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Frome Farmers Market

Sun, 11 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cheese and Grain Building
Frome
Sun 11 Jan 2009 until Sun 10 Jan 2010
2nd and 4th Sunday of the month

Local Traders Market

Thu, 15 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Market Square
Ilminster
8am Thu 15 Jan 2009 until Thu 14 Jan 2010
Every Thursday

Country market

Thu, 22 Jan 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Church Hall, Digby Road
Sherborne
9.15am Thu 22 Jan 2009 until Thu 21 Jan 2010
Every Thursday. Meat, cakes, preserves, veg, crafts, cheese, eggs, plants and flowers

Batsford Arboretum

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Batsford Arboretum
Moreton-in-Marsh
9am Tue 03 Feb 2009 until Wed 03 Feb 2010
Open daily, except Wednesdays in December and January. One of the largest private collections of trees and shrubs in the country. For full details see: http://www.batsarb.co.uk/

Bicton Botanical Park and Gardens

Tue, 03 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bicton Botanical Park and Gardens
East Budleigh
10am Tue 03 Feb 2009 until Wed 03 Feb 2010
Spanning nearly 300 years of horticultural history, these magnificent gardens are set in East Devon's picturesque Otter Valley, between the ancient city of Exeter and southwest England's Jurassic Coast World Heritage Site. For details see: http://www.bictongardens.co.uk/

Bosvigo House

Wed, 04 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bosvigo House
Truro
11am Wed 04 Mar 2009 until Wed 30 Sep 2009
Open Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. House and variety of gardens open to the public. For details visit: http://www.bosvigo.com/

Yeovil Music Centre

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Yeovil College (Holcote House)
Yeovil
5pm Tue 10 Feb 2009 until Tue 09 Feb 2010
Junior, pop and Godspel choir, recorders, strings, wind band and theory groups. Every Tuesday. Phone 07811 760255 for details

Line dancing for intermediates

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Buckland St Mary
7pm Tue 10 Feb 2009 until Tue 09 Feb 2010
Every Tuesday. For details phone Val on 01460 65007.

Line dancing

Wed, 11 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Donyatt
8pm Wed 11 Feb 2009 until Wed 10 Feb 2010
For intermediates every Wednesday. For details phone 01460 65007.

American Museum

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Claverton Manor, Claverton, BA2 7BD
Bath
Noon Sat 14 Mar 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
Adult: £8.00 Concession: £7.00 Child (5 - 16): £4.50 Family: £21.50 House & Garden. See http://www.americanmuseum.org/default.cfm/loadindex.4 for details

Haynes Motor Museum

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Sparkford BA227LH
Yeovil
Fri 06 Feb 2009 until Sat 06 Feb 2010
The prestigious Haynes International Motor Museum at Sparkford in Somerset offers an excellent day out for everyone. With more than 350 cars and bikes displayed in stunning style, dating from 1886 to the present day, it is the largest international motor museum in Britain. Open all day every day, (closed 24th,25th, 26th, December and January 1st), Opening times vary.

Postal Museum

Fri, 06 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

27 Northgate Street, BA1 1AJ
Bath
11am Fri 06 Feb 2009 until Sat 06 Feb 2010
Explore the history of the post and of the British postbox, or read the biographies of key figures in the development of the Post Office.

The Architecture Centre

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Architecture Centre, Narrow Quay
Bristol BS1 4QA,
11am (noon at weekends) Sat 07 Feb 2009 until Sun 07 Feb 2010
The Architecture Centre through its exhibitions, events and education programmes aims to increase people's awareness and enjoyment of architecture and the built environment, and to demonstrate the value of good design. Education and outreach activities take place across the South West. Open Tuesday to Sunday.

Arnolfini

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Arnolfini, Narrow Quay
Bristol BS1 4QA
10am Thu 05 Feb 2009 until Sat 27 Feb 2010
Galleries & bookshop open daily 10am-8pm (galleries close 6pm Thur), admission to galleries free; phone or see website for performance and other events. www.arnolfini.org.uk

Blaise Castle House Museum

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Blaise Castle House Museum, Henbury Rd , Henbury
Bristol BS10 7QS
10am Sat 07 Feb 2009 until Wed 24 Feb 2010
Saturday to Wednesday. Museum of domestic life in bygone Bristol.

Bristol Blue Glass

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Unit 7, Whitby Rd, Brislington
Bristol BS4 3QF
9am (11am Sun) Thu 05 Feb 2009 until Sat 27 Feb 2010
Shop admission free, tours of glass factory £3 adult/£2 concs/£1 child/£5 family. See www.bristol-glass.co.uk

Bristol City Museum & Art Gallery

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Queens Rd , Clifton
Bristol BS8 1RL
10am Mon 02 Feb 2009 until Sat 27 Feb 2010
Open daily 10am-5pm, admission free. Sunday Fundays - the first Sunday of each month is given over to children's activities. See www.bristol.gov.uk/museums

Cheltenham Art Gallery & Museum

Wed, 04 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Clarence St
Cheltenham GL50 3JT
10am Wed 04 Feb 2009 until Sat 27 Feb 2010
Open Mon-Sat all year 10am-5.20pm (opens 11am first Thur of each month), closed Sun & BHMs, admission free. Features a collection of 17th- and 18th-century British and Dutch paintings. See www.cheltenhammuseum.org.uk

Fashion Museum & Assembly Rooms

Mon, 02 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bennett St
Bath BA1 2QH
11am Mon 02 Feb 2009 until Sat 31 Oct 2009
Shorter opening hours in winter, admission £7 adult/£6 concessions/£5 ages 6-16/£20 family. Formerly known as The Museum of Costume. See www.museumofcostume.co.uk

Bournemouth Folk Club

Sun, 08 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Centre Stage, Queens Road, Westbourne
Bournemouth BH2 6BE
7.30 (Music 8.15pm) Sun 08 Feb 2009 until Mon 08 Feb 2010
Gigs every Sunday. Prices from £4

Minehead and Exmoor Festival

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Minehead
Sun 26 Jul 2009 until Sat 01 Aug 2009
A week of classical music including four orchestral concerts from visiting orchestra, one chamber concert and a recital.

Farmers' Market

Fri, 27 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

High Street
Burnham on Sea
9am Fri 27 Feb 2009 until Fri 26 Feb 2010
Last Friday of every month. From 9am to 1pm

Farmers' Market

Sat, 07 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Square
Axbridge
9am Sat 07 Feb 2009 until Sat 06 Feb 2010
The first Saturday of every month. Held in The Square.

Farmers' Market

Sat, 21 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Falkland Square
Crewkerne
9am Sat 21 Feb 2009 until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Every 3rd Saturday of the month. In Falkland Square. From 9am to 1pm

Farmers' Market

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

St Johns Car Park, near High Street
Glastonbury
9am Sat 28 Feb 2009 until Sat 27 Feb 2010
Held every 4th Saturday. In St Johns Car Park From 9am to 1pm

North Somerset Museum

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Burlington Street
Weston Super Mare, BS23 1PR
10am Thu 19 Feb 2009 until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Open all year round except December 24-26 and January 1. Admission: Adult £4.10, senior £3.10, annual adult ticket £9.20, annual senior ticket £7. For details see: www.n-somerset.gov.uk/museum

Brunel's ss Great Britain

Thu, 19 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Great Western Dockyard, Harbourside
Bristol BS1 6TY
10am Thu 19 Feb 2009 until Fri 19 Feb 2010
Find out what life was like for Victorian passengers and crew, with a choice of free audio companions, from the glamour of first class to the cramped steerage, and the heat and smell of the engine room. Tickets allow for free unlimited visits for a year, and include audio companion

Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Milford
Lifton, PL16 0AT
10.30am Thu 19 Mar 2009 until Mon 02 Nov 2009
Thursday 19 March until Monday 2 November. Thursdays - Mondays inclusive (closed Tuesday & Wednesday). Saturday and Sunday only 7 November - 12 December. Admission: Adults £7, child/senior £5, child under three goes free, family saver ticket £21 for two adults and to to four children. The Dingles Fairground Heritage Centre is a 45,000 square foot indoor attraction that provides a unique opportunity to view our Fairground Heritage in a beautiful rural location.

Hestercombe Gardens

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cheddon Fitzpaine
Taunton TA2 8LG
10am Fri 20 Feb 2009 until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Daily except Christmas Day. Adults (including up to two children) £7, Senior Citizens (including up to two children) £7.30, Half price and reciprocal adults £4, Half price / reciprocal Senior Citizens £3.70 Additional children £3, Students £4 Wheelchair users £3.00 (helper is FREE)

Fleet Air Arm Museum

Fri, 20 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

RNAS Yeovilton
Ilchester BA22 8HT
10am Fri 20 Feb 2009 until Fri 19 Feb 2010
The Museum has the largest collection of Naval aircraft anywhere in Europe together with the first British built Concorde which you can go on-board and visit the cockpit. Adult - £10.50 Children(5-16 years) - £7.50 Senior Citizens - £8.50 Family Ticket(2 adults and 3 children) - £32.00

Roman Baths

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Pump Room, Small Street
Bath, BA1 1LZ
9am (9.30 winter) Sun 22 Feb 2009 until Fri 26 Feb 2010
Adult single, (July & Aug only £11.50) £11.00; Senior citizens (65+) Full Time students (aged 17 and over plus a valid ID)£9.50; Child single (6-16 years) ES40 holders £7.20; Family ticket (2A + 4C) £32.00. Around Britain's only hot springs, the Romans built the finest religious spa in northern Europe. This great temple and bathing complex still flows with natural hot water. The extensive remains and a Roman museum of international significance lie beneath the Pump Room and Abbey Church Yard in the centre of Bath.

Victoria Art Gallery

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bridge Street
Bath, BA2 4AT
10am (1.30pm Sundays) Sun 22 Feb 2009 until Sun 28 Feb 2010
Closed Mondays. The Victoria Art Gallery is a free public facility located in the centre of the beautiful city of Bath. Open all year round, it is visited by more than 110,000 people annually. The Gallery houses Bath & North East Somerset's collection of paintings, sculpture and decorative arts. The building was designed in 1897 by a Scottish architect, John McKean Brydon. To celebrate Queen Victoria's sixty years on the throne, it was decided to name the Gallery after her.

Avon Valley Adventure and Wildlife Park

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Pixash Lane, Bath Rd
Keynsham, BS31 1PT
10am Sat 04 Apr 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
£7.00 per adult, £6.50 per OAP, £6.50 per child, (Under 2yrs FREE). Play barn open daily from November 3rd 10.00am to 5.00pm 7 days a week. Cost for play barn only: Children £4.00 (maximum two hours play), No charge for accompanying adults. Combination of nature, attractions and stunning scenery and fun for all the family

Beckford's Tower and Museum

Fri, 10 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Lansdown Road
Bath, BA1 9BH
10.30am Fri 10 Apr 2009 until Sun 25 Oct 2009
The Tower and Museum opens from Easter until the end of October, on Saturdays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays, 10.30am to 5.00pm. Weekdays by special arrangement (£50 opening fee). Adults £3.00, Concessions, Senior Citizens, Students £2.00, Children (0-5) free, (5-16 years) £1.50. Groups £3.00 (adults & students), School Groups £2.00 (adults free). Family Ticket £8.00. Beckford’s Tower was designed by Henry Edmund Goodridge in 1825 and completed in 1827 for William Beckford (1760-1844), one of the nation’s most accomplished and interesting characters. The 120-foot neo-classical Tower, which enjoys uninterrupted views of the countryside, was constructed as a study retreat and to house Beckford’s precious collection of art and rare books.

Bruton Museum

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Dovecote Building, High Street
Bruton, BA10 0AA
9.30am Mon 23 Feb 2009 until Fri 26 Feb 2010
All year - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday 9.30am - 1.30pm and Thursday 10am - 12pm. The volunteers at Bruton Community Museum change the exhibitions regularly throughout the year; they are changed in March, July and October. A free information sheet to guide you around the museum is available at the door. Admission free but donations welcome.

Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Charlestown Shipwreck and Heritage Centre
Charlestown, St Austell, PL25 3NJ
10am Sun 01 Mar 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
Admission: Adults £5.80, Student/disabled £3.85, Senior citizens £3.85, Child £2.90, Children under 10 (with paying adult) free. The Shipwreck and historical artefacts on display in the centre are the largest private collection of this type on public display in Europe. Brought together over the last 45 to 50 years, it forms the basis of one of the most unusual and interesting collections open to the public.

Liskeard & District Museum

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Foresters Hall, Pike Street
Liskeard, PL14 3JE
11am Mon 23 Feb 2009 until Fri 26 Feb 2010
Tel: 01579 346087

Helston Folk Museum

Mon, 23 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Old Buttermarket
Market Place, Helston, TR13 8TH
10am Mon 23 Feb 2009 until Sat 27 Feb 2010
Opening Times: Open Monday - Saturday, 10am - 1pm. FREE ENTRY FOR ALL. Helston Museum is one of the largest folk museums in the South West, hosting a massive collection of exhibitions arranged carefully over two floors and five separate halls. From the narrow frontage protected by a cannon from the HMS Anson, the building opens up and extends back to provide a fascinating understanding of days gone by.

King Edward Mine

Sun, 03 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT

King Edward Mine
Troon, Camborne
10am Sun 03 May 2009 until Sat 26 Sep 2009
Open May - Jun: Sunday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday. July: Every day except Tuesday. August: Every day. King Edward Mine is the oldest complete mine site left in Cornwall and is situated in the World Heritage Area. All the buildings are Grade II* Listed and are of national importance.

Cornwall at War Museum

Thu, 19 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Davidstow Airport, Nottler Park
Davidstow, Camelford, PL32 9YF
10am Thu 19 Mar 2009 until Mon 28 Sep 2009
CLOSED FOR THE WINTER Daily 1000 - 1700 on days specified Open Wed-Sun 19 March till 28 June then: Open 7 days a week 29 June till 28 Sept and school & Bank Holidays. Admission: Adult - £4.00; OAP - £3.00; Child - £3.00 (under 5 free); Family - £10.00 (2 adult and 3 children up to 16 yrs). The DAVIDSTOW AIRFIELD & CORNWALL AT WAR MUSEUM has a wide remit, dedicated primarily to RAF Davidstow moor from its opening on 1st October 1942 until its closure at the end of 1945. It also covers all the other airfields along the North Comwall coast, the Royal Navy in and around the county, the Army civilian services, home front etc. The area is still a military training area so that gives us scope to bring in the post-war period.

Tank Museum

Sun, 22 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Tank Museum
Bovington, BH20 6JG
10am Sun 22 Feb 2009 until Wed 22 Sep 2010
Open daily except at Christmas. From the first tank ever built to the modern Challenger II, the Museum's definitive collection comprises over 250 vehicles and supporting artefacts from all over the world. Adults - £11; Children (5 yrs-16 yrs) - £7; OAPs/Disabled - £9; Saver Ticket (2 Ad & 2 Ch) - £29; Saver Ticket (1 Ad & 3 Ch) - £26.

Kennet and Avon Canal Museum

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Kennet and Avon Canal Museum, Devizes Wharf, Couch Lane
Devizes, SN10 1EB
10am Tue 24 Feb 2009 until Sat 28 Aug 2010
The museum tells the story of the 87.5 miles and 200 years of the canal through inception, building, working, decline, reconstruction to present day. Acknowledged to be one of the best small canal museums in the country. The museum is open 7 days a week from 10am to 5pm and 10am to 4pm during Winter. Adults from £2.50; Senior citizens from £1.75; Children from £1.00.

Trowbridge Museum

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Shires, Court Street,
Trowbridge,
10am Tue 24 Feb 2009 until Fri 23 Jul 2010
Closed Sunday and Monday and Bank Holidays. Trowbridge Museum is in Home Mills, one of the last working textile mills in the town. It tells the story of the town and its people.

Wiltshire Heritage Museum

Tue, 24 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

41 Long Street
Devizes, SN10 1NS
10am (noon Sundays) Tue 24 Feb 2009 until Fri 23 Jul 2010
Museum admission is: £4 Adults, £3 concessions, £1 for Children under 16 (first child in group, others are admitted FREE - except school groups). Entry is FREE for members of the WANHS (the Society which owns the Museum and Library), Salisbury & South Wiltshire Museum, Museums Association, National Art Collections Fund and the English Tourist Board. The Wiltshire Heritage Museum, together with its associated Library and Art Gallery, holds collections covering the archaeology, recent history, natural history and art of Wiltshire. The Bronze Age collections are the finest in the country, including many discovered in the World Heritage landscapes of Avebury and Stonehenge. The collections have been Designated as being a significant part of England’s cultural heritage.

Weymouth Museum

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Brewers Quay, Hope Square
Weymouth, DT4 8TR
10am Wed 25 Feb 2009 until Wed 14 Jul 2010
Weymouth Museum, which is located on the first floor of Brewers Quay, is home to the Borough Collection, which reflects the physical, cultural and economic history of the area. Entry to the Museum is free, but donations are welcome, and are used to purchase new exhibits and to finance new displays and exhibitions.

Blandford Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bere's Yard
Blandford Forum
11am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Tue 01 Sep 2009
The museum records the history of Blandford Forum and the neighbouring villages from the Stone Age to the present. Includes WW1 and WW2 memorabilia and recreations of bygone life and childhood in Blandford.

Bridport Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

South Street,
Bridport, DT6 3RJ
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Thu 01 Oct 2009
Open Monday to Saturday. Exhibitions tell the story of the town and its people. Local History Centre open year round in The Coach House nearby.

Cavalcade of Costume

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Lime Tree House, The Plocks
Blandford Forum, DT11 7AA
11am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Thu 10 Dec 2009
•The museum is open on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Monday •Last Admission 1/2 hour before closing •October-Easter 11am-4pm •Easter-September 11am-5pm •Tearoom opens at 10am •Museum closed early-December to mid-February •Special rates for booked parties of 15 or more. •For further information telephone 01258 453006 The Cavalcade of Costume, Historical Costume Museum was the inspiration of the remarkable Mrs Betty Penny. She had travelled the country with her costumes for a period of 35 years and was awarded the M.B.E. in 1984 for her contribution to charity. Eventually it was agreed that it was time to find a home for her collection and the beautiful Lime Tree House was found in Blandford Forum. The trustees and management are committed to the continuation of Mrs Penny's dream of a warm and friendly museum which is a delight to visit.

Corfe Castle Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

West Street
Corfe Castle
9am (10am winter) Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Wed 15 Sep 2010
The museum is on the ground floor of the smallest Town Hall in England. Items on display include set of dinosaur footprints, local archaeological finds, domestic and commercial appliances, photographs and a copy of the old town mace. The Town Hall can also be viewed by appointment and is available for small meetings and conferences. Daily, April-October 9.00-6.00. Weekends and Bank Holidays during November-March 10.00-5.00

Deep Sea Adventure

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

9 Custom House Quay, Old Harbour
Weymouth, DT4 8BG
9.30am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 26 Nov 2010
Discover the history of Weymouth's old harbour, compelling tales of shipwreck survival and explore the black hole. Closed on 25th, 26th December and 1st January.

Dinosaur Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Icen Way
Dorchester, DT1 1EW
9.30am (10.30 winter) Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
daily, including Sundays, from 9.30am to 5.30pm (10am to 4.30pm from November to March). Closed 24-26 December inclusive. Adults - £6.95 Seniors - £5.95 Students - £5.95 Children - £5.50 Family (2ad+2ch) - £22.50 Children under four - free. The only museum on mainland Britain dedicated to dinosaurs, the award-winning Dinosaur Museum is a treat, especially for children. The museum combines life-sized reconstructions of dinosaurs with fossils and dinosaur skeletons to create an exciting hands-on experience. Multimedia displays tell the story of the giant prehistoric animals and their enthralling world millions of years ago.

Dorset County Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

High West Street
Dorchester, DT1 1XA
10am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Opening hours: 10.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Saturday (October - June) 10.00am - 5.00pm Monday - Sunday (July - September) Entry fees: Adult: £6.50 Concession: £4.50 Children under 5 years: free Children 5 to 15 years: 2 accompanied children free (3rd child £1.00) (All entry tickets are now valid for a year) The Museum is housed in a beautiful, gothic-style building, which dates from 1884. Its diverse collections include Roman mosaics, original Thomas Hardy manuscripts and fossilised dinosaur footprints. And behind the scenes there is a great deal more… The Museum is an ideal place to come if you are visiting Dorset, and a great place for local people to find out more about where they live.

Dorset Teddy Bear Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Eastgate
Dorchester, DT1 1JU
10am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Sun 31 Oct 2010
Open 7 days a week all year round. 10am-5pm. Nov - Mar 10am - 4:30pm Closed 25&26th December The Dorset Teddy Bear Museum is Dorchester's unmissable family museum, with Edward Bear and his family of people-sized bears, in Teddy Bear House. From the earliest antique teddy bears to today's TV favourites they are all waiting to greet you in this enchanting Teddy Bear Museum. Be sure to visit the museum's charming period shop stocking top brands: Steiff Teddy Bear, Robin Rive, Merrythought, Dean's, Cotswold Co, Gund & many more.

Gillingham Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Chantry Fields
Gillingham, SP8 4UA
10am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Mon, Tues, Thurs, Fri : 10am - 5pm Saturday : 9:30am - 12:30pm Weds, Sun, Bank Hols : Closed History of Gillingham and surrounding villages from pre-historic times through Roman and medieval occupation to the Victorian rebuilding; a 1790 manual fire engine; John Constable display; interactive quiz and photographic presentation.

Langton Matravers Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

St George's Close
Langton Matravers, BH19 3HE
See details Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Wed 30 Sep 2009
Open: April 1st to September 30th. 10.00 to 12.00 and 14.00 to 16.00hrs Closed on Sundays. Admission: Adults £1.50 Children over 11/Students 50p Children under 10 - Free Purbeck Limestone has been used from Roman times to the present day for walls, roofs and floors of buildings, from humble homes to great cathedrals. Its history is displayed here in a former Coach House, which with the Village itself, is an ongoing illustration of the uses of stone. The Museum provides a complete picture of the ways in which the local stone was quarried and used. A free audio-visual introduction to the history of the local stone industry (which lasts 20 minutes) helps visitors to understand and appreciate the items on display, giving an explanation of the unique geology of Purbeck with fascinating examples of the various 'beds' of stone. There are displays of apprentice pieces; a large collection of stonemasons' tools; samples of masons' craftsmanship and many photographs.

Lyme Regis Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bridge Street
Lyme Regis, DT7 3QA
See details for times Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Opening Times: Easter to 31 October - Monday to Saturday: 10.00-17.00, Sunday: 11.00-17.00 1 November to Easter - Wednesday to Sunday 11.00-16.00 (and daily in school holidays). Admission: Adults £3.00; Children accompanied by adults FREE. Concessions (Seniors and Young Persons) £2.50; Friends of the Museum plus one guest FREE. Disabled visitors who will not be able to access the upper floors are welcome free of charge. The Museum stands in the heart of the town, just where the beautiful coastlines of Dorset and Devon meet. The building has great idiosyncratic charm. Built in 1900-01 by Thomas Philpot it was badly dilapidated by 1991, and a major scheme of reconstruction and extension followed by new displays throughout, has recently been completed.

The Keep Military Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Keep, Bridport Road
Dorchester, DT1 1RN
10am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Summer (April to September) Monday - Saturday 10:00am - 5:00pm Last admission is 4:00pm Winter (October to March) Tuesday - Saturday 10:00am - 4:30pm Last admission is 3:30pm The Museum is closed on Sundays throughout the year. Admission: Adult £6.00; Child (8-16 years) £2.00; Child (Under 8 years) FREE; Senior Citizens (60 & over) £4.00; Full-time Students (ID required) £4.00; Family 2 Adults and up to 2 Children/Students (5-18 years) £13.00; Regimental Association and serving members of the Rifles (ID required) FREE. The Keep Museum' constituent Regiments are The Devonshire Regiment, The Dorset Regiment, The Devonshire and Dorset Regiment, The Dorset Yeomanry, The Queen's Own Dorset Yeomanry, The Dorset Militia, The Royal Devon Yeomanry and 94 Field Regiment RA.

Nothe Fort

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Barrack Road
Weymouth, DT4 8UF
See details for times Sat 28 Feb 2009 until Sat 28 Aug 2010
The Nothe Fort is open to the Public daily from May to September, for two weeks at Easter, one week over the Dorset schools autumn half term, out of season Sundays and Bank Holidays (except Christmas day and Good Friday). 1st May to 30th September 10.30am to 5.30pm (doors close 4.30pm) Autumn Half Term 11.00am to 5.30pm (doors close 4.30pm) Sundays (out of Season) Please check times. The Fort has some 70 rooms over half of which contain displays which tell the exciting story of the Nothe Peninsula and the Fort, how and why it was built, the soldiers who lived in it and its guns. Several rooms are devoted to showing what life was like for the citizens of Weymouth during WW2. The Fort consists of three levels built in the shape of a horseshoe joined at the base. On the ground level around the courtyard are 26 large casemates (vaulted rooms) every other one built with gun ports to house very big cannons.

Russell-Cotes Art Gallery and Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Russell-Cotes Road, East Cliff
Bournemouth BH1 3AA
10am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Opening times: Open 10.00am to 5.00pm Tuesday to Sunday and Bank Holiday Mondays. (Closed on Good Friday and Christmas Day). Comprising art galleries and museum, a licensed cafe, a shop and a children’s area. An ideal place for learning, exploring and socialising. Admission is free.

Shaftesbury Abbey Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Park Walk
Shaftesbury, SP7 8JR
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Wed 30 Sep 2009
The story of the Abbey and its inhabitants has been vividly brought to life in a new, state-of-the-art museum. The museum is decorated in dramatic medieval colours chosen to reflect the interior of the original Abbey church. The museum houses a fascinating collection of carved stonework including samples of Saxon carving, medieval floor tiles and other excavated objects. It also has a remarkable example of polychrome statuary depicting the Mass of St. Gregory, dating from the 15th century. Illustrations from ancient manuscripts help to tell the story of this foremost Benedictine nunnery.

Sherborne Museum

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Abbey Gatehouse, Church Lane
Sherborne, DT9 3BP
10am Sun 01 Mar 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
Admission Fees Adults: £2 Children, concessions and members: FREE. Sherborne Museum, with over 15,000 items of local history, is in the heart of the town close to five of the most ancient buildings in its history: •the Abbey •Sherborne School •the Almshouse •the Conduit •the Old Church House. Apart from a few purchases, the items have all been donated by local residents, and the displays are enhanced by models, illustrations and back-drops by local artists.

Terracotta Warrior Museum

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

High East Street
Dorchester, DT1
10am Thu 26 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
•Opening times: All year daily, including Sundays, from 10.00am to 5.00pm (10.00am to 4.30pm November to March). Closed 24-26 December inclusive. •Admission Charges: Adult £5.75; Seniors £5.00; Student £5.00; Children £4.00; Family £18.00 (2ad+2ch); Children under 5 - Free. This small but inspiring exhibition on the Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor of China's famous Terracotta Army brings together all the wonder of the discovery of these amazing treasures of ancient China. The terracotta warriors were created by the first Emperor of China, Qin Shi Huang di pronounced - Chin Shi Huang di. This amazing but meglomaniac man conquered and united China from a collection of warring states to become its First Emperor. He built the Great Wall and amassed great works of art. Obsessed with a quest for the secret of immortality, 70,000 workers built his tomb said to be filled with legendary treasures. His 3000 wives and concubines followed him to the grave.

Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

TUC Memorial Cottages
Tolpuddle, DT2 7EH
10am Sat 28 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Museum Opening Times (Summer Apr-Oct) Closed on Mondays Tues - Sat 10.00am - 5.00pm Sun 11.00am - 5.00pm Open Bank Holidays Admission free Museum Opening Times (Winter Nov - March) Closed Monday-Wednesday Thurs - Sat 10.00am - 4.00pm Sunday 11.00am - 4.00pm Open Bank Holidays Closed over Christmas from 16th Dec - 3rd Jan (incl) Admission free The Tolpuddle Martyrs Museum tells the harrowing tale of the Martyrs arrest, trial and punishment, leading to the foundation of modern day trade unionism. The museum has been re-designed into a modern, informative, and educational exhibition, using interactive touch screen displays new graphic panels telling the story in text and images. The museum sets out the Martyrs' story in four sections: Before the arrest, The Oath and Betrayal, Transportation, and the Homecoming. A new Book and CD-ROM have also been produced, all sponsored by trades unions and organisations.

Tutankhamun Exhibition

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

High West Street
Dorchester, DT1 1UW
9.30am Sat 28 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
A spectacular recreation of Tutankhamun's tomb and treasures. This internationally acclaimed exhibition spans time itself. Extensively featured on television throughout the world. Full school service plus specialist Egyptian shop including books. Open all year, daily, 9.30am - 5.30pm (November-March Weekdays 9.30am - 5.00pm Weekends 10.00am - 5.00pm) Closed 24-26 December Tel: 01305 269 571 - Inside UK

Waterfront Museum

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

4 High Street
Poole, BH15 1BW
10am Sat 28 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Opening Hours From 21st March 2008 to 2nd November 2008 Monday - Saturday - 10am to 5pm Sunday - noon to 5pm From 3rd November 2008 to 5th April 2009 Tuesday - Saturday - 10am to 4pm (Closed on Mondays) Sunday - noon to 4pm. Poole Museum has reopened after 20 months of major redevelopment involving £750,000 of Heritage Lottery Funding and local fundraising. With its stunning new entrance and atrium, the museum's new public facilities include a terrace and visitor lounge with magnificent views over Poole Harbour and Old Town. The original fabric of the 18th century harbour warehouse which houses the main displays has been carefully revealed to provide the perfect setting for the story of Poole and its people to be told.

Somerset and Dorset Railway Trust

Sat, 21 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Railway Station
Washford, TA23 0PP
See details for times Sat 21 Mar 2009 until Sun 04 Oct 2009
Contains relics from the former Somerset & Dorset Joint Railway which ran from Bath to Bournemouth with branchlines to Highbridge, Burnham on Sea, Wells and Bridgwater. All finally closing in 1966. A Railway Remembered Explore the mass of exhibits, ponder on the old station names and soak up the evocative atmosphere. Relics to be seen are station nameboards, lamps, tools, signalling equipment, tickets, photographs, handbills, rolling stock and steam locomotives. Step back in time as you operate the levers in the reconstructed Midford Signal Box Opening Times Washford Museum & Shop opening dates 2009 •March 21/22, 26-29: WSR Spring Gala •April 10-16: Easter •April 26: Trust Spring Open Day •May 1-4: Spring Bank Holiday •Daily from May 16 to October 4 •October 24/25: WSR Somerset in Autumn Gala •December 29/30: WSR Winter Steam Festival

Tewkesbury Museum

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

64 Barton Street
Tewkesbury, GL20 5PX
10am Tue 03 Mar 2009 until Sat 18 Dec 2010
Open Tuesday-Saturday. A museum that celebrates the cultural history of the Tewkesbury region from the Stone Age to Present Day. Amongst the displays find out about the Romans who lived in Tewkesbury and how later the powerful Earls of Gloucester built their great manor at Holm Hill. A spectacular model vividly illustrates one of the most dramatic battles of the War of the Roses, which was fought near the town. Looking at images and models of the fine half-timbered buildings of the town, learn about the prosperity of the region from Tudor to Georgian times. Explore the lives of rich and poor in Victorian Tewkesbury when the production of silk stockings exceeded that even of London. You can also admire the colourful fair models that celebrated Tewkesbury as a centre for the manufacture of fairground attractions and home to the historic Mop Fair. Housed in a fine Seventeenth-Century half-timbered building, Tewkesbury Museum offers special event days for the whole family, lectures on ar

Jenner Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Berkeley, GL13 9BN
See details for times Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Wed 30 Sep 2009
The Museum and Conference Centre are 1½ miles west of A38 midway between Bristol and Gloucester: 3½ miles from the M5 and 8 miles from the M4. Heathrow is 1 ½ hours drive away. It is central to Cheltenham, Gloucester, Circenster, Tetbury, Bath, Bristol, Chepstow and Monmouth, the Severn Bridge being just 10 miles away. Opening Times 2009 1 April until 30 September: Tuesday to Saturday: 12.30pm - 5.30pm Sunday: 1.00pm - 5.30pm [Closed Mondays, but open Bank Holiday Mondays, 12.30pm - 5.30pm] Open 7 days a week throughout June, July and August 2009 October: Sundays only, 1.00pm - 5.30pm. A visit will normally last between one and two hours. Accessibility The museum has wheelchair ramps but please note that only the exhibitions on the ground floor are accessible to wheelchair users. Although the museum has a toilet for disabled visitors this does not provide for all special needs.

Axminster Museum

Sat, 28 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Old Courthouse, Church Street
Axminster, EX13 5AQ
See details for times Sat 28 Feb 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Opening Times Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri: 10.30 - 16.00 Thu: 10.00: - 16.00 Sat: 10.30- 12.30 Sun: Closed Services Closed for lunch 12.30-2.00pm except Thursday when the Museum is open all day. Open end of May until end of September. Closed Bank Holidays. The former court room above, houses the majority of the collection. A recent addition to this room is a model of Weycroft Mill a prominent landmark where the main road from Chard crosses the River Axe on the northern approaches to the town. There are three smaller rooms which have as their theme, Axminster carpets, agricultural and associated trades and a room set aside every year to feature some aspect of Victorian or Edwardian life.

Eden Project

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Eden Project, Bodelva
St Austell, PL24 2SG
10am Tue 03 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Adults £15.00; Seniors (60 +) £10.00; Students (Full time - I.D required) £7.00; Children (Under 16 and in full time education) £5.00; Children under five go FREE; Family* £36.00 (2 adults and up to three children under 16 and in full time education). Here you will find crops, landscapes and wild plants which reflect the amazing diversity of our planet. There's also internationally famous architecture and art which draw inspiration from nature; and a stage on which people working to make our world a better place can tell their stories.

National Maritime Museum Cornwall

Tue, 03 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Discovery Quay
Falmouth, TR11 3QY
10am Tue 03 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The Museum's Collections consist of a range of objects, boats, art, books and archives in support of its mission to promote an understanding of small boats and their place in people's lives, and of the maritime Heritage of Cornwall. Prices: Adults £8.75; Seniors (60 or over) £7.00; Students (valid NUS, ISU card) £6.00; Children (6 - 15 yrs) £6.00; Children 5 and under Free; Family (2 Adults and up to 3 children) - £ 24.00.

Cafe

Wed, 11 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Methodist Church, Quedam Centre
Yeovil
10.30am Wed 11 Mar 2009 until Wed 24 Nov 2010
Evey Wednesday in aid of Somerset Cancer Care.

Royal Albert Memorial Museum

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Queen Street
Exeter EX4 3RX
10am Fri 06 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
16 galleries of displays take visitors on a voyage of discovery from pre-history to the present day and from Exeter all around the world. Open Monday to Saturday except Bank Holidays

Jam night

Sun, 29 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Amber Rooms bar, 161 Sidwell Street
Exeter EX4 6RH
8pm Sun 29 Mar 2009 until Sat 18 Dec 2010
The focus is on acoustic/blues music, but bring along any instrument you like! Anyone is welcome to come and play or just listen. Free entry

Berry Pomeroy Castle

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Berry Pomeroy Castle
Totnes TQ9 6NJ
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
Tucked away in a steep wooded valley, Berry Pomeroy Castle is the perfect romantic ruin. Adult £3.80, Concession £2.90, Child £1.90 Open 1Apr- 30Jun, daily 10-5pm, 1 Jul- 31 Aug, daily 10-6pm, Sept, daily 10-5pm, Oct, daily 10-4pm. Closed 1 Nov -20Mar.

Dartmouth Castle

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Dartmouth Castle
Dartmouth TQ6 0JN
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Mon 01 Nov 2010
Adult £3.90, Concession £2.90, Child £2.00. Open 1 Apr- 30 Jun, daily 10-5pm, 1 Jul-31 Aug, daily 10-6pm, Sep, daily 10-5pm, Oct, daily 10-4pm, 1Nov- 20Mar, Sat-Sun 10-4pm.

Pirates Bay Adventure Golf

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Esplanade Road
Paignton, TQ4 6AG
9.30am (11am winter) Fri 06 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
New Landscaped 18 hole adventure golf course opened in April '07. Great fun for all the family, avoid the flying cannons, evade the ships and come out victorious. Birthdays and corporate events are catered for. Open: 09:30am - 11:00pm (April-October) 11:00am - 10:00pm (weather dependant) all other times. Prices: £5 adults £4 Children (under 13) £2 Under 5s.

Quay House Visitor Centre

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

46 The Quay
Exeter EX2 4AN
various (see details) Fri 06 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The Quay House building was used to store cloth and other goods before they were loaded and transported down the canal. Today the history and development of Exeter's Quayside is brought to life with lively displays, illustrations and artefacts, and an exciting audio-visual presentation highlighting Exeter's history from Roman times to the present day. Open April – October daily 10am – 5pm; November – March Saturday & Sunday 11am – 4pm. Free admission.

Model Village

Fri, 06 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Model Village, Hampton Avenue
Babbacombe, TQ1 3LA
10am (10.30am winter) Fri 06 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Take time out from the hustle and bustle of every day life and feel on top of the world as you see it recreated in miniature. Thousands of miniature buildings, people and vehicles capture the essence of England's past, present and future. It's not just the humour, nor the animation - it has a life of its own. See website for prices and opening times.

Bradworth Transport Museum

Thu, 05 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Higher Alsworthy Farm, Bradworthy
Holsworthy, EX22 7RW
10am Thu 05 Mar 2009 until Sun 05 Dec 2010
Admission prices Adult £5.50; OAPs £4.50; Children Age 4 -14 £3.50; Children under 4 years - free; Family - 2 adults/3 children £16.00 Opening Times Half Term week - Open every day 10 am to 5 pm last entry 4 pm February and March - Open Sunday to Thursday (closed Friday and Saturday off season) A collection of more than 100 vehicles of all kinds and thousands of items of travel memorabilia. The Museum is open all year.

Exmoor Zoo

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

South Stowford, Bratton Fleming
Barnstaple EX31 4SG
10am Sat 07 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The zoo has always specialised in smaller animals in the past, providing “natural” living spaces for many creatures no longer seen in the city zoos. The careful planting of shrubs and trees as they have matured, will keep you wondering what is next, providing a very relaxing and natural atmosphere! Today new exhibits exist for larger animals such as cheetah, blackbuck, maned wolves, sitatunga and of course the

Lynton and Lynmouth Cliff Railway

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Esplanade
Lynmouth EX35 6EQ
various (see details) Sat 07 Mar 2009 until Tue 30 Nov 2010
Opening Times 2009 Sat February 14th to Fri April 3rd 10am to 5pm Sat April 4th to Thur 9th 10am to 6pm Good Fri April 10th to Easter Sun April 13th 10am to 7pm Mon April 14th to Fri April 17th 10am to 7pm Sat April 18th to Fri May 1st 10am to 6pm Sat May 2nd to Mon May 4th 10am to 7pm Tues May 5th to Fri May 22nd 10am to 6pm Sat May 23rd to Fri May 29th 10am to 7pm Sat May 30th to Fri June 12th 10am to 6pm Music Festival Weekend Sat June 13th & Sun June 14th 10am to 8pm Mon June 15th to Fri July 24th 10am to 7pm Sat July 25th to Mon August 31st 10am to 9pm Tues September 1st to Fri Sept 18th 10am to 7pm Sat September 19th to Fri October 9th 10am to 6pm Sat October 10th to Fri November 6th 10am to 5pm The Railway Closes on Fri 6th November 2009 for Winter Maintenance & Re-Opens for the 2010 Season on Saturday February 13th

Paignton Zoo

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Totnes Road
Paignton TQ4 7EU
10am Sat 07 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Paignton Zoo is home to thousands of amazing animals and plants. Visit the desert, cross the savannah, explore the forest and trek through the tropics. Use your senses to discover the wild world: look around, listen out - you’ll even need your sense of smell! Paignton Zoo is open daily (except Christmas day).

Powderham Castle

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Kenton
Exeter EX6 8JQ
11am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 30 Oct 2009
Powderham Castle lies in a beautiful deer park setting on the banks of the River Exe, just a stone's throw from the historic cathedral city of Exeter. This year is extra special as it is the Castle's 50th anniversary, the Courtenay family have been welcoming visitors to the Castle since 1959. In that time in excess of a million people have been through the doors to share in over 600 years of history and heritage and take away many fond memories. This year we expect to welcome back some of those visitors, along with many new ones, to enjoy a wonderful enchanting day out at one of the loveliest places in Devon. Day Ticket Admission (Includes the Secret Garden and Courtenay Fort) Adult: £8.95; Senior: £7.95; Child (5-14): £6.95; Family: £25.50; Under 5s FREE.

South Devon Railway

Sat, 07 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Station
Buckfastleigh TQ11 0DZ
Various Sat 07 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
A seven-mile former Great Western Railway branch line, built in 1872, which runs along the stunning valley of the River Dart between Buckfastleigh and Totnes. It runs steam trains with heritage rolling stock and offers a wonderful all day attraction for families and people of all ages.

Longleat Safari Park and House

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Longleat
Warminster BA12 7NW
10am Sun 08 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
From the majestic to the mischievous, the cute to the colossal, the sleek to the stripy, and the tallest to the smallest… Enjoy incredibly close encounters with some of the world’s most amazing animals in our drive through Safari Park. See how your car measures up to giraffe, mind the zebras crossing, remember that the rhinos have right of way, watch out for the wolves and beware of our meddling monkeys… there is so much to look out for in this amazing world of animals! See website for opening times and admission costs.

Stonehenge

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Stonehenge
Amesbury SP4 7DE
9.30am Sun 08 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Adult:£6.40; Children:£3.20; Concession:£5.10; English Heritage Members:Free; Family Ticket: £16.00. Mystery surrounds this 5,000 year old monument in the centre of the World Heritage Site. Visit this prehistoric South West site and decide for yourself whether Stonehenge was a place of sun worship, a healing sanctuary, a sacred burial site, or something different altogether! An awe-inspiring family visit, Stonehenge is a powerful reminder of the once-great peoples of the late Stone and Bronze Ages. Erected between 3,000 BC and 1,600 BC, a number of the stones were carried hundreds of miles over land and sea, while antlers and bones were used to dig the pits that hold the stones. Modern techniques in archaeology, and the series of recent digs, have helped to shape new theories about the stones, but their ultimate purpose remains a fascinating and enduring mystery.

Salisbury Cathedral

Sun, 08 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury
7.15am Sun 08 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Be inspired by the peace and beauty of one of Britain's finest medieval cathedrals, Salisbury Cathedral offers a warm welcome to all who visit. Set within eight acres of lawn and surrounded by historic buildings and museums within the spectacular Cathedral Close, the Cathedral is unique in being built almost entirely in one architectural style - Early English Gothic. Britain's tallest spire (123m / 404ft) was added a generation later. Inside the Cathedral discover nearly 800 years of history including the finest preserved Magna Carta (1215), Europe's oldest working clock (1386) and most stunning font (2008). Boy and girl choristers sing daily services. Explore the roof spaces on a tower tour, climbing 332 steps to the base of the spire, and admire the magnificent views across Salisbury. New this year - the Cathedral's beautiful new flowering water font, designed by sculptor William Pye, and a new West Front statue of Canon Ezra, a 20th Century Sudanese martyr.

Atwell-Wilson Motor Museum

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Downside, Stockley Lane
Calne, SN11 0NF
11am Sun 15 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Although the majority of the collection is Cars, the Museum also houses an impressive collection of Lorries, Motorcycles, Mopeds, Push bikes, a large selection of vehicle manuals and other archive material, and a large collection of motor memorabilia. ADULTS £5.00; STUDENTS / CHILDREN £1.00.

Broadleas Gardens

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Broadleas Gardens
Devizes, SN10 5JQ
2pm Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Thu 01 Oct 2009
Opening Times - 2009: April - October: Sunday, Wednesday and Thursday, 2 pm - 6 pm or by arrangement for groups. Admission Prices - 2009: Adult - £5.50; Child (Under 12) - £2.50. Mature and semi mature Magnolias grow on each side of a steep Dell. large specimens of Paulownia, Parrotia Styrax, Camellia and Rhododendron also flourish here. It is a garden of tireless perfectionism at its most stunning in spring when sheets of bulbs stretch out beneath the flowering trees. Rarely seen in such quantities for instance are Trilliums, Erythroniums and Sanguinaria the North American blood root. Many more unusual trees, shrubs and perennials grow at Broadleas, you can find them in the Silver Border, the Sunken Rose Garden, the Secret Garden and the Woodland. The various parts of Broadleas combine together to make a delightful garden with plants of interest throughout the year.

Corsham Court

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Corsham Court
Corsham SN13 0BZ
See details for times Sun 15 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
This privately owned historic house, with its significant art collection, is open to visitors - Located in Corsham and sign posted off the A4 some 4.5 miles west of Chippenham (Junction 17 off M4) in North Wiltshire, the house and gardens are well worth a visit. Opening times are as follows: Summer: Open 20th March - 30th September daily except Mondays and Fridays (but incl. Bank Holidays) from 2 until 5.30 pm. (Last entry 30 mins. before close.) Winter: From 1st October - 19th March open weekends only 2 until 4.30pm but closed December. (Last entry 30 mins. before close).

Farmer Giles Farm Park

Sun, 15 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Teffont
Salisbury SP3 5QY
10am Sun 15 Mar 2009 until Sat 11 Dec 2010
a unique 38 acre farmstead where you can learn about farming methods past and present and have fun feeding and grooming the animals. Or just enjoy the calm of a wonderful rural setting. Open every day, at 10am from mid March until end of Autumn Half Term. During the winter, it's open all school holidays and every weekend from 10am

Larmer Tree Gardens

Sun, 12 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Tollard Royal
Salisbury SP5 5PT
11am Sun 12 Apr 2009 until Mon 31 Aug 2009
Created by General Pitt Rivers in 1880 as pleasure grounds for public ‎enlightenment and entertainment the Larmer Tree Gardens are an extraordinary ‎example of Victorian extravagance and vision. The garden contains a wonderful ‎collection of ornate buildings, majestic trees and intimate arbours, retained in an ‎enchanted timeless atmosphere. The Larmer Tree once represented an ancient boundary between Dorset and ‎Wiltshire and tradition states King John (1189-1216) hunted in this area many ‎times and met with his huntsmen under the branches of the Larmer Tree. The Gardens are open Sunday to Thursday – 11am to 4:30pm. Adults £3.75; Senior Citizens, Groups (15+) & Concessions £3.00; Family (2+4) £12.50; Children £2.50; Children Under 5 Free.

German After Work

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Airfield Tavern, Alvington Lane,
Yeovil
6pm Wed 22 Apr 2009 until Wed 08 Jul 2009
This 12 week holiday level course for beginners costs £7 per session (payable in advance) and includes refreshment vouchers. Bookings taking place now!

Intermediate French, Italian and Spanish

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

La Oliva Grand Mediterranean Cafe, Forest Hill
Yeovil
7.15 Tue 16 Jun 2009 until Sun 30 Aug 2009

Farmer Palmer's Farm Park

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Organford
Poole BH16 6EU
10am Thu 26 Mar 2009 until Mon 21 Dec 2009
Phillip & Sandra Palmer (Brother & sister team) and their staff welcome you to their award winning family visitor attraction near Poole. Free parking, easy access and great family day out. Indoor soft play, Straw mountain with slides and tunnels, pedal tractors, bouncy castles and so much more! From Poole A35 towards Dorchester & Wareham on the dual carriageway. At the end of the dual carriageway is a roundabout (with the Bakers Arms Pub to the right). Go straight over A35 for 1 mile and we are the second left (signed with brown signs)

Seaton Tramway

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Riverside Depot Harbour Road
Seaton EX12 2NQ
See website for timetable Thu 26 Mar 2009 until Fri 18 Dec 2009
Seaton Tramway operates narrow gauge heritage trams between Seaton, Colyford and Colyton in East Devon's glorious Axe Valley, travelling alongside the River Axe estuary through two nature reserves and giving an unrivalled view of the abundant wading bird life. The coastal resort of Seaton is now a gateway town to the Jurassic Coast, a UNESCO World Heritage Site, whilst the historic town of Colyton is described as Devon's Most Rebellious Town for its part in the Monmouth Rebellion of 1685.

Gloucester Folk Museum

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

99 - 103 Westgate Street
Gloucester GL1 2PG
10am Thu 26 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
From treen (small wooden items), to the intriguing story of the river Severn fisheries, from historic costume to the life of the dairy; from the reconstructed Victorian classroom to the original pin factory - all of these plus hundreds of other elements of our local history are to be found here. Set in Tudor timber-framed buildings, one of which was traditionally associated with the final night of the protestant martyr, Bishop Hooper, the Folk Museum is a complex of rooms on different levels and with a unique ambience that makes it a popular sight for locals and visitors. Behind the chocolate-box facade is a museum which is both larger than seems possible, and constantly surprising. No visit to Gloucestershire is complete without seeing the treasures and curiosities on display here. A wide range of exhibitions, hands-on activities, events, demonstrations and role play sessions are held throughout the year. Open Tuesday to Saturday.

National Waterways Museum

Thu, 26 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Llanthony Warehouse, The Docks,
Gloucester, GL1 2EH
10am (11am winter) Thu 26 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Discover the wildlife that can be found along our waterways in the new Ecology Gallery. Explore how canals were built and how locks work in the Move it gallery. The new museum guide, Waterway Will, will guide you though the musem drawing your attention to fascinating facts and unusual stories. Lots of interactive exhibits and displays to keep all the family entertained.

Berkeley Castle

Sun, 05 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Berkeley Castle
Berkeley GL13 9BQ
11am Sun 05 Apr 2009 until Sun 25 Oct 2009
Opening times: April: Every Sunday and Easter Weekends May: Every Sunday and Bank Holiday Weekends June: Sunday to Thursday July: Sunday to Thursday August: Sunday to Thursday plus Bank Holiday Weekend September: Sundays Only October: Sundays Only The Castle is closed every Friday and Saturday except special events and Bank Holiday Weekends. Berkeley Castle is one of the most remarkable buildings in Britain and possibly the most outstanding example of Mediaeval domestic architecture in the country. Where other Castles were romanticised or modernised by the Georgians or the Victorians, Berkeley quietly survived as what it is: a Norman fortress with an enclosing curtain wall, built and enlarged through the mediaeval period and beyond into a secure, comfortable, substantial home.

Bourton House Garden

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bourton-on-the-Hill
Moreton-in-Marsh, GL56 9AE
10am Thu 14 May 2009 until Fri 30 Oct 2009
Booking in advance is essential. Ring 01386 700754. The ornamental garden with its late 17th century raised walk overlooking rolling hills, its original kitchen garden and orchard has been transformed in these last 20 years.

Cotswold Motoring Museum

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Old Mill
Bourton on the Water GL54 2BY
10am Fri 27 Mar 2009 until Sun 06 Dec 2009
Though the main focus is on motoring, the Museum is full of the everyday paraphernalia that made motoring so popular including picnic sets from the 1920s, alongside caravans, radio sets, gramophones and knitted swimsuits. Admission Prices Adults: £3.80; Children(4-16): £2.60; Family (2 adult, 2 children) £11.50; Under 4 years - free. Open 10am-6pm seven days a week from February Half-Term to the first Sunday in December.

Hailes Abbey

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Winchcombe
Cheltenham, GL54 5PB
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
National Trust property. Founded in 1246 and once a celebrated pilgrimage site, the abbey now lies in ruins. Remains of the dramatic cloister arches survive, along with artefacts displayed in the museum.

Sudeley Castle

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Sudeley Castle
Winchcombe GL54 5JD
Mon 30 Mar 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
The Castle was once home to Queen Katherine Parr, the last and only surviving wife of Henry VIII. Henry, Anne Boleyn, Lady Jane Grey and Queen Elizabeth I have all lived at or visited Sudeley. King Charles 1 stayed here and his nephew, Prince Rupert, established his headquarters at the Castle during the Civil War. In 1837, Sudeley was bought by John and William Dent, of the Worcestershire glove making company of that name. They began an ambitious restoration programme which was continued by their nephew John Coucher Dent, who inherited the Castle in 1855. His wife, Emma, threw herself enthusiastically into Sudeley's restoration, at the same time forging strong links with the town of Winchcombe. It is the results of Emma Dent's dedication that is so evident in the gardens and exhibitions at Sudeley today.

Folk and Police Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Town Hall
Winchcombe GL54 5LJ
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Sat 31 Oct 2009
A folk collection which deals with the fascinating history of Winchcombe and its people A police collection including British and International uniforms and equipment both historic and modern Family and local history folders and information Free activity sheets for accompanied children A small shop Open monday-Saturday, closed 1-2pm. Adult £1.50, child/student £1.

Ernest Wilson Memorial Garden

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Leysbourne, High Street
Chipping Campden
8am Fri 27 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Garden commemorating the work of Chipping Campden born Wilson, in particular his study of Chinese & Japanese botanical specimens.

Hidcote Manor Garden

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hidcote Bartrim
Chipping Campden, GL55 6LR
Fri 27 Mar 2009 until Wed 09 Dec 2009
National Trust property. ■One of England's greatest gardens, an Arts & Crafts masterpiece ■Series of outdoor rooms each with its own unique character ■Old roses, unusual plants and trees from around the world ■Nestled in the Cotswolds with stunning panoramas across the Vale of Evesham Gift Aid Admission (Standard Admission prices in brackets): £9 (£8.10), child £4.50 (£4.05), family £22.50 (£20.40). Groups (£7.80)

Dean Heritage Centre

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Dean Heritage Centre, Camp Mill
Soudley GL14 2UB
10am Fri 27 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The Museum of the Forest comprises 5 galleries. These explore the history of the Forest from the Ice Age to the present day. The Forester's Cottage is an accurately reconstructed Victorian home with open fire and garden. In the cottage grounds you'll find a pair of Gloustershire Old Spot pigs, chickens and local varieties of orchard trees. The Charcoal Burner's Camp is situated in the woodlands, adjacent to the Museum and is where demonstrations of traditional turf and earth charcoal burning take place. The charcoal burners hut is used during these burns as a place of shelter and sleep for those doing the night shifts. See our events page for more dates and times of the charcoal burn demonstrations. The Freemine is dug into the side of a hill, and is a replica of a traditional Forest of Dean coalmine, as used by Freeminers. The Adventure Playground Follow the woodland path along the Soudley brook and you'll discover a woodland adventure playground.

Cotswold Water Park

Fri, 27 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Keynes Country Park
Shorncote
Fri 27 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The Cotswold Water Park is an area of countryside set on the border between Wiltshire and Gloucestershire. More than 140 lakes, created through gravel extraction, provide the setting for activities, accommodation and attractions, with something for everyone. Open all year.

John Moore Countryside Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

41 Church Street
Tewkesbury GL20 5SN
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Sat 31 Oct 2009
A Countryside Collection displayed to honour the prophetic writings on nature conservation of the late John Moore, a local writer and naturalist. The museum is housed in an historic 15th century timber-framed building, part of a row of restored medieval merchant’s cottages. Open Times: 1st April to 31st October Tuesdays to Saturdays 10am to 1pm and 2pm to 5pm Open all Bank Holidays Other times by prior arrangement.

Newark Park

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Ozleworth
Wotton-under-Edge GL12 7PZ
See details Sun 01 Mar 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
National trust property. Former Tudor hunting lodge later converted to fashionable home ■Transformed into a fashionable Georgian home ■Perched upon a 40ft cliff, with outstanding panoramic views ■Tranquil setting ■Holiday accommodation available. Opening times: 4 Mar–28 May 09 11–5 We Th 3 Jun–1 Nov 09 11–5 We Th Sa Su

Becky Falls

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Becky Falls
Bovey Tracey TQ13 9UG
10am Mon 30 Mar 2009 until Sun 08 Nov 2009
Some visitors come to see what is often described as one of the most scenic and untouched areas of Dartmoor, a hidden, tranquil valley in which wildlife and woodland thrive. Others bring children to enjoy the exhilarating combination of animals and adventure and to find a traditional setting of rivers and woodland in which to picnic, relax, climb over boulders, get soaked or just to wander in a setting where the past does not seem so far behind. Some come to sit on a carpet of bluebells and ponder a magical, mystical, spiritual place of whispered fables and pixie tales of old to inspire the senses and imagination. HIGH SEASON 18/7/09 - 6/9/09 inclusive Adults - £6.95; Children (age 4-15) - £5.95; Family ticket - £24.00 (2 adults + 2 children, with additional children @ £3.50); Students/seniors - £5.95

A La Ronde

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Summer Lane
Exmouth, EX8 5BD
10.30am Mon 30 Mar 2009 until Sun 01 Nov 2009
National Trust property. This unique sixteen-sided house, described by Lucinda Lambton as having 'a magical strangeness that one might dream of only as a child', was built for two spinster cousins, Jane and Mary Parminter, on their return from a grand tour of Europe in the late 18th century. It contains many objects and mementoes of their travels. The extraordinary interior decoration includes a feather frieze and a fragile shell-encrusted gallery, said to contain nearly 25,000 shells, which can be viewed in its entirety on closed-circuit television. Opening: 28 Feb–8 Mar 09 11–5 Sa Su 14 Mar–1 Nov 09 11–5 Mo Tu We Sa Su

Sub Tropical Gardens

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bullers Way
Abbotsbury DT3 4LA
10am Tue 31 Mar 2009 until Mon 20 Dec 2010
Since the restoration after the great storm of 1990 many new exotic and unusual plants have been introduced. The Garden is now a mixture of formal and informal, with charming walled garden walks and spectacular woodland valley views. World famous for its Camellia Groves and Magnolias, noted for its Rhododendron and Hydrangea collections. In summer it is awash with subtropical colour. Related attractions include the swannery and children's farm. Combined tickets are available. See website for prices.

Athelhampton House & Gardens

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Athelhampton House
Athelhampton DT2 7LG
10am Wed 25 Feb 2009 until Fri 30 Oct 2009
Open Sunday to Thursday. Athelhampton provides a wealth of History, with stunning interiors, antique furnishings, paintings and porcelain. The extensive gardens, with their ham stone courts, water features and creative planting are delightful throughout the seasons. The River Walk takes you through a natural habitat along the banks of the River Piddle and the historic dovecote with its white doves occupies the side lawn.

Compton Acres

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

164 Canford Cliffs Road
Poole BH13 7ES
9am (10am winter) Tue 31 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Compton Acres was built in 1929 and is a wonderful example of a historic garden in the UK. It is of late Victorian Mixed Style design with seven distinct gardens to wander around and enjoy, including the Italian Garden and the Japanese Garden. As well as its beautiful ten acres of gardens, there are exciting shopping opportunities, restaurants, a delicatessen, regular events and, with further all-weather facilities planned for the near future. Compton Acres in Poole, Dorset is fast becoming one of the most visited and prestigious family attractions on the South Coast. Compton Acres is open 12 months of the year 7 days of the week

Forde Abbey

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Forde Abbey
Chard TA20 4LU
See details for times Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The house is open Wednesday, 1st April when it will be open on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays and Bank Holiday Mondays from 12noon - 4pm until the 31st October. The Gardens are open every day throughout the year from 10am. Last admission is at 4.30pm and they close at 6.30pm. Forde Abbey is a treasure in an area already known for its outstanding beauty. More than 900 years of history and romance are encapsulated in this elegant former Cistercian monastery and its 30 acres of award winning gardens The amazing variety found in this stately home makes it a wonderful place to spend a day for all ages and an ideal destination for group visits. It is also a stunning venue for weddings, receptions and private celebrations of all kinds. However Forde Abbey is more than a museum piece. It is a family home and very much a living, working estate. Main season entrance prices (1st March-31st October): Gardens Only: Adults £7.20; Seniors £6.70; Children under 15 Free

Kingston Lacy

Sat, 14 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Kingston Lacy
Wimborne Minster BH21 4EA
See details for times Sat 14 Mar 2009 until Wed 09 Dec 2009
National Trust property. ■Encased in stone by Charles Barry - architect of the Houses of Parliament ■Outstanding collection of Old Master paintings, with works by Van Dyck, Titian and Brueghel ■Spanish Room, with walls hung in magnificent gilded leather ■Wooded parkland with magnificent snowdrop displays in early spring ■Children's adventure playground ■Iron Age hill fort, Badbury Rings Opening times: House 14 Mar–1 Nov 09 11–5 We Th Fr Sa Su Garden/park 6 Feb–8 Mar 09 10:30–4 Fr Sa Su 13 Mar–1 Nov 09 10:30–6 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 6 Nov–20 Dec 09 10:30–4 Fr Sa Su Shop/restaurant 6 Feb–8 Mar 09 10:30–4 Fr Sa Su 13 Mar–1 Nov 09 10:30–5:30 Mo Tu We Th Fr Sa Su 6 Nov–20 Dec 09 10:30–4 Fr Sa Su

Lulworth Castle

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Lulworth Castle
East Lulworth
10.30am Tue 31 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Lulworth castle, built in the early 17th Century as a hunting lodge, became a country house at the heart of a large estate. Thomas Howard, 3rd Lord Bindon, built the Castle in order to entertain hunting parties for the King and Court. The Howards owned it until 1641 when it was purchased by Humphrey Weld, the direct ancestor of the present owners. The exterior of the Castle changed little over the years but the interior evolved in line with changing fashions until it was gutted by a disasterous fire in 1929. Restoration work began on the ruin by the Department of the Environment and was followed through to completion in 1998 by English Heritage. Closed Saturdays.

Bournemouth Aviation Museum

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Merritown Lane, Hurn
Christchurch BH23 6BA
10am Tue 31 Mar 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Bournemouth Aviation Museum is a registered charity operated entirely by volunteers. Its aim is to provide an interesting and informative visit for people of all ages and to share the enjoyment of the exciting world of aviation with young people. Entrance: Adults - £3. Children 5 to 16 - £1.50, 3 to 4 - £1.

Highcliffe Castle

Tue, 31 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Highcliffe Castle, Rothesay Drive
Highcliffe, BH23 4LE
11am Tue 31 Mar 2009 until Wed 23 Dec 2009
The Castle was built on the site previously occupied by High Cliff, a Georgian mansion designed for the 3rd Earl of Bute (a founder of Kew Gardens), with grounds laid out by Capability Brown. The Earl's fourth son, General Sir Charles Stuart who sold the estate apart from Bure Homage, a small house on its outskirts, inherited High Cliff. All that remains of High Cliff today are the two entrance lodges, presently being used as a restaurant and some of the garden walls and features on the present estate. Adults: £2.60, accompanied children under-16 free; Season Ticket: (admits two): £16.50 Guided Tours: Adults £3.60 Tour & Entry £4.60

Glastonbury Abbey

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Abbey Gatehouse, Magdalene Street
Glastonbury BA6 9EL
Between 9am and 10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
■Legendary burial place of King Arthur - Was King Arthur and his Queen Guinevere buried here? Our story starts in 1191. ■2000 years of History and Mystery - Traditionally the earliest Christian sanctuary in Britain. Did Joseph of Arimathea bring Jesus here? ■A place for all seasons! Snowdrops in winter; glorious daffodils in spring; Wildflowers in summer and wonderful autumn tree colour. See website for admission charges.

Muchelney Abbey

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Muchelney Abbey, Muchelney
Langport TA10 0DQ
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Mon 02 Nov 2009
Muchelney, the atmospheric and once-remote 'great island' amid the Somerset Levels, has many rewards for visitors. Beside the clearly laid out foundations of the wealthy medieval Benedictine abbey (and its Anglo-Saxon predecessor) stands a complete early Tudor house in miniature. Originally the abbots' lodgings, this charming building includes a magnificent great chamber with ornate fireplace, carved settle and stained glass; two rooms with time-faded walls painted to resemble cloth hangings; and a pair of kitchens with fine timber roof. Parts of the richly decorated cloister walk and refectory are incorporated, and nearby is the thatched two-storey monks' lavatory, unique in Britain. Exhibitions illustrate monastic life with a fascinating collection of site finds, including decorated tiles and stonework. Much improved facilities for disabled visitors include a touch-screen tour of less accessible areas. Adult:£3.50; Children:£1.80; Concession £2.80

Cleeve Abbey

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cleeve Abbey
Washford TA23 0PS
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Mon 02 Nov 2009
The picturesque Cistercian abbey of Cleeve boasts the most impressively complete and unaltered set of monastic cloister buildings in England, standing roofed and two storeys high. They include the gatehouse; the 15th-century refectory with its glorious angel roof; an unusual 'painted chamber'; and the floor of an earlier refectory, decked from end to end with 13th-century heraldic tiles, the protection of which is the subject of an ongoing high profile English Heritage research project. The great dormitory is one of the finest examples in the country. Beneath it are the newly-vaulted warming room, and the sacristy with more early 13th-century tilework and decoration. Open daily, closed November 2 to March31

East Somerset Railway

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cranmore Railway Station, Cranmore
Shepton Mallet BA4 4QP
Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
•Go on a steam train ride •Visit the engine sheds to see how we look after our locomotives •Find out about the 150 years of the East Somerset Railway in our museum •Take a wildlife walk alongside the track to see what you can find. Buy a single ticket and walk back through the rolling countryside •Step into the signal box (open most weekends) to watch the signalman at work •See David Shepherd’s renowned wildlife and railway pictures in our Art Gallery •Browse in our well stocked shop for books, gifts, toys, ice creams and a range of “Thomas the Tank Engine” merchandise •Enjoy lunch or afternoon tea in our Whistlestop Café •Let off steam in our children’s playground and picnic area See website for opening times, timetables and prices

Animal Farm Adventure Park

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Red Road, Berrow
Burnham-on-Sea TA8 2RW
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Animal Farm Adventure Park is set on 23 acres of farm land in the beautiful Somerset countryside. With views across the levels to the Mendips and Brent Knoll, the farm is just buzzing with activities that will keep both the young and the not so young happy for hours.

The Fun Farm

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Nerrols Farm, Priorswood
Taunton TA2 8QJ
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Every visitor can join in with the hands on animal feeding and ask the farmer anything about the animals from breeding them, feeding them to treating them if they are poorly. The farmer and his wife are always on hand to answer any questions you may have about farming and the countryside. In short, you can make your visit as educational as you want! The layout of The Fun Farm is very child and parent friendly. You can watch your children play outside or inside or ride the quad bikes from the comfort of the log fired woodburners, from our specially designed café or go out and join them. It's not just the children that have plenty of fun on the indoor and outdoor play equipment. There is plenty for the adults too, such as the barrel train, quad biking, apple juice making and the animal feeding. Daily Routine* 11 am - Hands On Animal Feeding 12 pm – Reptile Handling 2pm – Apple Pressing 3pm - 11 am - Hands On Animal Feeding 4pm – Reptile Handling

SeaQuarium

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Marine Parade
Weston super Mare BS23 1BE
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The centre contains an amazing underwater tunnel, providing visitors with a closer look into the depths of our oceans. With sharks, rays and other creatures swimming gracefully past, just inches away. It doesn’t stop there, with over 25 displays throughout the aquarium, visitors can see the beauty and terror of the oceans creatures, from the severn estuary to the wonders of the rainforest rivers. Adults - £6.25; Children (3-17yrs) - £5.25 - (children under 16 MUST be accompanied by an adult); Under 3's are FREE of charge; OAP - £5.25; Disabled - £5.75; Students - £5.25; Family Ticket - £22.00 (2 adults & 2 children)

Craft Centre

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Moor Lane
Clevedon BS21 6TD
See details for times Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Crafts include:- Silver and Gold jewellery, decorative leatherwork, paintings,prints, wedding tiaras and bridal accessories,vibrant commemorative ceramics, original illustrations and pictures, wedding dresses , stained,fused and painted glass and metal sculpture and windows ,wedding and digital photography, and ceramic flowers and bead jewellery.Wax flowers are available and flame work beads are on display. . The arts space workshop is available for rent for day or weekend courses. Most workshops and studios are open 10.00am.-5.00pm Tuesday- Saturday 2.00pm- 5.00pm Sundays. A few do open on Mondays and some on Sunday mornings.

Walled Gardens of Cannington

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cannington Centre, Rodway
Cannington TA5 2LS
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
the Walled Gardens lie within the grounds of a mediaeval Priory, and many of its fine buildings, including the walls of the garden, remain. Having undergone extensive redevelopment over the last few years, the gardens now have classic and contemporary features such as; the 'hot' herbaceous border; the blue garden; a sub-tropical walk; and a Victorian style fernery, among others. Within the gardens can also be found the botanical glasshouse, where arid, sub-tropical and tropical plants can be seen. Two smaller gardens within the walls, The Bishop's and Australasian Gardens, are areas of real tranquillity.

Somerset Distillery

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Pass Vale Farm, Burrow Hill
Kingsbury Episcopi TA12 6BU
8.30am Mon 30 Mar 2009 until Sat 31 Dec 2011
At Burrow Hill apples have been grown and cider has been pressed for at least 150 years. It is the soil climate and the apple varieties which give our cider and cider brandy their unique quality. It has long been recognised that for growing apples for fermenting England has three 'vintage' areas: all are in Somerset; and at Burrow Hill, Kingsbury Episcopi, we are right in the middle of one, the others being around Wedmore and Baltonsborough. Apples are the starting point for both our cider and our Cider Brandy, and at Burrow Hill we believe it is vital to know their origins. All the apples we ferment come from Somerset, and most come from our own orchards which extend to some 150 acres. We grow more than 40 varieties of vintage cider apples and the cider for drinking or distilling is made by blending these apples. The blending of the different types of fruit is the key to the craft of cider making. Closed Sundays and Bank Holidays

Farleigh Hungerford Castle

Mon, 30 Mar 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Farleigh Hungerford
Bath BA2 7RS
10am Mon 30 Mar 2009 until Sat 31 Dec 2011
Farleigh Hungerford was begun in the 1370s by Sir Thomas Hungerford, Speaker of the Commons, and extended in the 15th century by his son Walter, Lord Hungerford, distinguished soldier and statesman. The remains of their fortified mansion include two tall corner towers and a complete castle chapel, crowded with family monuments and bedecked with wall- paintings. In the chapel's crypt the coffins of many Hungerfords are still visible, several with attached 'death masks'. The story of Farleigh and its owners is told in extensive displays in the Priest's House, and through an audio tour. There is a touch-screen virtual tour for disabled visitors, and family and educational facilities including a 'book box', schools base and historic costumes. See website for times and prices.

Dunster Castle

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Castle Hill
Dunster
11am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Ancient castle with fine interiors and subtropical gardens ■Romantic castle with turrets and towers ■Remodelled in the 19th century, but an important fortress for more than 1,000 years ■Dramatic hilltop location with sweeping views over Exmoor and the Bristol Channel ■Terraced gardens with subtropical plants ■Home to the National Collection of strawberry trees. A National Trust property.

Cheddar Caves & Gorge

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cheddar Caves
Cheddar BS27 3QF
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The Cathedral-like Caves and Britain's biggest Gorge are million-year-old Ice Age river beds. Your ancestors have lived here for 40,000 years, and world-famous Cheddar Man is Britain's oldest complete skeleton. See website for prices and online booking.

RSPB West Sedgemoor

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Swell Road, Fivehead
Langport
Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
West Sedgemoor is in the Somerset Levels and Moors among England's largest remaining wet meadow systems. Many lapwings, snipe and redshanks breed here and winter floods attract teals, wigeons, lapwings and golden plovers in big flocks. Opening times Open at all times. Entrance charges Free, but donations to help us continue the work are welcome.

RSPB Ham Wall

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Ham Wall, Meare
Glastonbury BA6 9SX
Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Here you can enjoy a newly created wetland, which provides a safe home for many rare species including water voles and otters. In spring the reedbeds are alive with birdsong and in autumn you can see kingfishers flashing up and down the ditches. Bitterns are seen regularly in winter. Opening times Open at all times. Entrance charges Free, but donations to help us continue our work here are welcome.

RSPB Greylake reserve

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Othery
Bridgwater TA7 9BP
Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
The fields here used to be arable farmland, but now you can see lapwings, snipe, curlews and redshanks nesting here in summer, as well as yellow wagtails, skylarks and meadow pipits. Opening times Open at all times. Entrance charges None, but donations to help continue the work are welcomed.

Rural Life Museum

Sun, 24 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Mill House, Mill Lane
Bishops Lydeard TA4 3LN
11.30am Sun 24 May 2009 until Sun 27 Sep 2009
The watermill has been renovated over the past few years and was officially opened by the town Mayor on Saturday 10th May 2003. Work has been done to restore the mill so that it is a working mill. Although we now know that there was a second wheel (used for fulling) on the site there are no plans to replace that. Among the many traditional trades and crafts displayed are the wheelwright's shop, transported from Devon and preserved exactly as it was left on the day the owner shut up shop, and the equally authentic Blacksmith's shop. The Mill is open on: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Sundays from 24th May to 27th September (plus Bank Holiday Mondays) Saturdays in August

Burcott Mill

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Burcott Mill
Wookey BA5 1NJ
11am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Mon 28 Sep 2009
From Saturday 22nd March to Sunday 28th September 2008, Burcott Mill is open to the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 11am to 5pm. At all other times mill tours are by prior arrangement only. On most days you can join the miller for a tour of this rare and historic working mill. You will journey back through the centuries to when water power was king. You can discover how, from Roman designs, Victorian craftsmen fashioned the great gears still in use today, powered by the mighty cast iron waterwheel that has been turning since 1864. You will follow the organic wheat grain from the Hopper, through the Millstones, down the Flour Spout to the Meal Floor where the newly-milled organic flour is poured into hand-stamped bags ready for you to buy and enjoy.

Rural Life Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Abbey Farm, Chilkwell Street
Glastonbury, BA6 8DB
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
In the Abbey Farmhouse the social and domestic life of Victorian Somerset is described in reconstructed rooms and an exhibition which tells the life story of a farm worker, John Hodges, from the cradle to the grave. The magnificent fourteenth-century Abbey Barn is the centrepiece of the Somerset Rural Life Museum. The barn and the farm buildings surrounding the courtyard contain displays illustrating the tools and techniques of farming in Victorian Somerset. Unusual local activities like willow growing, mud horse fishing, peat digging and cider making are included. Opening hours: 10.00 - 5.00 Tuesday to Saturday and Bank Holiday Mondays. Closed Good Friday. Admission free

Oakham Treasures

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Oakham Farm, Portbury Lane, Portbury
Bristol BS20 7SP
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Oakham Treasures is one of the largest privately owned museums of retail and farming history in the UK. Opened to the public for the very first time since July 2008, it has already become a major attraction, and guarantees to give you an amazing and uplifting trip down memory lane. Whether you are 8 or 80, you'll be fascinated by this vast and unique collection of memorabilia from the last century. There really is something for everybody, from the thousands of items in the historic stores, to the impressive display of vintage tractors and farm equipment. Tuesday - Saturday: 10.00am - 5.00pm (Last Admission 3.30pm) Closed on Sundays, Mondays and Bank Holidays except for Good Friday Closed last 2 weeks of December (Open 2nd Jan 09 - 12th Dec 2009)

Peat Moors Centre

Sat, 04 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Shapwick Road, Westhay
Glastonbury BA6 9TT
10am Sat 04 Apr 2009 until Sat 31 Oct 2009
A visit to the Peat Moors Centre is the perfect opportunity to fire the imagination of both young and old. Travel back in time to prehistoric Somerset and discover first hand how our ancient ancestors made their homes in the centre of an extensive wetland. Three full size reconstructions of Iron Age roundhouses have been created to give an insight into living conditions the unique Glastonbury Lake Village. Admission: Adults £2.95, Children, Senior Citizens and Concessions £2.45, Families £9.50. Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult. Free admission 18 July to 2 August Open 10.00am until last ticket 4pm Saturday to Tuesday (inclusive) 4 April to 31 October Also every day in school holidays: 4-19 April; 23-31 May; 23 July - 31 August; 24-31 October

Bishop's Palace and Gardens

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bishop's Palace
Wells BA5 2PD
10am Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Sun 20 Dec 2009
More than simply an historic house and garden, this splendid medieval Palace has been the home of the Bishops of Bath and Wells for 800 years. There are 14 acres of gardens including the springs from which the city takes its name. Visitors can also see the Bishop's private Chapel, ruined Great Hall and the Gatehouse with portcullis and drawbridge beside which the famous mute swans ring a bell for food. 1 April to 31 October 2009 Sunday to Friday 10.30 to 18.00 Saturday 10.30 to 14.00 1 November to 20 December 2009 Wednesday to Sunday 10.30 to 16.30 Monday and Tuesday Closed

Coleridge Cottage

Thu, 02 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

35 Lime Street, Nether Stowey
Bridgwater TA5 1NQ
2pm Thu 02 Apr 2009 until Sun 27 Sep 2009
A National Trust property. Home of the poet Samuel Taylor Coleridge ■Displaying of the poet's personal mementoes ■The Rime of the Ancient Mariner was written here. Opening arrangements 2 Apr–27 Sep 09 2–5 Th Fr Sa Su

Glastonbury Tor

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Glastonbury Tor
Glastonbury
Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
A National Trust property. Prominent hill overlooking the Isle of Avalon, Glastonbury and the Somerset Levels ■One of Somerset's most renowned landmarks ■Site of many legends and myths ■Legend says that after Arthur's final battle he was brought by boat to the Isle of Avalon where he was cared for by three mysterious maidens ■Fantastic 360 degree views from summit of the Tor ■Renovated paths provide easier access for the less ambulent *No WC

TV Radio & Toy Museum

Wed, 01 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

1 South Street
Montacute TA15 6XD
12.30pm Wed 01 Apr 2009 until Fri 31 Dec 2010
Montacute TV Radio & Toy Museum has probably the largest collection of it's kind open to the public in the UK. This fascinating family attraction is filled with thousands of toys, books, games, and memorabilia related to TV and radio programmes. With over 500 vintage and novelty radios & a collection of televisions. It is situated in the picturesque village of Montacute used in the filming of Jane Austen’s ‘Sense and Sensibility’. Normal SUMMER OPENING - Easter (Good Friday)to Sun 5th Oct* Wednesday to Saturday & Bank Holiday Mondays 12:30pm - 5pm Sundays & Good Friday 2pm - 5pm We will be aiming to open on Mondays during August 12.30-5 pm WINTER OPENING from October to Christmas See website

Frome Carnival

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Frome BA11 1AA
7pm Sat 26 Sep 2009
The annual Frome Carnival Procession has floats, music, majorettes and more.

The Lion, The Witch & The Wardrobe Christmas Show!

Thu, 17 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Academy Theatre,
Shepton Mallet BA4 5AZ
7pm (Matinee 2pm Wed and Sat) Thu 17 Dec 2009 until Sun 20 Dec 2009
Join Lucy, Edmund, Susan and Peter as they embark on a roller coaster journey through the wardrobe and into the magical world of Narnia. There they find a whole host of characters, all larger than life - Jadis the evil white witch, The great lion Aslan and even Father Christmas himself! Tickets £8- £12. More information call 01749 347984.

Double Death by Simon Williams

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Warehouse Theatre,
Ilminster TA19 9AD
7:30 Wed 24 Jun 2009 until Sat 27 Jun 2009
Set in an isolated house on the north Cornish coast, in the middle of a howling gale, the action becomes even spookier when the electricity fails, and it’s down to torch light. The Hennessy twins, Alex and Max, have been constant rivals from childhood, so when Alex falls while they are cliff climbing, was it an accident? A question that has occurred to the local police, who in the person of Gerry Hinks as Detective Inspector Fergus, decide to make some discreet enquiries. Tickets £7:50 phone 07502 189717

Joey The Lips

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
8pm Sat 11 Jul 2009
11 PIECE SOULSTERS PERFORM Soul/Blues/Funk outfit with a bit of Disco, Motown & Rock thrown in for good measure. All tickets £11. Call the Box office on 01803 328385 or book on-line.

Back to the 80's with Tight Fit

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
8pm Sat 18 Jul 2009
Sets include The TIGHT FIT HITS "The Lion Sleeps Tonight" No 1 in 1982 "Fantasy Island" No 5 in 1982 "I'm Undecided" & "Secret Heart" plus non stop memories such as " Billie Jean" "Don’t You Want Me" "Sister’s Are Doin' It For Themselves" "The Power of Love" "Walking on Sunshine" "Celebration" "Walk like an Egyptian" " I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do) “ as well as medleys of the greatest hits from "Bananarama" "ABC" "Blondie" & "Duran Duran" This Seven Piece Show features 3 vocalists out front including the 2 gorgeous original female singers JULIE HARRIS & DENISE GYNGELL & the original front man STEVE GRANT who set many a female heart all of a flutter!. This is the original 1982 line up.

Jethro

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
7.30pm Sat 08 Aug 2009
Jethro has only appeared on TV 9 times in his life, but he has played live to over 3 million people. He has never won a comedy award, but he did once win the Fathers Egg and Spoon Race at St Just Primary School sports day. He still fills theatres up and down the country and we’re delighted that he’s coming back. If only to hear the theatre roar with laughter, you should make time for this night. Jethro is a total one off! *Contains Adult Material. All tickets £17.50. Call the Box office on 01803 328385 or book on-line.

Jethro

Sat, 22 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
7.30pm Sat 22 Aug 2009
Jethro has only appeared on TV 9 times in his life, but he has played live to over 3 million people. He has never won a comedy award, but he did once win the Fathers Egg and Spoon Race at St Just Primary School sports day. He still fills theatres up and down the country and we’re delighted that he’s coming back. If only to hear the theatre roar with laughter, you should make time for this night. Jethro is a total one off! *Contains Adult Material. All tickets £17.50. Call the Box office on 01803 328385 or book on-line.

Jethro

Sat, 05 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
7.30pm Sat 05 Sep 2009
Jethro has only appeared on TV 9 times in his life, but he has played live to over 3 million people. He has never won a comedy award, but he did once win the Fathers Egg and Spoon Race at St Just Primary School sports day. He still fills theatres up and down the country and we’re delighted that he’s coming back. If only to hear the theatre roar with laughter, you should make time for this night. Jethro is a total one off! *Contains Adult Material. All tickets £17.50. Call the Box office on 01803 328385 or book on-line.

Jethro

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
7.30pm Sat 19 Sep 2009
Jethro has only appeared on TV 9 times in his life, but he has played live to over 3 million people. He has never won a comedy award, but he did once win the Fathers Egg and Spoon Race at St Just Primary School sports day. He still fills theatres up and down the country and we’re delighted that he’s coming back. If only to hear the theatre roar with laughter, you should make time for this night. Jethro is a total one off! *Contains Adult Material. All tickets £17.50. Call the Box office on 01803 328385 or book on-line.

Freddie Starr

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
8pm Sat 15 Aug 2009
The legend that is FREDDIE STARR is often described as outrageous, madcap and crazy. He is all these things as well as a great ballad singer, a brilliant impressionist and an accomplished actor - look out for the next explosion of madcap mayhem! Freddie has long since established himself as one of the all time greats, with his place in the Comedy Hall of Fame assured and with over 50 years in the business he is one of Britain’s best loved and most enduring performers, don’t miss this evening of adult entertainment that is assured to have you crying with laughter! All tickets £20. Call the Box office on 01803 328385 or book on-line.

Jimmy Tarbuck

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
8pm Sat 01 Aug 2009
JIMMY TARBUCK, known affectionately as 'Tarby' is one of Britain's favourite comics and has a television career spanning over forty years. He is renowned for his quick wit and charismatic personality In 1994, Jimmy was honoured by being awarded the OBE for his services to showbusiness and charity. He returns to the venue by popular demand

Dalek Invasion

Sat, 08 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Fleet Air Arm Museum
Ilchester
10.00am Sat 08 Aug 2009 until Sun 09 Aug 2009
Prepare to be very afraid as an army of Daleks will invade the Museum. Plus Dr Who exhibitors, traders and entertainers. Children are encouraged to come in fancy dress. Attend an 'Audience with a Dalek' and ask the more friendly Daleks the questions you have always wanted to ask plus family activities and a Daleks Quiz. Advance tickets will be available to buy from 15 June on www.fleetairarm.com

Father's Day Weekend - Dream Car Rides

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford BA22 7LH
Sat 20 Jun 2009 until Sun 21 Jun 2009
Treat Dad to a special day out with a ride in one of the museum cars, from a supercar to a luxury car, a rally or drifting car; or drive a Porsche Boxster, Caterham and Honda Racing Car, the choice is yours! Plus a stunning display on the 21st of Military Vehicles.

Live Action Day

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford BA22 7LH
Sun 02 Aug 2009
A fun filled day, including museum exhibit parades, drifting and rally demos, children's activities, dream car rides and a Corvette car display.

Live Action Day

Sun, 23 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford BA22 7LH
Sun 23 Aug 2009
A fun filled day, including museum exhibit parades, drifting and rally demos, children's activities, dream car rides and a Bond Bug car display.

Team Extreme - Extreme Sports Stunt Show

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford BA22 7LH
Sun 09 Aug 2009
Stunning world class displays and workshops on skateboarding, BMX and inline skating; plus a spectacular display from the Ferrari Owners Club.

Retro Rides Gathering

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford BA22 7LH
Sun 16 Aug 2009
Hot Rods and Customs through to Circuit Racers and Stock Dailys.

Rare Breeds Car Show

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford
Sun 06 Sep 2009
From the quirky to the exotic, an exceptional chance to see some rare and unique cars in one big event.

Italian Job Stunt Show

Mon, 31 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford
Mon 31 Aug 2009
Fresh from recording the 40th anniversary edition of the Italian Job, Russ Swift will be performing his fantastic stunt show.

Fun Half Term Activities

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford
Mon 26 Oct 2009 until Sat 31 Oct 2009

Morris Minor Owners Club National Rally

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford
Sat 27 Jun 2009 until Sun 28 Jun 2009

The Great Mini Meet

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Haynes International Motor Museum
Sparkford
Sun 12 Jul 2009

Tony Stockwell

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Fri 19 Jun 2009
It’s NOT creepy or kooky, mysterious or spooky. It’s Tony Stockwell demonstrating his belief that those who have passed can communicate with us, delivering their messages of love and reuniting them with their relatives. The remarkable star of Living TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic School and Zone Reality TV’s original ‘Psychic Private Eyes’ endeavours to give proof beyond doubt and evidence of the afterlife which can change some lives forever. Deeply compelling, often startlingly accurate and always humorous- an evening with Tony is like an evening with NO other. This evening of mediumship promises to be full of fun and laughter and will be a celebration of the reunion of our world and the next.

Boogie Night

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Sat 20 Jun 2009
Featuring Alexander O'Neal, Heatwave and Rose Royce! Alexander O’Neal’s popularity in the UK has been constantly reiterated with numerous sell out tours (including Princes Trust Concert) and a BBC TV special. All his six albums have charted both in the UK and the USA - a considerable achievement ! These six albums have lead to Alexander clocking up over 162 weeks in the Guinness Book of Albums. Alexander sights the legend Otis Redding as one of his major influences with a fresh respect for emerging European (R&B/Dance) talent. The years between 1989 and 1991 saw many of his best cuts re-mixed and achieve chart status within a three year period. Alexander’s 1991 album “All True Man” demonstrated an ever-increasing fan base and led to another gold album selling over 400,000 in Europe.

The Lady Boys of Bangkok

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Thu 25 Jun 2009
This fantastic Party Night returns to Theatres in 2009 with a brand new production. Combining the heady spice of Bangkok’s exotic nightlife with the glamorous showgirl appeal of Los Vegas this spectacular and flamboyant show is performed by 16 of the world’s most beautiful showgirls, every single one of them a Thai male, in a glamorous and funny review show – you won’t believe your eyes. Seen by over 1 million people “THE LADY BOYS OF BANGKOK are here to entertain you!”

Gary Numan

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Mon 27 Jul 2009

Paignton Pier

Mon, 20 Apr 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Seafront
Paignton TQ4 6BW
10.00 Mon 20 Apr 2009 until Tue 20 Apr 2010
Entertainment for the whole family whatever the weather. Also Cafe, Takeaway, Ice Creams, Trampolines, Bouncy Castle, Crazy Golf and loads more. Open every day Free admission.

Time Team special

Fri, 01 May 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Salibury Cathedral
Salisbury
9.00am Fri 01 May 2009 until Sat 31 Oct 2009
A special "Time Team" (Channel 4's archaeological programme) exhibition will be held in the Cathedral Cloisters from 1 May to 31 October 2009. The exhibiton features artefacts, photographs and audio visual material from the programme shown in February 2009, following the dig in October 2008. To read about their dig here in October 2008 • Full archaeological report • Unbroadcast insights • The social period when Bishop Beauchamp lived • Artefacts from the demolished Bishop Beauchamps Chapel • The story of the Bell Tower • Archaeology for beginners section • The Salisbury “Time Team” programme continuously broadcast The exhibiton is open during normal opening hours and is free to visit.

Southern Cathedrals Festival

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Salisbury Cathedral
Salisbury
9am Wed 15 Jul 2009 until Sun 19 Jul 2009
The Southern Cathedrals Festival is being held from 15-19 July 2009 at Salisbury Cathedral. This is a celebration of choral and organ music performed at the very highest standards by the choirs from Salisbury, Chichester and Winchester Cathedrals. For more information on the musical events and how to get tickets, please visit our website.

Images of Dance

Mon, 22 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Lighthouse,
Poole BH15 1UG
7.30pm Mon 22 Jun 2009
Images of Dance sees former Royal Ballet principal Margaret Barbieri direct 17 talented young dancers in this entertaining banquet of ballet, beginning with the moonlit beauty of Tchaikovsky's Swan Lake Act Two. By contrast, Mad About The Boy uses popular hits of the '50s and '60s in a cheeky take on the fairytale Twelve Dancing Princesses. Tickets & information 0844 406 8666. Tickets £13.00

Jazz Dance Company

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Lighthouse,
Poole BH15 1UG
7.30pm Wed 24 Jun 2009
Combining works by leading choreographers from today's dance and theatre scene, Jazz Dance Company present an evening of song and dance not to be missed. This exciting young company will be showcasing everything from contemporary jazz to modern street dance and tap. Tickets & information 0844 406 8666. Tickets £13.00

Bristol's biggest bike ride

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bristol
9am Sun 21 Jun 2009
As Britain’s first Cycling City, Bristol is proud to host this free family event run by Bristol City Council to celebrate the end of Bike Week (13th – 21st June 2009). This year's event will be bigger and better and not just for people on bikes! Bring your bike to take part in one of the rides. There are five bike rides to choose from, ranging from 9 to 38 miles, all starting from Millennium Square and heading towards a traffic free Portway, as well as venturing into the beautiful countryside beyond. If you don’t have access to a bicycle, or don’t ride a bike, come along and join in the fun at the Family Fun Day.

Bristol Food and Wine Fair

Fri, 10 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bristol
Fri 10 Jul 2009 until Sun 12 Jul 2009
The first Bristol Wine and Food Fair 2008 was a huge success with over 11,000 people enjoying quality wine, dining and good food over the event's three days. The dates for this years event are 10-12 July 2009 and the fair will contain many new features: Expanded 10 Minute Free Wine Tutorials, Business Hospitality Day, The Wine Tasting Forum, Kids Cookery Classes, Childrens activity area during the day, Food & Wine Matching at our on-site restaurant, Additional Wine Marquee, New Covered Seating/Bar/Restaurant Areas.

An Audience with Sir Robin Knox Johnston

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Lighthouse, 21 Kingland Road
Poole BH15 1UG
7.30pm Tue 30 Jun 2009
Voted Britain's greatest ever yachtsman by The Sunday Times, Sir Robin Knox Johnston made history in 1969, when, after 312 days at sea, he became the first man ever to sail solo and non-stop around the world. He drops anchor on Thursday June 30th, to share stories of his many adventures and take questions from the audience. Tickets & information 0844 406 8666. Tickets £15.

Richard Digence

Sat, 04 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
8pm Sat 04 Jul 2009
Richard Digance was one of the great folk entertainers of the 70’s along with Billy Connolly and Jasper Carrott. His evergreen career has been acknowledged through numerous awards within both the music and entertainment industries, from a BAFTA Nomination as a television entertainer to a Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters in 2003 along with Midge Ure and Sir Cliff Richard. He has supported Steve Martin in the USA and Robin Williams at the London Palladium and is included in the Virgin Anthology of Songwriters for his important contribution to British comedy songwriting.

Acker Bilk & Kenny Ball - Back to Back

Sat, 29 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Babbacombe Theatre
Torquay TQ1 3LU
8pm Sat 29 Aug 2009
Two Amazing Jazz Musicians and their bands together in one place on the same night! What an event for jazz fans worldwide! These legends of Jazz have appeared previously at the Babbacombe Theatre to a sell out audience and it is with great pleasure the venue welcomes them back during thier 70th anniversary year! All tickets £20. Call the Box office on 01803 328385 or book on-line.

Cinema Nights: I've Loved You So Long [12A]

Tue, 16 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bacon Theatre
Cheltenham GL51 6HE
7.45pm Tue 16 Jun 2009
Nominated for a Golden Globe, I've Loved You So Long is a film about the complex relationship between two sisters. After spending 15 years in prison, Juliette returns to her hometown of Nancy, where she and her sister work to gradually rediscover common ground and the truth about their shared past simmers in the subtext of every scene. This is a mature and powerful début film from Philippe Claudel with an incredibly moving and luminous performance by Kristin Scott-Thomas. Tickets: £5.00 (£4.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Cinema Nights: Slumdog Millionaire [15]

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bacon Theatre
Cheltenham GL51 6HE
7.45pm Tue 30 Jun 2009
Jamal, a teenage orphan from the Mumbai slums is one question away from victory on the Indian Who Wants to be a Millionaire. Suspecting him of cheating the police drag him off, but discover that every obscure quiz question relates to something important in his past. His reminiscences of loss, crime, love and hardship in the teeming streets build a vibrant picture of a society where survival is everything but decency is still an option. From the director of Trainspotting, and the screenwriter of The Full Monty, this multi-award-winning tale is both inspiring and illuminating. Tickets: £5.00 (£4.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Peter Gill and Friends: Jazz on a Summer's Evening

Wed, 15 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
7.30pm Wed 15 Jul 2009
Always hugely popular and always sold out Peter Gill returns for the first of two performances at this year’s festival along with a host of his talented musician friends. Sublime, cool jazz, blues and boogie - the perfect answer to a hot summer’s evening. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £15.00 (£13.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Peter Gill and Friends: More Jazz on a Summer's Evening

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
7.30pm Sat 01 Aug 2009
Closing the festival we welcome back Peter Gill and more of his friends for another fantastic evening of jazz, blues and boogie. With different musicians and songs this will be a night to compliment his earlier concert and will bring a rousing conclusion to the festival. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £15.00 (£13.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Jenny Wren Productions: A Child in the Forest

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
7.00pm Fri 17 Jul 2009
By David Goodland from Winifred Foley Jenny Wren Productions return with the true story of Winifred Foley’s Forest of Dean childhood; of “wild, sweet days spent in a small mining village”. A Child in the Forest is a tale of fond memories, family and friends and a girl with a lust for life, in the face of the poverty and hardship of the miners’ strike. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £10.00 (£8.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Heartbreak Productions: Emma

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
7.30pm Sat 18 Jul 2009
Waltz your way through picnics, parties and posh frocks in this classic Regency rom-com. Live music, dance and audience interaction will abound as the multi-talented cast recreate the rich and varied personalities of some of the most vibrant characters from English literature. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £14.00 (£12.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Rain or Shine: The Taming of the Shrew

Wed, 22 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
7.30pm Wed 22 Jul 2009
With the fiery shrew Katharina as determined to maintain her independence as Petruchio is to ‘tame’ her, the result is a humorous battle of wit and insult. Widely known as one of Shakespeare's most sophisticated comedies, The Taming of the Shrew guarantees a hilarious summer night out for all ages. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Miracle Theatre: Tartuffe

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
7.30pm Sat 25 Jul 2009
Adapted and directed by Bill Scott. This new adaptation of Molière’s sharpest comedy is as fresh and provoking as when it was banned in 1664. It’s also perfectly suited to Miracle’s outdoor performance style: high energy ensemble playing, original music and in this case, plenty of big wigs. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Festival Players: The Merchant of Venice

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
7.30pm Thu 30 Jul 2009
Join the Festival Players for the Bard’s great comedy of riddles, romance, and revenge with the most suspense-filled court scene of all the great plays. Once again, an all-male company will perform a Shakespeare classic with startling clarity, energy, and brilliance in a richly costumed production designed to appeal to all ages. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Theatreworks: Babe, the Sheep-Pig

Thu, 30 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
5.00pm Thu 30 Jul 2009
A Play by David Wood Based on the book by Dick King-Smith This fabulous farmyard adventure tells the enchanting tale of lovable ‘sheep-pig’ Babe. Brought up amongst sheep and sheep-dogs, Babe has many adventures including fighting sheep rustlers, learning how to successfully herd sheep and being entered in The Grand Challenge Sheep Dog Trials! This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £10.00 (£7.00) Family £30.00 Box Office: 01242 258002

Cinema Under the Stars: Son or Rambow [12A]

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
9.15pm Tue 21 Jul 2009
Armed with a video camera and a copy of Rambo: First Blood, two newfound friends quickly discover that their mishap-filled cinematic adventure has begun to take on a life of its own! Entertaining, uplifting, and brimming with nostalgia. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

Cinema Under the Stars: Mamma Mia! [PG]

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre
Cheltenham
9.15pm Tue 28 Jul 2009
Grab the opportunity to revisit last year’s box office smash-hit in the cosy atmosphere of the idyllic Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Inspired by the storytelling magic of ABBA’s songs from Dancing Queen to Take a Chance on Me, Mamma Mia! is a celebration of mothers and daughters, old friends and newfound family. This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival. Grounds open 1 1/2 hours before the performance for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing for a British summer evening! Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00) Box Office: 01242 258002

THE PEATBOG FAERIES

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The David Hall
South Petherton TA13 5AA
8pm Fri 26 Jun 2009
Here's another triumph for the hall and a terrific way to end the season prior to our summer closedown for improvements. The Peatbog Faeries are appearing at Glastonbury and have agreed to come to us for a 'warm up' gig. So, no need to pay Mr Eaves a fortune to languish in the mud. Come and rock in civilised surroundings !

Father's Day

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
10.00am Sun 21 Jun 2009
Father's Day – Dad travels FREE today. A treat for Dad a Tram Driving Experience for £10.00, let dad fulfil his dream and become a Seaton Tram Driver. You can pre-book the lesson or turn up on the day. Please contact 01297 20375 to book the lesson

Gourmet Night

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
7.00pm Fri 26 Jun 2009
Enjoy a Gourmet Night at the Tramstop Restaurant for £25.00 per person. Three courses and coffee plus Tram ride Tram departs Seaton at 7.00pm and Colyton at 10.00pm Advance booking essential, please contact 01297 20375.

Evening Jazz, BBQ & Tram Ride

Sat, 11 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
7.30pm Sat 11 Jul 2009
Our local Coly River Jazz band returns this year for the popular Jazz evening at Colyton Station from 7.30pm until 10.30pm. Have a dance on the platform or just relax and listen to the music. Jazz, BBQ and Tram ride £20.00 per person BBQ and Jazz £15.00 per person Tram departs Seaton 6.30pm and Colyton 10.30pm Advance booking essential, please contact 01297 20375

Late Evening Special

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
7.00pm Tue 21 Jul 2009
DON’T MISS OUT on our Late Evening Special Tuesday a fantastic return fare of £4.00 per person. Tram departs Seaton at 7.00pm and Colyton 8.30pm Advance booking essential, please contact 01297 20375.

Tapas Evening and Tram Ride

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
7.00pm Wed 12 Aug 2009
A taste of the Mediterranean at Seaton Tramway with our Tapas evening and Tram ride £10.00 per person. Tram departs Seaton 7.00pm and Colyton 9.00pm Advance booking essential, please contact 01297 20375.

Late Evening Special

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
7.00pm Wed 16 Sep 2009
DON’T MISS OUT on our Late evening special a fantastic return fare of £4.00 per person. Tram departs Seaton at 7.00pm and Colyton 8.30pm Advance booking essential, please contact 01297 20375.

A Great British Favourite

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
6.00pm Thu 29 Oct 2009
Great British favourite Bangers, Mash and Beer (child - soft drink)and Tram ride Adult £10.00 per person Child £10.00 per person 3 local sausages and 3 types of mash, first local beer included for adult and first soft drink for child Tram departs Seaton at 6.00pm and Colyton 8.00pm. Advance booking essential, please contact 01297 20375.

Halloween Tram of Terror

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
3.30pm Sat 31 Oct 2009
Ride the Halloween Tram of Terror if you DARE Trams depart Seaton at 1530 1600 1630 1700 1730 1800 1830 1900 Please ask for details - tel 01297 20375 Advance booking essential

Santa Special

Sun, 13 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
1040 Sun 13 Dec 2009
Visit Santa by Tram 13th, 20th, 23rd and 24th December 2009 Prices Include: *Return tram ride from Seaton to Colyton* *Seasonal refreshments* *A visit to Santa's Grotto and a present for children* *Entertainment and Magic* Advance booking essential - 01297 20375

Santa Special

Sun, 20 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
1040 Sun 20 Dec 2009
Visit Santa by Tram 13th, 20th, 23rd and 24th December 2009 Prices Include: *Return tram ride from Seaton to Colyton* *Seasonal refreshments* *A visit to Santa's Grotto and a present for children* *Entertainment and Magic* Advance booking essential - 01297 20375

Santa Special

Wed, 23 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
1040 Wed 23 Dec 2009
Visit Santa by Tram 13th, 20th, 23rd and 24th December 2009 Prices Include: *Return tram ride from Seaton to Colyton* *Seasonal refreshments* *A visit to Santa's Grotto and a present for children* *Entertainment and Magic* Advance booking essential - 01297 20375

Santa Special

Thu, 24 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Seaton Tramway
Seaton
1040 Thu 24 Dec 2009
Visit Santa by Tram 13th, 20th, 23rd and 24th December 2009 Prices Include: *Return tram ride from Seaton to Colyton* *Seasonal refreshments* *A visit to Santa's Grotto and a present for children* *Entertainment and Magic* Advance booking essential - 01297 20375

1940s weekend

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Castle Drogo
Drewsteignton
Sat 26 Sep 2009 until Sun 27 Sep 2009
Castle Drogo 1940's weekend Perched high above Teign Gorge with dramatic views across Dartmoor, Castle Drogo was the last castle to built in Britain, and also boasts to be the National Trusts highest garden at 900 feet. Now in its 5th year the 1940’s weekend is growing in popularity with both visitors and exhibitors alike. This year we have military vehicles from all eras, living history displays, WW2 battle re-enactments and WW2 weapons demonstrations. Plus much more.

VJ Weekend

Sat, 15 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cobbaton Combat Collection
Cobbaton, Chittlehampton
10 am Sat 15 Aug 2009 until Sun 16 Aug 2009
The Cobbaton Combat Collection in conjunction with the Devon Area of the Military Vehicle Trust are again organising a gathering of military vehicles, enthusiasts and collectors to commemorate VJ Day and the real end of the Second World War. Held on land at the Collection there will be displays of military vehicles and equipment, militaria stalls, and re-enactors from various periods from WW1 onwards. For so long known as “the forgotten army”, it will be a chance to show gratitude to the men and women of the Burma Campaign. It is hoped local Members of the Burma Star Association will be present both days. Open to the public from 10.00 till 5.00 each day, entry to the event is free, but there will be plenty of opportunity to make a donation towards the welfare of local Burma Star Veterans. The Collection will be open as usual. All exhibitors are welcome to camp from Friday 14th onward, for what we hope will be a friendly laid back weekend.

The Blue Room

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Wharf Theatre
Devizes SN10 1EB
7.30 pm Wed 24 Jun 2009 until Sat 27 Jun 2009
This modern adaptation of a play by Arthur Schnitzler is a brilliant meditation on love, betrayal, men and women, sexual desire and social class. Reset in the present day, with Hare's unquestionable skill, it portrays a succession of characters whose sexual lives enmesh like a daisy chain. First performed at the Donmar in 1998 with Nicole Kidman and Iain Glen, it was reviewed as "pure theatrical viagra" and nominated for the Oliver Best New Play Awarsd in 1999.

Kneehigh Theatre – Brief Encounter

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm Plus Wed Tue 30 Jun 2009 until Sat 04 Jul 2009
The most talked about show in town arrives direct from London's West End. Emma Rice, Artistic Director of the world renowned Truro based Kneehigh Theatre Company, has taken one of the most beloved films of all time, the stage play on which it was based and the music and songs of Noel Coward to create this brand new Brief Encounter. £10(RV) - £22, concs: £15.50, £12.50 Family & Schools tickets available

Never Forget – The hit musical with the songs of Take That

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm Tue 07 Jul 2009 until Sat 11 Jul 2009
Direct from its acclaimed West End run, Never Forget follows the roller coaster journey of our young hero Ash, who finds himself caught between fame, fortune and friendship as he struggles to realize his dreams. Packed with poptastic Take That anthems, including the chart-topping smashes Relight My Fire, Pray, Back For Good, Babe and of course, Never Forget. 7:30(Friday 8:30pm) plus Weds and Sat 2pm & Friday 5.15pm: £9(RV) - £29.50 (concs £2.50 off top 4 price bands)

Robeson Re-explored

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm Fri 17 Jul 2009
Sir Willard White explores the life, story and repertoire of Paul Robeson in a captivating celebration of a 20th century icon, whose energy and integrity raised awareness of equality and human rights. Featuring the Pavão String Quartet and Guy Barker on the trumpet, this brand new show includes negro spirituals, British folk songs, and classic early jazz songs as well as tailor-made arrangements of more popular songs from the Paul Robeson songbook, including 'Ol' Man River'. £21.50, £19.50 (Concessions £19, £17)

Grimethorpe Colliery Band With Heyl Band

Sat, 18 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.45pm Sat 18 Jul 2009
The Heyl Band have a busy year ahead, with all their concerts, marches, contests and Heylfest at the end of July, for which they have secured the services of one of the most famous brass bands in the world today, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band from Yorkshire - The band that made the 1995 BAFTA award winning film Brassed Off! £19.50, £16.50

In the Flesh: Pink Floyd - Laser Spectacular

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm Thu 23 Jul 2009
Featuring tracks from Pink Floyd's classic albums from The Piper at the Gates of Dawn through to Meddle, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Wall. (Standing and Seated) £21.50

Deceptions - Starring Michelle Collins and Rupert Hill

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm Plus Thurs Mon 27 Jul 2009 until Sat 01 Aug 2009
Acclaimed writer Paul Wheeler's new play is the ultimate mind game, taking you into a world where deception is the ruling force. This brilliantly gripping drama stars Michelle Collins, best known for her role as the conniving Cindy Beale in Eastenders, as well Rock Rivals, Sunburn and 2000 Acres of Sky, and Rupert Hill, who most recently appeared as Danny Baldwin in Coronation Street. £8(RV) - £20 (concs £10-15.50)

Jim Davidson

Sun, 09 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm Sun 09 Aug 2009
No one can match his fantastic live performance and he is one of Britain's greatest living stand-up comedians. In his new show, appearing at venues across the UK during the 2009 Jim is even more outrageous and controversial than ever. Book now for the hottest show in town! £18, £15

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm, Wed Tue 25 Aug 2009 until Sun 30 Aug 2009
Bill Kenwright and The Really Useful Group presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic family musical, starring newcomer Craig Chalmers in the title role, one of the most popular finalists in the hit BBC series 'Any Dream Will Do' Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright's "Amazing", "Superb", "Wonderful" and "Brilliant" production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. £11-24.40, (concs £11-22) Family Packs available

The BFG - by Roald Dahl

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
Tues: 7pm. Weds: 10.30am Tue 29 Sep 2009 until Sat 03 Oct 2009
The BFG is classic Dahl and this brand new stage show promises to mix up heart-pounding adventures with life-long friendships, jumbly words and even some whizzpopping in front of the Queen! £12.50(RV) - £17.50, Children £10.50(RV) - £15.50 Family packs and schools tickets available

Bloc Party - UK Tour

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7:30pm Thu 22 Oct 2009
Bloc Party who just completed their latest UK tour with two sold out shows at Wolverhampton Civic Hall over the weekend, announce their biggest UK tour to date. The month long BLOCTOBER tour will see the band play 23 shows around the UK throughout the month of October. £22.50

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7:30pm Sat 07 Nov 2009
Rock and roll icon, author, restaurateur, - legendary former Rolling Stones bassist BILL WYMAN’s latest musical rebirth is as the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm Kings. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager. £23.50, £22.50 £22.50

Jack & the Beanstalk - Hall for Cornwall's sensational 2009/2010 family pantomime on sale now!

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
matinees Fri 11 Dec 2009 until Sun 03 Jan 2010
When Jack swaps Daisy the family cow for some magic beans, he gets a lot more than he bargained for... a giant beanstalk and a greedy giant! Jack must save Jill from the giant so he sets off with the help of a singing harp and a hen that lays golden eggs. Join a cast if comedy characters for slapstick silliness, terrible puns and plenty of songs... Peak Period: £16.25, £15, £12.50 (RV) Concessions: £14.25, £13 Off Peak Period: £15.25, £14, £12.50 (RV) Concessions: £13.25, £12 Family Packs available at some performances

Jack & the Beanstalk

Fri, 05 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
8pm Fri 05 Feb 2010
Welcome to Stephen K Amos' third solo stand-up comedy tour of the UK. He's back with a brand new show for 2009/2010. It's full to bursting with more fun, warmth, bonhomie and love than ever before. Forget the credit crunch and welcome to The Feelgood Factor! £16.50

Vintage and Classic Car Show

Sun, 19 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Chipping Campden School
Chipping Campden GL55 6HU
11.00 Sun 19 Jul 2009
The Rotary Club of Chipping Campden will be holding their fifth bi-annual Vintage and Classic Car Show on Sunday the 19th July 2009. The show will be held at Chipping Campden High School, Cider Mill Lane, Chipping Campden Gloucestershire GL55 6HU The show will be open to the public from 11 am to 4.30 pm Exhibitors welcome to arrive from 9 am attractions provided will include Side Shows, Trade Stands, Cars, Motor Cycles, Tractors and Military vehicles, Dr Who’s Dalek’s and a special guest vehicle (See website for details), All profits from this event will go to Charity our charity number is 1027584 If you would like to show your car a fee of £5.00 per vehicle (or more if you wish as all the profits will be going to charity)is payable, this price includes a rally programme and a commemorative gift, If you are interested in attending please contact Peter Butler,(Tel: 01386 438853) eMail peterbutler01@btinternet.com

SUNRAY FOLK CLUB

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Broadmayne Village Hall
BROADMAYNE DT2 8EW
815pm Thu 25 Jun 2009
BRAM TAYLOR appears tonight, making a welcome return visit to the club and so added to our HALL OF FAME. Full support

SUNRAY FOLK CLUB

Thu, 23 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Broadmayne Village Hall
BROADMAYNE DT2 8EW
815pm Thu 23 Jul 2009
MIRIAM BACKHOUSE appears tonight, making a her first visit to the club. Full support

A Sleepwalk on the Severn

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cotswold Playhouse
Stroud GL5 1LW
19.30 Thu 02 Jul 2009
Taurus Voice Theatre Company brings to us their physical and vocal telling of the poem ‘A Sleepwalk On The Severn’ directed by Jo Bousfield, with music by Pete Rosser. An atmospheric quirky story of the moon in her various stages of waxing and waning as she floats above the River Severn, written by the celebrated poet Alice Oswald. Tickets £8

Ladies Night

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cotswold Playhouse
Stroud GL5 1LW
19.30 Tue 08 Sep 2009 until Sat 12 Sep 2009
The Cotswold Players present the play behind the British blockbuster ‘The Full Monty’. A heart-warming tale of unemployed, beer-loving blokes who find self respect by becoming male strippers …but the charming losers get anxious as the day of revealing truth comes closer. Your chance to see Playhouse members as you’ve never seen them before!

The Seagull

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cotswold Playhouse
Stroud GL5 1LW
19.30 Tue 13 Oct 2009 until Sat 17 Oct 2009
Romantically set at a lakeside family estate in provincial Russia, towards the end of the nineteenth century, Chekhov's classic play - presented by the Cotswold Players - is an intensely moving exploration of life, love, art and aspiration. Subtly treading the tightrope between comedy and tragedy, Chekhov brings us a richly drawn group of wonderful characters in frustrated pursuit of artistic success, personal fulfilment and, above all else, love.

The Rise and Fall of Little Voice

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Cotswold Playhouse
Stroud GL5 1LW
19.30 Tue 17 Nov 2009 until Sat 21 Nov 2009
The Cotswold Players present Jim Cartwright’s acclaimed play telling the story of a young girl living in her squalid home grieving for her dead father. She rarely speaks but finds comfort in her bedroom listening to her father’s classic record collection of famous singers. Over time she develops a unique talent to mimic the great voices of Bassey, Billy Holiday, and Piaf – it is a talent that could have the world at her feet…

The Railway Children

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT

Cotswold Playhouse
Stroud GL5 1LW
19.30 Wed 13 Jan 2010 until Sat 23 Jan 2010
The Cotswold Players present A superb musical adaptation of an English classic. An Edwardian family’s Christmas is interrupted by a knock at the door that changes their lives forever. Father is wrongfully arrested and Mother and the 3 children are forced to move to the country. Discovering a railway near their new home is just the beginning of a series of adventures set over one long summer.

La Cage Aux Folles

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:01 GMT

Cotswold Playhouse
Stroud GL5 1LW
19.30 Wed 17 Mar 2010 until Sat 27 Mar 2010
Presented by the Cotswold Players, 'La Cage aux Folles', set in a gay nightclub in the South of France, is a love story with a great deal of laughter and some wonderful music. It is a play with great warmth and will send the audience out humming the music and with a real 'feel-good' reaction. The songs include - 'I am what I am', With you on my arm', 'Masculinity' and 'The Best of Times'. Book by Harvey Fierstein, Music and lyrics by Jerry Herman.

High School Musical

Mon, 15 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.00pm Mon 15 Jun 2009 until Sat 20 Jun 2009
Get ready for “the start of something new!” The stage production based on the Disney Channel Original Movie High School Musical is going live around the UK with its first ever national tour. Prepare yourself for the chance to see your favourite movie brought to life in a theatre near you – this show is everything you love about the movie with added fun. Watch the twists and turns of the lovable schoolmates – Troy, super-popular captain of the basketball team, and Gabriella, super-smart transfer student and a genius in science class – as they surf the tricky tides of peer pressure and canteen cliques to follow their dreams and score the leads in the big school show, and a place in each others hearts. Disney's High School Musical on stage follows the much-loved story of the movie, featuring all your favourite characters and songs, together with two brand new numbers performed by the country’s hottest dancers and an electrifying live band. So “get'cha head in the game!” and go tot

Never Forget

Tue, 23 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Tue 23 Jun 2009 until Sat 27 Jun 2009
Direct from its acclaimed West End run, NEVER FORGET is a spectacular story of ambition and betrayal bursting with life, laughs and great songs. The show follows the roller coaster journey of our young hero Ash, who finds himself caught between fame, fortune and friendship as he struggles to realize his dreams. With a little help from his friends Ash discovers that sometimes pretending to be someone else can help you find out who you really are. Packed with poptastic Take That anthems, including the chart-topping smashes Relight My Fire, Pray, Back For Good, Babe and of course, Never Forget. Running time:2hr 30min

West Side Story

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Tue 30 Jun 2009 until Sat 11 Jul 2009
Based on Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and packed with unforgettable songs including Maria, Tonight, Somewhere, America and I Feel Pretty, West Side Story has been described as “a masterpiece of musical theatre” (The Daily Mail) and “a musical landmark” (The Guardian). The movie version went on to win an incredible 10 Academy Awards (including Best Picture) and further cemented the reputation of this undoubted masterpiece. Now in 2008, 50 years after the show made its London debut, Joey McKneely’s vibrant new stage production of the classic dance musical arrives after wild critical acclaim in Tokyo, Paris and Beijing. West Side Story has won 2 awards in the whatsonstage.com awards this year for BEST MUSICAL REVIVAL AND BEST ACTRESS IN A MUSICAL.

Sing-a-long-a Joseph

Sun, 12 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Sun 12 Jul 2009
Joseph And The Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat by Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice is one of the world’s most successful musicals. Now this classic musical becomes Sing-a-long-a- JOSEPH with lyrics, fancy dress, fun bags, dancing and a whole lot more!! Brought to you from the people who brought you the hit show Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music, this is quite simply ‘irresistible fun’. For the first time ever the multi-million pound film of the original stage version, starring Donny Osmond, comes to the cinema…with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in. Burst into song and dance in the aisles at the most colourful event in years. Fancy dress is not obligatory but highly recommended! Running time:Approx 2 hours 30 minutes including interval

Sally Morgan

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Mon 13 Jul 2009
Sally‘s psychic power has been with her since she was nine months old and now is rated as one of the world’s top mediums. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities. This show is set to take the UK by storm!! Early Booking Advisable!! Please be aware that the show is NOT suitable for under 16's Running time:This show is due to finish at 9.40pm

Chicago

Mon, 20 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Mon 20 Jul 2009 until Sat 25 Jul 2009
Starring Gary Wilmot as Billy Flynn and Emma Barton (Eastenders) as Roxie Hart Murder, greed, corruption, violence, exploitation, adultery and treachery ALL THOSE THINGS WE HOLD NEAR AND DEAR TO OUR HEARTS. So begins the musical CHICAGO and creators John Kander, Fred Ebb and Bob Fosse never back off from their bold and sinister promise. SEXY, SASSY, SEDUCTIVE, SENSUAL, SINUOUS, SOPHISTICATED, SLINKY said The Independent on Sunday. The kiss-and-tell tale of Roxie Hart, a nightclub singer who kills her lover; Velma Kelly the glamorous double-murderess vying to keep her press supremacy; and Billy Flynn, the slick lawyer who has the power to keep them both from death row. AS CLOSE TO MUSICAL HEAVEN AS YOU ARE LIKELY TO GET DAILY TELEGRAPH. CHICAGO is a look back at vaudeville, a timely satire on the American justice system, and above all a reminder of what great theatre can be.

Boogie Night

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Sun 26 Jul 2009
Boogie Night features an exclusive by soul legend Alexander O'Neal with special guests Heatwave. Non stop all hits evening. Running time:Approx 9:45 finish

Roy

Fri, 31 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Fri 31 Jul 2009
Roy “Chubby” Brown is a modern day phenomenon! The King of controversial comedy with his trademark patchwork suit, will surprise, amuse and astonish audiences. He is outrageous, controversial but always funny. His DVD/Videos which have been released by Universal every year for the past 20 years sell in their millions and find themselves in every guy’s Christmas stocking. He is as popular as ever. Branded too rude for television, his live acts go from strength to strength bringing shock and awe techniques to an ever increasing audience. Guaranteed to make your toes curl, your eyebrows raise and put hairs on your chest his shows sell out faster than ice cream in a heatwave, but come with the warning - if easily offended please stay at home.

Illegal Eagles

Sat, 01 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Sat 01 Aug 2009
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES hit the UK as part of their massive 2009 world tour. A full evening show featuring all the classic Eagles songs delivered in full Eagles sound and vision. If you missed The Eagles recent stadium tour dates –don’t worry its all here in ‘the fast lane !’ PURE ENTERTAINMENT! PURE EAGLES ! Hotel California * New York Minute * Life in the Fast Lane * Tequila Sunrise * One of those Nights * Lyin’ Eyes * New Kid in Town * Take it to the limit * The Long Run * Heartache Tonight and many more Running time:Approx 2 hours 20 minutes including interval

Elvis

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Sun 02 Aug 2009
ELVIS ON TOUR -THE LEGEND CONTINUES pays tribute to the early days of pure hip-swivelling rock n roll, the 68 Come Back Special and Elvis's Las Vegas performances. This production features LEE ‘MEMPHIS’ KING, the UK’s most successful Elvis impersonator, finalist in “The Worlds Greatest Elvis” and in the special edition of “The Weakest Link” both on BBC One TV. With his outstanding band and singers, his spectacular recreation of Elvis Presley on stage is a true 'must see'!! Don't miss it! PURE ENTERTAINMENT ! PURE ELVIS !

Halfway to Paradise

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Tue 04 Aug 2009
All lip curling, smouldering sexiness, Billy Fury was the British Elvis and the most complete cool cat Rock 'n' Roller ever! As Billy Fury's band, we had dreamed of performing his hit songs and recapturing the memories of those times before his tragic death in 1983, whilst bringing the sound of a British musical icon to a new audience who perhaps cannot remember those heady days. Of course, no one could replace Billy, with his smouldering good looks and awesome stage presence, so it's a dream that remained that for many years... just a dream. Then, by chance, we saw a performance on television's Stars In Their Eyes, by a young man called Colin Gold. We were immediately struck not only by Colin's close physical resemblance to Billy, but also by his vocal quality. That combination prompted us to approach him with the seed of an idea. After several meetings and many rehearsals, that chance viewing of a TV appearance culminated in the finished production which is... Halfway to Parad

Scooby-Doo

Thu, 06 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
Thu 06 Aug 2009 until Sun 09 Aug 2009
Scooby-Doo and the gang are back! Following their sell-out success with "Stagefright" the ulimate cartoon classic explodes onto the stage once again with "Scooby-Doo and the Pirate Ghost" - brand new show to entertain the whole family. Join Scooby-Doo, Shaggy, Velma, Daphne and Fred as they encounter a new case to solve in their trade mark Mystery Inc. style. Hold onto your seats as the adventure unfolds with perplexing clues, pirate ghosts and an abundance of Scooby snacks. It's Scooby-Doo and the gand att their finest and funniest, live on stage and back by popular demand. Come and see these much loved Hanna-Barbera characters as they face one hilarious situation after another, mixing their familiar blend of classic physical comedy, popular tunes and special effects into an irrestible theatrical experience that will appeal equally to parents who grew up watching the television show and kid who have discovered Scooby-Doo for the first time. Running time:Approx 1 hour 50 minut

Annie

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Tue 11 Aug 2009 until Sat 15 Aug 2009
“THE CHARM OF ANNIE IS IRRESISTABLE” Daily Mirror LEAPIN’ LIZARDS! IT’S ONE OF THE BEST LOVED FAMILY MUSICALS OF ALL TIME! From its Broadway beginnings to the classic film musical, this heart-warming rags-to-riches story of Annie’s adventures, from the New York orphanage to the luxurious home of Oliver Warbucks, is a tale that has been told all over the world for decades and will continue for many years to come. Su Pollard plays Miss Hannigan in this show which features a cast of over 40 talented artistes. Annie has a brilliantly memorable score including “It’s A Hard Knock Life”, “Easy Street” and of course the legendary “Tomorrow”, fantastically visual choreography, and a side-splittingly funny script… … it really is no surprise that Annie has become one of the best loved family musicals of all time. “AN EVENING DESIGNED FOR PURE ENTERTAINMENT” Bristol Evening Post “ONE OF THE MOST ENCHANTING MUSICALS I HAVE EVER SEEN” Sunday Times

ABBA Mania

Sun, 16 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Sun 16 Aug 2009
Abba Mania has been delighting audiences & selling out UK theatres since it’s formation in 1999. In 2008 the show continues to conquer the world fresh from a tour in Australia and having previously played in Denmark, New Zealand, France, Luxembourg, South America and Tahiti among others. If you’re looking for an excuse to party, reminisce or simply be entertained by the best music there has ever been, then Abba Mania is for you! Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many more. Running time:approx 2hrs 15mins (incl interval)

Letz Zep

Thu, 20 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Thu 20 Aug 2009
British band Letz Zep recreate the music of Led Zeppelin live for thousands of fans every year. In recognition of their talent they were invited to perform at the prestigious official launch party for Led Zeppelin's ‘Mothership’ album in Soho, London. Speaking after seeing Letz Zep perform legendary Zep front man – Robert Plant commented it was like watching himself onstage. Letz Zep shows are not an exercise in nostalgia, but a revolt against time, a heart rendering shout against mediocrity and forgetfulness, faithfully recreating the sights and sounds of Led Zeppelin at their awesome best. From the classics, ‘Stairway to Heaven ’and ‘Rock and Roll’, the gentle ‘Going to California’ and the haunting ‘Kashmir’ a show by Letz Zep portrays the entire scope of the music of Led Zeppelin, who remain the most influential and iconic rock band of all time.

Milkshake

Fri, 21 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
Fri 21 Aug 2009 until Sat 22 Aug 2009
For the first time ever Milkshake! is hitting the road with a colourful LIVE concert! Join the Milkshake! TV presenters and all your favourite Milkshake! TV characters in a brand new, action packed show. Enjoy your favourite Milkshake! songs, stories, dances and much more! Prepare for a magical introduction to the world of Milkshake! See the team live on stage in the intimacy of the theatre. It’s a guaranteed feel good treat for your children, bursting with the infectious energy you can only expect from the Milkshake! gang. It’s a fabulous opportunity to enjoy all the tunes and dance steps that have made Milkshake! one of the most successful children’s TV experiences ever ! Now your children really can join in! ‘Sing-A-Long’ fun and laughter, a chance to jump up and join in with the Milkshake! Shake and all the other Milkshake! songs and Dances! It’s Milkshake! Live!!!!

Bill Bailey

Mon, 24 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
8.00pm Mon 24 Aug 2009 until Sat 29 Aug 2009
Instead of braving the elements by performing at festivals this year, Bill has decided to move indoors where the acoustics are better and the Tibetan Hat stalls are less frequent. Coinciding with the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin's seminal work, 'On the Origin of Species', Bill will continue to provide the masses with his comedic take on the world, showing us all that he is really is one of a kind. The Bill Bailey: Live tour will feature much new material as well as including parts of Tinselworm.

How Sweet it is

Sun, 30 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Sun 30 Aug 2009
How Sweet It Is – Celebrating 50 Years Of Motown Music & Featuring The All Time Greatest Hits Of Motown Legends The Four Tops & The Temptations 2009 Celebrates the 50th anniversary of one of the most loved and popular genre’s of music ever. Now in its 6th successive year, How Sweet It Is is a slick and high-energy recreation of the 60’s and 70’s music era in the city of Detroit, affectionately known as ‘Motor Town’. How Sweet It Is features music from two of Motown’s finest vocal groups, The Temptations and The Four Tops, along with many other legendary artists from the great and vast Motown stable. This show is 100% LIVE, and featuring a large quota of UK Hits of ‘The Tops and Temps’, including Reach Out I’ll Be There, Walk Away Renee, I Cant Help Myself, Going Loco in Acapulco, My Girl, Just My Imagination, and Get Ready, to name but a few. PLUS, smash hit after hit from other famous Motown artists - Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, and many more. This show

Kevin Wilson

Thu, 03 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Thu 03 Sep 2009
Things you didn’t know about Kevin Bloody Wilson Kev has sold in excess of 3.2 million albums worldwide Regarded by Billy Connolly as the “world’s funniest Australian” Kev’s Classic Golf Tournament for the Make a Wish Foundation is considered one of the most successful corporate golf days in Kev dedicates two weeks of his annual touring schedule to entertaining Australian and allied troops in global war zones Kev’s ‘serious’ song writing earned him two number one country hits in 2008 (don’t expect to hear either of these in this show!) The Kevin Bloody Wilson show featuring the outrageous Jenny Talia from will be a sell out – book early!

Jethro

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Fri 04 Sep 2009
The Comedy Legend from Cornwall returns with his own brand of fun. He has now packed the theatres for over 20 years and has played to over Three Million people live! Don't miss it, 3 million people can't be wrong!! Running time:Due to finish at 9.45pm

Beyond the Barricade

Tue, 08 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Tue 08 Sep 2009
The UK’s leading musical theatre concert, Beyond the Barricade return’s in 2008 with a ‘Brand New Production’. Recreating the songs, music and sound of the world’s most popular musicals. This new production includes songs from the ‘new shows’ on the block, including Wicked, Spamalot and Billy Elliot, mixed with the major hit productions The Lion King, We will Rock You, Chicago, Miss Saigon and many more climaxing with a spectacular finale from, of course, Les Miserables! Don’t miss the Musicals Event of the Year!!

That's Amore

Wed, 09 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Wed 09 Sep 2009
That’s Amore is a perfect mix of Dean Martins live cabaret performances and the best of the long running and enormously successful NBC Dean Martin Variety Show. Mark Adams, who portrayed Dean in the original West End production of The Rat Pack Live From Las Vegas, is unquestionably the definitive Dean Martin. This innovative production is variety with a capital V featuring the very talented and very gorgeous “Goldiggers”. All interspersed with some very special guests including portrayals of Nat King Cole, Shirley Maclaine, Peggy Lee and Petula Clark all complimented by a superb on stage orchestra.

We Will Rock You

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Wed 16 Sep 2009 until Sat 31 Oct 2009
“The audience has the right to expect something as fabulous and grand and theatrical as the music itself.” Ben Elton When it became news some years back that one of ’s most phenomenally successful comedy writers Ben Elton was teaming up with legends of rock, Queen, for a musical we all wondered what such a unique collaboration would turn out. Especially when screen icon Robert de Niro became so impressed after attending the original workshop that his company Tribeca came on board as American partner. The result was a new chapter in theatre history – “We Will Rock You” - a rock ‘theatrical’ which defied all comparisons and has gone on to rock London’s West End and theatres around the world for the past six years to an audience of well beyond 6 million. Elton fashioned a hilarious futurist comedy around more than 24 of Queen’s biggest hit songs delivered in a show that boasts the scale and spectacle that marked Queen’s live performances. And with Queen’s Brian May and Roger T

Al Murray

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
8.00pm Sun 18 Oct 2009
Al Murray – The Pub Landlord’s Beautiful British Tour *EXTENDED DUE TO POPULAR DEMAND* Following the five star success of his sell-out spring UK tour, including two nights at London’s O2 Arena - Al Murray The Pub Landlord has extended time at the bar; adding new dates in autumn 2009 across the country. The Guv’nor will once again be hitting the road to raise a glass with you, the beautiful British public, whilst merrily musing over a heady brew of topics; including the global financial crisis, London 2012, and his personal crusade to fix Broken Britain. Don’t miss this last chance to see the Guv’s biggest ever live show. Al Murray is the star of the hit prime time ITV1 shows Happy Hour; a second Audience with Al Murray The Pub Landlord; and the critically acclaimed Al Murray’s Multiple Personality Disorder. “A national treasure to cherish” ***** The Daily Telegraph “The way he integrates the crowd into the show is awe-inspiring” The Times “Actually deserv

Giselle - English National Ballet

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Tue 03 Nov 2009 until Sun 08 Nov 2009
Giselle is the ultimate Romantic ballet, a tale of innocence, betrayal and the redemptive power of true love. English National Ballet’s traditional staging of this 1841 masterpiece moves from the sunny optimism of Giselle’s idyllic village life to a ghostly, moonlit world of mystery and menace. Giselle is in love with the handsome Duke Albrecht, but when she discovers that he has deceived her she dies of a broken heart. By Giselle’s grave in a mist-wreathed forest glade, vengeful spirits of abandoned brides force men to dance to their death. Giselle returns as a ghost, and her deep love for Albrecht saves him from his fate. Adolphe Adam’s music, played by English National Ballet’s symphony orchestra, is an exquisite accompaniment to the thoroughly magical choreography. “The Giselle ... is the best Giselle you are ever likely to see…The story has never been clearer, its impact never more dramatic. I've lost count of the Giselles I've seen, but this is the first that has move

Oklahoma - Bristol Light Opera Club

Tue, 17 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Tue 17 Nov 2009 until Sat 21 Nov 2009
Right from its opening with Oh what a Beautiful Morning, Rodgers and Hammerstein's show stopping numbers just keep on coming. The romance between Curley and Laurey brings us The Surry with the Fringe on Top and People will say we're in Love. There are dark moments between Curley and the sinister farm hand Jud Fry, a riotous hoedown - The Farmer and the Cowman, comedy with Will Parker and Ado Annie - the Girl who can't say No, and a stunning ballet sequence where Laurey's dreams about a future with Curley turn into a nightmare. Truly a show with something for everyone.

Cabaret

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Mon 23 Nov 2009 until Sat 28 Nov 2009
Since its Broadway premiere in 1966 and the famous movie version with Liza Minnelli, Michael York and Joel Grey, CABARET has won a staggering number of stage and screen awards including 8 Oscar’s, 7 BAFTA’s and 13 Tony’s. This “Sensational” Double Olivier Award Winner and Variety Club Awards ‘Best Musical’, which enjoyed a record breaking run in London’s West End, turns Weimar Berlin of 1931 into a sassy, sizzling haven of decadence… From the creators of hit musical Chicago, CABARET features show-stopping choreography, dazzling costumes and some of the most iconic songs in musical theatre including ‘Mein Herr’, ‘Maybe This Time’ and of course ‘Cabaret’. Come to the Cabaret – it’s divine decadence darling! Please note: this performance contains full-frontal nudity, and we would recommend the show as suitable for ages 12+. Running time:approx 2hrs 30 mins, includes interval

Chuckle Brothers

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
2.00pm Sun 29 Nov 2009
In the year of eighteen hundred and frozen to hecky thump, the two brother’s worlds collide! Ebenezer Sneezer (Paul Chuckle), Oooh he’s so mean and his kind hearted brother Bob Scratchit (Barry Chuckle) are visited by three ghosts who attempt to show the path to true kindness and good spirit to Ebenezer Sneezer. The ghosts of Christmas Past, Present and Future come to visit and turn the brothers whole world up side down. Don’t miss this Ghostly, Comedy Christmas Special adventure of The Chuckle Brothers in “A Christmas Chuckle”. Guaranteed Fun for all the family from ages 3 to 103.

Lord of the Dance

Tue, 01 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
8.00pm Tue 01 Dec 2009 until Sun 06 Dec 2009
Seen by over 50 million people in 40 different countries, it has thrilled audiences in Russia, throughout Europe, in the USA; from Canada to Argentina, and across the Pacific Rim. Much of the secret to its phenomenal success is that it speaks to all, crossing boundaries of age, gender, and cultural diversity. Its timeless, universal appeal has made Lord of the Dance one of the modern day wonders of the world, a myth to a living legend. Running time:approx 1 hour, 50 mins (incl 20 min interval)

Snow White

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
Fri 11 Dec 2009 until Sun 10 Jan 2010
Mirror, mirror on the wall – which is the most spectacular panto of them all? Snow White And The Seven Dwarfs at the Bristol Hippodrome this Christmas! Snow White has a hilarious script, sparkling sets, lavish costumes, romance, comedy and bags of audience participation. With big song and dance numbers and a magic mirror full of surprises, Snow White is sure to delight the whole family. Will Snow White meet her Prince Charming? Will the dwarfs overcome the Wicked Queen’s magic spells? All will be revealed this Christmas so book your tickets now and be taken on a magical pantomime adventure

Chitty Chitty Bang Bang

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Wed 13 Jan 2010 until Sat 30 Jan 2010
The most fantasmagorical stage musical in the history of everything, hits the road in top gear in a brand new high flying tour. With a cast orchestra and crew of 100 (including ten dogs), sensational sets and stunning special effects, this action-packed adventure is the story of the magical car, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang. Eccentric inventor Caractacus Potts, and his two children Jeremy and Jemima, alongside Truly Scrumptious and Grandpa Potts, all try and outwit the dastardly Baron and the famously evil Childcatcher. Bursting with magical songs including Truly Scrumptious, Toot Sweets, Hushabye Mountain and the Oscar nominated title song, Chitty Chitty Bang Bang, the production has been nominated for three Olivier Awards, won Best Musical in the 2002 Variety Awards, been nominated for five Tony Awards on Broadway and won the coveted Manchester Evening New Theatre Award for Best Family Show in 2006. This ravishing award-winning show is guaranteed to be the most exciting thea

Lee Mack

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
8.00pm Wed 24 Feb 2010
LEE MACK - GOING OUT A brand new stand-up tour for 2009/2010 Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with a hotly anticipated new show. Lee will be bringing his trademark brand of high energy banter, well crafted gags and sharp one-liners to venues across the country on his biggest ever live stand-up tour. Lee is best known to BBC One viewers as the star of multi-award winning Not Going Out and as team captain on Would I Lie To You? “Lee Mack’s star continues to rise… go and see what all the fuss is about.” Sunday Times “A masterclass in pure comedy” The List

All Star Wrestling

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT

The Bristol Hippodrome
Bristol
7.30pm Thu 25 Feb 2010
American Superslam Wrestling returns for another 2 hours of exciting action packed entertainment for the whole family. Top American Stars face a team of Great British All Stars in Single matches, Tag team action and as a Grand Finale, 'Over the Top Rope Royal Rumble' where friend versus friend - where only one man can win. Come and see live what the rest of the world can only see on tv. If you haven't been before give it a try as we guarantee it will be the highlight of your weekend, even your year! A show that appeals to all ages, from 6 to 60, great fun for all the family.

SAYM Summer Concert

Sun, 05 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
4.00 pm Sun 05 Jul 2009

Salisbury Takedown

Sun, 26 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
5.15 pm Sun 26 Jul 2009
You Me At Six, We Are The Ocean, Tonight is Goodbye, plus more bands to be announced... 14+ show. £15 Advance plus £1.50 booking fee per ticket

Jimmy Carr - Rapier Wit

Sun, 06 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
8.00 pm Sun 06 Sep 2009
A heady mix of artistic integrity, loyalty and avarice has put Jimmy back on the road. If you only see one comedy show this year… what’s the matter with you? Get out more. A ‘rapier’ is the long sword of a gentleman. ‘Rapier wit’ is defined as clever, quick, intelligent humour. Please note, Jimmy Carr doesn’t have ‘the long sword of a gentleman’ and even if you like him, ‘clever, quick and intelligent’ is a bit of a stretch. NOT SUITABLE FOR UNDER 16's Tickets: £22.50

Colin Fry

Tue, 15 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Tue 15 Sep 2009
Colin has been conducting private sittings and peforming public demonstrations since he was 17 years old and believes his vocation is to comfort those who need to hear or undersand that a friend or loved one still exists-this he does wih breathtaking accuracy. Colin’s passion is to teach others not only to use their gift but to live life without regrets. He feels that it’s important to stay close to the people who need him and to help them get the most out of their time on this earth. FOR ENTERTAINMENT PURPOSES ONLY Tickets: £19.50 (£1.50 off for City Hall Members, Wisecard holders and groups of 10 or more).

The Wurzels

Sat, 19 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Sat 19 Sep 2009
Formed in 1966 this West Country bunch of haystack-headed, cider-soaked and dung-booted, not-quite-so-young lads play good-time traditional Zummerzet Scrumpy 'n' Western music. From the instant success of their 1967 anthem Drink Up Thy Zider to the heights of the chart-topping Combine Harvester in 1976 these guys have grown and grown in their popularity. Big in Nempnett Thrubwell, these guys are huge across the whole county! Their performances are full of fun, exceptional music and showmanship. All the family are welcome at this guaranteed party night Tickets: £12 (£2 off for City Hall Members, U/16s, Wisecard Holders, Students and groups of 10+)

Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson

Thu, 24 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Thu 24 Sep 2009
Calliandra Productions Presents *Jethro Tull’s Ian Anderson in Concert PLUS SPECIAL GUESTS!* Jethro Tull is usually found sharing the same delicatessen shelf as Deep Purple, Led Zeppelin, Black Sabbath, The Who, The Rolling Stones and the other worthy stalwarts of the British “Rock Invasion” of the seventies. But it is all too often forgotten that a large part of the Tull repertoire is, in fact, acoustic music, whether whole songs or sections of the blockbusters such as Thick As A Brick and Aqualung.As the self-professed “unplugged guy with a bunch of noisy friends” Ian Anderson commands much respect as an acoustic musician amongst his peers. The only original member of Jethro Tull, Ian remains synonymous with the brand identity. Now, after 40 years of leading Tull to 52 countries spanning several continents, Ian Anderson brings his new acoustic tour to old and new friends alike.

Joe Brown in Concert

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Fri 25 Sep 2009
One of this country’s best loved, most enduring, and acclaimed musicians, Joe Brown returns with another two hour musical after celebrating his 50th anniversary in 2008. This sensational show is a musical journey you’ll not want to miss. Tickets: £16, £18 & £20

Dave Spikey - Best Medicine

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Fri 09 Oct 2009
Dave is probably best known for co-writing and co-starring with Peter Kay as Jerry St Clair in Phoenix Nights and more recently as team captain on four series of Ch4's 8 out of 10 Cats and host of Bullseye. Tickets: £17.50. Dave has this to say about is current show. “When I was growing up, my dad (a man of many sayings) used to say to me "Laughter is the Best Medicine" - which is why, by the way, when I was six I nearly died with diphtheria... So this is my small contribution to improving the health of the nation.

Wishbone Ash

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
8.00 pm Sat 10 Oct 2009
Together for the first time a night of rockin' guitar from the legendary Wishbone Ash and the hardest working blues rock band in the UK... The Hamsters! Please note that this show is unreserved standing and seating. Tickets:£17.50 (£18.50 on the door

Orquesta Buena Vista Social CLub

Fri, 16 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Fri 16 Oct 2009
Guajiro Mirabal, Aguaje Ramos, Manuel Galbán, Amadito Valdés and Barbarito Torres continue to pack concert halls throughout the world. Don't miss this opportunity to see these exceptional performers at City Hall - their last two performances here sold out fast so buy your tickets now!! Tickets:£28.50

Bob the Builder LIVE

Sat, 17 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
2.00 and 4.30 pm Sat 17 Oct 2009
Can Bob fix it? Yes he can! Celebrating his 10th Anniversary this year, Bob the Builder’s Live Show, Spud’s Big Mess, returns to the UK after a sell-out global tour taking in 27 countries and performing to more than 300,000 young Bob the Builder fans. Please note that there are 2 performances of this show - click on the links on the right for more information...

Show of Hands

Sun, 18 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
8.00 pm Sun 18 Oct 2009
They’ve sold out the Royal Albert Hall three times, headlined at festivals from Glastonbury to WOMAD, supported the likes of Peter Gabriel and Jools Holland and been voted the public’s “Best Live Act” in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards. Tickets:£18

An Audience With Sally Morgan

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Thu 22 Oct 2009
Following her very own TV series – ‘Sally Morgan Star Psychic’ on National TV, Sally Morgan, the stars' psychic goes on national tour. Sally‘s psychic power has been with her since she was nine months old and now is rated as one of the world’s top mediums. Her reputation has been built from her close relationship with many high profile celebrities. Early Booking Advisable!! Tickets: £19.50

Maximum Rhythm 'n Blues

Sun, 25 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Sun 25 Oct 2009
Recreating the hey days of the Flamingo Club! Featuring Alan Price and his band (including Zoot Money), Maggie Bell and Chris Farlow. More information to follow... Tickets: £16.50, 18.50 and 20.50 - £1.50 off for City Hall Members, Wisecard Holders and groups of 10+

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Tue 27 Oct 2009
For more than thirty years, Ladysmith Black Mambazo have married the intricate rhythms and harmonies of their native South African musical traditions to the sounds and sentiments of Christian gospel music. The result is a musical and spiritual alchemy that has touched a worldwide audience representing every corner of the religious, cultural and ethnic landscape. Their musical efforts over the past three decades have garnered praise and accolades within the recording industry, but also solidified their identity as a cultural force to be reckoned with. Tickets: £23 and £25 (£2 off for under 16's, City Hall Members, Wisecard holders and groups of 10+)

Charlie Landsborough

Thu, 29 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Thu 29 Oct 2009
Charlie plays to sell out audiences and is well known for keeping concert goers enthralled with his heartfelt and telling lyrics and his very human anecdotes. With his 5 piece band, he truly is as entertaining on stage as he is melodic. His own personal song writing blends easy on the ear, folk, country, inspirational, ballads and blues with a strong and often personal lyric content. "A class act who holds an audience spellbound, even when he sits centre stage alone with his nylon strung guitar" Country Music People Tickets: £15.50 and £17.00 9£1.50 off for City Hall Members, Wisecard holders, Students and groups 10+

Sing-a-long-a Hairpray and Sound of Music

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
2.30pm and 7.00pm Fri 30 Oct 2009
City hall is proud to bring you two fantastic musical shows: Sing-a-long-a Hairspray Sing-a-long-a Sound of Music Please refer to our website for further information.

The Spirt of Pink Floyd

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Sat 31 Oct 2009
With a brand new and spectacular world-class production, The Spirit of Pink Floyd Show is breaking new ground. Formerly from tribute bands Off the Wall and Think Floyd the new line-up has recently been in production rehearsals with a top producer from Los Angeles, and brings to the stage nine hugely talented vocalists and musicians. In addition, with a dramatic new lighting show and thought-provoking animations, The Spirit of Pink Floyd Show brings a unique and innovative feel to classic Floyd. Having just completed a sell-out tour of Japan, the band is bringing their stunning new production to British audiences. Guaranteed to delight not only Pink Floyd fans but music lovers of all ages, do not miss your chance to see the most electrifying recreation of the music from one of the world's most enduring bands. PINK FLOYD –THE SPIRIT LIVES ON! Tickets: £18 & £20.00

Alistair McGowen - UK Tour 2009

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
8.00pm Tue 03 Nov 2009
The nation’s favourite impressionist, Alistair McGowan (“The Big Impression”), is set to embark on his first, solo, stand-up tour in ten years. Alistair will take to the road (and the rails) this autumn with a brand new, one-man show resurrecting his legendary celebrity impressions and introducing audiences to a host of new never-before-heard voices along the way – nobody does it better! But Alistair’s stand-up is about much more than impersonation – expect sharp observations, poetry and romance, animals and surrealism, love and anger, wordplay and ‘greenery’ as well as footballers and film stars. No make-up or costume changes … just one man, a microphone and an amazing multitude of voices – including most importantly, his own. Tickets: £15

Grumpy Old Women Live 2

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
8.00pm Wed 04 Nov 2009
CHIN UP BRITAIN! The Grumpies Fight Back - yes they're back and they're grumpier than ever! A brand spanking new show from three of Britain’s Top Grumps, including; Jenny ‘the spleen burster’ Eclair- the original grump and star of many grumpy shows including the West End run and the tour of Australia. Wendi ‘mad dog’ Peters - the all singing, all dancing ex Corrie grrrrrrrrump; and finally the Queen of Soap, Stage and taking things back to Marks and Spencers, Ms Suzie ‘the huffer’ Blake, (looks like a normal middle aged woman - but scarier). Ninety minutes of advanced Grumping - plus vital tips on getting through these gloomy days the Grumpy way! Including....Beauty on a budget (using items you might find under the sink), how to be dance appropriate and the joy of fresh air. Special Offer - for this tour only, the indispensable Grumpy Rumpy Pumpy guide to safe sex (The Grumpy Karma Sutra). Warning - double gussets advisable. Tickets: £20

One Night Of Queen

Sat, 07 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Sat 07 Nov 2009
If you are feeling Under Pressure to choose a show that you and the Love Of Your Life or your Best Friend will enjoy then it’s a A Kind Of Magic that you are reading this. Over the past 9 years One Night Of Queen has rocked sold out audiences all over the World including UK, Germany, Holland, France, New Zealand. Fresh from their second tour of the USA Gary Mullen and “The Works” return with a stunning live concert featuring fantastic staging and lighting effects. Tear It Up and Keep Yourself Alive by going to see this show. Have One Vision before Another One Bites The Dust, and book your tickets now, it’ll only take a Flash... Break Free and We Will Rock You! Tickets: £18.50

Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings

Sun, 08 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Sun 08 Nov 2009
Rock and roll icon, author, restaurateur, - legendary former Rolling Stones bassist BILL WYMAN has seen it all and continues to live life to the full. For over thirty years he was part of the best rock n roll band in the world. His latest musical rebirth as the driving force behind the fabulous Rhythm Kings sees him return to his musical roots. This set of virtuoso musicians superbly bring back to life the kind of classic rhythm and blues that first inspired Wyman to pick up the guitar as a teenager. A show imbued with absolute quality. "The whole idea behind the band was to play music that we love and I think you can hear and feel that on our records. Playing live, doing gigs, means everybody in the band does it for the same reasons as I do; to have a good time and send the crowd home with smiles on their faces" says Wyman. Tickets £24.50

The Marriage of Figaro

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Tue 10 Nov 2009
Mid Wales Opera Sung in an English translation by Amanda Holden Accompanied by the Mid Wales Opera Chamber Orchestra Mozart’s most popular opera is back in an exciting new production from Martin Lloyd-Evans who directed Mid Wales Opera’s highly successful La Bohème in 2007. Figaro, one of opera’s most celebrated characters, is planning to marry his beloved Susanna. But the lascivious Count Almaviva and the colourful members of his aristocratic household have other ideas. All Figaro’s wit and cunning is required before Mozart’s enchanting masterpiece comes to a happy conclusion. With an accomplished cast drawn from the National Opera Companies and accompanied by MWO’s acclaimed orchestral ensemble under Keith Darlington, this promises to be yet another exhilarating evening of theatre performed in the Company’s uniquely entertaining style. Tickets: £15, £18 and £20

Wessex Military Band

Sun, 29 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.00pm Sun 29 Nov 2009
Christmas Music Spectacular! This winter why not join the Wessex Military Band for their Musical Celebration. Enjoy an evening of fine music and entertainment led by conductor Lt. Col (Ret'd) Malcolm Torrent to send out the old year in style. Featuring guest players, Ashburton Handbell Ringers, and pupils form Salisbury’s own Godolphin Prep School Choir who will help you to get in the Christmas spirit alongside a carol sing-a-long – so get your vocal chords warmed up! Also joining the Wessex Military Band are the Royal British Legion and Association Standards, Portlethen & District Pipers from Scotland and the Wessex Highlanders to make this Military Tattoo style finale a real roof raising experience. So why not come and join the fun! Tickets:£10, £13 & £15

Vampires Rock Christmas

Sat, 05 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Sat 05 Dec 2009
Rockman Music Presents: Steve Steinman’s 'Vampires Rock Christmas!' with Special Guest Toyah Willcox as the Devil Queen Hailed by some of Rock's royalty, including Brian May (Queen) Paul Crook (Meat Loaf) and Eddie Ojeda (Twisted Sister), Vampires Rock Christmas is a show like no other. With a twist of rock and a hint of comedy and jam packed with the greatest anthems you know and love, you’re guaranteed to be on your feet! Along with Steve Steinman and Toyah Willcox, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems, including songs from; Roy Wood, Slade, Bon Jovi, Queen, Meat Loaf, Suzi Quattro and many more! All teamed with an amazing stage set and pyrotechnics to blow your mind, this rock spectacular is not to be missed! Tickets: £19.50 (£1.50 off for City Hall Members, Wisecard holders and groups of 10+) Early Bird Booking £17.50

The Mikado

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
2.30pm and 7.30pm Tue 08 Dec 2009 until Sat 12 Dec 2009
Another fantastic production from the Salisbury Amateur Operatic Society - one of Gilbert and Sulllvan's finest works! More information to come... Please note that there are several performances of this show - please see out website for further information.

Stephen K Amos - The Feel Good Factor

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall Salisbury
Salisbury SP2 7TU
8.00pm Tue 02 Feb 2010
STRICTLY NO UNDER 16'S Welcome to Stephen K Amos' third solo stand-up comedy tour of the UK. He's back with a brand new show for 2010. It’s full to bursting with more fun, warmth, bonhomie and love than ever before. Forget the credit crunch and welcome to The Feelgood Factor! "Born to entertain" The Guardian "A hurricane of relentlessly energetic charisma, Amos has the crowd eating out of his hand and unites everyone in laughter" The List "Radiates charm and exudes joy...a truly uplifting performer" Time Out "For sheer entertainment value Amos is tough to beat" Evening Standard "He's inspiring, acutely clever and irresistibly funny" Edfest Tickets: £16.50

Battle of the Bands... HEAT 1

Wed, 17 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
Wed 17 Jun 2009

Richard Huish BANDS Night

Thu, 18 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
9pm Thu 18 Jun 2009

Bridgwater Reggae Sound System Presents...

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
8.30pm Fri 19 Jun 2009
DUB-STEP DJ’s

The Perfect 5th Presents ..

Sat, 20 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
9pm Sat 20 Jun 2009
TURNETTE DOONE (Covers) The Soulvents (Bristol)

Open Mic Night

Sun, 21 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
7pm Sun 21 Jun 2009
Free Entry Bring your Instruments and perform to an intimate crowd or just come along to sit back and listen. Everyone’s welcome

Battle of the Bands HEAT 2

Wed, 24 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
Wed 24 Jun 2009

The Perfect 5th Presents….

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
9pm Thu 25 Jun 2009
£10 Ticket £12 Door THE RUMBLE STRIPS Hillside Heroes(Plymouth)

The Perfect 5th Presents….

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
9pm Fri 26 Jun 2009
£5 Ticket (£6 door) ADAM ISAAC (Exeter) Torn (South West) Sophie Mendoza (Exeter)

The Perfect 5th Presents….

Sat, 27 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
9pm Sat 27 Jun 2009
£3 Entry 4 MEN ON THE JOB (Covers) With Love from Humans (Bath)

Open Mic Night

Sun, 28 Jun 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
7pm Sun 28 Jun 2009
Free Entry Bring your Instruments and perform to an intimate crowd or just come along to sit back and listen.

The Perfect 5th Presents .. Acoustic

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

The Prefect 5th
Taunton TA1 3PG
8.30pm Wed 01 Jul 2009
£6 Ticket £7 Door JON ALLEN Rory Ellis The Girls from the Shoreline.

Chas and Dave

Fri, 23 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Fri 23 Oct 2009

13 on 13

Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.00pm Fri 13 Nov 2009

Steeleye Span

Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30pm Thu 19 Nov 2009

Deceptions

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
7.30pm Mon 27 Jul 2009 until Sat 01 Aug 2009
Acclaimed writer Paul Wheeler's new play is the ultimate mind game, taking you into a world where deception is the ruling force. This brilliantly gripping drama stars Michelle Collins, best known for her role as the conniving Cindy Beale in Eastenders, as well Rock Rivals, Sunburn and 2000 Acres of Sky, and Rupert Hill, who most recently appeared as Danny Baldwin in Coronation Street.

The Tiger Who Came to Tea

Wed, 12 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
Eves Wed 12 Aug 2009 until Sun 16 Aug 2009
Based on the picture book written and illustrated by Judith Kerr. Adapted for the stage with songs and lyrics by David Wood. The doorbell rings just as Sophie and her mummy are sitting down to tea. Who could it possibly be? What they certainly don't expect to see at the door is a big, stripy tiger! Following on from last year's highly successful tour, the tea-guzzling tiger is back on the road in this delightful family show; packed with oodles of magic, sing-a-long songs and clumsy chaos! A stunning stage adaptation of this classic tale of teatime mayhem.., expect to be surprised! David Wood OBE is undisputedly the country's leading writer and director of plays and musicals for children. His many successes include Fantastic Mr Fox, The Gingerbread Man, BFG, The Witches, Meg and Mog, Spot and Babe the Sheep Pig. "a modern classic" The Independent For children aged 3 and above. Running time: Approx. 55 minutes

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tue, 25 Aug 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
Eves Tue 25 Aug 2009 until Sun 30 Aug 2009
Bill Kenwright and The Really Useful Group presents Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's classic family musical, starring newcomer Craig Chalmers in the title role, one of the most popular finalists in the hit BBC series 'Any Dream Will Do' Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright's "Amazing", "Superb", "Wonderful" and "Brilliant" production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country with standing ovations at every performance. £11-24.40, (concs £11-22)

Spider's Web

Mon, 07 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
Eves Mon 07 Sep 2009 until Sat 12 Sep 2009
Following the Agatha Christie Theatre Company's hugely successful production of And Then There Were None; Spider's Web promises to be the most intriguing and entertaining yet. When Clarissa discovers a dead body in her drawing room, she tries to dispose of it before her Foreign Office diplomat husband returns home with a government VIP guest in tow. As the web of deceit starts to unravel, Clarissa pulls her friends into a desperate race to unveil the murderer and solve the mystery; before the police discover the felony and arrest her as their prime suspect!

The BFG

Tue, 29 Sep 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
Eves Tue 29 Sep 2009 until Sat 03 Oct 2009
The BFG is classic Dahl and this brand new stage show promises to mix up heart-pounding adventures with life-long friendships, jumbly words and even some whizzpopping in front of the Queen!

Jack and the Beanstalk

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
Eves Fri 11 Dec 2009 until Sun 03 Jan 2010
When Jack swaps Daisy the family cow for some magic beans, he gets a lot more than he bargained for... a giant beanstalk and a greedy giant! Jack must save Jill from the giant so he sets off with the help of a singing harp and a hen that lays golden eggs. Join a cast if comedy characters for slapstick silliness, terrible puns and plenty of songs...

Insane in the Brain

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
8pm Fri 11 Dec 2009 until Sun 03 Jan 2010
The classic story of One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest is injected with a large dose of hip hop energy by Bounce. This exciting company is known for creating high energy, imaginative street-dance theatre, enjoying hit runs at both the Peacock Theatre and the Roundhouse.

DV8 Physical Theatre

Wed, 07 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Hall for Cornwall
Truro TR1 2LL
8pm Wed 07 Oct 2009 until Thu 08 Oct 2009
A poetic and unflinching exploration of tolerance, intolerance, religion and sexuality, it incorporates dance, text, documentary, animation and film.

Jack and the Beanstalk

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Lighthouse
Poole BH15 1UG
Fri 11 Dec 2009 until Sun 03 Jan 2010
Rupert Hill, best known as Jamie Baldwin in Coronation Street, stars as Jack. Joining Rupert and playing the character Jill, will be his former Coronation Street co-star and ex Rovers Return barmaid Jenny Platt, who played Violet Wilson. Amazingly there will also be a real life Giant – played by Neil Finngleton, officially recognised by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘The UK’s Tallest Living Person’ and measuring an incredible 7ft 7.56 inches. The show is produced by Pelé Productions, the husband and wife team behind the successful productions at Lighthouse of Dick Whittington and Aladdin over the past two years. Vivien and Jim Wells have been producing outstanding family shows for over ten years, giving traditional family theatre a modern twist.

Gorilla ER - A vet's perspective in and out of Africa

Wed, 08 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Bristol Zoo Gardens - Clifton Pavilion
Bristol
6.30 Wed 08 Jul 2009
Bristol Zoo’s head vet, Sharon Redrobe, gives a talk about her work with critically endangered western lowland gorillas – both at Bristol Zoo and in the Cameroon. The anecdote-packed talk will be illustrated with hundreds of photos and video images. She will describe the award-winning gorilla cataract surgery she assisted with in 2002; sucessful gorilla fertility treatment and other ways she manages these big hairy patients at the Zoo. She will also talk about her recent trip to Cameroon to assist the move of 10 gorillas into forest. The event is a fundraiser for Bristol Zoo’s 2009 ‘Year of the Gorilla’ campaign and will be held in the Pavilion lecture theatre. Tickets cost £4 and booking is essential. To book phone 0117 974 7300 or email receptionist@bristolzoo.org.uk.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Sat, 03 Oct 2009 00:00:01 GMT

City Hall
Salisbury SP2 7TU
7.30 pm Sat 03 Oct 2009

Somerset Chamber Choir & Emma Kirkby

Sat, 25 Jul 2009 00:00:01 GMT

Wells Cathedral
Wells BA5 2UE
7pm Sat 25 Jul 2009
Brilliant Baroque! 25 July 2009, 7pm at Wells Cathedral. Somerset Chamber Choir celebrate their 25th anniversary with a spectacular concert of baroque favourites: Vivaldi Gloria, Handel Dixit Dominus & Charpentier Te Deum. Emma Kirkby joins four fine young soloists and superb baroque orchestra Canzona under conductor Graham Caldbeck in what promises to be a memorable summer's evening concert. Tickets (£10 - £25) are available from MusicBox 01275 349010. Early booking is advised!

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Jethro

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 12:16:52

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 22 07 2009 Wednesday until Thu 23 Jul 2009
Universal Pictures will be filming the two shows for inclusion in Jethro’s new live comedy DVD entitled ‘Too Late To Grow Up’ which will go on general release in November. Due to the content of Jethro’s material the shows are only suitable for an audience of 18 years or older. Tickets & information 0844 406 8666

Footlight On Broadway

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:36:21

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
730pm (Sat Mat 2.30) 10 07 2009 Friday until Sat 11 Jul 2009
If you’re looking for razzle-dazzle entertainment then look no further than Footlight on Broadway. This show pays tribute to everything that makes Broadway great: one show-stopping song after another and the greatest dance numbers ever seen performed by a juvenile cast. With an on stage cast of 150 prospective starlets between the ages of 3 and 21 years, this show promises to give you all the thrills and memories of Broadway musicals old or new.

Masters Of Musicals

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 13:49:30

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 19 09 2009 Saturday
Featuring songs from Les Miserables, Blood Brothers, Grease, Mamma Mia and many other great musicals performed by an incredible team of musicians and singers, this is a must-see for all lovers of musical theatre.

The Waltz King

Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:14:09

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm (Wed Mat 2.30} 28 09 2009 Monday until Wed 30 Sep 2009
Combining famous Strauss waltzes and polkas with dramatic scenes and excerpts from his operettas, The Waltz King tells the story of one of the most enduring musical dynasties ever. The tale of 'The Waltz King' is one of tempestuous rivalry, family feuds and musical genius. This original production follows the life of Johann Strauss from age 18 through love, death and marriage to his final days as a relative recluse. Tickets: £20.50 eves, £18 mat

We’re Going on a Bear Hunt

Fri, 26 Jun 2009 15:13:08

Lighthouse 21 Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
Various times 20 08 2009 Thursday until Sat 22 Aug 2009
Written by Children’s Poet Laureate Michael Rosen and illustrated by the award-winning Helen Oxenbury, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt has become a timeless classic that has entertained young children since 1989. The story follows a family's excitement as they wade, splash and squelch through a variety of imaginative environments in search of a bear. Director Sally Cookson describes the production as a “celebration of play”, and with designer Katie Sykes, they decided that the design should utilise a host of everyday objects and materials in order to draw young audiences into this thrilling, imaginary world. Thursday 20th – Saturday 22nd August Thursday – Friday 1.30pm and 4.30pm Saturday 11.00am and 1.30pm Tickets £10.00 Tickets & information 0844 406 8666

Family art & craft activities

Tue, 30 Jun 2009 12:58:04

Salisbury Cathedral Salisbury Wiltshire SP1 2EJ
05 08 2009 Wednesday until Fri 28 Aug 2009
Amazing family art & craft activities in August on a Wednesday and Friday. Wednesdays 11am-3.30pm £1.00 per family member. Fridays 10am-12pm £3.00 per child. More information 01722 555180 or just turn up.

Acoustic evening

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:53:54

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
8.30 01 07 2009 Wednesday
JOHN ALLEN Rory Ellis Girls from the shoreline

Stop Look Listen

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:01:21

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 02 07 2009 Thursday
Way Tangent Studio Arcade DJs: EP/Mark T/Rory. £3 entry

Gobstopper V’s Zero

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:06:07

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 03 07 2009 Friday
Fancy Dress, Golf Pros & Tennis Hos. Various DJs. £5 entry

Open Mic Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:08:48

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
05 07 2009 Sunday
OPEN MIC Live performances from musicians, poets, comics and all other bordering mediums. Sets are limited to 10 minutes. OPEN REEL A cinema screen will be hung on stage to show original short films. All medium of film is welcomed including all forms of animation. Showings are limited to 10 minutes and the film maker must introduce their film. Please contact Martin in advance to arrange for the projector and screen to be ready on the night

Battle of the Bands... Rock Factor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:12:03

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
8pm 08 07 2009 Wednesday
Any genre, but it has to be ROCK! To launch us into 2009 we're holding a fantastic Battle of the Rock Bands Competition in the West country, across 4 counties Dorset, Somerset, Devon and Cornwall. Somerset Auditions are now rescheduled to July 8th 2009 In Taunton at the Perfect 5th! 30 Bands will battle it out!

Unsigned Bands Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:15:33

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 09 07 2009 Thursday
Wolfdown 11:00pm – 12:00am Open Room 10:00pm – 11:00pm Needless Allies 9:00pm – 10:00. Free entry. Wolfdown are a four piece from Minehead, established only last year the boys already have a big following back in their home town. Playing modern rock and indie covers ranging from the Kings of Leon to Greenday and from the Gossip to Muse and slipping in the occasional oldie for good measure.

Housework Presents…Club Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:18:44

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 10 07 2009 Friday
Live drums from BLOOD Marcus Gauntlett Lee Groves Paul Elson 9pm - 3am £5 Door Entry.

Live Soundz Presents…

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:21:28

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 11 07 2009 Saturday
Live Soundz is the birth of The Perfect 5th's alternative club night, providing a mixture of choice Bands, DJ's , MC’s and Breakdancers.

Open Mic Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:23:38

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
7pm 12 07 2009 Sunday
Giving musicians an opportunity to bring in their instrument(s) and perform to a small crowd. Full PA system is provided along with a Drum kit and Guitar amps. Bring your Instruments and perform to an intimate crowd or just come along to sit back and listen Everyone’s welcome!

Battle of the Bands... Rock Factor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:26:23

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
8pm 15 07 2009 Wednesday
Four bands battle it out for a place in the final

Unsigned Band Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:29:56

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
7pm 16 07 2009 Thursday
The Hitchikers 11:00pm – 12:00am The Adventures of… 10:00pm – 11:00pm The Melo-D‟s 9:00pm – 10:00pm. Hitchhikers is a Blues rock band formed in early June 2007, made up of; Joe Williams on rhythm guitar and vocals Marvin Dawe on Lead guitar and vocals Matt Fisher on Bass Cosimo Lobb-Miller on drums

Live Bands

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:33:36

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 17 07 2009 Friday
The Holloways 11pm-12am The Locarnos 10:15 – 10:45pm We Push Buttons 9:15pm – 10pm + EP DJ‟s playing until 2am. The energy and the bond in The Holloways has seen the boys enjoy an intense schedule which is already relighting many fires ahead of the release of the new album – No Smoke, No Mirrors – which is due for a September release. The boys will be back on the road through the summer and autumn and the future is one they can hardly wait to sink their teeth into.

An all age acoustic lunch

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:36:17

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
1pm 18 07 2009 Saturday
Live'N'Up is a tour of young bands for a young audience.

Live Bands

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:38:21

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 18 07 2009 Saturday
Honest John Band 10pm – 12:30am + support from… Times Up 9:30pm – 10:30 £6 Ticket £8 Door.

Open Mic Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:40:41

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
19 07 2009 Sunday
Live performances from musicians, poets, comics and all other bordering mediums. Sets are limited to 10 minutes.

Battle of the Bands... Rock Factor

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:43:02

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
8pm 22 07 2009 Wednesday
Four more bands battle it out in heat 2

Unsigned Bands Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:46:56

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
23 07 2009 Thursday
Vanadium 11:00pm – 12:00am Veil Cassini 10:00pm – 11:00pm Newbridge 9:00pm – 10:00pm. Vanadium is a 4 piece metal outfit from Southwest England. The band has a modern heavy sound with old school qualities, such as the influences, Megadeth, Iron Maiden and Machine Head suggest.

Club Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:49:01

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 24 07 2009 Friday
The Giants 10pm – 11pm Leading the way into the future of british hip hop and jazz are The Giants, With a goal of bringing meaning and respect back into hip hop. Following on from role models such as Common, Dizzee Rascal and others where the music is about life and real issues. The Giants are bringing honesty to the table combined with killer music to create one of the next big things in the british music scene. www.

Live Bands

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:51:14

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 25 07 2009 Saturday
The Mangled Wurzles 10:15pm – 12:15pm Harry & The Hecklers 9:15pm – 10:00pm. More than just a Wurzels tribute band, The Mangledwurzels play Wurzels songs, old and new, blended with a selection of self-penned titles and pop standards 'Mangled' in true Wurzels tradition.

Open Mic Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:53:41

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
26 07 2009 Sunday
Live performances from musicians, poets, comics and all other bordering mediums. Sets are limited to 10 minutes.

Keeping The Music Real Presents…

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:57:06

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
29 07 2009 Wednesday
Missing White Woman Trial Project. MISSING WHITE WOMEN are a band formed in 2009 from North-West London. They like to make noise that isn't quite like anything else around today, often described as schizophrenic, they are dark, moody and atmospheric, with frequent outbursts of noise, aggression and vitality.

Unsigned Bands Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 08:59:58

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
30 07 2009 Thursday
Burn The Witch 11:00pm – 12:00am Port Erin 10:00pm – 11:00pm The Pocket Two‟s 9:00pm – 10:00pm. Forming in June 08, Burn the Witch work on loud, enlightening and thought provoking music.

Metal Night

Wed, 01 Jul 2009 09:04:10

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 31 07 2009 Friday
£10 Tickets in advance (From Martian Records. THE ROTTED, ROMEO MUST DIE, THE DEFILED, FLAYED DISCIPLE and SEREGON.

Ashcott Beer Festival

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:55:39

Whitely Farm Whitely Lane Ashcott Somerset TA7 9
19.00 03 07 2009 Friday
The 11th Ashcott Beer Festival. 32 guest ales and live music from The Tracks; Stuff Stan Likes and DJ Hot Stepper

Ashcott Beer Festival

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 11:59:02

Whitely Farm Whitely Lane Ashcott Somerset TA7 9
12.00 04 07 2009 Saturday
The 11th Ashcott Beer Festival. 32 guest ales and family entertainment. Kidsclub, pony rides, bouncy castle. Hog roast and food van

Ashcott Beer Festival

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:00:48

Whitely Farm Whitely Lane Ashcott Somerset TA7 9
19.00 04 07 2009 Saturday
The 11th Ashcott Beer Festival. 32 guest ales and live entertainment from comedienne Sara Benham, and music from Hogwash Junction Function; Joe Public; and DJ Hot Stepper

Ashcott Beer Festival

Thu, 02 Jul 2009 12:03:02

Whitely Farm Whitely Lane Ashcott Somerset TA7 9
12.00 05 07 2009 Sunday
The 11th Ashcott Beer Festival. 32 guest ales and live entertainment from Dave Herbert and his folk workshop (bring your own instrument). Help us drink up what's left... Cheap beer, food van, pleasant company, and your own music!

Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:33:14

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 25 09 2009 Friday
Is it art or is it rubbish? Whatever, it's STILL the Ukulele Orchestra of Great Britain. Unfashionable when unfashionable was the way to be. Too straight to be alternative, too alternative to be straight. Attracting packed audiences of all ages, from Glastonbury to Berlin, this strumming, plucking, singing ensemble turn essential rock and roll moments into a head on collision: the obituaries of rock and roll and melodious light entertainment. Terminal underachievers, somewhere between theatre, comedy, and music. Warning, ukuleles are played in this show. 'Most people have to die before they become immortal. These ukulele superstars have no such worries.' New Musical Express Tickets: £16.00 (£14.00)

Whole Lotta Led

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:33:55

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 01 10 2009 Thursday
Given the thumbs-up by none other than guitar god Jimmy Page, Whole Lotta led keep the spirit and songs of the legendary Led Zeppelin alive with their unique energy and stage presence. Whole Lotta Led play to over 40,000 enthusiastic fans every year, presenting classics like Whole Lotta Love, Stairway to Heaven, Immigrant Song and not forgetting the iconic acoustic numbers. With a recent 3 page review in the Sunday Express and live footage on the BBC 6 o'clock News this band goes from strength to strength. So, whether you’re a fan of the original Zep or new to the sound, audiences from six to sixty will be astounded by Whole Lotta Led. Tickets: £15.00 (£13.50)

Banxy and KnoLove: Adventures in Anti-Cool

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:34:30

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 03 10 2009 Saturday
Three knock-out and very individual Hip Hop theatre performances in the same evening! Banxy presents his new solo piece Ikky Wakk: Is Ikky still at the top of the Breakdance game or has age got the better of him? KnoLove Productions present their solo Cool Rules: A fierce uncompromising tale of pride, fear and hope exploring the explosion of violence within our young communities. Using physical lyricism with verbal dexterity Cool Rules brings you back to gritty urban reality with a bump. The whole evening will be topped off with Adventures in Anti-Cool; a fast and fun vignette of Hip Hop theatre ‘what ifs’, boldly going where no B’Boy has any right to be: To seek out new Hip Hop theatre but not as we know it, by riffing on themes as diverse as Star Trek, club nights and the inner nerd. www.banxy.co.uk Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00)

Laurielorry Theatre Company: Gusset

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:35:11

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
8.00pm 23 10 2009 Friday
Comedy and pathos meet on the factory floor... Pauline Potter’s gusset is her guiding light and her epicentre. She has worked in the factory for twenty years as a ‘Floater’ and that by definition means she floats from one job to another. Pauline feels trapped and is desperate to get out, she is learning to be a writer at night school and with her new book ‘Gusset Path to Life’ anything is possible. The gusset determines the way a woman moves and feels. If it is cut the wrong way dramatic changes take place. If you are experiencing mood swings, manic depression, irrational behaviour and want to kill the nearest man to you… check your gusset out! www.laurielorry.co.uk 'Knicker elastic for the soul with a feel good factor that rides high' The Stage Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00)

GA GA: A Tribute to Queen

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:35:51

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
8.00pm 24 10 2009 Saturday
From playing at the International Queen Convention to appearing in a recent BBC documentary, GA GA continue to prove why they are so highly rated by critics and audiences alike. There are no wigs, no make-up and definitely no false moustaches but instead a host of massive Queen songs played like they were meant to be. 'Stunning' Official Queen Fan Club 'Superb' Brian May Tickets: £14.00 (£12.50)

Stage Experience: High School Musical

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:36:26

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 29 10 2009 Thursday until Sat 31 Oct 2009
The original and by far the best of the High School Musical trilogy is brought to life by the best of Gloucestershire’s young talent this October. With the backing of a professional creative and production team, this high energy production is perfect for the whole family to enjoy during the school half term week. Visit the show's website at www.hsm1.co.uk for more information and discounted ticket prices! This amateur production is presented by arrangement with Josef Weinberger Limited on behalf of Music Theatre International of New York Tickets: £15.00 (£11.50) or discounted tickets available from www.hsm1.co.uk

Saltmine Theatre Company: Faustus

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:36:53

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 02 11 2009 Monday
John Faustus has made a deal with the devil. Whatever he desires can be his; all he has to give in exchange... is his soul. Having taken the deal he enjoys his new-found power of wealth and celebrity, women and drugs; it all comes so easily. But as his time runs out Faustus knows he’s made a mistake. Can he be saved? Or has he just lost the biggest gamble of his life? Adapted from Christopher Marlowe’s classic script by Richard Hasnip, this incredible play is brought to you as you’ve never seen it before. Tickets: £11.00 (£9.00)

Matt Schofield Band

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:37:27

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 08 11 2009 Sunday
Commentators on both sides of the Atlantic are ranking Rhythm & Blues guitarist Matt Schofield among the best in the world. In his relatively short career Schofield’s prowess as a blues guitarist has taken his band to twelve countries; seen him playing with iconic guitarists like Robben Ford; and brought him high praise in the Penguin Book of Blues Recordings as one of only two living British artists in recording history to gain a maximum four-star rating. His sound, a powerful mix of Blues and New Orleans funk, is unlike anything else. It is hard to pigeon-hole a band that can mine a deep blues trench one minute, effortlessly pull off a Meters anthem the next and then just as successfully revitalise the sixties Box Tops song, The Letter. A new album released in May this year, Heads, Tails & Aces, is widely regarded as his best yet. 'In Schofield, the UK has produced the best blues guitarist from any country in decades.' La Daily News, USA Tickets: £13.00 (£11.00)

Ballet Ireland: Cinderella

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:37:52

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 12 11 2009 Thursday
Ballet Ireland present an exquisite new two-act ballet, Cinderella, choreographed by Morgann Runacre-Temple. The tale starts with the most famous incident of a lost shoe in fictional history and continues past the wedding scene to the not quite so 'happily ever after' where Cinderella and Prince Charming struggle to overcome their differing backgrounds. Along the way, Morgann’s new work explores in more depth the supporting characters of the 'ugly' sisters and the often forgotten Buttons. Morgann has been choreographing for Ballet Ireland since 2005, creating over eight works for the company including two full-length collaborations: A Christmas Carol and Die Fledermaus with Artistic Director Gunther Falusy. As an extra treat, this evening of high-quality ballet will open with a short Lyric Suite by one of Britain's most prolific and outstanding choreographers, Michael Corder. Tickets: £16.00 (£14.00) Children £12.00

Icarus and the Original Theatre Companies: Othello

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:38:32

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 13 11 2009 Friday
By William Shakespeare Directed by Max Lewendel A tempestuous journey from scandal and intrigue to lust and vengeance. This strong collaboration of established companies present a major new production of Shakespeare’s great domestic tragedy, bringing the world of Othello vividly to life using an ensemble cast, a live string quartet, and original music from composer Ron McAllister. Tackling subjects of racism, belonging and deception, this is a classic take on a poignant tragedy that mercilessly explores every inch of the human condition. A winning combination of the Bard’s emotive language with some of Britain’s greatest talent promises a dangerous tale of ambition, jealousy and love. 'Max Lewendel's production succeeds by the strength of its acting and the steadily increasing tension' The Times on ‘The Lesson’ Tickets: £14.00 (£12.00)

Upbeat Beatles

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:38:59

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 20 11 2009 Friday
The Upbeat Beatles recreate the sound of the fresh young Beatles as they burst onto the scene in 1963 at the Kilburn State Ballroom. With raw powerhouse vocals pumped out with a driving backbeat, there isn’t a band to rival their authenticity. With no gadgets or modern technology the Upbeat Beatles are the nearest you’ll get to the real fab four. Tickets: £15.00 (£13.50)

Pandora's Box: Stumble the Clumsy Reindeer

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:39:41

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
10.30am 07 12 2009 Monday
The Like every Reindeer, it’s always been Stumble’s dream to work for Father Christmas. There’s just one problem; Stumble is extremely clumsy and even before the festivities have begun he’s in a lot of trouble! Fearing that he has ruined Christmas forever, he quickly leaves the North Pole but he’s got nowhere to go and a bad sense of direction to get him there. Join Stumble on his festive journey and meet a host of colourful characters along the way. With songs and laughter, colourful sets and costumes, puppetry and special effects; this show will brighten up any child’s Christmas. What’s more, it’s crammed full with opportunities for the audience to participate. 'As far as young children’s Christmas shows go, this is near flawless' The Stage Suitable for ages 3 and over. Tickets: £7.00 (£6.00) Family £24.00

Festive Family Film: Nanny McPhee [u]

Fri, 03 Jul 2009 16:40:30

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
5.00pm 22 12 2009 Tuesday
Why not take time out from present wrapping and turkey stuffing and let us take care of the festivities! With one enormous Christmas tree, twinkling fairy lights and even a visit from the jolly man in red, this is the perfect way to get into the festive spirit. Recently widowed Mr Brown (Colin Firth) has his hands full with his seven very naughty children, who have managed to drive away no less than 17 nannies! Enter Nanny McPhee (Emma Thompson) a mysterious woman with special powers who sets to work trying to tame the children. In this wickedly charming tale, the children soon notice that their misbehaving has magical and starling consequences. Come along early for a chance to meet Father Christmas in his grotto before the film. 'A magical, fantastic and wonderful fable that will capture the heart of the whole family!' NBC-TV Tickets: £6.00 to include a Christmas treat

Holistic Health and Psychic Fayre

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 15:53:42

Guildhall Market Square Salisbury Wiltshire
10.00 21 11 2009 Saturday
Hosted by Heaven-Wise Health and the Salisbury Therapists. There will be Therapies, such as reiki, Indian Head Massage, Thai Massage, Hot Stones and many more. Also there will be stalls, such as cards, gifts and crystals.

The Perfect 5th Presents...

Mon, 27 Jul 2009 18:15:57

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
8.30pm 01 08 2009 Saturday
The Night Owls are a four piece band playing hot syncopated ukulele songs of the 1920s and wooing love songs of the 1930s and 40s. They feature the ukulele and vocal stylings of Pat Goodall, Jim Gritt, Tom French and Nipper. Also appearing: Southern County

Open Mic Night

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 09:53:46

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
7pm 02 08 2009 Sunday
Live performances from musicians, poets, comics and all other bordering mediums. Sets are limited to 10 minutes.

Comapnion Dog Show

Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:44:21

Langley Burrell Village Hall Langley Burrell, Nr Chippenham Wiltshire SN15 4LL
12.00 02 08 2009 Sunday
Companion dog show - charity event - in aid of the National Animal Trust. Pedigree classes and novelty classes. Lots of prizes! A lovely family day out Open to all dogs whether pedigree or not. We can't wait to see you there!

Car boot sale

Tue, 04 Aug 2009 09:57:30

Yeovil Showground Dorchester Road Yeovil Somerset
1pm 30 08 2009 Sunday
From 1pm till 4pm at the Yeovil Showground off the Dorchester Road (A37) out of Yeovil. Phone: 07979345914

Club night

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:06:37

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 06 08 2009 Thursday
Pickpockets and Skyrockets Circus Sands EP DJ's: Mark T/Rory/EP

Inferno Presents…

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:09:04

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 07 08 2009 Friday
Fresh from a nonstop onslaught of releases on such labels as Hospital, LIFE, Breakbeat Kaos, Bingo, Full Cycle & Viper we are joined by DnB High Rollers SIGMA!! alongside Lockdown Recordings top bod CYBIN!! Also welcoming back longtime South-West DnB spinner WIZZ & an exclusive 90 minute triple back2back set from Inferno regulars SK-2, PHAKT & THE MAESTRO plus Bassline Records' very own SAMMY D plus lyrical support from MC's Sweetpea & Moonie..

Party Night!

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:12:09

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 08 08 2009 Saturday
Based in the South West of England, THE JOE PUBLIC were hand-picked by Michael Eavis to play at GLASTONBURY FESTIVAL in 2007. The band have since gone on to play over 200 shows across the UK, including gigs at Storm in Leicester Square, Camden’s famous Dublin Castle, The Spice of Life in Soho, The Bull & Gate in Kentish Town and a headline slot at the Camden Barfly. Circle Round the Park (COVERS) We are a London based band, originally from the south west of England, creating a blend of rock and pop, combined with our own individual influences. Having moved to London in 2007, the past two years have been full of late night rehearsals and constant recording sessions that have enabled us to develop our sound and style.

Open Mic Night

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:17:12

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
7pm 09 08 2009 Sunday
OPEN MIC Live performances from musicians, poets, comics and all other bordering mediums. Sets are limited to 10 minutes. OPEN REEL A cinema screen will be hung on stage to show original short films. All medium of film is welcomed including all forms of animation. Showings are limited to 10 minutes and the film maker must introduce their film. Please contact Martin in advance to arrange for the projector and screen to be ready on the night

Battle of the Bands Rock Factor... the final

Wed, 05 Aug 2009 14:20:45

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
8pm 12 08 2009 Wednesday

Unsigned Band Night

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:45:42

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 13 08 2009 Thursday
Talons are an instrumental band, who call the backwater town of Hereford their home. Forging the explosive energy of hardcore, the subtleties of post-rock and the fractured song structures and complexities associated with math-rock, Talons possess a fascinating sense of urgency and drive, with a sound that both soothes and savages in equal measure. The band are best experienced in a live environment, where the visceral, raw energy of their music can be fully appreciated. So far the band have had the pleasure of sharing stages with some great bands such as iForward Russia!, 65 Days of Static, Future of the Left, Rolo Tomassi, Grammatics, Johnny Foreigner, Frank Turner, Tubelord, and tons of shows with Pulled Apart By Horses. Huw Stephens recently gave the band their first airing on Radio 1, playing 'The Tragic Decline of Buff Orpington' on his Wednesday night BBC Introducing show. Also Halftime Chance and On Histories of Rosenberg (pictured)

Club Night

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:52:14

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9pm 14 08 2009 Friday
Friday August the 14th will be an “Ibiza reunion” party! The Housework crew will be out in Ibiza come the end of July so we promise to bring back the biggest tunes of the summer from the white isle! Marcus Gauntlett (Birthday set) Matt Thorne Nick Fisher (Live percussion) Sugarshaker Tom Pearson Tommy Preston

The Paper Pane Pilots Goodbye Party

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:56:33

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
9.15pm 15 08 2009 Saturday
Their last gig in Taunton before The Paper Plane Pilots jet off to live in the big smoke

Open Mic Night

Tue, 11 Aug 2009 17:58:47

The Perfect 5th 61 High Street Taunton Somerset TA1 3PT
7pm 16 08 2009 Sunday
Their last gig in Taunton before The Paper Plane Pilots jet off to live in the big smoke

Autumn Model Show

Thu, 27 Aug 2009 11:56:11

Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton Somerset BA22 7HT
10.00am 17 10 2009 Saturday
The Autumn Model Show promises to be a real treat for the model making enthusiast. Over 90 traders & clubs will be present to offer unusual retail opportunities and advise on modelling techniques. This year's show will see greater emphasis on radio controlled models and a flying display by the British Model Flying Association. There will be a 'Make & Paint' workshop run by Airfix & competitions for the under 16's with generous prizes sponsored by Airfix. Free entry for children when accompanied by a full paying adult. (1:1 basis) Tickets available on line until 2nd October or from the Museum Shop.

The Sunshine Boys

Fri, 28 Aug 2009 12:53:27

Swan Theatre Park Street Yeovil Somerset BA20 1QT
Monday 7th September 2009 07 09 2009 Monday until Sat 12 Sep 2009
This classic Neil Simon comedy is full of hilarious situations and is packed with witty one liners. The Comedy Team of Lewis and Clark, affectionately known as “The Sunshine Boys* enjoyed tremendous success for 43 years on the Vaudeville stage. But eleven years ago Al Lewis decided to retire from show business. This certainly did not please his irascible partner, Willie Clark, who wasn’t… and who still isn’t… ready for retirement! The two have not spoken to each other from that day to this. Now C.B.S. wants to reunite the team for a “History of Comedy* TV Special. Despite their animosity towards each other, Al and Willie decide to give it a try. During rehearsals of one of their old sketches, tempers and blood pressures grow high, especially when Al accidentally spits in Willie’s face and pokes him in the chest with his finger! Will these two old troopers finally get their act together again, or….?!

Children's Spooky Half Term Fun

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 11:24:44

Lulworth Castle East Lulworth Dorset BH20 5QS
10.30 25 10 2009 Sunday until Fri 30 Oct 2009
6 days of ‘Spooky’ themed fun and activities in the Castle, prizes and activities for children of all ages including “hunt the rat”, ghost stories and spot prizes for those who come in costume. Event included in normal admission price. For more information call 0845 450 1054 or visit www.lulworth.com

Mischief

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:17:35

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
17 09 2009 Thursday until Fri 18 Sep 2009
Dancers create mayhem in a thrilling, colourful and unpredictable world were the bottom line is always mischief- where 8 performers, including a live on-stage musician, mix up dance moves, visual arts, playful clowning, puppetry, music and song.

Clive James in the Evening

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:21:21

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 21 09 2009 Monday
Writer, broadcaster, raconteur - and Australia's finest export! Enjoy a feast of opinion before pitching your own question to the master interviewer. Call 0844 406 8666.

A Load of Stuff and Nonsense!

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:26:05

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
10am 26 09 2009 Saturday until Fri 23 Oct 2009
An exhibition by Marc Parrett, featuring animated displays of puppets, drawings, designs and photos plus detailed explanations of the puppet maker's process! Call 0844 406 8666.

The Waltz King

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:29:17

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
28 09 2009 Monday until Wed 30 Sep 2009
Combining famous Strauss waltzes and polkas with dramatic scenes and excerpts from his operettas, this production follows the life of Johann Strauss from age 18 through love, death, and marriage to his final days as a relative recluse. Call 0844 406 8666.

Mutton

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:33:58

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
01 10 2009 Thursday
A brilliantly funny show packed with sketches instantly recognisable to women of all ages and the men that have to live with them too! From hot flushes and memory loss to HRT and bladder weakness, no subject is too taboo to tackle in this hilarious of the comedy 'within women'. Call 0844 406 8666.

Paradise

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:37:41

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
01 10 2009 Thursday until Fri 02 Oct 2009
Introducing 'Salt Factory' - a performer, a writer and a creative producer working and experimenting together to create theatre that engages our community. 'Paradise' is an electric story of fall and redemption, telling of paradises lost and found. Salt Factory unities stark visual landscapes and restless text to create powerful theatre that captivates the mind. Call 0844 406 8666.

1930's Radio Jazz

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:40:13

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
03 11 2009 Tuesday
A joyous journey through Satchmo's early repertoire, Jelly Roll Morton's creative compostition and the glorious dance bands days of '30's radio when Bing Crosby was King of the crooners. Call 0844 406 8666.

Newgarth Light Orchestra

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:42:08

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
03 11 2009 Tuesday
An evening of magical musical memories featuring show music, Viennese music and all time favourites. Call 0844 406 8666.

The Churchfitters

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:44:19

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
05 11 2009 Thursday
A fast-paced infectious show combining fresh original song writing with rearranged songs and tunes from the British Isles. It's a glorious flurry of rock, pop, and jazz with the universal appeal of traditional music. Call 0844 406 8666.

Vagina Monologues

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:47:55

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
07 10 2009 Wednesday
Returning by popular demand, The Vagina Monologues is back to bring tears of laughter to your eyes once again, with television stars Sarah Jayne Dunn, Sally Lindsay and Lisa Riley. Call 0844 406 8666.

Scaramouche Jones

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:50:06

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
07 10 2009 Wednesday
An epic, poetic and profoundly moving one man show exploring the history of the twentieth century from the viewpoint of an ancient circus clown. The role, originally made famous by Peter Postlethwaite's performance, will be played by the award-winning author Justin Butcher himself. Call 0844 406 8666.

Stewart Lee

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:52:52

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
08 10 2009 Thursday
Following his acclaimed BBC TV series Stewart Lee's Comedy Vehicle, Lee now embarks on a stand-up tour with a brand new show. Call 0844 406 8666.

Hey Baby

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:54:35

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
09 10 2009 Friday
Award-winning As One Theatre presents a funny and moving show about the journey through pregnancy into parenthood. Swine from laughter to tears as these beautifully acted stories unite to create one emotive and thought-provoking multi-media show. Call 0844 406 8666.

Piano Masters

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:56:15

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
10 10 2009 Saturday
Back by popular request, four concert pianists come together with their individual styles and insghts to present a glorious celebration of the finest piano music ever written. Call 0844 406 8666.

Fascinating Aida

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 20:58:05

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
10 10 2009 Saturday
Britain's top female comedy trio return by popular demand with its satrirical cabaret act. It's not a comeback, just a quarter-century birthday celebration! Call 0844 406 8666.

John Hegley

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:00:11

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
12 10 2009 Monday
Call 0844 406 8666.

The Best of British Jazz

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:04:48

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
13 10 2009 Tuesday
An exclusive line-up of great British talent tailor-made for Lighthouse, with Matt Wates Sextet, Jutta's Party Band, Jason Rebello and Sumudu. Call 0844 406 8666.

Hazel O' Connor's Beyond Breaking Glass

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:06:38

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
14 10 2009 Wednesday
Hazel O' Connor marks the 30th anniversary of the ground-breaking film Breaking Glass with this acclaimed autobiographical show. Call 0844 406 8666.

Around The World in 80 Days

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:08:45

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
14 10 2009 Wednesday until Thu 15 Oct 2009
Following the success of A Clearing, Forest Forge Theatre Company returns with its new production of the classic adventure by Jules Verne. Call 0844 406 8666.

The Swingle Sisters

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:10:50

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
15 10 2009 Thursday
Incredible vocal virtuosity, a quasi-instrumental sound and a dash of choreography: it's the long-awaited return of the Swingle Sisters. Call 0844 406 8666.

Insane in the Brain

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:12:51

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
16 10 2009 Friday until Sat 17 Oct 2009
The classic story of One Flew Over The Cuckoo's nest is injected with a large dose of hip hop energy by Swedish street-dance company Bounce. Call 0844 406 8666.

Orquesta Buena Vista Social Club

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:14:42

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
17 10 2009 Saturday
An extraordinary line-up of Buena Vista Social Club stalwarts, together in a 13 piece band direct from Havana, comes to Poole to present some of the finest Cuban music ever made. Call 0844 406 8666.

Rambert Dance Company

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:16:58

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
20 10 2009 Tuesday until Fri 23 Oct 2009
Rambert Dance Company, Britain's premier and most popular contempoary dance company, visits Poole for the first time with a sensational and diverse programme. Call 0844 406 8666.

Richard Durrant

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:18:50

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
22 10 2009 Thursday
'The Guitar Whisperer' challenges the usual preconceptions of 'solo guitar concert!' by ignoring the usual boundaries of genre and convention, and propelling the results into a multi-media milieu. Call 0844 406 8666.

Talkies!

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:20:27

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
23 10 2009 Friday
A hip hop poetry night featuring orginal film and live sets by performance poets Steve Tasane and Elvis McGonaagall Call 0844 406 8666.

Mugenkyo Taiko Drummers

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:22:32

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
24 10 2009 Saturday
A spectacular concert of heart-pounding excitement. Call 0844 406 8666.

Rapunzel and the Tower of Doom

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:25:43

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
24 10 2009 Saturday
Theatre of Widdershins have taken this Grimm tale right back to its dark roots, teased out the tangles and styled it into a beautifully coiffured hair-piece! Totally enchanting! Call 0844 406 8666.

The Tempest

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:27:18

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
26 10 2009 Monday until Tue 27 Oct 2009
Shakespeare lovers of all ages will be swept away by this beguilling new adaptation of one of his most enduring plays. Enjoy an exquiste and highly visual performance from Platform 4, highly visual with rich multi-layered sound-scapes. Call 0844 406 8666.

Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:29:08

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
29 10 2009 Thursday
The Grammy-winning a cappela group returns with with an evening rich in physicality, choreography and brilliant vocal harmonies. Call 0844 406 8666.

Space Hoppers

Fri, 04 Sep 2009 21:30:44

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
30 10 2009 Friday until Sat 31 Oct 2009
The creative team who brought you Beneath The Waves returns with an inter-planetary adventure that will take your little ones to a distant galaxy. Combining pupperty, live music, poetry and beautifully designed enviornments, this is a magical experience for young children and their families. Call 0844 406 8666.

Concert beneath Concorde

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 10:42:58

Fleet Air Arm Museum Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT
7.00pm 26 09 2009 Saturday
A musical evening to round up the summer. Featuring the renowned Pendyrus Male Voice Choir and concert pianist Richard Baker - in an unforgettable setting under Concorde. Concert starts at 7.00pm and is in aid of the Royal Navy Benevolent Trust. Tickets avialble from HMS Heron Amenity Fund Office on 01935 456299 or 07785 253923.

Dick Whittington

Fri, 11 Sep 2009 16:14:52

Muse Theatre, Lipson Community College Bernice Terrace Plymouth Devon
7.30pm 08 12 2009 Tuesday until Sat 12 Dec 2009
The Wranglers Theatre Company are performing 'Dick Whittington at the Muse Theatre, Lipson Community College. Tues 8th-12th December 2009. Tickets £8, £6.50 for concessions. Free Parking, bar & refreshments available.

Children's Spooky Half Term Fun

Wed, 23 Sep 2009 12:23:20

Lulworth Castle East Lulworth Dorset BH20 5QS
10.30 25 10 2009 Sunday until Fri 30 Oct 2009
6 days of 'Spooky' themed fun and activities in the Castle, prizes and activities for children of all ages including 'hunt the rat', ghost stories and spot prizes for those who come in costume. Event included in normal admission price. For more information call 0845 450 1054

Under the Edge Folk with John Kirkpatrick

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:15:57

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
8pm 26 09 2009 Saturday
John Kirkpatrick, instrumental virtuoso and one of the most prominent figures on the English folk scene, performs solo for us tonight. Booking on 07791 323869

Under the Edge Folk featuring Clive Gregson

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:21:00

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
8pm 24 10 2009 Saturday
Live music from Clive Gregson, an accomplished guitarist and musician who has played with Richard Thompson, Nanci Griffith, Eddi Reader and Boo Hewerdine. "One of the most emotionally literate songwriters around." The Guardian. Supported by Lou Brown. Booking on 07791 323869

Under the Edge Folk featuring Tom McConville

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:28:16

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
7.30pm 06 12 2009 Sunday
Live music from Tom McConville, Musician of the Year, BBC Folk Awards 2009, accompanied by David Neweyone. A rollercoaster of musical delights, presented with Tom's inimitable sense of humour and style. Supported by Diana Johnstone. Booking on 07791 323869

An Evening with Radio Banska

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:37:03

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
8pm 17 10 2009 Saturday
An instrumental quintet with an exciting range of influences - including Latin, East European and North African - skilfully blended into genre-defying compositions and passionately served up with an exotic jazz seasoning. Tickets £8/£7. Booking on 07791 323869

Christian Pattemore and Phil Andrews

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:38:54

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
8pm 31 10 2009 Saturday
An alternative Halloween. Performing the whole of their new album live for the first time, these talented singer/songwriter/musicians, together with band, play ‘soulful west-coast acoustic/rock’. Tickets £6/£4.50. Booking on 07791 323869

Best of Broadway

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:41:59

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
8pm 21 11 2009 Saturday
With a talented cast of local and ex-West End performers, this ultimate 'feel-good' show brought to us by the Rolling Stock Theatre Company will delight those who love musical theatre. Tickets £10/£8. Booking on 07791 323869

Preparing for Elizabeth

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:46:10

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
8pm 27 11 2009 Friday
A one-woman show from Pomegranate Theatre creating the transfiguration of actress to Queen Elizabeth I. As make-up and costume are put on layer by layer, the Queen herself appears and reveals the woman behind the mask. Written and performed by Penelope Wildgoose. Tickets £8/£7. Booking on 07791 323869

Antarctic Illustrations

Fri, 25 Sep 2009 11:50:25

Under the Edge Arts at the Chipping Hall The Chipping Wotton-under-Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
7.30pm 20 11 2009 Friday
Dave Sycamore spent a couple of seasons working at the most remote British South Atlantic Survey Station in the Antarctic, surviving months of total darkness followed by freezing snowy summers. The slides he took have been digitised and printed for a fascinating exhibition of extraordinary photographs including many wonderful aurora images. To open the exhibition Dave is giving a talk illustrated with projected slides of his best images. Tickets £5. Booking on 07791 323869

Gloucester Docks Charity Firework Spectacular

Sat, 26 Sep 2009 21:13:23

Gloucester Docks Gloucester Gloucestershire
6.00pm 07 11 2009 Saturday
Gloucester Charity Firework Spectacular The Annual Gloucester Charity Firework Spectacular is put on at the historic Gloucester Docks by Gloucester Round Table. This years event is kindly Supported by Gloucester Quays, Gloucester City Council and Heart FM, with all money raised given to Gloucestershire based charities. This year’s event will again take place on Saturday November 7th in the fabulous Gloucester Docks setting. The gates open at 6:00pm, with the fireworks starting from 7:15pm. The display will last approximately 20 minutes and is set to music. Advanced tickets are available at Gloucester Tourist Office or from the Gloucester Docks office. Adult Ticket £4.50 (£5.00 on the night) Child Ticket £2.00 (£2.50 on the night) Family Ticket £12.00 (£14.00 on the night) The fireworks this year will be set off by Heart FM popular breakfast show host Warren Moore. Other attractions such as Fairground rides and hot food will be laid on along with Gloucester Docks retail out

Heartbreak Soup

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:26:05

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
04 11 2009 Wednesday until Thu 05 Nov 2009
A poignant tale of childhood led in slow motion. Music, puppetry and humour combine to create a magical tale for everyone that has a heart… or two. As Cuddy waits in his hospital bed he prepares to tell his story. Dan is here to help. They tell tales of playground games, fantastic islands and a secret romance, conjuring memories from the drawers beneath Cuddy’s bed. TICKETS: £7 Age Guidance: 9+

Tear It Up 3

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:33:52

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7pm 06 11 2009 Friday until Sat 07 Nov 2009
Presented by Infectious Dance Academy. An exciting showcase of street style dance and singing brought to you by people of all ages. The academy’s third show at Lighthouse promises to be the best yet......come and get ‘infected’! Ticket £8

Marie - The story of Marie Lloyd

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:36:57

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 06 11 2009 Friday
Marie Lloyd lives again in this popular and celebrated show, which features all her famous songs including “Don’t Dilly Dally on the Way” and “Oh! Mr Porter”. Marie captures all the riotous fun and irrepressible talent as well as the pain and anguish of a truly remarkable woman.

Seth Lakeman

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:39:25

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
07 11 2009 Saturday
Seth Lakeman, the West Country born singer songwriter credited with taking folk to a new audience with his rhythmic, urgent performances and lyrically engrossing albums, is heading off on the road again up and down the UK this Autumn. Seth’s critically acclaimed third album ‘Poor Man’s Heaven’ charted at number 8 in the UK on it’s release last year, an unprecedented achievement for a so-called ‘folk inspired’ artist. The album boasts the closest representation on record of Seth’s live show – perfectly capturing the rhythmic, raw energy seldom seen in any other acoustic artist. Tickets: £16

Boys Dance Classes

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:44:40

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
28 09 2009 Monday until Mon 14 Dec 2009
Open to boys aged 11-16 years old, these weekly after school Monday classes will explore different styles of dance from Contemporary to Capoeira The initial 6 sessions will focus on Capoeira training and be led by Professor Bia Vianna from Origens do Brasil dance company. Places limited, please call in advance.

Days Of Significance

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:47:26

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
10 11 2009 Tuesday until Sat 14 Nov 2009
Before they depart for active service, two young soldiers make the most of a drunken night out with friends in an English market town. Their bravado is soon crushed by their tour of duty and the civilian life the return to is now as alien to them as the desert they left behind. Following a critically acclaimed London run in 2008, the Royal Shakespeare Company now brings Days of Significance to the Lighthouse. Written by award-winning playwright Roy Williams, this timely and explosive play examines the aftermath of a war whose conflicts rage far beyond the Iraqi battleground.

BSO Concert

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:49:26

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11 11 2009 Wednesday
Mussorgsky Prelude to Khovanshchina Shostakovich Violin Concerto (No.1) Dvorák Symphony No. 9 "From the New World" Yan Pascal Tortelier Simone Lamsma

Moonfleet

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:51:34

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11 11 2009 Wednesday until Sat 14 Nov 2009
Dorset based physical theatre company Angel Exit and Dorchester Arts Centre present Moonfleet, an exciting new show for everyone with a sense of adventure. A straggling gang of hilarious buffoons are washed up amongst the flotsam onto the wild shores of Chesil Beach. They conspire to spin this yarn of a young orphan boy clashing with both smugglers and excise men in his quest to find Blackbeard’s lost treasure.

Heather Small

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:54:03

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
13 11 2009 Friday
The Brit and Mercury Music Prize winner performs a joyous mix of blues and jazz standards and greatest hits from her own solo material and days with M People.

Timothy West in

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:56:57

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
14 11 2009 Saturday
Celebrate the beautiful words of Lord Alfred Tennyson with readings performed by Timothy West. He is joined by David Owen Norris (piano), Amanda Pitt (soprano) and Mark Wilde (tenor) to pay a heart-felt tribute to the beloved poet. Enjoy moving readings, songs and song cycles with Tennyson’s words set by Arthur Sullivan and Richard Strauss. TICKETS: £13

Porridge

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 09:59:05

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
16 11 2009 Monday until Sat 21 Nov 2009
After successfully bringing Dad's Army to the stage in 2008 Calibre Productions return to Lighthouse with a real 'coup de theatre' - the first ever professional stage adaptation of the BBC's hit comedy 'Porridge'. Penned by the original writers Dick Clement and Ian La Frenais - the same fabulous team who gave us Auf Wiedersehn Pet - this hilarious new play features all your favourite characters from the original series. So prepare for laughs-a-plenty as Fletch, played by Shaun Williamson (EastEnders/Extras) as well as Godber and the other inmates of Slade Prison take on the system under the nose of the ever suspicious Mr Mackay. Tickets: £17.50 First Night, £19.50 Eves, £15.50 Matinees

BSO Concert

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:01:19

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
18 11 2009 Wednesday
Britten Variations on a Theme of Frank Bridge Mozart Sinfonia Concertante K364 Beethoven Symphony No. 8 Duncan Riddell Lawrence Power

The King's Singers 09

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:03:13

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
19 11 2009 Thursday
Fresh from scooping a prestigious Grammy Award for ‘Best Classical Crossover Album’, The King’s Singers return to Lighthouse for an evening of a cappella song. Formed in 1968 at King’s College Cambridge, The King’s Singers have been tagged the world’s most sought-after a cappella ensemble. Their simple enjoyment of what they do has captured the imagination of audiences worldwide and kept The King’s Singers at the top of their game for decades.

Visiting Grandad

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:05:42

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
20 11 2009 Friday until Sat 21 Nov 2009
A touching and funny play exploring the special relationship between a Grandad and Grandson. Reluctantly Little Jack has to stay with Grandad for a whole afternoon. To Jack’s great surprise, Grandad reveals that he is not ALL that he appears and a whole new adventure begins. There is more to Grandad than meets the eye and he holds a delightful secret that is not so gloomy after all!

Back To The Future

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:07:58

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
21 11 2009 Saturday
Poole & Parkstone Players and the Musical Theatre Society celebrate the music of Poole & Parkstone Productions' 90 year history. Enjoy music from Gilbert and Sullivan through to classics like The Merry Widow, rip-roaring showstoppers like Anything Goes and the new "songbook" musicals and shows like Hairspray. Tickets: £13 2pm & 5pm, £13.50 8pm Discounts are not applicable

Horrible Histories

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:15:39

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
24 11 2009 Tuesday until Sat 28 Nov 2009
WED 25 – SAT 28 NOV Frightful First World War: WED & THUR 1.30PM & SAT 2.30PM Woeful Second World War: WED – FRI 10.30AM & FRI & SAT 7PM Horrible Histories takes to the stage with two astounding shows guaranteed to thrill you and your children. Frightful First World War Experience the front line of the worst war ever. Relive the terror of the trenches, suffer the songs, face the food, confront court martials, gasp at the ghost stories and join the soldiers as they go over the top. Woeful Second World War From the brutal Blitz to the soggy shelters, join young Alf and Sally as they are evacuated to darkest Wales where they deal with rotten rations, scary schools and new parents! But the bombers are on their way so be sure to take cover! TICKETS: £12

BSO Concert

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:17:49

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
25 11 2009 Wednesday
Respighi Fountains of Rome Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a Theme of Paganini Khachaturian Spartacus Kirill Karabits Nikolai Lugansky

The Royal Air Force in Concert 2009

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:23:23

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
28 11 2009 Saturday
The 2009 Royal Air Force in Concert tour welcomes back popular soloist Flying Officer Matthew Little and singer Emma Kershaw who will sprinkle the evening with some West End stardust, singing songs from Les Miserables and Cabaret before sharing the stage for a ‘secret’ 007 medley! Compered by Ian Lavender, best known for his role as Private Pike in the BBC’s Dad’s Army, the Royal Air Force in Concert includes toe-tapping Glenn Miller melodies and an Armed Forces Salute, featuring popular theme tunes from some of the greatest war movies ever including The Great Escape and A Bridge Too Far.

Alison Moyet

Mon, 28 Sep 2009 10:25:03

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
29 11 2009 Sunday
Fresh from the release of her new Best Of album, Alison Moyet comes to Lighthouse for one night only. Alison Moyet is an outstanding singer whose career has stretched from Yazoo in 1982, through the multi-million selling solo hits from Alf, to the critically-acclaimed albums of Hometime, Voice and The Turn.

An Xmas Round Robin With Simon Hoggart, Gabriel Woolf and Cantores Michaelis

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:17:58

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 05 12 2009 Saturday
Days and times: Saturday 5th December 7.30pm Admission fee (if any) : from £13.00 Contact number : 0844 406 8666 Website : www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Further information: Laugh your way through the Xmas season with this fun-filled evening of round robins, festive readings and fabulous carols. Journalist, broadcaster and parliamentary sketch writer Simon Hoggart observes the humour of the festive season with a selection of pompous round robin letters. Celebrated actor Gabriel Woolf demonstrates his love of literature with his favourite Xmas readings. And Last Choir Standing judge Suzi Digby leads her choir Voce singing beautiful carols between each reading. It’s our version of Kings College’s much loved 9 lessons and carols: a festive feast for all literature lovers.

Bad Manners

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:34:44

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 21 12 2009 Monday
Admission fee (if any) : £12.50 advance / £15.00 on the door Contact number : 0844 406 8666 Website : www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Further information: The world’s favourite Ska Band makes its long-awaited return to Lighthouse. Buster and the boys will be belting out hits from a career spanning over three decades. Including Lip up Fatty, Special Brew, Lorraine, Just a Feeling, Walking in the Sunshine and many more, it’s the ultimate night of Bad Manners!

The SAS Band

Tue, 13 Oct 2009 14:37:51

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 17 12 2009 Thursday
Admission fee (if any) : £25.00 Contact number : 0844 406 8666 Website : www.lighthousepoole.co.uk Further information: Legendary recording artists Fish (Marillion), Paul Young and Chris Thompson (Manfred Mann's Earth Band) are the first big names in music to be confirmed to join Queen’s musical director and keyboard player Spike Edney’s The SAS Band for a night of fun and explosive music

Mendelssohn: Elijah

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:24:07

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 21 11 2009 Saturday
Dramatic - full of glorious melodies and rousing choruses - Elijah is probably Mendelssohn's best-loved work: a triumph from its very first performance! What more could you ask for? Superb baritone Christopher Purves sings the title role in what is sure to be a very special performance. Bristol Choral Society Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Kate Valentine (soprano) Alex Casssidy (mezzo) Hugh Hetherington (tenor) Christopher Purves (bass) Adrian Partington (conductor) Tickets (£9 - £21) available from 0117 962 4991 or Colston Hall Box Office

Handel: Messiah

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:25:14

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7:30pm 19 12 2009 Saturday
A mesmerizing memorized Messiah - fast, light & dancing. Sung from memory by choir and soloists alike, this is a very special Messiah. Together with the beautiful playing of baroque orchestra Music for Awhile, it makes for the perfect start to Christmas Tickets (£9 - £21) available from 0117 962 4991 or Colston Hall Box Office

Bristol Concert Orchestra

Thu, 15 Oct 2009 16:28:07

St Georges Bristol Bristol Bristol
7:30pm 05 12 2009 Saturday
Rossini: William Tell Overture Walton: Cello Concerto Brahms: Symphony No 4 Brahms' powerful and passionate 4th symphony is seen by many as the absolute crown of his symphonic writing; with its sweeping melodies and monumental last movement it proves his most beloved musical testament. One of Britain's leading young performers, the phenomenal cellist Marie Macleod, is the soloist in Walton's all-to-little-heard cello concerto, warm and lyrical in tone and putting the soloist firmly in the spotlight. Starting with Rossini's rousing William Tell overture, this is a concert that will warm the musical spirits in the December month.

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:07:08

Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LP
10am 28 11 2009 Saturday until Sun 29 Nov 2009
Our magical weekends in the run up to Chritmas are sure to get you in the festive spirit. Enjoy Christmas tales, a fun family trail and a change to purchase some special gifts with 10% off!

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:10:14

Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LP
10am 05 12 2009 Saturday until Sun 06 Dec 2009
Our magical weekends in the run up to Chritmas are sure to get you in the festive spirit. Enjoy Christmas tales, a fun family trail and a change to purchase some special gifts.

CHRISTMAS WEEKEND

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:10:53

Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LP
10am 12 12 2009 Saturday until Sun 13 Dec 2009
Our magical weekends in the run up to Chritmas are sure to get you in the festive spirit. Enjoy Christmas tales, a fun family trail and a chance to purchase some special gifts.

NADELIK

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:13:11

Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LP
11am 20 12 2009 Sunday
Join us to celebrate Christmas the Cornish way. Expect mince pies and mulled wine, carol singers and possibly even the sound of sleigh bells in the distance!

HAUNTED HALLOWEEN

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:27:41

Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LP
10am (note tour times) 24 10 2009 Saturday until Sat 31 Oct 2009
Enjoy spooky storytelling, colouring and facepainting before daring to venture on one of our tummy-trembling tours of the castle. Tours at 11am, 1.30pm and 3pm. booing for tours ESSENTIAL tel. 01326 316594

CHRISTMAS TRAIL FOR CHILDREN

Tue, 20 Oct 2009 11:31:39

Dartmouth Castle Castle Road Dartmouth Devon TQ6 0JN
10am 28 11 2009 Saturday until Sun 29 Nov 2009
Follow the trail around the castle and claim your festive treat from one of English Heritage's little helpers.

Joe Longthorne

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:22:44

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 21 05 2010 Friday
Joe Longthorne was first launched onto the British television viewing public as a singer-impressionist in 1981. Within a year he received the Variety Club's coveted award for Most Promising Artiste and has been fulfilling that promise ever since. Joe now had a new lease on life after recovering from cancer and in 2007 the Variety Club's Most Promising Artiste of '83 was awarded their most coveted of accolades; the Lifetime Achievement Award which placed him amongst a galaxy of past recipients like Sinatra, Garland and Fitzgerald. "I haven't felt this good for decades" he said on the podium. "It's like I have gone back 20 years". A new chapter in Joe’s life has begun, come and applaud his courage but most especially his Talent.

An Evening with Gervase Phinn

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:29:04

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
7.30pm 05 06 2010 Saturday
An Evening with Gervase Phinn” will have you in stitches, as he shares his hilarious tales of life as a schools inspector in the Yorkshire Dales. Dubbed “the James Herriot of schools” this best selling author, Radio and TV personality is not to be missed! One of Britain’s most popular writers and performers, Gervase is best known for his five autobiographical novels: “The Other Side of the Dale”, “Over Hill and Dale”, “Head Over Heels in the Dales” and “Up and Down in the Dales”, The Heart of the Dales’. With his keen ear for the absurd and sharp eye for the ludicrous, Gervase Phinn has delighted audiences all over the UK with stories of his experiences as a school inspector. Gervase embarks on his 9th national tour that takes in over 40 nights. His shows have received rave reviews all across the country.

Tim Vine

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:33:12

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 12 03 2010 Friday
Here it comes over the brow of the hilarity. It’s Tim Vine in a train. Stand back from the platform in case you get hit by a prop. Every carriage is packed full of gags. Can you hear them? Chug chug joke joke, chug chug joke joke. Be on your guard. This Train ‘Timinates’ here! King of the one-liner and star of BBC1 ‘Not Going Out’ tours the country with his brand new stand-up show with support from John Archer.

Stephen K Amos

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 10:34:54

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 06 02 2010 Saturday
Welcome to Stephen K Amos' third solo stand-up comedy tour of the UK. He's back with a brand new show for 2009/2010. It’s full to bursting with more fun, warmth, bonhomie and love than ever before. Forget the credit crunch and welcome to The Feelgood Factor! Age limit: 16+ A circuit stalwart, Stephen K. Amos made his Edinburgh debut in 2001, and has performed there every year since. He has also appeared at the Melbourne Comedy Festival every year from 2006. On TV, he has performed stand up on Live at the Apollo and the 2007 Royal Variety performance and has appeared on several panel shows, including Have I Got News For You, Mock Of The Week, The Wright Stuff and Loose Women.

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:01:00

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 27 10 2009 Tuesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:01:29

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 28 10 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:02:22

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 03 11 2009 Tuesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:02:47

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 04 11 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:03:01

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 10 11 2009 Tuesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:03:14

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 11 11 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:03:27

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 17 11 2009 Tuesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:03:42

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 18 11 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:04:09

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 24 11 2009 Tuesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:04:26

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 25 11 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:04:54

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 02 12 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:05:06

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 09 12 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:05:38

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
3pm 09 12 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:05:50

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
3pm 02 12 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:06:13

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
3pm 16 12 2009 Wednesday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:06:33

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
3pm 26 12 2009 Saturday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:06:49

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
12pm 26 12 2009 Saturday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:07:23

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
3pm 28 12 2009 Monday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:07:42

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
3pm 01 01 2010 Friday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Christmas Cracker

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:08:07

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
12pm 01 01 2010 Friday
Curtain up, cue the music, turn down the lights and join with us for a show that promises you a cracker full of comedic moments and musical treats for all the family this yuletide season. ‘Wherever We Go’ in the world, Christmas is synonymous with Peace and Love, we have lots for you to love including this years Torbay’s Got Talent winner on top of all the other goodies in the cracker… we can’t guarantee the peace though as this show will make you laugh, set your toes tapping and create rapturous applause!

Thank You for the Music

Thu, 22 Oct 2009 10:58:48

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 29 05 2010 Saturday
Abba Magic and Bee Gees Magic star in the year’s biggest and best concert show, taking you on an unforgettable magical musical ride. Classic Abba hits Dancing Queen, Super Trouper and Thank You For the Music rub shoulders with chart toppers Massachusetts, Stayin’ Alive and even Bee Gees-penned hits for other artists; Islands in the Stream and Woman in Love. Join us in a theatrical romp through the decades, a show that has it all – star-studded cast, glittering costumes, superb musicianship. . . Experience the world’s original and best Abba and Bee Gees theatre show – now in its 13th fantastic year – as we say Thank You For the Music. The fans of Thank You For The Music range from six to sixty and regularly dress up for the occasion. So polish up your platforms, unfurl your flares, hitch up your hot pants and prepare for a night of hit-packed entertainment that will have you dancing in the aisles all night long! Tickets are £15.50, Children £14.50, Senior Citizens £14.50.

GRAND FIREWORK DISPLAY

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 09:27:52

Pendennis Castle Falmouth Cornwall TR11 4LP
Gates 6pm Start 7pm 05 11 2009 Thursday
The Falmouth Firework Spectactular is back! Falmouth Community Fire Station are again organising this years firework display. The event this year will be taking place at the picturesque Pendennis Castle. There will be a range of music and entertainment will be laid on for you. Pirate FM will be there providing the music and there will be plenty of hot food, drinks, donuts, fair ground rides and much, much more. Entry is £4 for adults and £2 for children. All proceeds from the event will be be donated to local charities.

Voice of the Heart: A Tribute to Karen Carpenter

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:54:36

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 13 02 2010 Saturday
Celebrating the stunning music of The Carpenters including great hits like, Close to You, Goodbye to Love and Yesterday Once More, plus a beautiful country medley of Top of the World, Sweet Sweet Smile and Jambalaya, in great contrast to the popular songs of her last and most poignant album Voice Of The Heart. With superb vocals from Carole Gordon and the outstanding talents of the Blue Jeans Band singers and dancers, this promises to be a sparkling night to remember; perfect valentines treat. Tickets: £16.00 (£14.00) www.foreverinbluejeans.uk.com

Spaniel in the Works: Dark Tales of Gloucestershire

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:55:20

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 17 02 2010 Wednesday
Hanged men, witches, sea serpents and drunken fairies can all be found in this popular one-hour show. Dark Tales of Gloucestershire takes traditional folk tales from the county and retells them in a lively, funny and exciting way using rhyme, music, dance and puppets. From the Royal intrigue of the Bisley boy to the sad tale of the ghost pub of Dursley and the strange Sea Serpent of Coombe Hill, this show is ideal entertainment for family audiences. “Extremely funny...The Company are masters of their art” Stroud News and Journal Tickets: £7.00 (£6.00) www.spanielworks.co.uk

Mutton

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:56:07

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 25 02 2010 Thursday
A unique and brilliantly funny comedy sketch show that appeals to women of all ages and the men that have to live with them! These three hilarious 40 and 50 something ladies’ know more than most about juggling careers with demanding children, overgrown gardens and never ending housework. From hot flushes (or ‘power surges’ as the girls like to call them) and memory loss, to HRT and bladder weakness... no subject is too taboo to tackle. This is a show where you won't feel embarrassed to 'wet yourself'! Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) “Great Fun” Lorraine Kelly “Watchable, believable and above all funny” The Independent www.muttonproductions.com

Blues Brothers Reloaded

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:56:44

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 27 02 2010 Saturday
To celebrate the 30th Anniversary of The Blues Brothers film, starring John Belushi and Dan Akroyd, Blues Brothers Reloaded have put the band back together. This touring ensemble promises a high-kicking, hard-rocking, feet-stomping, dance-crazy, beer-hazy, powerhouse performance of a show. The hugely talented 9-piece band will play blues, jazz, soul and rock ‘n’ roll, including the all-singing, all-dancing, Soul Sisters and the infamous duo Jake and Elwood Blues. This Gloucestershire-based company will transport you back to downtown Chicago with the biggest and the best of the Blues Brothers! Come along dressed as Jake and Elwood and dance the night away. We’re on a mission… why don’t you join us? Tickets: £13.00 (£11.00) www.bluesbrothersreloaded.co.uk

The Rude Mechanicals Theatre Company: The Musicians of Bremen

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:57:37

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
10.30am 17 03 2010 Wednesday
Bruno, an old donkey, runs away with his friends: Alberta, a fox hound; a pretty cat called Cornelia; and Fritz, a magnificent red rooster; to become jazz musicians, The Musicians of Bremen - and what adventures they have, especially when they come across a posse of terrifying robbers - and an abandoned baby! A lovely, hilarious and often tender tale about triumph over adversity, ambition, friendship, loyalty, bravery and what it’s like to get old. A charming story and live original music make this short play suitable for children aged 3 - 9 years. “Consistently captivating” Independent on Sunday Tickets: £7.00 (£6.00) Family £24.00 www.therudemechanicaltheatre.co.uk

The Magic of Motown

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:58:36

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 20 03 2010 Saturday
The Reach Out Tour 2010 Live on stage the music of the Temptations, Diana Ross and The Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jackson Five, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves, Smokey Robinson, Mary Wells, Isley Brothers and scores more. This is the biggest and best live Motown tribute concert show, direct from the USA: boasting a talented, superbly-choreographed cast; 38 million-selling hit songs; dozens of dazzling costume changes; and that authentic Detroit sound. The Magic of Motown will have you singing and dancing to 50 years of classic hits like: Stop in the Name of Love; Signed, Sealed, Delivered; My Guy; What Becomes of the Broken Hearted; I Heard it Through the Grapevine; Endless Love; I Want You Back; I’ll Be There; Blame it on the Boogie and Dancing in the Street. Regularly selling out the UK’s top arenas and theatres, packing them in at giant festivals alongside Jools Holland, Lemar, Lulu and Jane McDonald, this promises to be night to

Channel Productions Guernsey: Lotty’s War

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 15:59:23

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 25 03 2010 Thursday
Thrust into the dilemmas of the German Occupation, striving to be loyal to her friends and family, Lotty finds herself having to succumb to the requirements of an occupying force, particularly those of the General billeted with her. Based on true events, this gem of a play is a fascinating examination of how relationships and personalities change in the quest for survival. With Britain currently occupying two countries, Lotty’s war is a relevant and fresh look at the dilemmas faced by British people under occupation in Guernsey; a vivid recollection of their own very recent history. Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) www.cpg-tours.com

Easter Family Film: The Fox and the Child [U]

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:12

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
2.00pm 12 04 2010 Monday
Dir: Luc Jacquet France 2008 90m Luc Jacquet (March of the Penguins) directs the tale of a young girl’s growing relationship with a wild fox. Featuring the beautiful natural landscape of rural France with narration from Kate Winslet, this refreshing production is picturesque and charming. Tickets: £6.00 to include an Easter treat Doors open from 1.00pm for egg-citing Easter activities before the film.

Cinema Nights: Julie & Julia [12A]

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:00:53

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.45pm 20 04 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Nora Ephron USA 2009 118m Based on two true stories, Julie & Julia intertwines the lives of two women who, though separated by time and space, are both at loose ends... until they discover that with the right combination of passion, fearlessness and butter, anything is possible. Starring Meryl Streep and Amy Adams, the film follows Julia Child’s story of her start in the cooking profession juxtaposed with blogger Julie Powell’s 2002 challenge to cook all the recipes in Child’s first book. “A feast certain to please the palates of those addicted to Top Chef and the Food Network” USA Today Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00) www.julieandjulia.com

Vienna Festival Ballet: Swan Lake

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:02:13

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 21 04 2010 Wednesday
Celebrated for the freshness of their dancing style, their exquisite costumes and the strength of their corps de ballet, Vienna Festival Ballet have a reputation for producing high quality classical performances. They attract top-ranking dancers, including Robert Thomsen who has danced with Mathew Bourne’s irreverent all-male troupe. Swan Lake is one of the all-time great dance works, choreographed to Tchaikovsky’s exquisite score and as one of the greatest love stories it is also one of mankind’s most intense theatrical experiences. With all the glamour of the royal palace and the beauty of the flock of swans at the lakeside, Vienna Festival Ballet captures the magic of this timeless tale. Tickets: £16.00 (£14.00) Children £12.00 www.viennafestivalballet.com

Cinema Nights: The Soloist [12A]

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:02:54

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.45pm 04 05 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Joe Wright UK/USA/France 2009 111m In 2005 LA Times writer Steve Lopez (Robert Downey Jr) meets Nathaniel Ayers, a homeless musician living on skid row (Jamie Foxx). In search of a good story the journalist befriends the Julliard-trained musician. Featuring two of the most powerful and emotive performances of any film this year, The Soloist is the story of that encounter, their lives and their friendship. “A soul-searching tribute to the power of music and the importance of friendship” Star Tribune Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00) www.soloistmovie.com

Three Bonzos and a Piano

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 16:04:35

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 07 05 2010 Friday
Bonzo Dog Doo Dah Band fans will be delighted to learn that Roger Ruskin Spear, Rodney Slater and Sam Spoons have teamed up with super-pianist Dave Glasson to create more fun, music and subversive diversion in the spirit of this ageless band. Three Bonzos and a Piano will provide a very entertaining, life affirming, ‘hair of the dog’ performance, unleashing their Bonzo Dog classics with energetic zip and palaver: Ali Baba’s Camel, Hunting Tigers Out In India, Alley-Oop, Trouser Press, Monster Mash, Tent, Can Blue Men Sing The Whites? and many more diabolical Do Dah Band classics. Robots, smoke, unsuitable medical technology, ancient theatrical props, the kitchen sink and the audience too, all combine to re-create an unforgettable atmosphere. Addictive stuff. You have been warned! Tickets: £15.00 Students £10.00 www.threebonzosandapiano.co.uk

Concert by Yeovil Chamber Choir

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 23:13:59

Church of St Peter and St Paul South Petherton Somerset TA13
7.30pm 21 11 2009 Saturday
The Choir’s programme centres on Joseph Haydn's masterpiece, the Nelson Mass which he composed in 1798, but also includes a variety of pieces, some well-known, others less so, from many different parts of Europe, including Palestrina, Viadana, L’Heritier, and Monteverdi. Tickets for the concert on the 21st of November are £8 each, and under-16’s come in free of charge. Tickets will be available on the door, and in advance from N & D News, 26 St James Street South Petherton, and Ceres Natural Foods, 9 Princes Street Yeovil, or via the Choir‘s website.

Opera Sulis Presents ' Rejoice and Sing'

Fri, 06 Nov 2009 19:07:21

St Michael's Church Broad Street Bath Somerset BA! 5LJ
7.30pm 05 12 2009 Saturday
Join professional soloists and a chorus of young voices aged 11-18 for a wonderful selection of seasonal and sacred music. Music ranging from Bach, Mozart to Rutter and Goodall. Mulled wine served in the interval and a retiring collection for The Robin Hood Ministres

The Grapes of Wrath

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:48:34

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
19.30 17 11 2009 Tuesday until Sat 21 Nov 2009
John Steinback’s classic novel is brought to life by English Touring Theatre. Cast includes Christopher Timothy, Sorcha Cusack and Oliver Cotton Free post show talk on Thurs 19 (evening).

Vampires Rock

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:50:08

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
19.30 23 11 2009 Monday
Along with Steve Steinman and Toyah Wilcox, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest rock anthems ever.

DragonForce

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:53:46

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
19.30 24 11 2009 Tuesday
The power Metal band brings its Hearts and Minds Tour to Cornwall. Tickets £16

St Petersburg Ballet Theatre

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:58:23

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
19.30 26 11 2009 Thursday until Sat 28 Nov 2009
The company performs two of classical ballet’s finest jewels: Swan Lake and Giselle. Tickets £20.50 (RV) - £32.50 plus concessions

Roy Orbison & The Beatles Live in Concert

Mon, 16 Nov 2009 14:15:02

The Bacon theatre Dean Close School Chelteham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 19 06 2010 Saturday
Barry Steele who portrays The Big O has toured extensively across the UK, Denmark, New Zealand, Holland, Belgium and Germany. He performed as the Big to rave reviews in the hit show “Rockin on Heavens Door,” before leaving in April 2009 to concentrate on his own show. He has been described by the stage newspaper as “Brilliant” and the Wanganui Chronicle in New Zealand stated “Barry Steele has a range to match the master.” It was during the tour of New Zealand that it became evident that the chemistry between The Big O’s music and The Beatles was electric and both Barry and The Complete Beatles are looking forward to bringing “Roy Orbison & The Beatles Live in Concert” to the UK and beyond. tickets on sale from the box office 01242 258002

Red Hot & Cole - The Life and Music of Cole Porter

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:02:11

The Playhouse, Cheltenham Bath Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL53 7HG
7.45 23 01 2010 Saturday until Sat 30 Jan 2010
Cheltenham Operatic and Dramatic present the life and music of Cole Porter. They will enthrall you with singing and dancing of the highest standard and exquisite quality that we have come to expect from CODS - Gloucestershire's Premier Society. This scintillating mix of biography and song includes such standards as “Anything goes”, “I love Paris”, “Just one of those things”, “Night and day”, “In the still of the night” and more. This is a champagne tribute to a glittering age gone by and the talent that was Cole Porter. You are invited to a “swellegent” party, where the stylish, sophisticated guests and Cole Porter himself, transport you to the world of the stages and penthouses of New York, Paris, Venice and London. NO SHOW SUNDAY 24TH. MATINEE SAT 30TH 2.30. TICKETS £12 (Concs £10 available Sat 23rd and Monday 25th)

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Christmas Concert under Concorde

Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:54:40

Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT
6.00pm 10 12 2009 Thursday
What a way to end the year! Mulled wine and mince pies will help put everyone in the Christmas spirit as the Roayl Navy Volunteer Bands HMS Heron and Northwood HQ perform their extremely popular Christmas Concert under Concorde. Tickets are £7.50 and are available online at www.fleetairarm.com or from the Museum Shop

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:31:45

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
See details 11 01 2010 Monday until Sat 16 Jan 2010
Starring Craig Chalmers was one of the most popular finalists in the hit BBC series Any Dream Will Do. Watched by millions every Saturday night, the show was produced to find a leading man for Andrew Lloyd Webber’s new West End production, and Craig, chosen from tens of thousands of wannabees, charmed audiences week after week with his vocal talents, finishing in the top five. Before Joseph, Edinburgh born Craig was a professional vocalist and entertainer. He was part of successful boyband 'No Reason' who enjoyed a top ten hit as well as performing at the Kings Theatre in Edinburgh and Hampden Stadium alongside Blue, McFly, Sugarbabes and Girls Aloud. This colourful retelling of the biblical story about Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours sings out to young and old alike with a score which is wall to wall hits - including Close Every Door and Any Dream Will Do.

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BSO Christmas Carols

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:38:33

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
23 12 2009 Wednesday
Carols Sing-A-Long Concert Matthew Wood Martin Clunes Bournemouth Symphony Chorus

Viennese Gala

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:58:23

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
3pm

Brendan Cole Live and Unjudged

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:06:36

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
02 01 2010 Saturday
Brendan Cole – the “bad boy of ballroom” demonstrates his brilliant execution and superb choreography in a dynamic dance show. From the sensual moves of the tango, rumba and cha cha, the elegance of the foxtrot, quickstep and Viennese waltz, to a red hot explosion of pasa doble, salsa and jive, Brendan and his guests perform their choice of everybody’s favourites. Set to songs from legends such as Frank Sinatra and Nat King Cole, to Whitney Huston, Michael Buble, and Michael Jackson, mixed with music as contrasting as Carmina Burana and Guns N’ Roses, Brendan with his dancers, singers and a scorching band of hip young musicians gives the ultimate modern take on ballroom for everyone from the young to the young-at-heart.

Elevate 2010

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:14:22

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
09 01 2010 Saturday
U.Dance Platform for Dorset, Bournemouth and Poole Following the huge success of Elevate youth dance platform in 2007 the event is coming back to Lighthouse in January 2010 as part of the National initiative U.Dance. Elevate is a celebration of Dance, bringing together dynamic performances from a wide selection of talented local and regional youth dance groups. The platform will showcase a number of new emerging community youth dance companies that have recently developed in the county as well as established youth dance companies from Dorset, Bournemouth, Poole and the South West. With performances ranging from contemporary, capoeira, street, hip hop and fusion dance styles this platform will be an exciting evening of youth dance not to be missed! Come and see your local talented dancers. Tickets: £7.00 adults £5.00 concessions

BSO Concert

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:23:40

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
13 01 2010 Wednesday
Glinka Ruslan and Ludmilla Overture Tchaikovsky Piano Concerto No. 2 Rachmaninov Symphony No. 2 Kirill Karabits Simon Trpceski

Frankie & Johnny in The Clair De Lune

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:31:11

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
See details 20 01 2010 Wednesday until Sat 23 Jan 2010
Frankie is a waitress and Johnny a chef at the same diner. After a first date they fall into bed together. Johnny is certain he has found his soul mate in Frankie but she is far more cautious and disinclined to jump to conclusions. As the night unfolds, they slowly begin to reveal themselves to each other as they take tentative steps towards the start of a possible relationship. Directed by Michael Lunney Music by Lynette Webster Date: Wed 20 – Sat 23 Jan 7.30pm Thur & Sat Mats 2.30pm

Grand Tea Dance

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:36:26

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
21 01 2010 Thursday
Shine up your dancing shoes and enjoy the sounds of a live dance band. No experience necessary. Come on your own, in a group or with a partner. Tickets: £5

Fatal Encounter

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:42:50

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
See website 26 01 2010 Tuesday until Sat 30 Jan 2010
Howard Mansfield arrives home one day to find that Joanna has accidentally shot his former friend Perry and decides to protect her by confessing to the shooting. Suddenly Howard is caught up in a web of international blackmail, conspiracy and attempted murder. Is the gallant Mark Adler all he seems? Is Perry’s ex-wife involved? And why is the M.P.’s wife so worried? Packed with twists and turns, this stylish thriller will keep you guessing until the final unexpected showdown.

BSO Concert

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:48:12

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
27 01 2010 Wednesday
Walton Scapino Overture Saint-Saëns Piano Concerto No. 5 Elgar Symphony No. 1 Andrew Litton Stephen Hough

Tom Paxton

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 11:54:02

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
31 01 2010 Sunday
Tom Paxton’s songs are known and loved around the world: 'The Last Thing On My Mind', 'Ramblin’ Boy', and 'Bottle Of Wine', just a few of his truly timeless works. His generosity to both audiences and fellow musicians is renowned, and his passion for justice and the ties that bind people together is unwavering: for all this and more, Tom Paxton ranks as one of the most revered musicians of his generation. The American folk singer and singer-songwriter has been writing, performing and recording music for over forty years. Paxton's songs have been recorded by Pete Seeger and The Weavers, Judy Collins, Joan Baez, Doc Watson, Harry Belafonte, Peter, Paul and Mary, The Kingston Trio, The Chad Mitchell Trio, John Denver, Dolly Parton and Porter Wagoner, Willie Nelson, Flatt & Scruggs, The Fireballs, and many others. He has performed thousands of concerts around the world.

French Intermediate (2nd series)

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:52:48

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA22 8UX
6pm 03 11 2009 Tuesday until Tue 08 Dec 2009
For those probably in their third year of study, we will be following the BBC French Experience course, but laced with conversation, games and audio-visual materials to add to the fun. Costs £42 per person per series of six (minimum group size: six people) payable at the start of each six week programme. We are happy to make an allowance for pre-planned holidays.

French Intermediate 3rd series

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 14:56:53

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA22 8UX
6pm 05 01 2010 Tuesday until Tue 09 Feb 2010
For those probably in their third year of study, we will be following the BBC French Experience course, but laced with conversation, games and audio-visual materials to add to the fun. Costs £42 per person per series of six (minimum group size: six people) payable at the start of each six week programme. We are happy to make an allowance for pre-planned holidays.

French Advanced

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:06:16

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA20 8UX
6.30pm 02 12 2009 Wednesday until Wed 16 Dec 2009
Starting on Wednesday 2 December a small group will be meeting at the Airfield Tavern for French conversation, advanced reading and listening skills and a light-hearted look at the Subjunctive. If anyone would like to join the group the cost is £8 per session plus refreshments. Please contact the website to book a place. Initially just three sessions are planned.

German Elementary

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:14:23

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA20 8UX
6pm 07 10 2009 Wednesday until Wed 14 Apr 2010
For those in the early stages of learning German or who have studied it some time ago, this group welcomes new members to join them on Wednesdays at 6pm. Lessons cost £8 per session and there is currently no need to purchase a textbook. Please contact Languages2go to discuss suitability and to book a place.

Italian Intermediate Reading Group

Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:18:45

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA20 8UX
6.30pm 04 01 2010 Monday until Mon 08 Feb 2010
Starting in the New Year, those with sufficient Italian to follow an intermediate level reader are invited to join a reading group on Monday evenings at the Airfield Tavern. Details still to be finalised, but likely start time is around 6.30pm at a cost of £8 plus refreshments (for a small group of less than six). Email the site for further details or to book a place.

Joanna Trollope

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:30:54

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
01 02 2011 Tuesday
The number one bestselling author reads from her new novel, The Other Family, for the first time anywhere in the UK. The Other Family traces the tensions and moral dilemmas facing two very different families thrust together by the death of a mutual loved one and the inheritance he leaves behind. Her novels have sold over 6 million copies in paperback in the UK alone. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to hear the author read from her latest work prior to its official release. TICKETS: £13

Journey's End

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:33:58

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
02 02 2011 Wednesday until Sun 06 Feb 2011
Based on R C Sheriff’s own experience in the trenches, Journey’s End is a compelling play showing humour and courage in the face of certain tragedy. The young, talented and war-weary Captain Stanhope is confronted with the fresh face of his past as an old schoolmate joins the platoon. As the offensive looms closer, Stanhope must inspire his men to make the ultimate sacrifice for a war he no longer understands and a cause he no longer remembers. Time creeps to a standstill as the soldiers await their orders before racing to a heart wrenching climax as these young men face their Journey’s End.

BSO Concert

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:36:05

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
03 02 2011 Thursday
Brahms Academic Festival Overture Beethoven Piano Concerto No. 1 Shostakovich Symphony No. 5

Piccadilly Dance Orchestra

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:01:17

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
04 02 2010 Thursday
The Piccadilly Dance Orchestra returns for another enchanting evening of music from the bygone era of Broadway and Hollywood between the wars. The orchestra swings, a singer croons and you’ll swoon to a de-lovely cocktail of songs and dance band classics. The evening will begin with a set from Neville Dickie – one of England’s most notable stride and Boogie Woogie pianists – and the Swing Kings. If you love a good tune and the glamour of days gone by you’ll love this unashamed wallow in pure nostalgia.

A Touch of West End

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:04:54

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
07 02 2010 Sunday
Starring Rachel Barrell, Ima Castro, Earl Carpenter, Chris Holland, Rohan Tickell And Annette Yeo Ever wanted to know what it’s like to be in a West End musical? Join us for one night only and see what goes into performing a leading role in a show like Miss Saigon or We Will Rock You or even Phantom of the Opera in this amazing yet intimate concert described by UK press as “fabulous”. Six musical theatre stars (including local boy Earl Carpenter, a former ‘Phantom’ and current ‘Javert’) with only piano and cello give us a glimpse of what it’s like to work on some of the greatest musicals of our time.

BSO Concert

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:06:51

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
10 02 2010 Wednesday
Sibelius Symphony No. 7 Elgar Cello Concerto Nielsen Symphony No. 4 "The Inextinguishable"

Lady Windermere's Fan

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:09:15

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11 02 2010 Thursday until Fri 12 Feb 2010
The Arts University College, Bournemouth, perform Oscar Wilde’s four act comedy which chronicles a series of misunderstandings and deceptions in high society. Like many of Wilde’s comedies, Lady Windemere’s Fan is a biting satire on the morals of Victorian society, particularly marriage. You will be charmed by Wilde’s characters, his trademark wit and intelligence. Come and enjoy an evening of elegance, comedy, music, dance, wit, gossip, suspense and intrigue.

Undercover Opera

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 00:11:25

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11 02 2010 Thursday
A delightful evening of comic opera featuring Fifty-Minute Figaro, an abbreviated Marriage of Figaro (W.A. Mozart,), and Pugwash Walks The Plank (D.O. Norris). Both comedies of disguise, these mini operas are sung in English by THE WORKS - Amanda Pitt (soprano), Mark Wilde (tenor), Mark Saberton (baritone) and Thomas Guthrie (baritone and Beaumarchais) - and accompanied by David Owen Norris (piano). Don’t miss Thomas Guthrie’s not-quite-Clouseau Beaumarchais pleading with the king in Figaro or Mark Wilde’s duet with himself playing both Pugwash and Old Staens the Seaman in David Owen Norris’ Pugwash!

How Cold my Toes

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 09:55:00

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
12 02 2010 Friday until Sat 13 Feb 2010
Presented by Travelling Light, Bristol Old Vic and Birmingham Repertory Theatre From the seed-sprouting vitality of spring to the frosty frozen fingers of winter, Travelling Light pack a year into an hour with this wordless mix of performance, music and dance. The team behind Shadow Play and The Ugly Duckling joins forces with urban dance company Champloo to take young audiences on a magical journey through the seasons. Winter’s never been this hot, summer’s never been this cool and you’ll never experience a more captivating year! TICKETS: £7, SCHOOLS £6 AGE GUIDANCE: 2+

National Youth Jazz Orchestra

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:04:13

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 13 02 2010 Saturday
The multi-award winning National Youth Jazz Orchestra returns to Lighthouse to showcase the talents of some of the country’s finest young musicians. Voted Best Big Band four times in the British Jazz Awards by critics and public alike, NYJO is recognised as a world-class jazz orchestra nurturing a rising generation of jazz musicians.

BSO Concert

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:15:35

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
17 02 2010 Wednesday
Elgar Enigma Variations Barber Violin Concerto Brahms Symphony No. 3

Babel

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:17:57

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
17 02 2010 Wednesday
Stan Won’t Dance makes an explosive return to Lighthouse with an all male act of dance terrorism choreographed by former DV8 collaborators Liam Steel and Robert Tannion. Written entirely in street verse by acclaimed writer Patrick Neate, Babel combines explosive movement with words of mass destruction. Abrasive, anarchic, honest and uncompromising; nothing and no-one is safe, as some of this country's finest physical theatre performers fly in the face of convention to ask fundamental questions about the Britain in which we live. It’s an all out assault on your senses that will hit both heart and mind.

African Soul Rebels

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:20:11

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
18 02 2010 Thursday
Music Beyond Mainstream returns with its sixth rebellion featuring bands from Mali, Benin and South Africa. Mixing funk and Afrobeat with the bewitching rhythms of their native Voudoun tradition, the 11-piece Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou demonstrates why its energy and all-round funkiness remains undimmed. With their energising rhythms and outspoken social commentary, The Kalahari Surfers – whose music was famously banned under the apartheid regime – presents a thought-provoking set featuring rebel poet Lesego Rampolokeng. A huge force for women’s rights in her native Mali, Oumou Sangare has a majestic presence and spellbinding voice. Joined by her super-tight band she brings an irrepressible energy and joie de vivre to the stage.

The Selfish Giant

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:23:11

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11am and 3pm 19 02 2010 Friday
An enchanting production of Oscar Wilde’s classic story. Since building a wall to keep the children out of his garden, the only visitors the Selfish Giant gets are Lady Snow and her friends. One morning he hears the most beautiful music coming from his bedroom window and is delighted with the sight that greets him. Set in a magnificent steel sculpted garden, the story is told using beautifully crafted puppets, a brilliant musical soundtrack and superb storytelling.

Youth Makes Music

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:25:16

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7pm 19 02 2010 Friday
The Salvation Army Territorial Youth Band and Choir return to Lighthouse for their annual concert.

Roger McGough

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:28:22

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
22 02 2010 Monday
Roger McGough returns with the miracle birth of a new collection and an evening of poems to amaze and delight. McGough wrestles with mortality, seeks love in the launderette, perspires in the Foreign Legion, snaps Henri Cartier Bresson in Liverpool and jives in Macca’s trousers. He shares the pain of Lord Godiva and Mr Nightingale, considers his Final Poem and shakes a fist at Alzheimer’s.

The Lady Vanishes

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:30:46

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
23 02 2010 Tuesday until Sat 27 Feb 2010
Alfred Hitchcock’s classic film of lies, lost ladies and locomotives is brought vividly to life in this rollicking comedy-thriller. As war looms over Europe a cosmopolitan collection of eccentrics attempts to get to London aboard the transalpine express. But their journey is hampered by avalanche and intrigue. Combining wit and humour with action and romance, the plot takes as many twists and turns as the mountain railway that carries them on their perilo

BSO Concert

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:32:15

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
24 02 2010 Wednesday
Beethoven Egmont Overture Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1 Franck Symphony in D minor

My Mother Told Me Not To Stare

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 10:35:22

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11am and 2pm 27 02 2010 Saturday
A deliciously dark operetta for curious children and their grown ups. Have you ever done things your parents told you not to do? Have you swallowed the pips of an apple and waited for a tree to grow in your belly? Have you made a face when the wind changed? Or turned your back on the sea? Told in an operatic gothic style, My Mother Told Me Not To Stare presents children with the rules that must absolutely not be broken… and then absolutely breaks them!

Carmina Burana: Somerset Chamber Choir

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:49:32

King's College Chapel South Road Taunton Somerset TA1 3LA
3pm 14 02 2010 Sunday
Somerset Chamber Choir present Orff's Carmina Burana on St Valentine's Day - and what more appropriate day than this for a performance of this thrilling work, with its tales of courtship, love and lust, drinking and general debauchery? The opening and closing chorus 'O Fortuna' has recently been revealed by the BBC as the most listened to piece of classical music, so why not come and hear it in this thrilling live performance? The choir are thrilled to be joined by South Somerset Youth Choir for this concert, together with 3 outstanding soloists, 2 virtuoso pianists and 5 percussionists who will be kept very busy dashing between their 20 instruments. This is a concert not to be missed, and would make a superb Valentine's gift. Tickets, priced £11 - £20, are available from 01275 349010

Mahler Symphony 2 'Resurection'

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 09:55:44

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7:30pm 13 03 2010 Saturday
A performance of Gustav Mahler's epic and rousing “Resurrection” symphony is always an experience not to be missed. Mahler spent six years perfecting this symphony and with it he changed the musical landscape forever. Combining huge orchestral forces with a large choir and vocal soloists, the work takes the listener from early solemnity to an absolute high on a scale not seen before. Tickets, priced £10, £12 & £14 (concessions £7, £9 & £11), are available now from 0117 922 3686 or www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event1235

Bach St John Passion: Bristol Choral Society

Wed, 06 Jan 2010 10:00:09

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7:30pm 27 03 2010 Saturday
Bach St John Passion: Bristol Choral Society, Music for Awhile (Margaret Faultless - leader), Pippa Goss - soprano, Frances Bourne - mezzo-soprano, Joseph Cornwell - tenor (Evangelist), Christopher Bowen - tenor, Samuel Evans - bass, Warwick Cole - chamber organ, Adrian Partington - conductor. Right from the tempestuous opening chorus, it's immediately clear that Bach wanted to explore the dramatic potential in the story of Christ's betrayal, arrest, trial and crucifixion. Tickets, priced £9 - £21, are available now from 0117 962 4991 or the Colston Hall box office: http://www.colstonhall.org/whatson/Event959

The Laughter Party

Thu, 07 Jan 2010 11:53:34

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8.15pm 16 02 2010 Tuesday until Wed 20 Oct 2010
All you need for a party will be right here at the BABBACOMBE THEATRE with a superb new show for 2010, THE LAUGHTER PARTY. We have fabulous lighting, great music, stunning costumes with feathers masks and lots of sparkle, gorgeous girls, handsome men, magical illusions and to top all that loads to make you laugh out loud! Show dates: Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 16th February to 28th April inc. Tuesdays, Wednesdays & Thursdays from 4th May to 30th September inc. Tuesdays & Wednesdays from 5th to 20th October inc. All performances are at 8.15pm For more information on the show and to book your tickets please visit the Babbacombe Theatre website.

Holiday French

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 15:57:02

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA22 8UX
7.30pm 23 02 2010 Tuesday until Tue 25 May 2010
A 12 week introductory French course designed to help you get the most from your holiday. We will be using the BBC Talk French book and accompanying CDs, as well as other light-hearted audio resources, puzzles and activities. Cost, including refreshments, £84 payable in two instalments.

French Advanced

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:08:41

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA22 8UX
6.30pm 13 01 2010 Wednesday until Wed 17 Feb 2010
First series of Advanced French includes practice with the subjunctive, a mystery story, a pub quiz and lots of French conversation. Cost £42 per six week series, including refreshments OR £8 for a single session.

Spanish2Go

Fri, 08 Jan 2010 16:14:07

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA22 8UX
6pm 25 02 2010 Thursday until Thu 27 May 2010
To help you make the most of your holiday this 12 week introductory course uses the BBC Talk Spanish book 1 and accompanying CDs, as well as other light-hearted audio resources, puzzles and activities. Cost, including refreshments, £84 payable in two instalments.

The 39 Steps

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:12:50

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm (Wed and Sat mats 2.30pm) 01 03 2010 Monday until Sat 06 Mar 2010
Hitchcock meets hilarious in this Laurence Olivier Award winning ‘Best New Comedy’ version of the classic spy thriller. This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay. Complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and devastatingly beautiful women.

Studio Jazz

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:18:19

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 02 03 2010 Tuesday
JIM MULLEN (GUITAR), HENRY LOWTHER (TRUMPET), MIKE GORMAN (ORGAN), MATT SKELTON (DRUMS). Modern Jazz with a touch of the blues from the finest UK guitarist and nonstop excitement from the most adventurous trumpeter.

The Comedy Works

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:20:23

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 06 03 2010 Saturday
The Comedy Works present four of the circuit's best comedians. All are award winners, TV names and regulars at the UK's top comedy clubs. Come and enjoy an evening of stand-up from the stars of tomorrow

Jerry Dammers Special A.K.A Orchestra

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:23:02

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 07 03 2010 Sunday
Songwriter and keyboardist Jerry Dammers – founder of the Specials and the 2-Tone record label – and his 18 piece orchestra pay tribute to the cosmic jazz of Sun Ra and Alice Coltrane, mingling their sounds with those of dub innovator Coxone Dodd, exotica pioneer Martin Denny and more.

Gertrude’s Secret

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:25:52

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 08 03 2010 Monday until Tue 09 Mar 2010
Now in its fourth year, this colourful show will transport you to an absorbing world of characters both comic and sad with an entrancing mixture of poignant monologues and uproarious comedy. What is Gertrude’s terrible secret? Everything is perfect in Maureen’s relationship – or is it? All these questions and more are answered in this frequently hilarious yet unnerving show.

Neanderthal

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:27:24

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 12 03 2010 Friday
Four remarkable singers journey across the songlines of our ancestors to a point where language and song are joined in the same instinctive breath. Merging video and live performance this innovative show will lead you into the cave of first consciousness for a powerful and moving prehistoric music experience

English Music for String Orchestra

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:30:01

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 14 03 2010 Sunday
From Purcell to Woolrich, Clio Gould (pictured) leads The Royal Academy Soloists in a musical exploration of four centuries of English music for String Orchestra. Leader of the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra and Principal Violin of London Sinfonietta, Clio Gould enjoys a diverse career as soloist, director and leader throughout Britain and Europe.

The Best of British Jazz 2

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:31:36

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 15 03 2010 Monday
One big band and one small band with a big band sound: it's a blistering night of modern jazz and funk as Laurence Cottle's Big Band and Protect the Beat blast the theatre stage.

The Sopranos

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:33:22

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 18 03 2010 Thursday
Paying homage to great Divas from Shirley Bassey to Barbara Streisand and Judy Garland to Celine Dion, eight talented ladies will enthral you with timeless classics from the World of Opera to Broadway. The Sopranos will have you eating out of their hands with their spine-tingling harmonies and beautifully crafted arrangements backed by a virtuoso band including a sassy string quartet.

Scottish Falsetto Sock Puppet Theatre

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:36:48

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 18 03 2010 Thursday
A comedy double act that has to be seen to be believed! The Socks - stars of BBC3’s Comedy Shuffle and Upstaged, MTV’s Best Show Ever and YouTube - bring you songs, sketches, socks and violence plus the entire history of film. Not suitable for U12s

The Endellion String Quartet

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:38:54

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 19 03 2010 Friday
Endellion String Quartet is joined by poet Wendy Cope for a delicious combination of music and words featuring works by Beethoven, Haydn and Panufnik. You’ll be swept away by the magical sounds of Beethoven’s 1st Razumovski quartet and Haydn’s op 76 no.1 and treated to Roxanna Panufnik’s vivid new setting of poems by Wendy Cope with readings by the author herself.

Kit Wright and Rosalind Shanks

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:40:39

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 19 03 2010 Friday
An amusing evening of poetry for children featuring works by the likes of Lewis Carroll and Edward Lear as well as new poems from Kit Wright himself. Author of more than twenty-five books for both adults and children, Kit Wright has dedicated his life to poetry. Performing jaunty hilarious masterpieces for children from his recent collection “The Magic Box”, he’ll provide sheer good fun for all the family.

Hot Flush!

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:42:14

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 22 03 2010 Monday
A hilarious show packed with fabulous new songs and the entertaining stories of four ordinary women living extraordinary lives. Hot Flush! is more fun than joining a gym and cheaper than botox so round up the girls and enjoy the ultimate girls night out!

Free Folk

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:44:44

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 22 03 2010 Monday until Wed 24 Mar 2010
Forest Forge brings the world premiere of a new play by the award-winning playwright Gary Owen – a comedy about living in a free country and never being able to do what you really want to. A joyful and witty exploration of what it is to live in the rural Britain of today.

Akram Kahn Company

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:46:58

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 24 03 2010 Wednesday until Thu 25 Mar 2010
The hotly anticipated work by award-winning dancer and choreographer Akram Khan MBE comes to Poole with an international cast of dancers from diverse cultures, traditions and dance backgrounds. Featuring a score by Nitin Sawhney, bahok is named after a Bengali word meaning ‘carrier’ and explores the ways in which the body carries national identity and a sense of belonging.

One Man Lord of the Rings

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:48:40

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 25 03 2010 Thursday
Charles Ross, creator of the One Man Star Wars Trilogy, returns to recreate the enchanting world of Middle-earth with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his outrageous imagination. No props or costumes are required as Ross hurtles through the Tolkien trilogy in just 3,600 seconds of unbelievable entertainment.

English Touring Opera: Don Pasquale – Donizetti / The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 09:57:22

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 26 03 2010 Friday until Sat 27 Mar 2010
Friday 26th Don Pasquale – Donizetti 7.30pm / Saturday 27th March The Marriage of Figaro – Mozart 7.30pm English Touring Opera present two of the wittiest works of the repertoire taken from the 18th and 19th Centuries. These very different operas – both describing the events of one day – find comedy in stifling Sevillian manor houses and in dusty bachelors’ quarters.

Verve

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:00:06

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 29 03 2010 Monday
An invigorating mixed bill of new dance works created by leading international choreographers. The variety of choreographic styles and ideas will appeal to all, whilst the phenomenal strength and energy of the dancers will impress and inspire.

Julie Felix

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:01:42

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 29 03 2010 Monday
Often compared with Joan Baez, Californian1960s folk icon Julie Felix still receives serious enthusiasm from her audience for both her 1960’s and more recent material. Catch this folk legend

The Mermaid Princess

Sun, 10 Jan 2010 10:03:33

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
31 03 2010 Wednesday until Sat 03 Apr 2010
A sensual new adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s The Little Mermaid featuring music, dance, physical performance and ravishing costumes. Kismet, makers of The Snow Queen, will transport you from a shipwreck to a prince’s castle, from a sea witch’s cavern to a cloud of sea mist lifting to the skies. You’ll be instantly captivated by this hauntingly beautiful tale.

The Sleeping Beauty : Russian State Ballet of Siberia

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:31:25

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 01 02 2010 Monday until Tue 02 Feb 2010
Every child’s favorite fairy tale, this is the classic story of love and innocence, mystery and magic set to Tchaikovsky’s sublime score. Stunning choreography, sumptuous costumes and wonderful sets form the fantasy world in which the Lilac Fairy struggles against the evil Carabosse.

Swan Lake : Russian State Ballet of Siberia

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:32:59

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 03 02 2010 Wednesday until Thu 04 Feb 2010

Swan Lake : Russian State Ballet of Siberia

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:33:52

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 03 02 2010 Wednesday until Thu 04 Feb 2010
The greatest romantic ballet of all! This is an immortal love story filled with magic, emotion and beauty. From the opulence and splendour of the magnficent court room to the exhilarating lake scenes where swans play in perfect formation, Tchaikovsky's hauntingly beautiful music creates a truly unforgettable experience.

The Nutcracker : Russian State Ballet of Siberia

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:43:18

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm (Saturday matinee 2.30pm) 05 02 2010 Friday until Sat 06 Feb 2010
In a magical production, this most famous of fantasy ballets begins as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where nothing is as it seems, as toy dolls come to life and an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. This most famous of fantasy ballets begins as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where nothing is as it seems, as toy dolls come to life and an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.

High School Musical 2

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:45:36

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
See website 08 02 2010 Monday until Sat 13 Feb 2010
In a magical production, this most famous of fantasy ballets begins as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where nothing is as it seems, as toy dolls come to life and an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince. This most famous of fantasy ballets begins as night falls on a traditional fireside scene on Christmas Eve. On the stroke of midnight we are transported to an enchanting world where nothing is as it seems, as toy dolls come to life and an army of soldiers does battle with a gang of mice and a Nutcracker is transformed into a handsome prince.

Whistle Down The Wind

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:48:05

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
See website 15 02 2010 Monday until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Following its smash hit tour of the United States, a hugely successful West End season at London’s Palace Theatre, and, of course, the original 2001 UK tour which smashed box-office records across the country, Bill Kenwright’s critically acclaimed production of Andrew Lloyd Webber and Jim Steinman’s Whistle Down the Wind is set to thrill audiences once again. An extraordinary and uplifting tale about the transforming power of love, Whistle Down the Wind is based on the beloved sixties film starring Hayley Mills, and features numerous multi-award-winning songs, including Boyzone’s international hit No Matter What (which topped the UK charts for 6 weeks).

Abba Forever Live in Concert

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:50:21

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 21 02 2010 Sunday
ABBA Forever is one of the UK's leading tribute shows and theatre audiences from across Great Britain and Sweden have long enjoyed this superb recreation of possibly the world's greatest pop band. The unique Abba sound is replicated with an incredible attention to detail, using a six-piece band featuring electric and acoustic guitars, keyboards and piano, drums and base guitar. Two outstanding Abba girls complete the line-up, adding the essential glitz and glamour to a well polished and gently humorous show.

Over The Rainbow (The Eva Cassidy Story)

Mon, 11 Jan 2010 20:54:28

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 22 02 2010 Monday
Over the Rainbow is a compelling award-winning Musical, which tells the Life Story of Eva Cassidy, Following Eva's life through dramatic scenes, and stunning live renditions of her music including a haunting interpretation of 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'. This Award winning show has received plaudits from the Eva Cassidy Band and members of her family and contains projection and original footage from Eva Cassidy's life, following it from the age of 10 growing up in a musical family, to her first professional gig aged 18, her first meeting with her boyfriend and mentor Chris Biondo, a rabble-rousing rendition and recording at Blues Alley with Chuck Brown and culminating in her poignant and tragic death.

Dara O'Briain

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:29:57

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
8pm 02 03 2010 Tuesday until Wed 03 Mar 2010
Following 2008’s sell out national tour and best selling DVD, ‘Dara O Briain Talks Funny’ and his debut book ‘Tickling The English’, award-winning stand up comedian Dara O'Briain hits the road again with a brand new show. Host of BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’, and star of three series of ‘Three Men and a Boat’. As seen on Q.I and Friday Night with Jonathan Ross. This tour will give UK audiences the chance to catch one the most charismatic, fast talking and down right funny live performers working today. Book early to avoid disappointment

Derren Brown - Enigma

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:32:32

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 04 03 2010 Thursday until Sat 06 Mar 2010
Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with DERREN BROWN: ENIGMA. Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion. This is the second leg of his fourth tour and is expected to sell out as it did in 2009 throughout the UK. Derren says:”Like previous shows, I will absolutely push myself to the limit. The challenge is to create new material that shocks, surprises and defies explanation. The audience will be taken for a theatrical roller-coaster ride, and I hope it’s an experience that they will never forge

Derren Brown - Enigma

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:34:07

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 18 03 2010 Thursday
Be prepared for a once-in-a-lifetime theatrical experience when the master of psychological illusion returns to the stage with DERREN BROWN: ENIGMA. Derren will once again bewilder, baffle and bewitch and show why he is one of the country’s most revered live performers; a master of magic, mind control and psychological illusion. This is the second leg of his fourth tour and is expected to sell out as it did in 2009 throughout the UK. Derren says:”Like previous shows, I will absolutely push myself to the limit. The challenge is to create new material that shocks, surprises and defies explanation. The audience will be taken for a theatrical roller-coaster ride, and I hope it’s an experience that they will never forge

Stephen Lynch

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:36:15

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7pm 07 03 2010 Sunday
Stephen Lynch is an American stand-up comedian, musician and Tony Award-nominated actor who is known for his songs mocking daily life and popular culture. He has released two studio albums and two live albums along with a live DVD. He has appeared in two Comedy Central Presents specials and starred in the Broadway adaptation of The Wedding Singer.

Hot Flush!

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:40:02

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 08 03 2010 Monday
The outrageous musical returns! Starring Lesley Joseph (Birds of A Feather, Night and Day)Hilary O'Neil, Anne Smith, Ruth Keeling & Matt Slack A successful barrister, specialising in divorce, Myra had always considered herself a together sort of person. That is, until she began to develop the symptoms of you know what…and her rat of a husband left her for a big blonde bimbo from his office! Jessica lives in the best house in the nicest street in town. Jessica’s husband has worked hard and made lots of money and they both enjoy the finer things in life. Her life seemed perfect until her mid-life crisis began but she’s coping with the help of her friends and the vicar. She just wishes that the vicar could explain why when God made man he didn't try a little harder! Sylvia has been married to Joe since she was 20…and has been bored with him since she was 21! She’s now decided that life is for living and she's making up for lost time!

Snow White On Ice

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:42:48

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm (also weekend matinees) 11 03 2010 Thursday until Sun 14 Mar 2010
The world-renowned Russian Ice Stars dazzle and amaze in this spectacular ice show packed with glamour, glitz and colour. SNOW WHITE ON ICE features all the characters from the original fairytale in a fabulous theatrical ice show. Elegant and exhilarating, combining thrill a minute skating with beautiful music, this show is a must for all ages from three to ninety-three.

Julian Clary

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:45:55

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
8pm 17 03 2010 Wednesday
I, Julian Clary, have done for mincing what Michael Flatley did for Irish dancing. But has the bottom fallen out of the homosexual meat market? I must tour my kingdom to find out… In these difficult times I feel I should go and comfort my people in the provinces. My friend Damien tells me the men are very hard up in Sheffield. I only hope I’m not too late. I’m 50. The shame of it. This will be an intimate evening – a celebration, no less, of my twenty-five years in the camp spotlight: how I got there and why I refuse to leave. Come and see me before they put me in a home for tired old knackers. Suitable for 16+

English National Ballet Presents Cinderella

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:48:22

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30 (and some matinees) 25 03 2010 Thursday until Sat 27 Mar 2010
English National Ballet's award-winning production of Cinderella tells everyone's favourite rags-to-riches story in a beautiful three-act ballet by Michael Corder. Cinderella is tormented by her spiteful stepsisters who are to attend the glamorous Prince's ball. Upset and alone Cinderella's Fairy Godmother intervenes and transforms her into a glittering Princess who shall go to the ball. Despite her Fairy Godmother's warning Cinderella stays at the ball in the Prince's arms until midnight where she begins to transform back into rags and loses one of her enchanted slippers. The Prince must refuse the advances of Cinderella's cruel stepsisters before he can take Cinderella as his Princess forever. Hear Prokofiev's uplifting score played by English National Ballet's symphony orchestra and see how David Walker's sumptuous costumes and sets conjure up the fairy tale world of Cinderella perfectly.

Laughter In The Rain

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 12:52:32

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30 (and April 3 matinee) 29 03 2010 Monday until Sat 03 Apr 2010
With a career spanning six decades and including nine smash hit singles (three which became Number One), Neil Sedaka has been inducted into the Songwriter's Hall of Fame, had a street named after him in his hometown of Brooklyn, and was given a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame. From the innocent Fifties to the cynical Seventies and beyond, he has written and performed some of the world's most beloved pop songs including 'Oh, Carol', 'Breaking Up Is Hard To Do', 'Happy Birthday Sweet Sixteen', 'Hey Little Devil', 'Stupid Cupid', 'Amarillo', 'Laughter in the Rain' and many more. Born in Brooklyn, the son of a taxi-driver, Sedaka started songwriting at Broadway's legendary Brill Building, penning his first hit, Oh Carol, for his then girlfriend, Carole King. He went on to become a teenage idol to rival Elvis but in 1964 his career collapsed as America embraced the Beatles and other bands of the so-called 'British Invasion'. But he came right back.

Riverdance - The Farewell Tour

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:12:34

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
8pm (some matinees) 05 04 2010 Monday until Sat 10 Apr 2010
The legendary Riverdance continues its Farewell Tour across the UK in 2010, which marks the 15th anniversary of the show described by the Hollywood Reporter as ‘the sort of spectacle and experience that comes along once in a lifetime.’ Of all the performances to emerge from Ireland in the past decade, nothing has carried the energy, the sensuality and the spectacle of Riverdance. Experienced by over 21 million people worldwide across 4 continents and boasting a worldwide television audience in excess of 2 billion people – Riverdance is a truly global phenomenon.

Dreamboats and Petticoats

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:17:48

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm (some matinees) 12 04 2010 Monday until Sat 17 Apr 2010
Dreamboats and Petticoats became the biggest selling album of the decade after its release last year, amassing an amazing 600,000 + sales. Inspired by the album, Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical will give you the greatest time of your life – taking you back to a time when each passing week bought another classic track. Featuring songs from Roy Orbison, The Shadows, Eddie Cochran, Billy Fury, Chuck Berry and many more. In 1961 emotions run high as talented young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win the hearts of their adoring female fans – and more importantly, the gorgeous Laura. But when Laura shows that she’s no slouch with the guitar, rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons...

Handel and the Darkening Moon

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:38:09

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8pm 06 01 2010 Wednesday until Sun 17 Jan 2010
The composer George Frideric Handel was a man of great appetites, and the dramatic highs and lows of his career and relationships are explored with humour and lyricism in this imaginative new piece of theatre. Combining some of Handel’s most beautiful music with poetic text and inventive imagery, Handel and the Darkening Moon takes the audience on an compelling journey, full of unexpected twists and turns and culminating in a surprising and moving ending. o performances on Mondays and Tuesdays

The Mr James Trilogy

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:42:32

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
7.30pm (see note below) 20 01 2010 Wednesday until Mon 08 Feb 2010
NOTE: Start time: 7.30pm No performances on Mondays and Tuesdays A Warning to the Curious plays at 7.30pm on all days. In addition to this, there are the following performances: A Pleasing Terror, 9.30pm (22 & 23 Jan)& 5.30pm (6 Feb) Oh Whistle..., 9.30pm (29 & 30 Jan, 6 Feb) Over a century after their first publication, the ghost stories of MR James still have the power to terrify and amuse. Nunkie Theatre Company has brought six of the eeriest and most entertaining back to life in three gripping one-man shows. See them all at the TF’s atmospheric new Brewery space in January 2010 and add a thrill to the chill of the dark winter evenings…

The Department of Smelling Pisstakes

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:48:25

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 10 02 2010 Wednesday until Sun 28 Feb 2010
Mining its trademark vein of absurdist humour and taking inspiration from Gogol and Bulgakov, Publick Transport presents a new comedy set in a Russian governmental office where two civil servants jostle for power, one a puffed up bureaucrat in search of a job description, the other an unidentified inspector, the purpose of whose visit remains frighteningly vague. Reluctant to commit to specific thought for fear of showing ignorance of the party line – which changes hourly – they make idle conversation out of which is extrapolated the deepest meaning, while their attempts at political correctness only result in grammatical incorrectness. No performances on Mondays and Tuesdays

The Man who was Hamlet

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:52:23

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 03 03 2010 Wednesday until Sun 14 Mar 2010
Courtier, swordsman, adventurer, playwright and poet, Edward de Vere killed a servant, made love to Queen Elizabeth, abandoned his wife, got his mistress with child, travelled in Italy, was captured by pirates, fought the Armada, was imprisoned in the Tower of London, maimed in a duel, kept two companies of players and died virtually bankrupt. He was also hailed as the best of the secret court writers, but his work suddenly stopped after the first invention of… ‘William Shake-speare’. So was de Vere the inspiration for Hamlet... or was he really the author? A monstrous apparition comes with a dramatic story to tell and the name of ‘Shakespeare’ will never sound the same again… NOTE: No performances on Mondays and Tuesdays

Up Down Boy

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:55:11

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 2.30pm matinee on Thurs 25 March 17 03 2010 Wednesday until Sun 28 Mar 2010
17-year-old Matty is off to college - but it’s down to Mum to pack his suitcase. She won’t miss the slamming doors, the queue for the bathroom and the phone bills. But Matty is no ordinary teenager. Will he cope with the challenges that lie ahead? Will his Mum cope without him? And how will they fit the life-size model of Buffy the Vampire Slayer into the back of the car? The premiere of an honest, funny, touching and uplifting new play combining drama, music, dance and animation from Myrtle, Bristol’s own unique and nationally renowned theatre company. Written by Sue Shields

Waiting For Wilmot

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 13:58:28

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
7.30pm No performances on Mondays and Tuesdays 14 04 2010 Wednesday until Sun 18 Apr 2010
Stepping Out Theatre founder member and photographer Ian Wilmot died in 2008. Group members go to great lengths to avoid being in our productions. And he did really hate the dancing. But we feel quite strongly that Ian should be in this show. So, we’ll be waiting on stage every night until he shows up. Why not join us? To pass the time, we’ll put on a play called …yes, you guessed. If Wilmot goes all Godot and doesn’t show up, we’ll have to go looking for him. But that’ll be ok. The Underworld is a really fun place, apparently. With a nod to Becket, a wink to Euripides and a high five to Shakespeare, Stepping Out Theatre present their most personal production yet, and the first ever actual resurrection live on stage. Possibly.

Anything But Love

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:00:57

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm No performances on Mondays or Tuesday 21 04 2010 Wednesday until Sun 02 May 2010
Anything But Love charts an unique meeting between the great wit, poet, dramatist and adventuress Dorothy Parker and the fellow wordsmith and equally hard-drinking Dorothy Fields - the greatest female lyricist of all time. The two Dorothys laugh, drink, reminisce and bitch, whilst romping through songs that include: ‘I Won’t Dance’, ‘A Fine Romance’, ‘In The Mood For Love’, ‘The Way You Look Tonight’ and ‘I Can’t Give you Anything But Love’.

Pappy's Fun Club

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:37:40

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 22 01 2010 Friday
Fresh from Channel 4 and a sell-out run at the 2009 Edinburgh Festival, “the funniest sketch troupe on the Fringe” (The Scotsman) return to take the UK, and the record books, by storm. Nominated for the 2007 if.comedy award and the winners of the 2008 Chortle Best Sketch Act, they have performed in Australia and had their own shows on Channel 4 and Radio 4. Join them for a full night of sketches and songs and a chance to see them attempt the impossible. 200 sketches. 60 minutes. 1 World Record. Heroic attempt, or spectacular folly?

Stewart Lee

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:41:03

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8.00 Additional show scheduled at 4pm on Sunday 24 January 23 01 2010 Saturday until Sun 24 Jan 2010
Writer, director and comedian Stewart Lee returns to the live circuit with a new show which begins in a high street coffee chain and ends in a pear cider which is 100% disappointment. Expect some punchy stuff near the top, inexplicable hostility towards relatively innocuous figures, silences and repetition, sudden and/or gradual shifts in tone, velocity and volume, the possibility of failure and a quasi-serious bit at the end.

Tim Vine: The Joke-amotive

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:43:57

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 25 01 2010 Monday until Wed 27 Jan 2010
Here it comes over the brow of the hilarity. It’s Tim Vine in a train. Stand back from the platform in case you get hit by a prop. Every carriage is packed full of gags. Can you hear them? Chug chug joke joke, chug chug joke joke. Be on your guard. This train Timinates here. The king of the one-liner and star of BBC1’s Not Going Out tours his brand new stand-up show with support from John Archer.

A Midsummer Night’s Dream

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:47:32

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
7.30 and 8pm No Sat mat on 13 Feb Midweek mats 4 and 11 March 11 02 2010 Thursday until Sun 21 Mar 2010
Following its 2009 Roman season – a third near sell-out year in a row – Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory returns for its 11th spring season with two of Shakespeare’s most magical plays. A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest. A Midsummer Night’s Dream was part of our very first season in 2000 and will be the first play that we tackle for a second time. The way these plays change, responding afresh to each new casting, and to shifts in our own moods and focus, is typically Shakespearean. I can’t wait to rediscover it in 2010. Andrew Hilton, Artistic Director On the eve of the marriage of Theseus, Duke of Athens (and famed slayer of the Minotaur), to Hippolyta, Queen of the Amazons, four much younger lovers find themselves lost and dangerously at odds in the midnight world of Oberon and Titania, King and Queen of the Fairies. Shakespeare’s most famous and popular comedy is a play for all ages and for all time.

John Bishop

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:49:31

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 14 02 2010 Sunday
The multi-award-winning comedian and star of Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, Skins, and 8 Out of 10 Cats, performs his exciting and hilarious show that will have audiences begging for more. There are few comics as comfortable on stage as John Bishop. He just pulls up a bar stool, either metaphorically or physically, and starts shooting the breeze. If much of the art of stand-up is recreating the feeling of chatting in the pub with your pals, this likeable Scouser has it sussed.

Richard Herring

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:51:27

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 21 02 2010 Sunday
Reclaiming Chaplin’s moustache for comedy, the star of The Headmaster’s Son and 90’s double act Lee and Herring muses on iconography, whether racists are closer than Liberals to believing that all people are the same and why an innocent square inch of facial hair as taken the blame for Nazism.

Prototype

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:53:50

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 28 02 2010 Sunday
A fast-paced, informal event of up to six mini shows made by directors, writers, performers, devisers, puppeteers and musicians from Bristol and further afield who want to test their ideas out before they make full-length work. The shows are in the early stages of development: some are very funny, some are strange, some are highly polished and some are rather more spontaneous, but there is always something a bit special that stays with you. Everyone is welcome – either to sit back and enjoy the shows only or to also join the artist at a question and answer session at the end of the night where we discuss what worked and what didn’t. Over a glass of wine of course.

Handful of Henna

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:55:39

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 07 03 2010 Sunday
Being dragged by her mother back to the family village thousands of miles away is no fun for 13-year-old Nasreen. In the monsoon rain and unable to text her friends, she little expects what will be uncovered on her first visit. But with the mystical power of henna, a secret garden of buried dreams, and more than a little help from the wagging tongues of aunties, grandparents and neighbours, she is about to discover some unexpected truths about her mother. Based on real stories of Muslim women, this is a joyous and moving story about lives lived across two cultures and one girl’s journey to understanding her mother. Skipping back and forth across time, four actresses create a bustling, colourful world bursting with music, dance and family celebration.

Getting On

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 14:59:04

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
13 03 2010 Saturday until Mon 15 Mar 2010
Officially an ‘ageing nation’, how does Britain really treat its older people? Getting On tells the first hand stories of discrimination, isolation and inhumane treatment experienced as a result of becoming ‘old’. “It was two days before my birthday. All the girls had had a whip round and I got £150 quids’ worth of Marks and Spencers vouchers. It was a big celebration. People were saying, ‘Ooh, you’ve been such an inspiration.’ Then the management called me in and said ‘You finish in March’. It’s amazing how quickly you can be undermined and made to feel you’re useless.” All donations from the evening will go to Age Concern Bristol.

The Tempest

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:01:42

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
7.30 and 8pm No Sat mat on 3 Apr Midweek mats 22 and 29 Apr 25 03 2010 Thursday until Sun 02 May 2010
Following its 2009 Roman season – a third near sell-out year in a row – Shakespeare at the Tobacco Factory Theatre returns for its 11th spring season with two of Shakespeare’s most magical plays. A Midsummer Night’s Dream and The Tempest. Prospero, magician and rightful Duke of Milan, has been deposed by his own brother and cast adrift on the ocean with his baby daughter. Surviving on a lonely island – becoming its new master – he draws his enemies to him by means of a tempest which wrecks their ship on his shore. Romance, broad comedy, and meditation on forgiveness combine in this extraordinarily charged and vivid fable, Shakespeare’s last major play.

Nutty Noah

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:04:15

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
11am and 2pm 28 03 2010 Sunday
Bringing his own brand of side-splitting nuttiness to the Tobacco Factory, Nutty Noah’s award-winning show includes original children’s songs, crazy juggling and amazing magic. If you ask him nicely, he will even balance a ping pong ball on the end of his nose! An accomplished musician, Nutty Noah mixes music with humour and plays some very unusual instruments, one of which he invented himself! Nutty Noah is one of the best and most in-demand family entertainers in the country, which has one him the title “king of all things silly!” Suitable for ages 4+ and their families

Chris Addison

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:06:32

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8.00pm Additional show scheduled at 5pm 28 03 2010 Sunday
At last! Mr Chris Addison off BAFTA award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins and Lab Rats is back with a brand new show of his critically acclaimed stand-up. Daftness! Whimsy! Jokes! Lies! Smartarsery! Flapping about! All present and correct.

Paul Sinha

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:08:30

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8.00pm 03 04 2010 Saturday until Mon 05 Apr 2010
Asian Arts Agency’s Comedy Night is back, this time with the formidable international stand-up hit Paul Sinha and rising star Ahir Shah. Paul Sinha was nominated for the if.comedy award at Edinburgh in 2006 and Chortle Award’s Best Headliner in 2009. His witty and intelligent brand of comedy is much in demand around the world on stage, radio and TV. Eighteen-year-old Ahir Shah holds an impressive early stand-up CV. With a career that kicked off aged 15, Ahir’s favoured topics are politics, age, race and religion – just the small ones then!

Sherlock Holmes: The Last Act!

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:10:32

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8.00pm 10 04 2010 Saturday until Mon 12 Apr 2010
After his great success as Sherlock at the Tobacco Factory last year, Roger Llewellyn returns with this new and very different play. The world’s greatest fictional detective confronts the most complex case of all – his own psyche. It is 1916. Emerging from two years’ retirement in Sussex for the funeral of his friend Dr Watson, Holmes returns to Baker Street to resolve ‘the last act’ of his epic career. ‘Deduced’ from ‘clues’ in Conan Doyle’s stories, this original and entertaining one-man play explores the mind of the real man. With fine wit, humour, high drama, and a touch of pathos, Holmes’ infamous clinical façade is stripped away, revealing a passionate and secretive man, whose unexpected fears, weaknesses and cutting sense of humour combine to create a fascinating and complex persona.

Prototype

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:13:26

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8.00pm 18 04 2010 Sunday
A fast-paced, informal event of up to six mini shows made by directors, writers, performers, devisers, puppeteers and musicians from Bristol and further afield who want to test their ideas out before they make full-length work. The shows are in the early stages of development: some are very funny, some are strange, some are highly polished and some are rather more spontaneous, but there is always something a bit special that stays with you. Everyone is welcome – either to sit back and enjoy the shows only or to also join the artist at a question and answer session at the end of the night where we discuss what worked and what didn’t. Over a glass of wine of course.

The Musicians of Bremen

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:15:52

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
11am and 2pm 24 04 2010 Saturday
Bruno, a very fine, but old, donkey, decides to run away to the city of wonderful tall spires, Bremen, to become a jazz musician. He can’t pull Farmer Weber’s cart anymore and he’s going to be made into glue! With him he takes Alberta a fox hound who is afraid of foxes, a very pretty cat called Cornelia who is scared of mice, and Fritz, a magnificent red rooster with an extremely loud voice, who is going to be cooked in a pie for being so noisy! Luckily they are all very good musicians so they set out to make a new life for themselves as The Musicians of Bremen. And what adventures they have, especially when they come across a posse of terrifying robbers - and an abandoned baby… Suitable for ages 3+ and their families

Jon Richardson: This Guy at Night

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 15:18:19

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 25 04 2010 Sunday
Star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and host of his own BBC 6Music radio show. Nominated for best show at the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards with a critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Fringe, Jon Richardson launches his first UK solo tour. Having spent the last two years defending the option to face the world alone, This Guy at Night sees Jon exploring the notion that the human race may be weaker and less able (individually and globally) to deal with problems than it has been at any point in its history. Join Jon as he gets life’s idiosyncrasies off his chest in his grumpy yet uniquely charming Northern style.

System test

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 09:55:34

another village Devon
27 01 2010 Wednesday
please ignore

The Wake’s Progress

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:04:54

Alma Tavern Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road Clifton Bristol Bristol BS8 2HY
8pm 20 01 2010 Wednesday until Sat 23 Jan 2010
When local businessman and golf enthusiast Patrick Donovan has a fatal accident, he is widely mourned by his family and the local community. However it soon becomes apparent that he has left something of a mess behind him and secrets are soon uncovered…. and not just Patrick’s. This irreverent black comedy (all in the best possible taste…..not!) covers the three days of Patrick’s wake – and the awakening of his nearest and dearest to various truths. It is written, produced and performed by members of Westbury Mens Hockey Club and Westberries Ladies Hockey Club.

Leaving Tommy

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:06:51

Alma Tavern Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road Clifton Bristol Bristol BS8 2HY
8.30pm 26 01 2010 Tuesday until Sat 30 Jan 2010
Seventeen year old David Reece is sitting in a military prison cell awaiting execution for desertion from the front line on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1st 1916. He is joined by Army Chaplain, Captain Andrew Short who offers the under age soldier prayer and some limited comfort in the minutes leading up to his death. Did David really desert his comrades, or was he truly trying to get help for his lifelong friend? A genuinely unsettling look into our country’s treatment of soldiers and the savageness of the First World War.

Leaving Tommy

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:07:40

Alma Tavern Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road Clifton Bristol Bristol BS8 2HY
8.30pm 02 02 2010 Tuesday until Sat 06 Feb 2010
Seventeen year old David Reece is sitting in a military prison cell awaiting execution for desertion from the front line on the first day of the Battle of the Somme, July 1st 1916. He is joined by Army Chaplain, Captain Andrew Short who offers the under age soldier prayer and some limited comfort in the minutes leading up to his death. Did David really desert his comrades, or was he truly trying to get help for his lifelong friend? A genuinely unsettling look into our country’s treatment of soldiers and the savageness of the First World War.

The Long Line of Bureaucracy

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:09:31

Alma Tavern Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road Clifton Bristol Bristol BS8 2HY
8pm 08 02 2010 Monday until Sat 13 Feb 2010
A satirical comedy about a group of stoical bureaucrats who, undeterred by global warming and the end of the civilised world, continue faithfully in a bunker to carry on their work. Sixty million files representing a deceased population are carefully nurtured and their needs catered for. Paperwork continues to be generated and gives purpose and reason to their lives. Daily existence is brightened by a soap opera portraying their own loves and needs. Will there be an end to their tireless toil and can habits of a life time be changed? A comical look into bureaucratic thinking and their vision of the world.

Don Juan in Soho

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:11:26

Alma Tavern Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road Clifton Bristol Bristol BS8 2HY
8pm 17 02 2010 Wednesday until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Bristol University’s English Society present Patrick Marber’s filthy, furious and gloriously funny Don Juan in Soho. Moliere’s farcical, tragic, anarchic Don Juan is the inspiration for this modern adaptation of the infamous, amoral hedonist’s descent into debauchery, sex, and drugs. Disturbingly dark and disgracefully sexy, this play tells the tale of a rake’s progress to Hell as it moves towards its chilling climax…

Ghost Writer AND I'm on a Train

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:13:46

Alma Tavern Theatre, 18-20 Alma Vale Road Clifton Bristol Bristol BS8 2HY
2.30pm 20 03 2010 Saturday
Ghost Writer. In the desolate wilds of Cornwall, a traveller in distress seeks refuge from a helpful stranger. But he soon discovers there is no shelter from shadows of the past. Menace and fear hang heavy in the air as both men confront terrible secrets. And one learns what the other well knows. You can run but you cannot hide from the ghosts of your own mind .... I'm on a Train. Tom Wright races to Edinburgh to save his company. Sadly things are not destined to go his way. The phone calls he makes and receives on the journey reveal the scope of the disaster as it unfolds.

Slapstick Gala with Michael Palin

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:23:53

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 21 01 2010 Thursday
This unique event presents two great comedy icons. Comedy legend and and national treasure Michael Palin will be on stage to discuss his illustrious career in comedy, with fellow writer performer Graeme Garden. On screen - in homage to Michael's travelling legacy - we present one of Buster Keaton's greatest comedies THE NAVIGATOR (1924), with the world premiere of a live musical accompaniment by The Slapstick Boys. This newly- formed five-piece musical ensemble features Oscar-winning film animator and cornet virtuoso Richard Williams and world-acclaimed silent film maestro Günter Buchwald on violin and piano, along with their international friends. With other celebrity guests on stage and on screen, this is a once-in-a-lifetime event not to be missed! Early booking is recommended to avoid dissapointment.

The Imagined Village

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:27:18

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 23 01 2010 Saturday
After taking Colston Hall by storm in 2008, The Imagined Village is a stunning project spearheaded by Grammy Award winning musician and producer Simon Emmerson is back. Formed in 1997, Simon gathered together an array of brilliant and challenging voices set them in a musical framework that honours the past while updating it with breathtaking confidence.

Paul Carrack

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:32:54

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 26 01 2010 Tuesday
fter a highly successful summer as special guest for The Eagles at arenas across the UK and Europe, legendary Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics is back on tour in the autumn to promote his acclaimed new album I Know That Name. The album has received heavy airplay on BBC Radio 2 and the single I Don't Want to Hear Any More featuring Don Henley and fellow Eagle Timothy B. Schmit, on backing vocals, has been recorded and released as a single by The Eagles too. With a back catalogue of hits including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul's marvellously soulful voice is known to millions around the world; he is undoubtedly a key figure in British pop history.

Philharmonia Orchestra

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:35:49

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 27 01 2010 Wednesday
Conductor Vladimir Ashkenazy Cello Steven Isserlis Elgar Cello concerto Tchaikovsky Manfred Symphony ‘A man’s attitude to life’ is how Elgar described the concerto he composed at the end of the First World War, a work suffused with loss and longing. Part symphony, part symphonic poem Tchaikovsky’s Byronic ‘Manfred’ journeys from the Alps to the Underworld in a score Toscanini thought was Tchaikovsky’s best. For their second visit the Philharmonia proposes a rich skein of emotional entanglements - and two artists pre-eminently endowed to interweave insight with compelling empathy. BBC Music Magazine called Isserlis ‘one of the most convincing present-day interpreters of the Elgar’; Ashkenazy’s recording of ‘Manfred’ with the Philharmonia is widely regarded as a classic.

Lunchtime concert - Mary Bevan and Peter Wilkinson

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:38:01

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 02 02 2010 Tuesday
Mary Bevan, Mezzo Soprano Peter Wilkinson, Piano accompanist Programme to include: Music by Debussy and Gustave Charpentier

Colston Hall Record Fairs 2010

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:40:09

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
10am 06 02 2010 Saturday
1000's of LP's, singles and CD's, from rare collectibles to re-releases, from Funk to Punk, you'll find it here! To book a stall or for any other enquiries email: wanted_records@talktalk.net or call 07831-855435

Czech National Symphony Orchestra

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:43:12

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 09 02 2010 Tuesday
Conductor Libor Pesek Violin Charlie Siem Schubert Symphony no 8 “The Unfinished” Dvorak Violin Concerto Dvorak Symphony no 8 ‘Pesek shapes Dvorak’s melodies with great subtlety; his ability to achieve fine-grained orchestral phrasing is unrivalled’ insists International Record Review. With his own orchestra to hand and a programme positively dripping Dvorak, it’s time to find out what all the laudatory fuss is about. Two eminently noble symphonies (Schubert’s, alas ‘Unfinished’) frame a concerto whose dance-driven finale remembers the recently-written Slavonic Dances. To play it is a young British violinist (and collaborator with Bryan Adams and Vivienne Westwood), whose debut disc of Elgar and Grieg caused Classic FM Magazine to declare ‘Charlie Siem, a violinist who’s really going places’.

Lunchtime Concert - Idomeneo String Quartet

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:44:42

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 09 02 2010 Tuesday
Programme to include: Haydn String Quartet op 20 no 2 Mendelssohn String Quartet Op 13

Elektrostatic: Shaker Loops

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:46:19

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 10 02 2010 Wednesday
The Emerald Ensemble continue their boundary-defying contemporary classical season Curated by Richard Barnard, Roger Huckle and Neil Farwell. An evening of lush strings, video and electronics, the concert will feature The Emerald Ensemble string players performing John Adams’ minimalist masterpiece Shaker Loops and improvised music to film by Liz Purnell and Andy Keep using dulcimer and live electronics. Plus Barnard: Six Moments Alone III and a Bristol University piece.

The Real Deal Comedy Jam

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:49:32

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 12 02 2010 Friday
The Real Deal Comedy Jam has gathered together the edgiest and hottest urban comedians and entertainers around today for shows that will enable you to see why the Real Deal Comedy Jam is the UK’s no 1 urban stand-up comedy

South West Festival Chorus Winter School

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:52:07

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 13 02 2010 Saturday
Berlioz Grande Messe Des Morts South West Festival Chorus presents a major performance of one of the grandest works in the entire choral repertoire in the superb setting of Bristol’s newly-revamped Colston Hall. Written for massed choirs and equally massive orchestra, including four off-stage brass bands, eight bassoons, twelve French Horns and ten sets of timpani, this rare outing of Berlioz’s own favourite composition is a not-to-be-missed opportunity that will stagger the senses and banish those winter blues. Joining South West Festival Chorus at its most majestic, under Chorus Master Gavin Carr and Conductor Jason Thornton, is the full might of the Birmingham Philharmonic Orchestra and the internationally renowned tenor Jeffrey Lloyd-Roberts.

ohann Strauss Gala

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:53:59

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
3pm 14 02 2010 Sunday
Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with a magical mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss family and friends. The Blue Danube Waltz Tritsch Tratsch Polka Radetzky March Thunder and Lightning Polka The Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus Pizzicato Polka Perpetuum mobile Wiener Blut Die Fledermaus Overture

Stephen K Amos

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:58:26

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 15 02 2010 Monday
Welcome to Stephen K Amos' third solo stand-up comedy tour of the UK. He's back with a brand new show for 2010. It’s full to bursting with more fun, warmth, bonhomie and love than ever before.

Lunchtime Concert - Kandinsky Winds

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 10:59:54

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 16 02 2010 Tuesday
Fraser Kelman, oboe Romola Smith, clarinet Joanna Stark, bassoon Programme to include: Beethoven La Ci Darem La Mano variations Canteloube Rustiques Mozart Divertimento No.4 Ibert Cinq Pieces

JLS

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:01:58

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 18 02 2010 Thursday
After their debut single ‘Beat Again’ reached number one this weekend, Britain’s favourite new boyband, JLS, have announced their first ever headline UK Tour for February 2010. JLS: Oritsé, JB, Aston, and Marvin are the most successful group of all time to enter The X Factor; the most popular show on British TV. From the outset it was clear that JLS were not usual X Factor fodder. They took their X Factor path one step at a time, from auditions to boot camp to the judges’ houses right up to the live show knock-out rounds and eventually the final. It became similarly clear to everyone around JLS that they weren’t in this for the short haul. Now, JLS have just released their debut single, Beat Again. As it swings out of radio speakers up and down the country, the instant hit is an infectious, addictive, street-savvy pop gem. JLS have also broken every boyband rule as they are involved in every aspect of the creative process as they put the finishing touches to their debut album, coming s

Anton and Erin Steppin Out

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:03:58

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 19 02 2010 Friday
Step out with Anton Du Beke and Erin Boag as they return with their new show following last year’s sold out UK tour. Dance icons and national treasures from the BBC’s ‘Strictly Come Dancing’, Anton & Erin will dazzle and charm with their ballroom magic that perfectly showcases their enchanting talent. The inimitable partnership is joined by singer and West End star Graham Bickley (The Phantom of the Opera and Joseph), guest dancers and a live orchestra conducted by Richard Balcombe. With music from Cole Porter, Jerome Kern, George Gershwin and Irving Berlin the evening includes classic hits such as Let's Face the Music and Dance, Steppin’ Out With My Baby and Strike up The Band.

Francis Dunnery

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:06:24

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 19 02 2010 Friday
Francis Dunnery was a founder member of the 1980s band, It Bites. Although he started on drums, he became the lead singer and guitarist of the group until he left in 1990. Since leaving It Bites, Dunnery has been a solo artist, recording ten studio albums. He has performed regularly in both the U.S. and the UK. His biggest solo hit single was "American Life in the Summertime". Dunnery was approached to join Genesis, post-Phil Collins, but Francis had his own agenda. He accompanied former Led Zeppelin singer Robert Plant on his "Fate of Nations" world tour in 1993-4. He played studio sessions for Lauryn Hill and recorded with Elton John and many others including Carlos Santana on his multi-platinum album Supernatural, and Dunnery co-wrote some tracks and played guitar on Ian Brown's album Music of the Spheres.

Sinatra - Live at The Sands

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:08:46

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 20 02 2010 Saturday
Stephen Triffitt offers a glimpse of the genius that was Frank Sinatra in the most famous and hard swinging live performance of his career, when he joined forces with the legendary Count Basie Orchestra at the Sands Hotel, Las Vegas.“…it was probably the most exciting engagement I have ever done in my life.”Frank Sinatra The show is set in the ultra relaxed lounge of the renowned Copa Room. It captures Ol’ Blue Eyes at the peak of his popularity and vocal prowess.With a mixture of some of Sinatra’s most loved hits such as ‘Under My Skin,’ ‘Come Fly with Me’ and ‘My Kind of Town,’ and also some of his most exciting (but less often heard) songs like ‘Get Me to the Church on Time,’ interspersed with those famous ‘saloon’ ballads, this show highlights all the different guises this master of the popular song had at his disposal.

Tommy Whittle & Barbara Jay + Cass Caswell Big Band

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:11:32

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
3pm 21 02 2010 Sunday
Following his very popular eight-year run of Big Band concerts at Seymour’s Club, this event starts Cass’ new series of Sunday jazz at Colston Hall 2, each featuring the best in big and small band jazz, enhanced with star jazz guests. Tommy Whittle - One of the jazz saxophone greats. Played with Ted Heath, BBC Showband, Stan Kenton, Jack Parnell, Bing Crosby, Peggy Lee, Barbra Streisland, Jacqui Dankworth etc. Runs his own 5-10-piece band, and renowned for his exciting playing. Barbara Jay - Carved an illustrious career singing for Geoff Love, Ronnie Scott, Harry Hayes, Benny Goodman etc. Married Tommy Whittle which gave rise to the formidable jazz sax and vocal team which we present today.

African Soul Rebels

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:13:37

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 22 02 2010 Monday
Oumou Sangare (Mali) Orchestre Poly-Rhythmo de Cotonou (Benin) Kalahari Surfers (South Africa) The sixth African Soul Rebels tour brings together some of the continent’s most spectacular performers.

Lunchtime Concert - Tenorissimi - 3 Tenors and a Piano

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:15:17

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 23 02 2010 Tuesday
Three tenors from Italy, Portugal and Greece present a sizzling selection of Neapolitan, Italian and Spanish songs plus arias from the operatic world.

Steve Knightley

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:17:49

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 26 02 2010 Friday
Show of Hands’ inspired frontman Steve Knightley, hailed as one of England’s best songwriters, takes to the road on a solo UK tour from the end of January, showcasing his striking new album Track of Words Retraced. So called as it revisits Track of Words, his first solo album of a decade ago, this re-recording, perhaps more than any other album, underlines the sheer diversity of Knightley’s songwriting, stripping away the bigger production feel of the original album and investing in a more subtle, acoustic style. Says Steve: “A decade ago I wanted to put some distance between the essentially big acoustic sound of Show of Hands and the Track of Words project. Ten years on I find myself with a batch of little-known songs but utterly at home with both the genre and the acoustic tools of my trade. It feels like a good moment to revisit it.”

Larry Lamb

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:19:32

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 26 02 2010 Friday
Come and join Larry Lamb for an evening of entertainment and stories from his life on and off stage. From selling Encyclopedias to American soldiers in Germany to working as a corrosion control technician for Esso in America, Larry has a large repertoire of stories and anecdotes to share with you. Larry gave up his career with Esso and came to the stage after answering an 'Actors Wanted!' advert, and has since gone on to star most recently as Archie Mitchell, Machiavellian father and grandfather in EastEnders and Michael 'Mick' Shipman, a loved father in Gavin and Stacey.

Lunchtime Concert - The Jublie Quartet

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:21:05

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 02 03 2010 Tuesday
Tereza Privratska, violin Atsuko Takao, violin Stephanie Edmundson, viola Lauren Steel, cello Programme to include: Shostakovich's String Quartet No. 7 in F sharp minor (Op. 108) Beethoven - String Quartet No. 9 in C major, opus 59, no. 3

Ronan Keating

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:23:13

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 02 03 2010 Tuesday until Wed 03 Mar 2010
Ronan will be taking to the stage in February and March 2010 on a UK tour to showcase classic tracks from his album 'Songs For My Mother' released in March this year as well as performing some of his greatest hits. 'Songs For My Mother', went to No 1. in the UK and Ireland, and is a beautiful and evocative collection of songs that Ronan remembers his mum listening to throughout his childhood. All of the songs on the album were carefully selected by Ronan and so have a special place in his heart. Along with traditional folk songs such as ‘Wild Mountain Thyme’ and ‘Carrickfergus’, the album includes tracks by revered musicians such as Bob Dylan, Joni Mitchell, Elvis as well as Ronan’s version of Joshua Kadison’s song ‘Mamas Arms’, a song that helped Ronan through his grieving for his mother Marie. To date Ronan has released five solo albums, three of which went straight to number one.

Mika

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:24:42

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 04 03 2010 Thursday
The most colourful man in pop tours to support new album The Boy Who Knew Too Much.

Newton Faulkner

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:26:26

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
05 03 2010 Friday
Following a 4 star live review in the Evening Standard and Newton Faulkner’s second album ‘REBUILT BY HUMANS’ reaching Number 3 this weekend, Newton Faulkner has just announced a new must-see 14-date UK tour. ‘REBUILT BY HUMANS’ is the follow-up to his debut album, the Number 1, million-selling ‘Hand Built By Robots’– which spent over 10 months inside the Top 40 album chart, and became one of the Top 20 Biggest Selling UK digital albums of all time, producing massive hit singles like Dream Catch Me which spent an outstanding 43 Weeks in the Top 100.

Abram Wilson

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:29:10

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 06 03 2010 Saturday
New Orleans native turned London resident, Abram Wilson is an award-winning trumpeter, vocalist and composer whose infectious warmth and electric stage presence spring directly from his roots in the birthplace of jazz. His latest project, Life Paintings, is a musical account of his life. An expression of truth, this uninhibited reflection on life experiences, some significant and some even trivial, paint pictures familiar to many; love, seduction, frustration, happiness, freedom, leadership, youth, to name a few. A mature set of purely instrumental compositions steeped in the jazz tradition, the music offers an abundance of colours, thoughts, and imagery that can only be conjured up by articulate improvisational freedom.

Bristol Brass Festival: Brass and Choral Spectacular

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:30:49

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 06 03 2010 Saturday
Bristol Brass Festival: Brass and Choral Spectacular City of Bristol Choir, Exultate Singers and the Flowers Band Expect an exhilarating evening's entertainment from City of Bristol Choir, Exultate Singers and one of the UK's top brass bands, Gloucester's Flowers Band. Under the direction of conductors David Ogden and Paul Holland, they join forces to perform Philip Wilby's Brontë Mass and a selection of music from films and musical theatre, including themes from Star Wars, Saving Private Ryan, James Bond and Elgar's Pomp and Circumstance March no 1.

Beth Nielsen Chapman

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:33:30

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 08 03 2010 Monday
Beth Nielsen Chapman returns to the UK in early 2010 in support of her new CD Back To Love a brand new collection of songs. From writing hits for other artists to recording her own, Beth, a Nashville based singer-songwriter, has truly embraced musical diversity. A breast cancer survivor, environmental activist, teacher of workshops and lecturer on the magic of creativity (which she believes is a birthright of everyone), Beth’s passion, when you get right down to it, is still ‘the song’. She has penned numerous hits and written songs for many top artists including Bonnie Raitt, Emmylou Harris, Bette Midler, Elton John, Neil Diamond and Willie Nelson. The mega-hit This Kiss recorded by Faith Hill received a Grammy nomination. Her groundbreaking album Sand & Water, written and recorded following the death of her husband from cancer in 1994, was performed by Elton John on his 1997 U.S. tour in place of Candle In The Wind to honour the memory of Princess Diana.

Lunchtime Concert - John Paul Ekins

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:34:49

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 09 03 2010 Tuesday
John Paul Ekins Piano recital Programme to include: Schumann Kinderszenen, Op 15 Busoni Chaconne from Bach’s Violin Partita in D Minor, BWV 1004

Peter Andre

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:36:20

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 09 03 2010 Tuesday
Peter Andre who is celebrating the success of his brand new album ‘Revelation’ entering the UK chart at Number 3 this week has announced a 29 date UK tour across the country in February and March next year! The tour will see Peter performing live with his band and the audience will be treated to tracks from his new album including top five single ‘Behind closed doors’ as well a number of his previous classic hits. Peter’s album has shown how he has developed as an artist and has really shown a more musically mature approach to his lyrics. The tour will give Peter the chance to prove to everyone that he is not only a brilliant studio artist but also a talented live vocalist and musician.

Pasion de Buena Vista

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:38:21

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 10 03 2010 Wednesday
Filled with hot rhythms, delicate dances, and beautiful melodies Pasion de Buena Vista leads you on a tour through exciting Cuban nights so that you can experience the unspoiled rawness and joy of Cuban life. The show features three top Cuban singers, dancers from the world famous Tropicana Club in Havana and a ten piece live band, as well as beautiful costumes, stage-backdrop and breathtaking projections which will infect you with the heat and passion of Cuba.

Elektrostatic: Simple Songs for a Modern Life

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:40:15

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 10 03 2010 Wednesday
The Emerald Ensemble continue their boundary-defying contemporary classical season Curated by Richard Barnard, Roger Huckle and Neil Farwell. With internationally renowned Juice vocal trio and genre-defying London-based DJ and composer Gabriel Prokofiev. Programme to include Juice’s performance of Gabriel’s Simple Songs for a Modern Life and Richard Barnard’s Six Moments Alone IV.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:43:14

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 11 03 2010 Thursday
Berlioz Overture, Beatrice and Benedict Scriabin Piano concerto Tchaikovsky Symphony no 5 ‘Is this the beginning of a new star in the firmament?’ asked the BSO ahead of Kirill Karabits’ return to the orchestra in 2007. Evidently. A month later they appointed him Marin Alsop’s successor! His concert opened with Berlioz (“virile verve and fine focus” was the Daily Telegraph’s verdict), and more Berlioz - the vivacious overture to his Shakespearian comedy Beatrice and Benedict launches tonight’s programme tempering the fateful 5th Symphony of Tchaikovsky with Scriabin’s Chopin-indebted Concerto composed less than decade later.

London Symphony Orchestra

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:44:47

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 12 03 2010 Friday
Conductor John Adams Britten Four Sea Interludes Sibelius Symphony No 6 Op104 Adams Doctor Atomic Symphony It’s nearly a quarter of a century since the LSO’s last visited the Hall and it’s returning with a bang! Sibelius smelled the ‘scent of the first snow’ in his 6th Symphony, while evocative landscape turns to elemental seascape in the Interludes Britten extracted from his opera Peter Grimes premiered in June 1945. Scarcely a month later the world would change forever with the detonation of the first nuclear bomb, subject of a more recent operatic head-turner: John Adams’ audacious Dr Atomic. To conduct the ‘symphony of the opera’ the New York Times called “the musical event of the year”, none other than Adams himself - in his element in more senses than one.

Bristol Concert Orchestra and Colston’s Choirs

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:52:00

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 13 03 2010 Saturday
Mahler Symphony No 2 “Resurrection” Rutter Feel the Spirit Conductor Stefan Hofkes Contralto Joke de Vin Soprano Colette Lam A performance of Gustav Mahler's epic and rousing “Resurrection” symphony is always an experience not to be missed. Mahler spent six years perfecting this symphony and with it he changed the musical landscape forever. Combining huge orchestral forces with a large choir and vocal soloists, the work takes the listener from early solemnity to an absolute high on a scale not seen before. "Time stood still" was the press's reaction to Dutch mezzo Joke de Vin's singing of the central "Urlicht" movement and she will join some of Bristol's foremost musical forces for this concert conducted by Stefan Hofkes. -This concert will have an interval

Lunchtime Concert - Milos Karadaglic

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:53:17

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 16 03 2010 Tuesday
Milos Karadaglic guitar Programme to include works by: Sor, Bach, Barrios, Albeniz and Villa-Lobos

Andy McKee - Solo

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:55:20

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 17 03 2010 Wednesday
Andy McKee is one of the world’s finest acoustic soloists. After receiving over 50 million views collectively for his Youtube videos which were posted by the independent record label “Candyrat”, Andy’s success is a testament to the changing nature of the music industry as well as people’s desire for something new and interesting to listen to. At one point, Andy held the #1, #2 and #3 positions for Top-Rated Videos of All Time on the hugely popular website. His videos are still among the highest rated on Youtube. Consequently, Andy has performed to sold out shows in all over the world.

Jethro Tull

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:56:43

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 18 03 2010 Thursday
From the mid 70s Jethro Tull were one of the most successful live performing acts on the world stage, rivalling Zeppelin, Elton John and even the Rolling Stones. Now with some 30-odd albums to their credit and sales totalling more than 50 million, the apparently un-commercial Tull, with Ian Anderson and Martin Barre at the centre of the group, continue to travel to, and delight, fans across the world.

Sarah Gillespie featuring Gilad Atzmon

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 11:59:01

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 19 03 2010 Friday
Sarah Gillespie's music is a melting-pot of urban-folk and middle-eastern blues. Her lyrically driven cascades are conveyed with a powerfully sensuous voice and deft finger-picking guitar. With her distinctive delivery, Gillespie is a passionate and formidable storyteller – wrestling with the toils of life, love and yearning in a style that blends everyday banter with raw poetry. Bursting with character, her voice is strong and provocative, yet at the same time full of vulnerability - and it is this that makes her such a compelling performer. Musically it’s a mix of emotive ballads, raucous gypsy swing, blues and vaudeville - not to mention some wild Arabic-infused flourishes courtesy of Israeli-born Atzmon. However, within all of this, the influences of Bob Dylan, Tom Waits and the Velvet Underground can clearly be heard.

Lucy Wainwright Roche

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:00:45

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8.15pm 20 03 2010 Saturday
Lucy Wainwright-Roche is literally following in her illustrious family's footsteps, her father Loudon Wainwright III, her mother Suzzy Roche (The Roches), not to mention her brother and sister Rufus and Martha Wainwright - Lucy Wainwright-Roche is stamping her very own indelible mark on the music scene. Needless to say music is very much in Lucy’s blood and when her brother Rufus Wainwright invited her to sing on one of his 2006 US tours, she left the teaching classroom to pursue her love of music. Lucy began writing her own songs and recorded her debut CD in 2007, receiving rave reviews and acclaim from national radio. It became a favourite amongst fans and critics alike.

David Newton and Friends

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:02:28

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
3pm 21 03 2010 Sunday
David grew up to the piano trio sounds of Peterson, Tatum and Garner. He quickly shot to the top of the UK jazz scene involving Alan Barnes, Bruce Adams, Art Themens, Martin Taylor etc. He has written extensively for TV and musical productions and has accompanied star singers Marion Montgomery, Tina May, Annie Ross, Claire Martin and Stacey Kent etc. David relishes the idiom of the jazz trio (described by Oscar Peterson as “The ultimate jazz machine”) and looks forward to being let loose on the Colston Hall’s fine full-size concert grand piano.

Lunchtime Concert - Silk Clarinet Quartet

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:03:56

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 23 03 2010 Tuesday
Lunchtime concert from The Guildhall School of Music and Drama

Bristol Choral Society - St. John Passion

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:06:10

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 27 03 2010 Saturday
Right from the tempestuous opening chorus, it is immediately clear that Bach wanted to explore the dramatic potential in the story of Christ's betrayal, arrest, trial and crucifixion. The drama unfolds mainly through the narrative of the Evangelist's recitative, but it is punctuated by interjections from other characters in the story and by the vociferous yelling of the mob. Bristol Choral Society are joined by baroque music specialists Music for Awhile and a team of distinguished soloists, headed by renowned tenor Joseph Cornwell as the Evangelist, to perform this dramatic and deeply moving work.

The Soldiers

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:07:50

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 29 03 2010 Monday
Introducing The Soldiers – Sergeant Major Gary Chilton, Sergeant Richie Maddocks and Lance Corporal Ryan Idzi - who are taking the music world by storm. Their debut album Coming Home was released their album in October and they will be battling for Christmas number one against the X Factor winner. Their tour will give the public a taster of what they have in store at both the Children of Courage Awards as well as at the Royal Variety Performance.

Lunchtime Concert - Michael Kidd and Tim End

Thu, 14 Jan 2010 12:09:11

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
1.05pm 30 03 2010 Tuesday
Michael Kidd - Horn Tim End - Piano Programme to include: Timothy Bowers Sonata for horn and piano Alan Abbott Alla Caccia for horn in F and piano Henri Busser Cantecor for horn in F and piano

Present Laughter

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 09:57:07

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
01 02 2010 Monday until Sat 06 Feb 2010
Set in the glamorous world of theatre, Present Laughter is a gloriously witty portrait of the life that whirled around Noël Coward in his heyday, sparkling from start to finish with cut-glass humour and spectacular repartee. In this sumptuous new production, Robert Bathurst stars as the successful and self-obsessed actor, Garry Essendine. Flamboyant, vain and devastatingly handsome, Essendine is about to set off on tour but, when he is visited by ex-wives, lawyers, playwrights and one night stands amongst others, the stage is set for a battle of glittering egos!

Stop Messing About

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:00:14

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
08 02 2010 Monday until Sat 13 Feb 2010
Stop Messing About is set during a live recording, packed with outrageously funny sketches, parodies and songs which reunited Kenneth Williams with his Carry On co-star Joan Sims and Hugh Paddick transporting you back to a time when comedy meant being funny, with scarcely a swear word in sight. This wonderfully entertaining show comes from the pens of comedy writing legends Johnnie Mortimer and Brian Cooke who were responsible for some of Britain’s best loved sitcoms including; Man About The House, Robin’s Nest, Father Dear Father and George and Mildred.

The Neil LaBute Trilogy

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:02:29

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
09 02 2010 Tuesday until Sat 13 Feb 2010
Dialogue is proud to present the British première of The Furies combined with Helter Skelter and Land of the Dead, their acclaimed hits at London’s Bush Theatre. In a chic New York city restaurant, a husband and wife meet to take a break from Christmas shopping. He doesn’t know that she has already seen him today. Elsewhere in town, a couple part; he goes to the office, she visits a clinic. Two lovers meet to talk about their relationship – no easy task with a surprise guest.

The Hobbit

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:08:43

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
16 02 2010 Tuesday until Sun 21 Feb 2010
Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented Hobbit, has his life turned upside down when he’s chosen by Gandalf the Sorcerer to join Thorin Oakenshield, exiled king of the Dwarves, on his quest to reclaim their kingdom and treasure. The adventurers battle through the Misty Mountains, wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms, narrowly escaping Trolls, Goblins, Wolves and Giant Spiders. Finally Bilbo must face the guardian of the treasure, the most feared dragon of all, Smaug... Enjoy the sights, sounds and magic of the best selling fantasy novel ever written, in this thrilling adaptation, perfect for Hobbit fans young and old.

Hofesh Shechter Company

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:12:47

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
24 02 2010 Wednesday until Thu 25 Feb 2010
In Uprising seven men emerge from the shadows to bombard the stage with furious energy, bonding and sparring, making up and falling out. This highly charged work, set to a throbbing percussive score is also composed by Shechter himself.

Enjoy

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:14:59

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
02 03 2010 Tuesday until Sat 06 Mar 2010
Enjoy is set in Alan Bennett’s home town of Leeds where an ageing couple are living in the city’s last back-to-back. With the demolition of the area in progress, Wilf and Connie are soon to be rehoused in a brand new maisonette with a waste disposal unit and non-slip vinyl flooring. When a sociologist comes to observe them in their daily life, normality takes a decidedly atypical turn…

Lord Arthur Savile's Crime

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:26:00

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
15 03 2010 Monday until Sat 20 Mar 2010
Lord Arthur Savile is deliriously happy: a pillar of Victorian society on the verge of marriage to the lovely Sybil Merton. When a chilling clairvoyant reveals that Lord Arthur is destined to commit a murder, for his future wife’s protection, he decides to commit this bloody deed before he marries. Chaos then ensues as he searches for the most convenient person to sacrifice in this highly entertaining comedy of upper-class morality.

Birmingham Royal Ballet - Sleeping Beauty

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:29:28

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
23 03 2010 Tuesday until Sat 27 Mar 2010
On her christening day Princess Aurora is cursed by the wicked fairy Carabosse: one day the Princess will prick her finger on a spindle and die. But the kind Lilac Fairy tempers the curse so the Princess will instead fall asleep for 100 years. With a classical score by Tchaikovsky and original choreography by Marius Petipa, The Sleeping Beauty is considered one of the greatest ballets from Imperial Russia. This thrilling production is by Birmingham Royal Ballet’s former director Sir Peter Wright, creator of the Company's popular production of The Nutcracker. With its romantic finale packed with every fairytale character imaginable, The Sleeping Beauty is as engaging now as when she first fell asleep, over a hundred years ago.

Fatal Encounter

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:32:06

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
29 03 2010 Monday until Sat 03 Apr 2010
Howard Mansfield is concerned for his wife Joanna, who has become unusually distressed and nervous. When he arrives home one day to find that Joanna has accidentally shot his former friend Perry during a struggle, he decides to protect her by confessing to the shooting himself. Although the police accept that the shooting was an accident, Perry’s death leaves Howard caught up in a web of international blackmail, conspiracy and attempted murder. Is the gallant Mark Adler who comes to Joanna’s rescue when her handbag is snatched all he seems? What is the involvement of the young Rex Winter? Is Perry’s ex-wife Grace involved? And why is M.P.’s wife Hilary so worried? The answers to all these questions provide enough twists and turns to keep the audience guessing until the final unexpected showdown.

Welsh National Opera - The Abduction from the Seraglio

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:34:24

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
06 04 2010 Tuesday
A new production of Mozart's glorious comedy set on the Orient Express. A co-production of Houston Grand Opera, Boston Lyric Opera, Opera Colorado, Lyric Opera of Kansas City, Minnesota Opera and Opera Pacific Belmonte’s lover Constanze is being held captive by Pasha Selim. If Belmonte is going to rescue Constanze he will have to get past the Pasha’s steward Osmin first. This may not necessarily sound like the premise of a comedy but The Abduction from the Seraglio is one of Mozart’s wittiest and most delightful creations.

Welsh National Opera - Tosca

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:36:20

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
07 04 2010 Wednesday until Fri 09 Apr 2010
Puccini's pulsating thriller never fails to enthral. This period set production promises to set your emotions on a knife-edge. No-one is safe in the Rome of 1800. Under Baron Scarpia corruption and suspicion hang over the city, virtue and humanity are cruelly stamped out. The world of opera singer Floria Tosca is about to be turned upside down. She is suspicious of her lover Mario’s fidelity. Little does she realize that he is at the centre of a struggle that will lead to tragedy. Soon she herself will become the object of Scarpia’s insatiable lust and she will be forced to ask what she has done to deserve this.

Welsh National Opera - Carmen

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:37:59

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
08 04 2010 Thursday until Sat 10 Apr 2010
Bizet’s most famous creation is full to the brim with instantly recognizable music and paints a mesmerizing picture of a Spain teeming with fascinating characters. Carmen herself is one of the most charismatic and hard to resist characters in opera. For a century and a half audiences the world over have fallen in love with her. Patricia Bardon returns to this production as Carmen with Welsh tenor Gwyn Hughes Jones reprising the role of Don José.

Oh What A Lovely War

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:39:33

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
13 04 2010 Tuesday until Sat 17 Apr 2010
Oh What a Lovely War is an entertaining and exuberant ride through the ironies and tragedies of the First World War. A madcap orchestra of musicians, dancers, singers and clowns will come armed with sketches, songs and stories for your entertainment. Their sombre buffoonery and musical ingenuity collides with the bawdy, tough humour of the squaddies on the front line to take you on an incredible journey across Europe.

Whistle Down The Wind

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:41:38

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
19 04 2010 Monday until Sat 24 Apr 2010
An extraordinary and uplifting tale about the transforming power of love, Whistle Down the Wind is based on the beloved sixties film starring Hayley Mills, and features numerous multi-awardwinning songs, including Boyzone’s international hit No Matter What (which topped the UK charts for six weeks). In a twist of fate the bright-eyed and youthful Swallow discovers a mysterious man hiding in her family’s barn. When she asks for his identity the first words he utters are ‘Jesus Christ’…and it’s as though her prayers have been answered.

Rocky Horror Show

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:43:33

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
26 04 2010 Monday until Sat 01 May 2010
Follow squeaky-clean sweethearts Brad and Janet on an adventure they’ll never forget, with the scandalous Frank ‘n Furter, rippling Rocky and vivacious Magenta. Get ready for a night of fun, frolics and frivolity in this thrilling production of Richard O’Brien’s classic original script! Bursting at the seams with timeless classics, including Sweet Transvestite, Damn it Janet, and of course, the pelvic-thrusting Time Warp, Richard O’Brien’s The Rocky Horror Show is a non-stop party! Ready to thrill you with its frothy fun and naughty moments, this is the boldest bash of them all, so sharpen those stilettos for the rockiest ride of your life! Don’t dream it – be it.

Short Play Festival

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:46:01

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
17 02 2010 Wednesday until Sat 20 Feb 2010
This is theatre for the credit crunch: exciting, spontaneous, put together on a shoestring yet full of ideas and inspiration. Each evening three newly formed theatre companies from within the People’s Company will give you their take on Socrates’ quote: one using an existing text by an established playwright, one a new script by a People’s Company member, and the other presenting their own piece devised from scratch.

Eurydice

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:48:12

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
25 02 2010 Thursday until Sat 13 Mar 2010
Drum Theatre Plymouth, ATC and The Young Vic present the European premiere of Eurydice. Eurydice is in love with Orpheus. Her dead father has advice for her wedding but his letters can’t get through to the land of the living. At last one does. With her father’s words in her hand, she crashes down a flight of stairs and wakes in the underworld, her memory wiped as clean as glass. How will she ever get home?

Cling To Me Like Ivy

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:50:09

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
16 03 2010 Tuesday until Sat 20 Mar 2010
Rivka wants the perfect wedding. She has the man, the dress, the wig and two weeks to go. But when doubt is cast on her wig everything starts to unravel and Rivka finds herself far from home, up a tree and caught up in the eviction of an anti road protest, not knowing whether she’ll be able to go back to where she came from, or whether she wants to. Cling To Me Like Ivy is a play about love and relationships from one of the country’s leading repertory theatres.

How Cold My Toes

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:52:07

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
24 03 2010 Wednesday until Sat 27 Mar 2010
Award-winning theatre company Travelling Light packs a whole year into one enchanting hour in this brand new production. Devised in collaboration with urban dance company Champloo, the show takes you on a fun-filled magical journey through the seasons, from the seed-sprouting vitality of spring all the way to the frosty frozen fingers of winter. Families and children of all ages will be captivated by the combination of Travelling Light’s renowned brand of performance, music and design with Champloo’s amazing urban choreography. This unique collaboration adds a new twist to the formula that made Shadow Play such a huge success with audiences everywhere.

Meeting Joe Strummer

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:53:48

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
30 03 2010 Tuesday until Sat 03 Apr 2010
1978. Nick & Steve see The Clash for the first time, in Victoria Park. It’s as if they take an oath to stay true to the values embodied in that day… 2002. Strummer’s death forces Nick and Steve to re-evaluate their lives. Charting the lads’ attempts to maintain their ‘oath’ to Strummer while living through Thatcherism, paying the bills and maintaining relationships, this passionate punk comedy is about attitude, friendship and celebrity – and a celebration of the man who set the agenda for a generation.

Adult Child/Dead Child

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:55:29

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
13 04 2010 Tuesday until Sat 17 Apr 2010
An unloved child, twisted by the world and unable to make herself understood, meets Benji, a lifetime friend who is all the things she wasn't allowed to be. Claire Dowie’s award winning monologue, adapted here for a cast of 16, charts a young woman’s downward spiral into mental illness. Her story is told with humour and humanity. Following the recent success of The Misanthrope and Henry IV Part 1, the Young Company return to the Drum Theatre with a new challenge proving, once again, their commitment to producing fresh and vibrant new theatre.

Home of the Wriggler

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 10:58:27

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
20 04 2010 Tuesday until Sat 24 Apr 2010
It is the year 3006. Underground, sheltered from the raging weather, an investigation into pollution and global warming is gridlocked. Procedure has gone way out of the window and the irregular has become highly regular. Today, the enquiry will continue to learn the legends of a place called The West Midlands, the people who lived there, and the mythical things they once made, called cars.

Pub Rock

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:00:22

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
27 04 2010 Tuesday until Sat 01 May 2010
One Trick Pony have been rockin’ all over the UK for twenty years, giving audiences exactly what they want. It ain’t broke - so why fix it? Love, loyalty and guilty pleasures are on the set-list in Cartoon de Salvo’s new site-specific theatre event in a local Plymouth boozer. Following their successful run with Hard Hearted Hannah and Other Stories in the Drum Theatre last year, Cartoon de Salvo return yet again reinventing the way we experience theatre. Their cocktail of script-defying improvisation, live music and exceptional storytelling has won critical acclaim and a devoted following.

Funky Llama Cabaret Night

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:01:56

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
29 04 2010 Thursday
Music, performances, singing, dancing… this night has got it all. The Funky Llama crew would like to invite you to the only night of its kind in the South West, a cabaret club run by people with learning disabilities and open to all. Singing, comedy and drama performances followed by music and dancing for everyone.

No Idea

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:03:34

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
05 05 2010 Wednesday until Sat 08 May 2010
Armed with a tape recorder, Rachael and Lisa went onto the streets and asked people what they thought their show should be about. What they heard and recorded was funny, heartfelt, sometimes staggering but always very very revealing about what we can (and can’t) imagine when we look at someone.

Love and Other Magic Tricks

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:36:02

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
08 02 2010 Monday
Part love story, part magic show, Love and Other Magic Tricks reveals the smoke and mirrors between a couple as they search for that delicate balance between love and need. Inspired by the magical realism of Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the comical strangeness of Kafka and the longing of Edward Hopper.

4m2

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:37:50

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 20 02 2010 Saturday
4m2 is a performance collaboration from dancers Claire Cunningham and Jose Agudo and composer Scanner. Taking real stories of isolation as their starting point, 4m2 explores how to reflect on these memories as a way to find freedom. The performance takes place against a stunning backdrop by visual artist Sian Stammers and an original score composed by Scanner. Though technically sophisticated, the dance maintains the warmth and intimacy of personal experience.

One Flew Over....

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:41:25

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 24 02 2010 Wednesday until Sat 27 Feb 2010
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest Written by Dale Wasserman from the Novel by Ken Kesey Strange Youngens present their first show of the season, delivering a fresh and exciting performance. The young people’s theatre company, based at the Barbican Theatre, bring you their version of One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest. A gripping story of the institutionalised: full of mishaps, bizarre interactions and testing of the human spirit. Can anyone claim to be sane?

Breath Me

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:46:02

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 05 03 2010 Friday
Breathe Me is a 70 minute dance theatre performance, centred around a couple in their early 30’s struggling to communicate. Breathe Me is an exploration into arguments, the stupid things we say, and the things we regret later. Breathe Me is a love story.

Wild Dog

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:47:42

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 12 03 2010 Friday
Wild Dog captures the beauty and elegance of one of Africa’s most endangered species. Join the dramatic dancers as their bodies pulsate and vibrate against the mind-blowing soundtrack cut and arranged by award-winning Zimbabwean-born choreographer and composer Bawren Tavaziva.

ROAR

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:49:36

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
7.30pm 17 03 2010 Wednesday until Thu 18 Mar 2010
ROAR is the future of theatre. It is the power of young people as theatre makers. It is the honesty of the choices they make. It is the word of the stories they tell. Conceived, directed and performed by some of the region’s most exciting young talent, each night consists of different performances by GCSE, A-level and BTEC Performing Arts groups.

These are a few of my favourite things

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:51:22

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 19 03 2010 Friday
Experience Indian classical dance and music presented in innovative ways within contemporary contexts. Srishti is a Bharatanatyam dance company led by artistic director Nina Rajarani MBE. This tour marks 20 years of Nina’s professional dance career, and the recent award of an MBE in recognition of her services to South Asian Dance.

A Political Production

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:53:04

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 22 03 2010 Monday until Tue 23 Mar 2010
Theatre and Performance degree students from the University of Plymouth present their second year production project, part of their exploration into Political and Community Theatre. Directed by Mark Laville, the Barbican’s Artistic Director, as part of a partnership with the University of Plymouth’s Department of Theatre and Performance.

A Place for Belonging

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:54:40

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 29 03 2010 Monday until Tue 30 Mar 2010
Created by the cast of Strictly Collaborative. ‘A Place for Belonging’ highlights the needs and wants of different people. What makes you feel all warm and fuzzy inside? Strictly Collaborative is wholly inclusive and this performance describes the lives and loves of the members.

Madame Galina

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 11:56:36

Barbican Theatre Castle Street Plymouth Devon PL1 2NJ
8pm 23 04 2010 Friday until Sat 24 Apr 2010
Madame Galina & Anything For A Tenor:Iraq And I. A double bill including a dramatic monolgue and performance piece about Iestyn’s experiences performing to Her Majesty’s Forces in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Harvey

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:03:35

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm 02 02 2010 Tuesday until Sat 06 Feb 2010
Perhaps best known for its 1950 cinema adaptation, Mary Chase’s play Harvey follows the charming and loveable Elwood P Dowd and his best friend, a 6 foot 1 inch white rabbit named Harvey. Elwood and Harvey win over everyone they meet and foster relationships in unexpected places, despite the best efforts of relatives embarrassed by Elwood's eccentric imagination. A blend of drama, live music and film create an unforgettable theatrical experience. Harvey is a much-loved story for all ages, here revitalised with youth and energy to celebrate its cinematic and stage roots. Discover the joy of imagination!

Finzi Quartet

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:06:12

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm 07 02 2010 Sunday
The Finzi Quartet was formed at the Royal Northern College of Music. It has participated in masterclasses with the Endellion Quartet and Gabor Takacs-Nagyand and in 2008 was selected for the International Musicians Seminar in Prussia Cove. It is a laureate of this years’ 31st London International String Quartet, was recently selected for the Tillett Trust’s Young Artists’ Platform, 2009 and will make its debut at the Wigmore Hall in October.

The Fever Chart

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:08:17

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm, Wed Student Matinee 1.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm 09 02 2010 Tuesday until Sat 13 Feb 2010
The Fever Chart tells three distinct but thematically related stories which explore the possibility of humanity in the most inhumane conditions. In settings which range from a zoo in Rafah, Palestine, to a hospital in Tel Aviv, to a yard in Iraq, the play draws us into a world of war, of high emotion and gestures of feeling with poetic storytelling of the most engaging nature. The writer explores political tensions by grounding them in the human issues of love, life and death.

Valentines and Verse

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:10:51

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
14 02 2010 Sunday
ollowing the success of Pimms & Poetry, Live Canon return to celebrate Valentine’s Day with the best of English love poetry. Featuring live acapella music, sparkling performances and the poetry of John Donne, Thomas Moore, William Shakespeare, John Keats, Percy Bysshe Shelley, Emily Dickenson, Christina Rossetti, William Blake, Vita Sackville West and others, this is a fantastic way to hear, see and experience poetry.

Eschara and Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:13:40

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
8pm 17 02 2010 Wednesday until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Eschara is the first play to examine the aftereffect of the 7/7 attacks on the London transport system. A winner of the Norden Farm 'Granted' scheme, it has also been sponsored by Transport for London. Shoot/Get Treasure/Repeat is an award-winning collection of short plays by one of the UK’s most important living writers that will leave you questioning your social mores.

The Rainbow Fish

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:15:45

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
1pm, 3.30pm 19 02 2010 Friday until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Come and swim with The Rainbow Fish in her glittering underwater paradise, but prepare to be whisked away on a deep-sea adventure as our storytellers bring this enchanting tale to life. The Rainbow Fish, with her shimmering scales, is the most beautiful fish in the ocean. But she is proud and vain, and none of the other fish want to be her friends. Not until she learns to give away some of her most prized possessions. Based on the classic children's story by Marcus Pfister, Blunderbus Theatre Company present a brand new adaptation of this underwater adventure. Bursting with Blunderbus magic and fun, along with some glittering underwater puppetry sequences, this funny, fishy tale is a must see for children aged 4 - 7, as well as the young at heart.

The Ministry of Fear

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:18:57

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm Wed 3 March Student Matinee 1.30pm Sat 6 March Matinee 2.30pm 26 02 2010 Friday until Sat 06 Mar 2010
When Arthur Rowe bumbles into a garden fête during the Blitz he’s haunted by his past and innocent of his future. But from the moment he enters Mrs Bellairs’ fortune-teller’s tent he trips into a hell of corruption and betrayal where he’s way, way out of his depth. With a powerful whiff of Hitchcock and echoes of film noir classic The Third Man, The Ministry of Fear is both taut espionage thriller and unnerving portrait of a mind in free fall. Renowned for creating exciting and imaginative work, Theatre Alibi brings its unique style to Graham Greene’s surreal masterpiece.

Ruddigore

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:22:19

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm Sat Matinee 2.30pm 09 03 2010 Tuesday until Sat 13 Mar 2010
Centuries ago the Murgatroyds, baronets of Ruddigore, had placed upon their line a curse. The curse was such that each baronet who inherited the title was obliged to commit a crime a day or perish in unbearable torture. Now Ruthven Murgatroyd is trying to escape the curse by living as a farmer under an assumed name. But the return of his brother Richard drags up his past, and the ancestral curse he is destined to inherit. Join bad baronets, bridesmaids and ancestors in this supernatural tale of good versus evil, where the course of true love never runs smoothly.

ETO Spring 2010

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:24:20

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
16 03 2010 Tuesday until Sat 20 Mar 2010
English Touring Opera present three of the wittiest works of the opera repertoire, taken from the 18th, 19th and 20th Centuries. These very different operas - all of them describing the events of one day - find comedy in stifling Sevillian manor houses, in enchanted woods, and in dusty bachelors' quarters.

U.Dance4Devon

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:26:45

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7pm 21 03 2010 Sunday
The first ever countywide youth dance showcase, bringing young people together from all over Devon to share their love of dance in a diverse evening’s entertainment.

The Colour of Nonsense

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:29:30

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm, Thurs Student Matinee 1.30pm 22 03 2010 Monday until Sat 27 Mar 2010
With Forkbeard’s famed mix of visual trickery, film and outlandish story-lines The Colour of Nonsense takes us on a journey through the shifting borderlands between sense and nonsense, burrowing into the puzzle of why we see the way we see. As mutinous cartoons throw the studios into animated confusion, only the Dong with a Luminous Nose seems able to shed light into the chiaroscuro of chaos. With nods at Edward Lear and The Emperor’s New Clothes, Forkbeard’s new comedy explores creativity and paralyzing indecision.

Any Questions About theArts?

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:31:44

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
5.45 for 6.15pm 29 03 2010 Monday
Why do the arts and culture matter to our society? We know that art galleries are full to bursting, Bristol's Banksy exhibition broke all records, and live music and drama are bringing new crowds into theatres and concert halls. Even Government ministers claim the cultural industries are vital to our prosperity - though they seem reluctant to fund them. Are the arts outside London always the poor relation, and how can universities such as Exeter support the arts and culture in their region? This event, chaired by broadcaster Jonathan Dimbleby, will launch the University of Exeter's Arts and Culture Strategy. A panel of distinguished speakers will answer audience questions about the nation's cultural agenda, and the evening will showcase some exciting new live music and drama.

How the Koala Learnt to Hug

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:33:41

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
2.30pm 09 04 2010 Friday
How The Koala Learnt To Hug has been adapted from the first collection of short stories by Steven Lee, author of children's favourites The Witch's Bogey and Bink and The Hairy Fairy. Written especially for parents to enjoy with their children it is a charming tale about the magic of family and, of course, the importance of a nice warm hug!

James and the Giant Peach

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:35:50

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm, Sat Matinee 2.30pm 15 04 2010 Thursday until Sat 17 Apr 2010
After tragically losing his parents in an accident involving a rhinoceros, James is sent to live with his aunts, Spiker and Sponge. His life with his horrible aunts is unbearable until everything changes with the meeting of an old man who gives James a bag of the strongest magic. James accidentally spills a little of this magic and this is when his adventures really begin! Be prepared for centipedes, grasshoppers, ladybirds and spiders, not to mention the giant peach that takes James across the ocean to New York. This is suitable for all ages - all you have to do is sit back and let your imagination go wild with one of Dahl's best loved classics.

Whipping It Up

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:37:43

Northcott Theatre Stocker Road Exeter Devon EX4 4QB
7.30pm Sat Matinees 2.30pm 21 04 2010 Wednesday until Sat 01 May 2010
Six months into a new Tory government, election fever has died down, the honeymoon period is definitely over and majorities are clung to by the thinnest of margins. In the Whips’ Office, Deputy Chief, Alistair, is marshalling his MPs before a vote. With his Prime Minister stuck in Icelandic airspace, his backbenchers quoting Kipling and the junior whips playing out their own agendas –the “tent poles” vote is turning out to be far from routine and that’s before he’s had to deal with the Opposition. Steve Thompson’s laugh-out-loud funny satire on one of the most secretive cogs of our political machine, is a beautifully observed and finely crafted study of power, passion and loyalty.

Taiko! Taiko!

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:42:29

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
7.30pm 05 02 2010 Friday
Exeter is the taiko capital of the UK, so if you’ve never seen taiko before, now’s an excellent chance to see what it’s all about. Kagemusha Junior Taiko are widely acknowledged as the best youth taiko group in the country, performing all over the UK and abroad, recently to great acclaim at the Royal Albert Hall. Their Barnfield show promises stunning choreography, high energy and powerful rhythms played by young players who give professionals a run for their money. Bring the whole family to be inspired by this highly exciting and impressive art form: drumming, dance and drama all in one show. You’ll want to join in – and may even get the chance to!

Jongleurs Comedy Club

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:45:12

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
8pm 12 02 2010 Friday
Jongleurs has helped to launch many careers including Jack Dee, Paul Merton, Rory Bremner, Lee Evans, Jo Brand, Graham Norton, Jenny Éclair, Al Murray and Omid Djalili. With now seventeen Jongleurs clubs across Britain, they are proud to showcase the stars of tomorrow today, and in 2003 they launched their On The Road tour to bring a unique and hilarious comedy experience to regional venues across the UK. After two massively successful years, the UK's finest and funniest standup is heading to the Exeter Barnfield Theatre with the first in a series of side-splitting shows.

Exeter Dance Festival 2010

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:46:59

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
from 9am each day 14 02 2010 Sunday until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Exeter Dance Festival offers a spectacular week of ballet, modern dance, tap, character and song and dance competition. Whether you are a participant or observer, this is the highlight of the dance calendar.

Closer

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:48:50

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
7.30pm (2.30pm Saturday 20th Matinee Only) 08 03 2010 Monday until Sat 20 Mar 2010
A powerful, darkly funny play about the collision between love and desire. Closer is a bruising dissection of modern relationships, in which sex is the subject even when it's not, honesty is frequently not the best policy, and people with choices almost always make the wrong one. No Performance Sunday 14th March

3D A Chance to Dance

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:50:10

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
1pm and 6.30pm 14 03 2010 Sunday
Devon Arts in Schools Initiative is please to present ‘3D A Chance to Dance’, an exciting celebration of young people dancing throughout Devon. ‘3D A Chance to Dance’ is a Devon County Council funded project that aims to promote high quality dance and provide performance opportunities for school children and young people in Devon.

Les Amoureux

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:51:45

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
7.30pm 24 03 2010 Wednesday
In her only garment, a faded, tattered once-wedding dress with sunglasses to shield her from light, the Countess, neither alive nor dead, is a reluctant huntress, condemned forever to slake a thirst that will not let her rest. She turns over a tarot card. For the first time ever, she has drawn Les Amoureux. Her keeper and the shadows of her domain bear witness to the arrival of the handsome young soldier... Company Chordelia’s production of Les Amoureux is based around Angela Carter's story The Lady of The House of Love which has inspired the idea of creating a visceral, theatrical equivalent to Carter’s incredible imagery. This is a story of love, life and death, a twisted Sleeping Beauty with the faded opulent feel of a gothic fantasy with a strong Eastern European quality. Combining dance and physical theatre with opera, voice and design, Les Amoureux is a sensual tale of purity and damage. Les Amoureux creates a world where time stops and never ends.

An Evening of Mediumship

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:52:43

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
7.30pm 25 03 2010 Thursday
During this evening's entertainment, top local mediums Krys & Jass will demonstrate their belief that life continues after death. They will attempt to reunite some of you with your loved ones in the spirit world in their own special way. They will reach through the veil that separates the two worlds and bring you evidence of your friends and family who have passed to the higher side of life. Krys & Jass work with respect for the spirit world but also with humor and you should expect an evening of laughter and perhaps some tears, together with poignant moments and meaningful memories. Krys & Jass work for Psychic TV on Sky Channel 886 and Freeview Channel 46 and appear regularly at this theatre as well as at other venues around the UK and Ireland.

Swing into Spring!

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:53:56

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
7.30pm 28 03 2010 Sunday
For their eighth annual big band extravaganza at the Barnfield, the Exeter College Dream Band will be featuring two of Exeter College's most exciting young vocalists of recent years, Josie Smith and Alex Hawker, singing the swingiest arrangements of classic songs. The star-studded band will also be roaring their way through several tunes with a decidedly Latin flavour - expect some fireworks from the percussion department! Tickets are likely to be in hot demand, so be sure to buy yours early, as the show is likely to be a sell-out again!

Exeter Gang Show

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 12:55:19

Barnfield Theatre Barnfield Road Exeter Devon EX1 1SN
7.15pm (2.30pm Saturday Matinee) 14 04 2010 Wednesday until Sat 17 Apr 2010
With a cast of over 60 Cubs, Brownies, Scouts, Guides, Explorer Scouts, Rangers and Leaders taking to the stage, in a show packed with songs, dance, comedy and celebration that all the family will enjoy.

Tim Vine: The Joke-amotive

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:12:41

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
02 02 2010 Tuesday
Here it comes over the brow of the hilarity. It's Tim Vine in a train. Stand back from the platform in case you get hit by a prop. Every carriage is packed full of gags. Can you hear them? Chug chug joke joke, chug chug joke joke. Be on your guard. This train Timinates here.King of the one-liner and star of BBC1 'Not Going Out' tours the country with his brand new stand-up show with support from John Archer.

Johann Strauss Gala

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:15:31

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
07 02 2010 Sunday
Waltz back in time to the glittering ballrooms of 19th Century Vienna with a magical mix of music, song and dance from the Strauss Family and Friends. The Blue Danube Waltz Tritsch Tratsch Polka Radetzky March Thunder and Lightning Polka The Laughing Song from Die Fledermaus Pizzicato Polka Perpetuum mobile Wiener Blut Die Fledermaus Overture

Stephen K Amos

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:17:12

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
08 02 2010 Monday
Welcome to Stephen K Amos' third solo stand-up comedy tour of the UK. He's back with a brand new show for 2009/2010. It’s full to bursting with more fun, warmth, bonhomie and love than ever before. Forget the credit crunch and welcome to The Feel good Factor! Please Note - no under 16's will be admitted

Jethro 2010 Tour

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:19:23

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
10 02 2010 Wednesday
Jethro is one of a handful of comics that have achieved national success with relatively little TV exposure. Despite a record number of appearances on the Des O'Connor Show he has never courted the small screen, preferring the rapport of a live audience. His humor is story-based, Jethro side-steps the rapid-fire one-liners for stories with a comic twist. They are often real and quite a number are gathered from visits to his old stomping ground in St Just. After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country, and is still as mischievous as he was as a child. Jethro…Please don’t ever grow up, the world would lose one of the most unique comedy legends ever. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than here, this is the show for you!!

Footloose

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:22:53

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
17 02 2010 Wednesday until Sat 20 Feb 2010
Get ready to ‘Lose those Blues’ as the hit broadway musical ‘Cuts Loose’ this February at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth. Relive that 80’s magic with an unprecedented number of Top 40 hits including ‘Holding out for a Hero’, ‘Let’s Hear it for the Boy’, ‘Almost Paradise’, ‘Somebody’s Eyes’, ‘I’m Free’ and of course ‘Footloose!’ Fast and furious from the opening, Footloose is based on the true story of the poor Bible Belt town, Bomont, that has banned the sinful pleasure of dancing! Fresh-faced and full of teenage energy, Ren McCormack arrives from Chicago city ready to rebel and shake things up! Don’t miss what promises to be the feel good show of the year - book your tickets, dig out those leg warmers and get ready to ‘Cut FOOTLOOSE!’ AMATEUR PRODUCTION

Chris Dean's Syd Lawrence Orchestra - Strictly Big Band

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:25:17

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
21 02 2010 Sunday
Having just been voted the ‘Best Big Band in the Land’ for the 12th consecutive year, The Syd Lawrence Orchestra’s popularity continues to go from strength to strength. Leader, Chris Dean packs a real punch with this dazzling new show ‘The Best of the Big Bands’ offering an evening, filled with the most distinctive music ever to grace the turntable, seamlessly combined with audience banter, producing a unique fusion of music and humour. Featuring the music of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Tommy Dorsey, Artie Shaw, Benny Goodman, Billy May, Frank Sinatra, Ella Fitzgerald and played for you by performers with a real passion for their music, this show is bound to leave you dazzled from the very first number.

Dave Gorman

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:27:33

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
26 02 2010 Friday
SIT DOWN, PEDAL, PEDAL, STOP AND STAND UP. In 2009, DAVE GORMAN set off on a unique national tour. The intention: to cycle over 1500 miles across Britain in 33 days... with a gig each night. I suppose that explains the title. But demand for the show has been so high that he's decided to keep performing it… but this time without cycling from venue to venue. He's obviously getting lazy. So now only the last bit of the title makes sense. But look at it from his point of view. Same show, fewer blisters. What would you do?

Noddy In Toyland

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:28:57

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
27 02 2010 Saturday
Its an exciting day in Toy Town - it's Noddy and Tessie Bear's sing-a-long, dance-a-long party and everyone is invited to join in the fun! Everyone that is except those two naughty Goblins, Sly and Gobbo, who are out to spoil the fun with another of their crazy machines from Goblin Gizmo's - The Sound Sucker! But don't worry, our hero Noddy is keeping an eye on those two and knows exactly how to stay one step ahead of their games, despite their crazy antics to try to ruin the party. With Mr Plod, Whiz the Robot, Bumpy Dog, Car and of course Big Ears, today promises to be one big fun filled adventure. Noddy in Toyland features all the favourite Toy Town characters in 90 minutes of fantastic Noddy fun and is an enchanting introduction to live theatre for three to seven year olds.

A Midsummer Night's Dream

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:33:36

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
03 03 2010 Wednesday
Join the full professional cast of fifteen actors and dancers in this spectacular production forming part of a major UK tour of this iconic and much loved Shakespeare comedy of lovers, fairies and above all lots of fun. To keep with the tradition of the piece, the role of 'Bottom' will be played by a leading comedy circuit and 'Jongleurs' headline comedian (a role historically played by the jester type). This production is staged and presented by the same team behind the hugely successful hit aviation comedy 'Club Class' which has now toured to over 100 UK large scale theatres in the last four years. This production is here for one night only so book early!

The Charley Boorman Show

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:35:55

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
04 03 2010 Thursday
The Actor, Adventurer and Author takes a break from travelling the world, to travel the UK with a brand new live show. The star of ‘The Long Way Round’, ‘The Long Way Down’ and ‘By Any Means’ hosts an evening of stories, anecdotes and tales from his worldwide escapades. With Support.

Peter Andre

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:37:41

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
05 03 2010 Friday
Peter Andre who is celebrating the success of his brand new album ‘Revelation’ entering the UK chart at Number 3 this week has announced a Bournemouth date on his UK tour next year! The tour will see Peter performing live with his band and the audience will be treated to tracks from his new album including the top five single ‘Behind closed doors’ as well a number of his previous classic hits.

BSO Movie Classics

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:39:24

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
06 03 2010 Saturday
Gone with the Wind Ben Hur Dr Zhivago The Big Country Lawrence of Arabia Bridge on the River Kwai North by Northwest La Dolce Vita The Magnificent Seven The Great Escape Once Upon a Time in the West The Godfather

The Bootleg Beatles

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:41:13

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
09 03 2010 Tuesday
Re-live the sights and sounds of sixties as the world’s premier Beatle band returns to Bournemouth with their spectacular two hour multi-media stage production featuring all the classic Beatle hits. Using film footage of the period and 'with a little help from' their regular brass and string ensemble the show traces the history of the Fab Four from Liverpool's Cavern Club through Sgt Pepper to The Apple Rooftop in what has now become one of the ‘not to miss’ annual traditions of the seasons calendar.

Dennis Locorriere - Plus Full Band

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:42:56

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
10 03 2010 Wednesday
With Very Special Guest Andy Fairweather-Low and The Low Riders Locorriere, as a founding member of Dr Hook, was the recipient of more than sixty gold and platinum albums, gaining #1 chart status in more than 42 different countries. He is also a notable songwriter, his songs having been recorded by Bob Dylan, Crystal Gayle, BJ Thomas, Helen Reddy, Willie Nelson, Southside Johnny and most recently, Jerry Lee Lewis on his 2006 critically acclaimed, historical release 'Last Man Standing'

The Circus Horrors The Day of The Dead

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:44:59

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
11 03 2010 Thursday
Following on from the huge success of The Asylum, The Circus of Horrors has had a major revamp and is back Rocking and Shocking with a brand new show ‘The Day of the Dead’ (Día de los Muerto - A Mexican X-Travaganza) Set in Mexico during the early 1900’s, the cast of chaos mongers transport the body of their doyen Dr Haze to a remote area of Mexico. Unbeknown to them they settled in a former burial ground of Aztec Warriors. There they join the local inhabitants ‘Day of the Dead’ rituals to try and revive their esteemed leader. All of course with disastrous consequences!

Lee Mack

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:46:20

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
14 03 2010 Sunday
Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage with a hotly anticipated new show. Lee will be bringing his trademark brand of high energy banter, well crafted gags and sharp one-liners to venues across the country on his biggest ever live stand-up tour. Lee is best known to BBC One viewers as the star of multi-award winning Not Going Out and as team captain on Would I Lie To You?

Oklahoma!

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:48:47

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
20 03 2010 Saturday until Mon 22 Mar 2010
Excluding 21st & 22nd March From the producers of such massive touring hits as South Pacific, 42nd Street, Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and many more comes a brand new revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein’s classic musical Oklahoma! Set on America’s Western Frontier, against a background of conflict between farmers and cattlemen, Oklahoma! perfectly integrates song, dance and story to tell the tale of farm girl Laurey and the two rivals for her affections, happy go-lucky cowboy Curly and the sinister farm hand Jud. Famously, the show opens with 'Oh, What a Beautiful Mornin' and contains a sumptuous and rousing score full of wonderful songs such as 'The Surrey with The Fringe on Top', 'People Will Say We're in Love', 'Many a New Day', 'I Cain't Say No', and the final rousing chorus of 'Oklahoma' – as the music soars the audience is carried along on the emotional journey of one of the most famous love stories in musical history.

The Legendary CHUCK BERRY and his St Louis Band

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:51:08

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
29 03 2010 Monday
Born 18th October 1926 in St. Louis, Missouri where he learned the guitar. After a period in jail for armed robbery at the age of eighteen, Berry began playing guitar in various St. Louis bar bands. It wasn't until 1951, however that he actually recorded some of his composition ideas on a home tape recorder. He then joined Johnnie Johnson (piano) and Ebby Hardy (drums) to form a trio which became a popular club attraction, playing everything from R'n'B to country & Nat King Cole songs. In 1955, Berry went to Chicago with a demo tape and through a meeting with Muddy Waters was introduced to Leonard Chess. One song on the tape, "Ida Mae", impressed Chess, and after a re - write, turning the song into "Maybellene", Chuck Berry had his debut single - at nearly thirty years old! The song became a national Top 5 smash, as well as an R'n'B No. 1.

Rhod Gilbert & The Cat That Looked Like Nicholas Lyndhurst

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:52:36

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
30 03 2010 Tuesday
Following last year's sell-out tour and sensational performances on 'The Royal Variety Performance', 'Live At The Apollo', and 'Michael Mcintyre's Comedy Roadshow', the Welsh Wonder is back on the road with a brand new show. Last year, he punched a shop-assistant over the duvet tog-rating system and went berserk over a mince pie. Stung by accusations that he over-reacts, this year Rhod sets out on an emotional rollercoaster of a journey to discover the truth. Is he, as he believes, a visionary in a sea of closed minds, or has he, as everyone else believes, got anger-management problems?

The Soldiers - The Coming Home Tour

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 14:55:11

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
31 03 2010 Wednesday
The support from the public has been overwhelming…there is even a Facebook page which receives over 5000 hits per day. This level of encouragement and The Soldiers talent seems to be a winning combination for another top ten hit.

Kenny Ball & His Jazzmen and The Jive Aces

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:44:53

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
01 04 2010 Thursday
Jazz Meets Jive- Kenny Ball & his Jazzmen with The Jive Aces Kenny Ball is a legend. Probably the greatest test of an artist's success is his durability. Kenny is now a national institution and the most successful jazz trumpeter this side of the Atlantic. His landmark recordings of the 1960s, such as “Midnight in Moscow”, catapulted him to worldwide fame and he is now a living legend. The great Louis Armstrong said of Kenny "This man is a genius." The Jive Aces are the UK's No.1 Jive & Swing band. Renowned for their hot, swinging music and high-energy stage show, they play songs made famous by such greats as Bobby Darin, Louis Prima and Sammy Davis Jr, as well as some superb originals. They have sold-out at venues around the world.

Thank You For The Music

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:47:09

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
02 04 2010 Friday
Thank You For The Music spans the decades. Prepare to experience your best night out of the year. Fancy dress may be optional, but having the time of your life at Thank You For The Music is absolutely compulsory!

The Ken Dodd Happiness Show

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:48:50

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
03 04 2010 Saturday until Sun 04 Apr 2010
KEN DODD is one of Britain’s funniest comedians. A true legend, icon and national treasure who has been entertaining us for 55 years. Come and enjoy his famous ‘Happiness Show’ and you’ll be absolutely discumknockerated (that’s Knotty Ash for ‘over the moon’) with a truly tattifelarius evening of laughter and songs presented by a comic genius. Enjoy a fun-filled variety show for all the family, with guests, non-stop gags and a selection of songs in celebration of fifty-five hilarious years of ‘Happiness’ with ‘The Squire of Knotty Ash’.

Back For Good

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:51:48

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
05 04 2010 Monday
Recreating the magic of 'Take That'. If you like 'Take That' you will LOVE 'Back For Good'! With their amazing dance routines, numerous costume changes and phenomenal live performances, adoring fans will be singing and dancing within minutes and left with little doubt that they are watching The Greatest Boy Band Of All Time'. Featuring a feast of your infectious feel-good favourites such as 'Relight My Fire, 'It Only Takes A Minute Girl', Everything Changes', 'Could It Be Magic' to the heart warming 'Babe', 'Love Ain't Here Anymore' and A Million Love Songs' you will be putting your hands together to 'Pray' that boys are truly Back For Good'!

Dara O'Briain Live 2010

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:53:53

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
06 04 2010 Tuesday until Wed 07 Apr 2010
Following 2008’s sold out national tour, best selling DVD 'Dara O Briain Talks Funny' and his debut book ‘Tickling The English’, award winning stand up comedian Dara O Briain hits the road again in 2010. While not hosting BBC2’s 'Mock The Week' Dara is the star of 'Three Men and a Boat', has appeared on 'Live From The Apollo" and is also a Guardian sports columnist.

Jungle Book

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:55:17

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
10 04 2010 Saturday
Join Mowgli, Baloo, King Louis and all your favourite characters in this brand new adaptation of the classic story by Rudyard Kipling. This interactive, action packed musical is suitable for children aged 3 and over, and is the ideal Easter treat for the whole family. This sparkling adventure about Mowgli’s journey to the man village will keep children and adults enthralled so book now for this enchanting tale.

Buddy Holly - A Legend Reborn

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:57:07

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
15 04 2010 Thursday
Described as "the day the music died", the world shed a tear in 1959 when a tragic plane crash claimed Buddy’s life. Buddy Holly - A Legend Reborn has filled the rock 'n' roll icon's shoes live on stage for well over 20 years. The brand new production commemorates the 50th anniversary of Buddy Holly's final UK tour. The show really took off when the show's main Character Buddy Holly appeared and won on TV's Stars in Their Eyes. Highlights so far have included performing at the London Palladium and the Glastonbury Festival, appearances in the films The Fifth Element and Mrs Brown, performing in a television advert for Fox's biscuits and playing separately for Sir Paul McCartney and Sir Cliff Richard. This authentic slice of rock 'n' roll nostalgia brings his legendary live show to life, ensuring Buddy's incredible legacy of unforgettable hit songs lives on.

They Will Rock You

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:00:04

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
16 04 2010 Friday
Recreating the fun, the musicianship and the showmanship of Queen’s legendary live performances, join the ultimate musical journey through the decades. Back to a time when Queen topped the charts with Another One Bites the Dust, We are the Champions and, of course, the legendary Bohemian Rhapsody. “Special guest” is Meat Loaf with live performances of million-sellers Bat Out of Hell, Dead Ringer for Love, I’d Do Anything for Love, I’d Lie for You and It’s All Coming Back to Me Now.

BSO Last Night of the Pavilion Proms

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:01:34

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
17 04 2010 Saturday
Another opportunity to enjoy a popular and patriotic concert featuring the best of British music, including favourite classics by Ralph Vaughan Williams, Hubert Parry, Henry Wood and Edward Elgar. Join in with the singing and flag-waving with the BSO in Jerusalem, Rule Britannia and Land of Hope and Glory.

Mantovani Concert Spectacular

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:03:03

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
18 04 2010 Sunday
Mantovani was born in Venice, Italy and his father was the concertmaster of La Scala orchestra under Arturo Toscanini. His family moved to England in 1912, where he studied at Trinity College of Music in London. After graduation, he formed his own orchestra. In the United States, between 1955 and 1972, he released over 40 albums with 27 reaching the Top 40 and 11 the Top Ten. His biggest success was with the album Film Encores, which made it to No. 1 in 1957. Similarly, Mantovani Plays Music From 'Exodus' and Other Great Themes made it to No. 2 in 1961 and sold over one million albums. Author Joesph Lanza describes Mantovani's string arrangements as the most "rich and mellifluous" of the emerging light music style during the early 1950s.

We'll Meet Again

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:04:34

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
23 04 2010 Friday
Over 70 years on, take a nostalgic journey with Gavin Sutherland, special guests and live orchestra and tune in to your favourite hits from the blitz as we take a trip down memory lane with a new programme of timeless classics commemorating the World War II years. Introduced by national treasure JUNE WHITFIELD, With the London Concert Orchestra

Don McLean in Concert

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 16:06:58

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
05 05 2010 Wednesday
America's legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean returns next May, performing 6 dates across the UK. Over the course of his extraordinary career Don McLean has sold over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide, performed 12 world tours and has appeared in concert more than 3,500 times. He was inducted into the Song Writers Hall of Fame, in New York in 2004, and in February 2002 American Pie was inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame.

Katy Brand’s Big Ass Tour

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:36:53

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
10 05 2010 Monday
Katy Brand is taking her Big Ass on tour. Join the British Comedy Award Winner and star of ITV2's Katy Brand's Big Ass Show, Have I Got News For You and Peep Show, for an evening of anarchic comedy, celebrity satire, music spoofs and much, much more. Following the success of her hit TV show, Katy is returning to her live roots with this silly, sassy and smart evening of comedy. Featuring old favourites and new material, there's something here for everyone.

Yvette Fielding & The Team From Living TV's

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:39:20

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
17 05 2010 Monday
The Most Haunted team have explored some of the spookiest and infamous locations in the UK and across America, in an attempt to uncover the truth behind tales of restless spirits and mysterious visions. Now for the first time on stage the team are pleased to be coming to Bournemouth, expect a supernatural thrill-fest, the Most Haunted team of mediums and ghost hunters will report on purported paranormal activity, show unseen film footage, and attempt to explore paranormal or scientific explanations for the various phenomena that occur.

Bat The Symphony

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:41:05

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
20 05 2010 Thursday
Steve Steinman, the creator and singing force behind Vampires Rock and The Meat Loaf Trilogy, now brings you the ultimate rock experience. Bat the Symphony combines a 40 piece orchestra with the power of a rock band and the vocals of Steinman, generating a mind-blowing musical event. Hits include; Paradise By The Dash Board Light, Bat Out Of Hell and Dead Ringer For Love

An Audience with Sally Morgan

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:42:47

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
27 05 2010 Thursday
The 'psychic to the stars' is OK Magazine's top celebrity psychic columnist and has presented smash hit television series for ITV1 & ITV2. Sally's psychic powers have been with her since she was nine months old and she is now is rated as one of the world's top mediums.

Beyond The Barricade

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:44:35

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
29 05 2010 Saturday
Past principal performers from the West End production of Les Miserables present an evening of songs from that show as well as West Side Story, Chess, Miss Saigon, Phantom Of The Opera, Les Miserables and many more.

The Priests

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:46:25

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
01 06 2010 Tuesday
The Priests have defied record industry convention by just being themselves; middle-aged Roman Catholic priests who sing. Selling close to two million records worldwide to date, a dream story of world class talent wrapped up in an amazing true story spanning a turbulent lifetime of service, faith and music, with no stunts, no stylists, no make-up, no image and no audio trickery. The Priests have taken the world by storm. Why the success? They simply sing and they sing with belief. The Priests’ brand new album, ‘Harmony’, is available now! The stunning new album features The Priests singing some all-time classics in their own unique way. Father David says of the new album: “It seems to be bigger, bolder, more confident. There are some very powerful classical pieces on it.”

Black Dyke Band

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:48:07

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
05 06 2010 Saturday
The Black Dyke Band, formerly the Black Dyke Mills Band, is one of the oldest and best known brass bands in the world. It was formerly the band of the Black Dyke Mills in Queensbury, West Yorkshire, England, a company owned by John Foster. Foster, a French horn player, joined with others in a small band in Queensbury in 1816. This band faltered but finally, in 1855, Foster and other musicians established the new mill band and outfitted it with uniforms made from the mill's own cloth. The band has remained active since that time, and still rehearses in its original rooms. The band has won many prizes and competitions over the years.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat

Fri, 15 Jan 2010 19:50:09

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
20 07 2010 Tuesday until Sat 14 Aug 2010
Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical comes to Bournemouth. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.

Model Show

Mon, 18 Jan 2010 18:19:39

Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT
10.00am 13 02 2010 Saturday
Aircraft, boats, tanks, figures, dioramas, trains...if it's made of plastic it will be at the South West's largest model show. Over 120 traders and clubs will be exhibiting. Airfix will run a 'Make & Paint' workshop and sponsor competitions designed to recognise high achievement in modelling across all disciplines. Weather permitting, the highlight of the show will be a radio controlled flying display by the award winning BMFA (British Model Flying Association). Advance tickets can be purchased on line until 10th Feb.

Pirate Half Term Activities

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 17:25:16

Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT
10.00am 15 02 2010 Monday until Fri 19 Feb 2010
If you are wondering what to do with the children this half term, then bring them along to the Fleet Air Arm Museum where Johnny Deep our Captain Jack Sparrow lookalike will be on hand to recruit a crew for his next adventure. Everyone is encouraged to come in fancy dress and talk in their best ‘Pirate’! There will be pirate related activities throughout the museum including Make a pirate hat & cutlass, Track down the treasure hidden deep in the museum, Draw a pirate map and Learn to talk like a pirate. Contact the Visitor Services Department for further details on 01935 842633 or visit the museum’s website www.fleetairarm.com

Hallelujah Mr Handel

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:21:17

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
6.309m 05 04 2010 Monday
A jubilant performance of Handel’s Water Music Suites No.1 in F and No. 2 in D, Utrecht Te Deum, Utrecht Jubilate and the Hallelujah Chorus. Famously composed to win back the favour of King George I, the Water Music suites are now amongst Handel’s most famous orchestral works. In the atmospheric setting of St James’ you’ll be transported to 18th Century England and wowed with a blazing finale of the Hallelujah chorus.

Telling Tales

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:24:19

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
3pm 06 04 2010 Tuesday
A playful introduction to dance, Telling Tales takes a fresh look at two well-loved children’s stories alongside two new dance pieces. Look out for a mischievous version of the famous Hare and the Tortoise, a dressing-up game involving a squabble over the biggest overcoat you’ve ever seen and a speed version of The Golden Goose involving 2 dancers but a cast of thousands. In the finale, Sea of Clothes, shirts and skirts take on a dancing life of their own!

The Comedy Works

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:26:20

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 06 04 2010 Tuesday
The Comedy Works present four of the circuit's best comedians. All are award winners, TV names and regulars at the UK's top comedy clubs. Come and enjoy an evening of stand-up from the stars of tomorrow.

Jake and Elwood

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:27:53

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 09 04 2010 Friday
Talent, energy and great music collide as Jake and Elwood explode onto the stage with their world-class musical tribute to The Blues Brothers. With their fantastic stage set, live band and powerhouse performances, you will be dancing in the aisles within minutes to all the classics from ‘Everybody Needs Somebody’ to ‘Gimme Some Loving’, ‘Whole Lotta Love’ and ‘Jailhouse Rock’.

Leon McCawley

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:29:36

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 10 04 2010 Saturday
As a concerto soloist, McCawley performs with many of the leading British orchestras and is highly regarded for his performances with Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra. You’ll be mesmerised as McCawley whisks you through Barber’s musical influences from the classical majestic structures of Brahms to the poetic and romantic works of Schumann and Chopin before his grand finale of Barber’s great 20th Century piano masterpiece.

Ian McMillan

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:31:13

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 12 04 2010 Monday
Talking Myself Home is Yorkshire poet, comedian and broadcaster Ian McMillan’s life story in poems. Here’s a portrait of an unregarded place and a love story between Lt Cdr J. McMillan, a Scottish sailor, and Olive Wood, a young lass in Yorkshire.

The Best of British Jazz 3

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:33:03

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 15 04 2010 Thursday
Pianist Django Bates – twice voted ‘Best UK Jazz Composer’ by jazz magazine Wire – leads piano trio Belovéd Bird in a Bebop style set inspired by Charlie “Yardbird” Parker.“Devastatingly creative” (The Guardian) drummer Asaf Sirkis is joined by organ trio The Inner Noise for a classical influenced set blending modern jazz and elements of progressive rock. Twice Best Jazz Vocalist award-winner (BBC Jazz Awards) Ian Shaw brings his unique combination of humour and flawless scat singing to a repertoire featuring tracks by Joni Mitchell, … and more.

Boy George in Concert

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:35:14

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 16 04 2010 Friday
Boy George returns to the live stage performing hits from Culture Club, his solo career and some great covers. As the front man of one of the UK’s biggest ever bands Boy George needs little introduction. He has sold millions of albums worldwide and secured top 10 hits in every country. He remains one of the world’s most recognisable pop and fashion icons.

Orb Theatre New Writing Festival

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:36:49

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
16 04 2010 Friday until Sun 18 Apr 2010
Come and celebrate new writing for the theatre with a weekend of inspirational masterclasses with some of the country’s leading playwrights and industry professionals. The weekend will kickstart a six month writer’s development programme culminating in performances of work at Lighthouse.

Keith Nichol’s Blue Devils Ellington Orchestra

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:38:31

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 17 04 2010 Saturday
A truly authentic evening of early jazz featuring Keith Nichols’ Blue Devils Ellington Orchestra and Martin Wheatley’s string-band the Arcadians. Radiating the “sheer good fun” style associated with so many early players, these two specialist jazz bands will perform a smile-inducing feast of compositions by the great Duke Ellington.

Scattered

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:41:15

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 23 04 2010 Friday until Sat 24 Apr 2010
Seven dancers plunge into an ocean, wrestle a raging tide and slide on an avalanche to a frozen landscape of arctic beauty in this unique interaction between film and live performance. Combining Motionhouse’s trademark highly physical dance theatre and mesmerising aerial imagery, Scattered explores our relationship with water and how it surrounds us in different forms throughout our lives. Performed on a huge curved floor Scattered uses projection, aerial harnesses and bungees to create an extraordinary world in which the dancers move seamlessly in, on and through the image.

Studio Jazz

Sun, 24 Jan 2010 16:43:01

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 27 04 2010 Tuesday
Art Themen and Don Wellar (saxes), John Critchinson (piano), Andy Cleyndert (bass), Spike Wells (drums). Five constantly inventive modern jazz greats weave their magic.

The 39 Steps

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:27:41

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 08 02 2010 Monday until Sat 13 Feb 2010
Direct from the West End, Broadway and 25 countries around the globe comes Alfred Hitchcock's classic spy thriller, The 39 Steps, brilliantly and hilariously recreated as the smash hit Olivier Award Winning Best New Comedy. This blissfully funny show follows the incredible adventures of our handsome hero Richard Hannay, complete with stiff-upper-lip, British gung-ho and pencil moustache as he encounters dastardly murders, double-crossing secret agents and, of course, devastatingly beautiful women.

Room on the Broom

Tue, 02 Feb 2010 11:30:35

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
1.30pm 23 02 2010 Tuesday until Wed 24 Feb 2010
The Witch and her cat are flying happily along on their broomstick - until a mighty wind blasts her hat, bow and wand away into the night! All is not lost however, as they meet some fun new friends who help retreive the witch's lost things. A daft dog, a bizarre bird and a friendly frog; one after the other, they all hop on the broom for a ride... but it's not meant for five and - CRACK - the broom snaps in two!

Bach Mass in B minor: Amici with OrchestraWest

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:03:17

St Mary Magdalene Church Church Square Taunton Somerset TA1 1SA
7:30pm 02 04 2010 Friday
Bach's B minor mass has been described as ‘the greatest work of music of all ages and of all peoples’ and we can think of no better day for a performance of this stunning and moving work than Good Friday. Amici are sure to impress in the many virtuosic choruses, while the quartet of young soloists have many opportunities to display their talents, all supported by the magnificent playing of OrchestraWest. Friday 2nd April, 7:30pm St Mary Magdalene Church, Taunton Amici OrchestraWest Caroline MacPhie (soprano) Helen Sherman (mezzo-soprano) Rupert Charlesworth (tenor) Thomas Faulkner (bass) John Cole (conductor) Tickets priced £15 (students £12, under 12s free) are available from 01823 336344

Jethro

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:32:44

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
7.30pm 21 08 2010 Saturday
After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country, and is still as mischievous as he was as a child. Jethro…Please don’t ever grow up, the world would lose one of the most unique comedy legends ever. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than here, this is the show for you!! THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY SHOW - OVER 18's ONLY Ticket Prices: Adults £18.00 Seniors £18.00 To book your tickets please visit the babbacombe Theatre Website: http://babbacombe-theatre.com/bookonline/show-details.php?id=108

Jethro

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:35:26

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
7.30pm 04 09 2010 Saturday
After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country, and is still as mischievous as he was as a child. Jethro…Please don’t ever grow up, the world would lose one of the most unique comedy legends ever. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than here, this is the show for you!! THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY SHOW - OVER 18's ONLY Ticket Prices: Adults £18.00 Seniors £18.00 To book your tickets please visit the babbacombe Theatre Website: http://babbacombe-theatre.com/bookonline/show-details.php?id=108

Jethro

Thu, 18 Feb 2010 12:35:52

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
7.30pm 18 09 2010 Saturday
After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country, and is still as mischievous as he was as a child. Jethro…Please don’t ever grow up, the world would lose one of the most unique comedy legends ever. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than here, this is the show for you!! THIS IS AN ADULT ONLY SHOW - OVER 18's ONLY Ticket Prices: Adults £18.00 Seniors £18.00 To book your tickets please visit the babbacombe Theatre Website: http://babbacombe-theatre.com/bookonline/show-details.php?id=108

Amy MacDonald

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:37:03

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 03 04 2010 Saturday
Scottish singer-songwriter tours songs from her new album.

Record fair

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:40:40

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
10am 03 04 2010 Saturday
The most popular Record Fair in the South West has moved to the Colston Hall's new foyer building for 2010!

Jerry Dammers' Spatial AKA Orchestra

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:43:38

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 07 04 2010 Wednesday
Songwriter/keyboardist Jerry Dammers - founder of The Specials and the 2-Tone record label - and his 18 piece orchestra pay tribute to the cosmic jazz of Sun Ra and Alice Coltrane, mingling their sounds with those of dub innovator Coxone Dodd, exotica pioneer Martin Denny and more. Costumes, theatrics and visuals mix with ska, reggae, hip-hop, dub-step, rock and outer-spatial sounds - an unforgettable ride across the galaxies with a crew of leading jazz soloists - Larry Stabbins, Denys Baptiste, Finn Peters, Nathaniel Facey, Jason Yarde and Zoe Rahman amongst them - and the voices of Francine Luce, rap poet Anthony Joseph and dub poet Space Ape.

Diversity

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:46:05

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 08 04 2010 Thursday
The show, called Bringing A Toy Story To Life, will showcase the groups jaw-dropping dance routines against a backdrop of state of the art lighting, sound and visuals. Joining the group will also be Britain’s Got Talent star Aidan Davis and other special guests. Incorporating several genres of music from classical to hip-hop, Diversity’s eye-catching routines won the hearts of the nation this May, as nearly 20 million people saw them sweep to victory in the competition in the most watched TV programme in the UK for over six years. Group leader Ashley Banjo said “We are so excited to be announcing our debut tour. It promises to be a fantastic experience. There will be unbelievable routines in a storyline full of surprises with special guest artists. I think a lot of people will be surprised with what we've come up with. Expect the unexpected! This won't just be a series of dances that you have seen us perform on TV.”

Frankie Boyle

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:48:43

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm (some matinees) 10 04 2010 Saturday until Sun 11 Apr 2010
Following his epic record-breaking tour in 2008, Frankie Boyle, star of BBC2’s Mock the Week and one of the hottest and most controversial comedians of the moment, is back on the road in 2010 with an all new live show. Frankie’s autobiography, My Shit Life So Far, will be released in October 2009. Suitable for over 16s only.

Ultravox

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:51:12

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm (some matinees) 12 04 2010 Monday
Line-up featuring: Midge Ure, Chris Cross, Warren Cann and Billy Currie Fans can look forward to the band performing material from all their albums, including Vienna, Rage in Eden and Quartet and material not covered in the last tour. Ultravox were one of one of the primary exponents of the British electronic pop music movement of the early 1980’s. "When we talked about the possibility of getting together to do the 2009 tour it was only ever going to be a one off celebration of our achievements and to mark the fact it was the 30th anniversary of writing Vienna so this was never, ever on our radar. This has simply come about by the desire and phenomenal reaction by the public to see and hear more. We have all agreed to perform a handful of shows in the UK in 2010 to coincide with the release of the live DVD we recorded at the Roundhouse back in April. It just seems like a great way to leave a little addition to our substantial legacy before we all move on. We were always a live perform

Debbie Reynolds

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:53:39

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 14 04 2010 Wednesday
A hilarious, touching and uplifting evening of music and comedy. MGM legend and star of Singin' in the Rain, The Unsinkable Molly Brown, That’s Entertainment, The Bodyguard and Will and Grace, Debbie Reynolds celebrates an amazing 50 years of show business in this award-winning one woman show prior to a West End run. Featuring original MGM footage, Debbie salutes her glittering career and shares stories of her incredible life in song and dance. Winner of The American Comedy Award, Nominated for two Golden Globes and an Academy Award, Debbie Reynolds comes to the UK direct from America, where she has become a national institution.

Elektrostatic: Modern Britain

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:55:35

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 14 04 2010 Wednesday
The Bristol Ensemble swell to a 25-piece orchestra, featuring works by living British composers inspired by ancestry, ritual and landscape.

James

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:57:19

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 15 04 2010 Thursday
After a sell out arena tour in December 2008 and a top 10 album with Hey Ma, James have announced an eclectic series of concerts for spring 2010.

Hazel O'Connor and The Bluja Project

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 13:59:11

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 17 04 2010 Saturday
Award winning singer/songwriter Hazel O'Connor teams up with legendary performers saxophonist Clare Hirst (Bellestars, Communards, David Bowie) and pianist/vocalist Sarah Fisher (Eurythmics, Sax In The City) to perform a mixture of O'Connor originals and classics.The superb blend of the three voices adds a sweet touch of class to their vibrant performance.

Paul Brady

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:01:57

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 19 04 2010 Monday
Paul Brady, singer, songwriter, musician and producer, has for over forty years been at the forefront of popular music in Ireland. Spending the first decade and a half of his career absorbing influences from jazz, blues, pop, soul and later Irish folk music in The Johnstons and Planxty, his dramatic interpretations of classic traditional ballads such as Arthur McBride, Paddy’s Green Shamrock Shore and The Lakes of Pontchartrain firmly established him as one of the cornerstones of the new wave of Irish music and song in the 1970s. He began to write songs in the early 80s and has since forged a reputation as one of Ireland’s finest singer-songwriters, releasing many popular and critically acclaimed records. Songs such as The Island, Crazy Dreams, Nothing But The Same Old Story, Nobody Knows, Follow On, The Long Goodbye, The Homes of Donegal and Paradise Is Here have, over the years, given joy and emotional sustenance to generations of Irish at home and abroad.

Joan Armatrading

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:03:20

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 20 04 2010 Tuesday
Joan Armatrading whose unique voice has deservedly built her a huge fan following,takes to the road again to play a selection of UK dates in 2010. Joan's strong rhythmic acoustic guitar playing and her melodic electric solos help to make her the consummate musician.The 3 times Grammy nominated British singer songwriter has stood the test of time with songs like Love And Affection, Willow, Drop The Pilot and Lovers Speak.

Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:05:43

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 22 04 2010 Thursday
Mendelssohn Hebrides Overture Bruch Scottish Fantasy Sibelius Symphony no 5 What with Mendelssohn’s atmospheric seascape and Bruch’s Sarasate-dedicated meditation on popular folk melodies, the first half of Owain Arwel Hughes’ programme offers a double Scotch (on the rocks!). And more ‘northern lights’ illuminate the second half as Sibelius’ hard-won, magisterial 5th Symphony extends its expansive, horn-enriched embrace. Fresh from the triumphs of her ‘Naked Violin’ (winner of the Classic FM Gramophone Award for audience innovation - its website having notched up some half million hits), Tasmin Little squares up to Bruch’s Hibernian Fantasy.

Denys Baptiste Quartet

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:07:49

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 23 04 2010 Friday
The Jazz Jamaica saxophonist presents his Quartet - an energetic and eclectic collection of new compositions that draw from a broad palette, taking in Caribbean, American and African influences.

An Evening with Rufus Wainwright

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:09:47

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 23 04 2010 Friday
Affectionately referred to by Elton John as 'the greatest songwriter on the planet' and praised by The New York Times for his 'genuine originality,' Rufus Wainwright has established himself as one of the great male vocalists and songwriters of his generation. He is the son of folk singers Loudon Wainwright III and Kate McGarrigle, and brother of Martha Wainwright but Rufus has achieved his success by carving out his own singular sound in the worlds of rock, opera, theatre, dance and film.

UWE Symphony Orchestra and Massed Choruses: Belshazzar’s Feast

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:11:16

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 24 04 2010 Saturday
A performance of Walton’s mighty oratorio Belshazzar’s Feast by the University of the West of England Singers and Symphony Orchestra, together with Chew Valley Choral Society, Colston’s Choral Society, Clifton Singers and members of Bristol Choral Society and two additional brass bands.

Stackridge

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:13:05

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 24 04 2010 Saturday
Stackridge, born in the halcyon days of 1969, is the band everyone figured would be more popular than Genesis but sadly, it didn’t happen. Perhaps they were too resolutely English in their humour, sophistication and cleverness to go worldwide, but they did lodge themselves in the hearts and minds of the British to a degree that easily surpassed their commercial success. From the start, Stackridge received respect, from musicians and audiences alike. They have the distinction of having opened and closed the very first Glastonbury in 1970 and went on to attract Beatles’ mastermind George Martin, who recorded, in 1974, Stackridge’s third album, The Man in the Bowler Hat, widely regarded as their artistic peak. The band continued to make two more albums but unfortunately split up in 1976, leaving a legacy, the fountainhead of a particular kind of British music that gave us Squeeze, XTC, Queen, Sparks and so many other paragons of melodic ingenuity.

The Solid Silver 60s Show

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:15:16

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 25 04 2010 Sunday
Featuring: Dave Berry (The Crying Game, Little Things), Mike Pender (Sweets for My Sweet, Needles and Pins), Brian Poole (Twist and Shout, Do You Love Me), Peter Sarstedt (Where Do You Go My Lovely, Frozen Orange Juice) plus Swinging Blue Jeans (Wild Thing, Love Is All Around) and The Troggs (Hippy Hippy Shake, Good Golly Miss Molly) The UK’s original and premier 60s show is back celebrating 25 sensational years! Bringing together the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Mike Pender, Brian Poole, Peter Sarstedt all backed by Vanity Fare with Swinging Blue Jeans and The Troggs. Expect all your favourite 60s hits including The Crying Game, Little Things, Sweets for My Sweet, Needles & Pins, Twist and Shout, Do You Love Me, Where Do You Go To My Lovely, Frozen Orange Juice Wild Thing, Love is All Around, Hippy Hippy Shake , Good Golly Miss Molly and many more.

Elaine Delmar and Cass Caswell Big Band

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:17:10

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
3pm 25 04 2010 Sunday
Singing superstar Elaine Delmar's influences included Sarah Vaughan, Ella Fitzgerald and Nat King Cole. She has made countless radio and television broadcasts and concerts with small groups, big bands and symphony orchestras around the world, including Michel Legrand, Andy Williams, Benny Carter, Herb Ellis, Tony Coe and Brian Dee etc. Equally at home in halls, clubs or theatres, cruise ships or Ronnie Scott’s Jazz Club (annually for the last 16 years), Elaine thrives on a magical communication with her audience. Cass Caswell’s Big Band has backed many jazz greats including Alan Barnes, Tina May, Danny Moss and Jeanie Lambe. This concert will include Basie, Ellington and other big band classics.

Rokia Traoré plus Sweet Billy Pilgrim

Sat, 20 Feb 2010 14:18:52

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 30 04 2010 Friday
Malian singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Rokia Traoré is one of the greatest voices in contemporary Africa today.

The Comedy Works

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:55:46

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 01 05 2010 Saturday
The Comedy Works present four of the circuit's best comedians. All are award winners, TV names and regulars at the UK's top comedy clubs. Come and enjoy an evening of stand-up from the stars of tomorrow.

Afternoon Tea with Wendy Cope

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 15:58:29

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
4pm 03 05 2010 Monday
A fresh and entertaining poetry reading from the quiet phenomenon who has proved quality can be popular! Voted no. 1 choice for Poet Laureate by listeners of Radio 4’s Poetry Please, Wendy is one of Britain’s favourite poets. In an ambience akin to a cosy fireside reading Wendy will charm and amuse you with her wry ironic poetry. At times sharp and punchy, at times soft and contemplative, Wendy shares her compilation of 25 years’ work “Two Cures for Love” in a carefully crafted set. Complete with afternoon tea and book signing, it’s a jolly afternoon for any tea or literature lover!

Hanging Hooke

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:01:36

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 05 05 2010 Wednesday until Thu 06 May 2010
Robert Hooke was an ingenious man, undoubtedly our English Leonardo - and yet he was written out of History. Like Da Vinci, he was a fine artist, a brilliant scientist, an extraordinary engineer and an accomplished architect but after his death, even his portrait strangely disappeared. This is a tale of intrigue and betrayal.

Peppa Pig’s Party

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:04:02

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
Weds 1pm and 4pm / Thurs 10am and 1pm 05 05 2010 Wednesday until Thu 06 May 2010
Oink oink – it’s Peppa Pig! The makers of The BFG recreate this BAFTA award-winning children’s TV show live on stage with beautiful true-to-life puppets. Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her favourite activity: jumping in muddy puddles! It’s a very special day as Peppa celebrates her birthday. Come and join her fun with George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant in this charming, original and imaginative show full of brand new songs, muddy puddles and oinks!

Hearing Voices

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:06:17

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 11 05 2010 Tuesday until Wed 12 May 2010
What really goes on behind the locked doors of a psychiatric hospital? After a suicide attempt Clare Summerskill spent two months in such a place.This is her personal account of life on an NHS ward, combined with testimonies she gathered from other mental health service users who were in hospital with her. A courageous and extraordinary account of how people are treated once they enter the ward of a mental hospital. Unless you have survived this system yourself (in which case you will recognise it as all too truthful) this will challenge every assumption you ever had. A one-off theatrical experience written and performed by Clare Summerskill herself with members of her theatre company, Artemis (of “Gateway To Heaven” renown)

A Celebration of Village Life in England and in France

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:08:03

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 16 05 2010 Sunday
David Owen Norris, Felicity Lott (soprano), Gabriel Woolf (Narrator), The Young London Singers. International opera star Felicity Lott paints a portrait of English rural life in music from the great tradition of English Song, interspersed with readings by Gabriel Woolf from the great tradition of English Literature.In contrast The Young London Singers perform Graham Stansfield’s moving music theatre piece Paix a Peyresq, celebrating the hard country life precariously but joyously lived by the tough shepherd families of Peyresq.

Abracadabra – German Humour Goes Global

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:09:52

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 20 05 2010 Thursday
Henning Wehn and Otto Kuhnle present their latest crafty masterplan to finally put Teutonic jolliness where it belongs – on top of the world. Adelaide and Melbourne, where they were nominated for a prestigious Barry Award, have already capitulated - the UK is next. Failure is not an option. Deutschland üeber alles!

Bob, The Man On The Moon

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:11:32

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11am and 3pm 22 05 2010 Saturday
A funny and delightful show inspired by the hugely popular award-winning book by Simon Bartram. Bob has a very special job; he looks after the moon. Every morning Bob rises at six, has his breakfast and boards his rocket for the daily commute. He vacuums space junk out of craters and enjoys lunch with Billy the Man on Mars and Sam the Man on Saturn. He knows almost everything about the moon. But there’s one thing he’s blissfully unaware of: ALIENS! Incorporating puppetry and music, this intergalactic show will capture every child’s (and many a grown-up’s) sense of adventure. Age guidance: 3+

Studio Jazz

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:13:24

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 25 05 2010 Tuesday
The Tony Smith Group - One of the top jazzfunk guitarists in the UK returns to party with a new blues influenced quartet with jazz soul vocalist Gary Poole.

Echoa

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:15:23

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
Various 25 05 2010 Tuesday until Wed 26 May 2010
Great music, exhilarating dance and fabulous invention: four charismatic dancers, drummers and physical comedians seize the stage with an electrifying brand of action percussion. Infectious and unique, Echoa blurs the line between music and movement to create a new type of performance. Imagination meets possibility where anything can be an instrument, everyone can dance, and laughter abounds. Seven scenes will take you on an intriguing musical voyage - sometimes as gentle as a whisper, sometimes as noisy as a carnival, but never lacking in spirit or fantasy.

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 16:17:25

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm / Sat matinee 2.30pm 28 05 2010 Friday until Sat 29 May 2010
From one of the UK’s leading classical ballet companies, a trio of works that seek to preserve an individual moment in time. John Cranko's Brouillards, danced to nine of Debussy’s piano preludes, takes inspiration from such fleeting images as rolling mists, the fall of autumn leaves, and the fragile strands of a spider's web. David Bintley's The Dance House honours a deceased friend of the Director, to a nostalgic but anarchic Shostakovich score. Slaughter on Tenth Avenue, a crazy ‘30s comedy, sees the leading man dancing for his life as he tries to escape a hitman lurking in the audience! Originally part of Rodgers and Hart’s On Your Toes, it’s a work of sparkling vitality - a perfect ending to a programme of unforgettable moments.

Janek Simon

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:01:09

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
10am 30 01 2010 Saturday until Mon 05 Apr 2010
A recent artist-in-residence at Arnolfini, Janek Simon presents new understandings of geography and distance in our technologically globalised world. He has been inspired by the concept of ‘the end of geography’ and for his solo exhibition, Simon is undertaking a research project revisiting key locations of the Trans-Atlantic Trade Triangle - namely West Coast Africa, the Caribbean and Bristol - developing a series of artworks that will result from the experiences and exchanges on his travels. This historical route is revisited through the lens of today’s technologically-orientated perception of geographic space, distance and globalised trade.

Imogen Stidworthy

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:03:46

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
10am 27 02 2010 Saturday until Sun 25 Apr 2010
Arnolfini presents the first major survey exhibition in the UK of work by Imogen Stidworthy. She investigates the structure of language, the subjectivity and nuances of linguistic formation, and how languages can be used as a kind of defence mechanism. Working predominantly with moving image and sound, the exhibition will present a survey of recent works, such as I Hate, originally commissioned for Documenta 12 in Germany, which shows photographer Edward Woodman relearning how to talk after losing his sense of speech following a cycling accident. Alongside this will be her recent works Get Here and Barrabackslarrabang, which looks at the modification of language, in this case by criminal gangs in Liverpool, in order to create a language barrier to protect themselves from the authorities.

Otto Zitko and Louise Bourgeois

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:06:12

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
11AM 24 05 2010 Monday until Sun 04 Jul 2010
Austrian artist, Otto Zitko's expansive, abstract drawings, improvised across the walls of cultural institutions around the world, seem to emerge from an unbounded desire to cover every surface; a primal urge to contain the whole of reality within a subjective cocoon of unbroken lines. For Arnolfini, in his first exhibition in the UK, Zitko will make an all-enveloping drawing intervention, in situ, throughout the building, stretching across three floors. In response to Zitko's seemingly omnipotent projection, Louise Bourgeois presents an intensely personal suite of sixty drawings called JE T'AIME, made in 2005, which, by contrast, seem to emphasize the centrality of relationships in what it is to be human. Now in her 99th year, Bourgeois describes these drawings as being "about the marking of time while waiting for someone special to arrive".

Caroline Bergvall and Ciarán Maher

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:08:40

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
11AM 08 05 2010 Saturday until Sun 04 Jul 2010
Say Parsley is a sparse sound and language installation by London-based French-Norwegian writer Caroline Bergvall and Irish composer Ciarán Maher. Organised across a number of spaces, the installation becomes a place for mishearings, recognition, assumptions, misattribution. You hear what you want to hear. You hear what you think you hear. The background to Say Parsley is the biblical 'shibboleth', a violent event where language itself is gatekeeper, and a pretext to massacre. The pronunciation of a given word exposes the identity of the speaker. To speak becomes a give-away. Are you one of us, not one of us? How you speak will be used against you.

Harminder Singh Judge

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:11:22

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
8pm 26 05 2010 Wednesday until Thu 27 May 2010
This performance installation is developed from an ancient Hindu myth The Churning of the Ocean and the artist's love of electro-pop band Depeche Mode. The Modes of Al-lkseer premieres at Arnolfini, fusing contemporary pop culture, advertising aesthetic and tongue in cheek humour with epic symbolic imagery. It observes and locates the place of ancient religious symbolism and mythology into a world obsessed with capitalism, the celebrity and marketing gimmicks.

Artist in Residence: Emma Bennett

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:14:18

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
12 04 2010 Monday until Sun 18 Apr 2010
Emma Bennett is a London-based performance maker and artist. Her work explores the physicality of speech and the strange complexities of language. Each of her performances is built on an act of grappling - be it with difficult words or unwieldy objects. During her week long residency at Arnolfini, as part of the Lingua Franca season, Emma will be exploring the often simple or childish images which are used to illustrate philosophical concepts.

Bodies in Flight

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:17:20

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
8am, 9am and 10am 11 05 2010 Tuesday until Fri 14 May 2010
Dream-Work / Dream-Home are performance walks that invite you to take a fresh look at your city through the common but strangely personal experience of commuting. The project is a collaboration between Bristol-based Bodies in Flight and Singapore-based company SPELL#7, who are performing Dream-Home 11 - 14 May, at 4pm, 5pm & 6pm. Bodies in Flight take you on a journey from dreams to the workplace: travelling through Bristol's streets, the performance explores the everyday thought patterns and concerns of the half-asleep commuter as they put on their public face for the day ahead. Wearing wireless headsets, the audience follow the performers, watching and listening as they use movement, sounds and text to cr

Curious: Artist Talk

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:25:37

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 14 05 2010 Friday
Formed in 1996 by Leslie Hill and Helen Paris, Curious have developed a reputation for edgy, humorous interrogations of contemporary culture and politics. Their work as Curious has embraced performance, installation, publication and film. Leslie Hill will talk about their work and projects including those undertaken in Bristol.

Electric Hotel

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:28:07

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
9.45pm 19 05 2010 Wednesday until Sat 22 May 2010
Electric Hotel is a lonely, bizarre and beautiful outdoor spectacle; a uniquely designed, fly-by-night hotel brought to vivid life through dance and sound by the team of David Rosenberg (director and co-founder of Shunt) and Frauke Requardt (choreographer, Pictures from an Exhibition at Sadler's Wells/Young Vic) with Borkur Jonsson (designer, Woyzeck at Barbican, Metamorphosis at Lyric Hammersmith). Sitting on the outside looking in, the audience snatch glimpses of the do-not-disturb lives unfolding behind the floor to ceiling windows. Wearing headphones to eavesdrop on the internal spaces of the building they watch the residents in their private rooms: the natural habits, the unnatural fantasies and housekeeping of wildly varied quality. The privilege and thrill for the voyeur is seeing the bigger picture.

Tunng, The Besnard Lakes & Erland and the Carnival

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:30:04

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7pm 26 03 2010 Friday
Twisted pop wonders Tunng return from playing live with Saharan afro rock legends Tinariwen, showcasing a new album, And Then We Saw Land, and a new experimental spirit, alongside trademark big choruses and joyful tunes. The bill also features Montreal's highly rated The Besnard Lakes and the strung out psyche-pop of Erland and the Carnival.

The Adventures of Prince Achmed with a new score performed live by Mira Calix

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:32:28

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 10 04 2010 Saturday
In this special commission for Bird's Eye View, renowned musician and composer Mira Calix will perform her musical accompaniment for The Adventures of Prince Achmed (1926), the first feature length animation ever made. Signed to Warp Records, Calix is winner of the British Composer Award 2009 and has worked with artists such as Radiohead, the London Sinfonetta and Aphex Twin. She has performed all over the world at events like Southbank's Ether festival. At this unique event she will conjour an original score for Lotte Reineger's beautifully creative fairytale inspired by Arabian Nights. The pioneering, painstakingly hand-cut silhouette animation, a labour of love for Reineger, stands as one of the great classics of early feature animation - witty, delicate, inventive, and romantic.

Humcrush & Leverton Fox

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:34:03

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
8pm 15 04 2010 Thursday
Humcrush is a collaborative project featuring percussionist Thomas Strønen and keyboard player Ståle Storløkken, both stalwarts of the Norwegian label Rune Grammofon, and perhaps best known for their work with Food and Supersilent respectively. The duo's live performances represent a thorough deconstruction of free jazz, improv, and electronic idioms, executed with mesmerising precision, inventiveness, and an astounding connection between the two performers. There appears to be a vast vocabulary at their disposal: at times the effect is glacial, austere and hypnotic, like a rawer Pansonic; elsewhere the sheer percussive maelstrom rivals the nervous complexity of Autechre, or the rhythmic density of Don Caballero.

Bedroom Community: The Whale Watching Tour

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:35:20

Arnolfini 16 Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 24 04 2010 Saturday
More than just a concert, this is an extension of the ongoing musical exchange between the main players on Icelandic label of the moment, Bedroom Community.. Disparate musical backgrounds coexist and collide as the set flows undivided between Nico's modern compositions, Valgeir's surgical acoustic-electronica, Ben's vast noise-scapes and Sam's traditional tunes and murder ballads - mixed with dancing, projections and stories, supported by Nadia Sirota (viola), Una Sveinbjarnardóttir (violin), Borgar Magnason (double-bass), Helgi Hrafn Jónsson (trombone and vocals).

EUCO with Hannah Marcinowicz

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:48:33

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 26 02 2010 Friday
European Union Chamber Orchestra Hannah Marcinowicz saxophone Grieg Holberg Suite Glazunov Saxophone Concerto Shostakovich Prelude & Scherzo Dvorák Serenade for Strings Hailed by The Times as 'a superb young saxophonist', Hannah has worked with top orchestras such as the London Symphony Orchestra and London Philharmonia and received rave reviews for her BBC Proms appearance with Sir Colin Davis. She joins the talented players of EUCO as soloist for the Saxophone Concerto by Glazunov, a St Petersburg born composer who was taught by Rimsky-Korsakov and went on to become teacher to Shostakovich. Written in the final year of Glazunov's life and now a core piece in the instrument's repertoire, this single movement concerto is a highly rhapsodic piece that shows off the saxophone's wide range of colours.

Bristol University Music Society Chamber Orchestra and Chamber Choir

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:50:30

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 27 02 2010 Saturday
Following the success of last year's event, the Chamber Orchestra and Choir of Bristol University Music Society return to St George's for their annual concert. The first half features the orchestra and choir separately, with the orchestra being joined by the winner of the Music Society's prestigious annual concerto competition. After the interval, the two ensembles join forces to perform Schumann's Requiem. This promises to be a memorable display of the University's brightest musical talent.

Dennis Rollins Jam Session / Workshop

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:52:49

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
noon 01 03 2010 Monday
Dennis Rollins is both the foremost jazz-funk trombonist in the world today, and an acclaimed, versatile and in-demand educator, inspiring musicians of all ages and abilities. As patron of the St George's / St Pauls Reggae Orchestra (world premiere, Monday 1 March 7.30pm), Dennis brings his easy teaching style to an amazing workshop for young jazz, world and band musicians of all levels, featuring an open forum discussion centred on finding the way into the music business, session work and touring; a Q&A session; and an improvised jam. A fantastic opportunity to work alongside a jazz celebrity - jump up and join in.

Albie Sachs: Life, Law and Nelson Mandela

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:55:20

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
6pm 03 03 2010 Wednesday
Albie Sachs is a hero of our times who played a prominent part in the struggle for justice in South Africa, was tortured, and lost the use of his right arm and one eye in a car bomb attack. His experiences provoked an outpouring of creative thought on the role of law as a protector of human dignity in the modern world. Appointed by Nelson Mandela to his country's first Constitutional Court, he provides unique access to an insider's perspective on the major issues confronting modern law as he and his fellow judges grappled with terrorism, equality, truth and reconciliation, social and economic rights.

Bristol Music Club Orchestra with Charlotte Newstead

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 19:57:32

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 06 03 2010 Saturday
This concert of magnificent masterpieces follows a path from tragedy to death, culminating in a trip to the heavens. Renowned soprano Charlotte Newstead joins the BMCO for a performance of Richard Strauss' Four Last Songs. Composed at the end of his life, when he was 84 years old, it is imbued with the calm acceptance of the composer's inevitable fate. Holst's Planets provides the perfect conclusion with its otherworldly portrayal of the celestial bodies.

Alex Ross: 'The Rest is Noise'

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:00:22

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
6.30pm 07 03 2010 Sunday
In The Rest is Noise: Listening to the Twentieth Century, Alex Ross, music critic of the New Yorker, provides a riveting tour of the wild landscape of twentieth-century classical music: portraits of individuals, cultures, and nations reveal the predicament of the composer in a noisy, chaotic century. Starting with Richard Strauss's Salome, conducted by the composer on 16 May 1906 with Puccini, Schoenberg, Berg and Adolf Hitler seated in the stalls, Ross suggests how this evening was the century's musical watershed rather than the riotous premiere of Stravinsky's Rite of Spring seven years later. Ross explores the mythology of modernism, Sibelius and the music of small countries, Kurt Weill, the music of the Third Reich, Britten, Boulez and the post-war avant-garde, and interactions between minimalist composers and rock bands in the sixties and seventies. Ross is in discussion with Greg Milner, the author of Perfecting Sound Forever: The Story of Recorded Music.

Turin Brakes

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:02:29

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 10 03 2010 Wednesday
Turin Brakes return to Bristol in support of their fifth album, due for release in March. Having recently celebrated their 10th anniversary with 'Bottled at Source – The Best of the Source Years', now the band is taking to the road, reminding everyone just how good their songwriting really is. Friends since primary school at Balham in South London in the 1980s, harmony singer Olly and lead guitarist Gale grew into Turin Brakes almost by accident – honing their modern folk-rock sound through the songs they wrote together as teenagers. Featuring music from their refreshing first album – the Mercury nominated 'The Optimist' – through the rawness of 2007's electrified 'Dark on Fire' to their latest release, Turin Brakes never fail to impress.

Jazz (not jazz)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:04:44

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 11 03 2010 Thursday
Zen-funk and "ritual groove music" from Swiss pianist, composer and ECM Records star Nik Bärtsch and his amazing acoustic quintet. Named after "the lonely path" taken by Japanese samurai warriors, Ronin is a remarkably disciplined and imaginative attempt to create real living and breathing music through systems that relate to the experience of the city and the architecture of urban environments.

Joscho Stephan: Django Legacy

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:06:43

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 12 03 2010 Friday
Probably the best current exponent of the classic Django Reinhardt style, as heard on his album, 'Django Legacy', young German guitarist Joscho Stephan burns up the fret board with a dazzling speed of light runs. He also bends notes further than you ever thought a note could be bent, leaving amateur instrumentalists gaping in astonishment. Last time out, he was unbelievable. This time, celebrating Django's 100th birthday with a special trio performance of his family band (father Gunther plays rhythm), it's going to be Djantastic!

The Eduardo Niebla Experience

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:10:25

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 13 03 2010 Saturday
A formidable Flamenco-jazz guitar virtuoso, Eduardo Niebla is the master of today’s generation; technically superb, breathtakingly versatile, supernaturally talented. Inspired by tours to India, the Middle East & his adopted Yorkshire homeland, Eduardo presents his stunning new album in memory of his mother – intricately brilliant, passionate Flamenco infused with a myriad of Eastern colours and a Gypsy-jazz edge. Ideally partnered by the brilliant tabla of Dharmesh Parmar and the rhythmical accompaniment of Ricardo Garcia, this is an amazing opportunity to hear world class guitar playing at its very best.

Germaine Greer: Forty Years of Fun with Feminism

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:13:38

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7pm 16 03 2010 Tuesday
2010 marks the 40th anniversary of the publication of Germaine Greer's The Female Eunuch. Her controversial, agenda setting book influenced millions of women, promoted widespread debate, and aroused much hostility. In many books since then, as well as academic work and broadcasting, Greer has remained at the forefront of debate. Forty Years of Fun with Feminism, her special one woman show, provides a unique insight into what fun it's been to be a fearless international feminist icon and highly regarded academic through four decades of change. Candid, enlightening, and highly entertaining, it's a chance to hear the full story – and a chance too to ask all those burning questions you've wanted to ask her, serious or light-hearted, from the point of poetry, through sex for the over 60s, to Shakespeare's wife, to the role of women in developing countries and where feminism is now.

Sierra Maestra

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:15:28

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 17 03 2010 Wednesday
Cuba's greatest traditional son (salsa to you) nine-piece orquesta famed worldwide for their jangling tres-guitars, tootling trumpet and rattling percussion. Formed 33 years ago at Havana University by Afro-Cuban All Stars and Buena Vista Social Club legend Juan de Marcos Gonzales, Sierra Maestra were responsible for the revival of interest in old-style dance music that paved the way for the huge success of Cuban music in recent years. Don't forget your dancing shoes.

Spiro

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:17:36

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 19 03 2010 Friday
Following its superb debut on Peter Gabriel's Real World label and triumphant, tent-busting WOMAD performance, the number – and calibre – of people queuing to sing the praises of Bristol-based Spiro is surely the envy of any band. With its roots deep in the music of the British Isles, Spiro gives a darker, edgier twist to traditional dance with breathtakingly moving melodies repeating and interweaving to form an intricate acoustic wall of sound, while the majestically sweeping rhythms invoke cinematic minimalism. The result is uniquely theirs, transcending Spiro's strings plus squeezebox set-up: an emotionally charged, beguiling and spirit-reviving musical experience like no other.

The Red Maids' School: 375th Anniversary Concert

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:19:13

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 20 03 2010 Saturday
The Red Maids' School celebrates its 375th Anniversary with a concert featuring music for Wind Band, String Orchestra and their highly-acclaimed Chamber Choir. Individual performers will include former pupil Ada Kan (piano) who studied at the Royal Academy of Music. The concert will end with Vivaldi's popular Gloria. Former Red Maids and boys from brother school QEH will join current pupils – including girls from The Red Maids' Junior School – to make this a truly memorable evening.

Sherborne Schools' Symphony Orchestra

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:20:52

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
4.30pm 21 03 2010 Sunday
Comprising musicians from five secondary schools, the Sherborne Schools' Symphony Orchestra is delighted to return for its biennial concert at St George's. This year's programme contrasts music by three English composers: Gordon Jacob, Kenneth Leighton and Philip Lane., as well as music by Glinka – the exquisite Karamiskaya – the last movement of Dvorák's 8th Symphony and Sibelius' evocative portrayal of Finnish folklore and landscape, the Karelia Suite.

Excellent! Music & Dance South West

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:22:35

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 22 03 2010 Monday
Part of a national celebration of exceptionally talented young musicians and dancers, performers from South West Music School, Wells Cathedral School and Youth Dance Academy are joined by students from the RWCMD Junior Department to stage a spectacular, truly Excellent! evening. The programme includes a wide range of styles, from contemporary to urban dance, original singer/songwriter material, classical soloists and songs from West End musicals. The evening also features the unique folk-inspired duo of Ben & Alfie Weedon, RWCMD Junior Department Jazz Ensemble and the WCS Chamber Orchestra performing Mendelssohn's Symphony No 4.

Bristol Cathedral Choir School Gala Concert

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:23:39

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 23 03 2010 Tuesday
The senior ensembles of the country's first music specialist academy, including the choristers of Bristol Cathedral, return to St George's with another varied and exciting programme.

Bristol Grammar School

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:25:11

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 24 03 2010 Wednesday
The spring concert from Bristol Grammar School is always much anticipated by performers and audience alike. Featuring the best of the school’s musical talent in an array of ensembles, it promises, as always, to be a superb evening.

Cimarron

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:26:56

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 25 03 2010 Thursday
Dynamite roots with a real kick, Colombian seven-piece Cimarrón play joropo, a high velocity festive dance music from Los Llanos – the vast Orinoco plains which stretch from Colombia into Venezuela. This is cattle rearing country, where life revolves around country ranches and music accompanies the working day, and Cimmarón have spent the past twenty years perfecting it. Expect hot, driving rhythms and virtuoso displays of rippling melodies played on harp, bandola and cuatro, accompanied by bass and maracas, not to mention the high pitched voices reminiscent of Andalusian Gypsy roots.

Bristol Ensemble (formerly Emerald Ensemble)

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:28:53

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 27 03 2010 Saturday
A concert that introduces the lighter side of Shostakovich! Photographs of Shostakovich usually depict a serious and troubled man, but there was also a more relaxed and playful side to his character, a side of him that entered into the spirit of 'light music' with enjoyment and enthusiasm. The Bristol Ensemble (formerly the Emerald Ensemble) takes this aspect of Shostakovich as its inspiration for the choice of pieces in tonight's programme. There are excerpts from the music he wrote for his ballets and film scores, drawing in football teams and swashbuckling heroes, and music that has more recently found popularity through films such as Kubrick's 'Eyes Wide Shut' and numerous television series. There are movements too from the wonderful Jazz Suites, and Tahiti Trot – in which the young Shostakovich took up the challenge to orchestrate Tea for Two in less than an hour and produced a popular hit for dance bands in just 40 minutes flat!

Gorgeous Big Horns Big Band

Wed, 24 Feb 2010 20:30:32

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 28 03 2010 Sunday
The Gorgeous Big Horns Big Band returns to St George's with a stunning version of Mussorgsky's Pictures at an Exhibition arranged by father and son Clare and Brent Fischer. Clare Fischer has written for Dizzy Gillespie, Prince, Natalie Cole, Chaka Khan and Branford Marsalis amongst others and, from the opening promenade to the towering gate of Kiev, these famous Pictures have been exquisitely reworked to create a new jazz masterpiece. GBH also presents a gallery of big band classics by masters of the last fifty years, from Ellington to Quincy Jones.

Jazz (not jazz)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:56:56

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 01 04 2010 Thursday
Former e.s.t. bassist and co-creator Dan Berglund follows the release of his debut solo album by touring a new band drawing on his extensive experience in both jazz and rock. After the untimely death of Esbjorn Svensson in a diving accident in June 2008, Dan and drummer Magnus Ostrom decided it was impossible to continue in another trio. Dan accordingly put together this quartet of fellow Swedes to play original music that he describes as stretching from e.s.t. to Pink Floyd, Royksopp to Arvo Part.

Mark Latimer (piano)

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 07:59:17

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 07 04 2010 Wednesday
The fascinating, eclectic pianist Mark Latimer celebrates three great keyboard masters: Bach, Chopin and the formidable Alkan. Part of the Border Bicentenary Project (celebrating the 200th birthdays of Chopin, Liszt and Alkan), Latimer deftly illustrates the richness of the concerto form in these solo works. Ten years after recording Alkan's formidable Concerto for Solo Piano live and unedited, Latimer revisits territory both rich and daunting for performer and listener. A contrast between liner and yacht, Bach's beautiful and refined Italian Concerto, opens the concert, with Chopin's rarely heard Allegro de Concert bridging the gap.

Vashti Bunyan plus The Cedar

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:01:22

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 08 04 2010 Thursday
The legend: singer/songwriter Vashti Bunyan recorded one of the most retrospectively-revered of all British folk albums, 'Just Another Diamond Day', in 1970, then disappeared from view for 30 years. Following its re-release on CD, Vashti was sought out by new folk-troubadours such as Devendra Bandhart, Joanna Newsom and Adem and belatedly recorded a follow-up, 'Lookaftering'. Since then, there's been a film of her life; she appeared at Massive Attack's Meltdown as part of the live soundtrack to 'Blade Runner'; there are even rumours of a new album.

Bristol Cabot Choir and The Bristol Ensemble

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:03:12

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 10 04 2010 Saturday
Bristol Cabot Choir, accompanied by the Bristol Ensemble (formerly the Emerald Ensemble), performs Haydn's The Seasons, conducted by Ben England, with soloists Helen Massey, Ian Yemm and Martin le Poidevin. This work, first performed in 1801, describes the four seasons of the year as experienced by farmer Simon, his daughter Jane, and her lover Lucas. Two hundred years on, the themes of Haydn's work are just as relevant today, as we are reminded to embrace the best that each season offers.

Bristol Classical Players: Brahms Cycle lll

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:05:20

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 17 04 2010 Saturday
The Bristol Classical Players' second season, following on from their successful Beethoven Cycle, focuses on the four symphonies of Johannes Brahms. Brahms greatly admired Mendelssohn and his friend Schumann, whose famous seascape and beautiful piano concerto are followed tonight by Brahms' most lyrical and complex symphony.

John Law's Art of Sound Trio

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:08:04

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 22 04 2010 Thursday
Named after the Artesueno studio in Udine, Italy where their two amazing albums (plus Law's solo work) have been recorded, this is a trio able to stand alongside those of Keith Jarrett and Brad Mehldau as among the very best the format can offer. Drawing on Bach and the baroque as well as the lyrical flights of fancy associated with Jarrett's Koln Concert, pianist/composer Law with Sam Burgess on double bass and Asaf Sirkis on drums, percussion and hang-drum alternate deliciously dreamy ambient-soundscapes with impassioned soloing.

St George's Day Concert: The Mariinsky Brass Ensemble

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:09:43

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
7.30pm 23 04 2010 Friday
The Mariinsky Brass Ensemble brings together the very crème de la crème of brass players – the twelve prize winning brass soloists, and not forgetting the percussionist, from Valery Gergiev's world-renowned Mariinsky Orchestra. Making a detour to Bristol as part of its world tour in 2010, this concert slips naturally into our Shostakovich series by picking up on a whole series of Russian connections, beginning with an arrangement of Shostakovich's Festival Overture and taking in a succession of exhilarating works, from Tchaikovsky's Romeo & Juliet, Rimsky Korsakov's Night on a Bare Mountain and the opening of Shostakovich's Seventh Symphony, before ending with Mussorsgsky's fantastical Pictures at an Exhibition.

The Lightning Seeds + support

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:11:57

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
8pm 27 04 2010 Tuesday
Lightning Seeds front man, Ian Broudie, has taken something of a back seat over recent years, producing chart topping bands likes of The Coral, The Zutons and The Subways. As if he's never been away, Ian Broudie returned last year with a new Lightning Seeds album, the first for ten years. Wrapped in melody and full of the kind of timeless emotional depth we've come to expect from him, 'Four Winds' is both uplifting and thought provoking. It's a beautiful album that strikes a warm fuzzy familiar chord while managing to reach a new musical maturity.

Schubert Ensemble: Exploring Schumann's Piano Quartet

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 08:13:44

St George's Bristol Great George Street, Off Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
1pm 29 04 2010 Thursday
The Schubert Ensemble draws on its many years of experience working as a team to explore one of the key works of its repertoire in front of an audience. In the first half hour of this one hour event the Ensemble will play excerpts from the Quartet to illustrate how Schumann achieves the drama, passion and beauty of line and texture in this work; in the second half hour, they will give a concert performance of the entire work.

Kodo

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:37:49

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 09 03 2010 Tuesday
For nearly thirty years, Kodo has explored the boundless potential of the ancient Japanese drum, the taiko. Inspired by the powerful natural beauty of their home on Sado Island in the Sea of Japan, Kodo infuses traditional forms with fresh global influences to create new musical expressions that are utterly unique.

Danza Contemporanea de Cuba

Thu, 25 Feb 2010 10:39:36

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 12 03 2010 Friday until Sat 13 Mar 2010
World famous, but rarely seen outside of Cuba, this breath-taking company of 21 dancers bring the heat and passion of Cuba to the stage with an eclectic mix of contemporary dance fused with Afro Caribbean and Spanish styles. Working with the very best choreographers of the moment, including dance superstar Rafael Bonachela, these extraordinary dancers move seamlessly from classical to contemporary to Cuban.

Reserve Collection Open Day

Sun, 07 Mar 2010 10:28:38

Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT
10.00am 25 04 2010 Sunday
Rare artefacts go on display at the Museum's Reserve Collection. The Reserve Collection is larger than many other entire aircraft museums and is housed in a Heritage Lottery funded climate-controlled building called Cobham Hall. Within Cobham Hall there are over thirty historic aircraft and five miles of shelving accommodating many of the museum's 2 million records and 30 thousand artefacts. In addition to the aircraft on display, there will be an opportunity to attend a series of guided tours of the Fleet Air Arm Museum's Documents Store & Small Objects Store. Cobham Hall houses one of the largest collections of Westland Helicopters including a Whirlwind and a Wasp, and the Gazelle helicopter in which HRH The Duke of York learnt to fly. Cobham Hall also houses the world's oldest surviving aircraft carrier, the 1918 Thorneycroft seaplane lighter. The Lighter T3 which is on the National Register of Historic Vessels is sixty feet long and was towed behind fast RN destroyers, allowing air

The Bootleg Shadows

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:17:27

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 12 06 2010 Saturday
In July 1960 Hank B Marvin, Bruce Welch, Jet Harris and Tony Meehan recorded Apache. This was the monster hit that launched the Shadows instrumental career and founded a nation of bespectacled guitarists dreaming of acquiring their very own Fender Stratocaster and stepping out into the glaring spotlight of stardom. With their immaculate appearance, synchronised dance movements and clean, pure melodic sound, the Shadows chalked up 35 hits of their own (not counting another 33 hits with Cliff Richard), giving them more hits than any other British group and securing them a unique place in the annals of popular music. Today the Shadows make few live appearances but the Bootleg Shadows keep their 'live' sound alive by performing a fantasy concert that encompasses the Shadows amazing career from 1960 up until the early 80s.Concert audiences are invited to relive fantastic hits such as Foot Tapper, Man of Mystery, Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Don't Cry for Me Argentina, FBI plus many

Joey the Lips

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 15:21:24

Babbacombe Theatre Babbacombe Downs Road Torquay Devon TQ1 3LU
8pm 03 07 2010 Saturday
Joey the Lips current set includes classic soul numbers such as Otis Redding's Try a Little Tenderness and Aretha Franklin's Think, but also popular contemporary classics like Queen's Don't Stop Me Now and the band's storming version of the B52's Love Shack - with a heavy metal medley thrown in for good measure. Enjoy a fabulous evening with probably one of the most sought after bands in the South West region.

Attab Haddad

Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:30:39

Under The Edge Arts The Chipping Wotton under Edge Gloucestershire GL12 7AD
8pm 27 03 2010 Saturday
The Oud is a traditional Arabic instrument, the breadth and beauty of which is no better illustrated than in the hands of Attab Haddad. Come and witness this virtuouso performer present his unique blend of genres; a musical journey that spans Middle Eastern classical jazz and latin. An amazing opportunity to see this precociously talented musician who has recently signed to Universal Records. Call 07791323869 to book

Serenading Louie

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:22:16

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30 13 04 2010 Tuesday until Sat 17 Apr 2010
Serenading Louie is a very accessible play examining relationships at that moment of self introspection when you compare the reality of life with the dreams and aspirations of your youth. With a small cast and “front-room” set, the audience is pulled irresistibly into the intimate home life of two American couples in the early 1970s.

Desperado

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:25:36

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30 09 04 2010 Friday
DESPERADO hit the UK as part of their massive 2010 world tour. A full Evening show featuring all the classic Eagles songs delivered in full EAGLES sound and vision. If you missed THE EAGLES recent stadium tour dates –don't worry its all here in 'the fast lane !' PURE ENTERTAINMENT! PURE EAGLES !

Deborah Colker

Wed, 24 Mar 2010 09:28:50

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
8.00pm 27 04 2010 Tuesday until Wed 28 Apr 2010
Colker's work is renowned across the world for the incredible skill and concentration it demands of her Brazilian dancers. Not only do they move with feather-light grace and precision, but also with a touch of daring acrobatics and athleticism which leaves audiences astonished and exhilarated. It's this ability to combine the passionate with the sublime which makes a performance by Companhia de Danca Deborah Colker a truly unforgettable experience.

South West Model Railway Show

Fri, 26 Mar 2010 16:41:55

Fleet Air Arm Museum RNAS Yeovilton Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT
10.00am 12 06 2010 Saturday until Sun 13 Jun 2010
It’s full steam ahead for the South West Model Railway Show. If you are a model railway enthusiast then June 12 & 13 promises to be a weekend to remember. The Model Railway Show will take place in the Fleet Air Arm Museum, surrounded by Europe’s largest naval aviation collection including Concorde. Traders and Associations representing all gauges of model railway will be present including live steam running infront of the museum. Around 3,000 people are expected to attend during the weekend and says museum spokes person Jon Jefferies, “Over 30 layouts are already booked including the impressive 56ft long layout ‘Whiteleaf Light Railway’ from Buckinghamshire Garden Railway Society and the 48ft long layout ‘Weydon Road’ from Farnham & District Model Railway Club.” This year’s event will be overseen by three secret judges and a silver trophy will be awarded to the layout deemed to be the best. Advance tickets are available online at www.fleetairarm.com

FREE concert for children - Babar the Elephant

Tue, 30 Mar 2010 16:12:46

St Alban's Church Bayswater Avenue, Westbury Park Bristol Bristol BS6 7NU
3:30pm 25 04 2010 Sunday
FREE concert for children, St Alban’s Church, Westbury Park, Bristol. Sunday 25th April at 3:30pm Bristol Concert Orchestra will offer free admission to a concert for children at St Alban’s Church, Westbury Park. The orchestra is passionate about inspring the next generation of Bristol musicians and hope as many children as possible will come to be spellbound by Poulenc’s setting of the delightful story of Babar the Little Elephant (narrated by T.M. Alexander, Bristol author of the ’Tribe’ series of children’s books) and thrilled by the sound of a full orchestra in Offenbach’s ’Orpheus in the Underworld’ overture, which includes the famous ’can-can’ music. Admission is free to children under 12 AND adults accompanied by children, with an optional retiring collection (admission for unaccompanied adults is £8). Early booking is advised to guarantee your seats - free tickets can be reserved online at the orchestra’s website.

Italian Six Week Summer Story-time

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:01:46

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA22 8UX
6pm 19 04 2010 Monday until Mon 24 May 2010
Wake up your language skills in time for the summer with a Six Week Summer Story-time course, starting on Monday 19 April and ending prior to the Spring Bank Holiday. In Italian we will be reading Manichini, a charming story that takes place in a Florence department store and looks at the European trend of “Shopping Mania”. An advanced reader, certainly GCSE and beyond, but stylish, contemporary and full of local colour. Story-time sessions: enhance your reading and listening skills make use of comprehension, translation and grammar exercises and audio-visual materials provide opportunities for conversation involve some preparation and homework cost £42 for six weeks payable in advance, OR £8 per session include a £1.50 drink token each week attended A fee of £10 (payable in advance) is also required to cover the purchase of the book and CD

Spanish Six Week Summer Story-time

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:05:10

Airfield Tavern Alvington Lane Yeovil Somerset BA22 8UX
7.30pm 22 04 2010 Thursday until Thu 27 May 2010
Wake up your language skills in time for the summer with a Six Week Summer Story-time course, starting on Thursday 22 April and ending prior to the Spring Bank Holiday. Spanish-speakers can enjoy "Por Amor al Arte" which sees Lola Lago the private detective from Madrid investigating art fraud in Catalonia. The warmth of the Figueras sunshine together with the colours of Spanish surrealism will make you impatient to hit the beach this summer! Roughly GCSE level. Story-time sessions: enhance your reading and listening skills make use of comprehension, translation and grammar exercises and audio-visual materials provide opportunities for conversation involve some preparation and homework cost £42 for six weeks payable in advance, OR £8 per session include a £1.50 drink token each week attended A fee of £10 (payable in advance) is also required to cover the purchase of the book and CD

Italian for Linguists

Fri, 02 Apr 2010 16:13:51

Coopers Mill Pub Brunswick Street Yeovil Somerset BA20 1QZ
3.30pm 12 04 2010 Monday until Mon 24 May 2010
Those with a basic or rusty knowledge of Italian are welcome to join a small group learning Italian in time for the summer. The course content is equal to a normal one year evening class and is ideal for those who have already mastered a foreign language. Perfect if you are considering studying Italian at university in September, or want to join a higher level evening class.

Room In The Sky

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:40:53

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11am and 3pm 01 06 2010 Tuesday
Join in as Lyngo Theatre transforms the studio into a playground where you can catch the light between your fingers and see yourself in the mirror of the sky.The sky is so much bigger than the earth and everything comes from it: light and shadow, clouds and rain, and so all the green grass and the woolly sheep. Two clowns play with all the sky things and get everyone else to play with them too. Join in on stage or stay in your seat as the action is brought to you by Cbeebies’ Razzle Dazzle star Patrick Lynch and co.

Potted Pirates

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:43:49

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
3pm and 7pm 02 06 2010 Wednesday
Following the hilarious success of Potted Potter, CBBC presenters Dan and Jeff are trading Hogwarts for the high seas in this new compressed comedy caper. Packed with timber-shivering tales of the seven seas, from Long John Silver to Blackbeard, this plank-walking spectacular also features a full-scale re-enactment of the Spanish Armada – with a little help from the audience! Even those who don’t know their skull and crossbones from their pieces of eight will be entertained and amused by this fast and furious swashbuckling adventure.

Emma Kirkby and The Armonico Consort

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:47:16

St Peter’s Church Parkstone Poole Dorset BH14
7.30pm 02 06 2010 Wednesday
An evening bursting with music, drama and talent including a selection of Lute songs performed by Dame Emma Kirkby in the atmospheric setting of St Peter’s Church, Parkstone. You’ll also be treated to Carrissimi’s mini masterpiece of an oratorio, Jepthe, with all the drama of a full length work in just 22 minutes and an authentic performance of Purcell’s magnificent Dido and Aeneas by The Armonico Consort.

Strictly Swing

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:49:39

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 03 06 2010 Thursday
Set in a smoky bar in New York, this upbeat celebration of the swing era features over 40 swing classics including Fly Me To The Moon, Jeepers Creepers, The Man That Got Away, Chicago, My Way and many more. You’ll be transported back to the golden era of glittering soirees and glamorous parties by a superb cast of West End singers, including principal performers from London’s West End, supported by the Jazz Belles – a sextet of glamorous females.

Popstar! An X-Cellent Musical

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:52:56

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
4 June 7.30pm / 5 June 5pm and 8pm 04 06 2010 Friday until Sat 05 Jun 2010
Packed with live music and celebrities, PopStar! takes a hilarious look at the phenomena of modern day talent shows. From the house to the studio and back again, this fast paced show has fantastic energy and will keep you guessing until the final moments. Can Ellie (Hollyoaks’ Ciara Janson) win the heart of Cal (Blue’s Anthony Costa). Can Gina (Hollyoaks’ Sarah Jane Buckley) come clean about her love child? Are there no limits to what Harriet will do to win the competition? Thrill at live performances of hits from the last three decades and discover what happens behind the scenes in this rollercoaster ride of life in the spotlight.

The Comedy Works

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:55:51

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
8pm 05 06 2010 Saturday
The Comedy Works present four of the circuit's best comedians. All are award winners, TV names and regulars at the UK's top comedy clubs. Come and enjoy an evening of stand-up from the stars of tomorrow.

Images of Dance

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 09:58:27

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 10 06 2010 Thursday
Images of Dance’s talented young dancers, directed by former Royal Ballet principal Margaret Barbieri, serve up three sparkling new ballets. Ranging from the elegant classicism of Renato Paroni’s Slavonic Serenade (Dvorak) to the lush splendour of Tchaikovsky’s Souvenir de Florence in American choreographer Dominic Walsh’s first English commission, the London Studio Centre presents a perfect evening of ballet for all the family.Christopher Marney (Ballet Boyz, New Adventures) closes this entertaining evening with his glamorously-costumed comedy of manners – a witty take on Saint-Saens’ Carnival of the Animals.

An Evening With Blowers

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:00:42

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 11 06 2010 Friday
Henry Blofeld pokes fun at every aspect of his life, mocks pomposity and pretentiousness and laughs at no one more than himself in this new show packed with hysterically funny stories. Whenever Blowers is at the microphone, laughter is never far away. He has an irreverent approach to life, often gets his knickers in a twist and everything he says, in the commentary box or on stage, is tinged with more than a humorous touch of wickedness! Expect an entertaining evening covering cricket, broadcasting, wine and more from the self-confessed old fart who – what with ‘Elf and Safety’ and the European Union – has a grumpy approach to life today.

The Sandman’s Fee

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:03:21

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11 June 7.30pm / 12 June 2.30pm and 7.30pm 11 06 2010 Friday until Sat 12 Jun 2010
This new play, commissioned for the young people of Maverick Arts, blends fable, music and elements of two classic dramas. Everyone knows the legend of the Sandman. What you might not know is that the dreams he brings can engulf your soul. A mysterious group of players, led by the Marchand de Sable, arrives at The Sandman Inn to perform “The Tragedy of Peter Grimes” and “The Comedy of Errors”. Will these compelling performances leave their audience untouched?

Columbo: Prescription Murder

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:08:52

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
See website 15 06 2010 Tuesday until Sat 19 Jun 2010
Dirk Benedict, star of The A-Team and Battlestar Galactica, plays the legendary Lieutenant Columbo in his first ever case. Psychiatrist Roy Fleming is called away from his anniversary celebrations to deal with a female patient. On returning he sooths his angry wife with the promise of a vacation. When Fleming’s wife is found dead, Columbo is brought in to investigate and seeds of doubt are planted in his mind as he pits his wits against a master criminal. Dirk Benedict is joined by a full supporting cast including acclaimed British actor Patrick Ryecart.

Alice In Wonderland

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:10:57

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
11am and 3pm 19 06 2010 Saturday
Expect the unexpected in this imaginative new version of Lewis Carroll’s timeless classic. You’ll be enthralled by Alice’s extraordinary adventures as Uncontained Arts brings the story to life with an explosion of colour, physical theatre, puppetry, live music and audience interaction. Alice abandons her grassy bank one blissful summer’s afternoon to follow a white rabbit down a rabbit hole. There she meets strange and wonderful characters, takes tea with The Mad Hatter and plays croquet with The Queen of Hearts. Join Alice on a voyage of discovery into the weird and wonderful world of Wonderland.

HMS Pinafore

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:17:48

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm and Saturday matinee 23 06 2010 Wednesday until Sat 26 Jun 2010
Opera della Luna returns with its acclaimed production of the Gilbert and Sullivan classic. In true Opera della Luna style eight multi-talented singer/actors become crew, chorus and principals in a brilliantly fast and hilarious production of this famous comic opera. Packed to the brim with toe-tapping tunes, the wit and verve of this production will prove beyond doubt that Opera della Luna has now established itself as one of the country’s leading exponents of operetta and comic music-theatre.

Jazz Dance Company

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:20:00

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 28 06 2010 Monday
This exciting young company makes its welcome return with an evening of song and dance not to be missed! Enjoy a vibrant programme of works ranging from the sensuality and lyricism of contemporary jazz to modern street dance, the rhythmic complexity of tap and the influence of jazz in musical theatre. If you loved the jazz and Broadway routines in So You Think You Can Dance, you’ll love this energetic dance performance.

An Audience with Michael Portillo

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:21:33

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 29 06 2010 Tuesday
The controversial former MP for Kensington and Chelsea takes to the stage to share his experiences and fascinating stories from over 25 years in politics and the media. From a leadership contest and dramatic election defeat to his regular TV appearances and work as columnist, Michael Portillo has many an interesting story to tell. Followed by a question and answer session, this is the perfect opportunity to find out all you ever wanted to know about British Politics and Michael Portillo from the man himself!

The Grand Blues Party

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:23:21

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 29 06 2010 Tuesday
An evening of Rhythm & Blues and roots music from Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness in the Blues Band – arguably the most successful Blues Band in Britain today. The Blues Band will be joined by Tipitina – a blues tinged trio with a New Orleans flavour.

Jacqui Dankworth

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 10:24:49

Lighthouse 21 Kingland Road Poole Dorset BH15 1UG
7.30pm 30 06 2010 Wednesday
Given her music pedigree – daughter of John and Cleo Laine – it’s no surprise that Jacqui Dankworth is considered to be “one of the classiest acts in British jazz singing” (The Guardian). Fresh from the release of her third acclaimed album, the sublime jazz songstress makes a welcome return to Lighthouse backed by her stellar band – “marvellous players in their own right” (Daily Telegraph) – and Poole’s wonderful Luminos choir.

Instant Wit

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:35:52

Riverstation The Grove Bristol Bristol BS1 4RB
8pm 25 04 2010 Sunday
Bristol's very own comedy improvisation company - Instant Wit - are delighted to be back at the Riverstation. Songs, sketches and gags, all shaped round audience suggestions, with flying packets of custard for good ones and a bottle of wine for the best! Add on a beautiful location and delicious drinks and snacks - what's not to like?

Benjamin Zephaniah with special guest Francesca Beard

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:42:10

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
8pm 29 04 2010 Thursday
Benjamin Zephaniah is one of the world's best known and well loved poets. His poetry is political, musical, radical and relevant. He has performed on every continent and feels at home wherever the oral tradition is still strong, continuing to work throughout Asia, South America and Africa. Francesca Beard has performed all over the world and has been described as the 'Queen of British Performance Poetry'.

George Szirtes, Rita Ann Higgins and Peter Bennet

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:46:40

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
8pm 30 04 2010 Friday
Spring Poetry Fesitval. Hungarian born George Szirtes came to England as a refugee in 1948. A unique voice in British poetry he has won many awards for his work both as a poet and translator. Galway based Rita Ann Higgins is an anarchic writer who is both funny and outspoken. She has reinvigorated poetry in Ireland over the last decade. A well kept poetry secret, Peter Bennett's richly imagined work draws on a huge range of references, mixing forgotten histories with myth to make poems that are contemporary and darkly funny.

Rhythm and Muse

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:49:17

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
8pm 01 05 2010 Saturday
Spring Poetry Fesitval. Smoke and Mirrors, Helen Gregory and Benita Johnson, Dan Eggs, David C Johnson A multi-media extravaganza featuring slam-winning performance poets and talented musicians from across Europe. The wondrous wordplay of eight different artists will be brought to you through spoken word, music and film. Smoke and Mirrors are Laura Wihlborg, Segio Garau, Bernat Feliu, Ludwig Berger and Felix Romer.

John Hegley with special guest Malika Booker

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:51:18

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
8pm 02 05 2010 Sunday
Spring Poetry Fesitval. Well known for his exploration of such diverse topics as dog hair, potatoes and the misery of human existence, John Hegley has produced 10 books of poetry and prose and performs regularly on local and national radio. Malika Booker is a writer, performer and storyteller who captivates audiences with her character monologues and beguiling poetry.

Olaf Breuning

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:53:22

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 05 05 2010 Wednesday
Olaf Breuning's photographs, installations, sculptures, films and drawings are irreverent, tragically heroic and funny. His investigations into everyday imagery and 'Google Culture' submerge the viewer with a relentless deluge of references, clues and frustrating deadends. Breuning is currently engaged in a commission for St Paul's Park, Bristol which he will discuss with the curator of the project Gordon Dalton. This will be followed by a conversation around his practice with Adam Sutherland, Director of Grizedale Arts. Following the talk, there will be a screening of Breuning's film Home 2.

Christopher Frayling

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:56:09

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 07 05 2010 Friday
In February 1747, Selima the tabby fell into a Chinese porcelain tub in Walpole's Mayfair house and never returned to dry land. The poem by Thomas Gray, Ode on the Death of a Favourite Cat, Drowned in a Tub of Gold-fishes, was written as her epitaph. Here is the true history of that event, and a look at the sparking social and cultural life of the 18th century, as well as helping our understanding of people and their pets. The presentation is beautifully illustrated with Richard Bentley's original series of designs for the poem, William Blake's wonderful watercolours of some 50 years later, and the unpublished illustrations produced in the 1940s by Kathleen Hale, of Orlando the Cat fame.

Julian Bell - A New History of Art

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 13:58:46

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 07 05 2010 Friday
What is art and where did it begin? Why do we make it and why does it change? These are some of the questions that Julian Bell considers in his new book Mirror of the World: A New History of Art. Bell, himself a painter and teacher of art history, takes a global perspective on humankind's universal creative instinct. Bell presents his work in an illustrated lecture, from the very beginnings of art with cave drawings to the present day.

Hamish McRae - What works in business, life and leisure

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:00:37

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 12 05 2010 Wednesday
Award-winning Independent journalist Hamish McRae takes us on a journey in pursuit of the flimsy difference between triumph and failure. Why do some initiatives take off while others flounder? How have some communities managed to achieve so much while others struggle? Covering the Mumbai community made famous by Slumdog Millionaire, the Whistler ski resort, Zurich's anti-drug policies, the use of Hong Kong's gambling profits to help its residents enjoy economic freedom, and the Edinburgh Festival, McRae tells the story of success and speculates what these lessons hold for the choices we now have to make about the future of our species and our planet.

Norman Stone - The Atlantic and its Enemies: A Personal History of the Cold War

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:03:08

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 13 05 2010 Thursday
For many decades after 1945, the ‘Atlantic' world - the USA, Britain and a handful of allies - was on the defensive. For every Atlantic success there were a dozen Communist or ‘Third World' successes, with most of the world under Communist rule or lost in a permanent violent stagnancy. Even in the late 1970s, with the collapse of Iran, the oil shock and the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan, the initiative seemed to lie with the Communist forces. Then, suddenly, the Atlantic won - economically, ideologically and militarily - with astonishing speed and completeness. Norman Stone provides a surprising, highly entertaining and pugnacious guide to this tumultuous period.

How are we to live?

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:05:12

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 13 05 2010 Thursday
The big question we all face is how to live. How do you do the good or honourable thing while flourishing and feeling happy? Sarah Bakewell's book, How to Live: A Life of Montaigne in One Question and Twenty Attempts at an Answer, looks at how the renaissance writer Michel de Montaigne explored this question in his best-selling essays. Michael Foley, in The Age of Absurdity, argues that contemporary culture discourages what the great thinkers have proposed for happiness and fulfilment and believes that we should find happiness in absurdity. John Cottingham is the author of many books including Philosophy and the Good Life, Why Believe and On the Meaning of Life. He combines religious belief with a search for how to live better.

Julian Baggini and Peter Fosl - Philosophy Workshop

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:06:54

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
11am 15 05 2010 Saturday
Philosophy is often said to be not so much a body of knowledge as a way of thinking. In this workshop the authors of The Philosopher's Toolkit and The Ethics Toolkit will be introducing some of the key tools of argument and thinking used by philosophers past and present. There will be a mixture of presentations and tasks, so come prepared to give your brain a thorough work-out.

Talk: Aardman: Animated architecture

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:08:38

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6.30pm 20 05 2010 Thursday
Dave Sproxton and David Mellor, directors of Aardman and Alec French Architects, discuss the relationship between client and architect on this exciting new-build workspace. Alec French Architects got to know the philosophy of their creative client, leading to some very Aardman-specific design elements. Particularly true of an owner-occupied building, the project exemplifies the need for an architect to work closely with a client in order to understand the way they operate.

Talk: Emile Bickerton on Cahiers du Cinema

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:10:39

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 21 05 2010 Friday
A talk with film extracts on the journal that revolutionized filmmaking, criticism and art theory - arguably the single most influential project in the history of cinema, including directors Godard, Truffaut and Rohmer, who were to become some of the greatest film directors. Emilie Bickerton is Assistant Editor at New Left Review and author of A Short History of Cahiers du Cinéma. Godard's Histoire(s) du Cinema is screening at Arnolfini on Sat 22 and Sun 23 May - as part of the Bristol Festival of Ideas Films season.

Mike Hodges talk and Get Carter screening

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:12:29

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 21 05 2010 Friday
Bristol-born Mike Hodges made one of the finest crime films ever with his 1971 debut Get Carter, for which he was both screenwriter and director. He went on to make Pulp, The Terminal Man, Black Rainbow, and Croupier among others. Hodges has also worked as a documentary maker for British television and has recently written his first novel, Watching the Wheels Come Off, a noir comedy about a day in the life of a failed con man where everything goes from bad to worse. An uncompromising filmmaker, but one who at last is getting the recognition he deserves. Maxim Jakubowski interviews Mike Hodges, followed by a screening of the classic Get Carter.

Anthony Julius - Anti-Semitism in England

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:14:16

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 26 05 2010 Wednesday
Anthony Julius’s Trials of the Diaspora, identifies four distinct versions of English anti-Semitism: medieval England which culminated in 1290, the year of Edward I's expulsion of the Jews from England; literary anti-Semitism, from the anonymous medieval ballad Sir Hugh, or the Jew's Daughter through Shakespeare to TS Eliot and beyond; modern anti-Semitism, a quotidian anti-Semitism of insult and partial exclusion experienced by Jews from their ‘re-admission’ to England in the mid-17th century through to the late 20th century; and contemporary anti-Semitism, a new configuration of anti-Zionisms emerging in the late 1960s and 70s, which treats Zionism and the State of Israel as illegitimate Jewish enterprises.

John O'Farrell - An Utterly Exasperated History of Modern Britain

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:16:00

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 26 05 2010 Wednesday
Following his hugely popular account of the previous 2000 years in An Utterly Impartial History of Britain - Or 2000 Years of Upper Class Idiots I Charge, John O'Farrell now comes bang up to date with a hilarious modern history asking "How the hell did we end up here?" An Utterly Exasperated History of Modern Britain informs, elucidates and laughs at all the bizarre events, ridiculous characters and stupid decisions that have shaped Britain's story since 1945. A bestseller like all his work - and a session guaranteed to make you laugh.

Brooke Magnanti - Identity and Identification

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:17:38

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 27 05 2010 Thursday
Brooke Magnanti is a Bristol-based researcher in forensic science working on questions of human identification, but she is better known as Belle de Jour. Magnanti supported her research by being a call girl, and her anonymous diaries, now bestsellers, have recently been made into a television series starring Billie Piper. Magnanti reflects on both her research and her ‘life’ as Belle de Jour and the huge questions being raised about the technology and ethics of online and real life identities, particularly in the age of digital media with Facebook and Twitter

Gary Younge - Who Are We and Should it Matter in the 21st Century?

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:19:19

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 27 05 2010 Thursday
"We are more alike than we are unalike. But the way we are unalike matters. To be male in Saudi Arabia, Jewish in Israel or white in Europe confers certain powers and privileges that those with other identities do not have. In other words identity can represent a material fact in itself." Gary Younge, the Guardian's US correspondent, shows in his new book, Who Are We - and Should it Matter in the 21st Century?, that how we define ourselves affects every part of our lives: from violence on the streets to international terrorism; from changes in our laws to whom we elect; from our personal safety to military occupations.

John Geiger - The Third Man factor

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:20:49

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
6pm 28 05 2010 Friday
People at the very edge of death often experience a benevolent presence beside them which encourages them to make one final effort to survive. Divers, polar explorers, prisoners of war, solo sailors, aviators, astronauts and 9/11 survivors have all escaped traumatic events only to tell strikingly similar stories of having experienced the close presence of a helper or guardian. Is this hallucination, neuroscience or divine intervention? John Geiger, described by William Burroughs as a "fellow writer of exploration literature", explores this phenomenon in his new book The Third Man Factor.

Plaid and Southbank Gamelan Players

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:24:36

Arnolfini Narrow Quay Bristol Bristol BS1 4QA
7.30pm 10 06 2010 Thursday
A magical musical collaboration between the Warp label pioneers of hypnotic groove and electro-alchemy Plaid, whom will be blending their trademark sound with the mesmerising textures and rhythms of a Javanese gamelan orchestra. Performing a new work they have created together with Indonesian composer Rahayu Supanggah, the electronica duo plan to weave a subtle soundscape around the Gamelan's fluid rhythms, thickening the pounding of gongs with echo and delay, looping intricate xylophone patterns, and adding eerie dissonances to ancient harmonies.

Lucy Porter

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:42:09

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 23 05 2010 Sunday
Lucy Porter’s latest solo show is a witty romp through the history of gold. In these times of recession, gold is prized more highly than ever, as other forms of currency grow worthless. What’s so special about gold, and why is it that human beings have long been obsessed with the yellow, shiny stuff? The show will feature live alchemy, a tribute to Mr T. and a very valuable, big gold thing with security guards and everything!

Antonia Fraser and Ian Rickson: Harold Pinter

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:46:59

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
7.30pm 27 05 2010 Thursday
Harold Pinter and Antonia Fraser lived together from August 1975 until his death 33 years later on Christmas Eve 2008. In Must You Go, Fraser provides a marvellously insightful testimony to modern literature’s most celebrated marriage between the greatest playwright of the age and a famous prize-winning biographer. She is interviewed by Ian Rickson, formerly director of the Royal Court Theatre. Joining the event will be actors reading from some of Pinter’s work, including his first play, The Room, which had its premiere in Bristol in 1957 (the review in the Bristol Evening World recommended that Harold Pinter “should go on writing”) and his last, The Celebration.

Daniel Kitson: 66a Church Road

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:51:11

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 28 05 2010 Friday until Sat 29 May 2010
Last September I had to move out of my flat after living there for almost six years. I didn’t want to. I lived alone. I am single. 66a Church Road was the longest relationship of my life.  This is a break up show. For my flat. Daniel Kitson, London May 2008 Astonishing images of crumbling beauty and battered grandeur will emerge from time beaten suitcases, telling a funny, sad and truly nostalgic story of a forsaken flat, a broken heart and the ache for home.

Signs of a Star Shaped Diva

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 14:56:09

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 05 05 2010 Wednesday until Sun 09 May 2010
No one remembers mousey old Sue, the undertaker from Bingley Bridge. No one knows she’s a Diva fanatic, until one day she is offered a cabaret spot at Harry’s Place. Overnight, Tammy Frascati is born and Sue finds herself hurtling to stardom and Las Vegas, signing the songs of her favourite Divas, Billie Holiday, Dusty Springfield, Ella Fitzgerald & Gloria Gaynor. But as success beckons Tammy, a handsome stranger pierces Sue’s heart. What does she do? Can she have both?

Tipitina

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:33:53

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 01 05 2010 Saturday
Top quality New Orleans Jazz from upstarts Tipitina. The name Tipitina comes from the title of a piece by the late Professor Longhair, and it is from the Prof and his students – Fats Domino, Allen Toussaint, Dr John et al – that they draw much of their inspiration. Expect a concert packed with swing, boogie woogie and jive, not forgetting the blues and even gospel music.

Lee 'Scratch' Perry

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:36:22

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8.30pm 01 05 2010 Saturday
Genius, innovator, madman – Lee Perry is reggae’s most influential father figure and musical trailblazer. As a producer he worked with the likes of Bob Marley & The Wailers, Max Romero and The Clash to help shape the emerging laid back dub sound. As a songwriter, his ground-breaking use of samples on songs like People Funny Boy and Roast Fish and Cornbread placed him right at the forefront of the emerging reggae scene. As an enigma, he consistently comes up with some of the most eccentric and thrilling live shows around – all at the age of 74. His first live show in the UK for 6 years, this is a rare chance to hear a real musical legend live on stage.

Don McLean

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:38:25

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 04 05 2010 Tuesday
America's legendary singer-songwriter Don McLean returns in May, performing 6 dates across the UK including Bristol's Colston Hall and London's Royal Albert Hall. In Don McLean's extraordinary career he has sold over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide, perfomed 12 world tours and has appeared in concert more than 3,500. Since 1971, this world renowned performer has released over 20 albums and has had his songs performed by artist such as Maddonna, Fred Astaire and Elvis Presley. This truly is an amazing oppurtunity that can not to be missed.

Biffy Clyro

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:40:28

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 05 05 2010 Wednesday
Biffy Clyro play Colston Hall in support of new album Only Revolutions. The album includes the Top 10 singles That Golden Rule and Mountains, which became their biggest single success to date as it sold over 100,000 copies. The band announced their return with a scintillating performance on Later… With Jools Holland. Coming after the mammoth success of fourth album Puzzle, which entered the charts at number 2 and marked Biffy Clyro’s transformation into a truly world beating band, Only Revolutions is a further step-up for the Ayrshire trio in an album filled with joy, grit and absolute determination.

The Passion of Joan of Arc

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:42:29

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 07 05 2010 Friday
In this unique event, Adrian Utley (Portishead) and Will Gregory (Goldfrapp) perform their new score for the classic 1928 film. Charles Hazlewood conducts an eclectic group of musicians including members of the Monteverdi Choir providing a powerful and beautiful landscape for this innovative and moving film.

Glen Campbell

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:44:10

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 08 05 2010 Saturday
One of the most popular country musicians performs hits like By the Time I Get to Phoenix, I Wanna Live, Wichita Lineman, Galveston, Rhinestone Cowboy and Southern Nights

Moscow State Symphony Orchestra

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:47:06

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 11 05 2010 Tuesday
We opened with a Russian orchestra and close the season with another: the Moscow State Symphony, an orchestra blessed with ‘a dark burnished sound that Musical Director Pavel Kogan exploited to the fullest extent in Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 10’ (Telegram and Gazette, Worcester, MA). It’s a work completed in the wake of Stalin’s death, and boasts one of the most blistering, energised scherzos in all music. Borodin’s Polovtsian Dances afford a respite for any ‘Stranger in Paradise’, while Rachmaninov’s soul-full Concerto merits more than a ‘Brief Encounter’ when played by a Leeds-Prize-Winning young Ukrainian who, insists Le Monde, ‘makes the vital force emerge from every piece’.

Scouting For Girls

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:49:10

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 12 05 2010 Wednesday
Home-grown pop phenomena Scouting For Girls tour their new album

Elektrostatic: Re-thinking the Band

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:51:14

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 12 05 2010 Wednesday
End of season spectacular featuring the award-winning Get The Blessing alongside The Emerald Ensemble, mixing jazz, rock and classical instruments to form genre-crossing new music. The concert will feature exclusive new arrangements of Get The Blessing tracks, live improvisations with electronics, Richard Barnard’s complete Six Moments Alone and music by post-minimalist Louis Andriessen.

Gotan Project

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:53:10

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 13 05 2010 Thursday
French pioneers of jazz/electro fusion

Neil Cowley Trio

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:54:41

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 13 05 2010 Thursday
In just a few short years, the Neil Cowley Trio have carved out a reputation as one of Britain’s most exciting live bands, and this spring they return to the stage performing tracks from their new and most cohesive recording to date, Radio Silence. Blurring the boundaries between classical, rock, funk and jazz, pianist and band leader Cowley creates music that is both poignant and powerful. Delivered with a distinct streak of endearing English eccentricity, he and his bandmates, Evan Jenkins on drums and Richard Sadler on bass, take the listener on an enthralling sonic journey of ferocious exhilaration and heart-shattering tenderness in one dizzy sitting.

Paul Merton's Impro Chums

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:56:49

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 18 05 2010 Tuesday
Paul Merton, one of the country's funniest and best-loved performers, sets out in Spring 2010 on a brand new UK-wide tour with his world renowned Impro Chums. Paul and his chums, Mike McShane, Lee Simpson, Richard Vranch and Suki Webster will create a new and unique comedy show every single night, based entirely on suggestions from the audience, their own finely honed improvisational skills and an almost manic compulsion to show off.

Jamie Cullum

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 15:58:15

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 22 05 2010 Saturday
Jamie Cullum is set to play a full UK tour for the first time since 2006. Jamie recently wowed New York with a sold out Carnegie Hall show and has been country hopping around the European Festival circuit all summer. These dates included a headline show at Holland’s North Sea Jazz Festival, rocking the Jazz World stage at Glastonbury, and an appearance at the famous Montreux Jazz Festival. Jamie releases ‘The Pursuit’, his fifth album and first new solo record in four years on November 9th, preceded by the airplay hit “I’m All Over It” on November 2nd.

The Martin Harley Band

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:00:14

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 22 05 2010 Saturday
The Martin Harley Band are the UK’s premier blues and roots-influenced acoustic combo. An extraordinary songwriter and guitarist, Martin has a gift for making music that feels as comfortable and right as your favourite pair of shoes. Close your eyes and hear soothing country ballads tinged with the urgency of swing; a sound where soulful whisky-soaked vocals give way to soaring slide guitar and driving riffs. With a strong DIY ethic and a love of unusual instrumentation the band have crafted a unique, timeless sound that has seen them develop a powerful underground following in the UK and abroad.

Simon Spillett with the Cass Caswell Trio

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:01:59

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
3pm 23 05 2010 Sunday
Simon Spillett hit the jazz scene as a sax sensation, rocketing to stardom working with Sir John Dankworth, Alan Barnes, Tina May, Liane Carroll, Peter King, Danny Moss, Bobby Wellins, Jim Mullen, BBC Big Band and many others.

Lee Mack

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:03:27

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 23 05 2010 Sunday
Critically acclaimed BAFTA-winning comedian Lee Mack returns to the live stage

Christy Moore

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:04:52

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 25 05 2010 Tuesday
Christy Moore has been singing, writing and collecting songs for most of his life. He has been on the road since 1966, and has made over 30 albums, both solo and with the prestigious bands Moving Hearts and Planxty. His live performances have run the gamut from small folk clubs in Ireland and England to premier concert halls throughout the world. Christy is regarded by many as one of Ireland’s most important and influential artists. He has been called ‘Ireland’s Woody Guthrie’, and in February 2004 was awarded the very first IRMA (Irish Recording Music Association) Lifetime Achievement award for his remarkable contribution to Irish Music over the last forty years.

Belshazzar's Feast

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:06:32

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 28 05 2010 Friday
Nominated for best duo at this years BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, Belshazzar’s Feast are Paul Hutchinson (accordion) and Paul Sartin (oboe, violin and vocals) Their amazing musicianship coupled with wry humour stunned audiences around Europe and the States. After a brief sabbatical, they're back! If you like Mozart, Beethoven, Elvis Presley and The Spinners avoid them - you have been warned! Paul H also plays with progressive folk trio Hoover The Dog whilst Paul S is a member of big band Bellowhead and English Music Trio Faustus.

Natalie Merchant

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:08:03

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 29 05 2010 Saturday
Singer, musician and songwriter Natalie Merchant was previously the lead singer in 10,000 Maniacs the early 80’s American alternative/college rock band whose hits include Peace Train. Natalie left 10,000 Maniacs in 1993 to pursue a solo career and to date she has released four solo albums including 1995’s ‘Tigerlily’ which which included the top 10 American single ‘Carnival’.

Jackie Leven

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:09:48

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 29 05 2010 Saturday
Jackie Leven, roots singer-songwriter, touring his new album.

The Magic of Motown

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:14:20

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 18 04 2010 Sunday
Direct from the USA . . . The Reach Out Tour Live on stage it’s the music of the Temptations, Diana Ross & The Supremes, Four Tops, Stevie Wonder, Jackson 5, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, Martha Reeves, Isley Brothers & scores more. The best live Motown tribute concert show boasts: a superbly-choreographed cast, 36 million-selling hits, dozens of dazzling costume changes, that authentic Detroit sound – direct from sell-out shows in London’s O2, Glasgow ’s SECC, Wales Millennium Centre and the Belfast Waterfront.

Abduction From The Seraglio: Welsh National Opera

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:16:50

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.15pm 20 04 2010 Tuesday
Belmonte’s lover Constanze is being held captive by Pasha Selim. If Belmonte is going to rescue Constanze he will have to get past the Pasha’s steward Osmin first. This may not necessarily sound like the premise of a comedy but The Abduction from the Seraglio is one of Mozart’s wittiest and most delightful creations.

Tosca: Welsh National Opera

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:18:51

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.15pm 21 04 2010 Wednesday
No-one is safe in the Rome of 1800. Under Baron Scarpia corruption and suspicion hang over the city, virtue and humanity are cruelly stamped out. The world of opera singer Floria Tosca is about to be turned upside down. She is suspicious of her lover Mario’s fidelity. Little does she realize that he is at the centre of a struggle that will lead to tragedy. Soon she herself will become the object of Scarpia’s insatiable lust and she will be forced to ask what she has done to deserve this.

Tosca: Welsh National Opera

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:19:10

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.15pm 23 04 2010 Friday
No-one is safe in the Rome of 1800. Under Baron Scarpia corruption and suspicion hang over the city, virtue and humanity are cruelly stamped out. The world of opera singer Floria Tosca is about to be turned upside down. She is suspicious of her lover Mario’s fidelity. Little does she realize that he is at the centre of a struggle that will lead to tragedy. Soon she herself will become the object of Scarpia’s insatiable lust and she will be forced to ask what she has done to deserve this.

Carmen: Welsh National Opera

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:20:57

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.15pm 22 04 2010 Thursday
Bizet’s most famous creation is full to the brim with instantly recognizable music and paints a mesmerizing picture of a Spain teeming with fascinating characters. Carmen herself is one of the most charismatic and hard to resist characters in opera. For a century and a half audiences the world over have fallen in love with her. Patricia Bardon returns to this production as Carmen with Welsh tenor Gwyn Hughes Jones reprising the role of Don José.

Carmen: Welsh National Opera

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:21:22

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.15pm 24 04 2010 Saturday
Bizet’s most famous creation is full to the brim with instantly recognizable music and paints a mesmerizing picture of a Spain teeming with fascinating characters. Carmen herself is one of the most charismatic and hard to resist characters in opera. For a century and a half audiences the world over have fallen in love with her. Patricia Bardon returns to this production as Carmen with Welsh tenor Gwyn Hughes Jones reprising the role of Don José.

Blood Brothers

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:23:29

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
See website 26 04 2010 Monday until Tue 04 May 2010
BLOOD BROTHERS tells the captivating and moving story of twin boys separated at birth, only to be re-united by a twist of fate and a mother's haunting secret. The memorable score includes A Bright New Day, Marilyn Monroe and the emotionally charged hit Tell Me It's Not True.

Dad's Army Marches On

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:28:13

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
See website 10 05 2010 Monday until Sat 15 May 2010
The play features classic episodes hand-picked by legendary writers Jimmy Perry and David Croft and includes adaptations of their own personal favourites, Branded and Mum’s Army. Sign up now for an evening of nostalgic pleasure and madcap mayhem with the would be heroes of Walmington-on-Sea.The boys are back in town! To celebrate 70 years of the Home guard Dad’s Army is returning to the stage with a brand new adaptation of the classic sitcom. The same team who cleverly breathed life into the Lost Episodes are dusting down their uniforms and polishing their medals to bring these much loved characters back to theatres across the UK.

Calendar Girls

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:30:08

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
See website 17 05 2010 Monday until Sat 22 May 2010
A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious. Calendar Girls has sold out in every theatre it’s visited before opening. Don’t miss out and book today for the show the Mail on Sunday called ‘marvellous theatre, guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and come out singing Jerusalem!”

Stop Messing About

Wed, 07 Apr 2010 16:32:10

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
See website 25 05 2010 Tuesday until Wed 26 May 2010
From the team that brought you the hugely successful Round The Horne ...Revisited comes a guaranteed laugh-a-minute evening, as Kenneth Williams’ waspish wit takes centre stage.

Real Diamond

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:30:57

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 14 05 2010 Friday
John Hylton is Europe’s foremost Neil Diamond tribute performer. Together with his talented band, John gives a flawless performance with stunning renditions of Love on the Rocks, Brother Love and many more. Fully endorsed by the UK Neil Diamond Fan Club, this show has all the ingredients of the real man in concert. Sit back and enjoy an electrifying show that will convince you that you have spent an evening with the man himself! “From the moment John took to the stage I knew we were in for a great show.” UK Neil Diamond Fan Club www.johnhylton.com Tickets: £15.00 (£14.00)

Cinema Nights: Skin [12A]

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:31:52

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.45pm 18 05 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Anthony Fabian UK/South Africa 2008 107m Featuring striking performances by Sophie Okonedo (The Secret Life of Bees, Hotel Rwanda), Sam Neil and Alice Krige, Skin is based on the true story of a black girl born to two white Afrikaner parents in South Africa, unaware of their African heritage. Set during the apartheid era, this award-winning and poignant film is a story of family, forgiveness and the triumph of the human spirit. “Emotionally mesmerizing, unmissable” Sunday Times www.skinthemovie.net Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00)

Cinema Nights: Coco Before Chanel [12A]

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:32:25

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.45pm 25 05 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Anne Fontaine France 2009 105m The film charts the rise of fashionista Gabrielle ‘Coco’ Chanel from obscure beginnings to the stylish heights of the fashion world. Audrey Tautou (Amelie, The Da Vinci Code) stars as the legendary couturier who embodied the modern woman and became a timeless symbol of success, freedom and style. “Tautou reminds me of Audrey Hepburn, captivating in every frame” US Weekly www.cocobeforechanel.co.uk Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00)

Cinema Nights: An Education [12A]

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:33:12

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.45pm 15 06 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Lone Scherfig UK 2009 96m It’s 1961 and attractive, bright 16 year old schoolgirl, Jenny (Carey Mulligan) is stifled by the tedium of adolescent routine. However, one rainy day, her suburban life is upended by the arrival of the urbane and witty David, who introduces her to a glittering new world of art auctions and smoky clubs. This stylish British film has not only received four Oscar nominations, but showcases an incredibly mature performance by young English starlet Carey Mulligan. “A star is born and comes of age in elegant English tale” The Wall Street Journal www.aneducationmovie.co.uk Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00)

Cinema Nights: Bright Star [PG]

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:34:13

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.45pm 29 06 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Jane Campion UK/Australia/France 2009 114m Set in London in 1818, Bright Star follows the unlikely blossoming love affair between young poet, John Keats, and ‘girl next door’, outspoken fashion student, Fanny Browne. Featuring genuine performances, heartfelt poetry and Oscar-nominated costumes, this beautifully woven true tale is a portrait of love and loss. “A film of pictorial beauty, authenticity and rare emotional honesty” Total Film www.brightstar-movie.com Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00)

ELO Experience: Greatest Hits Tour

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:35:50

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 21 05 2010 Friday
30 years on and the music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra is still regularly played on radio stations throughout the world. The talented ELO Experience are currently touring UK theatres bringing the most popular songs back to the stage. Recently back from Las Vegas, this show is not to be missed! www.elotribute.com Tickets: £16.00 (£14.00)

TIGZ Productions: Our House

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:37:17

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 03 06 2010 Thursday until Sat 05 Jun 2010
By Tim Firth Music and Lyrics by Madness Our House didn't just win the Olivier Award for Best New Musical; it was an instant smash hit, winning the hearts of London's West End. Our House is the irresistibly brilliant musical, bursting with non-stop Madness hits, including My Girl, Baggy Trousers, House of Fun, Driving in My Car and of course, the all-time joyous classic It Must Be Love. Sixteen and in love for the first time; the world is really changing for young Joe Casey, but on one fateful night he doesn't realise quite how much. This is a touching tale of life and love, heartbreak and comedy, right and wrong, from the company who brought you High School Musical 2. Triumphant! It would be utter madness to miss it www.tigzproductions.co.uk Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) Booking fee of £2 per transaction Box Office: 0844 5610547 info@tigzproductions.co.uk

Chavenage Productions: Much Ado About Nothing

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 14:37:59

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 09 06 2010 Wednesday until Sat 12 Jun 2010
Directed by Oliver Lee Love won, lost and found again. Love bantered and bickered about. Love with all its twists, turns and downright silliness... After 25 years of delighting audiences in the open air, one of Gloucestershire’s best loved theatre groups moves indoors with this perennial romantic comedy. “A delightful, entertaining and thought-provoking evening” The Merry Wives of Windsor www.chavenageproductions.co.uk Tickets: £15.00 Box Office: 01453 843144 info@chavenageproductions.co.uk

Barry Steele and The Complete Beatles: Roy Orbison and The Beatles

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:10:20

The Bacon Theatre Hatherley Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 19 06 2010 Saturday
Live in Concert Barry Steele performed as Roy Orbison in Rockin on Heavens Door, to rave reviews, before leaving to concentrate on his own touring theatre shows. He has joined forces with The Complete Beatles, who will perform a stunning live set of Beatles classics, before Barry Steele takes to the stage backed by his sensational five piece band. This promises to be a first class musical evening. www.royorbisontribute.com Tickets: £15.00

Peter Gill and Friends: Jazz on a Summer’s Evening

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:11:43

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 15 07 2010 Thursday
Always hugely popular and always sold out, Peter Gill returns for the first of two performances at this year’s festival along with a host of his talented musician friends. Sublime, cool jazz, blues and boogie - the perfect answer to a hot summer’s evening. Please book early, this evening will sell out! www.petegill.com Tickets: £15.00 (£13.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Theatreworks: Jane Eyre

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:12:24

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 17 07 2010 Saturday
Theatreworks return to the Tuckwell with a powerful and atmospheric adaptation of Charlotte Bronté’s classic tale of courage, determination and love. Orphaned Jane is thrust into a perilous life, filled with hardship and loss. Finding courage in her heart, the strong and intelligent Jane is eventually united with her beloved Mr Rochester, against the naturally setting sun. With stunning period costumes, brooding music, a seasoned cast and a plot to keep you on the edge of your picnic blanket, this emotionally engaging story will provide heady entertainment for a warm summer’s evening. “One of the few plays I would willingly see again” Tess of the D’Urbervilles 2009 www.theatreworks.info Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Cinema Under the Stars: Dirty Dancing [15]

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:13:07

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
9.15pm 20 07 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Emile Ardolino USA 1987 96m Never mind Strictly Come Dancing, Dancing with the Stars or So You Think You Can Dance, Patrick Swayze and Jennifer Grey were the original onscreen dancing sensation. Settle down with the girls and a bottle of wine to relive the lake scene; the steamy dance in Johnny’s shack; and the spine-tingling final lift! Bring your white pumps and your watermelon and don’t be put in a corner with this timeless classic! www.dirtydancing.com Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Cinema Under the Stars: Soul Power [12A]

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:13:58

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
9.15pm 27 07 2010 Tuesday
Dir: Jeffrey Levy-Hinte USA 2008 92m In 1974, the most celebrated American R&B acts of the time came together with the most renowned musicians in Southern Africa for a three night concert: Zaire 74. Featuring James Brown, B.B. King, Bill Withers and many other greats, the festival was run alongside the epic fight between Muhammad Ali and George Foreman: The Rumble in the Jungle. Composed entirely of restored unseen footage, Soul Power shows these talented musicians at the height of their careers, inspired to return to their African roots to give the performances of their lives. This is an unbridled musical journey for all ages. “Brilliant archive footage and blistering live performances” Film 4 www.soulpowerfilm.co.uk Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Rain or Shine: The Importance of Being Earnest

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:14:34

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 21 07 2010 Wednesday
The scene is set for Oscar Wilde’s classic comedy of manners and triviality, as two Victorian gentlemen assume the name of ‘Earnest’, to win the affections of two ladies determined to marry a man of that name. Rain or Shine invites you into the world of handbags, perambulators, cucumber sandwiches, muffins, butlers, the English upper classes, and of course, that theatrical tour de force – Lady Bracknell! www.rainorshine.co.uk Tickets: £12.00 (£10.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Miracle Theatre: Romeo and Juliet

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:15:16

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 24 07 2010 Saturday
Adapted and directed by Bill Scott. They had grown up in a violent world. Everyone around them was blinded by conflict and hatred. Only a fool would sleep with the enemy. But they were drawn to each other like moths to a flame. Their love is a pure, bright, blazing refuge where, for a moment, they discover peace and tranquillity. Freely adapting Shakespeare’s classic love story with zest and passion, Miracle Theatre create a totally original world where senses soar and humour is found in unexpected places – a production to captivate audiences of all ages. Romeo and Juliet, a story of young love: innocent, intense, intoxicating… and deadly! www.miracletheatre.co.uk Tickets: £13.00 (£11.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Theatreworks: George and the Dragon

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:16:02

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
5.00pm 25 07 2010 Sunday
Hot on the heels of last year’s energetic and exciting, Babe the Sheep Pig, Theatreworks return with the world famous story of George and the Dragon. Join George on his journey to Egypt to fight the fearsome, smoke breathing dragon and help him save the Princess from its clutches. Retold imaginatively using life size puppetry, live music, comical verse, silly slapstick and a good dose of audience participation; this promises to be a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. But beware naughty parents - you may be put in the stocks! “A sure fire winner with the kids” Nottingham Post. Come along early in fancy dress for face-painting www.theatreworks.info Tickets: £10.00 (£7.00) Family £30.00 This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Festival Players: The Tempest

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:16:40

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 28 07 2010 Wednesday
Hot on the heels of last year’s energetic and exciting, Babe the Sheep Pig, Theatreworks return with the world famous story of George and the Dragon. Join George on his journey to Egypt to fight the fearsome, smoke breathing dragon and help him save the Princess from its clutches. Retold imaginatively using life size puppetry, live music, comical verse, silly slapstick and a good dose of audience participation; this promises to be a fun-filled afternoon for the whole family. But beware naughty parents - you may be put in the stocks! “A sure fire winner with the kids” Nottingham Post. Come along early in fancy dress for face-painting www.theatreworks.info Tickets: £10.00 (£7.00) Family £30.00 This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

SANDEEP RAVAL: Mosaic in Motion Tour 12 May 2010 8pm at Wiltshire Music Centre

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:16:52

Wiltshire Music Centre Ashley Road Bradford on Avon, Wiltshire Wiltshire BA15 1DZ
20:00 12 05 2010 Wednesday
The great Indian world-music percussionist Sandeep Raval, brings his richly coloured, richly sensuous rhythms to Wiltshire Music Centre, Bradford on Avon on Wednesday 12th May, including a drum circle workshop at the start of the concert. Fusing Indian classical and folk music with modern beats, Eastern percussion and jazz, Sandeep Raval's global sound is both enchanting and exciting. Sandeep has composed for large scale shows such as 'Blessing' in 2005 and performed in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bombay Dreams'. This national tour showcases Sandeep's global and western musical styles and blends them in a fresh and compelling mosaic of sound. Tickets available from Wiltshire Music Centre's Box Office: £15 (£14 concessions) and under 18Â’s from £1. BOX OFFICE: 01225 860 100 http://www.wiltshiremusic.org.uk/whatson/sandeep-raval-with-swar-vishvam--

Jenny Wren Productions: The Three Musketeers

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:17:38

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.00pm 31 07 2010 Saturday
Mesdames et Messieurs! Jenny Wren Productions transporte vous à 17th century Paris avec The Three Musketeers, la classique tale of D’Artagnan et ses amis. Après a few scrapes, le jeune D’Artagnan est ready pour un challenge. He must voyage to Angleterre on an undercover mission of grande importance; to recover the Queen’s diamonds – quelle intrigue! Un story of sword-fighting, scheming, spying and secret rendez-vous, this is action-packed fun pour toute la famille – quel spectacle! All for one and one for all – will D’Artagnan save le jour? www.jennywrenproductions.co.uk Tickets: £10.00 (£8.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

Peter Gill and Friends: More Jazz on a Summer’s Evening

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:18:17

The Tuckwell Amphitheatre Shelburne Road Cheltenham Gloucestershire GL51 6HE
7.30pm 01 08 2010 Sunday
Closing the festival we welcome back Peter Gill and more of his friends for another fantastic evening of jazz, blues and boogie. With different musicians and songs this will be a night to compliment his earlier concert and will bring a rousing conclusion to the festival. This performance closes with a festival firework finale! Please book early, this evening will sell out! www.petegill.com Tickets: £15.00 (£13.00) This event is part of the Open-air Theatre Festival at the Tuckwell Amphitheatre. Grounds open 1 ½ hours before each event for picnics. Please bring your own seating and suitable clothing.

SANDEEP RAVAL: Mosaic in Motion Tour Sat 15 May 2010 6pm at St George's Bristol

Thu, 08 Apr 2010 15:24:04

St George's Bristol Great George Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5RR
18:00 15 05 2010 Saturday
The great Indian world-music percussionist Sandeep Raval, brings his richly coloured, richly sensuous rhythms to St George’s Bristol on Sat 15 May, including a drum circle workshop at 4:30-5:00pm. Fusing Indian classical and folk music with modern beats, Eastern percussion and jazz, Sandeep Raval's global sound is both enchanting and exciting. Sandeep has composed for large scale shows such as 'Blessing' in 2005 and performed in Andrew Lloyd Webber's 'Bombay Dreams'. This national tour showcases Sandeep's global and western musical styles and blends them in a fresh and compelling mosaic of sound. Performing here with his fantastic band Swar Vishram, which features saxophone, keyboard, bass, guitar and vocals. Tickets available from St George's Box Office on T: 0845 40 24 001 £16(£14), £12(£10), £10(£8), Workshop Tickets: £3 http://www.stgeorgesbristol.co.uk/event.php?pid=840

The Empire

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:19:57

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 13 05 2010 Thursday until Sat 29 May 2010
Helmand in the height of summer. Gary, a British soldier, and Hafizullah, his Afghan colleague, guard an injured young prisoner, Zia, found in the heat of battle. Gary wants answers, Hafizullah just wants to make it through the day and Zia thinks there has been a big mistake. DC Moore’s second play dissects the politics of occupation, home and abroad. His first play Alaska opened at the Royal Court’s Jerwood Theatre Upstairs in 2007. He won the inaugural Tom Erhardt Award for promising new playwrights in 2008.

Road Movie

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:23:01

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 01 06 2010 Tuesday until Sat 05 Jun 2010
Joel journeys westwards across the United States to be reunited with his lover. Along the way he stumbles across a series of people grieving for lost loved ones, from an elderly couple at a Vietnam Memorial to a Texan mother coming to terms with her daughter's suicide. Road Movie combines Godfrey Hamilton’s evocative writing with an astonishing central performance by Mark Pinkosh to create a compelling and moving tale of love and loss in mid-90s America at the height of the AIDS crisis.

Across the Deep Blue Sea

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:24:42

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 08 06 2010 Tuesday until Sat 12 Jun 2010
The hugely popular Stuff and Nonsense return to the Drum following a record run at Christmas with Three Little Pigs. A tiny boat, a little lost man and the great wide ocean. How did he get there, how can he get home, and why do those fish keep biting him on the bottom! Singing whales, pestering pirates and a multitude of deep sea creatures swim to the surface in this fantastic aquatic adventure for everyone aged 3 and over. Across the Deep Blue Sea features puppetry, physical comedy and just the odd squirt of water.

The Graduate

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:26:57

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 15 06 2010 Tuesday until Sat 19 Jun 2010
Western College Players present The Graduate Benjamin’s got excellent grades, very proud parents and, since he helped Mrs Robinson with her zipper, a very fine future behind him! Western College Players continue their 80th anniversary celebrations with another challenging, much loved favourite. A huge hit in the West End and Broadway, this skilfully adapted, sexy, funny play brings a cult novel - and one of the most popular films of all time - vividly to life on the stage.

Bedroom Farce

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:28:42

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 22 06 2010 Tuesday until Sat 26 Jun 2010
The Tamaritans Theatre Company presents Bedroom Farce, a serious comedy by Alan Ayckbourn. Overnight, four couples in three bedrooms explore and respond to their middle class apprehensions about relationships and marriage.

The Body

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:30:32

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 01 07 2010 Thursday until Sat 03 Jul 2010
A Theatre Royal Plymouth People’s Company Production First performed in 1983 by the Royal Shakespeare Company, this off the wall play with music is set in Cornwall, where an American air force base sits uneasily next to the local farming community. A dead body found in the mud sparks off a darkly comic series of events as two very different cultures and their politics collide. Following the recent success of the Short Play Festival in February, the People’s Company return to the Drum to cement their increasing local reputation for challenging, risk taking theatre.

The Great British Country Fete

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:32:21

Drum Theatre Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 21 07 2010 Wednesday until Sat 24 Jul 2010
The Bush Theatre Presents a Latitude Festival Commission Following on from last year’s suddenlossofdignity.com, the Bush Theatre returns to the Drum with a field full of feisty fun and village politics. A British institution – the country fete. Home to fascist jam makers, murderous marrow growers, ‘special’ Brownies and enough bunting to cause a national fabric shortage. It’s a pillar of country life, a melting pot of personalities, and the British summer wouldn’t be the same without it.

Hofesh Shechter Company: Political Mother

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:36:32

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 14 05 2010 Friday until Sat 15 May 2010
Since exploding onto the dance scene with Uprising/In your rooms, Shechter and his young and talented dance company have established themselves as a leading force in the UK dance scene. Political Mother brims with Shechter’s emotional and gritty complexity as an ever more surreal chain of images makes our existence seem more impossible than the events taking place in front of us. A Chinese puzzle of encounters leads to amusing, sad and shocking events that confuse our values and challenge our perceptions of what is normal.

Oklahoma!

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:38:54

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 18 05 2010 Tuesday until Sat 22 May 2010
Set on America’s Western Frontier, against a background of conflict between farmers and cattlemen, Oklahoma! perfectly integrates song, dance and story to tell the tale of farm girl Laurey and the two rivals for her affections, happy go-lucky cowboy Curly and the sinister farm hand Jud. The show stars one of Britain’s most popular leading ladies Marti Webb as Aunt Eller and Mark Evans (Spamalot, Wicked, High School Musical) as Curly, best known as the runner up in the BBC’s Your Country Needs You, the search for a singer to represent Britain in the Eurovision Song Contest.

The Woman in Black

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:40:23

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 24 05 2010 Monday until Sat 29 May 2010
Prepare to be frightened, very frightened. In the theatre, everyone can hear you scream! Now in its 21st year in the West End, over seven million people have lived to tell the tale of one of the most gripping and successful theatre events ever staged. Unanimously acclaimed by the critics, Stephen Mallatratt’s adaptation of Susan Hill’s best selling novel delivers an evening of unremitting drama, transporting audiences into a terrifying and ghostly world.

Dreamboats and Petticoats

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:42:01

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 31 05 2010 Monday until Sat 05 Jun 2010
In 1961 emotions run high as young musicians Norman and Bobby compete to win a national song writing competition – and, more importantly, the attention of the gorgeous Sue! But when Bobby discovers that shy Laura is no slouch on the piano, love and rock ‘n’ roll fame beckons… Inspired by the smash hit million selling albums Dreamboats and Petticoats One, Two and Three, the West End sell out sensation Dreamboats and Petticoats The Musical features some of the greatest hit songs of the rock ‘n’ roll era.

Simon Callow: The Man From Stratford

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:44:17

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 10 06 2010 Thursday until Sat 12 Jun 2010
Simon Callow, one of Britain’s greatest actors, tracks down the real William Shakespeare, bringing to life both the man and the unforgettable characters – lovers, kings, soldiers and clowns – who have since conquered the world’s stages. Following the worldwide success of The Mystery of Charles Dickens (West End/ Broadway) and hot on the heels of his sell out hit Dr Marigold & Mr Chops, Callow joins forces with Jonathan Bate, pre-eminent Shakespeare biographer and editor of the Royal Shakespeare Company’s Shakespeare: The Complete Works, to fill the stage with Shakespeare’s real and imagined worlds.

Dinnerladies

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:45:54

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 14 06 2010 Monday until Sat 19 Jun 2010
Take one huge hit sitcom from BBC TV, place on a stage in a World Premiere national tour starring members of the original cast of the TV series. Blend in Victoria Wood’s writing, undoubtedly some of the funniest on television, and whip into a play based on the second TV series, following the reluctant love story of Bren and Tony, egged on by Dolly, Jean,Twinkle and Anita. Mix in caretaker Stan’s words of wisdom, and coat with regular appearances by Phillippa from Human Resources and Petula, Bren’s dreadful mother. Then you have a recipe for madness, mirth and twelve rounds of toast!

Witness for the Prosecution

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:47:23

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 21 06 2010 Monday until Sat 26 Jun 2010
Emily French, an elderly woman who recently left her considerable estate to the charming young Leonard, is found dead. Murdered. Though he protests his innocence, Leonard quickly becomes the prime suspect. His plea hinges on his wife’s testimony, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious woman, bearing an unexpected clue. Will the truth be revealed in time or will Leonard be declared guilty at the hands of the witness for the prosecution? After its huge stage success, Witness for the Prosecution was made into a film by Billy Wilder in 1957, starring Tyrone Power (in his last completed film role), Marlene Dietrich and Charles Laughton. The film won numerous awards including seven Oscar nominations and was the year’s number one box office hit worldwide.

Dad's Army Marches On

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:49:00

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 28 06 2010 Monday until Sat 03 Jul 2010
Celebrating 70 years of the Home Guard 1940-2010 The boys are back in town! To celebrate 70 years of the Home Guard, Dad’s Army is returning to the stage with a brand new adaptation of the classic sitcom. The same team who cleverly breathed life into the Lost Episodes are dusting down their uniforms and polishing their medals to bring these much loved characters back to theatres across the UK. Leslie Grantham will be putting his best foot forward as Pte. Walker while Timothy Kightley, who rightly won handsome praise from the critics, will reprise his role as Capt. Mainwaring.

Stepping Out

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:50:36

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 05 07 2010 Monday until Sat 10 Jul 2010
Starring Anita Harris and Brian Capron In a dusty church hall, ex-professional dancer Mavis Turner holds her weekly tap class. Every Thursday, in stumbles her well intentioned but not overly talented troupe – the awkward but hugely enthusiastic Lynne, snooty Vera, streetwise Maxine and the rest of the group – all brought together to dance as if no one is watching, and hopefully no one ever will! That’s until they’re invited to perform at a charity gala. As disbelief is replaced by sheer terror, can this bunch of amateurs pull together and put on the performance of a lifetime?

Columbo

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:52:11

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 12 07 2010 Monday until Fri 16 Jul 2010
Middle Ground Theatre Company presents Prescription: Murder, featuring the legendary Lieutenant Columbo in his first ever case. Psychiatrist Roy Fleming and his wife are celebrating their anniversary when he is called to deal with a female patient. On returning he has to soothe his angry wife with the promise of a vacation. When Fleming’s wife is found dead, Columbo is brought in to investigate and seeds of doubt are planted in his mind… In this, Columbo’s first ever outing, we see the genius of the character made famous by Peter Falk as he pits his wits against a master criminal.

The Gruffalo

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:54:02

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 22 07 2010 Thursday until Sat 24 Jul 2010
This magical musical adaptation of the bestselling picture book The Gruffalo, by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, has been performed over 4000 times to over a million people the world over! With over 3 million copies sold worldwide, the book was recently voted the nation’s number one bedtime story by BBC Radio 2 listeners and even hit the small screens on Christmas Day in a star-studded TV adaptation on BBC1!

Girls' Night Out

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:55:31

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 26 07 2010 Monday until Sat 31 Jul 2010
A story of love, laughter and men in thongs, together with a great pop soundtrack that will have you dancing in the aisles. Jane is preparing for the biggest day of her life and that wouldn’t be complete without a traditional hen night with the girls. Meanwhile Tony and the boys are putting together the final touches of their make or break ladies only show.

Hairspray

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:57:42

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 03 08 2010 Tuesday until Sat 14 Aug 2010
Starring Brian Conley as you've never seen him before and Les Dennis as the loveable Wilbur Turnblad, Hairspray tells the story of Tracy Turnblad, a big girl with big hair and an even bigger heart as she sets out to follow her extraordinary dreams, inspire her mum and win the boy she loves. Hairspray is the musical with everything - the ultimate feel-good show which has played to sold out houses in London, on Broadway and theatres around the globe.

Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat 2010

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 13:59:35

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 16 08 2010 Monday until Sat 21 Aug 2010
Having enjoyed sensational reviews, Bill Kenwright’s “Amazing”, “Superb”, “Wonderful” and “Brilliant” production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber’s sparkling family musical continues to enjoy huge success across the country. Retelling the Biblical story of Joseph, his eleven brothers and the coat of many colours, this magical musical is full of unforgettable songs including Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door To Me and One More Angel.

The Sound of Music

Fri, 09 Apr 2010 14:01:01

Theatre Royal Royal Parade Plymouth Devon PL1 2TR
See website 24 08 2010 Tuesday until Sat 18 Sep 2010
The world’s best-loved musical, The Sound of Music, is coming to Plymouth direct from the London Palladium, starring three of the UK's favourite stage performers; Michael Praed as Captain von Trapp, Kirsty Malpass as Maria Rainer and Marilyn Hill Smith as Mother Abbess. This lavish and critically acclaimed production tells the uplifting true story of the Von Trapp family’s flight across the mountains and works its magic once again, for young and old alike.

The Solid Silver 60s Show

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:12:33

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 22 04 2010 Thursday
Bringing together the unforgettable talents of Dave Berry, Mike Pender, Brian Poole, Peter Sarstedt all backed by Vanity Fare with Swinging Blue Jeans and The Troggs. Expect all your favourite 60s hits including The Crying Game, Little Things, Sweets for My Sweet, Needles & Pins, Twist and Shout, Do You Love Me, Where Do You Go To My Lovely, Frozen Orange Juice Wild Thing, Love is All Around, Hippy Hippy Shake , Good Golly Miss Molly and many more.

Queen Lizzy - featuring The Bohemians and Limehouse Lizzy

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:15:11

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 24 04 2010 Saturday
The 1977 Queen and Thin Lizzy tour was widely regarded as one of the best in rock history. Now for the first time The Bohemians and Limehouse Lizzy bring you all the Queen and Thin Lizzy hits and more.

Orchestra of Welsh National Opera

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:29:14

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
8pm 29 04 2010 Thursday
A rousing end to the series with the Orchestra of Welsh National Opera and great symphonic works with Romanian virtuoso Vlad Maistorovici. Programme includes: BEETHOVEN - Overture "Egmont" BRUCH - Violin Concerto in G minor Op.26 BRAHMS - Symphony No.4 Op.73

Defending the Caveman

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:31:58

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 30 04 2010 Friday until Sat 01 May 2010
The longest running solo play in Broadway history, Defending the Caveman has become a worldwide hit. Why do men and women misunderstand each other? The truth of course, can be traced back to the Caveman. This hilariously funny but horribly truthful show affectionately brings the basic differences between men and women brilliantly up to date... Starring much-loved actor, comedian and TV personality Mark Little – aka Neighbours' legendary Joe Mangel

Anyone Can Write

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:33:57

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 04 05 2010 Tuesday
Almost a year ago hall for Cornwall launched Anyone Can Write - a quest to encourage people from all walks of life to put pen to paper and write a short play for the first time. Since then, some of Cornwall's best professional writers have worked with communities and young people from across the county to discover Cornwall's unheard voices. Join us on this special evening, where extracts from the plays are staged by a professional team of artists in a unique celebration of Cornwall's new writing talent.

Three Men in a Boat

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:35:38

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 06 05 2010 Thursday
Rodney Bewes, one of the original Likely Lads, has adapted Jerome K Jerome's well-loved comic novel into a charming and hilarious one-man show. Rodney's adaptation is set in 1912 with Jerome as narrator recalling his japes and scrapes and narrow escapes with George and Harris. His very own Edwardian skiff and Montmorency, a dog on wheels, accompany Rodney who plays all three characters in this bizarre and entertaining adventure on the Thames.

Peppa Pig's Party

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:38:12

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
10am, 1pm and 4pm 08 05 2010 Saturday until Sun 09 May 2010
Peppa is a playful little piggy who lives with her younger brother George, Mummy Pig and Daddy Pig. Through everyday adventures she plays games, makes new friends and enjoys her absolute favourite activity – jumping up and down in muddy puddles! Today it's a bright and sunny day. It's a very special day. It's Peppa Pig's birthday. Come and join the fun with Peppa and George, Suzy Sheep, Danny Dog and Emily Elephant. A charming, original and imaginative show, full of brand new songs, muddy puddles, and oinks!

Calendar Girls

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:40:19

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm and some matinees 10 05 2010 Monday until Sat 15 May 2010
Calendar Girls has been the fastest selling tour ever and has triumphed in the West End. Now, it's coming to Hall for Cornwall for one week only starring Anne Charleston, Gemma Craven, Letitia Dean, Charlie Dimmock, Sue Holderness, Hannah Waterman and Dean Gaffney as Lawrence the photographer. A group of ordinary women do something extraordinary and spark a global phenomenon when they persuade one another to pose for a charity calendar with a difference! Based on an inspiring true story, Calendar Girls is quirky, poignant and hilarious.

Motionhouse - Scattered

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:42:24

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
8pm 18 05 2010 Tuesday
Scattered explores our relationship with water and how it surrounds us in different forms throughout our lives: in birth water ties us to life and on a more elemental scale, in ice, floods and tides, it can sweep our lives away. Scattered is performed on a huge curved floor which disappears skywards and uses projection technology, daring dancing plus aerial harnesses and bungees to create an extraordinary world. Scattered combines Motionhouse's trademark highly physical dance theatre and mesmerizing aerial imagery in a unique interaction between film and live performance.

Bat Symphony

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:44:39

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 19 05 2010 Wednesday
The songs from Bat Out Of Hell performed live with a full orchestra and the voice of Steve Steinman Steve Steinman, the creator and singing force behind Vampires Rock and The Meat Loaf Trilogy, now brings you the ultimate rock experience. Bat the Symphony combines a 30 piece orchestra with the power of a rock band and the vocals of Steinman, generating a mind-blowing musical event. Hits include; Paradise By The Dash Board Light, Bat Out Of Hell and Dead Ringer For Love.

Joe Longthorne

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:46:28

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 20 05 2010 Thursday
Joe's big break came in 1981 when he was a finalist on London Weekend Television's Search for a Star - this lead to appearances at the London Palladium with Bob Hope and The Talk of the Town. A short time later, Joe received the Variety Club of Britain award as Most Promising Artiste of the Year. Television specials in the UK and USA followed. Joe's repertoire of voices is endless and includes hundreds of the world's top singers, however, he is perhaps best known for his impersonation of Shirley Bassey who has commented, "Joe can do me better than I can do myself".

Solidad Barrio and Noche Flamenca

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:48:30

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 21 05 2010 Friday
An unparalleled ensemble of dancers, singers, and guitarists from Madrid, the award-winning Noche Flamenca offers audiences authentic performances of traditional flamenco featuring the acclaimed dancer Soledad Barrio.

Counterfeit Stones

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:50:18

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 22 05 2010 Saturday
The Counterfeit Stones theatre show is essentially a musical mockumentary of the Rolling Stones' colourful history from 1962 and chronologically includes the biggest hit songs, fashion and vintage instruments from nearly five decades. A series of humorous spoof film clips depicting the events that turned a scruffy blues band into a legend, cover the costume and set changes. You'll rock with laughter!

The Pirates of Penzance

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:52:14

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm and some matinees 25 05 2010 Tuesday
Paul Nicholas stars in this lively rendition of one of Gilbert and Sullivan's most popular comic operas supported by a full cast and orchestra. Orphaned pirates, flat-footed policemen and a bevy of blushing beauties (the daughters of Major General Stanley) are the perfect ingredients for a fabulous feast of Gilbert and Sullivan.

Camborne Town Band

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:54:41

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 02 06 2010 Wednesday
You are invited to an evening of music and laughter with; Johnny Cowling - singer and entertainer, with a unique blend of humour and music. Cornwall Boys Choir – aiming to be the premier youth choir in Cornwall and one of the leading boys choirs in the country – returning by popular demand. Camborne Town Band - 2009 Finalists in the National Brass Band Championships of Great Britain and current West of England Champions with a reputation for providing top quality musical entertainment. Guest conductor for the evening will be Garry Cutt, Professional Conductor of the famous Fodens Band, 2009 Brass in Concert Champions.

Birmingham Royal Ballet

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:56:52

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 04 06 2010 Friday until Sat 05 Jun 2010
Brouillards, Dance House & Slaughter on Tenth Avenue. Three contrasting ballets showcasing a variety of styles which explore notions of preserving moments in time.

Mermaid Princess - Teatro Kismet (Italy)

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 10:58:37

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
1.30pm and 7.30pm 08 06 2010 Tuesday until Wed 09 Jun 2010
The Mermaid Princess is a captivating new adaptation of Andersen's The Little Mermaid; a haunting tale of a young mermaid who sacrifices all for love. The production completes a trilogy of visually enthralling, theatrical fairy tales by Teatro Kismet exploring themes of rites of passage, following the internationally acclaimed Beauty and the Beast and The Snow Queen. Combining music, dance, physical performances and ravishing costumes, Teatro Kismet's simply staged and brilliantly inventive style will transport you from a shipwreck in the depths of the ocean to a prince's castle, from a sea witch's cavern to a cloud of sea mist lifting to the skies. Thrilling, sensual and unforgettable theatre guaranteed to capture the imagination of both children and adults alike.

Strictly Tap Dance Fever

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:00:13

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 10 06 2010 Thursday
Strictly Tap Dance Fever takes the audience on a whistle stop tour of the greatest tap dance moments in show business history. Starting in the era when Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers were the stars of the day, the show tap dances its way through history, thrilling and exciting audiences with the vibrant tap dance styles that entertained generations. A visit to 42nd Street, a glimpse of White Tie and Tails and a peek at Chorus Line, this awesome, original show leaves audiences shouting for more. Tap Dance Fever continues to smash box office records on its international tours as it goes from strength to strength.

Rannel Theatre Company present Flhip Flhop

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:01:58

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
8pm 11 06 2010 Friday
Life can be really boring, especially when you're a decorator with time on your hands and beats in your head. But when your mate's into the same sounds as you are, work gets a bit funkier. This crazy pair of painters escape the monotony of their dull jobs by taking refuge in hip-hop, MC-ing and beatbox, mixing it up but usually ending up just mixed up!

Laughter in the Rain

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:04:05

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm and some matinees 14 06 2010 Monday until Sat 19 Jun 2010
From the producers of smash hit Rock N Roll musical Dreamboats and Petticoats comes LAUGHTER IN THE RAIN, a brand new show based on the rise, fall and rise again of pop music's ultimate survivor, Neil Sedaka.

Jane McDonald

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:15:20

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
25 06 2010 Friday
Brian Shaw presents a magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain's best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star the incomparable Jane McDonald. An amazing event featuring many of the best loved songs from Jane's fabulous repertoire. A warm and compelling evening's entertainment which is proving a smash hit throughout the UK. Jane, together with her brilliant musicians and backing singers brings the audience to their feet night after night.

The Blues Band

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:16:54

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
8pm 26 06 2010 Saturday
The Blues Band are celebrating their 30th year together ! Their fabulous musicianship is augmented by their close and personal understanding of the genre and their heartfelt pleasure in performing it. After 30 years of performing together, the integral voices and instruments interlock seamlessly with feeling and understanding. You won't leave a Blues Band concert with 'the blues'.

Kidz 4 Cornwall

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:18:23

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7pm 30 06 2010 Wednesday
A music, song and dance extravaganza. Kidz 4 Cornwall's fourth show in a series of events to highlight the wealth of rising talent across the county. Some of the organisations brought to you on this special night include: Stagecoach Theatre Arts Newquay; Tywardreath School; Roseland Voices; Bude Junior School; Penair School Jazz Band; The Neon Chicks; St Mewan School Choir; Threemilestone Primary School Brass Ensemble; Lynn Paula School of Dance; Zambina Samba from Wadebridge School; Falmouth School Soul Band and Triggshire Wind Orchestra.

Lesley Garrett

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:20:00

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 01 07 2010 Thursday
Lesley Garrett, Britain's most popular soprano presents a recital evening of songs and arias from the well known operas, musicals and popular music. Lesley will be accompanied by pianist Andrew West and joined by a special guest singer. The programme will include by composers Mozart, Vivaldi, Vaughan Williams, Porter, Berlin and Rodgers & Hammerstein. Renowned for her unique talents which cover opera, television, radio, concerts and the West End, Lesley has recently starred in 'Carousel' and 'The Sound of Music' appeared on television in 'Strictly Come Dancing', 'Loose Women' and 'Comic Relief Does Fame Academy' and sung with the English National and Welsh National Opera.

T Rextasy and AladdinSane

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:21:24

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 03 07 2010 Saturday
Two of the UK's foremost tribute shows join forces to present an unforgettable evening of pure 'Glam Rock' T.Rextasy are the only band to have been authorized and endorsed by Marc Bolan's Catalogue Management. With their uncanny doppelganger lead singer and lead guitarist, Danielz, T.Rextasy perform a powerful and mesmerizing presentation of Marc Bolan's rock and pop anthems.

Dirk Benedict is Lieutenant COLUMBO

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:23:20

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm and some matinees 05 07 2010 Monday until Sat 10 Jul 2010
Middle Ground Theatre Company presents PRESCRIPTION: MURDER, featuring the legendary Lieutenant Columbo in his first ever case. Psychiatrist Roy Fleming and his wife are celebrating their anniversary when he is called to deal with a female patient. On returning he has to sooth his angry wife with the promise of a vacation. When Fleming's wife is found dead, Columbo is brought in to investigate and seeds of doubt are planted in his mind... In this, Columbo's first ever outing, we see the genius of the character made famous by Peter Falk as he pits his wits against a master criminal. International star Dirk Benedict is known by millions for his roles as Templeton "Faceman" Peck in The A-Team and Lieutenant Starbuck in "Battlestar Galactica".

Dancebeat 2010

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:24:55

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
5pm 11 07 2010 Sunday
Dancebeat showcases dancers from our own 'Dance Academies', past and present pupils with routines choreographed by some of Cornwall's top choreographers! Together with our friends from Perranporth Ballet School, you can look forward to another exciting and dynamic show.

Boogie Nights

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:26:19

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
17 07 2010 Saturday
Be prepared to 'get up and boogie' at the Hall For Cornwall's Midsummer Concert Party !

Band of HM Royal Marines

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:27:39

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 20 07 2010 Tuesday
The spectacular Band of Her Majesty's Royal Marines, Plymouth, one of the finest military bands in the world, will perform an evening of popular music for all tastes, and incorporating the magnificent Corps of Drums display.

Stepping Out

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:29:48

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
28 07 2010 Wednesday until Sat 31 Jul 2010
In a dusty church hall, ex-professional dancer Mavis Turner holds her weekly tap class. Every Thursday, in stumbles her well-intentioned but not overly talented troupe – the awkward but hugely enthusiastic Lynne, snooty Vera, streetwise Maxine and the rest of the group – all brought together to dance as if no one is watching, and hopefully no-one ever will! That's until they're invited to perform at a charity gala. As disbelief is replaced by sheer terror, can this bunch of amateurs pull together and put on the performance of a lifetime?

Jimmy Carr

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:31:43

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm 02 08 2010 Monday
Jimmy Carr is not just a TV star. He's won awards, released chart-topping DVDs (there's a new one out this November), written a best selling book ad broken box office records by performing to over 500,000 people in the last three years. He may be the hardest working man in comedy.

Rodgers and Hammerstein's Oklahoma!

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:33:22

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
7.30pm and some matinees 24 08 2010 Tuesday until Sat 28 Aug 2010
From the producers of such massive touring hits as South Pacific, 42nd Street, Disney's Beauty and the Beast, Seven Brides for Seven Brothers and many more comes a brand new revival of Rodgers and Hammerstein's classic musical Oklahoma! Set on America's Western Frontier, against a background of conflict between farmers and cattlemen, Oklahoma! perfectly integrates song, dance and story to tell the tale of farm girl Laurey and the two rivals for her affections, happy go-lucky cowboy Curly and the sinister farm hand Jud.

Witness for the Prosecution

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 11:34:47

Hall for Cornwall Back Quay Truro Cornwall TR1 2LL
07 09 2010 Tuesday until Sat 11 Sep 2010
Emily French, an elderly woman who recently left her considerable estate to the charming young Leonard, is found dead. Murdered. Though he protests his innocence, Leonard quickly becomes the prime suspect. His plea hinges on his wife's testimony, until the sudden appearance of a mysterious young woman, bearing an unexpected clue. Will the truth be revealed in time or will Leonard be declared guilty at the hands of the Witness for the Prosecution? In a world where everyone seems to be harbouring a dark secret, this gripping courtroom drama will keep you guessing until the final fatal moment.

THE PRODUCERS - THE MOST HILARIOUS TASTELESS MUSICAL EVER!

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:02:49

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
09 06 2010 Wednesday until Sat 12 Jun 2010
An amateur production of the Mel Brooks taboo-busting show about a tasteless musical with a Nazi theme, starring a very camp Adolf and his Stormtroopers. The Producers has been a huge success all over the world - first as a movie in 1968 - won a Oscar - 2001 as a stage musical on Broadway, over 2500 performances - plus 12 Tony Awards.

Stepping Out

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:05:02

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
15 06 2010 Tuesday until Sat 19 Jun 2010
Brian Capron, known to millions for his award-winning portrayal of the sinister Richard Hillman in Coronation Street, plays the bumbling but lovable Geoffrey, whose mid-life crisis might just bring with it some mid-life reward. Anita Harris,one of the brightest singing sensations of the ‘60s, and famously set pulses racing as Nurse Clarke in Carry On Doctor plays everybody’s favourite snob Vera.

The Glenn Miller Orchestra

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:07:13

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
27 06 2010 Sunday
A spectacular evening of big band music is set to explode onto the stage at the Pavilion Theatre, Bournemouth, with the World Famous Glenn Miller Orchestra on Sunday 27th June ! Come along and enjoy the atmosphere while the Orchestra re-creates those wonderful original arrangements from their American music library with classics such as In The Mood, Moonlight Serenade, String of Pearls, Little Brown Jug, Pennsylvania 65000, Tuxedo Junction, American Patrol and many, many more. AND - a special delight for us all - the legendary DENNIS LOTIS joins the Orchestra for this special evening of nostalgia, reminding you of his days with the Ted Heath Orchestra.

Latin Fever

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:09:12

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
01 07 2010 Thursday
Join Darren Bennett and Lilia Kopylova on an exhilarating journey into the vibrant world of Latin American dance. The dazzling partnership from the BBC’s Strictly Come Dancing will be joined by four leading Latin American dancing duos for their breathtaking voyage, which takes them from the streets of Brazil to the bullrings of Spain by way of a vibrant mix of dance styles including the rumba, the cha-cha-cha and of course the tango. Their glamorous journey begins with an explosion of Brazilian rhythms at the Carnival in Rio, before the audience is transported to the sultry clubs of Buenos Aires to be seduced by the passion and intensity of the tango. Cuba beckons with the cheeky cha-cha-cha and rumba, and then it’s time to boogie to the American dance halls of the 1920s for the swing and jitterbug. The voyage continues in Spain where the passion, aggression and drama of the bullring is brought to life in the glorious paso doblè.

In The Spotlight - Songs From The Musicals

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:10:41

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
08 07 2010 Thursday
Celebrating over a century of musical theatre, Faye Tozer (Steps, Tell Me On A Sunday UK Tour, Me & My Girl UK Tour) together with five of the UK’s finest vocalists, six incredible dancers and a sensational live band present the best that musical theatre has to offer. With a company of 16 performers, this promises to be an inspiring and uplifting evening of pure musical excellence. From Hammerstein to Sondheim, this brand new production smashes the mould of musical revue shows. The performance will see Oklahoma! Carousel and My Fair Lady share the stage with Wicked, Rent and Spring Awakening. Truly an evening that features something for everyone, this is family entertainment of the highest quality.

Now That's What I Call Showtunes 2

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:14:56

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
15 07 2010 Thursday until Sat 17 Jul 2010
The show features students from Big Little's Saturday Youth Theatre companies (Footlights, Limelights, Starlights & PDP) who come together to present a selection of numbers from some of the most dramatic shows of all time. With around 150 students between 8 and 19 performing live with talented musicians, there really is something for everybody to enjoy. The cast are fantastically talented and work with directors and choreographers direct from top shows in the West End to produce a vibrant and dynamic show with professional production standards. The input from theatre professionals, discipline and talent of the students and electric atmosphere make the show an absolute must-see.

Jethro Summer 2010

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:19:02

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
16 08 2010 Monday
With his very own uniquely irreverent style of delivery, Jethro has got to be one of the cheekiest comedians around, and continues to sell out yet another tour with his mischievous repertoire of adult material. You never know what tales Jethro will come out with, but one thing is for sure, the best ones will involve his now renowned friends Denzel Penberthy, Slipalong Trevaskis and Bill Pedureare. With his last DVD release 'Live In Cuckoo Land' selling just under a quarter of a million copies in it's first 2 months of release, it is to no surprise that this Cheeky Cornishman performs to packed houses at around 120 of the countries biggest theatres every year.

The Gruffalo

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:20:25

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
17 08 2010 Tuesday until Wed 18 Aug 2010
A mouse took a stroll through a deep dark wood’. Mouse can scare hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when she comes face to face with the very creature she imagined. Tall Stories brilliantly original adaptation has been enjoyed by audiences all over the country who have come to love the original picture book.

ABBA Mania

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 15:22:21

Pavilion Theatre Westover Road Bournemouth Dorset BH1 2BU
22 08 2010 Sunday until Sun 12 Sep 2010
Fresh from their smash hit tour of America and Hong Kong in 2009, ABBA MANIA returns to the UK in 2010. Celebrating Abba’s music in a respectful and enjoyable way, reviving special memories of when Abba ruled the airwaves. Join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes, It All’, and many more.

A Night at the Museum

Wed, 14 Apr 2010 16:56:51

Fleet Air Arm Museum Ilchester Somerset BA22 8HT
7.00pm 14 05 2010 Friday
As part of a national initiative this event will take place at the Museum’s Reserve Collection store, called Cobham Hall, between the hours of 7pm and 10pm. Night at the Museum promises to be an occasion to remember as there will be an opportunity to meet the curators, find out about how the Museum looks after its collection and learn more about the preservation of their own records and artefacts. Visitors will also have the chance to go on specialised tours of stores rarely open to the general public to see how the Museum cares for its documents, small objects and aviation collections. The event is open to all and, says Museum Collections Manager Moira Gittos, “My colleagues and I will do our best to make the Reserve Collection come alive however I can’t guarantee that it will be in quite the same way as it did in the film A Night at the Museum!”

From The Jam

Mon, 19 Apr 2010 15:54:16

The Tunnels Arches 31,32 Lower Station Approach Road, Temple Meads Bristol Bristol BS1 6QF
19.30 01 05 2010 Saturday
From The Jam is Bruce Foxton from the original Jam showcasing the classic tunes that defined a generation more than 30 years on. After also spending 15 years playing bass with Stiff Little Fingers Bruce recently re-united with Russell Hastings, touring as From The Jam. As one of the most important bands of the time, The Jam were influential, inspiring bands even today and defining mod culture in the late 70s and early 80s.

Free Guided Tour

Wed, 21 Apr 2010 12:58:37

Clifton Suspension Bridge Bristol Bristol BS8
3.00pm 03 04 2010 Saturday until Sun 31 Oct 2010
Free Guided Tours at 3.00pm every Saturday and Sunday afternoon Easter to end of October. Meet/start by the toll booth at the Clifton end of the Bridge. Allow 45 mins, suitable all ages. Hear about the history, construction and maintenance of the spectacular icon of the city of Bristol, and some of the stories not found in guide books. Just turn up, no need to book.

ActionAid Family Activity Days for International Children's Day

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 09:43:17

College Green Bristol Bristol
11am (each day) 01 06 2010 Tuesday until Wed 02 Jun 2010
Bristol’s College Green will come alive on Tuesday 1 & Wednesday 2 June as children and families are invited to play games, take part in international arts and crafts and enjoy performances of live world music. The MAKE YOUR MARK event will give children and families a taste of life in different countries and cultures. At 1.30pm on Tuesday 1 June a giant West Country artwork, created by hundreds of people from across Bristol, Bath, Somerset and Devon will be unveiled. The event will be the culmination of ActionAid’s, MAKE YOUR MARK campaign, run exclusively in the West Country through May. People in the area will be asked to make their mark by sending in a drawing of themselves, which will be used to create a large digital mosaic of 5 year old Enid from Uganda, which will be unveiled on College Green. For more information call Jan Ball on 01460 238080

Affordable Art Fair

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 15:06:31

Passenger Shed, Temple Meads, Bristol Bristol Bristol BS1 6QH
11 14 05 2010 Friday until Sun 16 May 2010
Reaffirming its position as the hottest art-buying destination in the South West, the Affordable Art Fair (AAF) returns to Bristol in May 2010 with a diverse new range of contemporary paintings, sculpture, photography and original prints priced between £50 and £3,000. 2009 saw AAF celebrate its tenth anniversary, and at the same time the worldwide event broke the £100 million mark on art sales. Between Friday 14 and Sunday 16 May 2010 Bristol gets another slice of the action when the fair returns to the Passenger Shed at Temple Meads.

Lockleaze Community Fun Afternoon (The Noise)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:43:30

Gainsborough Square Lockleaze Bristol Bristol
12pm 01 05 2010 Saturday
FREE community event - inflatables, bouncy castles, facepainting, craft zone, community zone and roadshow (inc. talent show, games and lots of fun)

Sea Mills Community Fun Afternoon (The Noise)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:44:40

Sea Mills Square Sea Mills Bristol Bristol
2.30pm 01 05 2010 Saturday
FREE community event - inflatables, bouncy castles, facepainting, craft zone, community zone and roadshow (inc. talent show, games and lots of fun)

Horfield Community Fun Afternoon (The Noise)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:45:44

Horfield Common Gloucester Road, Horfield Bristol Bristol
2.30pm 02 05 2010 Sunday
FREE community event - inflatables, bouncy castles, facepainting, craft zone, community zone and roadshow (inc. talent show, games and lots of fun)

Southmead Community Fun Afternoon (The Noise)

Fri, 23 Apr 2010 21:46:26

Glencoyne Square Southmead Bristol Bristol
2.30pm 03 05 2010 Monday
FREE community event - inflatables, bouncy castles, facepainting, craft zone, community zone and roadshow (inc. talent show, games and lots of fun)

Bristol Eco-Veggie Fayre

Mon, 26 Apr 2010 23:34:16

Harbourside (Amphitheatre and Millennium Square) Canons Way Bristol Bristol BS1 5DB‎
11am 29 05 2010 Saturday until Sun 30 May 2010
Expect 100 stalls, two stages, three talks areas, cinema, cookery demos, lots of food and a beer tent and loads of entertainment all day for £6/day (£3 kids). Sat 11am-11pm, Sun 11am-9pm. The Bristol Eco Veggie Fayre is a superb weekend out for the whole family and is the perfect introduction to an Eco Friendly, Veggie Friendly way of life. Headline acts are Roots Manuva (Sat), 3 Daft Monkeys (Sun) with a full program of other acts both days. The Millennium Square stage will feature young local talent culminating in Battle of the Bands finals on Sunday. The Veggie Village will feature a great variety of food showing what you can do without meat and dairy. Millennium Square is a new addition to the show this year and will feature green homes stalls and lots of related talks and information. Check out the website for confirmed stalls, with even more to come.

Don't Sing That - A Take That Tribute

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:51:29

The Tunnels Lower Station Approach, Temple Meads Bristol Bristol BS1 9FG
7.30pm 26 11 2010 Friday
Don't Sing That - A Tribute to Take That is a one off concert on Friday the 26th of November at The Tunnels in Bristol. The lads will be performing in a bid to raise £3k for CLIC Sargent. You will hear all of Take Thats biggest hits including Back For Good, Patience and Pray. There will be a raffle plus DJ Dom Larsson to help you see the night through to 1am.

A Deluxe Authentic Tribute Evening of Swing & Jazz

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 11:54:41

The Tunnels Lower Station Approach, Temple Meads Bristol Bristol BS1 9FG
7.00pm 02 05 2010 Sunday
Featuring Max Hutton as the current spectacular king of swing Michael Buble plus a tribute of smooth jazz featuring Joy Parke as The "Essential Ella Fitzgerald" accompanied by Cass Caswell's Jazz Quartet

Instant Wit

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:00:06

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 30 05 2010 Sunday
There’ll be sketches, songs and general silliness – and all of it based around audience suggestions. And if you’re too shy to shout anything out? Well don’t worry, you’ll have the chance to write things down (anonymously!) in the interval. We’re the ones who’ll look daft, not you! Good suggestions get flying packets of custard, the best a bottle of wine.

The Nightingale

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:02:43

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
11am and 2pm 30 05 2010 Sunday
Based on the original story by Hans Christian Andersen In a far away land to the East an Emperor believes he has everything. Then he discovers a little nightingale living in the green woods, beside the deep, blue sea… So begins Angel Heart Theatre’s skilfully told tale about the perfection of Nature, based on the enchanting story by Hans Christian Andersen. With beautiful puppets, engaging performances, evocative shadow theatre and original live music.

Ally Sloper’s Half-Holiday

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:05:01

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 31 05 2010 Monday
Ally Sloper’s Half-Holiday was the name of the weekly comic strip which first appeared in May 1884. From this time until 1920’s Ally Sloper poked fun at the English people and their customs. People actually believed Ally existed, wrote to him and joined his club. He represented the hopes and aspirations of a whole new class of people brought about by the industrial revolution and quickly became a household name and a National hero.

Susan and Darren

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:07:45

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8.15pm 02 06 2010 Wednesday until Fri 04 Jun 2010
Susan Pritchard is Darren Pritchard’s mother. She is fifty-five and he is thirty. Darren lives at home with Susan, in the house he grew up in. Darren is a dancer. Susan cleans, for Darren, and professionally. They dance together at home to John Holt, Althea and Donna and Diana Ross. You’d spot that they were mother and son instantly. A huge hit nationally and internationally since it was first performed in 2008, Susan & Darren returns in an updated version for more dancing, devastation and lovely finger food. You are invited to help Susan and Darren prepare for one of their famous parties. Along the way there will be intimate conversation and a lovely buffet. Friends and neighbours might pop in. Come and join the party.

Translations

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:10:09

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
7.30pm and some matinees 10 06 2010 Thursday until Sat 26 Jun 2010
Translations is set in 1833 in Baile Beag, an Irish-speaking community in County Donegal. The British Army are making the first Ordnance Survey map of Ireland, anglicising all the Irish names en route, and the new national schools are being established to impose English as the national language…These are turbulent times that will bring about irreversible change for Baile Beag and its people. Directed by Roger Haines (The American Clock, RedgraveTheatre 2008), Translations is one of the greatest plays of the twentieth century, dealing with an epic subject in a brilliantly human, compassionate and accessible way. It focuses on what is truly important in the Irish-British conflict, indeed,in any conflict, namely how the ordinary person is affected by events, political and otherwise.

Script Space: Dry Spell

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:13:46

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
1.30pm 20 06 2010 Sunday
The once-arable land is awash, government help is nowhere to be seen: is this the end of a way of life for the farmers of Lancashire’s Mere? Script Space, our series of rehearsed readings of new works, returns for a third year running to showcase some of the brightest new one-act plays around. Seven works - from blink-and-you’ll-miss-it treats to poignant pieces that will linger long after you see them - have been selected from among 325 entries to be part of this year’s season of script-in-hand readings. Each reading, lasting approximately an hour, will conclude with an informal Q&A session with the writers, directors and casts.

Script Space: 4 Shorts

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:14:51

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
1.30pm 27 06 2010 Sunday
This bundle of love stories, break-up stories and don’t-want-to-be-alone stories all tackle the thrills and miseries of romance head-on and question what it is we really want.

Peter's Friends

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:17:13

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 27 06 2010 Sunday
After last year’s sell-out season of shows, Peter Clifford returns, bringing more friends from the magical elite to the intimate setting of the Tobacco Factory Theatre. Each evening Peter will present two acts to amaze you from some of the best magicians there are. Mentalism, street magic, gambling cons or outright trickery, whoever you see and whatever you witness you will leave with a feeling of uplifted astonishment.

This Guy at Night

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:19:56

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 29 06 2010 Tuesday
Star of Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow and host of his own BBC 6Music radio show. Nominated for best show at the 2009 Edinburgh Comedy Awards with a critically acclaimed sell-out run at the Fringe, Jon Richardson launches his first UK solo tour. Having spent the last two years defending the option to face the world alone, This Guy at Night sees Jon exploring the notion that the human race may be weaker and less able (individually and globally) to deal with problems than it has been at any point in its history. Join Jon as he gets life’s idiosyncrasies off his chest in his grumpy yet uniquely charming Northern style.

My Name Is Sue

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:21:26

Tobacco Factory Theatre Raleigh Road, Southville Bristol Bristol BS3 1TF
8pm 30 06 2010 Wednesday until Wed 02 Jun 2010
The cult hit of last year’s Edinburgh Festival, My Name Is Sue tells the story of the piano-wielding prophet from Wales who has so far kept her thoughts to herself. But now she has cleared her throat and is ready to sing. She cordially invites you into her lounge to sing you through her life from finishing school to doomsday. With virtuosic piano skill, a soaring falsetto and her faithful backing band, Sue brings to life tales of economic bus travel, tragic schoolgirl longing, a Cardiff-based armageddon and the work of Julia Roberts.

6.0: How Heap and Pebble Took On The World And Won

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:28:19

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8pm 10 05 2010 Monday until Thu 13 May 2010
The extraordinary story of two ice dancers in a world without ice. After an award-winning Edinburgh run, Dancing Brick return to The Brewery to present their beautiful and hilarious new play about loss, sport and what happens when our environment fails to provide us with what we need. Packed full of poetic images, mime and comedy, 6.0 is a climate change parable for our time, holding the sportsman up as someone who does not accept defeat, who continues in the face of adversity, who pushes through boundaries, even when their sport has melted into spring.

Dean Gibbons And The Knowledge of Death

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:32:21

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
6.30pm 14 05 2010 Friday until Sat 15 May 2010
Based on the claims of evolutionary psychology and set amidst the twin threats of Peak Oil and Climate Change, this darkly comic new show combines live action, puppetry, a fact-packed text and striking visual effects in a provocative and compelling work of social-science-fiction. An irreversible and chaotic shift in the world’s climate system is already underway. A shadowy cabal of the global elite conspires to bring about a drastic solution. An eminent primatologist demonstrates the remarkable abilities of a newly discovered species – the Giant Mountain Bonobo.

Hearing Voices

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:34:04

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 16 05 2010 Sunday until Mon 17 May 2010
What really goes on behind the locked doors of a psychiatric hospital? After a suicide attempt Clare Summerskill spent two months in just such a place… Throughout this brand new play we hear the stories of six real-life people who recently met as patients on an acute secure psychiatric ward in London, the writer of this piece being one of them. The entire script is taken from interviews conducted by the writer with each of the patients and combined with extracts from the writer’s own diary about her time on the ward. The result is a unique and powerful piece of verbatim theatre, which explores the experiences of Mental Health Service Users behind locked doors.

Triptych

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:35:40

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 19 05 2010 Wednesday until Sat 22 May 2010
Three stories about love, loss and letting go. A small, lonely figure is lured by the elusive and dangerous promise of flight; a witch within the heart of a tree demands a Faustian bargain for safe passage through her forest; and the oldest man in the world stumbles into a Paris jazz club for one last dance. Triptych fuses innovative storytelling with a distinctive combination of visual theatre, puppetry and masks. Magical, lively and somewhat dark.

Kebabylon

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:37:19

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 27 05 2010 Thursday until Fri 28 May 2010
Performed by Final Year Students studying for a foundation degree in theatre (media performance) Inspired by the gritty work of Steven Berkoff and Jim Cartwright, Kebabylon explores the dark, gristly world of the late night take away. The hopes, dreams, opinions and stories of the characters found at kebab vans, chip shops and the popular high street take-away are the inspiration for devising Kebabylon.

Yerma

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:38:56

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 29 05 2010 Saturday until Sun 30 May 2010
Performed by First Year Students studying for a Foundation Degree in Theatre (Media Performance) In the heat and barren landscape of a remote Spanish village, a young woman, full of life and passion, yearns for the child she is unable to conceive. Lorca’s compelling and elemental drama explores love, sexuality and longing. A new adaptation of this poetic tragedy, with original music.

Bob, The Man On The Moon

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:44:10

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 02 06 2010 Wednesday until Sun 06 Jun 2010
Bob has a very special job – he looks after the moon. Every morning, Bob rises at six, has his breakfast and boards his rocket for the daily commute. He vacuums space junk out of craters and enjoys a picnic lunch with Billy the Man on Mars and Sam the Man on Saturn. He knows almost everything about the moon. But there’s one thing he’s blissfully unaware of: ALIENS! This funny and delightful new show is inspired by the hugely popular award-winning book by Simon Bartram and incorporates creative puppetry and musical narrative. Perfect for families with children aged 3 years +

The Self Help Group

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:50:12

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
See website 09 06 2010 Wednesday until Sun 20 Jun 2010
About TimeTwo! present a double bill of plays by Felicity Gibson. We witness the first, maybe last, hour-long meeting of a group of people who’ve gathered to improve their lives. Some need a little straightening out and others need much more than cosmetic surgery for the soul to deal with their painful, even dangerous, lives. Would you trust yourself to feminist assertiveness trainer Wendy? Misunderstandings, human nature’s dark side, kind and cruel humour characterise this comedy drama. Playing in a double bill with… Kurt Cobain’s in my Cupboard: James is stumbling towards maturity. We first meet him aged 17, about to hear some devastating news. His decisions over the following nine years are influenced by his thoughts/feelings, those of his family, an array of girl friends …and Kurt Cobain of course.

Fall Of Man

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:52:33

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
7.30pm and 9.30pm 22 06 2010 Tuesday until Sun 27 Jun 2010
The audience shares the bed-sitting room of Slovenian nanny Veronica. She is visited in the early hours by Peter - father of the children she minds. We watch their adulterous relationship fall apart in near darkness. Using Milton’s words from Paradise Lost intercut with contemporary dialogue, this is an intense theatrical experience played with the audience huddled around their single bed.

It Hasn't Happened Yet

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 13:54:22

Brewery Theatre 291 North Street Bristol Bristol BS3 1JU
8.15pm 30 06 2010 Wednesday until Sun 04 Jul 2010
Disabled comedian Liz Carr presents her critically acclaimed show It Hasn’t Happened Yet. Follow the journey of up-and-coming comedian Alex Saunders as she navigates her way through the minefields of comedy, with wheelchair and alter-ego in tow. Plunging chair-first into territory where few dare to go, Carr challenges conventional perceptions about comedy, ambition, insecurity, fame and even fish!

The Rat Pack: Live From Las Vegas (Touring)

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:03:00

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm and some matinees 07 06 2010 Monday until Sat 12 Jun 2010
This spectacular production celebrates the incredible singing talent of three world famous entertainers and performers and some of the finest music and song that has ever been recorded. Drift back to a glamorous era where the famous rubbed shoulders with the politicians and partied hard, Frank, Sammy & Dean, all singing, all dancing, all round entertainers, injected not only their songs into the 50s and 60s, but a lifestyle that everyone wanted.

Jus' Like That

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:06:01

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 13 06 2010 Sunday
JUS’ LIKE THAT! brings Tommy Cooper back to life with all the familiar trademarks - the fez, the laugh and the magic. JUS' LIKE THAT! is a hilarious tribute to one of the greatest comedians this country has ever seen. Clive Mantle - best known for his role as Dr Mike Barratt in Casualty and Holby City as well as Simon Horton in The Vicar of Dibley, stars as the legendary comedian...all 6'4 of him!

Jethro - Too Late To Grow Up

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:07:18

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm 14 06 2010 Monday
After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country, and is still as mischievous as he was as a child. Jethro... Please don't ever grow up, the world would lose one of the most unique comedy legends ever. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than here, this is the show for you!

The Hobbit

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:09:15

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm and some matinees 16 06 2010 Wednesday until Sun 20 Jun 2010
Enjoy the sights, sounds and excitement of the best selling fantasy novel ever written, in this fresh spectacular live theatre production with sparkling new magical effects - perfect for Hobbit fans both young and old. Bilbo Baggins, a quiet and contented Hobbit, has his life turned upside down when he is chosen by Gandalf the Sorcerer to join Thorin Oakenshield, exiled king of the Dwarves, on his quest to reclaim their kingdom and treasure. A frightening but magical journey - a journey from which they may never return. The adventurers battle through the Misty Mountains, wind, rain, hail and thunderstorms, narrowly escaping Trolls, Goblins, Wolves and Giant Spiders. Finally Bilbo alone must face the guardian of the treasure, the most feared dragon in all Middle Earth - Smaug

An Audience with Sally Morgan

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:10:47

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm and some matinees 21 06 2010 Monday
Following her own TV Series ‘Star Psychic’ on National TV, Britain’s best-loved celebrity psychic brings her amazing abilities and her tremendous personality to the stage.

Jane McDonald in Concert

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:12:51

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm and some matinees 26 06 2010 Saturday
Brian Shaw presents a magical evening of music and laughter, starring Britain’s best loved diva, international recording artiste and television star the incomparable Jane McDonald. An amazing event featuring many of the best loved songs from Jane’s fabulous repertoire. A warm and compelling evening’s entertainment which is proving a smash hit throughout the UK. Jane, together with her brilliant musicians and backing singers brings the audience to their feet night after night.

Strictly Come Dancing - The Professionals

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:15:10

Bristol Hippodrome St Augustines Parade Bristol Bristol BS1 4UZ
7.30pm and some matinees 28 06 2010 Monday until Sat 03 Jul 2010
Starring Flavia Cacace, Matthew Cutler, Brian Fortuna, James Jordan, Ola Jordan, Kristina Rihanoff, Vincent Simone, and Ian Waite, along with this season's new faces Natalie Lowe and Aliona Vilani, this brand new show for 2010 presents the beauty and elegance of Strictly’s dancing professionals within the intimate environment of your local theatre. The stage show will include the breathtaking show dances for which the Professionals have become famous in each of the BBC1 Strictly Come Dancing TV series, together with never before seen content, leaving audiences stunned and spellbound.

Ricky Gervais

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:32:44

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 30 05 2010 Sunday until Mon 31 May 2010
The star of The Office and Extras brings his new show Science to the Hall.

Steve Harley and Cockney Rebel

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:34:44

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7pm 01 06 2010 Tuesday
Steve Harley is one of the UK’s most respected songwriters and performers. Whilst his calling card is the million-selling number one single Make Me Smile [Come Up And See Me], he also had hits with Mr. Raffles [Man, It Was Mean], Judy Teen, Mr. Soft and many more. Harley even scored a hit with an enormously successful cover of The Beatles’ Here Comes The Sun but is rightly revered for his own compositions, and he’ll have some new songs to play on this tour. The May / June tour will come hot on the heels of Steve Harley’s hugely anticipated new studio album - his first for five years - Stranger Comes To Town. The album, featuring ten brand new songs, will be released in April 2010. Recorded at a residential studio in East Anglia with members of Harley’s longstanding touring band, the album has been a true labour of love and these dates offer the first chance to hear some of the new material.

Brendan Cole: Live and Unjudged

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:38:01

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 04 06 2010 Friday
Brendan Cole- LIVE and UNJUDGED is a dance show with a difference. Love him or hate him...come and meet the real Brendan Cole up close and personal! You will undoubtedly enjoy the dance spectacle but don't be surprised if you become a quiet Brendan Cole fan. If you are already an avid fan then you are in for a feast of music, dance and audience interaction. Brendan is joined by four former Strictly Come Dancing professionals, Nicole Cutler, Izabela Hannah, Andrew Cuerden, Hanna Haraala, as well as his very own brother Scott Cole who offers an insight into the real Brendan. Accompanying the spectacular dancing is a world class 14-piece band of musicians and singers all of which will have you jiving in your seats from the start. Brendan Cole - Live and Unjudged is a fantastic night out for all which promises not to disappoint.

Kyle Eastwood Band

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:39:49

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
8pm 04 06 2010 Friday
Kyle was brought up in Carmel-By-The-Sea where he was son of the sometime mayor, Clint. His father being a noted jazz fan, he grew up surrounded by the music of the greats as well as the many great soundtracks of his father's films and so Kyle has ended up fronting a kicking jazz band that works with Miles Davis's son Erin and composing music for films, including scores for Mystic River and Million Dollar Baby. Kyle Eastwood’s latest record Metropolitan was released in Spring 2009. It was recorded in Paris and features collaborations with many of the artists he admires most on the current scene: drummer Manu Katché, trumpeters Till Brönner and Graeme Flowers, French star vocalist Camille, saxophonist Graham Blevins and pianists Eric Legnini and Andrew McCormack.

Record Fair

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:42:18

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
10am 05 06 2010 Saturday
1000's of LP's, singles and CD's, from rare collectibles to re-releases, from Funk to Punk, you'll find it here! To book a stall or for any other enquiries email: wanted_records@talktalk.net or call 07831-855435

The Hairy Bikers’ Big Night Out

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:44:18

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 06 06 2010 Sunday
Join The Hairy Bikers for an evening of cooking, chatting and laughs.

The Hobbs Show - Born and Raised in Bristol

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:46:34

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
6.30pm 19 06 2010 Saturday
Fashion, music, dance, design, we all know Bristol’s where it’s happening. Hobbs Fashion Show brings it all together for Europe's biggest independent fashion, music and dance event. No one who knows Bristol or wants to know Bristol can afford to miss it. 2010 is a show of light, extravagance and entertainment - combining extreme fashion, culture, breathtaking live performance and style inspired from every corner of the globe! And once more, you're free to enjoy every minute guilt-free and for a great cause. Join the music, party, and lavish celebrations and help thousands of Britons fight Meningitis.

Barnardo's Believe in Children

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:47:56

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
7.30pm 20 06 2010 Sunday
Barnardo's Believe in Children concert in partnership with British International Federation of Festivals for Music Dance and Speech are delighted to stage an evening of varied entertainment including dance song and orchestra performed by talented young people throughout the South West.

The Wiggles 2010n

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:50:16

Colston Hall Colston Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5AR
11am and 2pm 26 06 2010 Saturday
The Wiggles are thrilled to announce they will be bringing their live show to the UK and Ireland in 2010. Join Sam, Jeff, Anthony and Murray and their world-famous Wiggly friends for the happiest show in town. Everyone loves a circus, and this Wiggly show has acrobats, gymnasts and dancers! Every second brings a new delight.

The Crucible

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 14:57:45

Bristol Old Vic King Street Bristol Bristol BS1 4ED
7.30pm and some matinees 14 06 2010 Monday until Sat 26 Jun 2010
1692. A small community is stirred into madness and the cry of ‘Witchcraft’ fuelled by superstition, paranoia, lust and greed. When young women are discovered trying to conjure the devil, the town of Salem is paralysed by fear and religious extremism. A malicious whisper or pointed finger can put anyone on trial for their very life. Arthur Miller's classic parable of mass hysteria draws a chilling parallel between the events in Salem - one of the most terrifying chapters in human history - and the McCarthyism which gripped America in the 1950s.

Apples

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 15:00:05

Bristol Old Vic King Street Bristol Bristol BS1 4ED
8pm 28 06 2010 Monday until Wed 30 Jun 2010
Set on a Middlesbrough council estate, this astonishing story is an electrifying collision of Irvine Welsh and Virginia Woolf. Streams of poetic, impassioned and often hilarious words pour from the minds of five fifteen year olds as they negotiate a world where the adults are absent, drugs are everywhere, sex is desperate and life is both terrifying and thrilling. Enter the dazzling, chaotic world of Adam & Eve. They depict a very different Eden. Their world is shocking, colourful, delightful and depressing. They feed every stereotype currently applied to young disaffected people. They are violent, shameless, old before their time, ruthless, and their horizons reach only to their next night out. And yet they challenge and dissolve our prejudice as their brave, complex and profound inner lives are revealed. Battling for self-esteem and afraid of not knowing who they are, they are bewildered, optimistic, intelligent and daft in equal measure.

My Friend Friday + The Get-Outs + Bravo Brave Bats

Wed, 28 Apr 2010 18:02:28

Pet Sounds @ The Cooler Park Street Bristol Bristol BS1 5SG
9.00pm 30 04 2010 Friday until Sat 01 May 2010
My Friend Friday (onstage at 10.45pm) My Friend Friday blasts everyone awake with their particular strain of taut, searing rock, blistering riffs ricochet around. The band members bounce off each other, possessing the stage with all their might. They've the appeal of Feeder, but unrefined, more eclectic, and hence more interesting to watch." - VENUE MAGAZINE www.myspace.com/myfriendfriday The Get Outs (onstage at 10pm) Mod-punk three-piece, taking elements from garage-rock, punk, surf and mod, The Get Outs make killer riffs and catchy hooks. www.myspace.com/thegetouts Bravo Brave Bats (onstage 9.20pm) Making their debut live performance and featuring former members of the much missed You and The Atom Bomb. www.myspace.com/bravobravebats Followed by the Purple Heart Club with DJ Dean playing the best in Indie, Britpop and Retro. Admission £5 before 11.30pm Only £2 entry after 11.30pm Doors open from 9.00pm until 3am, bands finished by 11.30pm.

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