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The current fifth season of Art @ the Assembly opened on Tuesday 16th, November, only a few moments before, just through the door to the right of the stage, the Assembly would be debating the future of the Arts Council of Wales. The Assembly Presiding Officer, Lord Dafydd Elis-Thomas welcomed the event, noting that it would be the last to be held in the existing Assembly building and that he looked forward to future seasons of events in the new Assembly building, the ‘Senedd’ as he hoped the new building would be designated. He stressed that ”once again the programme represents our country’s rich culture. Art @ the Assembly is truly inclusive and this year’s programme embodies a key aim of the initiative – accessibility. The performances also bring our building to life and I congratulate Art & Business Cymru on its innovative work. These exciting events are made possible by the vision and support of the Welsh business community and all the companies involved deserve our thanks. I am extremely proud to be associated with Art @ the Assembly and look forward to watching the initiative flourish in the future.” Abergavenny-based performance-poet and gardener Francesca Kay got the season underway with a very lively reading of her work that she delivered with great charm and delicious sparkling humour with a bit of romance thrown in for extra excitement. The new season will represent a wide range of Wales-based creative talent: 14 December BBC National Chorus of Wales – Sponsored by Legal and General 8 February Gwent Theatre – Sponsored by Arup 8 March International Festival of Musical Theatre in Cardiff – Sponsored by Royal Mail Group 14 June Sgript Cymru – Sponsored by KTS Owens Thomas 5 July Patua Dance – Sponsored by G E Healthcare For further information concerning Arts & Business Cymru contact: Director Rachel Jones Tel: 02920 303023 |
| arts and business cymru web site: www.AandB.org.uk |
| Rachel Jones e-mail: cymru@AandB.org.uk |
Tuesday, November 23, 2004 |
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