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RENT
Theatr Brycheiniog
Community l CymunedSet in New York City’s East Village during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis, RENT is a powerful, gritty, and uplifting rock musical that explores love, loss, friendship, and the fight to live fully — no matter the odds. Based loosely on Puccini’s La Bohème, Jonathan Larson’s iconic work follows a group of struggling artists and outcasts trying to make their mark while facing the harsh realities of poverty, addiction, and illness.
With unforgettable songs like Seasons of Love, La Vie Bohème, and Take Me or Leave Me, RENT bursts with raw emotion and passion. This Tony Award and Pulitzer Prize-winning musical has touched hearts worldwide and continues to speak to new generations with its message of hope, resilience, and the power of chosen family.
Brecon Little Theatre brings RENT to life in a bold new production that honours the spirit of the original while showcasing local talent and heart. Join us for an unforgettable night of music and meaning — and experience a story that reminds us all to measure our lives in love.
PLEASE NOTE: The performance on Thursday 9th October is an OPEN DRESS REHEARSAL
This is a full preview of the show that allows the cast and crew an opportunity to fine-tune the performance ahead of opening night on Friday 10th October. Audiences should expect occasional pauses, technical adjustments and/or last-minute changes,
CONTENT & TRIGGER WARNINGS:
RENT contains mature themes, including drug use, sexuality, strong language, and references to HIV/AIDS. While it carries an important and heartfelt message, it may not be suitable for young children.
We recommend this production for audiences aged 14 and over, with parental discretion advised for younger teens.
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Uplift Singing sessions September - December 2025
DetailsTuesday, October 14, 2025 - Tuesday, December 16, 2025
Uplift Singing sessions September - December 2025
Theatr Brycheiniog
Save 50p a week by bulk booking lessons - contact Box Office for more information.
Life is a song - so sing it!
Led by Tanya Walker: Alive & Kicking Choir Leader and Vocal Coach
Take a break from your life or your work on a Tuesday lunchtime and inject your week with a healthy dose of wellbeing through singing!
For further information, please contact Tanya Walker: 07723 016837 / tanyawalkermusic@hotmail.com
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Baby B! Storytelling Group
Participation | Cyfranogiad
DetailsWednesday, October 15, 2025 - Wednesday, December 17, 2025
Baby B! Storytelling Group
Theatr Brycheiniog
Participation | CyfranogiadBaby B! is Theatr B!’s very own parent and child activity group, offering the joys of theatre from an early age. Baby B! is fun, interactive and inclusive, with traditional songs and rhymes to join in, a story to entertain, and plenty of chances to meet others and socialise.
This is a free event.Please note, we politely request that each child is supervised by an adult: one adult to one child. Please contact Box Office on 01874 611622 if you have any additional requirements.
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - A Pageant of Psalms
Brecon Cathedral
A Pageant of Psalms
Julian Podger, Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque, Brecon Baroque Festival Choir
Brecon Cathedral
This year’s opening concert in Brecon Cathedral, A Pageant of Psalms, is directed by Julian Podger and features Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque, Brecon Baroque Festival Choir and the English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble.
A Pageant of Psalms is a musical sequence based on the Roman Catholic vespers rite which had five psalms, a hymn and a magnificat. Each psalm would have been preceded by a plainchant antiphon, repeated after the psalm, though this repeat was often replaced with an instrumental piece, especially at high feasts.
This programme “translates” the old rite into a fictional Lutheran one, with its psalms, hymn and magnificat in German rather than the Latin of older times. Some Latin elements, plainchant and antiphons and two motets written a couple of generations earlier - and in the “prima practica’ style - are included for historical background.
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- Oct 17, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - Brecon Town Walk
Brecon Town
Brecon Town Walk
Join Emma Hayes, one of Brecon’s White Badge Town Tour Guides, for a short walk through the historic market town of Brecon.
Brecon has roots stretching back to the Iron Age, with nearby hillforts like Pen-y-Crug reflecting its early tribal settlements. During the Roman era, a fort at nearby Y Gaer marked its strategic importance, and in the 11th century, the Normans established a castle that spurred the town’s development. Brecon became a religious centre with the founding of a priory that later became Brecon Cathedral, and it also played a key role in Wales’s rich Nonconformist tradition. In the Georgian era, the town prospered as an administrative and commercial hub, with elegant buildings and improved infrastructure. Brecon also has a proud military history, notably as the home of the South Wales Borderers, famed for their role at Rorke’s Drift in 1879; their legacy lives on at the town’s Regimental Museum of The Royal Welsh.
Meeting place: Visit Brecon, Lion Yard, LD3 7BA
Duration: Max 2 hours
- Oct 18, 2025, 10:00 AM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - Bohemian Harmonies
The Plough Chapel
Bohemian Harmonies
Huw Daniel Quartet
Plough Chapel
Join Huw Daniel and Kati Debretzeni (violins), Sam Stadlen(viola da gamba) and James Johnstone (harpsichord) for an afternoon of very special trio sonatas.
• Buxtehude: Sonata a 3 in G, BuxWV 271
• Biber (attributed to): Toccata/Sonatina for viola da gamba and continuo
• Purcell: Sonata 10 in A Z799, from 12 sonatas of 3 parts
• Élisabeth Jacquet de La Guerre: Trio sonata in B-flat Major
• Böhm: Prelude, Fugue and Postlude
• Biber: Harmonia artificiosa-ariosa, Partia 6 in D
The Plough Chapel lends itself to chamber music, an intimate venue with raked seating in the heart of town. The first chapel on this site was a meeting room in a building also used as a pub called The Plough, which stood on this spot when JS Bach was born.
Please note: There is no dedicated parking at The Plough Chapel. There is a drop off point outside and parking behind the chapel in the Public and/or Morrisons Car Parks.
For those with mobility issues, access to seating upstairs is tricky so it’s best to book seats downstairs.
- Oct 18, 2025, 12:00 PM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - Queen James: The Life & Loves of Britain's First King
Spoken Word | Darlithiau
DetailsSaturday, October 18, 2025
Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - Queen James: The Life & Loves of Britain's First King
The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral Close
Spoken Word | DarlithiauQueen James: The Life and Loves of Britain’s First King
A talk by the book’s author, Gareth Russell
The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral Close
James Stuart, King of England, Scotland, and Ireland did not always love wisely, but he never failed to do so boldly.
He fell in love three times – with a Scottish lord, a knight and George Villiers, ‘the handsomest man in the whole world’. He was infatuated three more times – with a Highland earl, a Welsh lord and an English spy.
We know so much about the six wives of Henry VIII, why not the six loves of James I?
This groundbreaking new book puts James – genius, liar, spendthrift, idealist, witch-hunter – and the men he loved at the centre of one of the most dramatic stories in British royal history.
Duration: One hour plus book signing.
- Oct 18, 2025, 2:30 PM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - The Muses Restor'd
Theatr Brycheiniog
The Muses Restor’d
Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque
Theatr Brycheiniog
Rachel Podger and Brecon Baroque take the resurgence of the Arts in England post-1660 as the inspiration for The Muses Restor’d, violin-led chamber music from Jacobean to Early Georgian England.
The Muses Restor’d uncovers little known glories of English chamber music and its influences with works by Handel, Lawes, Blow, Locke, Purcell, Schop, Jenkins, Baltzar and Jones.The violin joins a plethora of keyboards, lutes and bass viol reinstating these sonatas, fantasies, suites, grounds and popular tunes to the mainstream of English cultural life of the time.
Rachel is joined by lutenist Elizabeth Kenny (pictured), viola da gamba player Jonathan Rees and keyboardist James Johnstone.
The Muses Restor’d album on the Channel Classics label was ‘Editor's Choice’ in Gramophone Magazine; Presto’s ‘Recording of the Week’; and a ‘Chamber Choice’ in BBC Music Magazine. Additionally, it was a finalist in the 2024 International Classical Music Awards and nominated for the Baroque Instrumental category in 2025. See below for a short video of Rachel performing Francesco Geminiani’s Auld Bob Morrice from the album.
A concert not to be missed.
There will be two sittings of the same FREE pre-concert talk in The Studio at 6.15pm and 6.45pm given by Dr Keith Chapin (Cardiff University, School of Music)
Duration: 90 minutes with an interval
- Oct 18, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - The Life and work of Welsh Artist Peter Prendergast
Spoken Word | Darlithiau
DetailsSunday, October 19, 2025
Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - The Life and work of Welsh Artist Peter Prendergast
The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral Close
Spoken Word | DarlithiauThe Life and Work of Welsh Artist Peter Prendergast
A talk by his daughter, Daisy Prendergast-Wilson
The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral Close
Peter Prendergast (1946–2007) was a Welsh painter known for his dramatic landscapes. Born in South Wales, he overcame early academic struggles—later attributed to dyslexia—and was inspired by a teacher to pursue art. He studied at Cardiff Art School and the Slade in London, then settled in North Wales, where he lived and worked for the rest of his life. Alongside painting, he taught art and helped establish the Bangor Art Foundation course. He exhibited widely and received several awards, including from the Welsh Arts Council and National Eisteddfod.
When Peter died in January 2007 he was widely recognised as one of Britain’s leading landscape painters and his work was acknowledged both nationally and internationally.
Photographs are reproduced with kind permission of Bernard Mitchell, Ken McCoy and Len Tabner
- Oct 19, 2025, 10:00 AM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025: Organ Recital by Callum Anderson
Brecon Cathedral
A lunchtime organ recital by Callum Anderson to include music by Buxtehude, Cima, Gibbons and Sweelinck plus some of Callum’s own compositions.
Callum Anderson is a harpsichordist and organist based in London. In 2020 he completed a Master's Degree in Historically Informed Performance at the Royal Academy of Music with a distinction, studying the harpsichord with Carole Cerasi and Brecon Baroque Festival star, James Johnstone.Callum is the Assistant Director of Music at St. Mary’s Church, Putney. He was previously the organist of St. Peter’s Church, Acton (2020-2022), and has held organ scholarships at St. Mary Redcliffe (Bristol), St. Mary's Church (Battersea) and St. Marylebone Parish Church.
Duration: 1 hour with no interval.
Tickets: £15
- Oct 19, 2025, 1:00 PM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - Festival Evensong
Brecon Cathedral
Festival Evensong
Brecon Cathedral
Join us in this ancient Cathedral for a special choral evensong with Brecon Cathedral Choir plus a consort of viols from the Royal Welsh College of Music & Drama.
This is a free Non Ticketed Event
- Oct 19, 2025, 3:30 PM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - Echoes of Venice
St. David's
Echoes of Venice
English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble
St David’s Church, Llanfaes
We are delighted to welcome back the English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble to Brecon Baroque Festival.Gawain Glenton, Conor Hastings, Emily White, Adrian France and Silas Wollston perform Echoes of Venice.
Cornetts and sackbuts conjure up the sound of 16th and 17th century Venice: the beautiful and still-powerful city that was home to Europe's finest musicians. This introduction to a lost world brings to life music that echoed around St Marks, entertained nobility in palaces on the Grand Canal, or was performed in the winding streets and open campi of this captivating city. With music by Monteverdi, Gabrieli, Castello, Grandi, Frescobaldi and earlier Venetian masters such as Adriaan Willaert.
The English Cornett & Sackbut Ensemble is a virtuoso period instrument group with a host of distinguished recordings to its name. In addition to regular recital work, the ensemble collaborates with leading vocal ensembles such as I Fagiolini, The Tallis Scholars, Alamire, Resurgam, The Marian Consort, Westminster Cathedral Choir, and is a regular at major festivals.
- Oct 19, 2025, 6:00 PM
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Brecon baroque Festival 2025 - Wales, Climate and the Age of saints
DetailsMonday, October 20, 2025
Brecon baroque Festival 2025 - Wales, Climate and the Age of saints
The Tithe Barn, Brecon Cathedral Close
Wales, Climate and the Age of Saints
A talk by Tom Bullough
Tithe Barn,Brecon Cathedral Close
In this session, Tom Bullough will be discussing his book Sarn Helen: A Journey Through Wales, Past, Present and Future: an account of a long walk up a former Roman road between the south and north coasts of Wales. He will explore some of the issues around the climate and nature emergency, as well as drawing lessons from the 5th and 6th-century Age of Saints that may help us navigate the next few decades.
Based near Brecon, Tom is a writer of fiction, non-fiction and, most recently, the film Mr Burton. Sarn Helen won the 2024 Wales Book of the Year and the 2023 Waterstones Welsh Book of the Year.
Photo of Sarn Helen (Roman road), south of Ceridigion. Credit: Roger Kidd.
- Oct 20, 2025, 10:00 AM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - Awake Sweet Love
The Plough Chapel
Awake Sweet Love
Nicholas Mulroy and Elizabeth Kenny
Plough Chapel
The second of our dedicated chamber music concerts in the Plough Chapel features tenor Nicholas Mulroy and lutenist Elizabeth Kenny with songs from seventeenth century England and Italy including Dowland, Schütz, Grandi, Monteverdi, Piccinini and Purcell.
Nicholas Mulroy has frequently sung with many leading early music ensembles, including a long association with John Butt and the Dunedin Consort.He is devoted to recital repertoire, and has appeared regularly at the Wigmore Hall, in a wide range of music with regular collaborator Elizabeth Kenny.
Elizabeth is one of Europe’s leading lute players. Her playing has been described as “incandescent” (Music and Vision), “radical” (The Independent on Sunday) and “indecently beautiful” (Toronto Post). I n twenty years of touring she has played with many of the world’s best period instrument groups including Les Arts Florissants and the Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment.
We are delighted to welcome them both to Brecon Baroque Festival.
Please note: There is no dedicated parking at The Plough Chapel. There is a drop off point outside and parking behind the chapel in the Public and/or Morrisons Car Parks.
For those with mobility issues, access to seating upstairs is tricky so it’s best to book seats downstairs.
- Oct 20, 2025, 12:00 PM Book Now
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Brecon Baroque Festival 2025 - For Severall Friends
Theatr Brycheiniog
For Severall Friends
Rachel Podger, Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra & Friends
Theatr Brycheiniog
Rachel Podger directs Brecon Baroque Festival Orchestra and Brecon Baroque for the Festival’s grand finale with mezzo-soprano Elizabeth Nurse, Mélisande Corriveau (Viola da Gamba) and Emilia Agajew (baroque triple harp). The Festival Orchestra will be complemented by students from conservatoires across Europe.
South Powys Youth Music will also take to the stage for its customary showcase spot.
Programme:
• Bach – Sinfonia to cantata 196 – Der Herr denket an uns
• Handel – Ombra mai fu, from Serse
• Vivaldi – Lo seguitai felice, from L’Olimpiade RV 725
• Vivaldi - Concerto for Violin, Viola all'inglese in A Major, RV 546
• SPYM slot
• Handel – harp concerto in B flat major
JS Bach - Aria "Mein glaubiges Herze" Cantata BWV 68
• John Gay – Cease your Fuming, from The Beggar’s Opera
• JC Bach – The Broom of Cowden Knowes
• Domenico Gallo – La Follio in G minor For Severall Friends
- Oct 20, 2025, 6:00 PM Book Now
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Royal Ballet & Opera: Sonnambule (Met Opera) [Live]
Theatr Brycheiniog
The Metropolitan Opera
LA SONNAMBULA
Synopsis:
Following triumphant Met turns in Roméo et Juliette, La Traviata, and Lucia di Lammermoor, Nadine Sierra summits another peak of the soprano repertoire as Amina, who sleepwalks her way into audiences’ hearts in Bellini’s poignant tale of love lost and found. In his new production, Rolando Villazón—the tenor who has embarked on a brilliant second career as a director—retains the opera’s original setting in the Swiss Alps but uses its somnambulant plot to explore the emotional and psychological valleys of the mind. Tenor Xabier Anduaga returns after his acclaimed 2023 Met debut in L’Elisir d’Amore, co-starring as Amina’s fiancé Elvino, alongside soprano Sydney Mancasola as her rival, Lisa, and bass Alexander Vinogradov as Count Rodolfo. Riccardo Frizza takes the podium for one of opera’s most ravishing works.
- Oct 21, 2025, 6:45 PM Book Now
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Fish Boy
Theatr Brycheiniog
Dance | DawnsA new children's work, created in 2024 by multi award winning 2Faced Dance Company.Choreographed by Artistic Director Tamsin Fitzgerald, three male performers set the stage to tell the story of a lonely little boy and his new friend, FISH.One day FISH disappears and the boy goes on a quest to discover what has happened to his friend. In this poignant work, the athletic performers highlight the tragic impact pollution is having on our rivers, through comical characters, incredible dance theatre, impressive aerial work and audience interaction. Fish Boy is a timely, beautiful and much needed piece of work for our future generations. Fish boy was co-created with children from local primary schools across Herefordshire. They had creative input into the content and brought to life ideas on recyclable materials, character animation, movement and set design.Suitable for 6-10 year olds -
Dai Cula: Prince of the Valleys
Theatr Brycheiniog
Theatre | TheatrBlack RAT Productions and Blackwood Miners’ Institute present
A new comedy by Richard Tunley
After binge-watching Who Do You Think You Are? Count Dracula becomes convinced he’s got royal blood—thanks to a dubious link between Vlad the Impaler and the Prince of Wales. So, he orders a flat-pack coffin off Temu, books himself an Airbnb, and sets off for the Black Forest… only to land in Blackwood in the South Wales Valleys!
At first, the locals think he’s just another eccentric in a cape. But when people start mysteriously disappearing and pest control is called to investigate a sudden bat problem, the town begins to wonder if their odd new visitor is more than just a lost tourist...
A fang-filled spoof bursting with laughs, Valleys pride, and a touch of garlic. A comedy about identity, heritage, and what it really means to be Welsh.
Brought to you by Black RAT Productions—masters of fast-paced, funny, and fearsomely good theatre.
Recommended for ages 11+
Supported by Arts Council of Wales
- Oct 24, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Brecon Town Concert Band Children's Concert
Theatr Brycheiniog
Free childen’s concert featuring music from films.Audience participation is required (clapping hands to the beat) and once the Band has finished playing there will be an opportunity to go on stage and try some of the Band’s instruments.Adults must be accompanied by a child!Whilst this is a free concert, tickets must be booked for the concert at Theatr Brycheiniog.- Oct 25, 2025, 2:00 PM Book Now
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Brecon Town Concert Band: Music from the Blockbusters
Theatr Brycheiniog
Brecon Town Concert Band present music from Academy winning films including—Star Wars; Lord of The Rings; Schindler’s List; Fiddler on The Roof; Hamilton; Chicago; Wicked plus many more. Aberhonddu and Talgarth Male Voice Choirs will also be performing- Oct 25, 2025, 7:00 PM Book Now
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Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw
DetailsSunday, October 26, 2025
Andy Fairweather Low and the Low Riders
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywAndy Fairweather Low came to prominence as the lead singer in Amen Corner. The 60s saw them clock up hit after pop hit. Songs such as 'Bend Me Shape Me', 'Hello Suzy', '( If Paradise is ) Half As Nice' are internationally remembered to this day. But if you were paying close attention, you might have picked up a clue in their first single the magnificent ‘Gin House’ as to Andy’s future musical collaborations.
Since the early days Andy has gone on to work with Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, David Crosby, The Band, Elton John, Roger Waters, David Gilmour, The Who, BB King, Joe Cocker, Steve Winwood, Linda Ronstadt, Emmylou Harris, Joe Satriani,, Jeff Beck, The Impressions, Lonnie Donegan, Mary J. Blige, Georgie Fame, Bonnie Raitt, Otis Rush, Van Morrison, Chris Barber, Jackson Browne, Bill Wyman, Sheryl Crow, Pete Townshend, Kate Bush...... and literally hundreds more.
Now following a solo path, his first solo album in 24 years Sweet Soulful Music was released late in 2007 followed by The Very Best Of Andy Fairweather Low which was released in the UK in June 2008 with a Live DVD following hot on it’s heels.
In fact Andy has been touring and releasing CD Albums ever since and has built a strong following having now released 10 Albums including Two Live DVD shows and a Three disc Box Set DVD / Double Live CD which debuted in the Amazon Box Set Top 50 in it’s first week of release.A double live vinyl “Lockdown”Internet concert followed and his CD & Vinyl release Flang Dang recently debuted which in February 2025 was superseded by The Invisible Bluesman on Blue Vinyl, CD & Download.
Eric Clapton invited Andy to perform as a featured artist at the 2023 Crossroads Guitar Festival in Los Angeles and again with his band The Low Riders to open the UK & Ireland leg of his 2024 tour & now the UK / European dates on his 2025 tour.
A remarkable front man, a remarkable band. Following them into 2025 Andy’s The Invisble Bluesman Album entered the Official UK charts at Number 1 and the Spring tour broke all records selling 99% across the whole tour.
Andy Fairweather Low – Guitar & Vocals, Ian Jennings– Bass, Paul Beavis – Drums, Nick Pentelow – Tenor Sax / Baritone sax & Clarinet., Richard Milner-Hammond Organ & Backing Vocals, Pete Cook-Baritone Sax.
- Oct 26, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Abbamania
Theatr Brycheiniog
Celebrating the years of ABBA
Europe’s leading ABBA tribute, ABBAMANIA, continue to entertain audiences with their outstanding vocals and musical performance’s live on stage.
Now in their 26thyear of touring plant earth,ABBAMANIA’s widely acclaimed tribute to ABBA is a sensational two hour show featuring record breaking and timeless hits including“Waterloo,” “Dancing Queen,” “Mamma Mia,” “Super Trouper,” “Gimmie Gimmie Gimmie” and “Lay All Your Love On Me” all of these plus many, many more, will have you dancing, and having the time of your life.
So, dust off your platforms, put on your flares and come along and enjoy an unforgettable evening with ABBAMANIA.
- Oct 29, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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National Theatre Live: Mrs Warren's Profession
Theatr Brycheiniog
Mrs. Warren’s Profession by Bernard Shaw
directed by Dominic Cooke
Five-time Olivier Award winner Imelda Staunton (The Crown) joins forces with her real-life daughter Bessie Carter (Bridgerton) for the very first time, playing mother and daughter in Bernard Shaw’s incendiary moral classic.
Vivie Warren is a woman ahead of her time. Her mother, however, is a product of that old patriarchal order. Exploiting it has earned Mrs. Warren a fortune – but at what cost?
Filmed live from the West End, this new production reunites Staunton with director Dominic Cooke (Follies, Good), exploring the clash between morality and independence, traditions and progress.
- Oct 30, 2025, 7:00 PM Book Now
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The Ultimate Classic Rock Show
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywDust off your air guitars for an evening of the very best classic rock anthems from legends past and present! Let them take you on a roller coaster journey of classic rock nostalgia, performing hit after hit, live with stunning accuracy and high energy accompanied by an incredible light and projection show, they're guaranteed to have you on your feet all night.
Over two hours of classic rock anthems from artists including Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, Queen, Pink Floyd, Deep Purple, Free, Eagles and Jimi Hendrix to name but a few!
- Nov 1, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Royal Ballet & Opera: La Fille Mal Gardee [Live]
Theatr Brycheiniog
Dance | DawnsLA FILLE MAL GARDÉE
Synopsis:
Lise, the only daughter of Widow Simone, is in love with the young farmer Colas, but her mother has far more ambitious plans for her. Simone hopes to marry her off to Alain, the son of the wealthy proprietor Thomas. Desperate to marry Colas rather than Alain, Lise contrives to outwit her mother’s plans.
65 years after its premiere, The Royal Ballet presents Frederick Ashton’s La Fille mal gardée. This affectionate portrayal of village life combines exuberant good humour and brilliantly inventive choreography in what is undoubtedly Ashton’s love letter to the English countryside. La Fille mal gardée whisks us away into pastoral bliss with Ferdinand Hérold’s cheerful score and Osbert Lancaster’s colourful designs.
- Nov 5, 2025, 7:15 PM Book Now
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Mark Smith - Antiques Expert
Theatr Brycheiniog
Mark Smith: Medals & Militaria Specialist and TV Personality
Mark Smith, renowned for his expertise in medals and militaria, has been a celebrated figure on BBC TV’s Antiques Roadshow since 2014. Recognized as one of the show’s most popular experts, Mark captivates audiences with his deep knowledge and engaging storytelling.
Beyond Antiques Roadshow, Mark has featured on numerous television programs, including Deep Wreck Mysteries, Who Do You Think You Are? Bargain Hunt, The One Show, and BBC Breakfast, making him a familiar face to millions of viewers.
Mark’s expertise extends to radio, where he is a regular guest on the British Forces Broadcasting Service (BFBS), and podcasts for ABF The Soldiers’ Charity, sharing his insights with military history enthusiasts worldwide.
A Leading Authority on the Victoria Cross
Acknowledged as a global expert on the Victoria Cross, Mark has authored five books on the Great War and contributed to numerous publications and magazines. As a member of both the Western Front Association and the Orders and Medals Research Society, he continues to shape the field of military history and medal research.
His live presentation, For Valour: The Story of the Victoria Cross, offers audiences a chance to delve into the origins of this prestigious award, dispel myths, and hear extraordinary stories of the brave men who have received Britain’s highest military honour.
Collector, Dealer, and Passionate Historian
Mark’s passion for military history began in 1983 when he started dealing in militaria in Islington, London. Over the years, he has built an extensive private collection, specialising not only in the Victoria Cross but also in flying clothing and RAF logbooks.
Notable moments in his Antiques Roadshow career include valuing an exceptional collection of World War One German memorabilia at Walthamstow Town Hall and assessing a toy panda mascot that flew on the legendary 1943 ‘Dambusters Raid.’
Mark’s unrivalled expertise, passion, and captivating storytelling have solidified his reputation as a trusted authority in the world of medals and militaria, inspiring collectors and history lovers alike.
Limited Meet & Greet VIP tickets available where you are invited to bring your medals and memorabilia along for Mark to evaluate & explain.
- Nov 6, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Blazin' Fiddles
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywTake the finest exponents of their native Scottish fiddle styles, the finest backing in folk music, and some of the Highlands and Islands’ famed warmth and craic… distil over over 25 years, and you get Blazin’ Fiddles!
One of the most lauded and best-loved acts of the Scottish music scene, from the moment the multi award-winning Blazers take the stage to whisk you on a thrilling musical journey, you’re in the finest of company. The mastery of fiddle virtuosos, Jenna Reid (Shetland), Kristan Harvey (Orkney) and Rua Macmillan (Highlands), grounded by the second to none, driving accompaniment of Angus Lyon (piano) and Anna Massie (guitar), will leave you reeling.
For over a quarter of a century, no other band has quite captured Scottish fiddle music’s variety, energy and sensitivity like Blazin’ Fiddles. Atop many musical twists and turns, the group’s quicksilver playing is matched by lightning sharp humour and uproarious stories from their many tunes and travels, Whatever the hall - whether of the Royal Albert or highland village variety - they’ll turn it into the liveliest and warmest of hootenannies.
- Nov 11, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Household
Theatr Brycheiniog
Drama | DramaHOUSEHOLD is a heartfelt, quietly powerful, and sometimes funny exploration of what happens after the honeymoon fades. Told through movement, rhythm, and raw physicality, this one-hour double bill invites you behind closed doors to witness two couples navigating the beautiful, awkward, and everyday reality of sharing a home. Set within a striking house structure, HOUSEHOLD blends dance, gesture, and script to tell two distinct stories. Created by a Welsh LGBTQ+ team and designed with D/deaf and multilingual audiences in mind, the performers speak throughout the show, but their voices are not heard. Instead, the story is told through action, not dialogue. Morning routines, gentle habits, and small disagreements left unsaid. The pauses between conversations, the comfort of familiarity, and the quiet effort it takes to stay connected when life becomes ordinary. These unremarkable days slowly become everything because sometimes, the most intimate moments are the ones no one else sees. Tender, relatable, and quietly bold, HOUSEHOLD invites you to see the beauty in the everyday.- Nov 14, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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The Frog Prince
Theatr Brycheiniog
Children's Events | Digwyddiadau i BlantExceptional entertainment for ages 3-6.
Everything needs to be perfect, especially on Christmas Day! And in Tre Melys, you must have three perfect things to be happy – a perfect outfit, a perfect crown and a perfect lucky charm. That’s what Biwti and her Dad, the King, think anyway. When Biwti bumps into Brogs, a cheeky frog, she begins to learn that there are many different types of perfect and what the secret to happiness really is.
Filled with songs, laughter and fun; The Frog Prince / Biwti a Brogs is Gwawr Loader’s delightful reimagining of the classic Brothers Grimm story. Join us for this charming and magical show performed in an informal setting – the ideal introduction to the wonder of live theatre for ages 3-6.
A co-production between Sherman Theatre and Theatr Cymru.
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Casablanca - A live Radio Play
Theatr Brycheiniog
Drama | DramaThe world is at war, but a self-made man shields himself and other misfits from the ravages of war in a bar in Morocco where the Vichy French government hold sway. Refugees from all over Europe come to Africa for passage and salvation. When one of them walks into his bar…his whole world is turned upside town…for what would you sacrifice everything?…
The Playhouse of the Air company returns to broadcast this classic tale of love in war-torn North Africa in front of a live theatre audience – complete with live music, a pre-show experience and a foley artist creating the sound effects on stage. Join Myrtle, Harry, Bert and their colleagues as they invite you for an evening in Rick’s Bar….If you don’t come, you will regret it, maybe not today….
Presented in collaboration with Arts Council Wales
Directed by Joe Harmston
Designed by Sean Cavanagh
Original music composed by Kieran Bailey
- Nov 17, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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A Night to Remember
Theatr Brycheiniog
A Night To Remember: Motown Show takes you back in time to 1960’s Detroit. Be prepared for a high energy show, packed with the greatest Motown hits of all time.
Starring The Voice UK finalist, Bizzi Dixon, and backed by the soulful vocal dynamics of The Motown Divas, this musical celebration is sure to have you singing along and dancing in the aisles and the streets.
Don’t look any further! Reach out and grab your ticket to find out just how sweet it is to party all night long. This live show is guaranteed to be a night to remember!
- Nov 22, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Sleeping Beauty
Theatr Brycheiniog
Theatre | TheatrIt’s an Act return to Theatre Brycheiniog with their annual pantomime extravaganza, and this year they are bringing to life the wonderful tale of Sleeping Beauty.
The family performances will once again be packed full of the ingredients that have made these shows so popular with our growing audiences. We’ll have a sensational story packed full of fun, crazy sketches, hilarious one liners, spectacular special effects and fabulous frocks.
Remember - in our pantomimes you are part of the action! You can join in the fun with plenty of audience interaction including, sing along songs, shout out sketches and even a show selfie. Don’t forget to duck and scream as our dangerous Dame is let loose with the water pistols!
All this family fun is available at an affordable price making this the best value family pantomime around. Make sure a ticket for Sleeping Beauty is at the top of your Christmas list!
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National Theatre Live: The Fifth Step
Theatr Brycheiniog
The Fifth Step by David Ireland directed by Finn den Hertog Olivier Award-winner Jack Lowden (Slow Horses, Dunkirk) is joined by Emmy and BAFTA-winner Martin Freeman (The Hobbit, The Responder) in the critically acclaimed and subversively funny new play by David Ireland. After years in the 12-step programme of Alcoholics Anonymous, James becomes a sponsor to newcomer Luka. The pair bond over black coffee, trade stories and build a fragile friendship out of their shared experiences. But as Luka approaches step five – the moment of confession – dangerous truths emerge, threatening the trust on which both of their recoveries depend. Finn den Hertog directs the provocative and entertaining production filmed live from @sohoplace on London’s West End.- Dec 4, 2025, 7:00 PM Book Now
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The Bon Jovi Experience
Theatr Brycheiniog
Get ready to rock your way through an unforgettable journey with the only show to be endorsed by Jon Bon Jovi himself!
Immerse yourself in a phenomenal celebration of Bon Jovi’s timeless classics as The Bon Jovi Experience recreates the magic that defined an era with electrifying energy - transporting you back to the heyday of stadium rock.
The Bon Jovi Experience features smash-hits such as 'Livin ’On a Prayer,’ 'Always’, ‘It’s My Life‘, 'You Give Love a Bad Name‘, 'Bad Medicine‘ and many more. Our talented musicians and charismatic front man, Tony Pearce, deliver an authentic and high-energy rock ‘n’ roll extravaganza that will have you singing and dancing all night!
Whether you’re a lifelong Bon Jovi devotee or a new fan seeking an unforgettable night out, this show promises an experience like no other!
Reviews:
“The best Bon Jovi tribute band I’ve ever watched” - Jon Bon Jovi
“Have you seen this guy? He looks so much like Jon Bon Jovi, it’s freaky man!” - Chad Kroeger, Nickelback
“The Bon Jovi Experience are not only half way there, they’ve finally made it” – Outline Magazine
- Dec 5, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Scrooge Live with FB Pocket Orchestra
Live Screenings | Sgrinio Byw
DetailsThursday, December 11, 2025
Scrooge Live with FB Pocket Orchestra
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Screenings | Sgrinio BywScrooge (1951) with Live Music -A Magical Christmas Treat. Looking for the perfect festive outing this holiday season? Step into the Christmas spirit with the classic 1951 film Scrooge, starring the legendary Alastair Sim as Ebenezer Scrooge, in a magical new way. This beloved Christmas tale of redemption and goodwill comes alive with the enchanting sounds of a newly orchestrated live score, performed by the three- piece FB Pocket Orchestra. Their reimagined music, atmospheric sound effects, and seamless synchronisation with the film will immerse you in Scrooge’s journey with the Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present, and Future. Perfect for families, holiday date nights, or a festive gathering with friends, this heart warming event combines the magic of a Christmas classic with the joy of live music. Experience the true spirit of Christmas through the power of cinema and sound. Don’t miss out-book your tickets now and make this Christmas extra special!- Dec 11, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Bronwen Lewis - A proper Welsh Christmas
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth Fyw
DetailsSaturday, December 13, 2025
Bronwen Lewis - A proper Welsh Christmas
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywBBC Radio Wales star Bronwen Lewis makes her return to the stage for a limited run of festive XMAS shows with ‘A Proper Welsh Christmas’
The Welsh singer-songwriter whose style sits between Country, Pop, Folk and Blues is proudly bilingual and received international acclaim during her time on The Voice, when she brought Tom Jones to tears. Her rising star means Bronwen is now sitting on one of the famous red chairs as judge on Y Llais, The Welsh edition of The Voice.
Bronwen’s recent ‘Big Night In’ tour wowed lucky audiences and included a SOLD OUT Swansea Arena, her biggest show to date. Don’t miss out on this limited run of XMAS special shows with Bronwen Lewis, book to see ‘A Proper Welsh Christmas’ now to avoid disappointment!
- Dec 13, 2025, 7:30 PM Book Now
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The Nutcracker
Theatr Brycheiniog
Dance | DawnsChristmas wouldn’t be Christmas without The Nutcracker! This magical ballet delights audiences all over the world every year with its beautiful music, enchanting story and festive fun. Brecon Festival Ballet proudly presents Wales’s only full-scale professional production of this timeless classic, featuring over 80 dancers onstage and accompanied live by the wonderful Brecon Festival Ballet orchestra. Performances sell out every year, so get your tickets soon!
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Welsh National Opera Orchestra - A New Year's Celebration
Opera | Opera
DetailsSaturday, January 3, 2026
Welsh National Opera Orchestra - A New Year's Celebration
Theatr Brycheiniog
Opera | OperaA Viennese Toast to the Year Ahead
Celebrate the arrival of the New Year in true Viennese style with Welsh National Opera’s toe-tapping take on the world-famous New Year’s Concert in Vienna. WNO Orchestra will fill the air with a delightful selection of waltzes, polkas, and dances to lift the spirits and welcome the year ahead in style.
Under the direction of Concertmaster David Adams, and joined by WNO’s latest Associate Artists, enjoy the sparkling music of Johann Strauss II, the fiery flair of Dvořák and lively dances from Brahms and Strauss plus more.
Whether you're discovering the tradition for the first time or returning for more, this concert is not to be missed.
#WNOorchestra
REPERTOIRE :
Johann Strauss II Waldmeister Overture
Johann Strauss II Vergnügungszug, Polka
Josef Strauss Transactionen, Waltz
Dvořák Slavonic Dance No 7 C Major
Johann Strauss IFurioso Galop
INTERVAL
Weber Euryanthe Overture
Joseph Strauss Sphärenklänge Waltz
Brahms Hungarian Dance No 6
Strauss Éljen a Magyár Polka
- Jan 3, 2026, 3:00 PM Book Now
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Talon - The Best of The Eagles
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywTalon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK and BUSY BEING FABULOUS ‘25/26 will once again feature the Eagles timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin’ Eyes, Life In The Fast Lane and many more.
Revered by their peers and loved by their fans, this world class seven-piece band are a phenomenon.
“Talon perform the songs of the Eagles with reverence and super talent” JACK TEMPCHIN - EAGLES HIT SONGWRITER
- Jan 10, 2026, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Royal Ballet & Opera: La Traviata [Live]
Live Screenings | Sgrinio Byw
DetailsWednesday, January 14, 2026
Royal Ballet & Opera: La Traviata [Live]
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Screenings | Sgrinio BywLA TRAVIATA
Synopsis:
At one of her lavish parties, celebrated Parisan courtesan Violetta is introduced to Alfredo Germont. The two fall madly in love, and though hesitant to leave behind her life of luxury and freedom, Violetta follows her heart. But the young couple’s happiness is short-lived, as the harsh realities of life soon come knocking.
As intimate as it is sumptuous, La traviata features some of opera’s most famous melodies, and is a star vehicle for its leading soprano role sung by Ermonela Jaho. In director Richard Eyre’s world of seductive grandeur, the tender and devastating beauty at the centre of Verdi’s opera shines bright.
- Jan 14, 2026, 6:45 PM Book Now
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The Westenders: Goldilocks
Community l Cymuned
DetailsFriday, January 23, 2026 - Saturday, January 31, 2026
The Westenders: Goldilocks
Theatr Brycheiniog
Community l CymunedThe Westenders are back with another fun filled, family extravaganza!
Roll up, Roll up!
Fandango's Circus has come to the town of Wrinkleybottom! Acrobats, Lion Tamers, Elephants, Trapeze Artists, Clowns!... Well, one clown to be precise and not much else. Dame Felicity Fandango and her sons must try and find new exciting acts for their failing family circus or all will be lost!
Meanwhile, Goldilocks is running away from her guardians, Kateria and Victor D'Evil. Why? Because they're emil of course! She ventures deep in to the wild wood and discovers a little cottage... But, what happens next? You'd best come find out!
Book your tickets now to avoid missing out on this magical adventure that's back on the Theatre Brycheiniog stage between the 23rd - 31st of January 2026.- Jan 23, 2026, 7:00 PM Book Now
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- Jan 27, 2026, 7:00 PM Book Now
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- Jan 31, 2026, 1:00 PM Book Now
- Jan 31, 2026, 6:00 PM Book Now
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour March 2026
Theatr Brycheiniog
Films | FfilmiauExperience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!
There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (6 March) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (1 October). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount.
With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel!
See www.banff-uk.com for more. Picture by Jordan Manoukian.
Age Guidance: 12A
Special offers - Early bird tickets before November 30th: £17 (including booking fees),. Groups: 1 free ticket in every 10. Buy a ticket for both screenings for £34 (including booking fees)
- Mar 6, 2026, 7:30 PM Book Now
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John Power - Cast, The La's and Me
Theatr Brycheiniog
Live Music | Cerddoriaeth FywAn Intimate Evening With Singer/Songwriter John Power
John Power had the best rock’n’roll apprenticeship ever–playing bass as an 18-year-old in The La’s. Forming Cast in 1991, he sang, wrote songs, and played guitar for one of Britpop’s pre-eminent bands–securing two platinum-selling records before returning to the charts in 2024 with the magnificent Love Is The Call.
Power’s solo career produced some of his best work and through the summer of 2026 Cast joined Oasis at their football stadium tour. Now it’s time to reflect on Britpop, the hits – Alright, Sandstorm, Walkaway, Flying and more – in this intimate show that mixes John’s best-loved songs with wild, funny, and tender stories.
- Mar 27, 2026, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Craig Revel Horwood - Revelations - Songs Boys Don't Sing
Entertainment | Adloniant
DetailsWednesday, June 17, 2026
Craig Revel Horwood - Revelations - Songs Boys Don't Sing
Theatr Brycheiniog
Entertainment | AdloniantCraig Revel Horwood is a national treasure. The longest-serving judge on BBC One’s Strictly Come Dancing is the master of the Glitter Ball. After starting as a dancer, he worked on the nation’s biggest musicals and became a choreographer, director, and best-selling author. Craig’s also a remarkable singer, and to celebrate the release of his debut solo album – and new book, Revelations - he’ll reveal his own, hidden talent during a Fab-U-Lous night of big songs, tall tales, and glamour. Expect dancing, tales from Strictly Come Dancing, songs, plenty of laughs – and, yes, an unexpected cookery demonstration. Revelations is the show that keeps giving for fans of dance, music, comedy, and the nation’s best-loved dance show.
- Jun 17, 2026, 7:30 PM Book Now
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Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour October 2026
Films | Ffilmiau
DetailsThursday, October 1, 2026
Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour October 2026
Theatr Brycheiniog
Films | FfilmiauExperience an unforgettable evening of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!
There are two shows, each with a totally different selection of films – the 2026 Red Film Programme (6 March) and the 2026 Blue Film Programme (1 October). Amplify the adventure by coming to both with a two-show discount.
With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to spark your passion for adventure, action and travel!
See www.banff-uk.com for more. Picture by Jordan Manoukian.
Age Guidance: 12A
Special offers - Early bird tickets before November 30th: £17 (including booking fees). Groups: 1 free ticket in every 10. Buy a ticket for both screenings for £34 (including booking fees).
- Oct 1, 2026, 7:30 PM Book Now
