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THE BOHEMIANSAMY WADGE

THE EVA CASSIDY STORY

HERCULES THE PANTOMIME

THREE BONZOS AND A PIANO

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRDWHEN WE ARE MARRIEDBRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATREJETHRO

SYLVIA ANDERSONSMY FAB YEARS

EDWARD FOXAN EVENING WITHANTHONY TROLLOPE

RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY

THE MANFREDS SIERRA MAESTRA

THEATRBRYCHEINIOG

THE CIRCUS OFHORRORS

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WEDNESDAY 11 - SATURDAY 21 AUGUST

NATIONAL THEATRE OF WALES

THE PERSIANS BY AESCHYLUS

IN A NEW VERSION BY KAITE OREILLYDIRECTED BY MIKE PEARSONCONCEPTUAL DESIGN BY MIKE BROOKESDESIGNED BY SIMON BANHAMMUSIC BY JOHN HARDY

One of Waless most celebrated directors takes the first ever European play to the heart of the Brecon Military Range, in an area rarely seen by civilians. This extraordinaryproduction is a hymn to all those who havesuffered defeat. A once in a lifetime event.

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CROESODyma ddiwedd ar ddegawd arall ond mae TheatrBrycheiniog yn parhau i ddenur celfyddydaumwyaf cyffrous, syn ysgogir meddwl ac yndiddanu cynulleidfaoedd o Aberhonddu, led ledCymru a hyd yn oed ymhellach.

Rydym wrth ein boddau i fod yn bartner i TheatrGenedlaethol newydd Cymru ar eu perfformiadgwefreiddiol cyntaf ym mis Awst. Gydan gilydd,byddwn yn cyflwyno cynhyrchiad anhygoel oThe Persians - yn cael ei lwyfannu yn yganolfan hyfforddi filwrol ym Mhont Senni.Bydd manylion pellach ar wefannau TheatrBrycheiniog a Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru.

Yn y cyfamser, rwyn si?r y byddwch yn fwy nahapus gyda pherfformiadau Cwmni DawnsRichard Alson, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Edward Foxa Cherddorfa Genedlaethol Cymru'r BBC.

Rwyn edrych ymlaen at eich croesawu chi iTheatr Brycheiniog yn 2010!

WELCOMEIts good-bye to the noughties but TheatrBrycheiniog continues to bring the mostexciting, thought-provoking and entertainingarts to Brecon for the benefit of our fans andaudiences from across Wales and further afield.We are delighted to be partnering the newlyestablished National Theatre Of Wales on anexhilarating world premiere in August. Togetherwe will be presenting an extraordinaryproduction of The Persians - staged on the armytraining base at Sennybridge. Keep an eye onBrycheiniogs and NTWs websites for details.In the meantime, Richard Alston DanceCompany, Clwyd Theatr Cymru, Edward Fox andthe BBC National Orchestra Of Wales will keepyou more than satisfied, I am sure.I look forward to welcoming you to TheatrBrycheiniog in 2010!

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WEEKLY - FRIDAYS

BALLROOM & LATIN DANCE CLASSESWith your partner or friend, learn to dance thewaltz, quickstep, tango, rumba, cha cha, foxtrotjive and many more!

5.00 PER PERSON PER WEEKFor further details, please contact Teresa Godmon 07791780350 / 01981 500209

MONTHLY

JAZZ BRYCHEINIOGSit back and chill at Theatr Brycheiniogs once-a-month jazz-in-the-bar experience.

TUESDAY 26 JANUARY 8.00PM JIM BARBER TRIOPopular piano-led jazz trio for great listening

TUESDAY 23 FEBRUARY 8.00PMCERI WILLIAMSFlugelhorn & trumpet with the impressive Dave Jones trio

TUESDAY 23 MARCH 8.00PMBLUE JAZZSax, vocals and jazz trio with a groovy blues sound

TUESDAY 20 APRIL 8.00PMDOMINIC NORCROSS QUARTETTenor sax led big sound from Wales

Cyfle I ymlacio I gerddoriaeth jazz yn y bar ynTheatr Brycheiniog unwaith y mis.

TICKETS 4.00 (+1.00 RAFFLE) ON THE DOOR

MONTHLY

BRECKNOCK KNOCKCome and enjoy some of thebest new and establishedstand-up comediansperforming in Wales in thecomfort of the theatres cosy bar.WEDNESDAY 13 JANUARYWEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARYWEDNESDAY 10 MARCHWEDNESDAY 7 APRILWEDNESDAY 12 MAYClwb comedi misol yn cyflwyno digrifwyr newydd poblogaidd.

TICKETS 5.00 ON THE DOOR

WEEKLY - WEDNESDAYS

B-BOYING AT BRYCHEINIOGLearn breakdancing atTheatr Brycheiniog. Contact Cathey Morganon 01874 622838.

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SATURDAY 16 & SUNDAY 17 JANUARY 4.00PMTUESDAY 19 - FRIDAY 22 JANUARY 7.00PMSATURDAY 23 JANUARY 2.00PM & 7.00PM

WESTENDERS

HERCULESTHE PANTOMIMECome and cheer for the hero Hercules, boo the baddie Hades and enjoy the antics of a crazy cast ofcharacters including Venus, Medusa and Gingernut The Gryphon. Westenders magical production has all the ingredients of a traditional pantomime all wrapped up in afantastical tale of gods, goddesses and ancient history. Its very much a tale of Hercules Thirteenth (and most important) Labour...

TICKETS 9.00 SENIOR CITIZENS 8.00CHILDREN 7.00FAMILY TICKET 30.00 Cynhyrchiad amatur o bantomeim.

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SATURDAY 30 JANUARY 7.00PM

CHARITY BALLIn aid of Usk House and Wales Air Ambulance.

TICKETS 30.00 Achlysur Elusennol.

MONDAY 1 - SATURDAY 6 FEBRUARY 7.00PMBRECKNOCK YOUNG FARMERS ASSOCIATION

ANNUALDRAMA &PANTOMIMEFESTIVALTickets on sale from Monday 18 January.Gwyl Ddrama'r Clybiau Ffermwyr Ifanc.

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WEDNESDAY 10 & THURSDAY 11 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

BRECON HIGH SCHOOLHAS TALENTAn extravaganza of talent from local high school.TICKETS 8.00 CONCESSIONS 6.00 Sioe ddoniau ysgol leol.


SATURDAY 13 FEBRUARY 7.45PM

JOHNBEATTY IMAGES & STORIES FROM THE WILDERNESS John Beatty is widely acclaimed as one ofthe most exciting and stimulating nature,travel and adventure photographers to haveemerged in recent years. He is acaptivating and inspiring storyteller and hisfantastic audio-visual presentation of overtwenty years of assignments will leaveaudiences infused with energy and wonderat the beauty of our planet.

A superb creative experienceSIR CHRIS BONINGTON

TICKETS 14.00 CONCESSIONS 12.00 Darlith gan ffotograffydd bywyd gwyllt.


AMY WADGEIN THE STUDIO

Amy Wadge is an established singer-songwriter who has twice won the Best Solo Female Artist title at the Welsh MusicAwards, ahead of Charlotte Church in 2003and Cerys Matthews in 2004. Catch her atTheatr Brycheiniog hot on the heels of therelease of her new album Acoustig.

Pint sized poetess with Valleys-quakingvoice. Her songs have a raw vibrancythat suit her earthy voice and emotionallymature lyricsQ MAGAZINE

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8Zoe TylerLoose Women, Any Dream Will Do andHow Do You Solve A Problem Like MariaDavid PaisleyRiver City, Holby City & CasualtyDonna HazeltonWinner of Channel 4s MusicalityA compelling award-winning musicalwhich tells the life story of Eva Cassidy,following her life through dramatic scenesand stunning live renditions of her musicincluding a haunting interpretation ofSomewhere Over The Rainbow.Paying a genuine and heartfelt tribute to alegendary artist, the talented and world-class cast of actors and musiciansrecreate her original arrangements andrecordings in this unforgettable show.

TICKETS 17.00 CONCESSIONS 15.00Drama gerdd am gantores boblogaidd.

WEDNESDAY 17 FEBRUARY 7.00PM

THEATR POWYS

SCARECROWSet in the midst of rural mid Wales,Scarecrow tells the story of a young girlwho wants to name what she sees andknow what she senses.A passionate, delicious, humorous andintensely human play for families,Scarecrow will linger not only in youreyes and ears, but also in yourimagination. Are you ready to re-thinkeverything you thought you knew?Recommended for all ages from 6+

TICKETS 7.00CONCESSIONS 5.00Theatr naws leol.TUESDAY 16 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

THE EVACASSIDY STORY OVER THE RAINBOW


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THEMANFREDSOriginal members Paul Jones, Mike Huggand Tom McGuinness, and former memberMike dAbo, are joined by Rob Townsend,Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie in theexciting new line-up of The Manfreds,featuring BOTH lead singers from the1960s band.

TICKETS 18.50 CONCESSIONS 16.50 Y Clasuron Pop Poblogaidd or 1960au.

FRIDAY 19 FEBRUARY 8.00PM

THREEBONZOSAND A PIANOBONZO DOG DOO DAH BANDREINCARNATED!Fans will be delighted to learn thatRoger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slaterand Sam Spoons have teamed upwith super-pianist Dave Glasson andthe odd guest to create more fun,music and subversive diversion in thespirit of the ageless band.The villains of vaudeville return...

TICKETS 15.00

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13THANNUALRORKESDRIFTCONCERT Gwent and Powys Army CadetForce celebrates the 150thAnniversary of the Cadet Forcemovement in this popular annualcelebration.As ever, fantastic entertainment -2010 sees contributions frommusicians from The Sea CadetCorps, The Army Cadet Force &The Air Training Corps - andspecial guests to be announced indue course.Sell-out guaranteed - earlybooking recommended.

TICKETS 7.50 CONCESSIONS 6.50

Teyrnged gerddorol.

WEDNESDAY 24 FEBRUARY 7.30PM

ALL NEW SHOW!

THE CIRCUS OF HORRORS THE DAY OF THE DEAD MEXICANOThe story begins as the cast of chaos-mongers transportthe body of their doyen Dr Haze to a remote area ofMexico. Unbeknown to them, they settle in a former burialground of Aztec warriors. With the help of the localinhabitants, they try to revive their esteemed leader...With the help of the live devil-driven rocknroll of the TheInterceptors From Hell and a huge uncontrollable cast ofthe worlds greatest, grotesque, most daring and bizarrecircus acts, it promises to be one hell of a tale.

TICKETS 17.50 & 15.00 CONCESSIONS 14.00 Hwyl Bisr y Syrcas.

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SOUTH WALESMALE CHOIR Musical Director | Elaine RobinsPiano Accompanist | Sin DaviesA choral evening to remember, launching thefestivities for St. Davids Day with a mix ofclassical and folk music, Welsh compositions,songs from the musicals and tr oice favourites.Wear your daffodil or leek with pride and enjoyone of the leading choirs of Wales.


Cr Meibion Poblogaidd.

WEDNESDAY 3 MARCH 7.30PM

SYLVIAANDERSONS MY FABYEARS IN CONVERSATION WITH DAVID COURTNEY

British television, film and entertainmentpioneer Sylvia Anderson and internationallyacclaimed composer and record producerDavid Courtney join forces in an entertaininglive show.Sylvia, who was the unforgettable voice ofthe iconic, elegant, deadly, super-agent LadyPenelope in Thunderbirds, talks about herpersonal journey and career and the showincludes unique archive film footage of manyof the classic TV shows she so proudlyhelped to create including Fireball XL5,Stingray, Captain Scarlett, Space 1999 and UFO.

TICKETS 16.00 & 14.00 CONCESSIONS 14.00 & 12.50Sgwrs gyda chreawdwr y Thunderbirds.

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THURSDAY 4 MARCH 7.30PM

SOLOISTS OF THEMID WALES CHAMBERORCHESTRA

FRIDAY 5 & SATURDAY 6 MARCH 7.00PM

ALL WALES YFC DRAMAFINALS Young Farmers Club members from all over Wales compete in the finals of the Wales YFC English Drama Competition.

TICKETS ON SALE MONDAY 22ND FEBRUARY

Gwyl Ddrama'r Clybiau Ffermwyr Ifanc.

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Dvork String Quintet No. 2 in G major, Op. 77Beethoven Septet in E flat major, Op. 20A sparkling evening of chamber music directedby violinist Marcia Crayford, former leader ofthe internationally acclaimed Nash Ensemble,together with principals of the newly-formedMid Wales Chamber Orchestra.

TICKETS 12.50CONCESSIONS 10.00 UNDER 18s 5.00Cyngerdd Clasurol.



RICHARD ALSTON DANCE COMPANY The finest choreographer the British modern dancescene has ever knownNEW YORK TIMES

Richard Alstons Overdrive takes up the pulsating rhythmof Terry Rileys music and runs with it to the wire. The music makes a close-meshed grid on which toset a dance moving - shifting, changingdirection, curving over and under but neverpausing for breath.Martin Lawrances To Dance AndSkylark is a joyous celebrationof Bachs vigorous andcolourful Brandenburgconcertos. Lawranceshigh-spirited steps pick upon all the elation of thiswonderful music. Richard Alstons intimate andexquisitely beautiful Light Flooding IntoDarkened Rooms is accompanied by sublime lutepieces from the 17th century master Denis Gaultierand contemporary work for mandolin.

Clever, original, true choreographyFINANCIAL TIMES

Utterly exhilaratingSUNDAY TIMES

TICKETS 14.50 CONCESSIONS 12.50 SCHOOLS 6.00 Cwmni dawns cyfoes o fri.

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MONDAY 15 & TUESDAY 16 MARCH 7.30PMSCHOOLS MATINEE TUESDAY 16 MARCH 1.00PM

CLWYD THEATR CYMRU

TO KILL A MOCKINGBIRDOne of the greatest modern classics, To Kill A Mockingbird is the powerful story of a fight for racial justice in a community divided and ruled by prejudice and discrimination. Eight year old Scout Finch is growing up in a close knitneighbourhood with her older brother Jem. When theirfather Atticus Finch, a well respected lawyer, mounts avigorous case for the defence of Tom Robinson, a poorblack man accused of the rape of a young white girl, an idyllic world of childhood is changed forever. A compelling, moving story, told with warmth andhumour, To Kill A Mockingbird is theatre that will leave a deep and lasting impression on audiences of all ages.

TICKETS 14.50 CONCESSIONS 13.50SCHOOLS 7.50Draman seiliedig ar lyfr poblogaidd.

SATURDAY 13 MARCH 8.00PM

THEBOHEMIANSFrom the opening of We Will Rock Youright through to the end of the finaltrack, We Are The Champions, TheBohemians re-enact the glory daysof Queen.The Bohemians were the firstQueen tribute to be seen by Queenguitarist Brian May who describedthe band as brilliant. So if you love to hear songs played and sung faithfully and respectfully witha set list that includes Radio Ga Ga,Bohemian Rhapsody, and A Kind Of Magic, then this concertis for you.TICKETS 14.00 CONCESSIONS 12.50Teyrnged i Queen.


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SIERRAMAESTRA Sierra Maestra have played a hugely significantpart in the recent global explosion in popularity ofCuban music and have been the leading exponentsof modern son cubano since the late 1970s.Combining the structure and elements of Spanish cancin and the Spanish guitar with Africanrhythms and percussion instruments, son cubano isone of the most influential and widespread forms ofLatin American music and is the basis of all salsa.Their hugely infectious dance music has wowedaudiences at clubs and festivals and around theworld and they never fail to get crowds up on theirfeet and dancing.


Cyngerdd Cerddoriaeth Ciwba.

...serious musical expertise.Q MAGAZINE


SOUTHPOWYS YOUTHMUSICCONCERTTICKETS 5.00 UNDER 18s FREECerddorion ifanc lleol yn cadw cyngerdd.


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ELO EXPERIENCE Thirty years on, and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radiostations throughout the world. Dont miss this group of someof the most talented musicians currently touring UK theatres.


Teyrnged ir ELO.

FRIDAY 19 MARCH 8.00PM

BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

LEGENDS OFTHE OCHE FEATURING ERIC BRISTOWAND JOHN LOWEAnother chance to see these truesporting superstars plus any one of a number of special star guests fromthe darts world. Check the theatreswebsite for updates.

TICKETS 13.50 Arddangosfa Ddartiau.


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One of our best-loved actors takes on themantle of one of our best-loved writers inthis intimate one-man show.Edward Fox provides a dramatic insight intoTrollopes life, portraying the great novelistthrough extracts from his best-knownworks interspersed with accounts from hisautobiography.Anthony Trollopes novels portray a well-observed ironic and human picture of 19thcentury Victorian life. Nearly 150 years on,they astonish us with their insight intohuman behaviour that we still recognisetoday.

TICKETS 17.50 Teyrnged i Anthony Trollope.


EDWARD FOXAN EVENING WITH ANTHONY TROLLOPE

FRIDAY 26 MARCH 7.30PM

JETHROAfter his sell-out show last November,the Cornish legend returns...Over 18s Only

TICKETS 18.00 Ymweliad arall gan y Digrifwr o Gernyw.


SUNDAY 28 MARCH 7.30PM

AN EVENING WITH

BRIAN FORTUNA & KRISTINA RIHANOFFSTARS OF BBCS STRICTLY COME DANCING Therell be sequins ahoy when Brian Fortuna and Kristina Rihanoff performtheir brilliantly inventive ballroom and Latin dance routines in an electric,flamboyant and sensual performance at the theatre this March.Their sensational show promises glitz, glamour and passion, spectaculardance routines, stunning costumes and lots of audience participationincluding a question and answer session. Its a must see for fans of thehugely successful television series!

TICKETS 19.50 CONCESSIONS 18.00 Arddangosfa Dawnswyr Neuadd.18

SATURDAY 27 MARCH 8.00PM

THE MOTOWN SHOWTHE REACH OUT TOUR 2010Live on stage the music of The Temptations,Diana Ross And The Supremes, The Four Tops,Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye,Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson,Mary Wells, Isley Brothers & many, many more.

The biggest and best live Motown tribute concertshow is coming to town, boasting a talented,superbly-choreographed cast, 38 million-sellinghit songs, dozens of dazzling costume changesand that authentic Detroit sound.

TICKETS 19.50 CONCESSIONS 17.50UNDER 16S 12.50Teyrnged i sr Motown.


TUESDAY 30 MARCH 7.45PM

DAN BOXThe people of the Carterets Islands, in PapuaNew Guinea, are the first entire people toofficially be evacuated because of climatechange. Their islands are being swallowed bythe sea and their crops destroyed by stormsurges and tides. As the winner of the annual RoyalGeographical Society Journey of a LifetimeAward, Dan travelled to the islands to witnessthe first wave of the evacuation and to make aBBC radio documentary about what ishappening.

TICKETS 10.50 CONCESSIONS 9.50UNDER 16S 7.50 RGS & U3A 8.50 Darlith gan newyddiadurwr amgylcheddol. THURSDAY 1 APRIL 2.30PM

IMAGE MUSICAL THEATRE

THE LITTLEPRINCESSThis wonderful story of aparentless girl courageouslyresisting hunger and cruelty atthe hands of her headmistress,Miss Minchin, is one of the mostinspiring of all the childrensclassics. Her eventual triumphand the downfall of her oppressormakes for wonderful theatre. Withthe opportunity for some childrento take part as actors and thewhole audience as the chorussingers this is family theatre at itsvery best.


Drama i bobl ifanc.

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FRIDAY 2 APRIL 7.00PM

HIGHSCHOOLROCKSA high-energy, foot-stomping, totally interactive production featuring all the very best hits from the High School Musical movies, Hannah Montana and Camp Rocks.The High School Musical phenomenonhas smashed box office recordseverywhere so join the superb cast fora rollercoaster ride of fun as they inviteyou to the ultimate party to celebrate allof these awesome teen sensations inone fantastic concert.

TICKETS 12.00 CONCESSIONS 10.00Theatr gerdd i bobl ifanc. WEDNESDAY 7 - FRIDAY 9 APRIL 7.30PM

BRECKNOCK LITTLE THEATRE

WHEN WE ARE MARRIED J.B. PRIESTLEYS YORKSHIRE FARCE Three respectable couples who were marriedtogether celebrate their Silver Weddinganniversary, only to find that the vicar was notqualified. Much chaos ensues, until a drunkenphotographer helps to sort things out...Set a hundred years ago, the play evokes a bygoneera while satirising the institution of marriage in away that is still relevant today. A cast of colourful characters provide a greatevenings entertainment for all the family.

TICKETS 7.50 CONCESSIONS 6.50 FAMILY TICKETS (2 ADULTS + 2 CHILDREN) 23.00

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SATURDAY 10 APRIL 7.30PM

THE SEARCHERSWith such classic hits as Sweets For My Sweet;Needles and Pins; Dont Throw Your Love Awayand When You Walk In The Room, The Searchershave contributed enormously in establishing the UK as the worlds leading nation in the music industry.

With total record sales well in excess of 40million, their recent compilation album The Very Best of The Searchers, has seen arecent welcome and deserved return to the UK charts.Their fully self-contained concert includes alltheir famous hits, plus many of their originalalbum recordings, B-sides and a selection ofother collector and well-known favourites.

TICKETS 17.00 Y Clasuron Pop Poblogaidd gan fand o'r 1960au..

SUNDAY 11 APRIL 3.30PM

HOW THE KOALALEARNT TO HUG AND OTHER STORIES... Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children,How The Koala Learnt To Hug contains ten charming talesabout the magic of family and, of course, the importance ofa nice warm hug!Author of childrens favourites The Witchs Bogey andBink And The Hairy Fairy, Steven Lee brings a host of wildcharacters including Natalie Wombat, Natascha the Witchand Karen the Koala to the stage for some great stories,superb games and first class hugging.

TICKETS 6.00 CONCESSIONS 5.00 Theatr i bobl ifanc.

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WEDNESDAY 14 APRIL 7.30PM

LONDON CLASSIC THEATRE COMPANY

THECARETAKER BY HAROLD PINTER

One of the 20th centurys great plays DAILY MAIL

An elderly drifter is given shelter by the kindlybut vulnerable Aston. He quickly makes himselfat home in the squalid, junk-filled attic, but anuneasy peace is fractured by the arrival ofMick, Astons quick-witted, streetwise youngerbrother. As the shadows lengthen and the threemen reveal more about the past andthemselves, a battle of wits begins that willhave irrevocable consequences for them all.A landmark of twentieth century theatre,Pinters compelling study of loneliness andpower games still has the capacity to amuse,shock and fascinate.

TICKETS 14.50 CONCESSIONS 13.50Theatr glasurol gyfoes.

THURSDAY 15 APRIL 7.45PM

THE FUREYS& DAVEYARTHUROur favourite band from Ireland return toBrecon this spring.There is nothing we can say about theselegends of Irish music that people dontalready know so just grab a ticket and hearthem sing all their hits including I Will Love You, When You Were Sweet Sixteen,The Green Fields Of France, The Old Man,Red Rose Caf, From Clare To Here, Her Father Didnt Like Me Anyway, Leaving Nancy and Steal Away.

TICKETS 15.50 CONCESSIONS 14.50 Cerddoriaeth Wyddelig draddodiadol.

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A co-production with Theatr Brycheiniog and supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Arts Council of Walesthrough the Arts Outside Cardiff scheme.


STEVEWILLIAMS STAND-UP STORY MANIN THE STUDIO

Following in the footsteps of Rhod Gilbert, the trail-blazing and whimsical Welshman hits the road with his debut national stand-upcomedy tour.After contributing to the latest series of Russell Howards Good News (BBC3), theChortle Award nominee will deliver someserious folly with his latest mix of stand-uptales and stand-out comedy.

TICKETS 10.00 Perfformiadau gan gomedwyr.

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SWANSEA CITY OPERA

THE PEARLFISHERS BY BIZETA fishing village in ancient Ceylon is the settingfor this steamy tale of tautly woven friendship,loyalty and forbidden love.Swansea City Opera has built a fine reputation forprofessional, high-quality touring opera and ThePearl Fishers is no exception, presenting a visual,dramatic spectacle with elegant, classical costumesand a torrent of passion, loyalty and tension.Performed in French

TICKETS 17.50 & 16.50 CONCESSIONS 15.50 & 14.50Cynhyrchiad opera poblogaidd.



THELEVELLERSLevellers are back - confident, proudand in fine form.After sell-out performances aroundthe UK including the Royal AlbertHall, Levellers take to the road withtheir most exciting album in yearsLetters From The Underground.Levellers are at the forefront of anow established DIY industry and,having released their own records,bought their own studio and startedtheir own sell-out festival BeautifulDays, the band is the perfect rolemodel for other groups trying to findtheir way in todays music scene

TICKETS 19.50 (ADVANCE)

Cerddoriaeth Roc a GwerinAnnibynnol.

WEDNESDAY 21 APRIL 7.30PM

AN EVENING OF CLAIRVOYANCE

SHAUN DENNIS Shaun Dennis is a professional stage psychic mediumcapable of providing staggering levels of accurateclairvoyance including names, areas, roads of residence,special dates and house numbers. It is Shauns wish toraise awareness of the other world and make peoplerealise how spirit loved ones are still part of our lives.

TICKETS 14.50 Un o Glirweledwyr mwyaf blaenllaw y DG.

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VOULEZ VOUSThe UKs number one ABBATribute Show returns to Brecon!Abba released nine number onesingles in just over six years, aswell as eight chart toppingalbums and became the mostpopular group in the world at thetime. The glamour of the girls,the memorable melodies anddisco tunes made ABBA a great success.

TICKETS 17.00 CONCESSIONS 16.00UNDER 16S 12.00Teyrnged i ABBA.

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MARK BEAUMONTIn 2008, Mark Beaumont broke the world recordfor cycling solo around the world, an epic journeyof over 18,000 miles, cycling 100 miles per day forover half a year. In 2009, Mark set out to cycle the length of theAmerican Cordillera, a 15,000 mile expeditionalong the longest mountain range on the planetwhilst making his second self-filmed documentaryfor BBC1 - Cycling The Americas.Marks story is personal rollercoaster of mentaland physical endurance as well as a fascinatinginsight into the world we live in.

Truly inspiring THE SCOTSMAN


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BBC NATIONALORCHESTRA OF WALES Conductor | Rory MacDonaldTrumpet | Guiliano SommerhalderDvork Symphonic VariationsTomasi Trumpet ConcertoTchaikovsky Symphony No 4 Tchaikovskys Fourth Symphony traces amans journey from an intense emotionalcrisis towards a blaze of optimism. It is heardnext to Dvorks sunny, genial SymphonicVariations and Tomasis lyrical and neo-classical Trumpet Concerto.

TICKETS 18.50 CONCESSIONS 16.00 STUDENTS 6.00FAMILY TICKET AVAILABLE Cyngerdd Clasurol.


PETER KARRIE & FRIENDSAn evening full of amusing anecdotes, greattheatrical solos, informal conversations andgentle audience repartee. The show will alsofeature famous duets with both his leadinglady, the multi talented Kate Quinnell, and hislive & dangerous BBC Wales accompanistJohn Quirk. If you fancy joining Peter on stage for asong, please mention the In The SpotlightChallenge to box office when booking yourtickets. Should anyone like to share acelebration with us or would like to dedicatea song for someone special then please letus know on the night and it would be ourpleasure to oblige.

TICKETS 8.00 (10.00 ON THE DAY)

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THURSDAY 13 MAY 7.30PM

MAPPA MUNDI

DANGEROUS LIAISONSFollowing their previous successful productions of She Stoops To Conquer, The Importance Of Being Earnest, Canterbury Tales and Moll Flanders A sumptuously mounted celebration of artful wickedness, betrayal, and sexual intrigue among depraved 18th-century French aristocrats,Dangerous Liaisons will offer audiences seductively decadent fun.

NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 16SA Mappa Mundi/Theatr Mwldan co-production supported by the Welsh AssemblyGovernment and the Arts Council Of Wales through the Arts Outside Cardiff Scheme.

TICKETS 14.50CONCESSIONS 13.50Drama glasurol gan gwmni Cymreig.

THURSDAY 20 MAY 7.45PM

SCARAMOUCHEJONESPowerful yet enchanting, a glorious storysumptuously told...

Ancient clown Scaramouche breaks fiftyyears' silence to give his finalperformance and charts a bizarre odysseythrough crumbling empires, comicmisadventures and the 20th Century'sdarkest episodes, revealing the loves, thebrutalities, the ecstasies and thetragedies beneath his seven white masksin an epic, poetic, profoundly moving tale.

TICKETS 13.50CONCESSIONS 12.00Theatr farddol ddiamser.

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BRECON HIGH SCHOOL EXHIBITIONThe Art Department at Brecon High School isproud to present an exhibition of pupils work.The exhibition will feature a diverse range of fineart, 3-D work, contemporary textiles andgraphics and is a celebration of the achievementof pupils from KS3, GCSE and AS / A level Artand Design.

SATURDAY 30 JANUARY TO SATURDAY 27 FEBRUARY

DIVERSE MANNERS: JOURNEY/TAITHEvery time we move, there is a starting place, anending place and places in between. Journeysinvolve direction, travellers and paths travelled.Some journeys aim for a final destination, otherswander aimlessly.

Diverse Manners: Journey/Taith

Brecon High School

EXHIBITIONS SPRING 2010IN THE ANDREWLAMONT GALLERY

SATURDAY 5 JUNE 7.30PM

MORECAMBETHE MAN WHATBROUGHT US SUNSHINEa tour-de-force tribute to Eric MorecambeTHE DAILY TELEGRAPH

A celebration of the wonderful life of EricMorecambe on the 25th anniversary of Britainsbest loved comics untimely final curtain.Direct from the West End, this is a movingportrait of an affectionate lad with funny bones,a born entertainer, a big-hearted perfectionist...the tall one with glasses.

TICKETS 13.50 CONCESSIONS 12.50 Teyrnged theatraidd i Eric Morecombe.


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RIBBONS/MID WALES DANCE ACADEMYLesley Walker 01874 623219BRECON TOWN BANDDave Jones 01874 623650 DAWNS POWYS DANCEDee Stott 01597 824370U3A Ian Ashton 01982 553335NADFAS Roger White 01873 811539ELIM CHURCHMalcolm Jones 01874 625110BALLROOM & LATIN DANCETeresa Godmon01981 500209 / 07791780350B-BOYING CLASSESCathey Morgan 01874 622838BRYCHEINIOG YOUTH THEATREGareth Phillips 07919318809THEATR BRYCHEINIOG ADMINISTRATION01874 622838THEATR BRYCHEINIOG BOX OFFICE01874 611622ONLINE BOOKINGwww.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

THEATR BRYCHEINIOG IS MUCH MORE THAN A THEATRE.TAKE A LOOK AT WHATELSE IS ON OFFER...

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TIPPLENTIFFIN@ BRYCHEINIOGRELAX WITH A GLASS OF ONEOF OUR MODERN STYLEWINES AND A LIGHT DISH ORTWO BEFORE THE SHOW; ORSTAY WITH US FOR AHEARTIER MEAL AND ENJOY THE FULL RANGEOF OUR CAREFULLY CHOSENMENU WITH SOMETHING TOSUIT EACH AND EVERY TASTE.Prepared with fresh, localingredients, the dishescomplement each other and canbe combined in a way you choose.Its a chance to experiment withsomething new.

Or perhaps enjoy an old favouritewith a twist. You can share eachdish with the rest of your party orkeep your plate to yourself - its upto you! We just want you to enjoyyour food, your wine and beingtogether.

Whether youre looking for a greatnight out with a party, a business lunch, an intimatedinner or pre-show supper,TipplenTiffin provides the perfectlocation. Whatever you choose,and whomever you choose toshare it with, we are sure that youwill enjoy the TipplenTiffinexperience in the stunning canal-side setting of Theatr Brycheiniog.

Richard and Louise Gudselllook forward to welcoming you soon...

TIPPLENTIFFINTHEATR BRYCHEINIOGCANAL WHARF, BRECONPOWYS LD3 7EWTELEPHONE 01874 611866

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MONEY SAVERSCONCESSIONS Unless indicated otherwise,concessions are available if you areunder 16, a student, a senior citizen (60 yrs+), claiming disability benefit, anEquity member or registered unwaged.Please bring proof of eligibility to the performance.

GROUP Reduced rates are available at many performances when you bring a party of ten or more - check boxoffice for details.

REFUNDS & EXCHANGES Tickets may not be refunded unless an event is cancelled. Tickets may be exchanged for different tickets for the same show. A 2.00 fee perticket will be charged for re-sells or exchanges.

PLEASE NOTEFrom September 2009 all performances will be subjectto a 50p administration fee per ticket, a move that hasbrought us inline with other Theatres and Art Centres.For telephone bookings, the total fee will be amaximum of 2.50.The information on this leaflet is correct at the time ofgoing to press. Theatr Brycheiniog reserves the rightto make alterations if necessary.Tickets cannot be refunded (unless an event iscancelled). Tickets may be exchanged for differenttickets for the same show. A 2.00 fee per ticket willbe charged for all exchanges.

tickets 01874 611622Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, BreconPowys, LD3 7EWwww.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

ACCESSSpaces for wheelchair users in stalls and balcony

Level access to all public areas

Lift to all levels

Access toilets on ground and first floor

Access dogs welcome

Infra-red sound enhancement

Designated car parking

OPENING TIMESThe Box Office is open Monday to Saturday from 9.30amto the start of the performance (until 5.00pm otherwise).When a performance is scheduled on a Sunday or aPublic Holiday, the Box Office will open from one hourbefore show starts.

HOW TO BOOKTELEPHONE On 01874 611622 and pay with adebit/credit card.

ON-LINE www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

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MYNEDIADMae lle ar gyfer defnyddwyr cadair olwyn yn yseddau blaen ar balconi

Mynediad gwastad ir holl ardaloedd cyhoeddus

Lifft i bob lefel

Toiledau hawdd iw cyrraedd ar y llawr gwaelod ar llawr cyntaf

Croeso i gwn mynediad

Offer is-goch i wella swn

Mannau parcio dynodedig

ORIAU AGORMae Theatr Brycheiniog ar agor o ddydd Llun i ddyddSadwrn o 9.00am tan 11.00pm ar nosweithiau lle byddperfformiad (9.00am tan 5.00pm fel arall). Pan fyddperfformiad ar ddydd Sul neu ar wyl Gyhoeddus, bydd ytheatr yn agor awr cyn ir sioe ddechrau.

SUT I GADW LLEFFN Ar 01874 611622 a thalu trwy gerdyn credyd/debydrhwng 9.30am a 5.00pm o ddydd Llun i ddydd Sadwrn.

AR-LEINwww.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

NODIADAUMaer wybodaeth yn y llyfryn hwn yn gywir adeg cyhoeddi.Mae Theatr Brycheiniog yn cadwr hawl i addasu pethau osbydd rhaid. Gwaherddir defnyddio cameru neu offerrecordio yn yr awditoriwm. Gwnewch yn siwr fod ffonausymudol a galwyr (pagers) wediu diffodd cyn mynd i mewnir awditoriwm. Efallai y byddwn yn gofyn i rai syn hwyraros am adeg gyfleus cyn mynd i mewn ir awditoriwm.Ni cheir ysmygu yn Theatr Brycheiniog

tocynnau 01874 611622Theatr Brycheiniog Canal Wharf, Aberhonddu,Powys, LD3 7EWwww.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

ARBED ARIANCONSESIYNAU Oni nodir yn wahanol, maeconsesiwn ar gael os ydych o dan16 oed, yn fyfyriwr, yn bensiynwr(60 oed neu hyn), yn hawlio budd-dal anabledd, yn aelod o Equity neuwedich cofrestrun ddigyflog.Dewch phrawf eich bod yngymwys ir perfformiad.

GRWPIAU Mae cyfraddau rhatach ar gyfernifer o berfformiadau os byddwchmewn grwp o ddeg neu fwy -gofynnwch yn y swyddfa docynnauam fanylion.

AD-DALU NEU GYFNEWID Ni roddir arian yn l am docynnauoni bai bod digwyddiad yn cael eiganslo. Gellir cyfnewid tocynnauam docynnau eraill ar gyfer yr unsioe. Codir ffi o 2.00 y tocyn amail-werthu neu gyfnewid.

Recognised as a Regional Performing Arts Centre by the Arts Council of WalesCydnabyddir gan Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru fel CanolfanRanbarthol y Celfyddydau Perfformio

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JANUARYSaturday 16 - Saturday 23 January Hercules

Saturday 30 January 7.00pm Charity Ball

FEBRUARYMonday 1 - Saturday 6 February 7.00pm

Annual Drama & Pantomime Festival

Wednesday 10 & Thursday 11 February 7.30pmBrecon High School Has Talent

Saturday 13 February 8.00pm Amy Wadge

Saturday 13 February 7.45pm John Beatty

Tuesday 16 February 7.30pm The EvaCassidy Story

Wednesday 17 February 7.00pm Scarecrow

Thursday 18 February 7.45pm The Manfreds

Friday 19 February 8.00pm Three Bonzos And A Piano

Saturday 20 February 7.30pm 13th Annual RorkesDrift Concert

Wednesday 24 February 7.30pm The Circus Of Horrors

Saturday 27 February 7.30pm South Wales Male Choir

MARCHWednesday 3 March 7.30pm Sylvia Andersons

My FAB Years

Thursday 4 March 7.30pm Mid Wales Chamber Orchestra

Friday 5 & Saturday 6 March 7.00pm All Wales YFCDrama Finals

Thursday 11 March 7.45pm Richard Alston Dance Company

Saturday 13 March 8.00pm The Bohemians

Monday 15 & Tuesday 16 March 7.30pm To Kill A Mockingbird

Wednesday 17 March 7.30pm South Powys YouthMusic Concert

Thursday 18 March 7.45pm Sierra Maestra

Friday 19 March 8.00pm Legends of the Oche

Wednesday 24 March 8.00pm ELO Experience

Thursday 25 March 7.30pm Edward Fox

Friday 26 March 7.30pm Jethro

Saturday 27 March 8.00pm The Motown Show

Sunday 28 March 7.30pm Brian Fortuna &Kristina Rihanoff

Tuesday 30 March 7.45pm Dan Box

APRILThursday 1 April 2.30pm The Little Princess

Friday 2 April 7.00pm High School Rocks

Wednesday 7 - Friday 9 April 7.30pm When We Are Married

Saturday 10 April 7.30pm The Searchers

Sunday 11 April 3.30pm How The Koala Learnt To Hug

Wednesday 14 April 7.30pm The Caretaker

Thursday 15 April 7.45pm The Fureys & Davey Arthur

Friday 16 April 7.30pm The Pearl Fishers

Saturday 17 April 8.00pm Steve Williams

Wednesday 21 April 7.30pm Shaun Dennis

Thursday 22 April 7.30pm The Levellers

Friday 23 April 7.45pm Mark Beaumont

Saturday 24 April 8.00pm Voulez Vous

Thursday 29 April 7.30pm BBC National Orchestra Of Wales

Friday 30 April 7.30pm Peter Karrie & Friends

BOX OFFICE l SWYDDFA DOCYNNAU 01874 611622 www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

THEATRBRYCHEINIOGBRECON l ABERHONDDU JANUARY-APRIL l IONAWR-EBRIL 2010


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