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Category Archives: Drama & Dance

ALOC is BACK

Abergavenny Light Opera Company is alive and well again. It is one of the oldest companies in the town but had hit hard times some years ago when its then current committee decided to disband the society. This came as a shock to many of the members, some of which were determined not to let […]

ATG Present One O’Clock From the House

Abergavenny Theatre Group are back in the Borough this June with the hilarious Frank Vickery comedy, One O’Clock From the House. ATG are travelling back to the 1980’s, where the death of an estranged sisters father brings them back together to discuss funeral arrangements, and of course, who gets what. Taking the lead role of […]

No trouble at all in Pantoland

“Look behind you!” For over 40 years, Crickhowell and District players have been making magic and entertaining the community of Crickhowell and district with our annual Pantomime. A long and Happy Tradition “Oh yes it has!” The Players are a community group who welcome all ages and abilities to both come and see the show, […]

RARESEED THEATRE NEW PERFORMANCES ‘MAPPED’ AND ‘TENTS’ 11 – 13 February 2016

It is not often that two new plays are premiered in Abergavenny and it is exciting to learn that Liz Pearce, Co-Founder and Artistic Director of Rareseed Theatre, is doing just that at the Melville Centre in February. In addition to co-directing them, Liz has written both plays, based on material generated by the members […]

Abergavenny Theatre Group Present DRACULA

The dark nights of winter will become a little darker this January in Abergavenny Borough Theatre. Amateur dramatics group ‘Abergavenny Theatre Group’ are currently in rehearsal for their own original adaption of Bram Stocker’s classic horror novel ‘Dracula’. Written by ‘ATG’ member and published author Fiona Angwin, this chilling tale is set to delight and […]

Aladdin

A stunning but affordable family Christmas show is set to visit Abergavenny Community Centre on Park Street on 11th December at 6pm!  ‘Aladdin’ is an enchanting piece of theatre performed by esteemed and well established group ‘Indigo Moon’ who tour nationally and internationally with their breathtaking shadow theatre. This colourful tale from the Arabian Nights […]

Trouble is Brewing in Panto land

Is the Wicked Queen really living up to her job description? Why won’t Sleeping Beauty peel onions? Is Snow white a compulsive cleaner? And where have all the Princes gone? If you are curious, answers to all these questions and the name of the evil Wizard will be revealed at this seasons Panto by Crickhowell […]

Shakespeare’s ‘Henry V’ at the Melville Theatre

600 years ago King Henry V defeated the French at the Battle of Agincourt, relying heavily on the skill of Welsh archers to achieve his victory against overwhelming odds. As part of the Agincourt 600 celebrations, Abergavenny’s Suitcase Theatre Company has joined forced with Rareseed Theatre to tackle Shakespeare’s classic history play and bring it […]

Family Song and Dance Workshops

At the Abergavenny Community Centre:  Saturday 22nd August If you have little ones to entertain over the summer, finding activities to do with them can be a challenge. There’s nothing better than getting them moving about to burn off some excess energy. Abergavenny World Dance is holding a Family Song & Dance Workshop on 22nd […]

Abergavenny Eisteddfod 2015

Great pleasure was experienced by those who attended last year’s Abergavenny Eisteddfod through the joy of hearing musical talent of high standard. The Gala Concert held in the Borough Theatre at 7.00 pm on Saturday 21st June 2014, which was the culmination of the adult eisteddfod, was opened by three talented young performers who had […]

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