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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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100 years ago Wilfred Owen was killed, exactly one week before the end of The Great War. This is a one-off, never to be repeated performance of Not About Heroes, performed by Arena Theatre, about the relationship between Owen and Siegfried Sassoon.
"This book is not about heroes. English poetry is not yet fit to speak of them. Nor is it about deeds, or lands, nor anything about glory, honour, might, majesty, dominion, or power, except War. Above all I am not concerned with Poetry. My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity."
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| Sunday 04 November 2018 |
20:00 |
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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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Top pianist and raconteur Mike Denham brings his very successful SpeakEasy Night concept to the Shelley for the first time. Expect an informal concert of vintage jazz from the golden era when jazz and popular music were one and the same.
Mike is a fine pianist, specialising in the ragtime, stride and boogie woogie styles created by – among others - Scott Joplin, Fats Waller and Albert Ammons. Mike’s skills as accompanist, coupled with guests of the highest calibre, have made for many an entertaining SpeakEasy Night.
Mike’s guest tonight is Tom “Spats” Langham. Spats has performed 1920s and ‘30s jazz all over the world, as a soloist and with top bands including The Pasadena Roof Orchestra and Chris Barber. He is a magnificent banjo and guitar player, and his superb vocals are delivered in a style reminiscent of Bing Crosby and Al Bowlly. |
| Friday 30 November 2018 |
19:30 |
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