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PERFORMANCES FOR THE CURIOUS NEW SPRING SEASON OF WORK IN THE WESTON STUDIO, FFRESH, DANCE HOUSE AND THE CENTRE’S PUBLIC SPACES |
Wales Millennium Centre’s ‘Performances for the Curious’ is a season of compelling and critically-acclaimed new work from the very best in contemporary theatre and performance - featuring comedy, cabaret, music and scratch nights from artists in Wales and beyond. The programme is driven by voices and stories where the audience can explore contemporary topics.The Curious performance spaces include the Weston Studio – close-up and involved, it’s a space for audiences to get immersed in new work; ffresh – a more informal and lively space, perfect for catch-ups, cocktails, cabaret and comedy; the Dance House - which will feature as a pop-up venue for performances and the Centre’s public spaces - used for free family activities which will tie in with the visiting productions. The hand-picked spring programme is inspired or led by female artists, where the audience can explore the world through the eyes of women. The programme also includes ‘Works In Progress’ for those who are curious as to how theatre is made in Wales. Audiences can witness the early stages of a range of work in the Weston Studio this April and be part of the artistic process. The season will include productions through the Welsh language and shows aimed at families and young people, with several assisted performances including captioning, BSL, Touch Tours, Audio Description and Relaxed Performances. Artistic Director of Wales Millennium Centre, Graeme Farrow said: “This new season will be one of intergenerational performances inspiring you to try something new. We’re proud to offer a diverse programme of critically acclaimed new work, which welcomes some of the best artists and companies from Wales and beyond in theatre and performance to Wales Millennium Centre.” Included in the season is the acclaimed Dry White and Soho Theatre stage production of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s cult hit ‘Fleabag’; Cardboard Citizens’ hard hitting play ‘Cathy’; brand new productions from Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and National Theatre Wales and family shows ‘Almost Always Muddy’ and ‘The Girl with Incredibly Long Hair’. Meanwhile in ffresh, the season kicks off with the dazzling Rachel Williams on 16 March and includes shows from regulars Hello Cabaret (31 March), comedian Kiri Pritchard McLean (17 March), Machynlleth Comedy Festival Showcase (7 April), Alaw presented by Cwpwrdd Nansi and Trac Cymru (23 March), jazz singer Elaine Delmar (24 March) and bilingual comedian Connie Orff (18 May). The full ‘Performances for the Curious’ programme can be found below: UNEXPLODED ORDNANCES (UXO) from Split Britches Combining a Dr Strangelove inspired performance with a daring forum for public conversation, Unexploded Ordnances explores ageing, anxiety, hidden desires and how to look forward when the future is uncertain. In the Situation Room, 12 audience members are invited to become a Council of Elders to discuss the global issues of the day, as Split Britches weave in satirical insights and humour. 27 – 31 MARCH 7PM / WESTON STUDIO MINEFIELD – A Lift Production by Lola Arias Six Falklands/Malvinas war veterans who once faced each other across a battlefield now face each other across a stage. Together they share memories, films, songs and photos, recalling their collective war with brutal honesty and startling humour, and embodying the political figures that led them into it. 5 – 7 APRIL 8PM / WESTON STUDIO NYRSYS from Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru (In association with Pontio) Mischief, sisterhood and a proud sense of vocation. Go behind the scenes of a busy cancer ward in a hospital in Wales today, with script and songs created from interviews with real nurses. 17 APRIL 8PM / WESTON STUDIO DWY from Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Urdd Gobaith Cymru Two sisters. Two new playwrights. Two plays. A public reading of two plays that won the Drama Medal at the Urdd National Eisteddfod: ‘Ansh’ by Lois Llywelyn Williams (2016) and ‘Lon Terfyn’ by Mared Llywelyn Williams (2017). Part of Theatr Gen Creu, a new initiative by Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru 17 APRIL 8PM / WESTON STUDIO SISTERS from National Theatre Wales with Junoon Theatre, Mumbai (Supported by British Council, Arts Council of Wales and Wales Arts International) A conversation across continents about being a South Asian woman today. Stories half remembered behind the veil, left behind on trains and in airport lounges. Funny, poignant, powerful, and painful. 20 APRIL 8PM/ WESTON STUDIO SCRATCH PERFORMANCES Yet-to be- announced performances in development. This is an opportunity to see exclusive new work and be part of an exciting creative process. Details to be announced soon. 10 – 14 APRIL 8PM/WESTON STUDIO A DANGEROUS WOMAN with Manjeet Mann Recently labelled as a dangerous woman, Manjeet Mann explores what it means to be strong and dangerous. Would you dare to challenge conformity and make your voice heard? 19 APRIL 8PM/WESTON STUDIO CATHY from Cardboard Citizens (With post-show forum theatre and discussion) Researched in collaboration with homelessness charity Shelter and inspired by Ken Loach’s Cathy Come Home, award-winning playwright Ali Taylor’s five-star hit play is a candid, poignant and intimate modern reimagining of the story. What are the impacts of spiraling housing costs, gentrification and forced relocation? 23 – 24 APRIL 8PM/WESTON STUDIO FLEABAG from Drywhite and Soho Theatre Following the BAFTA award winning BBC series, DryWrite and Soho Theatre bring you the acclaimed stage production of Phoebe Waller-Bridge’s cult hit. Stumbling through a maze of social anxiety, disastrous job interviews and meaningless sex, Fleabag serves up an uproariously funny and true account of some sort of a female living her sort of life. 26 APRIL – 5 MAY 8PM AND MATINEE 2PM SATURDAY/WESTON STUDIO ALMOST ALWAYS MUDDY from Likely Story and Kirsty Harris An interactive, improvised family show exploring imagination, the joy of play, being bold, and discovering that you are braver than you ever thought possible! The Story Yard is a treasure trove of pallets, tubes, nets, buckets, junk and possibility. The audience are the Story Builders who use various materials to build the setting for the day’s story. The Story Yard Keepers will then weave the suggestions and creations into an epic tale. Every single show is a unique adventure! There’ll be additional family fun at the Centre to enjoy during your visit; please check the website closer to the time for details. 1 – 8 APRIL 11AM & 3PM/THE STORY YARD THE GIRL WITH INCREDIBLY LONG HAIR from We Made This (Supported by Arts Council of Wales, Blackwood Miners’ Institute, Creu Cymru and Wales Millennium Centre) This new family show reimagines the story of Rapunzel for our times, and promises an unforgettable experience for the whole family. Follow them into the forest, to be immersed in its sights, sounds and smells, with the story unfolding all around you. 10 – 15 APRIL 11AM & 3PM/WESTON STUDIO A MUSICAL Hosted by Jayde Adams and Kiri Pritchard-McLean, five comedians go up against each other to perform their favourite musical theatre song, assisted by band Dave and The Quavers. 21 APRIL 8PM/WESTON STUDIO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ FFRESH… RACHEL WILLIAMS LIVE 16 MARCH 9PM HELLO CABARET 31 MARCH & 5 MAY 9PM APPROPRIATE ADULT with Kiri Pritchard-McLean 17 MARCH 9PM ALAW 23 MARCH 9PM ELAINE DELMAR 24 MARCH 9PM FIRST LADY 30 MARCH 9PM TIGERFACE & FRIENDS 6 APRIL 9PM MACHYNLLETH COMEDY FESTIVAL SHOWCASE 7 APRIL 9PM WHO RUNS THE WORLD? 13 APRIL 9PM VANESSA KISUULE: SEXY 14 APRIL 9PM HELLO LA VOIX 20 APRIL 9PM DR DEAN BURNETT: THE HAPPY BRAIN 21 APRIL 9PM ADELE IS YOUNGER THAN US 27 APRIL 9PM CABARELA 28 APRIL 9PM DAVE JONES QUARTET 4 MAY 9PM SNOWPOET 12 MAY 9PM CONNIE ORFF 18 MAY 9PM PEACEKEEPING/ THE FILMMAKER AND THE ORGAN TRADER 19 MAY 8PM ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ DANCE HOUSE & WALES MILLENNIUM CENTRE PRESENT… LADIES’ NIGHT with Lucky Trimmer 14 APRIL 7.30PM/DANCEHOUSE |
| Wales Millennium Centre web site: www.wmc.org.uk/ |
| Rhian Richards e-mail: rhian.richards@wmc.org.uk |
Friday, February 23, 2018 |
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