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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
‘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
£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.
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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.
£24.50 - £31.50*Selected concessions available
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
‘LUCY O’BYRNE IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF’
THE SCOTSMAN
THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONTHE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONTHE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONTHE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
‘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
‘LUCY O’BYRNE IS QUITE POSSIBLY THE BEST MARIA SINCE JULIE ANDREWS HERSELF’
THE SCOTSMAN
THE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONTHE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONTHE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATIONTHE RECORD-BREAKING INTERNATIONAL SENSATION
‘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
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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
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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.
£8.00 - £12.50*Selected concessions available
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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*
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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+
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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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www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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
£12.50 - £26.50*Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply)
Selected concessions available
Mon 3 - Sat 8 Oct 7.30pm, Thurs & Sat mats 2.30pm
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Audio Described PerformanceThurs 6 Oct 2.30pm
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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.
£22.50*Selected concessions available
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)
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
Wed 12 Oct 1.00pm & 6.00pm
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Mon 24 & Tues 25 Oct 7.30pm
£16.50*Selected concessions available
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
£18.50 & £20.50*Selected concessions available
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.
£8.50 - £14.50*Selected concessions available
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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
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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+
£15.50*Selected concessions available
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*
Selected concessions available
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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.
£9.50 - £16.00*Opening night offer 2 for 1 (terms & conditions apply)
Selected concessions available
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£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+
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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.
£12.50 - £24.00*Selected concessions available
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
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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
£17.50* Selected concessions available
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.
£10.00* Selected concessions available
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
Lighthouse Theatre presents
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
£14.50* Selected concessions available
£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
Treat your loved ones to an evening of first-class entertainment at one of Wales’ premier venues - Swansea Grand Theatre. The theatre’s gift vouchers are the perfect present as they can be credited against any Swansea Grand Theatre production of your choice. The vouchers are valid for one year and are available in any denomination.
The Perfect Christmas Present
Swansea Grand Theatre VouchersStuck for that unique Christmas gift? Well, look no further.
Enjoy TheatreWant to get more involved? Then why not join Swansea Grand Theatre Club
01792 475715 TO JOIn
£10 Adults.
£5 Juniors (under 17).
£25 Family (2 adult, 2 juniors)
For further information visit www.grandtheatreclub.org.uk
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.
£16.50 & £20.50*Selected concessions available
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
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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.
£21.50 - £25.50*Selected concessions available
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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.
£15.00*Selected concessions available
Thurs 10 Nov 2.30pm
JESS cOnRAD 60s IcOn RE-LOADED
Wed 16 - Sat 19 Nov 7.15pm, Sat mat 2.15pm
£10.00 - £15.00*Selected concessions available
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
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
On sale 8 Aug
Thurs 24 Nov 8.00pm
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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.
£24.50 - £31.50*Selected concessions available
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.
£24.50 - £31.50*Selected concessions available
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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*
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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*
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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*
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
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
Lighthouse Theatre presents
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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.
www.swanseagrand.co.uk 01792 475715
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
*All tickets include a 50p Restoration Fund contribution. Online booking fee applies.
MON 23 - SAT 28 JAN 2017
TIcKETS SELLIng FAST!