Friday, February 12
* HANSEL & GRETEL, celebrated company Kneehigh Theatre present new wonder tale for children and brave adults, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre. with more shows at 7.30pm tonight and at 2.30pm and 7.30pm on Saturday, February 13.
* THROUGH OTHER EYES: CONTEMPORARY ART FROM SOUTH ASIA, from emerging artists in India and Pakistan, on until February 27 at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* WINTER WARMERS, exhibition of English crafts on until the end of the month at The Gallery, BISHOPS CASTLE.
* FORM & MOVEMENT, new works Spring Cleaners life size 'companion' figures painted on and cut out of board by Euryl Stevens now included in group exhibition on at the Maesmawr Art Gallery, CAERSWS, comprising over 100 works by more than 20 professional local artists.
* HALFWAY HOUSE MALE VOICE CHOIR, in concert at St Garmon’s Church, CASTLE CAEREINION.
* BEEZ NEEZ, at White Horse Inn, CLUN.
* MUSEUM OF MODERN ART WALES, exhibitions feature works by Peter Rossiter and the Cambrian Arts Society’s annual exhibition on until February 20; and The Circle Squared by Antonia Spowers and Bill Swann until February 27, at MACHYNLLETH.
* THE DOLAU MIXTURES, with Emma Powell, in the Music in New Radnor season at NEW RADNOR Community Centre from 7.30pm. They play lots of different types of music from Stainer’s Crucifixtion to Simon and Garfunkel.
* MONTGOMERYSHIRE YFC DRAMA FESTIVAL, triennial competitions continue until Saturday, February 20, at Theatr Hafren, NEWTOWN.
* WILL KILLEEN, Irish rootsy musician at The Exchange, NEWTOWN with free admission.
* ORIEL DAVIES GALLERY, two new exhibitions at the NEWTOWN venue feature The Scenery is Very Wonderful. The Weather is Good by Stuart Whipps, and Afield and Louphole works by Simon Whitehead, part of a series of concurrent exhibitions and events exploring mankind’s relationship with place, landscape and environment.
* RHAYADER MUSEUM & GALLERY, new pictures of the Holy Wells of Wales, by south Wales photographer Phil Cope, on until April 12. The postponed ‘Holy Wells...on the road’ evening of inspiring stories, myths and poems on the fascinating subject of the Holy Wells of Wales, with Phil Cope accompanied by guitarist Carlton Bunce, will now take place on Saturday, February 20, at 7.30pm.
* PRIDE & PREJUDICE, starring Susan Hampshire in Theatre Royal Bath touring production at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY, at 7.30pm tonight and at 2.30 and 7,30pm on Saturday, February 13.
* OK BROTHER, acoustic guitar duo live at SHREWSBURY Frankwell Wheatsheaf.
Saturday, February 13
* BLACKHEART, rising stars of the British acoustic contemporary folk scene, Chrissy Mostyn and Rick Pilkington, live at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* AMY WADGE, singer song-writer who has twice won the Best Solo Female Artist title at the Welsh Music Awards and has four album releases to her name, plays live at Theatr Brycheiniog Studio, BRECON.
* WILD VISION, leading nature and adventure photographer John Beatty presents astonishing audio-visual presentation giving audience the chance to experience the beauty of our most remote landscapes, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* SCARECROW, community tour by the region’s professional drama company Theatr Powys with a passionate, humorous and intensely human play for children and their families, written by Chris Cooper, at Victoria Hall, LLANWRTYD WELLS, at 7.30pm. Call 01591 610283 for tickets.
Also at Caereinion Leisure Centre, LLANFAIR CAEREINION, on Tuesday, February 16, at 7pm, call 01938 810634; Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON, at 7pm on Wednesday February 17, call 01874 611622; and the Morlan, ABERYSTWYTH, at 7pm on Friday, February 19, call 01970 617996.
For further information, contact Theatr Powys on 01597 824444 or go to theatr.powys@powys.gov.uk
* THE HAT BAND. at the Wyeside Arts Centre, BUILTH WELLS, In aid of The Bracken Trust, and in memory of Sally Cooper, the hugely respected local actress and choreographer diagnosed with pancreatic cancer three days before her wedding in May 2007. The sort of comedy folk band has not played together for 20 years since a concert in aid of St Michael’s Hospice, after the fiddler’s wife died there.
After Sally also died at the hospice her husband George has brought the band back together as a tribute and to raise new funds.
* MARION ROWLATT, invites you for another gathering around the piano singing for fun at PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms from 10am to 12.30pm.
* MOISHE’S BAGEL, return to PRESTEIGNE Assembly Rooms playing authentic and not so authentic rip roaring, foot stomping, jazz-influenced klezmer and balcon music. Book on 267163 or by visiting www.midborderarts.org.uk
* HELLO CLEVELAND, at the Old Post Office, SHREWSBURY.
* COR MEIBION MAELGWYN, north Wales choir at TREFEGLWYS Memorial Hall at 7.30pm. President will be Gerald Corfield of Llandrindod Wells, proceeds to Trefeglwys Eisteddfod Committee. Call 01686 430474.
Sunday, February 14
* CONCERT OF CHINESE MUSIC, celebrate the start of the Chinese New Year of the Tiger with an extraordinary group of Chinese virtuosos performing romantic masterpieces both Western and Chinese, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* THE BELTONES, Latin and Jazz provide ideal accompaniment to your Valentine evening out live at the Plough Country Inn, LLANRHAEADR YM MOCHNANT, from 8.30pm with bookings on 01691 780654.
* WHALEBONE, folk trio at High Street Wheatsheaf, SHREWSBURY.
* MARIA VINCENT, at the Mytton and Mermaid, SHREWSBURY.
Monday, February 15
* 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.
* TIME AND TIME AGAIN, opening night for new Newtown Amateur Dramatic Society’s new production of the Alan Ayckbourn comedy, at the Powys Theatre, NEWTOWN with performances at 7.45pm nightly to Saturday February 20.
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, new singers and acoustic music welcome at The Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE.
Tuesday, February 16
* OVER THE RAINBOW: THE EVA CASSIDY STORY, compelling award-winning musical telling the story of the singer Eva Cassidy. performed by an all star cast at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
Sarah Jane Buckley, best known for playing crazy Kathy Barnes in the channel 4 soap Hollyoaks, stars in the role of Eva Cassidy.
* NEWTOWN MALE VOICE CHOIR, weekly practice now on Tuesdays with new members welcome at at the United Reformed Church at 7.30pm.
* BORDER FOLK COMMUNITY NIGHTS, musicians and singers welcome at weekly sessions from 9pm at The Grapes, NEWTOWN.
* RHAYADER JAM, session at The Cornhill Inn every Tuesday from 8pm. Call the pub first for confirmation on 01597 810029.
Wednesday, February 17
* ACOUSTIC SESSIONS, informal folk, blues and jazz every Wednesday from 8.30pm now at the Elephant, LLANIDLOES. Musicians welcome.
* LIVE JAZZ, informal music sessions with local musicians at the Dragon Hotel, MONTGOMERY, from 9pm on Wednesdays.
* COR MERCHED MALDWYN, the Montgomeryshire ladies choir weekly rehearsals on Wednesdays at NEWTOWN Evangelical Church at 7.30pm. Now rehearsing for concerts starting at GUILSFIELD on March 6.
* THE REMI HARRIS TRIO, young gypsy jazz band playing material from Djando and Wes to Coltrane and Parker at The Dukes Arms, PRESTEIGNE, in aid of Sheep Music funds.
* OPEN MIC NIGHT, every Wednesday at Norton Manor Hotel, PRESTEIGNE. Entry is free and all ages and abilities are welcome. Book a slot call 01547520843.
* TONY SKEGGS, regular musician at the Horseshoe Inn, RATLINGHOPE.
* SYLVIA ANDERSON’S FAB YEARS, British film and TV pioneer of such shows as Thunderbirds talks about her life in an evening with the composer and record producer David Courtney, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
Also at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre on March 2; and at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON on March 3.
Thursday, February 18
* 2012, conspiracy theories, propaganda. science, art and politics cross over with a drama starring William Aitchison, at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* BABES IN THE WOOD, opening night for the Castle Players pantomime in the SpArC Theatre, BISHOPS CASTLE at 7pm. More shows on Friday and Saturday, February 19 and 20, at 7pm and a matinee on the Saturday at 2.30pm. Traditional pantomime with a well-loved mix of goodies and baddies, songs and dance. Call 01588 630321 to book a seat.
* OPEN ACOUSTIC NIGHT, hosted by The Shards at the Old Post Office, SHREWSBURY.
* AROUND THE WORLD IN ONE NIGHT IN THE NORTH, five musicians and two miming clown artistes of Loon & Theatre Mimi visit TREWERN Community Centre
The play opens at the wake of intrepid explorer Phileas P. Souper where his friends decide to celebrate his greatest adventures and invite the audience to participate in this breathless ride.
Inspired by the silent movie era and Around the World in 80 Days this cut-price Phileas Fogg and his brother battle the elements, the animals, and the bicycle pumps as they embark on a melodramatic circumnavigation of the globe. Contact Marie Lewis on 01938 570568 to book.
Friday, February 19
* THE MANFREDS, Paul Jones and Mike D’Abo in new line up of the 1960s chart legends, live at ABERYSTWYTH Arts Centre.
* THREE BONZOS & A PIANO, madcap Bonzo Dog Band veterans Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater and Sam Spoons team up with super-pianist Dave Glasson and the odd guest to create more fun, music and subversive diversion in the spirit of the ageless band, at Theatr Brycheiniog, BRECON.
* LOST IN PANTOLAND. Llanfair Town Players are back with another popular panto for 2010, opening tonight at LLANFAIR CAEREINION Institute, and also at 7.30pm on Saturday, February 20.
Features a host of panto favourites in production written by local writer Clive Hopwood and directed by Pauline Bennett. Book with Norma Moore on 01938 811330.
* THE WINTER’S TALE, Youth Theatre production of the Shakespeare comedy, at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY tonight and Saturday February 20.
Saturday, February 20
* THE RARE ONE, musical extravaganza 9pm to 3am over three stages with a stellar line-up of internationally renowned DJs, live bands and local DJs at ABERYSTWYTH.
* CARA DILLON, 2010 Folk Awards folk singer of the year finalist. at LUDLOW Assembly Rooms.
* BARBARA DICKSON, singer and musical actress in performance at Theatre Severn, SHREWSBURY.
Sunday, February 21
* COURTNEY PINE, jazz saxophonist back touring with his critically acclaimed Transition in Tradition album set, plays at the Wyeside Arts Centre, BUILTH WELLS.
* NATIONAL YOUTH TRAINING CHOIR OF WALES, 65 of the principality's finest young musicians perform at St Mary's Church, WELSHPOOL, including world premiere of Bendith ('Blessing') by the renowned Welsh composer, Mervyn Burtch, as part of 90 minute programme.
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