The Coliseum Theatre, Aberdare - 01685 881188

Thursday 11 September 8.00pm
KIMMIE RHODES
In The Gallery Bar
Superb Texan singer/songwriter, Kimmie Rhodes' multiplatinum songs have been recorded by stellar artists Willie Nelson & Emmylou Harris. A creative and prolific artist who has produced 12 solo CD's, musical plays and her own book, her live performances are inspiring.
£10.00

Friday 3 October 8.00pm
KAREN MATHESON
Part of the Scottish Women Season
Karen Matheson has captivated audiences around the world and sold over a million records as the lead singer of the elite super-group Capercaillie. As a solo performer Karen was awarded an OBE and 'Best Gaelic Singer' from the inaugural Scottish folk awards - just two of many plaudits earned from a career, which began with her performing in her local village hall on the West coast of Scotland.
She appears tonight with James Grant (Love and Money), Donald Shaw (Capercaillie) and Ewen Vernal (Capercaillie).

'Karen Matheson's vocals are the coolest - swirling and slamming - amazingly dynamic' (NME)
www.karenmatheson.com
£14.50 Valleys Roots £13.50

Scottish Women Season Special Offer - Buy a ticket for Karen Matheson, Julie Fowlis and Eddi Reader for £30.00 (offer applies to stall rows L - R)

Monday 6 - Saturday 11 October 7.30pm.
EROGENOUS ZONES
Written by Frank Vickery
Directed By Phil Clark
Ian H Watkins from pop super-group Steps and fresh from the hit musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, makes a welcome return in this ingenious comedy. Erogenous Zones is Frank Vickery's most slick and sophisticated writing to date, it's not just cleverly constructed, it's painfully funny!

Michael is in love with his flatmate Andrew, who is having an affair with Lesley, whose husband Tom seeks respite from their failing marriage in the arms of Alison. Confused? So are they! In this bitter-sweet comedy Vickery weaves a web of sexual intrigue around five hormonally challenged individuals.

May Contain Strong Language. www.frankvickery.co.uk

£8.00 Concessions £7.00. Two stalls tickets for £12.00 Monday and Tuesday only.

Thursday 16 October 7.30pm
HUMBLE BOY
by Charlotte Jones
Directed by Michael Cabot
Designed by Jeremy Daker
London Classic Theatre, who delighted audiences with their recent production of Abigail's Party make a welcome return with this award-winning comedy which has a delicious sting in the tail.

Following the sudden death of his father, thirty-five-year-old Felix Humble returns to his middle England home and his difficult and demanding mother. After a chaotic funeral, and the disappearance of his father's prized bees, it becomes clear to Felix that life at the Humble home will never be the same again.

"… intelligent, funny and touching… I can't recommend this lovely play too highly…" Daily Telegraph

Winner - Smith Blackburn Award (2002)
Winner - Critics' Circle Award for Best New Play (2002)
Winner - People's Choice New Play Award (2002)

www.londonclassictheatre.co.uk
CONTAINS STRONG LANGUAGE RECOMMENDED AGE 14+
£9.00 Concessions £7.00 Early Bird Ticket £5.00

Friday 17 October 8.00pm
JULIE FOWLIS
Part of The Scottish Women Season
With support from Bethan Nia
There are some voices that carry much more than a melody. They transport you to another place, give you goose bumps and make magic out of thin air. Julie Fowlis has just such a voice. Winner of Best Gaelic Singer of the Year and of Best Album of the Year for her new release 'Cilidh' at the 2008 Scots Trad Music Awards, she also won Folk Singer of the year at the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards this year.

'For those of us who don't speak the language, Julie's records are like beautiful messages from another world' - Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2.
£14.50 Valleys Roots £13.50 (valleys Roots logo here)

Scottish Women Season Special Offer - Buy a ticket for Julie Fowlis, Karen Matheson and Eddi Reader for £30.00 (offer applies to stall rows L - R)

Wednesday 22 October 7.30pm.
THE TALES OF HOFFMAN by Offenbach
Presented by Mid Wales Opera
Sung in English
Accompanied by Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra
Conductor - Keith Darlington
Director - Tim Hopkins
Designer - Anthony Baker

Fantastic melodies including the celebrated Barcarolle, the Doll's Song and the Jewel Aria, a fascinating story of passion, comedy and tragedy within a supernatural framework, all combine to make an exhilarating evening of theatre, tailor-made for Mid Wales Opera's uniquely entertaining style.

£14.50 Concession £12.50 Early Bird £11.00

Thursday 30 October 7.30pm.
SLEEPING BEAUTY
European Ballet, under the direction of Stanislav Tchassov, former Principal dancer with The Bolshoi Ballet, make a welcome return with this magical and spectacular ballet. Set to Tchaikovsky's glorious score and enhanced by over 45 beautiful handcrafted costumes, the ballet is full of wonderful treasures: the Lilac Fairy, the Rose Adagio, the Bluebird and a cast of fairy-tale characters gathered for the sparkling wedding celebration make this an unmissable half term treat.

'World class stuff,..Bravo!' - Lichfield Post

'Captivating performance,..Superb!' - Newark Advertiser

Circle £13.00 Concessions £6.50, Family Ticket £35.00. Stalls £10.00 Concessions £5.50
Family Ticket £26.00. Early Bird Family Tickets £32.00 & £23.00

Friday 31 October 8.00pm
EDDI READER
Part of The Scottish Women Series
Former Fairground Attraction front woman, Eddi has become one of the most distinctive female vocalists in the UK producing a string of critically acclaimed hit solo albums. Her rare blend of melting vocals and towering romanticism combine with an astute and pragmatic nature to make her one of the most unique and thrilling performers in contemporary British music.

£18.50 & £15.50 Valleys Roots £14.50
Scottish Women Season Special Offer - Buy a ticket for Julie Fowlis, Karen Matheson and Eddi Reader for £30.00 (offer applies to stall rows L - R)

Saturday 1 November 7.30pm
VICTOR SPINETTI - A VERY PRIVATE DIARY...REVISITED!
Directed by Ned Sherrin
Award-Winning screen and theatre star Victor Spinetti (Oh What a Lovely War!, Help! Oliver!, A Hard Days Night) unlocks his very private diary to tell stories of legends from Beatles to Burton and Dietrich to Dali in a sensational evening of comedy, gossip and revelations!

'a splendid talent for sharply observed mimicry. a natural raconteur.' Daily telegraph

£15.00 & £12.00

Thursday 6 November 7.30pm.
CYRANO
Theatr na n'Og's painfully funny adaptation and re-invention of Edmond Rostond's classic play Cyrano, is the ultimate tale of unrequited love. The hero has everything; the courage of a lion, the heart of a poet, and the nose of...well...an anteater! A painfully funny comedy and a tragic love story, a rollicking adventure and an intimate portrayal of love.
Capture the moon and fall in love with Cyrano... just don't mention the nose!
www.theatr-nanog.co.uk
£9.00 Concessions £7.00 Early Bird £5.00

Friday 7 November 8.00pm
RICH HALL & OTIS LEE CRENSHAW
The brilliant Edinburgh Festival favourite and Perrier Award winner will perform in his usual style as the grouchy, deadpan comic genius alongside his alter-ego, the redneck, jailbird character Otis Lee Crenshaw - who will be let out of jail for the second half of the show!
Waning Adult Material - Over 18's Only.
www.offthekerb.co.uk
£15.00 Early Bird Tickets £12.00

Friday 14 November 8.00pm.
THE DRIFTERS
As one of the biggest selling bands of all time, The Drifters have collated a huge catalogue of smash hits. Tonight's energetic show features the only legitimate Drifters line up in the world, performing timeless classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies, Under The Boardwalk, and Kissing In The Back Row of the Movies.
www.theofficialdrifters.com
£18.50.

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
starring MIKE DOYLE
presented By Owen Money Theatre Productions
Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Get ready for the ultimate adventure as the wicked Queen tries her hardest to woo the Prince away from Snow White, and journey deep into the magical forest to meet seven loveable dwarfs. Once again our pantomime promises spectacular sets, sparkling costumes, hilarious comedy and bags of audience participation. Get in early to get the best seats in the house and be part of the biggest Panto of them all.

Friday 28 November - 10.00am & 7.00pm E
Saturday 29 November 2.00pm E
Sunday 30 November 5.30pm P
Monday 1 - Thursday 4 December 10.00am & 1.00pm
Friday 5 December 10.00am, 1.00pm & 7.00pm P
Saturday 6 December 2.00pm S & 5.30pm P
Sunday 7 December 2.00pm P

E = Early Bird. Tickets cost £10.00 Concessions £7.00, Family Ticket cost £32.00. The Early Bird Offer will expire on Tuesday 30 September - all tickets must be paid for by that date.

P = Premiere. Tickets cost £13.50 Concessions £9.50, Family Ticket costs £40.00.

All other performances £12.00 Concessions £8.00, Family Ticket £35.00
School Groups £6.00 per pupil teachers free. Parents and additional helpers £6.00.

S = Signed performance.

The Muni Arts Centre 01443 485934

Friday 19 September 8.00pm.
THE HAMSTERS PLAY JIMI HENDRIX & ZZ TOP
Cabaret Style Seating
This guitar, bass and drums trio have long been established as the premier blues-rock group, having performed 4,000 concerts in 21 years. Tonight they'll be performing their highly regarded and widely acclaimed electric mix of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top classics.

'Nobody does the music of Jimi Hendrix and ZZ Top better ' The Times
www.thehamsters.co.uk
£14.00

Saturday 4 October 8.00pm
ELIZABETH & RALEIGH - LATE BUT LIVE.
The new comedy by Stewart Lee
With Simon Munnery and Miles Jupp
Directed by Owen Lewis
Walter Raleigh's in love with Elizabeth the wittiest, wisest and most unforgiving of all English Queens. But will he end up in her bed, or will he lose his head? Potatoes, tobacco, Elizabethan dance, cross-dressing, xenophobia and laughs galore from this critically acclaimed team.

Stewart Lee co-wrote and directed the Olivier award winning Jerry Springer - The Opera and his one half of the comedy duo Lee & Herring.

'Snortingly funny is the only way to describe it.' Daily Telegraph
Unsuitable for under 16s.

www.latebutlive.com

£12.50 Early Bird Ticket £9.50

Tuesday 7 October 7.30pm.
SKIN
Presented by Ace Dance Company
Using captivating physical expression to discover what makes us function as a human being, six robust and agile dancers explore the invisible signals that we give out and the force and flow of feelings running through our veins. From the outside we look different, but underneath aren't we all the same?

ACE dance and music is a multi-cultural company and Skin draws from particular elements of African, Caribbean and Japanese dance styles, uniting these together with powerful contemporary movement.
www.acedanceandmusic.com

£8.00 Concessions £6.00

Wednesday 8 October 8.00pm. (where Good Music Maters Log Here)
BOB FOX & STU LUCKLEY.
This refreshing and inspirational folk duo have a lithe vigour and attack that lifts them above the rest, they deliver tender ballads with endearing simplicity and turn well known material upside down with extraordinary inventiveness. They think electric but play acoustic.
£12.00 Valleys Roots £11.00

Thursday 9 October 8.00pm. (It's No Joke Logo Here)
RHOD GILBERT & THE AWARD WINNING MINCE PIE
Cabaret Style Seating.
The multi award-winning Welsh Misery returns with his hilarious new show.
Set in a service station in the early hours of the morning, at Christmas, armed with only a travel pillow and a powerful torch Rhod battles to discover more about the Award Winning Mince Pie on display! This is the slightly ridiculous story of the Mince Pie that broke the camel's back.
Chortle 'Best Headliner - Nominee 2008

£12.00 Concessions £10.00

Tuesday 14 October 7.30pm.
Presented by Half Moon
LOCKED IN
A hip hop drama for youth and adult audiences by Fin Kennedy

In an abandoned East End tower block, Blaze and Tariq rip up the airwaves on a leading pirate station. Their last CD was a massive hit and they're all set to hit the big time with their first live set at Exile FM's birthday bash. Then Zahida comes into their lives and cracks begin to appear in their friendship. When a local gangster asks Blaze for a serious favour, suddenly there's a choice to be made that could split their world wide open.
www.halfmoon.org.uk
£7.00 Concessions and School groups £6.00.

Monday 20 - Saturday 25 October 7.30pm.
EROGENOUS ZONES
Written by Frank Vickery
Directed By Phil Clark
Ian H Watkins from pop super-group Steps and fresh from the hit musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, makes a welcome return in this ingenious comedy. Erogenous Zones is Frank Vickery's most slick and sophisticated writing to date, it's not just cleverly constructed, it's painfully funny!

Michael is in love with his flatmate, who in turn is having an affair with Lesley, whose husband Tom seeks respite from their failing marriage in the arms of Alison. Confused? So are they! In this bitter-sweet comedy Vickery weaves a web of sexual intrigue around five hormonally challenged individuals.

May Contain Strong Language. www.frankvickery.co.uk

£8.00 Concessions £7.00. Two stalls tickets for £12.00 Monday and Tuesday only.

Tuesday 28 October 8.00pm
GENTICORUM & CALAN
Cabaret Style Seating
An Active/RCT Theatres Co-production supported by the Arts Outside Cardiff ACW/WAG production fund.
With Celtic and rock influences Genticorum are one of the most sought-after proponents of Québécois musical culture. Weaving wooden flute, fiddle, acoustic guitar, jaw harp and percussion with strong vocal harmonies their compelling, distinctive and high-energy music is irresistible. Their most recent album Malins Plaisirs won the Canadian Folk Music Award for Best Ensemble.

Calan are an exciting young five piece band who are going to set fire to Welsh traditional music. They have just recorded their first album on the Sain label, which promises to be a stunning debut and their live performances are an energetic and exciting mix of dynamic Welsh folk music.
£12.50 Valleys Roots £11.50
www.genticorum.com

Tuesday 4 November 8.00pm
STELLA RAMBISAI CHIWESHE & THE HEART OF THE EARTHQUAKE BAND
A Creu Cymru / Konimusic / Theatr Mwldan Co-Production

Cabaret Style Seating
The remarkable Stella Chiweshe, known worldwide as 'The Mbira Queen of Zimbabwe', is an acclaimed virtuoso of the mbira, a sacred instrument central to Zimbabwean Shona culture, which produces the most hypnotic & spiritual music when placed in the right hands. Expect dance grooves, hypnotic melodies and soaring vocals that soothe and uplift from this powerful, charismatic performer.

Sample some of Stella's music at www.soundslikestella.co.uk

£13.50 Valleys Roots £12.50 Students £6.00 (valleys Roots Logo Here)

Wednesday 3 December 8.00pm
JEFF GREEN
Cabaret Style Seating.
His razor-sharp observations and lashings of natural charm have established Jeff Green as one of the brightest talents of the British comedy scene.
Laugh your head off at his brilliantly astute wisecracks on life, love and relationships.

Best-selling author of The A-Z of Being Single, The A-Z of Living Together and, his latest release, The A-Z of Having a Baby.

"With a complete gift for gags and observational comedy - Green blows away the competition" Metro

Waning Adult Material - Over 18's Only.
www.offthekerb.co.uk
£13.00 Early Bird £10.00

ROBINSON CRUSOE
starring OWEN MONEY & PETER KARRIE
Cast away on a deserted island, Robinson Crusoe is all-alone until one day he sees a footprint in the sand! Join Owen Money as Robinson Crusoe, and a cast of colourful characters including West End Star star Peter Karrie, as they meet Man Friday, escape from bloodthirsty cannibals and battle pirates on the high seas in this treasure of a panto!

Monday 15 - Wed 17 December 10.00am & 1.00pm.
Thursday 18 December 10.00am, 1.00pm & 7.00pm P
Friday 19 December 7.00pm P
Saturday 20 Dec 2.00pm P& 5.30pm.E
Sunday 21 December 5.30pm P
Monday 22 & Tue 23 Dec 2.00pm & 7.00pm. E
Wed 24 Dec 2.00pm.P
Sat 27 Dec 2.00pm. S & 5.30pm.
Sunday 28 December 5.30pm P

E = Early Bird. Tickets cost £10.00 Concessions £7.00, Family Ticket cost £32.00. The Early Bird Offer will expire on Tuesday 30 September - all tickets must be paid for by that date.

P = Premiere. Tickets cost £13.50 Concessions £9.50, Family Ticket costs £40.00.

All other performances £12.00 Concessions £8.00, Family Ticket £35.00
School Groups £6.00 per pupil teachers free. Parents and additional helpers £6.00.

S = Signed performance.

The Park & Dare Theatre 01443 773112

Thursday 25 September 8.00pm
LITTLE TOBY WALKER
In The Blues Lounge
Little Toby Walker is an exceptionally gifted fingerstyle guitarist, singer, songwriter and storyteller whose music draws from traditional and contemporary blues, roots music, western swing and ragtime.
A remarkable, humorous and entertaining storyteller, Toby paints pictures of his travels in the minds of each member in the audience as he tells them how he learned the blues at the feet of many old time blues musicians.
www.littletobywalker.com.
£10.00 Blues Club Members £7.00

Tuesday 30 September 7.30pm.
DON COSSACKS
State Dance Company
Direct from Russia, this sensational, internationally acclaimed company of 40 dancers and musicians is widely acknowledged as Russia's premiere Cossack Dance Troupe. They will amaze you with their incredible acrobatic feats and colourful costumes in this breathtaking dance spectacular!
"Sensational - Russia's most explosive dance production in years"
£20.00 & £17.50 Early Bird £15.50

Monday 13 - Wednesday 15 October 7.30pm
EROGENOUS ZONES
Written by Frank Vickery
Directed By Phil Clark
Ian H Watkins from pop super-group Steps and fresh from the hit musical Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, makes a welcome return in this ingenious comedy. Erogenous Zones is Frank Vickery's most slick and sophisticated writing to date, it's not just cleverly constructed, it's painfully funny!

Michael is in love with his flatmate, who in turn
s having an affair with Lesley, whose husband Tom seeks respite from their failing marriage in the arms of Alison. Confused? So are they! In this bitter-sweet comedy Vickery weaves a web of sexual intrigue around five hormonally challenged individuals.
May Contain Strong Language. www.frankvickery.co.uk
£8.00 Concessions £7.00. Two stalls tickets for £12.00 Monday only.

Friday 17 October 7.30pm
The Druids Rest by Emlyn Williams
On The Edge: Script Held Performance
This is theatre in the raw - without set or costumes directed by Michael Kelligan as part of his successful On The Edge series of script held performances.

A play of village improbabilities, deceptions and misunderstandings, a skilfully written
towering folly of complex inconsequentiality.
Over 14's only.
£3.00

Maturday 18 October 8.00pm
MAX BOYCE
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
www.maxboyce.co.uk
£20.00

Sunday 26 October 1.00pm
HARRY & HIS BUCKET FULL OF DINOSAURS.
This brand new show from Premier Stage Productions takes us into the imagination of five-year-old Harry, whose toy dinosaurs are as real to him as the bucket he carries them in. Get ready for all sorts of funny and exciting adventures.
Ideal for for 3-8 year olds.
£9.00 Family Ticket £32.00

Thursday 30 October 8.00pm
LARRY MILLER BAND
In The Blues Lounge
The ultimate in-your-face rhythm and blues band. Highly entertaining, polished and guaranteed to hit right between the eyes, Larry Miller is one of the UK's premier 'rockin' blues' guitarists. His legendary performances have won him acclaim around the world for their unbridled passion, spirit and pure guitar genius!
£13.00. Blues Club Members £10.00

Wednesday 12 November 8.00pm
THE BLUES CARAVAN
In The Blues Lounge
Featuring Sue Foley, Deborah Coleman and Dani Wilde.
This trio of outstanding artists bring their impressive blues pedigree together in one unbeatable live experience. Sue Foley is one of the leading lights of the contemporary blues scene, Deborah Coleman has a laid back soulful groove and Dani Wilde voice soars with the authentic texture of real blues and soul. Featuring solo sets by each of the three performers as well as a jam session finale; the BluesCaravan is an unbeatable live blues experience
£15.00. Blues Club Members £12.00

Saturday 22 November 8.00pm
BILLY BRAGG
With a music career spanning over two decades, the sometimes folk and sometimes punk legendary singer/songwriter is the political voice of a generation. His lyrics are sharply intelligent but they are also warm and humane, filled with detail and wit.

Tonight he is playing The Park & Dare Theatre in support of his recently released album 'Mr. Love & Justice'
www.billybragg.com
£17.50 & £15.50

Friday 12 December 7.30pm
The Dorothy Squires Story By Mark Ryan
On The Edge: Script Held Performance
This is theatre in the raw - without set or costumes directed by Michael Kelligan as part of his successful On The Edge series of script held performances.

Gerri Smith brings us the highs and lows of Dorothy's inspirational life interwoven with powerful renderings of Squire's great vocals.
£3

SNOW WHITE & THE SEVEN DWARFS
starring MIKE DOYLE
presented By Owen Money Theatre Productions
Mirror mirror on the wall, who is the fairest of them all? Once again our pantomime promises spectacular sets, sparkling costumes, hilarious comedy and bags of audience participation. Get in early to get the best seats in the house to be part of the biggest Panto of them all.

Thursday 5 February 10.00am & 1.00pm.
Friday 6 February 10.00am, 1.00pm & 7.00pm P
Saturday 7 February 2.00pm S & 5.30pm E
Sunday 8 February 3.00pm P

E = Early Bird. Tickets cost £10.00 Concessions £7.00, Family Ticket cost £32.00. The Early Bird Offer will expire on Tuesday 30 September - all tickets must be paid for by that date.

P = Premiere. Tickets cost £13.50 Concessions £9.50, Family Ticket costs £40.00.

All other performances £12.00 Concessions £8.00, Family Ticket £35.00
School Groups £6.00 per pupil teachers free. Parents and additional helpers £6.00.

S = Signed performance.