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| The celebrated virtuoso partnership of “the doyenne of Irish harpers” (SCOTLAND ON SUNDAY) and “one of the UK’s most staggering and influential acoustic guitarists” (fROOTS), has by now brought its special musical vision to venues large and small - from the tiniest of historic churches in England, Germany and Italy to palaces in Kyoto and Istanbul, London’s Barbican, Sydney Town Hall and the Philharmonie in Cologne – in twenty-two countries on five continents. Their performances - described by The Irish Times as “music of fire and brilliance from the high-wire act in traditional music” - are rooted but eclectic, emotional but adventurous: a breathtaking blend of traditional Irish music, hot jazz, bluegrass and baroque, coupled with striking new compositions and Chris’s delightfully subversive wit.
Press comments have used the following words to describe this duo. “Virtuosic, fascinating, dramatic, original, inspired, gloriously adventurous, dazzling, brilliant, stunning, impassioned, electrifying, bewitching, moving, achingly beautiful, influential, revered, unique...” |
| Saturday 02 December 2017 |
20:00 |
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| We bring you TV headliners Zoe Lyons and Mike Gunn in celebration of the festive season.
Opening the show is the sensational Zoe Lyons a regular face on our TV screens as seen on: Live at the Apollo (BBC2) Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow (BBC1) Mock the Week (BBC2) and many more!
Not 1 but 2 TV headliners! To finish the night and top it all off perfectly is Mike Gunn.
Television appearances include: Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow (BBC1). Zoe and Mike are supported by comedy magician Wayne the Weird and the night is hosted by Adrienne Coles. |
| Saturday 02 December 2017 |
20:00 |
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A special Live Appearance with the superb world-class singer Lucinda Drayton and multi-instrumentalist Marcus Cliffe. Come and celebrate in community with messages of Peace, the art of real giving - and receiving - with Love.
Prepare to be transported by Lucinda's sublime vocals and musical melodies, a sound healing of exquisite calibre, encouraging us into our high vibrational best. Plus Lucinda will offer a guided mediation to connect us all with Peace at this time of family and friends celebrating with Love. This memorable evening will include many of Lucinda's favourite Christmas songs, carols with new arrangements from her new CD, plus other well known classics.
Front row tickets at £35 - please call the box office on 01202413600 between 11am and 2pm on Tuesdays, Thursday or Saturdays. All other tickets available to purchase online at the standard price or with a promocode. |
| Thursday 07 December 2017 |
19:30 |
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| These new concerts begin with an introductory set of timeless songs by visionary songwriters – all contemporary with Nick Drake
Richard Thompson, Roy Harper, Sandy Denny, Al Stewart, Vashti Bunyan, John Martyn, Bridget St John and Bert Jansch.
Also featured are two poems by William Blake which Keith has set to guitar arrangements based on Nick’s unique style.
Nick Drake is the most revered and loved of all this country’s singer/songwriters. He recorded three cherished Albums between 1969 and 1972 but was almost entirely unknown in his day. After his tragic death in 1974, aged only 26, hi music almost disappeared into obscurity. Now, thanks to a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide re-evaluation of his genius, Nick Drake has become a National treasure. An important book, Remembered for a while has been recently released, written by his elder Sister Gabrielle Drake. This volume throws light on almost everything attributed to Nick’s brief career as a songwriter and recording artist as well as on many corners of mystery and supposition.
A number of years have now passed since singer/guitarist Keith James paralysed the whole country with his stunningly beautiful series of concerts entitled The Songs of Nick Drake. At the beginning of the project in 2001 he was the first artist ever to bring this fragile and intriguing music to theatres across the UK in its pure live concert form. The end result was over a decade of highly acclaimed concerts amounting to over 1500 shows in venues in the UK, Ireland, Holland, France, Italy and Spain. |
| Friday 08 December 2017 |
19:30 |
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| Dirt In The Gate Movies are proud to screen Stanley Kubricks masterpiece in its original 35mm format.
A family heads to an isolated hotel for the winter where an evil and spiritual presence influences the father into violence, while his psychic son sees horrific forebodings from the past and of the future. |
| Saturday 09 December 2017 |
19:00 |
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| A family show for Christmas inspired by Hans Christian Andersen's traditional tale.
London. The last evening of the year. The snow is falling. A little girl struggles fiercely through the dark streets. In a vain attempt to stay warm she strikes a match. In the fatal cold the flames blaze to life and we are transported into her tumultuous hopes and dreams...
In this magic, humorous and poignant show, The Last Baguette use visual storytelling and live music to shine a light on Andersen’s classic winter tale.
The Last Baguette makes fast-paced, irreverent physical comedy. They are company in residence at Pound Arts, Corsham and have performed across the UK, France, Switzerland and Canada.
Adapted by award-winning playwright T. A. Woodsmith.
“A fun-filled family show with humour and love... It’s a must-see for people of any age” Grace Spencer, Air in G on What’s the Matter?
"Last Baguette are creative, clever and accessible”
Tracy Sullivan – Director, Town Hall Arts Trowbridge |
| Sunday 10 December 2017 |
14:30 |
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