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Tuesday 24 August 2010
The Fish Child - Lavender Screen
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
argentina/spain/france/2009/96mins/subtitled/15. Dir lucía puenzo. With inés efron, mariela Vitale, pep munné.
Frail, refined lala is the daughter of a prominent judge who lives in an exclusive neighbourhood in buenos aires. Unbeknown to her family, she is having an illicit relationship with ailin, their voluptuous guaraní maid from paraguay. together they steal money from lala's unscrupulous father so they can escape to the lush lake ypoá where ailin spent her childhood. but when lala's father is murdered and ailin is taken into custody, lala must unravel her lover's dark past if they are to be reunited.
Lavender Screen is Cardiff's lesbian and bi film club.
From the award-winning director of xxy, this title is part of a touring package from the London Lesbian Gay and Bisexual Film Festival.
These events often sell-out, advance booking is advised.
8.45pm
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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Wednesday 1 September 2010
Iris Prize Shorts
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
92 min, Chapter, Cinema 2
Wednesday 1 September 2010, 6.15pm.
A programme of award winning short films from the 2009 Iris Prize Festival.
The 2010 Iris Prize Festival programme will also be announced on the 1st of September.
The Friends of Iris will have a drinks reception following the screening in Chapter.
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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Thursday 2 September 2010
Deborah Withers adventures in Kate bush and theory
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
Drawing on elements of feminism, queer theory, post-colonial theory and fairy tales, Deborah Withers uses the music, film, video and dance of Kate bush to explore ideas of subjectivity and the body. this performance/lecture includes material from Withers' new book, and attempts to unravel the mystery and complexity of key themes in Kate bush's art, from her debut 'Wuthering heights' to her most recent album 'aerial'.
Withers' acclaimed work breaks down boundaries between the academic and popular, presenting theoretical interpretations that are lively, engaging and funny.
£6/£5/£4
8pm
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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Fri 3 Sept
Gary Coyle: At Sea
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
Every day for the past decade acclaimed Irish artist Gary Coyle has gone for a swim at the Forty Foot in Sandycove, a famous swimming hole in Dun Laoghaire, south of Dublin. During his 10 year swim-a-thon he has kept a record of his experience through detailed diaries and photographs. At Sea explores one man's observations of places, obsessive swimming, death and performance art.
8pm
£6/£5/£4
"His style of prose is fully in tune with the imagery, each complementing the other with effortless synergy" - The Irish Times
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4th September 210
MARDI GRAS
@COOPERS FIELD, CARDIFF CF10 3RB

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Tues 7th September 2010
Coffee Shop Debates: Stieg Larsson / Tolstoy
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
The Institute of Welsh Affars informal debates in the Theatre Foyer.s

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10- 12 September 2010
The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
In 1966, 16-year old Harriet Vanger disappeared without a trace from a family gathering on the island owned by the powerful Vanger family.
Nearly 40 years later, disgraced magazine journalist Mikael Blomqvist, is contacted by Harriet's uncle, powerful industrialist Henrik Vanger, who asks him to write the history of the Vanger family and find out what happened to Harriet.
Joining forces with troubled young computer hacker Lisbeth Salander Mikael starts to delve into the past of the Vanger family - and unearths a history more sinister and violent than he could ever have imagined.
"No wonder these characters have been so resonant in Europe, where the books and films have already been huge hits. This is a franchise express you'll want to get aboard now." EMPIRE ONLINE
7.30pm
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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10- 23 September 2010
The Girl who played with Fire
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
The second installment in the Swedish thiller trilogy sees crusading journalist Mikael Blomkvist decide to run a story that will expose an extensive sex trafficking operation. On the eve of its publication, two reporters responsible for the article are murdered. The fingerprints found on the murder weapon belong to his friend, troubled genius hacker Lisbeth Salander. Blomkvist, convinced of Salander's innocence, plunges into an investigation. Meanwhile, Salander herself is forced to face her dark past.
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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15-16th September 210
Shakespeare: The Man From Stratford
@The New Theatre, Cardiff
Shakespeare is the greatest writer the world has ever known. But we know nothing about him. Or do we? In a magical tour-de-force, Simon Callow, one of Britain's greatest actors, tracks down the real William Shakespeare, bringing to life both the man and the unforgettable characters – lovers, kings, soldiers and clowns – who have since conquered the world's stages.
Following the worldwide success of The Mystery of Charles Dickens (West End / Broadway) and hot on the heels of his sell-out hit Dr Marigold & Mr Chops, Callow joins forces with Jonathan Bate, pre-eminent Shakespeare biographer and editor of the Royal Shakespeare Company's Shakespeare: The Complete Works, to fill the stage with Shakespeare's real and imagined worlds. A theatrical event not to be missed.
Times: Evenings 7.30pm; Saturday Matinee 2.30pm
Prices: £8.50 - £25.50
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21 September 2010
Adaptations: Book/ Film Club
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
A reading group with a difference, gets together following screenings to discuss the film and the book that inspired it. This month The Girl who played with Fire
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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24 - 30 September 2010
The Runaways
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA Produced by Joan Jett herself, this enjoyable biopic charts her pre-Blackhearts days.
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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Tues 28th September 2010
The Runaways - Lavendewr Screen Showing
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
8.15pm
Box Office: 029 2030 4400

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Chris Needs & Friends ...
@St David's Hall, The Hayes, Cardiff, CF10 1AH
Celebrating 10 years in the Friendly Garden. This promises to be Chris' best variety show ever with dancers galore, comedy throughout and special guests.
Topping the bill along with Chris are; Mandy Starr, Bruce Anderson, rising star David Longden, songstress Elizabeth Tiley and tribute artiste Sarah Barry-Williams who will be treading the boards as Madonna, Shania Twain and Kylie.
19:30pm
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6-9 October 2010
The Iris Prize
@ Chapter, Market Road, Canton CF5 1QEA
The Iris Prize'' is an international gay and lesbian short film prize which is open to any short film which is by, for, about or of interest to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender or intersex audiences and which must have been completed within 2 years prior to the prize deadline.
The Prize is open to film makers from around the world and judged by a panel of international filmmakers and artists. The winner will receive the largest prize for a gay and lesbian short film in the world - a package valued at £25,000 - allowing the winner to make their next short film.
The Prize is awarded during a four -day festival held in Cardiff which presents a programme of screenings including the 30 competing short films and 6 features, panel sessions with visiting film makers and culminates in a closing night award ceremony.
The Iris Prize has secured the support of lesbian and gay film festivals from around the world, creating a single international platform with the intention of raising the profile of lesbian and gay cinema and helping a new generation of filmmakers achieve success on the international stage. Each of the partner festivals selects one film annually to participate in the Iris Prize. The partner festivals include Toronto, Los Angeles, New York, Sydney, Dublin, London, San Francisco, Philadelphia, Miami, Montreal and Hong Kong.
www.irisprize.org

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16th Oct
John Barrowman live in Concert
@ Cardiff International Arena, Mary Ann Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EQ
John Barrowman, Britain's most successful - and comfortably Britain's best - all-round entertainer releases his third solo album, the self-titled John Barrowman this week on Arista and has now announced a brand new 23 date UK Tour including a show at London’s Royal Albert Hall.
John Barrowman is one of the most familiar faces on British television and the West End stage. Best known for playing Captain Jack Harkness in the BBC series’ Torchwood and Doctor Who, he has also been a judge on the award-winning BBC1 entertainment shows How Do You Solve A Problem Like Maria?, Any Dream Will Do and I’d Do Anything. More recently he has hosted his own primetime Saturday night TV extravaganza, Tonight's The Night and graced London’s West End as Zaza in the Olivier Award-winning La Cage Aux Folles. John Barrowman recently announced he has accepted a role in the hit TV show Desperate Housewives and will start filming imminently.
Prices: £23.50 - £42.75
7.30pm
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Wed 27th Oct
BRANDI CARLILE - RE-SCHEDULED DATE FROM MAY
@ Glee Club, Cardiff Bay
"The out singer-songwriter is touring all over the place in support of her third studio album, Give Up the Ghost." www.afterellen.com
Prices: £10.00 - £11.00
7.30pm (No entry after 08:15 PM)
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15 November 2010
Marc Almond
@St Davids Hall, Cardiff, UK
Marc Almond celebrates 30 years in music, singing only hits and singles. The legendary singer and British icon tours a show that spans his entire career, the definitive tour that showcases the best of his three decades in the music business. A perfect end to the year and a must see concert for every fan.
£22.50
Plus a £1.50 per ticket booking fee for all credit and debit card transactions.
7.30pm
Box Office, 029 2087 8444
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6th December
The Scissor Sisters
@Cardiff International Arena
7.30pm
£30
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