Friday March 26
* ”LEONARDO’S LAST SUPPER”, plus “Noonday Demons”, darkly comic double bill by Olivier award-winning playwright and screenwriter Peter Barnes, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre tonight, and Saturday, April 2.
* ”AFTER MISS JULIE”, London Classic Theatre Company present Patrick Marber’s reworking of Strindberg’s brutal, sensual love story relocated to post-war England, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* OLIVIA WILLIAMS, mixed media works on show until April 26 at the Theatr Brycheiniog gallery, BRECON.
* GLENN MORRIS, exhibition of work by the local sculptor inspired by visits to the Arctic, plus Jenny Hare’s paintings of horses, open 10am to 5.30pm every day at ERWOOD Station Craft Centre and Gallery until April 5.
* MUSEUM OF MODERN ART WALES, exhibitions at the MACHYNLLETH gallery comprise new collection by Mervyn Rowe on to April 30. New Royal Cambrian Academy exhibition opens on Monday, March 28.
* ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY, exhibition at the NEWTOWN venue features “Fables from a New World: the life and times of T. H.Thomas, As Imagined by Jennie Savage” on to April 6, Thomas was a 19th century private collector and illustrator whose collections were donated to the National Museum of Wales in 1915. This exciting commission is an installation of sound and labyrinthine spaces.
* PAM JONES PAST & PRESENT, first exhibition of the artist’s own paintings on to early April at the Theatr Hafren bar gallery, NEWTOWN.
* ”SEA WALL”, new Eggs Is Eggs play written by Simon Stephens, directed and performed by Andrew Storey with music by John Hymas, at PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms, tonight and Saturday, March 26 at 8pm.
* ”HAY FEVER”, Shropshire Drama Company’s production of the Noel Coward comedy at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY, final shows tonight, and Saturday.
* SHREWSBURY JAZZ ORCHESTRA, at The Hive, SHREWSBURY.
* NIKKI ROUS, songstress at the Old Post Office, SHREWSBURY.
* BLUES BOY DAN, at the Frankwell Wheatsheaf, SHREWSBURY.
* COPYCATS, covers band at the Bull Inn, SHREWSBURY.
* MONICA THOMPSON, local artist’s “pop-up” gallery open for two weeks at Cumberland Place, WELSHPOOL.
Saturday. March 26
* BJM DANCE, internationally renowned Montreal-based company visiting Wales for the first time with double bill at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* JIM EDWARDS, popular local singer in supper night concert for the Air Ambulance, at BERRIEW Community Centre.
* BIG BALLET, Size Doesn’t Matter Tour features 16 dancers each weighing at least 16 stone, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
Also at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY, this Sunday, March 27.
* FIREMAN SAM: PONTYPANDY ROCKS! new songs, new rescues and more adventure in new live show with the children’s favourite as Pontypandy hosts a music festival, at Theatr Hafren, NEWTOWN, with shows at 1 and 3.30pm.
* MONTGOMERYSHIRE COUNTY MUSIC FESTIVAL, mass rehearsal at the Wesleyan Methodist Church, NEWTOWN, from 10am, in preparation for the concert at LLANIDLOES Community Centre on May 7, which will feature Coronation Anthems, and selected choruses from Handel’s Messiah, plus “The Gentle Earth of Wales”, a new work by festival musical director Patrick Larby commissioned to celebrate the Festival’s 90th anniversary in 2011.
For more details contact choir secretary Charles Gratrix on 01686 411028 or email cvgratrix@yahoo.co.uk
* MARION ROWLATT, invites you for another gathering around the piano singing for fun at PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms from 11am.
* CUSTARD CONNECTION, at the Bull Inn, SHREWSBURY.
* LUKE DAY BAND, at the Crown Hotel, WELSHPOOL.
Sunday, March 27
* ”PINOCCHIO”, the classic story of the puppet who wanted to become a real boy, at 4pm at the SpArC theatre, BISHOPS CASTLE, presented by Cube Theatre and Arts Alive.
* RHYMES & TELLS, free open session of stories, poems and prose at the Six Bells, BISHOPS CASTLE at 8pm.
* ONE NIGHT WITH ELVIS, tribute show starring 60s rocker PJ Proby, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* JANE HYLAND, celebrity recital with the outstanding cellist with her husband and internationally known conductor/pianist Lionel Friend, at St Edward’s Church Hall, KNIGHTON at 3pm, to end the current Knighton Concert Society season.
* ST MATTHEW PASSION, Shrewsbury Cantata Choir and Orchestra, at St Chad’s Church, SHREWSBURY.
* HARLEQUIN, folky trio back at the High Street Wheatsheaf, SHREWSBURY from 3pm; with Juke Joint John at 8.30pm.
* LAUGHTER LINES COMEDY CLUB, monthly show at the Old Post Office, SHREWSBURY.
Monday, March 28
* THE LAUGHING GNOME COMEDY CLUB, new night of stand up comedy at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* MARCHES COMMUNITY CHOIR, after last year’s 10th anniversary, rehearsals every week at 7.30pm on Mondays at BISHOPS CASTLE Community College. Call the choir secretary Philippa Whitaker, on 01588 680312.
* BRECON TOWN BAND, rehearsals every Monday night at Theatr Brycheiniog. Call Dave Jones on 01874 623650 for details.
* BUILTH WELLS MALE VOICE CHOIR, the choir meet every Monday at 7.30pm for practise in the Greyhound Hotel Builth Wells. New members welcome.
* ACOUSTIC NIGHTS, singers and songwriters welcome at the Golden Lion Hotel, LLANDYSILIO, every Monday and Wednesday.
* SING YOUR HEART OUT, singing group meeting on Mondays at 7pm at MEIFOD Village Hall.
For all ages, abilities and experience. Further information from Kath on 01938 500459.
* MID WALES MIXED YOUTH CHOIR, new ensemble already with 40 members aged 16 to 40 practising every Monday from 7.30pm at the NEWTOWN Evangelical Church. Welcomes interest.
* ”THE CHOSEN ONES”, a family birthday barbecue night unveils dark secrets in the life of a prosperous businessman, in new production of the Philip Goodwin play, at Theatre Severn SHREWSBURY, every night to Saturday, April 2.
* WELSHPOOL CHORAL SOCIETY, rehearsals at the Methodist Churchroom at 7.30pm on Mondays with new members welcome. Currently working on their contribution to the Montgomeryshire County Music Festival at Llanidloes on May 7. For further information contact secretary Johannah Guttridge on 07891445418.
Tuesday, March 29
* HEARTSONG COMMUNITY CHOIR, weekly meetings from 7.15pm at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre, plus the chance to join in the Outdoors project with National Theatre Wales and Berlin’s theatre-makers Rimini Protokol, meeting at the Court Royal Hotel at 7.15pm revealing stories of each choir member on the streets of the town.
* KNIGHTON TOWN SILVER BAND, rehearsals held at KNIGHTON Church Hall at 7.30pm every Tuesday. Junior Band meets at 6pm.
* NEWTOWN MALE VOICE CHOIR, weekly practise on Tuesdays with new members welcome at the United Reformed Church at 7.30pm. For information ring secretary Enid Morgan on 01686 626894.
* JAM SESSION, with all musicians welcome every Tuesday from 9pm at the Bell Hotel, NEWTOWN.
* RHAYADER & DISTRICT MALE VOICE CHOIR, rehearsals held from 8pm every Tuesday at the St John Ambulance Building.
Wednesday, March 30
* ”OLIVER”, opening night for college production of the musical at BISHOPS CASTLE Community College. More shows on Thursday and Friday April 1.
* SOUTH POWYS YOUTH MUSIC GALA, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* BUILTH WELLS & DISTRICT LADIES' CHOIR, rehearsals every Wednesday at 7.45pm at the Wesley Chapel, BUILTH WELLS. Details and bookings on 01982 552514.
* LLANDRINDOD SILVER BAND, practises at LLANDRINDOD WELLS Primary School, at Cefnllys, with junior band practise at 6pm followed by senior band practise from 7pm.
* ACOUSTIC SESSIONS, informal folk, blues and jazz every Wednesday from 8.30pm now at the Elephant, LLANIDLOES. Musicians welcome.
* ”THE WIZARD OF OZ”, opening night for the Newtown Musical Theatre Company’s new production of the Judy Garland favourite, at Theatr Hafren, NEWTOWN. More shows on Thursday, Friday and Saturday April 2.
* COR MERCHED MALDWYN, the Montgomeryshire ladies’ choir weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays at NEWTOWN Evangelical Church at 7.30pm. Next concert on Saturday, April 2, at WELSHPOOL Methodist Church. All choir enquiries to new secretary Ruth Jones on 01686 621391 or visit www-cor-Merched-Maldwyn.org.
* MALDWYN STRINGS, meeting at NEWTOWN High School on a Wednesday night fortnightly during termtime. The string ensemble play a wide variety of serious music from the baroque period right up to the present day. They are led by string tutor Mark Purdy and have around 15 regular players. New string players are always welcome. Contact Julie Turner on 01686 626442.
* MOZART CLARINET CONCERTO, Shrewsbury Symphony Orchestra with soloist David Campbell at SHREWSBURY Abbey.
Thursday, March 31
* ”GUYS & DOLLS”, opening night for new Showtime Singers production of the quintessential Broadway musical, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre tonight, Friday and at 2.30 and 7.30pm on Saturday, April 2.
* SECRETS & SYNCOPATIONS, two new pieces by Ffin Dance “In A Three” and “Confessionals” at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* INSPECTOR GADJO, border band plays gypsy jazz, at The Vaults, BISHOPS CASTLE.
* GLENN MILLER ORCHESTRA, Hits from the Blitz concert at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* ”LUCKY SODS”, opening night for John Godber comedy about lottery winners by Guilsfield Amateur Dramatic Society, at GUILSFIELD Community Centre tonight, Friday and Saturday, at 7.30pm.
* GUILSFIELD SINGERS, enterprising local mixed choir’s weekly rehearsals at GUILSFIELD Old School on Thursdays at 7.30pm. Currently rehearsing Vivaldi's 'Gloria', which they will perform on May 14. For more information ring 01938 559612.
* CREDO-ALLIKA, chamber choir from Estonia with concert of sacred music, at Norton Street Baptist Church, KNIGHTON.
* CANTORION SINGERS, local choir rehearsals on Thursdays from 8pm at the Powys Dance Centre, LLANDRINDOD WELLS.
* LLANWNOG MIXED CHOIR, rehearsals at CLATTER Community Centre on Thursdays at 7.30pm. A varied programme is being rehearsed and new singers are welcome to join. Contact: 01686 412442.
* BRO HAFREN CHILDREN'S CHOIR, rehearsals held every Thursday from 4pm at Treowen School, NEWTOWN. Children aged seven to 11 years are welcome to go along and sing. Ring 01686 627076.
* NEWTOWN SILVER BAND, the band practises at the NEWTOWN Band Room every Thursday from 7.30pm with all welcome. Also Junior Band practises at 6.30pm every Thursday.
* BALLADEERS & CHANCERS, open mic night for singers and musicians at The Dukes Arms, PRESTEIGNE from 8.30pm. To perform or for more information call Steph on 07837944090.
* NORTH POWYS DECORATIVE & FINE ART SOCIETY, talk on The Sacred Art of Tibet, by Buddhist art specialist Zara Fleming, at 7.30pm at Royal Oak Hotel, WELSHPOOL. Visitors welcome.
Friday, April 1
* ”BURTON”, one man show Edinburgh Festival hit portraying the life of the Welsh actor Richard Burton featuring Rhodri Miles whose TV appearances include “Torchwood” and “Holby City”, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* SHOWSTOPPER KIDZ, non-stop musical extravaganza by the junior musical theatre section of Llandrindod Theatre Company, at the Albert Hall, LLANDRINDOD WELLS at 7.30pm tonight and Saturday, April 2.
* POETRY EVENING, Ruth Bidgood and Jan Fortune-Wood read from their award winning work, at the Oriel Davies Gallery, NEWTOWN, at 7.30pm.
* QUEEN TRIBUTE BAND, Teller Promotions event at Moltos nightclub, WELSHPOOL.
Saturday, April 2
* ”THE BARBER OF SEVILLE”, Swansea City Opera present the Rossini opera, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* TASC DANCE, first of 10 workshop days focusing on playing music for dancing to provide opportunities for children and young people in Mid Powys, at St John Ambulance Hall, LLANDRINDOD WELLS. Visit www.tradartsupport, org.uk or call Philip Freeman on 01686 688102.