Clockwise left to right: Michael ® Starring Ben, Dr John Cooper Clarke, Love Actually, The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia, Boney M Contents 02-03 07-29 Infocus What’s on Arts Active events and Details of all the great St David’s Hall is an tasty food suggestions events in December 2018 Investor in People for your visit. & January 2019 plus Early News. Follow us on Twitter: @stdavidshall 04-06 30-32 Profile Find us on Facebook: ‘St David’s Hall’ The Russian State Ballet & Booking information Orchestra of Siberia bring How to book your tickets four delightful ballets to the plus details of our Hall this Christmas. discounts and services. Beat the Christmas Craziness – give the gift of live entertainment. If you no longer wish to receive details of forthcoming events at the New Theatre/ St David’s Hall, please contact our box office on 02920 87 84 44 and ask to be removed from our mailing list. Cardiff Council is registered with the Information Commissioners Office, no. Z5832396. Book online @ www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk | 01 Infocus ICS Extras ICS: Young Artists ICS EXTRAS Before each concert we’ll be hosting young performers on PRE-CONCERT the Lefel 3 day stage from the region’s music schools. These TALKS young people are at the start of their music journey that may take them on to the main concert hall To enhance your enjoyment of the wonderful one day. events in International Concert Series we offer free Pre-concert Talks an hour before the ICS: THE CLASSICAL MUSIC concerts. These popular and accessible 30 ROADMAPS (FREE) minute talks offer insight into the music and LEFEL 1 – THURSDAY 18TH context to the performance and are a great way OCTOBER 2018 / THURSDAY 21ST to get more from your concert experience. MARCH 2019 Jonathan James takes you on a The speakers include: whistle-stop tour of 250 years of Jonathan James – A presenter for many classical music, from medieval prestigious orchestras and founder-director of monks to modern masterpieces. the Bristol Pre-Conservatoire, Jonathan draws With fun live illustrations on the on his conducting and teaching experience to piano and a pot pourri of audio bring enthusiastic lectures to venues around excerpts, this light-hearted the country. presentation will help you join the Dr Keith Chapin – Originally from Alaska, dots in classical music history Dr Chapin lectures in music at Cardiff University and introduce you to a whole new and is an active amateur vocalist. world of listening. Suitable for Hedd Thomas – The Nicolas John Dramaturg for both the complete novice and Welsh National Opera, Hedd is also a freelance seasoned concert-goers. composer and international music journalist. 02 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 St David’s Hall December 2018 & January 2019 Arts Active YOUNG COMPOSERS’ ensemble, Cardiff available throughout term SCHEME – LEFEL 1 Gamelan’s repertoire time, they are ideal from Aged between 14 – 18? includes both traditional keystage 2 up. Join our Young Composers Javanese and Western Scheme to develop your compositions for gamelan. compositional skills where New members are you will work with welcome to join this mixed professional composers ability group, regardless of and instrumentalists. previous experience. For more information please call 029 2087 8572 or CARDIFF GAMELAN SCHOOLS GAMELAN email [email protected] Tuesdays 6-8pm TASTERS The St David’s Hall adult The sessions are generally community gamelan 2 hours long and are Dining PLACES TO EAT THE GIN LOUNGE We have a number of private rooms Our brand new and luxurious Gin Lounge available for hire. For information is open for all Auditorium evening please contact 029 2087 8453 performances. Situated on the fourth st.davidshallcatering@ cardiff.gov.uk floor serving a choice of over 30 gins, A delicious choice of Tapas dishes is premium spirits, cocktails & often available in Level 3 Lounge. champagnes, let the fun beGIN! We will also be offering delicious wines, For details about when Tapas is available more craft beers and a wonderful array please chec k the m ain brochure entries or of soft drinks. the website and look for the blue symbol. We hope that you will really enjoy this Tapas in L3 Lounge £4.50 each dish fantastic new bar. WE’RE IN THE LOUNGE DRINKING GIN Book online @ www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk | 03 Raymond Gubbay presents The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia Russia’s acclaimed ballet Snow Maiden company returns with four The Nutcracker enchanting ballets following Swan Lake a sensational season last year, Cinderella complete with magical new sets Performed by transporting you into a wonderful The Russian State Ballet of Siberia fairytale world! Accompanied by The Russian State Ballet Orchestra Snow Maiden The Nutcracker Based on a traditional folk-tale, set in the This most famous of fantasy ballets for all snow covered landscape of the Russian the family begins as night falls on countryside, this seasonal sparkler follows Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, Snow Maiden as she dances into the an exciting adventure unfolds and leads to human world. an enchanted place where the magic The critics said….. really begins... ‘It is glittering white and silver….’ The critics said….. 19 December 7.00pm ‘…the scenery turned the stage into a 20 December 2.00pm & 7.00pm winter wonderland’ 21 December 2.00pm & 7.00pm 22 December 2.00pm & 5:30pm 23 December 2.00pm & 5:30pm 24 December 2.00pm 04 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia Formed in 1981, the Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies and has built an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and unusual depth. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb, and never fail to delight audiences with their breathtaking physical ability and dazzling costumes. Sergei Bobrov Artistic Director Anatoly Tchepurnoi Music Director and Chief Conductor Swan Lake Cinderella The greatest romantic ballet of all time is The world’s favourite rags to riches fairy- brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting tale where dreams can come true is a and unforgettable score. magical modern classic which will delight The critics said….. the whole family. ‘The production is a triumph’ 30 December 2.00pm & 5:30pm 31 December 2.00pm 27 December 2.00pm & 7.00pm 28 December 2.00pm & 7.00pm 29 December 2.00pm & 5:30pm Prices from £17.50 for 2.00pm performances and £19.50 for 5.30pm & 7.00pm performances Reductions available – for full details please see page 15. Book online @ www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk | 05 Who says Christmas shopping has to be stressful? Take the crazy out of Christmas and give them something they won’t forget. Choose tickets to any of our fantastic live events (remember to request a presentation gift card at the time of booking) and get your shopping all wrapped up, without any of the hassle. Here are some suggestions: 12 January 27 March Michael ® starring Ben Julian Clary 19 January 5 April Classic Elvis Collabro 10 February 6 April Karl Jenkins 75th Birthday Concert Henning Wehn 17 February 7 May Anton & Erin Katherine Jenkins 20 February 23 May Trixie Mattel Soul Legends with Lemar 26 March 1 June Dan Snow Wallace & Gromit’s Musical Marvels For details of all of our events visit stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk 06 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 St David’s Hall December December 2018 & January 2019 SATURDAY 1 7.30pm SUNDAY 2 Doors 7.00pm Boney M Dr John Cooper Clarke The 40th Anniversary Luckiest Man Alive Tour Tour Plus Special Guests One of the most legendary Britain’s best loved poet performs a sensational groups from the 70s Disco showcase of the spoken word. This is a chance to see Era, performs live in a rare John perform material both classic and brand new as show; celebrating 40 years he delves into his vast back catalogue, as well as his since 1978 when they prolific collection of new work, all read from his ruled the airwaves and trademark battered notebooks, delivered in John’s Rivers Of Babylon became legendary, rapid fire style and iconic Salford drawl. the second highest selling single of all time in the UK. Combine this with John’s hilarious observations, gags and off the wall chat and it adds up to the chance to Expect to hear all the see a living legend at the top of his game. multi-million selling disco classics including Brown John Cooper Clarke is as relevant and vibrant as ever, Girl in the Ring, Daddy and his influence just as visible on pop culture. His Cool, Rasputin, Sunny, influence can also be heard in the satirical and keen Ma Baker, Belfast, Painter social observations of artists such as Plan B and the Man, Hooray Hooray I t’s a Arctic Monkeys. Holiday, Gotta Go Home, John will also be joined by very special guest, Rivers of Babylon and acclaimed comedian Simon Day who will be many more. performing as Yorkshire poet Geoffrey Allerton. £31.50 £21.50 | £27.00 | £34.50 Now on Sale Wheelchair users plus one companion: Stalls seats £21.50 each. See page 32 Now on Sale See page 32 Book online @ www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk | 07 What’s on MONDAY 3 7.30pm TUESDAY 4 7.00pm THURSDAY 6 7.30pm Love Actually: John Wilson & Handel: Messiah Live Concert The John Wilson BBC National Orchestra & Chorus Tour with Full Orchestra of Wales UK Orchestra At The Movies Stephen Layton conductor with special guest Katherine Watson soprano Following a sold out 2017 Kim Criswell Iestyn Davies counter tenor tour, Love Actually will John Wilson’s 70 piece Gwilym Bowen tenor once again be screened superstar orchestra returns Neal Davies bass live across the UK with a with their brand new show BBC National Chorus full orchestra performing its ‘At The Movies’.