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Cabarration: Aberration meets cabaret in November

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Saturday 8 November 2014
8pm Great Hall, Aberystwyth Arts Centre

Join us for Cabarration: a cabaret night with an LGBT* bite. Prepare to be amazed by a glitzy line-up of local and national talent in the Great Hall, from queer burlesque to camp comedy via circus and song. Stay late and dance with Swing City’s DJ Boundary – back by popular demand. All welcome.

Tickets: £10

Aberration is programmed by Enfys Aber (Aberystwyth University Staff LGBT Pride Society) and SpringOut.

*LGBT: lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender

 

 Photo of Mar Gonga by Dawn Kilner

ABERRATION programme for May

ABERRATION at Aberystwyth Arts Centre on Saturday 31 May 2014

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Spring into summer with dancing, tea and cake, cocktails and entertainment at May’s ABERRATION: a lounge event with an LGBT* bent. Everyone’s welcome! Dress to impress!

{*LGBT = Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans/ transgender, queer, questioning, or intersex.}

 

Here is the thrilling programme. Take a look and then book your tickets by clicking HERE.

5.30pm Tea Dance

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ABERRATION kicks off in style with a tea dance: Latin and Ballroom Dancing led by experienced Bristol teacher Norma Daykin. Whether you’re a star of the dancefloor or a complete beginner, join in! No partner needed; you can lead or follow. And there’s a prize for most creative hat.

Read more about Norma Daykin and places where you can do more dancing with her.

7.45pm Play: Big Girl’s Blouse

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Kate O’Donnell performs her short one-woman show Big Girl’s Blouse, using humour, music, high kicks and theatrical tricks to tell the story of a little girl who was born a boy – and had to use every trick in the book to get by. We were wowed by this at Contact Theatre Manchester and were delighted when Kate agreed to bring it to Aber. There will be a chance to ask her questions at the end of the performance.

8.45pm Beth Prior

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Talented Borders singer-songwriter Beth Prior plays her folky, rootsy, soulfully shapeshifting songs. Nomad, her hot new debut EP, epitomises Beth’s infectious guitar and compelling vocals. An absolute delight.

Listen to some of Beth’s music.

9.30pm Gypsy Wine Cartel

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Gypsy Wine Cartel, the electrifying local seven-piece gypsy-ska band, play their last Aberystwyth gig before leaving town. Their energetic and fun live show always stirs the crowd up into a frenzy of dancing and revelry. If you’ve never seen them, prepare to become a big fan.

10.30 to late: DJ Boundary

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Multi-genre DJ Boundary, head honcho of Swing City and Black House, will keep up the tempo with killer floor-fillers, exhibiting his penchant for classic mashups and vintage sounds.

Plus Raffle with proceeds to LGBT charities and amazing prizes: tickets to London Fashion Week, afternoon tea at Ynyshir Hall and more.

It’s going to be fabulous. Bring your friends. Tickets £10 for whole evening including tea dance, entertainment and DJ (limited number of £5 tickets for those coming to just the tea dance).

BOOK NOW!

When we say ‘all welcome’, we mean EVERYONE, whether gay, straight, trans, cis, bi, poly, female, male, in-between, all things to all people, or prefer not to say. Please come and be part of our unique and friendly events.

Brought to you by SpringOut, Enfys Aber and Aberystwyth Arts Centre with financial support from the Arts Council of Wales.

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All timings are approximate and may change on the day.

Dance teacher Norma Daykin

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We are thoroughly chuffed that Norma Daykin, friend of SpringOut and dancer supreme, is going to be teaching the latin & ballroom classes at our tea dance at the next Aberration on 31 May in Aberystwyth.

Norma is based in Bristol where she has taught classes in latin, salsa and ballroom dance for over 15 years. She is a qualified dance teacher (UKA) and FitSteps instructor. She is also a musician and band leader who specialises in live music for all kinds of dance events. As well as learning the steps, you will benefit from Norma’s extensive musical knowledge and experience, gaining a deeper understanding of dance rhythms and music.

Norma currently works with various organisations to provide community dance events in Bristol for a wide range of participants. In partnership with Dance Factory Bristol she offers regular Strictly Pink sessions for LGBT dancers and friends. She also offers workshops in Wales, including a forthcoming salsa and yoga weekend in West Wales on 5/6/7 September 2014.

Do more dancing with Norma:

Dance Factory Bristol (http://www.dancefactorybristol.com)

Strictly Pink LGBT dance events for Bristol and the South West  (https://www.facebook.com/StrictlyPinkBristol)

Over The Rainbow Wales (http://www.overtherainbowwales.co.uk)

West Wales Salsa and Yoga Weekend, 5/6/7 September (https://www.facebook.com/events/1426531330923672/?ref=br_tf)

Grant money for Aberration

Arts Council Wales grant for Aberration
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SpringOut has received a grant for £4,200 from the Arts Council of Wales for the next Aberration event on 31 May.

SpringOut co-chair and lead programmer Helen Sandler says: ‘We are delighted that we will now be able to put on the full programme we’ve been dreaming of!’

Highlights include a tea dance with lessons from Norma Daykin, a new one-woman play from Kate O’Donnell, singer Beth Prior and some secret surprises!

Book now at Aberystwyth Arts Centre

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Aberration 2014 dates

ABERRATION: Dates announced

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A Queer thing’s happening at the Arts Centre
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After a fabulous night at our first Aberration in February 2014, SpringOut and Enfys Aber are delighted to announce the next two dates for this ongoing series of LGBT arts events at Aberystwyth Arts Centre:

31 May 2014: ABERRATION LOUNGE: Tea dance and entertainment for a lazy Saturday

8 November 2014 (change from previously advertised date): CABERRATION: Aberration meets queer cabaret in the Great Hall

Watch this space and Aberystwyth Arts Centre brochures for details.