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Swansea Grand Theatre

The Palace of LaughterSeries 2
Episode 5 of 6

Associated with the early career of Catherine Zeta Jones - Geoffrey Wheeler reports on a South Wales success story. From 2003.

The Grand Theatre Swansea is a South Wales success story.

It's said to be the theatre where Hollywood star Catherine Zeta Jones first stepped on to a stage, and it's now home to the Swansea Ballet Russe and a thriving community theatre programme.

Geoffrey Wheeler discovers the stories behind the Grand's unassuming façade.

Series visiting variety theatres around the United Kingdom.

Producer: Libby Cross

First broadcast on BBC Radio 4 in August 2003.

30 minutes

Last on

Thu 13 Feb 202000:30
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