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ST DONATS ARTS CENTRE
Visit one of Wales’ most beautiful arts venues located in the grounds of St Donats Castle on the spectacular Heritage Coast with stunning sea views.
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An Evening with ... Nicholas Parsons
Nicholas Parsons 24 October 7.30pm
£19.50, £18
A lot has been said about Nicholas Parsons, mainly by the contestants of Radio 4’s Just A Minute and much of it rude! Nicholas Parsons is one of our most-loved and most dapper entertainers. After making his screen debut in 1947 he became one of Britain’s most famous actors, straight men, cabaret artists, quiz-show hosts and West End stars.
After an incredible 42 years (during which he’s never missed a show), he is now most well known as the Chairman of BBC Radio 4’s Just A Minute - despite this he still doesn't seem to have a complete grasp of the rules!
In this very entertaining and vibrant show, Nicholas takes us on a humorous journey through the often hysterically funny memorabilia of his eventful life which began as the son of a GP whose patients included Margaret Thatcher’s parents.
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Brahms German Requiem concert
25 October 7pm
The Welsh Sinfonia Chorus Lucy van Gasse (soprano) Anders Falbe (baritone) Conducted by Carl Grainger £12, £10
In this lovely concert, the Welsh Sinfonia Chorus and pianists Steven Kings and Christopher Northam recreate the British première of one of the landmark compositions of the nineteenth century. The setting of our fabulous Glassroom combines with a small choir and its luminous piano duet accompaniment.
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John Etheridge with special guest Kit Holmes
7 November 8pm
(6.15pm – 7pm workshop) Concert £13, £11.50 Concert & workshop £16, £14.50 Workshop £5 (non-participating parents and adults free)
John Etheridge is one of the world’s most respected guitarists. Not only was he the guitarist for the celebrated jazz violinist, Stephane Grappelli, he plays in a duo with the eminent classical guitarist, John Williams and has performed with such greats as Soft Machine, Pat Metheny, Andy Summers, Dizzy Gillespie and Nigel Kennedy.
This is a rare opportunity to see John performing a solo concert featuring tracks from his highly acclaimed new album, I Didn’t Know. His special guest is singer/songwriter, Kit Holmes. Her latest album, Catch The Echo featuring the legendary double bass player Danny Thompson was given a 5 Star Review by Maverick. Her fans include Bob Harris, Andy Kershaw and Bill Bryson and she was asked to give a master-class at Paul McCartney’s LIPA and invited to play for the Anne Frank Awards at BBC Theatre in London last year.
Luckily, some very surprising visitors appear under Will’s bed setting him off on an adventure to get Plum fixed – BUT it’s nearly Christmas, Dad’s coming home and he only has one night – so they’re going to need all of your help!
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Plum (and me,Will!)
3 December 10.30am
Sherman Cymru For ages 3-6 £8 adults, £6 children, 1 teacher free for every 10 schoolchildren
Will is in big trouble! Ever since the arrival of Winnie, his stinky new baby sister, he keeps losing his ‘tiger temper’ and in a fury he has broken Plum, his Mum’s precious Christmas Tree Fairy.
Luckily, some very surprising visitors appear under Will’s bed setting him off on an adventure to get Plum fixed – BUT it’s nearly Christmas, Dad’s coming home and he only has one night – so they’re going to need all of your help!
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Christmas Twmpath, Barn Dance, Ceilidh!
5 December 7.30pm
£8, £6
We invite you to kick up the sawdust with your friends and family to see the festive season in with a good old fashioned Christmas Twmpath! Twmpath (meaning ‘a hump’) signified the mound on the village green where musicians played for the community to dance. Today it means the event itself... a raucous, hot night of traditional steps washed down with a heady blend of alcohol and pheromones!
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St Donats Atlantic Chorale
6 December 4pm
£12, £10 (includes mulled wine and mince pies)
A double celebration in fact – not only is Christmas coming but this is the debut concert for our exciting new resident choir, the St Donats Atlantic Chorale.
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