autumn - winter 2016

SWANSEA | THEATR Y

THEATRE | ABERTAWEGRAND

2016AutumnWinter

www.swanseagrand.co.uk01792 475715

‘A REAL JOY’ THE STAGE

‘HEAVENLY’ EVENING NEWS

‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION.FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END.

DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’DAILY ECHO

‘LUCY O’BYRNE IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF’

THE SCOTSMAN

LUCYO’BYRNE

Runner Upin last year’s

THE VOICEas Maria

RUSSELCROUSE

Bill Kenwright presentsA NEW PRODUCTION OF

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Music by

RICHARDRODGERS

Lyrics by

OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN IIBook by

HOWARDLINDSAY

and

Suggested by ‘The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com

‘BRILLIANT’ THE MAIL

and TV’s award-winningANDREW LANCEL

as CAPTAIN VON TRAPP

Audio Described PerformanceThurs 25 Aug 2.30pm

‘A REAL JOY’ THE STAGE

‘HEAVENLY’ EVENING NEWS

‘A STUNNING PRODUCTION.FABULOUS FROM BEGINNING TO END.

DESERVES TO BE ONE OF YOUR FAVOURITE THINGS’DAILY ECHO


THE SCOTSMAN

LUCYO’BYRNE

Runner Upin last year’s

THE VOICEas Maria

RUSSELCROUSE

Bill Kenwright presentsA NEW PRODUCTION OF

THE SOUND OF MUSIC Music by

RICHARDRODGERS

Lyrics by

OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN IIBook by

HOWARDLINDSAY

and

Suggested by ‘The Trapp Family Singers’ by Maria Augusta Trapp Presented by special arrangement with R&H Theatricals Europe www.rnh.com

‘BRILLIANT’ THE MAIL

and TV’s award-winningANDREW LANCEL

as CAPTAIN VON TRAPP

£19.50 - £39.50*Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply)

Half price child offer on selected performances and seatsSelected concessions available on selected performances

Tues 23 - Sat 27 Aug7.30pm, Wed, Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm

LUCY O’BYRNE, fresh from her success on BBC One’s The Voice, plays the role of Maria. She became the competition’s runner up in 2015, impressing the nation with her stunning vocal range. Award winning TV and stage leading-man, ANDREW LANCEL, plays

the dashing Captain von Trapp. Lancel, best known as villainous businessman Frank Foster in Coronation Street and DI Neil Manson in The Bill, drew critical acclaim in the title role of the West End production

Epstein - The Man Who Made the Beatles. The unforgettable score features some of the

most memorable songs ever performed, including Edelweiss, Do-Re-Mi, Climb Ev’ry Mountain

and The Sound of Music.

One of the greatest musicals of all time returns to the stage in a magnificent new production to enchant the young and the young at heart. This

wonderfully lavish new staging tells the true story of the world-famous von Trapp singing

family at the start of WW .

Fri 2 Sept 2.00pm & 7.30pm

A sparkling whodunnit.

Harry ‘Bunny’ Manders is convinced that his erstwhile partner in crime, the gentleman cracksman A J Raffles, drowned while escaping a daring theft aboard a transatlantic liner. A chance reply to a newspaper advertisement reveals an entirely different scenario…

Starring Ian Sharrock as Bunny (Jackie Merrick in Emmerdale and Jed Maxwell in I’m Alan Partridge).

£10.00 - £17.50*Selected concessions available

www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715

Rumpus Theatre Company presents

RAFFLES THE MYSTERY OF THE MURDERED THIEF

Thurs 1 Sept & 7.30pm

THE KIng IS BAcKInternationally renowned as one of the best Elvis tributes in the world, Ben Portsmouth is a multi talented musician, singer and songwriter.

In 2012 Ben made history when he won the Elvis Presley Enterprises’ ‘Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist Contest’, which took place in Memphis, crowning Ben the ‘Worldwide Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artist’.

£22.50 & £24.50*

Fri 9 Sept 7.30pm

*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.

Jimmy is gathering a selection of his

very best jokes along with brand

new material for the ultimate comedy show.

A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect

jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be

shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment.

£28.00*

Sat 3 Sept 7.00pm & 10.00pm

16+

Scamp Theatre & Freckle Productions present

3+

“Zesty and delightful. A clever compelling treat.”

The Independent

Stick Man © 2008 Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Published by Alison Green Books, an imprint of Scholastic Children’s Books.


Scamp Theatre’s delightful adaptation of Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s hugely popular

children’s book, STICK MAN, is coming to Swansea! Touching, funny and utterly original,

this award-winning production features a trio of top actors and is packed full of puppetry, songs,

live music and funky moves.

Adult £14.50, Child £12.50, Family ticket (4) £47.00*, Schools £9.00 (buy 10 get 1 free)

Tues 6 Sept 4.30pmWed 7 Sept 11.00am & 4.30pm

Based on the book by Julia Donaldson and by Axel Scheffler,

creators of The Gruffalo

Thurs 8 Sept 7.30pm

Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over thirty musicians.

No opera can match the tragedy and sorrow of Puccini’s Madam Butterfly.

This tale of the doomed love of an American naval lieutenant and his young Japanese bride inspired Puccini to write some of his most sublime and beautiful music.Due to the layout of our venue surtitles aren’t always visible from certain seats. Please check with Box Office at time of booking.




THE SCOTSMAN

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‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ ‘THE STAGE VERSION OF

THE FILM IS ELECTRIC’

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story

on Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing,

the record-breaking musical is even better than before in this all new production.

The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns,

following two blockbuster West End runs and two hit UK Tours, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’,

‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’.

‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’

THE OBSERVER

‘THE STAGE VERSION OF THE FILM IS ELECTRIC’

BIRMINGHAM MAIL

‘FABULOUS’‘FABULOUS’BRISTOL POST

‘REMARKABLE’‘REMARKABLE’EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

12+

Sign Language Interpreted PerformanceThurs 15 Sept 7.30pm


THE SCOTSMAN

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‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’ ‘THE STAGE VERSION OF

THE FILM IS ELECTRIC’

Have the time of your life with the ultimate live experience; Dirty Dancing - The Classic Story

on Stage. Full of passion and romance, heart-pounding music and sensationally sexy dancing,

the record-breaking musical is even better than before in this all new production.

The classic story of Baby and Johnny returns,

following two blockbuster West End runs and two hit UK Tours, featuring the hit songs ‘Hungry Eyes’,

‘Hey! Baby’, ‘Do You Love Me?’ and the heart stopping ‘(I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life’.

‘THE BIGGEST LIVE THEATRE SENSATION OF ALL TIME’

THE OBSERVER

‘THE STAGE VERSION OF THE FILM IS ELECTRIC’

BIRMINGHAM MAIL

‘FABULOUS’‘FABULOUS’BRISTOL POST

‘REMARKABLE’‘REMARKABLE’EDINBURGH EVENING NEWS

£26.50 - £60.50*Opening night offer £5.00 off all tickets

(terms & conditions apply)Selected concessions available on selected performances

Mon 12 - Sat 17 SeptMon - Thurs 7.30pm, Fri 5.30pm & 8.30pm

Sat 2.30pm & 7.30pm


David Preston returns home from work at 7pm as usual only to find that twenty four hours have elapsed and it is now a day later than he thought. Suffering from apparent amnesia he and his already upset wife get another shock when evidence incriminates him in a murder committed during the time he cannot account for.

Tues 20 - Sat 24 Sept 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm

£13.00 - £20.50*Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply)Selected concessions available

www.eliteproductionslimited.co.uk

Celebrating the 40th anniversary of their seminal album, Sheet Music, which included Top 10 hit, The Wall Street Shuffle. Led by 10cc co-founder, Graham Gouldman, the first half comprises Sheet Music in its entirety. The second part features a comprehensive spread of the band’s eleven Top 10 hits and more, including their three No 1s: I’m Not In Love, Dreadlock Holiday and Rubber Bullets.

£31.00 & £33.00*

Tues 27 Sept7.30pm

Sat 10 Sept 7.30pm

The Sir Harry Secombe Trust presents

SHOWSTOPPERSFollowing their recent success with Fame and Aladdin JR, this award-winning youth theatre group returns to Swansea Grand Theatre’s stage with an evening of musical theatre favourites. Enjoy songs and scenes from West End hits such as Matilda, The King and I, Priscilla, Mamma Mia and The Hunchback of Notre Dame plus many more favourites.



A stunning celebration of the music and life

of one of the greatest singers of our time.

Rising West End star, Rebecca Freckleton,

delivers a powerhouse performance. Taking

us on a magical rollercoaster ride

through three decades of classic

hits: I Wanna Dance With Somebody, I’m Every Woman, I will

Always Love You and many more.

£20.00 & £22.00*

Thurs 29 Sept 7.30pm

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. 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 has a chance to talk about them on stage (in the form of jokes).

Wed 28 Sept 8.00pm

14+

£18.50*


Puppetry of the Penis has now played to most of the western world and been performed in six languages. Two near naked men (they wear shoes) manipulate their nether regions using the Ancient Art of Genital Origami, providing the audience with a hilarious array of shapes and impersonations projected onto a huge video screen.

A non-sexual show. Contains full frontal male nudity.

£20.50*Selected concessions available

Sat 1 Oct 8.00pm

16+


MOOn RIVER AnD ME TRIBUTE TO AnDY WILLIAMS STARRIng JIMMY OSMOnD

Direct from the USA, the only official Andy Williams tribute show starring Jimmy Osmond. This brand new show full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and special memories of Andy Williams will touch your heart.

Jimmy Osmond began his performing career at the tender age of three with Andy Williams on his television series. This year marks Jimmy’s fiftieth anniversary in show business.

Fri 30 Sept 7.30pm

£28.00 & £30.50*Selected concessions available

Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link.

The star cast features screen heart-throb GARY MAVERS of Peak Practice and Casualty fame and fresh from playing the evil Gordon Livesy in Emmerdale. Stage and screen leading man, ALEX FERNS, who gripped the nation playing the villainous Trevor Morgan in EastEnders, is joined by SUSIE AMY best known for playing the Chardonnay in the ITV series Footballers’ Wives.

include the Carry On franchise, pop-idol MARK WYNTER, who has featured in no fewer than seven Agatha Christie Theatre Company productions, LAUREN DRUMMOND from Holby City and BEN NEALON from ITV’s award winning drama Soldier Soldier.

and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...

FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW CHAPTER - FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DAVID ROGERS

BILL KENWRIGHTPRESENTS

GARY MAVERSALEX FERNS · SUSIE AMY

ANITA HARRIS · MARK WYNTERLAUREN DRUMMOND

AND BEN NEALONIN

‘AN EVENING THAT WILL HAVE YOU CLAMOURING FOR MORE’

ESSENTIAL SURREY

‘KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT’

MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER

DIRECTED BY ROY MARSDEN

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Following the phenomenal decade-long success of The Agatha Christie Theatre Company, which sold over two million tickets and continually played to packed houses around the UK, Bill Kenwright presents a new production from the pen of the legendary award-winning writing team Levinson and Link.

The star cast features screen heart-throb GARY MAVERS of Peak Practice and Casualty fame and fresh from playing the evil Gordon Livesy in Emmerdale. Stage and screen leading man, ALEX FERNS, who gripped the nation playing the villainous Trevor Morgan in EastEnders, is joined by SUSIE AMY best known for playing the Chardonnay in the ITV series Footballers’ Wives.

include the Carry On franchise, pop-idol MARK WYNTER, who has featured in no fewer than seven Agatha Christie Theatre Company productions, LAUREN DRUMMOND from Holby City and BEN NEALON from ITV’s award winning drama Soldier Soldier.

and leading lady Monica Welles is found dead from an apparent suicide. On the anniversary of that ill-fated night, Alex assembles the same cast and crew in the same theatre, for a reading of his new play. But as the reading begins, it becomes clear that Alex believes that Monica was murdered and he intends to uncover her killer...

FOLLOWING TEN YEARS OF THE AGATHA CHRISTIE THEATRE COMPANY A NEW CHAPTER - FROM THE WRITERS OF MURDER, SHE WROTE

ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY DAVID ROGERS

BILL KENWRIGHTPRESENTS

GARY MAVERSALEX FERNS · SUSIE AMY

ANITA HARRIS · MARK WYNTERLAUREN DRUMMOND

AND BEN NEALONIN

‘AN EVENING THAT WILL HAVE YOU CLAMOURING FOR MORE’

ESSENTIAL SURREY

‘KEEPS YOU ON THE EDGE OF YOUR SEAT’

MAIDENHEAD ADVERTISER

DIRECTED BY ROY MARSDEN

RFM_7_Head_Swansea_DPS_NEW.indd All Pages 01/07/2016 14:52


Selected concessions available

Mon 3 - Sat 8 Oct 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm


Audio Described PerformanceThurs 6 Oct 2.30pm


Oners! Retro Oners! PCDs! Finally, a chance to truly taste the vibe! Elis James and John Robins take their hit podcast on the road! Elis “laid-back, football-loving, down-to-earth Welshman” (Buzzfeed) and John “low sex drive” (The Independent) mix familiar features and some special treats.

£18.00*

Thurs 13 Oct 7.30pm

TUKUO combine their totally unique vocal harmony blend with their own brand of typically British humour, brilliantly daring and inventive arrangements and the unbelievable sound of their miniature instrument of choice. The show cleverly combines music from Mozart to Monty Python, Bach to the Beatles.


Mon 10 Oct 7.30pm

THE ELIS JAMES & JOHn ROBInS EXPERIEncE

14+

Tues 11 Oct & 6.00pm

A drowning boy is rescued by a mysterious figure who claims to be Arthur Pendragon. As the old man tells his stories the boy is transported back to the heady days of Camelot, the Round Table, Merlin and Excalibur.

Join award-winning Story Pocket Theatre as they bring these thrilling stories to life with music, magic and outstanding storytelling.

£11.50, Family ticket (4) £40.00*, Schools £6.50 per pupil (teachers free)


Wed 12 Oct 1.00pm & 6.00pm


Mon 24 & Tues 25 Oct 7.30pm


From 1965 to 1968 there wasn’t a bigger

radio programme in Britain than the ground-breaking, Round the Horne.

Come and join in the mischief as Kenneth Horne and his merry

gang are brought to life on stage to

celebrate fifty years of enduring laughter.

An EVEnIng WITH DES O’cOnnOR

One of the UK’s greatest ever performers, the

incomparable Des O’Connor, in his brand new show celebrating his stage and screen

career. Des entertains as only he can, whilst

bringing to life stories of legendary personalities

with whom he has shared the stage, including

Barbra Streisand, Morecambe & Wise,

Oliver Reed, Will Smith, Robert

Redford and more.

Fri 14 Oct 7.30pm


Sat 15 Oct7.30pm

BALLET CYMRU presents

ROMEO A JULIETWinner of Best Large Scale Dance Production at the Wales Critics Awards 2014.

From forth the fatal loins of these two foes A pair of star-crossed lovers take their life

An extraordinary adaptation of Shakespeare’s masterpiece, Romeo a Juliet, with intense fighting, passionate duets and universal themes echoing through dramatic and lyrical choreography. Exquisite costumes and extraordinary video projections create a world of danger and excitement where two young lovers are caught in an age old feud.



Tues 18 - Sat 22 Oct 7.30pm, Wed & Sat mats 2.30pm

Forget feel good, Buddy – The Buddy Holly Story is FEEL GREAT! Experience the drama, passion and excitement as a cast of phenomenally talented actors and musicians tell Buddy Holly’s story. Featuring two terrific hours of the greatest songs ever written, including That’ll Be The Day, Oh Boy, Rave On and many many more, this show is just Peggy Sue-perb!

£13.00 - £30.00*Opening night offer all tickets £20 (terms & conditions apply)Selected concessions available on selected performances

THE WEST EnD HIT

THE WORLD’S MOST SUccESSFULROcK & ROLL MUSIcAL


Wed 26 Oct 7.30pm

By John Godber. Directed by Richard Tunley.

Starring Gareth John Bale, Sam Davies, Ross Ford and Morgan Hopkins as Lucky Eric

Meet Les, Judd, Ralph and Lucky Eric, the bouncers at a local night club, as they prepare

for the onslaught of a Friday night’s debauchery. Lads are on the pull, girls are on the razzle and

the beer is flowing…

14+


Mon 31 Oct 7.30pm

THE cHInESE STATE cIRcUS DYnASTY

Over 2000 years of artistry and music combine in an

incredible performance for all the family.

Showcasing a troupe of thirty Chinese

acrobats, dancers and musicians and

also featuring the legendary

Shaolin Warriors.

Adult £25.50, Child £10.50, Family ticket (4) £61.00*



Thurs 27 - Sat 29 Oct 7.30pm, Sat mat 2.00pm

Starring Stephen Beckett (The Bill, Coronation Street) and Leah Bracknell (Emmerdale)

‘Love Is All Around’ is a feminist publishing house where Harriet Copeland is running a competition

to find new romantic fiction; their motto is ‘For Women By Women’. Leonard Loftus is forced

to submit his novel under a female pseudonym, Myrtle Banbury. Harriet is impressed and insists on

meeting Myrtle to hand over the prize. Needless to say, comedy and chaos ensue.




£22.50*

Thurs 3 Nov 7.30pm

ISLAnDS In THE STREAM THE DOLLY PARTOn & KEnnY

ROgERS STORY

Celebrating the queen and king of country.

Stacked with country music’s greatest hits: Jolene, Ruby,

Lucille, Coward of the County and Lady.

Powerhouse performances tell the story of the simple

Smoky Mountains’ farm girl’s rise to country

music’s biggest superstar.

The Kevin Bloody Wilson show is not just a concert performance. For most, it’s a full-on event and an opportunity to tick from your bucket-list with a chance to see Australia’s most unique international comedy legend.

In the words of Billy Connolly, “The world’s funniest Australian.”

£30.00*

Wed 2 Nov7.30pm

18+


Come and experience the iconic sound of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons authentically recreated by a phenomenal cast and a fantastic live band.

The internationally acclaimed Big Girls Don’t Cry revives the sublime harmonies of New Jersey’s

finest. It showcases Frankie’s incredible falsettos and features solo hits that range from the

rock’n’roll nostalgia of Grease to the spine-tingling show-stealers such as My Eyes Adored You.


Sat 5 Nov 2.00pm & 7.30pm

The hit show’s 10th birthday party celebrates the 50th anniversary of

chart-topper, Reach Out I’ll Be There. The legend of solid-gold artistes, the

Four Tops, Supremes, Temptations, Jackson 5,

Isley Brothers, Stevie Wonder, Diana Ross and more continues.

£24.00*

Fri 4 Nov7.30pm


The Arts WingThurs 1 Sept 7.45pm

From sea shanty to welsh pantry, surreal to sublime; with laments on love, loss

and emotional bruising. An evening of rich and

rhythmic words and music.

£7.50*

Wed 7 & Thurs 8 Sept

Science-ish Live - join Rick Edwards and Dr Michael Brooks for their critically acclaimed podcast (Wed at 7.30pm). The Great British Brain Off is on Thurs at 6.00pm. To book visit: www.britishsciencefestival.org

FREE ENTRY

BRITISH ScIEncE FESTIVAL

MOORIng LInES

Wed 21 - Sat 24 Sept 7.45pm,

Thurs & Sat mats 2.00pm

Louie Knight, the world’s sharpest gumboot

detective, is in town!Prepare to visit the world

of ‘Welsh Noir’ in the world premiere stage version of this smash-hit cult novel.

£11.00 & £12.00* Selected concessions available

Lighthouse Theatre presents

ABERYSTWYTH MOn AMOUR

A New Stage Version by Malcolm Pryce

Toni Wiseman and her talented pupils invite you to enjoy being entertained with dancing from classical ballet to funky modern and musical theatre delights.

TOnI WISEMAn STAgE ScHOOL

Fri 7 Oct & 7.00pm

Adult £8.50, Child £6.50*

REVLOn gIRL

Wed 12 Oct 7.45pm

An original play based on the events surrounding the Aberfan Disaster of 1966. Written by Neil Anthony Docking (Casualty, Emmerdale), directed by Maxine Evans (Stella).

Wed 28 - Fri 30 Sept 7.15pm, Thurs & Fri mats 1.00pm

Murder, madness and witchcraft!When the three weird sisters prophesise that Macbeth will become king of Scotland, to what tragic lengths are he and his wife prepared to take fate into their own bloody hands to prove them right?

£8.00 - £10.00* Selected concessions available

Fluellen Theatre Company presents

MAcBETH by William Shakespeare

Sat 8 Oct 2.00pm & 7.00pm

£11.00* Selected concessions available

The Arts Wing

An AFTERnOOn WITH KEV JOHnS AnD gUESTS

Fri 14 Oct 2.00pm

Kev will present his special blend of humour, including his outrageous alter ego, Gladys Heavens. Kev will also be joined by extremely talented local youngsters.

£8.50*

Paul will be joined by local talent, including, Menna Trussler, Rob Knight,

Bev Davies and many more.

Join classical no1 selling soprano Rebecca Newman and local guests for a night of opera, shows and pop. As seen on tour with Russell Watson 2015 and on national TV and radio.

PAUL JOHnSOn’S 40TH BIRTHDAY cELEBRATIOnS

Wed 19 Oct 7.00pm £8.50*

REBEccA nEWMAn

Fri 21 Oct 7.15pm


Set in a working class pub in the South Wales valleys with fourteen characters played by ‘Two’ actors. The play centres around an action- packed night in a pub.

It’s An Act presents

TWO by Jim Cartwright

Sat 22 Oct 7.45pm

All proceeds to the Special Baby Unit at Singleton

Hospital.


The Arts Wing

Nick-named ‘The Dancing Machine’ Rory J Jackson’s tribute

show features all the action, choreography, costumes and

famous routines.

Thurs 27 Oct 7.45pm

£15.50*

MIcHAEL JAcKSOn TRIBUTE Featured on

Britain’s Got Talent 2016 receiving four yeses!

Join the cast as they improvise a brand new Jane Austen work before your very eyes, based on a single audience suggestion.

Fri 28 Oct 7.45pm

£13.00*

AUSTEnTATIOUS

Lucy will cover some or all of the following: censorship, generational conflict, theological ethics, home-brewing, quizzing, Britpop of the 1990s, falconry and Gary Wilmot.

Mon 7 Nov 8.00pm

£14.50*

16+

LUcY PORTER: cOnSEqUEncES

£14.50*

Wed 9 - Fri 11 Nov 7.15pm, Thurs mat 1.00pm

In the midst of a storm, a ship containing the king of Naples and his party is scattered about a strange island, as Prospero - a man they all thought dead - uses his magic to control the spirits and monsters.

Fluellen Theatre Company presents

THE TEMPEST by William Shakespeare

A hilarious romp of bad attitude in Terry’s second stand-up show. Honesty tourettes meets pointless belligerence.

Fri 18 Nov 7.45pm

£15.50*

TERRY cHRISTIAnREBEL WITHOUT APPLAUSE

Tues 15 & Wed 16 Nov

7.45pm, Wed mat 2.00pm


Shirley Valentine by Willy Russell

The heroine of this comedy is an ordinary British

housewife. As she prepares dinner, she ruminates on her life and an invitation

from a girlfriend to join her on a holiday which might

change her life forever.

16+

£8.00 - £10.00* Selected concessions available

Schools £5.50

£11.00 & £12.00* Selected concessions available

A comedy show about history, democracy and capitalism. As seen on Live at the Apollo and

Have I Got News For You.

Sat 26 Nov 7.30pm

nISH KUMAR AcTIOnS SPEAK LOUDER

THAn WORDS, UnLESS YOU SHOUT THE WORDS REAL LOUD

15+

Swansea’s very own Michael Roberts from the long standing band, The Somethings, will perform his debut album Suspended In This Space.

Fri 25 Nov 8.00pm

MIcHAEL ROBERTS ALBUM LAUncH£12.00, £10.50* Concessions

THEATRE-In-FOcUS Each hour-long show features a talk by Fluellen Theatre Company’s Director, Peter Richards, about a great playwright, followed by a script-in-hand performance of their work.

Sat 3 Sept ARTHUR MILLERfeaturing I Can’t Remember Anything

Sat 1 Oct gWYn THOMASA celebration with excerpts from his plays and writing including The Keep

Sat 12 Nov J. M. BARRIEfeaturing The Old Lady Shows Her Medals

£6.00, £4.50* Concessions


£15.50*

October sees Gossamer Thread’s Vauderville Co’s Daisy Black, Alex McAleer plus the spectacular Advotia The Russian Doll. December promises to ‘dong dong merrily on thigh’ with the talents of Stage Door Johnny and more.

Bluestocking Lounge presents BURLESqUE

Sats: 15 Oct & 17 Dec 8.00pm 18+

Sat 29 Oct Game of Bones 12.30pm by Mike Witchell

Sat 26 Nov Moving Through Mountains 12.30pm by Wendy Holborow

£6.00, £4.50* Concessions

£11.00*

Laughing since 1999. See the comic stars of the future, today! If easily offended, please stay away!

16+

Weds: 26 Oct & 30 Nov 8.00pm

Join us for a special afternoon of easysequence and ballroom dancing. All

welcome. Especially for the over 50s.Refreshments available.

AFTERnOOn DAncE

Thurs: 15 Sept & 17 Nov1.30pm

£4.00*

Regular Events

Wed 31 Aug - Fri 9 Sept British Science Levels 1 & 2 Festival - Competition Images

Tue 13 - Fri 30 Sept 3 of a Kind - Level 1 Julie Hutchby

Tue 13 - Fri 30 Sept Thank You To Wales - Level 2 & White Room Mary Falconer

Tue 4 - Fri 14 Oct Gaia4 - Level 1 & White Room Jean Perry & Friends

Tue 4 - Fri 28 Oct Art Across the City - Level 2 LOCWS

Tue 18 - Fri 5 Nov Paul O’Donovan White Room

Tue 15 - Fri 25 Nov Wave Energy - Level 1 Jo Frost

Tue 29 Nov - Fri 16 Dec Paintings by Level 1 Moira Evans & Roger Dunstan

For full details please visit www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Exhibitions

Sat 3 Dec 10.00am - 4.00pm

Free Entry

cOTTAgE cRAFT FAIR

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Featuring great hits from ragtime, the roaring twenties and into the swing era of legends, including Ellington, Goodman, Miller, Sinatra and Crosby, the world-renowned London Swing Orchestra sparkles in this showcase of timeless 20th Century popular music.


THE LOnDOn SWIng ORcHESTRA PRESEnTS THE gREAT LEgEnDS OF JAZZ & SWIng

Tues 8 Nov 7.30pm

PSYcHIc MEDIUM JOHn EDWARD cROSSIng OVER

World famous psychic medium, John Edward uses his unique abilities to predict future events and connect people with loved ones who have passed on. Author of numerous critically acclaimed New York Times bestsellers.

£25.50 - £50.50*VIP tickets £75.50* (1 year’s Evolve membership and meet & greet with John)

Wed 9 Nov 7.30pm


The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

Wed 9 Nov 7.30pm

Fri 11 & Sat 12 Nov 7.30pm

Rhinestone Cowboy, Wichita

Lineman, Galveston, By The Time I Get

To Phoenix, Southern Nights and many more. Also featuring hits by Dolly

Parton, Kenny Rogers, Linda Ronstadt, Neil

Diamond, Bobby Gentry,

The Beach Boys and Kris Kristofferson.



A fun-filled evening of anecdotes and film clips.

Jess recalls his friendships with some of the biggest

stars in showbiz, including Diana Dors and Roger Moore.

Find out how the boy from Brixton charmed his way into

the movies and went from pop star to playing the first

Joseph, plus hits from the 60s.


Thurs 10 Nov 2.30pm

JESS cOnRAD 60s IcOn RE-LOADED

Wed 16 - Sat 19 Nov 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm


Following on from last year’s sell out production of Sister Act, Abbey Players present Lionel Bart’s classic musical, Oliver! which follows young orphan boy Oliver as he meets an array of wonderful characters, such as The Artful Dodger, Nancy and of course, Fagin. Featuring well -loved songs Consider Yourself, Pick a Pocket or Two and Food Glorious Food.

Produced for the Broadway stage by David Merrick and Donald Albery. This production is performed by arrangement with MusicScope and Stage Musicals Limited of New York


On sale 8 Aug

Thurs 24 Nov 8.00pm


ROMESH RAngAnATHAn IRRATIOnAL

Romesh Ranganathan is back with a brand new show

exploring the rationality of his worldview. Irrational

will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart

and explain why everybody else is wrong about them.

“Ranganathan’s punchlines are

sharper and funnier than

many of his peers.”

The Guardian

£19.00*

14+

Mon 21 Nov 7.30pm

£22.00*

Prepare to experience one of the world’s greatest Dire Straits

tribute shows. The musicians capture the authentic sound of

one of the most successful rock bands of all time. Performing

Money for Nothing, Romeo and Juliet, Sultans of Swing, Private

Investigations, Walk of Life, Brothers in Arms, So Far Away

and many more much-loved classics in this unforgettable

sonic spectacular. www.easytheatres.com


Tues 22 Nov7.30pm

SWAn LAKE Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky

A compelling legend of tragic romance.

A princess turned into a swan by an evil curse…Will Prince Siegfried’s love prove strong enough to save her?

The perfect romantic ballet of all time performed to Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score.


Wed 23 Nov7.30pm

SLEEPIng BEAUTY Music by Pyotr I. Tchaikovsky

Every child’s favourite fairy-tale, Sleeping Beauty, is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.



Featuring an impressive cast and accompanied by a large live orchestra with over thirty musicians.

The king of improvisational comedy is back. A true master of surreal tangents, Geordie funnyman Ross Noble is on his fifteenth tour. As always Ross has lots of stuff backing up in his head and it’s time to let it all out. Famed for his super quick freewheeling style and highly imaginative flights of fancy.

£25.50*Sat 26 Nov8.00pm 15+

Fri 25 Nov 7.30pm

Long established as the world’s official number one Eagles tribute, The Illegal Eagles makes a welcome return for yet another outstanding show, promising more of their tight harmonies, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship.

This latest production also features a special tribute to the late Glenn Frey, one of the original founding members of the Eagles.

£23.00 & £25.00*


Bay City Rollers’ icon, Les McKeown is back on tour. His fantastic show, ROLLERMANIA, promises to be a unique voyage back to the 1970s, when Les and his legendary band ruled the world’s pop charts and The Bay City Rollers’ music became the soundtrack for a generation. Featuring all the original hits, including Bye Bye Baby, Shang-a-Lang, Remember and many more. www.lesmckeown.com

£19.50 & £22.00*

Tues 29 Nov 7.30pm


Father Christmas is back on his rounds... and he still needs a WEE! At every house he eats and drinks the treats, but he’s

forgotten to do something rather important... he really, really,

really needs a WEE!

Mon 28 Nov 11.00am & 6.00pm

Adult £12.50, Child £10.50, Family ticket (4) £42.00*,

Schools £8.00*

The nation’s favourite psychic, Sally Morgan is back and better than ever with her brand new and most jaw-dropping show yet, Call Me Psychic. Funny, entertaining and sometimes heart breaking.

The show is investigational and for the purpose of entertainment.

£24.50*


Thurs 1 Dec7.30pm

nInA cOnTI In YOUR FAcE

Bursting with fresh and astonishing spontaneity, the voice-throwing queen is back on the road with her sell-out show, In Your Face, following her recent hit West End season. British comedy award winning ventriloquist, Nina Conti, uses face masks to turn her audience members into puppets and improvises a hilarious new show every night.

£20.50*

Wed 30 Nov7.30pm

12+

“Laugh out loud funny”British Theatre Guide

Fri 2 Dec 7.30pm

Steve Balsamo and Rosalie Deighton, once members of the highly acclaimed Swansea band, The Storys, have come together to record their beautiful country, folk and Americana inspired debut album, Unfolding.

Joined by former Storys’ compadres Andy Collins and Alan Thomas, as well as Christian Phillips of The Sonic Executive Sessions and local rising stars Who’s Molly?.

Profits will be donated to Zac’s Place (www.zacsplace.org).

An EVEnIng WITH BALSAMO DEIgHTOn AnD FRIEnDS - SOngS, STORIES AnD STORYS

‘The Greatest Rock & Roll Band In The World’ is a bold statement, but Showaddywaddy has lived up to that title for the last four decades!

Their live show is dynamic and uplifting, featuring all of their biggest hits: Under The Moon of Love, Three Steps to Heaven, Hey Rock & Roll, When, Blue Moon and many more.

£19.50*


Sat 3 Dec 7.30pm

£18.00*Selected concessions

available

This year’s spectacular Swansea Grand Theatre pantomime includes a sensational cast led by the 2016 Britain’s Got Talent winner Lance Corporal

Richard Jones as Merlin The Magician, along with Coach Trip’s Brendan Sheerin, Swansea

favourite Kevin Johns, The X Factor’s Niki Evans and comedy-favourite Matt Edwards.

Produced especially for the City and County of Swansea by the world’s biggest pantomime

producer, Qdos Entertainment, you can be sure of a panto packed with magic, music, comedy

and special effects, making Sleeping Beauty the pantomime of your dreams.

Don’t be caught napping! Book the best seats before it’s too late.

FRI 9 DEC 16 - SUN 8 JAN 17 Full performance schedule at

www.swanseagrand.co.uk

Audio Described PerformanceFri 30 Dec 2.00pm

Sign Language Interpreted PerformancesWed 4 Jan 2.00pm & Thurs 5 Jan 7.00pm

£12.50 - £26.00*Selected concessions available on selected performances

Opening Weekend Offer:All tickets £19.00* (terms and conditions apply)

BehindTheScenes Tours

Sats: 27 Aug, 17 Sept, 24 Sept, 8 Oct 22 Oct, 17 Dec, 7 Jan, 28 Jan

Ever fancied seeing what goes on behind the theatre curtain?

10.00am. Booking is essential, 01792 475715.Adults £5.50, Child £3.00

Sat 3 Dec 12.30pm

A double bill of Christmas stories told by Adrian Metcalfe: Dylan Thomas’ A Child’s Christmas in Wales and Richard Burton’s A Christmas Story.This production is produced with the help of the Swansea

Grand Theatre, the Arts Council and NightOut.

£6.00, 4.50* Concessions


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AdvAnCe BOOkInG eSSenTIAL - 01792 475715

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THE OSCAR-WINNING LOVE STORY LIVE ON STAGE IN A BRAND NEW PRODUCTION

T H E M U S I C A L

BOOK AND LYRICS BY MUSIC & LYRICS BY

BASED ON THE PARAMOUNT PICTURES FILM WRITTEN BY BRUCE JOEL RUBIN

O H M Y L O V E , M Y D A R L I N G . . .I ’ V E H U N G E R E D F O R Y O U R T O U C H

BILL KENWRIGHT PRESENTS A NEW PRODUCTION OF THE TIMELESS

STORY OF LOVE, DESPAIR AND HOPE

B E L I E V E

GLEN BALLARD

DAVE STEWART

&BRUCE JOEL RUBIN

Forthcoming

MON 20 - SAT 25 FEB 2017

Mon 20 - Sat 25 March

Fri 28 & Sat 29 April

Wed 29 Mar - Sat 1 April

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OPERA & BALLET InTERnATIOnAL PRESEnTS ELLEn KEnT’S OPERA FESTIVAL WITH InTERnATIOnAL SOLOISTS, A HIgHLY

PRAISED cHORUS AnD FULL ORcHESTRA

The tragic story of war, jealousy and revenge, including

the classic Triumphal March with cascades

of glittering gold and amazing fire

performers.

Sat 8 April

Fri 7 April

Thurs 6 April

The tragic tale of the doomed, consumptive Mimi and her love for

a penniless writer, featuring a brass

band, snow effects and Muzetta’s dog.

Verdi’s famous haunting and melodic Chorus of the Hebrew Slaves comes to life in a masterpiece of

revenge, destruction and jealousy.

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All operas are sung in Italian with English surtitles

The Box Office is open Mon - Sat 9.30am - 8.00pm, and for 1 hour prior to Sunday performances.

Booking and reservations 01792 475715You can book by phone or post, in person or online at www.swanseagrand.co.uk (N.B. Online ticket purchases are subject to a booking fee).

concessions* Where concessions are offered, they may include some of the following: 16 & under, 65 & over Proof of age may be required. Students In full-time education who can produce a current National Union of Students, Overseas Student or similar card. Schools Under 18 & in full-time education. Party Bookers People who are booking 10+ tickets for one performance at one time. PTL Swansea Passport to Leisure Card holders. Theatre Club On production of a valid membership card.

Please note you may be required to produce proof of entitlement for your concession. We accept most major credit cards (2% charge) and debit cards. Cheques should be made payable to: City and County of Swansea

Minicom number is 01792 654456. Typetext for hearing impaired customers.

The City and County of Swansea can accept no responsibility for any changes, beyond their control, which may arise after this publication is published. To receive this brochure in another format, please contact the Box Office.

Hynt Scheme. The Wales wide Hynt Scheme is a membership card which entitles the card holder to a free ticket for a personal assistant or carer. Call 0844 2578858 or visit www.hynt.co.uk for further information. If you require the text relay service please call 18001 0844 2578858.


HOW TO BOOK

1. Exchange of tickets will only be considered in cases of emergency and the Management reserves the right to refuse an exchange. Where an exchange occurs, it will be for another performance of the same production. Charge of £1.00 per ticket.2. No refunds will be given except for cancelled events.3. The Management reserves the right to introduce discounts and other price changes without notice.4. The promoter reserves the right to make any changes to the advertised programme.5. The use of cameras or recording equipment and electronic cigarettes is strictly forbidden.6. The Management reserves the right to refuse admission and may, on occasions, have to conduct security searches to ensure the safety of patrons.7. In exceptional circumstances, the Management reserves the right to offer alternative seats to those specified on the ticket.8. Please check your tickets - on receipt - as mistakes cannot always be rectified.9. Where a performance has the benefit of English surtitles, patrons should check with the Box Office staff (at the time of booking) as to seat suitability.10. Only one offer applies at any one time.

Full terms and conditions are available on request or at www.swanseagrand.co.uk.

TERMS AnD cOnDITIOnSOF TIcKET SALES


MON 23 - SAT 28 JAN 2017

TIcKETS SELLIng FAST!

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