GWANWYN SPRING 2014
Y LLEOLIAD AR GYFER ADLONIANT THE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE
CHWEFROR FEBRUARY - MAI MAY 2014 Swyddfa Docynnau / Box Office: 01686 614555 CROESOWELCOMEHAFREN THEATRE MANAGER SARA CLUTTON LOOKS FORWARD TO THE SPRING SEASON 2014 AT HAFREN
Croeso i 2014, a pha ffordd well i ddathlu na Welcome to 2014 and what better way to archebu ar gyfer rhai o’r sioeau mwyaf blaenllaw celebrate than booking for some of the top a lwyfannir yma yn y theatr. O enwogion shows. From international celebrities such as rhyngwladol fel Neuadd Rich, Only Men Aloud a Rich Hall, Only Men Aloud and Joe McElderry Joe McElderry i dalent lleol yr un mor drawiadol to the equally impressive local talent such as the fel Adloniant y Ffermwyr Ifanc a chael eich Young Farmers Entertainments and prepare to cludo i draethau trofannol yn sioe Cwmni Theatr Gerddorol Y Drenewydd ‘South Pacific’. Mae be transported to tropical shores with Newtown ‘na rywbeth at ddant pawb. Musical Theatre Company’s South Pacific. There Rydym bob amser yn edrych i ddatblygu truly is something for everyone. ein gwasanaeth, ac er ein bod yn dal i fod We are always looking to develop our service, mewn cyfnod o galedi, byddwn yn diweddaru and although we are still in times of austerity, we ein gwefan ac yn cynnig hyn fel gwasanaeth shall be updating our website and offering this as cwbl ddwyieithog i’n cwsmeriaid erbyn mis a fully bilingual service to our customers by April Ebrill 2014. Rydym hefyd yn mynd i ychwanegu 2014. We are also going to add details of our ever- manylion ein gwasanaeth addysg gynyddol i growing education service to Montgomeryshire ysgolion a grwpiau Sir Drefaldwyn, a byddem schools and groups, and would encourage you yn eich annog i ddarganfod beth y gallwn ei wneud ar gyfer eich cymuned - mae gennym to find out what we can do for your community ddiddordeb mewn gweithio gyda phob math – we’re interested in working with all sorts of o grwpiau.Ychwanegwch eich hun ar ein rhestr groups. Please add yourself to our website list or gwefan neu ymunwch â’n tudalen facebook join our very active Facebook page to keep up to fywiog iawn i gadw i fyny gyda’r holl newyddion, date with all our latest news, audience reactions adweithiau cynulleidfa ddiweddaraf a chynigion. and offers. We appreciate your feedback. Gwerthfawrogwn eich adborth. By April we should have undertaken the Erbyn Ebrill byddem wedi cynnal yr astudiaeth feasibility study which will give us direction on ddichonoldeb a fydd yn rhoi arweiniad i ni ar ein our plans to develop Hafren and incorporate new cynlluniau i ddatblygu Hafren ac ymgorffori facilities. Again, we will keep you updated on this cyfleusterau newydd. Unwaith eto, byddwn yn eich diweddaru ar newyddion hyn trwy gyfrwng news as and when we have so please check our v ein gwefan. website for further information. Hoffwn ddiolch yn bersonol i’r holl I would like to personally thank all those gwsmeriaid hynny a brynodd docynnau yn 2013 customers who purchased tickets in 2013 for their am eu cefnogaeth. Mae’n wirioneddol syml i support. It really is that simple to support your gefnogi eich theatr leol - dim ond prynu tocyn a local theatre – just buy a ticket and remember, chofiwch, nid ydych yn gyfyngedig i ymweld â ni you’re not limited to visiting us once a year – try unwaith y flwyddyn - rhowch gynnig ar rywbeth something new. Not only are you supporting us newydd. Mi fyddwch nid yn unig yn ein cefnogi and our local suppliers, you’ll have a great night ni a’n cyflenwyr lleol ,byddwch yn ogystal yn out into the bargain. mwynhau noson allan wych fel rhan o’r fargen. Rydym yn edrych ymlaen at groesawu We are looking forward to welcoming cwsmeriaid yn ôl yn 2014 a chyflwyno’r hud o customers back in 2014 and introducing the magic adloniant byw a theatr i gwsmeriaid newydd. of live entertainment and theatre to new customers.
SARA CLUTTON RHEOLWR Y THEATR THEATRE MANAGER For Booking Information please see pages 34 - 35 01686 614555 SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU BOX OFFICE or visit us online at www.thehafren.co.uk for www.thehafren.co.uk GWEFAN ONLINE further show listings and booking details. WHO’S WHO AT THE HAFREN / SPRING 2014
SARA CLUTTON Rheolwraig Theatr Theatre Manager ff|t: 01686 614565 e: [email protected]
PETER WHITEHEAD 07 15 Rheolwr Technegol Technical Manager ff|t: 01686 614558 e: [email protected]
CRAIG BRADBURY IAIN HUMPHREYS Technegwyr Technicians
DEL THOMAS Rheolwr Marchnata Marketing Manager ff|t: 01686 614556 e: [email protected]
JAMES BATTEN Cynorthwy-ydd Marchnata Marketing Assistant ff|t: 01686 614559 e: [email protected]
ANNE GRIEVE Rheolwraig Swyddfa Docynnau Box Office Manager ff|t: 01686 614555 22 e: [email protected]
LORNA DAVIES BRYONY WILSON Cynorthwywyr Swyddfa Docynnau
Box Office Assistants 05 Mid Wales Opera v e: [email protected] 09 Themes Restaurant LEIGH COWHAM 11 Rich Hall Rheolwr Blaen Ty House Manager ff|t: 01686 614555 26 25 Joe McElderry e: [email protected] 28 That’ll Be The Day MELANIE PETTIT 32 Barmy Britain Cynhadledd a Rheolwraig Addysg Conference and Education Manager 33 Gallery ff|t: 01686 614232 34 Terms & Conditions e: [email protected] 36 Diary A 12 Staff y Bar a 30 Stiward Gwirfoddol (Diolch yn fawr i chi gyd). Plus 12 Bar Staff and 30 voluntary Stewards. 27 (to whom we offer a very special thank you). THE HAFREN, Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys SY16 4HU Y HAFREN, Ffordd Llanidloes, Y Drenewydd, Powys SY16 4HU SARA CLUTTON RHEOLWR Y THEATR THEATRE MANAGER Book early where you see this 01686 614555 SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU BOX OFFICE £ symbol to receive a discount. www.thehafren.co.uk GWEFAN ONLINE EARLY SAVER THE HAFREN 2014
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4 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK CHWEFROR FEBRUARY 2014 FRIDAY 7TH FEBRUARY - 7.30PM
CONDUCTOR: Nicholas Cleobury DIRECTOR: Annilese Miskimmon DESIGNER: Nicky Shaw LIGHTING DESIGNER: Declan Randall
MEMBERS OF BRECON BAROQUE
Mid Wales Opera, in partnership with the Royal Welsh College of Music and Drama, bring you another operatic gem. A musical masterpiece from one of the greatest composers of all time - George Frederic Handel, with words by poet John Gay – best known for The Beggar’s Opera.
The opera tells an enchanting story from ancient mythology: Acis is the son of the spirit Pan, Galatea a nymph of the sea. They fall in love, only to be thwarted by the monstrous Cyclops – Polyphemus. In a jealous rage he murders Acis, leaving Galatea bereft. In her despair, she turns the blood of her dead lover into a river, forever flowing into the sea. Cyfle i glywed cynhyrchiad newydd o chwedl hudolus Acis & Galatea gan Opera Canolbarth Cymru.
TICKETS £18 | #Hafrenacis CHWEFRORMEDI SEPTEMBER FEBRUARY 2013 2014 SATURDAY 8TH FEBRUARY - 7.30PM 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 few. The band’s current ‘Composer in Residence’ is its origins as the Ton Temperance Band, the Cory Band Welshman Gareth Wood. have won every major Brass Band title there is and have a string of CD recordings to their name. Philip Harper was appointed MD in June 2012. This new partnership quickly matured into a Ranked No.1 in The World and the Current formidable musical and contesting partnership, National Champion Band of Great Britain (Royal with 3rd placings at the Open and National Albert Hall) and Brass in Concert Champions (The Championships, along with them regaining the Sage, Gateshead), they were also runners-up to Brass In Concert title in November 2012. the Tredegar Band at the British Open held in September at the Birmingham Symphony Hall. 2013 saw the band regain the European title, undertake a 10-concert tour of Australia and The band is dedicated to new music, raising the become the Champion Band of Great Britain at the profile of the brass band genre and keeping music Royal Albert Hall. The Cory Band are recognised as alive in Wales. They have an active commissioning one the Principality’s finest and most innovative policy and have performed works by many of music ensembles. Do not miss the opportunity to Britain’s leading composers; John McCabe, Judith see one of the World’s finest musical groups. Bingham, Elgar Howarth, Edward Gregson, Alun Hoddinott, Karl Jenkins, Gareth Wood, David Pencampwyr Bandiau Pres y byd Bedford, as well as John Pickard to name but a yn dychwelyd i Hafren.
TICKETS £12 | CHILDREN £6 | #Hafrencory
BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK CHWEFROR FEBRUARY 2014 FRIDAY 14TH FEBRUARY - 10.30AM & 1.30PM
Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra Interactive Schools Performance Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition Sam Glazer Animateur | Helen Parlor Choreographer/Dancer | Johnny Autin Dancer | Pianist TBC
Join animateur Sam Glazer and dancer/choreographer Helen Parlor as the Pictures at an Exhibition literally come to life in this new musical adventure inspired by Mussorgsky’s famous piano work. The evil gnome has stolen a precious artwork and the ensuing chase takes us through many scenes from an ancient castle and Baba Yaga’s witch’s hut to the great gate of Kiev. Will the thief be caught and the work restored? Specially designed for primary school children from Year 1 to Year 6, the performance will include plenty of opportunities for interaction and musical games including a project song for everyone to sing together.
Sioe gerddorol rhyngweithiol i blant ysgolion cynradd.
The concert lasts one hour and tickets are free to children and their teachers in Year 1 - Year 6. A free teachers resource pack will be sent to each school. Please book through the Box Office.
TICKETS £5 | CHILDREN £2 | #Hafrenmwco
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 CHWEFROR FEBRUARY 2014 SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY - 8.00PM
The Bee Gees were three brothers who, from singing close harmony as children, grew to become world superstars by their early twenties. They went on to be acknowledged as some of the greatest song writers in history.
“Nights On Broadway” presents a tribute to the Bee Gees through a fantastic live concert, featuring the Gibb brothers incredible songs from over four decades - from the 60s to the 90s. The show gives the audience the experience of being at a Bee Gees concert, with a unique blend of classic hits, acoustic medleys and dance floor favourites.
The show is a totally live concert experience, with a seven piece band from Ireland that pride themselves on musical authenticity, and in particular the accurate recreation of the vocal talents and harmonies of the Bee Gees, with costume changes complementing the show to give a full Bee Gees Concert Experience.
Caneuon o bedair degawd gyda band teyrnged y Bee Gees.
TICKETS £16.50 | #Hafrenbeegees
BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK CHWEFROR FEBRUARY 2014 FRIDAY 21ST & SATURDAY 22ND FEBRUARY - 7.30PM Severn Star Productions present Alice in Winter Wonderland TICKETS £10 | CONCESSIONS £7 | #Hafrenbtec
MONDAY 24TH FEBRUARY - SATURDAY 1ST MARCH - 7.30PM Cyflwynir gan CFfI Sir Drefaldwyn yn cyflwyno | Montgomeryshire YFC presents Gwledd o Adloniant | Entertainment Festival
This festival brings together the Welsh and English entertainment performance
competitions, showcasing the theatrical talent of the Young Farmers. v Mae’r wyl hon yn dwyn ynghyd y cystadlaethau perfformio adloniant Cymraeg a Saesneg, yn arddangos y talent theatrig yn aelodau ffermwr ifanc.
Tickets will go on sale Saturday 1st February at 10am at the Box Office and on the phone and Online at 11am.
TICKETS £8 | #Hafrenyfc
Reservations: 01686 614555 Themes Restaurant offer meals every Thursday night throughout the college term time and pre-show meals on the nights where you see a knife & fork symbol . Meals are priced at £12.95 for 3 courses and £9.95 for 2 courses and can be booked by calling our Box Office. Are you a member of a local club or group? Why not give us a call if you want to hold a meeting in one of our rooms here followed by perhaps a full kitchen demo, tour and a 4 course dinner? Please call us to discuss your requirements or ideas. Man cyfarfod a gwledda.
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 MAWRTH MARCH 2014 THURSDAY 13TH MARCH - 8.00PM
‘A party that will ‘An entertaining blast ... bring the house down’ Look out for them in the future!’ The Irish Post - March 2013 The Irish World March 2013
Dublin’s Number One award winning music and dance show offers the warmest of welcomes to the finest house party in town. Starring All-Ireland Champion musicians, fantastic presenters with great banter and not forgetting some excellent Irish dancing, this amazing multi-talented gathering deliver the best traditional night of musical entertainment the Emerald Isle has to offer! The musicians will astound with their ability, craft and knowledge and take you on a journey of rhythm, song and dance in an intimate, friendly and homely atmosphere.
The show has become one of Dublin’s must see events and with fans such as Dara O’Briain, Louis Walsh, The Dubliners and even International chart toppers The Wanted (with whom they recently performed live on The Late Late Show) you will find yourself in wonderful company. Inspiring a fun spirit wherever it plays, The Irish House Party look forward to sharing a great night of Celtic celebration in true Irish style.
Daw’r Gwyddelod a’u doniau i’r Drenewydd.
TICKETS £17.50 | CONCESSIONS £15 | #Hafrenirish
1 0 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK MAWRTH MARCH 2014 FRIDAY 14TH MARCH - 8.00PM
Rich Hall is the star of the critically acclaimed BBC 4 documentaries ‘Rich Hall’s Continental Drifters’, ‘Rich Hall’s The Dirty South’, ‘How The West Was Lost’ plus Channel 4’s topical late night show ‘Stand Up For The Week’.
Rich Hall’s critically acclaimed grouchy, deadpan style has established him as a master of absurdist irony and the king of rapid-fire wit. The award- RICH winning Montana native renowned for his expertly crafted tirades and quick fire banter with audiences and delightful musical sequences saddles up and hitches his wagon to tour the British Isles once again. Perrier (Edinburgh Comedy Festival) Award and Barry (Melbourne International Comedy Festival) Award winner Hall has been described as a transatlantic HALL messenger lampooning each country he visits with his common sense, and he is no less harsh to his homeland.
Rich has also become well known for his television and radio work. Notable UK appearances include regular appearances on ‘Stand Up For The Week’ (Channel 4), ‘QI’ (BBC1/2), ‘Live At The Apollo’ (BBC1), ‘Channel 4’s Comedy Gala Live At The O2’, ‘Have I Got News For You’ (BBC1), and ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’ (BBC2).
Sylwadau treiddgar a doniol o Montana.
‘Creeps up on you and ambushes your funny bone like no one else’ The Scotsman
TICKETS £16 | #Hafrenrich
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 1 1 MAWRTH MARCH 2014 SATURDAY 15TH MARCH - 7.00PM
The Rotary Club of Llanidloes are proud to present a concert by the world famous MORRISTON ORPHEUS CHOIR AND SOPRANO ROS EVANS
The Morriston Orpheus Choir, often referred to as the ‘Ambassadors of Song’, is probably the most travelled of the Welsh male voice choirs. Formed in 1935 and enjoying an international reputation as a leading exponent of male choral singing, the Morriston Orpheus Choir is in constant demand performing around 25-30 engagements annually.
Gwledd o ganu Côr Meibion gyda’r hogiau o Morriston.
The Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel China Street, Llanidloes
TICKETS £10 | All proceeds in aid of Rotary Charities. | #Hafrenmorriston
1 2 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK MAWRTH MARCH 2014 SATURDAY 15TH MARCH - 7.30PM ONLY MEN ALOUD WITH SPECIAL GUEST SOPHIE EVANS
Following their recent shake-up, Only Men Aloud, Over the years the Wales-based male choir has the Classical Brit Award winners who came to varied in size according to requirements, some- prominence as the nation’s favourite choir with times having 20 men on stage performing a varied their triumph in BBC’s Last Choir Standing is repertoire that covers everything from Welsh taking their new ensemble of eight singers, along traditional music and Opera to Tom Jones and with a very special guest, the stunning West End Coldplay. and World’s End artist Sophie Evans, to venues across the length and breadth of Wales. Tim and colleagues in OMA are also busy with the Aloud charity which is developing opportunities After 13 years and some incredible experiences for Welsh youngsters in Only Boys Aloud and the – from winning BBC’s Last Choir Standing and Wales Millennium Centre Only Kids Aloud Chorus the Strictly Come Dancing Christmas Special to discover the joys and benefits of choral singing. to scooping a Classical Brit Album of the Year This has already seen some remarkable achieve- Award and performing to a global TV audience as ments, including OBA coming third in the final the Cauldron was lit at the Opening Ceremony of Britain’s Got Talent and recording a Top 40 of the London 2012 Olympics, Only Men Aloud Christmas album. has undergone a regeneration with a fresh line-up and a new, more individual style that suits their Sohie Evans yn ymuno gyda Only Men Aloud personalities - but with the same popular appeal ar eu newydd wedd. that has wowed fans across the country.
SPECIAL GUEST SOPHIE EVANS
TICKETS £25 | #Hafrenoma
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 1 3 MAWRTH MARCH 2014 WEDNESDAY 19TH MARCH - 8.00PM
CYD-GYNHYRCHIAD THEATR MWLDAN | ACCESS ALL AREAS | 30IPS CO-PRODUCTION CYMRU A NUBIA. WALES AND NUBIA. DWY GENEDL. UN BENNOD GYFFREDIN. TWO LANDS. ONE SHARED LEGACY.
Mae Cenhedloedd Dan Ddyfroedd yn daith Debuting in Wales in March 2014, Dammed Nations gerddorol sydd yn cynnwys y gantores Siân is a music tour featuring singer Siân James & James a’r gitarydd Gai Toms ochr yn ochr â Nuba guitarist Gai Toms alongside traditional Nubian frame Nour, drymwyr ffrâm traddodiadol o’r Aifft, fydd drummers Nuba Nour from Egypt. yn cychwyn yng Nghymru ym mis Mawrth 2014. Political decisions and divisions from 1960s continue Mae penderfyniadau gwleidyddol o’r 1960 au to shape the current world and in Dammed Nations, yn parhau i lunio’r byd cyfoes. Yn Cenhedloedd voices from two seemingly unconnected communities Dan Ddyfroedd, bydd lleisiau dwy gymuned sydd unite on stage recalling the fates of the village of yn ymddangos nad ydynt yn gysylltiedig, yn uno Capel Celyn in North Wales - lost to the waters of ar lwyfan i gofio tynged y pentref Capel Celyn the Tryweryn Reservoir - and the traditional Nubian yng ngogledd Cymru - a gollwyd i ddyfroedd homelands in Aswan, Egypt drowned with the Cronfa Dryweryn - a’r mamwledydd Nubian construction of President Nasser’s High Dam. traddodiadol yn Aswan, yr Aifft, a foddwyd ar gyfer adeiladu Argae Uchel yr Arlywydd Nasser. The concerts will feature solo sets by each of the artists along with a special collaboration featuring Bydd y cyngherddau yn cynnwys setiau unigol gan songs about Tryweryn and the continuing plight of bob un o’r artistiaid ynghyd â set gydweithredol the Nubian people. arbennig yn cynnwys caneuon am Dryweryn a sefyllfa bryderus y bobl Nubiadd.
Wedi ei noddi’n rhannol gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru, a’r Loteri Genedlaethol. Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and the National Lottery.
TICKETS £10 | EARLY SAVER £8 (If booked by Friday 28th February 2014) | #Hafrendammed
1 4 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK MAWRTH MARCH 2014 FRIDAY 21ST MARCH - 7.45PM
‘First-rate ... an admirable introduction to a CALL MR great pioneering performer’ ROBESON The Guardian “They say I’m meddling in the foreign affairs of the United States A LIFE, WITH SONGS. Government. Now, that’s too bad, Written and Performed by Tayo Aluko, With Live Piano Accompaniment ‘cause I’m going to have to continue Directed by Olusola Oyeleye, Designed by Phil Newman to meddle...”
Paul Robeson is a world famous actor, singer and civil rights campaigner. When over the years he gets progressively too radical and outspoken for the establishment’s liking, he is branded a traitor to his country, harassed, and denied opportunities to perform or travel. Just as physical, emotional and mental stress threaten to push him over the fine line between genius and madness, he is summoned to appear before the House Un-American Activities Committee, to give the most difficult and important performance of his career.
This roller coaster journey through Robeson’s remarkable and eventful life highlights how his radical activism caused him to be disowned and disremembered, even by the leaders and descendants of the civil rights movement. It features much fiery oratory and some of his famous songs, including a dramatic rendition of Ol’ Man River.
Tayo Aluko revives one of the 20th Century’s most impressive but overlooked figures in this powerful, compelling tour-de-force performance, which was seen at New York’s Carnegie Hall in February 2012, and in London’s West End in October 2013.
Perfformiad o fywyd a chaneuon Paul Robeson.
Age recommendation: 12+ No violence, bad language, nudity or sexual content. Show length: 80 minutes (no interval).
TICKETS £10 | EARLY SAVER £8 (If booked by Friday 28th February 2014) | #Hafrenrobeson
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 1 5 MARCH MAWRTH 2014 SATURDAY 22ND MARCH - 7.30PM GWYN EMBERTON DANCE‘My People’ A new dance theatre production by Aberystwyth Arts Centre associate artist Gwyn Emberton, inspired by Caradoc Evans’ controversial collection of short stories ‘My People’. 15 local dancers from Footloose Dance Group will also perform a new short work choreographed by Gwyn Emberton before the main performance.
Through intricately crafted and affecting choreography this new work explores the dark, turbulent, and sometimes mythical world of Evans’ fictional village of Manteg. Combined with a new score by associate composers of Y Gwyll / The Hinterland, Benjamin Talbot and Victoria Ashfield, My People captures the beauty within the harsh reality of the book, creating a powerful and haunting world on stage. Gwyn has performed and worked with some of the UK’s leading choreographers and companies such as Matthew Bourne, Akram Khan, Scottish Dance Theatre, Russell Maliphant, Jasmin Vardimon and most recently Welsh company De Oscuro.
Music: Benjamin Talbot and Victoria Ashfield Animation: Benjamin Talbot Costume Design and Creation: Aurelien Farjon Dancers: Federica Espositio, Gwyn Emberton, Lauren Poulton and Ryan O’Neill plus one other (TBC). Lighting Designer and Production Manager: Estelle Rickleton
Bywyd ym mhentref Manteg trwy gyfrwng dawns.
‘My People’ is an Aberystwyth Arts Centre co-production. Supported by Arts Council of Wales, The Kevin Spacey Foundation & crowd funding donators.
TICKETS £8 | CHILDREN £5 | #Hafrenemberton
FRIDAY 28TH MARCH - 7.30PM
JeThRoCornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, and on tour in 2014 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.
TICKETS £19.50 | #Hafrenjethro
1 6 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK MAWRTH MARCH 2014 SATURDAY 29TH MARCH - 8.00PM ‘Clever, witty and inventive’ RAW
Bond is back... older but still wisecracking... Following recent performances in the USA and Australia, Gavin Robertson focuses his attention on the Bond phenomenon, in his latest physical cartoon style adventure - spoofing the characters adored by millions, and exploding every cliché in the book(s)… solo! In which Bond meets his greatest arch-villain yet - Ian Fleming himself, courtesy of a time-machine, and featuring the smallest car chase (n)ever seen! Minimum props, maximum effect! His brand of physical comedy has toured the world with past productions such as THE SIX-SIDED MAN, SPITTOON and 2010 A SPACE ODDITY touring in the UK and worldwide. Anturiaethau Bond – yn fyw!
TICKETS £9 | EARLY SAVER £7 (If booked by Friday 28th February 2014) | #Hafrenbond
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 1 7 EBRILL APRIL 2014 THURSDAY 3RD - FRIDAY 4TH APRIL - 7.30PM SATURDAY 5TH APRIL - 2.30PM & 7.30PM
NEWTOWN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY presents Rodgers & Hammerstein’s
Music by RICHARD RODGERS | Lyrics by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II Book by OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN II and JOSHUA LOGAN Adapted from the Pulitzer Prize winning novel “Tales of the South Pacific” by James A Michener.
Passion and Prejudice on a South Pacific island during WWII... American Marines and Nurses do what they can to overcome the boredom while they wait for the war to ‘come to them’. For Lieutenant Joe Cable, a passionate liaison with an island girl, led on by her outrageous mother Bloody Mary (when she’s not busy selling curios to Marines). For Ensign Nellie Forbush, love for mysterious Frenchman Emile de Becque. Then everything changes, the enemy is sighted and decisions must be made...
Hit song after hit song brings the story to life: Some Enchanted Evening; There is Nothing Like a Dame; Younger Than Springtime; I’m Gonna Wash That Man Right Outa My Hair; Honeybun; Cockeyed Optimist; This Nearly Was Mine; Wonderful Guy; Dites Moi and, of course, Happy Talk Bali Ha’i.
Sioe Gerddorol newydd gan y cwmni lleol o’r Drenewydd.
TICKETS £12 | CONCESSIONS £11 | FAMILY OF 4 (2 ADULTS, 2 CHILDREN) £42 | #Hafrennmtc
1 8 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK EBRILL APRIL 2014 DYDD MERCHER 9 EBRILL - 2.00PM - 3.00PM WEDNESDAY 9TH APRIL - 2.00PM - 3.00PM GET BOYS DANCING CAEL BECHGYN I DDAWNSIO IMPACT PERFORMANCE PERFFORMIAD GAN ‘IMPACT’ Open Public Performance Perfformiad agored i’r cyhoedd
For sheer power, energy and enthusiasm this show Am ei phwer, egni a’i brwdfrydedd, dyma sioe will be a SPECTACULAR must see! Come and check ARDDERCHOG sydd raid i chi ei gweld! Dewch it out - over 170 boys will perform. Gathered from draw – bydd dros 170 o fechgyn yn perfformio 12 schools, with 12 teachers from across Powys o 12 ysgol, gyda 12 athro o bob cwr o Bowys. they will bring their uniquely compelling dance Fe welwch symudiadau dawns unigryw a moves and dominate the arena for grymus mewn UN perfformiad yn unig! ONE performance only! Dawns Powys sydd wedi croesawu blwyddyn Powys Dance has hosted the final year of the olaf y fenter hyfforddi athrawon CAEL GET BOYS DANCING teacher training initiative. BECHGYN I DDAWNSIO. Bydd y perfformiad This exceptional performance illustrates the arbennig hwn yn dangos cyrhaeddiad, talent achievement, talent and impact that dance is a’r effaith y mae dawns yn ei gael yn y sir. having in the county. This is a bold LEGACY and is Dyma waddol dewr i’ch HERIO! Ydych chi’n set to CHALLENGE! Are you ready for it? barod amdani?
The IMPACT of Get Boys Dancing has been the Canlyniad ‘Cael Bechgyn i Ddawnsio’ creation of dances for boys, with boys by THE BOYS! yw creu dawnsfeydd i fechgyn, gyda bechgyn gan Y BECHGYN! IMPACT is supported by Arts Council of Wales, Powys County Council, Welsh Government, YMCA Wales Community College, Cefnogwyd IMPACT gan Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru, Agored Cymru and Dawns Powys Dance. Cyngor Sir Powys, Llywodraeth Cymru, Coleg Cymunedol YMCA Cymru, Agored Cymru a Dawns Powys.
For your Free Tickets please ring Hafren Box Office on 01686 614555. I gael Tocynnau am Ddim, ffoniwch Swyddfa Docynnau Hafren ar 01686 614555. #Hafrenboys
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TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 1 9 EBRILL APRIL 2014 THURSDAY 10TH APRIL - 7.30PM
THE SEARCHERS JOHN MCNALLY | FRANK ALLEN | SPENCER JAMES | SCOTT OTTAWAY
The Searchers remarkable career continues. With such classic hits as, Sweets For My Sweet; Needles and Pins; Don’t Throw Your Love Away; Sugar and Spice and When You Walk In The Room, they have contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the world’s leading nation in the music industry. With total record sales well in excess of 50 million, The Searchers still have great appeal to audiences of all ages. They tour the globe as much today as they have done throughout a fantastic career spanning five decades.
Their special ‘solo’ concert is a highly entertaining show and has been enthusiastically and warmly received throughout the world. Combined with anecdotes and reminiscences, this fully self-contained concert includes all their famous hits, plus many album recordings, B-sides and a selection of other collector and well known favourites. Don’t miss The Searchers live in concert!
Dewch i’ch diddanu gan y Searchers – dros 50 mlynedd o brofiad ym myd adloniant.
TICKETS £19.50 | CONCESSIONS £17.50 | #Hafrensearchers
2 0 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK EBRILL APRIL 2014 FRIDAY 11TH APRIL - 7.45PM
Cyd-Gynhyrchaid Theatr Mwldan | Gerard Kilbride Co-Production SongChain : CylchCanu
Bydd deg o gantorion a cherddorion Glyn (Ghazalaw), Robert Evans (Bragod, traddodiadol gorau Cymru yn ymddangos yn y Pwngk), Delyth Jenkins (DnA, Aberjabber), perfformiad arbennig hwn sy’n archwilio ac yn Dylan Fowler (Taith, Alaw), Gwilym Bowen dathlu gwreiddiau ac etifeddiaeth cerddoriaeth Rhys (Y Bandana, Plu), Gwenan Gibbard, werin yng Nghymru, y dylanwadau a’r Jamie Smith (Mabon, Alaw, Barrule), Patrick perthnasau sydd wedi ei chadw’n fyw, a Rimes (Calan), Stephen Rees (Ar Log, Crasdant, daearyddiaeth, iaith a diwylliant cenedl Triawd) a Beth Williams-Jones (Calan). gerddorol. Gan ddangos sut mae cerddoriaeth draddodiadol yn esblygu trwy gael ei rhannu Ten of Wales’ finest traditional singers and a’i chwarae, mae’r gadwyn yn ddilyniant o musicians star in this special performance that unawdau a deuawdau sy’n cydgysylltu, yn explores and celebrates the roots and heritage cyfuno amrywiaeth o offerynnau ac arddulliau of folk music in Wales, the influences and cerddorol, a chreu dehongliadau unigryw a relationships that have kept it alive, and the chyfuniadau o gerddoriaeth Gymreig. geography, language and culture of a musical nation. Illustrating how traditional music evolves P’un ai os ydych yn newydd i ganu gwerin through being shared and played, the chain Cymreig, neu yn edmygwr brwd, gallwch is a sequence of interlinking solos and duets, fwynhau profiad gwych yng nghwmni rhai o combining a variety of instruments and musical enwau mawr traddodiadol y genedl - Gwyneth styles, and creating unique interpretations and combinations of Welsh music.
Whether you’re new to Welsh folk, or an established fan, you can enjoy a fabulous experience in the company of who’s who of the nation’s traditional artists - Gwyneth Glyn (Ghazalaw), Robert Evans (Bragod, Pwngk), Delyth Jenkins (DnA, Aberjabber), Dylan Fowler (Taith, Alaw), Gwilym Bowen Rhys (Y Bandana, Plu), Gwenan Gibbard, Jamie Smith (Mabon, Alaw, Barrule), Patrick Rimes (Calan), Stephen Rees (Ar Log, Crasdant, Triawd) and Beth Williams-Jones (Calan).
Wedi ei noddi’n rhannol gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru a Llywodraeth Cymru, a’r Loteri Genedlaethol. Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and the National Lottery.
TICKETS £12 | EARLY SAVER £10 (If booked by Friday 14th March 2014) | #Hafrensongchain
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 2 1 EBRILL APRIL 2014 SATURDAY 12TH APRIL - 8.00PM FEATURING SONGS FROM THEIR LATEST ALBUM ‘START OVER’
‘Harmonies so perfect it’s almost a religious experience’ New York Post Brit-Award-winning harmony trio BLAKE return with a striking new show for 2014, featuring songs from their latest album, powerful video projections, hilarious comic banter and some unique musical surprises. Vocal superstars BLAKE (as seen on BBC Breakfast, Daybreak, Alan Titchmarsh, Sir David Frost, Loose Women, Sky News & NBC America’s ‘Today Show’) return from touring Asia, Russia and South Africa for a special 2014 UK concert tour. The two hour show features exclusive live songs from their latest album, along with the pop, classical & musical harmony covers the boys are famous for worldwide. BLAKE have performed three times for the Queen, stunned audiences at the Royal Albert Hall, Wembley Stadium and Wimbledon Centre Court, along with performing to half a billion people live on Chinese television. Don’t miss your chance to experience them in a unique intimate setting, for one night only!
Harmoniau tynn gan driawd Blake.
TICKETS £15 | CONCESSIONS £14 | #Hafrenblake
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TUESDAY 15TH APRIL - 7.45PM WEDNESDAY 16TH APRIL - 7.45PM THURSDAY 17TH APRIL - 7.45PM
BY / GAN DYLAN THOMAS
DIRECTOR / CYFARWYDDWR TERRY HANDS DESIGNER / CYNLLUNYDD MARTYN BAINBRIDGE
Come to Llareggub, a small Welsh town by the Dewch i Larregub, tref fechan Gymreig ar sea. Meet blind Captain Cat, Mog Edwards and lan y môr. Cewch gwrdd â Captain Cat, Mog his sweetheart Miss Price, Sinbad Sailor, Dai Bread, Edwards a’i gariad Miss Price, Sinbad Sailor, Polly Garter, Nogood Boyo and Lord Cut Glass. Dai Bread, Polly Garter, Nogood Boyo a Lord Walk along Coronation Street, Cockle Row and Cut Glass. Cerddwch ar hyd Coronation Street, Donkey Street, down to the little fishing harbour Cockle Row a Donkey Street, i lawr i’r harbwr and back to Milk Wood. Dylan Thomas explores pysgota ac yn ôl i Milk Wood. their lives, hopes and thoughts in the dreams of a night and the rhythm of a day. Both a play Mae’r cynhyrchiad newydd hwn, sydd wedi’i and a poem, written from the heart, it offers an gyfarwyddo gan Terry Hands, yn dathlu unforgettable journey into the roots of language canmlwyddiant geni Dylan Thomas yn 1914 and the soul of Wales. ac yn nodi 60 mlynedd ers i’r ddrama gael ei pherfformio am y tro cyntaf ym Mhrydain. This new production, directed by Terry Hands, marks the centenary of Dylan Thomas’ birth in 1914 and the 60th anniversary of the play’s British premiere. “...something really magical that gets right to the heart and soul of this classic.” THE GUARDIAN (quote from the 2000 production).
TICKETS £10 | CONCESSIONS £8 | #Hafrenumw
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 2 3 Hoffi canu, actio neu ysgifennu stori? Dyma eich cyfle… ! EBRILL APRIL 2014 THURSDAY 24TH APRIL - 7.30PM
FOR FANS OF JOE MCELDERRY AND X FACTOR THIS IS ONE NIGHT NOT TO MISS! C JOE M ELDERRYIN CONCERT
Joe rose to fame when he won the sixth series of the ITV show The X Factor in 2009. Joe’s first single “The Climb” reached number one in the UK and Irish singles chart and was soon followed by the release of his debut album titled “Wide Awake”.
Joe returned to our TV screens where he was the triumphant winner of the second series of ITV show Pop Star to Opera Star in 2011, where he had received 80% of the voting throughout the series.
There is only one Joe McElderry, and there is only one night for you to see this incredible singer with his band performing songs from Rock, Pop to Classical. This is one night not to miss with Joe having sold in excess of 2 million records worldwide and with over 350,000 twitter followers - expect his tickets to go fast!
Ennillydd y sioe “The X Factor” yn 2009. Cyfle i weld y canwr a’i fand yn perfformio caneuon pop, roc a chlasurol.
TICKETS £19 | CONCESSIONS £18 | UNDER 16s £15 | #Hafrenjoe
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 2 5 EBRILL APRIL 2014 FRIDAY 25TH APRIL - 7.45PM
Vamos Theatre present
A comic, anarchic, touching and heroic full mask adventure Vamos Theatre, in a co-production with The Courtyard, Herefordshire’s Centre for the Arts, is delighted to present its 2014 full mask touring production, Finding Joy. Joy is creative, funny, loves to dance, and is losing her memory: her grandson Danny is rebellious, fearless, bright, and always getting into trouble. When out of the blue Danny decides to become Joy’s carer, they discover a shared playfulness and a mutual affection. But is that enough to take on the challenges ahead?
UK-based Vamos Theatre creates innovative full mask theatre that brims with visual inventiveness, music, puppetry, dexterity and hilarity. Finding Joy is based on life events and true stories, and is created in association with movement play specialists JABADAO. It is funny and fearless theatre from one of the UK’s foremost full mask theatre companies.
Cynhyrchiad mwgwd llawn am berthynas Joy a Danny.
‘such a triumph’ Phillipa May, The Hereford Times
Suitable for 12 years and upwards. TICKETS £8 | #Hafrenjoy
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Theatre Iolo & Theatre Hullabaloo present
‘Luna enraptured its tiny crowd with a show that was enchantment personified’ South Wales Echo on Luna, 2013
Devised and Directed by Sarah Argent from an original story by Miranda Thain Designed by Bek Palmer | Composed by Greg Hall Movement by Jem Treays | Lighting Design by Jane Lalljee Luna is bored up in the sky by herself with nobody to play with. Although she is surrounded by stars, they never quite understand her - it’s certainly lonely being the only moon. One night, as she’s racing among the stars, she spots a young boy hiding from shadows which move like monsters on his bedroom walls. Luna decides to slide down from the sky to make friends with the boy. Together they go on an adventure of LIGHT and DARK to help him overcome his fear of the night-time.
Ofn cysgodion y nos? Dewch am dro gyda Luna...
TICKETS £5 | #Hafrenluna AGE RANGE: 2 – 5 years | DURATION: 45 minutes
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 2 7 MAI MAY 2014 FRIDAY 2ND MAY - 7.45PM
Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!
Back by popular demand, prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That’ll Be The Day, the nation’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety show returns this Spring with its Brand New 2014 Production. This hugely entertaining rock ‘n’ roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of knock- out hits from the 1950’s, 60’s and 70’s, plus loads more zany comedy routines!
Sioe llawn perfformiadau cofiadwy o uchafbwyntiau roc a rôl o’r 1950au, 60au a’r 70au. ‘WHAT A GREAT VALUE FOR MONEY SHOW THAT’LL BE THE DAY IS. NOT TO BE MISSED!!’ The Daily Mail
TICKETS £22.50 | CONCESSIONS £21.50 | #Hafrentbtd
2 8 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK NOS SADWRN 3YDD MAI - 7.30YP MAI MAY 2014 SATURDAY 3RD MAY - 7.30PM
Gwasanaeth Celfyddydau Powys Arts Service
TOCYNNAU / TICKETS £8 | GOSTYNGIADAU / CONCESSIONS £6 | #Hafrenysgol
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 2 9 FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2014
SATURDAY 10TH MAY - 7.30PM v GWYL GERDD MALDWYN MONTGOMERY COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL ‘An Evening of Rossini’ Main work - Petite Messe Solennelle
Conductor Patrick Larley | Festival Choir, Piano and Harmonium
Soloists
Megan Llewellyn Dorke Soprano Joanna Thomas Contralto
Gareth Dafydd Morris Tenor v Affiliated to Ty Cerdd - Michael Brennan Bass Music Centre Wales
TICKETS: £12 | STUDENT £6 | FAMILY OF 4 £30 | #Hafrenmmf
THURSDAY 22ND MAY - 8.00PM JOSH WIDDICOMBE INCIDENTALLY… UK TOUR 2014 The last twelve months have been incredible for the Edinburgh Comedy Awards Best Newcomer nominee 2011. With the hit Channel 4 show The Last Leg being commissioned for two series after its success during the Paralympics Games, Widdicombe is also fast becoming a TV regular with appearances on BBC1’s ‘Mock The Week’, Channel 4’s ‘8 Out Of 10 Cats’, Channel 4’s ‘Comedy Gala in aid of Great Ormond Street Hospital’ and ‘Stand Up For The Week’. Josh has gone on to have two sell-out UK tours, two sell-out runs at the Edinburgh Festival and his debut DVD recorded from the world famous Hammersmith Apollo was released in November 2013. Josh Widdicombe Gyda Llaw – ar ei daith Brydeinig 2014. ‘This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year.’ The Scotsman
TICKETS £14 | #Hafrenjosh
3 0 BOOK ONLINE AT W W W . T H E HAFREN.CO.UK Wednesday 3rd Sept - 7.30pm Pre-Performance Talk 6.30pm FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2014 Friday 5th Sept - 7.30pm Pre-Performance Talk 6.30pm Saturday 6th Sept - 3pm Pre-Performance Talk 2pm CarmenGeorges Bizet’s CONDUCTOR: Nicholas Cleobury DESIGNER: Nicky Shaw DIRECTOR: Jonathan Miller LIGHTING DESIGNER: Declan Randall TRANSLATION: Rory Bremner ORCHESTRATION: Stephen McNeff Following a highly acclaimed version of Britten’s What the press and audiences Albert Herring at Hafren last year and fresh from their spring tour of Handel’s Acis & Galatea, Mid say about MWO… Wales Opera returns to celebrate their 25th year on On Albert Herring the road with Georges Bizet’s Carmen directed by Dr Jonathan Miller. MWO’s exciting new production of a much loved favourite of the operatic repertoire, “This small whistlestop touring outfit has Carmen is directed by world famous opera director done it again – out-pointing its bigger and polymath Dr Jonathan Miller with MWO’s Artistic Director Nicholas Cleobury conducting. brothers as decisively as it did with its Bizet’s masterpiece is the tale of the seductive terrific productions of Falstaff and The temptress – Carmen – who lures the innocent Don Tales of Hoffmann.” José and whisks him off on a journey of love, loss, Rupert Christiansen, **** The Telegraph 2013 betrayal and jealousy, ending in tragedy when, in a torrid rage, Don José kills Carmen in one of the most dramatic moments in stage history. “MWO production really brought it to life This rousing new production - performed in and the sound from both the cast and the English in a translation by Rory Bremner “… orchestra was wonderful.” Bremner’s fruity, crispy translation worked a treat” The Guardian – features classics such as Audience Member 2013 the Habanera and The Toreador Song in a new performing version of Bizet’s legendary score by world renowned opera and music theatre “Superb evening! Brilliant cast and composer Stephen McNeff, commissioned specially orchestra. We look forward to the next for the Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra. opera!” Audience Member A brand new production of a much loved classic, this crowd-pleasing favourite with live orchestra, is a not-to-be-missed piece of theatre: Mid Wales Yn dilyn llwyddiant eu perfformiad o “Albert Opera’s Carmen - a unique treat for the whole Herring” y llynedd, daw OCC yn ôl eleni gyda family – with world premiere performances at perfformiad Saesneg o “Carmen”. Hafren next autumn…
GALA TICKET £100 Includes Pre-performance Tapas Reception, Souvenir Programme, After Show Party with Cast and Company STALLS ROWS A-P £20 | BALCONIES £12 | STUDENTS £8 (On Balconies Only)
TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 3 1 WEDNESDAY 3RD DECEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM THURSDAY 4TH DECEMBER 10.00AM & 1.00PM FRIDAY 5TH DECEMBER 10.00AM & 7.00PM SATURDAY 6TH DECEMBER 10.30AM & 2.00PM
We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! So it’s time to prepare yourselves for Horrible Histories live on stage with a brand new show BARMY BRITAIN with all new amazing 3D effects! Can you beat battling Boudicca? Has William Wallace met his match? Would you lose your heart or head to horrible Henry? Can evil Elizabeth entertain England? Will Parliament survive gunpowder Guy? Can King Charles keep his head? Would you stand and deliver to dastardly Dick Turpin? Escape the clutches of Burke and Hare, move to the groove with party Queen Victoria and prepare to do battle in the frightful First World War! It’s the horrible history of Britain with the nasty bits left in!
Hanesion erchyll Prydain – mewn 3D.
TICKETS £11 | CHILDREN & SCHOOL PARTIES £9 | GROUPS 1 IN 10 FREE
3 2 BOOK ONLINE AT WWW.THEHAFREN.CO.UK GALLERY BAR OPEN ART EXHIBITION The Winners of the Open Art Competition were as follows: 1st Averil Clifford Rees, 2nd Alan Jones, 3rd Alexandra Cook & Margaret Rowson. Voting for the People’s Choice Award is now open until 31st January 2014. Voting slips can be obtained from the Box Office. The winner is to be announced 7th February 2014. Thanks very much to all the sponsors who supported us by donating to our Open Art Competition. Wace Morgan Tomley £100, Hanratty & Co. £75 and Neath Port Talbot College £300.
RHAYADER ART GROUP Early February - Mid April 2014
Rhayader Art Group, now in its 8th year, was founded in 2005 with the aim of providing a focal point for local artists in Rhayader, and the surrounding district, to meet and enjoy art.
Meetings are held weekly at the ‘Old School’ in Cwm- dauddwr. The structure is based on informal painting and drawing sessions, with occasional tutored sessions, DVD viewings, and outdoor sketching trips. Sharing ideas on subjects, techniques and materials, and also getting ‘fresh eyes’ to view your work is very much the experience or ability. Two exhibitions are held annually, order of the day. A wide range of media is used. one in the Old School, Cwmdauddwr, and also at the Elan Valley Visitor Centre. Additional exhibitions are Meetings are held each Wednesday afternoon from 2 to arranged by invitation and this year are delighted to 4pm, with a 5 week mid-winter break. We currently have have work in The Radnorshire Museum, Llandrindod 12 members, and welcome new members regardless of wells and of course here at Hafren, Newtown.
LORRAINE KITT Mid April - End June 2014
Lorraine Kitt is an artist living and working in Mid Wales. She studied at Watford College of Art and worked as a freelance designer, also teaching at I.L.E.A. evening classes at Hampstead. After opening a studio/gallery in Kensington with her artist husband, Alwyn Kitt, they worked there for a couple of years before moving to Wales and opening The Welsh Gallery in Abergavenny, showing work by about twenty of Wales’ painters and sculptors. Although Lorraine has always painted all subject matters, Welsh and more recently, French landscapes have always been her preferred choice. Working in watercolours and also in oils on linen panel boards is a traditional method that she favours over canvas as it provides a more durable surface.
Lorraine also has a selection of limited edition prints available to buy from her website, www.lorrainekittpaintings.com. TERMS & CONDITIONS
The Hafren, Llanidloes Road, Newtown, Powys SY16 4HU Box Office: Tel: 01686 614555 | e-mail: [email protected] 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.
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TICKETS & INFORMATION 01686 614555 3 5 HAFREN AT A GLANCE GWANWYN / SPRING 2014
CHWEFROR | FEBRUARY 2014
Dydd Gwener Friday 7...... Mid Wales Opera - Acis & Galatea...... 7.30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 8...... Cory Band...... 7.30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 14...... MWCO Mussorgsky Pictures at an Exhibition...... 10.30am & 1.30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 15...... The Bee Gees Story...... 8.00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 21...... BTEC Performing Arts - Alice in Winter Wonderland...... 7.30pm & Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 22 Dydd Llun Monday 24 -...... Montgomeryshire YFC Entertainment Festival...... 7.30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 1 Mawrth March
MAWRTH | MARCH 2014
Dydd Iau Thursday 13...... The Irish House Party...... 8.00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 14...... Rich Hall...... 8.00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 15...... Morriston Orpheus Choir...... 7.00pm ...... Venue: Welsh Calvinistic Methodist Chapel, Llanidloes Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 15...... Only Men Aloud...... 7.30pm Dydd Mercher Wednesday 19...... Dammed Nations...... 8.00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 21...... Call Mr Robeson...... 7.45pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 22...... Gwyn Emberton Dance...... 7.30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 28...... Jethro - The Legend at Large...... 7.30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 29...... Bond - An Unauthorised Parody...... 8.00pm
EBRILL | APRIL 2014
Dydd Iau Thursday 3 - Dydd Gwener Friday 4.... Newtown Musical Theatre Company - South Pacific...... 7.30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 5...... Newtown Musical Theatre Company - South Pacific 2.30pm & 7.30pm Dydd Mercher Wednesday 9...... Get Boys Dancing...... 2.00pm - 3.00pm Dydd Iau Thursday 10...... The Searchers...... 7.30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 11...... SongChain : CylchCanu...... 7.45pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 12...... Blake...... 8.00pm Dydd Mawrth Tuesday 15...... Under Milk Wood...... 7.45pm Dydd Mercher Wednesday 16...... Under Milk Wood...... 7.45pm Dydd Iau Thursday 17...... Under Milk Wood...... 7.45pm Dydd Iau Thursday 24...... Joe McElderry in Concert...... 7.30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 25...... Finding Joy...... 7.45pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 26...... Luna...... 2.00pm
MAI / MAY 2014
Dydd Gwener Friday 2...... That’ll Be The Day...... 7.45pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 3...... Ysgol Theatr Maldwyn - Yn dathlu 10 mlynedd...... 7.30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 10...... Montgomeryshire County Music Festival...... 7.30pm Dydd Iau Thursday 22...... Josh Widdicombe...... 8.00pm
FORTHCOMING EVENTS 2014 Medi / September 2014 Dydd Mercher Wed 3 & Dydd Gwener Fri 5...... 25 Years of Mid Wales Opera - Carmen...... 7.30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 6...... 25 Years of Mid Wales Opera - Carmen...... 3.00pm Rhagfyr / December 2014 Dydd Mercher Wed 3 - Dydd Sadwrn Sat 6...... Horrible Histories - Barmy Britain...... Various
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