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a cunning plan to steal the farmer’s fine
prize cow. But they reckon without the
tiniest, quietest creature of all: The Ladybird
has a plan of her own! Join the woolly
sheep, the hairy hog, the fat red hen and
the dainty dog in this glittering stage
adaptation of Julia Donaldson & Lydia
Monks’ colourful farmyard adventure. With
live music, puppetry, plenty of audience
participation and lots of laughs! Age 3+.
For a sneak preview of the trailer visit:
whattheladybirdheardlive.co.uk Tickets: £11
- £15. U16: £11. Performance: Thursday 2pm,
Friday - Sunday 11am & 2pm.
SHERMAN THEATRE CARDIFF
CF24 4YE
Box Office: 029 2064 6900
www.shermantheatre.co.uk
1st - 30th December
The Wind in the Willows
Mole is discovering the Wide World beyond
his home. Rat just wants to mess about in
boats. For Toad, it’s one fad after another
until he discovers cars and lands himself
SHERMAN THEATRE CARDIFF
in bother. Wise old Badger does his best
to keep order. But as the friends head out
on their adventures, home will always be
calling them back. With a stunning set,
beautiful costumes, live music, and lots of
laughter this version of Kenneth Grahame’s
classic book promises an utterly delightful
trip to the theatre.. Tickets: £16 - £26. £2
off for concessions. U25s half price. Schools
£8 (1 teacher per 10 pupils goes free)
Performance: Times vary.
25th November - 30th December
The Magic Porridge Pot
Ages 3 - 6. In a village on the edge of the
Enormous Forest, Aggie is always trying to
help her mother and the other villagers, but
often ends up just making a mess. Whilst
on one of her adventures Aggie is given a
magical pot which makes tasty porridge,
but when her mother tries her hand at it
and can’t make the pot stop, the town is
filled with porridge and Aggie’s help is really
needed... by everyone. The Magic Porridge
Pot is overflowing with songs, music and fun
for all the family, especially those under 7,
this Christmas. Tickets: £9; Schools: £6.50.
Performance: times vary.
ROYAL WELSH COLLEGE OF
MUSIC & DRAMA
CASTLE GROUNDS, CATHAYS
PARK, CARDIFF, CF10 3ER
Box Office: 029 2039 1391
www.rwcmd.ac.uk
3rd - 5th December
Cinderella
Enjoy live orchestra for an age old fairy-tale
about cruel stepsisters and glass slippers.
With an enchanting mix of music, film and
illustrations, along with a toe-tapping
Christmas overture and the Snowman
Waltz, this is the perfect introduction to
the orchestra for all the family. Tickets: £10,
£8 Under 16s (Schools £5) Performance: 3
December 2pm; 4 December 10am & 12pm;
5 December 10am & 12pm.
7th & 8th December
Christmas on Broadway
Royal Welsh College Musical Theatre Soloists
Royal Welsh College Concert Orchestra.
David Mahoney conductor. Christmas on
Broadway returns to the Dora Stoutzker
stage for an evening of timeless classics
and contemporary repertoire in a unique
celebration of Christmas on Broadway.
From Santa Baby to White Christmas with
all the trimmings in between, this glitzy
musical winter wonderland is not to be
missed! Tickets: Adults £15; children £13.
Performance: 7.30pm.
20th & 21st January
Little Red And The Big Bad Wolf
Unity Theatre. Enjoy a bold and highly
theatrical re-telling of the well-known
classic tale packed with music, dance and
song. The production explores the thrill
of adventure and unknown versus the
safety and familiarity of the path and how
irresistible straying can be, as well as the
tension between mankind and nature.
Are the wolves really the villains in a
world where the woodcutter is destroying
the forest? And is Grandma the trophy
hunter really sick? Age 5+. Tickets: £7.
Performance: 20 January 2.30pm & 5.30pm
BSL Interpreted Performance. 21 January
11.30am Relaxed Performance.
ST DAVID’S HALL
THE HAYES, CARDIFF CF10 1AH
Box Office: 029 2087 8444
www.stdavidshallcardiff.co.uk
16th - 19th December
(no show Sun 17th Dec)
Tiddly Prom: Bert & Cherry’s
Christmas Plum Pudding
This special performance from the Tiddly
Prom team brings Bert, Cherry and many of
their musical friends back together for fun
and frivolity. Featuring songs from Bert’s
three popular Tiddly Proms alongside festive
favourites, this interactive live musical
show is an ideal way for the under 5s to
re-introduce the adults they look after to
Christmas. Bert is in a festive mood; the
christmas tree is up and he’s wrapped up
every thing ready for the big day. Cherry is
coming to help put the finishing touches to
the decorations and all their friends will be
popping in too. As usual expect a lively story,
lots silly songs to sing along to and a large
helping of musical plum pudding. Tickets:
£7.50. Performance:10.30am & 12.30pm.
19th & 20th December
Ballet: Cinderella
The world’s favourite rags to riches fairy-tale
where dreams can come true is a magical
mix of Prokofiev’s energetic score, lively
choreography and colourful costumes. Whilst
BOX OFFICE
TICKETS £9
Children & Under 25s
HALF PRICE
CHRISTMAS
AT SHERMAN
THEATRE
NADOLIG YN
THEATR Y
SHERMAN
ONLY 2 MINUTES
from Cathays train station
SHERMANTHEATRE.CO.UK
029 2064 6900
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Sherman Cymru Productions Ltd | Registered Charity Number 1118364
Images Emily Jones | Design burningred
THE MAGIC
PORRIDGE POT
HUD Y
CROCHAN UWD
3 & 4 Nov / Tach & 25 Nov /
Tach - 30 Dec / Rhag 2017
By / Gan The Brothers Grimm
A new version by / Fersiwn newydd
gan Alun Saunders
Director / Cyfarwyddwr Elgan Rhys
THE WIND IN
THE WILLOWS
1 - 30 Dec / Rhag 2017
By / Gan Kenneth Grahame
Adaptation / Addasiad Mike Kenny
Director / Cyfarwyddwr Lee Lyford
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