Ucheldre Rep Christmas Panto 2024 

A Magical Christmas Pantomime!

Once Upon A Time…… well come and see what happened as the Rep take us along the road of make believe into this well known story.

Prepare to join in with the fun this Christmas and show the little ones how to shout out the panto phrases we all know and love!

Directed by Dr. Karen Ankers

Friday 20 December 6pm (Relaxed)

Saturday 21 – Monday 23 December 2pm & 6pm

As places are limited  for many of these we advise you book soon to avoid disappointment
we keep a reserve list for most workshops.
box-office 01407 763361 during opening hours.
10am – 5pm Monday – Saturday   2pm – 5pm Sunday

We have been blessed, amazingly, with some fine weather this week; this helps enormously with the further consolidation of the secondary timbers to the Dance Studio roof in anticipation of its covering.  Discussions continue on the cladding and selection of the installer.  The frames for the walls to the Dance Studio are going in; there will be two windows along with a skylight.  First fixes are being made for the electrics and comms required for the lighting and sound equipment to be installed.  There will be a patch bay into which for eg a dance tutor can easily plug in their iPhone to play music.  Boogie Babies will be able to use the Studio as there will be lighting and projection available, as now, but with the added bonus of underfloor heating.  The timber frame for the Art Studio will arrive from 14 October.

Holyhead – A Cultural and Heritage driven transformation funded by the UK Government with match funding from the Arts Council of Wales and the Community Facilities Programme.

We have some first-class live music events at Ucheldre this Autumn

showcasing the work of accomplished musicians from all over the UK and Ireland.

Guitarist Richard Durrant returns to Ucheldre’s stage as part of his tour of

The No.26 Bus to Paraguay

 Saturday 21 September at 7.30pm

Richard Durrant’s regular visits to this fascinating and magical part of South America have earned him accolades and awards whilst his concerts and trilogy of Paraguayan albums have uncovered the richness of guitar music being written in the region today.  He is now widely recognised as one of the world’s leading interpreters of the music of Agustín Barrios.

In this entertaining and colourful concert Durrant explores the mysteries of La Ruta Mangoreana, uncovering the beauty of Paraguayan music and sharing stories from the central southern cone of South America. He also explains how all this began for him on a number 26 Brighton corporation bus.

VRï

Saturday 3 October at 7.30pm

‘a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom’

VRï are three young men from deepest, darkest chapel-going Wales who have mined the cultural upheaval of past centuries and drawn inspiration from the incredible story of a time when Wales’ traditional music and dance was suppressed by Methodist chapels, and, earlier, its language by the Act of Union. As audio archaeologists, VRï have unearthed long-lost nuggets that shed a new light on a vibrant folk tradition that harnesses the raw energy of the fiddle with the finesse of the violin, the beauty of chamber music with the joy and hedonism of a pub session. Their songs, sung with powerful vocal harmonies, tell stories of the people who struggled 200 years ago, just as many struggle today. It’s a wonderful and unique soundscape that connects across the centuries to give us a sense of belonging, of community, and a magical feeling of weightlessness and uplifting freedom.

VRï are Jordan Price Williams (cello, voice), Aneirin Jones (violin, voice) and Patrick Rimes (viola, violin, voice).

‘full of the fervent energy of these three players, this is ingenious ‘chamber trad’, something brand new for wales.’  GEORGIA RUTH, RADIO CYMRU

Pianist Iwan Llewelyn-Jones joins us for an afternoon recital.

Pictures at an Exhibition

Sunday 20 October at 3pm

Iwan returns to Ucheldre for the last of this year’s recitals to perform one of the great piano works of the 19th century, Pictures at an Exhibition by Modest Moussorgsky, composed exactly 150 years ago. With additional works by Gabriel Fauré, Claude Debussy and John Ireland.

Pinc Ffloyd

Saturday 16 November at 7.30pm

The Welsh premium tribute to the sounds and visuals of Pink Floyd.

Pinc Ffloyd are a popular band based in North Wales. Comprising a core of five accomplished musicians plus a female backing singer and a saxophinist, they focus mainly on the 1970s era performing favourites from Meddle, Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals, The Wall, as well as A Momentary Lapse of Reason, and The Division Bell.  Pinc Ffloyd constantly update their vintage, customised and modern equipment to deliver an authentic Floyd experience to their audiences.

Like Pink Floyd?  Then see Pinc Ffloyd!  You won’t be disappointed.

Catrin Finch & Aoife Ni Bhriain

Wednesday 20 November at 7.30pm

A spellbinding collaboration between two musical powerhouses.

Double You – their debut album as a duo, which released 27th October 2023 on the bendigedig label – features an exquisite collection of new compositions that draw inspiration from across the genres, taking listeners on a captivating journey on the wings of the bees across the Irish Sea and inspired by the cultures of their home countries.

Dublin native Aoife Ní Bhriain is one of Ireland’s foremost traditional fiddle players and a classical violinist of international stature who commands both the classical world and her Irish traditional heritage.

From across the Irish Sea and the west coast of Wales, harpist Catrin Finch has also built an impressive classical career and ventured into uncharted musical territory, most notably through her award-winning international collaborations.

The Royal Ballet and Opera announces its 2024/25 Cinema Season, bringing the thrill of world-class theatre to cinema screens right around the globe.

With 11 productions across both Companies, the programme includes beloved classics such as Cinderella, The Nutcracker and The Marriage of Figaro as well as two new opera productions: The Tales of Hoffmann and Die Walküre.

Offering audiences a view from the best seat in the house, the programme shares the joy of live performance, and the beauty of world-class art with cinemagoers in more than 1,500 cinemas and 50 countries around the world.

Director of The Royal Ballet, Kevin O’Hare, said:

‘This Season we’re thrilled to share three dynamic Company classics with our cinema      audiences: the riotously inventive Alices Adventures in Wonderland by Christopher    Wheeldon; Frederick Ashton’s magical fairytale Cinderella; and Kenneth MacMillan’s searing dramatic tragedy Romeo and Juliet. Christopher Wheeldon’s Ballet to Broadway will be another opportunity to watch the versatility and energy of our dancers up close. We can’t wait to share these cinema moments with you.’

Director of Opera, The Royal Opera, Oliver Mears, said:

‘Opera is perhaps the most visceral and emotionally-charged artform, and I am so glad that our cinema audiences will be able to experience our work with us this Season, particularly with three live opera broadcasts. With an extraordinary group of cast and creatives behind each show, it is going to be a fantastic Season on the big screen.’

2024/25 Cinema Season

The Marriage of Figaro | The Royal Opera

Live in cinemas: Tuesday 10 September 2024

Encore: Sunday 15 September 2024

The Season begins in September with a live broadcast of Mozart’s comic opera The Marriage of Figaro on Tuesday 10 September 2024. The cast, conducted by Julia Jones, is led by Luca Micheletti and Ying Fang as Figaro and Susanna with Huw Montague Rendall and Jacquelyn Stucker as the Count and Countess Almaviva.

Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland | The Royal Ballet
Live in cinemas: Tuesday 15 October 2024
Encore: Sunday 20 October 2024

Christopher Wheeldon’s riotous adaptation of Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland returns to excite cinema audiences on Tuesday 15 October 2024. First staged in 2011, this production bursting with colour and imagination showcases The Royal Ballet at its best, combining Wheeldon’s inventive choreography with captivating music by Joby Talbot and stage designs by Bob Crowley.

Wolf Witch Giant Fairy | Little Bulb with The Royal Opera

Friday 25 October 2024

Sunday 3 November 2024

Wolf Witch Giant Fairy, a wild folk opera of music, mischief and magic, is a collaboration between The Royal Opera and Little Bulb. The Olivier award-winning (Best Family Production) family-friendly show is designed with a younger audience in mind and features new twists and turns on well-known fairy tales. Specially captured for the big screen in the Linbury Theatre, this brand-new film allows audiences to get up close to the characters and become immersed in the energy of the show. The Narrator and a cast of magical characters address the camera directly, giving the screen audience a great introduction to the art form. Check local cinemas for exact listings.

Cinderella | The Royal Ballet
Live in cinemas: Tuesday 10 December 2024
Encore: Sunday 15 December 2024

Founding Choreographer of The Royal Ballet, Frederick Ashton’s exquisite production of Cinderella charmed audiences in 2023 and returns as part of the 24/25 cinema season, with a live broadcast on Tuesday 10 December 2024. A starry creative team featuring set designer Tom Pye, costume designer Alexandra Byrne, lighting designer David Finn, video designer Finn Ross and illusions by Chris Fisher, combined with Prokofiev’s ethereal score, makes this an unmissable ballet for the festive season.

New Production
The Tales of Hoffmann | The Royal Opera

In cinemas: Wednesday 15 January 2025

Encore: Sunday 19 January 2025

Olivier award-winning director Damiano Michieletto returns to The Royal Opera for a new production of Offenbach’s The Tales of Hoffmann. Juan Diego Flórez sings the role of the poet E.T.A Hoffmann and Olga Pudova, Marina Costa-Jackson and Ermonela Jaho sing the roles of his unforgettable trio of lovers. Filmed live on stage in November 2024, the opera will be screened in cinemas on Wednesday 15 January 2025.

Swan Lake | The Royal Ballet
In cinemas: Thursday 27 February 2025

Encore: Sunday 2 March 2025

On Thursday 27 February 2025, cinema audiences can relive Liam Scarlett’s hauntingly beautiful Swan Lake, a love letter to classicism and musicality, in a special screening of the ballet filmed in April 2024. Royal Ballet Principals Yasmine Naghdi and Matthew Ball star as Odette/Odile and Siegfried in this towering masterpiece in the classical ballet canon. Tchaikovsky’s instantly recognizable score makes this an unmissable cinematic experience for audiences around the world.

Romeo and Juliet | The Royal Ballet
Live in cinemas: Thursday 20 March 2025
Encore: Sunday 23 March 2025

Kenneth MacMillan’s devastating masterpiece Romeo and Juliet will be broadcast live to cinemas on Thursday 20 March 2025. Featuring the famous ‘Dance of the Knights’, Prokofiev’s passionate score sets the tone for Shakespeare’s most tragic tale of forbidden love, portrayed through MacMillan’s heartbreakingly evocative choreography. This star-crossed production is one not to be missed.

Turandot | The Royal Opera

Live in Cinemas: Tuesday 1 April 2025

Encore: Sunday 6 April 2025

On Tuesday 1 April 2025, Puccini’s final opera Turandot returns in a performance broadcast live from the Main Stage. Drawing on Chinese and Italian theatrical tradition to evoke a richly imagined, mythical Peking, Andrei Şerban’s dazzling production is one of the most spectacular in The Royal Opera’s repertory. Rafael Payareconducts, Sondra Radvanovsky sings the title role.

New Production
Die Walküre | The Royal Opera

Live in cinemas: Wednesday 14 May 2025

Encore: Sunday 18 May 2025

Following the glittering triumph of Das Rheingold, Barrie Kosky delves back into Wagner’s mythic universe with the second instalment of the Ring cycle, Die Walküre. With Antonio Pappano leading from the podium, Christopher Maltman reprises the role of Wotan, alongside Elisabet Strid (Brünnhilde), Lise Davidsen (Sieglinde), and Stanislas de Barbeyrac (Siegmund).

Ballet to Broadway: Wheeldon Works | The Royal Ballet
Live in cinemas: Thursday 22 May 2025
Encore: Sunday 25 May 2025

Four of Christopher Wheeldon’s most distinctive works are brought to the Main Stage and broadcast live to cinemas on Thursday 22 May 2025, bringing together exceptional contemporary ballet with the vibrancy of musical theatre. Through Fool’s Paradise / The Two of Us / Us / An American in Paris, cinema audiences can experience Wheeldon’s remarkable choreographic breadth, in stories of tender devotion and blossoming romance.