The Norwegian Church Arts Centre showcases Opera Mint, and the Tin Shed Theatre Company, this coming Friday and Saturday – a fantastic double bill of culture, before closing for renovations later this month.
The Norwegian Church has become a well loved home to music, art and culture. A venue well known for offering the alternative night out, this weekend sees two fantastic, alternative performances grace the main stage.
On Friday October 1, Opera Mint will be performing a full production of Purcell’s Dido & Aeneas, as well as scenes from various other operas. Opera Mint is a young, dynamic and innovative company with a strong commitment to new music but also performing traditional repertoire to a high standard. Members regularly sing as soloists in choral society concerts, weddings and other functions, both in the UK and abroad.
Doors open at 7pm, with the concert commencing at 7.30pm. With tickets only £10, and accompanied under 16’s welcomed free of charge, this is an alternative operatic treat not to be missed. Box Office 01443 217368
On Saturday October 2 Tin Shed Theatre Company performs ‘The Lonely Mortician’s Guide to Myiasis. This, a macabre comedic drama, dissects the human need for companionship. The play was created from a title suggestion by Joanna Clubbe, especially for Tin Shed Theatre Company in time for their Edinburgh Fringe debut. Partly based in Shropshire, partly in South Wales, these are three performance artists who graduated from Newport University in 2008. With a mutual passion to defy convention and create a body of original work. Tickets are £6 and on sale now. Box Office 029 2087 8444
This will be the last chance you have to experience the unique atmosphere of the Norwegian Church, before it closes for renovations on October 10. Following a fantastic extension, making the building DDA compliant for the first time in it’s history, the plan will be to re-open in time for National Norwegian Day on May 17, 2011.
Executive Member for Sport, Culture and Leisure, Cllr Nigel Howells, said: “These two very different performances are indicative of how far we have come. Taking over the management of the Norwegian Church, a registered Charity, back in 2006, Cardiff Council have worked hard to establish a new programme of art and culture, whilst maintaining the ethos of the building. The Norwegian Church is not only known for its cosy coffee shop and waterfront location, but also being willing to try something new. Be that offering community groups a space to come together; establishing a showcase for folk musicians through the Roots series, and even acting as a springboard for local artists who have displayed work in the first floor gallery.”
“We are confident that this final weekend of theatre and music demonstrates this, before closing on Sunday October 10th. The new extension and renovations will secure the future of the Church for years to come. Re-opening in time for Norway’s Constitution Day, on May 17, 2011 is yet again another demonstration of our commitment to the relationship we have established with the local Norwegian community, and our partners in Hordaland. We hope visitors enjoy the coming weekend’s performances, and trust everyone will follow our progress over the coming months with interest.”
