The Welfare, Ystradgynlais

	September
	FLHIP - FLHOP Thursday 23rd at 7pm Putting a fresh new twist on Hip-Hop theatre, Rannel Theatre Company continue to tour their acclaimed work Flhip Flhop : Everything Happens on the Break UK and international theatre and festivals this Summer and throughout the Autumn of 2010. More....
	Grassroots Productions Present Barkin' Written and starring Frank Vickery Wednesday 29th and Thursday 30th 7.30m Tickets: £10, concessions £8 It's new. It's funny. It's poignant. This autumn, Barkin' will be presented by Grassroots Productions and Rhondda Cynon Taf Theatres. It is a brand new black comedy written by and starring Frank Vickery, and directed by Phil Clark. More......
	October
	Platters Friday 15 th October 8pm Tickets: £14, Concessions £13 With a singular vocal style, The Platters touched a nerve in the music-buying public in the 1950s and a string of hit singles was the result. The Platters hit on a successful formula of updating older standards, such as My Prayer, Twilight Time, Harbor Lights, To Each His Own, If I Didn’t Care and Jerome Kern’s Smoke Gets in Your Eyes. The Platters’ unique sound remains one of the most recognisable in popular music history. Come and enjoy a night of class entertainment from a world class group.
	Fat Barry's Soul Band In aid of Multiple Sclerosis Society Saturday 16 th October 8pm Tickets: £12.50 In aid of the Multiple Sclerosis Society Fat Barry’s Soul Band has rocked the souls of over 250,000 people. Imagine a couple of hours of good soul songs sprinkled liberally with real rocking tunes from recent times, all delivered with the punch, energy and excitement for which this band is well known. Fat Barry’s Soul Band fills the stage with people, sound and movement and makes it impossible for audiences to have anything but a good time.
	The Mole who knew it was None of his Business Wednesday 27th October at 3pm Tickets: £5 Children, £3 Accompanying Adults A magical, musical adaptation of the popular children's picture-book. Biology with belly-laughs, informative and fun. A magical, musical adaptation of the popular children’s picture-book. Biology with belly-laughs, informative and fun. Did you do a poo on Mole’s head? Well if not - then who? Was it Horse? Or Pig? Or Goat? A magical, musical adaptation of the popular children’s picture-book. Follow Mole’s travels as he meets a variety of outlandish and amusing characters along the way. Enchanting for adults; captivating for children [4+]. A cathartic tale set to a delightful original score by Jim Fowler. Biology with belly-laughs, informative and fun.
	November
	Elvis By Adam Carter Thursday 4th November Tickets: £10, Concessions £8 Showstopper of Granada TV’s ‘Stars in Their Eyes’ and now endorsed as the UK’s official Elvis Presley tribute show by the King Elvis Fan Club which is officially affiliated with Graceland Enterprises. This dynamic performer interprets the voice, look and actions of Elvis with stunning accuracy. Captivating audiences and bookers worldwide with his sensational show with full costume changes, Adam brings you a tribute show that can only be described as breathtaking. Beginning with the young Elvis – through the GI years, Hollywood and Vegas, Adam recreates hit after hit in a show that sustains pace from the opening chord to the closing encore. It’s a show to watch full of memories and wonderful music loved by millions throughout the world. Adam Carter not only has this unique gift to sound exactly like Elvis but from him comes that ‘feel’ of what Elvis gave his fans.
	Take That Mania Saturday 6th November Tickets: £12, Concessions £10 Introducing ‘Take That Mania’ Britain’s hottest new tribute to Take That. In a fast paced show, Take That’s greatest hits are recreated live on stage with tight harmonies, energetic dance routines and great costumes. From the early days of Could It Be Magic and Relight My Fire to the comeback smashes Shine and Patience. It’s time to Take That and enjoy the party!
	La Fugue Friday 12 th November 7.30pm Tickets: £7, £6 Concessions This powerful production tells the story of 15-year-old runaway Ioan, missing from home and living on the streets. As Ioan’s life spirals out of control, his father tries to piece together what has happened to him… Four extraordinary performers take us through the story, in a enthralling, fast-moving blend of live rock music and compelling drama. The soundtrack throughout is based on JS Bach’s masterpiece The Art of Fugue, and takes us from intimate solo piano to hard-edged rock. Straight from Motreal, La Fugue is a modern story with a timeless theme. For and about young people, it will live in the memory of those who see it. Suitable for ages 12 and above, the performance lasts for an hour, with no interval, and includes a question and answer session with the company. Supported by Creu Cymru.
	Snow Child Thursday 18th November at 1.15pm With puppetry and live music, this mischievous snow child and enchanting play will warm all hearts As far as the eye can see, the world is winter white. Listen carefully, and you’ll hear the sound of snow falling and ice crackling. Look closer again, the snow is stirring, and by the magic of moonlight the Snow Child comes to life. What will happen when the other children find her in the morning? With puppetry and live music, this mischievous snow child and enchanting play will warm all hearts this Christmas.
	Ill Met By Moonlight By Hijinx Theatre Tuesday 16th November 7.30pm Tickets: £7, £6 Concessions Set on the border of Wales and England at a time, not so long ago, when country people believed in faerie-folk. A descendant of Puck still roams the countryside causing mayhem and madness wherever he goes. By his shape-changing interference he attempts to thwart the course of true love between two country folk. The results of his malicious meddling are often hilarious and sometimes tragic.
	Noel James Saturday 20th November Noel James, surreal comedian from Pontardawe, veteran of the Uk comedy circuit, returns from the world in order to bring his original mix of monologue, music and malaprops to Ystrad. His are stories of dark, unusual twists, like the one about the Kalamari Lwyd, or the one about Papillon’s son, Le Caterpillar. Instead of eeking out his living as a mouse impersonator he now wants you to help him pay his rent this month! So come along and be prepared to laugh, some very quick humour is in store for you. One and a half hour show.
	December
	Martyn Geraint Ar Lamp Hudol Friday 3rd December 10am, 1pm, 6.30pm Once again, Martyn Geraint will bring his unique style to another famous and traditional story, namely Aladdin - but, as usual, there will be many twists and diversions from the traditional which will turn this offering into a uniquely Welsh experience.
	Beauty and the Beast From Mars Sunday December 5th By Miracle Theatre retains all the elements of a traditional family pantomime with out-of-this-world extras, from rock and roll tunes to ruthless space aliens.

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