With a busy schedule of exciting and varied performances for the whole family, The Met is a cultural hub and social focal point for the community of Abertillery and the wider region. Dramas, musical theatre shows, rock and pop music and children’s theatrical performances make up just part of our busy schedule of events. The fully licensed Bar is open an hour prior to performances, for you to enjoy a relaxing drink before your show.
Abertillery Rock and Blues
This year we are delighted to have local band Buck & Evans headlining the Abertillery Rock and Blues event.
This promises to be a day of great rock and blues music with support from
Rainbreakers, The Moon Birds along with Belle Mellor, Full Dark No Stars & Blind Man’s Bluff .
Please Note: Standing Downstairs & Seated in Balcony
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Join our Snow Sisters on a spell binding adventure into the unknown as they attempt to re-write the missing pages of the Enchanted Fairytale Storybook.
With the help of their princess friends anything is possible if you just believe, or will their stories be lost forever?
There will be a chance to join the Snow Sisters for photographs after the performance
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Join AYDMS Juniors, Peter and his mischievous fairy sidekick, Tinkerbell, as they visit the nursery of the Darling children late one night and, with a sprinkle of pixie dust, begin a magical journey across the stars that none of them will ever forget. In the adventure of a lifetime, the travellers come face to face with a ticking crocodile, a fierce Indian tribe, a band of bungling pirates and, of course, the villainous Captain Hook
Featuring the iconic songs, "I'm Flying," "I've Gotta Crow," "I Won't Grow Up" and "Never Never Land," and a rousing book full of magic, warmth and adventure, Peter Pan JR. is the perfect show for the child in all of us... who dreamed of soaring high and never growing up.
Start Time: 7pm - Thursday 4th June - Saturday 6th June
2pm - Saturday 6th June
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Petty Criminals: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers Tribute
Petty Criminals bring you an evening of classic rock in the shape of an iconic American band: Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers.
The “Criminals” dig deep into the life, the music and the incredible influence of the man. You will experience Tom Petty’s legendary career through stories, multimedia, authentic performances and a huge catalogue of his music spanning decades.
From deep cuts to greatest hits, you’ll journey through early hits like ‘American Girl’, ‘Breakdown’ and ‘Refugee’, through the ‘80s and early ‘90s with classics like ‘Freefallin”, ‘Runnin’ Down A Dream’, ‘I Won’t Back Down’ and ‘Learning To Fly’ with highlights from the seminal album Wildflowers and various musical outings including collaborations with Stevie Nicks of Fleetwood Mac and the Traveling Wilburys.
This show is an unforgettable musical journey through the life and works of one of the greatest and much missed rock stars of our time.
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Returning after last years SELL OUT show.
The UK’s leading and most authentic ABBA show is packed with classic hits including Dancing Queen, Fernando, Super Trouper, Mamma Mia and many more.
Dig out those platforms and flares and prepare to sing along to some of the greatest songs ever written.
Waterloo Live’s recreation of ABBA’s unique sound is second to none. With exceptional attention to detail, this high energy show will leave you cheering for more !
The jukebox musical takes you through school life set with the music from the 90’s.
Come and see if the pupils make the grades and the teachers make it out alive.
Start Time: Friday 10th July – 6:30pm
Saturday 11th July – 2:30pm
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Following the success of their production of Grease last year
St Mary’s RC Primary School Proudly Presents their interpretation of
‘The Little Mermaid’
Start Time: 2pm & 6pm
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AYDMS Primary Section bring 1950s rock n roll to the Metropole Stage this April.
Come join them as they dance and sing to those 50s classics!
The performance will last approximately 50 minutes.
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The Bundred Hundred 1920 – 2020
This concert marks the 100th Anniversary of a concert by the Abertillery Orpheus Male Choir which took place on Sunday 1st August 1920 at the Abertillery Recreation Grounds, conducted by Mr Tom Bundred, accompanied by Mr Cliff Morgan.
The concert also celebrates the life of Mr Tom Bundred who was the first conductor of the Abertillery Orpheus Male Choir and the founder of the Abertillery Ladies Orpheus Choir.
Come and join Abertillery Orpheus Male Choir, Abertillery Ladies Orpheus Choir, conducted by Mr Steve Bard and accompanied by Penny Hughes, plus our special guests, for a wonderful evening of great live music.
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The Valli Boys UK are widely acknowledged as the ultimate tribute to the sensational sounds of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
There are many Frankie Valli and The Four Seasons tributes around so what makes us stand out from the rest? Our boys are four of the very best stage, musical theatre & TV professionals around. Having appeared on countless stages throughout the UK and Europe, from the Vienna International Theatre to BBC Wales’s drama series ‘Belonging’ to Young Welsh Musical theatre singer of the year 2017. The Valli Boys UK can bring a touch of that West End class to any event.
Packed with slick choreography, wholesome charm and charisma of Frankie himself In a show Including all the hits, Sherry, Bye Bye Baby, Big Girls Don't Cry, Rag Doll, Working My Way Back To You, & "December, 1963 (Oh, What a Night)", plus many many more. It’ll be a night not to be missed
This top tribute show is more than just a tribute! They are the ‘complete package’, a great combination of brilliant musicianship, tongue in cheek humour and recipients of rave reviews throughout the UK.
The band play their songs in their familiar country-rock style whilst stealing a few choice numbers from those famous five icons, Messrs Orbison, Harrison, Dylan, Petty and Lynne!
The brilliant Unravelling Wilburys with tongue in cheek hilarity are made up of Sticky Willy, Thumper, Blind Melon, Walter and Honky Tonk Wilbury, ‘the real Wilbury brothers’! They grew up in Appalachian shacks and first presented their songs in Nashville back in 1987. Their show tells the story of how their songs were stolen (allegedly) by Messrs Orbison, Harrison, Dylan, Petty and Lynne at Nashville’s Tootsies Bar and the hard road they had to tread to get ‘em back.
Listen to “Handle With Care”; “End Of The Line”; “The Devil’s Been Busy”; “Tweeter And The Monkey Man”; “Heading For The Light”; “Mr Tambourine Man”; “If Not For You”; “Pretty Woman”; “Mr Blue Sky”; “Here Comes The Sun”; “I Won’t Back Down”; “Runaway”; “Running Down A Dream”; “Learning To Fly”; “Refugee” and many others.
(From Facebook)
“Captured the style and sounds perfectly and with their own added sense of humour gave the audience an evening to remember”.
“Thank you all for a sensational performance last night, it was musicianship of extraordinary talent from you all.”
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Afternoon Concert with Jason Price and special guest appearance from Craig James
An afternoon of your favourite songs and melodies with Jason Price.
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An evening of Comedy in Aid of Hospice of the Valleys
Join us at The Met for an evening of stand-up comedy where all proceeds will go to Hospice of the Valleys.
Joining Gareth Thomas, Chris Chopping and Sandro Ford will be our headline act , Britain’s Got Talent Star, Barbara Nice.
Start Time: 8pm - Doors open 7pm
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