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| The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs became the most watched televised sports event of all time. Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposites sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. With her husband urging her to fight for equal pay, the private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past. |
| Friday 22 June 2018 |
20:00 |
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| A thrilling and inspiring true story begins at the precipice of World War II as, within days of becoming Prime Minister of Great Britain, Winston Churchill (Academy Award nominee Gary Oldman) must face one of his most turbulent and defining trials: exploring a negotiated peace treaty with Nazi Germany, or standing firm to fight for the ideals, liberty and freedom of a nation. As the unstoppable Nazi forces roll across Western Europe and the threat of invasion is imminent, and with an unprepared public, a skeptical King, and his own party plotting against him, Churchill must withstand his darkest hour, rally a nation, and attempt to change the course of world history. |
| Wednesday 27 June 2018 |
20:00 |
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Songs of Horace Silver and originals with a vocal twist. Sultry songstress & pianist Julie Dunn returns to the Shelley Theatre as part of this year’s Jazz by the Sea Festival with her dynamic quartet: Pete Maxfield (Double Bass), Ben Kill (Drums) & featuring Miles Davis-influenced acclaimed trumpeter Ray Butcher. The band will play vocal-led versions of some of the Cape Verdean composer’s favourite hits – Song for my Father, Tokyo Blues, Nica’s Dream and more – with a strong latin-blues swing, together with some sassy originals.
Warning – this will get your toes tapping and your heart pumping: no sleeping in the back row! |
| Saturday 30 June 2018 |
19:30 |
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Love Soul Choir has been running since 2009 and are a well established choir based in Southampton & Bournemouth. We perform regularly at weddings, parties, corporate
events and theatre shows. Once a year, we offer the Solo Performance Night to our members as a chance for them to sing as a soloist in front of a supportive audience.
Please note, this is not a full choir performance. |
| Tuesday 10 July 2018 |
20:00 |
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| Synopsis: 50-year-old Aurora is separated, unemployed, facing menopause, and about to become a grandmother. She feels that she is slowly being pushed out of the way; but a chance encounter shows her that a whole new life could begin right now. Full of humour, charm, sensitivity and optimism, Blandine Lenoir’s second feature stars a wonderful Agnès Jaoui in the title role. |
| Wednesday 11 July 2018 |
20:00 |
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| ‘Not Just Sax’ are a group of four professional musicians from the South who share a love of melodic, rhythmic jazz and enjoy pushing the boundaries of the idiom with both a variety of well-known jazz favourites and beautiful originals composed by pianist Ray Shea. The range of music styles crosses from gentle ballads and waltzes, to fast swing, Latin, and funk. The band has been together since 2002 and has played all over the south coast at a variety of jazz clubs and festivals, appealing to a wide range of ages. All musicians feature heavily in this band, hence one of the reasons why the band name ‘Not Just Sax’ was chosen. The band are excited to be launching their 6th Album ‘ Ticket to Everywhere’ at the Shelley Theatre. |
| Thursday 12 July 2018 |
19:30 |
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Dirt in the Gate Movies are excited to present 1984’s US box office #1 hit BEVERLY HILLS COP. This landmark ‘80s smash screens from an extremely rare 35mm print in association with The Celluloid Sorceress.
Eddie Murphy became a global superstar as Axel Foley, the Detroit police detective who “vacations” to Los Angeles in search of his best friend’s killer. Going against the orders of both his own superiors and the L.A.P.D., Axel recruits old friends and unlikely allies to pursue a major drug dealer posing as an art broker.
One of the biggest films Paramount ever produced, BEVERLY HILLS COP broke new ground casting a comedian in an action role originally tailored for Sylvester Stallone, a formula repeated by the producers of DIE HARD. Directed by Martin Brest (MIDNIGHT RUN) and produced by Don Simpson and Jerry Bruckheimer (TOP GUN), BEVERLY HILLS COP produced two sequels and several attempted reboots, but the original remains a timeless classic.
The Shelley Theatre plays host to screening this rare archival 35mm print.
The heat is on…… |
| Friday 13 July 2018 |
20:00 |
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Join popular local band Musique à Trois and their special guests, accordionist Janet Beale and violinist Francis MacNamara, for a Bastille Day celebration. Classic French jazz-flavoured chansons and comedy with glamourous chanteuse " Madame J " directing the musical Soirée.
Relax and enjoy the show cabaret-style in the theatre’s spacious Mulberry Room with the option of adding a freshly prepared French food platter (vegetarian option available).
"Jameson makes a fine job of the chansons" (The Times)
"What a perfectly charming evening …… a unique cabaret-style entertainment performed by the hugely talented trio …...in the intimate surroundings of the delightful Shelley Theatre….." (Scene One review). |
| Saturday 14 July 2018 |
20:00 |
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Come and spend an evening listening to songs from the shows and popular music sung by the Shelley Theatres own Choir. The Manor Singers have now been formed for 18 months and perform regularly at the Shelley Theatre, all profits from the concert go to the refurbishment of this fantastic venue. We also recently supported the Wave 105 cash for kids bandstand at the Christchurch Food Festival. Featuring music from Wicked, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, La La Land and more. Our last 3 shows sold out so get your tickets early!
The evening will include a light Ploughmans supper and welcome drink. It’s a fun night for all the family - if music be the food of love sing on!
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| Sunday 15 July 2018 |
19:30 |
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| Elisa is a mute, isolated woman who works as a cleaning lady in a hidden, high-security government laboratory in 1962 Baltimore. Her life changes forever when she discovers the lab's classified secret -- a mysterious, scaled creature from South America that lives in a water tank. As Elisa develops a unique bond with her new friend, she soon learns that its fate and very survival lies in the hands of a hostile government agent and a marine biologist.. |
| Friday 20 July 2018 |
20:00 |
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Come and spend an evening listening to songs from the shows and popular music sung by the Shelley Theatres own Choir. The Manor Singers have now been formed for 18 months and perform regularly at the Shelley Theatre, all profits from the concert go to the refurbishment of this fantastic venue. We also recently supported the Wave 105 cash for kids bandstand at the Christchurch Food Festival. Featuring music from Wicked, Les Miserables, The Greatest Showman, La La Land and more. Our last 3 shows sold out so get your tickets early!
The evening will include a light Ploughmans supper and welcome drink. It’s a fun night for all the family - if music be the food of love sing on!
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| Saturday 21 July 2018 |
19:30 |
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Rude, crude and socially unacceptable hilarity.
RuPaul's Drag Race star, Charlie Hides returns with an outrageous tribute to tasteless jokes and smutty humour. Uninhibited, unapologetic and hilariously funny adult humour. Not for the easily offended.
"Absolutely terrifying" - Billy Connolly
"Outrageously funny" - OUT Magazine
"Needs to have his mouth washed out with soap" - His Mother
Age Suitability 16+
6.15pm VIP Meet and Greet |
| Sunday 22 July 2018 |
19:00 |
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| When "Lady" Sandra Abbott discovers that her husband of 40 years is having an affair with her best friend, she seeks refuge in London with her estranged, older sister Bif. The two could not be more different - Sandra is a fish out of water next to her outspoken, serial dating, free-spirited sibling. But different is just what Sandra needs at the moment, and she reluctantly lets Bif drag her along to a community dance class, where she starts finding her feet.
The film stars Imelda Staunton, Timothy Spall, Celia Imrie and Joanna Lumley |
| Wednesday 25 July 2018 |
20:00 |
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An evening of original music with South coast artist Jack Grace.
Jack Grace writes and performs songs that have been described as a journey though atmospheric textures and ethereal soundscapes rounded off with Jack's soulful vocal. Jack Grace is influenced by different artists ranging from Jeff Buckley through to Pink Floyd.
Jack Grace, with his live band will be performing tracks from his new EP 'Polar'.
Melita Dennet, BBC Introducing South: "Epic"
Sofar Sounds: "This guy can hit some NOTES"
Stephanie Nieuwenhuys, BBC Introducing Solent: "Wow, wow, wow… Blown away.” |
| Friday 27 July 2018 |
20:00 |
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Early Bird Tickets available over the phone or in person.
Brian is financially dependent on his wife and in love with another woman. An acquaintance convinces him he would be better off if his wife were to die, and suggests the ‘perfect murder’. A fantastic curtain-raiser to this year’s season. |
| Thursday 02 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Friday 03 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Saturday 04 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Monday 06 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Tuesday 07 August 2018 |
19:30 |
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Early Bird Tickets available over the phone or in person.
The master of the ‘Time’ play weaves a tangle of secrets and lies and suggests the truth is a luxury some of us can ill afford.
Guest star: Hi De Hi’s Nikki Kelly as Miss Mockridge |
| Thursday 09 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Friday 10 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Saturday 11 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Monday 13 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Tuesday 14 August 2018 |
19:30 |
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Early Bird Tickets available over the phone or in person.
The creator of Paul Temple also wrote nine plays for theatre. Victim and the victimised become intertwined in this startling drama which originally starred Gerald Harper. |
| Thursday 16 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Friday 17 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Saturday 18 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Monday 20 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Tuesday 21 August 2018 |
19:30 |
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Early Bird Tickets available over the phone or in person.
A tense psychological study of guilt and obsession by the author of The Business of Murder, which graced the West End with Jenny Seagrove and Hayley Mills. |
| Thursday 23 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Friday 24 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Saturday 25 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Monday 27 August 2018 |
19:30 |
| Tuesday 28 August 2018 |
19:30 |
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Backlight Productions are a professional, South-West-based touring theatre company, specialising in Musical Theatre. Backlight are proud to present our latest production of ‘Spelling Bee’ – A Musical Comedy.
Winner of the Tony and the Drama Desk Awards for Best Book, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee has charmed audiences across the country with its effortless wit and humour. Featuring a fast-paced, wildly funny and touching book by Rachel Sheinkin and a truly fresh and vibrant score by William Finn, this bee is one unforgettable experience.
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| Tuesday 04 September 2018 |
19:30 |
| Wednesday 05 September 2018 |
19:30 |
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| South African born, Intuitive Medium Martin Jones has been working with "Spirit" for 22 years & joins us in our Mulberry Room for "An Audience with Spirit". Join us for an evening of love & laughter from the hereafter as we work with Mediumship & Oracle Cards to bring you messages. Be prepared for humour, anecdotes and a frank demonstration of MJ's work, which will leave you with a sense of comfort & relief when the night is done. Readings are for entertainment & educational purposes only. |
| Thursday 06 September 2018 |
19:30 |
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Top comedian and gourmet George Egg was fed up. No decent food after late night gigs. So he cooked his own, using only the hotel room facilities available.
“A genius… the anarchic face of food and the foodie face of comedy” Scotland on Sunday
The result was great food and a unique comedy show.
“It is refreshing to encounter a performer who really is unique” The Telegraph
Using only standard hotel room equipment, George will cook a three course meal for you on stage.
“Go see George Egg, you’ll never look at a Corby trouser press in the same way again” Jay Rayner
BRING A FORK! |
| Friday 07 September 2018 |
19:30 |
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The Wessex Warriors in conjunction with Funky Peach and Magna Mazda are proud to present a charity evening of live music featuring
NEIL TAYLOR (Original member of TEARS FOR FEARS) and CROSSFIRE (Blues and Soul) |
| Friday 14 September 2018 |
19:30 |
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| After their huge hits with The Complete Works of William Shakespeare, Brief Encounter and A Christmas Carol, Arena Theatre returns with the Martin McDonagh (Three Billboards, In Bruges, Hangmen) classic, The Beauty Queen of Leenane. Directed by Francesca Folan (Red Dwarf, Jeeves and Wooster), set in the mountains of Connemara, County Galway, The Beauty Queen of Leenane tells the darkly comic tale of Maureen Folan, a plain and lonely woman in her early forties, and Mag her manipulative ageing mother whose interference in Maureen's first and potentially last loving relationship sets in motion a train of events that is as gothically funny as it is horrific. |
| Saturday 15 September 2018 |
19:30 |
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Clive St. James is the UK’s No.1 tribute to the late great Tommy Cooper.
You may have seen him on television last year unveiling a blue plaque with Greg Dyke for English Heritage outside Toms old house, or on South today, News Night, and the One Show with Chris Evans, when he entered the Guinness World records for being the fastest comedian on the planet.
Clive has appeared in theatres all over the country with his Tommy Cooper show.
As a master story teller, Clive will spend the first half of the show taking you through Tommy’s life, and as he is also a member of the famous Magic Circle he will show you some of the great magic tricks that only his family and friends got to see. Second half its Fez on for a Full show so bring your Fez along its going to be a night full of comedy and magic.
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| Thursday 20 September 2018 |
19:30 |
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DIRT IN THE GATE MOVIES are back with a TWO DAY 35mm extravaganza of classic genre movies!
Welcome to GRINDFEST!
Our search of film archives the world over continues to bring rare 35mm prints out of storage and are excited to screen them on the big screen in their original native release format, some of which haven't been seen theatrically in the UK for YEARS!
Expect some surprises/give aways/short films/vintage trailers during the mind melting weekend of celluloid treats!
An exclusive 2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS will give you access to ALL of the following 35mm screenings (You must be 18 years or over to purchase and use a 2 day pass)
ERASERHEAD (1977)
POPCORN (1991)
THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987)
DEMONS (1985)
FROM BEYOND (1986)
THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X (2012)
BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) |
| Friday 21 September 2018 |
18:55 |
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ERASERHEAD (1977) | 89m | B&W | 1.75:1 | Dir. David Lynch
Be warned: The nightmare has not gone away. A film that defies conventional logic and storytelling, fueled by its dark nightmarish atmosphere and compellingly disturbing visuals. Henry Spencer is a hapless factory worker on his vacation when he finds out he's the father of a hideously deformed baby. Now living with his unhappy, malcontent girlfriend, the child cries day and night, driving Henry and his girlfriend to near insanity. Experience David Lynch's debut feature for the first time all over again in a very rare 35mm screening.
Please note seating is unreserved for this event.
2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS ALSO AVAILABLE |
| Friday 21 September 2018 |
19:00 |
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POPCORN (1991) | 91m | 1.85:1 | Dir. Mark Herrier, Alan Ormsby
A group of students are given the opportunity to renovate an old cinema for an all night horror-thon. Years previously at that theatre, a deranged film cult screened ‘Possession’, which resulted in a crazed bloodbath leading to a blazing inferno where the aggressor supposedly perished. When sweet student Maggie begins seeing him in her nightmares and strange things start happening, it seems that maybe he's returned.
Please note seating is unreserved for this event.
2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS ALSO AVAILABLE |
| Friday 21 September 2018 |
21:15 |
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THE MONSTER SQUAD (1987) | 79m | 2.35:1 Panavision | Dir. Fred Dekker
You know who to call when you have ghosts but who do you call when you have monsters? The Monster Squad are a tree house club of five kids who are self-proclaimed horror fanatics. Little did they know that their enthusiasm in the genre would suddenly come in handy as their town is invaded by Dracula, Frankenstein, Wolfman, The Mummy and a Sea Creature. Dracula is terrorizing the town, trying to locate a powerful amulet which has the potential for serious disaster. When no one else believes the kids, or when no one else is powerful enough to stop them using traditional crime fighting methods, the Monster Squad takes things upon themselves to save the day.
Please note seating is unreserved for this event.
2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS ALSO AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 22 September 2018 |
11:45 |
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Dirt in the Gate Movies present
Demons
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DEMONS (1985) | 88m | 1.85:1 | Dir. Lamberto Bava
They will make cemeteries their cathedrals and the cities will be your tombs.
Several people are invited to join the re-opening of Metropol, a palatial movie theatre. As the horror film shown to the guests gets more and more violent, the people start to transform one by one into bloodthirsty demons. The remaining guests begin the desperate battle for their lives.
Please note seating is unreserved for this event.
2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS ALSO AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 22 September 2018 |
13:45 |
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FROM BEYOND (1986) | 85m | 1.85:1 | Dir. Stuart Gordon
Humans are such easy prey. From the makers of RE-ANIMATOR!
Unable to tame the unharnessed power of the mysterious device which stimulates the pineal gland, the Resonator, Dr Edward Pretorious ends up dead and his trustworthy assistant, Dr Crawford Tillinghast, confined to an insane asylum accused of his murder. But soon, under the supervision of the demure Dr Katherine McMichaels, the Resonator will hum once again in a desperate attempt to regenerate Dr Pretorious' fruitless experiment and finally unlock the doorway to the otherworldly reality of the fourth dimension. However, the myriads of the unseen and monstrous entities that reside in a nightmarish realm, can't wait to return into ours.
Please note seating is unreserved for this event.
2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS ALSO AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 22 September 2018 |
16:00 |
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THE GHASTLY LOVE OF JOHNNY X (2012) | 106m | 2.35:1 Ghastlyscope | Dir. Paul Bunnell
UK's first 35mm Screening!
A truly mad concoction, blending 1950s juvenile delinquents, sci-fi melodrama, song-and-dance, and a touch of horror, everything in just the right combination to create a mesmerising big screen spectacle! This curious and curiously entertaining story involves one Jonathan Xavier and his devoted misfit gang who, incidentally, have been exiled to Earth from the far reaches of outer space. Johnny's former girlfriend Bliss has left him and stolen his Resurrection Suit, a cosmic, mind-bending uniform that gives the owner power over others. Along the way, there will be several highly stylized musical numbers, lots of genuinely humorous dialogue, and a wacky plot-twist or two, all beautifully captured on the very last of Kodak's black-and-white Plus-X film stock.
Please note seating is unreserved for this event.
2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS ALSO AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 22 September 2018 |
18:45 |
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BIG TROUBLE IN LITTLE CHINA (1986) | 99m | 2.35:1 Panavision | Dir. John Carpenter
Jack Burton's in for some serious trouble and you're in for some serious fun.
When trucker Jack Burton agreed to take his friend Wang Chi to pick up his fiancee at the airport, he never expected to get involved in a supernatural battle between good and evil. Wang's fiancee has emerald green eyes, which make her a perfect target for an immortal sorcerer named Lo Pan and his three invincible cronies. Lo Pan must marry a girl with green eyes so he can regain his physical form. Now, Jack must save Wang's fiancee from Lo Pan and his henchmen, and win back his stolen truck. But how can he defeat an enemy who has no body?
Please note seating is unreserved for this event.
2 DAY GRINDFEST PASS ALSO AVAILABLE |
| Saturday 22 September 2018 |
21:00 |
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Back by popular demand after 2 sell-out shows last year, Trisha Lewis brings you her acclaimed tribute to the life and works of Joyce Grenfell – and this is a whole new selection!
Trisha has performed Joyce for over 20 years all over the country and still loves the experience. Many will remember comedienne Joyce Grenfell from her days on the radio, TV and stage or the gawky PE mistress in the original St Trinians films! For the younger ones, think Victoria Wood meets Alan Bennett? You will laugh and you might even shed a tear – Joyce was a gifted observer of humans. She was fascinated by their 'differentness'.
The Stately Galleons are still sailing and the phrase ‘George, don’t do that’ lives on! |
| Friday 28 September 2018 |
19:30 |
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| When Josienne Clarke signed to the illustrious Rough Trade Records, its founder Geoff Travis told The Guardian that she writes, “songs that rearrange your internal emotional landscape…reinventing the popular song structure.” Which was nice of him. With a rare gift for poetic melancholy, the Josienne has a voice to die for performing with guitarist Ben Walker who has a reputation for flawless musicianship and for writing music that sets off a song to perfection. Hailed by Total Guitar magazine as one of 'the best acoustic guitarists in the world right now', a master of intricate and subtle fingerstyle, he sounds like no-one else. |
| Saturday 29 September 2018 |
20:00 |
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Following a very successful "First class concert" in 2017 (review from Scene One Plus) the award winning choir, Viva Voce, are pleased to announce a return to the Shelley Theatre with "One Song".
Jean Chambers has once again programmed an eclectic mix of music featuring songs from musicals including "Wizard of Oz", "Fiddler on the Roof", "Billy Elliott" and a medley from "MGM"; sacred songs such as John Rutter's "For the Beauty of the Earth"; popular to include "The Beatles in Revue", "Come fly with me"; and of course "One Song" the title for this year's concert. |
| Saturday 06 October 2018 |
19:30 |
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Cheer yourself up this autumn with a dance show full of the warmth of Spain.
Students of all levels show their skills and passion for the wonderful art of flamenco with back up from professional artists from international flamenco company Mi Flamenco.
Expect vibrant footwork, exciting movement, vituoso guitar, and emotional flamenco vocals in this spectacular flamenco fest by students from Ester Tal's flamenco academy. |
| Sunday 07 October 2018 |
19:30 |
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| The year is 1888, and London is in terror at the murder spree being committed by Saucy Jack! Why not seek respite from the horrors of Whitechapel by spending the evening inside Tabram's Music Hall? Fairy Fay guarantees a ripping time will be shared by one and all... A macabre cabaret of Victorian songs, weird skits and disturbing vignettes wherein you will meet a miscellany of suspects in unfamiliar guises. But which one is the Ripper? |
| Thursday 11 October 2018 |
19:30 |
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The Book of Darkness and Light in association with LittleMighty presents
Shivers
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A trio of delightfully thrilling new ghost stories, set to the haunting sounds of the violin.
The Book of Darkness & Light contains within it some of the most chilling tales ever told. Supernatural mysteries stir from its pages.
You feel a prickle on your neck. Your blood stills. A monstrous thing creeps in the shadows. Is it all in your mind? A trick of the light? Or something far more sinister?
One thing is for certain: these stories will give you shivers.
A co-production between Harrogate Theatre, Square Chapel Arts Centre and LittleMighty. |
| Friday 12 October 2018 |
19:30 |
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“Harmonies that leave you breathless”
DiElle’s acoustic show with John Gleadall and Chris Wood is an honest celebration of acoustic music. Indulging in classic songs through the ages, the show includes music from timeless songwriters such as Bob Dylan, The Hollies, Joni Mitchell, James Taylor, Carole King, and the next generation of artists they have influenced, such as Crowded House, Snow Patrol and the DiElle trio themselves.
The three musicians met after each having a varied career of many years, taking them from stadium tours, to Hollywood to London’s West End with various projects. John, Chris and DiElle enjoy performing at music festivals, arts centres, theatres, and local TV and radio, and occasional international tours.
The group, having been described as having “sensational harmonies” by events executive John Sackett, pride themselves on close harmony singing, and traditional acoustic guitar sound.
This upbeat, fun trio is not to be missed - a show for real music lovers. |
| Sunday 14 October 2018 |
14:30 |
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The cult classic returns! Sweethearts Brad (Barry Bostwick) and Janet
(Susan Sarandon), stuck with a flat tire during a storm, discover the eerie
mansion of Dr. Frank-N-Furter (Tim Curry), a transvestite scientist.
As their innocence is lost, Brad and Janet meet a houseful of wild characters,
including a rocking biker (Meat Loaf) and a creepy butler (Richard O'Brien).
Through elaborate dances and rock songs, Frank-N-Furter unveils his latest creation:
a muscular man named "Rocky."
Expect surprises and celluloid treats along the way!
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| Saturday 20 October 2018 |
20:00 |
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“These are two of the finest creative and outstanding musicians around. Definitely not to be missed” Edinburgh Spotlight
KATE – extraordinary plaintive and soaring vocals and original torch/folk/pop songs on a quirky range of instruments. Nick supports.
“A wonderful new talent” Jon Ronson Show, BBC R4
“Best music act” Brighton Festival
'Bombastic and beautiful music' ★★★★ Three Weeks.
NICK - a maverick one man orchestra, live-looping a wall of sound, featuring his 5 string fiddle, bass pedals, wine glasses, Theremin, dulcimer and more. Kate supports.
“…one of England’s best instrumentalists and composers.” fRoots
“A magical find in the night’ **** The Scotsman |
| Sunday 21 October 2018 |
19:30 |
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Steven Gonzalez is an award winning pianist, who has studied with some of the UK’s top musicians such as Douglas Gould, Penelope Roskell and Terry Shade. Steven has performed at many prestigious venues such as The Royal Albert Hall, Southampton Guildhall. Steven specialises in Classical, Jazz, Ragtime, Pop, and Boogie-Woogie.
Doug Gould won a scholarship to the Royal College of Music, where his professors included the legendary pianists Kendall Taylor and Yonty Solomon. After five years at the RCM he left with a Master’s Degree and diplomas in performing and teaching. Composing for dance was an early interest and he received several important commissions from major companies, including the Royal Ballet. Doug also plays jazz piano, and has transcribed by ear, note for note, over 270 legendary jazz solos. His work has recently been published by the Music Sales Group.
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| Monday 22 October 2018 |
19:30 |
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North South Theatre presents
Pals
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| Inspired by real war diaries, Pals is an amusing and touching piece of theatre set during the first years of the Great War. This poignant story follows Stan, George and Joe as enthusiastic pals who volunteer to join Kitchener's new army. Their experience of life on the western front is a stark contrast to what was promised by the officers signing them up: "Back before Christmas, they said." Embarrassing medicals, French girls, lice, rats and shrapnel wait for them but their strong friendship and sense of humour will enable these pals to stick together through it all. |
| Thursday 01 November 2018 |
19:30 |
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| Fatea’s 30th Birthday Bash is a one and a half day festival of acoustic music to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Fatea Magazine. Festivities kick off on Friday evening with Polly Morris Band headlining. Live music continues over two stages all day Saturday with a host of national, local and emerging stars, including festival favourites Merry Hell, Radio 2 Folk Award winner Lucy Ward and nominee Ange Hardy, legendary songwriter Reg Meuross, and a special collaboration between local favourites Kadia and Said The Maiden. Get involved in sessions lead by The Folk Orc and Half of Murphy’s, workshops, open mic and more! |
| Friday 02 November 2018 |
19:30 |
| Saturday 03 November 2018 |
10:30 |
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| Winner of BBC Folk Awards for best newcomer and best traditional track, Jackie Oates is a name synonymous with the reinvigoration of English folk music, beguiling audiences with a delicate balance of tradition and reinvention. Her mellifluous voice and imaginatively plaintive fiddle style has won her several BBC Folk Awards during a 10-year recording career that began as a member of the emerging Unthanks and has continued with five acclaimed solo albums. Collaborations with Alasdair Roberts, Belinda O'Hooley, and her brother Jim Moray on material that's ranged from traditional ballads to eerie lullabies and rich contemporary songs, Jackie has earned fans beyond the folk scene she grew up in. |
| Saturday 24 November 2018 |
20:00 |
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St Agnes Fountain are about to embark on their annual Christmas tour. Since their first get together, to record the eponymous St Agnes Fountain album in 2001, the quartet of founder, David Hughes; Fairport Convention's Chris Leslie and 2009's BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards Best Duo, Chris While and Julie Matthews, have brought musical invention and laughter to the star-dust atmosphere of the season.
With their sparkling musicianship, humour and heartfelt renditions of your favourite Christmas tunes both original and those you know so well (or thought you did). Christmas, as they say, starts with St Agnes Fountain. |
| Sunday 09 December 2018 |
19:15 |
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