parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/ en manager@viewcreative.co.uk Copyright 2012 2012-12-28T12:10:34+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/aladdin/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/aladdin/#When:11:10:34Z Friday 28 December 2012, 7.00pm. Saturday 29 December 2012, 2.00pm & 6.00pm. Sunday 30 December 2012, 2.00pm. Monday 31 December 2012, 2.00pm. Aladdin Brand new panto for 2012Join  Frank Vickery as Widow Twankey  and a star cast which will be announced in the spring on this adventure of a lifetime.£14.00, Concessions £10.00, School groups £6.50. Family Ticket £42.00.  Book before 1 April to get 2011 prices. Art Forms, Children's Events, Events for Schools 2012-12-28T11:10:34+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/bellowhead1/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/bellowhead1/#When:10:53:52Z Saturday 14 July 8.00pm. presented by Rhondda Music Festival and RCT Theatres. There is nothing to compare with the excitement of experiencing Bellowhead live. From the wild, rousing dance tunes to the theatricality of their ballads & sea songs this is a band that are also funny, subtle and always engaging. Admire the sophisticated strings and elegant whirlwind of woodwind. Let yourself be uplifted by the powerful interplay of melodeon and mandolin. Be mesmerized by the deluge of deranged percussion, the beat at the heart of the band, while marvelling at the strange array of bent metal - the growling helicon and the euphoric horns. But mostly come prepared to dance like you have never danced before to the spectacular, show-stopping 22-legged groove machine that is Bellowhead. £22.50 in advance, £25.00 on the door. Art Forms, Folk, Special Offers, Group Discount, Seasons, Where good music matters 2012-07-14T10:53:52+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/granny-annie/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/granny-annie/#When:14:07:10Z Tuesday 19 & Wednesday 20 June 7.30pm & matinee on Wednesday at 1.00pm. GRANNY ANNIE Written by and Starring Frank Vickery Grassroots Production in association with RCT Theatres. Wales’ favourite playwright Frank Vickery is back with his smash hit comedy Granny Annie   Come follow the adventures of possibly the worst amateur dramatic company ever as they prepare for the opening of their latest musical production -  which promises to be the biggest theatrical disaster of all time!     The laughs come thick and fast as we follow their antics in the dressing-room each night as they stumble their way through a disastrous but hysterical week, culminating in a finale to remember!  This is arguably the funniest Vickery comedy of his career!  Be prepared to laugh till you burst! Contains Mild Language. £12.00 Concessions £9.00.  2 stalls tickets for £14.00 on Tuesday evening and Wednesday matinee. Also at The Muni Tuesday 1 – Saturday 5 May and at The Coliseum Tuesday 22 – Saturday 26 May. Part of the Drama Bundle - See Frank Vickery’s Granny Annie (at any of the venues), Equus at The Coliseum and The Games at The Muni for just £24.00 full price (saving you up to £13.00) and £19.00 concession price (saving you up to £12.00   ) Tickets must be all be purchased at the same time (as a single transaction) and only available from the Box Office, not on-line Art Forms, Comedy, Drama / Plays, Variety / Light Entertainment, Special Offers, Group Discount, Seasons, It's no joke 2012-06-19T14:07:10+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/dave-gormans-powerpoint-presentation/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/dave-gormans-powerpoint-presentation/#When:09:10:30Z Friday 8 June 8.00pm. Dave Gorman’s Powerpoint Presentation Following a sell-out autumn 2011 tour; the man behind Are You Dave Gorman? and Googlewhack Adventure has announced extra dates for spring 2012 due to popular demand. Always one of comedy’s most innovative thinkers this genre stretching performer is back… and for this brand new show he’s formed a double act… with a projector screen. And they’d like to show you their powerpoint presentation.   Cast your powerpoint prejudice* aside, it's not just for business meetings. 'Gorman has seen his stock rise to such an extent that he's poised, as never before, to make the leap from cult figure to mainstream phenomenon ' Telegraph *Some bullet points will be used. Warning - Adult Material Over 18's Only. Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount, Seasons, It's no joke 2012-06-08T09:10:30+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/rumours-of-fleetwood-mac/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/rumours-of-fleetwood-mac/#When:10:32:51Z Thursday 24 May 7.30pm. For well over a decade, and now nearing a million concert tickets sold, Rumours Of Fleetwood Mac are among the very elite of tribute acts worldwide. Replicating perfectly the power and subtlety of Fleetwood Mac at their brilliant best, let timeless classics such as Black Magic Woman, Albatross, Go Your Own Way, Dreams, Gypsy, Say You Love Me, Sara, Oh Diane, Little Lies, Everywhere and many more, take you on a nostalgic evening of breathtakingly outstanding musicianship; and all performed in the context where the songs work best;  a live stage.   'A stunning and emotive snapshot of the Worlds first Super Group - stunning ' Sunday Times £20.00 Art Forms, Rock / Pop, Special Offers, Group Discount 2012-05-24T10:32:51+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/comedy-in-the-laughter-lounge4/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/comedy-in-the-laughter-lounge4/#When:13:53:08Z Thursday 10 May 8.00pm COMEDY IN THE LAUGHTER LOUNGE Top notch comedy with some of the biggest and brightest rising comedians on the circuit. Laugh? You’ll snort like a pig! Josh Widdicombe. ‘A fine set packed with quirky observations, bundled up in an assured performance’  Chortle ‘This is one of the most individual, accomplished, hilarious and unforgettable hours I have had this year’   The Scotsman ‘Excellent’  The Guardian Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only. £9.00 Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount, Seasons, It's no joke 2012-05-10T13:53:08+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/sound-of-music/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/sound-of-music/#When:15:09:21Z Tuesday 24 – Saturday 28 April 7.15pm. THE SOUND OF MUSICPresented by Selsig Amateur Operatic Society.This enduring family favourite and huge box office smash just has to be one of your favourite things. Circle £9.00, Stalls £8.00.  All tickets £7.00 on Tuesday. Art Forms, Musicals 2012-04-24T15:09:21+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/titanic-the-musical/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/titanic-the-musical/#When:15:08:44Z Wednesday 11 – Saturday 14 April 7.15pm. TITANIC – THE MUSICALPresented by Spotlight Theatre Group.2012 marks the 100th anniversary of the sinking of RMS Titanic; on that cold April night in 1912 the lives of 2000 people were changed forever.  This is the remarkable story of just a few of them. Circle £9.00 Stalls £8.50. Art Forms, Musicals 2012-04-11T15:08:44+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/annual-good-friday-concert3/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/annual-good-friday-concert3/#When:15:04:07Z Friday 6 April 7.00pm. ANNUAL GOOD FRIDAY CONCERTWith Treorchy Male Choir and the Parc and Dare band.The fabulous Parc & Dare Band join with the distinguished Treorchy Male Choir for their annual Good Friday concert.Circle £12.00 Stalls £10.00 Art Forms, Brass 2012-04-06T15:04:07+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/comedy-in-the-laughter-lounge3/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/comedy-in-the-laughter-lounge3/#When:13:42:24Z Thursday 5 April 8.00pm. COMEDY IN THE LAUGHTER LOUNGE Top notch comedy with some of the biggest and brightest rising comedians on the circuit. Laugh? You’ll snort like a pig! Rob Deering ‘Bruisingly hilarious’  Time Out ‘Truly wonderful stand-up’   The Sunday Times  ‘The award-winning comic performs his engaging brand of stand-up humour’   The Guardian Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only. £9.00 Art Forms, Comedy, Seasons, It's no joke 2012-04-05T13:42:24+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/community-dance-celebrations3/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/community-dance-celebrations3/#When:14:48:29Z Tuesday 27 & Friday 30 March 7.00pm.COMMUNITY DANCE CELEBRATIONS.Presented by Rhondda Cynon Taff Community ArtsCommunity dance groups from across RCT come together in one dazzling night of dance involving over 200 dancers aged 3 – adult.  For more info about Rhondda Cynon Taff Community Arts contact Louise Prosser on 01443 490397 Circle £7.00 Concessions £6.00 Stalls £6.00 Concessions £5.00 Art Forms, Contemporary Dance, Events For Young People, Participation Events 2012-03-27T14:48:29+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/another-bite-of-the-apple/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/another-bite-of-the-apple/#When:13:36:01Z Friday 23 March 7.30pm. ANOTHER BITE OF THE APPLE A BRAND NEW MUSICAL – IN CONCERT VERSION Written By Frank Vickery Music by Tim Riley Directed by Richard Tunley. In association with RCT Theatres Here’s your chance to get a sneak preview of a brand new musical written by Frank Vickery to commemorate the centenary of The Park & Dare Theatre. Your feedback will help develop the show further before the full production premieres in autumn 2013. Set in the Rhondda Valley and New Rochelle, a suburb of New York in 1975 this dazzling musical tells the story of a gang of GI’s who were stationed in St Athan during World War 2. They have now come back to spend two weeks in Cardiff  thirty years after the war to celebrate and look up some old sites:  it’s here that Kit meets up with an old flame and realises  it’s not too late to get another bite of the apple. £8.00 Art Forms, Comedy, Musicals, Variety / Light Entertainment 2012-03-23T13:36:01+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/celebration-of-dance-in-schools/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/celebration-of-dance-in-schools/#When:14:43:54Z Tuesday 20 March 1.00pm.CELEBRATION OF DANCE IN SCHOOLS.Presented by Rhondda Cynon Taff Community Arts Featuring a range of exciting dance styles the talented young pupils from  primary and secondary schools are ready to thrill you. For further information on dance please ring Rachael Robertson 01443 490398£3.00 Concessions £1.50.  Art Forms, Contemporary Dance, Events for Schools, Participation Events 2012-03-20T14:43:54+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/the-wizard-of-oz/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/the-wizard-of-oz/#When:14:40:19Z Wednesday 14 – Friday 16 March 7.30pm.THE WIZARD OF OZPresented by Cardinal Newman Roman Catholic Comprehensive. Follow the yellow brick road over the rainbow in this dazzling heart-warming smash hit musical.Contains strobe lighting.£6.00 Concessions £4.00. Art Forms, Events For Young People, Musicals 2012-03-14T14:40:19+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/comedy-in-the-laughter-lounge2/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/comedy-in-the-laughter-lounge2/#When:13:32:35Z Thursday 8 March   8.00pm. THE LAUGHTER LOUNGE GOES LARGE Top notch comedy with some of the biggest and brightest rising comedians on the circuit. Laugh? You’ll snort like a pig! Elis James 'Getting the sort of word-of-mouth recommendations that much more experienced comics would kill their mothers for'   The Scotsman 'He hypnotises the audience into loving him. There’s also a laugh every ten seconds or so which overall makes it a complete joy'   Time Out  'Welsh fireball Elis James makes for a delightful idiot'   Chortle Warning Adult Material – Over 18’s Only. £9.00 Art Forms, Comedy, Special Offers, Group Discount, Seasons, It's no joke 2012-03-08T13:32:35+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/one-step-two-step/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/one-step-two-step/#When:13:28:19Z Saturday 3 March 2.30pm. ONE STEP, TWO STEPPresented by Arad Goch.In The Lounge Bar.Believe it or not the Stone Collector’s favourite pastime is collecting stones!  And his Wife thoroughly enjoys making all sorts of things - pictures, cakes, shapes, you name it, out of stones.  Through playing and dramatic storytelling the characters stimulate the young audiences’ imagination. The Stone Collector and his Wife, who plays a little harp, have fun bringing stories alive and singing.  The audience is encouraged to think, reason, question and fact find in a fun, exciting and interactive performance.Ideal for  children 2 - 7 years of age and families.Children £3.00, Adults £1.00 Art Forms, Children's Events, Drama / Plays, Storytelling / Literature, Seasons, Take part 2012-03-03T13:28:19+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/chris-smither/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/chris-smither/#When:13:24:14Z Friday 2 March 8.00pm. CHRIS SMITHER In The Lounge Bar Chris Smither is America’s great blues poet with a weary, well-travelled voice and a serenely intricate finger-picking style that turns the blues into songs that accept hard-won lessons and try to make peace with fate. If you’ve ever caught one of Chris Smither’s live performances, you know it’s hard not to come away knocked out by the amount of music that comes out of one man. £14.00 Art Forms, Blues / Jazz, Seasons, Where good music matters 2012-03-02T13:24:14+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/rhod-gilbert-work-in-progress/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/rhod-gilbert-work-in-progress/#When:09:27:44Z Thursday 1 March 8.00pm. RHOD GILBERT – WORK IN PROGRESS PREVIEW SHOW   For one night only, don’t miss Welsh comedy sensation Rhod Gilbert in a new show previewing material for his forthcoming tour.  He has performed twice on Live At The Apollo – most recently as a host, headlined Michael Mcintyre’s Comedy Roadshow, hosted Never Mind The Buzzcocks and Have I Got News For You?,  appeared on The Royal Variety Performance, made regular appearances on panel shows 8 out of 10 Cats and Would I Lie To You? and hosted two series of Ask Rhod Gilbert for BBC One.  A rare opportunity to see one of the leading UK comedians in intimate surroundings.  All proceeds to Valleys Kids.   “ONE OF THE BEST COMEDIANS ANYWHERE IN THE WORLD ” Time Out “IN COMIC TERMS HE LOOKS INDOMITABLE ” Guardian “COMEDY MANNA FROM HEAVEN ” Independent “A JOY TO BEHOLD " Times Over 16's Only . £15.00   Art Forms, Comedy, Variety / Light Entertainment, Seasons, It's no joke 2012-03-01T09:27:44+00:00 parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/phantom-of-the-operaschools-edition/ parkdare.rct-arts.org/events/phantom-of-the-operaschools-edition/#When:14:33:02Z Tuesday 7 – Thursday 9 February 7.00pm.PHANTOM OF THE OPERA: SCHOOLS EDITIONPresented by Treorchy Comprehensive School.Following their sell-out success with We Will Rock You, the talented students from Treorchy Comprehensive School are back and ready impress by performing the school edition of this massive smash hit musical. Circle £7.00 Concessions 6.00, Stalls £6.00 Concessions £5.00 Art Forms, Events For Young People, Musicals 2012-02-07T14:33:02+00:00