http://rct-arts.org en manager@viewcreative.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-07-01T13:51:01+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/save-a-bundle-on-music-events/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/save-a-bundle-on-music-events/#When:12:51:01Z Create your own ticket bundle and save a mint on your music!   Where Good Music Matters mini-music bundle Create your own ticket bundle and save a mint on your music! You can make a saving of up to £10.50 per mini-music bundle, depending on how many gigs you book for! How does the bundle work? Buy a full price ticket(s) for Nils Lofgren   at The Park & Dare on Tuesday 19 October  (£28.50 or £25.00) and buy the same number of tickets for 1, 2 or all of the following 3 gigs for a discounted price: Leddra Chapman   at The Muni on Friday 1 October     £7.50  per ticket instead of £10.00 King King   in The P&D Blues Lounge on Thursday 18 November £8.50  per ticket instead of £12.50 Sara Watkins   at The Muni on Friday 5 November     £8.50  per ticket instead of £12.50 The Boring but Important Stuff…! All tickets must be paid for at the same time – as a single transaction. The number of tickets bought for Nils Lofgren and the discounted tickets must match – eg, buy 2 tickets for Nils, means you can buy up to 2 discounted tickets for Leddra Chapman, King King and/or Sara Watkins. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other ticket discount or concession. Not available on-line, please call 08000 147 111 to book We reserve the right to withdraw this offer at any time, without prior notice. Coliseum, General, Muni, Media, Park & Dare 2010-07-01T12:51:01+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/postman-pat-shops-at-tesco/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/postman-pat-shops-at-tesco/#When:12:55:32Z Last week, Postman Pat met the fantastic shoppers at Tesco, Aberdare!Postman Pat and his black and white cat, Jess, made a very special visit to Tesco Aberdare last week in preparation for his stage debut at The Coliseum Theatre Aberdare on Friday 18 June at 5.30pm and Saturday 19 June at 11.00am and 2.00pm. He made lots of new friends as he greeted shoppers at the store, posing for photographs and shaking hands with some highly delighted children, and their equally delighted parents!  He certainly put a smile on many faces! The all action live show coming to The Coliseum sees Pat preparing for his Very Royal Mission.   He is awaiting someone very special to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office, everyone is helping with the preparation including Mrs Goggins, Ben Taylor, PC Selby and Pat’s trusty sidekick Jess the Cat.   What could possibly go wrong you ask?  Join Pat and his friends for 90 minutes of fun, giggles and sing-along songs in this colourful family show. For your special delivery of tickets to this amazing event book on-line now . Tickets cost £13.00, concessions £11.00, and a Family Ticket (for two adults and two children or one adult and 3 children) costs £40.00. Coliseum, General, Media 2010-06-07T12:55:32+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/ponty/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/ponty/#When:07:05:42Z Tickets available from 9.00am on Friday 23 April from all three RCT venues. Tickets  are now available  from all three RCT venues. Internationally-acclaimed artists Jonathan Ansell, Faryl Smith and Hayley Westenra have been confirmed as the headline acts for this year’s FREE Ponty’s Big Weekend family Sunday event. With her breathtakingly beautiful, angelic voice,Hayley Westenra has won the hearts of millions, broken sales records and captivated live audiences all over the world, now she is ready to wow us at Ponty’s Big Weekend on Sunday 25th July at Ynysangharad Park. She is supported by Jonathan Ansell, who made his name in modern operatic quartet G4 and Faryl Smith, who has become a household name – and a Classical Brit Award nominee – since appearing on Britain’s Got Talent. The event will also include performances from the stars of the Envirovision and winner of the V Factor competitions organised by Rhondda Cynon Taf Council. The V Factor 2010 competition has been funded by The Heads of the Valleys, Western Valleys and Valleys Partnership. V Factor sessions are currently being held in schools and youth centres across South Wales involving more than one and a half thousand young people. Gates will open at 3.30pm.    Tickets will be free subject to an admin  fee, and are available from all three RCT Venues,  or by ringing the booking line on 08000 147 111 or by booking online -  just click on this link -  http://muni.rct-arts.org/en/whats-on/view/pontys-big-weekend-hayley-westernra/ 2010-04-21T07:05:42+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/brilliant-jekyll-hyde-review/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/brilliant-jekyll-hyde-review/#When:11:45:36Z See the review of this amazing performance in The Stage...Review in THE STAGE The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde Published Monday 22 March 2010 at 10:05 by John Hannam Quality fit-up shows like this one, thankfully, are having a healthy impact in attracting new audiences to less commercial theatre locations. The story of Jekyll and Hyde is a proven crowd puller but this all-action production is a masterpiece of drama, comedy, slapstick and amazingly energetic performances from the superb cast of just four. It’s high-powered from the opening scene and never relents. The setting is a London pub, and the innovations and sound effects created from the traditional fixtures and fittings are quite stunning, particularly to depict a hilarious train journey to Scotland and back. Scene changes come thick and fast and prove as enjoyable as the show itself. You actually look forward to the performers’ improvisations and the comments they make as they manically race around the stage moving props with exquisite timing. Some of the laboratory visuals are cleverly devised. The numerous changes of character are perfected in the blink of an eyelid. Richard Latham, who plays five major characters, is so vital to this production. He scores in every contrasting role but I bet many will remember him most for his wonderful brief cameo of an ageing tart. William Hartley brings sheer perfection to both demanding title roles and Jennifer Bryden is so effective with her five major characters it’s hard to comprehend she’s the only woman in the show. Arthur James completes the marvellous cast and thrives on the many opportunities to prove his varied talents. At times it’s delightfully bawdy and the visual comedy adds so much to the all-round entertainment. It’s the kind of production you long to see again - just in case you’ve missed something the first time around. There is so much to absorb and enjoy . Go to event page for more details about the performance at The Coliseum on Thursday 22 April at 7.30pm - http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/en/whats-on/view/jekyll-hyde/ 2010-04-06T11:45:36+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/jls-tickets-now-on-sale/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/jls-tickets-now-on-sale/#When:08:15:40Z JLS to play Ponty’s Big Weekend Saturday 24 July. PLEASE NOTE: This event is in Ynysangharad Park in Pontypridd and NOT at The Muni!!   Brit award winning JLS have become the massive X Factor success story and have quickly established themselves the hottest boy band in the UK.  Their first single ‘Beat Again’ stormed the charts selling over one hundred thousand copies in its first week alone – these guys are truly mega!   Aston Aston, Marvin, JB l, and Ortise bring their amazing live performance to this year’s Ponty’s Big Weekend on Saturday 24 July, in the stunning Ynysangharad Park. and you have to be there!   TICKETS ARE NOW SOLD OUT.   As well as a Saturday night concert which  is guaranteed to be a sell-out, Ponty’s Big Weekend will also feature a free family day on the Sunday, with entertainment in the park and another top line-up concert. 2010-03-04T08:15:40+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/national-theatre-wales-residency-day/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/national-theatre-wales-residency-day/#When:16:00:47Z Come along and neet the cast and crew of National Theatre Wales and watch rehearsals at The Coliseum this Friday 19th Feb! Free entry for the whole or part of the day, and free tea and cakes at the end of the day!On Friday 19th Februaury, National Theatre Wales will be in residency at The Coliseum in Aberdare for the day and ENTRY IS FREE! Come along and meet the cast and crew and watch rehearsals - the approximate timetable of the day follows.  Feel free to stay with us all day, or just pop-in when you fancy! 11.00am - 12 noon  - Open rehearsal of “A Good Night Out In The Valleys” in the auditorium 12.10 – 12.30pm - Meet the cast of “AGNOITV” in the Gallery Bar 1.30 - 2.30pm - Open rehearsal in the auditorium 2.40 - 3.00pm - Meet the National Theatre Wales Team 3.00pm - Meet NTWE Artistic Director and quiz John McGrath about NTW Year 1 and beyond + meet RCT Theatres Artistic Director and hear about our co-productions in 2010 and our artistic policy and strategy. 4.00 – 4.45pm - Tea & cakes and informal meet the cast & company No need to book - just turn up when you want to!  We look forward to seeing you there!   2010-02-17T16:00:47+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/st-davids-day-taffy-style/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/st-davids-day-taffy-style/#When:12:25:52Z Proud To Be Welsh, Excited to be living in Wales  - Celebrate St Davids Day at The Muni Arts Centre The Muni has the perfect weekend of Welsh culture on offer to help celebrate our National Day.  From a night of music with acclaimed  singer-songwriters to a brilliant night of laugh-out-loud comedy with Chris Corcoran's Committee Meeting who has a special St. Davids Day agenda. Saturday 27 Februray 7.30pm. Taffy Fest 2010 with Martyn Joseph, Amy Wadge, Rhian Grundy, Greg Roberts and Stephen Preston plus Aberdare's very own Ieuan Rhys as compere.  "Martyn is one of Wales' finest talents, having redefined what can be achieved by one man with a voice, principles, guitar and some of the most compelling and inspiring music you are likely to experience" Tom Robinson BBC 6 Appearing  with Martyn is another key songwriter who has developed her writing and performance skills in a Welsh context. Amy Wadge is an enthralling performer who is constantly refreshing her writing based on her experiences.  "Amy is a ray of light one moment, shot through with sorrow the next.  her voice is amazing and it's suddenly clear why she's getting so much recognition"  Big Issue. Also featuring the uber talented Take pART performance Crew. Tickets £10.50. If comedy is more your thing then Chris Corcoaran's Committee Meeting is just the thing for you.    Monday 1 March at 8.00pm. Following the massive sell-out success of two Christmas Committee Meetings, Chris is back with a specially written St. Davids Day Agenda.  Rex the Caretaker will be there as will the Club Choir, and special guest will be Greg Davies star of C4 'The Inbetweeners' BBC 3 'We Are Klang' and 'Mock The Week'. Tickets £12.50. National Costumes are optional but having a amazing night out is not!       2010-02-12T12:25:52+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/brand-new-monthly-comedy-nights/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/brand-new-monthly-comedy-nights/#When:13:58:24Z Join us in the Laughter Lounge at The Park & Dare on Thursday 11 February for some top notch comedy from Mark OlverSee the biggest and brightest rising stars on the comedy circuit in the intimate surroundings of the Laughter Lounge at the Park & Dare Theatre once a month!  This month we have Mark Olver plus support. Bristolian Mark Olver is one funny bloke!  He is the regular warm-up act for shows like Deal Or No Deal and 8 Out Of 10 Cats , and is a stalwart of the comedy circuit playing to packed houses at both Jongleurs and The Glee Club.   Thursday 11 February 8.00pm. Early Bird Tickets £5.00 available until 3rd  February, £8.00 thereafter. Warning: Adult Material - Over 18's only.   "A genuine feel-good show " - Chortle "Four stars" - Chortle "Olver has a great story to tell" - The List "Cheerful and funny" - The Guardian         2010-01-29T13:58:24+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/lion-king-choir-at-the-park-dare/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/lion-king-choir-at-the-park-dare/#When:11:41:38Z This world famous choir will raise the roof at the Park & Dare on Thursday 28 JanuaryThe London Community Gospel Choir is world famous for recording the awesome soundtrack to the animated Disney smash hit The Lion King, and for recording World Cup anthems.  They have appeared at Glastonbury and have been an inspiration for over 25 years.  Combining rich harmonies and invigorating vocal gymnastics, the London Community Gospel Choir is an infectious celebration of gospel, swing-beat, rhythm'n'blues and soul.   Don't miss them! 2010-01-22T11:41:38+00:00 http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/introducing-rewind/ http://www.rct-arts.org/en/news/introducing-rewind/#When:11:58:14Z A brand new and tantalising season of films starting this month.Rewind is a brand new programme of themed film seasons each of the venues, and a chance to see some of the best movies ever made as they shouold be seen - on the big screen in an intimate auditorium.   Complete with film notes the the themes are: Literary Classics @ The Coliseum including The English Patient, Memoirs of a Geisha, Of Mice and Men,  Silence of the Lambs and Narnia; The Lion The Witch and The Wardrobe. Contemporary @ The Park & Dare including The Reader, Doubt and Revoluntionary Road. Children's @ The Park & Dare including March of the Penguins, The Goonies and Short Circuit. Schlocky Horror @ The Muni including Saw, An American Werewolf in London, Halloween, Friday 13th and Amityville Horror. Full details are available for each film in the venues What's On section.  This exciting film development is kindly supported by the Arts Council of Wales and the Film Agency for Wales. 2010-01-04T11:58:14+00:00