Join us for family friendly phenomenal performances that are guaranteed to make you laugh, sing, think and reminisce. There’s something for people of all ages this season at Theatr B!

Join us for family friendly phenomenal performances that are guaranteed to make you laugh, sing, think and reminisce.  There’s something for people of all ages this season at Theatr B! 

Mid Wales Opera’s fifth Small Stages tour kicks off Fairy Tale season with Catalan composer Montsalvatge’s beautifully crafted one-act version of the familiar tale of Puss in Boots, traditionally known as El Gato con Botas, on Thursday, 10^th November. Designed and directed by Richard Studer and musically directed by Jonathan Lyness, this delightful production from Mid Wales Opera is a fantastic, family friendly introduction to Opera due to Montsalvatge’s music from the opening being energetic, tuneful, full of catchy rhythms, lush melodies, and feline musical effects! 

Orangeylocks, Purplylocks, Silverylocks, anything but Goldilocks! Goldie is fed up with her Nain’s rules. The porridge is bland and everyone in the village must have yellow hair. All Goldie wants is to live in a place where everyone can be themselves. Join us on Monday, 14^th November for Goldilocks and join in on an adventure to the edge of the village. Who will she meet along the way? And can they help her change her Nain’s rules? Perfformiad yn Cymraeg (Welsh Performance) will take place at 1.30pm, English performance takes place in the morning at 11am. 

On Sunday, 20^th November get ready to welcome Mark Thompson and his award-winning Spectacular Science Show. You think science is boring? Think again! Designed for children and adults alike, this is science like you have never seen it before. Explore the strange and magical properties of matter with exploding elephants’ toothpaste and vortex-generating dustbins and even howling jelly babies! Awarded ‘Best Kid’s Show’ at Edinburgh Fringe Festival by the Derek Awards, this interactive show promises to entertain and educate in the most spectacular way. 

Four timeless stories are brought to life with the delightful The Very Hungry Caterpillar Christmas Show onWednesday, 7^th and Thursday, 8^th December. Dive into Eric Carle’s bright and colourful world as his beloved stories are transformed from page to stage, using a menagerie of 75 lovable puppets and charming music. Featuring your favourite titles: Brown Bear, 10 Little Rubber Ducks, Dream Snow and of course, the star of the show, The Very Hungry Caterpillar which celebrated its 50^th Birthday in 2019. This is a vibrant celebration of Eric Carle’s adored classics, created by Jonathan Rockefeller and the perfect introduction to live theatre. 

If it’s nostalgia you are looking for, Lighthouse Theatre return this winter with a live radio play version of the Oscar-winning Classic film Miracle of 34^th Street, a play that will delight the young and old alike with this tale of festive feeling. Taking to the stage Saturday, 10^th December, jump into the full swing of the holiday season in 1940, when New York’s main department store hires an old man off the streets to appear as their very own Santa Claus. He says his name is Kris Kringle, but all is not as it seems. Directed by Joe Harmston, designed by Sean Cavanagh with original music composed by Robert Singer and Foley artists and musical director Kieran Bailey, this is a Pontardawe Arts Centre and Arts Council Wales co-production, supported by Tŷ Cerdd. 

Brecon Festival Ballet is excited to announce the return of the full-scale production of The Nutcracker. Join Brecon Festival Ballets professional dancers and the Welsh Chamber Orchestra Friday, 16^th – Sunday, 18^thDecember for a winning combination of a magical story, Tchaikovsky’s beautiful music, Christmas presents, snowflakes and sweets… the perfect Christmas show for all the family!

Outside of the auditorium, the newly renovated gallery space on the theatre’s third floor hosts Brecon in Bits – Inspired by the Streets as part of the Celebration of Contempory Welsh Painting 2022. Created by Year 10 GCSE pupils from Brecon High School, Brecon’s streetscape is the inspiration for the artwork in this inspiring, vibrant, and observant exhibition. Drawing ideas from buildings of Brecon and street art from across Wales, pupils experimented with stencilling and spray-painting processes to create a series of new artwork. Working with local artist Ruth Gibbs, the pupils found visual stimuli in the architectural details of the built environment to create stencils, learning and refining new skills and techniques in the use of graffiti spray paint. The display represents the creative journey of the pupils over the six-week project, sharing the stencil designs, testing, and experimenting with spray paint on card, and a selection of final artworks. This exhibition will be on display until the end of November. 

Do you want to make some noise? Get ready to feel energised and uplifted by the rhythms and body movements of Taiko. Come and have some fun playing magnificent Japanese Taiko drums at two taster workshop days and gain an experience like no other. The Taiko Taster Family Sessions will take place on Sunday, 6^th Nov and Sunday, 4^th December at 10am. Please note that children under the age of 12 years old are not able to attend unaccompanied. Taiko Taster Adult Sessions will also take place on these same dates, but at 12pm.

For further information on all upcoming performances and events (including full list of prices and concessions), and to book tickets, please contact our Box Office on 01874 611 622 where a member of our Visitor Experience Team will be more than happy to help. Alternatively, you get information on future shows and book online 24/7 at www.brycheiniog.co.uk

We look forward to seeing you soon! 

Theatr Brycheiniog also excitedly embraces creative opportunities for young people in Brecon and the surrounding areas! If you, a friend, or family member is aged between 12 and 18, are passionate about music and would like to promote and programme your own music shows at Theatr Brycheiniog, then why not join our new and lively Young Music Promoters Club – gig events by young people for young people! 

Along with having fun, being creative and making new like-minded friends, Theatr Brycheiniog’s Young Music Promoters Club aims to give young people the skills, knowledge, and confidence to get involved in creative decision making and be part of an existing culture that values young people’s opinions and recognises contributions. 

Technical, managerial work experience will also be gained, which is a highly beneficial opportunity as learning and practicing essential life skills is invaluable to today’s young people. 

This is a paid role with Theatr Brycheiniog for you to work with us in supporting the creation of a series of nine events over twelve months. 

Young Music Promoters Club is funded by Anthem Music Fund Wales through its Atsain Fund. This is backed by investment from Youth Music and support from Anthem’s founding patrons and Welsh Government. 

To find out more about the Young Music Promoters Club or to register your interest, please contact Theatr Brycheiniog on 01874 611 622 or email us at jobs@brycheiniog.co.uk