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When: Friday 27th May 2016 -> Saturday 11th June 2016
Where: Sherman Theatre, Senghennydd Rd, Cardiff, South Glamorgan CF24 4YE
A funny, moving and ultimately uplifting production featuring covers of well-known songs by artists ranging from Tom Jones to the Sex Pistols, plus new music by Nicky Wire and James Dean Bradfield of Manic Street Preachers.
Before I leave I'll give you some happiness
The laughter and pain, the good that remains
Hold me tighter still, keep me safe until
Hold me close, before I leave.
In Merthyr, people who are losing themselves find each other in a choir for individuals living with dementia and Alzheimer's.
Joe is too young, this shouldn't be happening to him; Dyanne battles to hold on to the man she married. Evan and Rocky fight a 30-year-old fight - the miners’ strike may be long gone, but the scars remain as the memories jumble and fade.
Ex-librarian and mezzo-soprano Marge has lost her voice. Perhaps only the choir can help her get it back.
And Isabelle won’t let her spirit be locked away and forgotten in a care home that she thinks doesn't care at all.
Main House
English
Contains strong language
Post-show talks: 2 & 8 June
By Patrick Jones
Director Mattew Dunster
Friday 27 May (Preview) 7.30pm
Saturday 28 May (Preview) 7.30pm
Monday 30 May (Preview) 7.30pm
Tuesday 31 May 7.00pm
Wednesay 1 June 7.30pm
Thursday 2 June 7.30pm
Friday 3 June 7.30pm
Saturday 4 June 7.30pm
Monday 6 June 7.30pm
Tuesday 7