Spring 2014
Classic and contemporary drama at Sherman Theatre
Performances that look at Twelfth Night, Midsummer’s Nights Dream, The Tempest and Under Milk Wood in a new way.
Happy New Year! We have just gone on sale with our Spring season and we wanted to let you know about the fantastic dramas we have coming up at Sherman Theatre in Spring you may like to bring your group along to.
To make your group trip to the Sherman Theatre as stress-free as possible, we offer: Free bookers place (1 per bookings over 10) Post show talks for many shows On road pay and display parking near the theatre We are next door to Cathays Train Station There is a drop off point at the front of the theatre for coaches We also serve light snacks in the café bar.
We have included information about three shows you might like to bring groups along to:
I, Peaseblossom / I, Caliban Company of Angels 4-7 March Performed by Jimmy Whiteaker See the double bill at an evening performance (Tickets £15, half price under 25s, £2 off concessions) or see 1 of the shows as a matinees (1.30pm) Wednesday (Tickets £10, half price under 25s, £2 off concessions) - I, Peaseblossom Friday (Tickets £10, under 25s £5) - I, Caliban Ages 8+. Post Show Talk 6 March
Company of Angels presents Tim Crouch’s unique interpretations of Shakespeare’s classic plays. This is an ideal introduction to Shakespeare mixing contemporary language with many excerpts from the original text, this is Shakespeare as you’ve never seen it before. I, Peaseblossom: The story of A Midsummer Night’s Dream as re-lived through the fevered nightmares of Shakespeare’s most neglected fairy. Funny and heartbreaking in equal measure. Running Time 60 mins I, Caliban: A sweet and sorry tale of injustice, inebriation and missing your mum, as told by Caliban, a puppyheaded monster alone on Prospero’s island at the end of The Tempest. Running Time 55 mins.
“Spankingly brilliant... plenty here for adoring Shakeophiles as well as younger audiences” Venue Magazine
029 2064 6900 / shermancymru.co.uk
Twelfth Night Filter Theatre in association with Royal Shakespeare Company 1 & 2 April, 7.30pm Tickets £15-£22, under 25s half price tickets, concessions £2 off Post Show Talk 1 April.
Two worlds collide in Filter’s explosive take on Shakespeare’s lyrical Twelfth Night. This story of romance, satire and mistaken identity is crafted into one of the most exciting and accessible Shakespeare productions of recent years. Experience the madness of love in this heady world where riotous gig meets Shakespeare.
“Sean Holmes’s production is a jolly good knees-up for all.” Daily Mail
Nominated for Best Shakespearean Production - Whats Onstage Awards 2008 Running Time 90 mins
Under Milk Wood: An Opera Taliesin Arts Centre 11 & 12 April, 7.30pm Tickets £15-£25, under 25s half price tickets, concessions £2 off.
As part of the Dylan Thomas 100 Festival Under Milk Wood: an Opera weaves together extraordinary poetic and comic language, contemporary and ancient instrumental music, recorded and live sound, as this 13 strong company creates a feast for the ears.
Book Now For further information and to book tickets, visit our website, www.shermancymru.co.uk alternatively, pay us a visit or call our friendly Ticketing Assistants on 029 2064 6900.
We look forward to seeing you at Sherman Theatre in 2014.
Now on sale… Lee Mead in Concert Sunday 4 May, 6.30pm. Tickets £25. Best known for winning the TV programme 'Any Dream Will Do' and catapulting to stardom in 'Joseph' in London's West End, Lee will be performing music from musical theatre and his own personal favourite songs. It’s a show not to be missed! Cream Tea packages: Cream Tea package (tea and scone & ticket) for £30 Sparkling Cream Tea package (tea, scone and glass of Prosecco + ticket) £32 029 2064 6900 / shermancymru.co.uk