EVENTS DIARY
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Grand
Theatre Swansea Box Office 01792 475715 Taliesin
Arts Centre 01792 602060
Theatre Elli Llanelli 01554 774057
Pontardawe
Arts Centre 01792 863722
Princess
Royal Theatre Port Talbot 01639 763214
Lyric
Theatre, Carmarthen 0845 2263509
Brangwyn
Hall Swansea 01792 475715
NOVEMBER
2008
Tues
4th - Sat 15th - Swansea Grand Theatre presents Disney's Beauty and
the Beast
12th
Weds - Lyric Theatre Carmarthen: Back by popular demand after three
sell-out evenings, the highly regarded Diane Lazarus is back for a night of
psychic interaction and mediumship. Considered to be one of the world’s
top five psychic practitioners, the extraordinary and talented Diane Lazarus
first experienced the power of her amazing gift by seeing, hearing and speaking
to spirits at a young age. Learning to fine-tune her gift, her psychic abilities
have become an important part of her life – and the lives of others. She
has assisted the Queen’s Counsel in a number of murder trials, and her
ability to visualise past and future events has led to her being called upon
by the UK-wide police force for assistance in a number of high-profile crimes.
She has also provided information in areas of historical research in her ability
to relay events that happened centuries ago. Tickets are available from the
box office 0845 226 3510 priced £10.50 - £13.50 and booking early
is advised to avoid disappointment.
13th Thurs
- Princess Royal Theatre Port Talbot: Port Talbot Little Theatre will be performing
the comedy thriller /Tiptoe Through The Tombstones /by Norman Robbins at the
Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot between Thursday 13th & Saturday 15th
November at 7.30pm each evening. Full details about the production can be found
on our website www.ptlt.org.uk Tickets cost £6 each [no reductions] &
may be purchased as follows: Telephone the ticket secretary on 01639 790636.
Online via Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's theatres'online booking
facility: boxoffice.npt.gov.uk
Theatre Box office ( in person or telephone 01639 763214
14th Fri -
Princess Royal Theatre Port Talbot: Port Talbot Little Theatre will be performing
the comedy thriller /Tiptoe Through The Tombstones /by Norman Robbins at the
Princess Royal Theatre, Port Talbot between Thursday 13th & Saturday 15th
November at 7.30pm each evening. Full details about the production can be found
on our website www.ptlt.org.uk Tickets cost £6 each [no reductions] &
may be purchased as follows: Telephone the ticket secretary on 01639 790636.
Online via Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council's theatres'online booking
facility: boxoffice.npt.gov.uk
Theatre Box office ( in person or telephone 01639 763214
14th Fri -
Ammanford Miner's Theatre: Final preparations are being carried out by Ammanford’s
newest theatrical collective, The Overture Theatre Company, for their debut
production: The Lloyd Webber Collection at Ammanford Miners’ Theatre 13
– 14 November. The group have been meeting at Ammanford Miners’
Theatre every Thursday under the direction of Peter Sharpe, artistic director
of Llanelli’s successful Academy Theatre Group, with the backing and support
of Carmarthenshire Theatres. The Lloyd Webber Collection will be bringing a
taste of London’s famous Theatre Land to Ammanford, featuring highlights
from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit West End musicals which includes a dazzling
number from Starlight Express to kick off the show in style. Tickets are available
from cast members, the Carmarthenshire Theatres box office: 0845 226 3510 and
can also be purchased directly from the Miners' Theatre on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday between 11am and 3pm, priced £6.
15th Sat
- Princess Royal Theatre Port
Talbot: Port Talbot Little Theatre will be performing the comedy thriller /Tiptoe
Through The Tombstones /by Norman Robbins at the Princess Royal Theatre, Port
Talbot between Thursday 13th & Saturday 15th November at 7.30pm each evening.
Full details about the production can be found on our website www.ptlt.org.uk
Tickets cost £6 each [no reductions] & may be purchased as follows:
Telephone the ticket secretary on 01639 790636. Online via Neath Port Talbot
County Borough Council's theatres'online booking facility: boxoffice.npt.gov.uk
Theatre Box office ( in person or telephone 01639 763214
15th Sat
- Ammanford Miner's Theatre: Final preparations are being carried out by Ammanford’s
newest theatrical collective, The Overture Theatre Company, for their debut
production: The Lloyd Webber Collection at Ammanford Miners’ Theatre 13
– 14 November. The group have been meeting at Ammanford Miners’
Theatre every Thursday under the direction of Peter Sharpe, artistic director
of Llanelli’s successful Academy Theatre Group, with the backing and support
of Carmarthenshire Theatres. The Lloyd Webber Collection will be bringing a
taste of London’s famous Theatre Land to Ammanford, featuring highlights
from Andrew Lloyd Webber’s hit West End musicals which includes a dazzling
number from Starlight Express to kick off the show in style. Tickets are available
from cast members, the Carmarthenshire Theatres box office: 0845 226 3510 and
can also be purchased directly from the Miners' Theatre on Monday, Wednesday
and Friday between 11am and 3pm, priced £6.
18th Tues
- Neath Little Theatre: At 7.30pm Cardiff's Everyman Theatre present Woyzeck
by Georg Büchner. Woyzeck is based on the true story of a soldier who had
been executed for killing his mistress in 1824. It is a powerful tragedy about
the lives of ordinary, extraordinary people: a tale of casual accidents, careless
lives, social and sexual humiliation and violence. Woyzeck proceeds to its shocking
end in a series of vividly realised scenes. This version is by Alan Pearlman
and captures the uncompromising directness of the original. The production will
have an original musical score and will be supported by live musicians.Tickets
are £5 / £3 Concessions. Telephone 01639 643462.
20th Thurs
- Theatre Elli, Llanelli: Llanelli’s newest theatre company are back with
a musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s famous semi-autobiographical
1869 coming of age novel Little Women at Theatr Elli, 20 - 22 November. Little
Women The Musical follows four March sisters growing up in Massachusetts during
the American Civil war. With their father away serving as a chaplain in the
army, the girls are left solely in the care of their beloved Marmee. The action
follows the feisty, tomboyish, aspiring author Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious
Amy and kind-hearted Beth as they get into various scraps and scrapes, embark
on mini adventures and try to overcome each of their flaws, before the onset
of woman-hood. A heart-warming tale of family life for audiences of all ages.
Tickets are available from the box office 0845 226 3508/09/10 priced £7.
21st
Fri - Lyric Theatre Carmarthen: Grease up that quiff and throw on your
dancing shoes for a high-octane evening of jump and jive packed with hit songs
and hot dance as Forever In Blue Jeans comes to Carmarthen’s Lyric. Promising
a great night out for the whole family, Forever In Blue Jeans take you on a
whirlwind journey from 50s rock ‘n’ roll right up until present
time. The cast of top class singers and dancers, plus the Red Hot Blue Jeans
Band will be delving into 80-plus smash hit singles from the likes of the king
of rock ‘n’ roll Elvis, Brenda Lee, The Carpenters, John Travolta
and Bill Hayley – there’s all the hits in this high-energy show!
Led by the TV and radio recording artists recently voted as Top British Duo
by the British Country Music Association, Carole Gordon and Bob Newman, there’s
also a sizzling Grease mega-mix plus hilarious comedy that’ll have you
laughing your (bobby) socks off! What are you waiting for? Bring the whole family
down to the hottest ticket in town! Tickets are available from the box office
0845 226 3510 priced £13-£16.
21st Fri - Theatre Elli, Llanelli: Llanelli’s newest
theatre company are back with a musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s
famous semi-autobiographical 1869 coming of age novel Little Women at Theatr
Elli, 20 - 22 November. Little Women The Musical follows four March sisters
growing up in Massachusetts during the American Civil war. With their father
away serving as a chaplain in the army, the girls are left solely in the care
of their beloved Marmee. The action follows the feisty, tomboyish, aspiring
author Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy and kind-hearted Beth as they get into
various scraps and scrapes, embark on mini adventures and try to overcome each
of their flaws, before the onset of woman-hood. A heart-warming tale of family
life for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available from the box office 0845
226 3508/09/10 priced £7.
22nd Sat - Waterfront Community Church SA1: Polly Bolton will
be leading a 'Love Your Voice' workshop, 11am to 4.30pm at the Waterfront Community
Church in SA1. Polly will be teaching African, Gospel and Folk songs in harmony.
All songs taught by ear, everybody welcome. The cost for the workshop is £25
(or £20 if booked and paid for before 22nd November.) For booking information
please contact Kate Davies 01792 234711. Following the workshop, from 7.30 to
10.30pm, at the Pier Cafe in Mumbles there will be a gathering of local community
choirs for an evening of singing and celebration. Entry to this event costs
£5 but is free to workshop participants.
22nd Sat - Theatre Elli, Llanelli: Llanelli’s newest
theatre company are back with a musical adaptation of Louisa May Alcott’s
famous semi-autobiographical 1869 coming of age novel Little Women at Theatr
Elli, 20 - 22 November. Little Women The Musical follows four March sisters
growing up in Massachusetts during the American Civil war. With their father
away serving as a chaplain in the army, the girls are left solely in the care
of their beloved Marmee. The action follows the feisty, tomboyish, aspiring
author Jo, romantic Meg, pretentious Amy and kind-hearted Beth as they get into
various scraps and scrapes, embark on mini adventures and try to overcome each
of their flaws, before the onset of woman-hood. A heart-warming tale of family
life for audiences of all ages. Tickets are available from the box office 0845
226 3508/09/10 priced £7.
Mon 24th -
Neath Little Theatre: Neath Little Theatre's next play is Same Time, Next Year
by Bernard Slade. The comedy tells the story of George and Doris, who develop
a relationship in which they meet once a year at a hotel. The relationship evolves
over the course of 25 years, and they become much more than clandestine lovers.
The attitudes and morals of the times are hilariously mirrored by the lovers.
Tickets are £5 and available on 01639 643462.
Tues 25th -
Neath Little Theatre: Neath
Little Theatre's next play is Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. The comedy
tells the story of George and Doris, who develop a relationship in which they
meet once a year at a hotel. The relationship evolves over the course of 25
years, and they become much more than clandestine lovers. The attitudes and
morals of the times are hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Tickets are £5
and available on 01639 643462.
Weds 26th
- Neath Little Theatre: Neath
Little Theatre's next play is Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. The comedy
tells the story of George and Doris, who develop a relationship in which they
meet once a year at a hotel. The relationship evolves over the course of 25
years, and they become much more than clandestine lovers. The attitudes and
morals of the times are hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Tickets are £5
and available on 01639 643462.
Thurs 27th
- Lyric Theatre Carmarthen: Infamous Irish funnyman Jimmy Cricket will be providing
an unmissable night of comedy in his Christmas Cracker Show. With a unique stand-up
style, which includes catchphrases such as “come ‘ere” and
“there’s more”, together with the all-important letter from
“Mammy in Ballygobackwards”, Jimmy Cricket has been cutting an unmistakable
figure in UK comedy since breaking onto the scene in the 70s. Coming from the
same vein of ‘clean’ or ‘innocent’ humour as the likes
of comedy series Some Mothers Do ‘Ave ‘Em, Jimmy’s inimitable
character of the naive Irishman is almost as distinctive as his trademark outfit,
consisting of tuxedo, hat, one woolly glove and willies, marked L and R (although
always worn on the wrong feet!). Join him for a night of side-splitting one-liners
that will have the whole family in stitches! Tickets are available from the
box office 0845 226 3510 priced £2.50 - £5.
Thurs 27th - Neath Little Theatre: Neath Little Theatre's
next play is Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. The comedy tells the story
of George and Doris, who develop a relationship in which they meet once a year
at a hotel. The relationship evolves over the course of 25 years, and they become
much more than clandestine lovers. The attitudes and morals of the times are
hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Tickets are £5 and available on 01639
643462.
Fri 28th- Neath Little Theatre: Neath Little Theatre's next
play is Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. The comedy tells the story of
George and Doris, who develop a relationship in which they meet once a year
at a hotel. The relationship evolves over the course of 25 years, and they become
much more than clandestine lovers. The attitudes and morals of the times are
hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Tickets are £5 and available on 01639
643462.
Sat 29th - Neath Little Theatre: Neath Little
Theatre's next play is Same Time, Next Year by Bernard Slade. The comedy tells
the story of George and Doris, who develop a relationship in which they meet
once a year at a hotel. The relationship evolves over the course of 25 years,
and they become much more than clandestine lovers. The attitudes and morals
of the times are hilariously mirrored by the lovers. Tickets are £5 and
available on 01639 643462.
29th Sat - Sketty Park Community Centre: Autumn Musicianship
Seminar for Plicked Stringed Instruments (Acoustic Guitar / Mandolin / Lute
etc) This is scheduled for the 29th November at The Sketty Park Community Centre,
Heather Crescent, Sketty Park Estate, Swansea, 11.30am until around 4.30pm.
It will proceed along the lines of informal presentations of solos by participants
which will then be discussed in relaxed, non-pressured surroundings with D.
Charles Roberts LTCL, ex-Wigmore Hall artist, ex-Trinity College Carmarthen
Staff, WCMD, and University College Music Departments Cardiff and Swansea, (etc).
Participation is free, but donations to West Wales Charities would be most welcomed
on the day. Topics for discussion may include: Harmony and counterpoint in solo
work; phrasing in a convincing way; fingering reviews; and any other issues
affecting the student...memory, stress, etc. Further information via: earlyeuropeanmusicres@hotmail.co.uk
or text: 07939663419
DECEMBER
2008
5th Fri - Neath Little Theatre: Melyncrythan A.O.S. is once
again presenting a Christmas Special, "A Christmas Cracker" on the
5th December at Neath`s Little Theatre, Westernmoor Road, Neath , SA11 1BQ (off
Lower Cimla Road) Songs from the Shows will be presented in the first half ,the
intermission will include mulled wine and mince pies , to conclude with Christmas
Carols , fun, and vocal humour with audience participation .. Tickets available
from all MAOS members or ticket secretary, Mrs Jean LLewellyn on 01639 636133.
Doors open 6.30 pm to commence 7.00pm . Tickets £5 which incudes the interval
refreshments
6th Sat - Brangwyn Hall Swansea: The Swansea Philharmonic Choir will
present their regular December concert on Saturday December 6th in the Brangwyn
Hall, Swansea at 7.30pm under the baton of Clive John. The programme consists
of the hugely popular and very dramatic Requiem by Guiseppe Verdi. The Choir
will be joined by the Chamber Orchestra of Wales, and the soloists will be Amanda
Echalaz, Fiona Kimm, James Edwards and Paul Reeves. Tickets are £15, £12,
£10 (18s and under £6), and can be obtained from choir members or
from the Grand Theatre booking office on 01792-475715
6th Sat - Polly Bolton, a highly talented and experienced singer, song
writer and natural voice teacher is leading a workshop in Swansea on Saturday
6th December. Polly's workshops are accessible to everyone - she aims to make
singing as natural and enjoyable as talking and laughing! She writes really
great songs, some of which many of us have already sung - including 'We wish
you peace, we wish you Joy' and 'Wangari'. You can find out more about Polly
and check out her reviews at www.pollybolton.co.uk
Following the workshop, from 7.30 to around 10.30 participants will have
an opportunity to sing with Polly and local community choirs at The Pier Cafe,
Mumbles. Places are limited so please book early to avoid disappointment. The
cost for the workshop is £25 and if you book for the day you will get
free entry in the evening (which would otherwise cost £5). You can get
an early booking discount and only pay £20 if you book with Kate Davies
on 01792 234711 (please contact her for a booking form) and pay before 22nd
November.
10th Weds - St Anne's Church Tonna: Tonna Male Voice Choir
present their Christmas Carol Concert with guest artist Sian Thomas (Soprano)
Commencing at 7pm. Tickets £4.00. Mince Pies and Sherry included. Tickets
available from choristers or from 01792 529864
12th Fri -
Counterpoint Theatre, Walter Road Swansea: Music and Performing Arts students
from Swansea College will be staging their annual Christmas show for the public
on Friday 12th December. The show has been written by the students
[script and music] and it has plenty of singing and dancing with a storyline
that the whole family can enjoy. It’s lively, with plenty of visual jokes
and special effects to wow the audience. The plot of this year’s show
is being kept under wraps but we can give a little bit away! It’s set
in a Winter Wonderland where the Ice Queen has been imprisoned in the Ice Cave.
Will she escape and wreak havoc on the world or will we all live happily ever
after? Better come and see the show to find out… ‘Saving Wonderland’
will be performed during the week commencing 8th December [matinee shows for
school pupils] with a public evening performance on Friday 12th. Doors open
at 7pm. For more information please contact 01792 284021.
13th Sat - Waterfront Community Church Swansea: Voices Of Praise
Ladies Gospel Choir are singing at the Waterfront Community Church, Swansea,
as Guests of the Swansea Gospel Male Choir’s ‘Christmas Praise’
evening. Commences at 7pm. Free Admission.
16th Tues - Taliesin Arts Centre: LIFT, the Dance Company of
Neath Port Talbot College present their Christmas Showcase. 7pm. Tickets are
priced at £5/£7 and are available directly from Craig Coombs on
01639 648327/07779 006441.
17th Weds
- Sun 18th January 2009 - Grand Theatre: Cinderella
19th Fri - Brangwyn Hall Swansea: Dunvant Male Choir / Cor
Meibion Dyfnant present their 20th Annual Christmas Concert. Guest Artistes
The Ariosa Singers. Tickets £10, £8 and £6 available from
choristers or telephone 01792 873438 www.dunvant.org
***STAR
appreciates that disabled audience members may have additional requirements
that will enable them to enjoy theatre performances. Please contact the venue
concerned to find out what assistance is available***
All listings are subject to change at
short notice, please check with the venue for the latest performance information.
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