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Mathew MilsomManaging Director

Graeme FarrowArtistic and Creative Director

Introducing something a little different, Performances for the Curious is a season of compelling and critically-lauded new work at our Weston Studio and ffresh. With hard-hitting drama, raucous comedy, inquisitive cabaret, dangerous drag, formidable music and more, the programme features some of the best artists and companies in theatre and performance. Are you curious? Find out more on pages 4 – 7.

Festival of Voice is back this June, celebrating Wales’ timeless connection with song by bringing together many voices from music and the arts in an eclectic programme. We truly believe that by creating innovative work we can inspire our nation and impress the world; and Festival of Voice does just that with new commissions and unique collaborations in contemporary and classical music, opera, theatre, talks and visual art.

You can see some of the artists on pages 20 – 23 but be sure to check out the full line-up at festivalofvoice.wales

This August, we’re proud to be hosting this year’s National Eisteddfod – Wales’s biggest festival – on its first visit to Cardiff Bay. A celebration of all things Welsh, this annual highlight welcomes people of all ages and backgrounds in a unique and colourful festival; we simply can’t wait to see the Bay transformed into the Maes and hope you’ll enjoy this unique opportunity too. Turn to pages 30 and 31 for the evening concert programme.

Thank you for your support in enabling us to do this; we couldn’t do it without you. We look forward to seeing you at the Centre very soon.

Hello from Wales Millennium Centre! This latest brochure is bursting with musicals, opera, drama, comedy and theatrical magic as we continue to produce and present the very best in art, culture and creativity in Wales.

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The Girl with Incredibly Long Hair

Almost Always Muddy

10 – 15 April 20181 – 8 April 2018

An interactive, improvised family show exploring imagination, the joy of play, being bold and discovering that you are braver than you ever thought possible!

Welcome to The Story Yard - inside is a treasure trove of pallets, tubes, nets, buckets, junk and possibility. We invite you - the Story Builders - to use all the materials to build the setting for an epic tale.

Every single show is a unique adventure!

Age Guidance: 7+

Sun - Wed & Fri 11am & 3pm, Sat 11am £7 (Under 2s £2)

Will you help Rapunzel, her Mam and her new friend Daf as they set off on an adventure?

Follow them into the forest, to be immersed in its sights, sounds and smells, with the story unfolding all around you.

This new family show reimagines the story of Rapunzel for our times, and promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family.Supported by Arts Council of Wales, Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Creu Cymru and Wales Millennium Centre

Bringing the family to see Almost Always Muddy or The Girl with Incredibly Long Hair? Make more of your visit by joining us for some crafty fun before or after the show. We’ll be in the foyer with glitter at the ready!

Age Guidance: 4+

Tue - Sun 11am & 3pm £7 (Under 2s Free)

Likely Story & Kirsty Harris We Made This

Family Activities2 – 8 April and 9 – 14 April11am – 4pm

Family Fun

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Turn to page 55 for access performances.

Family SaturdaysEvery Saturday | 11am – 4pm

Let your imagination run wild every weekend with our Family Saturdays. From cress planting to making woolly octopuses and envelope cities, Saturdays at the Centre are perfect for keeping little hands busy.

10 and under

Summer Holidays23 – 28 July & 13 – 31 August (Not on Sundays) | 11am – 4pm

Whatever the weather, there’ll be plenty of sunshine at our craft sessions this summer. Check our website closer to the time for dates and themes.

All ages

Toddler Time13 April, 18 May, 22 June, 6 July & 14 September 11am – 2.30pm

Sing, dance, play and be silly with your tot at our monthly Toddler Time. Designed especially for our littlest visitors, come and explore a new musical instrument every month with this special programme of activities.

0-4 years

Kid ’n Play12 May, 9 June, 14 July & 8 September 11am – 2.30pm

Our child-friendly hip-hop DJs and hosts are ready to Boom Shake the Room, bringing you hours of dance-fuelled hip-hop fun. So grab your Fresh Princes and your Queen Latifahs, and Walk This Way.

10 and under


Find our more at wmc.org.uk/families

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Kay Mellor’s

The Musical

Music By NicK lloyD WeBBer

The hit TV show Fat Friends from award-winning national treasure Kay Mellor (creator of Girlfriends, Love, Lies & Records and In The Club) has burst onto the stage in a brilliant new musical, with original music by Nick Lloyd Webber.With an all-star cast including West End favourite and winner of the BBC’s I’d Do Anything, Jodie Prenger, X Factor winner Sam Bailey, star of Emmerdale and Wicked Natalie Anderson and Coronation Street legend Kevin Kennedy, Fat Friends The Musical is a feel-good night out for every body and is a HUGE hit!

24 – 28 April 2018Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £18 Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £21

Reductions* (Mon - Thu, top two prices) Promise† £10 off on 24 April (turn to page 32)

Groups 10+ From £4 off Further reductions available

Age Guidance: 11+ (No under 2s)

Contains strong language

“Super-sized fun with a fantastic cast. A very funny show!” Huddersfield Examiner

BBC National Orchestra of Wales at 90Performed at BBC Hoddinott Hall

Tickets from £12.50*

*These prices include a booking fee of £1.50 per ticket to clearly show the maximum you will pay. Please turn to page 53 for details.

Tickets are available through the Centre’s Ticket Office or the BBC National Orchestra of Wales Audience Line on 0800 052 1812

Wednesday 28 March, 7.30pm

Contemporary EveningsConductor Jac van SteenClarinet Robert PlaneFeaturing music by: Mark D. Boden, Guto Puw, Michael Berkeley, Alun Hoddinott & Sarah Lianne Lewis

Friday 13 April, 2pm

BBC NOW at 90Conductor Grant LlewellynViola Eiving HoltsmarkClarinet Annelien Van WauwePiano Llyr WilliamsFeaturing music by: Alun Hoddinott, Bruch, Mozart & William Mathias

Thursday 10 May, 7.30pm

Vale of Glamorgan FestivalConductor Alexandre BlochTrumpet Philippe SchartzSoprano Meng MengBBC National Chorus of WalesFeaturing music by: Quigang Chen, Thierry Escaich & Bent Sørensen

Sunday 24 June, 3pm

BBC National Chorus of Wales sing James MacMillanConductor Adrian Partington

“A mega hit!” Celebrity Radio

“Comedy musical gold.”

Musical Geek

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JoDie PreNger saM Bailey NaTalie aNDersoN KeviN KeNNeDy Joel MoNTague


Direct from the West End, the multi-award-winning master of mind-control and psychological illusion returns to amaze, astonish and enthral audiences with his latest smash-hit show. Bringing together a collection of the very best of his work, Derren Brown: Underground promises a jaw-dropping experience of magical genius and epic showmanship not to be missed.

Grab this opportunity to see Derren perform some of his favourite work, live on stage. Book now as tickets will sell out fast!

8 – 12 May 2018Tue – Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £25

“Baffling, bamboozling and beautifully bewitching” Evening Standard

“Simply gob-smacking’” Sunday Express


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Don McLeanSheridan Smith In Concert

6 May 201829 April 2018

Join BAFTA and Olivier Award-winning performer Sheridan Smith as she embarks on her debut UK tour, following the release of her self-titled album, Sheridan. Previously starring in Funny Girl and Legally Blonde, Sheridan is no stranger to the stage.


Sold Out - Please contact the Ticket Office for returns Sun 7.30pm From £37.50

The song-writing great behind American Pie, Don McLean returns with his nineteenth studio album, Botanical Gardens, and over 40 Gold and Platinum hit records worldwide.

In his nearly 50 year career, Don has become a staple of American music. American Pie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame and named the fifth greatest song of the 20th century by the NEA-RIAA. In 2012, Don was awarded the BBC Folk Music Lifetime Achievement Award.


Sun 7.30pm From £32.50


“A triumph. The day after seeing it I went back.

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“Breathtaking”

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“A superb revival”

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In the final hours of 14 April 1912, the RMS Titanic, on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York, collided with an iceberg and ‘the unsinkable ship’ slowly sank. 1517 men, women and children lost their lives.With music and lyrics by Maury Yeston and a book by Peter Stone, the original Broadway show won five Tony Awards® including Best Musical, and this brilliant new production has won sweeping critical acclaim.

Based on real people aboard the most legendary ship in the world, Titanic The Musical is a stunning and stirring production focusing on the hopes, dreams and aspirations of her passengers.

30 April – 5 May 2018Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £18 Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm From £20

Reductions* (Mon - Thu, top two prices)

Promise† £10 off on 30 April (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £4 off Further reductions available


“Magnificent”

The Telegraph



14 – 19 May 2018

Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £18 Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £20


Promise† £10 off on 14 May (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £4 off Further reductions available


Contains strong language

The Last Ship is the UK premiere of Sting’s breathtaking new musical, an epic tale of community, hope and a great act of collective defiance. When a sailor named Gideon Fletcher (Richard Fleeshman) returns home after seventeen years at sea, tensions between past and future flare in both his family and his town. The local shipyard, around which Wallsend has always revolved, is closing and no-one knows what will come next, only that a half-built ship towers over the terraces. With the engine fired and pistons in motion, picket lines are drawn as foreman Jackie (Joe McGann) and his wife Peggy (Charlie Hardwick) fight to hold their community together in the face of the gathering storm.

With an outstanding score from multiple Grammy Award winner Sting, this new musical is personal, political and passionate.

Image: St. Mary’s Catholic Cathedral, Newcastle upon Tyne.

Designed by Joseph Nuttgens in 2006 in celebration of Newcastle’s industrial heritage

Photograph: Peter Loud

*Subject to allocation and availability.

4 June 2018

Mon 7.30pm From £19.50

Reductions* (top two prices)

Groups 10+ From £2 off Under 26s £10 tickets (prices 2-4, subject to availability)

Further reductions available


El Cruce Sobre El Niágara contains partial nudity.

Following his exceptional career, international dance icon Carlos Acosta has launched his brand-new company, Acosta Danza. The Havana based company is made up of the best dancers Cuba has to offer. They will perform new and existing pieces by Cuban choreographers, rarely seen outside the country, and commission new pieces from international choreographers.

For this UK tour, in which Acosta himself makes a guest appearance, they will perform works by Cuban choreographer Marianela Boán, UK-based Jorge Crecis, Spanish dance-maker Goyo Montero, New York City Ballet resident choreographer Justin Peck and Sadler’s Wells Associate Artist Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui.

Co-produced with The Movement, Festspielhaus St Pölten and New York City Center.

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ART by Yasmina RezaTranslated by Christopher HamptonDirected by Ellie Jones based on Matthew Warchus’ original Old Vic productionArt is a phenomenon and one of the most successful plays ever. Having opened in 1996, it took both the West End and Broadway by storm, won Olivier, Tony, Moliere and every other major theatre award, and has been packing in audiences worldwide for more than twenty years.

When Serge spends an extortionate amount of money on an all white modernist painting, his close friends Marc and Yvan are baffled. But does their violent reaction to this provocative canvas mirror more dangerous antagonisms towards each other? Yasmina Reza’s dazzling study of friendship, prejudice and tolerance is a masterpiece.

“Yasmina Reza’s firecracker of a play... funny and thought-provoking” Sunday Times

ONE OF THE MOST SUCCESSFULCOMEDIES EVER

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28 May – 2 June 2018



Promise† £10 off on 28 May (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £4 off Further reductions available



We work in collaboration with many partners to develop skills with and for young people through arts and culture.

Lifting The LidWe’ve been working with some fantastic people to explore some of the backstage roles in the creative industries. Here’s a flavour of what we’ve up to:

Digital Learning Journeys

We’ve delved into the world of virtual reality to produce nine journeys through backstage processes of creating a show, using our Centre production Tiger Bay the Musical last year. In partnership with Lexicon Learning, schools are invited to discover creative processes including costume design, creating a story, set design and lighting and sound through this immersive learning experience. The resources with accompanying bilingual teacher notes designed for key stages 3 and 4 are available on the Google Expeditions platform.

Extinct

In collaboration with YelloBrick, we’ve been working with Radio Platfform participants to design a live gaming experience. The game will be available to audiences during Festival of Voice in June and will take you on a journey to explore and consider voice, communication and connectivity. See festivalofvoice.wales for further details.

Tooling Up

A group of 18-25 year olds are curating a gig as part of Festival of Voice with other young people (and young at heart!) in mind. Supported along the way by expertise in areas including producing, design, promotion and technical, the young people have developed their skills to manage their event. Get your tickets at festivalofvoice.wales

Sharing Your VoiceWe want to provide a creative platform, experiences to build confidence and opportunities to develop skills for expression. Here are some of our programmes designed to celebrate voice:

Voices

Working with partners Oasis, Voices from Care, Cardiff West Community High School and Touch Trust as well as inspirational artists, we’re developing four very different vocal groups. There’s a traditional choir bringing foster families together to enjoy the power of singing to year 7 pupils in Ely experimenting with lyric writing, emceeing and beatboxing. Each group will celebrate their voices throughout the process and some in performance.

Radio Platfform

Our youth-led digital radio station welcomes young people aged 16-25 to get involved. Our 6 week accredited training course starts roughly every 2 months and opportunities to attend events, interview artists, meet industry professionals and lead workshops feature throughout the year. Radio Platfform will capture the essence of Festival of Voice this year through its music and talk radio shows.

Listen or find out more at wmc.org.uk/TakePart/Platfform


25 – 30 June 2018



Promise† £10 off on 25 June (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £4 off Further reductions available


The brand-new musical that will simply sweep you off your feet! An Officer and a Gentleman is based on the Oscar-winning film starring Richard Gere. Its feel-good soundtrack includes the hit song from the movie Up Where We Belong along with many 80s classic anthems including Heart of Glass, Livin’ on a Prayer, Girls Just Want to Have Fun, Material Girl and Don’t Cry Out Loud.

Featuring one of the most iconic romantic scenes ever portrayed on screen, this inspiring, breathtakingly romantic musical celebrates triumph over adversity.

Let Love Lift You Up where you belong!Turn to page 55 for access performances.

Contains strong language and adult themes

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Following 8 record-breaking years in London’s West End and having played in 11 countries around the world to over 7 million people, the National Theatre’s acclaimed play War Horse returns to Cardiff this July. At the outbreak of World War One, Joey, young Albert’s beloved horse, is sold to the Cavalry and shipped to France. He’s soon caught up in enemy fire, and fate takes him on an extraordinary journey, serving on both sides before finding himself alone in no man’s land. Albert, who remained on his parents’ Devon farm, cannot forget Joey. Though still not old enough to enlist, he embarks on a treacherous mission to find him and bring him home.

Based on the beloved novel by Michael Morpurgo, this powerfully moving and imaginative drama, filled with stirring music and songs, is a show of phenomenal inventiveness. At its heart are astonishing life-sized horses by South Africa’s Handspring Puppet Company, who bring breathing, galloping, charging horses to thrilling life on stage.

4 – 28 July 2018

Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £15 (excluding Thu 12 July) Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £18 Extra matinee Fri 13 July 2.30pm

Reductions* (Mon - Thu, top 3 prices) Promise† £10 off on 4 July (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £5 off Schools £15 One free teacher’s seat with every 10 pupils Further reductions available

Age Guidance: 10+ (No under 2s) Contains flashing/strobe lighting, pyrotechnics and bangs

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“An astonishing piece of theatre.” Time Out


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THE BEATLES REUNION YOU NEVER GOT TO SEE!

Experience the iconic music of The Beatles with Let It Be, the spectacular concert jam-packed with over 40 of The Beatles’ greatest hits! Direct from the West End, this international hit show celebrates the legacy of the world’s greatest rock ‘n’ roll band.Relive The Beatles’ meteoric rise from their humble beginnings to the heights of Beatlemania with live performances of tracks including Twist and Shout, She Loves You, Yesterday, Hey Jude, Come Together and, of course, Let It Be. Plus experience an amazing reunion concert featuring later hits including Back to the USSR, Live and Let Die and Here Comes the Sun.

Travel back to the magical sixties when all you needed was love, and a little help from your friends!

20 – 25 August 2018

Mon - Thu 7.30pm From £15.50 Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £19.50


Reductions* (Mon - Thu, top 2 prices) Promise† £10 off on 20 August (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £3 off Further reductions available

“A non-stop parade of hits” Daily Telegraph

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MembershipIf you love the Centre, you’ll love the benefits of Promise Membership.

From £36 a year, our members enjoy priority booking*, 20% discount on food and drink, and ticket offers**.

Fat Friends the Musical£10 off on 24 April 2018

Titanic the Musical£10 off on 30 April 2018

The Last Ship£10 off on 14 May 2018

Art£10 off on 28 May 2018

An Officer and a Gentleman£10 off on 25 June 2018

War Horse£10 off on 4 July 2018

Let It Be£10 off on 20 August 2018

Evita£10 off on 28 August 2018

Wicked£10 off on 31 October 2018

Saturday Night Fever£10 off on 27 November 2018

Jersey Boys£10 off on 16 January 2019

Motown £10 off on 26 March 2019

Calendar Girls the Musical£10 off on 30 April 2019

FROM JUST £25 A MONTH - ENJOY EVEN MORE WITH GOLD MEMBERSHIPFancy enjoying our supporters bar, behind the scenes events and exclusive access to the best seats in Wales? Find out more about Gold Membership by contacting our Development Team on 029 2063 6405 or e-mail [email protected]

*Where possible. Excludes Welsh National Opera performances **Subject to availability.

Following its smash-hit run in London’s West End, Bill Kenwright’s production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice’s Evita is set to thrill audiences again.Telling the story of Eva Peron, wife of the former Argentine dictator, Evita follows Eva’s journey from humble beginnings to extraordinary wealth, power and iconic status which lead her to be heralded as the ‘spiritual leader of the nation’ by the Argentine people.

With more than 20 major awards to its credit, and featuring iconic songs including Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, On This Night of a Thousand Stars, You Must Love Me, and Another Suitcase in Another Hall, Evita promises to be the theatrical event of the year!

28 August – 1 September 2018Tue - Thu 7.30pm, Wed & Thu 2.30pm From £17 Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £20

Reductions* (Tue - Thu) Promise† £10 off on 28 August (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £4 off (excluding top price tickets) Further reductions available

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“A sensationally good production of Webber and Rice’s greatest musical”

Mark Shenton · The Stage

“A monumental show.”

Sunday Express

“A gold-plated winner.”

Mail on Sunday

Bill KenwrightBY SPECIAL ARRANGEMENT WITH THE REALLY USEFUL GROUP

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Contains flashing lighting and strobe

Autumn: 15 September – 7 October 2018

Spring: 9 February – 2 March 2019

Tickets from £12.50

Open yourself to a world of opera with a subscription package.Book more than 2 operas across the year to take advantage of exclusive subscription discounts.

Book 3 operas 10%Book 4 operas 15%Book 5 operas 20%Book 6 operas 25%

To book visit wmc.org.uk/wnosubscriptions

Free pre performance talks

Explore each opera with a 30 minute introductory talk. Tickets are free but must be booked in advance, alongside your opera booking.

War and PeaceLa traviataLa Cenerentola

In 2018/2019 Welsh National Opera performs two compelling new productions alongside timeless classics in a season guaranteed to leave your heart racing.Autumn 2018 opens with David Pountney’s new production of War and Peace which promises to be as ambitious and epic in scale as the novel itself. The season will also see the revival of two WNO favourites – the sumptuous production of La traviata and La Cenerentola, Rossini’s delightful retelling of Cinderella, which will transport you to a candy-coloured world of fairy tale.

In Spring 2019 love, power and politics collide in another new production, and the second part of WNO’s Verdi Trilogy, Un ballo in maschera. Alongside this, WNO revives their critically acclaimed production of Roberto Devereux, as well as the irresistible and enchanting opera, The Magic Flute.

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Welsh National Opera 2018/2019 Season Un ballo in mascheraThe Magic FluteRoberto Devereux

Spring 2019Autumn 2018

La traviata / The Magic Flute. Turn to page 55 for access performances.

For more than 40 years, the all-male comedy ballet company Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo (affectionately known as “The Trocks”) have been delighting audiences of all ages at sell-out performances featuring their fabulous sense of fun and their flawless dance.Established in New York, the Trocks are now loved worldwide for their sassy spoofs and hilarious homages to classical ballet, where 18 dancers each transform into two personas, both male and female!

Every performance frivolously froths with tutus and testosterone, blush-pink ballet pumps, fierce false eyelashes and prima ballerina attitude. However, what makes this company extraordinarily special is their immaculate technique, daring physicality, surpassed only by their impeccable comic timing.

www.DanceConsortium.com

16 & 17 October 2018

Tue & Wed 7.30pm From £16.50


“If you’re looking for a happy night out, it’s hard to beat the Trocks” The Times

Reductions* Groups 10+ From £4 off Under 26s £10 tickets One free teacher with every 10 pupils Further reductions available A post show Q & A will be held in the auditorium on Tuesday – free to ticket-holders

“Tutu delicious!” The Sunday Times

Dance consortium presents

*Subject to allocations and availability.

Reductions* (top two prices)

Groups 10+ From £3 off Students and Under 26s Half price tickets (subject to availability)


In this searingly beautiful and sensuous work for voice and body, Dusapin explores the pain and passion of two lovers who are forced apart to separate worlds. Springing from the myth of Orpheus but with an intriguing contemporary take – she is the one who wants to be followed. Mixed with the haunting sounds of harpsichord and Arabic Oud, Dusapin’s gleaming, shifting score, performed by the London Sinfonietta, conveys a timeless world within which the movement of dancers and singers can play out their story of loss and desire.

A co-production by MTW and NDCWalesCreated in collaboration with the London Sinfonietta and EXAUDI

23 October 2018

Tue 7.30pm From £17

Conductor Geoffrey PatersonDirectors Michael McCarthy

& Caroline FinnDesign Simon BanhamLighting Joe FletcherHer Allison Bell (soprano)Him Johnny Herford (baritone)Vocal Ensemble EXAUDIEnsemble London SinfoniettaDancers National Dance Company Wales

Passion A new dance-opera by Pascal Dusapin

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The multi-record-breaking Wicked flies back to the Centre for a return engagement complete with all the spectacle and magic that make this spellbinding show an unforgettable experience for audiences of all ages.An ingenious and witty re-imagining of the stories and characters created by L. Frank Baum in The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, Wicked tells the incredible untold story of an unlikely but profound friendship between two young women who first meet as sorcery students. Their extraordinary adventures in Oz will ultimately see them fulfil their destinies as Glinda The Good and the Wicked Witch of the West.

31 October – 24 November 2018

Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £20* Fri – Sun 7.30pm, Sat & Sun 2.30pm From £23*

Reductions** (Tue – Thu in selected areas) Promise† £10 off on 31 October (turn to page 32)

Groups 10+ From £4 offSchools £15One free teacher’s seat with every 10 pupils Further reductions available


*Prices subject to change. †Promise offer available on selected seats. **Subject to allocation and availability.

“This tale of two witches is so magical it defies belief.” Daily Mail

“A wicked and wonderful vision of Oz.”London Evening Standard


Bigger and better than ever – you’ve never felt the fever like this before…Whilst paying homage to the 1977 John Travolta classic, this all new stage version promises more drama, more music and is bound to have you jiving in the aisles.

From the team that brought you the smash hit, Cilla the Musical, Saturday Night Fever tells the iconic story of Tony Manero, and his reckless, yet thrilling road to success.

Featuring the Bee Gees’ greatest hits Stayin’ Alive, How Deep Is Your Love, Night Fever and More Than A Woman, as well as additional songs never before featured in the musical.

27 November – 1 December 2018

Tue - Thu 7.30pm, Wed & Thu 2.30pm From £18 Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £22

Reductions* (Tue - Thu, top 2 prices) Groups 10+ From £4 offPromise† £10 off on 27 November (turn to page 32)



Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason

Joanna Lumley: It’s All About Me

26 & 27 October 201820 October 2018

Joanna will take audiences through her hilarious and interesting adventures from her incredible career spanning more than four decades, recounting some never heard before stories.

She will also be joined on stage by friend and producer Clive Tulloh, who will put to Joanna questions from the audience that they’ve always wanted to ask, making the show a unique and hilarious night to remember.


Sold Out - Please contact the Ticket Office for returns Sat 7.30pm From £19.50

Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV, as host of the hugely successful Mock The Week, Star Gazing Live, Robot Wars and Go 8 Bit.

Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today, at the Centre in his brand new show for 2018.


Fri & Sat 8pm From £25

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Bill Kenwright by arrangement with the roBert Stigwood organiSation presents

Based on the Paramount/rSo Film and the story by nick Cohnadapted for the stage by robert Stigwood in collaboration with Bill oaks

Contains strong language and adult themes


THE BEE GEES MUSICAL - BIGGER THAN EVER!

Matilda The Musical is the multi-award-winning musical from the Royal Shakespeare Company, inspired by the beloved book by the incomparable Roald Dahl. With book by Dennis Kelly and original songs by Tim Minchin, Matilda The Musical is the story of an extraordinary little girl who, armed with a vivid imagination and a sharp mind, dares to take a stand and change her own destiny.

Winner of over 85 international awards, including 16 for Best Musical, Matilda The Musical comes to the Centre for Christmas this year whilst the production continues to delight audiences in London.

4 December 2018 – 12 January 2019

Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £20*†

(No performance on Tue 25 December)

Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £22†

Extra matinees on 19, 24 & 31 December


Contains strobe lighting

*Except 17 Dec – 1 Jan, From £22 †Prices are subject to change.


Daily Telegraph, Daily Express, Guardian, Daily Mail, Times, Mail On Sunday,

Evening Standard, Independent, Sunday Express, Time Out

“Easily the standout musical of the decade” Sunday Times

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The West End phenomenon Jersey Boys returns to the Centre for January 2019, by popular demand. This smash-hit musical has won 55 major awards worldwide, including the Olivier Award for Best New Musical.Jersey Boys tells the true story of four boys from the wrong side of the tracks who wrote their own songs, invented their own unique sound and sold 175 million records worldwide.

Featuring hit after legendary hit including Beggin’, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Oh What a Night, Sherry, Walk Like a Man, Bye Bye Baby and Big Girls Don’t Cry, Jersey Boys is a story full of heart, humour and “sheer musical razzmatazz” (The Sunday Express).

16 – 26 January 2019

Mon – Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £22* (extra matinee Wed 16 January, 2.30pm) Fri – Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm From £25*

Reductions** (Mon – Thu, selected areas) Promise† £10 off on 16 January 2.30pm & 7.30pm (turn to page 32)

Groups 10+ From £4 offFurther reductions available


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“Fight for a ticket to see Jersey Boys” Manchester Evening News

“Oh what a night” Express & Star

The sensational hit West End musical is bringing its unique sound to Wales and is guaranteed to have you dancing in Cardiff’s streets next March.With just $800 borrowed from his family Berry Gordy founded Motown Records and launched the careers of legendary artists including Diana Ross, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, and many more.

Featuring over 50 classic hits including My Girl, What’s Going On, Dancing in the Street, and Ain’t No Mountain High Enough, discover the story behind Motown - the personal relationships, the professional struggles, and the music that got the whole world moving to the same beat.

26 March – 6 April 2019Mon - Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £15* (extra matinee Wed 27 March, 2.30pm) Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £21*

Age Restriction: 11+

Reductions** (Mon – Thu, selected areas) Promise† £10 off on 26 March (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £5 off Further reductions available

OK Magazine

“There’s a quality of exuberance about Motown the Musical that makes life worth living.” Daily Telegraph

Helpwch ni greu profiadau arloesol i gymunedau a phobl ifanc ledled Cymru drwy wneud cyfraniad i’r Ganolfan neu drwy ymaelodi.

Mae ein rhaglen teulu am ddim yn un o’r ffyrdd rydyn ni’n cynnig cyfleoedd celfyddydol. Y gwanwyn yma, bu mwy na 500 o blant yn mwynhau profiad chwarae dychmygus gyda gweithdai Creu Bydysawd. Cewch ddarllen rhagor am ein prosiectau cymunedol ar dudalen 24.

Help us create life-changing experiences for communities and young people across Wales by making a donation to the Centre or becoming a member.

Our free family programme is just one of the ways we increase access to the arts. This spring, over 500 children enjoyed an imaginative play experience with our Build a Universe workshop. Read more about our community projects on page 24.

Ni fyddai’n bosib i ni gynnal y prosiectau hyfryd yma heb garedigrwydd ein cefnogwyr.

I ddysgu mwy am sut y gallwch gwneud gwahaniaeth, ewch i wmc.org.uk/cefnogwchni

Diolch o galon.We couldn’t deliver such wonderful projects without the generosity of our supporters.

To find out how you can make a difference, visit

wmc.org.uk/supportus

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30 April – 11 May 2019


Mon - Thu 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm From £19.50 (extra matinee Wed 1 May, 2.30pm) Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm From £21.50

Calendar Girls the Musical by Gary Barlow and Tim Firth is the award-winning production based on the true story of the calendar girls - a group of ordinary ladies who achieved something extraordinary. This marvellous musical comedy which received fantastic five-star reviews in London’s West End now comes to Cardiff with an all-star cast.

The Times described Calendar Girls the Musical as ‘pure gold’. Don’t miss your chance to see this glorious production straight from London’s West End.

Reductions* (Mon-Thu, excludes top price) Promise† £10 off on 30 April (turn to page 32) Groups 10+ From £4 off Further reductions available


Dine at ffreshMake more of your visit to the Centre with a delicious pre-show meal at ffresh.

Our seasonal menu – created by head chef Marc Corfield – has something for everyone.

Pre-show two-course lunch from £16.50 or dinner from £19.50.

“Great seasonality, quality cooking, impeccable service” Cardiff Life

To book a table, call 029 2063 6465 or visit ffresh.org.uk

Thank You

Platinum Members

Partners

Founding PatronSir Donald Gordon

Producers’ RowStage Entertainment

Chairman’s CircleDr Carol Bell Lady Mary Clancy Sir David Davies DameVivien Duffield DBE Diane Briere de l’Isle-Engelhardt OBE Henry Engelhardt CBE Dyfrig & Heather John Sir David Prosser The Lord and Lady Rowe-Beddoe Mr Peter & Mrs Janet Swinburn

Special Support

Peter & Babs Thomas David Seligman OBE & Philippa Seligman

Raj Kumar Aggarwal OBE, DLMs Ayesha Al-SabahMr Geraint AndersonMr David & Mrs Diana AndrewsDean BarnardDr Carol BellMary & David BeynonAndrea & John BryantMr Hugh Child & Ms Gwenda GriffithBob ClarkMrs Janet DaviesMr & Mr J Davies-Burrell

Mr Christian Du CannMr P Ellis a Mrs V WoodSigi & Wynford Evans CBERussell Harris Q.C. & Mrs Nicola HarrisAndy & Jackie IsmailMr & Mrs Granville & Sheila JohnMr & Mrs William R JonesMr Hopkin JosephDr Phillip LaneProfessor Michael LeviDr & Mrs Richard LoganMr Peter Mathias

Mr & Mrs Michael McGraneGeorge & Alison MenziesDr M L Nussbaum Dr Darren OwakeeMathew & Lucy PrichardDame Anne Pringle a Mr Bleddyn PhillipsJulienne Damaris RowlandsMr David Stevens CBE &Mrs Heather Stevens CBEAnonymous

Thank you also to our Gold and Promise Members and other donors for their support.

Trusts and Statutory

The Steel Charitable TrustThe D’Oyly Carte Charitable TrustThe Dyfrig & Heather John Charitable Trust

The Jenour FoundationThe Simon Gibson Charitable TrustThe Mary Homfray Charitable Trust

The Worshipful Livery Company of Wales Anonymous

Principal Corporate Supporters

Leading Corporate Supporters

Corporate Supporters

Charity Number: 1060458

The Centre is a place for people of all ages, backgrounds and experiences to learn about and engage in the arts. As a charity, we couldn’t do this without the help of generous individuals, trusts, foundations and businesses.

Their support enables the Centre to provide an expanding education and outreach programme, nurture emerging talent and bring the best shows to Wales.

Find out more at wmc.org.uk/supportus

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Booking Tickets

Visit wmc.org.uk to select and buy your seats 24 hours a day. Alternatively, please call 029 2063 6464 (Minicom 029 2063 4651) or visit us at the Centre during the opening hours below.

Phone lines

Monday – Saturday

Performance days: 10am – 7pm Non-performance days: 10am – 6pm

Sunday

Performance days: Lines open for 4 hours before the start of the first performance where this falls between 10am – 7pm.

Non-performance days: Closed.Our dedicated Groups Line is open Monday – Friday: 10am – 6pm.

Please call 029 2063 6464 option 4.

Ticket and Information Desk

Performance days: 9am until the end of the latest performance.

Non-performance days: 9am – 6pm

Payment Options

Pay with cash if booking in person, by cheque (payable to Wales Millennium Centre), with a Wales Millennium Centre gift voucher or by Visa, Mastercard, Visa Delta, Mastercard Debit, Maestro or Electron. Booking fees apply.

Staged Payments

Why not spread the cost with Staged Payments? You can spread the cost of your tickets by paying by Direct Debit in monthly instalments.

Refunds and Exchanges

With the exception of cancelled events, we will not refund tickets. Subject to availability and at our discretion, we may exchange tickets for another performance of the same production up to 24 hours before the performance for which the tickets were originally purchased. A handling fee will be charged and the original tickets must be produced prior to exchange.

Ticket Re-sales

The Centre can accept tickets for re-sale, subject to a 10% fee but cannot guarantee that a new purchaser will be found. Tickets must not be purchased to be sold on for profit or commercial gain. If you are the holder of a ticket sold on to you in this way, you are likely to be refused entry.

Booking Fees

Booking fees are applicable on some performances. Booking fees are £1 per ticket if booked via our website, or £1.50 per ticket if booked over the phone or at our Ticket Desk.

Pricing & Reductions

Prices may be subject to change. Only one reduction applies per ticket. Please let us know if you are eligible for one when booking as reductions cannot be applied restrospectively. Reduction and concession tickets are subject to allocations and availability.

Patrons with Disabilities

We are a member of Hynt, the national access scheme. Hynt cardholders are entitled to a ticket free of charge for a personal assistant or carer.

Infants and Under 16s

Everyone under 16 years of age needs a valid ticket to see events in our theatres and must be accompanied by a parent, guardian or other adult over the age of 18. Those aged 2 – 15 are eligible for under 16s ticket reductions where available. Children under 2 are welcome at family performances and will require a £2 baby ticket. Some events are not suitable for all age groups.

Receiving tickets by post

On request, tickets can be posted to a UK address via 2nd Class standard post. Booking must be made at least nine days before the performance.

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Visitor Information

The information in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. Wales Millennium Centre reserves the right to make programme, pricing and casting changes without prior notice.

Please refer to wmc.org.uk/ticketoffice or call 029 2063 6464 or our full Terms and Conditions and the most up-to-date information.

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HYGYRCHEDD ACCESS

Perfformiad â Chapsiynau \ Captioned Performance

Perfformiad BSL \ BSL Performance

Perfformiad Sain Ddisgrifiad \ Audio Described Performance

Perfformiad Ymlaciedig \ Relaxed Performance

Teithiau Cyffwrdd \ Touch Tours

Unexploded Ordnances

Maw 29 Mar 7pm

Minefield

Ebr 5 - 7 Apr 8pm

Almost Always Muddy

Ebr 8 Apr 11am & 3pm

The Girl with Incredibly Long Hair

Ebr 13 Apr 11am & 3pm

Ebr 14 & 15 Apr 11am

Fleabag

Ebr 27 Apr & Mai 5 May 8pm

Fat Friends The Musical

Ebr 26 Apr 7.30pm

Ebr 27 Apr 7.30pm

Ebr 28 Apr 2.30pm

Titanic The Musical

Mai 3 May 7.30pm

Mai 4 May 7.30pm

Art

Mai 31 May 7.30pm

Meh 1 Jun 7.30pm

Meh 2 Jun 2.30pm

An Officer And A Gentleman

Meh 28 Jun 7.30pm

Meh 29 Jun 7.30pm

Meh 30 Jun 2.30pm

War Horse

Gorff 12 Jul 7.30pm

Gorff 19 Jul 7.30pm

Gorff 21 Jul 2.30pm

Let It Be

Awst 23 Aug 7.30pm

Awst 24 Aug 7.30pm

Awst 25 Aug 2.30pm

Evita

Awst 30 Aug 2.30pm

Awst 30 Aug 7.30pm

Awst 31 Aug 7.30pm

La traviata

Hyd 6 Oct 7.15pm

Wicked

Tach 7 Nov 7.30pm

Tach 10 Nov 7.30pm

Tach 15 Nov 7.30pm

Matilda The Musical

Ion 10 Jan 2.30pm

Ion 11 Jan 7.30pm

Ion 12 J.n 2.30pm

The Magic Flute

Maw 1 Mar 7.15pm

Motown The Musical

Maw 30 Mar 2.30pm

Ebr 5 Apr 7.30pm

Ebr 6 Apr 2.30pm

Os oes gennych nam neu ofyniad mynediad penodol, gall mwynhau ymweliad i’r Ganolfan fod yn fwy cymhleth na dim ond archebu tocynnau. Rydyn ni’n falch o fod yn rhan o Hynt, sef cynllun hygyrchedd cenedlaethol Cymru. Ewch i hynt.co.uk neu wmc.org.uk/hygyrchedd.

If you have an impairment or a specific access requirement, enjoying a visit to the Centre can be more complicated than just booking tickets. We are a member of Hynt, Wales’ national access scheme. Visit hynt.co.uk or wmc.org.uk/access for full details.

54Dyddiadur \ Diary Digwyddiad \ EventDyddiad \ Date Tudalen \ Page

Maw 27 Mar Unexploded Ordnances 5 Maw 28 Mar BBC NOW: Contemporary Evenings 10 Maw 31 Mar Hello Cabaret 7 Ebr 1 - 8 Apr Almost Always Muddy 9 Ebr 5 - 7 Apr Minefield 5 Ebr 6 Apr Tigerface & Friends 7 Ebr 7 Apr Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase 7 Ebr 10 - 15 Apr The Girl with Incredibly Long Hair 9 Ebr 13 Apr Opera’r Ddraig: Who Runs The World? 7Ebr 13 Apr BBC NOW at 90 10 Ebr 14 Apr Vanessa Kisuule: Sexy 7Ebr 20 Apr Hello La Voix 7Ebr 24 – 28 Apr Fat Friends The Musical 11Ebr 26 Apr - Mai 5 May Fleabag 5 Ebr 27 Apr Adele Is Younger Than Us 7 Ebr 29 Apr Sheridan Smith in Concert 12Ebr 30 Apr – Mai 5 May Titanic The Musical 14Mai 4 May Dave Jones Quartet 7Mai 5 May Hello Cabaret 7 Mai 6 May Don McLean 12Mai 8 – 12 May The Best Of Derren Brown: Underground 13Mai 10 May BBC NOW: Vale of Glamorgan Festival 10 Mai 12 May Snowpoet 7Mai 14 – 19 May The Last Ship 16Mai 18 May Connie Orff 7Mai 28 May – Meh 2 June Art 18Meh 4 June Acosta Danza: Debut 19Meh 7 - 17 June Gwyl y Llais \ Festival of Voice 20 - 23 Meh 24 June BBC National Chorus of Wales sing James MacMillan 10 Meh 25 – 30 June An Officer And A Gentleman The Musical 26Gorff 4 – 28 July War Horse 28Awst 1 - 8 Aug Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Cymru 30 Awst 20 – 25 Aug Let It Be 33Awst 28 Aug – Medi 1 Sept Evita 34Medi 15, 22 & 29 Sept WNO: War and Peace 36Hyd 21, 28 & 30 Sept and 4 & 6 Oct WNO: La traviata 36Hyd 5 & 7 Oct WNO: La Cenerentola 36Hyd 16 & 17 Oct Les Ballets Trockadero de Monte Carlo 38Hyd 20 Oct Joanna Lumley 42Hyd 23 Oct Passion 39Hyd 26 & 27 Oct Dara O Briain: Voice Of Reason 42Hyd 31 Oct – Tach 24 Nov Wicked 40Tach 27 Nov – Rhag 1 Dec Saturday Night Fever 43Rhag 4 Dec – Ion 12 Jan Matilda The Musical 44Ion 16 – 26 Jan Jersey Boys 46Chwe 9, 16 & 23 Feb WNO: Un ballo in maschera 37Chwe 15, 17, 24 & 27 Feb & Maw 1 Mar WNO: The Magic Flute 37Chwe 28 Feb & Maw 2 Mar WNO: Roberto Devereux 37Maw 26 Mar – Ebr 6 Apr Motown The Musical 47Ebr 30 Apr – Mai 11 May Calendar Girls The Musical 49

Trefnwch eich ymweliad ymlaen llaw a phorwch drwy ein cynllun seddi i ddewis ble yr hoffech chi eistedd. Why not plan ahead and take a look at our handy seat map to choose where you’d like to sit.

I gael y newyddion diweddaraf am berfformiadau hygyrch, ewch i yganolfan.org.uk.

For the latest information on access performances, visit wmc.org.uk.

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