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Theatr Colwyn is one of the liveliest entertainment venues in the county, offering a wide repertoire of events including: Cinema, Classical Drama, Musicals, Classic & Contemporary Dance, Children’s Shows, Variety, Spectacular Christmas Panto, Live Music, and Local Amateur Productions.

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COLWYN BLUES FESTIVAL

Saturday 31 May 2008

3pm till late

@ Theatr Colwyn

Tickets: £10

Barry Townsend, one of our very committed Volunteers and a member of the Committee, is a man of many talents. One of his talents is music and another is building (just so’s you know).

Within a very short space of time Barry is in the advanced stages of planning what is to be called the Colwyn Blues Festival. This will take place on Saturday 31 May 2008 from 3pm till approximately 11pm.

The central venue will be Theatr Colwyn and Barry would like to pay tribute to the enthusiasm and support of Phil Batty and all the staff at Theatr Colwyn. Such is the interest in festivals of this type that these events can start off modest and grow into multi-day events over the years.

The Festival will be headlined by the Smokehouse Blues Band who are an internationally well known band and are used to performing at the highest level including the “home” of the Blues – Chicago, USA. Local bands include The Slowhand Blues Band, Moving On, Comfy Chairs, Blue C, and Badger Bells - all blues bands but with vastly different styles. Basically the music is described as “Hooker to Hendrix with a bit of BB King and Stevie Ray Vaughan thrown in”.

Further information will be available from Theatr Colwyn box office - (01492) 532668.

WATCH THIS SPACE!

January 2008

THE BEST ALADDIN PANTO IN THE AREA!
Those of us who were able to go along to the recent panto at Theatr Colwyn were all agreed that it was an absolutely cracking show. All the performers were great, the costumes (particularly that of Widow Twanky) were fabulous, the set was colourful, and the jokes plentiful. It was so great, we think that “they’ll have to do it again, now, won’t they”?

January 2008

THE BIG GIG!
Bands and singers could get the chance to take part in a Battle of the Bands event at Theatr Colwyn and win £600 worth of gig gear vouchers. The Big Gig is part of a project being worked on by employees at the venue and The Arts Council of Wales to create a recording studio and rehearsal room.

Performers and bands are invited to submit a tape or CD for judging by an independent panel. Six of the best will be invited to take part in the May showcase and at the end of the night the overall winners will be announced. The 1st prizewinner will receive £600 worth of gig gear vouchers, while the 2nd place prize will be £200 worth of vouchers.

For more information, visit the Theatr Colwyn website - click here.

January 2008

LOCAL THEATRE YOUTH GROUP MOVES TO THEATR COLWYN
Props Theatr School has recently moved from its long-time home in Glan Conwy and is now resident at Theatr Colwyn.

Established in 1995 Props has places available for juniors from age 7 and seniors aged 12 to 16 to attend classes after school. They are currently at the start of their musical theatre term with their next production, Another Spoonful of Musical Theatre, which is scheduled to take place at Theatr Colwyn on 26 April.

September 2007

RECORDING STUDIO AT THEATR COLWYN
A rehearsal room/recording studio will open at Theatr Colwyn within the next few months. The theatre will be offering band rehearsal space and Pro Tools computer technology to lay down tracks on CD. Whether you’re a garage rock band, a harpist or a barbershop quartet, the theatre can help! Contact the theatre for more information. This project has been funded by the Arts Council of Wales. See the latest copy of the North Wales Weekly News for a request for building supplies to help fit out the studio.

September 2007

HARD TO HEAR?
Deaf and hard of hearing and blind and visually impaired people can now enjoy the cinema experience with friends and family at Theatr Colwyn with subtitled and audio described screenings. This project has been funded by the Arts Council of Wales Capital Lottery Unit.

The first film to be screened with subtitles | audio description will be The Bourne Ultimatum, Cert 12A, from September 22. To find out which films have access facilities, please go to www.theatrcolwyn.co.uk or www.yourlocalcinema.com.

September 2007

CCTV EQUIPMENT
As with many businesses these days, CCTV equipment is needed to keep an eye on movements around the building and improve security. New CCTV equipment has been purchased recently and the Friends contributed £895 out of seat sponsorship funds towards the cost.

September 2007

CURTAIN RENEWAL
The technical staff at the theatre have been replenishing two tab/wipe tracks and one full length set of black tabs for the stage. The Friends were pleased to contibute £500 towards the total cost.