Events Around Clwyd

The Gruffalo (2009, U cert, 27 mins)Adapted from the best-selling book, this short animation centres on a crafty mouse protected from harm by his own vibrant imagination. Faced by peckish predators - a snake, an owl and a fox - the mouse distracts them all with tall tales of a terrifying beast on the loose.

Amongst the isolated Kazakh tribe in the mountains of northwest Mongolia the long tradition of eagle hunting has only been practiced by men for centuries. 13-year-old Aisholpan has other ideas however, determined to follow in her fathers footsteps and take part in the Golden Eagle Festival.

When adorable corgi Rex joins the Queens household at Buckingham Palace, he soon grows into her favourite pet. However, one of his fellow corgis, Charlie, becomes jealous, wanting the title of top dog for himself.

A glossy, unashamedly feel-good 1960s-set musical drama that charts the meteoric rise of a fictitious girl-group, and warns of the dangers of selling your soul for fame and fortune.

In this two day course with author, artist and tutor Anne Kelly you will be working from your choice of house or place (building) that holds a special memory for you. We will start by using basic but effective techniques taken from her books.

Renowned war correspondent Marie Colvin is remembered for her dedication to showing the horrors of war, using her platform to tell the stories of the communities directly affected by violence.

Auggie Pullman has been born with facial differences that have so far prevented him from attending a mainstream school. Embarrassed, the passionate young scientist spends most of his time with an astronauts helmet on his head.

Ambitious explorer Sir Lionel Frost is ridiculed by his peers for believing in myths and monsters the world over. After receiving a letter claiming to know the location of an undiscovered creature, the Missing Link, Frost sets out to prove everybody wrong and make himself famous.

This foot-stomping musical explores and celebrates the life of musical icon Freddie Mercury, front-man of rock-band Queen.

One year on from the second film, the Isle of Berk has been transformed into a peaceful home for both humans and dragons, with the young Viking Hiccup now ruler and chief of the land.

Everyone knows that The Grinch is notoriously grumpy, but how and why did he get that way This animated version of the Dr.

In Pantoland Adrian’s different. He’s level-headed, and can spot a wolf and a Granny easily. But now he’s Fairy Godmother of everyone! Brought to you by the Trap Door Students aged 4-21 years.

Offering excitement in abundance and led by renowned trumpeter John Ruddick, MYJO, unbeaten in the BBC National Big Band Competition for twenty five years, has toured the world and performed with the likes of Jamie Cullum, Arturo Sandoval and Jools Holland.

This beautiful warming wintery tale brings the story of a bother of a boy, a mithered mother and a grand old brass band of a granddad. All set in the village of knitters with fingers flicking, needles clicking and where every new Christmas jumper tells a tale! Recommended Age: 3+

The Christmas lights will once again be turned on by Father Christmas at 6.30pm in the Daniel Owen Square. Festive entertainment on Daniel Owen Square starts at 3.

Catch the winner of the UK’s biggest competition for new plays - The 2019 Papatango Prize winner is SHOOK by Samuel Bailey! Shook is a tender, honest story about three teenagers in a young offenders’ institution getting ready to become parents.

Mid Wales Opera’s radical reworking of John Gay’s The Beggar’s Opera. Join Mrs Peachum, her daughter Polly and the Beggar in their bawdy, ballsy take on relationships and the virtues of virginity. Horrified to learn of Polly’s marriage to a highwayman, Mrs P contrives to get the rascal hanged.

Winners of the ROSL Ensemble Prize and double winners at the York Early Music Competition the quartet recently made its debut at London’s Wigmore Hall. Programme: Schubert: String Quartet in C major D32 Mozart: String Quartet in E flat major K.428

Comedy legends Jasper Carrott and Alistair McGowan split the bill and your sides with a night of comedy stand up and impressions. Drawing on their wealth of experience they present a show of pure laughter and entertainment that is not to be missed. Recommended Age: 14+

Denbigh-born, Cardiff-raised, legendary Welsh rock musician and poet Geraint Jarman brings his prolific talent to Mold, performing some of his favourite tracks. Welsh language. Support from Y Cledrau.

Mold Town Council’s Santa Dash last year saw over 350 Santa’s dashing through the town, now in it’s 5th year we are once again asking people to sign up and join the fun on Sunday 8th December 2019. The route will be approx 1.4 miles and is suitable for all ages and abilities.

A Thousand Years of Christmas with Archbishop Rowan Williams; Rowan is joined by Sally Bradshaw, soprano, and Michael Haslam, piano. Rowan Williams needs no introduction. Having served as Archbishop of Canterbury he is now Master of Magdalene College, Cambridge and a respected poet and writer.

Arrival ® ’The Hits Of Abba’ is the show that every Abba fan has been waiting for. This No.

Javed is a British-Pakistani teenager in his last year of college. Fed up of living in Luton with his parents, particularly his frugal and strict father, he spends his spare time writing poetry inspired by his frustration.

Following a group of puppies from their birth and through their training as guide dogs for the blind or partially sighted, this inspiring documentary showcases the hard work that goes into preparing these special dogs for a future career.