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intro / to book tickets for events listed on this page call The Met on 01495 322510, or email suzanne.allen@blaenau-gwent.gov.uk. more info on dates, prices and times is available in The Source magazine. To review events you've attended at The Met, or to read other peoples' reviews, visit our event reviews page.

 


October 2010 Events

Performances

Dave Arcari

Slide guitarist Dave Arcari's Blues sound owes as much to punk, country, trash and rockability as it does to pre-war Delta Blues. This year Arcari adds the legendary Glastonbury to his impressive list of festival appearances.

Date Time Price
23/10/2010 8pm £10.00 /Blues Club Members £8.00


Performances

Abertillery Town Band and Harmonie de Royat

An evening concert not to be missed as the Abertillery Town Band perform with special guests from our twinned town of Royat. L'Harmonie de Royat, the Wind Band from France, together with the Town Band will perform special pieces of music that will live in your memory for a long time after this evening. Joining the concert will be the Kids R Us Mixed Choir.

Date Time Price
30/10/2010 7pm £7.50


November 2010 Events

Performances

25th Anniversary Concert

Abertillery Youth Drama and Music Society present a special 25th Anniversary Concert, featuring the talented youngsters of this society as they perform dance routines and songs from the last 25 years of musical youth in Abertillery.

Date Time Price
06/11/2010 7.30pm £5.00


December 2010 Events

Performances

Murder at The Met

A murder is committed and you are about to help solve the crime. Aber-yr-Ellit Amateur Dramtic Society has invited its sponsors to a preview performance of its latest play, but not all the corpses are in the script! One of the company is dead and everyone has a motive... As you enjoy a 4 course buffet meal you will have the chance to question the suspects. The winning table will receive a prize

Date Time Price
04/12/2010 7pm £29.50


Performances

It's Snowtime!

Abertillery Operatic and Amateur Dramatic Society present their annual Christmas Show, with excerpts from traditional Christmas tales, Christmas Carols and festive entertainment. This year also they will delight audiences with a selection of work from Les Miserables.

Date Time Price
08/12/2010 7pm tbc
09/12/2010 7pm tbc


Performances

Annual Pantomime

This year Abertillery and District Community Council are hosting Cinderella as the annual pantomime. Come along and meet Buttons, Cinders and the Ugly Sisters.

Date Time Price
18/12/2010 2pm £5.00


February 2011 Events

Performances

Bluesy Susie Band

This evening we are delighted to welcome back to The Met, the Bluesy Susie Band for a special Valentine's evening of Classic Jazz/ Blues influenced by Ella Fitzgerald, Frank Sinatra, Norah Jones, Billie Holiday and more .. Since 1997, Susie Webb (aka Bluesy Susie) has been touring the British Isles playing venues such as Ronnie Scotts, Millenium Centre, Riverfront Theatre, Royal Pump Rooms and many more. Susie has been featured on BBC television as part of the Brecon Jazz Festival. Being described recently as 'Wales' answer to 'Ella Fitzgerald' at her sell-out performance at Pontypool Jazz festival Sure to be a sell out - book your cabaret style seats in the Auditorium early!!

Date Time Price
12/02/2011 Bar Opens at 7pm. Music from 8pm £8.50


Performances

A Chorus Line

Abertillery Youth Drama and Music Society present this well known musical play based on casting for a Broadway musical. For 17 dancers, this is the chance of a lifetime. It's everything they have worked towards to fulfil their dream of dancing in a "Chorus Line"

Date Time Price
22/02/2011 7pm £6.00
23/02/2011 7pm £7.00
24/02/2011 7pm £7.00
25/02/2011 7pm £7.00
26/02/2011 2.30pm £7.00


 

Regular Events

Tea Dances

We host weekly tea dances throughout the year, where you can perfect your skills at the waltz, foxtrot and other dances under the guidance of our tutor, and after your exertions – enjoy a nice cup of tea!
Time(s): Every Friday 2pm – 4pm
Price(s): £4.00

Belly Dancing

Please contact us if you wish to join our weekly Belly Dancing classes, which take place on Friday evenings throughout the year.

 

 


Time(s): 6.30pm
Price(s): £4.00

Yoga

This cultural form of relaxation and exercise takes place on Thursdays throughout the year. Please contact us in order to book classes.
Time(s): 5.30 pm to 7 pm.
Price(s): £4.00

Dance Company in Residence

We are pleased to introduce our Dance Company in Residence – FFIN Dance. Founded by Sue Lewis in 2003, the company runs workshops to schools, colleges and community groups, as well as performing throughout the UK.
For further details please email ffindance@hotmail.co.uk. or visit our website www.ffindance.co.uk


Art Exhibitions

We are pleased to offer local Artists the opportunity to exhibit their work in our gallery space.

Forthcoming Exhibitions :

Jan/Feb          Catherine Lloyd

March            Emlyn Jenkins

April               John Edwards

May                Gary Ford

June                Media Meithrin

July                 Lynne Edwards/Deborah Davies

August            Maz Winstanley

September      David & Esther Chamberlain

October          Nora Lewis

Nov/Dec         Blaina Art Club 

Please feel free to come along and view artists' work between 09.00am and 5pm Monday to Friday. We are able to arrange other times for viewing if required.

There is no charge to view exhibitions.




Pilates

Every Monday evening from 6pm to 7pm.

£4.00




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