brycheiniog is delighted towelcome two of Europe’s finest classicalmusicians to Brecon. Jasna studied in Salzburg, was protégéof renowned flautist Irena Grafenauerand is currently Artistic Director of theTartini Festival in Slovenia. Frederic is one of the most sought after pianistsin France and has performed solo at Carnegie Hall in New York, Queen Elizabeth Hall, London as wellfestivals throughout Europe.

TICKETS £12.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Dau o gerddorion clasurol gorau Ewrop.

Mozart Sonata in C MajorSchubert Variations on Trockne Blumen

from Die schöne MüllerinDebussy Syrinx (solo)Debussy Claire de Lune (solo)Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faunePoulenc Flute Sonata


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


Côr Gospel o America.

FRIDAY 20 MAY 7.30PM

LADIES OF COUNTRY

BILLIE JO SPEARSLENA MARTELLPHILOMENA BEGLEYThis 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.


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


WEDNESDAY 25 MAY 7.30PM

HARLEM GOSPEL CHOIR

Gerry & The Pacemakers topped the UK and US charts formuch of the 1960s. Now, lead singer Gerry Marsden takes amusical journey charting the band’s early beginnings inLiverpool in those heady days. Hear all Gerry’s greatest hitsmixed with stories, jokes and anecdotes from his years atthe top. A roller-coaster ride of fun, music and nostalgia notto be missed.


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



GERRY ‘CROSS THE MERSEY

Directed by Gareth Phillips,an evening of song anddance from popularmusicals performed byBrecon’s musical theatregroup The Chorus Line anddancers from Mid WalesDance Academy featuringspecial guest performers.


Cynhyrchiad Cymunedol.

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

THE CHORUS LINEANOTHER OPENING, ANOTHER SHOW

FRIDAY 3 JUNE 7.45PM

IRISWILLIAMSA very special daughter of Wales, Iris Williamscomes to Brecon hot on the heels of the launch ofher latest album Catch My Dreams.


Perfformiad gan y gantores enwog o Gymraes.

Two concerts for the price of one!

In the first half, Magic – A Kind Of Queen features allthe hits from one of Britain’s much-loved rock acts. In the second half, Magic – A Kind Of ELO features allyour favourite Electric Light Orchestra tracks.


Teyrnged i Queen ac ELO.

THURSDAY 2 JUNE 8.00PM

MAGIC


SATURDAY 4 JUNE 7.45PM

CATRIN FINCHANNWNThe Queen of Harps Catrin Finch comes to Brecon, accompanied by afour-piece band, promoting her superb new album Annwn.

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


Telynores fyd-enwog yn chwarae cynnwys ei halbwm newydd.


WEDNESDAY 8 JUNE - FRIDAY 10 JUNE 7.30PM

BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE

CONFUSIONSBY ALAN AYCKBOURNDIRECTED BY D.L. JONESConfusions is a collection of shortinterlinked but self-contained playsdealing with human loneliness andhypocrisy in styles ranging from comicnaturalism to high farce.

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

Cynhyrchiad drama cymunedol.



CARDIFFPHILHARMONICORCHESTRAMID-SUMMER CLASSICSBrahms Academic Festival OvertureMendelssohn Scherzo & Wedding March from

A Midsummer Night’s DreamSmetana 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.

TICKETS £12.50CONCESSIONS £10.00UNDER 16s £5.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Un o brif gerddorfeydd amatur Cymru.


TALON


Playing the music of the great swingbands including Glenn Miller, Tommy Dorsey, Harry James, Benny Goodman, Artie Shaw andothers. The New Squadronaires alsopresent some of the originalSquadronaires music arrangementswhich have been transcribed byorchestrator Greg Francis and whichhave not been played since 1964.

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

Band wedi’i ailffurfio yn chwaraecerddoriaeth swing wych.

In November 2004, The Eagles filmed theopening night of their all time best-selling‘Farewell 1 Tour’. It featured all theclassic hits from their timeless back-catalogue. Talon revisit that magicalnight, recreating the immensely powerfulfive part harmony vocals and exactmusical production.

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


Teyrnged i’r grwp poblogaidd.

THE NEW SQUADRONAIRES SUNDAY 12 JUNE 7.45PM

IN CONCERT

WEDNESDAY 22 JUNE 7.45PM

ROYAL GEOGRAPHICALSOCIETY LECTURE

MAX JONESSCOTT OF THE ANTARCTIC:FROM HERO TO VILLAIN?Captain Scott’s death almost a century agoignited a frenzy of hero-worship throughoutBritain. This lecture by Max Jones, Senior Lecturer in Modern History at theUniversity of Manchester, locates Scott’slast expedition at the climax of an age ofexploration and empire, and maps hischanging reputation as celebrations faded while condemnations grew.

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

Darlith am Gapten Scott yr Anturiaethwraeth i’r Antarctig.



ARTISTS OF WELSH NATIONALOPERATHE CHORUS IN CONCERTSpend an uplifting summer’s evening in the companyof the world-class Chorus of Welsh National Operaperforming a programme of classics covering theentire range of human emotion. You can expect tohear live familiar operatic and classical gems,alongside numbers from musicals and operetta aswell as some less well known treats.

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

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

Côr o ddeugain yn perfformio rhaglen o glasuron

Image by David Massey


SHAUNDENNISAN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE


SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE

This fascinating lecture is a personalaccount of an incredible achievement. InAugust 2010, British explorer Ed Staffordbecame the first person to walk the lengthof the River Amazon in South America fromits source to the sea. His epic, dangerousand exhausting journey was over 4000 mileslong and took him 860 days to complete.

Originally taught by a Western Mystery School over30 years ago, Shaun Dennis is a professional stagepsychic medium capable of providing staggeringlevels of accurate clairvoyance including names,areas and, roads of residence. Some messagescan be life changing.


Prif ddaroganwr y DU.



THEATR ARAD GOCH

BOBINOGSPENBOBI HAPUS!TICKETS £6.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

ED STAFWALKING THE AM


SOLOISTS OF THE

MID WALESCHAMBERORCHESTRAMOZART, BEETHOVEN AND THE FRENCH SALON

Debussy Danses Sacrée et ProfaneBeethoven String Trio in G major Op. 9 no. 1Mozart Clarinet QuintetRavel Introduction and Allegro

The virtuosity and impressionistic textures of the works byDebussy and Ravel encapsulate the sound-world of theFrench Salon and are counterbalanced by Mozart’s muchloved Clarinet Quintet and Beethoven’s lovely String Trio.

MWCO IS ORCHESTRA IN RESIDENCE AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG

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

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


Fforiwr Prydeinig yn sôn am eidaith yn ardal yr Amazon.

Mark-Anthony Turnage’s brilliant and provocativeopera exploded onto the stage in 1988.Based on the play by Steven Berkoff, Greekcatapults us into a seedy, boozy East End world.Swinging from demotic energy to soulfulintensity, Turnage’s jazz-influenced score vividlydepicts the larger than life characters andconveys 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 & £16.00CONCESSIONS £15.50 & £14.50BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Opera gwych a phryfoclyd.

SATURDAY 2 JULY 7.30PM

MUSIC THEATRE WALES

GREEK

An accessible, interactive and informativepre-school musical show which willenchant, amaze and inspire young childrenand the grown-ups they look after withmusic.

A great opportunity for young children toexperience music interactively withprofessional musicians in a creative and funenvironment.


Sioe gerdd fendigedig i blant.

TUESDAY 5 JULY 10.30AM

TIDDLY PROMS

BERT’SMAGICAL MUSICALALLOTMENT


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

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


Comedïwr ac actor trawiadol o ddawnus.

WEDNESDAY 6 JULY 7.45PM

GREGDAVIESFIRINGCHEESEBALLS AT A DOG


SATURDAY 9 JULY 6.00PM

SUNDAY 10 JULY 3.00PM

MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY

RIBBONSANNUALSPECTACULAROver 150 students perform in their 16thannual celebration of dance. This year’sshow encompasses a variety of dancestyles with the centrepiece being anadaptation of the popular children’s balletThe Nutcracker.


Cynhyrchiad dawns cymunedol.

FRIDAY 15 JULY 8.00PM

THE BON JOVIEXPERIENCE An outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi - and theonly tribute of the band in the world to haveactually played and shared a stage with JonBon Jovi himself!

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


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


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 £8.00UNDER 18S £5.00

MONDAY 18 & TUESDAY 19 JULY 7.30PM

BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE

A MIDSUMMERNIGHT’S DREAMDIRECTED BY TIM DAVENPORT

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

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

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

Cerddoriaeth syfrdanol a dyfeisgar gan ygrwp Ukulele.

SATURDAY 6 AUGUST 6.00PM

BAROQUE SUMMER SCHOOL 2011

CONCERTWITH RACHEL PODGER The culmination of Rachel Podger’s BaroqueSummer School, this concert is directed byRachel herself and features Alison McGillivray(cello) as well as the students.Concert repertoire will include solo concertosfrom Vivaldi’s L’Estro Armonico on the 300thanniversary of this magical opus.

TUESDAY 2 - SATURDAY 6 AUGUST

BAROQUE SUMMER SCHOOLHosted by Rachel Podger.


Y Feiolinydd byd-enwog yn cynnig arweiniad i ddisgyblion.

TUESDAY 19 JULY 7.45PM

THE UKULELEPROJECTIN THE STUDIO

Photograph by Steve Ullathorne



MONDAY 15 - SATURDAY 27 AUGUST

MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY & INDEPENDENT BALLET WALES

DANCE SUMMER SCHOOL

THURSDAY 11 AUGUST 7.30PM

JEN WILSON ENSEMBLE

GEORGE MELLYSCULPTURE APPEAL CONCERTTWELVE POEMS: THE DYLAN THOMAS JAZZ SUITE

PAULA GARDINER Double Bass CRIS HAINES Trumpet, Flügelhorn, Ocarina, Arranger MARGOT MORGAN Vocals MARK O’CONNOR Drums CHRIS RYAN Alto, Tenor, Soprano Saxes, Clarinet JEN WILSON Piano, Composer

Twelve Poems is an inspired and spirited interpretation ofsome of Dylan Thomas’s greatest works and includesWhen I Woke, Do Not Go Gentle Into That Good Night.All proceeds to the George Melly Sculpture Appeal.

TICKETS £14.50UNDER 14s £5.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Dehongliad Jazz o waith gorau Dylan Thomas.

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WEEK ONE: BRECON DANCEDaily ballet class with IndependentBallet Wales plus taster classes ofother dance disciplines forchildren aged 9 and over.Showcase on Friday evening.

WEEK TWO: BRECON CHOREOGRAPHICAn opportunity for new, youngchoreographers to create workwith high-calibre dancers and tolearn new styles and methods inchoreography. Advanced dancersaged 16 and over only. Showcaseon Saturday afternoon at 2.30pm.

For further details and bookingform please contact Lesley Walkeron 01874 623219

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THURSDAY 1 – SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

HARPFESTIVALPresented by Theatr Brycheiniog andGlasbury Arts, this three day eventfeatures Katherine Thomas and Harriet Earis as tutors and performers.

THURSDAY 1 & FRIDAY 2 SEPTEMBERMASTERCLASSES ANDWORKSHOPS ATGWERNYFED HIGH SCHOOLAn opportunity for harpists to improvetheir harp-playing across a number ofgenres, including Welsh, classical andjazz harp.TICKETS (INCLUDES REFRESHMENTS) £50.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER‘HAVE A GO’ DAY AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOG If you’ve ever wondered what it wouldbe like to play the harp, this is yourchance. Everyone welcome, noexperience necessary.FREE ENTRY

SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBERCONCERT AT THEATR BRYCHEINIOGA day of rehearsals for Harp Schoolstudents will be followed by an eveningconcert featuring a varied programmeperformed by students and tutors.TICKETS £10.00CONCESSIONS £7.50 UNDER 18S £5.00 BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Ysgol Haf y Delyn


THURSDAY 18 AUGUST 7.45PM

OUTDOOR PERFORMANCE BY ILLYRIA

TWELFTH NIGHTBY WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE

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

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

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

Cynhyrchiad llawn angerdd a barddoniaeth o un o hoffddramâu Shakespeare.

WEDNESDAY 14 – SATURDAY 17 SEPTEMBER

BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY

JUNGLE BOOKThe Birmingham Stage Company is proud topresent Rudyard Kipling’s classic story aboutMowgli, a young boy who is raised in thejungle by a family of wolves.

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

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

TICKETS £14.50CONCESSIONS £12.00BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50PSPECIAL RATES FOR SCHOOLS GROUPSAVAILABLE

Cynhyrchiad theatr plant yn seiliedig ar lyfr poblogaidd.


SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM

MID WALES OPERA

MADAM BUTTERFLY BY PUCCINI With some of the most sumptuous music ever writtenfor the opera stage, including the dramatic sopranoaria One Fine Day, this brand-new production will bean intimate, beautiful and heart-rending experience foropera-goers old and new.TICKETS £19.50CONCESSIONS £17.50BOOKING FEE PER TICKET 50P

Opera mawreddog gan gantorion gborau Canolbarth Cymru.

TUESDAY 20 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM

RUSSELLKANEMANSCAPINGJoin Fosters Comedy AwardWinner and star of loads of stuffon telly, Russell Kane as hemercilessly explores theridiculous state of masculinity inthe modern world. He shaves hischest fur; you watch and laugh.

‘A seriously good comedian’THE TIMES


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Award-winning actress Patricia Routledgeand international concert pianist Piers Lane tell the extraordinary story ofMyra Hess and her famous wartimeNational Gallery concerts.

In Dame Myra’s own words (compiled byher great-nephew, composer Nigel Hess)with piano music by Bach, Beethoven,Schubert, Brahms, Schumann andChopin, we hear how the ‘greatadventure’ of these 1600 lunchtimeconcerts began, and how it continuedwhile bombs rained down on London.


Eitemau unigol gan actores o fri.

THURSDAY 29 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM

PATRICIAROUTLEDGE ADMISSION: ONE SHILLING

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 excitingnew line-up of The Manfreds, featuring BOTH lead singers from the 1960’s band.


Fel y tro diwethaf.

SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM

THEMANFREDS

ALSO COMING SOON TO BRECON

Coleg Powys launches two new Performing Arts Level 3 BTEC Diploma courses at Theatr Brycheiniog from September 2011. The courses cover all aspects of performanceincluding acting, improvisation, musical theatre,dance and choreography or theatre productionincluding stage management, set design,lighting, sound, front of house and marketing. Call 0845 4086 400 or visit www.coleg-powys.ac.uk

PERFORMING ARTS DIPLOMA



TIPPLE’N’TIFFIN@ BRYCHEINIOGFEATURED IN THE GOODFOOD GUIDE 2010

RELAX WITH A GLASS OF ONEOF OUR MODERN STYLE WINESAND A LIGHT DISH OR TWOBEFORE THE SHOW; OR STAYWITH US FOR A HEARTIERMEAL AND ENJOY THE FULLRANGE OF OUR CAREFULLYCHOSEN MENU WITHSOMETHING TO SUIT EACHAND EVERY TASTE.

Prepared with fresh, localingredients, the dishescomplement each other andcan be combined in a way youchoose. It’s a chance toexperiment with somethingnew. Or perhaps enjoy an oldfavourite with a twist. You canshare each dish with the restof your party or keep your plate

to yourself - its up to you! Wejust want you to enjoy yourfood, your wine and beingtogether.Whether you’re looking for agreat night out with a party, abusiness lunch, an intimatedinner or a pre-show supper,Tipple’n’Tiffin provides theperfect location.

Tel: 01874 611866

With tai-chi outside the theatre in the morning as well as tastersessions 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.

TUESDAY 14 - TUESDAY 21 MAY

ADULTLEARNERS’WEEK: CHINA

NEW! SUMMERSUNDAYSTIPPLE’N’TIFFIN WILL BE OPENON SUNDAYS THIS SUMMER.


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BI-MONTHLY

OPERA ATLUNCHTIMEThe ultimate lunchtime treat!Enjoy a musical feast as someof the best singers fromSwansea City Opera recitesome of opera’s mostcaptivating classics. With yourappetite whetted, why notcomplete the experience byindulging in a hearty lunch atTipple ‘n’ Tiffin?

THURSDAY 28 APRIL MIDDAYTUESDAY 14 JUNE MIDDAY

FREE ENTRY

Datganiad opera amser cinio.

MONTHLY 7.30PM

DRAMA INTHE BARInformal drama evenings in thetheatre bar led by local actorIan Milton.

WEDNESDAY 27 APRIL

FREE ENTRY

Nosweithiau drama anffurfiolyn y bar theatr.

MONTHLY 8.00PM

JAZZBRYCHEINIOGTUESDAY 24 MAYDAVE JONES TRIOstunning piano-led swing with special guest Lee Goodall onsaxophone

TUESDAY 14 JUNEBLUESY SUSIE AND HER QUARTET strong blues and jazz vocals - all your songbook favourites

TUESDAY 12 JULYTRAD JAZZ FAVOURITES Phil Wall and the Jazz Warriers- a great night out

ENTRY £5.00

Ymlaciwch i seiniau Jazzunwaith y mis yn TheatrBrycheiniog.

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 WORSHIP SUNDAY ELIM CHURCH MALCOLM JONES 01874 625110

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DIRECTORY

BIKES & HIKESBikes will be available to hire fromthe canal basin every weekendfrom the beginning of April andevery day in the school holidaysand Bank Holidays.Telephone: 01874 610071Mobile: 07790660621Web: www.bikesandhikes.co.uk

Thursday 12 May, 7.30PMST CYNOG’S, DEFYNNOG, NEAR SENNYBRIDGE

Friday 13 May, 7.30PMST MICHAEL’S, DISCOED, NEAR PRESTEIGNE

Sunday 15 May, 7.00PMST BILO’S, LLANFILO, NEAR BRECONTICKETS £10.00 FROM 01874 625940 FURTHER INFORMATION FROM [email protected]

MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

CHAMBER MUSICIN COUNTRY CHURCHES

Schubert String Trio in B flat major D471Borodin String Quartet no 2 in D majorShostakovich String Quartet no 8 in C minor

THURSDAY 2 JUNE -TUESDAY 28 JUNE

ALCHEMICACLAUDINE LE CORRE, SARAH LEES, ESTHER LEY, FFION NOLWENN, VIVIAN RHULE

THURSDAY 30 JUNE -WEDNESDAY 13 JULY

SAITH/7UNIVERSITY OF WALES TRINITYST DAVID IN CARMARTHEN

MONDAY 18 JULY -SATURDAY 3 SEPTEMBER

pARTicip8BRECON COMMUNITY ART WORKSHOP

EXHIBITIONSSUMMER 2011IN THE ANDREWLAMONT GALLERY


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.

ON-LINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

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

AR-LEIN www.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.

GROUPReduced 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 is cancelled).Tickets may be exchanged for different tickets for the sameshow. A £2.00 fee per ticket will 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 ARIANCONSESIYNAUOni 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.

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

SEE WEBSITE FOR FULL TERMS AND CONDITIONS


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

THEATRBRYCHEINIOGBRECON l ABERHONDDUAPRIL-AUGUST l EBRILL-AWST 2011

APRILTuesday 19 - The Naked TruthThursday 21 April 7.30pm

Saturday 23 April 12.30pm & 3.00pm Fireman Sam

Thursday 28 April 7.45pm John Beatty’s Wild Vision

MAYTuesday 3 - Saturday 7 May Horrible Histories

Tuesday 10 May 7.45pm The Tide Tables

Wednesday 11 May Cerys Matthews6.00pm & 9.00pm

Thursday 12 May 1.00pm Private Peaceful

Thursday 12 May 7.45pm Tony Benn

Friday 13 May 8.00pm Lee Evans SOLD OUT

Saturday 14 May 7.00pm Rotary Young Musician 2011

Monday 16 May 7.45pm Berlin Philharmonic Wind Quintet

Tuesday 17 May 7.45pm Shaolin Warriors

Wednesday 18 May 7.45pm One Man Star Wars

Thursday 19 May 7.45pm One Night in May

Friday 20 May 7.30pm Billie Jo Spears

Tuesday 24 May 12.00pm Private Peaceful

Wednesday 25 May 7.30pm Harlem Gospel Choir

Thursday 26 May 7.45pm Gerry ‘Cross the Mersey

Saturday 28 May 7.00pm The Chorus Line& Sunday 29 May 4.00pm

JUNEThursday 2 June 8.00pm Magic

Friday 3 June 7.45pm Iris Williams

Saturday 4 June 7.45pm Catrin Finch

Wednesday 8 - Friday 10 June 7.30pm Confusions

Saturday 11 June 7.30pm Cardiff PhilharmonicOrchestra

Sunday 12 June 7.45pm New Squadronaires

Friday 17 June 8.00pm Talon

Saturday 18 June 7.30pm Welsh National Opera

Wednesday 22 June 7.45pm Max Jones

Thursday 23 June 1.30pm Bobinogs

Thursday 23 June 8.00pm Shaun Dennis

Friday 24 June 7.45pm Ed Stafford

Saturday 25 June 7.30pm Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra

JULYSaturday 2 July 7.30pm Greek

Tuesday 5 July 10.30am Tiddly Proms

Wednesday 6 July 7.45pm Greg Davies

Saturday 9 July 6.00pm Ribbons Spectacular& Sunday 10 July 3.00pm

Friday 15 July 8.00pm The Bon Jovi Experience

Monday 18 - Brycheiniog Youth TheatreTuesday 19 July 7.30pm A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Tuesday 19 July 7.45pm The Ukulele Project

AUGUSTSaturday 6 August 6.00pm Baroque Concert

Thursday 11 August 7.30pm Sculpture Appeal Concert

Thursday 18 August 7.45pm Twelfth Night

theatr brycheiniog summer 2011

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