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RHAGLEN PROGRAMME GWANWYN 2015
SPRING 2015
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CROESO Croeso i 2015, ble bydd gwledd yn eich aros y Gwanwyn yma. Os yw comedi at eich dant chi, mae gennym llwythi i dynnu’ch sylw oddi ar yr Etholiad Cyffredinol; Alan Carr, Pam Ayres, The Reduced Shakespere Company ac Andy Parsons. Os mai cerddoriaeth sy’n mynd a’ch bryd, cyflwynwn, Sean Lakeman a Kathryn Roberts, yr enwog Cory Brass Band, Rhydian Roberts, ac i ddathlu penblwydd Billie Holliday, dewch i fwynhau synnau jazz The Lady Sings the Blues. Rhaglen llawn dop o gerddoriaeth, dramau, ffefrynau’r plant a dawns sydd yn eich disgwyl chi. Felly dewch draw i ymuno yn yr hwyl a sbri – cewch arlwy i’r teulu am bris rhesymol iawn. Peidiwch ag anghofio cefnogi Mudiad Ffermwyr Ifanc Maldwyn ym mis Chwefror – mae hi’n amser pantomeim - O ydi wir! Mae ein cynlluniau i enhangu’r adeilad yn symud ymlaen ar wib, gyda’r astudiaethau wedi dod i derfyn, rydym yn dechrau ar y cyfnod datblygu. Stori llwyddiant yw’r Hafren; mae’r elw a’r perfformiadau yn cynyddu pob blwyddyn, sy’n newyddion da iawn. Mae ein rhaglenni addysg a’n gwaith allanol yn mynd o nerth i nerth ac wedi eu sefydlu ledled Sir Drefaldwyn erbyn hyn a hwythau mond yn ddwy flwydd oed. Bûm yn ymgymryd ac ymgynghoriad cyhoeddus i’r hyn yr oeddech chi eisiau a dengys neges glir eich bod eisiau mwy. Er mwyn ein galluogi ni i ddangos mwy o sioeau a chynnal gweithdai rydym angen mwy o le, felly mae’r ychwanegiadau yma o stiwdio, lle recordio cerddoriaeth, a safleoedd ymarfer yn hanfodol bwysig i’n datblygiadau. Ewch draw i’n saflewe i ddarganfod mwy a chael cipolwg ar y cynlluniau sydd ar droed: thehafren.co.uk Rydyn ni yn ymuno gyda niferoedd o theatrau yng Nghymru i hyrwyddo system newydd ar gyfer ein cwsmeriaid anabl. ‘Hynt’ yw cynllun cenedlaethol a fydd yn darparu asesiad meddygol o anghenion unigolyn. Hydrewn bydd y cynllun hwn yn lawnsio ym mis Ebrill. Felly cysylltwch â’r Swyddfa Docynnau os byddwch angen mynediad i gadair olwyn neu unrhyw gyfleuster arall. Yn olaf, diolch i chi gyd am eich cefnogaeth yn 2014. Beth am wneud 2015 yr un orau eto? Y ffordd orau o gyfrannu yw i brynu tocyn, i fwynhau noson wych o adloniant. Dewch ‘laen, beth am – noson o hud, ffilm neu dod â’r plantos i fwynhau prynhawn o adloniant byw…nid oes diwedd i’r posibiliadau. Dymuniadau gorau ar gyfer 2015 gan holl dîm Yr Hafren.
SARA CLUTTON RHEOLWRAIG THEATR
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WELCOME Welcome to 2015, and we’ve certainly pushed the boat out to entertain and inspire you this Spring. A feast of comedy is heading your way to distract you from the General Election. Alan Carr, Pam Ayres, The Reduced Shakespeare Company and Andy Parsons will certainly brighten up your evenings. Music is available from Sean Lakeman and Kathryn Roberts, the World Class Cory Brass Band, Rhydian Roberts and in celebration of the Birthday of Billie Holiday, enjoy the jazz tones of The Lady Sings the Blues. A packed programme of music, drama, children’s favourites and dance all await you so come on out and enjoy a night at your local theatre – providing quality evenings out at a bargain price. Don’t forget to support our wonderful Montgomeryshire Young Farmers Festival in February – it’s Pantomime time – oh yes it is! Our plans to enhance the building and the facilities move on apace. With the Feasibility Study now concluded, we are entering into a development phase to secure our funding. Hafren has been a success story by growing its income turnover and number of performances year on year. Our Education and Outreach programme is taking place all over Montgomeryshire despite only being two years old. We have undertaken public consultation into what you want and a very clear message has come back – you want more. In order to house any more shows and workshops we need to have more space and the addition of a studio, music recording and rehearsal spaces are crucial to our development. Head over to thehafren.co.uk to take a look at our plans. We’re also joining up with many more theatres in Wales to promote a new system for our customers with disabilities. Hynt will be a national scheme, which provides a medically based assessment of an individual’s needs. We hope that this scheme will be launched in April, so please contact the Box Office if you feel that you will need to have access to wheelchair spaces or any other facility. Finally, thank you for all your support in 2014. Let’s make 2015 our best year yet. Remember the most positive way to contribute is to just buy a ticket and enjoy a fabulous night out in return. Go on, try something new – an evening of magic perhaps, a movie screening, bring the children to enjoy an afternoon of entertainment… The list is endless. All the very best for 2015, from all the Hafren team.
SARA CLUTTON
THEATRE MANAGER
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Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman Twin daughters and a folk-rock whirlwind forced Kathryn Roberts (Vocals / Piano / Woodwind), and Sean Lakeman (Guitar), to sideline their popular duo performances in the mid noughties. Now the Dartmoor based couple have enjoyed a noteworthy return to the fray with their highly acclaimed album, ‘Hidden People’, bringing their own mix of traditional, self-penned songs and covers to the stage. With a story that includes music making with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have established themselves as pillars of modern British folk. Mae Kathryn Roberts a Sean Lakeman wedi ennill eu lle ym myd gwerin Prydain gyda’i hanes o greu miwsig gyda’r enwogion Seth Lakeman; Cara Dillon, Levellers, Kate Rusby a Show of Hands.
TICKETS £12.50 | CONCESSIONS £11.50 | #HAFRENROBERTSLAKEMAN 6
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DYDD SADWRN 7FED CHWEFROR - 7:00YP SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY - 7:00PM
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Local youth dance company showcase their talents TICKETS £9 | CONCESSIONS £6 | FAMILY OF 4 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £25 | #HAFRENFANTASY
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Journey ‘under the sea’ with Ariel and her aquatic friends in Disney’s The Little Mermaid Jr., adapted especially from Disney’s Broadway production! In a magical underwater kingdom, the beautiful young mermaid Ariel longs to leave her ocean home behind and live in the world above! But first she’ll have to defy her father King Triton, make a deal with the evil sea witch Ursula, and convince the handsome Prince Eric that she’s the girl whose enchanting voice he’s been seeking! This production is performed by the performing arts course here at the NPTC Newtown campus. Addasiad arbennig o ffilm Disney – ‘The Little Mermaid’. Disney’s The Little Mermaid JR. is presented through special arrangement with and all authorized materials are supplied by Music Theatre International, 421 West 54th Street, New York, NY 10019 Script, music and all other materials © 2010 iTheatrics Broadway Junior and MTI’s Broadway Junior Collection are trademarks of Music Theatre International. All rights reserved
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DYDD SADWRN 14EG CHWEFROR - 7:30YP SATURDAY 14TH FEBRUARY - 7:30PM
THE CORY BAND Welsh Brass Band Cory return to the Hafren as World Ranked No.1 Band and British and European Champions. With a history that stretches back over 125 years from its origins as the Ton Temperance Band, the Cory Band have won every major Brass Band title there is and have a string of CD recordings to their name. Ranked No.1 in The World and the Current National Champion Band of Great Britain (Royal Albert Hall) and Brass in Concert Champions (The Sage, Gateshead). They were also runners-up to the Tredegar Band at the British Open held in September at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. Philip Harper was appointed MD in June 2012. This new partnership quickly matured into a formidable musical and contesting partnership, with 3rd placings at the Open and National Championships, along with them regaining the Brass In Concert title in November 2012. 2013 saw the band regain the European title, undertake a 10-concert tour of Australia and become the Champion Band of Great Britain at the Royal Albert Hall. The Cory Band are recognised as one of the Principality’s finest and most innovative music ensembles. Their numerous CD recordings and live concert performances have received worldwide acclaim. Don’t miss the opportunity to see one of the World’s finest musical groups. Daw The Cory Band yn ôl i’r Hafren fel band rhif 1 y byd ac fel pencampwyr Prydain ac Ewrop. Mae ganddynt hanes sy’n dyddio nôl dros 125 mlynedd ers y dechreuwyd fel ‘Tôn Temperence Band’. Mae’r Cory Band wedi ennill sawl teitl band pres ac mae ganddynt nifer o CD’s yn ogystal. TICKETS £12 | CHILDREN £6 | #HAFRENCORY 8
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DYDD LLUN 16FED - DYDD SADWRN 21AIN MONDAY 16TH - SATURDAY 21ST FEBRUARY
Members of the YFC Clubs take part in the Triennial Pantomime Festival. A week that promises fun, laughter and mayhem on stage! Come along and enjoy the talents of the young people of Montgomeryshire.
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Bydd aelodau o amryw o glybiau yn cymeryd rhan yng nghystadleuaeth Wyl y Pantomeim Disgwylir wythnos llawn hwyl a sbort ar y llwyfan! Felly ymunwch a ni i fwynhau doniau Maldwyn ar eu gorau. TICKET PRICE TBC | #HAFRENYFC
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DYDD IAU 26AIN CHWEFROR - 7:45YP THURSDAY 26TH FEBRUARY - 7:45PM A THEATR PENA CO-PRODUCTION WITH THE RIVERFRONT IN ASSOCIATION WITH THE TORCH THEATRE
THE ROYAL BED BY SIÔN EIRIAN AN ENGLISH LANGUAGE ADAPTATION OF SIWAN BY SAUNDERS LEWIS
Easter 1230 and an uneasy truce exists between a divided Wales and England. At the court of the charismatic Prince of North Wales, a catastrophe is about to unfold and dreams of a united Wales will crumble… The Royal Bed is Siôn Eirian’s masterful English language adaptation of the Welsh classic, Siwan, by renowned Welsh playwright Saunders Lewis. Set in medieval Wales, it is a heartbreaking tale of the disintegration of a marriage played out against a backdrop of political intrigue. With live music and BAFTA Cymru Best Actress winner Eiry Thomas as Siwan this world stage premiere of The Royal Bed is an unmissable opportunity for an English language audience to experience a powerful Welsh classic. The Royal Bed yw addasiad Saesneg meistrolgar Siôn Eirian o'r clasur Cymraeg Siwan gan Saunders Lewis, dramodydd enwocaf yr iaith Gymraeg.
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PAM AYRES Pam Ayres’ work is funny, and approachable. It sounds simple, as though dashed off, but this is deceptive. Her hair-trigger timing, her eye for the detail of everyday life, and for the absurdity therein, makes for an art that hides art. Her books have been bestsellers for 40 years, and Pam is still a regular on Radio and TV, on programmes such as Just A Minute, Loose Ends, Ayres On The Air for Radio 4, The Paul O’Grady Show, The Alan Titchmarsh Show and The One Show. Mae gwaith Pam Ayres yn swnio’n syml ond mae hyn ymhell o’r gwir. Mae ei hamseru ffraeth, ei manylion di-flewyn ar dafod yn arlwy i’r glust. TICKETS £22 | #HAFRENPAM 10
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DYDD IAU 5ED MAWRTH - 7:30YP THURSDAY 5TH MARCH - 7:30PM
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THE COMPLETE HISTORY
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They’ve skewered history, the Bible and the world’s most celebrated playwright. Now the Reduced Shakespeare Company tackles the subject it was born to reduce. From the high-brow to the low, The Complete History of Comedy (abridged) covers comedy through the ages. Mae’n nhw wedi trywanu hanes y Beibl y script mwyaf enwog, rŵan mae’r Reduced Shakespere Company yn herio’r pwnc elfennol. Mae’r Complete History of Comedy bydd yn archwilio comedi drwy’r oesau. TICKETS £16 | CONCESSIONS £14 | #HAFRENRSC T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N 0 1 6 8 6 6 1 4 5 5 5
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Money for Nothing is Europe’s premier tribute to Dire Straits. They have performed all over the world, and have studied Dire Straits in great depth in order to be as close as possible to the real thing. Fronting the band is the brilliant guitarist and Mark Knopfler ‘sound-alike’, Aled Williams, and behind him, the line-up features top-class and experienced musicians. ‘Money for Nothing’ yw prif band teyrnged Dire Straits yn Ewrop. TICKETS £16.50 | #HAFRENDIRESTRAITS 12
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DYDD SADWRN 7FED MAWRTH - 7:45YP SATURDAY 7TH MARCH - 7:45PM
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iMagician the evolution of magic
Jamie Allan explores the work of history’s greatest illusionist then demonstrates how modern technology can make them even more mind blowing. His incredible illusions have recently appeared on ITV’s The Alan Titchmarsh Show, BBC’s The One Show, BBC Breakfast and CBBC’s The Slammer. Jamie Allan yn archwilio themau’n ymwneud â hunaniaeth.
“Fantastic, brilliant!” MATT BAKER, THE ONE SHOW
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SCRINIO FFILM FILM SCREENING
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A F ILM B Y GAR E T H J O N E S P R O DU C E D B Y F IO N A H O W E
On the run from a marriage in crisis, former war photographer Echo goes looking for her one-time lover and comrade-in-arms, who has retired to obscurity in deepest West Wales. Discovering he has taken his own life, she falls into a passionate love affair with his son, strewing chaos among the small community as she stirs up past betrayals. But raising ghosts is a dangerous game, and sexual abandon also triggers the unravelling of a trauma Echo has long buried for the sake of her children, which now threatens to tear their lives apart. Can Eros bring a healing of trauma, or merely its repetition? What price delight? Ffilm gan Gareth Jones yn portreadu bywyd serch ffotograffydd rhyfel, Echo, sydd yn nol yng Nghymru ar ol toriad priodas.
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DYDD SADWRN 14YDD MAWRTH - 7:45YP SATURDAY 14TH MARCH - 7:45PM
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BOUNCERS Bouncers written by award-winning playwright John Godber is a high impact stylised view of today’s urban nightlife. A sharp, edgy look at what goes on late at night in every town, when the pubs are shut and the beer’s been downed. It is a comedy with a bleak streak that raises a mirror to the realities and fantasies of nightclub lifestyles. Chosen by the National Theatre as one of the finest plays of the 20th century the play raises questions about violence, relationships, despair, sexuality, sexual dynamics and roles, alcohol, power and friendships. The bouncers Les, Judd, Ralph and lucky Eric prepare for an evening of carnage with lads on the lash, and girls decked out for a night on the town. A talented cast featuring some of Wales’ finest comedy actors take on over twenty characters in this fast paced, action packed riotous comedy. Make sure you book your tickets early, as this is a night you don’t want to be refused entry to! Comedi dywyll yn edrych ar fywyd yn ein trefi gyda’r nos, unwaith mae’r tafarnau a’r clybiau nos wedi cau.
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DYDD MERCHER 18FED MAWRTH - 10:30YB & 1:30YP WEDNESDAY 18TH MARCH - 10:30AM & 1:30PM
MID WALES MUSIC TRUST PRESENTS
CARNIVAL OF THE ANIMALS An Interactive Concert for Primary Schools Presented by Sam Glazer with the musicians of Sinfonia Cymru Irresistibly witty, beautiful and funny, Saint-Säens’ zoological fantasy is one of the best-loved classical works for young people. Designed to support the national curriculum the concert will include games, songs, an introduction to the musical instruments, and a performance of Carnival of the Animals by the dynamic musicians of Sinfonia Cymru. Resource packs will be sent out to each school including an introduction to the music, suggested classroom activities, and a project song which everyone will sing together in the concert. The concert lasts one hour and tickets are free to children and their teachers in Reception – Year 6.
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HARNISCH-LACEY DANCE present
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TÂN
Harnisch-Lacey Dance’s new double-bill TÂN is based on Wales’ recent journey to reclaim its cultural identity. Combining contemporary dance, breakdance and parkour, a story unfolds where the 1930s arson attack at Penyberth ignites our future. A moveable set, original footage and an original soundtrack by Bafta winner Tom Raybould will set the theatre alight, exploring themes of identity, freedom and the power of transformation. TÂN will be complemented by an extract of SPIN, a success at the Edinburgh Fringe 2014. Noson o ddawns cyfoes yn disgrifio y tân brawychus ym Mhenyberth yn y tridegau.
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DYDD SADWRN 21AIN MAWRTH - 11:00YB & 2:30YP SATURDAY 21ST MARCH - 11:00AM & 2:30PM
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DYDD IAU 26AIN MAWRTH - 7:45YP THURSDAY 26TH MARCH - 7:45PM
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THE MUSIC OF FRANKIE VALLI & THE FOUR SEASONS This award-winning production is a musical journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time - Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons. From the beginnings in the early 50’s, the show takes you through hits such as Grease, Bye Bye Baby, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Sherry, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You, Walk Like A Man, Big Girls Don’t Cry, and many more, climaxing with a spectacular finale of, of course, Let’s Hang On! We are very proud to have the opportunity to present this recently revamped production which now features brand new sound, lighting and AV screens. Definitely not a night to be missed! Taith cerddorol yn canlyn gyrfa Frankie Valli a’r Four Seasons o’r pumdegau ymlaen gan cynnwys eu caneuon gorau. Noson i’w chofio. TICKETS £22 | CONCESSIONS £21 | #HAFRENFRANKIEVALLI T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N 0 1 6 8 6 6 1 4 5 5 5
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Cantorion Colin Jones PR E S E N T E D B Y T HE R O TARY CL UB OF N EWTOWN
Cantorion was founded by Colin Jones in 1992, when he invited singers, whom he knew, taught and conducted previously to join his new chorus. He was able to match his skill in voice production and choral management with the enthusiasm and commitment of some of North Wales’ finest male choral singers and during his 15 years, had established a male chorus with a very special sound and quality. Our current Musical Director, Aled Wyn Edwards, who lives in Llangefni, is also blessed with an abundance of musical talent and is keen to nurture new exciting voices as well as promoting the established singers. In March 2012, Aled was appointed as the Musical Director of Cantorion, until that point he sang as a chorister and was the choir’s deputy accompanist. He relished the opportunity to take the helm and lead the choir into its third decade, maintaining the choir’s tradition whilst bringing his own influence and experience to its performances. Côr adnabyddus o Ogledd Cymru sydd â sain ac ansawdd arbennig.
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The Harri-Parris are a West-Walian farming family. Hilarious and dysfunctional, they love nothing more than having visitors round. And that’s you! Anni, the farm’s only daughter, is getting married and so the Harri-Parris want to celebrate the big day with you. Well, not the actual big day, they’re not made of money. How about the night before? The night they’re going to meet Anni’s new English, vegetarian, indie musician fiancé for the first time. What could possibly go wrong?! Dust off your posh hats and join the Harri-Parris for a thoroughly entertaining evening of songs, stories and cake. Lots of cake. A brand new comedy musical from the same creative cow shed that brought you The Harri-Parris: The Leaving Do.’ Teulu o ffermwyr o Orllewin Cymru yw’r Harri-Parri
“Loved the show! Moving, fun and original!” LES DENNIS ON ‘THE LEAVING DO’
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In partnership with Chapter, Torch Theatre and Little Wander. Supported by The Arts Council of Wales and Bristol Ferment
Mewn partneriaeth â Chapter, Torch Theatre a Little Wander. Gyda chefnogaeth Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru a Bristol Ferment
TICKETS £10 | DRAMA SPECIAL £8 | #HAFRENHARRI
Image © Warren Orchard
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MAWRTH MARCH
DYDD MAWRTH 31AIN MAWRTH - 1:30YP & 3:30YP TUESDAY 31ST MARCH - 1:30PM & 3:30PM
WHATEVER THE WEATHER W R I T T E N A N D D I R E C T E D B Y G I L LY B A S K E Y F I E L D
M6 Theatre’s imaginative new production for the very young is set in the charming world of a traditional Alpine Weather House. This quaint ornament tells us what weather to expect today. When the little woman comes out it’s going to be sunny! When the little man comes out it’s going to rain! The two characters couldn’t be more different. But what happens when the winds of change blow? Blow so hard that everything becomes topsy-turvy? What will our lovable pair learn in their new and unfamiliar conditions? It might rain, it might get a bit windy, but the show must go on whatever the weather! Addasiad yn arbenning i blant iau wedi ei syfydlu mewn byd traddodiadol yr Alps. Er gwynt neu law, rhaid i’r sioe fynd ymlaen, beth bynnag y tywydd! TICKETS £7 | FAMILY OF 4 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £22 | #HAFRENWEATHER 22
AGES 3+
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THE PICTURE OF
DORIAN GRAY
Fresh from a West End run of ‘The Trials of Oscar Wilde’, European Arts Company returns with a thrilling adaptation of Wilde’s only novel ’The Picture of Dorian Gray’. Set in the decadent world of Victorian London, a beautiful, narcissistic young man called Dorian Gray becomes infatuated by the exquisite portrait that Basil Hallward has painted of him. He makes a Faustian pact that he will remain forever young while the picture grows old. Combining drawing room comedy and Gothic horror, this is a gripping and hugely entertaining theatrical event.
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Addasiad o’r drama cyffrous wedi ei osod yn Llundain Fictorianaidd.
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TICKETS £10 | DRAMA SPECIAL £8 | #HAFRENDORIANGRAY
SCRINIO FFILM FILM SCREENING
DYDD GWENER 10FED EBRILL - 2:00YP FRIDAY 10TH APRIL - 2:00PM
THE GRAND BUDAPEST HOTEL In the 1930s, the Grand Budapest Hotel is a popular European ski resort, presided over by concierge Gustave H. (Ralph Fiennes). Zero, a junior lobby boy, becomes Gustave’s friend and protege. Gustave prides himself on providing first-class service to the hotel’s guests, including satisfying the sexual needs of the many elderly women who stay there. When one of Gustave’s lovers dies mysteriously, Gustave finds himself the recipient of a priceless painting and the chief suspect in her murder. Ffilm yn dweud stori Gustave y concierge a’i holl helyntion gyda’r gwestïon. TICKETS £4.50 | #HAFRENBUDAPEST
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DYDD SADWRN 11EG EBRILL - 7:45YP SATURDAY 11TH APRIL - 7:45PM
T H E U N F O R G E T TA B L E
BILLIE HO L I DAY 1915
- 1959
T H E T O U R C E L E B R AT I N G T H E C E N T E N A R Y O F T H E G R E AT E S T J A Z Z S I N G E R VA L W I S E M A N VOCALS BRUCE ADAMS TRUMPET ROBERT FOWLER TENOR SAX & CLARINET ROY WILLIAMS TROMBONE BRIAN DEE PIANO L E N S K E AT DOUBLE BASS ERIC FORD DRUMS
LADY S I N G S T H E B LU E S To celebrate the centenary, the critically-acclaimed tribute to Billie, LADY SINGS THE BLUES is returning to perform shows throughout the UK and Europe. The two-hour concert parades some thirty songs from the wonderful Billie Holiday repertoire, including many that are all-too-frequently ignored. They are presented chronologically through the 30s, 40s and 50s, many featuring the original arrangements and performed with so much style and vitality that you might almost be there. New York City, November 1933. When it all began: The Billie Holiday Legend. I ddathlu canmlwyddiant Billie Holiday, cyngerdd arbenning o gasgliad o’i chaneuon o’r 30au i’r 50au. TICKETS £15 | CONCESSIONS £13 | #HAFRENLADYSINGSTHEBLUES 24
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DYDD IAU 16FED - DYDD SADWRN 18FED EBRILL THURSDAY 16TH - SATURDAY 18TH APRIL
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THURSDAY 16TH APRIL 7:30PM FRIDAY 17TH APRIL 7:30PM SATURDAY 18TH APRIL 2:30PM & 7:30PM
N E WTOWN MU SIC A L TH E ATR E COMPANY P RESENT
42ND STREET THE THE LULLABY LULL ABY OF OF BROADWAY BROADWAY
Broadway, 1934 - “Julian Marsh is doing a show - get your tap shoes!” Newcomer Peggy Sawyer misses auditions, but catches the eye of lead actor Billy Lawlor, who sees to it that she is spotted... Fading star, Dorothy Brock, feels threatened by all the new talent and when Peggy knocks her over, breaking her leg, the whole show looks set to fold unless a new star can be found! It doesn’t take 42 guesses who that will be! Listen to the Lullaby of Broadway, shuffle off to Buffalo, Young & Healthy, We’re in the Money, You’re getting to be a Habit with Me, About a Quarter to Nine and of course, 42nd Street, are among the great hits in this big time feel-good show! It’s not just the cast who’ll be tapping their feet in “naughty, bawdy, gawdy, sporty, Forty Second Street!” Y sioe adnabyddus gan ein Cwmni Theatr lleol – byddwch yn siwr o ymuno gyda nhw yn eu hwyl. By arrangement with Musicscope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York. Music by Harry Warren. Lyrics by Al Dubin. Book by Michael Stewart & Mark Bramble. Based on the novel by Bradford Ropes. Direction & Dance by Gower Champion. Originally Produced on Broadway by David Merrick.
TICKETS £12 | FAMILY OF 4 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £44 | #HAFRENNMTC T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N 0 1 6 8 6 6 1 4 5 5 5
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DYDD IAU 23AIN EBRILL - 7:30YP THURSDAY 23RD APRIL - 7:30PM
RHYDIAN ROBERTS
Rhydian Roberts, double platinum selling, Classical Number 1 artist is coming home to Wales in the spring to undertake a 6 date tour of the country from north to south. Rhydian returned this year with a bang, holding the Number 1 spot in the Classical Album Charts for 10 consecutive weeks for his tour de force fifth studio album, the classical crossover ‘One Day Like This’ on the Futura Classics label. Since then he has embarked on a successful autumn UK tour, taking in London, Glasgow, Manchester, Birmingham, Bournemouth, Llandudno, and the Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff. Y canwr poblogaidd yn nôl fel rhan o’i daith o gwmpas Cymru. TICKETS £26 | #HAFRENRHYDIAN 26
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ANDY PARSONS L IV E & UN LEASHED - BUT N A T U R A L L Y C A U T IO U S With four sell out national tours, three DVD releases and a special for Comedy Central already under his belt, Andy Parsons, is back on the road in 2014 and coming to a theatre near you. Andy’s fifth show ‘Live And Unleashed - But Naturally Cautious’ will see the star of BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’ and ‘Live At The Apollo’ hit the road again delivering more sharp comedy up and down the UK. Seren ‘Mock the Week’ a ‘ Live at the Apollo’yma i’ch diddanu gyda’i comedi unigryw.
"Hysterical live show. Andy Parsons is on fire" THE MIRROR
d ‘Live at the an k’ ee W e th k oc ‘M s C’ BB of Star
Apollo’
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DYDD SADWRN 25AIN EBRILL - 7:30YP SATURDAY 25TH APRIL - 7:30PM
Get ready to party as the nations favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show, That’ll Be The Day, returns with its Brand New 2015 Show! This hugely entertaining new production features a fresh line up of classic gold hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus more hilarious comedy! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and Rock ‘n’ Roll! Yn nôl ar ol eu sioe llwyddiannus adeg y Nadolig. Dewch eto ag ymuno a’r parti Roc a Rôl!
TICKETS £23.50 | CONCESSIONS £22.50 | #HAFRENTBTD 28
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WRITTEN BY JACK LLEWELLYN AND DIRECTED BY MICHAEL BOGDANOV
BRED IN HEAVEN:
THE ROAD TO TWICKERS Following on from the 2011 smash hit ‘Bred in Heaven’, Frapetsus productions present a new and exciting comedy based on the Rugby world cup. We go on tour with a rugby-mad group of friends making the journey east along the M4 in a quest to support our boys in red. Our welsh regulars are joined by the only Englishman in the village, the nephew of the iconic Maldwyn - Rupert Novello Pugh! We follow the highs and lows of supporting our boys as they aim to make history. Can Wales make the final and turn over the old enemy on their own front lawn? Will the boys even manage to get hold of a ticket? Follow the highs and lows of outrageous misfortunes, and the emotional rollercoaster we have all become more than familiar with while cheering on our boys!
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MAI MAY
DYDD GWENER 1AF MAI - 8:00YP FRIDAY 1ST MAY - 8:00PM
THE FUREYS Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for hit songs I will love you, Sweet 16, The Green fields of France, The old man, Red rose café, Clare to here, Her father didn’t like me anyway, Leaving Nancy and Steal away will play a concert here on Friday 1st May 2015. They have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 37 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul while Tony Blair has publicly stated his favourite peace song of all time is “The Green Fields of France”. Recently Ireland President Michael D Higgins attended their concert in Dublin’s National Concert Hall. Along with all their hits, they will also be including songs from their new album ‘The Times they are a changing’. They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk/middle of the road based songs and music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls around the world. A Fureys concert is always a night to remember.
TICKETS £18 | CONCESSIONS £17 | #HAFRENFUREYS 30
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DYDD SADWRN 2IL MAI - 11:00YB & 2:00YP SATURDAY 2ND MAY - 11:00AM & 2:00PM
MAI MAY
KOMEDIA PRESENTS
pitschi THE KITTEN WITH DREAMS
"Envelopes young audiences in a warm embrace" THE SCOTSMAN
"45 minutes of pure magic for young children" FRINGE REVIEW
Pitschi doesn’t care for the rough and tumble and mischievous fun of kitten play, but instead dreams of being something else – a chicken, perhaps, or a goat, or a rabbit… for after all, anything is better than being a cat! This original production uses a rich mix of story-telling, physical theatre, music and song to tell the story of a kitten that learns to be happy by being exactly what she is. Come and enjoy this classic Swiss story that has delighted generations of children - and cat lovers - all around the world. TICKETS £4 | #HAFRENPITSCHI T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N 0 1 6 8 6 6 1 4 5 5 5
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MAI MAY
DYDD SADWRN 9FED MAI - 7:30YP SATURDAY 9TH MAY - 7:30PM
MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL
THE ARMED MAN: A MASS FOR PEACE
BY KARL JENKINS
F es t i v a l Cho ir & O rches tr a Co n du cted by Patri ck Larl e y
C h o r a l F a nf are ‘G lo r ia’ B y M ar tin Sh aw
B r o H a f r en J unio r Cho ir Co n du cted by Ann Evans
Per c u s s i o n S o lo D ewi Ellis Jo ne s
TICKETS £12 | STUDENTS £6 | FAMILY OF 4 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £30 | #HAFRENMCMF
DYDD GWENER 15FED MAI - 7:30YP FRIDAY 15TH MAY - 7:30PM
JETHRO Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, and on tour in 2015 with his very own unique brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy. Jethro promises more tear-jerking, farcical stories featuring his old mates Denzil and Slip Along Trevaskis, as well as hilarious tales from his extensive repertoire and his successful career in TV and theatre. Don’t miss it! Jethro y digrifwr yma i ddiddanu oedolion.
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DYDD SADWRN 30AIN MAI - 7:30YP SATURDAY 30TH MAY - 7:30PM
MAI MAY
AL MURRAY
THE PUB LANDLORD
N, ONE UMVA NOR. ONE G
“Al Murray has become a bona fide British institution” THE INDEPENDENT
“Murray’s interaction with the crowd remains one of the wonders of the comedy world” THE TIMES
Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone, join this icon on his new tour with his brand new show: One Man, One Guvnor. Un o’n hoff comediwr, mae Al Murray yn dathlu ugain mlynedd o’i sioe un-dyn. Dewch am noson o hwyl a chwerthin. TICKETS £25.50 | #HAFRENALMURRAY T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N 0 1 6 8 6 6 1 4 5 5 5
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MEDI SEPTEMBER
DYDD IAU 10FED & DYDD SADWRN 12FED MEDI - 7:30YP THURSDAY 10TH & SATURDAY 12TH SEPTEMBER - 7:30PM PRE-PERFORMANCE TALK AT 6:30PM
STALLS ROWS A-P £20 | BALCONIES £12 | STUDENTS £8 (BALCONIES) | #HAFRENMWO 34
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DYDD MERCHER 9FED - DYDD SADWRN 12FED RHAGFYR WEDNESDAY 9TH - SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER
RHAGFYR DECEMBER
GROOVY GREEKS WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER - 10:00AM THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER - 1:00PM FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER - 10:00AM SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER - 2:00PM INCREDIBLE INVADERS WEDNESDAY 9TH DECEMBER - 1:00PM THURSDAY 10TH DECEMBER - 10:00AM FRIDAY 11TH DECEMBER - 7:00PM SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER - 10:30AM
PRICE FREEZEIBLE HISTORIES’ AS HO RR PR ICE S SA ME ITA IN SH OW 20 14 BA RM Y BR
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips! GROOVY GREEKS - From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in
Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play! Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!
INCREDIBLE INVADERS – The Celts are crushed when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain! Can crazy Caratacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns! It’s a thousand year journey with Incredible Invaders!
Hanesion erchyll y Groegwyr a’r Rhufeiniaid. TICKETS £11 | SCHOOL PARTIES £9 | FAMILY OF 4 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £36 T I C K E T S & I N F O R M AT I O N 0 1 6 8 6 6 1 4 5 5 5
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GALLERY BAR
GRAHAM, CHRISTINE & ANNA HASLOCK MID NOVEMBER 2014 - FEBRUARY 2015 GRAHAM HASLOCK
Graham Haslock was born in Llandudno in 1953 and trained at Derby College of Art, Liverpool College of Art (gaining a BA Hons.1st class) before undertaking post-graduate study at the Slade School of Art (UCL HDFA). Graham went on to become a teacher of Art in secondary schools for 30+ years. CHRISTINE HASLOCK
Christine Haslock was born on Christmas Day 1953. Educated in Lancashire, Wiltshire and Wales, she studied Fine Art at Liverpool, specialising in Ceramics, where she met Graham Haslock. She trained to be an Art teacher and finished her teaching career working with Graham at Llandrindod High School. During her first year of early retirement Christine studied Botanical Illustration under the inspirational teacher Moya Davern, following several more courses with her in order to study watercolour painting. Christine’s work is inspired by plants, and she likes to combine them with everyday objects in still-life groups that have some connection to the Golden Age Dutch still-life paintings that she admires. ANNA HASLOCK
Anna Haslock was born in Hertfordshire in 1982 but quickly moved to mid Wales and was educated in Llandrindod Wells. Foundation studies in Art and Design at Falmouth University were followed by a degree in Illustration at Camberwell University in London. She began work on setting up her sustainable screen printing business ‘Annaprints’ in 2012. Her interest in sustainability, her friends and family and her simple quiet lifestyle in the country have all gone into her designs.
TACT ART EXHIBITION FEBRUARY - MAY 2015
We are pleased to be hosting an exhibition to showcase the artistic talent of young people in Wales who are in the care of TACT foster carers. Providing children with high quality foster care is at the heart of what we do. As a charity, we passionately believe that all children deserve to live in friendly, safe and stable homes. At TACT we strive to make the entire fostering process as straightforward as possible for those interested in becoming a foster carer. The exhibition is a sample of some of the best pieces of work that TACT Cymru art group has created over the last few years. The exhibition is free to attend and there’ll be an opportunity to buy some of the work. Proceeds from any sales will go directly to the young people themselves. In October 2011 a TACT staff member started up a small arts group in Mid Wales and invited young people in care to join and express themselves through painting and drawing. The group has proven to be very successful, uncovering some real talent and providing an outlet for the young people’s creativity. From 2012 the group has received funding and support from The Ashley Family Foundation. Laura Ashley’s retired designer, Brian Jones, joined the group as a tutor and has been instrumental in helping the young people produce work of real quality and originality. During 2014 the art group exhibited twice at The Norwegian Arts Centre Cardiff Bay. 36
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CYNLLUN SEDDAU SEATING PLAN
SEATING PLAN CYNLLUN SEDDAU All seats in rows A to P enjoy an excellent, unrestricted forward view with no seat further than 22 metres from the stage. Row AA is usually reserved for wheelchair users and their companions. Rows Q, R, S, T, V and W are balcony seats. When demand for seats is high, up to three additional rows of seating (rows AA to CC) will be added in front of row A. These will not usually be available until all other seating is sold. Gellir gweld y llwyfan yn glir o bob sedd yn rhesi A i P. Nid oes unrhyw sedd fwy na 22 medr o’r llwyfan. Caiff rhes AA ei chadw ar gyfer defnyddwyr cadair olwyn a’u cymdeithion. Lleolir rhesi Q, R, S, T, V ac W yn y balconi. Pan fydd yna alw mawr am seddi, gosodir hyd at dair rhes ychwanegol o flaen rhes A (rhesi AA i CC). Fel arfer, ni fydd y rhain ar gael tan i’r seddi eraill gael eu gwerthu.
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TERMS & CONDITIONS
THE HAFREN LLANIDLOES ROAD, NEWTOWN, POWYS SY16 4HU BOX OFFICE : 01686 614555 | EMAIL : BOXOFFICE@THEATRHAFREN.CO.UK The Hafren Box Office is open for personal callers Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm, also Saturdays from 2.00pm to 7.30pm on performance days only. There is ample free parking outside. It is also open for two hours prior to every performance.
TELEPHONE Call the Box Office on 01686 614555 (see opening hours above). You can pay by credit or debit card (minimum transaction £10.00 on debit cards). Reservations can also be made which will be kept for five working days. Hafren regrets that reservations not paid for within this time will be cancelled. Telephone bookings will be diverted to an answerphone for the 30 minutes prior to a performance to allow Box Office staff to serve personal callers. ONLINE SALES Tickets for all shows are available to purchase online at www.thehafren.co.uk. There is a £1 per transaction fee regardless of how many seats are purchased. Customers can either print off a receipt or request that their tickets be despatched in the post for a fee of 60p. Please bring your receipt when collecting your tickets. POST Address: Box Office, The Hafren, Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys SY16 4HU. Give the name of the performance, the number of tickets (including any concessions), your name, address and daytime telephone number. Enclose a cheque for the total amount made out to ‘Hafren-NPTC Group’ with the cheque card number on the reverse side. Add 60p to the total (if under £65.00) if you wish the tickets to be posted to you. REFUNDS & EXCHANGES Hafren appreciates customers’ commitment to the theatre in booking early for events and recognises that changes of plan can occur. On these occasions, if the tickets are returned to the Box Office we will attempt to re-sell them to another customer. This cannot be guaranteed as all of the theatre’s unsold tickets will be sold first. If successful in re-selling the tickets, the Box Office will issue a voucher to you for use against any future booking. Credit vouchers can only be issued to the original purchaser of the ticket. It is regretted that, in line with most other professional theatres, cash refunds cannot be made on tickets already purchased.
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AND SPECIAL OFFER TICKETS Where shown, concessionary tickets are available to children, students, over60s, registered disabled (including an accompanying carer) and the unemployed. Family Concession and Early Saver tickets are all subject to availability, and must be paid for by the specified date. Capacity may be restricted. We reserve the right to withdraw these offers at any time, without notice. Family tickets are a maximum of four persons with at least two of these being children. PARTY BOOKING RATES These are available for most performances to groups of 10 and over. One free ticket is available for every 10 tickets booked. Please confirm with the box office that the party rate applies to the performance you wish to book. For groups over 25, call Del Thomas, Marketing Manager, on 01686 614556 to discuss larger discounts. DISABLED FACILITIES There are five reserved parking spaces for Blue Badge holders near to the front doors of the theatre. Patrons in wheelchairs should enter via the main entrance. There is level access into the Box Office, Gallery Bar and Auditorium. Spaces for up to 6 wheelchair users are available in front of the main seating.This should be reserved in advance. Bright, tactile signs indicate the location of the toilets, including a dedicated toilet with wheelchair access. There is a loop system in the auditorium for customers with a hearing disability. Customers can benefit from this system by switching all hearing aids to ‘T’. Headsets are also available on request. A large print copy of the theatre’s
REFRESHMENTS The theatre bar is open 1 hour prior to each performance, as well as during the interval and after the performance. To make the most of the interval it is suggested that drinks are pre-ordered, as the bar can be extremely busy during the interval. The theatre’s coffee shop and ice cream kiosk are also open on performance evenings. For orders over £10 the theatre bar has credit card payment facilities. HIRE OF THE THEATRE The theatre auditorium and other facilities are available for conferences, business meetings and special functions. The main auditorium can accommodate up to 500 with full staging and lighting facilities with a suite of smaller rooms available for ancillary use or smaller functions. A full on-site professional technical service ensures the optimum sound, lighting and presentation of your event. With catering to suit all requirements, the theatre offers a business-like and professional environment, flexible in accommodating a large range in attendance numbers from 10 upwards. Please contact Melanie Pettit on 01686 614232. CASH MACHINE There is a cash machine situated in the foyer area just to the right of the main doors. Maximum withdrawal is £50 and is completely free of charge.
events is available on request. THEATRE TOKENS Hafren is part of a national Theatre Token scheme which is valid in a large number of theatres throughout the UK. Telephone the Box Office for details on 01686 614555.
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AMODAU A THELARAU
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TOCYNNAU RHODD Y THEATR Mae gan y theatr ei thocynnau rhodd sy’n ddilys ar gyfer y mwyafrif o achlysuron. Mae’r theatr hefyd yn rhan o Gynllun Tocynnau’r Theatr Genedlaethol. Ffoniwch y Swyddfa Docynnau am fanylion ar 01686 614555. LLUNIAETH Bydd bar y theatr ar agor awr cyn cychwyn pob perfformiad, a hefyd yn ystod yr egwyl ac ar ôl pob perfformiad. Er mwyn manteisio ar yr egwyl, awgrymwn eich bod yn archebu eich diodydd ymlaen llaw, gan y gall y bar fod yn brysur dros ben yn ystod yr egwyl. Mae siop goffi’r theatr a’r bwth hufen iâ hefyd ar agor yn ystod perfformiadau’r hwyr. LLOGI’R THEATR Mae awditoriwm y theatr a chyfleusterau eraill ar gael ar gyfer cynadleddau, cyfarfodydd busnes ac achlysuron arbennig. Bydd lle i 500 yn y brif awditoriwm gyda chyfleusterau llwyfannu cyflawn a goleuadau, a chyfres o ystafelloedd llai at ddefnydd ategol neu achlysuron llai. Bydd gwasanaeth technegol proffesiynol ar gael ar y safle er mwyn sicrhau’r gwasanaeth gorau posibl o ran sain, goleuadau a chyflwyniad eich achlysur. Mae’r arlwyaeth yn apelio at ofynion unrhyw un, ac mae’r theatr yn cynnig amgylchedd trefnus a phroffesiynol, hyblyg o ran lleoli niferoedd o 10 a mwy. Cysylltwch â Melanie Pettit ar 01686 614232.
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HAFREN AT A GLANCE
SPRING 2015
CHWEFROR FEBRUARY Dydd Mercher Wednesday 4th ............................Urdd Jambori................................................................10:30am & 1:30pm Dydd Iau Thursday 5th...........................................Alan Carr: Yap, Yap, Yap!.................................................................8:00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 6th........................................Kathryn Roberts & Sean Lakeman.................................................8:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 7th....................................Bodypoppers Dance Showcase.....................................................7:00pm Dydd Iau Thursday 12th & Friday 13th................The Little Mermaid Jr...................................................................... 7:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 14th..................................The Cory Band .................................................................................7:30pm Dydd Llun Monday 16th - Saturday 21st.............Young Farmers Club Pantomime Festival.....................................Various Dydd Iau Thursday 26th ........................................The Royal Bed ..................................................................................7:45pm Dydd Gwener Friday 27th .....................................An Evening with Pam Ayres ...........................................................7:30pm MAWRTH MARCH Dydd Iau Thursday 5th...........................................The Reduced Shakespeare Company...........................................7:30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 6th........................................Money for Nothing..........................................................................7:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 7th....................................Jamie Allan: iMagician.....................................................................8:00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 13th......................................Film Screening: Delight...................................................................8:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 14th .................................Bouncers...........................................................................................7:45pm Dydd Mercher Wednesday 18th...........................Carnival of the Animals...............................................10:30am & 1:30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 20th......................................Tân.................................................................................................... 7:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 21st..................................Basil Brush: The Full on Fox Tour............................. 11:00am & 2:30pm Dydd Iau Thursday 26th.........................................Let’s Hang On...................................................................................7:45pm Dydd Gwener Friday 27th......................................Cantorion Colin Jones......................................................................7:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 28th..................................The Harri Parri’s: The Big Day.........................................................7:45pm Dydd Mawrth Tuesday 31st...................................Whatever the Weather..................................................1:30pm & 3:30pm EBRILL APRIL Dydd Iau Thursday 9th...........................................A Picture of Dorian Gray.................................................................7:45pm Dydd Gwener Friday 10th......................................Film Screening: The Grand Budapest Hotel.................................2:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 11th..................................Lady Sings the Blues........................................................................7:45pm Dydd Iau Thursday 16th - Saturday 18th.............NMTC: 42nd Street................................ 7:30pm (plus 2:30pm Saturday) Dydd Iau Thursday 23rd........................................Rhydian Roberts...............................................................................7:30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 24th......................................Andy Parsons...................................................................................8:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 25th..................................That’ll Be The Day............................................................................7:30pm Dydd Iau Thursday 30th ........................................Bred in Heaven: The Road to Twickers.........................................7:45pm MAI MAY Dydd Gwener Friday 1st.........................................The Fureys........................................................................................8.00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 2nd...................................Pitschi: The Kitten with Dreams...................................................11:00am Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 9th....................................MCMF presents The Armed Man: A Mass for Peace...................7:30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 15th......................................Jethro.................................................................................................7:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 16th..................................Only Men Aloud...............................................................................7:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 23rd.................................Talon: The Best of The Eagles........................................................8:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 30th..................................Al Murray: The Pub Landlord.........................................................7:30pm FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2015 Dydd Iau Thurs 10th & Sat 12th September........Mid Wales Opera: The Barber of Seville.......................................7:30pm Dydd Mercher Wednesday 9th December..........Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks...............................................10:00am Dydd Mercher Wednesday 9th December..........Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders.........................................1:00pm Dydd Iau Thursday 10th December.....................Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders.......................................10:00am Dydd Iau Thursday 10th December.....................Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks.................................................1:00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 11th December...................Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks...............................................10:00am Dydd Gwener Friday 11th December...................Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders.........................................7:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 12th December..............Horrible Histories: Incredible Invaders.......................................10:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 12th..................................Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks.................................................2:00pm
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