Maesteg Town Hall Brochure of Events 2014/15

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WelcomeWelcome to the first Maesteg Town Hall programme of events. We have been working hard to

bring you a variety of exciting, professional shows to see you through the dark autumn days and

into the spring. Whether you join us to explore the fascinating lives of Wales’ finest cultural icons,

to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Wales’ best female impersonator, or to sing along with some

of the world’s best tribute acts, we hope you will find something for you!

We are particularly excited to bring you our brand new comedy club; Clown’s Pocket @ MTH,

on the first Wednesday of each month. Full of top comedians who headline at venues such as

‘Glee’ and ‘Jongleurs’, a great laugh is guaranteed!

Alongside our professional programme of events we are proud to host a variety of top quality

events from the community of the Llynfi Valley. From choirs, to youth theatre and amateur

operatics, Maesteg Town Hall is the place to go for a great evening’s entertainment!

We look forward to welcoming you to Maesteg Town Hall.

Louise Ralph

Business Development Manager

Who funds the hall?

In 1881 miners of the Llynfi Valley agreed to

levy a day’s wages toward the cost of building

Maesteg Town Hall. Since then the hall has

played a part in the cultural life of the people

of the Llynfi Valley. The hall is now run by

a voluntary management committee and is

funded by Bridgend County Borough Council

and Maesteg Town Council among others.

Over the past year, there have been many

developments including a new dedicated Box

Office situated in the Market below the hall,

a new website and an exciting programme of

events and activities for you to enjoy!

For all enquiries relating to the organisation,

potential projects and opportunities please

call the admin line on 01656 733269 or email

[email protected]

Take Part

We are developing new ways to take part in

activities in the Hall. Look out for art and craft

workshops, question and answer sessions

with some well-known faces as well as the

re-launch of the MTH Friends scheme. For

more information, please call the Box Office

on 01656 733700, or visit our website.

For Administration Enquiries:

01656 [email protected]

To Book Tickets:

01656 733700www.maestegtownhall.com

Maesteg Town Hall was successful in a recent arts council bid to provide support for a

professional programme of events, a participation project and support for key personnel.

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ELEMENTALTake Note

Saturday 26th July • 7.30pm • £12/£10

www.takenotevocal.co.uk

Grease Curtain Up Youth Theatre

Fri 12th - Sat 13th September • £8/£10

7.00 PM • 2.00 PM Saturday Matinee

25th Anniversary ConcertCor Merched Cwm Llynfi

Friday 19th September • 7.00pm • £8

Compere: Roy Noble Soloist: Trystan Llyr Griffiths

Guests: Caerphilly Male Voice Choir

Annual ConcertMaesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir

Saturday 18th October • 7.00pm • £8/£10

Compere: Chris Needs

The Addams FamilyMaesteg Amateur Operatic Society

Wednesday 22nd – Saturday 25th October

‘In Memory’ Armistice ConcertThe Royal British Legion

Saturday 1st November • 7.00pm • £5

Featuring Britton Ferry Silver Band, Maesteg

Gleemen and Special Guest Charlotte Skidmore

Live Wire (AC/DC Tribute)Garnwen Trust

Friday 14th November • 7.30pm • £12.50

Contagious Dance

Friday 21st November • 7.00pm • £6

Annual Concert Côr Meibion Maesteg a’r Cylch

Saturday 31st January • 7pm • £8

This is where you can find information about the

community events taking place at Maesteg Town

Hall.

We have tried to include all community events

at Maesteg Town Hall, but for more up to date

information on these and other events please

contact us on 01656 733700 or

www.maestegtownhall.com

YOUR EVENT AT MAESTEG TOWN HALL

We cater for a wide range of events such as

weddings, meetings, conferences, parties and

performances. Why not hold your next event at

Maesteg Town Hall? We are competitively priced

and offer a bespoke and friendly service.

For more information call 01656 733269 or visit

our website www.maestegtownhall.com

HOW TO FIND USWe are conveniently located on Talbot Street in

the centre of Maesteg close to the free town

centre car park (postcode CF34 9DT), train station

and bus station.

For more information on how to find us, please call

our box office on 01656 733700 or visit


Community Page

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Clowns Pocket @ MTHCome along to the finest comedy club in the Llynfi

Valley where, each month, 4 of the best comedians

working the UK circuit will entertain you!

We are delighted to welcome the amazing Ian

Cognito as our headline act for our first comedy

night. Ian is one of the best comics on the national

circuit, who has worked the top comedy clubs in

the UK. Outspoken, opinionated, and totally clued

up, this man’s take on the world will have you

convinced and convulsed (with laughter).

“Cognito puts them all in the shade… Just stunning.”

The Guardian

“Simply one of the best comics in the World”

TimeOut

Wednesday 3rd September • 7.30 PM

£7 in advance • £8.50 on the door

6 Impossible ThingsBy Avanti and Artizani

An exciting, engaging variety show for the

whole family which is sure to wow you with

conjuring, acrobatics, live music, sound effects

and a spectacular finale! The 3 Grimshaws are

a variety act at the top of their game… that is

before their last show in Grimsby. Whatever

happened to Maureen in Grimsby and

whichever version you choose to believe, the

act will never the same!

“Eric and Ernie meet Men in Black”

Claire Smith, Cheshire Rural Touring Arts

This event is supported by Arts Council of Wales

Saturday 27th September

7.30 PM • £7




Headlining this month is Andrew O’Neill, star

of ‘Never Mind The Buzzcocks’, ‘Stewart Lee’s

Comedy Vehicle’ and ‘Russell Howard’s Good

News’ along with headlining the top comedy clubs

across the UK. He’s inventive, original, different

but most importantly, he is very, very funny!

“One of the funniest comedians on the circuit at the

moment... hitting new heights of comedic brilliance.”

TimeOut

“So funny I put him in my new TV show.”

Steve Coogan

Wednesday 1st October • 7.30 PM


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Reminiscences of Childhood By Lighthouse Theatre

Developed from the short stories and poetry

of Dylan Thomas this critically acclaimed show

creates a poignant and touching portrayal of a

dying man’s attempts to justify his own existence.

Following its award winning debut at the

Edinburgh Festival, Adrian Metcalfe has

performed this one man show all over the world

to huge critical acclaim.

‘Dylan Thomas has never seemed so alive’

The Independent

‘This is a gem of a show’

The Stage

**Free Q&A Session after tonight’s performance**

Supported by Arts Council of Wales

Friday 10th October

7.30 PM • £7

A Pleasing TerrorTwo ghost stories by M R James

Join us for a gripping evening of storytelling as Robert

Lloyd Parry recounts two of M R James’ earliest and

eeriest tales which are sure to terrify and amuse!

In Canon Alberic’s Scrap-book, a young

Cambridge antiquary discovers the devil in the

details of an old book in a medieval town in the

French Pyrenees … In The Mezzotint a ghoulish

revenge is enacted within a work of art, before

the helpless eyes of a museum curator in

Oxford…

“Lloyd Parry catches the sense of dread that

gives James his originality” The Times


Tuesday 28th October

7.30 PM • £7

BURTONWritten by: Gwynne Edwards

Directed by: Hugh Thomas

Performed by: Rhodri Miles (Torchwood, Holby City)

‘BURTON’ vividly presents the life of the great

Welsh actor in his own words from humble

beginnings to Hollywood mega-stardom. Beautiful

women (not least Liz Taylor), alcohol, wealth, stage

and screen are the threads woven into this sad,

happy and often hilarious one-man show.

“Fantastic, the whole audience was in the palm

of his hand from beginning to end – 5 stars!”

Edinburgh Guide



Friday 17th October

7.30 PM • £7

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To celebrate thirty years on the stage, female

impersonator Ceri Dupree stars in this sensational

new show paying homage to some of his favourite

ladies. You can expect side splitting comedy and

a visual feast of spectacular, eye popping and jaw

dropping costumes. An evening of glamour and

hilarity not to be missed!

“Joe Longthorne meets Lily savage….only with

better legs!” Blackpool Argus

“Ceri Dupree is a grand dame of the scene, up

there with the likes of Lily Savage and

Danny La Rue” Metro

“Dupree storms the stage with style,

wit, glamour and a pace that leaves

you amazed”

Time Out

Saturday 4th October

7.30 PM • £15/£13

Only Fools and BoycieJoin us for an intimate evening with John Challis,

one of the nation’s greatest comedy actors,

best known as ‘Boycie’ in BBC1’s Only Fools

and Horses. In this one-off show the national

treasure will reveal secrets from the set with

stories and anecdotes from his dazzling career.

He’ll be spilling the beans about Only Fools and

Horses co-stars like Sir David Jason and Nicholas

Lyndhurst and friends and fellow performers like

The Beatles, The Rolling Stones, Oliver Reed and

George Best.

Fans will be able to meet John after the show,

when he will sell and sign copies of his two

volumes of autobiography, ‘Being Boycie’ and

‘Boycie and Beyond’.

Saturday 15th November

7.30 PM • £15/£13

Ceri Dupree ‘Fit for a Queen’

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This month we welcome Wes Zaharuk ; a one-

man tour de force! You could call him plain daft,

others have compared him to Tommy Cooper on

acid but his award-winning eccentric collection

of eye-popping prop tricks have earned Wes

Zaharuk a world-wide reputation for a tornado-

like approach to comedy. Wes is one of the most

requested comedian at clubs, festivals, and major

corporations through North America. Now he is

bringing his unique brand of insanity to the UK!

“Adrenaline-rush joy-ride into utter foolishness.”

Toronto Star

Wednesday 5th November • 7.30 PM


Eyes Front with Isla St ClairTo commemorate the 100th anniversary of the start

of WW1, we welcome Isla St Clair back to Maesteg

Town Hall with film-maker Patrick King to present a

delightfully nostalgic, poignant and humorous look

at the effects of music in wartime.

This rich mix of song, film and funny out takes,

makes for a light hearted family show that is both

informative and wonderfully entertaining.

“Isla voice in beautifully pure and brings

centuries of music to life ...”

Sunday Times Magazine



Monday 10th November

7.30 PM • £7

The Ugly DucklingBy Sherman Cymru

In association with Theatr Genedlathol Cymru

By Kath Chandler | Directed by Sara Lloyd

Join the Ugly Duckling waddling and honking

through a blossoming Spring, a glorious Summer,

a swirling Autumn and a cold snowy Winter on an

exciting journey of discovery. Our hero meets a

host of farmyard friends on a big adventure to find

a true home.

With imaginative storytelling, delightful puppetry

and music, this is a must-see show for all little

ones and their families this Christmas.

Age guidance 3yrs +


Saturday 29th November

2.30 PM • £6 • Group of 4 £20

Image courtesy of Burning Red

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‘In aid of Garnwen Trust

Live/wire is THE AC/DC Tribute show.

The unique six man tribute to rock music’s

greatest band AC/DC, complete with cannons,

a wall of Marshalls and over two hours of High

Voltage Rock ‘n’ Roll.

Both the Bon Scott and Brian Johnson eras of

AC/DC are included in the same show, with two

different singers treading the boards.

The Garnwen Trust was set up by Richard and

Margaret Collins in memory of their son Alex and

his girlfriend Bethan Jones. To find out more

about this local charity please visit their website

www.garnwentrust.com

Friday 14th November

7.30 PM • £12.50

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The headline for this Christmas special is Noel

James, a Welsh comic who is legendary on the

comedy circuit. He has performed at all the top

festivals and comedy clubs and is Frank Skinner’s

favourite comedian!

“Liberates the lunatic side to our personalities -

brilliantly!” Time Out

Why not book your work Christmas Party with

us at Maesteg Town Hall? Call the box office –

01656 733700 for more information!

Wednesday 3th December • 7.30 PM


BUFFET

INCLUDED

Rat Pack Christmas

Join The Rat Pack in this Christmas

spectacular at Maesteg Town Hall, featuring

all the well-known tracks that made Dean,

Sammy and Frank worldwide stars!

During their 50s and 60s heyday they were

the definition of cool. The Rat Pack combined

big band swing with charisma, panache

and swagger. Featuring all the patter and

razzamatazz of the Rat Pack’s infamous live

stage show, join the UK’s number one Dean,

Sammy and Frank Live concert extravaganza.

This show is sure to put some swing in to

your Christmas!

Saturday 22nd November

7.30 PM • £22

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The Magic of MotownThe all-new REACH OUT®

50 Years of Motown Tour.

Featuring more chart toppers than ever before,

featuring the music of the Four Tops, Supremes,

Temptations, Jackson 5, Isley Brothers, Stevie

Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Diana Ross, Lionel Richie

and more, the show celebrates the official

arrival of Motown style, sophistication and

musical brilliance to these shores.

“A massive show. . . a joy to watch. Excellent

show, excellent night.”

Hastings Observer

“ A top class night was had by all and one

that was truly Magic! ” Western Gazette

Friday 23rd January

7.30 PM • £25

SUPERTROUPERSThe Award Winning Smash Hit Show

This is the most authentic ABBA show you’ll

ever see, bursting with hits and energy. With

their stunning vocals, dazzling costumes and

live performance, the show always inspires a

party atmosphere and fun spirit! 70’s dress is

encouraged, plus a strong pair of lungs to join in

with all your favourite songs!

This special edition performance also features the

‘Best of the 70’s’ as a support show to get those

vocal chords warmed up!

“Simply the best ABBA show that I have seen....

bar none!!!” The STAGE

Saturday 28th March

7.00 PM • £18

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The Cavern Beatles

The only Beatles tribute band officially endorsed

by the world famous ‘Cavern Club’ in Liverpool we

are delighted to welcome the Cavern Beatles to

Maesteg Town Hall!

This is sure to be a sell-out, so book soon to avoid

disappointment!

“The likenesses are striking - but the sound, the

sound....this could, indeed be the Beatles.”

IRISH TIMES

“Like a scene from A Hard Days Night -

Amazing.” THE SUNDAY TIMES

Saturday 9th May

7.30 PM • £18

Booking InformationTickets can be purchased in person from our

box office, located in the Market Hall, beneath

Maesteg Town Hall or by phoning 01656 733700.

We accept all Major Cards, cash and cheques.

Tickets are also available online 24 hours a day at


HOW TO FIND USWe are conveniently located on Talbot Street in

the centre of Maesteg close to the free town

centre car park (postcode CF34 9DT), train station

and bus station. For more information on how

to find us, please call our box office on 01656

733700 or visit www.maestegtownhall.com

ACCESSMaesteg Town hall as limited disability access, but

we do have a lift to the main hall. The lift will be

available for all events, but please contact the venue

prior to your visit to ensure that we can meet your

needs. An induction loop is fitted for customers with

a hearing impairment. For further information or to

discuss your requirements please contact the box

office, or email [email protected]

OUTSIDE HIRESMaesteg Town Hall is available to hire for your

event or performance. To discuss your options

please contact the administration office on

01656 733269 or email [email protected]

The BFGBy Anthony Pedley

Join Anthony Pedley as he introduces us to

Sophie and they take us on a magical journey

through ‘Giant Country’ with the loveable,

whizzpopping Big Friendly Giant!

Thursday 9th April

2.30 PM • £6 • Group of 4 £20

Funny BusinessPresented by Circus Berzercus

Back by popular demand - Another fantastic family

show filled with laughs, magic, acrobatics and

more!

Thursday 19th February

2.30 PM • £6 • Group of 4 £20

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Date

September

3

11 - 13

19

27

October

1

4

10

17

18

22 - 25

28

November

1

5

10

14

Date

November

15

21

22

29

December

3

6

6

January

1

23

31

February

19

March

28

April

9

May

9

Time

7.30pm

7.00pm

7.00pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

7.00pm

TBC

7.30pm

7.00pm

7.00pm

7.30pm

7.30pm

Time

7.30pm

7.00pm

7.30pm

2.30pm

7.30pm

10am - 2pm

TBC

TBC

7.30

TBC

2.30pm

7.30pm

2.30pm

7.30pm

Price

£7/£8.50

£10/£8

£8

£7

£7/£8.50

£15

£7

£7

£10/£8

TBC

£7

£5

£7/£8.50

£7

£12.50

Price

£15/£13

£6

£22

£6

£11/£12.50

Free

TBC

TBC

£25

TBC

£6 *

£18

£6*

£18

Performance

Clown’s Pocket @ MTH

Curtain Up - Grease The Musical

Cor Merced Cwm Llynfi-

25th Anniversary Concert

Six Impossible Things


Ceri Dupree- Fit For a Queen

Reminiscences of Childhood-

Lighthouse Theatre

Burton by Rhodri Miles

Maesteg Gleemen Male Voice Choir

MAOS presents The Addams Family

the Musical

A Pleasing Terror - R.M. Lloyd Parry

The Royal British Legion Remembrance Concert


Eyes Front with Isla St Clair

Garnwen Trust Present

Live Wire (AC/DC tribute)

Performance

Only Fools and Boycie - An intimate evening

with John Challis

Contagious Dance Show

The Rat Pack Christmas Show

The Ugly Duckling - Sherman Cymru

Clown’s Pocket @ MTH Christmas Special

(Includes Buffet)

Craft Fayre

Dance with local groups & Santa’s Grotto

Bank Holiday Bands

The Magic of Motown

Cor Meibion Annual Concert

A Komedy of Errors II - Circus Berzercus

Super Troupers - Abba Tribute

The BFG by Anthony Pedley

The Cavern Beatles

*Group offer: 4 for £20

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