William Shakespeare's

As you Like It

The Festival Players Theatre Company Summer tour 2007

This renowned professional touring company brings you a colourful and spirited production of Shakespeare's popular and romantic comedy. Set in the Forest of Arden, where various members of the Court have sought refuge from the usurping Duke, the beautiful Rosalind disguises herself as a youth and tutors and teaches her own suitor how to win her favours. Come along and enjoy a summer's evening of pastoral pleasures, live music, and sheer delight.

Directed by Michael Dyer Musical Director: Johnny Coppin

Treorchy Male Voice Choir

"The master choir of them all" Sir Anthony Hopkins

A sustained standing ovation and three encores last year guaranteed a return visit from this most unique ensemble. Visually dramatic and aurally stirring this choir combine traditional choruses with recent anthemic melodies to provide any listener with an unforgettable evening. Marlborough College Chapel is a glorious architectural jewel in the glistering crown of the campus. Its walls have many tales to tell but on this evening they will be reflecting the shimmering sound of Wales accompanied by the impressive recently installed Chapel organ built by Beckerath of Hamburg.

The Treorchy Male Choir recently celebrated its Diamond Jubilee Anniversary, marking the sixtieth year since it was formed in 1946.

Kit and the Widow

Another step into a great British genre, Kit & The Widow are two men and a piano in the graceful English tradition of Flanders & Swann. Perhaps you have enjoyed their recent broadcasts on Radio 3. Perhaps you have enjoyed one of their glittering theatrical evenings up and down the country. Perhaps you have enjoyed them under canvas at some Society thrash in a rain sodden field. If so then here is another opportunity to dip your toe.

A Night at the Opera

Summer School well known for its support of that most difficult of musical disciplines brings an evening of songs and arias from classical opera to the music theatre of today. Be transported to Covent Garden, The Met. or Milan with Kate Woolveridge, mezzo soprano and artists from Welsh National Opera.

Excerpts from Carmen, La Boheme, West Side Story, Pearl Fishes and Lakme

An evening of humour and pathos, laughter and tears.

Tano Rea Presents

The Great Big Gilbert & Sullivan Show

Gilbert & Sullivan has always proved popular with Summer School audiences and this concert will prove no exception. 'The Great Big Gilbert & Sullivan Show' is a stylish, sparkling, costumed 'Gala Performance' of highlights from all your favourite Gilbert and Sullivan Operas. Major-General Stanley, Sir Joseph Porter and The Sergeant of Police will even invite you to sing-a-long with one or two numbers.

The performance features six stars from the old and new D'Oyly Carte Opera Companies and other major UK Opera Companies including John Ayldon, Jill Washington, Louise Crane, Carl Donohue and Elizabeth Menezes. The performance is accompanied on piano by Janet Bishop.

Don't miss this superb evening of highlights from Gilbert and Sullivan's witty and wonderful works, beautifully performed.

Back to Basie

Back to Basie is Great Britain's Count Basie tribute orchestra. Directed by trumpet player Paul Lacey, the Back to Basie Orchestra features top London session musicians and jazz soloists all dedicated to playing the music of Count Basie's second great orchestra of the 1950s and 1960s. The band captures the sound and spirit of the legendary 'Swingin' Machine'. Launched in 2001 at London's famous 100 Club, Back to Basie have since been presenting Count Basie tribute concerts throughout Britain and Europe to universal acclaim.

Best British Big Band at 'Marstons Pedigree' British Jazz Awards for the second year in succession!