From mellow drama to melodrama, Rhondda Cynon Taff Cultural Services brand new act 8 Drama Season features brilliant comedy, a brand new comedy from Frank Vickery, a contemporary classic and storytelling of a different kind.Kicking off the season at The Muni Arts Centre is Frank Vickery’s never toured before hilarious play Biting The Bullet from Tuesday 27 September to Saturday 1 October at 7.30pm plus a matinee performance on Wednesday 28 at 1.00pm. After 32 years of marriage, Beryl is shattered by some devastating news from her husband, Ted. Her world falls apart and she is distraught, but gradually she back from the edge of despair helped by her exuberant daughter Angie and down-to-earth neighbour, Dawn. She decides it’s time to live life to the full – with some help from a very unexpected source. What will people say? Does Beryl care anyway? This poignant and entertaining comedy is Frank Vickery at his sharpest! Tickets cost £11.50, Concessions £9.50, Two stalls tickets £15.00 on Tuesday evening on Tuesday night and at the matinee performance. Biting The Bullet is also at The Coliseum Theatre Tuesday 11 – Thursday 13 October at 7.30pm, plus matinee Wednesday 12 October at 1.00pm, and at The Park & Dare Theatre Friday 14 – Saturday 15 October at 7.30pm, plus matinee on Friday 14 at 1.00pm. Returning to The Coliseum Theatre on Saturday 22 October at 7.30pm is the renowned Mappa Mundi with a brand new production of Much Ado About Nothing. Shakespeare’s popular comedy tells the story of two pairs of lovers. Headstrong Beatrice and proud Benedick live in denial of their true feelings for each other, whilst lovesick Claudio and sweet, naïve Hero are head over heels. But the path of true love never runs smooth, with foul play and mischief, this classic play promises plenty of scope for Mappa Mundi’s unmistakeable style. Tickets cost £13.50, Concessions £10.50, Students £8.00. Early Bird tickets £10.50,Concessions £8.50 and Students £6.50 available until 21.09.11. For storytelling of different kind don’t miss The Vagina Monologues at The Park & Dare Theatre on Saturday 29 October at 8.00pm. Eve Ensler’s hilarious Broadway and West End smash hit is back featuring a new all star cast including the brilliant Tiana Benjamin (Eastenders) the stunning Louisa Lyton (Eastenders, The Bill) and the sensational Wendi Peters (Coronation Street, Celebrity Masterchef). This hilariously witty and moving collection of stories is an unmissable show for every generation. With fresh laugh out loud fun this is the ultimate girls’ night out! Tickets cost £18.50. The Muni Arts Centre also welcomes the return of Blackrat Productions and a new adaptation by John Godber of the award winning comedy Up’N’ Under on Thursday 10 November at 7.30pm. Set in the South Wales Valleys and the competitive world of Rugby union this hilarious comedy tells the story of Arthur, who for a bet undertakes training the local sevens side to play a match against the ‘best side’ in the Rhondda Valleys, while Arthur is confident of a win the boys however do not share his optimism! With a talented cast of some of Wales’ finest actors, this non stop comedy is given a genuine Welsh flavour packed with topical humour and rugby songs. Tickets cost £12.00, Concessions £10.00. To book your tickets please call The Cultural Services Booking and Information Line on 08000 147 111 or book online @ www.rct-arts.co.uk. |
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Saturday, September 3, 2011 |
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