THE ENTERTAINMENT VENUE Y LLEOLIAD AR GYFER ADLONIANT

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Gobeithiwn eich bod wedi mwynhau nosweithiau hir yr Haf ac fel mae’r dyddiau’n byrhau edrychwn ymlaen at lenwi’ch nosweithiau gydag adloniant o hyn hyd at y Nadolig. Ceir llwyth o syniadau am nosweithiau gwych i chi, eich teulu a’ch ffrindiau yn ein llyfryn newydd ni. Pethau fel: dramau, cerddoriaeth, comedi a dawns i enwi ychydig o’r arlwy sydd ar eich cyfer. Mae yna gyfleoedd ar gyfer ein aelodau ieuengaf yn ogystal – ‘Rock School’ ar gyfer y drymiwyr ar ôl ysgol dydd Llun ac hefyd Ysgol Theatr ‘Rising Stars’ ar ddydd Mawrth. Galwch mewn i’r Swyddfa Docynnau am fwy o fanylion a sut i ymaelodi. Efallai y byddwn yn taro ar draws dalent newydd Sir Drefaldwyn!

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We hope that you managed to enjoy the longer days of summer, now, as the days are getting shorter is the time to plan your evening entertainment right up to Christmas. This brochure is loaded with ideas for you, your friends and family to enjoy a great night out – drama, music, comedy, dance – it’s all here on your doorstep. There are opportunities for our younger members too! Hafren hosts the Rock School for drumming on Monday after school and the Rising Stars Theatre School on Tuesdays. Call into the Box Office for more details on how to sign up. Montgomeryshire could well be nurturing the next Dave Grohl and Emma Watson!

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Hynt is a new national access scheme that works with theatres and arts centres in Wales to make sure there is a consistent offer available for visitors with an impairment or specific access requirement.

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Jurassic Adventures, is a brand new production, set on a magical island, where anything might happen, with a brave cast of amazing actors, a great fun script, superb scenery, and of course DINOSAURS! Get transported to a prehistoric place full of fun, thrills and screams, be amazed and awed by the birth of a baby Dinosaur, but beware of the T. REX mother who wants her egg back!

Y Sioe mwya cyffrous ers cychwyn amser! Cyflwyniad newydd sbon, wedi ei osod ar ynys hudol, yn canlyn tîm o archwilwyr yn eu chwiliad am Deinosoriaid.

Tickets £15 | Children £13 | Family of 4 (min. 2 children) £48 | #HafrenRoar

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Cyfle arall i weld y sioe arbennig Gyda’r cynhyrchiad hwn, mae Cwmni “Gwydion”, a ysgrifennwyd gan y Theatr Maldwyn yn torri tir newydd, diweddar Derec Williams, Penri Roberts trwy ddefnyddio’r technegau mwyaf a Gareth Glyn ar gyfer Eisteddfod diweddar o ran goleuadau a chyflwyno Genedlaethol Maldwyn a’r Cyffiniau. delweddau ac animeiddio ar sgrîn Gwerthwyd y tocynnau ar gyfer y sioe ym enfawr. Ond erys yr holl elfennau a Mhafiliwn yr Eisteddfod mewn 4 diwrnod, fu’n rhan o hanes y cwmni hwn, gan achosi siom i lawer o bobl a fethodd gan gynnwys unawdwyr o safon gael hyd i docyn ar gyfer y perfformiad uchel a sain unigryw y corws. hwn. Penderfynnwyd yn ddiweddar i ddod a’r cynhyrchiad newydd a Another chance to see the chyffrous hyn i lwyfan Hafren special show ‘Gwydion’, written ym mis Medi. Mae’r sioe by the late Derec Williams, Penri yn seiliedig ar Bedwaredd Roberts and Gareth Glyn for the Gainc y Mabinogion, National Eisteddfod, recently gan weld yr holl chwedl held at Meifod. trwy lygaid y dewin cynllwyngar, Gwydion.

Bŵciwch yn gynnar: swyddfa docynnau yn cau am 7.15yh

Tocynnau £20 | Gostyngiadau £15 Book Early - Box Office closes at 7:15pm #HafrenGwydion

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MONTGOMERYSHIRE YOUNG VOICES Conductor Nicholas Cleobury | Chorus Master Mervyn Cousins

Hafren & Mid Wales Opera present an evening of Operatic highlights. Under the baton of Mid Wales Opera’s Artistic Director Nicholas Cleobury, children from Welshpool High, Montgomery Church in Wales and Penygloddfa Primary Schools will be performing excerpts from Carmen, Nessun Dorma, The Humming Chorus (Madam Butterfly) and the Evening Prayer Duet (Hansel & Gretel).

Tickets £5 | Children Free | #HafrenVoices

DYDD SADWRN 19FED MEDI - 7:30YH MID WALES OPERA SATURDAY 19TH SEPTEMBER - 7:30PM MWO OPERA CANOLBARTH CYMRU Figaro and Friends A CELEBRATION OF OPERA Accompanied by the Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra Conducted by Nicholas Cleobury Join six of the future stars of the opera world in an evening of excerpts from Mozart’s ‘Marriage of Figaro’ and Rossini’s ‘Barber of Seville’, telling the story of the Count and Countess Almaviva through arias and ensembles featuring their not-so-faithful servant Figaro and the characters he outwits – Bartolo, Basilio, Cherubino – along with Susanna, his wife-to-be, who of course turns the tables!

Dathliad o Opera yng nghwmni Opera Canolbarth Cymru gyda Cherddorfa Siambr Opera Canolbarth Cymru

Tickets £18 | Concessions £16 | Student/Child £12 | #HafrenMWO

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GWOBRAU BUSNES DYDD GWENER 25FED MEDI 2015 POWYS 2015 FRIDAY 25TH SEPTEMBER 2015 BUSINESS AWARDS

Celebrating Business Excellence in Powys

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MID WALES OPERA DYDD SADWRN 26AIN MEDI - 2:30YP OPERA CANOLBARTH CYMRU SATURDAY 26TH SEPTEMBER - 2:30PM TIDDLYPROM CHERRY PIE’S HOLIDAY ADVENTURE

An interactive musical show designed for the under 5s, commissioned as part of the annual Welsh Proms. Through the combination of music played by professional orchestral musicians, a fun and slightly silly story, two lovable characters and an appealing design, Tiddly Prom introduces its young audience to music and a full range of musical concepts. A rare musical treat for both early years children and the grown-ups they look after!

Sioe cydadweithiol yn arbenning i blant o dan 5 oed, yn cyflwyno cerddoriaeth i blant mewn dull stori.

Tickets £6 | Family (2 adults, min. 2 children) £20 | #HafrenTiddly Duration: 50mins

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BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES

Nielsen On the road to Newtown, we bring a programme full of light, and Helios energy. We’re delighted to welcome back conductor Otto Tausk, and friend of the Orchestra, Baiba Skride, who will perform Sibelius’ Sibelius Violin Concerto. Violin Concerto Beethoven Helios, named after Greek god and combination of drama Symphony No 5 of the sun, depicts the sun rising and darkness, create a work and falling over the Aegean Sea; Danish composer Carl Nielsen both Beethoven’s writing and the Conductor was inspired to write it while symphony as an art form. Little Otto Tausk staying in Athens with his wife, wonder that it continues to be admiring the coast before him. the gateway to orchestral music Violin for many, and was one of the Baiba Skride works selected for BBC Music’s needs little introduction, with Ten Pieces project last season. one of the most iconic openings of all time. Its driving rhythms,

Tickets £15 | Over 65’s £13.50 | Family 1 (1 adult, 1-2 children) £15 Family 2 (2 adults, 1-4 children) £20

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NEWTOWN MUSICAL THEATRE COMPANY PRESENTS H.M.S. PINAFORE and Gilbert & Sullivan Medley

BBC NATIONAL ORCHESTRA OF WALES

Nielsen On the road to Newtown, we bring a programme full of light, and Helios energy. We’re delighted to welcome back conductor Otto Tausk, and friend of the Orchestra, Baiba Skride, who will perform Sibelius’ Sibelius Violin Concerto. Violin Concerto Beethoven Helios, named after Greek god and combination of drama Symphony No 5 of the sun, depicts the sun rising and darkness, create a work and falling over the Aegean Sea; Danish composer Carl Nielsen both Beethoven’s writing and the Conductor was inspired to write it while symphony as an art form. Little All aboard for the Pinafore! Romance, heartache, treachery, patriotic pride, drama. The satirical wit of Otto Tausk staying in Athens with his wife, wonder that it continues to be Gilbert, the glorious melodies of Sullivan. Will Ralph blow his brains out? Will Josephine choose love over filial duty? Will Dick Deadeye’s dastardly deeds succeed? admiring the coast before him. the gateway to orchestral music Violin for many, and was one of the What dark secret is Buttercup hiding? Enjoy this madcap story jam-packed with wonderful tunes such Baiba Skride works selected for BBC Music’s as “I’m called Little Buttercup”, “I am the Captain of the Pinafore”, “When I was a lad”, “A British tar”, “Fair needs little introduction, with Ten Pieces project last season. moon to thee I sing”, “Carefully on tiptoe stealing”, “Farewell my own” and, of course, the rousing “He is one of the most iconic openings an Englishman”. All this plus, as a Curtain Raiser, a medley of songs from other Gilbert & Sullivan Shows. of all time. Its driving rhythms, Sioe Gerdd Gilbert a Sullivan wedi ei pherfformio gan cwmni theatr cerddorol lleol, yn cynnwys llawer o ganeuon boblogaidd ac adnabyddus.

Tickets £12 | Family (2 adults, min. 2 children) £44| #HafrenNMTC

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Cyd-Gynhyrchiad Theatr Mwldan | Mappa Mundi Co-Production S TILL LIFE Photo © Jennie Caldwell

Blending the ghost stories of renowned horror writers Edgar Allan Poe and M.R. James with their own slice of Victorian Gothic, Mappa Mundi return with tales to chill the soul.

Elements from Poe’s classic stories - the beating pulse of The Tell Tale Heart, the ghoulish clowning of Hop-Frog and the terror of The Raven and The Black Cat - together with celebrated ghost writer M.R. James’ ghoulish fables - A Warning to the Curious, The Mezzotint and Whistle and I’ll Come To You My Lad - form the basis of a compendium of terrifying tales.These tales are linked by a Victorian photographer obsessed by death, with his own demons to exorcise come the strike of midnight. Full of haunting imagery from the Victorian era, Still Life is a celebration of 19th Century horror, given a deliciously dark Mappa Mundi twist.

Wrth asio straeon ysbrydion yr awduron arswyd enwog Edgar Allen Poe a M.R. James gyda’u hystyriaeth bersonol ar gothig oes Fictoria, mae Mappa Mundi yn dychwelyd gyda straeon i fferru’r enaid. Yn llawn delweddau brawychus o oes Fictoria, mae Still Life yn ddathliad o arswyd y 19eg ganrif, gyda thriniaeth dywyll ddrygionus Mappa Mundi.

Supported by the Arts Council of Wales, Welsh Government and the National Lottery.

Tickets £12 | Concessions £11 | #HafrenStillLife Age recommendation 12+

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A THEATR MWLDAN | ACAPELA CO-PRODUCTION CATRIN FINCH TIDES ‘Versatile’, ‘fearless’ and ‘extraordinary’ are all words that have been used to describe Catrin Finch, the world-renowned classical harpist, arranger and composer from Wales. Catrin is already a household name for her hugely successful international classical career, giving recitals and playing with orchestras worldwide. Catrin’s 2015 UK tour marks an exciting new phase in her remarkable musical career; it accompanies the launch of her new album Tides, and marks the first time her own material has appeared as a body of work on stage and on record. Expect a beautiful musical journey from an extraordinary and diverse musician who is at the peak of her remarkable art. Mae gan Catrin Finch, y delynores glodfawr o Gymru, yrfa glasurol ryngwladol llwyddiannus, ac mae wedi rhoi datganiadau ac wedi chwarae gyda cherddorfeydd ar draws y byd.

Pre-show Pre-show meals meals available at available at Themes Themes restaurant restaurant

Image by Tickets £15 | Concessions £14 | #HafrenCatrinFinch Rhys Frampton

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MARY BIJOU CABARET & SOCIAL CLUB PRESENTS / YN CYFLWYNO... H I TC H

Taking inspiration from his movies, Hitch will take you on a journey into the extraordinary mind of Alfred Hitchcock. As you enter a darkly funny and twisted world of suspense and intrigue, the performers draw you into the shadows as they balance on a knife- edge. A thrilling adventure into the murky places of Cabaret’s psyche, Hitch collects the bizarre and unnatural to amuse and tantalise but most of all to spook. Featuring a thrilling soundscape, you’ll be kept on the edge of your seat in this atmospheric circus and cabaret spectacular. Fancy dress is optional but highly recommended! Come as your favourite Hitchcock character: victim, villain or hapless innocent. Or maybe you fancy yourself as the ‘master of suspense’ himself…

"RIVETING STYLE THAT FUSES EVERYTHING THAT IS IMAGINATIVE ABOUT MODERN CIRCUS AND CABARET TECHNIQUES" _ _ _ _ _ THEATRE BATH

"THE ATMOSPHERE, COSTUME AND POSE IS ALL GENUINE SUSPENSE ” ERIC PAGE

"...IT'S MORBID HUMOUR AND SINISTER GLEE, HOLDING THE PACKED AUDIENCE ON THE EDGE OF THEIR SEATS” THIS IS CABARET

Yn cymeryd ysbrydoliaeth o’i ffilmiau, cymerir Hitch chi ar daith i feddwl anhygoel Alfred Hitchcock.

Tickets £12 | Concessions £10 | #HafrenHitch

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A London Classic Theatre Production WAITING FOR GODOT By Samuel Beckett

A country road. A tree. Evening. Vladimir and Estragon meet as dusk approaches. Estragon tries to remove his boot. Vladimir examines his hat. A conversation begins, a joke is interrupted. A carrot is eaten. The two men quarrel, then embrace. Unannounced, two eccentric travellers arrive. Seemingly master and servant, one stands weighed down at the end of a long rope, the other carries a whip. So begins Samuel Beckett’s 60-year-old masterpiece Waiting for Godot, a ground- breaking, anarchic meditation on the meaning of life and death. Part allegory, part burlesque, Beckett’s unique, timeless play moves seamlessly between absurdist comic sketch and captivating philosophical drama. Campwaith 60 mlwydd oed Samuel Beckett, mae ‘Waiting for Godot’ yn torri tir newydd mewn drama myfyrdod anarchaidd, yn trafod bywyd a marwolaeth.

Tickets £12 | Concessions £11| #HafrenGodot

DYDD SUL 18FED HYDREF - 3:00YP VENUE: GREGYNOG MUSIC ROOM SUNDAY 18TH OCTOBER - 3:00PM Andrey Chulovskiy LIVE AT GREGYNOG This piano recital by concert virtuoso Andrey Chulovskiy features works by Brahms (4 Hungarian Dances), Chopin (including Polonaise in A flat major), Tchaikovskiy (Autumn Song), Britten (3 childhood waltzes) and own piano sonata, dedicated to Nathan Perelman (Chulovskiy’s teacher), Saint-Saëns (Elegy), Skryabin (Prelude and Nocturne) and Blumenfeld (Etude).

Tickets £15 | Children (Under 16) £8 | #HafrenAndrey

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NATIONAL DANCE COMPANY WALES

National Dance Company Wales brings together three unique pieces of dance created by the very best European choreographers.

NDCWales presents the world premiere of A Mighty Wind, by Jeroen Verbruggen, one of Europe’s most exciting choreographers. This high energy, vibrant piece captures the intensity of nature’s elements during a storm, set against the power generated by an alternative rock music concert. The rousing sounds of Ravel’s Bolero drives Johan Inger’s delightful Walking Mad along a colourful and theatrical dance journey. The dancers play and dance around a moving wall that adds a surprising presence on stage. It’s funny, with bags of character and packs a mighty emotional punch.

Alexander Ekman’s Tuplet, is a witty and high octane exploration of the simple notion of rhythm. The dancers’ breath and bodies create a powerful drumming soundtrack, combined with pounding electronic accompaniment, as well as the familiar and evocative jazz sounds of ‘Fly me to the Moon’. This fierce physicality combines with joyful, carefree dance that really shows off the personality and virtuosity of the dancers. These three pieces work together to create a fantastic and enjoyable evening for dance lovers to get their teeth into.

The Schools Interactive Matinee is a superb opportunity for children to join in on stage with the dancers and there will be a question and answer session at the end of the performance. The matinee will only feature one dance from the tour repertoire.

Mae taith yr Hydref yn ymglymu tair darn unigrwy o ddawns wedi eu creu gan coreograffwyr gorau o Ewrop.

Tickets £9 | Children £5 | #NDCWales15

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Autumn 11-22.indd 14 11/08/2015 10:09 DYDD SADWRN 24AIN HYDREF - 7:30YP DYDDIAD & AMSER HYDREFMIS OCTOBER MONTH DATESATURDAY & TIME 24TH OCTOBER - 7:30PM Joe McElderry

X-FACTOR winner Joe McElderry is hitting the road with a brand new show after the sell-out success of last year’s nationwide tour.

The Evolution Tour showcases Joe’s renowned versatility which has won him a unique fan base. But it is Joe’s sheer energy and vitality which carry the show – and the audience into the night with a sense of elation.

The Evolution Tour features new numbers and new routines which will entertain his fans, old and new. His unmistakable voice, easy wit and warm rapport have endeared him to all ages from 5 to 95. His loyal band of followers made lasy year’s 60-gig Set Your Soul Alive tour a major hit. Whether he’s singing a pop hit, or stunning the audience into silence with Opera, Joe has evolved from boy crooner to the master of his craft since winning X-Factor in 2009. The Evolution Tour shows Joe is an ever-growing talent.

Enillydd X Factor, mae Joe McElderry ar daith gyda sioe newydd sbon llawn egni a bywioldeb, caneuon a threfniadau newydd.

VIP TICKETS AVAILABLE Includes show tickets, meet and greet, glass of champagne, photo opportunity and a goody bag.

Tickets £19 | Concessions £18 | £75 VIP Ticket (Only 20 available) | #HafrenJoe

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 15

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LIVE NATION IN ASSOCIATION WITH MHA PROUDLY PRESENTS STEWART FRANCIS PUN GENT The star of ‘Mock the Week’, ‘Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow’ and ‘Live at The Apollo’ embarks on a brand new stand-up tour with a fantastic and hilarious new show! Seren amryw o raglenni comedi teledu, mae Stewart Francis yma gyda ei sioe ffantastic a doniol iawn.

“A brilliant comic brain... this stand-up cracks some of the best one liners I’ve ever heard” The Guardian

“Perfectly crafted gags” Sunday Times

Tickets £15 | #HafrenStewart

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See Chris and Pui from ‘Show Me Show Me’ in their new stage show with the toys and characters from their hit TV programme. Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, Humpty, Granny Humpty and many more of your favourite Chris & Pui characters will be dropping in along with the toys – Tom, Momo, Teddington, Stuffy and Miss Mouse. Bring your character toy along too but please look after it! Catch the ‘Gingerbread Man’, marvel at the ‘Ugly Duckling’ becoming a beautiful swan and oooh and aaah as Miss Mouse attempts to zoom zoom zoom to the cheesy moon in her rocket. With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show for children aged two to a hundred and two. Get a groovy move on and book today to see the freshest family show in town, ‘The Chris & Pui Show’.

Yn arbennig i’r plant, ffefryn o CBeebies, Chris a Pui, yn eu sioe, gyda tegannau a chymeriadau o’r sioe teledu, Incy Wincy, Twinkle, Old MacDonald, a llawer mwy.

HALF TERM TREAT

Tickets £12 | Children £10 | Family of 4 (2 adults, 2 children) £40 | #HafrenChrisandPui

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A BLACK RAT PRODUCTION BLACKWOOD MINERS’ INSTITUTE AND RCT THEATRES CO-PRODUCTION John Buchan and Alfred Hitchcock’s THE 39 STEPS Buchan’s tale of espionage THE 39 STEPS is playfully brought to the stage as a comic spoof by the team behind BOUNCERS, NEVILLE’S ISLAND, and BEDROOM FARCE. Follow the incredible adventures of our dashing hero Richard Hannay (Black RAT favourite Gareth John Bale), complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents, and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women. Fast-paced, gripping and full of adventure, this hilarious whodunit features 4 fabulous actors, 139 characters and 39 steps, all in 100 minutes! Chwedl ysbiwriaeth gan Hitchcock, wedi ei addasu i’r llwyfan fel parodi comedi.

Tickets £11 | #Hafren39Steps

DYDD SADWRN 31AIN HYDREF - 8:00YH SATURDAY 31ST OCTOBER - 8:00PM “To watch Sarah Millican is to watch Sarah a box of comedy fireworks going off” Millican “The Independent Outsider In the past when you put Sarah Millican outside, she asked things like: ‘Why? Where is the taxi? Do I need a cardie?’ and said things like: ‘There’ll be wasps. I’ve ” nothing to sit on. Is that poo? Can we go home?’ But things have changed. Sarah Millican is venturing outside. Bring a cardie.

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Tickets £25 (Maximum of 4 tickets per booking) | #HafrenMillican

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“There are few people making theatre this exciting in Wales today.” THE GUARDIAN

DIRTY PROTEST: PARALLEL LINES BY KATHERINE CHANDLER

Steph is 15 years old, she’s rebellious, strong and smart. Her mum is brazen and full of Cardiff charm. Simon is her teacher, sensitive, clever and Steph’s favourite. But their two worlds collide when Steph makes a serious accusation against him and their lives begin to unravel. Dirty Protest first presented Parallel Lines in 2013. The production won Best Production in the English Language (Critics Choice) at the 2014 Theatre Critics of Wales Awards. Back by popular demand, this is the company’s first national tour. This award-winning play by Katherine Chandler explores truth, class and power in contemporary Wales.

Drama am fywyd merch ifanc 15 mlwydd oed o Gaerdydd, yn trafod gwirionedd, dosbarth a phŵer yng Nghymru cyfoes.

Tickets £7.50 | #HafrenParallelLines

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 19

Autumn 11-22.indd 19 11/08/2015 10:09 DYDD SADWRN 7FED TACHWEDD - 2:30YP TACHWEDD NOVEMBER SATURDAY 7TH NOVEMBER - 2:30PM

HOW THE KOALA LEARNT TO HUG CREATED BY STEVEN LEE

Steven Lee is the author of children’s favourites The Elephant Bridesmaid, The Witch’s Bogey and the recent touring theatre production of Old MacDonald Had A Farm.

This show has been adapted from his best-selling book How The Koala Learnt To Hug and Other Australian Fairytales.

Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children, How The Koala Learnt To Hug is a charming, tale about the magic of family and the importance of a nice warm hug!

Sioe dymunol i blant ond i’w fwynhau gan rhieni hefyd, yn sôn am pwysigrwydd bywyd teuluol ac yn fwy arbennig, y pwysigrwydd o dderbyn ‘cwtch’!

Tickets £8.50 | Family £28 | #HafrenKoala

DYDD IAU 12FED TACHWEDD - 1:30YP THURSDAY 12TH NOVEMBER - 1:30PM

FILM SCREENING THE IMITATION GAME THE IMITATION GAME is a gripping, acclaimed thriller that tells the incredible true story of unsung war hero Alan Turing, the British mathematician responsible for cracking the German Enigma code during World War II. Benedict Cumberbatch (The Fifth Estate, Star Trek Into Darkness, and TV’s Sherlock) and Keira Knightley (BAFTA nominee for Atonement, Oscar nominee for Pride and Prejudice) star as Turing and his ally and fellow code-breaker Joan Clarke, alongside a top-notch cast, including Matthew Goode (Stoker, A Single Man), Mark Strong (Tinker Tailor Soldier Spy), Rory Kinnear (Skyfall), Charles Dance (Gosford Park, TV’s Game of Thrones), Allen Leech (In Fear, TV’s Downton Abbey) and Matthew Beard (An Education).

Dangosiad ffilm – The Imitation Game - gyda Benedict Cumberbatch a Keira Knightley. Stori wir, cyffrous am Alan Turing, oedd yn gyfrifol am ddadansoddi y côd Enigma yn ystod yr ail rhyfel byd.

Tickets £4 | #HafrenImitationGame

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Autumn 11-22.indd 20 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD GWENER 13EG TACHWEDD - 8:00YH TACHWEDD NOVEMBER FRIDAY 13TH NOVEMBER - 8:00PM

HENNING WEHN EIN, ZWEI, DIY

After more than a decade in Britain, the German Comedy Ambassador has ‘groan’ to like puns... though he still couldn’t eat a whole one. As Henning’s assimilation is not yet complete, he hasn’t lost his sense of Westphalian wonderment at the foibles of British society.

Expect a crash course in personal accountability and have a right old laugh at the same time! Wunderbar!

Comedïwr o’r Almaen yn trafod gwendidau Prydeniwyr yn ei ffordd unigrwy ei hun.

Tickets £15 | #HafrenHenning

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 21

Autumn 11-22.indd 21 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD SADWRN 14EG TACHWEDD - 7:30YH TACHWEDD NOVEMBER SATURDAY 14TH NOVEMBER - 7:30PM

FRON MALE VOICE CHOIR FEATURING WYNNE EVANS

Join the Fron Male Voice Choir and Cardiff based tenor Wynne Evans in concert.

The Fron as they are affectionately known are one of the finest Male Voice Choirs in the UK. This Welsh choir is the real deal, the captivating sound of fifty unadulterated male voices coming together to make extraordinary music. They have been moving people for the past 69 years with their balance of classical, sacred, and modern music including choral arrangements of pop classics.

Cyngerdd gan un o gorau meibion mwya blaenllaw Cymru, mae Côr y Fron wedi bod yn diddanu ers dros 60 o flynyddoedd.

Tickets £15 | #HafrenFronChoir

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Autumn 11-22.indd 22 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD IAU 19FED TACHWEDD - 7:45YH THURSDAY 19TH NOVEMBER - 7:45PM TACHWEDD NOVEMBER

GILAD HEKSELMAN TRIO

GILAD HEKSELMAN guitar | JOE MARTIN double bass | MARCUS GILMORE drums with guest MARK TURNER on saxophone

This Just In, Gilad Hekselman’s fourth album, is by far the most exciting and memorable of all his projects to date. Its imaginative concept, coupled with the stellar musicianship this group is known for, creates a lasting impression. The album plays out like a news broadcast, peppered with short, improvised news breaks that each test the boundaries of style and genre in their own way.

The evening also features a pre-performance at Hafren by the next generation of Jazz musicians from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama, who bring an energetic exploration and passion to their music.

Perfformiad gan y trio Gilad Hekselman o’u pedwerydd album sydd o bell ffordd yrunmwya cyffrous a byth-gofiadwy.

Supported by Arts Council Wales & The Colwinston Charitable Trust

Tickets £7.50 | #HafrenGilad

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 23

Autumn 23-32.indd 23 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD GWENER 20FED TACHWEDD - 7:45YH TACHWEDD NOVEMBER FRIDAY 20TH NOVEMBER - 7:45PM

Tickets £19 | #HafrenSeventies

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Autumn 23-32.indd 24 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD IAU 26AIN TACHWEDD - 7:30YH THURSDAY 26TH NOVEMBER - 7:30PM TACHWEDD NOVEMBER

SIMON WESTON My Life, My Story

It was the conflict of a generation and one that many will never forget. On the second of April 1982 Argentina invaded the Falklands Islands with the aim of recapturing them through a claim that they had inherited the islands from Spain in the 1800s.

The Islands, which had been controlled by Great Britain for nearly 150 years, became a battle ground and the UK government were quick to defend both the Islands and its inhabitants. What was to follow saw the deaths of 655 Argentine Soldiers and 255 British Serviceman.

Among those who were sent to the conflict was Simon Weston OBE.

In one of the most horrific moments of the conflict the RFA Sir Galahad was bombed by two Argentine planes, aboard at the time was Simon.

This was a event which would change his life forever.

Eventually, and against the odds, Simon escaped the burning and buckled ship, but only after suffering 46 per cent burns to his body. Today he has become one of the most recognised faces of the conflict and for the first time ever Simon is taking to the stage to tell his story with no holds barred.

Guiding him from that fateful day to current times is David Fitzgerald, former Sky news anchor and close friend. There will be highs and lows; questions that only a friend as close as David could ask, with answers only Simon could give. From his unique perspective Simon will share shocking truths about the conflict, about the day the Sir Galahad was attacked and about the impact the event and its consequences have had. Simon Weston; My Life, My Story is a truly inspirational show about one man’s journey from the front line of war, being on the edge of death, to today being a happy and contented Father, Grandfather and national treasure.

‘My Life – My Story’ – datganiad wir ysbrydoledig Simon Weston yn trafod ei daith trwy’r amser trychinebus yn ystod rhyfel y Falklands a’r blynyddoedd canlynol, i’w fywyd hapus ac hamddenol heddiw.

Tickets £15 | Concessions £13 | #HafrenSimonWeston

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 25

Autumn 23-32.indd 25 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD GWENER 27AIN TACHWEDD - 7:30YH TACHWEDD NOVEMBER FRIDAY 27TH NOVEMBER - 7:30PM

RICHARD & ADAM

Richard and Adam Johnson from Holywell in North Wales wowed audiences all around the world when they performed on ITV1’s Britain’s Got Talent two years ago, before releasing their debut album The Impossible Dream, which went on to spend four weeks at Number 1 in the charts - the most successful number one album since Adele in 2011, going Platinum with over 350,000 sales in the UK alone.

Mae’r deuawd dawnus yma o Ogledd Cymru wedi mwynhau llwyddiant mawr ar ôl ymddangos ar ‘Britain’s got Talent’ ac yn mynd o nerth i nerth.

Tickets £26 | #HafrenRichardandAdam

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Autumn 23-32.indd 26 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD SADWRN 28FED TACHWEDD - 7:45YH TACHWEDD NOVEMBER SATURDAY 28TH NOVEMBER - 7:45PM

ABERYSTWYTH ARTS CENTRE & JOIO PRESENT

BY ROGER WILLIAMS

A roller-coaster ride through Cardiff’s nightlife as gay man Lee breaks up with one lover and resolves never to fall in love again. All around him people are drinking too much, dancing until the early hours and getting it while they can.

But when Lee receives an invitation to a friend’s house-warming everything seems ripe for change, and it only takes seven hours, a bottle of vodka, and the devil on his shoulder for him to break his promise and fall back into the arms of a new admirer.

Saturday Night Forever follows Lee on a journey through the wreckage of past relationships and the early stages of a promising new love affair. For a short while life is sweet, but after every Saturday night comes the cold reality of Sunday morning, and as Lee cruelly discovers, nothing lasts forever. Touring with support from Arts Council Wales.

Drama yn canlyn Lee, gŵr hoyw, trwy llanast ei fywyd gorffennol i’w charwriaeth addawol newydd.

EARLY £ SAVER

Tickets £11 | Early Saver £9 | #HafrenSaturdayNight Age recommendation 16+

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 27

Autumn 23-32.indd 27 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD IAU 3YDD RHAGFYR - 8:00YH RHAGFYR DECEMBER THURSDAY 3RD DECEMBER - 8:00PM

JOSH WIDDICOMBE WHAT DO I DO NOW?

Josh Widdicombe, that guy from the TV comedy shows with the curly hair, is back on the road with a brand new tour. Since he’s been away from stand-up, Josh has been working hard on other things but don’t worry, in his spare time he has found a lot of minor things to get annoyed about, and now he has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes). If you have seen him before live or on TV and enjoyed yourself then this is the show for you.

If you didn’t like him then it probably isn’t.

Since he was last on tour Josh’s Channel 4 show The Last Leg has gone from strength to strength and been nominated for various awards including a British Comedy Award and a Broadcast Award, while finally winning one at the Royal Television Society Awards. He has also been seen on BBC2’s Mock the Week and QI, BBC1’s Live at the Apollo and Have I Got News for You and ITV1’s The Jonathan Ross Show, amongst other stuff. If it is only his voice you like then he is now the host of BBC5Live’s legendary Saturday morning sport show Fighting Talk and The Josh Widdicombe Show on Xfm. Most excitingly of all he has also written and starred in his own sitcom Josh which will be broadcast on BBC3 in autumn. To be honest, it is going to be a blessed relief to get back to the relaxing world of live stand-up.

Comedïwr adnabyddus o Ddyfnaint sydd wedi ymddangos ar amryw o raglenni teledu.

“This Devonian observationalist has embedded himself among the comedy elite” THE GUARDIAN

Tickets £16.50 | #HafrenJosh

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Autumn 23-32.indd 28 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD GWENER 4YDD RHAGFYR - 6:30YH FRIDAY 4TH DECEMBER - 6:30PM RHAGFYR DECEMBER Cinderella

Ballet Cymru, nominated by the Critics Circle UK National Dance Awards in 2013 as Best Independent Company, and winners of the Best Large Scale Dance Production at the Theatre Critics of Wales Awards, presents a sparkling and refreshing ballet based on the eternal fairy tale.

Ballet Cymru prides itself on being different and Cinderella will be no exception, with a brand new music score and circus elements combined with the finest classical dance. Ballet Cymru will be working with award winning composer Jack White and Circus Company Citrus Arts to conjure a surprising world of wonder and magic.

Perfformiad adfywiol a disglair yn seiliedig ar stori Tylwyth Teg bythol, Cinderella, yn cyfuno sgôr 50 MINS cerddorol newydd sbon ac elfennau o’r syrcas INTERVAL 35 MINS gyda’r ddawns clasurol orau. SUITABLE FOR AGES 8+

Tickets £12 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) £28 | #HafrenBallet Image © Sleepy Robot

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 29

Autumn 23-32.indd 29 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD SADWRN 5ED RHAGFYR - 7:30YH RHAGFYR DECEMBER SATURDAY 5TH DECEMBER - 7:30PM

NEWTOWN SILVER BAND: BRASS AND VOICES With Special Guests: Newtown Male Voice Choir and Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd

They have a history going back to 1880 and were originally called the Newtown Brass and Reed Band, before being renamed Newtown Silver Band in the late 1880’s. Since that time the band has won numerous competitions including the Welsh Area Championships and the National Eisteddfod of Wales, and has appeared in the National Finals at the Royal Albert Hall. The band follows a busy schedule and is in demand for concerts, shows and carnivals. and supports many charitable events. It is administered by an enthusiastic committee and maintains a Learners Band and Training Band where individuals progress into the Senior Band.

The Newtown Male Voice Choir can trace its roots to the early 1900’s but Cedewain Gleeman, its original name, was formed in 1951 with about 60 members. It presently numbers some 47 choristers drawn from all walks of life, some from Newtown itself but mostly from the surrounding communities.

Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd was established in 2001 as the only designated Welsh medium school in North Powys. Each year, since its opening, the school has won stage medals at the Urdd National Eisteddfod competing against schools from strong Welsh areas. The school choir successfully reached the semi finals of the BBC Songs Of Praise ‘Choir Of The Year ‘ 2013.

Cyngerdd mawreddog o dalent lleol yng nghwmni Band Pres y Drenewydd, Cor Meibion y Drenewydd a disgyblion o Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd, y Drenewydd.

Tickets £8 | Concessions £6 | Family (2 adults, min. 2 children) £25 | #HafrenBrass

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Autumn 23-32.indd 30 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD MERCHER 9FED - DYDD SADWRN 12FED RHAGFYR RHAGFYR DECEMBER WEDNESDAY 9TH - SATURDAY 12TH DECEMBER

GROOVY GREEKS Wednesday 9th December - 10:00am Thursday 10th December - 1:00pm Saturday 12th December - 2:00pm

INCREDIBLE INVADERS Wednesday 9th December - 1:00pm SOLD OUT Thursday 10th December - 10:00am SOLD OUT Friday 11th December - 10:00am With Special Guests: Newtown Male Voice Choir and Ysgol Dafydd Llwyd Friday 11th December - 7:00pm Saturday 12th December - 10:30am

We all want to meet people from history. The trouble is everyone is dead! Using actors and 3D special effects, these two world premieres are guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Historical figures and events will come alive on stage and hover at your fingertips.

Groovy Greeks: From savage Sparta to angry Athens, discover the truth about growing up in Greece. Take on the Trojans and pummel the Persians! Compete in the first ever Olympic Games and appear in the very first play! Meet your match with the Minotaur and be zapped by Zeus!

Incredible Invaders: The Celts are crushed when the Ruthless Romans invade Britain! Can crazy Caractacus save the nation? Hide behind Hadrian’s Wall. See the Savage Saxons smash their way in. Will you survive the Vicious Vikings as they sail into the audience? Stop King Alfred burning his buns! It’s a thousand year journey with the Incredible Invaders!

Hanesion erchyll y Groegwyr a’r Rhufeiniaid.

Tickets £11 | School parties £9 | Family (2 adults, min. 2 children) £36 | #HafrenHorribleHistories

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 31

Autumn 23-32.indd 31 11/08/2015 10:10 DYDD MAWRTH 15FED RHAGFYR - 10:00YB & 1:00YP RHAGFYR DECEMBER TUESDAY 15TH DECEMBER - 10:00AM & 1:00PM

Martyn Geraint a Theatrau Rhondda Cynon Taf yn cyflwyno DACW MAM YN DWAD

Pantomeim newydd sbon ar gyfer plant ysgol rhwng 3-9 mlwydd oed a’u teuluoedd. Mae pawb yn cofio’r hwiangerdd “Dacw Mam yn Dwad” felly mae Mam, Dafi Bach a Shoni Brica Moni yn enwau cyfarwydd, ond yn awr mae’r cymeriadau’n dod yn fyw mewn stori gyffrous a hwyliog. Cawn ddilyn hanes Mam wrth iddi wneud safiad i dderbyn gohebiaeth yn y Gymraeg, a chawn ychydig o rigymau rhif hyd yn oed yng nghanol y wledd arferol o liw, hiwmor, pypedau, canu a dawnsio!

A brand new Welsh language pantomime for children between 3-9 years old and their families from the ever-popular Martyn Geraint. The famous Welsh nursery rhyme “Dacw Mam yn Dwad” is brought to life in a mix of laughter, dance, puppetry, music, maths and mayhem!

Tocynnau £11 | Ysgolion £9 | Teulu (2 oedolion, 2 plentyn) £36 | #HafrenMartynGeraint

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Autumn 23-32.indd 32 11/08/2015 10:11 DYDD IAU 17EG RHAGFYR - 7:45YH RHAGFYR DECEMBER THURSDAY 17TH DECEMBER - 7:45PM

WELSH CHAMBER ORCHESTRA

Pianist Anthony Hose Baritone Jeremy Huw Williams

The Welsh Chamber Orchestra was founded to fill the gap in the music making life of Wales between performances of solo and small chamber music ensembles and those of the symphony orchestra. Since its inception in 1986 it has performed with many of the world's greatest soloists, undertaken several European concert tours as well as performing throughout the UK. For many years it was resident chamber orchestra at the Swansea International Concert Series where its innovative policy of giving second performances of works by Welsh composers was highly successful. It has recorded numerous television programmes including a New York Film Festival, prize-winning Opera series. The orchestra's first commercial CD was a disc of works by William Mathias, a CD of works by Alun Hoddinott has just been released, and a further CD of Michael Tippett’s works will be issued shortly. A key part of the orchestra's artistic policy is to perform in North Wales, which is relatively ill-served in performances of orchestral music compared to other parts of the country. The orchestra is proud to be associated with the William Mathias Centre in Caernarfon.

Cerddorfa Siambr Cymru yw gerddorfa annibynnol flaenaf Cymru, ac ers ei sefydlu wedi ymddangos mewn nifer o gyfresi teledu i’r BBC, ITV, Sianel 4 ac S4C. Maent hefyd wedi gweithio gyda llu o artistiaid amlwg y byd. Allwedd hanfodol o’u polisi yw perfformio yng Nghogledd Cymru ac rydym yn falch iawn eu bod wedi cytuno i ddod i Hafren. Mae gwledd o gerddoriaeth yn aros amdanoch.

Tickets £14 | Concessions £12 | #HafrenWCO

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 33

Autumn 33-40.indd 33 11/08/2015 10:08 RHAGFYR DECEMBER DYDD GWENER 18FED RHAGFYR - 8:00YH FRIDAY 18TH DECEMBER - 8:00PM The Rat Pack Vegas Spectacular Show

It’s fun all the way as the ‘Purveyors of Cool’ swing into town with a sensational show with live orchestra featuring “The Greatest Music Of The 20th Century”. Wonderful memories of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin & Sammy Davis Junior in a fabulous production that continues to be successful worldwide. All totally live and every song is an absolute classic - Come Fly With Me, Under My Skin, Sway, Mr Bojangles, Fly Me To The Moon, That’s Amore, Mack the Knife, plus many more of your favourites.

Enjoy vintage Las Vegas with show girls and timeless style - always a fun night out!

Sioe trawiadol, gwych, gyda cherddorfa fyw yn perfformio caneuon mwya yr ugeinfed ganrif. Atgofion o gerddoriaeth Frank Sinatra, Sammy Davis Junior a Dean Martin.

Tickets £21 | Concessions £19 | #HafrenRatPack

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Autumn 33-40.indd 34 11/08/2015 10:08 DYDD SADWRN 20FED RHAGFYR - 2:00YP RHAGFYR DECEMBER SATURDAY 20TH DECEMBER - 2:00PM

FATHER CHRISTMAS NEEDS A WEE!

At every house Father Christmas eats and drinks the tasty treats that have been left for him. But when he reaches number ten he realises that he’s forgotten to do something rather important and he really, really, really needs a WEE! TaleGate Theatre hit the perfect combination of witty humour, fantastic music and the extra sparkle for which they have become known in this fabulously funny and brilliantly bouncy musical adaptation of Nicholas Allan’s much loved book.

Ym mhob tŷ mae Siôn Corn yn yfed y diod sydd wedi ei adael allan iddo, ac yn mynd ar ei daith, ond erbyn rhif 10 mae o’n sylweddoli ei fod heb neud rhwybeth pwysig iawn! Mynd am ŵi!

Tickets £8 | Family (2 adults, 2 children) £24

DYDD LLUN 22AIN RHAGFYR - 2:00YP MONDAY 22ND DECEMBER - 2:00PM

FILM SCREENING CINDERELLA DIRECTED BY KENNETH BRANAGH STARRING CATE BLANCHETT, LILY JAMES, RICHARD MADDEN, DEREK JACOBI, HELENA BONHAM CARTER

After her father unexpectedly dies, young Ella (Lily James) finds herself at the mercy of her cruel stepmother (Cate Blanchett) and stepsisters, who reduce her to scullery maid. Despite her circumstances, she refuses to despair. An invitation to a palace ball gives Ella hope that she might reunite with the dashing stranger (Richard Madden) she met in the woods, but her stepmother prevents her from going. Help arrives in the form of a kindly beggar woman who has a magic touch for ordinary things.

Dangosiad ffilm, Cinderella. Ffilm newydd o’r chwedl clasurol adnabyddus.

Tickets £3 | #HafrenCinderella

Tickets and information 01686 614 555 35

Autumn 33-40.indd 35 11/08/2015 10:08 GALLERY BAR

BRIAN JONES PREVIEW SHOW Saturday 5th September at 2:30pm SEPTEMBER - NOVEMBER 2015

Over the last few years Brian has had a series of highly successful exhibitions at the gallery bar. His latest collection of paintings are all oil on canvas. This collection has taken three years to complete, it includes a wealth of inspirational scenery capturing the exquisite colouring and moods of the Mid Wales Countryside. There will also be a collection of hand embellished prints to compliment the original paintings.

www.brianjonesartist.co.uk

Sue Newham December 2015 – February 2016

Sue Newham is a painter in oils and acrylics, who focuses on landscapes and pictures related to faith. Her pictures are usually colourful, so this exhibition of work completed since 2010 is a visual feast for those who enjoy colour, light and shade. The title of the exhibition is “Chasing light” which refers to the artist’s quest to portray light more convincingly in her work; a quest which still continues. Sue has lived in Newtown since 2010, after moving from southern England. Her love for her new home in Mid Wales is evident in her work. You can see her full range of work at www.suenewham.co.uk

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Autumn 33-40.indd 36 11/08/2015 10:08 CYNLLUN SEDDAU SEATING PLAN

SEATING PLAN CYNLLUN SEDDAU

All seats in rows A to P enjoy an excellent, unrestricted forward view with no seat further than 22 metres from the stage. Row AA is usually reserved for wheelchair users and their companions. Rows Q, R, S, T, V and W are balcony seats. When demand for seats is high, up to three additional rows of seating (rows AA to CC) will be added in front of row A. These will not usually be available until all other seating is sold. Please note that the seating plan is for indication purposes only and gaps between seats may vary in AA, BB and CC depending upon sales.

Gellir gweld y llwyfan yn glir o bob sedd yn rhesi A i P. Nid oes unrhyw sedd fwy na 22 medr o’r llwyfan. Caiff rhes AA ei chadw ar gyfer defnyddwyr cadair olwyn a’u cymdeithion. Lleolir rhesi Q, R, S, T, V ac W yn y balconi. Pan fydd yna alw mawr am seddi, gosodir hyd at dair rhes ychwanegol o flaen rhes A (rhesi AA i CC). Fel arfer, ni fydd y rhain ar gael tan i’r seddi eraill gael eu gwerthu.

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Autumn 33-40.indd 37 11/08/2015 10:08 TERMS & CONDITIONS

THE HAFREN LLANIDLOES ROAD, NEWTOWN, POWYS SY16 4HU BOX OFFICE : 01686 614555 | EMAIL : [email protected] The Hafren Box Office is open for personal callers Monday to Friday from 9.30am to 5.30pm, also Saturdays from 2.00pm to 7.30pm on performance days only. There is ample free parking outside. It is also open for two hours prior to every performance.

TELEPHONE CONCESSIONARY PRICES REFRESHMENTS Call the Box Office on 01686 614555 (see AND SPECIAL OFFER TICKETS The theatre bar is open 1 hour prior to each opening hours above). You can pay by credit Where shown, concessionary tickets are performance, as well as during the interval or debit card (minimum transaction £10.00 on available to children, students, over- and after the performance. To make the most debit cards). Reservations can also be made 60s, registered disabled (including an of the interval it is suggested that drinks are which will be kept for five working days. Hafren accompanying carer) and the unemployed. pre-ordered, as the bar can be extremely regrets that reservations not paid for within Family Concession and Early Saver tickets are busy during the interval. The theatre’s coffee this time will be cancelled. Telephone bookings all subject to availability, and must be paid shop and ice cream kiosk are also open on will be diverted to an answerphone for the 30 for by the specified date. Capacity may be performance evenings. For orders over £10 the minutes prior to a performance to allow Box restricted. We reserve the right to withdraw theatre bar has credit card payment facilities. Office staff to serve personal callers. these offers at any time, without notice. Family tickets are a maximum of four persons with at HIRE OF THE THEATRE ONLINE SALES least two of these being children. The theatre auditorium and other facilities are Tickets for all shows are available to purchase available for conferences, business meetings online at www.thehafren.co.uk. There is a £1 PARTY BOOKING RATES and special functions. The main auditorium per transaction fee regardless of how many These are available for most performances can accommodate up to 500 with full staging seats are purchased. 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Spaces area just to the right of the main doors. the total (if under £65.00) if you wish the tickets for up to 6 wheelchair users are available Maximum withdrawal is £50 and is completely to be posted to you. in front of the main seating.This should be free of charge. reserved in advance. Bright, tactile signs REFUNDS & EXCHANGES indicate the location of the toilets, including HYNT SCHEME Hafren appreciates customers’ commitment a dedicated toilet with wheelchair access. If you need support or assistance to attend a to the theatre in booking early for events and There is a loop system in the auditorium for performance at a theatre or arts centre then recognises that changes of plan can occur. customers with a hearing disability. Customers you may be eligible to join Hynt. On these occasions, if the tickets are returned can benefit from this system by switching all Hynt is a new national access scheme that to the Box Office we will attempt to re-sell hearing aids to ‘T’. Headsets are also available works with theatres and arts centres in Wales to them to another customer. This cannot be on request. A large print copy of the theatre’s make sure there is a consistent offer available guaranteed as all of the theatre’s unsold tickets events is available on request. for visitors who are impaired in any way or will be sold first. If successful in re-selling the who have specific access requirements. For tickets, the Box Office will issue a voucher to THEATRE TOKENS information on and how to become a member, you for use against any future booking. Hafren is part of a national Theatre Token please visit hynt.co.uk or call the Box Office on Credit vouchers can only be issued to the scheme which is valid in a large number of 01686 614 555. original purchaser of the ticket. It is regretted theatres throughout the UK. Telephone the Box that, in line with most other professional Office for details on 01686 614555. theatres, cash refunds cannot be made on tickets already purchased.

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THE HAFREN FFORDD LLANIDLOES, DRENEWYDD, POWYS SY16 4HU SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU : 01686 614 555 | E-BOST : [email protected] Mae Swyddfa Docynnau The Hafren ar agor i dderbyn ymwelwyr yn bersonol o ddydd Llun hyd ddydd Gwener, rhwng 9.30am a 5.30pm, hefyd o 2.00 p.m. hyd 7.30 p.m. ar ddydd Sadwrn os bydd perfformiad. Mae digon o le ar gyfer parcio y tu allan. Mae hefyd ar agor am ddwy awr cyn pob perfformiad.

FFÔN PRISIAU TOCYNNAU MANTAIS A TOCYNNAU RHODD Y THEATR Ffoniwch y swyddfa docynnau ar 01686 614555 CHYFRADDAU ARBENNIG Mae gan y theatr ei thocynnau rhodd sy’n (gweler uchod amserau agor y swyddfa). Lle dangosir hynny, bydd tocynnau mantais ar ddilys ar gyfer y mwyafrif o achlysuron. Mae’r Gallwch dalu trwy gerdyn credyd neu ddebyd gael i blant, myfyrwyr, pobl dros 60, unigolion theatr hefyd yn rhan o Gynllun Tocynnau’r (isafswm o £10.00 ar gardiau debyd). Gallwch sydd wedi’u cofrestru’n anabl (gan gynnwys Theatr Genedlaethol. Ffoniwch y Swyddfa hefyd archebu seddau ymlaen llaw a bydd y gofalwyr) a’r di-waith. Bydd Tocyn Teulu a Docynnau am fanylion ar 01686 614555. rhain yn cael eu cadw am bum diwrnod gwaith. thocynnau Manteiswyr Cynnar yn dibynnu ar y Mae’n ddrwg gan Hafren na all y seddau gael nifer o docynnau sydd ar gael, a rhaid talu am LLUNIAETH eu cadw os na fydd tâl wedi’i dderbyn o fewn y tocynnau erbyn y dyddiad penodedig. Mae’n Bydd bar y theatr ar agor awr cyn cychwyn pob y cyfnod hwn. Bydd eich galwadau i archebu bosibl y bydd angen cyfyngu lleoedd. Ceidw perfformiad, a hefyd yn ystod yr egwyl ac ar dros y ffôn yn cael eu hailgyfeirio i beiriant Hafren yr hawl i atal y cyfraddau mantais hyn ar ôl pob perfformiad. Er mwyn manteisio ar yr ateb yn ystod 30 munud cyn perfformiadau unrhyw adeg, heb rybudd. Bydd tocyn teulu’n egwyl, awgrymwn eich bod yn archebu eich er mwyn galluogi staff y Swyddfa Docynnau i cynnwys, ar y mwyaf, bedwar unigolyn gydag o diodydd ymlaen llaw, gan y gall y bar fod yn ddelio gydag ymwelwyr sy’n cyrraedd. leiaf ddau ohonynt yn blant. brysur dros ben yn ystod yr egwyl. Mae siop goffi’r theatr a’r bwth hufen iâ hefyd ar agor yn TRWY’R POST CYFRADDAU I GRWPIAU ystod perfformiadau’r hwyr. Cyfeiriad : Swyddfa Docynnau, Hafren, Ffordd Mae’r rhain ar gael i grwpiau o 10 neu fwy ar Llanidloes, Y Drenewydd, Powys SY16 4HU. gyfer y mwyafrif o berfformiadau. Bydd un LLOGI’R THEATR Nodwch enw’r perfformiad, y nifer o docynnau tocyn ar gael am ddim gyda phob 10 tocyn sy’n Mae awditoriwm y theatr a chyfleusterau eraill y carech eu harchebu (gan gynnwys unrhyw cael eu harchebu. Gofynnwch yn y swyddfa ar gael ar gyfer cynadleddau, cyfarfodydd docynnau mantais), eich enw, eich cyfeiriad docynnau p’un a yw cyfraddau i grwpiau yn busnes ac achlysuron arbennig. Bydd lle i a’ch rhif ffôn yn ystod y dydd. Amgaewch gymwys ar gyfer y perfformiad yr ydych yn 500 yn y brif awditoriwm gyda chyfleusterau siec am y cyfanswm a’i gwneud yn daladwy dymuno ei weld. Ar gyfer grwpiau o fwy na llwyfannu cyflawn a goleuadau, a chyfres i ‘Hafren-NPTC Group’ gyda rhif eich cerdyn 25, ffoniwch Del Thomas, Rheolwr Marchnata, o ystafelloedd llai at ddefnydd ategol neu sieciau ar y cefn. Ychwanegwch 60c at y ar 01686 614556 er mwyn trafod mwy o achlysuron llai. Bydd gwasanaeth technegol cyfanswm (os yw’n llai na £65.00) ac os ydych ddisgownt. proffesiynol ar gael ar y safle er mwyn sicrhau’r yn dymuno i’ch tocynnau gael eu postio atoch. gwasanaeth gorau posibl o ran sain, goleuadau CYFLEUSTERAU I’R ANABL a chyflwyniad eich achlysur. Mae’r arlwyaeth AD-DALIADAU A CHYFNEWIDIADAU Mae dau le parcio wedi’u neilltuo ger drysau yn apelio at ofynion unrhyw un, ac mae’r theatr Mae Hafren yn gwerthfawrogi ymrwymiad ffrynt y theatr ar gyfer y rhai sy’n berchen yn cynnig amgylchedd trefnus a phroffesiynol, cwsmeriaid i’r theatr trwy archebu’n gynnar ar Fathodynnau Glas. Dylai unigolion sy’n hyblyg o ran lleoli niferoedd o 10 a mwy. ar gyfer achlysuron ac yn cydnabod y gall defnyddio cadair olwyn ddefnyddio prif Cysylltwch â Melanie Pettit ar 01686 614232 newidiadau ddigwydd o ran cynlluniau. Mewn fynedfa Coleg Powys er mwyn manteisio ar y achos o’r fath, os bydd tocynnau’n cael eu drysau awtomatig. Mae’r mynediad i’r Swyddfa HYNT dychwelyd i’r swyddfa docynnau, gwnawn bob Docynnau, Bar yr Oriel, a’r Awditoriwm yn Mae Hynt yn gynllun mynediad cenedlaethol ymdrech i’w hail-werthu i gwsmeriaid eraill. Ni wastad. Mae lle i 6 cadair olwyn ar gael o newydd sy’n gweithio gyda theatrau a ellir sicrhau hyn gan y bydd tocynnau’r theatr flaen y prif seddau, a dylid trefnu lle ymlaen chanolfannau celfyddydau yng Nghymru i yn cael eu gwerthu’n gyntaf. Os bydd y theatr llaw ar gyfer hyn. Mae arwydd llachar yn sicrhau bod cynnig cyson ar gael i ymwelwyr yn llwyddo i ail-werthu’r tocynnau, bydd y dynodi’r toiledau, ac mae mynedfa i gadair â nam neu ofynion mynediad penodol ac i’w swyddfa docynnau’n trefnu credyd i chi am olwyn a thoiled pwrpasol ar gael. Mae yna Gofalwyr a’u Cynorthwywyr Personol. Bydd werth y tocynnau, i chi ei ddefnyddio wrth system cylchwifrau (loop system) i gwsmeriaid y wefan yn nodi popeth fydd angen i chi ei archebu unrhyw docynnau yn y dyfodol. Bydd sydd â nam ar y clyw a gall y rhai sydd am wybod am Hynt; ar gyfer pwy mae Hynt, beth y trefniant hwn yn gymwys ar gyfer y prynwr ddefnyddio’r system honno droi pob teclyn mae’n ei ddarparu, a sut i ddod yn aelod. gwreiddiol y tocynnau. Yn anffodus, yn unol clyw i ‘T’. Gellir gofyn hefyd am glustffonau. Os oes angen cefnogaeth neu gymorth â mwyafrif o theatrau proffesiynol eraill, nid Gallwch wneud cais i dderbyn gwybodaeth am arnoch i fynychu perfformiad mewn theatr yw’n bosibl gwneud ad-daliadau ariannol am achlysuron y theatr mewn print bras. neu ganolfan gelf, yna efallai y byddwch yn docynnau sydd wedi’u prynu eisoes. gymwys i ymuno â Hynt.

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AWST AUGUST

Dydd Mercher Wednesday 26th ...... Jurassic Adventures...... 4:30pm Dydd Sadwrn 12fed & Dydd Sul 13fed...... Gwydion...... 7:30yh, 2:30yp & 7:30yh Dydd Sul

MEDI SEPTEMBER

Dydd Gwener Friday 18th...... Montgomeryshire Young Voices...... 6:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 19th...... Mid Wales Opera: Figaro and Friends...... 7:30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 25th...... Powys Business Awards...... 7:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 26th...... Tiddlyprom: Cherry Pie’s Holiday Adventure...... 2:30pm Dydd Sul Sunday 27th...... BBC National Orchestra of Wales...... 3:00pm

HYDREF OCTOBER

Dydd Iau Thursday 1st - Saturday 3rd...... NMTC: HMS Pinafore...... 7:30pm, 2:30pm & 7:30pm Saturday Dydd Gwener Friday 9th & Saturday 10th...... Mappa Mundi: Still Life...... 7:45pm Dydd Iau Thursday 15th...... Catrin Finch: Tides...... 7:45pm Dydd Gwener Friday 16th...... Hitch...... 7:45pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 17th...... Waiting for Godot...... 7:45pm Dydd Sul Sunday 18th...... Andrey Chulovskiy: Live at Gregynog...... 3:00pm Dydd Iau Thursday 22nd & Friday 23rd...... National Dance Company Wales...... 7:45pm, 1:00pm Friday Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 24th...... Joe McElderry...... 7:30pm Dydd Mercher Wednesday 28th...... Stewart Francis: Pun Gent...... 8:00pm Dydd Iau Thursday 29th...... The Chris and Pui Show...... 11:00am & 2:00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 30th...... The 39 Steps...... 7:45pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 31st...... Sarah Millican (Sold Out) ...... 8:00pm

TACHWEDD NOVEMBER

Dydd Gwener Friday 6th...... Dirty Protest: Parallel Lines...... 7:45pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 7th...... How the Koala Learnt to Hug...... 2:30pm Dydd Iau Thursday 12th...... Film Screening: The Imitation Game...... 1:30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 13th...... Henning Wehn: Ein, Zwei, DIY...... 8:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 14th...... Fron Male Voice Choir featuring Wynne Evans...... 7:30pm Dydd Iau Thursday 19th...... Gilad Hekselman Trio...... 7:45pm Dydd Gwener Friday 20th...... Solid Gold 70s...... 7:45pm Dydd Iau Thursday 26th...... Simon Weston: My Life, My Story...... 7:30pm Dydd Gwener Friday 27th...... Richard and Adam...... 7:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 28th...... Saturday Night Forever...... 7:45pm

RHAGFYR DECEMBER

Dydd Iau Thursday 3rd...... Josh Widdicombe...... 8:00pm Dydd Gwener Friday 4th...... Ballet Cymru: Cinderella...... 6:30pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 5th...... Newtown Silver Band: Brass and Voices...... 7:30pm Dydd Mercher Weds 9th - Saturday 12th...... Horrible Histories: Groovy Greeks & Incredible Invaders...... Various Dydd Mawrth 15fed...... Martyn Geraint: Dacw Mam yn Dwad...... 10:00yb & 1:00yp Dydd Iau Thursday 17th...... Welsh Chamber Orchestra...... 7:45pm Dydd Gwener Friday 18th...... The Rat Pack: Vegas Spectacular Show...... 8:00pm Dydd Sadwrn Saturday 20th...... Father Christmas Needs a Wee!...... 2:00pm Dydd Llun Monday 22nd...... Film Screening: Cinderella...... 2:00pm

HAFREN BOX OFFICE HAFREN ONLINE facebook.com Hafren Newtown The Hafren, Llanidloes Road, For the latest events at Hafren, visit thehafren.co.uk and see Newtown, Powys SY16 4HU twitter.com 01686 614 555 the What’s On section @Hafren_newtown [email protected]

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