World Music Cerdd Y Byd

During the rest of June, Theatr Harlech is proud to be hosting some great World Music acts.
Yn ystod Mis Mehefin, Mae Theatr Harlech yn falch o groeswr rhai perfformwyr cerdd y bydd gwych.

WALES
CYMRU

Lleuwen Steffan

Lleuwen hails from the Welsh speaking heartlands of North Wales and although her vocal training has been essentially classical, early influences like Billie Holiday and Ella Fitzgerald have taken deep root in her soul. Lleuwen has released an album of hymns; God Only Knows in 2005 and has recent released solo album Penmon, reflecting the Welsh landscape which inspires her. One thing's for sure when Lleuwen sings, it sounds like she’s giving away her whole soul! She makes each song breathe with longing, or ‘hiraeth’.

Mae Lleuwen yn dod o fro Gymraeg Ynys Môn ac erbod ei hyfforddiant yn glasurol, dylanwadau cynnar hi oedd Billie Holiday ac Ella Fitzgerald oedd wedi ei ysbrydoli. Maw Lleuwen wedi rhyddhau albwm o emynau; Duw a Ŵyr yn 2005 ac mae hi wedi rhyddhau albwm unawd Penmon, ac sydd yn adlewyrchu tir Cymru. Un peth syn siŵr pryd mae Lleuwen yn canu, Mae hi’n seinio fel hi’n eich rhodd ei enaid cyfan. Mae hi’n gwneud pob cân anadlu gyda hiraeth.

Go to Lleuwen's My Space page to listen to her music. Click here.

Ewch i'r My Space Lleuwen i wrando a'r ei cherdd. Cliciwch yma.

Friday 20 June, 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50, Friends £5
Dydd Gwener 20 Mehefin, 7.30pm. Tocynnau £7.50, Ffrindiau £5

EGYPT
AIFFT

Bedouin Jerry Can

An extraordinary and unique group from the Egyptian Sinai Desert. The group of semi-nomadic musicians, storytellers and poets are visiting the theatre to delight audiences with songs and fables of trusty camels, sheep rustlers and unrequited love. The act is truly unique, with the performers exchanging traditional instruments for the Egyptian Lyre accompanied by infectious rhythms played on tablas, frame drums, clay jugs, ammunition boxes and jerry cans.

Grŵp anarferol ac unigryw o’r anial Sinai yn Aifft. Mae grŵp o gerddorion, storïwyr a beirdd yn ymweld ar theatr i swyno cynulleidfaoedd gyda chaneuon a chwedlau am gamelod, dwyn defaid a charu angerddol. Mae’r act yn unigryw, gyda pherfformwyr cyfnewid offerynnau traddodiadol am y delyn fach Eifftaidd a chyfeiliant gan dablau, drymiau, jygiau clai, bocs ffrwydron a thuniau petrol.

Click here to see videos and hear music by the Bedouin Jerry Can Band

Cliciwch yma i weld fideos ac wrando cerdd am y Bedouin Jerry Can Band

Sunday 22 June, 4.00pm. Tickets £12, Kids £2. (£10, Kids £1, in advance)
Dydd Sul 22 Mehefin, 4.00pm. Tocynnau £12, Plant £1. (£10, Plant £1, ymlaen llaw)

CUBA
CIWBA

Candido Fabré Cuban Band

Cuban sonero, Candido Fabré, will be hosting an evening of great Latin music and charanga dance rhythms. Along with his twelve piece band Candido has toured all over the world and performed alongside many of the worlds greatest Latin stars. With over one thousand songs to his name, the talented and versatile singer performs a selection of his zesty and charming songs with just one thing in mind – to make you dance.

Mae sonero o Cwba, Candido Fabré, yn cyflwyno noswaith o gerddoriaeth Lladin gwych a ‘charanga’ dawns. Gyda'i band, Mae Candido wedi teithio'r byd ac y perfformio gyda llawer o seren Lladin. Gyda mwy na mil o ganeuon, mae canwr talentog yn perfformio rhai o’i ganeuon awchus a swynol gydag un amcan - eich gwneud chi ddawnsio.

Click here to hear music by Candido Fabre
Cliciwch yma i wrando cerdd am Candido Fabre

Thursday 26 June, 7.30pm. Tickets £12, Kids £2. (£10, Kids £1, in advance) Friends £5
Dydd Iau 26 Mehefin, 7.30pm. Tocynnau £12, Plant £1. (£10, Plant £1, ymlaen llaw) Ffrindiau £5

WALES – AMERICA
CYMRU – AMERICA

Ember

In a more intimate café environment, you can enjoy Ember, a very much in demand Welsh/American duo. Their simple yet moving music centres on the miraculous blending of two very different voices: that of Welsh songstress Emily Williams, who sails through the mix with her violin and sets up chunky rhythms with her nylon-strung guitar, and that of Rebecca Sullivan of Utah who fingerpicks a sparkling steel-string, and breaks out the harmonica for a song or two. The pair are engaging and humorous performers who have a natural repartee with audiences and perform their own folk sound.

Yn amgylchoedd café gydag awyrgylch glyd, allwch chi fwynhau Ember, band yn boblogaidd o Gymru ac America. Eu cerddoriaeth syml a gwefreiddiol nhw yn cyfuno dau o leisiau gwahanol. Yn gyntaf, y gantores Gymraeg Emily Williams, fydd yn chwarae ffidl a rhythmau talpiog ar ei gitâr a Rebecca Sullivan, yn dod o Utah, fydd yn chwarae harmonica ac yn canu un neu ddwy o ganeuon. Maen nhw yn berfformwyr dymunol a thalent naturiol, a bydd yn perfformio eu sŵn gwerin arbennig.

Go to Ember's My Space page to listen to her music. Click here.
Ewch i'r My Space Ember i wrando a'r ei cherdd. Cliciwch yma.

Sunday 6 July, 7.30pm. Tickets £7,50, Friends £5
Dydd Sul 6 Gorffennaf, 7.30pm. Tocynnau £7.50, Ffrindiau £5

Musicals@ theatr harlech

Do you want to star in a Musical?

Ydych ch'in hoffi bod yn y sioe cerdd?




















This Summer Theatr Harlech will be putting on a fully staged musical in 5 days!
With a cast of 50, roles for families, adults, young people and children, introductory workshop
and principal auditions will be on Saturday 28 June 2-5pm.

Ymunwch a Theatr Harlech y haf yma am 5 niwrnod i weithio ar gynhyrchiad cyflawn yn cynnwys gwisgoedd o sioe gerdd Lionel Bart. Gweithdy rhagarweiniol, clyweliadau a chofrestriad ar ddydd Sadwrn, Mehefin 28ain o 2-5pm.


As everyone is in the mood for musicals Theatre Harlech is showing a selection of all time greats during the half term holidays- Sound of Music on Wednesday 28th May, Grease on Thursday 29th, Annie! on Friday 30th and Oliver! on Saturday 31st May.

Am fod pawb yn yr awyrgylch cerddoriaeth, mae Theatr Harlech yn dangos detholiad o ffilmiau arbenig dros wyliau hanner tymor. Sound of Music ar Dydd Mercher 28 Mai, Grease ar Dydd Iau 29, Annie! ar Dydd Gwener 30 ac Oliver! ar Dydd Sadwrn 31 Mai.

Wednesday 28 May, 7.30pm

Dydd Mercher 28 Mai, 7.30pm

THE SOUND OF MUSIC

Thursday 29 May, 7.30pm

Dydd Iau 29 Mai, 7.30pm

GREASE

Friday 30 May, 7.30pm

Dydd Gwener 30 Mai, 7.30pm

ANNIE

Saturday 31 May, 7.30pm

Dydd Sadwrn 31 Mai, 7.30pm

OLIVER!

To add to the fun any member of the audience who comes dressed as a character from the film gets in for free!

Am fwy o hwyl rhyw aelod o’r gynulleidfa sydd eisiau rhoi gwisg rhywun o’r film ceith ddod i mewn am ddim!

The Man Who Planted Trees

Sioe pypedau unigryw ac addasiad o glasur o stori Jean Giono am fugail o Ffrainc sy’n planu coedwig ac yn trawsnewid anialwch wrth wneud.

A captivating puppet adaptation by Puppet State Theatre Company of Jean Giono’s environmental cult classic. A French shepherd sets out with his dog to plant a forest and transform a barren wasteland. A uniquely memorable blend of comedy and inspiring storytelling. Adults will be as charmed ( if not more so) as the children. The hit of last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival.


Reviews and Comments

Good. Very good. Oryon, age 7

I loved it. I thought the script was excellent – the dog was funny and the puppets and props were amazing. But what was really good, you could tell that the man made it true and wonderful and made a picture in your mind. Excellent. I would definitely recommend it!!! Ashlan, age 8

I thought the show was wicked and how one man can change everything (tell the dog he was my favourite). Joshua

Brilliant. Very funny and entertaining. Ewan, age 10

I really enjoyed it. I thought scenary was really good. Especially the fountain. Jamila, age 7

Exelent best show ever Finlay, age 9

I thought it was very fantastic and lovly Miriam, age 6

The dog was the best. JJ, age 9

FUNNY! SO FUNNY I’LL LAUGH NOW! HA HA! WOO HOO! Sam, age 10

I really like the dog he’s hilareios.Jade

I lernt that you can tell if a dog is helfy.David

I never laughed so much IN MY LIFE!Roger, age 8

Successfully combines the sounds and scents of hot Provençal summers, with a shade of tragedy and an irreverent canine comedian ... a fertile swathe of hilarity in this green and pleasant piece of theatre. TimeOut ***** 5 Stars, Critics' Choice

If you're looking for a show that all the family can enjoy, The Man Who Planted Trees, back by popular demand, is an absolute gem. living.scotsman.com

If you can come to our exciting show, why don’t you try and make your own puppet to bring along. You can make one that looks like dog, chicken or any other interesting creature.
Os ydy yn bosib i chwi ddod i’n sioe gyffrous, gwnewch byped eich hun a dod a fo hefo chi i’r theatr. Gallwch wneud pyped sydd yn debyg i cwn, iâr neu unrhyw anifail arall.

Here’s how to make a puppet!
Dyma sut i wneud pyped !

Dydd Gwener 16 Mai, 1pm & 7.00pm. £7.50, Kids £5

Friday 16 May, 1pm & 7.00pm. £7.50, Plant £5

Visit http://www.puppetstate.com/index.html

Maria Pia de Vito

Don't Miss Out!!
Cyfle Anhygoel!!

The fabulous Italian star, Maria Pia de Vito, will be bringing a taste of Naples to Theatr Harlech!

Maria is visiting Wales to headline at the Llangollen Jazz festival before appearing at the Brighton Festival. On route she has been persuaded to stop off at Harlech.

This really is a chance to experience an exquisite voice from a global talent. A leading light in Italy she has composers and writers craving to work with her. Maria combines South American traditions with her sexy Neapolitan sounds resulting in a voice to die for. Her unique sound gives songs a haunting and breathless edge that leave you feeling tranquil and inspired.

Daw y seren o’r Eidal, Maria Pia de Vito, a blâs ecsotig Naples i Theatr Harlech!

Maria yw prif atyniad Gŵyl Jazz Llangollen eleni, ac yn ogystal ac ymweld a Chymru, mi fydd yn ymddangos yng Ngwyl Jazz Brighton ychydig yn hwyrach yn y mîs.

Dyma gyfle i wrando ar dalent byd enwog a llais bendigedig. Cryfder ei pherfformiadau yw ei chyfyniad o synau nwydus Neapolitaidd hefo traddodiadau cerddorol amryliw De America. Dyma lais sydd yn werth teithio i’w glywed – profiad ysbrydoledig tu hwnt.

Sunday 11 May, 7.30pm. Tickets £7.50, Ffrindiau £5

Dydd Sul 11 Mai, 7.30pm. Tocynnau £7.50, Friends £5

To hear songs and find out more about Maria Pia de Vito click here
I wrando ar ganeuon a mwy o wybodaeth am Maria Pia de Vito clicwch yma