THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BRECON l ABERHONDDU SEPTEMBER–DECEMBER l MEDI–RHAGFYR 2010
DYNION SWAN LAKE XCESS PETER ALLISS NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY OF WALES
ROBINSON CRUSOE POSTMAN PAT
GODSPELL
BARKIN’ MIKE PETERS MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA
HOOKED ON CHARLES COLLINGWOOD COUNTRY
ATTILA THE STOCKBROKER
CANAL WHARF, BRECON, POWYS, LD3 7EW BOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU
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RUTH HARGEST
ARTS ENGINE
JO HUGHES
EXHIBITIONS AUTUMN 2010
IN THE ANDREW LAMONT GALLERY WEDNESDAY 8 SEPTEMBER - SUNDAY 3 OCTOBER
THURSDAY 7 OCTOBER - MONDAY 8 NOVEMBER
ARTS-ENGINE RUTH HARGEST TUMBLING WATER LIVE
A joint mixed-media exhibition of selected new work by some of the best contemporary artist practitioners in Powys. An exciting mix of diverse, high quality art work including printmaking, photography, painting, jewellery, ceramics, glass, basketry, textiles & sculpture. www.arts-engine.org.uk
This exhibition is mostly watercolour, pastels, pen and ink and acrylics and will reflect waterfalls during the different seasons of the year.
Sat 23 October 11.00AM to 4.00PM Meet The Artist An event in Artbeat Week Move To The Beat (23 - 29 October). See www.artbeatbrecon.co.uk TUESDAY 9 NOVEMBER - WEDNESDAY 22 DECEMBER
JO HUGHES TEXTILE ART
Jo Hughes is a textile artist living in the Brecon Beacons. She discovered Punch needlework three years ago in a second hand book and uses this old Russian technique to make wonderful textured rugs and wall hangings.
Please note that the Gallery may be closed to the public at short notice.
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Fis Mehefin 2010, cadarnhawyd bod Theatr Brycheiniog yn sefydliad sy’n derbyn cyllid yn rheolaidd oddi wrth Gyngor y Celfyddydau. Er ein bod yn parhau i fod yn glient refeniw ar sail cynllun busnes cadarn a rhaglen artistig greadigol, rwyf o’r farn fod cefnogaeth ar lefel leol a rhanbarthol wedi bod yn ffactor arwyddocaol yn hyn o beth. Hoffwn ddiolch felly i’r holl gynulleidfaoedd, cyfranogwyr, perfformwyr, gwirfoddolwyr, ymddiriedolwyr, cyllidwyr a llogwyr sydd wedi helpu i roi lle canolog i’r adeilad yng nghalon ein cymuned ... ...ac edrychaf ymlaen at eich gweld yma yn y theatr yr hydref yma. Mae yna dymor cyforiog o’n blaenau, gyda’r diddanwyr yn cynnwys – Brecon Baroque Festival ac Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra i enwi dim ond nifer fechan – felly ewch amdani a phrynu tocyn neu ddau a dewch atom i ymyl y gamlas i fwynhau eich hun y tymor yma.
In June 2010, Theatr Brycheiniog was confirmed as a regularly funded organisation of the Arts Council Of Wales. Although we remain a revenue client on the basis of a sound business plan and a creative artistic programme, I believe that the support Theatr Brycheiniog enjoys locally and regionally is also a significant factor. I would therefore like to thank all those audiences, participants, performers, volunteers, trustees, funders and hirers who have helped put the building at the heart of our community... ...and look forward to seeing you here at the theatre this autumn. We’ve got a packed season – Brecon Baroque Festival and Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra to name but two – so grab a ticket and join us canal-side for good times this autumn.
ANDY EAGLE Director
Recognised as a Regional Performing Arts Centre by the Arts Council of Wales Cydnabyddir gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru fel Canolfan Ranbarthol y Celfyddydau Perfformio
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FRIDAY 3 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM
THE PLATTERS THE GREATEST HITS TOUR
With a singular vocal style, The Platters touched a nerve in the music-buying public in the 1950s and a string of hit singles was the result. The Platters hit on a successful formula of updating older standards, such as My Prayer, Twilight Time, Harbor Lights, To Each His Own, If I Didn’t Care and Jerome Kern’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. TICKETS £16.00
Grŵp lleisiol o safon ryngwladol o’r 1950au
THURSDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 8.00PM
ABBA MANIA
Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares and thank Abba for the music... Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes It All, Super Trouper and many more. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! TICKETS £18.50 UNDER 15S £10.00
Teyrnged i feistri'r byd pop
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FRIDAY 10 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM
THE BLUES BAND Arguably the most successful blues band in Britain today, these blues lovers and great showmen continue to delight audiences with their extensive canon of material which includes a large catalogue of original songs as well as their own interpretations from the genre’s finest writers like Willie Dixon, Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf and Sleepy John Estes. TICKETS £16.50 CONCESSIONS £15.50
Hoff fand y Felan yn Aberhonddu
FRIDAY 17 SEPTEMBER 7.45PM
THE TEXAS TENORS Direct from the Lone Star State, these classically trained good ol’ boys sing the most romantic songs of the last century, creating harmonies as smooth as silk and a sound to satisfy the soul. From well loved arias, to show songs, from Nessun Dorma to My Way, The Texas Tenors cover every genre of music with effortless cowboy charm.
As seen on America’s Got Talent - voted 2009’s Vocal Group of the Year. WALES PREMIERE! TICKETS £17.50 CONCESSIONS £15.00
Sêr sioe deledu America yn canu cymysgedd o genres cerddorol
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SATURDAY 18 SEPTEMBER 11.00AM & 2.30PM
BOOGIE PETE LIVE! Star of the BAFTA Award-winning CBeebies TV show Boogie Beebies, catch the much-loved Pete Hillier in this hit stage show - featuring all your favourite songs and dances including Go Go Mango, Hey Monkey and Ocean Motion!
‘Engaging and warm and the children love him’ THE GUARDIAN
TICKETS £9.00 FAMILY TICKET AVAILABLE
Seren deledu plant
THURSDAY 23 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
CHARLES ROSS
ONE MAN LORD OF THE RINGS In just 3,600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment, Charles Ross recreates the enchanting world of Middle Earth, armed with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his outrageous imagination. If you’ve seen the films, read the books and named your first-born Frodo, don’t miss this zany take on the ever-popular epic saga. The Lord of the Rings and the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises. All rights reserved.
TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.50 UNDER 16S £9.50
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Perfformiad doniol un-dyn o’r triawd ffantasi arwrol
FRIDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
MID WALES OPERA
FALSTAFF BY VERDI Shakespeare’s endearing rogue Falstaff is one of the greatest characters in English literature and makes a fitting subject for Verdi’s final - and many believe finest - opera. The comic stratagems employed by the Merry Wives of Windsor and their menfolk in arranging the come-uppance of both Sir John and his tormentor Ford provide the perfect backdrop for
Verdi’s witty, concise and sparkling music. A brilliant combination, providing an ideal match for the Mid Wales Opera vocal and orchestral ensembles directed by Martin Lloyd-Evans. Sung in English. TICKETS £17.00 CONCESSIONS £16.00
Opera mawr o oreuon Canolbarth Cymru
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SATURDAY 25 SEPTEMBER 7.30PM
NORTHUMBERLAND THEATRE COMPANY
DON’T FORGET!
THE OLD ATTILA CURIOSITY SHOP THE
TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER 7.30PM
BY CHARLES DICKENS
It’s not about a shop at all. Dickens changed his mind. It’s a journey, a flight undertaken by the girl Nell and her gambling-addicted grandfather. A flight from demons and enemies. This innovative and imaginative adaptation is true to the inner life of the book, showing off Dickens at his best and his skill as a master of the grotesque. TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.50
Addasiad o’r ffefryn llenyddol
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STOCKBROKER His themes are topical, his words hard-hitting, his politics unashamedly radical, but Attila will make you roar with laughter as well as seethe with anger... The first of Theatr Brycheiniog’s new monthly ‘poetry jams’ in the theatre bar. See page 28.
FRIDAY 1 & SATURDAY 2 OCTOBER 7.30PM
BARKIN’
WRITTEN BY AND STARRING FRANK VICKERY DIRECTED BY PHIL CLARK It’s new. It’s funny. It’s poignant. It’s a brand new black comedy from Frank Vickery. This tightly woven drama is a rich cocktail of pathos and humour, dark secrets and unrealised dreams.
Photography Jin Packard
Stevie has lived all her life with her domineering mother and feels trapped by the responsibility of caring for her, while her seemingly carefree brother is living life to the full. Now, has the day finally arrived when Stevie can, at last, experience the freedom she has yearned for? Or will she discover that things are not quite what they appear to be?
WARNING: Contains limited strong language (suggested age from 14+) TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £11.50 A Grassroots Productions and Rhondda Cynon Taf Theatres Co-Production. This tour has only been made possible with the financial support of the Arts Council of Wales, Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council Cultural Services and Swansea Grand Theatre/City and County of Swansea.
www.barkin2010.com
Comedi ddu ingol y dramodydd o Gymru
WEDNESDAY 6 OCTOBER 7.45PM
GEORGE MCGAVIN BUG WORLD
From Guyana in the BBC series Lost Land of the Volcano to Bhutan in Lost Land of the Tiger (BBC, October 2010); from giant butterflies and spiders to tiny caterpillars; George has explored the planet’s vast geography and uncovered a spectacular world of creepy crawlies. Don’t miss the popular entomologist whose research has made him a regular presenter on BBC’s The One Show. TICKETS £10.50 CONCESSIONS £9.50 RGS & U3A £8.50 UNDER 16S £7.50
Darlith yr entomolegydd o ddarlledwr
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SATURDAY 9 OCTOBER 7.30PM
RUDOLF NUREYEV RUSSIAN STATE BALLET ACADEMY
SWAN LAKE A compelling legend of tragic romance where a princess is turned into a swan by an evil curse, Swan Lake is considered by many to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. Swan Lake is a certified classic, replete with evocative music by composer Tchaikovsky and
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beautiful choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be. WALES PREMIERE TICKETS £18.00 CONCESSIONS £16.50
Cynhyrchiad bale hudol
MONDAY 11 OCTOBER THURSDAY 14 OCTOBER 7.00PM
FAULTY TOWERS DINING EXPERIENCE
Don’t miss this site-specific, ‘total immersion’ piece of interactive comedy theatre performed in Tipple’n’Tiffin. TICKETS £30.00 INCLUDES MEAL
Theatr gomedi ryngweithiol yn seiliedig ar y gyfres deledu
WEDNESDAY 13 OCTOBER 7.45PM
DYNION
XCESS
Welsh male dance company Dynion presents a no–holds-barred production lampooning the egotistical buffoons who squandered all our money and sent us spiralling into financial meltdown. Exploring the the corrupt, murky and comical, this dance theatre crossover is fresh, edgy and in your face. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.00 UNDER 18S, SCHOOLS & COLLEGES £6.00
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FRIDAY 15 OCTOBER 7.30PM
PLAYING AWAY WITH
CHARLES COLLINGWOOD THE ARCHERS’ BRIAN ALDRIDGE
When you’ve been privileged to play the JR of Ambridge, Brian Aldridge in The Archers for over 30 years – you have a history to tell. But, like farmer Brian, Charles has diversified! Featuring anecdotes and Q&As, this charming actor explores his colourful life, from game shows, newsreading, countless television dramas and many guest appearances on Call My Bluff, Countdown, Radio 4’s Quote Unquote and Just A Minute to being described as ‘the sexiest bastard in show business’ when he was the honoured subject of This Is Your Life in 2003. TICKETS £17.50
Hanesion personol seren drama boblogaidd Radio 4
SATURDAY 16 OCTOBER 8.00PM
KIERAN GOSS
Kieran Goss has long been hailed as one of Ireland’s leading performers and songwriters. Over the last 20 years he has quietly and consistently delivered songs of rare quality and his wonderful, deceptively simple melodies have won him fans across the globe. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.00
Perfformiwr canu gwlad a gwerin Iwerddon 12
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SUNDAY 17 OCTOBER 7.30PM
MIKE PETERS
With fifteen Top 40 UK singles and over 5 million album sales worldwide to his name, Mike Peters is known primarily as front-man of the internationally acclaimed Welsh band The Alarm (Sixty Eight Guns, Rain In The Summertime). Since the band split in 1991, Peters has continued to write and release solo work. He is an inspirational solo acoustic performer and, as a two times cancer survivor, founder of what is now regarded as the world’s leading rock and roll cancer charity Love Hope Strength Foundation. TICKETS £14.50
WEDNESDAY 20 OCTOBER 7.30PM
Perfformiad acwstig gan y canwr a’r cyfansoddwr o Gymru
PETER ALLISS AN EVENING
WITH THE VOICE OF GOLF Golfing royalty Peter Alliss will be continuing Wales’ Ryder Cup festivities by appearing for one night only at Theatr Brycheiniog, talking about his career and love of the game in a witty, anecdotal and off-the-cuff manner. Followed by a question and answer session with the audience. RYDER CUP EXCLUSIVE! TICKETS £16.00
Sgwrs gyda’r sylwebydd golff hynod
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THURSDAY 21 OCTOBER 8.00PM
JULIAN CLARY LORD OF THE MINCE
Having already thrilled audiences at over a hundred sell out shows across the UK, Australia and New Zealand, Julian has graciously agreed to extend his Lord Of The Mince tour to bring even more joy to the people of Britain this autumn.
‘Lots of camp smut and double entendres… side-splittingly hilarious’ DAILY MIRROR TICKETS £20.00 CONCESSIONS £18.00
Digrifwr ysmala a chadi-ffanaidd
FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER 7.45PM
SPEAKERS FROM THE EDGE
ANDY KIRKPATRICK The UK’s only stand-up mountaineer, Andy Kirkpatrick is a natural performer. His inimitable comic style coupled with his love for all things extreme make for a singular evening of entertainment with stunning images and footage accompanying his tales of terror from the steep. BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND! TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £12.50
Cyflwyniad gan gymeriad tra phoblogaidd sy’n rhemp am adrenalin 14
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FRIDAY 22 - MONDAY 25 OCTOBER
BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL 2010 BRECON CATHEDRAL FRIDAY 22 OCTOBER 7.00PM
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG MONDAY 25 OCTOBER 7.00PM
MONTEVERDI VESPERS OF 1610
BRECON BAROQUE FESTIVAL ORCHESTRA
Celebrating the 400th anniversary of this stunning masterpiece, acclaimed international vocal ensemble Trinity Baroque will be joined by Brecon Baroque (leader Rachel Podger), the Quintessential Sackbutt & Cornett Ensemble (leader Richard Thomas) and the Lay Clerks of Brecon Cathedral Choir (director Mark Duthie). The performance will be conducted by Trinity Baroque’s musical director Julian Podger. TICKETS £20.00 - £15.00
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG SATURDAY 23 OCTOBER 7.00PM
BACH, TELEMANN & FERRANDINI Bach Brandenburg Concertos 1 & 3 Ferrandini Il Pianto di Maria: Guinta l’ora fatal’ Telemann Suite in F major With Stephen Wallace (countertenor) and Rachel Podger (violino piccolo/director), the final concert of the 2010 Brecon Baroque Festival features a little-known masterpiece by one of the festival’s anniversary composers, G.B. Ferrandini, born in 1710.
THE BAROQUE BALL
TICKETS £15.00 - £10.00
Ever popular evening of live music & Baroque dance, led by Peter Brock, with dinner and wine provided by Pilgrims Tea Rooms. Baroque costume is optional...
Gŵyl i ddathlu treftadaeth Faróc Aberhonddu breconbeaconsmusic.com
TICKETS £35.00
THEATR BRYCHEINIOG SUNDAY 24 OCTOBER 7.00PM
BRECON BAROQUE BACH & TELEMANN Bach Brandenburg Concertos 4 & 5 Telemann Suite in A minor & Double Concerto in E minor Rachel Podger (violin), Katie Bircher (flute), Pamela Thorby (recorder), Cristopher Bucknall (harpsichord) come together for a virtuoso display. Also featuring is dancer Katy Sinnadurai in a new work based on Telemann’s Fantasia for Solo Violin in E minor. TICKETS £17.50 - £12.50 BOOK TICKETS ONLINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
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TUESDAY 26 OCTOBER 11.00AM & 2.00PM
SHOW ME
CHRIS & PUI CBeebies children’s favourites invite their young audience to join them for a live roadshow. Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee discover musical instruments, play joining-in games and sing songs including a special roadshow Hello Song and favourites such as One Finger, One Thumb, Windmill in Old Amsterdam, Heads, Shoulders, Knees & Toes and Cowboys Go Yeehah! TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00
Deuawd mwyaf poblogaidd Cbeebies yn cyflwyno sioe lwyfan
WEDNESDAY 27 OCTOBER 7.30PM
VAGINA MONOLOGUES Following outstanding reviews in 2008, the Vagina Monologues return to Theatr Brycheiniog this autumn with a brand new all star cast. This hilariously witty and moving collection of tales gives voice to a chorus of lusty, outrageous, poignant, brave and thoroughly human stories. TICKETS £18.00 CONCESSIONS £16.00
Casgliad ingol a ffraeth gan gast enwog
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THURSDAY 28 OCTOBER 2.30PM
POSTMAN PAT A VERY ROYAL MISSION
In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace, delivered by Postman Pat and his faithful cat Jess, of course. Someone special is coming to open the brand new Special Delivery Service sorting office and they only have a short time to get themselves, and Pencaster, prepared for a very royal visit. What could possibly go wrong…? TICKETS £10.00 CONCESSIONS £8.00 FAMILY TICKET £32.00 Postman Pat® © 2010 Woodland Animations Limited. Original writer John Cunliffe. Lic. Royal Mail Group plc
Sioe fyw I blant yn cynnwys hoff bostmon y wlad a’i gath
FRIDAY 29 OCTOBER 7.30PM
HOOKED ON COUNTRY, SOLD ON SIXTIES From the Sixties to the very best of country music, this whole experience is infectious, uplifting and truly memorable leaving the audience cheering and wanting more. Enjoy this fantastic combination of classic country greats and solid gold hits from the swinging decade, all interwoven with great comedy & sketches. TICKETS £15.50 CONCESSIONS £14.50
Dathlu mawrion canu gwlad a hoff ganeuon y Chwedegau
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FRIDAY 5 & SATURDAY 6 NOVEMBER 7.45PM
THE FACTORY A WORLD PREMIERE CO-PRODUCED BY THEATR BRYCHEINIOG
Award-winning dance company Earthfall combines groundbreaking dance, image, film and live music in their latest production.
The Factory explores the dynamics, emotion and energy triggered by the subterranean underground arts scene during the late 50’s / 60’s New York City. In an exploration of icons and identity reflected in Andy Warhol’s factory space on East 47 Street, Earthfall looks at the explosion of protest, creativity and hedonism that marked the decade.
‘...wild, raw, outrageously sexy, utterly inebriated and remarkable...’ THE INDEPENDENT
TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00
Gwaith newydd gan y cwmni theatr ffrwydrol
TUESDAY 9 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
BRECON & DISTRICT SOROPTOMISTS INTERNATIONAL
CHARITY FASHION SHOW IN AID OF SSAFA AND THE BRITISH HEART FOUNDATION One of the most elegant evenings in the events calendar as Evans & Wilkins will be showcasing the latest styles and trends in aid of two wonderful charities. 18
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If you have a passion for fashion then don’t miss this stylish affair at Theatr Brycheiniog. TICKETS £10.00
Sioe Ffasiwn Gain i godi arian i elsuen
WEDNESDAY 10 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
KATHAKALI Originating in the temples of Kerala in India, Kathakali embraces drama, dance, music, visual arts and ritual where extraordinary costumes and make-up transform the actors into gods, kings, devils and princesses to create one of the most visually exciting and powerful forms of theatre in the world.
‘Intense, hypnotic and spectacularly beautiful’ THE DAILY TELEGRAPH
TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £11.50
THURSDAY 11 NOVEMBER 7.45PM
BUDDY HOLLY AND THE CRICKETERS Featuring some of the finest and talented actor-musicians in the business, whose combined West End credits include Buddy, Lennon, Jailhouse Rock and Sunday In The Park With George amongst others, this show is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles. As seen on BBC 1’s The One And Only, this is the longest-running and greatest Buddy Holly show on Earth and features such timeless hits as That’ll Be The Day, Peggy Sue, It Doesn’t Matter Anymore, Raining In My Heart, Oh Boy and many, many more. TICKETS £15.50 CONCESSIONS £13.50
Teyrnged i’r Seren Roc a Rôl o America
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FRIDAY 12 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
JETHRO TOO LATE TO GROW UP
After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country. Still as mischievous as he was as a child, we can only hope this man never grows up. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than this legendary comedian. Warning: This show contains rude language and adult themes (age guidance of 16+). TICKETS £18.00
Dychweliad y digrifwr o Gernyw
SATURDAY 13 NOVEMBER 7.45PM
DAVID ‘BUMBLE’ LLOYD Join Bumble, aka David Lloyd, the nation’s favourite cricket commentator, as he takes you on a fun-filled journey through more than forty years in the game, sharing tales of all sizes about the biggest names in world cricket; from Sir Ian Botham to ‘Sir’ Geoffrey Boycott, and all the runs, wickets and laughs inbetween. He is joined in the passenger seat by his friend Peter Hayter, the cricket writer for The Mail On Sunday and ghostwriter on best-selling autobiographies with Ian Botham, Phil Tufnell and Marcus Trescothick. TICKETS £15.00 CONCESSIONS £14.00
Sgwrs gyda hoff sylwebydd criced y wlad 20
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MONDAY 15 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER 10.30AM
STARRING MIKE DOYLE
SHERMAN CYMRU / THEATR IOLO
BOUNCERS
SNOW CHILD
BY JOHN GODBER
A topically updated, energy-packed version of John Godber’s well-loved classic featuring a talented cast of some of Wales’ finest comedy actors. Meet Les, Judd, Ralph and Lucky Eric, the bouncers at a local nightclub, as they prepare for the onslaught of a Friday night’s debauchery. Lads are on the pull, girls are on the razzle and the beer is flowing freely...
Performed in English With puppetry and live music, this mischievous snow child and enchanting play will warm all hearts this Christmas. Ages 3-6
WARNING: Contains strong language (age guidance of 14+)
TICKETS £6.00
A Black RAT Production in association with Blackwood Miners’ Institute
DYDD MAWRTH 16 TACHWEDD 1.00PM
TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00 SCHOOLS/COLLEGES £5.00
Clasur egnïol theatr gomedi
SHERMAN CYMRU / THEATR IOLO
PLENTYN YR EIRA Perfformiad yn Cymru Gyda phypedau a cherddoriaeth fyw, bydd plentyn direidus yr eira a’r ddrama hudolus hon yn cynhesu pob calon y Nadolig hwn. Oedrannau 3 - 6 TOCYNNAU £6.00
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THURSDAY 18 NOVEMBER 7.45PM
NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES FORMERLY DIVERSIONS The world’s hippest choreographers have created two breathtaking new dances for NDCW this autumn. Itzik Galili’s new commission is a ravishing fusion of incise dance, a driving new score and intoxicating lighting that will have you gasping for more whilst Stephen Petronio’s new work is bursting with the New Yorker’s love affair with fashion, physicality, bold music and passion for movement, infused with a unique fresh flavour of Wales. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £11.50 UNDER 18S & SCHOOLS £6.00
Cwmni o fri yn cyflwyno dawnsiau newydd cyfoes Photography Roy Campbell-Moore
SATURDAY 20 NOVEMBER 7.30PM
SOLOISTS OF THE
MID WALES CHAMBER ORCHESTRA Schumann String Quartet in F major Op. 41 no. 2 (1842)
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Mozart
Quintet for Horn and Strings in E flat major K. 407 (1782)
Brahms
String Quintet in G major Op. 111 (1890)
THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER - SATURDAY 27 NOVEMBER 7.00PM
BIRMINGHAM STAGE COMPANY
GEORGE’S MARVELLOUS MEDICINE
BY ROALD DAHL ADAPTED BY DAVID WOOD The Birmingham Stage Company is back on tour with a brand new adaptation of one of Roald Dahl’s funniest and most exciting stories. It follows the company’s acclaimed productions of Horrible Histories and Skellig. If you’re looking for fizztickling fun and wizzpopping magic for all the family, then don’t miss George And His Marvellous Medicine!
SCHOOLS PERFORMANCES TUESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM WEDNESDAY 24 NOVEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM THURSDAY 25 NOVEMBER 1.00PM FRIDAY 26 NOVEMBER 10.00AM Led by Marcia Crayford, this celebration of Schumann’s 200th anniversary is a programme which places the composer in the context of Mozart, whose chamber music so inspired him, and Brahms, his most famous protégé. Schumann described the string quartet as a ‘beautiful conversation among four people’ so join us for an evening of exquisite conversations combining beauty, wit, lyricism and passion.
TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £11.00 SCHOOLS £9.00
Cwmni theatr uchel ei pharch yn dod â’r llyfr i blant yn fyw
TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £10.00 UNDER 16S £2.50 Supported by Theatr Brycheiniog as its professional Orchestra in Residence
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WEDNESDAY 1 - SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER
OWEN MONEY THEATRE COMPANY
ROBINSON CRUSOE Travel across the oceans and visit distant shores this Christmas! Join the crew aboard the ‘Saucy Sal’; Robinson, his brother Billy, his mother Mrs Crusoe, Captain Perkins and his pretty daughter Polly on their shipwrecked adventure. With pirates, cannibals, Man Friday and Konga the Amorous Gorilla - you have the plot for a rollicking, fun-filled production in the great British tradition of pantomime for all the family.
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PUBLIC PERFORMANCES THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER & FRIDAY 3 DECEMBER 7.00PM SATURDAY 4 DECEMBER 2.00PM & 7.00PM SUNDAY 5 DECEMBER 2.00PM & 5.30PM SCHOOLS ONLY PERFORMANCES WEDNESDAY 1 DECEMBER 10.00AM THURSDAY 2 DECEMBER 1.00PM FRIDAY 3 NOVEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM TICKETS £13.00 SENIOR CITIZENS & CHILDREN £10.00 SCHOOLS £6.50 (£5.50 IF PAID BEFORE 30 SEPTEMBER)
Hwyl y pantomeim gyda Mike Doyle
WEDNESDAY 8 DECEMBER SATURDAY 11 DECEMBER 7.30PM
BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE
GODSPELL
DIRECTED BY GARETH PHILLIPS A company full of youthful vitality brings a fresh, colourful, energetic and invigorating outlook to this inspiring musical based on the Gospel according to Mathew. A hugely talented cast will take you on an amazing journey with classic numbers such as Day By Day and Save The People. Music and New Lyrics by Stephan Schwartz
TICKETS £12.00 CONCESSIONS £10.00
Sioe Gerdd Eiconig gan grwp ieuenctid amatur lleol
THURSDAY 16 DECEMBER 7.00PM
BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES
CHRISTMAS CELEBRATIONS
Plus other seasonal favourites A feast of festive favourites conducted by Grant Llewellyn - popular with family audiences. TICKETS £12.50 CONCESSIONS £11.00 OTHER DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE
Photography Michael Lutch
Prokofiev Lieutenant Kijé Suite: Troika Blake The Snowman: Walking in the Air Tchaikovsky The Nutcracker: Trepak Leroy Anderson Sleigh Ride Vivaldi The Four Seasons: Winter
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SUNDAY 19 DECEMBER 7.30PM
JOGLARESA A HOARY WINTER’S NIGHT
Ancient, spellbinding Christmas song ringing with echoes of winter pagan festivities from first rate folk musicians. Among this gorgeous array of acoustic folk and medieval carols of the British Isles, enjoy re-workings of The Coventry Carol and The Truth from Above, lesser-known songs such as The Falcon Carol, As I In Hoary Winter’s Night and Lordings Listen to Our Lay; plus many Wexford Carols. Dark, atmospheric and exciting!
SATURDAY 18 DECEMBER 7.45PM
THE VOICE OF
ROY ORBISON 2010 is the 21st anniversary of Roy Orbison’s death and to mark this occasion, Theatr Brycheiniog presents the sounds of ‘The Big O’ together with two hugely successful support acts. Join stars from the West End and internationally acclaimed singers, together with backing band The Rockets as they perform your most loved tunes, spanning decades of music. Over two hours of non stop hits including Only The Lonely, Wake Up Little Suzie, Peggy Sue, Pretty Woman… TICKETS £15.00 CONCESSIONS £14.00
Gwleddo gerddoriaeth i anrhydeddu’r grŵp roc-pop Death
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‘I was blown away by their charm and originality’ THE SCOTSMAN TICKETS £14.50 CONCESSIONS £13.00
Grŵp gwerin o’r DU yn perfformio caneuon paganaidd cyfareddol y Nadolig
COMING SOON... WEDNESDAY 12 JANUARY 10.15AM
MARTYN GERAINT
LAMP HUDOL PANTOMEIM LLAWN HWYL A HIWMOR I’R TEULU OLL !
TIPPLE ’N’TIFFIN @ BRYCHEINIOG FEATURED IN THE GOOD FOOD GUIDE 2010 RELAX WITH A GLASS OF ONE OF OUR MODERN STYLE WINES AND A LIGHT DISH OR TWO BEFORE THE SHOW; OR STAY WITH US FOR A HEARTIER MEAL AND ENJOY THE FULL RANGE OF OUR CAREFULLY CHOSEN MENU WITH SOMETHING TO SUIT EACH AND EVERY TASTE. Prepared with fresh, local ingredients, the dishes complement each other and can be combined in a way you choose. It’s a chance to experiment with something new.
Unwaith eto, bydd Martyn Geraint a’i ffrindiau [yn cynnwys Ieuan Rhys sydd yn ôl fel y ‘Dame’] yn teithio ar hyd a lled y wlad dros y Gaeaf er mwyn dod ag adloniant o’r radd flaenaf i gynulledifaoedd Cymru mewn pantomeim newydd sbon. Yn dilyn llwyddiant “Y Losin Hud” llynedd, mi fydd y sioe eleni yn adeiladu ar y berthynas crewyd rhwng y perfformwyr a’r gynulleidfa o bob oedran. Roedd ymateb pawb, boed yn blant ysgol neu’n oedolion yn hynod o frwdfrydig a’r nod yw i ail-greu’r awyrgylch o chwerthin a mwynhad pur yna unwaith yn rhagor. Ond byddwch yn barod am ambell i syrpreis ar hyd y ffordd ! Rhwng dawns a chân, golau a sain, perygl a hapusrwydd, mi fydd y sioe hon yn wledd i’r synhwyrau !
Once again, Martyn Geraint will bring his unique style to another famous and traditional story, namely Aladdin - but, as usual, there will be many twists and diversions from the traditional which will turn this offering into a uniquely Welsh experience. TICKETS £7.00
Or perhaps enjoy an old favourite with a twist. You can share each dish with the rest of your party or keep your plate to yourself its up to you! We just want you to enjoy your food, your wine and being together. Whether you’re looking for a great night out with a party, a business lunch, an intimate dinner or a pre-show supper, Tipple’n’Tiffin provides the perfect location. Tel: 01874 611866 BOOK TICKETS ONLINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
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MONTHLY 8.00PM
THE CANALSIDE JAZZ BRYCHEINIOG SESSIONS
Chill out to jazz in the bar once a month at Theatr Brycheiniog.
MONTHLY DOORS OPEN 7.30PM
MONTHLY 7.30PM
POETRY JAM
DRAMA IN THE BAR
Performance poetry and spoken word from top UK poets and upcoming local talent in the theatre bar. Poetry Jam is MC’d by award-winning comic poet MAB JONES and includes an open mic for aspiring poets! Datganiad bardd o Gaerdydd. TUESDAY 5 OCTOBER
Attila The Stockbroker legendary punk poet on the Welsh leg of his 30th anniversary UK tour WEDNESDAY 3 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 1 DECEMBER
ENTRY £5.00
Informal drama readings in the theatre bar led by local actor Ian Milton.
Nosweithiau drama anffurfiol yn y bar theatr TUESDAY 12 OCTOBER TUESDAY 16 NOVEMBER WEDNESDAY 15 DECEMBER
FREE ENTRY
NEW!
OPERA LUNCH Lunchtime opera recital by Swansea City Opera Datganiad opera amser cinio.
TUESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER MIDDAY TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER MIDDAY
FREE ENTRY
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Ymlaciwch i seiniau Jazz unwaith y mis yn Theatr Brycheiniog. TUESDAY 14 SEPTEMBER
Guitar & violin sounds of the Sarah Smith ‘latin & gypsy’ Trio TUESDAY 19 OCTOBER
Bluesy Susie Quintet - great jazz & blues vocals against a sparkling line-up TUESDAY 9 NOVEMBER
Chris Hodgkins Quartet smooth trumpet-led jazz on their annual South Wales tour TUESDAY 14 DECEMBER
Jazz Cardinals with Phil Wall a great trad jazz band that really swings ENTRY £4.00 (+ £1.00 RAFFLE)
THE CANALSIDE CLASSES WEEKLY MONDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY
MID WALES DANCE ACADEMY LESLEY WALKER 01874 623219 WEEKLY REHEARSALS MONDAY
BRECON TOWN BAND DAVE JONES 01874 623650 WEEKLY TUESDAY
DAWNS POWYS DANCE DEE STOTT 01597 824370 WEEKLY WEDNESDAY
BRYCHINIOG B-BOYS CATHEY MORGAN 01874 622838
DIRECTORY BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE IAN MILTON 01874 622838 BRECKNOCK MUSEUM & ART GALLERY 01874 624121 WYESIDE ARTS CENTRE, BUILTH WELLS 01982 552555 THEATR HAFREN, NEWTOWN 01686 625007 THE COURTYARD, HEREFORD 01432 340555 THE BOUROUGH THEATRE, ABERGAVENNY 01873 850805 BRECON TOURIST INFORMATION CENTRE 01874 622485 BRECON BEACONS NATIONAL PARK VISITOR CENTRE 01874 623366 DRAGONFLY CRUISES 07831 685 222
WEEKLY WEDNESDAY
BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATRE GARETH PHILLIPS 07919 318 809 WEEKLY THURSDAY
UNIVERSITY OF THE 3RD AGE IAN ASHTON 01982 553335 WEEKLY FRIDAY
BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE TERESA GODMON 07791 780 350 MONTHLY
NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF DECORATIVE & FINE ARTS DORCAS CRESSWELL 01497 847262 WEEKLY WORSHIP SUNDAY
ELIM CHURCH MALCOLM JONES 01874 625110
WITH YOUR PARTNER OR FRIEND, LEARN TO DANCE THE WALTZ, QUICKSTEP, TANGO, RUMBA, CHA-CHA, FOXTROT, JIVE AND MANY MORE! FROM SEPTEMBER 2010 Adults & Childrens Classes (NEW) Stage 2 & Improvers Classes £5.00 PER PERSON PER WEEK CONTACT TERESA GODMON ON 07791 780 350/01981 500209
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ACCESS Spaces for wheelchair users in stalls and balcony Level access to all public areas Lift to all levels Access toilets on ground and first floor Access dogs welcome Infra-red sound enhancement Designated car parking
OPENING TIMES The Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30AM to the start of the performance (until 5.00PM otherwise). When a performance is scheduled on a Sunday or a Public Holiday, the Box Office will open from one hour before show starts.
MONEY SAVERS CONCESSIONS Unless indicated otherwise, concessions are available if you are under 16, a student, a senior citizen (60 yrs+), claiming disability benefit, an Equity member or registered unwaged. Please bring proof of eligibility to the performance.
GROUP Reduced rates are available at many performances when you bring a party of ten or more - check box office for details.
REFUNDS & EXCHANGES Tickets may not be refunded unless an event is cancelled. Tickets may be exchanged for different tickets for the same show. A £2.00 fee per ticket will be charged for re-sells or exchanges.
HOW TO BOOK TELEPHONE On 01874 611622 and pay with a debit/credit card. ON-LINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
PLEASE NOTE The Theatre reserves the right not to accept cheques. All performances are subject to a 50p administration fee per ticket, a move that has brought us inline with other Theatres and Art Centres. For telephone bookings, the total fee will be a maximum of £2.50. The information on this leaflet is correct at the time of going to press. Theatr Brycheiniog reserves the right to make alterations if necessary. Tickets cannot be refunded (unless an event is cancelled). Tickets may be exchanged for different tickets for the same show. A £2.00 fee per ticket will be charged for all exchanges.
tickets 01874 611622 Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Brecon Powys, LD3 7EW www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
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ARBED ARIAN
MYNEDIAD Mae lle ar gyfer defnyddwyr cadair olwyn yn y seddau blaen a’r balconi Mynediad gwastad i’r holl ardaloedd cyhoeddus Lifft i bob lefel Toiledau hawdd i’w cyrraedd ar y llawr gwaelod a’r llawr cyntaf Croeso i gŵn mynediad
CONSESIYNAU Oni nodir yn wahanol, mae consesiwn ar gael os ydych o dan 16 oed, yn fyfyriwr, yn bensiynwr (60 oed neu hyn), yn hawlio budddal anabledd, yn aelod o Equity neu wedi’ch cofrestru’n ddigyflog. Dewch â phrawf eich bod yn gymwys i’r perfformiad.
GRWPIAU
Offer is-goch i wella sŵn
Mae cyfraddau rhatach ar gyfer nifer o berfformiadau os byddwch mewn grwp o ddeg neu fwy gofynnwch yn y swyddfa docynnau am fanylion.
Mannau parcio dynodedig
ORIAU AGOR Mae Theatr Brycheiniog ar agor o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn o 9.00AM tan 11.00PM ar nosweithiau lle bydd perfformiad (9.00AM tan 5.00PM fel arall). Pan fydd perfformiad ar ddydd Sul neu ar wŷl Gyhoeddus, bydd y theatr yn agor awr cyn i’r sioe ddechrau.
SUT I GADW LLE
AD-DALU NEU GYFNEWID Ni roddir arian yn ôl am docynnau oni bai bod digwyddiad yn cael ei ganslo. Gellir cyfnewid tocynnau am docynnau eraill ar gyfer yr un sioe. Codir ffi o £2.00 y tocyn am ail-werthu neu gyfnewid.
FFÔN Ar 01874 611622 a thalu trwy gerdyn credyd/debyd rhwng 9.30AM a 5.00PM o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn.
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NODIADAU Mae’r wybodaeth yn y llyfryn hwn yn gywir adeg cyhoeddi. Mae Theatr Brycheiniog yn cadw’r hawl i addasu pethau os bydd rhaid. Gwaherddir defnyddio camerâu neu offer recordio yn yr awditoriwm. Gwnewch yn siŵr fod ffonau symudol a galwyr (pagers) wedi’u diffodd cyn mynd i mewn i’r awditoriwm. Efallai y byddwn yn gofyn i rai sy’n hwyr aros am adeg gyfleus cyn mynd i mewn i’r awditoriwm. Ni cheir ysmygu yn Theatr Brycheiniog
tocynnau 01874 611622 Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Aberhonddu Powys, LD3 7EW www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk
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THEATR BRYCHEINIOG
Friday 22 - Monday 25 October
Brecon Baroque Festival 2010
Tuesday 26 October 11.00am & 2.00om
Show Me Chris and Pui
Wednesday 27 October 7.30pm Vagina Monologues
28 October 2.30pm BRECON l ABERHONDDU Thursday Friday 29 October 7.30pm
SEPTEMBER - DECEMBER l MEDI - RHAGFYR 2010
Postman Pat Hooked On Country, Sold On Sixties
NOVEMBER
SEPTEMBER
Earthfall The Platters Friday 5 & Saturday 6 November 7.45pm Abba Mania Tuesday 9 November 7.30pm Charity Fashion Show
Friday 3 September 7.45pm Thursday 9 September 8.00pm Friday 10 September 7.45pm
The Blues Band
Friday 17 September 7.45pm
The Texas Tenors
Wednesday 10 November 7.30pm Thursday 11 November 7.45pm
Kathakali Buddy Holly And The Cricketers
Saturday 18 September 11.00am & 2.30pm Thursday 23 September 7.30pm Friday 24 September 7.30pm Saturday 25 September 7.30pm
OCTOBER
Boogie Friday 12 November 7.30pm Jethro Pete Saturday 13 November 7.30pm David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd One Man Bouncers Lord Of The Rings Monday 15 November 7.30pm Tuesday 16 November Snow Child / Plentyn yr Eira Falstaff Thursday 18 November 7.45pm National Dance The Old Company Wales Curiosity Shop Saturday 20 November 7.30pm Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra
Friday 1 & Saturday 2 October 7.30pm Wednesday 6 October 7.45pm Saturday 9 October 7.30pm
Thursday 25 George’s Marvellous Barkin' Saturday 27 November 7.00pm Medicine
George McGavin Swan Lake
DECEMBER
Faulty Towers Wednesday 1 - Sunday 5 December Robinson Crusoe Dining Experience Wednesday 8 Godspell Saturday 11 December 7.30pm Wednesday 13 October 7.45pm Dynion Xcess BBC National Friday 15 October 7.30pm Charles Collingwood Thursday 16 December 7.00pm Orchestra Of Wales Saturday 16 October 8.00pm Kieran Goss Saturday 18 December 7.45pm Roy Orbison Tribute Sunday 17 October 7.30pm Mike Peters Sunday 19 December 7.30pm Joglaresa Wednesday 20 October 7.30pm Peter Alliss Monday 11 October - Thursday 14 October 7.00pm
Thursday 21 October 8.00pm Friday 22 October 7.45pm
Julian Clary
JANUARY
Andy Kirkpatrick Wednesday 12 January 10.15am
Martyn Geraint
BOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk