http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/ en manager@viewcreative.co.uk Copyright 2010 2010-11-13T15:32:57+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/miss-polly-rae/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/miss-polly-rae/#When:14:32:57Z Saturday 13 November 8.00pm The All New Hurly Burly Show Directed by William BakerLondon’s leading troupe of singers, teasers, bump and grinders!Mix a martini, engage anticipation and stand by for titillation as Mistress of the burlesque, Miss Polly Rae and her Hurly Burly Girlys present a carnal and carnivalesque, exotic and erotic burlesque show.  Celebrating 3 years as London’s leading award-winning burlesque cabaret troupe, they take inspiration from old Hollywood and burlesque glamour mixed with saucy choreography and tongue in check comedy- combining good old fashioned tease with cheeky bits.  They have graced the cover of ‘Time Out’ magazine, sold out shows on the West End and regularly appear on both BBC and ITV.Directed by William Baker, who was the Creative Director for Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears and Bjork, the show is sumptuous and exquisite in its splendour; showcasing the beauty of the burlesque combined with live music. For Ages 16 and over. Art Forms, Dance, Special Offers, Group Discount 2010-11-13T14:32:57+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-caretaker/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-caretaker/#When:11:24:37Z by Harold Pinter Presented by London Classic Theatre “One of the 20th century's great plays, a tragic comedy of stunning individuality”  Daily Mail  Davies, an elderly drifter, is given shelter by the kindly but vulnerable Aston.  He quickly makes himself at home in the squalid, junk-filled attic, but an uneasy peace is fractured by the arrival of Mick, Aston’s quick-witted, streetwise younger brother.  As the shadows lengthen and the three men reveal more about the past and themselves, a battle of wits begins that will have irrevocable consequences for them all.  A landmark of twentieth century theatre, The Caretaker was first performed at The Arts Theatre, London in 1960.  Fifty years on, Pinter’s compelling study of loneliness and power games still has the capacity to amuse, to shock and to fascinate. Playwright, director, actor, poet and political activist, Harold Pinter was born on 10 October 1930 in East London.  He wrote twenty-nine plays including The Birthday Party, Old Times, The Homecoming and Betrayal.  In 2005, he was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature.  He died on Christmas Eve 2008. London Classic Theatre first produced The Caretaker in 2004.  The tour was both a critical and commercial success and this revival will be the centrepiece of their tenth anniversary year.   Age suitability is 14+.  Art Forms, Drama / Plays, Special Offers, Group Discount, The Early Bird (catches a great deal!), Season, act8 2010-11-12T11:24:37+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/swan-lake-rudolf-nureyev-russian-state-ballet-academy/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/swan-lake-rudolf-nureyev-russian-state-ballet-academy/#When:13:57:12Z Wednesday 3 November 7.30pm Rudolf Nureyev Russian State Ballet Academy presents the premiere UK Tour of Swan Lake.The Ballet Academy is named after the legendary ballet dancer Nureyev, who was a star of the London Royal Ballet for over fifteen years.  Known for his consummate professionalism and self devotion, his academy is now regarded as one of the world’s best choreographic schools. The Premiere of Swan Lake transforms the classical ballet into an enchanting  fairy-tale.  It has that magical combination of Tchaikovsky’s music, a compelling story of tragic romance and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how mesmerising they can be.  With sumptuous costumes, lavish sets and spell-binding dance Swan Lake is considered to be one of the greatest classical ballets of all time. Art Forms, Ballet, Family, Variety / Light Entertainment, Special Offers, Group Discount, Season, Classic gems 2010-11-03T13:57:12+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/show-me-chris-pui/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/show-me-chris-pui/#When:12:55:57Z Saturday 30 October 11.00am & 2.00pm CBeebies' favourite double-act Chris and Pui are coming to town!Fresh from their hit show Show Me, Show Me, they invite you to join them for lots of fun and giggles.Chris Jarvis and Pui Fan Lee have been the main faces on CBeebies since it started and remain top of the tots with their new high rating show shown every weekday on CBeebies.    Now you can finally meet them in their fabulous new  show packed with fantastic songs, games and a few surprises along the way.  Art Forms, Children's Events, Events For Young People, Family, Variety / Light Entertainment, Special Offers, Group Discount, Season, Childs play 2010-10-30T12:55:57+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/postman-pat-a-very-royal-mission/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/postman-pat-a-very-royal-mission/#When:14:08:04Z Postman Pat returns to UK Theatres as the newly promoted Head of the Special Delivery Service (or SDS) with his brand new show... “A Very Royal Mission”. Friday 18 & Saturday 19 June 2010 In Pencaster, everyone has received a letter from the Palace, delivered by Pat and his faithful cat Jess, of course.  Someone special is coming to open the brand new SDS Sorting Office and they only have a short time to get themselves, and Pencaster, prepared for a very royal visit. Mrs Goggins, Ted Glen and Ben Taylor are helping with the preparations, while PC Selby finally has something important to do! What could possibly go wrong…….? But look out! Just as everything is prepared a storm hits Pencaster throwing the royal visit into doubt. Only one man can be counted on – the Head of the SDS, Postman Pat of course... with a little help from his trusty sidekick Jess the Cat and his brand new SDS Helicopter! Get ready for takeoff and join Pat and his friends in 90 minutes of fun and participation, and remember no job is too big – the special delivery always gets through!  Mission Accomplished! Art Forms, Children's Events, Family, Special Offers, Multi Buy Offer, Season, Childs play 2010-06-18T14:08:04+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/frank-vickerys-loose-ends/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/frank-vickerys-loose-ends/#When:12:32:01Z Written by and starring Frank Vickery.Following the massive success of Tonto Evans – Frank is back with another hilarious comedy.Marlene is a mother.... a very interfering one. She has an almost unbearable influence on the lives of her children, Darren and Louise, who are forever finding themselves in the middle of situations their conniving mother has contrived. Louise is married and now Marlene decides it's time to pull out all the stops and get Darren hitched too.  On a weekend break in a caravan in Porthcawl, Marlene sees her chance, Bev, who owns the caravan, would be the perfect match for Darren!  As Marlene plots and schemes to match-make for one child – the other one arrives on the run from her husband - just as Marlene reveals the devastating reason for her over-protective and sometimes infuriating behaviour.This bitter-sweet comedy is classic Frank Vickery fare – packed with hilarious one-liners and moments of pure slapstick – you’ll laugh till you cry! Art Forms, Comedy, Drama / Plays, Special Offers, Group Discount, Season, It's no joke 2010-05-25T12:32:01+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-magic-of-take-that/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-magic-of-take-that/#When:12:01:05Z Saturday 15 May 7.30pm The Magic ofTAKE THAT & Robbie Williams This could be, the greatest day of your life. . . a night you’ll never forget, the most exciting TAKE THAT! show on tour, second only to the real thing. . .Experience the brand-new, completely live concert show with a cast of superbly-choreographed singers and talented musicians, true-to-life vocals plus spectacular special effects and lighting design.Scores of million-sellers feature including Patience, Pray, Back for Good, Greatest Day, Never Forget, Could it be Magic, Million Love Songs, Relight My Fire, How Deep is Your Love,  Shine, Rule the World, Sure, Why Can’t I Wake Up With You, It Only Takes A Minute, and Babe.Along with some Robbie Williams smash hits - Angels, Let Me Entertain You, She’s the One, Rock DJ, Millennium, Feel, Something Beautiful and Radio.The Magic of TAKE THAT –  a fantastic night out for all fans of the original boy band, guaranteed to relight your fire. . . Art Forms, Events For Young People, Family, Rock / Pop, Variety / Light Entertainment, Special Offers, Group Discount 2010-05-15T12:01:05+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/dangerous-liaisons/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/dangerous-liaisons/#When:12:25:58Z Thursday 13 May 7.30pm A Mappa Mundi/ Theatr Mwldan Co-ProductionAfter the critical and popular successes of She Stoops To Conquer and The Importance Of Being Earnest  - Wales’ most dynamic and popular theatre company, turn their attention to this  new stage adaptation of Pierre Choderlos de Laclos’ 1782 novel of lust, greed, deception, and romance. A sumptuous celebration of artful wickedness, betrayal, and sexual intrigue among depraved 18th-century French aristocrats, Dangerous Liaisons is seductively decadent fun.Set among the glittering chandeliers and marble salons of Paris, Dangerous Liaisons exposes the seedy reality of the old French aristocracy. This is a society in which the most innocent become the sexual prey of a couple of bored and decadent ex-lovers, the Marquise de Merteuil and the Vicomte de Valmont, both having ice-cold revenge and sizzling seduction on their minds. Suitable for ages 16 and over.Supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Arts Council Of Wales through the Arts Outside Cardiff Scheme. Art Forms, Drama / Plays, Variety / Light Entertainment, Special Offers, Group Discount, The Early Bird (catches a great deal!), Season, act8 2010-05-13T12:25:58+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-pg/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-chronicles-of-narnia-the-lion-the-witch-and-the-wardrobe-pg/#When:13:16:52Z Tuesday 11 May 1.00pm Directed by Andrew Adamson Starring Tilda Swinton and James McAvoy Four young adventurers playing hide-and-seek in the country home of an old professor stumble upon an enchanted wardrobe and into Narnia - a fairy-tale realm of magical proportions where woodland animals talk and mythological creatures roam... Art Forms, Children's Events, Cinema 2010-05-11T13:16:52+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/chris-corcoran-what-goes-on-tour-stays-on-tour-2010/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/chris-corcoran-what-goes-on-tour-stays-on-tour-2010/#When:11:23:21Z  Saturday 8 May 8.00pm. Support from Ben Partridge. Following on from supporting Rob Brydon on his sell-out Welsh tour, and his sell-out out Committee Meetings at The Muni Arts Centre, Chris is bringing his hilarious new  stand-up show What Goes on Tour, Stays on Tour 2010 to The Coliseum for one night only When Chris is not hosting the weekly radio show with Rhod Gilbert on BBC Radio Wales or enthralling kids (and Mums alike) on his Doodle Do show on CBeebies/BBC2 or co-writing the BBC Radio Wales Sit-Com Those That Can't..., he is a master of charming, cheeky and chatty stand-up. In this show Chris lifts the lid on Welsh culture and life and playfully plays with the contents! Art Forms, Comedy, Variety / Light Entertainment, Season, It's no joke 2010-05-08T11:23:21+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/nanny-mcphee-and-the-big-bang-tbc/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/nanny-mcphee-and-the-big-bang-tbc/#When:14:24:55Z Friday 30 April 6.00pm Saturday 1 May 2.00pm & 6.00pm Nanny McPhee is back! Jumping forward in time, she appears at the door of a harried young mother who is trying to run the family farm while her husband is away at war. But once she's arrived, Nanny McPhee discovers that Mrs Green's children are fighting a war of their own against two nasty, snobby cousins who have just moved in and refuse to leave. From flying motorcycles to a tree-climbing piglet, Nanny McPhee uses her magic to teach her mischievous children five new lessons. Art Forms, Children's Events, Cinema, Events For Young People, Family 2010-04-30T14:24:55+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/a-little-princess/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/a-little-princess/#When:13:12:15Z Saturday 24 April 2.30pm A participation musical for ages 5 and over.Presented by Image  Musical Theatre CompanyThis enchanting story is based on the famous classic written by Frances Hodgson Burnett, author of "The Secret Garden."Sara Crew is a rich girl adored by her father and treated as a princess at boarding school - until her father dies. Forced to live as a hungry pauper at the hands of her wicked headmistress Miss Minchin, her life is turned upside down until a mysterious gentleman from India moves in next door and curious things begin to happen.The show is preceded by a rehearsal workshop where audience members are invited to participate.www.imagemusicaltheatre.co.uk Art Forms, Children's Events, Events For Young People, Family, Special Offers, Group Discount, Season, Childs play 2010-04-24T13:12:15+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/sean-lock/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/sean-lock/#When:13:26:17Z Friday 23 April 8.00pm. SOLD OUT - PLEASE CHECK WITH BOX OFFICE FOR RETURNS. Rising UK comedian and star of Channel 4's '8 Out of 10 Cats'  ‘TV Heaven Telly Hell’ and '15 Storeys High'. Described by Ricky Gervais as 'one of the most influential British stand ups of the past 10 years' Sean is also the winner of a coveted British Comedy Award for Best Live Performer. Seans' unique mix of hyperactive imagination, surreal imagery and insightful observations of the human condition make him one of the UK's great live comedians. 'One of the finest and most original comedians around today' The Independent. Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s only. Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount, Season, It's no joke 2010-04-23T13:26:17+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/jekyll-hyde/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/jekyll-hyde/#When:12:32:55Z Presented by European Arts Company in association with RCT Theatres Experience, if you dare, this deliciously dark reinvention of the classic tale! Following on from the sunny Victoriana of ‘The Pickwick Papers’, European Arts Company is returning to the 19th Century and invites you on a trip down the smoggy, gas lit alleyways of London  for this  gothic shocker that’s thrilling, gripping and highly entertaining! Set in a Whitechapel tavern in 1888, a versatile ensemble cast re- tell the gruesome story of Dr Jekyll and his charismatic alter-ego using only the things you would find in a pub.  So, barrels, tankards, darts, brasses, bar stools, soda siphons, billiard cues, yards of ale and even Aunt Sally are used to create the grimy London setting with great ingenuity, horror and imagination. Art Forms, Drama / Plays, Storytelling / Literature, Season, act8 2010-04-22T12:32:55+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-silence-of-the-lambs-18/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-silence-of-the-lambs-18/#When:13:02:20Z Wednesday 21 April 1.00pm Directed by Jonathan Demme Starring: Anthony Hopkins, Jodie Foster In this pulse-pounding adaptation of Thomas Harris's novel, FBI trainee Clarice Starling ventures into a maximum-security asylum to pick the brain of Hannibal Lecter, a psychiatrist turned homicidal cannibal. Starling needs clues to help her capture a serial killer; unfortunately Lecter escapes, and now two deranged killers are on the loose. Art Forms, Cinema 2010-04-21T13:02:20+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/precious-15/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/precious-15/#When:13:57:16Z Tuesday 20 & Wednesday 21 April 7.30pm Set in Harlem in 1987, Claireece "Precious" Jones is a 16 year-old African -American girl born into a life no one would want, School is a place of chaos, and Precious has reached the ninth grade with good marks and an awful secret; she can neither read nor write. Precious may sometimes be down, but she is never out. Threatened with expulsion, Precious is offered the chance to transfer to another school. Precious doesn't know the meaning of 'alternative' but her instincts tell her this is the chance she has been waiting for. Art Forms, Cinema 2010-04-20T13:57:16+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-lovely-bones-12a/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-lovely-bones-12a/#When:13:52:47Z Friday 16 & Saturday 17 April 7.30pm Based on best selling book by Alice Sebold. A young girl who has been murdered, watches over her family - and her killer - from heaven. She must weigh her desire for vengeance against her desire for her family to heal. Art Forms, Cinema 2010-04-16T13:52:47+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-pearl-fishers/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-pearl-fishers/#When:12:58:25Z Thursday 15 April 7.30pm By Georges BizetPresented by Swansea City Opera.  Sung In English.A fishing village in ancient Ceylon is the setting for Bizet's steamy tale of a tautly woven friendship, loyalty and forbidden love. Two brave fishermen recall a pact they made not to pursue Leila; a woman for whom both had developed a deep affection. When a veiled virgin arrives to pray for the fisherman on their upcoming expedition, the real pearl remains hidden - her true identity. When Leila finally reveals herself, she pits the old friends against each other in a deadly love-triangle.This Swansea City Opera production is a visual and dramatic spectacle with vibrant costumes and a torrent of passion, loyalty and tension that is sure to enthrall audiences.  ‘Pearl of a show! A splendid evening…’  Huddersfield Daily Examiner   www.swanseacityopera.co.uk Art Forms, Opera / Choral, Special Offers, Group Discount, The Early Bird (catches a great deal!) 2010-04-15T12:58:25+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/songs-and-scones4/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/songs-and-scones4/#When:13:08:17Z Wednesday 14 April at 1.00pm - Jennifer Walker and Rhiannon Pritchard Lunchtime Concerts in the Gallery BarFollowing the hugely successful launch of this series we are thrilled to continue these lunchtime concerts.  Indulge in a delicious scone and a cup of tea or coffee while enjoying music from some outstanding vocalists and musicians. Art Forms, Variety / Light Entertainment, Season, Take part 2010-04-14T13:08:17+00:00 http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-acoustic-session5/ http://coliseum.rct-arts.org/whats-on/view/the-acoustic-session5/#When:14:42:29Z Tuesday 13 April. Bar opens at 7.30pm, Acoustic Session starts at 8.00pm. In the intimate surroundings of the Coliseum bar in association with Cynon Valley Acoustic ClubWhatever your instrument, whatever your style, join us for a relaxing evening of acoustic music.  Come along and listen to local musical talent or even get up and perform yourself. Art Forms, Participation Events, Variety / Light Entertainment 2010-04-13T14:42:29+00:00