Places to visit! Southern Wales Attractions

When this musical comedy first burst on to the Broadway stage in 1970 it was ground breaking and changed the face of musical theatre for decades to come. This remarkably insightful musical was a breath of fresh air and swept the board at the Tonys with its intricate melodies and fantastically funny libretto and it is still as relevant and engaging as it was back then.

Company explores the games, the angst, the loneliness and the fun of relationships. Set around the complicated life of Robert, who is celebrating his thirty-fifth birthday, it follows his struggle to reconcile his bachelorhood whilst under pressure from his married friends, who all have a potential wife for him, as well as his three very different girlfriends.

Stephen Sondheim made his debut as the lyricist on West Side Story, followed by Gypsy and then made his composing debut with A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum. He is widely regarded as one of the most unique talents Broadway has ever produced and, since Company has been successful with Sweeney Todd, Sunday in the Park with George, Into the Woods and A Little Night Music. So even if you are not familiar with this musical, you can rest assured that very few shows come with such a good pedigree as Company.

Concept Players? last production Anything Goes was a riot and played to packed houses so make sure that you book early to avoid disappointment. Concept?s production values are well known and direction this year comes from the sa

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 03/09/2010

Runs to: 04/09/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Comedy

The Platters hit on a successful formula of updating older standards, such as My Prayer, Twilight Time, Harbor Lights, To Each His Own, If I Didn't Care and Jerome Kern's Smoke Gets in Your Eyes

Opening times:

19:45

Runs from: 03/09/2010

Runs to: 03/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Music

A 3 peak fundraising challenge for the British Heart Foundation (BHF). An opportunity to complete 3 peaks in one day whilst raising life-saving funds to beat heart disease in the UK.
For more information visit www.bhf.org.uk/beaconschallenge or call 0800 783 6970.

Runs from: 04/09/2010

Runs to: 04/09/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 0800 169 3672

Web site: www.bhf.org.uk/brecon

Town: Brecon

Event type: Sporting Event

Find out about the fascinating history of the area on this circular walk around the Blorenge using paths, canal towpaths and disused tramways and railway lines.

Length, Grade & Ascent: 7m / 11km, Moderate, 350m.
Meet: Car park on B4246, Llanfoist (SO 286 133).
Leader: National Park Volunteer, Ros Grant & tbc
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

10:30 to 15:00

Runs from: 04/09/2010

Runs to: 04/09/2010

Venue: Brecon Beacons National Park

Venue address: Powys, LD3 8ER

By Road:
Travelling to the area from the Beacons follow the M4 to Newport and head for Monmouth, take the turn off for Abergavenny and enter the Eastern side fo the park. From the north follow the M50 then A40.

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

Fun for all the family - childrens activities, arts and crafts, horticulture, local produce, livestock competitions, main ring display.

Opening times:

09:00 to 18:00

Runs from: 04/09/2010

Runs to: 04/09/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01874 636797

Email: info@aberorganic.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Country Show

Come and explore the magical landscape of Mynydd Myddfai and learn about the people who have lived and worked in this special place, passing their skills down through generations - from Twelfth Century Physicians to 21st Century Graziers. Learn about the conservation of this environmentally sensitive landscape, experience a breathtaking 360 degree views of the Black Mountain and visit the sacred Physician?s Well on this enchanting circular walk.

Length, Grade & Ascent: 4.5m / 7.2km, Easy, 100m.
Meet: Usk Reservoir (SN 835286).
Leaders: National Park Wardens, Wyn Morgan and Toby Small
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

13:00 to 16:00

Runs from: 05/09/2010

Runs to: 05/09/2010

Venue: Brecon Beacons National Park

Venue address: Powys, LD3 8ER

By Road:
Travelling to the area from the Beacons follow the M4 to Newport and head for Monmouth, take the turn off for Abergavenny and enter the Eastern side fo the park. From the north follow the M50 then A40.

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

Favourites including: ?Mamma Mia', ?Voulez Vous', ?Dancing Queen', ?Winner Takes It All', ?Super Trouper' and many many more..

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 09/09/2010

Runs to: 09/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Music

Our aim is to make it more than just a dreary shopping trip, but an experience that is both
pleasurable and informative.
The customer can find out everything about the product directly from the vendor who will
be only too pleased to help. Where possible, each month, there will be a live demonstration
of food or country craft.

To encourage people to enjoy the shopping experience, free coffee, tea & fruit juice will be served by members of the Crickhowell Friends of the Earth.

Opening times:

09:30 to 14:30

Runs from: 09/09/2010

Runs to: 09/09/2010

Venue: Abergavenny

Venue address: Monmouth Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HH

Abergavenny is located at the junction of 3 major highways :

A40 from Brecon, Camarthen, Llandrindod Wells and Mid-Wales
A465 from Hereford, Worcester and the North
A40 from Monmouth, Ross on Wye, M50 Jct 4 and the East
A4042 from Pontypool, Cwmbran, Newport, M4 Jcts 25a & 26 and South Wales
A465 from Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Merthyr Tydfil and West Wales

Telephone: 01873 860271

Web site: www.abergavennyfarmersmarket.co.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Farmers Market

Arguably the most successful Blues Band in Britain today, these blues lovers and great showmen continue to delight audiences with their extensive canon of material which includes a large catalogue of original songs as well as their own interpretations of songs from the genre's finest writers

Opening times:

19:45

Runs from: 10/09/2010

Runs to: 10/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Music

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 10/09/2010

Runs to: 10/09/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Musical

Held in conjunction with Govilon Heritage

Join the Reverend Peter Baines in this leisurely stroll along the beautiful Monmouthshire and Brecon Canal. Enjoy a guided tour of Llanwenarth Baptist Chapel, built in 1695, the oldest Baptist chapel in Wales and Christ Church, the first ch. Discover the stories and people behind these historic places of worship in this captivating walk.
Length, Grade & Ascent: 1.9m / 3km, Easy
Meet: British Waterways car park, Govilon Wharf (SO 272137).

Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

10:30 to 12:30

Runs from: 11/09/2010

Runs to: 11/09/2010

Venue: Brecon Beacons National Park

Venue address: Powys, LD3 8ER

By Road:
Travelling to the area from the Beacons follow the M4 to Newport and head for Monmouth, take the turn off for Abergavenny and enter the Eastern side fo the park. From the north follow the M50 then A40.

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

High quality, locally produced, fresh, seasonal, food and hand-made products which are reared, grown or made in an approximate 30 mile radius of Brecon, Powys in Wales.

Brecon Farmers Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month (except August) from 10am to 2pm in the Market Hall, Brecon. Refreshments and live music.

Opening times:

10:00 to 14:00

Runs from: 11/09/2010

Runs to: 11/09/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01874 636169

Web site: http://www.brecknockfarmersmarkets.org.uk/

Town: Brecon

Event type: Farmers Market

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 11/09/2010

Runs to: 11/09/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Play

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 15/09/2010

Runs to: 15/09/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Play

A town walk, visiting sites of distinction, discovering Brecon?s fascinating past and residents of renown. No dogs please.

Length / Grade: Approximately 2 miles / Access for all.
Meet: Canal Basin, Theatr Brycheiniog, Brecon. Small charge for parking.
Leaders: National Park Volunteer Peter Brock and National Park Rights of Way Assistant, Avril Barnes.

Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

14:15 to 16:30 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 16/09/2010

Runs to: 16/09/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

The incredible voices of these classically trained Tenors, J.C, Marcus and John, perform the most romantic songs of the last Century and bring their unique blend of, Gospel, Country, Classical and Broadway to the stage with breathtaking vocals, humour and a hint of cowboy charm.

Together they create harmonies as smooth as silk and a sound to satisfy the soul. From well loved arias, to show songs, from Nessun Dorma to My Way, The Texas Tenors cover every genre of music?Effortlessly!

Opening times:

19:45

Runs from: 17/09/2010

Runs to: 17/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Music

Runs from: 17/09/2010

Runs to: 19/09/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01874 610911

Email: thebigskill@googlemail.com

Web site: www.workingruralwales.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Countryside Events

What is the message concealed on the inscribed stone hidden (and wrongly located on the map) within the mysterious Criban valley; an area rich in archaeological remains? This intriguing walk takes you there and also to the site of a nearby iron-age settlement before an enchanting return to the village of Pontsticill beside the reservoir.

Length, Grade & Ascent: 5m / 8km, Moderate, 240m.
Meet: In the Red Cow, Pontsticill (SO 057114).

Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

14:00 to 17:00

Runs from: 18/09/2010

Runs to: 18/09/2010

Venue: Brecon Beacons National Park

Venue address: Powys, LD3 8ER

By Road:
Travelling to the area from the Beacons follow the M4 to Newport and head for Monmouth, take the turn off for Abergavenny and enter the Eastern side fo the park. From the north follow the M50 then A40.

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

The 2010 Abergavenny Food Festival (18 & 19 September) is the most magical of culinary experiences, conjuring a feast of plenty amidst the streets of this small Welsh borders market town.

There?s an array of over eighty events to choose from - a galaxy of top talent in a line-up of Masterclasses, Tutored Tastings, Talks and Debates. Here?s a taster. See the full menu at www.abergavennyfoodfestival.com. Box Office is now live and tickets for all events can be purchased online or through The Borough Theatre on 01873 850805.

This year food is at the heart of the opening performance by two of Britain?s most celebrated bards. Poet Laureate Carol Ann Duffy shares the stage with National Poet of Wales, Gillian Clarke on Thursday 16 September at The Angel Hotel.

This year organisers are delighted to announce a partnership with Italian food event ?Divingusto? ? the Puglia Food and Wine Festival. They?ll be here with a stall showcasing products for which the region is famous.

Children are a central element which is why there?s free entry to all those under the age of 16. There are free family workshops at the Food Academy which this year has been supported by Raglan Garden Centre who are keen to ?grow? gardeners of the future.

On the Saturday evening there?s a party at The Castle with wild music, wicked entertainment and an enchanted atmosphere. Four danceable bands, comedy, and an exciting meat-based performance with Bompas and Parr, masters of the surreal. Oh! And a f

Opening times:

10:00 to 17:00

Runs from: 18/09/2010

Runs to: 19/09/2010

Venue: Abergavenny Food Festival

Venue address: Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5XZ

Telephone: 01873 851643

Email: cathy@abergavennyfoodfestival.co.uk

Web site: www.abergavennyfoodfestival.co.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Food and Drink Event

PLEASE NOTE THAT FAMILY TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE FROM THE BOX OFFICE. PLEASE CALL 01874 6211622 FOR FURTHER DETAILS

Runs from: 18/09/2010

Runs to: 18/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Children's Performance

Brecon Craft Fair has been established for over 20 years and is based in the towns Historic Market Hall. Each month up to 60 traditional independent craft workers and artists offer a wide range of high quality art and crafts. This provides the opportunity to buy original and unique work directly from craft workers and artists.

Free entry

Opening times:

09:00 to 17:00

The Craft Fair is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month

Runs from: 18/09/2010

Runs to: 18/09/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01495 753782

Email: michael.mulqueen@homecall.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Craft Fair

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 18/09/2010

Runs to: 18/09/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Comedy

Fusing the essential elements of flamenco with their own inimitable and charismatic brand of Spanish passion and emotion, Jaleo unleash the raw energy and sensuous rhythms inherent within flamenco. A potent cocktail of explosive footwork, haunting singing, virtuoso guitar playing and percussive handclapping from southern Spain with some of flamenco?s finest award-winning artists.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 22/09/2010

Runs to: 22/09/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Dance

Our aim is to make it more than just a dreary shopping trip, but an experience that is both
pleasurable and informative.
The customer can find out everything about the product directly from the vendor who will
be only too pleased to help. Where possible, each month, there will be a live demonstration
of food or country craft.

To encourage people to enjoy the shopping experience, free coffee, tea & fruit juice will be served by members of the Crickhowell Friends of the Earth.

Opening times:

09:30 to 14:30

Runs from: 23/09/2010

Runs to: 23/09/2010

Venue: Abergavenny

Venue address: Monmouth Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HH

Abergavenny is located at the junction of 3 major highways :

A40 from Brecon, Camarthen, Llandrindod Wells and Mid-Wales
A465 from Hereford, Worcester and the North
A40 from Monmouth, Ross on Wye, M50 Jct 4 and the East
A4042 from Pontypool, Cwmbran, Newport, M4 Jcts 25a & 26 and South Wales
A465 from Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Merthyr Tydfil and West Wales

Telephone: 01873 860271

Web site: www.abergavennyfarmersmarket.co.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Farmers Market

In a form of frenetic fan fiction fuelled by sheer bravado, Charles recreates JRR Tolkein's Middle-earth armed with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his imagination.

The Lord of the Rings and the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises. All rights reserved

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 23/09/2010

Runs to: 23/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Play

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 23/09/2010

Runs to: 23/09/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Play

The comic stratagems employed by the Merry Wives of Windsor and their menfolk in arranging the come-uppance of both Sir John and his tormentor Ford provide the perfect backdrop for Verdi's witty, concise and sparkling music. A brilliant combination, providing an ideal match for the Mid Wales Opera vocal and orchestral ensembles directed by Martin Lloyd-Evans.

180 mins (includes interval)

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 24/09/2010

Runs to: 24/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Town: Brecon

Event type: Opera

BY CHARLES DICKENS

It's not about a shop at all. Dickens changed his mind. It's a journey, a flight undertaken by the girl Nell and her gambling-addicted grandfather. A flight from demons and enemies.

This innovative and imaginative adaptation is true to the inner life of the book, showing off Dickens at his best and his skill as a master of the grotesque.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 25/09/2010

Runs to: 25/09/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Play

A circular walk up through woodland looking at the National Parks? work on the public rights of way to the top of the Allt, once used by Iron Age settlers and Roman onwards, for one of the best viewpoints in the National Park, returning to the village hall for warming soups, teas and coffees.

Length, Grade & Ascent: 5.3m / 8.5km, Moderate, 230m.
Meet: Llangasty Village Hall (SO 122257). No charge for parking.
Leader: National Park Rights of Way Assistant, Avril Barnes and tbc

Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

10:00 to 13:30

Runs from: 25/09/2010

Runs to: 25/09/2010

Venue: Brecon Beacons National Park

Venue address: Powys, LD3 8ER

By Road:
Travelling to the area from the Beacons follow the M4 to Newport and head for Monmouth, take the turn off for Abergavenny and enter the Eastern side fo the park. From the north follow the M50 then A40.

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

This tightly woven drama is a rich cocktail of pathos and humour, dark secrets and unrealised dreams.

Stevie has lived all her life with her domineering mother and feels trapped by the responsibility of caring for her, while her seemingly carefree brother is living life to the full. Now, has the day finally arrived when Stevie can, at last, experience the freedom she has yearned for? Or will she discover that things are not quite what they appear to be?

Warning: Contains limited strong language (suggested age from 14+)

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 01/10/2010

Runs to: 02/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Play

from giant butterflies and spiders to tiny caterpillars; George has explored the planet's vast geography and uncovered a spectacular world of creepy crawlies.

Don't miss the popular entomologist whose research has made him a regular presenter on BBC's The One Show.

Opening times:

19:45

Runs from: 06/10/2010

Runs to: 06/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Talk

Opening times:

14:00

Runs from: 08/10/2010

Runs to: 09/10/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Opera

High quality, locally produced, fresh, seasonal, food and hand-made products which are reared, grown or made in an approximate 30 mile radius of Brecon, Powys in Wales.

Brecon Farmers Markets are held on the second Saturday of each month (except August) from 10am to 2pm in the Market Hall, Brecon. Refreshments and live music.

Opening times:

10:00 to 14:00

Runs from: 09/10/2010

Runs to: 09/10/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01874 636169

Web site: http://www.brecknockfarmersmarkets.org.uk/

Town: Brecon

Event type: Farmers Market

Please note that this is not a photography course, but a walk where you have time to stop and take photos along the way. More experienced participants are encouraged to share ideas along the route so others can benefit and take away some rewarding images. The walk is open to all ages (12 yrs+) and levels of experience, whether it is the first time you have taken a camera out, whether you are an amateur, enthusiast or a pro. Participants can use any camera they wish whether it be digital or film, a point and shoot compact or SLR.

Booking essential as spaces are limited. Please phone 02920 408262.

Length & Grade: 7m / 11.5km, Energetic.
Meet: Waterfalls Centre, Pontneddfechan (SN 900 075).

Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

09:30 to 16:30

Runs from: 09/10/2010

Runs to: 09/10/2010

Venue: Brecon Beacons National Park

Venue address: Powys, LD3 8ER

By Road:
Travelling to the area from the Beacons follow the M4 to Newport and head for Monmouth, take the turn off for Abergavenny and enter the Eastern side fo the park. From the north follow the M50 then A40.

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

Cardiff Astronomical Society will once again be hosting an evening of stargazing at the Visitor Centre. If skies are clear their telescopes will be focused on interesting phenomena in the night sky, or if cloudy there will be a range of talks and demonstrations indoors. Price includes parking and a light meal of soup and a roll. The event will run whatever the weather! Our stargazing events are very popular, so booking is essential.
For more information and to book a place contact us on (01874) 623366

Opening times:

19:00 to 21:30 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 09/10/2010

Runs to: 09/10/2010

Venue: National Park Visitor Centre

Venue address: Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Talk

RUDOLF NUREYEV RUSSIAN STATE BALLET ACADEMY

A compelling legend of tragic romance tells story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil curse, and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be.

Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance.

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 09/10/2010

Runs to: 09/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: enquiries@brycheiniog.co.uk

Web site: www.theatrbrycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Ballet

RUDOLF NUREYEV RUSSIAN STATE BALLET ACADEMY

A compelling legend of tragic romance tells story of Odette, a princess turned into a swan by an evil curse, and choreography that allows the very best dancers to show just how impressive they can be.

Featuring a timeless score from incredible composer Tchaikovsky, Swan Lake is a certified classic, replete with evocative music and beautiful dance

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 09/10/2010

Runs to: 09/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Ballet

Opening times:

09:45 to 15:30 00:00 to 00:00

Runs from: 10/10/2010

Runs to: 10/10/2010

Venue: National Park Visitor Centre

Venue address: Libanus, Brecon, Powys, LD3 8ER

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

Cherryholmes have just released their fourth album ?Common Threads? ? and they have won the International Bluegrass Music Association award for best entertainers. The band has also received four Grammy nominations.

?This is third generation bluegrass music at its sublime best. Playing and singing seems to come as naturally as breathing to this phenomenon called Cherryholmes? Country Music People

Christopher Rees ?A spit and sawdust holler that?s as close to a Southern hell-fire preacher as you can get hailing from Cardiff. Very, very good? Mojo magazine

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 11/10/2010

Runs to: 11/10/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Music

Featuring all the best jokes and a great meal, Faulty Towers - The Dining Experience is a loosely-scripted, pitch-perfect '13th episode' of the TV series which develops the characters made famous by John Cleese, Prunella Scales and Andrew Sachs.

Don't miss this site-specific, 'total immersion' piece of interactive comedy theatre. It provides two hours of face-aching fun as well as a delicious meal - Mr Faulty will suprise you with the menu on the night.

PLEASE NOTE YOU WILL BE EATING AS THE THEATRE UNFOLDS AROUND YOU.

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 11/10/2010

Runs to: 11/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Comedy

Opening times:

19:00

Runs from: 13/10/2010

Runs to: 13/10/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Musical

Exploring the the corrupt, murky and comical, this dance theatre crossover is fresh, edgy and in your face.

Opening times:

19:45

Runs from: 13/10/2010

Runs to: 13/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Dance - Modern

Our aim is to make it more than just a dreary shopping trip, but an experience that is both
pleasurable and informative.
The customer can find out everything about the product directly from the vendor who will
be only too pleased to help. Where possible, each month, there will be a live demonstration
of food or country craft.

To encourage people to enjoy the shopping experience, free coffee, tea & fruit juice will be served by members of the Crickhowell Friends of the Earth.

Opening times:

09:30 to 14:30

Runs from: 14/10/2010

Runs to: 14/10/2010

Venue: Abergavenny

Venue address: Monmouth Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HH

Abergavenny is located at the junction of 3 major highways :

A40 from Brecon, Camarthen, Llandrindod Wells and Mid-Wales
A465 from Hereford, Worcester and the North
A40 from Monmouth, Ross on Wye, M50 Jct 4 and the East
A4042 from Pontypool, Cwmbran, Newport, M4 Jcts 25a & 26 and South Wales
A465 from Ebbw Vale, Tredegar, Merthyr Tydfil and West Wales

Telephone: 01873 860271

Web site: www.abergavennyfarmersmarket.co.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Farmers Market

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 15/10/2010

Runs to: 15/10/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Music

Featuring anecdotes and Q&As, this charming actor explores his colourful life, from game shows, newsreading, countless television dramas and many guest appearances on Call My Bluff, Countdown, Radio 4's Quote Unquote and Just A Minute to being described as 'the sexiest bastard in show business' when he was the honoured subject of This Is Your Life in 2003.

Opening times:

19:45

Runs from: 15/10/2010

Runs to: 15/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Talk

Take in all the ?high points? of the Beacons on this walk over the tops of Corn Du and Pen y Fan, taking in the Tommy Jones? Obelisk, the Upper Neuadd Reservoir and Craig Fan Ddu and learn a little about the glacial formations and local history along the way.

Length, Grade & Ascent: 10m / 16km, Strenuous, 800m.
Meet: Storey Arms car park on the A470, 8 miles south of Brecon (SN 982 203). No charge.
Leaders: National Park Volunteers, Wayne Qualter and Russell Mills
Please phone us on 01874 623366 for more details and to let us know you are coming to help us give you a safe and enjoyable experience.

Opening times:

10:00 to 17:00

Runs from: 16/10/2010

Runs to: 16/10/2010

Venue: Brecon Beacons National Park

Venue address: Powys, LD3 8ER

By Road:
Travelling to the area from the Beacons follow the M4 to Newport and head for Monmouth, take the turn off for Abergavenny and enter the Eastern side fo the park. From the north follow the M50 then A40.

Telephone: 01874 623366

Web site: www.breconbeacons.org

Town: Brecon

Event type: Guided Walk/Tour

Over the last 20 years he has quietly and consistently delivered songs of rare quality and his wonderful, deceptively simple melodies have won him fans across the globe

Opening times:

20:00

Runs from: 16/10/2010

Runs to: 16/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Music

Opening times:

14:00

Runs from: 16/10/2010

Runs to: 16/10/2010

Venue: Borough Theatre

Venue address: Cross Street, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire, NP7 5HD

Telephone: 01873 850805

Email: boroughtheatre@monmouthshire.gov.uk

Town: Abergavenny

Event type: Children's Performance

Brecon Craft Fair has been established for over 20 years and is based in the towns Historic Market Hall. Each month up to 60 traditional independent craft workers and artists offer a wide range of high quality art and crafts. This provides the opportunity to buy original and unique work directly from craft workers and artists.

Free entry

Opening times:

09:00 to 17:00

The Craft Fair is held on the 3rd Saturday of each month

Runs from: 17/10/2010

Runs to: 17/10/2010

Venue: Brecon / Aberhonddu

Venue address: Powys, LD3 7AD

Telephone: 01495 753782

Email: michael.mulqueen@homecall.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Craft Fair

Since the band split in 1991, Peters has continued to write and release solo work. He is an inspirational solo acoustic performer and (as a two times cancer survivor), founder of what is now regarded as the world's leading rock and roll cancer charity 'Love Hope Strength Foundation'.

Achieving over 15 Top 40 UK singles and over 5 million album sales worldwide along the way, Mike Peters? musical journey has seen him sing with some of history's greatest performers such as Bob Dylan, Neil Young & Bono

Opening times:

19:30

Runs from: 17/10/2010

Runs to: 17/10/2010

Venue: Theatr Brycheiniog

Venue address: Canal Wharf, Brecon, LD3 7EW

Telephone: 01874 611622

Email: eagle@brycheiniog.co.uk

Town: Brecon

Event type: Music