http://www.venuecymru.com Venue Cymru Shows for Next Month en-gb info@venuecymru.co.uk info@viewcreative.co.uk PHP RSS Feed Generator Now in its tenth triumphant year!Award winning Middle Ground Theatre Company bring you their highly acclaimed production of The Holly amp; the Ivy.Set in a Norfolk vicarage on Christmas Eve 1947, the vicars family gather for the festive season. Peace and goodwill radiates from the warm-hearted elderly vicar, cared for by his young daughter. But with the arrival of two irritable aunts and an errant daughter the emotional veneer is peeled away. As skeletons tumble from closets and stones are turned over, family members are forced to confront their regrets and secret anxieties. Even the lovable vicar is not immune to the stresses and strains of a normal family Christmas.This atmospheric and absorbing human story, which stars that doyen of Welsh actors Philip Madoc along with Tom Butcher (The Bill / Doctors), Zoie Kennedy (The Royal) and Corrinne Wicks (Doctors), is a perfect winter warmer for the festive season.A Guardian and Times Theatre Critics ChoiceProfoundly moving marvellous whatsonstage.com http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=588 Mon, 05 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=588 Director:Hans Peter HofmanSoloist:Natalie Clien, celloProgramme:MOZARTEine Kleine NachtmusikHAYDNCello Concerto No.1 in CSCHUBERTFive German DancesHAYDNSymphony No.45 FarewellTo mark the 200th anniversary of Haydns death the European Union Chamber Orchestra will perform two of Haydns most delightful works. This great composer is often known as the Father of classical music and was a great influence on both Mozart and Beethoven and on many of the composers who followed in the wake of his extraordinary achievement. It is fitting that we should start the programme with his great contemporary Mozarts Eine Kleine Nachtmusik, which will be followed by one of Englands most popular musicians, Natalie Clien, performing the Haydn Cello Concerto. In the second half we will have a performance of Franz Schuberts Five German Dances, which will then be followed by Haydns Farewell Symphony, a great favourite since it was composed in 1772.Subscriptions open 19 June 2008. Individual tickets on sale4 August 2008.ICS Season Sponsors 2008/09Bodysgallen HallPianos Cymru http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=546 Tue, 20 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=546 Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with this delightful show filled with enchanting music, elegant dance and sparkling songs from the Strauss family and friends.A host of great Strauss favourites from the original JOHANN STRAUSS GALA includesVoices of SpringEmperor WaltzRadetzky MarchRoses From The SouthTritsch Tratsch PolkaThe Laughing Song from Die FledermausAnvil Polka and the glorious Blue Danube Waltz JOHANN STRAUSS ORCHESTRA directed from the violin in the traditional Viennese manner by DANIEL ROWLAND with beautiful soprano ELENA XANTHOUDAKISJOHANN STRAUSS DANCERSin gorgeous costumes of the periodChoreographer/Staging Christopher HampsonFor tickets contact the Box Office on 01492 872000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=596 Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=596 As one of the biggest selling bands of all time, The Drifters have collated a huge catalogue of over 50 hits, selling in excess of 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world.Since their creation, the line up of The Drifters has undergone many changes with more than 55 different singers, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King, Charlie Thomas, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore. Their energetic show features the only legitimate Drifters line up in the world, performing timeless classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies, Under The Boardwalk, Come On Over To My Place and Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies as well as a whole host of new material from the stunning new album entitled Five Decades and Moore. http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=598 Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=598 Conductor:Valery PolianskySoloist:Tatiana Polianskaya, pianoProgramme:TCHAIKOVSKYMarche SlaveSHOSTAKOVICHPiano Concerto No.2 Op.102STRAVINSKYFirebird (1919 version)TCHAIKOVSKYFrancesca da RiminiThe Russian State Philharmonic return to Llandudno under their music director, Valery Poliansky opening their programme with Tchaikovskys patriotic March Slave, which will be followed by one of the most romantic of Shostakovichs works, his Piano Concerto No.2 with its ethereal second movement, performed by the Russian pianist Tatyana Polianskaya, daughter of tonights conductor. Stravinskys exotic Firebird and Tchaikovskys Francesca da Rimini with its great theatrical moments will complete the evening.Pre Performance Talk - 6.30pmwith soloist Karine MakarovaSubscriptions open 19 June 2008. Individual tickets on sale 4 August 2008. ICS Season Sponsors 2008/09Bodysgallen HallPianos Cymru http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=547 Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=547 Texas lead singer, Sharleen Spiteri, performs at Venue Cymru for one night only in her first solo tour.Tickets go on sale Friday 3 October at 9.30am. (This concert will take place in the theatre) http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=594 Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=594 Rambert Dance Company returns to Venue Cymru this spring with an exciting programme including the Welsh premiere of their new work Eternal Light.Eternal Light is a new collaboration by Rambert's Artistic DirectorMark Baldwin and British composer Howard Goodall. Commissioned by Rambert's Associate Orchestra to celebrate their twentieth anniversary, London Musici playthis powerful and upliftingpiece live and will be joined be a choir and two solo singers.Rambert will performtwo further dance works during their visit, the gorgeous and endearing Carnival of Animalsby renowned British Choreographer Siobhan Davies and the hugely athletic and spiritual Infinityby cutting-edgeAustralian choreographer Garry Stewart.For more information about Rambert, and to see a preview of Eternal Light plus a 'Making of' video, visit www.rambert.org.uk.PRE PERFORMANCE TALKSaturday 14 February, 6.30pm (free to ticket holders) http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=592 Fri, 13 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=592 To boldly go where no- one has gone for a while! Paul and Barry set off on a new adventure and this time find themselves hurtling through Space.Captain James T Burke needs to recruit a crew to go on board the USS Exercise as they must save the Earth from being taken over by a nation of rogue Robots. The alien Robot colony has waged war on our world and must be stopped at all costs! Can Earth be saved from this new threat to our planet? Are the Chuckle Brothers the intrepid duo who can do this? Of course they are!!! Dont miss this brand new adventure in Space. Book now to avoid disappointment. http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=595 Mon, 16 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=595 A spectacular staged musical extravaganza produced in association with Harley-Davidson, the cast of Route 66 invite you to cruise along the worlds most famous road, and find yourself on a musical journey through the best of American country, rock, pop and all the classic sounds of Route 66. A highly acclaimed cast of performers and musicians, pristine choreography and fantastic multimedia effects come together to create the perfect atmosphere for audiences young and old to lose themselves amongst the sounds of the Eagles, Cher, Bon Jovi, Johnny Cash, Meatloaf, Bruce Springsteen, Tina Turner, Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Bryan Adams and many more favourites. Leading the cast is Rev Dr Clive Jackson front man of the 80s psychedelic rock band Doctor and the Medics whose smash hit single Spirit in the Sky, raced to number one hit in 25 countries. Route 66 marks the Doctors theatrical stage debut.From the power ballads of Leanne Rhymes, to the acoustic classics of John Denver, all the way through to the rock anthems of Bruce Springsteen and Bon Jovi, Route 66 is a show that appeals to all ages. So climb aboard your Harley, feel the wind in your hair and come get your kicks down on Route 66. For further information about this production please click here(Please note the link above takes you to an external site) http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=602 Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=602 THE FAIRY AND THE FLOWERTOTS!Its a stormy day in Flowertot garden, and look whats been blown in on the breeze amagical fairy! But wait her wand has been swept away in the wind and the lost fairyhas to get it back to return home. Who better to help her than everybodys favouriteFlowertot Fifi ForgetMeNot and her Flowertot friends!Follow Fifi and Clairy as they set off on their adventure, meeting some familiar faces alongthe way. But watch out Lets hope Stingo amp; Slugsy dont get in the way with their latestmadcap and mischievous scheme. Perhaps Bumble will lend a hand, along with Violet amp;Primrose.Will Fifi and the Fairy find the wand? Will they make it back in time for Fifis special dayparty? Will Flowertot garden survive the storm?Come along and join in the fun as we take you on a marvellous, magical, musical journeyin this brand new production, featuring these muchloved characters. Join Fifi Live in TheFairy and the Flowertots! be part of the magic http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=551 Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.com/details.php?id=551