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Côr Meibion Llanelli brought him home - and, boy, what a homecoming it was for West End and Broadway singing star John Owen-Jones. The Burry Port singing sensation, who has starred in Les Miserables and The Phantom of The Opera, was the special guest at Côr Meibion Llanelli's 50th anniversary concert at the Selwyn Samuel Centre, Llanelli. John Owen-Jones wasn't just the icing on the cake for the choir's 50th birthday; he was the dazzling candle power that set the evening alight. His cascade of West End stardust had the audience of 500 at the Selwyn Samuel on their feet for a well-deserved standing ovation. Singer, showman, entertainer, John Owen-Jones brought it all to Côr Meibion Llanelli's 48th annual concert. It was first class, a master-class and world class. From the opening bars of Kiss of a Spiderwoman, he had the audience tied into his wonderful web of musical magic. This was the singer's final Llanelli appearance before a tour of Japan and...

Côr Meibion Llanelli’s extra special guest at their annual concert on Saturday, September 20, will be the award-winning and record-breaking West End and Broadway performer John Owen-Jones. John is a ‘local hero’ being from Burry Port. He is best known for his performances as Jean Valjean in Les Miserables and as The Phantom in The Phantom of the Opera. The concert marks the 50th anniversary of Côr Meibion Llanelli. It is being held at the newly-refurbished Selwyn Samuel Centre in Llanelli, starting at 7pm on Saturday, September 20. John will be accompanied by celebrated pianist Caradog Williams. Côr Meibion Llanelli will be under the baton of musical director Eifion Thomas, with Rhiannon Williams-Hale as accompanist. The concert will also feature Burry Port Town Band. “It promises to be an extra-special occasion in the Llanelli musical calendar,” said Côr Meibion Llanelli chairman Mel Harries. “John Owen-Jones is a world class act and his local fans only get rare opportunities t...

Just been doing a little research on Llanelli Youth Theatre. Amazed to find the group has been running since 1984 - that fact makes me feel old! Its best known former pupil is, of course, John Owen Jones, of Les Miserables and Phantom fame. LYT has performned at many prestigious venues, including Theatr Clwyd, Bristol Old Vic, Theatre Royal Bath and even at the National Theatre in London. And, of course, our own Theatr Elli, Llanell. Facts and figures - • 26 Years Established in the Community • 26 Years Working with Young People • 150 Productions • 3,000+ have ‘trod’ the Boards • In excess of 70,000 people have seen LYT in performance. • 1000+ workshops held. • Over 5,000 participants in Forum Theatre, Social and Community Projects since 2000 • Over 60 different schools from across South West Wales have seen our Performances • 50+ members now working in the profession.