May 26 - May 27 2022

Newtown College performing and production arts students present, by arrangement with Musical Theatre International Europe, RENT.

Books Music and Lyrics by Jonathan Larson.
Musical arrangements by Steve Skinner.
Original concept and additional Lyrics by Billy Aronson.
Music supervision and additional arrangements by Tim Weil.
Dramaturg Lynn Thomson.

RENT was originally produced in New York by New York Theatre Workshop and on Broadway by Jeffrey Seller, Kevin McCollum, Allan S. Gordon and New York Theatre Workshop.

Directed by Porl Matthews.

Ticket Price: £10.00
Concessions: £8.00

27th May 2022 9:30AM

Baby Music Class with Charlotte Woodford

Every Friday morning

Playful, friendly and welcoming singing class for 0-5 yr olds, Fridays 9.30-10.30am from 5th November. 30 minutes singing, 30 minutes tea and chat.

Class size limited, fully ventilated, booking essential. £4 per week, refreshments included, bring your own cup.

For further details please contact Charlotte on 07828413484 or email charlotte@lifebulb.org

"Of all the baby groups we’ve tried I found these singing sessions really authentic. There were no gimics, great lyrics and songs, really inclusive and personalized with the animals and charlotte always called everyone by name. A welcoming and informal vibe but organised and well planned." 

Ticket Price: £4.00

27th May 2022 1:30PM

Hafren Community

Hafren Community offers weekly health and wellbeing classes including our ‘Singing for Lung Health’ community group, every Friday from 1.30pm.

Stretches, relaxation and breathing exercises using the voice and singing. Develop awareness of breathing patterns and primary breathing muscles. No singing ability or experience necessary, run by Charlotte Woodford (Lifebulb).

Ticket Price: £3.00

11th Jun 2022 7:30PM

WNO Orchestra | Cerddorfa WNO
Concertmaster and soloist | Cyngerddfeistr ac unawdydd: David Adams 

Baritone | Bariton: Aaron O’Hare 

Programme | Rhaglen

Mendelssohn: A Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture

Finzi: Let us Garlands Bring
Owain Llwyd: Y Gogarth

INTERVAL



Vaughan Williams: The Lark Ascending

Mendelssohn: Symphony No 4 ‘Italian’

WNO Orchestra perform a midsummer themed programme of timeless favourites and a brand-new commission. 

Vaughan Williams’ enduring beauty The Lark Ascending is performed in between two Mendelssohn masterpieces: the beautiful and romantic A Midsummer Night’s Dream Suite and his Symphony No 4, which depicts the Italian blue sky and open countryside.  

Completing the programme is one of the most sympathetic settings of Shakespeare’s work, Gerald Finzi’s song cycle, Let us Garlands Bring, which was dedicated to Vaughan Williams on the occasion of his 70th birthday, and a new piece by Welsh composer Owain Llwyd, Gogarth, inspired by Llandudno’s Great Orme and its surrounding wildlife.   

The renowned WNO Orchestra are joined by concertmaster, and soloist for the evening, David Adams and WNO Associate Artist Aaron O’Hare. 

#WNOorchestra

Ticket Price: £18.50
Concessions: £17.00

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

Jul 2 - Jul 2 2022

Ticket Price: £13.00
Concessions: £11.00

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

24th Jul 2022 5:00PM

Garden Opera Concert at Gregynog Hall, near Newtown
(indoors in Music Room if wet).

Music Direction and Pianist - Charlotte Forrest with a host of talented young singers. 

Picnic interval.

Ticket Price: £17.00
Specials:
Under 16s: £5.50

17th Sep 2022 7:30PM

Brace yourself for what is going to be a unique and unforgettable evening at the theatre!

For the first time rugby legend Scott Quinnell will share some of the most extraordinary stories and facts about his life both on and off the rugby pitch and how he has become one of the most recognised and respected Welsh figures. From growing up with Giants of the game to learning to read and write after his retirement and becoming a star of Television and Radio! Scott bares all with his hilarious tales, never seen before footage and colourful pictures of his colourful life. Which will leaving you ROARING in your seats!

Joining Scott on stage is his son “Steele” who whilst looking down at Dad (literally!) and maybe giving his side of some of the stories, will be performing some of the greatest songs from Musical Theatre!

You will have the opportunity to ask those questions you always wanted to ask and there will be limited VIP tickets which will include priority seating, ‘Meet & Greet’ prior to or following the show; with signings, photographs and a general ‘chit chat’ with the lads and of course your personalised souvenir programme.

Ticket Price: £25.50
Specials:
VIP: £39.50

15th Oct 2022 7:30PM

Cwmni Theatr Maldwyn was established in 1981 and performed their first show Y Mab Darogan at the National Eisteddfod in Machynlleth. To celebrate 40 years of its existence, the company are touring a new production of the show which is centred on the uprising of Owain Glyndŵr, one of our foremost heroes.

Ticket Price: £16.00
Specials:
Under 18s: £13.00

21st Oct 2022 7:30PM

A Theatr Genedlaethol Cymru and Sherman Theatre production

TYLWYTH

by Daf James

Aneurin has been running away from his past, but - thanks to Grindr - he unexpectedly finds love. When he and Dan decide to adopt, it seems their world is complete. But as he adjusts to being a dad and tries to move on from his reckless past, Aneurin is forced to confront his demons.

Ten years on from the trail-blazing and award-winning Llwyth, Aneurin, Rhys, Gareth and Dada are back in this witty and compelling new play by Daf James. Taking an irreverent look at love, family and friendship, Tylwyth is a provocative commentary on contemporary Welsh life.

Age Guidance: 16+

Contains strong language, scenes of a sexual nature and adult themes.

Early Bird £13 (If booked before 10th April 2022)

Ticket Price: £17.00
Concessions: £15.00
Specials:
Early Saver: £13.00
Save £££'s on your tickets for selected shows by booking well in advance. Look out for the early saver logo to enjoy huge savings on the normal ticket price. Just book and pay for your tickets by the date shown, it's that simple.
Schools: £10.00

3rd Nov 2022 7:30PM

Following the huge success of the 35th Anniversary Tour, That’ll Be The Day is back on the road with another incredible show packed full of world class performances from Trevor and the highly talented cast.

Let the UK’s leading Rock ’n‘ Roll show take you on a journey through the years, as together you celebrate the golden age of Rock ’n’ Roll and Pop from the 50s right the way through to the 80s. 

Combining hilarious comedy sketches and impersonations with brilliant vocals and superb musicianship, That’ll Be The Day really is in a league of its own. It’s no wonder this show has been touring for so many years and it just gets better and better. Join Trevor and the exceptional cast for the ultimate feel good experience that will have you singing and dancing, and leave you wanting just a little bit more. 

If you only see one theatre show this year, make it this one.

‘THREE HOURS OF MUSIC & MAYHEM’

The Express

‘THE BEST ROCK ‘N’ ROLL SHOW ON THE ROAD’

Time Out

Website: https://www.thatllbetheday.com/

Facebook: @thatllbethedayuk

Instagram: @tbtdshow

 Age guidance 12+ contains adult humour 

Ticket Price: £28.50

26th Nov 2022 8:00PM

PLEASE NOTE: This is NOT suitable for under 16s as the show sometimes contains nudity and Blood and gore.

For the First time in over 2 years the Circus of Horrors is back with its latest incarnation ‘THE WITCH’ - A sensational new Phantasmagoria which encompasses amazing and Bizarre Circus acts with an original Rock score, and a sinister story or Witchcraft and the darkest of magic.

When the Circus of Horrors began 27 years ago at Glastonbury 1995 many people thought it wouldn’t last 27 weeks let alone 27 years. But with its ability to reinvent itself time and time again it has taken the extreme to the mainstream and become a household name after reaching the finals of Britain’s Got Talent and performing in London’s West End.

Whether a Rock fan or theatre goer The Circus of Horrors has something for everyone.

Imagine a brilliant rock show combined with amazing, bizarre and dare devil Circus acts, a stella light show and all performed with a forked tongue firmly in each cheek. If Quentin Tarantino had directed Cirque Du Soleil you would be half way there.

'I loved it' Simon Cowell

'Like Rocky Horrors on acid' Amanda Holden

‘Totally Unbelievable’ Scott Mills, Radio 1

'A Brilliant marriage between Circus and Cabaret' Judge Rinder

Ticket Price: £24.00
Specials:
Early Saver: £19.00
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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

17th Dec 2022 1:30PM

Honalee Media are delighted to present
their latest Christmas production

The Santa Show 2022:
Santa Saves Christmas

- the show where every child gets a present from Santa!

Who can save the magic of Christmas?
Jack's beanstalk won’t grow, Cinderella's glass slipper is broken and what’s happened to the magic in the Fairy Godmother's wand? It looks as though Christmas might have to be cancelled...

Join Jack, Dasher the Reindeer and Pompom the Penguin for this festive, musical, interactive adventure, as they meet Father Christmas at his home in the North Pole and help Santa Save Christmas!

It’s a family show most suitable for 2-7 year olds, where every child will receive a specially wrapped present from Santa - after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO!

Songs include festive favourites: The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and many more!

"It was perfect, full of fun, singing and laughter, what better way to start the festive season!" ‘Mummy Monster’ blog

"The Santa Shows have become our Christmas tradition and we love them! Perfect engagement with the children, lots of audience participation and the children were beside themselves when Father Christmas gave them a present after the show. Wonderful value for money and top rate entertainment!"
Natalie D, mum of Rae

"Eyes lit up full of wonder and joy - as my children walked away from receiving their gift they whispered, "That was the real Santa!" Families North Hampshire

"A magical way to start our Christmas celebrations and a memory I shall treasure!" Basingstoke Gazette

Ticket Price: £11.50
Children: £10.00
Specials:
Family: £38.00
Any Booking for 2 people & 4 Children (Children must attend on the night for the ticket to be valid)

13th Oct 2023 8:00PM

Status Quo legend Francis Rossi is taking up his acoustic guitar to bring you a selection of well-known hits and some previously not-performed-live-before tunes. It’ll be a unique evening in which Francis will reprise fan favourites from a remarkable 50+ year career.

Expect original-style, acoustic versions of Quo classics, threaded together with chat in this music based evening. VIP packages are available for those wishing to meet Francis before the show.

Ticket Price: £32.00
Specials:
VIP: £47.00 - £82.00