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01www.wrexham.gov.ukwrexhamperformingartsdance music performanceMake sure you are up to date withperforming arts events in Wrexham overthe coming months with this essentialguide, filled with a host of shows andconcerts to suit all tastes.Concerts will be held at NEWI WilliamAston Hall and at The Stiwt Theatre,Rhos. Tickets can be booked in advanceat the Tourist Information Centre and theStiwt Theatre (unless stated).Wrexham County Borough CouncilLeisure, Libraries and CultureDepartment gratefully acknowledge thesponsorship of this brochure by AllingtonHughes Solicitors and the support ofNEWI and The Arts Council of Wales.welcome

wrexham performing arts02NEWI William Aston HallJanuary 28th 2pmGospel PantomimeGospel Rocky and theRocky Kids in SpaceTickets: £5.00 available from07870 493887February 1st 7.30pmRichard DiganceRichard Diganceis an evergreenperformer, from hisBritish Academy ofSongwriters GoldAward, received lastyear for his services tomusic, to his BAFTAnomination in 1986 asBritish Comedian ofthe year.Tickets: £13.50 available from TheTourist Information CentreFebruary 8th 7.30pmU2UKU2UK Brings youthe ultimate U2 liveexperience featuringperformances of allthe favourite U2 hits.February 9th 9am – 6pmFebruary 10th 9am onwardsWrexham YouthMusic FestivalSome of the finestyoung musicians fromthe county competeagainst their peers.A very high standardof competition wasachieved last year andthis year’s competitionpromises to be equallyas good if not better.Tickets: £3.00 available on the doorFebruary 17th – 23rd7.15pm (except Sunday)Wrexham Pantomime Societypresents Mother GooseA fun show for allthe family.Tickets: Available on the door. Forfurther information or to book contactthe Box Office on 07766 971618Tickets: £10.00 available fromThe Tourist Information Centre

03www.wrexham.gov.uk dance music performanceFebruary 24th 11am – 5pmRoyal College of ChurchMusic Choral Day withBob ChilcottA choral workshop forsingers and choirs ofall abilities, featuringsacred music byBrahms and Bruckner.Tickets: : (must be purchased inadvance) £10.00 RSCM Members &Affiliated Members£15.00 Non members; £5.00 Children;£3.00 Observers available by post fromWrexham Parish Office, College House,1 Temple Row, Wrexham, LL13 8LYwTel: 01978 366892March 3rd 7.30pmFroncysyllte Male Voice Choirand Catrin FinchThe Choir will bejoined by celebratedWelsh Harpist CatrinFinch for a St David’sFestival Concertwhich is sure to be anexcellent evening’sentertainment.Tickets: £8.00 available from the TouristInformation CentreMarch 24th 7.30pmBBC National Orchestraof WalesConductorGrant LlewellynCelloEmmanuelle BertrandBeethovenLeonoreOverture No. 3LaloCello ConcertoTchaikovskySymphony No.5Tickets: Front Stalls £8.50 (Concessions£6.50) / Mid & Rear Stalls £11.00(Concessions £9.75) / Balcony £13.00.Special Discounts Family 1 = 1 adult andup to 2 children £11.00Family 2 = 2 adults and up to 4 children£16.50 available from the TouristInformation OfficeDate for your DiaryMay 18th 7.30pmRoyal LiverpoolPhilharmonic OrchestraConducted byDonald Hunt.Programme includesElgar’s Cello Concertowith Julian Lloyd-Webber as soloist.For further information or to bookcontact Tourist Information Centre

to Moldwrexham performing arts04NEWI William Aston Hallseating planticketsIt is advisable to obtaintickets in advance of theconcerts. Please book earlyto avoid disappointment.For all concerts, unlessotherwise stated, tickets maybe purchased or booked overthe counter, by telephone orby post.a b c d e fs t u v w x y zbalconyTourist Information CentreLambpit Street WrexhamLL11 1WN01978 292015Open10.00am - 4.00pmMonday - SaturdayAll major credit cards anddebit cards accepted(50p per ticket charge forcredit cards)k l m n o p qa b c d e f g h i jDisabled accessThese seats are not for salestagemapNEWI William Aston HallPlas Coch CampusMold Road WrexhamLL11 2AWTel: 01978 293565A483to OswestryB&QA483 to ChesterNEWI WilliamAston HallWrexham Football ClubTrain StationRegent Street

05 www.wrexham.gov.uk dance music performanceAllington Hughes SolicitorsEstablished 1826For careful listening andsensitive legal solutions.Our specialists are in tunewith the needs of individualsand businesses alike.Wrexham Office:10 Grosvenor Road,Wrexham LL11 1SDTel: 01978 291000E-mail: enquiriesW@allingtonhughes.co.ukChester Office:Newgate Walk, The Precinct,Chester CH1 1JUTel: 01244 312166E-mail: enquiriesC@allingtonhughes.co.ukwww.allingtonhughes.co.uk

wrexham performing arts06The Stiwt RhosFebruary 17th 7.30pmRock’n’ Roll BritanniaTwo hours of BritishRock ‘n’ Roll hitsfrom the likes of CliffRichard, Marty Wilde,The Shadows, BillyFury and many more.Rock ‘n’ Roll Britanniaoffers a feast offantastic British musicplayed superbly byThe Wildcats. Thisshow will have yousinging, clapping andgrinning throughout.Tickets: £14.00, Concessions £12.00,available from The Stiwt Box OfficeFebruary 18th–21st 9am–7pmTop Hat – Tails,Wrexham Dance FestivalA four day festivalof dance withcompetitors fromall over North Wales& the North Westcompeting in manystyles of danceincluding Modern,Ballet,Tap, Song& Dance, Greek,National & Lyrical.Spectators welcome.Tickets: £3.00. For further informationor contact Martine Jones on01978 821306 / 07951 235301February 23rd 2pmPaddy the Clown’sLaughter ShowPaddy the Clownbrings his awardwinningLaughterShow to the Stiwt forone show only. Paddy,widely regarded asone of Britain’s topclowns guaranteesan hour-and-a-half ofhilarious mayhem forall the family.Ages 3-11.Tickets: £6.00 Adult / £4.50 Child,Family £17.00, available fromThe Stiwt Box Office

07www.wrexham.gov.uk dance music performanceFebruary 24th 7pmRhos Male Voice ChoirRhos Male VoiceChoir, with guestsoloist Eleri Woolford(Soprano)ConductorJohn DanielAccompanistKevin Whitley.March 2nd 7.30pmPiano Recital by Ivan IlicA rising star of theParisian classicalmusic sceneperforming worksby Schumann, Liszt,Debussy and theWelsh premiere of apiece by John King.Tickets: £6.00 from The Stiwt Box OfficeMarch 2nd 11.30amLiterary LunchLiterary Lunch in thecompany of GwynThomas, discussinghis last book.Tickets: Balcony £9.00 / Stalls £7.00available from the Stiwt Box OfficeMarch 10th 7.30pmBattle of the BandsA sensationalevening featuringsome of the bestyoung bands fromaround Wrexham.Tickets: : £6.00 (must be purchased inadvance) to include a cup of tea and abuffet lunch, available from Rhos Library01978 840328 & Wrexham Arts Centre01978 292093Tickets: £4.00 available from theStiwt Box Office

wrexham performing arts08The Stiwt RhosMarch 17th 7.30pmSincerely AbbaA welcome return ofthe pop tribute band.Tickets: £12.00 & £10.00 available fromThe Stiwt Box Office & Wrexham TouristInformation CentreMarch 21st 7.30pmMappa Mundi /Theatre Mwldan /Creu Cymru presents:Moll FlandersFollowing theiracclaimed productionof CanterburyTales (2006) MappaMundi TheatreCompany returnswith a rollicking newadaptation of DanielDefoe’s classic,groundbreaking novel.This fabulous newproduction has morethan a hint of spice– it’s bawdy, irreverentand pepperedwith dark comedy.Atmosphericallystaged with an originalscore, Moll Flandersbears all the MappaMundi trademarksthat keep audiencescoming back for more.An action – packed,riotous, downrightentertaining showthat’s as irresistible asMoll herself! Suitablefor audiences aged 12& over.Tickets: £7.00 Concessions £5.00,available from The Stiwt Box Office

09dancewww.wrexham.gov.ukmusic performanceMarch 27th 7.30pmDance FusionNorth East WalesDance welcomes youto “Dance Fusion”.The annual endof year show is acelebration of dancefrom participantsand the work of theorganisation. “DanceFusion” demonstratesthe true spirit thatdance classes in ourcommunity provides.Tickets: £4.00 (concessions available)from the Stiwt Box OfficeApril 5th 7.30pmWelsh Independent DanceThe performance willinclude two pieceschoreographed bytwo Wales - basedartistes who havebeen selected throughWelsh IndependentDance’s uniquechoreographicdevelopment scheme,Dance Bytes.Tickets: £7.00, Concessions £5.00 fromthe Stiwt Box OfficeApril 7th 7.30pmNational Youth WindOrchestra of WalesConductorNigel BoddiceSoloistSimone RebelloWee Cooperof FifeCedric Thorpe DavieDances at ThreaveJohn Maxwell GeddesSolitary DancerWarren BensonDonna Nobis PacemMartin EllerbyConcerto forPercussionand Wind BandGareth Wood(First performance)CloudburstEric WhitacreWest Side StoryLeonard BernsteinTickets: £7.00, Under 18 & NUSMembers £5.00, Family ticket £20.00(2 adults & up to 3 children) availablefrom the Stiwt Box OfficeMay 4th and 5th 7.30pmPeter PanTheatr Ifanc presents Peter PanTickets: For ticket information contactthe Stiwt Box Office

wrexham performing artsThe Stiwt Rhos10seating planblbhbgbfbebdbcbbbabalconyrear stallsblbhbgbfbebdbcbbbarfrerdrcrbrafront stallsfh (wheelchairs)fgfffefdfcoboaoptionalstageticketsIt is advisable to obtain tickets in advance of the concerts. Please book early to avoiddisappointment. For all concerts, unless otherwise stated, tickets may be purchasedor booked over the counter, by telephone or by post.Open10.00am - 4.00pm Monday - SaturdayAll major credit cards and debit cards accepted(50p per ticket charge for credit cards)If you require this brochure in an alternative format, please telephone 01978 297488.The Performing Arts Programme at the Stiwt Theatre is supported bythe Arts Council for Wales.

11www.wrexham.gov.ukdance music performancemapStiwt Theatre Broad Street,Rhosllannerchrugog Wrexham LL14 1RB Tel: 01978 841300general informationSchools InformationWe are very happy to discuss individual school needs, please telephone the MarketingAssistant on 01978 297488 for more details.Wheelchair AccessWhen ordering tickets, please indicate if you require wheelchair access so that we canreserve you a suitable place.WebsiteFull programme details can be found on our website: www.wrexham.gov.ukJoin our FREE mailing list!If you would like to receive information for future arts events, join our free mailing list bysending us your name and address to: Marketing Assistant, Wrexham County BoroughCouncil, Ty Henblas, Queen’s Square, Wrexham LL11 8AZ.Whilst we have done our best to ensure that all information contained within this leaflet is correct at the time of going to print, Wrexham County Borough Council cannot be held responsible for any changes,errors or omissions from this programme.