http://www.venuecymru.co.uk Venue Cymru Shows for Next Month en-gb info@venuecymru.co.uk info@viewcreative.co.uk PHP RSS Feed Generator Controversial, agenda setting, acclaimed academic, outspoken broadcaster, feminist icon and public figure, Germaine Greer combines literary-historical techniques with documented evidence about life in Stratford in an attempt to put Shakespeare's marriage in its social context.She presents a new and more fruitful set of hypotheses about the life and career of the farmer's daughters who married our greatest poet. Her daring suggestions seem less improbable against a carefully researched background than the negative prejudices so freely expressed by Shakespearean scholars. http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=572 Wed, 08 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=572 British folk singer and 60s icon, Julie Felix, performs classics from her extensive back catalogue. 2008 is a celebratory year for Julie, for the legendary artist celebrates forty five years in the music industry. This concert is part of Julies 2008 tour which coincides with the release of her new album Highway of Diamonds. The concert will feature many of Julies own work, along with work from Bob Dylan to whom she admires greatly. http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=571 Thu, 09 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=571 PRETTY WITTY NELL is a one-woman play about the life of Nell Gwyn, the most popular mistress of Charles II. The King may be your Charles II, but hes Charles III to me - I had a couple of Charlies before him With the King on his death bed, and creditors knocking on her door, Nell recalls her radiant life.Born in the gutters of Covent Garden, by sheer force of wit and charm, she became the most glittering actress, and best loved character, of her day. Surviving the Plague and the Great Fire (but not quite the Pox), Pepys adored her, and Dryden wrote plays for her. The people were entranced by her. Nell Gwyns life with Charles lasted for 18 turbulent years.The kings last words were of her. Pretty Witty Nell is written and performed by Caroline Harding and directed by Chris Gascoyne (Coronation Street, New Street Law) http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=567 Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=567 Conductor:Jonathan BrettSoloist:Charles Siem, violinProgramme:KHACHATURIANSpartacus SuiteSHOSTAKOVICHViolin Concerto No.1TCHAIKOVSKYSymphony No.4We are delighted to welcome back one of the worlds most distinguished orchestras, the Moscow Philharmonic. They return to Venue Cymru under a British conductor who has developed a successful relationship with them in recent years, Jonathan Brett. The concert will open with four excerpts from Khachaturians Spartacus Suite, which has been popular with British audiences ever since it was used by the BBC as the theme music in their series the Onedin Line. The first half will end with the young British violinist Charles Siem performing Shostakovichs passionate Violin Concerto No.1. In the second half the orchestra will perform Tchaikovskys epic Symphony No.4 with its famous fate motif.Pre Performance Talk - 6.30pmwith soloist Charles SiemSubscriptions open 19 June 2008. Individual tickets on sale 4 August 2008. ICS Season Sponsors 2008/09Bodysgallen HallPianos Cymru http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=543 Sun, 12 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=543 An Evening With BlowersBBC Test Match Special commentator Henry Blofeld is undoubtedly the current voice of cricket and he continues to be one of the best loved characters in the game. Blowers, as he is affectionately known, is as famous for his musings on pigeons, planes, double decker buses, tea ladies, cakes and his catchphrase My dear old thing as he is for his cricket commentary. His side splitting one man show is a quintessentially British affair in which Blowers trawls through his extraordinary life. http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=576 Tue, 14 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=576 Max Boyce and his special guests are back on the road! He is happily and uproariously unique. There are not many people who have filled the Albert Hall, the London Palladium and the Sydney Opera House. He has what all the great entertainers have, an appearance and style that is all his own and belongs to him.He is an inspired and inspirational entertainer. He is a folk hero, a comedian, a story teller and poet who has that rare ability to paint pictures in word and song (BBC)Accompanied by his special guests, 2008 sees Max return with his celebrated songs and stories.Dont miss out on this special concert.www.maxboyce.co.uk http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=565 Sun, 19 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=565 Ellen Kent amp; Amphitheatre Productions present a spectacular autumn tour, bringing a touch of the colosseum of Rome to venues across the UK and Eire following our premiere of Carmen in Leeds Castle, Kent. This new production of La Boheme will be directed by Ellen Kent with the amphitheatre set designed by London designer Will Bowen. This magnificent traditional production will be performed by international soloists alongside the full Chisinau National Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus.In La Boheme the amphitheatre structure will be converted into the attics and backstreets of Bohemian Paris and highlights the grandeur of Paris against the impressive colosseum structure. This production will even boast snow! With the most romantic music Puccini ever wrote, La Boheme will include the famous aria Your Tiny Hand is Frozen.Not to be missed!Sung in Italian with English surtitles http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=512 Mon, 20 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=512 Charlie Landsborough returns to Venue Cymru this autumn. Withhis five-piece band Charlie iswell known for keeping concertgoers enthralled. His heartfelt, telling lyrics and his very human anecdotes captivate his audiences wherever he performs. His music, which ranges from inspirational to country, from ballad to anthem, truly hits the spot while on stage he is as entertaining as he is melodic. http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=452 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=452 * showing at Theatr ColwynPresented by National Screen amp; Sound Archive for Wales, a free screening of Valley of Song (1953) starring Rachel Thomas and footage of old North Wales coast.For tickets call 01492 532668 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=585 Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=585 * Performance at Theatr ColwynFor tickets call 01492 532668 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=584 Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0000 http://www.venuecymru.co.uk/details.php?id=584