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Dathlu Calan Mai: 04\05 An Interceltic Celebration Ballet Nacional de Cuba 06\07Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker 08\09Wales Streetdance Championships \ BBC Young Musician GROUPS GET MORE 10Strictly Come Dancing – The Professionals 11BBC NOW 12Laughter in the Rain 13Unity Festival 14\15MAKE IT YOURS 16\17Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet 18\19Blysh 20\21Calendar Girls 22\23

ffresh 24Guess How Much I Love You 25Cirkus Cirkör 26\27Spamalot 28\29WNO 30\31Promise 32Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience 33Armstrong & Miller \ Musical Youth Extravaganza 34Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater 35Kodo Drummers 36Swan Lake On Ice 37ACCESS INFO 38The Snowman 39Mamma Mia! 40/41TOURS 42CUSTOMER INFO 44MAKE THE CENTRE SPECIAL 45(See centre pages for full Diary)

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Calendar Girls Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker Spamalot

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Founding Patron Sir Donald GordonThe Chairman’s Circle Sir David Davies Sir David Prosser The Turner Family Dame Vivien Duffield DBE Lady Madeleine Rowe-Beddoe Diane & Henry EngelhardtSpecial Support Peter & Babs Thomas David Seligman OBE & Philippa SeligmanPromise Platinum MembersMr David & Mrs Diana Andrews Robert Ashley-Jones Dr Carol Bell Mary & David Beynon Andrea & John Bryant Sir Michael Checkland Mr Hugh Child & Ms Gwenda Griffith Sir Alan Cox CBE & Lady Rosamund Cox Mr Peter & Mrs Janet Davies Mr P Ellis & Mrs V Wood Sigi & Wynford Evans CBE Mr Mark Fossey M. D. George

Dr Grahame Guilford J Gwillim-David Mr Bart & Mrs Patricia Haines Russell Harris Q.C. & Mrs Nicola Harris Gerald & Edith Holtham Mr Ray Hulland & Miss Nicola Hulland Mrs Caroline Jarman Mr & Mrs Granville & Sheila John Robert & Philippa John Mr & Mrs William R Jones Mr Hopkin Joseph Professor Harryono & Mrs Susan Judodihardjo Dr Phillip Lane Dr & Mrs Richard Logan Mr Robert & Mrs Samantha Maskrey Mr Nolan Nicholas Dr Darren Owakee Mathew & Lucy Prichard Paul Rothwell Lord David & Lady Madeleine Rowe-Beddoe Mr & Mrs Colin & Patricia Rowland Julienne Damaris Rowlands 6 AnonymousPromise Gold MembersCheryl Beach Paul Cornelius Davies Andrew Haines

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DONALD GORDON THEATRE

Presented by Wales Millennium Centre in partnership with Festival

Interceltique de Lorient and supported by Wales Arts International

Dathlu Calan Mai:

An Interceltic

Celebration

1 May ’10 7.30pm

Tickets £20

Here at the Centre, we’re hugely proud of Wales’ folk music tradition and thought it would be great to celebrate Calan Mai with other artists who share our strong Celtic heritage. So we’ve invited Breton and Welsh musicians to the Centre for a whole day of live Celtic music.

The evening, in partnership with the Festival Interceltique de Lorient, will feature Welsh musicians including singer and harpist Siân James, 5-piece group Calan and 50-strong folk music orchestra Y Glerorfa and their step dancers. Joining them will be Welsh singer-songwriter Lleuwen Steffan who, although born and raised in Wales, currently lives in Douarnenez in Brittany. In addition to this the traditional Breton

bagpipe band, Kevrenn Alré will perform Breton music and dances, and singer Nolwenn Korbell, who has recorded in Breton, Welsh, French and English, will also join the Breton line up.

Two years ago Wales was the first country to be showcased at the Festival Interceltique de Lorient in Brittany – the largest Celtic festival in the world. Each year thousands of artists come together to celebrate their rich musical heritage and the success of Wales’ involvement has led us to work with our friends in Brittany for the first time in creating a headline gig here at home.

Free music festival…During the 10 day festival, the harbour town of Lorient buzzes with music and performance and we wanted the Centre to have the same feel during Calan Mai so are holding our own mini festival. Come down and grab a coffee or a pint and from midday onwards you can hear the best from the Welsh music scene throughout the Centre, including Colorama, Heather Jones, Bethan Nia, Brigyn, Sibrydion and 9Bach. We really hope you can make it down to Cardiff Bay to celebrate Calan Mai with us; we can’t wait.

Dathlu Calan Mai: An Interceltic Celebration is supported by Wales Arts International

Calan Mai is the traditional Welsh celebration of the !rst day of summer in the Celtic calendar.

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Ballet Nacional

de Cuba 5 – 8 May ’10

Magia de la Danza

Including excerpts from The Nutcracker, Coppelia and Swan Lake

Wed 7.30pm \ Tickets £15, £25, £30, £35, £40*

Thu 2.30pm \ Tickets £10, £19, £25, £30

Thu 7.30pm \ Tickets £15, £25, £30, £35

Giselle

Fri 7.30pm \ Tickets £15, £25, £30, £35

Sat 2.30pm \ Tickets £10, £19, £25, £30

Sat 7.30pm \ Tickets £15, £25, £30, £35, £40*

*SuperSeat includes best available seat, free programme

& exclusive use of bar pre-show & interval.

Making their debut at the Centre this May, this impressive company performs two appealing programmes choreographed by Artistic Director Alicia Alonso; Magia de la Danza and Giselle to live orchestral accompaniment by Royal Ballet Sinfonia, the Orchestra of Birmingham Royal Ballet.

Magia de la Danza is an indulgent night out. It’s a spectacular showcase of extracts from seven of the company’s most famous classical ballets including The Nutcracker, Coppelia and Swan Lake. It’s a sure fire bet for ballet lovers and those trying ballet for the first time alike.

For the full effect of Ballet Nacional de Cuba, Giselle is a celebrated work in the company’s repertoire and is danced with all the vigour and passion they are famed for. This is an emotionally charged tale of a peasant girl who falls for a nobleman, which in the wake of tragedy, moves between the human and supernatural. In doing so it also brings audiences under its spell.

Alicia Alonso, Artistic Director of Ballet Nacional de Cuba, will hold a Question and Answer session following the performance on Wednesday 5 May.

Cuba produces some of the world’s finest ballet dancers. Renowned for their unparalleled honed, classical technique and impeccable style, Ballet Nacional de Cuba has a reputation for bringing classic ballets to life with characteristic Cuban passion.

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ 10% OFF; 20+ 15% OFFSchools £10 plus one free teacher’s seat with every ten booked Under 26 Deal Selected Seats £10 Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities 10% OFF GROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.


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“Classicism with a showbiz twist”

The Independent on Sunday

Age Guidance: 3+

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Dance Consortium presents

Companhia

de Dança

Deborah

Colker

11 & 12 May ’10

Tue & Wed 8pm

Tickets £10, £14, £18, £24, £28*




Deborah Colker’s Cruel is all about the fine line between pain and pleasure. Cruel hints at the harsh brutality, egotism and manipulation hiding behind love and conventional beauty.

Colker’s dancers fly across the stage at break-neck speed and a set of oversized furniture plays with our sense of scale and reality. Colker’s last show at the Centre, Knot, received an instantaneous standing ovation and we can’t wait for her return to Cardiff.

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Free post-show talk: Tue 11 May

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“It’s exhilarating, breath-taking

stu".” The Guardian

“ Brazil’s snazzy, jazzy, sexy, slick and lovely Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker.”

New York Post

Age Guidance: 8+*Subject to allocations and availability


South America is the hottest thing in dance right now. Modern, sexy, edgy, fashion-forward. These are all words frequently applied to this fantastic Brazilian company, led by one of the most successful female choreographers on the planet.

World champion dancers from the smash hit BBC TV series take to the stage for their first UK theatre tour together. It’s a celebration of the glitz, glamour and passion of Ballroom and Latin from the world’s dancing elite, set to dazzle any dance enthusiast and all fans of the TV series.

Flavia Cacace and Vincent Simone, Matthew Cutler, Ola and James Jordan, Kristina Rihanoff, Brian Fortuna, Ian Waite, Natalie Lowe and Aliona Vilani all star. The stage show will feature the breathtaking show dances for which the Professionals have become famous in every series of Strictly.

The beautiful Donald Gordon stage has proved time and again the perfect platform for dance. And with the auditorium’s unique, intimate atmosphere, you’ll feel right up-close to all the action, elegance and glamour of Strictly’s dancing professionals.


Strictly

Come Dancing

The Professionals

18 – 22 May ’10

Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Thu 2.30pm Tickets £10, £15, £22, £27, £32.50, £39.50Fri & Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm Tickets £10, £15, £25, £30, £35, £42.50

Age Guidance: No admission to Under 3s

Stage Entertainment and Phil McIntyre Entertainment in association with BBC Worldwide present

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DONALD GORDON THEATRE Wales Streetdance Federation presents Wales Streetdance Championships Dance Where The Fire LicksSun 2 May ’10, Doors open at 10.30am Tickets £10See Wales’ finest dancers and choreographers battle it out for the title of Streetdance Champion and the opportunity to compete at the prestigious IDO World Hip Hop Dance Championships in Bochum Germany.Taking place in the Donald Gordon Theatre, the day will be packed with Breakdance, Streetdance and Electric Boogie as the competitors take to the stage to show off their skills to the crowd and fight to win their place in the finals. Seating for this performance is unreserved.

DONALD GORDON THEATRE BBC Young Musician The Final Sun 16 May ’10, 3pm Tickets £10

BBC National Orchestra of Wales Vasily Petrenko – Conductor

The three finalists perform a concerto in the Donald Gordon Theatre in a bid for the title of BBC Young Musician 2010.

Mendelssohn: Violin Concerto in E Minor, Op. 64 Reinecke: Flute Concerto in D Major, Op. 283 Saint-Saëns: Piano Concerto No.2 in G Minor, Op. 22 This concert will be recorded for broadcast on BBC TWO and BBC radio 3.

VERY LIMITED AVAILABILITYPlease contact the Ticket Office for the most up to date ticket information.

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REDUCTIONS:*Under 14s \ Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged £7Patrons with Disabilities £7 Under 3s free entry

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ £8 Under 26s Deal £5 Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged £8Patrons with Disabilities £8

GROUPS GET MOREGroup bookers enjoy the following benefits:

(see show pages for details)

(subject to terms & conditions)

Catering, Ice Creams

It’s so much more fun to come along as part of a group – and you can save money too.Pre-show hospitality is the ideal way to start your evening at the Centre:

£12.50 per person

service

ffresh for £16 per person

Available for most performances in the Donald Gordon Theatre for Groups 10+. Please call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk/groupbook for details.

Afternoon performances start at 2pm – perfect after a relaxing lunch in ffresh, Bar One or Crema.

Wed 12 May ’10 2pm

Thu 24 Jun ’10 2pmWebern, Schoenberg & Berg

The 2010/11 season begins in September which includes a series of Afternoon Concerts as well as our free BBC Radio 3 evening recordings sessions. You can find out more about these concerts at bbc.co.uk/now or by picking up a BBC Hoddinott Hall leaflet.

Tickets available through Wales Millennium Centre Ticket Office or call BBC National Orchestra of Wales Audience Line on 0800 052 1812.

Tickets £7 & £10 (reductions available)

Hoddinott Hall is the home of BBC National Orchestra and Chorus of Wales. While much of their time in 2010 will be spent rehearsing, recording and preparing for concerts across Wales and beyond, they also offer a series of concerts at home in the Hall just for you.

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BBC National Orchestra

of Wales

Afternoon

Concerts

12 May &

24 Jun ’10

The story of one of pop music’s greatest singer songwriters is brought to the stage. Follow the remarkable life of this Brooklyn taxi driver’s son - through his years as a teenage idol in the innocent 1950s, the harder times of the 1960s and his return to the top of the charts in 1974 with Laughter in the Rain.

Oh Carol, Breakin’ Up is Hard to Do, Solitaire, Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen, Calendar Girl, Little Devil, Stairway to Heaven and Amarillo are songs that bring great memories flooding back for everyone who remembers the originals. And what a wonderful introduction to these iconic hits for those who weren’t lucky enough to have been there the first time around.

We know you’ll be fascinated by this inspirational true story of triumph against the odds.

BILL KENWRIGHT & LAURIE MANSFIELD present

THE NEIL SEDAKA STORY

THE NEW MUSICAL FEATURING ALL OF HIS CLASSIC HITS


Laughter in

the Rain

The Neil Sedaka Story

24 – 29 May ’10

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ 10% OFF, 20+ 15% OFFSchools 10% OFF plus 1 free teacher’s place with every 10 seats bookedUnder 16s \ Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities 10% OFF (see page 38)GROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.


Mon – Thu 7.30pm, Thu 2.30pm Tickets £15, £20, £24, £29Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm Tickets £18, £22, £28, £32Age Guidance: No admission to Under 3s


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“ #e production is as slick and smooth as Sedaka’s voice” The Gazette



UnityFestival

28 Jun –

4 Jul ’10

IN AND AROUND THE

WESTON STUDIOWith summer comes the Unity Festival, now in its third year. Jointly hosted by Hijinx and the Centre, Unity is an international festival showcasing art created by all to be enjoyed by all. The

range of free workshops, talks and performances create a buzz around the Centre that really inspires people to get involved with the array of activity going on around them. Below are details of performances in the Weston Studio. Other highlights to look out for will be the return of the Oska Bright Film Festival, showcasing films made by learning disabled film makers, more large-scale free performances in the Glanfa from our Spanish friends Clownfish and Clownbaret and a

visit from one of the world’s foremost inclusive theatre companies, Australia’s Back to Back Theatre, who will be running a three day film and performance residency ending in a sharing on the final day of the festival.Weston Studio Performances: £8 with £6 tickets available for concessions. Or book 3 performances for the price of 2. Customers with disabilities receive a free companion ticket.Join the Unity email list by sending an email titled Unity to [email protected] or keep an eye on wmc.org.uk/unity for more information. Age Guidance: 3+

“ Only if we free ourselves from the existing held view on art and disability in our society, can we be part of the creative process more successfully.” Wolfgang Stange

TAN Dance presents Metamorphosis 29 Jun 8pm

TAN Dance’s inclusive dance project Take This recently united with two other companies from Scotland (Indepen-Dance) and Spain (Asi Somos), both known for groundbreaking work in their field of inclusive performance. They have joined together to develop a spectacular collaborative piece involving up to 50 performers, by internationally renowned choreographer and pioneer in the development of inclusive dance, Wolfgang Stange.

Blue Eyed Soul Dance CompanyTake; a dance in the park & Sugar 28 Jun 7.30pm

Blue Eyed Soul are innovators of inclusive dance, always challenging themselves to go beyond what is perceived possible. These two daring pieces are an example. Take; a dance in the park is a bold aerial work performed by three dancers. They glide, float and spin around an aluminium rig, in an adventurous and playful journey through the performance history archives. Sugar is about one woman, Sally, and her wheelchair in her first aerial dance work.

and The Pierhead in association with Disability Arts Cymru, Community Music Wales and Touch Trust.

Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company on 28 Jun 7.30pm and Into My Own on 1 Jul at 1.30pm will be Sign Language Interpreted performances. To find out more see page 38.

Hijinx presents Into My Own30 Jun & 1 Jul 7.30pm 1 Jul 1.30pm

By Glenys Evans Directed by Gaynor LougherHijinx Theatre presents an inspiring new play for adults with learning disabilities and the community. Into My Own follows the story of Anne whose mother has to go into long-term care, leaving no plan for Anne’s future. When Anne meets the inspirational Dilys, her life is turned around as she embraces her independence and a fantastic life full of variety and new experiences.

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We hold family days throughout the year, jam-packed with activities to provide a total experience of the Centre. It’s a brilliant and fun way to introduce your children to the arts and secure an early bond to theatre. With tours, free activities and workshops it’s also an affordable and fun way to spend a day together as a family.

Our next family day takes place on Saturday 10 July around the performance of Birmingham Royal Ballet’s Romeo & Juliet. This is followed by another on Sunday 8 August when Guess How Much I Love You takes to the stage and our final one of the year will be on Saturday 13 November alongside The Snowman.

After the success of our Tea and Tango dance days we’ve got two more days planned for the summer. On Saturday 5 June we’re hosting a Rock ’n’ Roll day that will feature live music from band Reservoir Cats and then on Saturday 21 August you’ll be able to Salsa the day away with music accompaniment by a DJ and live percussion. Both the days are suitable for dancers of any ability and are completely free. To reserve tickets or find out more about these free events please call the Ticket Office on 029 2063 6464.

Our cover image was uploaded to Flickr by nia_fringe from West Wales.“It was a beautiful spring day in Cardiff Bay back in 2008. I was here with some friends and captured this moment by chance as we walked to the Centre for some food to celebrate my birthday. I’m really chuffed I kept it – it brings back very happy memories”We chose this image because of the composition and because it reminds us that the summer is coming – we love it. Upload images that capture a unique moment or those of your friends and family having a great time in and around the Centre to flickr.com/groups/ffotoscentre and yours could be on our next What’s On cover.

with free & participatory events at the Centre

We want everyone who walks through our doors to have the opportunity to get involved in as much as possible at the Centre. That’s why we put on lots of free and participatory events – so that you have the chance to get

Last year 52,442 of you attended over 550 free performances in the Glanfa and a whole host of other exhibitions and activities too.

This year we’ve pulled out all the stops and over the next few months have got loads more going on for you to enjoy. We hope you’ll be able to join us…

You can check out a couple of the highlights below, but our Make It Yours brochure has full details of everything that’s going on. Pick up your copy next time you visit or download it from wmc.org.uk

2 May ’10

Celebrating Tiger Bay’s rich jazz heritage, Butetown Bay Jazz is a fun day of music and events for the whole family. Recreating the spirit of the Docklands community this wonderful celebration will showcase Wales’ finest jazz performers from fresh new talent through to well-known artists. To find out more about the performances and events happening on the day please check our website or call the Ticket Office on 029 2063 6464.

May ’10

Gwanwyn - meaning spring in Welsh - is an annual festival presented in association with Age Concern Cymru that celebrates older age as a time for renewal, growth and creativity. During the festival they will be offering opportunities for older people to participate in everything from drama, storytelling and music to photography, film and dance.

Gwanwyn launches at the Centre on 4 May with lunch time performances in the Glanfa. We will also be hosting a brand new exhibition during May that we would like you to be part of. Growing Old Disgracefully will feature photographs of older people doing things you wouldn’t expect them to. So from zorbing, break dancing and skydiving to tweeting and DJ’ing, if you’re a member of the older generation and have a quirky, unexpected or adventurous hobby then this is the challenge for you.

To find out more about how to get involved call the Ticket Office on 029 2063 6464, pick up our Make It Yours brochure or visit gwanwyn.org.uk

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Romeo

& Juliet

6 – 10 Jul ’10

Tue – Thu 7.30pm \ Tickets £19, £22, £25, £30

Fri & Sat 7.30pm \ Tickets £19, £25, £30, £35, £40*

Sat 2.30pm \ Tickets £15, £20, £22, £25, £28




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Music Sergei Prokofiev; Choreography Kenneth MacMillan; Designs Paul Andrews; Lighting John B Read; Production sponsored (1992) by The Friends of Covent Garden

Kenneth MacMillan’s Romeo and Juliet is one of the great 20th century choreographer’s most loved works; poignantly, it was danced by Birmingham Royal Ballet the night he passed away. Many of the ballet greats have played the lead as the star-crossed lovers, perhaps most famously the great Rudolf Nureyev and Margot Fonteyn.

It’s love at first dance when young Romeo Montague tricks his way into the lavish masked ball of the Capulet family. The Capulets and Montagues are sworn enemies, the passion between Romeo and the beautiful Juliet Capulet is quickly forbidden. Boldly forgoing the approval of their families, the young lovers play by their own rules and soon their dangerous seduction is filled with secrets, as the star-crossed pair hatch a perilous plot. Can Romeo and Juliet play tricks with life and death? Or will death play a final trick on them?

With a sweeping score by Sergei Prokofiev, performed live by the award-winning Royal Ballet Sinfonia accompanying MacMillan’s soaring choreography; Romeo and Juliet continues to be the all-time classic love story.

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Pre-show TalksThere will be pre-show talks before the performances on Wed 7 Jul at 7.30pm and Sat 10 Jul at 2.30pm. To book or find out more about these events call the Ticket Office on 029 2063 6464

Family Day – Sat 10 Jul 11am-3pmA fun day for all the family including tours, free activities, stalls and workshops. Check our website for more details nearer the time.

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ 10% OFF; 20+ 15% OFFSchools £10 plus one free teacher’s seat with every ten booked (Tue-Thu) Under 26 Deal Selected Seats £10 Over 60s 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities 10% OFFGROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.



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Age Guidance: 3+ (no admission to under 2s)

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Audiences at the Centre’s first Blysh festival last year agreed we delivered on our promise to put some colour back in their cheeks. And we want Blysh to be a permanent fixture on the festival circuit – so it’s 2010 and Blysh is back.

Blysh is a festival of carnival and vaudeville entertainment, packaging up the comic and cabaret, the bonkers and bizarre. There will be plenty of surprising goings-on in the Weston Studio – as well as free street arts and theatre performances in and around the Centre, for everyone to get involved in.

Join us this July to drink up the sunshine… all that snow, a distant memory…

Check the website for details of acts as they are confirmed or join our monthly e-news for regular updates.

* The price you pay depends on the how popular the show is and how earlier on you book.

Enough with the wintery weather. We’re ready to liberate ourselves from our snow boots, emerge from under our blankets and look forward to some summer fun.

IN AND AROUND THE WESTON STUDIO

16 – 25 Jul ’10Le Navet Bete

Zemblanity16 Jul, 8pm, Tickets £8-£12*

Clowning goes back a long way – think of the court jesters and buffoons who entertained people way back when. That bouffonery is still around today – and Zemblanity is an ode to the artistry of dark clowning; delivered at a mind-blowing, adrenalin fuelled pace. The six young men that make up Zemblanity are skilled athletes as well as stupidly funny – so as an audience you are left in awe, while wetting yourself laughing at the same time. What more could a Blysh audience need?

Mimbre

Until Now17 Jul, 7.30pm, Tickets £8-£12*

Mimbre fuses acrobatics with theatre and dance, consisting of three female performers who tell their stories by creating imagery with their own bodies…the result is beautiful display of strength, agility, grace and skill. This is a dreamy production; the women’s strength and grace create a charming and innocent piece of acrobatic work showing off the mischievous humour of our three performers…

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Wondermart16 Jul – 1 Aug, Free

Wondermart takes a playful swipe at supermarket culture and consumerism by taking participants on 30 minute journey through an unassuming local supermarket. Wheeling through the aisles, following instructions from a headset you become immersed in a magical world in a familiar setting – an entirely different kind of trip to the shops than the one you’ll be used to…and the coolest thing? No-one knows you’re doing it. wmc.org.uk/wondermart

Here is a taster of what’s on the menu during the festival...

Bob Downe24 – 25 Jul, 7.30pm Tickets £8-£12*

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The award-winning Calendar Girls has become one of the fastest selling shows ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now it’s coming to Wales Millennium Centre starring Denise Black, Jean Boht, Jennifer Ellison, Julia Hills, Rachel Lumberg, Ruth Madoc and Elaine C Smith with Joe McGann as John and Wales’ own national treasure Margaret John as Lady Cravenshire.A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference. Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. This is the show the Mail on Sunday called “marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!” Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it’s visited before opening so don’t miss out and book today.


Calendar

Girls by Tim Firth

27 Jul –

7 Aug ’10 Mon – Wed 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm

Tickets £12.50, £15, £20, £24.50, £27.50

Thu – Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £15, £17.50, £24, £27, £30

Age Guidance: No admission to Under 5s

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EXTRA WEEK ADDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND

“A show I could see over and over again – and I hope I will!” Sir Cliff Richard

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Cherished characters Little Nutbrown Hare and Big Nutbrown Hare leap off the page and onto the Donald Gordon stage.Hop along and join in the fun as this endearing pair take you on a magical journey through spring, summer, autumn and winter.

Enjoy songs, games and laughter along the way as Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram’s classic Guess How Much I Love You tales are brought to life by the UK’s leading writer and director of children’s theatre, David Wood OBE. His many successes include The Tiger That Came To Tea, Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, The Witches and Babe The Sheep Pig.

With something for everyone, Guess How Much I Love You is the perfect entertainment for the young and not-so-young.

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Family Day – Sun 8 Aug 11am-3pmA fun day for all the family including tours, free activities, stalls and workshops. Check our website for more details nearer the time. Based on the classic bestseller ‘Guess How Much I Love You’ by Sam McBratney and Anita Jeram. Available from Walker Books and all good bookstores.


Guess How

Much I

Love You

8 – 10 Aug ’10

Sun 1.30pm & 4.30pm, Mon 4.30pm, Tue 1.30pmTickets Adults £12.50, Under 16s £10.50

Under 2s £2

Based on the books by Sam McBratney Illustrated by Anita Jeram Adapted and Directed by David Wood OBE

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ffresh restaurant, the home of great food and dining at the Centre, is the place for delicious locally sourced food and our reputation is growing...

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Trip Advisor

We’re open for lunch everyday from 12pm and for dinner from 6pm on Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Pre-show dining is available with every show in Donald Gordon Theatre. ffresh lounge bar is open every day from 11am for light bites and is a great place for pre-show drinks.

Pick up a copy of our seasonal menu, created by the ffresh team and Shaun Hill of the Walnut Tree Abergavenny, next time you are passing or visit us online at ffresh.org.uk.

ffresh Lunch

ffresh Dinner

ffresh Pre-show

ffresh Sunday

Promise (all levels) & Corporate Members get 20% off their bills (Excludes pre-theatre meals)

to book a table 029 2063 6465 [email protected] ffresh.org.uk

REDUCTIONS:*Schools 1 free teacher’s seat with every 10 seats booked Patrons with Disabilities £11.25

Age Guidance: 3+


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Cirkus Cirkör Inside Out

Featuring Irya’s Playground

12 – 15

Aug ’10Thu – Sat 7.30pm, Sun 2pm

Tickets £10, £12, £16, £20, £24


But there’s also something else that makes this show so special. As the narrative draws you gently into a backstage world; without being conscious of it happening, you realise you’ve completely let yourself go, and have been swept out of the realms of reality into a weird and wonderful dream world – where magic really happens. It is like being thrown back into childhood where real life and fantasy are so marvellously blurred.

Audiences leave this show younger than they went in, emotionally exhilarated and happy to have witnessed such beautiful theatre.

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ 10% OFF; 20+ 15% OFFUnder 16s Half price tickets (top two prices only)Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities 10% OFFGROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.


Cirkus Cirkör is a circus company from Sweden who combine technical, acrobatic brilliance with some of the most imaginative, absorbing storytelling on the circus scene today. Their show Inside Out leads you into the fantastical backstage world of a circus company – with all its bizarre, eccentric, otherworldly characters. It’s full of playful illusion, slight-of-hand magic tricks and trapeze as well as knife-edge balancing acts that keep the audience in a state of awe and amazement. This show also features the best act of juggling we have ever seen (if you think juggling is throwing three balls in the air think again). And their fantastic on-stage live band (Irya’s Playground) provides an atmospheric soundtrack.

Age Guidance: 8+

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by Eric Idle and John DuPrez

23 – 28

Aug ’10Mon – Wed 7.30pm & Thu 2.30pm

Tickets £15, £22, £28, £33

Thu – Sat 7.30pm & Sat 2.30pm

Tickets £20, £27, £32, £37


Spamalot tells the legendary tale of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table and features a bevy (or possibly a brace) of beautiful show girls, witch burnings (Cancelled too expensive) not to mention cows, killer rabbits and French people. The show features the hilarious songs He Is Not Dead Yet, Knights Of The Round Table, Find Your Grail and of course the Nation’s Favourite Comedy Song (Reader’s Digest Poll 2009) Always Look on the Bright Side of Life.

Don’t miss your night with the Knights of the Round Table at this most infectiously funny musical.Age Guidance: 8+

REDUCTIONS:**Groups 10+ 10% OFF; 20+ 15% OFF Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities 10% OFF (see page 38)GROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.

**Subject to allocations and availability

And Now For Something Completely Different...Audiences all around the world have been roaring with laughter since Monty Python’s Spamalot, by Eric Idle and John DuPrez, won the Tony Award for Best Musical in 2005. Now it is coming to the Centre as part of its first UK tour.


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“Glorious, irresistible silliness! Puts a goofy

grin on your face for the best part

of two hours” The Sunday Times “Very funny? You bet.

You have to be a dead parrot not to agree”

The Times

* Recorded – couldn’t afford to cart this God-like comic around the country

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SEE MORE OPERA* Book 7 operas and save 30% \ Book 6 operas and save 25% \ Book 5 operas and save 20% \ Book 4 operas and save 15% \ Book 3 operas and save 10%

WNO’s performances have English and Welsh surtitles so it’s easy to follow all the action.Pre-performance talks: Pre-performance talks are free but must be booked in advance. Times vary – check with the Ticket Office for times for each opera or visit the website.Audio description: Fidelio on 8 October will be audio described and preceded by a touch tour. Call 029 2063 5030 for further details.Visit wno.org.uk and get closer to the action on stage and behind the scenes.New to opera? Visit fresh2opera.co.uk

Welsh National Opera Summer 2010 19 Jun - 3 Jul Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg - Sold out, returns only \ Rigoletto - Very limited availability Check with the Ticket Office for details

The Magic Flute Step into Mozart’s wonderful world of make-believe. The Magic Flute is one of the most fun and entertaining experiences in opera. Join us for this life-enhancing, joyous extravaganza.

FidelioLudwig van Beethoven ranks as one of the greatest composers of orchestral and chamber music. His only opera is proof that he stands as one of the greatest composers for the operatic stage. Fidelio is a rousing, triumphant celebration of freedom and love.

In Ariadne auf Naxos comedy and tragedy come head to head to create an evening which is deeply moving and truly funny. With enchanting music Ariadne auf Naxos promises to make you laugh and cry, and sometimes at the same time.

Welsh National Opera’s 2010/2011 season also includes:Die Fledermaus – Johann Strauss II New Production 12, 19, 25, 27 Feb & 3, 5 Mar

Il trovatore – Verdi 24, 26 Feb & 1, 4 Mar

Così fan tutte – Mozart New Production 20, 27 May & 2, 4 Jun

Turandot – Puccini 28, 31 May & 3, 5 Jun

Tickets £5 - £39.50

The Magic Flute

Mozart 24 Sep & 2, 6 Oct at 7.15pm and 26 Sep at 4pm

Fidelio Beethoven

NEW PRODUCTION Supported by the Friends of WNO

17, 25 Sep & 1, 8 Oct at 7.15pm

Ariadne auf

Naxos Richard Strauss

7, 9 Oct at 7.15pm

17 Sept – 9 Oct ’10

Tickets £5 - £39.50

DONALD GORDON THEATRE Great performances of great operas



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Join Promise and enjoy the special benefits that membership of the Centre offers…Income received through memberships helps us present more than 500 free foyer performances each year. Visit wmc.org.uk/supportus for details.

from £35 a year

lounge bar

throughout the Centre

Call 029 2063 6464 option 3 or visit wmc.org.uk/promise for full details

* Where possible and excludes WNO

For an even closer relationship with the Centre you can join Promise Gold or Promise Platinum…

from £25 a month

All the benefits of Promise plus:

performance nights

from £70 a month

All the benefits of Promise Gold plus:

Please call Sophie in the Development Team on 029 2063 6405 for futher information.

Charity Number 1060458

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Performance in ffresh restaurant

Faulty Towers…

The Dining Experience

21 – 25 Sept ’10

Tue – Thu 7pm, Fri & Sat 8.30pm, Thu & Sat 1pm Tickets £30 includes 3 course meal

Ever watched Basil Fawlty drive himself into a spinning rage and wondered whether you would have been able to keep a straight face if you were one of the unwitting guests? Though only totaling 12 episodes Fawlty Towers is responsible for some of the funniest comedy moments ever broadcast. Now, this is your chance to find yourself in the middle of the mayhem.

Featuring all the best gags and a 3-course meal, Faulty Towers – The Dining Experience is a loosely-scripted, pitch-perfect ‘13th episode’ of the TV series which develops the characters made famous by John Cleese, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs.

You’ll gather with the other guests in our ffresh lounge bar half an hour before the performance begins. Then the fun really starts as you’re called to be seated in the restaurant of the Fawlty Towers Hotel. And for the next two hours you’ll be completely immersed in the action as Sybil, Basil and Manuel serve the meal.

Basil is manic, Sybil domineering and Manuel hopelessly language-challenged. Everything that can go wrong does, in beautifully controlled chaos. Just don’t mention the war…

The company’s visit to Wales follows sell-out tours in Europe, where they’ve received five star reviews and standing ovations. Come and see for yourself what’s made them such a huge hit.

Join onlinewmc.org.uk/Promise

Please note: Customers must arrive at ffresh lounge bar half an hour before the performance starts. For details of the real ffresh experience see page 24.

Wouldn’t it be great to hear about future shows and book before anyone else?

Membership Be part of something special


Dance Consortium presents

Alvin Ailey

American

Dance Theater

12 & 13 Oct ’10

“In all the dance world there is nothing quite

like Revelations and the ardour it evokes.” The Washington Times

Tue & Wed 7.30pm Tickets £10, £14, £18, £24, £28**SuperSeat includes best available seat, free programme & exclusive use of bar pre-show & interval.



JUDITH JAMISON ARTISTIC DIRECTOR Masazumi Chaya ASSOCIATE ARTISTIC DIRECTOR

Dance doesn’t get more soul stirring – or more accessible – than Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. The company’s 30 dancers seduce their audiences with an energetic mix of verve, charm, athleticism and explosive energy.

In their very first visit, they bring their most popular and critically acclaimed piece to the Centre. The equivalent of Swan Lake to Matthew Bourne, Revelations is the company’s great showstopper and has rapturous audiences on their feet whenever it is performed. It’s a glorious celebration of the rousing gospel, spiritual music and blues of 1930s Texas and Ailey’s great tribute to the black heritage in America.

Music plays an important role in the company’s performances using jazz, blues and popular soul music soundtracks to accompany the work.

Suite Otis, with music by Otis Redding and Dancing Spirit, a tribute to their artistic director Judith Jamison, are perfect examples of this and leave the audience feeling truly uplifted.

We think this is the perfect introduction to dance. There are lots of clips on YouTube including Revelations, which give a really good idea of the sheer joy guaranteed from this world-class company.

Free Post Show Talk: Tue 12 Oct danceconsortium.co.uk

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ 10% OFF; 20+ 15% OFFSchools £8 plus one free teacher’s seat with every ten booked Under 26 Deal Selected Seats £10 Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities 10% OFFGROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk. Li

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Sun 5pm Tickets £10* Age Guidance: 3+

The young people of Rhondda Cynon Taf present a special night of music and song. Whether you are a fan of classical or contemporary music this gala evening promises to bring the best of South Wales’ youth talent to the stage.

Tue 8pm Tickets £20* Age Guidance: 14+ and no admission for Under 6s

A brand new live show from zany comic performers Armstrong & Miller. With a mix of the beautifully observed and the utterly barmy, Ben and Xander perform a parade of characters from their extensive dressing-up box and wig-store. Expect the street-talking WWII chav pilots; Brabbins and Fyffe, the filthy alter-egos of Flanders and Swann; Jilted Jim, dumped at the altar but still on his honeymoon; Terry Devlin, the royal correspondent who really KNOWS the royals; Dennis Lincoln-Park, the accident-prone culture buff; the Frank Dad; and many more.

*REDUCTIONS AVAILABLE: Ask the Ticket Office for further information: 029 2063 6464. Subject to allocations and availability

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Push4Community presents

Musical

Youth Extravaganza

24 Oct ’10

Wed 7.30pmTickets £15, £19, £24, £27 Age Guidance: 3+

Experience the full-on, primal power of Kodo, the world’s most celebrated Japanese drum ensemble.Two meanings are embedded in the name of Kodo. First, heartbeat: the primal, tender sound as heard in the womb. Second, children of the drum: reflecting Kodo’s intent to play their drums simply, with the heart of a child.Since exploding onto the world stage almost 30 years ago Kodo have travelled the globe, combining roof-raising power with extraordinary finesse to deliver a physical theatre performance like no other. Inspired by the powerful, natural beauty of their home on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan, they have fused traditional forms with fresh influences to create a new, unique sound.This is Kodo’s first visit to the Centre, complete with lavish costumes, huge drums and exotic flair.


Kodo Drummers

20 Oct ’10

“ Dynamic, electrifying vision…nothing will prepare you for the 1,000lb drum assault, the precise timing or the wall of sound. An essential experience.”

Time Out

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ 10% OFF; 20+ 15% OFFSchools 10% OFF plus one free teacher’s seat with every ten booked Under 16s \ Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities 10% OFFGROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.


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“If anyone doubts the huge entertainment value of these wonderful championship skaters performing ice dance, just look at the faces of the adults and children leaving Wales Millennium Centre”Western Mail on Swan Lake on Ice, 2006

Tue – Thu 7.30pm, Thu 2.30pm Wed 3 Nov, 11amTickets £15, £20, £25, £30 Family Price £90**Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & Sun 3pmTickets £19, £25, £30, £35 Family Price £99**

*Subject to allocations and availability** Based on 2 adults, 2 children / 1 adult, 3 children


The world’s premier theatrical ice skating company, The Imperial Ice Stars, return to the Centre with their award-winning production of Swan Lake on Ice. If you were lucky enough to catch any of their previous visits then you will know that the specially frozen Donald Gordon stage is transformed into a Winter Wonderland where thrilling ice skating takes you to a whole new world.

Set to Tchaikovsky’s glorious music, Swan Lake on Ice is performed by 25 World, European and National Championship skaters, including the critically acclaimed Olga Sharutenko (who previously appeared on ITV’s Dancing on Ice) in the role of Odette, the magical white swan who awaits the vow of eternal human love in order to break her spell.

The Imperial Ice Stars are renowned for taking ice dance to new limits and for their unique style of story-telling. You will be swept away as they perform dazzling and intricate moves that have never before been seen in figure skating, some of which are so daring that they will quite literally take your breath away.

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ £3 OFF 20+ £5 OFFSchools £8.50 plus one free teacher’s seat with every ten booked Under 16s \ Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged £2 OFF Patrons with Disabilities £2 OFFGROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.


The Imperial Ice Stars

presents

Swan Lake

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26 Oct –

6 Nov ’10

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Mamma Mia! Sat 11 Dec ’10

7.30pm

Sun 12 Dec ’10 3pm

(Touch Tour 1.30pm)

Thu 16 Dec ’10 7.30pm

Wed 5 Jan ’11 7.30pm

Wed 12 Jan ’11 7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

Sat 15 Jan ’11 2.30pm

WNO Die Fledermaus Sun 27 Feb ’11

4pm (Touch Tour 3pm)

WNO Turandot Sun 5 Jun ’11

4pm (Touch Tour 3pm)

Thu 1 Jul ’10 1.30pm

Calendar Girls Fri 30 Jul ’10

7.30pm

Sat 31 Jul ’10 2.30pm

Sat 31 Jul ’10 7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

Spamalot Fri 27 Aug ’10

7.30pm

Sat 28 Aug ’10 2.30pm

Sat 28 Aug ’10 7.30pm

(Touch Tour 6pm)

WNO Fidelio Fri 8 Oct ’10

7.15pm (Touch Tour 6pm)

Laughter in the Rain Fri 28 May ’10

7.30pm (Touch Tour 6pm)

Sat 29 May ’10 2.30pm

Blue Eyed Soul Mon 28 Jun ’10

7.30pm

Wales Millennium Centre is easily accessible with level access, lifts to all floors and an integral loop system throughout the whole building.

This brochure is available in Braille, large print or as an audio CD. Please call 029 2063 6464 or Minicom 029 2063 4651 to request your preferred version.

The following Touch Tours and Audio Described, Captioned & BSL performances are available:


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For many of us the sound of Howard Blake’s Walking in the Air summons up images of cosy Christmases, snuggled up in front of the TV. Now’s your chance to introduce your family to this timeless story - one that has enchanted hoards of children over the last thirty years.This live performance mixes dance with music, set and costume to create a beautiful narrative. With music performed by a live orchestra you can hear the collective gasp of the young audience as their imaginations take flight, following the adventures of the little boy and his new friend.All the favourite characters from the story are there, plus a few additions, making this a perfect introduction to theatre for children as The Snowman truly comes to life on stage this winter. Family Day – Sat 13 Nov 11am-3pmA fun day for all the family including tours, free activities, stalls and workshops. Check our website for more details nearer the time.

Wed 7pm Thu – Sat 2pm & 7pm Fri 10.15amTickets £10, £16, £20, £24, £27 Children £10 Off Top 3 prices Family Price £80**

*Subject to allocations and availability** Based on 2 adults, 2 children / 1 adult, 3 children

REDUCTIONS:*Groups 10+ 10% OFF; 20+ 15% OFFSchools £8.50 plus one free teacher’s seat with every ten booked (Only applies to weekday matinees) Students \ Over 60s \ Unwaged 10% OFF Patrons with Disabilities £2 OFFFamily Package (including goodie bag): £80 for 2 adults 2 children \ 1 adult 3 children GROUPS GET MORE See page 10Enjoy special rates, hospitality & great benefits. Call 029 2063 6464 option 4 or visit wmc.org.uk.


The Snowman

10 – 13

Nov ’10

Age Guidance: 4+

Birmingham Repertory Theatre Company presents The Snowman The stage show based on Raymond Briggs The Snowman

Music and Lyrics Howard Blake \ Choreographer Robert North Director Scenario and Robert

North \ Orchestrations Howard Blake and David Shenton \ Designer Ruari Murchison \ Lighting Designer Tim Mitchell \ By arrangement with Snowman Enterprises Limited \ Highbridge Music Limited \ Faber Music Limited \ Chester Music Limited

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Mamma Mia!

16 Nov ’10 –

23 Jan ’11

Tue – Thu 7.30pm & Sun 7.30pm

Tickets £15, £25, £30, £35, £40

Fri & Sat 7.30pm, Sat 2.30pm & Sun 3pm

Thu 23, Fri 24 & Fri 31 Dec, 2.30pm

Tickets £17.50, £27.50, £32.50, £37.50, £42.50


Wales Millennium Centre welcomes the internationally acclaimed musical Mamma Mia! for our 2010 Christmas season.Featuring 22 of ABBA’s greatest hits, the musical tells the story of a mother and daughter the night before the daughter’s wedding. Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny story of love, laughter and friendship has been delighting audiences around the world for over 10 years.

Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s timeless songs, Mamma Mia! ’s tale of family and friendship unfolds on a Greek Island paradise.

The hugely successful English language International Tour has been seen by more than 3 million people in over 45 cities. More than 40 million people worldwide have had the time of their lives at the show so we thought it was about time Wales joined in the fun.

No performance Christmas Day No evening performances 24 & 31 December

Age Guidance: 3+


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TOURS


Visit the Information Desk, call 029 2063 6464 or visit wmc.org.uk

Architectural Tour Limited datesGet closer to the building with the Centre’s designer Capita Architecture. Tickets £30 per person (£25 for students, group discounts available) including refreshments.

Techie TourLimited datesAn in-depth 2-hour tour. Scale the fly-tower and operate the follow spots. £35 (group discounts available) including light-bites & refreshments backstage.

1-Hour Tour Daily (times vary)Discover the secrets of the Centre. £5.50 & £4.50 reductions.

GROUPS GET MORE!Groups 10+ £4.50 ppGroups 25+ £4 pp

As the Centre’s architect, we are proud to sponsor tours of the building.

Galli di wneud y Ganolfan yn arbennigMae amrywiaeth o yrfaoedd yn y Ganolfan nad yw pawb yn ymwybodol ohonyn nhw efallai, gyda swyddi mewn adrannau fel Technegol, Marchnata a Datblygu neu Arlwyo, y Swyddfa Docynnau a Chyllid.

Os hoffet ti weithio yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru, neu i ofyn am gyfleoedd Profiad Gwaith neu wahanol Gynlluniau Prentisiaeth, ewch i’n gwefan wmc.org.uk/swyddi neu cysylltwch â’n Tîm Pobl a Dysgu ar 029 2063 4722 neu [email protected].

You can make the Centre specialThere are a range of careers at the Centre that you may not know about, with jobs in areas from Technical, Marketing and Development through to Catering, Ticket Office and Finance.

If you’re interested in working at Wales Millennium Centre or enquiring about Internships, Apprenticeships or Work Experience visit our website wmc.org.uk/jobs, contact our People & Learning Team on 029 2063 4722 or [email protected].

Mae ein pobl ni’n gwneud y Ganolfan yn arbennig, ac yn dod â’r adeilad yn fyw. Yn 2009, sef blwyddyn ein 5ed Pen-blwydd, cawsom wobrau rhyngwladol Buddsoddwyr mewn Pobl ac Arweinyddiaeth a Rheolaeth. Mae’n dyst fod y bobl sy’n gweithio i ni ac ansawdd y gwasanaeth rydyn ni’n ei gynnig yn bwysig i ni.

Our people make the Centre special and bring the building to life. In 2009, our 5th Birthday year, we successfully achieved the international standards Investors in People and Leadership & Management. This means that we care about the people who work for us and the quality of the service which we provide.

Customer Info

Booking Tickets Visit wmc.org.uk to select and buy your seats 24 hours a day or call 029 2063 6464, Minicom 029 2063 4651, Mon to Fri 10am – 6pm; Sat 11am – 5pm.

Groups 10+ Call 029 2063 6464 option 4.

Booking in Person Ticket & Information Desk is open Mon to Fri 10am – 6pm; Sat 11am – 5pm. On show nights it is open for 30 minutes after the start of the last performance.

Booking by Post Please write to: Tickets & Information, Wales Millennium Centre, Cardiff CF10 5AL.

Payment Options Pay by cash if buying in person, by cheque or postal order (payable to Wales Millennium Centre) or by Visa, Mastercard, Visa Delta, Maestro, Electron and Solo.

Transaction Fees A £1 transaction fee applies to tickets booked in person excepting cash purchases. A £2 transaction fee applies to all phone, fax, postal & online bookings.

Reductions & Concessions Only one reduction or concession applies per ticket. Please let us know if you are eligible for one when booking as they cannot be applied once processed. Reduction & concession tickets are subject to allocations and availability.

Get more by email Visit wmc.org.uk and register your email details for regular email updates, news and special offers

Corporate Entertaining Wales Millennium Centre is the ideal host for business meetings, corporate events & conferences. Visit wmc.org.uk or call Event Sales on 029 2063 4667.

Accommodation Future Inn Cardiff Bay is Wales Millennium Centre’s Preferred Hotel Partner, just ten minutes walk from the Centre. Get a special rate of £69 per room (based on 2 people sharing). For more information contact the Ticket Office on 029 2063 6464.

Plan your Journey Helpfully there is a 1,237 capacity multi-story car park next to the Centre. Please visit wmc.org.uk/gettinghere for full details about getting here including our car sharing scheme, cycle maps and other travel options.

Disabled Parking Some onsite disabled parking spaces are now available. Free on non-performance days and £5 when there is a Donald Gordon Theatre,Weston Studio or Hoddinott Hall performance, please pre-book on 029 2063 6464 (Minicom 029 2063 4651).

© Wales Millennium Centre ® Bute Place, Cardiff Bay CF10 5AL. A company limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales Company Number 3221924\Charity Number 1060458. Please recycle this brochure.

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 prior to the performance.

Infants’ & Under 16s’ Policy Everyone under 16 years of age needs a valid ticket to see events in the theatres and must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. People aged 2 – 15 are eligible for Under 16 ticket price reductions where available; under 2s (babes-in-arms) require a £2 baby ticket. Please check age suitability when booking (over the phone or on the relevant web page) as not all events are suitable for all age groups.

Patrons with Disabilities Reductions & discounts are available for most shows with a companion seat free of charge, subject to availability and terms & conditions.

If a performance is cancelled, the Centre will refund you. Exchanges can be made up to 24 hours before a performance for another performance of the same event. Tickets must be of equal or higher value. A £1 handling fee will be charged per ticket. Full terms & conditions are available at wmc.org.uk or by calling 029 2063 6464.

Ticket Re-sales The Centre will accept tickets for re-sale when a performance has sold out, subject to a 10% fee. Full terms and conditions are available at wmc.org.uk or by calling 029 2063 6464.

!e information contained in this brochure is correct at the time of going to print. Wales Millennium Centre reserves the right to make alterations without prior notice.


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Sgwrs cyn y sioe (rhaid archebu o flaen llaw) Pre-show talk (must be pre booked)

Sgwrs ar ôl y sioe \ Post-show talk Diwrnod Teulu \ Family Day

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Gwe\Fri 30 Gorff\Jul Calendar Girls DG 7.30pm Sad\Sat 31 Gorff\Jul Calendar Girls DG 2.30pm & 7.30pm Taith Gyffwrdd \ Touch Tour 6pm

Llun\Mon 02 Awst\Aug Calendar Girls DG 7.30pm Maw\Tue 03 Awst\Aug Calendar Girls DG 7.30pm Mer\Wed 04 Awst\Aug Calendar Girls DG 7.30pm Iau\Thu 05 Awst\Aug Calendar Girls DG 2.30pm & 7.30pm Gwe\Fri 06 Awst\Aug Calendar Girls DG 7.30pm Sad\Sat 07 Awst\Aug Calendar Girls DG 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sul\Sun 08 Awst\Aug Guess How Much I Love You DG 1.30pm & 4.30pm Llun\Mon 09 Awst\Aug Guess How Much I Love You DG 4.30pmMaw\Tue 10 Awst\Aug Guess How Much I Love You DG 1.30pmIau\Thu 12 Awst\Aug Cirkus Cirkör DG 7.30pmGwe\Fri 13 Awst\Aug Cirkus Cirkör DG 7.30pmSad\Sat 14 Awst\Aug Cirkus Cirkör DG 7.30pmSul\Sun 15 Awst\Aug Cirkus Cirkör DG 2pmLlun\Mon 23 Awst\Aug Spamalot DG 7.30pmMaw\Tue 24 Awst\Aug Spamalot DG 7.30pmMer\Wed 25 Awst\Aug Spamalot DG 7.30pmIau\Thu 26 Awst\Aug Spamalot DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmGwe\Fri 27 Awst\Aug Spamalot DG 7.30pm Sad\Sat 28 Awst\Aug Spamalot DG 2.30pm & 7.30pm Taith Gyffwrdd \ Touch Tour 6pm

Gwe\Fri 17 Medi\Sept WNO: Fidelio DG 7.15pm Maw\Tue 21 Medi\Sept ff 7pmMer\Wed 22 Medi\Sept ff 7pmIau\Thu 23 Medi\Sept ff 1pm & 7pmGwe\Fri 24 Medi\Sept ff 8.30pm WNO: The Magic Flute DG 7.15pm Sad\Sat 25 Medi\Sept WNO: Fidelio DG 7.15pm ff 1pm & 8.30pm Sul\Sun 26 Medi\Sept WNO: The Magic Flute DG 4pm Gwe\Fri 01 Hyd\Oct WNO: Fidelio DG 7.15pm Sad\Sat 02 Hyd\Oct WNO: The Magic Flute DG 7.15pm Mer\Wed 06 Hyd\Oct WNO: The Magic Flute DG 7.15pm Iau\Thu 07 Hyd\Oct DG 7.15pm Gwe\Fri 08 Hyd\Oct WNO: Fidelio DG 7.15pm Taith Gyffwrdd \ Touch Tour 6pm Sad\Sat 09 Hyd\Oct DG 7.15pm Maw\Tue 12 Hyd\Oct Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater DG 7.30pm Mer\Wed 13 Hyd\Oct Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater DG 7.30pm Maw\Tue 19 Hyd\Oct The Armstrong & Miller Show DG 8pmMer\Wed 20 Hyd\Oct Kodo Drummers DG 7.30pmSul\Sun 24 Hyd\Oct DG 5pmMaw\Tue 26 Hyd\Oct Swan Lake On Ice DG 7.30pmMer\Wed 27 Hyd\Oct Swan Lake On Ice DG 7.30pmIau\Thu 28 Hyd\Oct Swan Lake On Ice DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmGwe\Fri 29 Hyd\Oct Swan Lake On Ice DG 7.30pmSad\Sat 30 Hyd\Oct Swan Lake On Ice DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmSul\Sun 31 Hyd\Oct Swan Lake On Ice DG 3pmMaw\Tue 02 Tach\Nov Swan Lake On Ice DG 7.30pmMer\Wed 03 Tach\Nov Swan Lake On Ice DG 11am & 7.30pmIau\Thu 04 Tach\Nov Swan Lake On Ice DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmGwe\Fri 05 Tach\Nov Swan Lake On Ice DG 7.30pmSad\Sat 06 Tach\Nov Swan Lake On Ice DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmMer\Wed 10 Tach\Nov The Snowman DG 7pmIau\Thu 11 Tach\Nov The Snowman DG 2pm & 7pmGwe\Fri 12 Tach\Nov The Snowman DG 10.15am, 2pm & 7pmSad\Sat 13 Tach\Nov The Snowman DG 2pm & 7pm 16 Tach\Nov 2010 - 23 Ion\Jan 2011 Mamma Mia! DG

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201030 Maw\Mar – 24 Ebr\Apr Hairspray DG Iau\Thu 01 Ebr\Apr Chris Corcoran WS 8pmGwe\Fri 02 Ebr\Apr The Family WS 8pmSad\Sat 03 Ebr\Apr Showstopper! The Improvised Musical WS 8pmMer\Wed WS 5pmIau\Thu 15 Ebr\Apr Village Idiots: Screwloose WS 8pmGwe\Fri 16 Ebr\Apr Ernest and The Pale Moon WS 8pmSad\Sat 17 Ebr\Apr Ernest and The Pale Moon WS 8pmSul\Sun 18 Ebr\Apr Bombastic: My Shadows and Me WS 3pmLlun\Mon 26 Ebr\Apr Paul Merton – Impro Chums DG 8pmMaw\Tue 27 Ebr\Apr Shen Yun DG 7.30pmMer\Wed 28 Ebr\Apr Shen Yun DG 7.30pmSad\Sat 01 Mai\May Dathlu Calan Mai: An Interceltic Celebration DG 7.30pmSul\Sun 02 Mai\May Wales Streetdance Championships DG 11amLlun\Mon 03 Mai\May Funny Bones WS 3pmMer\Wed 05 Mai\May Ballet Nacional de Cuba: Magia de la Danza DG 7.30pm Iau\Thu 06 Mai\May Ballet Nacional de Cuba: Magia de la Danza DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmGwe\Fri 07 Mai\May Ballet Nacional de Cuba: Giselle DG 7.30pmSad\Sat 08 Mai\May Ballet Nacional de Cuba: Giselle DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmMaw\Tue 11 Mai\May Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker DG 8pm Mer\Wed HH 2pm Companhia de Dança Deborah Colker DG 8pmSul\Sun 16 Mai\May BBC Young Musician DG 3pmMaw\Tue 18 Mai\May Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals DG 7.30pmMer\Wed 19 Mai\May Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals DG 7.30pmIau\Thu 20 Mai\May Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmGwe\Fri 21 Mai\May Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals DG 7.30pmSad\Sat 22 Mai\May Strictly Come Dancing The Professionals DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmLlun\Mon 24 Mai\May Laughter in the Rain – The Neil Sedaka Story DG 7.30pmMaw\Tue 25 Mai\May Laughter in the Rain – The Neil Sedaka Story DG 7.30pmMer\Wed 26 Mai\May Laughter in the Rain – The Neil Sedaka Story DG 7.30pmIau\Thu 27 Mai\May Laughter in the Rain – The Neil Sedaka Story DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmGwe\Fri 28 Mai\May Laughter in the Rain – The Neil Sedaka Story DG 7.30pm Taith Gyffwrdd \ Touch Tour 6pm

Sad\Sat 29 Mai\May Laughter in the Rain – The Neil Sedaka Story DG 2.30pm & 7.30pmSad\Sat 19 Meh\Jun WNO: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg DG 4pm Mer\Wed 23 Meh\Jun WNO: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg DG 4pm Iau\Thu 24 Meh\Jun BBC NOW: Webern, Schoenberg & Berg HH 2pmGwe\Fri 25 Meh\Jun WNO: Rigoletto DG 7.15pm Sad\Sat 26 Meh\Jun WNO: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg DG 4pm Llun\Mon 28 Meh\Jun WNO: Rigoletto DG 7.15pm Blue Eyed Soul Dance Company WS 7.30pm Maw\Tue 29 Meh\Jun WNO: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg DG 4pm TAN Dance: Metamorphosis WS 8pmMer\Wed 30 Meh\Jun WS 7.30pmIau\Thu 01 Gorff\Jul WS 1.30pm & 7.30pmGwe\Fri 02 Gorff\Jul WNO: Rigoletto DG 7.15pm Taith Gyffwrdd \ Touch Tour 6pm Sad\Sat 03 Gorff\Jul WNO: Die Meistersinger von Nurnberg DG 4pm Maw\Tue 06 Gorff\Jul Birmingham Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet DG 7.30pmMer\Wed 07 Gorff\Jul Birmingham Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet DG 7.30pm Iau\Thu 08 Gorff\Jul Birmingham Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet DG 7.30pmGwe\Fri 09 Gorff\Jul Birmingham Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet DG 7.30pmSad\Sat 10 Gorff\Jul Birmingham Royal Ballet: Romeo & Juliet DG 2.30pm & 7.30pm (2.30pm)

Gwe\Fri 16 Gorff\Jul Zemblanity WS 8pm16 Gorff\Jul – 1 Awst\Aug Wondermart Sad\Sat 17 Gorff\Jul Until Now WS 7.30pmSad\Sat 24 Gorff\Jul Bob Downe WS 7.30pm Sul\Sun 25 Gorff\Jul Bob Downe WS 7.30pm Maw\Tue 27 Gorff\Jul Calendar Girls DG 7.30pm Mer\Wed 28 Gorff\Jul Calendar Girls DG 7.30pm Iau\Thu 29 Gorff\Jul Calendar Girls DG 2.30pm & 7.30pm

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Sain Ddisgrifiad \ Audio Described

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