8th Jan 2022 4:00PM

WNO Orchestra is delighted to be back on stage, presenting its sparklingly successful, and well-travelled, new year’s concert.

Under the direction of Leader and Concertmaster David Adams, the Orchestra, joined by WNO Associate Artists, will welcome in 2022 at Hafren theatre with a rousing programme of waltzes, polkas and maybe even a few surprises. Join us for this toe-tapping evening of Strauss, Lehár and so much more - what better way to kick off the new year?

Concertmaster - David Adams

Soprano - Isabelle Peters

Tenor - Adam Gilbert

PROGRAMME

1. J Strauss II: Der Zigeunerbaron: Overture

2. J Strauss II: Der Zigeunerbaron: Act 2 Duet ‘Wer uns getraut?

3. J Strauss II: Der Zigeunerbaron: Act 1 Aria ‘Ja, das Schreiben und das Lesen’

4. J Strauss II: Der Zigeunerbaron Act 3: Einzugsmarsch  

5. J Strauss II: Myrthenblüthen, Waltzer op 395

6. J Strauss II: Im Krapfenwaldl, Polka française op 336

7. Lehár: Das Land des Lächelns: No 11: Dein ist mein ganzes Herz

INTERVAL

8. Josef Strauss: Plappermäulchen, Polka schnell, op 245

9. Korngold: Straussiana, Polka – Mazurka - Waltz

10. Josef Strauss: Moulinet – Polka (française), op 57

11. J Strauss II: Die Fledermaus: Act 2, No 8: ‘Mein Herr Marquis’  

12. J Strauss II: Seid umschlungen, Millionen! Waltzer op 443

13. Lehár: Die lustige Witwe: Act 3, No 15 Lippen schweigen

14. J Strauss II: An der schönen blauen Donau (Blue Danube Waltz)

15. J Strauss I: Radetzky March

Ticket Price: £18.50
Concessions: £17.00

27th Jan 2022 7:30PM

The Tales Of An Extraordinary
World First Expedition

Nick is best known for his global expedition
- 'Running The World 196'.

In November 2019, Nick was crowned the first person to run a marathon in every country in the world. Along with this, he sets a number of world records and has a wild, eclectic story to tell.

Tales of muggings, war zones, dog attacks, extreme exhaustion, and the sheer scale and diversity of our planet. His talk is accompanied with stunning photography and videography from around the world.

He is a British Endurance Athlete, writer, and speaker. From a small shy boy in the south of England, with a passion for sport - to a successful career in banking, to then becoming one of the most widely travelled athletes in the world. And all before the age of 30.

Nick says: “If I’m lucky enough to get to the point in life when I’m old and grey, chatting with my grandchildren I want to know I’ve explored every inch of the planet. I believe that it’s the crazy things, the things that no one is doing, and the things that we’re afraid to do… which are in fact exactly that which leaves a positive mark on the world.”

Ticket Price: £19.00
Maldwyn Harriers / Park Runners: £15.00

29th Jan 2022 7:30PM

Presented by Ad/Lib (Cymru) and RCT Theatres
With Phyl Harries and Ieuan Rhys

Legendary Welsh rugby player Shane Williams will share the extraordinary secrets of his illustrious career when he takes to the stage for this intimate and revealing evening.

Shane Williams was a Welsh rugby union player most famous for his long and successful tenure as a wing for the Ospreys and the Wales national team.

In 2008, he was selected as the World Rugby Player of the Year and since his retirement from international rugby in 2012; he has worked as a presenter on S4C and as a pundit on BBC, ITV and Channel 4. He was also inducted into the World Rugby Hall of Fame in 2016.

This is a great evening for fans of Welsh rugby and a chance to get up close and personal with Shane, as he lifts the lid on life on and off the pitch. It also includes a Q & A, session - so if you have a burning question to put to Shane, now is your chance!

Ticket Price: £24.00
Concessions: £19.00

5th Mar 2022 7:30PM

Puccini - La Bohème

Acts 1 and 2: 55 mins
INTERVAL
Acts 3 and 4: 50 mins

Reduced orchestration by Jonathan Lyness

It’s Christmas Eve and high above the streets of Paris a knock at the door begins the timeless love story of poet Rodolfo and his neighbour Mimi. Their fairytale romance feels like a Christmas miracle, but even the warmth of their love can’t defeat the winter chill – Mimi is desperately ill, and Rodolfo and his fellow bohemians can’t afford the help she needs.

From a student garret to the bustling streets of Montmartre, Puccini's masterpiece celebrates the power of love and friendship. Ensemble Cymru perform Puccini’s gloriously evocative score, with some of opera’s best loved arias conjuring Parisian cafes as well as the cold reality of the bohemians’ hand to mouth existence.

Tickets: £22, £19 and £16

Ticket Price: £22.00
Discounted Seats: £16.00

12th Mar 2022 8:00PM

Legends of Irish music and song The Fureys, renowned for their hit songs ‘I Will Love You’, ‘When You Were Sweet 16’, ‘The Green Fields of France’, ‘The Old Man’, ‘Red Rose Café’, ‘From Clare to Here’, ‘Her Father Didn’t Like Me Anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal Away’ return to Hafren on Saturday 12th March 2022.

The Fureys have been entertaining audiences worldwide for 44 years, audiences that have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleese and the late Pope John Paul while Tony Blair has publicly stated his favourite peace song of all time is the Fureys “Green Fields of France” and President Michael D Higgins attended their last concert in National Concert Hall.

The oldest of the brothers, Eddie Furey left home in 1966 and travelled to Scotland at the time of the great folk revival where he met and shared accommodation in Edinburgh with then unknown folk singers Billy Connolly, Gerry Rafferty and Alex Campbell, now all famous in their own right. In 1969 with his brother Finbar, he was the special guest for the Clancy Brothers and Tommy Makem throughout the USA and Canada. In 1971 he moved to mainland Europe where he toured for seven years, building up a huge following particularly in Germany. Dave Stewart from the Eurythmics has credited Eddie with teaching him his first chords on guitar when they met up in the North East of England while Dave was still a teenager.

The Fureys are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk based music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls of the world and they credit their musical ability to their parents, Ted and Nora, who were well known musicians themselves. They encouraged their sons to play music from a very early age and there was live traditional music in their house almost nightly.

Their emotive songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

A Fureys concert is always a night to remember!

Ticket Price: £25.00

18th Mar 2022 7:45PM

Y Consortiwm Cymraeg yn cyflwyno

Shirley Valentine

gan Willy Russell

Cyfieithiad newydd i’r Gymraeg gan Manon Eames

Cyfarwyddwr Geinor Styles
Cynllunydd Jacob Hughes
Cynllunydd Goleuo Cara Hood

gyda Shelley Rees fel "Shirley"

Dychweliad comedi aruthrol o waith awdur Blood Brothers ac Educating Rita - ond tro yma, wedi ei pherfformio yn y Gymraeg.  

Mae Cool Cymru wedi glanio ym Merthyr, ac i bobl ifanc mae bywyd o’r diwedd yn llawn cyffro, Catatonia y Stereophonics - ac alcopops.  

Nid felly i Shirley druan. I Shirley, mae bywyd a chyffro yn perthyn i’r gorffennol - ac mae’r blynyddoedd treuliodd yn troedio yn ei rhigol, yn wraig tŷ difflach a di-nod, wedi rhoi tolc yn ei hyder a’i breuddwydion. Ond mae Shirley ar fin camu i fyd fydd yn trawsnewid ei bywyd yn gyfan gwbl. Ymunwch â hi wrth iddi ffarwelio â fformeica’r gegin a’i drwco am bythefnos o wyliau yng  Ngroeg : pythefnos fydd yn newid Shirley am byth.  

Shelley Rees (BBC Radio Cymru, Pobol Y Cwm) fydd yn serennu fel Shirley Valentine yn y gomedi ddisglair yma sydd yn siŵr o godi calon a chynnal ysbryd ar ôl caledi’r cyfnod clo. Yn addas i bawb o ddysgwyr i siaradwyr rhugl. Dewch gyda ffrind, dewch gyda chriw, i fwynhau anturiaethau Shirley a hedfan gyda hi ar ei thaith annisgwyl i Baradwys - a bywyd newydd.

Ticket Price: £16.00
Concessions: £13.00

19th Mar 2022 7:45PM

"REVENGE"

By Robin Hawdon
Directed by Louise Jameson
(EastEnders, Doc Martin, Doctor Who, Bergerac)

“A taut thriller full of twists and turns!”
The Stage

Bill Crayshaw MP leads a charmed life, hailed in the corridors of Parliament, lauded in business, and loved at home. That is until he returns from a business trip to find his party agent has been killed in a terrible, tragic accident - or was it?

Mary Stewart isn’t so sure and arrives at his door asking some awkward questions - in reality, is his success founded on murder, corruption and double-dealing?

But how does she know so much about his private life - a jealous journalist peddling seedy lies? This one seems prepared to go to extraordinary lengths to ensure his political, business and personal lives are ruined. Is her motive journalism, blackmail, seduction… or revenge?

As the tension mounts and suspense increases, shots ring out and the initial game of cat and mouse turns into a deadly battle, twisting and turning between truth and lies, to reach a thrilling climax that will keep audiences guessing until the final curtain!

Produced by The Crime and Comedy Theatre Company
for Honalee Media Ltd

Ticket Price: £15.00

25th Mar 2022 8:00PM

The ELO Show - The World's greatest tribute to the music and genius of Jeff Lynne & ELO. Internationally acclaimed musician Brian Cummins brings this stunning show celebrating the music of Jeff Lynne and E.L.O. with a band of amazing musicians including a female string section this will be a fabulous night of hit after hit from such a vast back catalogue.

Jeff Lynne and ELO famously carried on the legacy of the Beatles where in his own words he wanted to 'Carry on from where I am the Walrus left off' and combined Classical music with motifs of the greats with Rock and Roll like no other musician before. The album 'Out of the Blue' released in 1977 catapulted them into Rock history and truly made them one of the biggest bands in the World at the time.

After many years of touring Jeff parted ways with the band to focus on producing some of the greatest musicians of the time namely, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison, Paul McCartney and The Beatles. Jeff resurrected the ELO legacy in 2014 with a new line-up and a mammoth stage show and has been touring the World Arenas and stadiums to this day.

The ELO SHOW has an amazing lightshow and 3D video screens very similar to Jeff's current backdrop. Expect songs like, 'Evil Woman', 'Don't bring me down', 'Telephone Line', 'Sweet Talkin Woman', 'Turn to stone', 'Wild west Hero', 'The Diary of Horace Wimp' and of course the legendary 'Mr. Blue Sky' plus many more with a surprise or two. Don't miss out on this fantastic night of nostalgia and classic tunes.

Ticket Price: £24.00

7th Apr 2022 7:30PM

Soul Sisters the Musical is the exhilarating story of self-discovery and friendship set during a riotous, toe-tapping Soul Weekender. Our three stars express themselves in the only way they know how - through a glittering spectacle of soul music, hilarious one-liners and heartfelt honesty.

Seeking to reclaim that elusive closeness they shared as starry-eyed teenagers, three friends are made to face each other’s flaws. Highs, lows, secret passions, cosmetic surgery, men (and more men!), high flying careers and skeletons in the closet.

They’ve known each other for thirty years, but nothing can prepare them for tonight’s revelations! Soul Sisters is the funky feel-good original musical from writer David Kent and the producers of hit comedies Hormonal Housewives and Girls Just Wanna Have Fun.

"It’s light-hearted, it’s fun and it’s FULL of Soul. A musical rollercoaster."

Ticket Price: £29.00

8th Apr 2022 7:30PM

Jasper Carrott with The Bev Bevan Band and special guest Andy Bennett

Time to get the legendary Jasper Carrott back where he belongs - up front and centre stage. Jasper is joined by his mate, the thunderous rock legend Bev Bevan (founding member of Electric Light Orchestra and The Move), who brings his stunning band and Andy Bennett, former Ocean Colour Scene guitarist.

Enjoy a night of fantastic comedy and great music to lift the spirits and remind us what life is all about!

"Jasper Carrott… easily the funniest stand-up I’ve ever seen." Jeremy Clarkson, The Sun

"Truly a night to remember...an absolute blast of a night out..." Yorkshire Evening Post

"There was something surprisingly quite magical about tonight" "The pure undeniable quality of Jasper Carrott’s comedy, the thundergod legend that is Bevan." Gig Junkies

"It’s the show that has it all: musical talent young and old, songs for everyone" "...get yourself a ticket. It really is a show not to be missed." Wolverhampton Express & Star

Ticket Price: £31.50

22nd Apr 2022 7:30PM

An Evening of Burlesque is back in town with a dazzling new production!

So leave your inhibitions at the door and prepare to experience the UK's biggest burlesque extravaganza. With a bevy of beautiful burlesque stars, speciality variety artists and fabulous costumes An Evening of Burlesque, revives this Classic Variety Artform into the 21st Century with a glamorous new show for 2020.

Join us as we celebrate our 10th Sizzling Year of touring throughout the world. Featuring some of your favourite stars from last year alongside the most outrageous and extraordinary new talent we could find, naughty has never been so nice!

STRICTLY Over 18s only.

Ticket Price: £27.00

23rd Apr 2022 8:00PM

Join Ed as he takes a long hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has ANY traits that are worth passing on to his children.

Ed Byrne presents his brand-new masterclass in observational comedy hot on the heels of his 17/18 Touring hit, Spoiler Alert!

A TV household name, in the past year Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo (Host, BBC), Mock The Week (BBC), The Pilgrimage (BBC), Top Gear (BBC) and QI (BBC).

www.edbyrne.com / TWITTER @MrEdByrne

Praise For The Last Tour:

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"A one-hour tour de force performance from the master comedian."
BROADWAYBABY

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"Hysterical... a must see show. My face hurts from laughing so much!"
THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER

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"The hour is self-deprecating, never self-indulgent, and his packed audience are well entertained."
SUNDAY EXPRESS

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"Expert stand up from the brilliant Ed Byrne."
FRINGE BISCUIT

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"Thoroughly entertaining... he is a total pro and terrific company."
THE TIMES

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"There is a reason why he has become a household name."
ED FEST MAG

Ticket Price: £27.00

5th May 2022 7:30PM

Strictly Theatre Co presents
Ian Waite and Vincent Simone….
Act Two

The Ballroom Boys double act Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are set to return in 2022 with a brand new show - Ian Waite and Vincent Simone….ACT TWO, after the roaring success of their 5 star rated 2019 tour!

The fabulous Strictly Come Dancing stars promise another wonderful evening of old-fashioned variety - dance, comedy and song!

With beautiful costumes, gorgeous lighting and world class routines, including the Viennese Waltz, the Foxtrot, the Rhumba… and of course… there has to be another incredible Argentine Tango routine by the master!

The boys will be joined by their stunning dance partners and a world class singer.

If you enjoyed The Ballroom Boys, then make sure you don’t miss the hilarious dancing duo when they bring you….ACT TWO!

***** WORLD-CLASS The News Letter

***** A HUGELY ENTERTAINING NIGHT OUT Crawley Observer

***** WHAT A SHOW! Elementary What’s On

Reviews from the 2019 production.

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Ticket Price: VIP £63.00, Premium £39.00, Standard £35.00
VIP Meet and Greet information - The meet and greet includes meeting Ian and Vincent for photo and autograph opportunities, plus a signed print.

The meet and greet is PRE-SHOW, 90 minutes before the show begins. 

All VIP ticket holders must arrive at least 10 minutes before the meet and greet is due to start. Anyone arriving late may not be permitted.

Ticket Price: £35.00

18th Jun 2022 7:30PM

The Ultimate Retro Concert!

You may have heard of throwback Thursday, now it's time for the ultimate throwback decade - 80's Live!

Join us as we travel back in time to one of the most iconic eras of music for an exciting night out - put your hands together and get into the groove as our live band "Electric Dreams" perform over two dozen chart topping anthems from artists including Duran Duran, Dexy's Midnight Runners, Culture Club, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, The Human League, A-Ha, Tears for Fears, Wham and more!

Whether you were born in the 80s, were lucky enough to hear these sounds from your very own cassette player or you've had a Stranger Things glimpse of 80s life, once you've seen 80s Live, you'll want to relive it again and again.

Blending pop and soft rock, the show includes hits such as Living on a Prayer, The Final Countdown, Don't You Want Me Baby, Relax, Never Gonna Give You Up, It's Raining Men, Rio, Tainted Love and so much more.

Move aside Doc, we don't need The DeLorean to create our time machine. This is 80's Live!

Ticket Price: £27.00

25th Jun 2022 8:00PM

‘DARKLY HILARIOUS. GILBERT’S MOST SATISFYING SHOW FOR A DECADE. IT’S GOOD TO HAVE HIM BACK” 

Times 

Following a seven-year break from stand-up (and a further enforced hiatus for obvious reasons), the multi-award-winning comedian is back on the road with his latest new live show – his first live tour since 2012. The comeback tour originally kicked off in 2019 and the Welsh wonder has already played to over 100 venues across the UK. The show has been met with widespread critical acclaim and every performance to date has sold out, including six nights at Cardiff Arena and ten nights at the EICC in Edinburgh. Due to overwhelming demand, extra dates continue to be added, and the tour will now run until June 2022. "BRITAIN’S CROSSEST COMIC ROARS BACK IN STYLE.

HILARIOUS TOUR-DE-FORCE” Telegraph A lot has happened to Rhod in the seven years since he last toured. Almost all of it s**t. And just when he thought he’d hit rock bottom, he met a bloke...called John. This show sees Rhod as funny as ever, but like never before. ‘The Book of John’ is raw, personal and brutally honest; no more lies, no more nonsense. This is Rhod, but different, the same, but not. 

Come along and see for yourself. “VOLCANIC, HIGH-OCTANE HUMOUR. UPROARIOUSLY FUNNY” Guardian 

As one of the UK’s leading stand-up comedy talents, Rhod has enjoyed many successful years as a star of television and radio. He has amassed nine series of his hugely popular ‘Rhod Gilbert’s Work Experience’ and has hosted two series of ‘Rhod Gilbert’s Growing Pains’ for Comedy Central. He’s regularly hosted ‘Have I Got News for You?’ and has appeared countless times on ‘Qi’, ‘Would I Lie to You?’ and ‘8 Out of 10 Cats Does Countdown’. 

He has hosted ‘Live at The Apollo’ on multiple occasions and has performed on ‘The Royal Variety Performance’. He has appeared in a series of the Bafta award-winning ‘Taskmaster’. "AS DEVASTATINGLY HILARIOUS AS EVER” Chortle “AT HIS ACERBIC, WITTY BEST. PACKED WITH ENERGY, UTTERLY CONFIDENT

Ticket Price: £29.50

9th Jul 2022 7:30PM

Celebrating over 50 Years of one of rock music's most influential bands, UK Pink Floyd Experience recreate the sights and sounds of the legendary band in concert.

This highly authentic show recreates the atmosphere of Floyd live. Featuring top-flight musicians and complete with video projections, a stunning light show and of course, over two hours of incredible music!

Come and share the passion for Pink Floyd's music as we tackle one of their most iconic albums "The Dark Side Of The Moon", played in its entirety. Of course, no Pink Floyd show would be complete without classics including "Wish You Were Here", "Shine On You Crazy Diamond", "Another Brick In The Wall" and "Comfortably Numb".

With outstanding musicianship, superb vocals and amazing production, this spellbinding show is a true celebration of all things Floyd.

Ticket Price: £24.00

3rd Nov 2022 7:30PM

Prepare for a nostalgia extravaganza as the UK's No.1 Rock & Roll variety performance returns with the BEST OF THAT'LL BE THE DAY!

This very special edition of the show presents the most popularly requested songs, impressions and comic sketches from over 33 years of touring!

Featuring smash hits from the 50s, 60s, 70s & 80s this is a throwback evening of brilliant entertainment that guarantees to have you on your feet and dancing in the aisles before the night is over! Early booking is advised as this ever-popular show attracts a big audience of music lovers ready to party!

'THREE HOURS OF MUSIC & MAYHEM' The Express

Ticket Price: £28.50

2nd Dec 2022 8:00PM

Please note this show has been rescheduled to Friday 2nd December 2022. All current ticketholders have the option of transferring their tickets to the new date or cancelling their booking for a refund. Please contact boxoffice@thehafren.co.uk 

Any tickets that are released will be put back on sale - keep checking the website for updated information.

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The hilarious Sarah Millican is back on tour with a Bobby Dazzler of a new stand-up show.

In this, her sixth international tour, you’ll learn about what happens when your mouth seals shut, how to throw poo over a wall, trying to lose weight but only losing the tip of your finger, a surprisingly funny smear test, and how truly awful a floatation tank can actually be.

Sarah has spent the last year writing jokes and growing her backside.

She can’t wait to get back on the road and make you laugh.

Ticket Price: £29.50