Inspire Create Enjoy - Wrexham County Borough Council

Wrexham Year of Culture 2011
Hello and welcome,
Eight days. 160,000 people. The BBC’s largest outdoor broadcast event after
Wimbledon.
Let me explain. Wrexham will host one of the biggest parties in Wales this summer
when the National Eisteddfod pitches up between July 30 and August 6.
For those eight days, we will be the platform for showcasing Welsh culture to the
world. And if you miss it, you’ll probably never forgive yourself. It’s that big!
But there’s more to Year of Culture than one event.
Over the next three months we’ll see scores of events staged throughout the
county borough. Some highlights? Try Wrexham Science Festival or Wrexham
Fashion Week. Two very different shows – each serving up creativity and
innovation in equal measure.
What’s more, some of our events are being driven forward by patrons with world
class pedigree. Like opera star Mark Llewellyn Evans.
As we’ve said before, Wrexham Year of Culture is about experiencing new things.
New art. New interests. New skills. So keep life interesting. Try something different.
By the way, if you’re wondering about the masks on the front of this programme,
they’re the work of pupils from Borras Park Junior School and St Giles Primary
School.
These talented students beat a host of others to design the best theatrical tragedy
and comedy masks. Life is a drama. But you don’t always have to read the script.
Enjoy.
Councillor Ian Roberts, Mayor of Wrexham
Attending an event
The events that make up this programme have been contributed by many
different organisations, each of which has made its own arrangements for
obtaining tickets, where needed. Full details are included with the description
of each event.
Information
For general information on Wrexham Year of Culture contact the Team on
01978 667320. For information relating to a specific event, contact the event
organiser (see above).
Disclaimer: the information contained in this programme was correct at the
time of going to print
Wrexham Year of Culture Patrons
We are delighted to be able to announce that we have a new patron -
Mark Llwellyn Evans. Mark studied at the Guildhall School of Music
and Drama and The National Opera Studio, London and has worked
for most of the UK opera companies, singing a wide range of title roles.
Mark performs regularly in concerts and oratorios throughout the UK
and Europe. He is currently awaiting the release of Guy Ritchie’s new
Sherlock Holmes film, in which he appears alongside Robert Downey
Jnr, Jude Law and Stephen Fry.
Elvis in concert
National Eisteddfod - Page 10-11 Max Boyce
Wrexham Fashion Week - Page 16
National Youth Orchestra of Wales
One of the highlights of the second Wrexham Year of Culture
programme was the Musical Theatre Masterclass, led by patron Gareth
Valentine. Ten aspiring singers were put through their paces by Gareth,
whose enthusiasm and expertise drew out their talent, to the delight of
the audience. Mervyn Cousins, Musical Director of the Llangollen
International Eisteddfod accompanied the performers on piano and there was a guest performance
by Lydia Griffiths, another Wrexham Year of Culture patron.
Owen Edwards,
Ice Dance Champion
Lydia Griffiths,
Musical Actress
Tom James,
Olympic Rower
Gareth Valentine,
Composer and
Musical Director
02 Principal Sponsor Eagles Meadow
Wrexham Science Festival - Page 6-7
Wrexham Year of Culture 2011 is brought to you
by Wrexham County Borough Council’s Assets and
Economic Development Department and partners
If you are organising an event in 2011 and wish to
have it considered for inclusion in the last
programme, please contact the programme
co-ordinator on 01978 667320 or email
wrexhamyearofculture@wrexham.gov.uk
PROGRAMME Dave Simkiss - dave.simkiss@nwn.co.uk
DESIGNERS: John Gaulton - john.gaulton@nwn.co.uk
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