Contents Welcome Welcome to the August/ September Brochure of 02-03 06-21 Events at St David’S Hall, the National Infocus What’S on Concert Hall of Wales

Clockwise left to right: Abba Mania, The Overtones, Lynched, Superstars of Wrestling, Wynne Evans

Manager’s Contents Welcome Welcome to the August/ September brochure of 02-03 06-21 events at St David’s Hall, the National Infocus What’s on Concert Hall of Wales. Arts Active events and Details of all the great As the summer rolls in the Hall is tasty food suggestions events at the Hall in engaging in essential repairs and for your visit. August & September maintenance and so we are closed for 2016 plus Early News. a while in August. However, there’s still plenty of great live entertainment on offer so take a look and make sure your 04-05 summer ends in a blaze of excitement. Profile 22-24 Join us for some amazing vocal harmonies The National Youth Booking information with The Overtones with special guest Orchestra of Wales How to book your tickets X Factor’s Jay James; an intimate evening with the legendary voice of the Moody celebrates 70 Years. plus details of our Blues, Justin Hayward. discounts and services. Join voice of the Moody There’s also the chance to see the next Blues, Justin Hayward, for generation of classical musicians and an intimate Night in White composers at concerts with the National Youth Orchestra of Scotland and the Satin. National Youth Orchestra of Wales, as well as a concert starring Wynne Evans to St David’s Hall is an mark the 150th Anniversary of Barnardo’s. Investor in People Roger Hopwood, Manager

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New Season INTERNATIONAL CONCERT SERIES 2016-17 Tickets for the International Concert Series 2016-17 are now on sale from £8.50* for individual concerts or £32.30* for a package. Join us for 12 world-class concerts with visiting orchestras and ensembles from Dresden, Moscow, Vienna and New York and some of today’s most respected soloists bringing you a wealth of orchestral excellence. Browse through the International Concert Series brochure – available from the foyers, or visit the website to see details of and book for the whole series online (packages are available by post only). *Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction.

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We have a nu mber of private A delicious choice of Tapas rooms available for hire. For dishes is often available in information p lease c ontact 029 Level 3 Lounge. 2087 8453 st.davidshallcatering@ For detai ls ab out when cardiff.gov.uk Tapas is available please Light Sna cks and hot drinks are check the m ain bro chure available in the Art Café Celf on entries or the website and Level 4 for m ost eve ning and look for the blue symbol. lunchtime performances. Tapas in L3 Lounge Hot Dogs in L3 Lounge £4.50 e ach dish

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St David’s Hall August & September 2016

Arts Active 1 – 6 AUGUST, 2016 YOUNG COMPOSERS’ on enjoyment. The Performers aged 14-25 SCHEME – LEFEL 1 participants all require take to the stage at The Aged between 14 – 18? varying degrees of New Theatre to present an Join our Young Composers assistance from their exuberant, visually striking Scheme to develop your care workers and so the variety show. Young compositional skills where workshops also provide an musicians, dancers, actors you will work with opportunity for carers to and writers will work in professional composers develop skills in using collaboration with the New and instrumentalists. music to build up their Theatre, Arts Active, clients’ levels of social Earthfall Dance, SOUNDWORKS interaction, communication Community Music Wales, Soundworks is a regular skills and confidence. New Literature Wales and other music-making workshop members are welcome at experienced arts held on Tuesdays at St any point during the term . practitioners to create an David’s Hall for people experimental, genre- who have numerous defying show. special needs. The If you’re aged 14-25 and sessions are attended by interested in performance – adults with a variety of be it music, dance, spoken physical and learning For more information word or acting – then get difficulties, and enable participants to explore and please call 029 2087 8572 or involved. It’s free to email [email protected] participate. To apply, call create music in an 02920 878570 or email enjoyable and accessible [email protected]. manner with an emphasis Fancy a Quick Bite?

Available for all lunchtime & evening performances our new, local Welsh Speciality Cheese Board or our delicious Antipasti Platter for only £5.95 each.

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With almost 50 years at the peak of the Question, The Voice, I Know You’re Out music and entertainment industry, Justin There Somewhere and Y our Wildest Hayward’s voice has been heard the Dreams . world over. Known principally as the Justin found time to create several solo vocalist, lead guitarist and composer albums whilst touring and recording with for the Moody Blues, his is an enduring the Moody Blues and, in 1978, hit the top talent that has helped to define an era. ten globally with Forever Autumn , created for Jeff Wayne’s War of the Worlds album. With collective record sales of 55 million, This spurred him on to take to the stage including the iconic Nights in White Satin , between 2005-2010 and also to star in and numerous awards, the Moody Blues the spectacular live stadium production. are renowned as trail blazers whose music has influenced generations of artists. Justin continues to tour with the Moody Blues as well as being involved in many Justin credits Marty Wilde with different projects. He says, ‘My acoustic encouraging him to become a songwriter. solo tours give the perfect balance to the He was playing in Marty’s band, having big production of the Moody Blues answered an ad in Melody Maker and concerts. I am so lucky to have both.’ auditioning for the job. ‘Marty is still my hero ,’ Justin says and they remain Join Justin for an intimate evening of close friends. music, including Moody Blues favourites, on Sunday 11 September . He is joined by Justin joined the Moody Blues in 1966 Mike Dawes, one of a new generation of and he hit his stride immediately. Hit after young, exceptionally gifted guitar players hit came from the seminal album Days Tickets are £33.00 & £36.00 (plus a of Future Past , a favourite of NASA Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per astronauts. This purple patch also transaction). generated classic, era defining hits

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Profile NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA OF WALES The first national youth orchestra in the world consistently delivers performances brimming with passion and energy.

The orchestra is a flagship for youth music for a performance of Karl Jenkins’ Scenes and performs at prestigious venues From Wales and a 14-foot high bass bell, across the UK and abroad and appears complete with ladder, for a concert from at international music festivals. It has National Youth Brass Band Wales at provided a rich and nurturing environment St David’s Hall. for growing some outstanding Welsh talent The orchestra celebrates being 70 years including Velvet Underground’s John Cale , young with a concert on 13 June at the composer Karl Jenkins and Bond violinist Hall, conducted by Grant Llewellyn and Eos Chater . featuring harpists Catrin Finch and Anne The orchestra has performed to audiences Denholm. The orchestra’s annual August from 1.8 million strong (when the Choir concert takes place on Friday 5 August performed on Radio 4’s Morning Service) when Carlo Rizzi conducts them in a to under 100 for a special concert in programme including Gareth Wood’s Ynyshir with the Archbishop of A Fanfare for Our Youth , Bartók’s Canterbury. Over their 70 year history, Concerto for Orchestra and Strauss’ there have been some interesting Ein Heldenleben . demands placed upon the production Tickets are from £15.00 (plus a Ticket team including two dozen pairs of dogs Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction).

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THURSDAY 4 7.30pm FRIDAY 5 1.00pm

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA National Youth OF SCOTLAND Orchestra of Ilan Volkov conductor Wales New Work – To Be Announced Young Composers Tchaikovsky Piano Concert No 2 Stravinsky The Firebird – the complete ballet Young Composers is the latest addition to the The Invitation to the Dance extends into the summer National Youth Arts Wales as NYOS Symphony Orchestra (The National Youth family and features some Orchestra of Scotland) performs Stravinsky’s of Wales’ most exciting The Firebird – the complete ballet. creative young talent. The BBC connections also continue into the summer In this lunchtime concert tour, during which NYOS Symphony Orchestra is the composers present conducted by Principal Guest Conductor of the BBC their brand new music, Scottish Symphony Orchestra, Ilan Volkov. Ilan is also written during the Music Director and Principal Conductor of the Iceland preceding residency Symphony Orchestra, and NYOS is thrilled to be working specifically for and with him. The Orchestra is also joined on tour by another performed by chamber BBC New Generation Artist, pianist Pavel Kolesnikov, to ensembles of NYOW perform Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No 2 in G Major . players. £12.00 £5.00 Under 25s: £2.50 (half price tickets when booked Now on Sale with a ticket for the NYOW evening performance). See page 24 Now on Sale

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FRIDAY 5 7.30pm SATURDAY 27 7.00pm

NATIONAL YOUTH ORCHESTRA The Glam – OF WALES Music of the Carlo Rizzi conductor Movies Wood A Fanfare for Our Youth Bartok Concerto for Orchestra ‘Music of the Movies’ is the Strauss Ein Heldenleben theme for the Third Gala This year the oldest national youth orchestra in the concert performed by The world celebrates 70 years of first class music making, Glam reunion orchestra and and returns to St David’s Hall for this its final concert choir under the baton of of the 2016 tour, once again showcasing the fantastic Nick Davies. A firm favourite talent of its members. for all the family showcasing a variety of magical music Carlo Rizzi conducts the Orchestra in a wonderful for children and grown-ups programme which includes a specially written piece alike. by NYOW Alumnus Gareth Wood in celebration of £5.00 | £8.00 | £10.00 | £16.00 this incredible milestone anniversary. £22.00 £15.00 Friends of St David’s Hall, Glam Friends of St David’s Hall, Over 60s, Claimants, Disabled people Friends, students, over 60s & (plus one companion): £2.00 off each ticket. Under 25s: £5.00 claimants: £2.00 off top two price each. Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction. bands. Under 16s: £5.00 tickets. Now on Sale 16-22 year olds: £7.00 tickets. Wheelchair users plus one See page 24 companion: stalls seats £5.00 each. Groups of 10+: £1.00 off each ticket. Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction. Now on Sale

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SUNDAY 28 10.00am FRIDAY 2 7.30pm

Worthington THE OVERTONES Darts Champion With Special Guest Jay James The Overtones are a five-piece vocal harmony group, of Champions Mike, Darren, Tim, Lachie and Mark. They were 2016 discovered by a Warner Brothers talent scout while working as decorators in a shop near Oxford Street, Following on from last year’s singing during their tea break. huge success, the 2016 Their debut album Good Ol’ Fashioned Love reached Darts Champion of No 4 in UK Album Chart, have sold in excess of Champions will see a play- 500,000 copies of their first album and have toured off between 256 darts with Peter Andre and Sir Cliff Richard. champions in front of 1600 darts fans. Jay James is a Welsh recording artist and songwriter who shot to widespread commercial fame on The X Factor . The simple ‘News of The Labelled as a ‘genius’ by Simon Cowell himself, Jay was World’ best of three format a firm favourite from his first audition. Having worked will see thousands take with some of the biggest artists, writers and producers part, playing the quickest, in the world, Jay now embarks on his first run of most exciting format in performances with new, original material as a special world darts. guest to The Overtones. Tickets, priced at £10.00 £19.50 | £24.50 | £29.50 are available from VIP Tickets £65.00 (limited availability) www.reddragondarts.com/championofchampions The Overtones VIP Experience includes best available seats, meeting with the group and an exclusive photo with them. Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction. Now on Sale

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SATURDAY 10 7.00pm SUNDAY 11 7.30pm

Superstars of AN INTIMATE EVENING WITH Wrestling JUSTIN HAYWARD Plus Special Guest Mike Dawes Come and see the over the The legendary voice of The Moody Blues, Justin top stars of wrestling collide Hayward is an enduring talent who has helped to at this fun, crazy family define the times in which he worked. The writer of such entertainment show. hits as Nights in White Satin and Tuesday Afternoon Witness thrills and spills of from the seminal album Days of Future Past , Justin live American Wrestling with also created classic, era-defining hits and had solo stars who have appeared or success with Songwriter, Night Flight , and the massive are about to appear in single hit Forever Autumn . In this acoustic concert he WWE! Including the will perform Moodies favourites and much more. sensational Stevie Starr, all £33.00 | £36.00 action muscle man John Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £33.00 each. Titan and the masked Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction. Mexican flyer MAGICO, Now on Sale

stars from the UK, USA, See page 24 Mexico and Japan. £13.00 Adult £11.00 Child £40.00 Family of 4 Now on Sale

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THURSDAY 15 7.00pm FRIDAY 16 7.30pm

Wales and Abba Mania Abba Mania is now accepted as the world’s number one Korea touring ABBA production. Featuring a special concert Celebration presentation which celebrates the music of ABBA in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories 2016 of when ABBA ruled the airwaves. To commemorate and Abba Mania brings fans old and new to a night not to be celebrate the legacy of missed. Join in and enjoy all your favourites including Robert Jermain Thomas Mamma Mia, Voulez Vous, Dancing Queen, Winner Takes (1839-1866), pioneering It All, Super Trouper and many more. Welsh missionary to Korea. Dig out the platforms, dust down the flares and thank Delegates from Korea and ABBA for the music. Wales will gather in this £17.00 | £20.00 significant year, the 150th Groups of 10 or more: 1 in 10 free. anniversary of his death, Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction. for an evening of Now on Sale celebration with a Korean See page 24 choir , Cambrensis Choir , Sound of Wales and Dai Woolbridge . Free Admission but a ticket is required, available from Box Office or by booking online.

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SATURDAY 17 7.30pm SUNDAY 18 7.00pm

Let’s Hang On Magical Music The award-winning production Let’s Hang On takes you A concert in aid of on a musical journey through the prolific career of one Barnardo’s of the most successful bands of all time – Frankie Valli Marking the 150th & The Four Seasons. Anniversary Discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side Starring Wynne Evans of the tracks invented their own sound, wrote their own David Hughes conductor songs and became one of the biggest pop sensations of Experience the music of all time. the West End, Broadway The story…the music…the sound… Let’s Hang On gives and Hollywood as it was you it all in this remarkable live production, so book meant to be heard – your tickets now and find out why audiences are performed by a full leaving saying… orchestra and singers. Add the golden voice and Oh what a night! humour of Wynne Evans ‘You guys are dynamite!’ and you have an evening Frankie Valli of spectacular ‘An authentic masterpiece’ entertainment for all. The BBC £16.00 | £18.00 | £20.00 ‘These guys are absolutely brilliant’ Reductions of £2.00 per ticket for The Paul O Grady Show standard concessions (please see page 22). Groups of 10+: £2.00 £19.50 | £21.50 | £23.50 off each ticket. Plus a Ticket Reductions of £1.50 each ticket for standard concessions Service Charge of £3.95 per (please see page 22). Groups of 10 or more: £1.50 off each ticket. transaction. Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction. Now on Sale Now on Sale See page 24 See page 24

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TUESDAY 20 8.00pm THURSDAY 22 7.30pm

Roots Unearthed STAND BY ME Lynched A Celebration of Ben E King & The Drifters Lynched are a four-piece Stand By Me is the phenomenal musical history of traditional folk group from one of the biggest selling bands of all time. The Dublin, who combine icons, challenges, controversy and conflicts, told distinctive four-part through anecdotes of former members on screen, vocal harmonies with sit alongside the vast succession of more than arrangements of uilleann 50 hits over the last six decades, including Under the pipes, concertina, Russian Boardwalk, Saturday Night at the Movies, Up on the accordion, fiddle and guitar. Roof, On Broadway and many more. Their repertoire spans £26.00 humorous Dublin music-hall Reductions of £1.00 per ticket for standard concessions ditties and street-songs, (please see page 22). classic ballads from the Traveller tradition, traditional See page 24 Irish and American dance tunes and their own original material. £14.50 in advance £15.50 on day Groups of 10+: £1.00 off each ticket. Reductions of £2.00 each ticket for standard concessions (please see page 22). Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction. Now on Sale

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TUESDAY 27 1.00pm TUESDAY 27 8.00pm

Lunchtime Concert Capital City Jazz The Kenneth Loveland Gift Recital Orchestra Emma Halnan flute With Special Guest Daniel King Smith piano Saxophonist Nigel Emma and Daniel have performed together since 2008 Hitchcock at venues and festivals including St Martin-in-the-Fields, Bath International Music Festival and Fairfield Halls. Cardiff’s own Capital City Jazz Orchestra is joined by Emma first came to prominence as the woodwind award winning Saxophonist category winner of BBC Young Musician 2010. She Nigel Hitchcock for an recently won the Sir Karl Jenkins/Arts Club Classical exciting evening of Jazz Music Award 2016 (in association with Classic FM) as and Big Band music. From a result of which Ryers Down was written for her. She his early days with the is currently principal flute of the European Union Youth National Youth Jazz Orchestra. Orchestra and the Daniel’s extensive concerto repertoire has led to many contemporary saxophone concerto performances, including at the Royal Festival quartet Itchy Fingers , Nigel Hall and various theatres in Europe. He has performed has gone on to work with on BBC Radio 3 and BBC Radio Ulster. everyone from Ray Charles to Robbie Williams and is The Kenneth Loveland Gift was founded in the year in demand worldwide as 2000 to commemorate and continue Kenneth’s work of a soloist and session helping young musicians. A Gift is awarded annually to musician. an exceptional performance student at the advanced £13.00 post graduate level. Reductions of £2.00 per ticket for £6.00 in advance standard concessions (please see £7.00 on day page 22). Groups of 10+: £2.00 Reductions of £2.00 each ticket for standard concessions off each ticket. (please see page 22). Now on Sale

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OCTOBER 2016 Monday 3 7.30pm Moon River and Me * Friday 7 7.30pm Hallé * Saturday 8 7.30pm Saturday Night Live at St David’s Hall * Sunday 9 7.30pm Petula Clark – Live in Concert * Tuesday 11 8.00pm We Banjo 3 Wednesday 12 7.30pm Sixties Gold * Saturday 15 8.00pm Romesh Ranganathan * Limited Availability Wednesday 19 7.30pm The Hollies * Thursday 20 7.30pm Welsh National Opera Orchestra * Tuesday 25 7.30pm The Musical Box * Saturday 29 8.00pm The Magic of Motown *

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NOVEMBER 2016 Tuesday 1 7.30pm Kevin Bloody Wilson * Wednesday 2 7.30pm Show of Hands * Thursday 3 Doors David Essex * 7.00pm Friday 4 8.00pm Stewart Lee * Digital Content Provider Saturday 5 7.00pm Wales Festival of Remembrance Tuesday 8 8.00pm Lucy Porter Saturday 12 Doors Queen Extravaganza * 7.30pm Sunday 13 3.00pm Cardiff University Symphony Orchestra Monday 14 7.30pm Rebecca Ferguson * Rescheduled from 16 February Tuesday 15 & 7.30pm Professor Brian Cox Live * Wednesday 16 Thursday 17 7.30pm The King is Back – Ben Portsmouth is Elvis * Friday 18 7.30pm Philharmonia Orchestra *

STEWART LEE This special run of Stewart Lee gigs celebrate the DVD launch of the acclaimed BBC series STEWART LEE’S COMEDY VEHICLE – SERIES 4.

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 8.00PM

£22.50 (Plus a Ticket Service Charge of £3.95 per transaction)

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MONDAY 21 NOVEMBER LLUN 21 TACHWEDD 7.30PM CHINESE STATE CIRCUS SYRCAS WLADOL TSIENA Dynasty Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an incredible performance. Featuring the legendary Shaolin Warriors .

Adults/Oedolion: £25.00* Children/Plant: £10.00* Family (2 Adults & 2 Children)/ Teulu (2 oedolyn a 2 o blant): £50.00*

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NOVEMBER 2016 Monday 21 7.30pm Chinese State Circus – Dynasty * Tuesday 22 7.30pm Deacon Blue * Wednesday 23 7.00pm John Wilson & The John Wilson Orchestra * Saturday 26 Doors The Human League * 7.00pm

DECEMBER 2016 Sunday 4 3.00pm The Sixteen Tuesday 6 Doors The Bootleg Beatles * 7.00pm Thursday 8 7.30pm English Chamber Ensemble with Miloš Karadagli c Thursday 15 7.30pm The Rat Pack at Christmas * ´

THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET OF SIBERIA Tuesday 20 – Various La Fille Mal Gardée * Wednesday 21 Times Thursday 22 – Various The Nutcracker * Wednesday 28 Times Thursday 29 – Various Swan Lake * Monday 2 Jan Times

Thursday 15 December 7.30pm £28.00 & £29.50 Plus a Ticket Service Charge THE RAT PACK AT CHRISTMAS of £3.50 per transaction

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JANUARY 2017 Friday 6 7.30pm Vampires Rock Ghost Train Saturday 14 7.30pm Tommy Emmanuel * Thursday 26 Stephen K Amos Friday 27 – Various Lord of the Dance – Dangerous Games * Sunday 29 Times

FEBRUARY 2017 Saturday 18 7.30pm Paul Carrack * Wednesday 22 7.30pm Philharmonia *

MARCH 2017 Friday 3 7.30pm Vienna Tonkünstler Orchestra * Saturday 4 7.30pm Mike and the Mechanics * Sunday 12 7.30pm Lee Nelson Sunday 19 3.00pm Welsh National Opera Orchestra Thursday 23 8.00pm Camille O’Sullivan *

Friday 6 January 7.30pm

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APRIL 2017 Saturday 1 7.30pm Dresden Philharmonic Orchestra * Sunday 2 8.00pm Richard Herring

MAY 2017 Sunday 14 3.30pm Moscow Philharmonic Orchestra * Thursday 18 7.30pm Sam Bailey * Tuesday 23 8.00pm Grand Band (NY) *

JUNE 2017 Friday 2 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra * Tuesday 6 8.00pm Jimmy Carr * The Best of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour * Now on Sale

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*This discount may not apply for certain In the event of a cancelled performance performances. tickets must be returned to point of Children purchase (e.g. If purchased via one of Reductions and special prices apply our recognised ticket agents, tickets for many events. For Health and Safety should be returned directly to them). reasons, all children of walking age will In the event that duplicate tickets are require a ticket. required, there will be a charge of £2.00 Friends of St David’s Hall per ticket for this service. Enjoy selected reductions, a copy of the Latecomers brochure every other month and priority To avoid disruption, latecomers can be booking for most events for just £18.00 admitted to the auditorium only when there per year. is an appropriate break in the performance. Refunds, Exchanges and Duplicates The concert can be viewed via closed St David’s Hall values its patrons’ circuit TV in the L3 Lounge. commitment in booking early and Conditions of sale recognises that emergencies sometimes We reserve the right to make cast or prevent attendance. Tickets may be programme changes if necessary. exchanged for any other event at the Admission may be refused under certain same price or higher (on payment of the circumstances and a refund may not be difference). The exchange option is not made. Please check tickets at time of available for sold out concerts. If the event purchase to ensure they are correct. falls within a specific season (eg Proms, Refunds are at the discretion of the Ballet etc), exchanged tickets will be Box Office Manager. offered within the same season. Tickets Ticket Service Charge must be received at the Box Office not All ticket purchases are subject to a Ticket later than 48 hours before the original Service charge of £3.95 per transaction performance. There is a charge of £2.00 so you will only pay £3.95 no matter how per ticket for this service. (Unfortunately, many tickets you buy at one time (subject tickets purchased via the BBC Customer to change). The Ticket Service Charge Care Centre or outside agencies cannot be covers the cost of producing your tickets exchanged or resold at St David’s Hall.) and processing your order. We aim to Alternatively tickets will be accepted for provide exceptional service to customers resale on the strict understanding that whether they visit us in person, call on the St David’s Hall tickets will be sold first and phone or interact with us online. This small that resale cannot be guaranteed. We charge per transaction will enable us to cannot re-sell tickets unless the originals continue to do this in the face of increasing are first returned to the Box Office. 20% demands on valuable resources. of the value of any resale will be retained. *Some events will be exempt from the TSC Apart from these two services or the – for example events organised by A 2 Arts cancellation of a performance, money Active and any event where the top price will not be refunded once tickets have is £13.00 or less. been purchased.

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HOW TO FIND US SERVICES FOR DISABLED We are in the heart of Cardiff next CUSTOMERS to the St David’s Shopping Centre on The Hayes. Event information is available in Braille and large print formats If you have specific seating from the Hal and Cardiff Central requirements please inform the Library. To receive your own copy Box Office at time of booking. call the Marketing Department on 029 2087 8542.

Facilities for wheelchair users include level floors, toilet facilities Guide dogs are welcome. Please (in the Restaurant and on Levels inform the Box Office when you 2, 3, 4 and 5) and low level book tickets. counters at the Box Office, Cloakroom and Level 3 Bar. Wheelchair users plus one Hynt is a national scheme that companion can book seats at the works with theatres and arts Please ensure your mobile phone rear of the stalls at the lowest centres across Wales to make is switched off during the ticket price available, subject to things clear and consistent in fair performance. Photography or availability, for the performance. ticketing policy and accessibility. recording of any performance is Please book these at the Box Hynt cardholders are entitled not permitted. Office. Customers with walking to a ticket free of charge for a difficulties may find that stalls personal assistant or carer at St seats offer the best access. David’s Hall and all the theatres and arts centres participating in the scheme. Visit www.hynt.co.uk An infra red system is available in to find a range of information the auditorium (excluding Tier 5) about the scheme and to join. and can be used with or without a hearing aid. Please inform Box Office staff at time of booking and full user instructions will be supplied when you arrive for the event.

For information on how customers with limited mobility can gain vehicle access to St David's Hall when attending a performance and for specified non-performance events, go to the Your Visit and Access pages of the website www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk or call the Box Office on 029 2087 8444 .

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