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You must be aged 16 or over. There is no upper age limit on becoming a volunteer. You would need to think aboutthe late finishing time and getting home safely after the show; however local transport can be arranged.

Croeso -Welcome

Volunteer at the Congress

THE CONGRESS THEATRE CO.

is a registered charity (No 1132687)which is run mainly by volunteers who

give unstintingly of their time and talents

to ensure the continuation of the Theatre.

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If you are interested in the Theatre and would like to become more involved,you may like to join us as a volunteer.

Our volunteers play a vital role in the smooth running of the Theatre. The time and commitmentthey continually give is much appreciated. In addition, our volunteers gain invaluable

experience as well as making new friends and earn the feel good factor.

Volunteering at the Congress Theatre couldn’t beeasier and there are lots of ways

you can help

We need people with a pleasant manner,enthusiasm, commitment and a willingnessto follow instruction. Shifts vary fromafternoon, evening and weekend and you arefree to choose your own shifts.

Serving on the Bar,selling sweets

& coffee

Meeting andgreeting

in the Foyer Collecting ticketson Frontof House • A free non-alcoholic drink every shift

• A free ice-cream or packet of sweetsevery shift

• Experience of working in the arts

• Make new friends

• A complimentary ticket scheme

• Give something back to your community

Rewards:

If you would like to join our friendly team, pleasespeak to our Front of House Manager, or contact the

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benefits, you may also become a

Member of the Congress for £15.00

Use Gift Aid and you can make your donation worth more.For every pound you give to us, we can claim back 25p fromHMRC. Imagine what a difference that could make and it doesn'tcost you a thing. So if you want your donation and future donationsto go further, Gift Aid it. Just tick here. It's that simple’.You must pay an amount of Income Tax and/or Capital Gains Taxfor this tax year at least equal to the tax that the charity will claim

from HMRC on your Gift Aid donation. If you pay income tax at thehigher rate, you must include all your Gift Aid donations on yourSelf Assessment tax return if you want to receive the additional taxrelief due to you.Please notify the Charity if you: Want to Cancel this declaration,Change your name or home address, No longer pay sufficient taxon your income and/or capital gains.

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PEEP TOE PRODUCTIONS LTD AND RCT THEATRES PRESENT

Annette’s School of Dancepresents their30th Anniversary Show

“INSPIRATIONS”music that has inspired us through the years

5th - 7thDECEMBER 2013

7.30pm£8.00 ADULTS£6.50 CONS

Christmas withthe Siren Sisters

9thDECEMBER 2013

7.00pm£10.00 ADULTS£8.00 CONS

A pretty perfect blend of ingredients - Take ablonde, brunette and red head combo from Cardiff,crooning all your favourite tunes from the 1940's.Add blue birds, white cliffs and apple blossom anda large dollop of Christmas cheer ....Following inthe footsteps of the Andrews, Boswell and DinningSisters, this titillating trio will have you tapping yourtinsel toes and humming along to the nostalgictunes of yesteryear.Christmas With The Siren Sisters features solo andensemble numbers to take you back in time on acolourful and evocative musical journey of WorldWar 2 – experience the romance, fun andcommunity spirit, with all the magic and sparkle ofChristmas. Join The Siren Sisters, and their specialguest performer, for this Christmas Show with adifference, as they bring to life characters andevents of WW2 from the land girls and entertainingthe troops to street parties and ChristmasCelebrations.

QUICK MARCH -THE SIRENSARE CALLING!

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13thDECEMBER 2013

1.00pmAll Tickets

£6.00

Friday 13th December 2013Bon Appetit - Trombone Quartet

Hoagy Carmichael StardustBobby Scann Have yourself a Merry Little Christmas

LunchtimeRecitals

at the Congress Theatre

January3 Box Office Congress Theatre 01633 868239

15thJANUARY 2014

7.30pmAll Tickets£17.50

DEREK ACORAHENLIGHTENMENT TOUR

14thDECEMBER 2013

7.00pm£7.00 ADULTS£6.00 CONS

Risca Male Choir present

Winter WonderlandFeaturing: Soloist, Sarah Jayne Hopkins

Our unique theme concerts continue this year with a seasonal flavour: a great way to welcome in the Festive Season with all thingsto do with Christmas and Wintertime. Our guest soloist once again will be Sarah Jayne Hopkins, an audience and choirfavourite, with talented guest musicians Dan Thomas (keyboard) and Olly Thomas (percussion). There will also be solocontributions from choristers.

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24thJANUARY 2014

7.30pm£14.00 ADULTS£12.00 CONS

Join us for a night of hilariouscomedy with the amazing voice ofWales’ Premier Entertainer, MikeDoyle. The British Comedy award -winning comic, West End Star &BBC TV sensation delivers a night ofpure musical excellence and bellyaching laughter that will refresh partsyou never know you had !

Don’t miss his best show ever !“ Incredible ! ... received a 12 minutestanding ovation, no wonder they callhim the UK’s best all roundentertainer ” The Western Mail.

in concertMike Doyle

25thJANUARY 2014

7.30pmALL TICKETS

£17.50

Johnny Mans Productions & DebbieDenton Enterprises proudly present anamazing 50’s and 60’s Rock ‘N’ Rollmusical spectacular, JUKEBOX &BOBBYSOX.

This show will have audiences rockin’,clappin’ singin’ and dancin’ in theaisles! It’s a high energy show asJUKEBOX & BOBBYSOX celebratesthe music and style from two of themost influential decades in the historyof music.

Songs that will be instantly recognisedby all age groups are included as thecast of 14 pay tribute to all the greatartistes and bands of that extraordinaryera, celebrating the incredible starssuch as Dusty Springfield, The EverlyBrothers, Connie Francis, Elvis Presley,Brenda Lee, Cliff Richard, BuddyHolly, The Beatles, Petula Clark, BillyFury and Cilla Black.

Adding to the wonderful sounds will be a live band, fantastic backing vocalists, an amazing array ofcolourful costumes….and the brilliant Bobbysox Dancers.

You’ll be guaranteed an evening that will literally….Rock your socks off! Don’t miss it!

THOSE RADIO DAYS

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Everything in life is Black or White. ‘To be’ or ‘not to be’ You ‘do’ or you ‘do not’. Why, then,do we allow the ‘grey’ to creep in and confuse us? Spirit Medium, Andrew Dee is here

to guide you through some of life’s mysteries with help from your loved ones in thespirit world.

His appearance at The Congress as part of his ‘Black onWhite Tour’, following his sell out ‘Spiritual Awakenings Tour’last year has marked him out as one this country’s finestmediums. His no-nonsense, back-to-basics style of mediumshipwill be on display for your delight as he aims to lift the lid on anyquestions you may have about this life and the hereafter as wellas the joy that awaits us all.’

8thFEBRUARY 2014

7.30pm£15.00 ADULTS£13.00 CONS

Andrew DeeSpirit Medium

THOSE RADIO DAYSThis is a brand new production which re-creates the innocent nostalgic era of the 1950’s.The entertainment factor is ‘off the scale’ in this unique experience which features singing,dancing and comedy.This is provided by a stellar cast of polished performers and a live onstage studio houseband. The highlight is however the ‘Live Studio Audience’ played by our good selves, asyou’ll be a major part of this ‘Live Radio Broadcast’ which takes place before your veryeyes. This wonderful show dips in and out of reality.

Members of the cast include the talents of Wales own Johnny Tudor(Stella, Gavin and Stacey) and All round entertainer singer andcomdien Mr Steve Laister. The entire performance takes place insidea working ‘LIVE ON AIR’ Radio recording studio. Join us as we takea nostalgic trip down memory lane to celebrate the glory days of‘Variety’ and RADIO DAYS entertainment.Featuring a wonderful liveband and songs to get you singing along and comedy to get yourolling in the aisles. Why not bring a group and join in the fun. !

13thFEBRUARY 20142.30pm / 7.30pm£12.00 ADULTS£10.00 CONS

HOWARD MARKSSCHOLAR, SMUGGLER, PRISONER, SCRIBEBack by popular demand after a sell out performance last year, theCongress Theatre are delighted to welcome back the one and onlyHoward Marks, aka Mr Nice, with his brand new show…

Never one to rest on his laurels, intrepid bon viveurand counter culture icon Howard Marks follows upanother extraordinarily busy year that has seen himgoing head to head with Peter Hitchens debatingthe War on Drugs, releasing his second acclaimednovel The Score and touring his brand new spokenword show, Scholar, Smuggler, Prisoner, Scribe.

1stFEBRUARY 2014

8.00pmALL TICKETS

£16.00

www.howardmarks.name

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14thFEBRUARY 2014

7.30pmALL TICKETS

£15.50

Hit Band of the 60s and 70s, with theirworldwide hits including "You’ve GotYour Troubles" "Here It Comes Again""Storm In A Teacup" "Here Comes ThatRainy Day Feeling Again” “Seasons in

the Sun” “Freedom Come Freedom Go”present a brand new show! This intimate

show will include not only all The Fortunesfabulous hits, but many others drawn fromtheir times in other bands such as Marmalade,Billy J Kramer’s Dakotas, Del Shannon, BobbyVee and Love Affair. Untold anecdotes andstories drawn from their many experiences overthe years. ‘The Badfinger Story’ illuminating Bob’stime with that ill fated but brilliant band.A moving tribute to Rod Allen and Barry Pritchardand much more!!

15thFEBRUARY 2014

7.30pmALL TICKETS

£19.50

A chance to see live on stage, one of the onlyperforming Rock ‘n’ Roll pioneers in the worldtoday.

Marty began his career in 1957 and was one ofthe first British singers to play a leading partin those early formative, andgroundbreaking Rock ‘n’ Rollyears.

With his many hits and a hostof wonderful songs from thatera, Marty and his fabulousban the Wildcats take you backthrough some of the most excitingmusical times this country hasever experienced.

A fantastic evening awaits as Marty andthe band entertain you on this stunningmusical roller coaster, which has becomeone of the most accclaimed shows in thecountry today.

Don’t miss it !

Marty Wildeand the Wildcats

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If it’s non-stop laughter you’re after, then book your seats for “Aladdin”, this years’ fun-packed pantomimefrom Rainbow Valley Productions. While retaining all the classic elements that make pantomimes soincreasingly popular, the emphasis with this new version of Aladdin and His Wonderful Lamp is firmly oncomedy. If it’s true that laughter is the best medicine, then this production for the 2013/2014 Christmasand New Year season should be made available on the National Health and served on a shiny spoon at

least twice a day. Between the jokes & japes, witty wordplay and silly slapstick, there’ll also be enough singing, dancing,romance, magic, mystery and excitement to entertain audiences of all ages.

Starring Owen Money - Wales’ undisputed King of Comedy and hugely popular BBC Radio Wales presenter – this hilarious showis certain to bring some much-needed ’Fun-shine’ to those cold, dark winter months as it brightens- up venues around Waleson its tour between November and February.

Rainbow Valley productionspresent

Aladdin22nd FEBRUARY- 2ND MARCH

2014Various Times£14.00 ADULTS£10.00 CONS

26th - 29thMARCH 20147.15pm

£9.00 ADULTS£8.00 CONS

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CONGRESSYOUTH THEATRE

present

For more information or to join the Congress Youth Theatre contact 01633 864129Or visit www.congressyouththeatre.co.uk

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Enjoy an intimate evening with John Challis, one of thenation's greatest comedy actors, best known asBoycie in BBC1's Only Fools and Horses. In thisone-off show the national treasure will reveal secretsfrom the set with stories and anecdotes from hisdazzling career.

Having worked with some of the biggest names inshow business, he'll be spilling the beans aboutOnly Fools and Horses co-stars like Sir DavidJason and Nicholas Lyndhurst and friends andfellow performers like The Beatles, The RollingStones, Oliver Reed, George Best. He’ll alsorecall tales from his time in Dr Who, CoronationStreet and other TV classics.

Fans will be able to meet Boycie after the show,when he will sell and sign copies of his twovolumes of autobiography, Being Boycie andBoycie and Beyond.

An intimate evening with Only FoolsAnd Horses actor John Challis.

31stMARCH 20147.30pm

£15.00 ADULTS£13.00 CONS

Only Fools And Boycie

On the back of the incredible success of their award winning ‘Talon – The Best of Eagles’ show; Jonny Miller,Chris Lloyd, PeterAnderson and Keith Buck began a labour of love. ‘Talon - TheAcoustic Collection’, has to theguys amazement, taken on a life of its own, in fact, it has become so popular that they have just released abrilliant new acoustic album. 2014 will see the album being backed up with an extensive tour from 6th February- 5th April followed on the 20th July by a seven night cruise on board Fred. Olsen’s largest and newest cruiseship ‘Balmoral’. If you have not seen ‘TheAcoustic Collection’ before then you are in for a real treat. Sat on barstools and armedwith nomore than their trademark four part vocal harmony, acoustic instruments and laid backbanter, Talon will simply leave you spellbound. Come and experience the other side of Talon as they perform aselection of their favourite contemporary acoustic classics from such artists as JamesTaylor, Simon&Garfunkel,Cat Stevens, CSN&Y, The Everly Bothers, Michael Jackson, The Eagles and many more…

NEWALBUMOUT NOW

www.talonmusic.co.uk

5th APRIL2014

7.30pmALL TICKETS

£15.50

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He’s still rude, he’s still crude and this time he’sturning headlines into punch lines as his rip-roaring brandof banter continues to burst bellies across the country.Chubby doesn’t hold back from sharing his outlandishviews on news, women and gender, sailing so close to themark, even the most seasoned of fans will be leftgob-smacked!

As politically incorrect as ever‘TheWorld’s Most Outrageous Comedian’is far too rude for TV, so this liveperformance is the only place to catchthe flamboyant comedian!

If easily offended please stay away!

Roy Chubby Brownreturns with his bluest

show yet !

10thAPRIL 20147.30pm

ALL TICKETS£20.00

Legends of Irish music & song The FUREYS & Davey Arthur make their 1st appearance here on Friday 25th April 2014.

Renowned for their hit songs ‘I will love you’, ‘When you were sweet 16’, ‘The Green fields of France’, ‘The old man’, ‘Red rose café’, ‘From Clareto here’, ‘Her father didn’t like me anyway’, ‘Leaving Nancy’, ‘Steal away’ etc, legends of Irish Music & Song, The FUREYS & Davey Arthur havebeen entertaining audiences worldwide for 36 years.

Their audiences have included former Australian Prime Minister John Howard, Former Irish President Mary McAleeseand the late Pope JohnPaul while Tony Blair has publicly stated his favourite peace song of all time is the FUREYS “GreenFields of France”. Recently Ireland President Michael D Higgins attended their concert in Dublin’s NationalConcert Hall.

They are responsible for some of the most stirring music ever to capture the public imagination. Their folk / middle of theroad based songs and music has received standing ovations in some of the biggest concert halls in the world. Theiremotive songs stir many emotions….tears and laughter, sadness and joy.

A FUREYS concert is always a night to remember.

The Fureys & Davey Arthur

25thAPRIL 20147.30pm

ALL TICKETS£18.00

www.thefureys.com

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14thMAY 20147.30pmTICKETS

£19.50 / £18.50For those with an interest in Mediumship, the name Tony Stockwell willcertainly need no introduction. Tony has been working tirelessly for over20 years to demonstrate his belief that those who have passed cancommunicate with their loved ones.

Tony’s insight into the lives of total strangers is inexplicable andremarkable as he attempts to offer fascinating revelations from theother side.

Tony Stockwell is a Spiritualist Medium and spirit communication ispart of his own religious belief, but we accept differing opinions existregarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is anexperiment and results are not guaranteed.

Tony Stockwell

Weare pleased to be able to offer this celebrationof the songs of the Everly’s.

Whilst essentially not a lookalike show, the vocaltalent of Alan and Stuart re-create the hauntingvocal harmony that was the brother’s trademark.All the best-known hits are included in the show,which is sure to bring flooding back, the danceparty atmosphere of 60’s America.

23rdMAY 20147.30pm

ALL TICKETS£15.00

1st & 2ndOCTOBER 2014

7.30pmALL TICKETS

£17.00

Being one of the world’smost recognised SpiritualistMediums and Healers,

Colin’s TV series“6ixth Sense” has now

been broadcastworldwide for12 yearsmaking hispublic

performancesan International

demand.

This year’s tour willonce again see ColinFry bring is own uniqueform of comfort andupliftment to ordinarypeople living ordinarylives, proving onceagain he IS very muchthe Peoples Medium.

Colin FryThe Voices fromHeaven Show

Evenings of Mediumship are notscientifically proven and are

presented for education and entertainment purposes only.

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Box Office Opening Hours9:30am - 5:00pm Monday - Friday 9:30am - 12:30pm Saturdays

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Bookings can be made; In Person : 50 Gwent Square, CwmbranBy Phone : 01633 868239Online : www.congresstheatrecwmbran.co.uk

There is a £1.00 booking fee per transaction on all card payments whether in person or on the phone and a £2.00 fee online.

Reservations: you can reserve tickets for up to seven days without payment, after that time the tickets willautomatically be released. If there is fewer than seven days before the performance, all tickets must be paid forat point of calling.

Refunds & Exchanges: The Congress Theatre is unable to offer any refunds except in the event of a cancelledperformance. Exchanges will only be made at the discretion of the box office.

This brochure is correct at time of going to print. The CongressTheatre reserves the right to alter any details withoutnotice, due to any unforeseen circumstance.

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December 20135th - 7th Dec Annette School of Dance presents ‘Inspirations” 7:30pm

9th Dec Christmas with the Siren Sisters 7:00pm

12th - 13th Dec Cwmbran Woodland Players presents ‘A Christmas Feast’ 7:00pm

13th Dec Lunchtime Concert 1:00pm

14th Dec Risca Male Voice Choir present ‘Winter Wonderland’ 7:00pm

January 201415th Jan Derek Acorah - Enlightenment Tour 7:30pm

24th Jan Mike Doyle in concert 7:30pm

25th Jan Jukebox and Bobbysox 7:30pm

February 2014

1st Feb Howard Marks 8:00pm

8th Feb Andrew Dee - Spirit Medium 7:30pm

13th Feb Those Radio Days 2:30pm/7:30pm

14th Feb The Fortunes Past and Present 7:30pm

15th Feb Marty Wilde and the Wildcats 7:30pm

22nd Feb - 2nd Mar Rainbow Valley productions present Aladdin Various

March 2014

4th - 6th Mar Cwmbran Community Council Primary School Choral Festival 6:00pm

26th - 29th Mar Congress Youth Theatre present ‘Grease’ 7:15pm

31st Mar Only Fools and Boycie 7:30pm

April 2014

5th Apr Talon Unplugged 7:30pm

10th Apr Roy Chubby Brown 7:30pm

25th Apr The Fureys & Davey Arthur 7:30pm

May - October 2014

14th May Tony Stockwell 7:30pm

23rd May Rock Around the 60’s 7:30pm

1st - 2nd October Colin Fry 7:30pm

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