Welsh performance News 2005
We have been scouring the media, and keeping our noses to the ground ,
for news stories related to welsh theatre dance and performance.
Below are the 337 main stories for 2005 in our database
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| Theatre Addicts in and around Newport now have their own club! 27 December 2005 |
| People who simply want to know more about theatre as well as those who are already regular theatergoers will be able to meet and discuss shows they have seen or want to see at The Riverfront with the new and exciting Theatre Addicts Club |
| West End Goes West 24 December 2005 |
| Save a trip to the West End in the New Year as the West End comes to Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) |
| Dick Whittington is still in Newport...don’t miss him! 22 December 2005 |
| The Riverfront panto, DICK WHITTINGTON is now well underway and will run until 3 January 2006 so don’t miss out! Tickets are selling fast so make sure you book now for this hilarious Christmas show. |
| A lifestyle experience in 58 minutes 19 December 2005 |
| Aberystwyth based Arad Goch Theatre Company are taking their latest production of Stones by Tom Lycos and Stefo Nantsou on a Wales-wide tour starting on February 6th |
| Profiad Oes Mewn Awr 19 December 2005 |
| Mae Cwmni Theatr Arad Goch o Aberystwyth yn teithio ei cynhyrchiad diweddaraf Tafliad Carreg/Stones gan Tom Lycos a Stefo Nantsou led led Cymru yn dechrau ar Chwefror 6ed. |
| Spring Season at the Sherman Theatre 15 December 2005 |
| This Spring The Sherman Theatre welcomes an exciting variety of theatre for young people, top drama and comedy which continues it’s tradition of playing host to the UK and Wales’ most highly acclaimed theatre companies and performers |
| The Unusual Stage School - a dynamic new performing arts project 15 December 2005 |
| Disability Arts Cymru are looking for 12 people from all over Wales to take part in a residential stage school from the 13th to the 23rd of June 2006. |
| WNO’s Spring Season – Diamonds and Dolphins 12 December 2005 |
| On 15th April 2006, WNO will celebrate the 60th anniversary of its first ever performance in 1946. This special Spring Season will include the long-awaited return of Bryn Terfel to Welsh National Opera after a ten-year absence |
| A Rust-See Show! 12 December 2005 |
| Wales based theatre company Green Ginger, brings its latest show ‘Rust’ filled with grotesque puppets, animated sets and absurd humour to Wales Millennium Centre’s Weston Studio from 20-22 December. |
| Innovative Christmas Present Ideas! 12 December 2005 |
| Are you looking for an interesting and innovative Christmas present for someone who’s interested in the arts? Actorsworkshop may be able to help! |
| WMC new year programme 09 December 2005 |
| Wales Millennium Centre, fresh from celebrating its first birthday last month, welcomes the New Year with a range of world class performances including ballet, musical, opera and dance. |
| "ARTHUR'S BONES FOUND IN ABERGOCH!" 08 December 2005 |
| MERLIN INSISTS THEY ARE GENUINE! |
| Hwb i Ysgrifennu newydd 08 December 2005 |
| Yn dilyn llwyddiant cwrs preswyl Aur Cymru yng Nghanolfan y Mileniwm llynedd, bydd Sgript Cymru yn cynnal preswylfa arall cyn y Nadolig er mwyn annog a datblygu ysgrifennu newydd yn y ddwy iaith yng Nghymru. |
| New Welsh Writing Gets a Boost 07 December 2005 |
| Following the success of the 2004 grassroots Welsh Gold residency at the WMC, Sgript Cymru are set to work with another group of writers in order to encourage and develop new writing in Wales. |
| A NEW FOCUS FOR CONTEMPORARY DRAMA IN WALES 06 December 2005 |
| The Arts Council of Wales has announced today (Tuesday 6 December) that the Sherman Theatre, Cardiff’s only producing theatre and Sgript Cymru, Wales’s national company for new writing have agreed to enter into talks to examine the potential of a formal merger between the two organisations |
| Merger talks for theatre company 06 December 2005 |
| The BBC is reporting the likely merger of Sgript Cymru and the Sherman Theatre to create a new building based producing company in Cardiff |
| Actorsworkshop’s Spring Term Schedule 2006! 02 December 2005 |
| The brand new term of workshops at Chapter Arts Centre has been designed to provide a deeper insight into a range of interesting areas; all run by working professionals and on a very practical basis. |
| LLAWN DOP 01 December 2005 |
| Bu prif theatrau Cymru’n llawn i’r ymylon yn ystod taith saith wythnos diweddar o gynhyrchiad wedi’i selio at ddiwygiad crefyddol gan mlynedd union yn ôl |
| Full houses for Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru 01 December 2005 |
| Wales’ main theatre venues enjoyed record breaking capacity audiences during the recent seven week tour of a production basd on a religious revival exactly 100 years ago |
| ‘SWEENEY TODD’ 01 December 2005 |
| GWENT YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE celebrating 50 years.... |
| KICK OFF 2006 WITH ‘FOOTLOOSE’ AT WMC 30 November 2005 |
| Footloose the Broadway stage musical based on the smash-hit 1980’s film, will open its UK tour with its Welsh premiere at Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) on Friday 6 January 2006 starring Stephen McGann, Cheryl Baker and Johnny Shentall. |
| The Torch Theatre Company presents their 2005 Christmas Show 30 November 2005 |
| The wicked magician Abanazer wants to rule the universe - and a job share is out of the question! |
| Enjoy a Merry Christmas at Wales Millennium Centre 28 November 2005 |
| With Bryn Terfel set to light the stage, the Christmas family musical The Wizard of Oz and other Christmas concerts planned throughout December – local residents and visitors will be spoilt for choice this Christmas at Wales Millennium Centre (WMC). |
| Mwynhewch Nadolig Llawen yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru 28 November 2005 |
| Gyda Bryn Terfel yn barod i oleuo’r llwyfan, y sioe gerdd Nadolig ar gyfer y teulu Wizard of Oz a chyngherddau Nadoligaidd eraill sydd wedi eu cynllunio ar gyfer y Nadolig – mae preswylwyr lleol ac ymwelwyr yn cael dewis anhygoel y Nadolig hwn yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru. |
| AMT-Wales Christmas Show 2005! 25 November 2005 |
| The Academy of Musical Theatre Wales presents their end of term one Christmas show this week on Saturday 3rd December. |
| Tesco yn ymddangos am y tro cyntaf
yng Nghanolfan Mileniwm Cymru
24 November 2005 |
| Mae Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru yn dathlu ei phen blwydd cyntaf gyda chyhoeddiad am gytundeb nawdd gyda’r manwerthwr pwysig, Tesco. |
| Tesco makes its debut at Wales Millennium Centre 24 November 2005 |
| Wales Millennium Centre (WMC) celebrates its first anniversary with the announcement of a sponsorship deal with leading retailer Tesco. |
| Grey Seal Cut Stone - a new play by Bob Wallbank 24 November 2005 |
| A tale upon a changing tide |
| Philip Glass and Godfrey Reggio’s QATSI Trilogy UK premiere at Wales Millennium Centre this autumn 24 November 2005 |
| This autumn, WMC presents the UK premiere of a powerful partnership between one of the world’s most dynamic musicians, Philip Glass and the critically acclaimed, innovative film maker Godfrey Reggio. |
| DW2416 – Dewi Prysor 23 November 2005 |
| Yn dilyn llwyddiant ysgubol DEINAMEIT!, FRONGOCH, a CAERDROIA, mae Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru yn dychwelyd i’r llwyfan yn fuan gyda cynhyrchiad cyffrous newydd – DW2416 gan Dewi Prysor. |
| Hijinx perform in Wales Millennium Centre this winter! 23 November 2005 |
| Hijinx Theatre will perform two productions in the Weston Studio at the Wales Millennium Centre this winter. |
| STEVEN BERKOFF BACKS ROSEBUD IN LONDON 22 November 2005 |
| Steven Berkoff, internationally renowned author of Greek, Decadence and Kafka, and Hollywood star of Bond movies is a major backer of a new production of Welsh play Rosebud: the Lives of Orson Welles. |
| Manager of the Year 19 November 2005 |
| BILLIE PIPER GOES 'ON THE EDGE'! 18 November 2005 |
| Well, you could be forgiven for thinking so when Newport born Lucy Lutman plays the part of Bron in Michael Kelligan's script-in-hand revival of Ed Thomas' most successful play 'GAS STATION ANGEL’ at The Chapter Arts Centre on Wednesday 23rd November at 8pm. |
| 9/11; 7/7… Gripping New Drama Comes To The Sherman 16 November 2005 |
| Set in the shadow of terrorism, a gripping new play presents a unique perspective on the clash between young Muslims and the West |
| Big puppets from Small World 15 November 2005 |
| Small World Theatre is showing work made during The Ridgeway Arts Project at an exhibition at Creative Mwldan, Cardigan |
| CYMANFA’R DIWYGIAD 15 November 2005 |
| Cafwyd blas o ddiwygiad crefyddol 1904-05 mewn capel yn ardal Abertawe fwrw’r Sul diwethaf. |
| REVIVAL BONUS
15 November 2005 |
| Scenes from a remarkable religious revival which swept Wales exactly one hundred years ago were re-visited in a chapel near Swansea at the week-end. |
| FREE TICKET OFFER FOR CITY CENTENARY IS A HUGE SHAKESPEAREAN SUCCESS 15 November 2005 |
| The New Theatre and Wales Theatre Company are today celebrating the success of the recent free ticket offer to see Hamlet. |
| WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE EXTENDS OPEN INVITATION TO CELEBRATE FIRST BIRTHDAY 12 November 2005 |
| Wales Millennium Centre (WMC), undoubtedly one of the most vibrant arts developments in Europe today, is celebrating its first birthday on Saturday 26 November. |
| AMT-Wales Comedy Cabaret Night! 12 November 2005 |
| Wales' newest professional theatre school hosts a great cabaret night each month, and this week sees the return of "Comedy Cabaret" produced by AMT Wales' Head of Drama (and Actorsworkshop's Artistic Director) Jamie Lee. |
| The Fourth Violin from the Left 10 November 2005 |
| unpacked invites you to The Fourth Violin from the Left at the Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Thursday 24th of November at 8.15 pm |
| Artificial lightning bolts to strike Swansea! 08 November 2005 |
| A working version of a Tesla Coil, a device that generates man-made lightning sparks of up to 25 foot, is being developed as part of a new performance, which will be in production throughout November at the National Waterfront Museum in Swansea |
| Green Ginger presents Rust 07 November 2005 |
| Fresh from the 8th International Figure Theatre Festival in Norway and a triumphant world premiere, Green Ginger is back on home turf with its latest show Rust. |
| The Spirit of Christmas... 03 November 2005 |
| Odyssey Theatre presents The Spirit of Christmas In collaboration with the BBC National Chorus of Wales |
| Landmarks 03 November 2005 |
| A new play from Gary Owen, the 41st most powerful man in the arts in Wales .... |
| Torch Artistic Director in line for top award. 31 October 2005 |
| Peter Doran, the Artistic Director of the Torch Theatre in Milford Haven has been nominated for the prestigious ‘Manager of the Year’ award. |
| Dewch i weld Hamlet am Ddim 26 October 2005 |
| Mae’r Theatr Newydd, Cwmni Theatr Cymru a Chyngor Caerdydd wedi dod at ei gilydd i gynnig tocynnau am ddim i bobl Caerdydd, Cymru a thu hwnt. Mae cynhyrchiad arloesol o Hamlet yn cael ei gyflwyno i’r ddinas fel rhan o ddathliadau canmlwyddiant Caerdydd. |
| See Hamlet for Free 26 October 2005 |
| In an unprecedented move the New Theatre, Wales Theatre Company and Cardiff Council have joined forces to offer free tickets to the people of Cardiff, Wales and beyond. A cutting-edge production of Hamlet is being presented to the city as part of Cardiff’s 100th birthday celebrations. |
| The Arts in Wales Powerlist 23 October 2005 |
| Here are the theatre and dance listings in last friday's Western Mail Arts Powerlist top 50 |
| WTC's Hamlet opens... 20 October 2005 |
| Wales Theatre Company’s new production of Shakespeare’s Hamlet in Welsh and in English opens this week |
| Witch Child 20 October 2005 |
| A Taliesin Arts Centre Production |
| SCO adds another Pearl to its Oyster 18 October 2005 |
| Bizet’s The Pearl Fishers is to be presented on its UK-wide tour by the acclaimed Swansea City Opera as part of their winter 2005/6 season following their highly successful touring seasons of Cosi fan Tutte in 2004 and The Barber of Seville in 2004/5 and is due to perform at the Swansea Grand on Friday, 7 November 05. |
| FETCH! 18 October 2005 |
| BIG STATE THEATRE present FETCH! At The Melville Theatre, Abergavenny on Friday 21st October at 7.30pm |
| NIGHT MUST FALL 18 October 2005 |
| Clwyd Theatr Cymru presents NIGHT MUST FALL by Emlyn Williams |
| A Night at the Opera. 18 October 2005 |
| ‘Newport has a secret. And it’s a secret worth uncovering, with a slow but sure following that expands with each event.’ |
| Three Parts Iced Over.... 18 October 2005 |
| Art Exhibition opens at 6:00pm featuring work by some of Wales’ most challenging artists including Artes Mundi nominee, Sue Williams. |
| Local Pupils Shake Up Shakespeare... 16 October 2005 |
| Pupils from Lewis Girls’ School in Ystrad Mynach will bring Shakespeare to life at the Sherman Theatre in Cardiff on Wednesday 19th October 2005 supported by funding from Barclays community investment programme. |
| On The Edge.... 13 October 2005 |
| BIRTHMARKS BY MARK JENKINS |
| Lysistrata 11 October 2005 |
| An exciting new production from one of Britain’s best loved youth theatres Cynhyrchiad newydd cyffrous gan un o hoff gwmnïoedd theatr ieuenctid Ynysoedd Prydain |
| Mid Powys Youth Theatre - Lysistrata 10 October 2005 |
| The industrious and talented young people of the mid powys area are again busily rehearsing for this years Mid Powys Youth Theatre autumn show. A hilarious Greek comedy entilted Lysistrata by Aristophanes. |
| Do you have something to tell me? 10 October 2005 |
| Fishamble Theatre Company in partnership with Temple Bar Properties announce a new, site-specific, very short play competition |
| Six Characters in Search of an Author 07 October 2005 |
| By Luigi Pirandello translated by John Linstrum |
| Young People Celebrate Cardiff 2005 in New Production at The Sherman 05 October 2005 |
| Over 80 young people from across Cardiff have been taking part in the city’s biggest participation project to help celebrate Cardiff 2005. The project culminates in The Boy Who Told Tales, a lavish production at The Sherman which runs from Thursday 27 - Saturday 29 October. |
| Club Sexy! 05 October 2005 |
| Enter the Weird World of The Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players! 04 October 2005 |
| Imagine the strangest indie band you’ve ever encountered. Then cross it with the strangest comedy act you’ve ever encountered. Now you might be getting close to America’s unique Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players, who are weirdness square |
| Theatr Iolo rehearsed readings.... 04 October 2005 |
| Your chance to hear a rehearsed reading of a play from Holland… |
| HEN REBEL 04 October 2005 |
| Mae drama gerdd sydd wedi’i selio ar brofiad crefyddol rhyfeddol gydiodd yn nychymig y genedl union gan mlynedd yn ôl yn lwyddiant ysgubol. |
| REBEL WITH A CAUSE 04 October 2005 |
| A musical extravaganza based on a remarkable religious phenomenon which swept across Wales exactly 100 years ago is proving to be a roaring success. |
| Parthian New Welsh Drama 02 October 2005 |
| The Play's the thing 02 October 2005 |
| Absolutely. Plays are meant to be interpreted and performed. The publication of a play is therefore only an addition to any stage production. Play texts are like critics, somewhere out on the margins of the theatre world, part of the dressing. |
| St Abdul's Picturedrome 30 September 2005 |
| Can you remember when this was something else? What's a building anyway? Did you want to get married? Are the films really as good as they used to be? Did we really promise to look after each other for ever? In here? Where are the desperate souls sharing their silence? Are you hungry? Drink more first. Drink much more first. Hottest thing on the menu please! |
| Hitting Funny 30 September 2005 |
| Catch Volcano's new show at the Fringe Swansea... |
| A night at the Opera. 24 September 2005 |
| The Academy of Musical Theatre Wales hosts a cabaret on the third Friday of every month at its home: 1 Queens Hill Crescent (Newport Pantomime and Musical Society Hall), Newport, and this month we are excited to announce our next cabaret programme ‘A Night at the Opera’. |
| Wales Theatre Comany's 'Hamlet' : a preview 23 September 2005 |
| Michael Kelligan looks ahead to Michael Bogdanov's latest Hamlet |
| ‘On The Edge’ Wednesday September 28th 23 September 2005 |
| Patrick Jones New Play ‘Absents’ will be given a script-in hand performance at Chapter, Cardiff on September 28th at 8pm |
| The Sherman Sends Merlin Back to School! 22 September 2005 |
| The Sherman Theatre are launching their next family Christmas show, Merlin and the Cave of Dreams by sending a young apprentice Merlin back to school on 27-30 September. |
| Feather and Spangle 22 September 2005 |
| New Welsh writer Sam Gough’s latest creation is a “back to the old days” traditional piece of theatre comedy using totally live music and song. (Music by Tim Whiting) |
| Actorsworkshop Advanced 22 September 2005 |
| Actorsworkshop are launching a new advanced series of practical workshops for anyone interested in developing key skills across a range of performance areas. |
| SINK OR SWIM at the Taliesin Arts Centre and the Muni 21 September 2005 |
| With the Tsunami and New Orleans bringing mass flooding front of mind Sink of Swim, based on the great flood story Noah's Ark, provides a great starting point for children to discuss their thoughts and feelings on these recent disasters. |
| ImMortal2 wins NoFit State Circus their third award in two months! 21 September 2005 |
| It has just been announced that ImMortal2 has won the company the Theatre Award Category at the Tarrega Festival, Spain. |
| The hottest new political couple in the UK will make their first public appearance tonight! 20 September 2005 |
| TONIGHT Hijinx Theatre will bring you Arthur Lloyd as President and Gwen, his glamorous first lady, in the opening night of their national tour of Wales and England, Spinning The Round Table by Lewis Davies |
| Sain Gwybod 20 September 2005 |
| Does dim llawer yn gwybod am y cysylltiad rhwng deintydd yng Nghaliffornia, un o ddiwygwyr crefyddol enwocaf Cymru a’r byd, a hen silindr gwêr ar gyfer recordio sain o un o drefi Blaenau Gwent. |
| Voice in America 20 September 2005 |
| Not many people know what’s in common between a Californian Dentist, a Welsh Religious Revivalist and a shattered 100-year-old wax voice recording cylinder from Tredegar. |
| THE MELVILLE THEATRE AUTUMN PROGRAMME 19 September 2005 |
| Welsh Youngsters Shake Up Shakespeare 19 September 2005 |
| From Barry to Bangor, 1500 young actors from across Wales will perform Shakespeare in some of Wales’ most prestigious theatres this October supported by funding from Barclays community investment programme (3 – 21 October). |
| Blair and the knights of the round table 17 September 2005 |
| COMPARING King Arthur and his knights of the round table to Tony Blair and his Cabinet was an easy thing for Welsh playwright Lewis Davies. |
| Gwent Theatre: forthcoming productions... 17 September 2005 |
| The Life of Ryan and Ronnie 16 September 2005 |
| This is a preview of Ryan and Ronnie to be published in the October edition of Buzz, South Wales What's On Guide |
| TORCH THEATRE DEVELOPMENT PROJECT ON TRACK FOR SPRING START 16 September 2005 |
| At the beginning of the summer, The Torch Theatre Development Project received a setback when a £2 million application to WEFO for Objective 1 support was turned down, putting the £5.2 million project in jeopardy. |
| Wales Theatre Company's Hamlet 12 September 2005 |
| Shakespeare’s prince of Denmark will be speaking the very best Elizabethan English and Welsh this autumn….. |
| 'Start Spreading the News'..... 12 September 2005 |
| The Academy of Musical Theatre Wales |
| 'HOW TO BECOME A GENIUS...' 11 September 2005 |
| New production from Cardiff based company 'gaijin-san' |
| Sherman Youth Theatre Get Sand in their Shoes this Summer 08 September 2005 |
| Venue Two at The Sherman Theatre has been transformed into a giant desert this Summer with six tonnes of sand covering the floor of the auditorium |
| Feather and Spangle" 08 September 2005 |
| A brand new play with music by Sam Gough ("Friends Reunited" / "Meat and Two Veg") has its premiere this week in Cardiff. |
| SGRIPT CYMRU DIRECTOR WINS CULTURE FELLOWSHIP 06 September 2005 |
| On Monday, September 5th, Simon Harris, founder and artistic director of Sgript Cymru, will embark on a year-long fellowship sponsored by The Arts Council of Wales and the Assembly Government. He is the first Welsh recipient of a prized Clore fellowship promoting leadership in the arts. |
| THE NEW THEATRE LIGHTS UP AUTUMN EVENINGS 05 September 2005 |
| AUTUMN/WINTER 2005-2006 SEASON |
| After the Birds 05 September 2005 |
| Heart-wrenching vocals, pioneering performance, intimate space Earthfall and Theatre Association Chorea present After the Birds Wed 7 – Sat 10 September 2005, Chapter Arts Centre, Cardiff |
| CLYWELIADAU 'ESTHER' 02 September 2005 |
| BYDD THEATR GENEDLAETHOL CYMRU YN CYNNAL CLYWELIADAU I ACTORION YNG NGHAERDYDD AR DDYDD SADWRN, 8 HYDREF AR GYFER CYNHYRCHIAD O 'ESTHER', SAUNDERS LEWIS |
| Y NEW THEATRE YN GOLEUO HIRLWM YR HYDREF 02 September 2005 |
| TYMOR YR HYDREF/GAEAF 2005-2006 |
| Gest Performance Training's new weekly acting course Is starting soon... 31 August 2005 |
| A ten-week evening class suitable for anyone over 18 whatever their previous experience, who would like to improve their acting and performance skills through sustained weekly practical sessions. |
| Facing Up 31 August 2005 |
| Hercules gan Handel yn y Gate, Caerdydd 31 August 2005 |
| Ar y 28fed o Fedi, bydd y Gerddorfa Faroc Gymreig, y Camerata Cymreig a phump unawdydd baroc yn perfformio un o weithiau mwyaf cyffrous Handel, cyn mynd i’w berfformio yng ngwyl baroc Varazdin yn Croatia. |
| The Welsh Baroque Orchestra, Welsh Camerata and five baroque soloists perform Handel’s musical drama 31 August 2005 |
| edging forwards: a new season of contemporary drama 31 August 2005 |
| an unmissable season of contemporary drama featuring new work by Patrick Jones and Gary Owen @ Media Point, Chapter, this Autumn |
| NoFit State Circus – winners of two Edinburgh Fringe Festival Awards … and then some! 30 August 2005 |
| Seen by over 5000 people, ImMortal2 was awarded to prestigious fringe festival awards last weekend. |
| RWCMD autumn programme announced 25 August 2005 |
| HITTING FUNNY NOMINATED FOR STAGE AWARD 23 August 2005 |
| Swansea’s Volcano Theatre Company is in the running for a major award at the Edinburgh Fringe this year. Philip Ralph, who performs the outrageous one-man show Hitting Funny (which he also wrote) is one of six nominees for the Best Actor Award. |
| The Children 23 August 2005 |
| Mid Powys Youth Theatre in collaboration with Theatr Powys |
| TODAY rehearsals started for Hijinx Theatre’s forthcoming national tour 22 August 2005 |
| The Hijinx team began the four week rehearsal process in earnest at Chapter Arts Centre, Canton, Cardiff. |
| Actorsworkshop’s New Autumn Term 2005! 21 August 2005 |
| A brand new schedule of autumn workshops have just been released from Cardiff’s longest running professionally taught theatre workshop company. |
| WELSH VERSION OF SCARFACE TRAVELS TO ESTONIA 20 August 2005 |
| Following Wales Arts International’s Dance Encounters project earlier this year, Welsh choreographer and writer Eddie Ladd has been invited to perform her own work at the August Dance Festival in Estonia’s Capital next week |
| Queer Cymru 19 August 2005 |
| QUEER CYMRU is a week of alternative events with an eclectic mix of straight, gay and queer performers that challenges gay clichés and stereotypes. |
| Feather and Spangle 19 August 2005 |
| THE SHERMAN… TOP QUALITY AUTUMN DRAMA 18 August 2005 |
| This Autumn The Sherman will play host to a variety of the UK’s top theatre companies, including a welcome return to the capital for the Royal National Theatre Company |
| NOFITSTATE CIRCUS INCLUDED ON TOTAL THEATRE AWARDS LONGLIST EDINBURGH 2005 18 August 2005 |
| NoFit State Circus have been included on the long-list of 20 performing companies at this years Edinburgh Fringe for a prestigious Total Theatre Award. |
| FIRST WELSH FUNDING FROM TRUST DIRECTS
THEATR NA N’OG TO FUTURE SUCCESS 17 August 2005 |
| In Fenton Arts Trust’s first Welsh venture, Theatr na n’Og have been awarded a grant towards training a Director. |
| Russel T Davies at the Sherman ..... 16 August 2005 |
| Dr WHO writer and executive producer Russell T Davies is taking a break from filming the new series to take part in a Mardi Gras Fringe Benefit in Cardiff next month. |
| 'Musical Mania' 16 August 2005 |
| Hitting Funny: fringe diary now online 11 August 2005 |
| TOCYN O LWYDDIANT I GWMNI THEATR BLAENLLAW GWYNEDD. 11 August 2005 |
| Mae cwmni Theatr Bara Caws yn mwynhau hoe haeddianol bellach ar ôl wythnos lwyddianus tu hwnt yn yr Eisteddfod Genedlaethol |
| Stori'r Mor 11 August 2005 |
| Caiff traddodiad corawl Cymru ei droi â’i ben i waered wrth i Opera Cenedlaethol Cymru gyflwyno’i brosiect cymunedol graddfa fawr cyntaf ar lwyfan Canolfan Mileniwm Cymru ar Awst 27 |
| sea story 11 August 2005 |
| Welsh choral tradition turns on its head as Welsh National Opera presents its first large-scale community project on the stage of Wales Millennium Centre on August 27 |
| nwydau’n mudlosgi 08 August 2005 |
| Ysbrydolwyd drama newydd sbon a berfformir am y tro cyntaf gan Theatr Cenedlaethol Ieuenctid Cymru yn Aberystwyth yr haf hwn gan fywydau tanllyd artistiaid mawr y Dadeni yn yr Eidal |
| smouldering passions 08 August 2005 |
| The explosive lives lived by the great artists of the Italian Renaissance have inspired a brand new play being premiered by the National Youth Theatre of Wale in Aberystwyth this summer s |
| CYFLE I WLEDDA AR RAGOR O BORC PEIS BACH GYDA PERFFORMIAD YCHWANEGOL! 01 August 2005 |
| One final feast of Pork Pies on the menu with another bonus performance! 01 August 2005 |
| CHRISTMAS AT THE WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE 01 August 2005 |
| WNO Autumn Season 2005 01 August 2005 |
| The WNO celebrates the opening of its 60th Birthday season with two outstanding new productions – Don Carlos and The Merry Widow – and a well-loved revival – The Barber of Seville. |
|
Theatre group lands final grant 30 July 2005 |
| Improvements worth £2.5m at a theatre company in Aberystwyth are to go ahead, after it received European funding. |
| Leviticus 30 July 2005 |
| Prop-Wash theatre' presents “LEVITICUS" which looks at a female view on modern day life |
| Y WIBDAITH WIRION 29 July 2005 |
| THEATR BARA CAWS yn cyflwyno cynhyrchiad newydd sbon |
| Affordable Professional Theatre Workshops! 29 July 2005 |
| A series of 3 specially created practical and professional standard workshops |
| Sherman’s New Writing Event a Great Success 28 July 2005 |
| The Grand Final of The Sherman’s new writing event ScriptSlam which was held earlier this month has been hailed as a great success and an important boost for new writing and fresh talent. |
| Introduction To Shakespeare Course 26 July 2005 |
| Gest Performance Training's latest weekend course is aimed towards anyone over 18 who would like to undertake some effective, highly practical and useable training in performing Shakespeare. |
| “WORLD CLASS WALES?” 26 July 2005 |
| THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES 3RD ANNUAL CONFERENCE |
| By Jeeves, here’s exciting news! 25 July 2005 |
| It’s not very often that a lesser-known Andrew Lloyd Webber musical is performed outside London. |
| Remembering a Time – Remembering Graham 19 July 2005 |
| November 2001 saw the sad loss of one of Wales’ best loved theatre directors, Graham Laker. |
| Cofio Cyfnod - Cofio Graham 19 July 2005 |
| Ym mis Tachwedd 2001, collodd y Theatr Gymraeg un o’i chyfeillion anwylaf pan fu farw’r cyfarwyddwr Graham Laker. |
| O Romeo, Romeo! Wherefore art thou Romeo? 19 July 2005 |
| Calling all Romeo’s and Juliet’s! Everyman Theatre is looking for you! |
| 100 Years in Boxes: As Worlds Fall Apart 18 July 2005 |
| A performance/ installation created and directed by Richard Gough |
| Easy Tiger Productions 18 July 2005 |
| The Articulate Practitioner- Articulating Practice 17 July 2005 |
| International Network of Women in Contemporary Theatre |
| FOOL'S GOLD AT THE EDINBURGH FESTIVAL 14 July 2005 |
| There are not many actors who would feel comfortable making their stage entrance wearing nothing but a huge zebra-print phallus strapped over their undies, but that is exactly what Welsh actor Rhys Miles Thomas will be doing when he makes his Edinburgh Festival debut next month. |
| Y CYFLE OLAF I ARCHEBU LLE AR GYFER CYNHADLEDD CCC 14 July 2005 |
| Gyda llai nag wythnos i fynd cyn 3edd Cynhadledd Flynyddol Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru, penderfynwyd ymestyn y dyddiad cau ar gyfer cofrestru hyd at 3pm ar ddydd Gwener 15 Gorffennaf |
| LAST CHANCE TO BOOK FOR THE ACW CONFERENCE 14 July 2005 |
| With less than a week to go until The Arts Council of Wales 3rd Annual Conference, the closing date for registrations has been extended to 3pm on Friday 15th July |
| actorsworkshop present “Perform!” 13 July 2005 |
| “A newly devised workshop performance exploring the art of the performer using a mix of live and pre-recorded techniques!” |
| Welsh National Opera Autumn Season 2005 13 July 2005 |
| The WNO celebrates the opening of its 60th Birthday season with two outstanding new productions – Don Carlos and The Merry Widow – and a well-loved revival – The Barber of Seville. |
| "Is Theatre in Wales engaging with contemporary society"? 12 July 2005 |
| This is the question being discussed by the Arts Council of Wales and drama specialists from all over Wales this Friday. |
| Three new acting courses in Cardiff 12 July 2005 |
| Gest Performance Training are pleased to announce details of three new acting courses in Cardiff for Summer/Autumn 2005. |
| WEST END STARS IN WALES FOR GWENT THEATRE BENEFIT 11 July 2005 |
| West End stars of music theatre will top the bill for a night of songs from hit musicals spanning the 1920's to 1950's at the Borough Theatre, Abergavenny on Sunday, 17 July. |
| TOP WEATHERMAN GIVES THUMBS UP FOR OPEN AIR THEATRE FESTIVAL 11 July 2005 |
| Everyman Theatre at the Museum of Welsh Life, St Fagans |
| GLAMOROUS NIGHT...... 11 July 2005 |
| A BENEFIT PERFORMANCE ON BEHALF OF GWENT YOUNG PEOPLE’S THEATRE |
| Showstoppers 09 July 2005 |
| AN EVENING OF SOME OF MUSICAL THEATRE'S FINEST SONGS |
| Mother Tongue 09 July 2005 |
| “One language dies every two weeks, Joel. Isn’t that the figure? Fifty-eight languages have only one speaker. It’s horrific.” |
| Bitesize Theatre! 08 July 2005 |
| practical summer workshops designed to give you an intense bite-sized taste of professional theatre. |
| Cardiff Passion at Chapter 07 July 2005 |
| This Friday is the opening night of Passion: Cardiff City of Drama 2005, a city-wide celebration involving seven venues and over 100 performances |
| SCRIPTSLAM GRAND FINAL LIVE AT THE SHERMAN 07 July 2005 |
| Serman Theatre is delighted to announce the ScriptSlam Grand Final 2005 on Tuesday 14 July at 8pm in The Sherman Venue 2 |
| CABARET WHALES' SUMMER CAMP
07 July 2005 |
| From Las Vegas to Cardiff - Fishguard's finest cabaret act is back with a new show that'll have you weeping... with laughter. |
| Y WIBDAITH WIRION gan Daniel a Matthew Glyn 06 July 2005 |
| Unwaith eto mae Bara Caws yn torri tir newydd wrth fynd a’u cynulleidfa ar drip i’w gofio. |
| Canfod iâr i David! 05 July 2005 |
| Crash - Drama a gomisiynwyd gan Arad Goch; Perfformir yn ystod Eisteddfod Genedlaethol Eryri a'r Cyffuniau 2005 05 July 2005 |
| Pobl ifanc eisiau cael hwyl a chymryd risg, eu rhieni eisiau iddynt basio arholiadau o leiaf cyn gystal a phlant y cymdogion) a chael swyddi breision. Problemau oesol mewn cyd-destun modern |
| The Arts Outside Cardiff awards 2005/06 01 July 2005 |
| LLWYFAN GOGLEDD CYMRU - Caerdroia 30 June 2005 |
| Mi fydd cynhyrchiad nesaf Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru yn un unigryw. North Wales Stage’s next production will be like no other seen before in Wales. |
| ‘O DIAR! PORC PEIS BACH 30 June 2005 |
| BANC Y NATIONAL WESTMINSTER YN NODDI CYNYRCHIAD BARA CAWS/CAMBRENSIS |
| Raw nights at Journeys 29 June 2005 |
| Book Launch at the National Assembly for Wales 29 June 2005 |
| Today two books of professional scripts for children's and young people’s theatre are being launched at the National Assembly for Wales. |
| "From Page to Stage": Actorsworkshop Summer School 29 June 2005 |
| A series of summer workshops specially designed to provide a practical insight into the role of the actor and taking a character from page to stage. |
| Y New Theatre ar y blaen gyda thechnoleg newydd 22 June 2005 |
| Dolen wybodaeth RSS o wefan y New Theatre |
| RANAN Come to Aberystwyth 22 June 2005 |
| A Stunning Mix Of Classical Indian Dance and Contemporary Dance-Theatre |
| New Theatre is latest with new technology 22 June 2005 |
| RSS Feed launched from Cardiff venue’s website |
| WMC sells 230,000 tickets 22 June 2005 |
| Acting Out celebrate Cardiff 2005 through film 22 June 2005 |
| Acting Out Cardiff are delighted to announce the screening of their film, My Life Through a Letterbox, at The Sherman Theatre on Friday 1 July 2005 at 1.30pm and 8pm. |
| WNO rehearsals are hurting our finances, says Millennium Centre 22 June 2005 |
| Management at Wales Millennium Centre is putting pressure on Welsh National Opera to reduce its use of the centre's two stages, warning it will be impossible for the venue to meet its financial targets otherwise. |
| Nicole Cabell crowned the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. 20 June 2005 |
| The ravishing young soprano claimed opera’s most coveted title in a fiercely contested final at Cardiff’s St David’s Hall. |
| Cardiff Passion 17 June 2005 |
| Passion Cardiff City of Drama flings open its doors on Friday 8th July. |
| SINGERS NAMED FOR FINALS OF SINGING "OLYMPICS" 17 June 2005 |
| The five finalists have been named for the BBC Cardiff Singer of the World Competition, which is being held at St David’s Hall, Cardiff this Sunday evening (June 19). |
| The Squeeking Beauty 15 June 2005 |
| Next week, Odyssey Theatre will take you away with the fairies and into the land of mice! Odyssey Theatre will perform The Squeeking Beauty at the Weston Studio, Wales Millennium Centre on 21st and 23rd June.* |
| ART IN THE GREAT OUTDOORS 15 June 2005 |
| Networking Event – Friday July 22nd,10.30pm-2.30pm, Ss Michael and Johns, Dublin |
| Win a Workshop! 15 June 2005 |
| This is your chance to win a free 2 hour session with actorsworkshop during their next Autumn Term (starting in September). |
| Directors Acting 2005 15 June 2005 |
|
AN EVENING OF CABARET SONGS
13 June 2005 |
| Miss Saigon breaks records at WMC 12 June 2005 |
| Wales Millennium Centre today announced that MISS SAIGON had hit its ambitious sales target at the new international centre for the performing arts in Cardiff Bay. |
| A UFO in Leith Walk? Someone must be clowning around.. 09 June 2005 |
| No Fit State at the 2005 Edinburgh Fringe |
| COLEG SIR GÂR YN DATHLU “SHELL CONNECTIONS” YN Y
NATIONAL THEATRE YN LLUNDAIN 02 June 2005 |
| Mae Coleg Sir Gâr yn un o un ar ddeg o grwpiau ysgol a theatr ieuenctid sydd wedi eu dewis i gymryd rhan yng ng_yl flynyddol Shell Connections a gynhelir gan y National Theatre yn Llundain o 6 - 12 Gorffennaf |
| COLEG SIR GÂR CELEBRATES SHELL CONNECTIONS AT THE NATIONAL THEATRE 02 June 2005 |
| Coleg Sir Gâr is one of only twelve school and youth theatre groups chosen to participate in the National Theatre’s annual Shell Connections festival from 6 - 12 July. |
| BRASS TRACKS: A Night at the Movies 02 June 2005 |
| June will see the world premiere in South Wales of a truly unique evening of film and live music. |
| BBC WRITER’S ‘GIANT’ PLAY FOR THEATR NA N’OG 27 May 2005 |
| Theatr na n’Og’s current production, Me, A Giant! is written by successful Welsh playwright Roger Williams. Roger’s television credits include "The Story of Tracy Beaker" (BBC1/CBBC), "Secret Sis" (BBC1/CBBC), "Pobol y Cwm" (BBC Cymru) and the BAFTA nominated "Tales From Pleasure Beach" (BBC2). |
| stage fright / performance anxiety? 26 May 2005 |
| The Academy of Musical Theatre Wales 26 May 2005 |
| The Academy of Musical Theatre Wales is holding an open audition day for students wishing to go to theatre school. |
| Transitions Dance Company at The Sherman 25 May 2005 |
| Transitions Dance Company is a group of ten brilliant young performers taking their first steps into the professional dance arena. On Thursday 16 June at 7.30pm at The Sherman the company will perform a programme of newly commissioned work by some of the most engaging dance makers on the international contemporary dance scene: |
| Theatr Iolo in Scotland 24 May 2005 |
| Theatr Iolo is back in Scotland today, with performances of the acclaimed “Are We There Yet?” at the NEAC in Edinburgh |
| TYMOR YR HAF/HYDREF 2005 YN Y NEW THEATRE 23 May 2005 |
| Mae pethau’n poethi yn ystod y misoedd nesaf, gyda llond llwyfan o ddramâu, sioeau cerdd ac adloniant ysgafn i’ch difyrru chi ar nosweithiau hirddydd haf yn y New Theatre! |
| BRASSED OFF 23 May 2005 |
| Brassed Off, the acclaimed British film, has now been adapted into a hit stage play set in Wales, which comes to The Coal Exchange, Cardiff Bay, from Tuesday 7 to Thursday 16 June |
| 10 'til 10 23 May 2005 |
| Ever fancied taking part in a show, but couldn't commit to all the rehearsals? Then this could be for you! |
| SUMMER/AUTUMN 2005 SEASON AT THE NEW THEATRE 23 May 2005 |
| Things are certainly heating up at the New Theatre over the next few months, with steamy drama, sizzling musicals and enough light entertainment to wile away those long summer nights |
| The Squeeking Beauty 16 May 2005 |
| Hijinx’s Odyssey Theatre will return to the Weston Studio at Wales Millennium Centre* on 21st and 23rd June following four sell out performances in December |
| Cardiff Singer of the World 13 May 2005 |
| Secondary schools from across Wales are being invited to get involved in the world’s greatest singing competition this summer. |
| Welsh National Opera Presents 12 May 2005 |
| Young actors needed for new production of Macbeth
11 May 2005 |
| The Sherman Summer Youth Theatre is searching for young people to audition for an exciting new production of Shakespeare’s Macbeth |
| Cardiff Dance Festival 10 May 2005 |
| 2005 brings Cardiff’s first ever dance festival and it’s no small event. |
| 'ROSEBUD' RETURNING TO NEW YORK STAGE. 10 May 2005 |
| Following its standing ovations at the week-long Toronto Harbourfront World Stage Festival in April, 'Rosebud - The Lives of Orson Welles' has just been contracted to return to the off-Broadway stage later this autumn. |
| Personal Tuition from Actorsworkshop 10 May 2005 |
| Are you looking for one-on-one tuition in Acting, Dance, or Music? |
| Random Journey 09 May 2005 |
| Gest Performance Training is holding it's first public performance next week. |
| THE SUMMER SHIFT 2005 09 May 2005 |
| CPR International Programme of Performance Workshops |
| Welsh National Opera back at The Wales Millennium Centre 05 May 2005 |
| “Unseen Broadway” 05 May 2005 |
| AMT-Wales presents an evening of rare, unperformed songs from shows seldom seen in the U.K. |
| Side By Side By Sondheim 05 May 2005 |
| 10 ‘til 10 @ The Gate 26 April 2005 |
| Ever fancied taking part in a show, but couldn’t commit to all the rehearsals? Then this could be for you! |
| Equity Wales new web site launched 25 April 2005 |
| Summer term productions at RWCMD 25 April 2005 |
| Opera Masterclasses in Cardiff 22 April 2005 |
| Some of the biggest names in opera will be putting young singers through their musical paces in June. |
| The Pull of Negative Gravity tours to New York 22 April 2005 |
| Collapse of major musical after WMC run 22 April 2005 |
| North Wales Stage Widen Their Theatrical Horizons. 19 April 2005 |
| Following the success of their recent multi lingual production “Frongoch” Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Stage have been invited to perform at the Hradec Králové international festival ‘Theatre of European Regions’ in the Czech Republic at the end of June |
| Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru yn ehangu eu gorwelion theatrig 19 April 2005 |
| Yn dilyn llwyddiant eu cynhyrchiad aml ieithog diweddar, “Frongoch” gan Ifor ap Glyn, mae Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru wedi cael gwahoddiad i berfformio mewn gwyl Theatr Ewropeiadd yn Hradec Králové yng Ngweriniaeth Siec ym mis Mehefin |
| A DIFFERENT PLACE 19 April 2005 |
| This comic and touching one-man show follows asylum-seeker Abel's attempts to create a new life for himself in Britain |
| Cynhadledd Cyfrwng 2005 Cyfrwng Conference 19 April 2005 |
| Prifysgol Morgannwg, Ebrill 22 – 24 University of Glamorgan, April 22 – 24 |
| ONCE ON THIS ISLAND 17 April 2005 |
| The Articulate Practitioner - Articulating Practice 15 April 2005 |
| an international forum addressing the nexus between theory and practice in contemporary performance. |
| An appeal for sponsorship 15 April 2005 |
| Can you help get Gareth Potter back to Kosova? |
| CARCHAR Y MEDDWL 14 April 2005 |
| MARAT / SADE Mercher – Gwener EBRILL 27-29 Carchar Biwmaris |
| AMT-Wales Cabaret Evening 12 April 2005 |
| A Celebration of Rodgers and Hammerstein |
| An Ideal Husband 12 April 2005 |
| Cwrs Hyfforddi Tiwtoriaid Cerddoriaeth Cymraeg 12 April 2005 |
| Fydd Cerdd Gymunedol Cymru yn rhedeg cwrs hyfforddi byr ar gyfer tiwtoriaid cerddoriaeth Gymraeg yn Aberystwyth ar Fai y 5ed a’r 6ed. |
| ROSEBUD ON THE WORLD STAGE 10 April 2005 |
| BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 10 April 2005 |
| Dates announced for order of singing in 2005 competition |
| The Morals of Modern Day Myths 08 April 2005 |
| Traditional Storytelling given contemporary twist in a new play by Cardiff playwright |
| Broken and Blue 05 April 2005 |
| Winners announcement |
| Politics must not interfere with art 05 April 2005 |
| POLITICIANS were warned yesterday of setting a "dangerous precedent" by taking over the funding decisions of a North Wales theatre. |
| ImMortal 2 03 April 2005 |
| Following on from the critically acclaimed, award winning ImMortal, NoFit State Circus are ready to stun the nation with a bigger, better redeveloped version. |
| romeo and juliet is back 01 April 2005 |
| It's back for two new dates in Wales - SHAKESPEARE's timeworn classic, revitalised for the reality-TV generation by VOLCANO THEATRE COMPANY. |
| Ty AR Y TYWOD 01 April 2005 |
| Drama glasurol ac arloesol gan un o ddramodwyr mwyaf amryddawn a chynhyrchiol yr ugeinfed ganrif yng Nghymru yw cynhyrchiad diweddaraf Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru. |
| Sand House 01 April 2005 |
| A timeless classic by one of twentieth century Wales’s most prolific and versatile dramatist is the latest production by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru – the Welsh National Touring Company. |
| Flops stir feuds at the Welsh culture palace
30 March 2005 |
| AN arts centre funded with more than £30m of lottery money and opened by the Queen four months ago is being plagued by management infighting and accusations of bullying amid a series of failed shows. |
| Exciting Summer Season at The Sherman 30 March 2005 |
| This Summer, The Sherman Theatre is pleased to present an eclectic programme of events featuring professional drama, dance, music, new writing and fresh talent |
| To Have and To Hold 29 March 2005 |
| TODAY rehearsals started for Hijinx Theatre’s national tour of Wales and England for their spring show To Have and To Hold. |
| An Evening of Musical Theatre 29 March 2005 |
| F F E R N O L S L W C U S 27 March 2005 |
| addasiad Bryn Fôn o ddrama John Godber – ‘Lucky Sods’ |
| A Report Which All Will Welcome 27 March 2005 |
| It has to be admitted that, as a general rule, the Reports of House of Commons Select Committees do not make for light reading. The latest from the Culture, Media and Sport Committee, which was published on 23rd March and which can be downloaded from the UK Parliament Site and which we summarise this week, is no exception, but it is a little more readable than most, perhaps because of some of the more barbed comments which is makes. |
| BBC Cardiff Singer of the World 2005 22 March 2005 |
| Music lovers are snapping up tickets for the world’s greatest singing competition. |
| Mae CCC am benodi mwy o Aelodau Annibynnol I vBwyllgor Rhanbarthol y Canolbarth a'r Gorllewin 22 March 2005 |
| ACW seeks more Independent Members for the Mid & West Wales Regional Committee 22 March 2005 |
| CALLING ALL AMATEUR DRAMATISTS!! 22 March 2005 |
| Wales based charity, the Drama Association of Wales, announces the launch of its latest training project - THEATRE SUMMER SCHOOL 2005. |
| CulturEuro Seminars: EU Funding Opportunities for the Cultural Sector 19 March 2005 |
| EUCLID, the official UK Cultural Contact Point, appointed by the European Commission and the UK Department for Culture, Media and Sport, are pleased to announce that we are once again running our popular series of CulturEuro seminars for the arts and cultural sector |
| E x p e r i m e n t i c a 05 - Open Call for Submissions 19 March 2005 |
| Chapter is calling for artists based in Wales to submit proposals for performance, film, new media, installation, dance and cross art-form work |
| £1.8m i Gwmni Theatr Arad Goch 18 March 2005 |
| Neithiwr (Mawrth 17) mewn derbyniad a gynhaliwyd fel rhan o Wyl Agor Drysau * Gwyl Theatr Ryngwladol Cymru i Gynulleidfaoedd Ifanc yn Aberystwyth cyhoeddodd Peter Tyndall, Prif Weithredwr Cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru ei bod yn rhoi grant o £1,846,165 i Gwmni Theatr Arad Goch |
| Arad Goch receive £1.8m for new home 18 March 2005 |
| Last night (Thursday 17th March) in a reception held as part of the Opening Doors * Wales International Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences in Aberystwyth, Peter Tyndall, Chief Executive of The Arts Council of Wales announced a £1,846,165 award to Arad Goch Theatre Company. |
| Wild Lunch Funsize 18 March 2005 |
| A selection of lunchtime plays for audiences under 8 |
| BLWYDDYN DDRAMATIG 18 March 2005 |
| Daeth hyd at 10,000 o bobl i weld perfformiadau a gweithgareddau eraill Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru yn ystod blwyddyn gyntaf y fenter. |
| Dramatic Year... 17 March 2005 |
| Audiences totalling up to 10,000 people attended productions and other activities staged by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru – the Welsh National Theatre Touring Company during its first year in operation. |
| Wales under occupation 15 March 2005 |
| "Nest of Angels" a new play by Julian Bond is to have it world premier under the auspices of The Bleeding Flag, a new locally based theatre company. This exciting new piece of drama will be performed at 8.15 on 24th March at the Small Studio Theatre Aberystwyth Arts Centre. |
| YOU WERE THERE! 11 March 2005 |
| “You Were There” directed by Damian Robinson, is to be performed at the Dolman Theatre Newport on the 22nd of March 2005 at 7:15 pm |
| Agor Drysau Festival in Aberrystwyth 09 March 2005 |
| The Arts Council of Wales' third Annual Conference 09 March 2005 |
| World Class Wales? Wales, the preferred place to practise and experience the arts |
| 60TH ANNIVERSARY OF ESCAPE ATTEMPT TAKES CENTRE STAGE AS
THEATR NA N’OG RECEIVE HOMEFRONT RECALL BIG LOTTERY MONEY 09 March 2005 |
| One of Wales’ most respected theatre companies for children, Theatr na n’Og, have been awarded £7,596 from the Homefront Recall Big Lottery Fund to restage their recent World War II production, Halt! Who Goes There? in Bridgend this March. |
| AGOR DRYSAU I GROESAWU’R BYD I ABERYSTWYTH 09 March 2005 |
| CURTAIN GOES UP & UP FOR THEATR NA N’OG 07 March 2005 |
| Theatr na n’Og have had a busy start to 2005 with three productions being staged simultaneously. |
| To Have and To Hold 07 March 2005 |
| TODAY Hijinx Theatre celebrated the wedding of Phil (Ceris James) to Rachael (Peri Thomas)! |
| AMT- Wales presents Roberto Zucco 07 March 2005 |
| As part of term two, students of the Academy of Musical Theatre Wales will be performing the play ?Roberto Zucco?, Directed by AMT-Wales Head of Drama - Jamie Lee, at Llanover Hall in Cardiff from Thursday 10th March - Saturday 12th March 2005. |
| TROILUS AND CRESSIDA BECOMES FIRST CAPTIONED PERFORMANCE AT THE NEW THEATRE 04 March 2005 |
| The New Theatre’s first ever StageText performance takes place on Saturday 12 March at 2.30pm . |
| "Interiors" at the Sherman Theatre 28 February 2005 |
| 'Interiors' runs from 17th - 19th March 2005 in venue 2 of the Sherman theatre |
| Football
at the hens and chickens guerilla theatre experiment 28 February 2005 |
| Night at altar of popularity
25 February 2005 |
| With the first night of Welsh National Opera's new production of Wozzeck on Saturday, the final block in the edifice of Cardiff's £106m arts complex fell into place |
| Sioeau Celfyddydau Perfformio 2005 / Mini-fest Performance Invitation 2005! 25 February 2005 |
| Mi fydd perfformiadau arbennig yn digwydd yn y coleg yn ystod yr wythnosau nesa'. |
| BIG Event 2005 24 February 2005 |
| Theatre professionals and students with an interest in interactive and dramatic science education are invited to attend the annual British Interactive Group conference. |
| Cash lifeline for mobile theatre 22 February 2005 |
| CASH was confirmed yesterday to continue Clwyd Theatr Cymru's mobile theatre, which takes productions to some of Wales' deprived communities. |
| Investment in the arts reaches all-time high 21 February 2005 |
| Welsh Assembly Government investment in the arts will increase by £2m to £26.6m over the next financial year, Culture Minister Alun Pugh has confirmed. |
| What does maverick mean? 18 February 2005 |
| Mike Smith interviews Richard Jones about his new production of Wozzeck for the WNO |
| From Maid to Princess 18 February 2005 |
| Mike Smith talks to Rebecca Evans |
| OPENING DOORS IN ABERYSTWYTH 18 February 2005 |
| In March some of the best actors, dancers and story-tellers will gather in Aberystwyth for Opening Doors – Wales International Festival of Theatre for Young Audiences. |
| AGOR DRYSAU I GROESAWI’R BYD I ABERYSTWYTH 18 February 2005 |
| Rhwng 15-19 o fis Mawrth bydd rhai o actorion, dawnswyr a storïwyr gorau’r byd yn dod i Aberystwyth. |
| BBC Cardiff Singer of the World press and pr appointment 17 February 2005 |
| Cardiff-based arts media specialist Mediasmith has been appointed to manage press & publicity for BBC Cardiff Singer of the World. |
| THEATR IOLO WINS AWARD IN SCOTLAND 11 February 2005 |
| Theatr Iolo has won the award for Best Theatre Production for Children and Young People at the Tron Awards in Glasgow. |
| LLANELLI'S WAR TIME SECRET REVEALED IN
NEW PLAY 05 February 2005 |
| Prop-Wash Theatre’s new play The Butcher Bird, reveals an insight into a little known piece of Welsh history which changed the course of World War 2. The Tour takes place in and around the Llanelli area, details are listed below. |
| Shinani’n Siarad 05 February 2005 |
| Ymateb Cwmni Rhosys Cochion am enill un o brif wobrau Theatr yng Nghymru 2005 |
| HEARING • OURSELVES • SPEAK
05 February 2005 |
| Homophobia, Prejudice and a Horrific Murder. 28 January 2005 |
| RWCMD presents a harrowing and hugely important play: a monument to a dark day in recent history that should never be forgotten. |
| Diogel? safe? 28 January 2005 |
| Small World Theatre news update |
| We weren't alone in arts move 28 January 2005 |
| Terry Hands writes to the Western Mail |
| Welsh Theatre in Scotland 28 January 2005 |
| Theatr Iolo have been nominated for Best Show for Children & Young People |
| Community Dance Wales - Workshops 27 January 2005 |
| Community Dance Wales is offering two workshops in February for dance practitioners at the following venues: |
| A talk with playwrights LUCY GOUGH and ALAN POLLOCK 27 January 2005 |
| University of Gloucestershire Creative Writing Speaker Series presents |
| THEATR NA N’OG’S NEW MUSICAL PREPARES TO TOUR WALES 25 January 2005 |
| Due to demand extra performances have been added to Theatr na n‘Og’s tour of their new musical production Melangell - The Princess and The Hunter, and the company and venues are advising audiences to book their tickets now |
| Towards Tomorrow? An International Gathering Exploring 25 January 2005 |
| CPR’S MAJOR INTERNATIONAL GATHERING TO DEBATE THE FUTURE OF THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE |
| SIOE GERDD THEATR NA N’OG YN PARATOI I FYND AR DAITH 25 January 2005 |
| Yn sgîl yr ymateb ysgubol mae perfformiadau ychwanegol wedi eu hategu at daith Theatr na n‘Og o’r sioe gerdd newydd Melangell - Y Dywysoges a’r Heliwr, ac mae’r cwmni a’r canolfannau perfformio yn annog y gynnulleidfa i archebu eu tocynnau ‘nawr. |
| WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE LISTINGS FOR JANUARY- APRIL 2005. 25 January 2005 |
| Not only is the Wales Millennium Centre a world-class theatre; it’s also a vibrant, living centre with activity throughout the day and into the night. |
| Best 'actor' speaks! 23 January 2005 |
| Marc Rees talks about winng two awards at the 2004 theatre in wales awards |
| Arts projects receive capital injection 22 January 2005 |
| When plans for the Wales Millennium Centre were announced, there were fears that it would suck up much of the funding available to the arts in Wales. However, two months after it opened, Karen Price finds small theatres are benefiting from working alongside it |
| The theatre in Wales awards were announced last night at Aberystwyth Arts Centre. 22 January 2005 |
| GWOBRAU CYMRU GREADIGOL CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU 21 January 2005 |
| Nos Wener bydd pobl flaenllaw ac adnabyddus ym myd y celfyddydau yn ymgunull ar gyfer uchafbwynt blwyddyn y celfyddydau: Gwobrau Cymru Greadigol cyngor Celfyddydau Cymru. |
| THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES CREATIVE WALES AWARDS 21 January 2005 |
| Friday evening leading figures and personalities from the arts world will gather for the highlight of the arts year: The Arts Council of Wales Creative Wales Awards. |
| Hen Ddrama Newydd Aled Jones Williams 20 January 2005 |
| Wave of New Writing Hits The Sherman 20 January 2005 |
| A double dose of new writing is lined up for the award-winning Sherman Theatre Company next month. |
| TYMOR Y GWANWYN/HAF 2005 YN Y NEW THEATRE 19 January 2005 |
| MWY O SIOEAU, SÊR A SBRI! |
| SPRING/SUMMER 2005 SEASON AT THE NEW THEATRE 19 January 2005 |
| MORE SHOWS, MORE STARS, MORE SPECTACLE! |
| Award-winning Youth Scheme Showcases Talent 18 January 2005 |
| Acting Out Cardiff at The Sherman Theatre has a brand new company of students and on Friday 28 January they will be giving their first ever public performance entitled OneWorld! in The Sherman’s Studio Venue. |
| Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru yn cyflwyno eu cynhyrchiad diweddara 18 January 2005 |
| Mae ymarferion wedi cychwyn ar gyfer cynhyrchiad cyffrous ar y cyd rhwng Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru a Project Arts Centre Dulyn. |
| Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Stage introduce their latest production 18 January 2005 |
| Rehersals have started on an exciting co production between Llwyfan Gogledd Cymru / North Wales Stage and Project Arts Centre, Dublin |
| RWCMD Is At The Forefront of Cutting-Edge New Welsh Drama 18 January 2005 |
| Since 1999, RWCMD has been commissioning cutting-edge welsh language drama and translations, with the support of Wales’ leading playwrights including Sion Eirian, Meic Povey, Gary Owen, Roger Williams and this year Geraint Lewis. |
| CBCDC yn Flaenllaw mewn Drama Flaengar Newydd 18 January 2005 |
| Ers 1999 mae CBCDC wedi bod yn comisiynu drama flaengar Gymraeg a chyfieithiadau, gyda chymorth dramodwyr blaenllaw yn cynnwys Sion Eirian, Meic Povey, Roger Williams ac eleni Geraint Lewis. |
| Crash 17 January 2005 |
| Sioe Gymuned newydd gan Arad Goch |
| RWCMD Spring programme 17 January 2005 |
| CandoCo Easter Training Lab 2005 17 January 2005 |
| Bookings are now open for the next CandoCo International School of Dance's residential training programme. |
| plateaux 2005 - call for proposals
17 January 2005 |
| plateaux - New positions in international performing arts |
| HIGH FEST International Theatre Festival, Armenia 1st - 12th October 2005 17 January 2005 |
| Now in its third year, this Armenian theatre festival invites submissions from international companies wishing to take part in the 2005 edi |
| The Choreographic Lab, Articulating Dance Project 17 January 2005 |
| Proposals are invited from movement-based artists working professionally and/or in higher education, interested in undertaking an extended independent research project at The Choreographic Lab |
|
Creative crisis? 17 January 2005 |
| Now arts practitioners are waiting to see if Culture Minister Alun Pugh's new table setting at the Assembly will ensure such an arm's length approach following a shake-up in cultural funding. |
| STIWT THEATRE, WREXHAM AND REVEAL THEATRE TEAM UP ON THE ENVIRONMENT 17 January 2005 |
| Reveal Theatre Company has been awarded funding from NEWCASTLE UNDER LYME BOROUGH COUNCIL to produce a series of workshops for schools on the environment. Following the success of STICKS AND STONES at the Stiwt Theatre in October 2004, Reveal returns to explore the environment. |
| New Acting Course and Performance Opportunity from Gest Performance Training 15 January 2005 |
| Gest’s new course is an exciting opportunity for anyone interested in performing not only to build on existing experience and skills, but also to get fully involved in the creative process |
| AGOR DRYSAU I DDRAMODWYR CYMRAEG 14 January 2005 |
| Drws Arall i’r Coed yw dramâu byrion newydd gan Gwyneth Glyn, Eurgain Haf, Dyfrig Jones, Caryl Lewis a Manon Wyn, yn agor yng Nghaerdydd ar yr 2il o Chwefor. |
| On the Edge 14 January 2005 |
| A second series of rehearsed readings of plays by both new and established Welsh writers produced by Michael Kelligan. |
| CROSS-CURRENTS: Spring LISTINGS 12 January 2005 |
| CPR continues its highly successful series of international workshops in CROSS-CURRENTS, Spring 2005. |
| Apêl y Celfyddydau i chwyddo coffrau'r Tsunami
12 January 2005 |
| CYNGOR CELFYDDYDAU CYMRU'N YMATEB I DRYCHINEB TSUNAMI |
| Arts appeal to boost Tsunami giving 12 January 2005 |
| THE ARTS COUNCIL OF WALES RESPONDS TO THE TSUNAMI CRISIS |
| New spring season at the Sherman Theatre 11 January 2005 |
| The Sherman is one of Britain’s premiere theatres for young people and is the major producing venue in South Wales in the centre of Cardiff. |
| Circelation 2005 - 'Risk' 10 January 2005 |
| Circelation is a professional development programme for circus artists/performers and circus directors who want to develop and improve their skills and knowledge |
| Dance Auditions - WID 10 January 2005 |
| danceWEB-Europe Scholarships 2005 10 January 2005 |
| This 5 week residency programme, which takes place annually during July and August as part of Vienna's ImPulsTanz Festival, offers 40 to 50 international young professional dancers and choreographers the chance to take part in an intensive training programme. |
| International Artist Residency Toronto 2005 10 January 2005 |
| The Gibraltar Point International Artist Residency Program on Toronto Island, Toronto, Canada is now accepting submissions for the June 2005 Term. |
| Forkbeard Fantasy - Summer School 2005 10 January 2005 |
| Forkbeard Fantasy is offering two six-day residential courses in 2005 |
| RUTH TILL, Director of Rubicon Dance, Cardiff 10 January 2005 |
| Actorsworkshop New Website! 10 January 2005 |
| Brighton Fringe Festival 2005: Call for Proposals 10 January 2005 |
| A new fringe theatre in the centre of Brighton is accepting proposals for the 2005 Brighton Festival Fringe. |
| The Magdalena Project 08 January 2005 |
| This month Chapter is hosting an artists’ residency project focusing on contemporary intercultural arts practice in Latin America and Wales - LATINOAMERICA. |
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Ruth Till, Director of Rubicon Dance, gets MBE 07 January 2005 |
| Ruth Till, Director of Rubicon Dance, has received an MBE in recognition of her services to Community Dance in the New Year Honours list |
| WELSH NATIONAL OPERA Opening season at the Wales Millennium Centre 07 January 2005 |
| AELOD O GYNGOR CCC YN CAEL MBE 07 January 2005 |
| Aelod o Gyngor Celfyddydau Cymru yn derbyn cydnabyddiaeth frenhinol |
| Announcement of broadcast on Radio 3: choral work by John Hardy. 06 January 2005 |
| On Friday 7th January there is a broadcast on BBC Radio 3 of a recording made at the 2004 St David's Cathedral Festival, Pembrokeshire, Wales, by the BBC National Chorus of Wales, Conducted by Adrian Partington |
| Diversions’ Spring Tour 2005 06 January 2005 |
| . Now’s your chance to catch this much celebrated company as they present an exciting international triple bill on their Spring Tour. |
| The James Westaway Award 05 January 2005 |
| SPECIAL WELSH EDITION OF STUDIES IN THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE 04 January 2005 |
| RHIFYN ARBENNIG CYMREIG O STUDIES IN THEATRE AND PERFORMANCE 04 January 2005 |
| Mae'r rhifyn cyfredol o'r cyfnodolyn Studies in Theatre and Performance yn Special Issue ar berfformio yng Nghymru. |
| THE MADE IN WALES PLAY OFF 2005 04 January 2005 |
| Following the success of Lewis Davies’s play FOOTBALL at the Edinburgh International Fringe Festival 2004 and subsequent Welsh tour, Made in Wales has decided to commission three new plays for 2005. |
| ROAD in Bangor 02 January 2005 |
| Shoestring Theatre 02 January 2005 |
| The Magdalena Project 02 January 2005 |
| At Chapter Arts Centre Cardiff |
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