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These engaging, much loved and talented regulars at Shelley Theatre are preparing an unforgettable French Cabaret Soirée with food and fabulous music, to chase away the winter blues!
With new violinist, Gill Tolliday joining Bethany Jameson - irrepressible comedienne and powerful chanteuse - on vocals, Simon Newton on Guitar, Nick Dyer on Double Bass, they have moved toward a sound that is reminiscent of Hot Club de France….. and with a promise of a lighter tone! Though undoubtedly, if requested, they will gladly play some of their beautiful arrangements of the ‘darker’ Piaf and Brel classics.
“Jameson makes a fine job of the Chansons “ – The Times |
| Saturday 01 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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Glamorous. Controversial. Commanding. Drop-dead funny. The world’s most celebrated diva dares the next generation to rise to her heights. Based on her real-life masterclasses at Juillard and featuring live grand opera. Merilee Brunet is Maria Callas in this outstanding play, which won the Tony Award for Best Play in 1996.
Bournemouth-based Questa Teatro (part of the Questa family) bring this epic play to Bournemouth with laughs, wonder and the best singing this year, before taking it on tour.
“'Rich, vivid, satisfying theater. An involving meditation on Callas’ life and the nature of her art.'” – The New York Times.
(Wednesday 5th at 6pm is a relaxed performance, where the auditorium remains lit. It is intended to be sensitive to audience members who may benefit from a more unrestricted environment.) |
| Wednesday 05 February 2020 |
18:00 |
| Thursday 06 February 2020 |
19:30 |
| Friday 07 February 2020 |
19:30 |
| Saturday 08 February 2020 |
19:30 |
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Winter 1968 and showbiz legend Judy Garland arrives in Swinging London to perform a five-week sold-out run at The Talk of the Town. It is 30 years since she shot to global stardom in The Wizard of Oz, but if her voice has weakened, its dramatic intensity has only grown.
As she prepares for the show, battles with management, charms musicians and reminisces with friends and adoring fans, her wit and warmth shine through. Even her dreams of love seem undimmed as she embarks on a whirlwind romance with Mickey Deans, her soon-to-be fifth husband.
Featuring some of her best-known songs, the film celebrates the voice, the capacity for love, and the sheer pizzazz of "the world's greatest entertainer."
*11am is a relaxed performance intended to be sensitive to audience members who may benefit from a more unrestricted environment. The auditorium remains lit, and you are free to enter and leave as you please. |
| Wednesday 12 February 2020 |
11:00 |
| Wednesday 12 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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Sarah is delighted to be bringing her London band ‘Sax in the City’ to the Mulberry Room at Shelley Theatre for a Valentine’s special night.
Joined by the outstanding and renowned 7 string guitarist Jo Caleb, it will not just be a night of romance but of fun, revenge and blues!
These outstanding musicians are a ‘must’ and a delight to see! |
| Thursday 13 February 2020 |
19:30 |
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| We are delighted to screen David Lean's brilliantly crafted classic British masterpiece from a 35mm film print on Valentine's Day.
The Guardian quotes, 'The Best Romantic Film Of All Time'
'I love you. You love me too. It's no use pretending it hasn't happened, 'cause it has.'
Celia Johnson, Trevor Howard, a station buffet…and one of cinema's greatest romances on the big screen. David Lean and Noël Coward's classic weepie is perfect for a late Valentine's date - or for anyone who wells up when they hear the music of Rachmaninov.
This is going to get emotional. Bring a hankie - or two. |
| Friday 14 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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Our weekend of true love on the big screen continues!
In Detroit, a lonely pop culture geek (Christian Slater) marries a call girl (Patricia Arquette), steals cocaine from her pimp and tries to sell it in Hollywood. Meanwhile the owners of the stash - the Mob - track them down in an attempt to reclaim it. |
| Saturday 15 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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It's 1958 - a time of rock and roll, space discovery, and great hope for a bright future. But trouble is brewing at the Whitney Ellis Private School for Girls. Only days away from the opening night of the end of term musical, 'Rocket Girl', the leading lady is knocked unconscious with a sandbag. Once again, it is up to our favourite teenage sleuth, Brenda Bly, to solve the crime, catch the crook and save the day.
From the same team that brought you the sell-out “Little Women”. performed by a company of talented, professionally trained musical theatre students, the show is a sure fire hit for anyone who has ever enjoyed Scooby Doo or remembers the Nancy Drew detective novels.
BIGLITTLE Theatre School, a highly regarded not for profit organisation boasts an exceptional, professional creative team, many of whom bring expertise direct from the West End.
This amateur production of “Brenda Bly: Teen Detective” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD, a Concord Theatricals Company.
PERFORMANCE DATES: WEDNESDAY 19TH - SATURDAY 22ND FEBUARY (INCLUDING A SATURDAY MATINEE) |
| Wednesday 19 February 2020 |
19:30 |
| Thursday 20 February 2020 |
14:30 |
| Thursday 20 February 2020 |
19:30 |
| Friday 21 February 2020 |
19:30 |
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BLACK CHERRY IMPROV, the show that takes audience participation to the next level! This show brings you their own unique brand of improvised comedy!
Watch as an entire night of hilarity is created based on nothing but your ideas, you can expect... the unexpected! Your suggestion could be turned into a scene, a song, a skit or even become a smash hit musical!! Don’t miss out on the opportunity to see this amazing improvised comedy show!
*****’From start to finish, roaring laughter throughout the auditorium’ - (Trip Advisor)
*****’Five stars!’ - (The Ritz, London)
*****’Laughter is coming’ - (John Snow, House of Lark)
*****’tickets please!’ - (Train Conductor)
Catch Black Cherry Improv at the Shelley Theatre on the following dates:
Friday 21st Feb; Friday 20th Mar; Friday 24th Apr; Friday 22nd May; Friday 19th Jun;
Fri 24th Jul; Friday 14th Aug; Friday 11th Sep; Friday 30th Oct;
Friday 27th Nov; Friday 18th Dec. |
| Friday 21 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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It's 1958 - a time of rock and roll, space discovery, and great hope for a bright future. But trouble is brewing at the Whitney Ellis Private School for Girls. Only days away from the opening night of the end of term musical, 'Rocket Girl', the leading lady is knocked unconscious with a sandbag. Once again, it is up to our favourite teenage sleuth, Brenda Bly, to solve the crime, catch the crook and save the day.
From the same team that brought you the sell-out “Little Women”. performed by a company of talented, professionally trained musical theatre students, the show is a sure fire hit for anyone who has ever enjoyed Scooby Doo or remembers the Nancy Drew detective novels.
BIGLITTLE Theatre School, a highly regarded not for profit organisation boasts an exceptional, professional creative team, many of whom bring expertise direct from the West End.
This amateur production of “Brenda Bly: Teen Detective” is presented by special arrangement with SAMUEL FRENCH LTD, a Concord Theatricals Company.
PERFORMANCE DATES: WEDNESDAY 19TH - SATURDAY 22ND FEBUARY (INCLUDING A SATURDAY MATINEE) |
| Saturday 22 February 2020 |
14:30 |
| Saturday 22 February 2020 |
19:30 |
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Acclaimed writer and director Rian Johnson (Brick, Looper, The Last Jedi) pays tribute to mystery mastermind Agatha Christie in KNIVES OUT, a fun, modern-day murder mystery where everyone is a suspect. When renowned crime novelist Harlan Thrombey (Christopher Plummer) is found dead at his estate just after his 85th birthday, the inquisitive and debonair Detective Benoit Blanc (Daniel Craig) is mysteriously enlisted to investigate.
From Harlan’s dysfunctional family to his devoted staff, Blanc sifts through a web of red herrings and self-serving lies to uncover the truth behind Harlan’s untimely death.
With an all-star ensemble cast including Chris Evans, Ana De Armas, Jamie Lee Curtis, Don Johnson, Michael Shannon, Toni Collette, LaKeith Stanfield, Katherine Langford and Jaeden Martell, KNIVES OUT is a witty and stylish whodunit guaranteed to keep audiences guessing until the very end.
*11am is a relaxed performance intended to be sensitive to audience members who may benefit from a more unrestricted environment. The auditorium remains lit, and you are free to enter and leave as you please. |
| Wednesday 26 February 2020 |
11:00 |
| Wednesday 26 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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Lloyd is back on the road for his third UK stand up tour. It’s been a busy few years for Grimsby’s favourite (for now, anyway) comedian/choirboy. He’s recently been supporting Jack Whitehall on tour, and you may have also seen him in on 8 out of 10 cats (Channel 4), Can You Beat The Bookies? (BBC), Soccer AM (Sky One), Flinch (Netflix), Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Songs of Praise (BBC2) ((lol)).
'This is an hour of uplifting stand-up that’ll have you smiling for days. A warm, relatable and hilarious show' - The Sunday Post
'Disarmingly good’ - Dominic Maxwell, The Times
‘Lloyd Griffith has to be my favourite find from this show. It's not often you get a comic and a choirboy rolled into one, and he's seriously talented in both areas’ - Leicester Mercury
Catch Lloyd at the Shelley Theatre on Thurs 27th & Fri 28th February, and 2nd April.
Recommended age 14+ |
| Thursday 27 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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Winemaking in the USA started with Franciscan monks in the 16th century, but really came into its own after the repeal of prohibition in the early 20th century. Every one of the 50 states has a winery, but we will focus mainly on California, which dominates US wine production and particularly exports.
We will start with a sparkling wine and then taste a selection of dry white and red wines before finishing with a Canadian Ice Wine sweetie. I hope to show that there is a lot more to California than just Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon and White Zinfandel.
Along the way we will meet some of the colourful characters who have shaped the US wine industry, and helped bring about its current position as the world’s fourth largest producer by volume – not bad for a country that once banned the sale of alcohol. The Shelley kitchen will be supplying a platter of food to enhance the wines.
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| Friday 28 February 2020 |
19:30 |
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Lloyd is back on the road for his third UK stand up tour. It’s been a busy few years for Grimsby’s favourite (for now, anyway) comedian/choirboy. He’s recently been supporting Jack Whitehall on tour, and you may have also seen him in on 8 out of 10 cats (Channel 4), Can You Beat The Bookies? (BBC), Soccer AM (Sky One), Flinch (Netflix), Live At The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), Roast Battle (Comedy Central), Songs of Praise (BBC2) ((lol)).
'This is an hour of uplifting stand-up that’ll have you smiling for days. A warm, relatable and hilarious show' - The Sunday Post
'Disarmingly good’ - Dominic Maxwell, The Times
‘Lloyd Griffith has to be my favourite find from this show. It's not often you get a comic and a choirboy rolled into one, and he's seriously talented in both areas’ - Leicester Mercury
Catch Lloyd at the Shelley Theatre on Thurs 27th & Fri 28th February, and 2nd April.
Recommended age 14+ |
| Friday 28 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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FREE EVENT
Join us as we investigate the legacies of the Shelley family in Bournemouth and Boscombe. On one hand these legacies are imprinted on the landscape, with Boscombe Pier being part-funded by Percy Florence Shelley, and the Chine Gardens former land from the Shelley estate. On the other hand the connections are mythical - despite neither Mary nor Percy Bysshe Shelley ever living in Dorset, pubs are named after them, a museum dedicated to their lives, and the town has hosted an annual Shelley Frankenstein Festival.
The Shelley Legacies Heritage Day will comprise of an interview with Dr Stephen Hebron about the Shelley papers in the Bodleian Library and their connections to Boscombe; a talk from Dr David Coates about Sir Percy Florence Shelley, his private theatre and Bournemouth; and a talk from Lord Abinger about his ancestors - the Shelley family. These talks will incorporate previously unpublished images and artefacts.
During the day you’ll also have the opportunity to get hands-on, transcribing copies of manuscripts relating to Percy Florence Shelley. The day will culminate with a reading of one of Percy Florence Shelley’s short plays - the first time that it has been mounted since it was first staged in this very same venue over 150 years ago. You’re in for a treat!
A full programme will be released and bookers contacted with details in February. Refreshments will be provided.
The event has been organised by Dr David Coates and is supported by the University of Warwick. David will be seeking interest from members of the public who may wish to take part in a larger community-driven project on the topic of Shelley Legacies. |
| Saturday 29 February 2020 |
10:00 |
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Benjamin Joseph "Ben" Ottewell is an English singer-songwriter, and one of the three lead singers of the English indie rock band Gomez.
He was the recipient of the Mercury Music Award Prize in 1998, and is well known for his "deep, raspy voice" and "gravelly baritone".
Ben returns for the Bournemouth Folk Club series of concerts at the Shelley Theatre, appearing solo as he did for his previous sold-out show here in 2018, and appearance at Purbeck Valley Folk Festival. |
| Saturday 29 February 2020 |
20:00 |
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