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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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’. The of Wales enchanting score – just in Orchestra has established time for Christmas! From its foreboding overture an international reputation to the joyous ‘Amens’ of the Directed by Richard Curtis performing repertoire from final chorus, Handel’s and originally released in the golden era of Hollywood Messiah is packed with cinemas in 2003, Love and Broadway musicals and incident and contrast. Actually tells ten separate music for the big screen. It never fails to stir. yet interweaving stories of Joined by guest soloist Kim love around Christmas time Criswell, this will be a Free Pre-concert talk with an all-star cast wonderful evening full of 6.30pm (ticketed). including Hugh Grant, fabulous songs and music. £15.00 – £41.00 Concessions & Family Tickets Colin Firth, Emma £24.50 | £30.00 | £36.50 RESTAURANT Thompson, Keira Knightley £41.00 | £46.00 available. SEE PAGE 03 Now on sale BWYTY and many more. Wheelchair users plus one GWELER TUDALEN 03 companion: Stalls seats £41.50 | £51.50 | £67.00 TAPAS £24.50 each. SEE PAGE 03 Wheelchair users plus one Now on Sale TAPAS companion: Stalls seats RESTAURANT GWELER TUDALEN 03 £41.50 each. Now on Sale SEE PAGE 03 BWYTY See page 32 HOT DOGS GWELER TUDALEN 03 SEE PAGE 03 See page 32 CW^ M POETH TAPAS GWELER TUDALEN 03 SEE PAGE 03 HOT FOOD TAPAS SEE PAGE 03 GWELER TUDALEN 03 08 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 BWYD POETH GWELER TUDALEN 03 HOT DOGS SEE PAGE 03 CW^ M POETH GWELER TUDALEN 03
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FRIDAY 7 1.00pm FRIDAY 7 7.30pm SATURDAY 8 3.00pm & 7.30pm
Lunchtime Cardiff The Promise Concert Philharmonic of Christmas Royal Welsh College Orchestra The Promise of Christmas of Music & Drama A Night at the Movies has been a regular part of Festive Brass 2018 the Christmas season in Dr Robert Childs conductor St David’s Hall every year Michael Bell MBE conductor since 2000. Join us again This popular family friendly The CPO perform this this year as the large forces concert returns to the hall popular concert with a of Cambrensis Choir and for another lunchtime filled selection of music from Orchestra and the St with traditional carols and blockbusters such as Back David’s Praise Choir bring festive favourites, to the Future, Star Trek: Into you Christmas music guaranteed to have you Darkness, Jurassic World suitable for the whole singing along. The perfect and Star Wars: The Last family. escape from the winter Jedi. weather and Christmas The Promise of Christmas shopping frenzy! The programme includes Youth Choir, who cannot music from The Blues fail to delight, will be £6.00 in advance £7.00 on day Brothers, The Pink Panther singing in the afternoon Reductions of £1.00 per ticket for and Breakfast at Tiffany’s , as perfomance and in the standard concessions (please see well as a selection of classic evening we will be joined page 30). songs from Disney Classics by soprano Katy Treharne. Now on sale Mary Poppins, Beauty and £12.00 | £14.00 the Beast and The Lion Certain Reductions Apply. King. NowR EoSTnAU RSANaT le See page 32 SEE PAGE 03 £7.00 – £24.00 BWYTY See page 32 Concessions Available GWELER TUDALEN 03 Now on sale TAPAS SEE PAGE 03 See page 32 (eveTnAPiAnS g performance only) GWELER TUDALEN 03
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SUNDAY 9 3.00pm MONDAY 10 7.00pm TUESDAY 11 7.00pm
The Sixteen Caerphilly Cardiff County at Christmas Showcase 2018 & Vale of Harry Christophers conductor Join us for a celebration Glamorgan of the talent of Caerphilly Music Service One of the most perfect Youth Music, featuring choral groups of today, ensembles and choirs Christmas Showcase described by The Times from throughout the A celebration of Christmas as a ‘tiny soundbite of county. They perform a with pupils from CCVG heaven’, The Sixteen wide variety of Christmas Music Service and schools returns to the Hall for a music from Big Band, across Cardiff and the Vale, fascinating Christmas Rock Band, Choirs and bringing Joy to the World. programme that reflects Orchestras. Orchestras, bands, singers on themes of innocence and a massed choir to lift and danger. Indulge in £8.00 | £9.00 | £10.00 Reductions of £1.00 each ticket the spirits in the festive an afternoon of sublime for standard concessions (please season. music – a perfect see page 30). seasonal treat. £8.00 | £9.50 | £12.00 See page 32 Reductions of £1.00 each ticket £25.00 for standard concessions (please Friends of St David’s Hall, see page 30). Claimants, Disabled people (plus one companion), See page 32 Wheelchair users (plus one companion: £19.00 each. Students £5.00 each. Under 16: free with every full price paying adult ticket. Additional child tickets £5.00 each. Now on sale
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WEDNESDAY 12 7.30pm THURSDAY 13 7.30pm SATURDAY 15 & MONDAY 17 10.30am & 12.30pm
A Christmas The Rat Pack Tiddly Prom Concert of at Christmas Bert and Cherry’s Stephen Triffitt as Christmas Plum Seasonal Music Frank Sinatra Pudding & Carols Mark Adams as Lefel 1 Dean Martin in aid of Noah’s Ark A Christmas treat from the George Daniel Long as Tiddly Prom team; Bert, Appeal Sammy Davis Jr Cherry and many of their An evening of Christmas The Golddiggers and The musical friends come music featuring: Manhattan Swing Orchestra Jane Watts – Organ together for fun and Back by popular demand The Brass ensemble of the frivolity. This interactive live and following sell-out Welsh Guards musical show features performances across the Massed Welsh Hospitals songs from Bert’s three globe, The Definitive Rat Choir popular Tiddly Proms Pack brings you an evening Guest Artist – TBA alongside festive favourites. of festive classics, including Conducted by White Christmas, Baby It’s Bert has been busy getting David J Davies Cold Outside, The Christmas ready for Christmas, Cherry A local Primary School will Song and Let It Snow , plus is coming to help put the complete the line-up. all-time favourites including finishing touches to the I’ve Got You Under My Skin, decorations and all their Please bring your voice to friends will be popping in support this annual family That’s Amore, Mr Bojangles and New York, New York . too. As usual expect a Christmas concert in aid lively story and lots of silly of The Noah’s Ark Appeal. What better way to get into the festive spirit! sing along songs. £10.00 | £12.00 | £13.00 £7.50 £30.00 | £31.50 Wheelchair users plus one Now on Sale companion: stalls seats £10.00 Wheelchair users plus one each. Groups of 10 or more: companion: Stalls seats £30.00 See page 32 £1.00 off each ticket. each. Now on Sale
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SATURDAY 15 3.00pm SUNDAY 16 3.00pm MONDAY 17 7.30pm
City Voices BBC Wales The Bootleg Cardiff Carols For Beatles 10th Anniversary Christmas In Concert Christmas Concert Adrian Partington – The world’s most famous A festive choral celebration conductor Beatles Tribute band of 10 years of City Voices receives critical acclaim Cardiff BBC National Orchestra & from across the globe with Chorus of Wales their stunning recreation Since debuting at St David’s Massed Schools’ Choir of the greatest songbook Hall in 2013 City Voices of all time. Tracing the Cardiff have always BBC Wales’ annual Fab Four’s journey delighted audiences with festive concert returns through the sixties, every their concerts in December to St David’s Hall with a tiny detail is meticulously offering a wide range of selection of popular carols, covered from costumes music to get you in the readings by BBC Wales to authentic period festive mood. So what can presenters and a massed instruments; from their you expect from their 10th choir of primary school witty 'Scouse' banter to Anniversary Christmas pupils. their 'inflection perfect' Concert? Well the choir have £5.00 vocal mimicry. chosen their favourite festive On Sale 29 October songs from the last 10 years It's not the Beatles… to present a perfect but you simply won’t celebration of what City believe it! Voices Cardiff does best – £33.50 their Greatest Christmas See page 32 Reductions of £1.00 each ticket Hits – so far. for standard concessions (please see page 30). Groups 10+: £13.00 £1.00 off each ticket. Under 12: £5.00 each. Students, Now on Sale Over 60s, Children 12-18: £10.00 each. See page 32 Now on Sale See page 32 12 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 Raymond Gubbay presents The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia
The Russian State Ballet & Orchestra of Siberia perform four magical ballets to celebrate the festive season. With an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality and depth, the soloists and corps de ballet never fail to delight with their breath-taking physical ability.
The company will merge traditional and digital worlds with an imaginative staging using stunning scenery combined with the magic of modern technology.
Sergei Bobrov Artistic Director Anatoly Tchepurnoi Music Director and Chief Conductor Snow Maiden The Nutcracker Wednesday 19 7.00 pm Friday 21 2.00pm & 7.00pm Thursday 20 2.00pm & 7.00pm Saturday 22 2.00pm & 5.30pm Sunday 23 2.00pm & 5.30pm Monday 24 2.00pm
Protected from the outside world by Father Frost, the This most famous of fantasy ballets begins at nightfall exquisite Snow Maiden plays innocently amongst the on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes tumble outside, the dancing snowflakes in the enchanted Land of Frost. warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows Based on a traditional folk tale, this seasonal sparkler across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the presents beneath. When midnight strikes, we are human world. Captivated by the colourful village and swept away to a fairy-tale world where nothing is quite the people who live there, she ventures too far and is as it seems; toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse King swept up by feelings of love, temptation and betrayal. and his army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins.
Swan Lake Cinderella Thursday 27 2.00pm & 7.00pm Sunday 30 2.00pm & 5.30pm Friday 28 2.00pm & 7.00pm Monday 31 2.00pm Saturday 29 2.00pm & 5.30pm
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to The world’s favourite rags to riches fairy-tale is a life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable magical mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace choreography and colourful costumes. Whilst her ballroom to the moon-lit lake, where swans glide in mad/bad step-mother and her ill-mannered step- perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic sisters prepare for the Royal Ball, graceful Cinderella romance has it all. The dual role of Odette the swan can only dream of dancing with the dashing Prince. queen, fluttering with emotional intensity and Odile, Later that evening, her rags become a glittering gown the temptress in black tulle, is one of ballet’s most and she is magically whisked to the Ball where the unmissable technical challenges. Prince is smitten. Midnight strikes and, one lost crystal slipper later, he must now embark on a journey to find his lost love. Ticket Prices Discounts & Concessions (Not available on Platinum Tickets) 2.00pm performances Friends of St David’s Hall, students, over 60s, Adult: £17.50 – £38.00 unemployed, claimants, disabled people (plus one Under 16: £8.25 – £19.00 companion): £2.00 off each ticket (excluding 22 & Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16): 29 December at 2.00pm). £46.50 – £108.50 Platinum ticket: £46.50 Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats (includes best available seat in Tier 1, a souvenir at the lowest adult price for each performance. programme and an ice-cream) Multi-Ballet Saver 5.30pm & 7.00pm performances Book for any 2 ballets at the same time and save Adult: £19.50 – £41.00 20% on the full adult price. Under 16: £9.25 – £20.50 (Offer excludes over 60s/children/students/ Family (2 adults & 2 children under 16): claimants/family/Platinum & Early Bird Tickets). £52.50 – £115.50 Platinum ticket: £48.50 Groups (includes best available seat in Tier 1, a souvenir Groups of 10 or more: 20% off full adult price plus programme and an ice-cream) a free ticket for the group organiser (excludes Platinum Tickets). Please call the Box Office on 029 2087 8444 to book group tickets. Now on Sale
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SATURDAY 5 7.30pm FRIDAY 11 8.00pm
Beyond the The Circus of Horrors
Barricade Imagine a brilliant rock show combined with amazing, bizarre and dare devil Circus acts, a stellar light show Beyond the Barricade has and all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each delighted audiences cheek. throughout the UK and mainland Europe for more The almighty cast that stormed into the finals of than a decade, with its Britain’s Got Talent is now a West End and world-wide exciting concert portrayal hit. Taking you on a roller coaster ride of sword of the greatest songs in swallowers, cross bow and knife throwing ultra vixens, musical theatre, all flaming hula hooping divas, hair hangers, strong men, performed totally live! whirlwind acrobats, twisted contortionists, sinister aerialists, the darkest of Magic and lots, lots more. Recreating original West End/Broadway musical hit £20.00 | £22.00 | £24.00 | £28.00 songs with amazing Students, Job Seekers & OAPs: £3.00 per ticket off top two prices. Early Bat Offer: £3.00 off each ticket booked by 11 November authenticity, this cast of past (one concession per ticket). principal performers from Now on sale Les Mise ́rables , present a blockbusting two hour show, See page 32 which is now established as the nation’s favourite musical theatre concert. £24.00 Reductions of £2.00 per ticket for standard concessions (please see page 30). Early Bird Offer: £3.00 off each ticket booked before 31 October (other concessions do not apply). Groups of 10 or more: £2.00 off each ticket.
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16 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 St David’s Hall January December 2018 & January 2019
SATURDAY 12 7.30pm TUESDAY 15 8.00pm
Michael ® starring Ben Roots Unearthed The Magic of Michael Jackson Martin Carthy & John Michael ® starring Ben is a jaw-dropping and magical Kirkpatrick tribute to the King of Pop, Michael Jackson. National treasures Martin This award winning production features an incredible Carthy & John Kirkpatrick live band, stunning costumes, iconic dance routines embark on a rare UK duo and of course, the inimitable Ben. The show promises tour. to create the most authentic, lively and powerful These two leading re-creation of the iconic superstar you will ever interpreters of English experience. folk traditions – folk Michael ® starring Ben brings together a fresh blend, guitarist/singer Carthy and mixing elements of Michael Jackson’s own stage squeezebox virtuoso/singer shows with exciting new arrangements combined Kirkpatrick – are long-time with a breathtaking light show to create the perfect collaborators in a variety of celebration of Michael and his music seminal musical projects: from John’s iconic 1976 £25.00 | £28.00 | £30.00 Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £25.00 each. Morris tunes album Plain Now on sale Capers through Steeleye Span to Brass Monkey . DISCLAIMER: Please note this that this a tribute production and is not endorsed Their enduring enjoyment by or affiliated with the Michael Jackson Estate. of playing with each other shines through in their See page 32 performances – warm, natural and charismatic. £14.50 in advance £15.50 on the day
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THURSDAY 17 7.30pm FRIDAY 18 7.30pm
African Children’s Choir Stephen Hough Helping Africa’s most vulnerable children today… …so they can help Africa tomorrow plays Beethoven BBC National Through Their voice and their music, the children of the African Children’s Choir TM are taking Africa to the Orchestra of Wales rest of the world. For over 29 years, the choir has been Thomas Søndergård performing throughout North America and the United conductor Kingdom. Stephen Hough piano Catriona Morison mezzo Each child has a story; they have experienced more tragedy in their young lives than most of us will ever Beethoven Piano Concerto know. Yet each has hope for tomorrow. No 4 Mahler Rückert Lieder Your support helps build schools and deliver education Mahler Symphony No 10 throughout Africa in Uganda, Rwanda, Sudan, Nigeria, Adagio Ghana, Kenya and South Africa. Mahler’s ‘Rückert’ songs and £9.00 | £10.00 | £11.00 | £12.00 Under 12: £5.00 each. troubled tenth symphony are moving meditations on See page 32 themes of beauty, death and martyrdom. With its reflective opening movements, Beethoven’s fourth concerto sets the mood perfectly. Free Pre-concert talk 6.30 pm (ticketed).
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SATURDAY 19 7.30pm SUNDAY 20 7.30pm
Classic Elvis Back to Bacharach Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra Back to Bacharach are proud to present The Very Best of Burt Bacharach celebrating ‘The Hitmaker’ John Quirk conductor behind one of the greatest American songbooks of Ciaran Houlihan the 20th Century. Michael Glaysher Join us on a masterclass in melody and great feel Following its outstanding good songs which have become the soundtrack to our première, Classic Elvis lives, combined with breathtaking performances from returns to St David’s Hall our West End vocalists and the amazing musicianship in 2019 this time with the of the Magic Moments Orchestra. award winning Irish tribute artist Ciarán Houlihan. The non-stop parade of classic hits include Alfie, What The World Needs Now, Do You Know The Way Once again the show will To San Jose? and many more. feature the Graceland £23.50 | £25.00 Band and the Cardiff Now on sale Philharmonic Orchestra conducted by John Quirk. See page 32 The concert also includes a Sun Studio and Movie set from Michael Glaysher. £27.00 Under 18: £9.00 each when booked with an adult ticket. Now on sale
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MONDAY 21 7.30pm TUESDAY 22 1.00pm
Golden Girls in Concert Lunchtime Lesley Garrett, Bonnie Langford & Concert Maria Friedman Isata Kanneh-Mason – Golden Girls celebrates, for the first time, three of the piano greatest show-women of our time and their decades spent on stage and screen. Sharing life stories through Isata Kanneh-Mason is an song, the album and live show celebrates friendship, undergraduate at The Royal strong women in their prime and the joy, laughter and Academy of Music, studying tears that life can bring. piano with Carole Presland, having been awarded the Produced by Nick Patrick (Ball and Boe, Elvis with the prestigious Sir Elton John RPO, Roy Orbison), the album and show will include Scholarship. She performed a selection of well-loved tracks such as: The Way We with Elton John in Los Were (Streisand), That’s What Friends are For (Dionne Angeles in 2013 and was a Warwick), I Know Him So Well (from Chess), Send in finalist in the Piano Category the Clowns (Sondheim), Music (John Miles), When she of The BBC Young Musician loved me (Toy Story), Slipping through my fingers 2014. She has performed (Abba) Magic Moments and Down Town . extensively throughout the £29.50 | £39.50 | £47.00 | £57.00 UK and abroad and has Meet & Greet: £87.00 broadcast several times on Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £29.50. television and radio. Today Now on sale she will perform the See page 32 Complete Preludes of Chopin. £6.00 in advance £7.00 on day Reductions of £1.00 each ticket for standard concessions (please see page 30).
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20 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 St David’s Hall January December 2018 & January 2019
TUESDAY 22 8.00pm WEDNESDAY 23 7.30pm THURSDAY 24 7.30pm
Capital City Jazz The Classic Sandi Toksvig Orchestra Rock Show Live! National with Mike Lovatt From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, Trevor The Capital City Jazz including Led Zeppelin, Orchestra was formed in Sandi Toksvig brings her Dire Straits, Queen, The 2007 and features some of brand new, one-woman Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd the finest Jazz musicians comedy show to the Hall. and Meatloaf plus much in South Wales. Tonight much more. Sandi thinks that being they are joined by world called a National Treasure Anthem after anthem, renowned Trumpet player, is bit embarrassing and riff after riff, solo after solo, Mike Lovatt. Lead trumpet has decided instead to The Classic Rock Show with the BBC Big Band, become a National Trevor – brings the original and a much sought after half misprint, half Danish recordings back to life on player on the London comedian, novelist, actor stage; with a huge sound session scene, Mike will and broadcaster. feature on some classic and light show to match. Big Band charts from Culminating in a show- Expect tall stories, the likes of Billy May stopping guitar duel that is fascinatingly funny facts, and Duke Ellington. definitely not to be missed. really silly jokes and some terrible baking from the A gem of a rock show – www.ccjo.co.uk host of Great British Bake sore throat guaranteed! FB: Capital City Jazz Off, QI and 15to1 . Don’t Orchestra £26.50 expect tap-dancing, Twitter: @CCJOswing Plus a limited number of higher needlework or headstands. priced Golden Circle tickets: £14.00 £36.50 each. Reductions of £2.00 each ticket Age guidance 14+ Now on sale for standard concessions (please £21.00 | £26.00 see page 30). Students & Under See page 32 Now on sale 16s: £7.00 each. Groups of 10 or more: £2.00 off each ticket. See page 32 Now on sale
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FRIDAY 25 7.30pm SATURDAY 26 7.30pm
Luther – A Celebration of The Johnny Luther Vandross Cash Roadshow San Quentin 50th The World’s premier show in celebration of ‘The Velvet Anniversary Show Voice’. Experience all the hits in an amazing career Endorsed by the Cash which included many of the greatest dance anthems family! This one off 50th and love songs ever written, and culminating in over anniversary performance of 40 million album sales and eight Grammy awards. the legendary San Quentin The show is fronted by international Luther Vandross show in 1969 will see tribute Harry Cambridge and his 10 piece band. songs from the album Never Too Much, Here and Now, Give Me the Reason, performed alongside hits I Really didn't mean it, Stop to Love, So Amazing, and favourite songs. This is The Best Things in Life Are Free, Always and Forever, simply the biggest and best Endless Love, Ain’t No stoppin’ Us Now and many, celebration of Johnny Cash many more. in the world today. Only touring this year – don’t £24.50 Now on sale miss! £23.00 | £25.00 See page 32 Reductions of £1.50 each ticket for standard concessions (please see page 30). Now on Sale
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SUNDAY 27 3.00pm TUESDAY 29 1.00pm
Welsh National Opera Orchestra Lunchtime Carlo Rizzi conductor Alexander Sitkovetsky violin Concert Sean Shibe – Guitar Mendelssohn Overture, The Hebrides Fingal’s Cave Bruch Scottish Fantasy Born in Edinburgh in 1992 Rachmaninov Symphony No 2 of English and Japanese heritage, Sean studied at Inspired by a visit to Scotland in the summer of 1829, the Royal Conservatoire of Mendelssohn’s familiar seascape is a wonderfully salty Scotland, and with the portrait of windless calm and a storm-tossed Atlantic inspirational Paolo Pegoraro swell around the Hebridean island of Mull. Bruch’s in Italy. At the age of 20 he concerto-like work makes free use of Scottish folk tunes became the first guitarist to but be sure to expect an evocation of bagpipes too! be selected for the BBC This rousing programme culminates in Rachmaninov’s Radio 3 New Generation opulently lyrical Second Symphony – compelling, heart- Artists scheme, and the only easing and stirring, it is the epitome of the Romantic solo guitarist to be awarded symphony. a Borletti-Buitoni Trust Fellowship. He was selected 2.00pm Free Pre-concert Talk – Lefel 1. by Young Classical Artists £10.00 – £41.00 Trust in 2015. Platinum Ticket: £49.50 (includes prime seat in Tier 1, glass of Prosecco and a programme). Today’s programme includes Certain Reductions Apply. works by Villa-Lobos and Now on sale Bach.
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TUESDAY 29 7.30pm THURSDAY 31 7.30pm
Martyn Joseph Psychic Sally 10th Anniversary Tour A unique talent driven by passion, social awareness and love for his trade, Martyn Joseph is a jaw World renowned psychic, dropping guitar player who has developed a unique television and theatre star percussive style, teamed up with a powerful show and the UK’s favourite stopping voice, and has been called ‘The Welsh award winning medium, Springsteen’. Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her He is gifted with the rare ability to speak to the soul phenomenal interactive with his expressive and poignant lyrics and has a 10 year anniversary show. career spanning 30 years, 32 albums, over a half a This is a unique evening million record sales and thousands of live not to be missed. Book performances. your tickets now to see £18.00 in advance this phenomenal psychic £19.00 on day in action. Reductions of £2.00 each ticket for standard concessions (please see page 30). Under 16: £5.00 each. The show is investigational REACT Members: £10.00 each. and for the purpose of Now on Sale entertainment.
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FEBRUARY 2019 Saturday 2 7.30pm Coleen Nolan * The Never Too Late Tour Thursday 7 7.30pm BBC National Orchestra of Wales * Friday 8 7.30pm ELO Again * Sunday 10 3.00pm Karl Jenkins: 75th Birthday Concert * Monday 11 Doors 7.00pm Clwb Ifor Bach presents John Grant + Support * Tuesday 12 7.30pm Banff Mountain Film Festival (Red Programme) Wednesday 13 7.30pm Steve Steinman’s Vampires Rock * Thursday 14 7.30pm London Sinfonietta and Synergy Vocals * Sunday 17 3.00pm Anton & Erin * Those Magical Musicals Tuesday 19 8.00pm Roots Unearthed * Jim Moray Wednesday 20 Doors 7.00pm Trixie Mattel – Skinny Legend!!!! * Thursday 21 7.30pm Symphony Orchestra of India * Saturday 23 7.30pm Joan Baez – Fare thee Well Tour * Tuesday 26 8.00pm nightmusic – Duo Bayanello & Trio Anima * L3 Lounge Wednesday 27 7.30pm Dr Michael Mosley *
Wednesday 13 February 2019, 7.30pm
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MARCH 2019 Friday 1 7.30pm BBC National Orchestra & Chorus of Wales * Sunday 3 7.30pm Shakin’ Stevens * Tuesday 5 8.00pm Roots Unearthed Juan Martin* – L3 Lounge Wednesday 6 7.30pm Oslo Philharmonic Orchestra * Saturday 9 8.00pm Brit Floyd * Sunday 10 7.30pm Paul Carrack 2019 Tour * Wednesday 13 8.00pm No Such Thing as a Fish * Thursday 14 7.30pm The Sensational 60s Experience * Wednesday 20 7.30pm Welsh National Opera Orchestra * Thursday 21 3.00pm The Classical Music Road Maps * 7.30pm Mike & The Mechanics * Friday 22 7.30pm A Night at the Proms * Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra Tuesday 26 7.30pm Dan Snow * Wednesday 27 7.30pm Julian Clary * Thursday 28 7.30pm Banff Mountain Film Festival (Blue Programme) Friday 29 7.30pm Royal Philharmonic Orchestra *
APRIL 2019 Wednesday 3 7.30pm Stairway to Heaven: Led Zeppelin Masters * Thursday 4 7.30pm Ex Cathedra Consort & Baroque Ensemble His Majesty’s Sagbutts & Cornetts * Friday 5 Doors 7.00pm Collabro * Saturday 6 7.30pm Henning Wehn: Get On With It * Tuesday 9 8.00pm nightmusic * L3 Lounge Wednesday 10 7.30pm Woman to Woman * Judie Tzuke, Beverley Craven & Julia Fordham Thursday 11 7.30pm BBC National Orchestra of Wales * Thursday 18 7.30pm That’ll Be The Day * Friday 19 8.00pm nightmusic * L3 Lounge Wednesday 24 8.00pm George * Thursday 25 7.30pm Beatrice Rana * Friday 26 – Various Zog * Sunday 28 Times Tuesday 30 8.00pm Roots Unearthed Flook* – L3 Lounge
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MAY 2019 Wednesday 1 7.30pm European Union Chamber Orchestra * Saturday 4 7.30pm Remembering the Movies * Monday 6 8.00pm Rumours of Fleetwood Mac * Tuesday 7 7.30pm An Evening with Katherine Jenkins * Thursday 9 7.00pm BBC National Orchestra of Wales * Tuesday 14 8.00pm nightmusic – Liam Byrne & NASduo * L3 Lounge Saturday 18 7.30pm The Hallé * Thursday 23 8.00pm Soul Legends * Tuesday 28 8.00pm Capital City Jazz Orchestra * L3 Lounge
JUNE 2019 Saturday 1 Various Times Gromit Model Making Workshops * Lefel 1 1.30pm & Wallace & Gromit’s Musical Marvels * 6.00pm Monday 3 8.00pm Al Murray * Thursday 6 7.30pm BBC National Orchestra of Wales * Friday 7 8.00pm Stewart Francis * Tuesday 25 7.30pm Philharmonia Planets Project * Saturday 29 7.30pm Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra *
AUGUST 2019 Saturday 31 8.00pm The Dreamboys 2019 UK Tour *
SEPTEMBER 2019 Friday 13 7.30pm What’s Love Got To Do With It? * Monday 23 – 8.00pm Brydon, Mack and Mitchell * Wednesday 25
OCTOBER 2019 Saturday 5 8.00pm Rob Beckett – Wallop * Monday 7 7.30pm Les Musicals * Tuesday 29 & 7.30pm Tim Minchin * Wednesday 30
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Collabro
Friday 5th April 2019 Doors 7.00pm
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to availability and should be booked through the Box Apart from these two services or the cancellation of a Office, not online, to ensure customers’ specific needs performance, money will not be refunded once tickets are met. have been purchased. Student Tickets In the event of a cancelled performance tickets must £5.00 tickets are also available for concerts in the be returned to point of purchase (e.g. If purchased via St David’s Hall International Concert Series up to one of our recognised ticket agents, tickets should be 6.30pm on the day of the performance. Tickets must returned directly to them). be collected and will be issued on production of a In the event that duplicate tickets are required, there valid student ID. will be a charge of £2.50 per ticket for this service. Groups Latecomers We welcome parties of all sizes and offer selected To avoid disruption, latecomers can be admitted to the discounts to groups of 10 or more. To book, call the auditorium only when there is an appropriate break in Box Office on 02920 878444 . the performance. The concert can be viewed via Family Tickets are available for certain events where closed circuit TV in the L3 Lounge. shown. Conditions of sale *This discount may not apply for certain We reserve the right to make cast or programme performances. changes if necessary. Admission may be refused under certain circumstances and a refund may not be Children made. Please check tickets at time of purchase to Reductions and special prices apply for many events. ensure they are correct. Refunds are at the discretion For Health and Safety reasons, all children of walking of the Box Office Manager. age will require a ticket. Responsible Drinking Friends of St David’s Hall As a licensed entertainment venue we promote Enjoy selected reductions, a copy of the brochure responsible drinking. Any customers displaying signs every other month and priority booking for most events of inebriation, aggression or anti-social behaviour, for just £18.00 per year. caused by alcohol or otherwise, will be escorted from Refunds, Exchanges and Duplicates the premises and no ticket refunds will be offered. St David’s Hall values its patrons’ commitment in booking early and recognises that emergencies sometimes prevent attendance. Tickets may be exchanged for any other event at the same price or higher (on payment of the difference). The exchange option is not available for sold out concerts. If the event falls within a specific season (eg Proms, Ballet etc), exchanged tickets will be offered within the same season. Tickets must be received at the Box Office not later than 48 hours before the original performance. There is a charge of £2.00 per ticket for this service. (Unfortunately, tickets purchased via the BBC Customer Care Centre or outside agencies cannot be exchanged or resold at St David’s Hall.) Alternatively tickets will be accepted for resale on the strict understanding that St David’s Hall tickets will be sold first and that resale cannot be guaranteed. We cannot re-sell tickets unless the originals are first returned to the Box Office. 20% of the value of any resale will be retained.
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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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