‘Strictly Come Dancing’ professional, Giovanni Pernice, will be heading back out on tour in 2018, after a sell out tour in 2017. Giovanni will be joined by seven more world class professional. The show is produced once more by Strictly Theatre Co and choreographed by Strictly Come Dancings creative direct Jason Gilkison. Get ready for glitzy costumes, amazing routines and another beautiful story headlined by Giovanni. Expect even more energy, even more passion, and even more heat.

Accordian, fiddles, guitar, bagpipes and step-dancing explode into life. Infectious rhythms and a high voltage performance along with some of the most beautiful and haunting songs. Great fun, a sense of humour and a musical treat to lift the spirits. Great fun, a sense of humour and step dancing from a champion dancer makes for a great show. This international award winning band has astounded audiences as far afield as Australia, America and Borneo as well as all over the UK.

Crossed Paths comprises three projects by Aberystwyth-based artist Miranda Whall, occurring between 2017 and 2021 in Wales, Scotland and France. These bring together film, performance and the body in motion, mountain and upland ecology: each project telling a story of a mountain from a different perspective. Oriel Davies presents the Welsh component in an immersive multi-media installation and contextual exhibition that offers a non-representational and ecological response to an area within the Cambrian Mountains, West Wales. Launch event: Crossed Paths Panel Discussion Presentations and wider discussions around the project with; Dr Mariecia Fraser and John Davies - Pwllpeiran Upland Research Platform, Abersytwyth University; Dr Liz Lewis-Reddy - Head of Living Landscapes, Montgomeryshire Wildlife Trust; Dr Zoe Skoulding - Director of Creative Writing and Deputy Head of School, Bangor University; Iliyana Nedkova - Creative Director for Contemporary Art at Horsecross Arts, Perth, Scotland; Dr Phil Smith - Associate Professor (Reader) School of Humanities and Performing Arts, Plymouth University; Alex Boyd Jones - Curator for Oriel Davies; Miranda Whall - artist 4.00 - 5.30pm | FREE | Places limited | Booking and further information - desk@orieldavies.org 01686625041 Exhibition Opening Refreshments available. All welcome! | 6 - 8pm Full information - Crossed Paths | Miranda Whall | 21 April - 13 June http://www.orieldavies.org/en/exhibition/crossed-paths

A major UK competition for instrumentalists aged 18 and under will take place throughout the day in the Music Room. The chosen finalists compete for the prestigious Peter Garbett-Edwards trophy and major prize money. Concert Tickets are £15 per person and can be reserved by emailing contact@gregynogymc.co.uk or purchased on the door.

Explore the Hall with our Librarian Mary Oldham. Discover the history, its heritage, treasures and the characters who have lived here for 600 years. £10 per person include tea & cakes after the tour. Booking Required.

Newtown Musical Theatre Company is delighted to present Mel Brooks’ award-winning smash hit ‘The Producers’. In 1959, Broadway’s worst producer Max Bialystock schemes with neurotic accountant Leo Bloom to make millions by putting on a play that is guaranteed to flop. Written by a not-so secret fan of the Third Reich, staged by the most over-the-top director in history, and financed by a gaggle of raunchy little old ladies, Bialystock and Bloom’s ‘Springtime for Hitler’ seems sure “to close on page four” - what could possibly go right? With some adult humour, this zany, hilarious musical farce will bring tears (of laughter) to your eyes as it pokes fun at just about everything and everyone! For more information, visit their website at www.newtownmtc.co.uk.

Montgomery County Music Festival Brahms Requiem (Brahms - A German Requiem) Haydn - Missa Brevis Sancti Joannis de Deo Little Organ Mass Brahms - Variations on a theme by Haydn (St. Anthony Chorale) Brahms Arrangement for two Pianos Montgomeryshire Festival Choir conducted by Patrick Larley

Following the huge success of Owen Money’s Jukebox Heroes in 2016, Owen Money is back with another talent packed live show featuring the music of his popular weekend Radio shows on BBC Wales; and of course his unique style of comedy and ‘Welsh Whit’! Joining Owen on stage is his fantastic band ‘The Travelling Wrinklies’ who will accompany the four featured icons of the 60s and 70s who will be bringing the music and passion of their Heroes alive! Sammi Broad as Karen Carpenter David Rhys-Morris as Neil Sedaka Li Harding as Shirley Bassey Alex John as Frankie Valli

I originally intended to call the show, “I’ll Millennial You in a Minute”, but my promoter considered the title, “off-puttingly baffling”. Is life that bad or have we good reason to complain about it? Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny little brats? In short, are we spoiled? Come and watch as Byrne takes this question, turns it upside down and shakes it until the funny falls out. Go on, spoil yourself.

The WNO Orchestra, under the direction of Conductor James Southall, will be joined by the gentlemen of the WNO Chorus in this enjoyable programme of operatic favourites, orchestral overtures and interludes, and the odd unknown gem too!

The annual Montgomery Canal Triathlon is a great day out for families with children as well as experienced triathletes. The organisers aim to ensure it is safe and enjoyable for everyone by separating ‘Hares’ from ‘Tortoises’ and allowing faster cyclists to set off first at the start. The 35 mile route follows the Montgomery Canal with walking, cycling and canoeing sections. The cycling section is 17 miles from Newtown to Pool Quay is along cycleway-standard towpath. The walking section is 11 miles from Pool Quay to Morton and generally flat but some lengths are unsuitable for wheelchairs. There are several stiles, tree roots and possible livestock en route. There are five road crossings for cyclists and four for walkers - all controlled by marshals The canoe section is 7 miles from Morton to the Weston Arm, Lower FranktonCanoes will have to be carried round four locks. Volunteers will be available to help and First Aiders will be available throughout the event. Complete one or two sections or attempt all three! Light refreshments and toilets will be available at Crowther Hall, Morton Farm and at the Weston Arm. All entrants who complete a section will receive a commemorative medallion made from local slate. The Triathlon is organised by the Friends of the Montgomery Canal and is supported by the Canal & River Trust in aid of the restoration of the Montgomery Canal and donations or sponsorships are welcome.

Explore the Hall with our Librarian Mary Oldham. Discover the history, its heritage, treasures and the characters who have lived here for 600 years. £10 per person include tea & cakes after the tour. Booking Required.

A creative walk following Miranda’s crawling route with discussions, presentations and readings along the way. Start and finish Pwllpeiran Upland Research Centre, Cwmystwyth, Aberystwyth, SY23 4AB Refreshments provided at start and end. Appropriate outdoor clothing required. 2-5pm (approx. 1.5 hour walk) | FREE | Places limited | Booking and further information - desk@orieldavies.org 01686625041 Crossed Paths comprises three projects by Aberystwyth-based artist Miranda Whall, occurring between 2017 and 2021 in Wales, Scotland and France. These bring together film, performance and the body in motion, mountain and upland ecology: each project telling a story of a mountain from a different perspective. Oriel Davies presents the Welsh component in an immersive multi-media installation and contextual exhibition that offers a non-representational and ecological response to an area within the Cambrian Mountains, West Wales. Full information - Crossed Paths | Miranda Whall | 21 April - 13 June http://www.orieldavies.org/en/exhibition/crossed-paths

Tubular Brass is a very innovative and exciting project featuring a hand-picked Brass Band selected to perform contemporary music. The latest and original piece being Mike Oldfield’s ‘Tubular Bells’ which has received rave reviews up and down the country culminating in their Royal Albert Hall performance at the National Brass Band Championships just two weeks ago. Arranged and conducted by Sandy Smith this standard format brass band look to take the genre into new areas of contemporary music and bring brass music to new audiences whilst being firmly rooted in the brass tradition.

Explore the Hall with our Librarian Mary Oldham. Discover the history, its heritage, treasures and the characters who have lived here for 600 years. £10 per person include tea & cakes after the tour. Booking Required.

Explore our Grade 1 listed gardens in aid of the National Garden Scheme. Courtyard Café open.

Gregynog Festival is the oldest festival in Wales and one of the UK’s premier classical music events. It brings the finest international artists together in a house-party atmosphere to perform programmes inspired by an annual curatorial theme. Each Festival includes a full span of music from the medieval to the twenty-first century and favours chamber, choral and early music, presented in historically-informed performances using authentic instruments and practice. Rhian Davies, Gregynog Festival’s Artistic Director, works two to three years ahead to secure the leading international artists whom she has been so successful in attracting to Mid Wales. Each of her seasons is inspired by a theme drawn from the Gregynog heritage. Completely original, multi-layered programming across many disciplines has become Rhian’s hallmark: art and craft, film, history and literature as well as music.

Rhondda Rips It Up! is a riotous romp through the life of Margaret Haig Thomas (Lady Rhondda), the Newport suffragette whose activities paved the way for women’s rights in the personal, professional and political worlds. Performed in a classic music hall style, with original songs inspired by the suffragette slogans, this tongue-in-cheek production takes you on a whirlwind tour of the inspiring activist’s mission. We’re guided through the story by our very own MC (Lesley Garrett) as Lady Rhondda (Madeleine Shaw) takes on politicians, peers and a post box as she marches towards the House of Lords.

The UK’s premier Rock & Roll production That’ll Be The Day returns with another chance to see its latest most popular show! Highly acclaimed for its stunning LIVE entertainment value, That’ll Be The Day is an outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music. This latest production features a fantastic line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s & 70s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on-stage! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL!

Specialists will be at the Hall for free auction valuation for pictures, silver & jewellery, works of art, furniture and general antiques. Bonhams fine book department will also be on hand to advise on books and manuscripts. Tea & cakes will be on sale in our Blayney Room. Booking required.

A new Welsh-language stage play by Meleri Wyn James for 6-11 year olds and their families, based on her popular children’s books ‘Na, Nel!’. The novels follows Nel, the mischievous young girl with an exciting imagination as she faces all sorts of fun and adventures. This is your opportunity to see Nel’s crazy, funny, exciting world of adventures in the theatre! Sioe lwyfan Gymraeg newydd sbon gan Meleri Wyn James ar gyfer plant 6 i 11 oed a’u teuluoedd yn seiliedig ar ei llyfrau poblogaidd ‘Na, Nel!’. Cyfres llawn straeon dwl a direidus sy’n dilyn hynt a helynt Nel, y ferch ddrygionus sy’n llawn dychymyg. Dyma eich cyfle chi i weld byd doniol, dwl, cyffrous, llawn antur Nel yn y Theatr!

Join us for a relaxed evening in our Courtyard, sample wine perfect for a summers evening. To complement the wine we will serve an antipasti platter. Wine can be ordered on the evening. Booking required.

Come and explore the grounds at Gregynog and follow our summer trail. See what animals and birds you can spot and what plants, flowers and trees are growing in the grounds. Trail is free, café open everyday 10am – 4pm. Booking not required.

Explore the Hall with our Librarian Mary Oldham. Discover the history, its heritage, treasures and the characters who have lived here for 600 years. £10 per person include tea & cakes after the tour. Booking Required.

Join the Friends of Mid Wales Opera for their annual fundraising summer evening of opera to launch their new Ignite the Passion season. This specially devised concert, featuring talented young singers, will be led by Charlotte Forrest whose previous concerts for MWO have proved hugely enjoyable. Bring a picnic to enjoy in the interval. The bar will be open and tea & coffee will be on sale. Tickets £16, available from The Hafren (01686 614556) or on the door. For more information please phone 01686 614563 or go to www.midwalesopera.co.uk.

The annual Newtown Food Festival celebrating great food, drink and music The main sections of the festival include: Food Producers Tent, Street Food, Community Lawn (with Bar,) The Childrens Village and the Music Lawn.