ST DONATS ARTS CENTRE

Spring and Summer sees a fantastic array of events and exhibitions at this stunning arts centre within the grounds of the magnificent St Donats Castle.


Georgie Fame In Concert

Sun 20 April 7.30pm

In a career spanning almost 50 years, Georgie Fame is an icon of the British music scene. With his distinctive voice, Hammond organ skills and mastery of jazz and rhythm and blues, Georgie has consistently worked in the highest musical circles and has made his mark all over the world.

Tickets £21.50 (£20) St Donats Arts Centre Angels 10% off
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Landscape Painting
Thurs 24 April, Thurs 15 May, Thurs 19 June 10am - 4pm

Whether you want to get the creative juices flowing or want to brush up your artistic techniques, we’ll provide the friendly atmosphere, a relaxed pace, an enjoyable day, an inspirational setting and stunning architecture - all we need is you!

Tickets £20. Some courses carry a small charge for materials
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Dave Kelly and Maggie Bell
Sun 4 May 7.30pm

St Donats Arts Centre is delighted to host a very special evening with two stalwarts of the British rhythm and blues scene - two great reputations, two unique voices and a wonderful couple of hours of acoustic blues, soul and good times... no doubt lots of warmth and humour also.

Tickets £16, £15 St Donats Arts Centre Angels 10% off


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Coast 360º by Mark Johnson
6 May – 28 July

The beach – place to think, place to breathe. Photographer Mark Johnson captures a series of seascape moments in his first solo exhibition. This special three-month exhibition, which will change with time and adapt with the transformation of the season between May and July, explores the relationship between a series of moments captured in time by the photograph and how this is bounded by our geography.
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Rhiannon

9 May 8pm

Rhiannon follows a woman’s journey from her world into our own, from eternal youth to mortal suffering, from passionate first love to the strength of love rediscovered, from vision to understanding. The performance will be followed by book signings by the author over a free glass of wine.

Tickets £6 (includes a glass of wine)
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Potted Potter A Parody by Dan & Jeff

Sat 17 May 3pm

All the Potter books in sixty minutes? Watch comic double act Dan and Jeff take on the ultimate challenge with the help of endless costumes, brilliant songs, ridiculous props, and a generous helping of Hogwarts magic. This fantastically funny show features all your favourite characters, a special appearance from a very frightening firebreathing dragon, and even a game of Quidditch involving the audience!

Ages 6 and up

Tickets £12, £10, children £6 Family ticket £34 – 2 adults, 2 children, concessions £30
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Café Concert with Ros Evans (Soprano)
Tues 20 May 3pm



These hugely popular matinee concerts go from strength to strength as more and more of you are enjoying the relaxed music café atmosphere of the beautiful Glassroom.

It’s easy to see why – concerts of classical, jazz and popular favourites, free tea and cake and stunning views!

Tickets £4.00 (includes tea and cake) St Donats Arts Centre Angels 10% off
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Shakespeare Film Education Day

Tues 8 July 9.45am - 2.15pm

This introduction to Shakespeare features the award-winning BBC Shakespeare Animated Tales of Romeo and Juliet and Julius Ceasar.

The study day includes a screening of two of the films from the series. A workshop then assists in developing the students’ understanding of setting and characterisation.

Tickets £3.50 per student, teachers free
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Summer concert with Emma Kirkby

Sun 8 June 7pm

‘Honey from the Hive’ with the worldrenowned soprano, Emma Kirkby and lute-player Anthony Rooley promises a beautiful, champagne-fizzed summer evening of songs, airs and dances from the Elizabethan Royal Court by John Dowland. No two performers have done more to bring alive the music of the Elizabethan period. Emma Kirkby paints vivid musical pictures alongside Anthony Rooley's skillful technique.

Supported by The Mousetrap Settlement Trust

Tickets £20, £19 concession (includes champagne and strawberries reception at 6pm)
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Café Concert with Rory Russell

Tues 15 July 3pm

An Atlantic College graduate, Rory has won many competitions including the John Fussell Trust Fund Competition at the Swansea Festival and has established himself as a leading young classical guitarist and chamber musician.

Tickets £4.00 (includes tea and cake) St Donats Arts Centre Angels 10% off

St Donats Arts Centre
Box office 01446 799100
Minicom01446 799102
enquiries@stdonats.com

On-line booking www.stdonats.com
For even more events please visit www.stdonats.com

 



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