At The Muni Arts Centre
Gelliwastad Road
Pontypridd
CF37 2DP
08000 147 111 www.rct-arts.co.uk

Saturday 11 September 7.30pm.
SONIG LIVE!
Presented by SONIG Youth Music Industry in partnership with The Muni Arts Centre

Hugely successful gigs featuring the very best hot new acts from the emerging Welsh music scene, supported by the Muni Young Promoters Team. Tonight's line up includes
The Guns,
Straight Lines
and Hey!Tonight

£6.00
ID will be asked for upon entry.
12 - 14 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

Friday 1 October 8.00pm
LEDDRA CHAPMAN
Cabaret Style Seating
With soulful and honest lyrics that come straight from the heart, a crystal clear voice, highly accomplished guitar and piano playing and a batch of the most thoughtful, beautiful and catchy songs, Leddra is truly one of the most gifted young songwriters in Britain today. Having worked on her own unique sound with an impressive list of producers and songwriters she has just released her debut album 'Telling Tales' to much critical acclaim.

"Leddra Chapman is the owner of a beautiful voice. It has a clear, pure tone, capable of delivering both dusky softness and considerable power…delivering pitch-perfect acoustic pop with strong backing from a band of double bass, guitar, drums and violin" The Independent
£10.00 or £7.50 if bought as part of the Where Good Music Matters mini-music bundle.

Part of the Where Good Music Matters mini-music bundle - Create your own ticket bundle and save a mint on your music.

Wednesday 6 October 7.30pm.
Hit Me! The Life and Rhymes of Ian Dury
by Jeff Merrifield
This warts-and-all portrait of the Blockheads' lead singer tours direct from its second West End season, exploring the highs and lows of Ian Dury's extraordinary career and inspirational life story. Featuring many of his best songs performed live, including Hit Me With Your Rhythm Stick and Reasons To Be Cheerful.
'Spot-on live renditions of Dury's late-70s hits.' Time Out Critics Choice (4 stars)
'A bracing blast of pop's Noel Coward. Compelling.' Daily Telegraph
www.hitmetour.com

Recommended Age 16+
£11.50 Early Bird Tickets £8.50.

Thursday 7 October 8.00pm
GENTICORUM
Cabaret Style Seating
This Quebecois trio played at the Muni Arts Centre in 2008 and while they were relatively unknown to most, they were a smash hit.

Since then they have become one of the most sought-after exponents of Quebecois musical culture. Firmly rooted in the soil of their native land, this energetic and original power trio also incorporate the dynamism of contemporary North American and European folk cultures into their music. They weave precise and intricate fiddle and flute work, gorgeous vocal harmonies, energetic foot percussion, and guitar and bass accompaniment into a jubilant musical feast.

www.genticorum.com

£11.50 Early Bird Ticket £8.50.

Friday 8 October 8.00pm.
SHAPPI KHORSANDI & JON RICHARDSON
Cabaret Style Seating

Shappi Khorsandi - The Distracted Activist

Star of BBC One's 'Live at the Apollo' and 'Michael McIntyre's Comedy Roadshow' Shappi tells her true story about fleeing Tehran and being a refugee in London in her brilliantly intelligent and funny show.

' fast emerging as one of the best comics in the UK, full stop.' Chortle

'Whip-crack jokes' Sunday Times

Jon Richardson - The Guy At Night
Jon Richardson is one of the most in-demand young artists on the UK comedy circuit today. He currently hosts the Sunday mid-morning show on BBC6 Music where his unique presenting style has won him thousands of loyal weekly listeners.

"Jon is in line to become the next stand-up star" Bristol Evening Post
Warning Adult Material - Over 18's Only.
£13.00

Saturday 9 October 7.30pm.
THE MAGIC OF THE BEATLES

Join the magical, musical, 50th anniversary tour as the world celebrates 50 golden years of The Beatles.

Stars of the lavish, brand-new production not only look and sound like John, Paul, George and Ringo, they generate the incredible excitement (not to mention that unique sense of humour) which made the Fab Four's amazing live performances events that changed the world of rock music forever.

Come together for a musical tour that takes audiences from the group's Mop Top roots to the psychadelia of Sgt Pepper and beyond. . . from Love Me Do to Let It Be.

www.easytheatres.com
£15.50 Concessions £14.50.

Tuesday 12 October 8.00pm.
CHERRYHOLMES
Plus Christopher Rees
Cabaret Style Seating
Rhondda Cynon Taf Theatres / Asgard Co-production

The "first family of Bluegrass" have taken the music world by storm. Already garlanded with awards from the International Bluegrass Music Association and Grammy nominations this highly talented six piece family band combine musical virtuosity with spine tingling harmonies. Their live shows are dazzling, with twin fiddles, Irish step-dancing, classic country yodelling, old-time claw-hammer banjo and even some soulful gospel singing in addition to their dynamic bluegrass. Wonderful stuff.

Special guest is Christopher Rees whose fourth album "Devil's Bridge" won widespread critical acclaim. Mojo magazine said "A spit and sawdust holler that's as close to a Southern hell-fire preacher as you can get hailing from Cardiff. Very, very good."

www.cherryholmes.com www.christopherrees.com

Supported by the Welsh Assembly Government and the Arts Council of Wales through the Arts Outside Cardiff Scheme and an Arts Council of Wales Lottery Award

£14.50 Early Bird Ticket £11.50.

Tuesday 26 October 2.00pm.
POTTED PIRATES.
Written by Daniel Clarkson and Jefferson Turner

Directed and co-written by Richard Hurst

Following the hilarious success of Potted Potter, CBBC presenters Dan and Jeff return to the stage with this brand new compressed caper. In search of talking parrots and mysterious buried treasure, they're swapping wizards for walking the plank and trading Hogwarts for the high seas.

A show for everyone aged 6 and above - even those who don't know their skull and crossbones from their pieces of eight.

Recommended for ages 6 and over.
'Inventive, daft fun for all the family.' The Guardian

£8.50 Early Bird Tickets £5.50

Thursday 28 October 8.00pm.

CHRIS CORCORAN'S HALLOWEEN COMMITTEE MEETING.
Plus brilliant stand up guest to be announced.

It's Halloween on Sunday so come along and help Chairman Chris Corcoran and Rex the Caretaker decide whether the Club should ban it. And if it is banned, what the best way is to get dried egg off the window sills.

The Club Choir will be there and there will be a prize (bought by Rex) for the committee member in the best fancy dress outfit!

Plus Apple Bobbing!*

*subject to Health and Safety Assessment."

Warning Adult Material - Over 18's Only.

£10.50

Saturday 30 October 6.15pm
MAKE iT LIVE BAND NIGHT
A fantastic night of music from young up-and-coming new stars including Nothing New, Ladies Love a Superhero, Dead End, Sweet Manics, As Dreams Fail, James Saunders (acoustic) plus more acts to be confirmed.
For ages 14 and over.
£5.00

Thursday 4 November 8.00pm.
MONSTERS OF BRITISH ROCK
Six of the UK's most highly-esteemed and experienced rock musicians have joined forces to create Monsters of British Rock! Original Whitesnake members Micky Moody and Neil Murray have teamed up with Laurie Wisefield (Wishbone Ash), Harry James (Thunder), Chris Ousey (Heartland) and Michael Bramwell (We Will Rock You) to bring you classic twin-guitar based rock as it should be played.

Playing classic rock songs that they helped create, such as Whitesnake's Here I Go Again, Fool For Your Loving, Don't Break My Heart Again, Ready An' Willing and Ain't No Love In The Heart Of The City, together with other hits from the band members' back catalogue, Monsters of British Rock are the genuine article.

This is one Monster of a rock band!

£15.50 in advance, £18.00 on the door.

Friday 5 November 8.00pm.
SARA WATKINS (of Nickel Creek).
Plus Sean Watkins.
Special Guests The Carrivick Sisters.
Cabaret style Seating
Best known as a founding member of the Grammy award-winning, critically acclaimed and platinum-selling band Nickel Creek, Sara Watkins, singer/songwriter and fiddle player, steps out with a confident stride releasing her debut solo album, (produced Led Zeppelin's John Paul Jones) and now performing some eagerly anticipated live gigs.

Blending country, bluegrass, and folk music in an undeniably soulful melange, she has fresh sound; her melodies are complex and addictive, with foot stomping rhythms and delicate vocals.

www.sarawatkins.com.
£12.50 Early Bird Ticket £9.50.

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Saturday 6 November 7.30pm.
Black RAT Productions in Association with Blackwood Miners' Institute presents
BOUNCERS
by John Godber
Starring Mike Doyle
With: Richard Tunley, Gareth Bale & Sam Davies.
This topically updated, dynamic version of the well-loved classic, featuring a brilliant cast of some of Wales' finest comedy actors, led by Mike Doyle as Lucky Eric, is a non-stop comedy feast.

Meet Les, Judd, Ralph and Lucky Eric, the bouncers at a local nightclub, as they prepare for the onslaught of a Friday night's debauchery. Lads are on the pull, girls are on the razzle and the beer is flowing free. What follows is a theatrical treat as the four bouncers play ALL the characters with hysterical consequences.

'Bouncers is more than trip to the theatre. It's an experience, and a bloody good night out!'

Age Guidance of 14+ - Contains strong language.

www.blackratproductions.co.uk

£10.50 Early Bird £8.50
Tuesday 9 - Saturday 13 November 7.30pm, plus Wednesday matinee at 1.00pm.
Grassroots Productions and Rhondda Cynon Taf Theatres present
BARKIN'

A brand new black comedy written by and starring Frank Vickery.
Directed by Phil Clark

It's new. It's funny. It's poignant.

This tightly woven drama is a rich cocktail of pathos and humour, dark secrets and unrealised dreams.

Stevie has lived all her life with her domineering mother and feels trapped by the responsibility of caring for her, while her seemingly carefree brother is living life to the full. Now, has the day finally arrived when Stevie can, at last, experience the freedom she has yearned for? Or will she discover that things are not quite what they appear to be?

Barkin', Frank's first new play in over three years is an incisive, engaging, and darkly comic drama. Using his usual humour and realism, this black comedy explores issues that many of us can certainly identify with.

Audience members agree;

'very emotive, I wanted to know more from the very beginning.'

'moments of comedy intertwined with moments of drama - genius!'

Contains limited strong language (suggested age from 14+)

www.barkin2010.com

£10.50 Concessions £8.50. Special Offer - Two stalls tickets for £14.00 on Tuesday evening and on the matinee performance.

Thursday 11 November 8.00pm.
GWENAN GIBBARD & RACHEL HAIR
An Evening of Celtic Harp in the Circle Gallery
Gwenan is at the forefront of the Welsh traditional harp scene both as a consummate player and a delightful singer. Expect rhythmic and vibrant dance tunes, gypsy music, and both lively and hauntingly beautiful folk songs, the perfect showcase of Welsh traditional music at its best

With her eclectic mix of traditional and contemporary Scottish and Irish music, as well as original music, celtic harpist Rachel Hair has been described as, 'one of the most innovative young musicians to have emerged over the last few years.' (Irish Music Review).
www.gwenangibbard.com www.rachelhair.co.uk.
£10.00 Concessions £6.00

Dydd Mercher 24 & Dydd Iau 25 Tachwedd 10.00am & 1.00pm. Dydd Gwener 26 Tachwedd 10.00am, 1.00pm & 6.30pm.
Cynhyrchiad ar y cyd a Theatrau Rhondda Cynon Taff a Cwmni Martyn Geraint.
MARTYN A'R LAMP HUDOL
Yn dilyn llwyddiant ysgubol panto y Losin Hud llynedd, mae ffefryn y plant o S4C Martyn Geraint yn ôl gyda rhagor o hwyl a chwerthin yn y panto Cymraeg unigryw yma. Ymunwch â Martin a chast llawn gan gynnwys Ieuan Rhys wrth iddyn nhw deithio hyd a lled y wlad yn y panto llawn lliw a hwyl yma. Bydd y canu yn morio, y dwli'n ddi-ben-draw a digonedd o gyfle i'r gynulleidfa gymryd rhan.

£10.00 Gostyngiadau £8.00. Tocynnau Cyw £7.00

£7.00 pob plentyn . Os yw oedolion yn dod i'r sioe ysgolion yna mi fydd rhaid talu yr un pris.
£6.00 Os ydy'r ysgolion yn talu erbyn 22/10/10.

Saturday 27 November 7.30pm.
SONIG LIVE!
Line up to be announced.
Presented by SONIG Youth Music Industry in partnership with The Muni Arts Centre
Hugely successful gigs featuring the very best hot new acts from the emerging Welsh music scene, supported by the Muni Young Promoters Team.

£6.00 ID will be asked for upon entry. 12 - 14 year olds MUST be accompanied by an adult over the age of 21.

Wednesday 8 December 1.00pm & 7.00pm.
THE SIREN SISTERS AT CHRISTMAS
A real treat for Christmas! This fabulous 1940's close harmony singing trio are ready to whisk you away to another time with music by such greats as The Glenn Miller Band, Vera Lynn, The Andrews Sisters and Bing Crosby
£6.00 Concessions £5.00. A ticket for the matinee performance includes tea/coffee and a cake.

DICK WHITINGTON
Starring Owen Money as Billy
An OMTC and RCT Theatres Co-production
Join Dick and his famous feline friend, on their wondrous adventures which take them from the Gloucester countryside to the high seas to mystical islands and ancient treasure. But watch out f the rotten revolting rodent, King Rat he is pantomime's most evil villain. Can Dick defeat King Rat? Can he find the treasure and win the hand of his one true love?

There is only one way to find out. Join us for one of the most exciting pantomime adventures featuring all the ingredients you have come to know and love from our traditional panto - marvellous music, cracking costumes, fun, laughter and loads of audience participation.

This is one Pantomime voyage you cannot afford to miss!

Tuesday 14 - Thursday 16 December 9.45am & 12.30pm.

Friday 17 December 9.45am & 7.00pm.

Saturday 18 December 2.00pm & 5.30pm.
Sunday 19 & Sunday 26 December 5.30pm.
Monday 20 - Thursday 23 December 2.00pm & 7.00pm.
Friday 24 December 11.00am & 3.00pm.
Monday 27 & Tuesday 28 December 2.00pm.

Tickets £13.50 Concessions £9.50 Family Ticket £40.00. School Groups £6.00 per pupil with accompanying teachers FREE