ballet cymru - the tempest
Shakespeare’s last and most fulfilling play is given a new and utterly fresh awakening as a full length ballet. Ariel, the fleet footed spirit of the air; Caliban, the deformed and twisted slave; Prospero, the talismatic magician; Miranda and Ferdinand the star crossed lovers, all collide in a story rich in subtlety and humour, set on an enchanted isle and peopled by magical beings. Book here.
shake a tailfeather!
Jake & Elwood explode onto Theatr Brycheiniog’s stage for their soul, rhythm and blues musical extravaganza this summer. With the driving backbeat of the fabulous Black Rhino Band, stunning performances from the sensational Charvelles, Jake and Elwood deliver an electrifying live concert which pays respect to some of the greatest names in soul music. Click here for more details.
brecon youth festival
There's a brand new event planned for this summer. The first ever Brecon Youth Festival will feature amazing music, dance, theatre, art, crafts, talks and activities - and Theatr Brycheiniog is very keen to hear from young people about what you would like to see or do. If you have any ideas or would like to take part in any way, please get in touch. Just pop in or contact the box office on 01874 611622. Better still, share your ideas with us via our Facebook page.
harp summer school
Theatr Brycheiniog and Glasbury Arts present a four-day summer school of workshops, master classes and a final concert - open to all harp learners from Grade 1 to Grade 8 and their equivalents. The aim is to provide participants with an intensive cross-genre and cross-culture harp experience, from haunting traditional Welsh melodies through classical and mesmerising South American music to jazz harp interpretation with Celtic and fusion thrown in for good measure. Costs are £100.00 for adults and £50.00 for children and full time students. For more information please contact Cathey Morgan on 01874 622838. Download form here
Harp Summer School Application Formwinning words
Theatr Brycheiniog is delighted to have been chosen to represent Brecon in the Winning Words project, an initiative inspired by the Cultural Olympiad to bring poetry to life across the UK. Its aim is to leave a lasting legacy of inspirational poetry installations in seven specially-chosen towns. Brecon is the only town to receive this accolade in Wales. More information will be posted soon.
summer brochure 2012
tipple'n'tiffin
Whether you're looking for a great night out with a party, a business lunch, an intimate dinner or a pre-show supper, enjoy the Tipple'n'Tiffin experience in the stunning canal-side setting of Theatr Brycheiniog. Call 01874 611866 for details.
brecon's arts & community hub
Theatr Brycheiniog buzzes every day - there's always something going on! A wide variety of activities are offered through the following organisations:-
Learn ballet and modern dance (and zumba!) with Mid Wales Dance Academy ¦ Play in Brecon Town Band ¦ Learn with Brecon U3A ¦ Delight in lectures and visits by Brecknock Decorative & Fine Arts Society ¦ Move and groove with Powys Dance ¦ Dance 'strictly' Latin and Ballroom with dance-2-gether ¦ Learn to lock and pop (breakdance) with Brecon Breakers
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bikes and hikes
Open all year round for bicycle hire, repairs, sales, guided rides and up to date trail information - click here
Also offering a wide range of outdoor activities - climbing, caving, bush craft, courses in navigation, mountain biking and climbing.
