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Gin Lounge Arts Active YOUNG COMPOSERS’ ensemble, Cardiff available throughout term THE GIN LOUNGE SCHEME – LEFEL 1 Gamelan’s repertoire time, they are ideal from Our luxurious Gin Lounge on Aged between 14 – 18? includes both traditional keystage 2 up. Level 4 is open for all Join our Young Composers Javanese and Western Scheme to develop your compositions for gamelan. Auditorium evening compositional skills where New members are performances. you will work with welcome to join this mixed Join us there for an outstanding selection professional composers ability group, regardless of of premium spirits, Champagnes, and instrumentalists. previous experience. For more information delicious wine and craft beers, a please call 029 2087 8572 or wonderful array of soft drinks as well as CARDIFF GAMELAN SCHOOLS GAMELAN email [email protected] over 40 gins from all over the world: Tuesdays 6-8pm TASTERS The St David’s Hall adult The sessions are generally From Japan’s legendary Suntory, Roku is community gamelan 2 hours long and are made with Sakura leaf and flower for spring, sencha tea and gyokuro tea for summer, sansho pepper for autumn and yuzu peel for winter. WE’RE IN THE LOUNGE Sample exotic Sharish Blue Magic from the medieval town of Monsaraz in DRINKING GIN TIME CREDITS Portugal. Its magnificent blue colour comes from extracts of a flower known Meanwhile Cardiff Eccentric Dry Gin has Here at St David’s Hall we are very pleased leisure outlets, including at selected as blue pea; when you mix the gin with rich herby notes of rosemary, fennel, to be involved with the Time Credits events at St David’s Hall and New tonic it turns a magical pink shade. Its sorrel and liquorice with citrus notes scheme. Run by Tempo (formerly Spice) Theatre. botanicals include juniper, coriander, of lemongrass and verbena. It is made a charity started in Wales in 2008 the Look out for the symbol below to see angelica root, ginger, cinnamon, with natural juniper grown on the scheme is now at work across the UK. where the Time Credit scheme applies* cardamom, lemon peel, strawberry common in Llantrisant. Their vision is one of strong, connected and visit timecredits.com for further and raspberry. communities where everyone’s time is We also carry classic gins including information. valued. From closer to home we bring a varied Tanqueray, Sipsmith Sloe Gin, selection of Welsh gins including Brecon Gin and the classic Bols Genever, an Time Credits are a way of recognising the Botanicals , a small batch premium gin authentic drink from an old spirit recipe amazing things people do in their made at the Penderyn Distillery. It has of 1820. It predates English gins and is communities, with everyone’s time worth herby tones with earthy juniper and the origin of the commonly used phrase the same, volunteering at one of the many Eastern spices, a hint of bergamot and ‘Dutch Courage’. projects taking part in the scheme. These cinnamon. Dà Mhìle Seaweed Gin range from Wales Wildlife Watch, Global We hope to see you in the (pronounced Da Veelay), a small batch Gardens, Recovery Cymru, Whitchurch Gin Lounge soon! gin from Ceredigion, is infused with Cycling Club, Work Clubs in Rhondda seaweed to impart a coastal character. Cynon Taf and many other great projects. *subject to availability, Terms & conditions apply The credits can then be spent at many

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Senbla presents Ellen Kent’s spring 2020 opera festival featuring international soloists, a highly-praised chorus and full orchestra.

Madama Butterfly La Bohème Wednesday 1 April 7.30pm Sunday 5 April 7.30pm Madama Butterfly One of the world’s most popular La Bohème is one of the most romantic tells the heart-breaking story of the operas ever written. Puccini’s masterpiece beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in tells the tragic tale of the doomed, love with an American naval lieutenant, consumptive Mimi and her love for a with dramatic results. Highlights include penniless writer. La Bohème the melodic Humming Chorus , the moving The classic story of love and loss is set aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable in Paris and features many famous arias Join us for separate performances of two of Puccini’s iconic operas, Love Duet . sung in Italian with English surtitles. including Y our Tiny Hand is Frozen, They This sumptuous, traditionally staged Call Me Mimi and Musetta’s Waltz . production features the fabulous Korean Starring Elena Dee* in her iconic role as #### Elena Dee* and the celebrated Mimi and the celebrated soprano Maria international soprano Alyona Kistenyova* Tonina* as Musetta, this magnificent ‘Stunning and emotionally charged.’ The set will reflect an exquisite traditional production boasts stunning sets based on The Morning Star Japanese garden and will feature impressionist paintings and is traditionally spectacular costumes including antique staged, reflecting the Bohemian art of the wedding kimonos from Japan. period. Highlights include a colourful ‘The best La Bohème I have ever seen.’ carnival scene with a brass band and The Stage Musetta’s dog will also make an entrance.

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Puccini – Philharmonia Orchestra Madama Pablo Heras-Casado – conductor Daniel Kharitonov – piano Butterfly Rimsky-Korsakov Capriccio Espagnol One of the world’s most Liszt Piano Concerto No 1 popular operas, Puccini’s Prokofiev Classical Symphony Madama Butterfly tells the Stravinsky The Firebird Suite (1945 version) heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese Concert openers don’t get much better than Rimsky- girl who falls in love with Korsakov’s vibrant portrait of Spain, a barnstorming score an American naval closing with a sizzling fandango. Flamboyance and Lieutenant – with dramatic grandeur continue in Liszt’s First Piano Concerto results. Highlights include launched by one of the most dramatic openings of any the melodic Humming Romantic concerto. Its soloist will be the young Russian Chorus , the moving aria Daniel Kharitonov whose 2017 Royal Festival Hall debut One Fine Day and the prompted Classical Source to declare ‘his potential is unforgettable Love Duet . tremendous’. There follows Prokofiev’s Haydn-inspired and wonderfully tuneful ‘Classical’ Symphony and £19.00 – £36.00 Under 16, Disabled people plus Stravinsky’s ravishing orchestral showpiece. one companion, Students, £10.00 – £43.00 Claimants: half price. Over 60: Platinum Ticket: £51.00 (includes seat in Tier 1, glass of Prosecco £2.00 off each ticket. Friends of and a programme). St David’s Hall & Friends of Ellen Now on Sale Owain CBE presents: Kent: £5.00 off top 3 ticket price • Royal Philharmonic Orchestra bands. Groups of 10 – 19: £1.00 ICS: EXTRAS off each ticket. Groups of 20 or PRE-CONCERT TALK: Dr Jonathan James illustrates and discusses • BBC National Orchestra of Wales more: £2.00 off each ticket. the programme. Now on Sale • Orchestra 6.30pm – 7.00pm | Lefel 1 See page 32 • Cory Band & Massed Male Choir

• Capital City Jazz Orchestra See page 3 See page 32 • John Lill CBE...and much more...

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SATURDAY 4 SATURDAY 4 8.00pm SUNDAY 5 7.30pm MONDAY 6 7.30pm WEDNESDAY 8 7.30pm 1.00pm – 5.00pm

Cardiff Ukulele Foil, Arms and Puccini – Walk Right The Sensational 60s Festival Hog: Swines La Bohème Back Experience with international soloists, The Everly Brothers 10th Anniversary Tour Ukulele Wolves are proud Ireland’s top sketch trio are highly praised chorus and Story With a brand new production for 2020 celebrating to present their 7th, back on tour with their new full orchestra Annual Ukulele Festival. show Swines . With over From of their tenth anniversary, the show with the definite Ukulele Bands from South 100 million hits, the group This brand new production That’ll Be The Day, the feel good factor will transport you back to that Wales, West of , are best known for their is directed by Ellen Kent. sh ow tells the story of the magical decade that was the 1960s. Mid Wales and the online sketches, but it’s the One of the most romantic most successful duo of all Starring Mike Pender (Original voice of The Midlands will perform as live show where they really operas ever written, La time – The Everly Brothers. Searchers) The Trems (All former members of The Bohème tells the tragic well as our own Wolves. shine. The trio achieved Featuring hits such as Bye Tremeloes) The Fortunes , The Swinging Blue Jeans tale of the doomed, The Songbook for the critical acclaim this year Bye Love, All I Have To Do and The Dakotas . Hits include Needles and Pins, consumptive Mimi and her Grand Jam Session is with the best reviewed Is Dream and Cathy’s Silence Is Golden, Storm In A Teacup, Hippy Hippy love for a penniless writer. available to download show at the Edinburgh Clown , this unique concert- Shake, Little Children plus many more. from Facebook or from Fringe festival and are now This classic tale of love and based musical entwines £30.50 the website hitting the road around the loss features many famous the wonderful, sad yet Groups: Buy 10 get one free. www.ukulelewolvescardiff.co.uk. UK. Come see an hour of arias including Your Tiny glorious story of The Everly Now on Sale scripted nonsense, twisted Hand is Frozen , They Call Ukulele Wolves meet at the Brothers around those See page 32 Wolf’s Castle Inn every characters, music and Me Mimi and Muzetta’s trademark “harmonies Monday evening from unintentional improvisation. Waltz. from heaven”. 7.30pm until 10.00pm, Age 14+ Sung in Italian with £27.50 Groups of 10 or more: £2.00 off with players of all abilities. £23.00 English surtitles. each ticket. New members are always Now on Sale £19.00 – £36.00 welcome. Now on Sale See page 32 Under 16, Disabled people plus £3.50 one companion, Students, See page 32 Now on Sale Claimants: half price. Over 60: £2.00 off each ticket. Friends of St David’s Hall & Friends of Ellen Kent: £5.00 off top 3 ticket price bands. Groups of 10 – 19: £1.00 off each ticket. Groups of 20 or more: £2.00 off each ticket Now on Sale 08 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 Book online @ www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk | 09 St David’s Hall What’s on April April & May 2020

FRIDAY 10 2.00pm SATURDAY 11 8.00pm TUESDAY 14 1.00pm TUESDAY 14 8.00pm WEDNESDAY 15 7.30pm

St Matthew Gatecrasher Classical, Cardiff Lunchtime nightmusic Rumours of Passion Concert Tabea Debus & Fleetwood Mac The ground-breaking Gatecrasher Classical takes over Laefer Quartet BBC National St David's Hall for this exclusive one-off event. Mavron Quartet Charismatic and virtuosic, The world’s finest tribute to Orchestra and Chorus Fresh from recent The debut Gatecrasher Classical events in sold Tabea Debus has given Fleetwood Mac, returns to of Wales performances in St out within a matter of hours, were truly spectacular recorder music a major the stage in 2020 with a Petersburg, Russia, the John Butt Conductor experiences, taking the global brand to new heights and reboot, mixing baroque brand new show, including a Mavron Quartet return Gwilym Bowen Evangelist audiences alike and have already joined the list of staples with athletic very special blues set paying for another captivating David Shipley Christus unforgettable experiences in Gatecrasher’s 25-year history. workouts from tribute to Fleetwood Mac's lunchtime concert. Mhairi Lawson Soprano After receiving phenomenal responses from clubbers, contemporary innovators. legendary Peter Green era. Continuing the Russian Jess Dandy Contralto artists and performers, with hundreds of calls for She’s joined by the feisty Channelling the spirit of theme, the Mavrons will Anthony Gregory Gatecrasher Classical in other cities, Gatecrasher has saxophones of the Laefer Fleetwood Mac at their very present Prokofiev’s String James Newby vowed to share the magic of these Classical events to a Quartet, whose eclectic mix best, this concert offers a Quartet No 1 alongside wider audience. Cardiff is the perfect setting for this includes several new unique opportunity for fans, Even Bach knew he had Mozart’s String Quartet exclusive one-off show – Remade, Remixed & Recharged. commissions alongside old and new, to experience written something very No 15 in D minor. lively reworkings of the songs and performances special with his St Matthew Gatecrasher Classical promises fans a mind-blowing Come and experience timeless classics. that have ensured Fleetwood Passion, referring to it as experience with a host of Live Vocalists performing another exhilarating Mac’s place as one of the his favourite. The richness alongside the Gatecrasher Orchestra. Alongside the track £10.00 performance from St most loved groups of all of his music and its list of 25 years of Gatecrasher, curated by Gatecrasher’s Standard Ticket: £10.00 (includes David’s Hall’s ensemble either a draught beer, wine, soft time. illumination of the text very own Scott Bond, the event will feature tracks and in residence, the Mavron drink or gin & tonic from L3 Bar. remain as moving now as remixes by DJ Tiesto, Faithless, Ferry Corsten, Paul Under 14s must be Quartet. Reductions of £2.00 each ticket they were in 1727. Oakenfold, Paul van Dyk, Robert Miles and Solarstone for standard concessions accompanied by an adult. £15.00 – £43.00 all immortalized by the 40 piece Gatecrasher Orchestra. £6.00 in advance (includes drink). Please see page £29.50 Wheelchair users plus one £7.00 on day 30. Students: £3.00 off each Gold Circle: £39.50 Expect lots of hands in the air moments and one Reductions of £1.00 each ticket ticket (excludes drink). companion: stalls seats £15.00 unforgettable experience. Limited number of Gold Circle each. Certain reductions available. for standard concessions (please tickets available. see page 30). Now on Sale £32.00 – £59.95 Now on Sale Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £35.95 each. Now on Sale

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THURSDAY 16 6.00pm FRIDAY 17 7.30pm SATURDAY 18 7.30pm SUNDAY 19 7.00pm WEDNESDAY 22 7.30pm THURSDAY 23 8.00pm

Kidz Bop The Simon & A Celebration of Music from The Lost Words: Queen Machine Phil Wang World Tour Garfunkel Story Game of Thrones, Spell Songs Symphonic Philly Philly Wang The Lord of the Featuring Kerry Ellis Wang The No 1 music brand for Now seen by over a 1/4 In 2018 Folk by the Oak Following a sell-out 2018 Rings and The The music of rock legends kids, is bringing the KIDZ million people across the Festival commissioned tour and fresh from a 2019 Queen is to be celebrated BOP World Tour back to world, ‘The Simon and Hobbit Spell Songs , a musical Edinburgh Fringe run that like never before as West the UK. This marks the Garfunkel Story’ tells the Live Concert with Symphony companion piece to The sold out in advance, Phil End leading lady Kerry Ellis first-ever headlining tour fascinating tale of how two Orchestra & Choir Lost Words by author ‘Philly Philly Wang Wang’ for The British KIDZ BOP young boys from Queens, Robert Macfarlane and joins Scandinavian tribute They are the most beloved Wang is back on tour with Kids, who have sold more New went on to artist Jackie Morris ; eight stars Queen Machine for a and recognisable big and his newest show. than 215,000 albums to become the world’s most remarkable musicians fully orchestrated UK tour. small screen creations of all Phil has made a name for date. successful music duo of whose music engages The all-new tour Queen time – let alone just in the himself (that name being all time. deeply with landscape and Machine Symphonic The show which features world of the Fantasy genre Phil Wang) exploring sex, nature, were gathered to featuring Kerry Ellis will today’s biggest hits sung Starting from their humble –and now the music of romance, politics and his respond to the creatures, see Queen’s greatest hits by kids for kids follows the beginnings as 50’s Rock n Game of Thrones, The Lord mixed British-Malaysian art and language of The performed by leading release of the KIDZ BOP Roll duo ‘Tom & Jerry’, of the Rings and The Hobbit heritage with shows that Lost Words . Karine Polwart, European tribute band fifth UK album, KIDZ BOP ‘The Simon and Garfunkel will be celebrated in a delight in his unique Wang Julie Fowlis, Seckou Keita, Queen Machine 2020 . Story’ takes you through all special orchestral concert. brand of smart and silly. Kris Drever, Karry Andrew, accompanied by the the songs and stories that The stunning musical This one is about morality £25.50 | £33.00 | £48.00 Rachel Newton, Beth London Symphonic Rock Wheelchair users plus one shaped them, the dramatic accompaniments will be and the modern sense of Porter and Jim Molyneux Orchestra and conducted companion: stalls seats £25.50 split, their individual solo performed live by a huge self. Swell! As seen on create an inspiring new by Matthew Freeman , each. Free carers seats available. careers and ending with a orchestra, creating an Taskmaster, Live at the Now on Sale body of work. creating an unforgettable stunning recreation of the immersive live concert Apollo and Netflix. legendary 1981 Central experience that is every bit £25.00 night of rock . Reductions of £2.00 each ticket See page 32 £37.50 | £47.50 | £57.50 Under 14s must be Park reunion concert. as thrilling as the twists and for standard concessions (please Wheelchair users plus one accompanied by an adult. £20.50 | £22.50 turns in the world’s see page 30). companion: stalls seats £37.50 £17.00 Reductions of £1.50 for standard respective histories. Now on Sale each. concessions (please see page Now on Sale £28.50 – £63.00 Now on Sale 30). Groups of 10 or more: £1.50 See page 32 Wheelchair users plus one See page 32 off each ticket. Now on Sale companion: stalls seats £28.50 See page 32 each. Now on Sale

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SATURDAY 25 SUNDAY 26 3.00pm MONDAY 27 8.00pm TUESDAY 28 8.00pm WEDNESDAY 29 7.30pm Doors 7.00pm

Tomáš Hanus David Adams Brendan Schaub WNO Orchestra Ross Noble Capital City Jazz Luke Evans 50 Shades of Brown Tomáš Hanus – conductor Humournoid Orchestra World renowned star of Brendan Schaub is an David Adams – violin What happens when pure with special guest soloist v stage and screen Luke American stand-up comic, Dvorák Othello Overture comedy takes human Enrico Tomasso Evans will be performing TV personality and host of form? Prokofiev Violin Concerto No 2 Enrico Tomasso will join tracks from his album At iTunes chart toping Tchaikovsky Symphony No 4 What happens when a the CCJO. A top trumpeter Last . An eclectic collection podcasts The Fighter and Shakespeare’s tragic tale of love, jealousy and betrayal creature is created and on the jazz scene, Enrico of modern and classic The Kid and King & The v are all vividly realised in Dvorák’s dramatic overture, while bred to do stand up? has won the British Jazz songs, personally curated Sting . A regular at LA’s Prokofiev’s Second Violin Concerto brings soaring Awards five times. by Evans to highlight and most prominent comedy Nobody knows because lyricism, ear-catching instrumental colours and a slow Performing at major complement his unique clubs, Schaub is back on that isn’t a thing. What is a movement of guileless serenity. By contrast, festivals and jazz clubs delivery and vocal style, the road following his sold- thing is Ross Noble doing a supercharged fanfares launch the towering structure that around Europe, his exciting the album includes such out 2018 world tour, show. You can come and is Tchaikovsky’s angst-ridden Fourth Symphony. Between personality and presence modern classics as U2’s bringing his brand new see it. This is it. its famous opening fate motif and triumphant close, on stage as well as his With Or Without You , Pat stand-up material to the there’s no shortage of memorable tunes or imaginative ‘he is pure delight’ command of the Benetar’s 80’s power UK this April. scoring, heard to brilliant effect in the plucked strings of instrument and stylistic ballad Love Is A Battlefield £28.00 the effervescent third movement. invention makes him an and Cher’s If I Could Turn Now on Sale ’Thrilling to watch…… Back Time , along with £10.00 – £43.00 outstanding musician, weepingly funny’ Bring Him Home from Les See page 32 Platinum Ticket: £51.00 (includes seat in Tier 1, glass of Prosecco and Mail on Sunday much in demand for live a programme). Now on Sale performances and period Mis and Etta James’ Jazz Recommended 15+ jazz styles in the studio. standard At Last . ICS: EXTRAS He has met and was PRE-CONCERT TALK: Elin Jones illustrates and discusses the £29.00 Under 14s must be programme. Now on Sale mentored by Louis accompanied by an adult. 2.00pm – 2.30pm | Lefel 1 Armstrong as a child and See page 32 £43.00 | £53.00 | £63.00 has played with many jazz Max 6 tickets per person maestros on his journey. Wheelchair users plus one See page 3 See page 32 £17.00 companion: stalls seats £43.00 Reductions of £2.00 each ticket each. Now on Sale for standard concessions (please see page 30). Groups of 10 or See page 32 more: £2.00 off each ticket. Now on Sale 14 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 Book online @ www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk | 15 St David’s Hall What’s on May April & May 2020

THURSDAY 30 8.00pm FRIDAY 1 7.30pm SATURDAY 2 7.30pm SUNDAY 3 7.30pm TUESDAY 5 Doors 7.00pm

Josh The Hollies Luther Remembering Nick Mason’s Saucerful of Secrets The Echoes Tour Widdicombe One of Britain’s best-loved The World’s premier show The Oscars Bit Much bands, The Hollies’ in celebration of ‘The Aljaž and Janette Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets are – Nick Mason, Gary Kemp, Guy Pratt, Lee Harris and Dom Beken. The guy everyone can do soaring, distinctive Velvet Voice’ of Luther Fresh from their sell-out an impression of is back harmonies, brilliantly Vandross. Experience all tour with their highly Nick Mason’s Saucerful Of Secrets played their first gigs with a brand-new stand-up crafted songs coupled with the hits from his amazing entertaining and innovative at four intimate and acclaimed live shows at London’s tour. A show that will their extensive back career, culminating in over Remembering The Movies , Dingwalls and The Half Moon in Putney; these were change your life and how catalogue of memorable 40 million album sales and Aljaž and Janette , will be Nick Mason’s first live musical outings since Pink Floyd’s you perceive your place in hits has ensured the eight Grammy awards returning with their brand Division Bell Tour in 1994 and the show at Dingwalls was the world. Bit much? Fine, longevity of one of the including many of the new show Remembering his first since Pink Floyd played at the 2005 Live 8 concert it’ll be a very funny night of greatest groups to emerge greatest dance anthems The Oscars . Get ready to in London. from the early 1960s and love songs ever grumbles and jokes in celebrate the Oscar The band went on to sell-out theatres around the world British Rock revolution – a written, fronted by which Josh will finally winning songs in this including three nights at London’s Roundhouse, where time when British Music international Luther tackle the hot comedy exhilarating new dance Pink Floyd played some of their most revered early shows began to shake the world. Vandross tribute Harry topics of advent calendars, spectacular with Strictly’s in the 1960s. The 2020 tour will see the band further and his 10 pesto and the closing time The band has produced favourite couple, Aljaž and expand their repertoire and will play songs from piece band. of his local park. some of the best-loved Janette. Pink Floyd’s early catalogue up to the 1972 album 14+ songs: The Air That I £26.50 With a cast of amazing Obscured by Clouds . Breathe , American number Now on Sale £23.00 dancers and musicians In September 2019, Nick Mason was named Prog one, Long Cool Woman (In See page 32 Now on Sale and stunning stage Magazine’s Prog God at the prestigious Progressive Music A Black Dress), Bus Stop, designs, costumes and Awards at the Shakespeares Globe Theatre, previous See page 32 I’m Alive, Carrie Anne , the huge LED screen, this recipients include Peter Gabriel, Tony Banks, Jon soul-stirring He Ain’t dazzling spectacular will Anderson, Rick Wakeman, Ian Anderson, Carl Palmer Heavy, He’s My Brother ... be a night to remember. and Steve Howe. the list goes on. £28.00 | £31.50 | £40.50 £40.50 | £50.50 £29.00 | £31.00 | £34.00 £45.50 | VIP: £100.00 Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £40.50 each. Reductions of £2.00 each ticket Wheelchair users plus one Now on Sale for standard concessions (please companion: stalls seats £28.00 see page 30). each. See page 32

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WEDNESDAY 6 7.30pm THURSDAY 7 7.30pm SATURDAY 9 7.30pm SUNDAY 10 3.00pm

Seven Drunken Nights Stravaganza Owen Money’s The Music of Judy The Story of The Dubliners BBC National Juke Box Richard Arnold Following its sold-out smash hit debut tour, Seven Orchestra of Wales Richard Balcombe conductor Drunken Nights – The Story of The Dubliners returns Ryan Bancroft Conductor Heroes III London Concert Orchestra to theatres in 2020 with an even bigger production. Jess Gillam Saxophone Owen Money is back with Plus world class dance ensemble another talent packed live Direct from the West End, the show brings to life the Jeux show featuring the music A stunning musical celebration of superstar songbird music of Ireland’s favourite sons The Dubliners. Telling Karl Jenkins Stravaganza of his popular Judy Garland. the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking Charles Ives Central Park in Radio shows on BBC This dazzling tribute includes sensational live vocals, the spirit of Ronnie Drew, Luke Kelly, Barney McKenna, the Dark Wales and, of course, his toe-tapping choreography accompanied by the big band Jim McCann, Ciaran Bourke and John Sheahan. This Aaron Copland Appalachian unique style of comedy sounds of the London Concert Orchestra. talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music Spring and ‘Welsh Whit’! of this iconic group to life. A show-stopping evening featuring music that was sung This programme Joining Owen on stage is by one of the greatest movie icons in Hollywood history. A performance that will have you singing and clapping transforms the familiar into his fantastic band The along to such classics as The Wild Rover, The Black the fantastical with a blend West End leading lady stars with an all Travelling Wrinklies who singing, all dancing West End ensemble. Velvet Band, The Irish Rover, Molly Malone, Finnegan’s of dance and theatre. Jess will accompany Wake, McAlpines Fusileers, Raglan Road and of course Gillam brings her inimitable breathtaking tributes to The fabulous host, Good Morning Britain’s Richard Arnold The Seven Drunken Nights . energy and advocacy to some legends of the Music will look back on Judy’s unforgettable career. Karl Jenkins’ new work for This celebration of the music of The Dubliners is a World. £18.00 – £44.50 celebration of Irish music itself and a guaranteed saxophone and orchestra – Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £18.00 each. a must for any Welsh £20.50 evening of music, humour and ‘craic’. Students, Disabled people plus Groups of 10 or more: 20% off each ticket. musical calendar! one companion: £2.00 off each Now on Sale ‘Don’t miss it!’ £15.00 - £43.00 ticket. Groups of 10 or more: Irish World See page 32 Wheelchair users plus one £2.00 off each ticket. companion: stalls seats £15.00 Now on Sale £27.00 each. Certain reductions available. Reductions of £2.00 each ticket for standard concessions. See page 32 Now on Sale Now on Sale

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TUESDAY 12 1.00pm TUESDAY 12 8.00pm WEDNESDAY 13 7.25pm THURSDAY 14 7.30pm FRIDAY 15 – SUNDAY 17 Various Times

Lunchtime nightmusic Welsh Singers Chris Ramsey Sweet Adelines International Concert Sean Shibe Showcase 20/20 Quartet of Nations 2020 You’ll never think of BBC National Orchestra The Brand New Stand-Up classical guitarists in the of Wales Show Convention British Mezzo Soprano, Friday 3.00pm – Quartet Contest same way after hearing Andrew Greenwood – Critically acclaimed Katie Bray represented Saturday 11.30am – Chorus Contest RPS Young Artist award- conductor Chris Ramsey England in Cardiff Singer winner, Sean Shibe, as Saturday 8.15pm – Showcase of Champions Five of the most talented is hitting the road for his of the World 2019, where electrifying on a Fender young singers in Wales biggest ever stand-up tour The best in women’s acapella barbershop singing that she won the Dame Joan Stratocaster as he is deft compete for the unrivalled in 2020. Recently seen the UK and Netherlands has to offer. Sutherland Audience Prize. in the lute music of John opportunity to represent hosting two series of his She has become known Dowland. His ground- The region’s top female quartets and choruses will their country in the BBC very own TV show The for her magnetic stage breaking, earth-shaking perform throughout the weekend providing a truly Cardiff Singer of the World. Chris Ramsey Show and presence and gleaming, project softLOUD really fabulous weekend’s entertainment including the Saturday At the end of the concert Chris Ramsey’s Stand up expressive tone. shook things up a couple night Show of Champions. Featuring The Award-Winning a distinguished panel will Central (both Comedy Great Western Chorus of . Highlights of her 2020 of years ago, so expect announce who will sing Central), he has also been season include the title some seriously seismic All Event Pass registration open from February 1st 2020 for Wales in 2021. a regular face on many role in Vivaldi’s Griselda for moments in this must-see via the Sweet Adelines website below. Accompanied by the BBC major comedy shows Irish National Opera with event. National Orchestra of Wales including Celebrity Juice Individual Event tickets on sale from April 8th to the Peter Whelan, Dorabella £10.00 conducted by Andrew (ITV2), 8 out of 10 general public. (Così fan tutte ) for Welsh Standard Ticket: £10.00 (includes Greenwood, you are (C4), Live at the Comedy National Opera and either a draught beer, wine, soft For further information and general enquiries, please promised an evening of top Store (Comedy Central) Eurinome in Conti’s Issipile drink or gin & tonic from L3 Bar. contact: [email protected] or go to: level music-making by the and Virtually Famou s (E4) with La Nuova Musica and Reductions of £2.00 each ticket www.sweetadelines.org.uk/events-diary/annual-convention for standard concessions opera stars of tomorrow. to name a few. David Bates. (includes drink). Please see page Friday: £32.50 £18.00 £25.00 Saturday: Chorus Contest 11.30am: £32.50 £6.00 in advance | £7.00 on day 30. Students: £3.00 off each Now on Sale ticket (excludes drink). Students & Under 16s: £9.00 each Saturday: Showcase of Champions 8.15pm: £22.50 Reductions of £1.00 each ticket Friends of St David’s Hall, Over for standard concessions (please See page 32 60s, Disabled people (plus on See page 32 see page 30). Now on Sale companion): £2.00 off each ticket.

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MONDAY 18 7.30pm TUESDAY 19 1.00pm THURSDAY 21 7.30pm FRIDAY 22 8.00pm

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ICS CONCERT BUS Aurora Orchestra ICS Concert Bus The Hermes Kenny Dalglish Roots Unearthed Nicholas Collon – conductor Return Journey Only £5.00! Jamie Smith’s MABON Do you love classical music, but have Experiment Live Tom Service – presenter difficulty accessing transport services Primary Schools Concert For The First Time in Cardiff ‘The Last Huzzah’ Tour Nicola Benedetti – violin to experience live orchestral concerts at St David’s Hall? Presented by Helen Woods For the first time live in A lot can change in twenty Mendelssohn Violin Concerto years! It's been two decades For just £5.00, you can now sit back Arts Active and the Vale of Cardiff, Kenny Dalglish will Beethoven Symphony No 3 (Eroica) of sparky jigs, slammin’ and relax on a return bus journey Glamorgan Festival are be talking about his provided by the venue and arrive in time reels, mighty banter, stirring Overflowing with musical invention, Beethoven working together to bring a legendary football career – for the pre-concert talk at 6.30pm! songs and a faithful re-wrote the symphonic rulebook for all time wonderfully exciting Primary the great times and the The ICS Concert Bus is a trial scheme following of ardent fans... with ‘Eroica’. The Aurora Orchestra is another and if successful, we aim to provide Schools Concert to St tough times. ground-breaking phenomenon, celebrated a service for several future ICS David’s Hall. We are thrilled Kenny will be interviewed by However, now Mabon is for its memorised performances of complete performances with additional routes to present a wonderfully his daughter, Kelly Cates, a hanging up its boots. After a symphonies – not an experience to miss. added according to demand. For this trial service, the following pick-up / exciting contemporary pundit. There will thousand shows in dozens Nicola Benedetti opens the programme with drop-off points and times are available: quartet ‘The Hermes be a chance to meet Kenny of countries across five Mendelssohn’s evergreen Violin Concerto, a work Experiment’. Made up of in person on the night and continents; with a hard of extraordinary originality. In addition, there will Pick Up Point harp, clarinet, voice and have a professional photo earned reputation for be an interactive introduction from Broadcaster Llanwit Major , Railway Station – 4.45pm double bass, the ensemble taken with the King himself. dazzling live performances; Tom Service and conductor Nicholas Collon. St Athan , Bus Stop by the cenotaph – regularly commissions new Mabon is going out on a 4.55pm Bronze: £40.00 £10.00 – £43.00 works as well as creating Silver: £150.00 high. This is a band ending Platinum Ticket: £51.00 (includes seat in Tier 1, glass of Rhoose , Opposite Spar – 5.04pm their own innovative Gold: £350.00 on a very good note. Catch Prosecco and a programme). Barry , Railway Station – 5.17pm arrangements and venturing Wheelchair users plus one those notes live while you Now on Sale Barry , Police Station – 5.22pm into live free improvisation. companion: stalls seats can in spring 2020. £40.00 each. Dinas Powys , Texaco Garage – 5.37pm £6.00 in advance £18.00 in advance ICS: EXTRAS Penarth , Town Centre £7.00 on day See page 32 £20.00 on day PRE-CONCERT TALK : Dr Jonathan James illustrates and (Arcade bus stop) – 5.52pm Schools: £3.00 each ticket and Reductions of £2.00 each ticket for discusses the programme. teachers go free. standard concessions (excluding 6.30pm – 7pm | Lefel 1 To book your seat on the ICS Concert Now on sale Under 16s). Please see page 30. Under 16: £5.00 each ticket. Bus, please call our Box Office on This concert is co-presented by REACT Members: £10.00 each 029 2087 8444 or book online by St David’s Hall and the Vale of ‘upgrading your experience’ after ticket. Now on Sale See page 3 See page 32 Glamorgan Festival. selecting your seat, and adding it Primarily for schoolchildren but to the basket. members of the public are also welcome to attend. See page 32 22 | Box Office 029 2087 8444 Book online @ www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk | 23 St David’s Hall What’s on May April & May 2020

SATURDAY 23 7.30pm SUNDAY 24 7.30pm TUESDAY 26 1.00pm TUESDAY 26 7.30pm

Sounds of the The Shires Lunchtime Resisting Wokeness 60s LIVE Concert An Evening with Andrew Doyle & The UK’s best-selling country act is back following Douglas Murray with Tony Blackburn the release of their eagerly awaited album Good Peter Fisher & Plus Special Guests Years . Peter Hewitt Hosted by Ashley Frawley Hosted by DJ royalty Tony That album title couldn’t ring any truer for Ben and Kreisler and Kreutzer, For many, the social justice movement of ‘wokeness’ is Blackburn, the show Crissie as the release follows two Gold-certified a great combination for a kind of cult. Although well-intentioned, most of these features songs, stories and albums and three Top 10 singles firmly cementing a lunchtime concert new ‘woke’ activists have an unshakeable certainty that memories from the golden their status as the genre’s most prominent voices. programme. This concert their worldview is correct. They feel the need to identify and cast out the sinners in our midst, insisting that decade of pop with music As with all their albums, Good Years was recorded celebrates Beethoven in performed live by the his 250th year as one of redemption is not possible. Even though they are in the home of Country Music, Nashville. It is a capable of the most horrendous acts of public shaming Sounds Of The 60s All Star poignant project for Crissie and Ben now having the violin world’s most Band & Singers. loved performers and and bullying behaviour, they think they are the good made huge waves both on home soil and across the guys. Tony Blackburn: ‘I’m pond as the first UK artists to win ‘Best International composers of salon pieces. absolutely thrilled that the Act’ at the prestigious CMAs. Peters Fisher and Hewitt Join Andrew Doyle and Douglas Murray as they consider how best to resist the rise of the woke mindset, and Sounds of the 60s live tour £26.50 | £32.50 | £36.50 return to St David’s for has proved so popular and Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £26.50 each. what promises to be a discuss the challenges it presents to individual liberty, that we’re in a position to concert that charms, intellectual diversity and free speech. See page 32 extend the run well into entertains and takes you Age 16+ 2020. It’s proof that the to many diverse emotional £33.00 music of the 60s is as loved places. Now on Sale now as it was back then! ’ £6.00 in advance See page 32 Under 14s must be £7.00 on day Reductions of £1.00 each ticket accompanied by an adult. for standard concessions (please £33.00 | £43.00 see page 30). Max 6 tickets per person Now on Sale Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £33.00 each. Now on Sale See page 32

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WEDNESDAY 27 1.30pm & 3.30pm FRIDAY 29 7.30pm SATURDAY 30 7.00pm SUNDAY 31 3.00pm THURSDAY 28 10.00am, 12.00pm & 2.00pm

Peppa Pig: My First Concert Peter Frampton Grimethorpe BBC National Orchestra of Wales Finale – The Farewell Family Concert From Mozart to Muddy Puddles! Peppa Pig – Colliery Band Tour James Mayhew, Live Illustration My First Concert is a fun interactive Join the world's most Legendary guitarist Peter Take a journey into classical music with BBC National introduction to a live orchestra with famous colliery band as Frampton remains one of the Orchestra of Wales’ ever popular family concert. everyone’s favourite Pig family! most lauded artists in rock they mark the 35th Discover the incredible sounds of the Orchestra through Peppa and her family invite you on a musical journey at history. In 2019, The Music anniversary of the 1984-85 music from the big screen alongside popular classics their first classical concert. Join Peppa as she discovers Business Association miners’ strikes, together guaranteed to have you conducting along. The perfect an orchestra for the first time in this accessible and presented him with the with Brassed Off stars, introduction to the Orchestra for all ages. exciting concert specially designed for the youngest Chairman’s Award for Grimethorpe. audience members. Sustained Creative Enjoy music from the Age Restrictions Achievement; he was also movies, popular classics Please note that all BBC NOW concerts are recorded live for BBC Sing and dance along with Peppa in her favourite Radio broadcast. Patrons are encouraged to bring along children and honoured with the Les Paul songs, watch as Daddy Pig learns how to conduct an and a host of traditional take advantage of Family Tickets but please be aware that any noise Innovation Award and orchestra, explore all the different sounds that the favourites with this British can be picked up on the broadcast. No content is unsuitable for celebrated the 43rd children, but there may be extended periods of loud music. BBC NOW instruments make and enjoy familiar tunes as well as institution, whose concert anniversary of his fifth solo concerts are generally suitable for ages 7+ but parents will be the best discovering some exciting orchestral pieces perfect for performances have included album, Frampton Comes judge of whether their children are able to sit quietly for a long time. little ones. A wonderful first concert experience. the FIFA World Cup, BAFTA We would also advise taking an aisle seat so they can exit easily if Alive! , one of the top-selling Awards, BBC Proms, needed. Adult: £16.00 | £19.00 live records of all time. Eurovision, the Royal Albert Child: £12.00 | £15.00 £15.00 Family of 4: £55.00 (stalls only) ‘I look forward to seeing my Hall, Sydney Opera House and the London 2012 Family Tickets: £15.00 & £20.00 Wheelchair users plus one companion: stalls seats £12.00 each. dear friends in the UK next Groups of 10 or more: £12.75 each. Over 65s & disabled people plus Now on Sale year. My Finale Tour is a trip Olympic Games. one companion: £13.50 each. Students (with valid student ID) & under through my music with my £12.00 – £32.00 26s: £5.00 each. To book tickets for wheelchair users please call the Wheelchair users plus one Box Office on 209 2087 8444. Now on Sale See page 32 incredible Peter Frampton companion: stalls seats £12.00 Band.’ Peter Frampton each. Now on Sale See page 32 H £52.50 | £60.50 A T L Wheelchair users plus one ER F M companion: Stalls seats £52.50 each. Now on Sale Free carer tickets available

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JUNE SEPTEMBER Monday 1 – 7.30pm Riverdance * Friday 4 8.00pm The Dreamboys 2020 UK Tour * Wednesday 3 New 25th Anniversary Show Saturday 19 7.30pm What’s Love Got To Do With It * Limited tickets available Tuesday 22 8.00pm 2020 Kim Wilde * Tuesday 4 7.30pm Barry Steele and Friends * Thursday 24 7.30pm Billy Ocean * in The Roy Orbison Story Saturday 26 8.00pm Dionne Warwick * Friday 5 7.30pm The Guilty Feminist * Saturday 6 6.30pm ICS Extras Pre-Concert Talk * OCTOBER 7.30pm Royal Philharmonia Orchestra * Saturday 3 8.00pm * Tuesday 9 8.00pm Midnight Skyracer * Sunday 18 3.00pm Russell Watson * Friday 12 7.30pm Cardiff Philharmonic Orchestra * Monday 19 Doors 7.00pm David Essex * Cathedral Classics at Llandaff Cathedral Tuesday 20 8.00pm Jason Donovan * 7.30pm Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita * with Special Guests Vishtèn Thursday 22 7.30pm The Hairy Bikers * Saturday 13 7.30pm Karl Jenkins in Concert * Friday 24 7.30pm Sixties Gold * Thursday 18 7.30pm BBC National Orchestra of Wales * Monday 26 Doors 7.00pm Level 42 * Friday 19 7.30pm Viva LA Divas * NOVEMBER Saturday 20 7.00pm Massed Welsh Male Choirs * Midsummer Concert Monday 2 7.45pm Steve Hackett’s Genesis Revisited * Thursday 25 7.30pm The Drifters * Tuesday 10 7.30pm Star Wars Return of the Jedi * Live in concert Friday 26 7.30pm George Benson * Friday 13 Doors 7.00pm Katie Melua * JULY Wednesday 18 8.00pm Mo Gilligan * Thursday 2 7.30pm The Best of That’ll Be The Day Thursday 19 Doors 7.00pm Gabrielle * Friday 10 8.00pm The Tabernacle Choir & Orchestra *(invitation only) Thursday 26 8.00pm Jimmy Carr * Saturday 18 – WELSH PROMS CYMRU Monday 30 Doors 7.00pm Status Quo * Saturday 25 Saturday 18 7.30pm Masterpieces Saturday 18 – Tiddly Prom Saturday 25 (Excluding Sun 19) 10.30am Sunday 19 3.00pm Family Prom Monday 20 8.00pm Folk Prom Tuesday 21 7.30pm Classical Extravaganza! Wednesday 22 7.30pm Brass & Voices Thursday 23 1.00pm Organ Prom 7.30pm Jazz Prom Friday 24 7.30pm Great Film Composers Saturday 25 7.30pm Last Night of The Welsh Proms

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Box Office: 029 2087 8444 • to other arts organisations in south Wales – which Groups In the event of a cancelled performance tickets must may include , Wales Millennium We welcome parties of all sizes and offer selected be returned to point of purchase (e.g. If purchased via Book Online: Centre, RWCMD, National Theatre Wales, Chapter discounts to groups of 10 or more. Call the one of our recognised ticket agents, they should be www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Arts Centre, Welsh National Opera, BBC National dedicated Groups Hotline on 029 2087 8443. returned directly to them). Orchestra of Wales, Sinfonia Cymru and Ballet Administration: 029 2087 8500 Family Tickets Latecomers Cymru – for a similar purpose; Available for certain events where shown. This To avoid disruption, latecomers can be admitted to the You can now select your own seat when booking • by other carefully selected non-arts organisations applies to a Family of 4 which includes a maximum auditorium only when there is an appropriate break in online. for further information which may be of interest of 2 adults and 2 children under 16. the performance. The concert can be viewed via For certain events, due to volume of customers at the to you. closed circuit TV in the Level 3 Lounge. Children Box Office, we may need to suspend sales for later You will be asked to indicate which options are Reductions and special prices apply for many Conditions of sale events half an hour before the start of a performance. acceptable to you. This will enable us to process events. For Health and Safety reasons, all children of We reserve the right to make cast or programme Booking is easy your personal information in accordance with your walking age will require a ticket. changes if necessary. The Box Office is open Mon-Sat 9.30am until thirty wishes. Friends of St David’s Hall Admission may be refused under certain minutes after the start of the performance (or 5.00pm Customer booking information (excluding credit Enjoy selected reductions, a copy of the brochure circumstances and a refund may not be made. Please when there is no performance) and on Sundays and card details) may be shared with external agencies with a newsletter every other month and priority check tickets at time of purchase to ensure they are Bank Holidays 1 hour prior to the performance to for the purpose of analysis. St David’s Hall will take booking for most events for just £18 per year. Call correct. Refunds are at the discretion of the Box Office personal callers only. all reasonable steps to ensure the security of data the Box Office on 029 2087 8444 for further details. Manager. TELEPHONE on 029 2087 8444. Pay instantly with within this process. Refunds, Exchanges and Duplicates Please ensure your mobile phone is switched off debit or credit cards (a fee may apply per ticket for St David’s Hall processes conform to the Data St David’s Hall values its patrons’ commitment in during the performance. Photography or recording of some shows). We accept Mastercard, Visa and Delta Protection Act 1998. booking early and recognises that emergencies any performance is not permitted. cards. We do not, however, accept Solo or Electron sometimes prevent attendance. cards. Please collect pre-paid tickets 30 minutes Our web sites and our Official Advertisements are Responsible Drinking before the start of the performance. controlled, produced and operated by St David’s Hall Tickets may be exchanged for any other event at the As a licensed entertainment venue we promote from our offices in the . St David’s same price or higher (on payment of the difference). responsible drinking. Any customers displaying signs Telephone lines close 30 minutes before Box Office Hall makes no representations that the material and The exchange option is not available for sold out of inebriation, aggression or anti-social behaviour, closing time. information displayed on or accessible via our web concerts. If the event falls within a specific season caused by alcohol or otherwise, will be escorted from POST write to us at St David’s Hall, , site are appropriate or available for use in other (eg Proms, Ballet etc), exchanged tickets will be the premises and no ticket refunds will be offered. Cardiff, CF10 1AH with full details of your requirements Countries outside the UK. offered within the same season. Tickets must be including your preferred seating area and any Standard Concessions received at the Box Office not later than 48 hours discounts which apply. Include your name, address, The following concessions apply to shows indicating before the original performance. There is a charge postcode and a daytime telephone number and reductions in the price panel: of £2.00 for this service. In the event that duplicate enclose a cheque made payable to Cardiff Council or Friends of St David’s Hall, Under 16s, Students, tickets are required, there will be a charge of £2.50 your card details (including expiry date and switch *Over 60s, Disabled people (plus one companion) per ticket for this service. (Unfortunately, tickets issue number), plus a stamped addressed envelope and Claimants. Only one discount may apply to each purchased via the BBC Customer Care Centre for the return of your tickets. There is a charge of ticket and proof of status is required. Please state cannot be exchanged or resold at St David’s Hall.) £1.50 to send tickets in the post. which discount you are claiming at time of booking. Alternatively tickets will be accepted for resale on the Go Green * This discount may not apply for certain strict understanding that St David’s Hall tickets will Join our e mail list and get up to date show performances. be sold first and that resale cannot be guaranteed. information and offers sent straight to your inbox. We cannot re-sell tickets unless the originals are first Sign up at www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk Wheelchair users (plus one companion) can returned to the Box Office. 20% of the value of any purchase stalls seats at the lowest ticket price for resale will be retained. Data Protection shows which indicate this deduction. Wheelchair When making a booking with St David’s Hall your spaces are subject to availability and should be Apart from these two services or the cancellation of personal information will be stored on the Box Office booked through the Box Office, not online, to ensure a performance, money will not be refunded once computer system. By making a booking you consent customers’ specific needs are met. tickets have been purchased. to your personal information being stored in accordance with the Data Protection Acts. You will Student Tickets be asked if this information may be used: £5.00 tickets are also available for concerts in the St David’s Hall International Concert Series up to • to keep you informed about forthcoming events or 6.30pm on the day of the performance. developments at New Theatre or St David’'s Hall; Tickets must be collected and will be issued on production of a valid student ID.

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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 Hall 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 Please book these at the Box Hynt cardholders are entitled is 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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