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115th Season 2017-18 .. Tasmin Little violin Martin Roscoe piano .. Beethoven Sonata for piano and violin in D, Op.12, No.1 Beethoven Sonata for piano and violin in C minor, Op.30, No.2 Beethoven Sonata for piano and violin in G, Op.96 .. Tasmin Little OBE has firmly established herself as one of today’s leading international violinists. Her multi-award winning and varied career encompasses international concerto and recital performances, master classes, workshops and community outreach work. Her discography and performance schedule…
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Performed by a multi-award winning band who have headlined the ‘International Guitar Festival’ on several occasions, this is a Queen show like no other. From numerous Queen Conventions to TV appearances, GA GA have consistently proved 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…
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Tosca (Giacomo Puccini) – New Production Rivaling the splendor of Franco Zeffirelli’s set and costumes of the Napoleonic era, Sir David McVicar’s ravishing new production offers Vittorio Grigolo and Marcelo Álvarez and Sonya Yoncheva in the title role. Conductor: tbc Cast: Sonya Yoncheva (Tosca), Vittorio Grigolo (Cavaradossi), Bryn Terfel (Scarpia), Patrick Carfizzi (Sacristan) Approx running time: 3hrs 18 mins Price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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JACK JONES lights up a stage - any stage, any time, anywhere. One of the world’s most loved international singing stars, JACK JONES still stands head and shoulders above his musical peers Jack Jones has sung all his life. He has 60 albums to his credit, two Grammies and another five nominations, an Emmy, and awards too numerous to mention. Mel Torme put it, “the greatest ‘pure’ singer in the world.” Frank Sinatra and Tony Bennet said he was…
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Armonico Consort has received considerable acclaim for its performances of Handel's Fireworks Music. Now for 2018, Armonico adds Handel's celebrated Water Music to its repertoire. Alongside the Water Music on the programme is Biber's spectacular Salzburg Mass in 53 parts. Written on enormous sheets of paper which make Tallis’s 40-parts Spem in alium seem rather small by comparison, Biber’s Salzburg Mass is the largest surviving composition of sacred baroque music. The manuscript was first found in the home of…
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Since 2013, Evenings with Aggers have been delighting audiences all over the country. Now, following in the footsteps of Geoffrey Boycott, Sunil Gavaskar and Graeme Swann, Aggers teams up with cricket’s number 1 maverick, national treasure, David ‘Bumble’ Lloyd. Lloyd has done everything in cricket. An all-rounder for Lancashire and England, first class umpire, coach with Lancashire and the the national team and, from 1999, Sky TV’s most charismatic and popular commentator. Bumble is a lifelong fan and ex-semi-professional…
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A vintage dance band in every sense of the word! For over 45 years the Pasadena Roof Orchestra have been re-creating the sounds of a golden era of music from the 1920s and 1930s. Enjoy beautifully arranged songs from Irving Berlin, Ray Noble, Cole Porter and their contemporaries and re-live the electrifying hot jazz from Fletcher Henderson and Duke Ellington. “An evening of rare musical entertainment” THE FINANCIAL TIMES Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage…
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L’Elisir d’Amore (Donizetti) Pretty Yende debuts a new role at the Met with her first Adina opposite Matthew Polenzani, who enthralled Met audiences as Nemorino in 2013 with his ravishing “Una furtiva lagrima.” Bartlett Sher’s production is charming, with deft comedic timing, but also emotionally revealing. Domingo Hindoyan conducts. Conductor: Domingo Hindoyan Cast: Pretty Yende (Adina), Matthew Polenzani (Nemorino), Davide Luciano (Belcore), Ildebrando D’Arcangelo (Dulcamara) Approx running time: 2hrs 49mins Ticket price includes 1 £1 contribution to our heritage…
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Top British mountaineer, big-wall climber and winter expedition specialist, Andy has soloed the most difficult routes in the world. A leading expert on climbing gear, Andy is also an award-winning writer and film-maker with an ability to captivate any audience with his unique brand of humorous and motivational story-telling. Please note that this show is likely to contain strong language. Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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English Symphony Orchestra with Chloe Hanslip (Violin) Conducted by Kenneth Woods Mendelssohn- Hebrides Overture Brahms- Violin Concerto Schumann- Symphony no. 3 in E flat (Rhenish) Mendelssohn was Schumann’s greatest advocate and Schumann the many who told the world of Brahms’ genius. Together, these three Romantic masters offer the soundtrack for the ESO’s historic return to Malvern Theatres. "In “the ‘Rhenish’, ESO Conductor Woods holds his own against such wonders as Sawallisch, Celibidache, Giulini and immediately becomes a favourite for…
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Celebrating the World’s Greatest Guitarists ‘The classic rock fan’s ultimate live juke box!’ As testimony to the ever increasing popularity of Classic Rock music, this critically acclaimed live show returns to the UK with an amazing new live production, celebrating the world’s greatest guitarists. Paying tribute to many of the world’s all time guitar greats, The Classic Rock Show’s world class musicians power through celebrations of legendary performances by Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page (Led Zeppelin), Mark Knopfler (Dire Straits), Walter Becker (Steely Dan) , Eric Clapton, Angus Young (AC/DC), Brian May (Queen), Joe Walsh (The…
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Max Boyce has been entertaining people all over the world for more than 40 years with his ability to paint pictures in word and song. A huge new young audience has recently discovered this exceptional entertainer, taking him into their hearts and making him a true modern day folk hero. Max’s live performances need no introduction; the audience’s reactions and standing ovations speak for themselves. Don’t miss out on the unique experience of seeing Max Boyce live in concert,…
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115th Season 2017-18 .. Roderick Williams baritone Iain Burnside piano .. Schubert Winterreise, D.911 .. Malvern Concert Club’s President, Roderick Williams, and Iain Burnside return to Malvern for this second annual recital in their series encompassing all three of Schubert’s major song cycles. Winterreise (Winter Journey) is a cycle of 24 songs based on poems by Wilhelm Müller. As tenor Ian Bostridge has written, ‘the songs are forerunners, in a sense, of all those songs of love and…
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Workshops: Tuesday 20th February 10:30am-12:30pm: 50yrs+ 1:30pm-3:30pm: 16yrs+ This is an opportunity to work with a professional dancer from this highly re-nowned company. You will gain a deeper insight into the choreographic process whilst undergoing an exhilarating experience. Performances: 27th & 28th February £25.76 / £22.40 under 26yrs (Inclusive of 12% booking fee) Along with the workshop you will also get a ticket to one of the performances. To book your preferred ticket please call the box office…
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Cat on a Hot Tin Roof By Tennessee Williams Directed by Benedict Andrews Tennessee Williams’ twentieth century masterpiece Cat on a Hot Tin Roof played a strictly limited season in London’s West End in 2017. Following his smash hit production of A Streetcar Named Desire, Benedict Andrews’ ‘thrilling revival’ (New York Times) stars Sienna Miller alongside, Jack O’Connell and Colm Meaney. On a steamy night in Mississippi, a Southern family gather at their cotton plantation to celebrate Big Daddy’s…
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La Bohème (Puccini) The world’s most popular opera returns in Franco Zeffirelli’s classic production, with a series of exciting casts. Angel Blue, Anita Hartig, and Sonya Yoncheva (left) share the role of the fragile Mimì, with Dmytro Popov, Russell Thomas, and Michael Fabiano alternating as the poet Rodolfo. Alexander Soddy and Marco Armiliato share conducting duties. Conductor: Marco Armiliato Production: Franco Zeffirelli Cast: Sonya Yoncheva (Mimì), Susanna Phillips (Musetta), Michael Fabiano (Rodolfo), Lucas Meachem (Marcello), Alexey Lavrov (Schaunard), Matthew…
Find out more »Richard Alston Dance Company is an avidly followed UK dance company, renowned for musical and articulate choreography danced by the very finest contemporary dancers. The programme includes Martin Lawrance’s latest creation Cut and Run. Lawrance moves into unfamiliar territory with contrasting music by two composers, Damian Legassick and Michael Gordon, from the Icebreaker album Terminal Velocity. Fast frenetic rhythm with a cool, sombre undertone takes the piece into a world of shadow and swift dodges. Alston’s new work Carnaval…
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We regret to announce that due to unforeseen circumstances this event has been cancelled.
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BORDERLINES FILM FESTIVAL 2018 Inspired by the rediscovered Derek Evans photographic collection Stories from the Hop Yards brims with archive photos and films alongside newly recorded interviews. An essential ingredient of British beer, hops, with their evocative aroma, have been an integral part of county life for centuries. Families would arrive for a working holiday by train, cattle lorry or charabanc. Dinners were cooked over open fires and children picked hops into an old umbrella while their mothers worked…
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Starring Cheryl Fergison (EastEnders), Maureen Nolan (The Nolans), Rebecca Wheatley (Casualty) and Hilary O’Neil (ITV’s Copy Cats). Menopause the Musical is heading out on another UK wide tour. This hysterical show packed full of one-liners about night sweats, hot flushes and memory loss is backed by an instantly recognisable soundtrack of innuendo-laden versions of 60s, 70s and 80s pop classics. An all-singing, all-dancing comedy set in a department store, where four women with seemingly nothing in common, meet by…
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There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams' best-selling book! This magical show has been written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of…
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Sarah Millican is not a control freak, she's a control enthusiast. She even controls her own insults, see? Do you arrange the nights out? Are you in charge of passports on holiday? Then so are you! Whether you’re sorting the tickets for this show or turning up when you’re told to, welcome. You’ll learn about Rescue Men, farting in hospital pants, what can happen at a bra fitting, the benefits of casserole, plus tips on how to talk to…
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Prokofiev Symphony no1 in D major ‘Classical’ Schubert Symphony no3 in D major Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto in D major Jennifer Pike - violin Stacey Watton – conductor Orchestra of the Swan welcomes Jennifer Pike, renowned for her unique artistry and compelling insight into music from the Baroque to the present day, performing Tchaikovsky’s best-known Violin Concerto. Prokofiev's most famous symphony, the ‘Classical’ said by the composer to be the type of symphony Haydn would have written if he'd lived another…
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Dr Lucy Worsley is passionate about making history engaging to the widest possible audience. Jane Austen at Home takes a new look at the author’s life. It considers what home meant to Jane, and tells the story through the rooms, spaces, possessions and places which mattered to her. Dispelling the myth of the cynical, lonely spinster Lucy instead offers us a witty and passionate woman of her time, who refused to settle for anything less than Mr Darcy. Ticket…
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115th Season 2017-18 .. Mark Bebbington piano Coull Quartet: Roger Coull violin Philip Gallaway violin Jonathan Barritt viola Nicholas Roberts cello .. Villa-Lobos String Quartet No.5 Ian Venables Piano Quintet, Op.27 Brahms Piano Quintet in F minor, Op.34 .. Formed in 1974, the Coull Quartet rapidly achieved national recognition, and were appointed Quartet-in-Residence by the University of Warwick in 1977, a post which they still hold today. The Quartet, which includes two of its founder members, has performed…
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Having sold more than seven million albums worldwide, Russell Watson is firmly established as the UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time. To date, his illustrious career has included performances for Her Majesty The Queen, The Pope and two US Presidents. Following a series of sell-out performances in 2015-16, “The People’s Tenor” returns to the stage with his brand-new show Canzoni d’Amore. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell Watson continues to wow audiences with his…
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Enjoy all of ABBA’s greatest hits. Bootleg ABBA have performed alongside celebrities such as Mariah Carey and Missy Elliot. So transport yourself back to the start of it all- the Eurovision Song Contest of 1974 and enjoy all of ABBA’s greatest hits. This event is being organised by The Rotary Club of Malvern- in aid of St Richard’s Hospice, Acorns Children’s Hospice and Rotary Charities. Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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Tara is a young stay-at-home mum of two small children, living on an affluent estate in an anonymous Kent satellite town. According to her own working-class, single mother, she has it made – but Tara is not happy. In fact, she is chronically depressed by the limits of her horizons, stifled by routine, hemmed in and patronised by her kindly but obtuse businessman husband. Escape comes via Eurostar and the touchstone that Paris has to offer. Director Dominic’s Savage’s…
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The Dublin Legends, Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Paul Watchorn & Gerry O’Connor, have over 60 years of performing with The Dubliners between them and will play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over: Whiskey in The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times, Molly Malone, The Irish Rover, Black Velvet Band & many more. Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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Experience an extraordinary collection of short films from the world's most prestigious mountain film festival. Follow the expeditions of some of today's most incredible adventurers, see amazing footage of adrenaline packed action sports and be inspired by thought-provoking pieces shot from the far flung corners of the globe. 23rd March '18: Blue Programme Exciting events not to be missed with free prize giveaways! Visit www.banff-uk.com for more details BLUE PROGRAMME: 2.5 Million American skier Aaron Rice sets out to ski 2.5 million…
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A celebration of popular music from the golden age of song - upbeat and uplifting to the extreme. This brand new show sees award winning vocalist and Radio 2 presenter Clare Teal and her excellent musicians effortlessly traverse a rich landscape of timeless and sparkling material, with standards from the grand masters of the Great American Song Book, Cole Porter & Rodgers & Hart to witty and urbane song stylists of the 50's and 60's. Ticket price includes…
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Programme details: Worcestershire Youth Orchestra programme will include: Star Wars (Phantom Menace) by John Williams Dances with Wolves by John Barry Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire by Patrick Doyle and John Williams Theme From Schindler’s List by John Williams Worcestershire Intermediate Orchestra programme will include: 'Largo' from Dvorak's New World Symphony no. 9 In the Hall of the Mountain King by Edvard Grieg Wallace and Gromit Theme by Julian Nott – arr. by Chris…
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Inspired by Handel’s profound religious masterpiece, this acclaimed Bristol Old Vic production provides a rare chance to experience a powerfully dramatic account of Messiah and to rediscover the intense spirituality of its many well-known arias and choruses. Staged by the Tony Award-winning director Tom Morris (War Horse), this extraordinary production features Europe’s most celebrated Baroque orchestra The English Concert, the magnificent Erebus Ensemble and a cast of internationally-renowned soloists. The story explores the drama and struggle of faith, showing…
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His hardest battle is the one back home “Dear mum, things are a bit tough right now. But don’t worry – I’m ok. I’ll tell you about it when I get back.” Afghanistan: 2009. Under bright blue skies, a small girl stands and watches the soldier. She smiles, just like his sister… Ryan is there to see the world, learn a trade, get a life. Training is complete, combat is a buzz; he’s part of a team, and knows…
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Così fan tutte (Mozart) – New Production A winning cast comes together for Phelim McDermott’s clever vision of Mozart’s comedy about the sexes, set in a carnival-esque, funhouse environment inspired by 1950s Coney Island—complete with bearded ladies, fire eaters, and a Ferris wheel. Manipulating the action are the Don Alfonso of Christopher Maltman and the Despina of Tony Award–winner Kelli O’Hara, with Amanda Majeski, Serena Malfi, Ben Bliss, and Adam Plachetka as the pairs of young lovers who test…
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The world’s most famous Beatles Tribute band continues to draw critical acclaim from across the globe with their stunning recreation of the greatest songbook of all time. Tracing the Fab Four’s journey through the sixties, every tiny detail is meticulously covered from costumes to authentic period instruments; from their witty ‘Scouse’ banter to their ‘inflection perfect’ vocal mimicry. Complete with a little help from their orchestral ensemble, this is a not-to-be-missed spectacular for ‘Beatlemaniacs’ of all ages. It’s not…
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Now in its 17th successive year, this stunning 100% live show combines first class music with the slickest choreography and an amazing band, to deliver truly outstanding performances for the best Motown experience you will ever have! This show will have you Dancing On The Ceiling, with songs from legendary artistes such as Lionel Richie, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, The Four Tops, Smokey Robinson, Marvin Gaye, The Jackson Five, The Isley Brothers, Edwin Starr and many, many more. “outstanding,…
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THE SMASH HIT MARC BOLAN MUSICAL This hit musical, inspired by the life of rock legend Marc Bolan, returns to the stage to mark the 40th anniversary of the iconic star’s untimely death. Featuring some of the greatest rock songs ever written, 20th Century Boy tells the life story of the legendary Bolan and his band T. Rex. This show exposes some of the myths and takes the audience on a tearful yet feel-good journey through Marc’s fascinating life,…
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Jazz Legend, Chris Barber, celebrates his 69th Anniversary as band-leader in 2018 with a Europe-wide concert tour. With his 10-piece band, featuring a 7-strong front line, Chris plays a selection of his favourite music: from his roots in New Orleans style in ‘Bourbon Street Parade’ to the early music of Duke Ellington and Sidney Bechet ... Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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Award winning METRO-BOULOT-DODO are joining forces with Open Theatre Company to bring their creative flair and quirky sense of humour to the infamous fairy tale Hansel and Gretel. A flustered storyteller is joined by a mischievous mocking bird as he follows Hansel and Gretel deep into the forest. All is not what it seems, as the characters start to tell their own version of this peculiar adventure. Come along and meet the wicked witch and her really rather eccentric…
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Direct from London’s West End, You Win Again – Celebrating The Music of The Bee Gees Prepare to experience the distinct sound of one the greatest bands to have ever graced the stage in this unforgettable concert spectacular. Immerse yourself in the brothers’ music through the sixties, seventies and eighties – including hits they wrote for artists such as Celine Dion, Diana Ross and Dolly Parton. Join us for this breath-taking concert spectacular, taking you on a musical journey…
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The Magic Of Hollywood’ - Pasha Kovalev and Anya Garnis Lights, Camera.... Ballroom!!! Pasha Kovalev winner of Strictly Come Dancing 2014, returns with his BRAND NEW new show ‘The Magic of Hollywood’. This amazing new show, created by Pasha and his long time dance partner Anya Garnis, will be jam packed with sequins, glitz and glamour as Pasha takes to the stage with his sensational dancers and they perform 'Oscar worthy performances' all set to a Hollywood theme.... a…
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Spirited and striking, Hyena is an innovative, synchronised display of strength from Alula Cyr, the first all-female Cyr trio. With precision and poignancy, Hyena marries awe-inspiring Cyr wheel skill, acrobatics, song and dance to reveal the fierce and complex friendships between the three artists. Renowned for their innovative approach to creating structures with Cyr wheels to handstand on, tumble through and use as a tightwire, Alula Cyr are a phenomenon. Hyena is their debut full-length work. Suitable for ages…
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Tonight's show has been cancelled due to illness. Please contact the box office for a refund 01684 892277. Featuring the exceptional vocal expression of Rachel Sinnetta and fully supported by an incredible band of five talented multi instrumentalists ... The Rubber Band. Wuthering Heights, the show, captures not only the magic of Kate Bush’s work from early albums such as the The Kick Inside through to Ariel but furthermore recreates the atmosphere and ethereal qualities which surround much…
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115th Season 2017-18 .. Britten Oboe Quartet: Nicholas Daniel oboe Jacqueline Shave violin Clare Finnimore viola Caroline Dearnley cello .. Elgar Andante and Allegro (c.1878) Moeran Fantasy Quartet Mozart Adagio for Cor Anglais and String Trio, K580a Britten Fantasy Quartet, Op.2 Oliver Knussen Cantata Lennox Berkeley String Trio Mozart Oboe Quartet, K.370 .. Since winning the BBC’s Young Musician of the Year competition in 1980, Nicholas Daniel has toured the world as a virtuoso of the oboe, and…
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Little Mermaid - The Circus Sensation Spectacular circus and spellbinding songs combine in this extraordinary new adaptation from the award-winning Metta Theatre. With awe-inspiring acrobatics and hauntingly beautiful original folk songs this is a show for everyone. The Little Mermaid longs for life on land, the Prince is consumed by the lure of the sea. When a raging storm brings them together, the wheels of fate are set in motion. Sacrificing her voice to the powerful Sea Witch, the…
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Rossini Italian Girl in Algiers (Overture) Mozart Piano Concerto no21 in C major, K.467 Mendelssohn Symphony no4 in A major, Op.90 ‘Italian’ Bernard D'Ascoli - piano Adrian Partington – conductor Best known for his exquisite and deeply-felt performances of the Romantic repertoire, the well-loved French pianist Bernard d’Ascoli will be performing the intensely lyrical Mozart Piano Concerto no21, which moves from cheekiness to anguish to catharsis with a whole lot more along the way! We will also hear colours…
Find out more »There Was an Old Lady Who Swallowed A Fly. I don’t know why she swallowed a fly... But The People’s Theatre Company do! And now you can too as they bring one of the world’s best loved nursery rhymes to life just in time to celebrate the 45th anniversary of Pam Adams' best-selling book! This magical show has been written especially for grown-ups to enjoy with their children, so come and relive the delights of this most charming of…
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Performing the legendary Rumours album note-for-note and in its entirety... plus much much more! Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2018 with a brand new show celebrating 40 years of the iconic Rumours album. Encompassing nearly five decades of legendary music and channeling the spirit of Fleetwood Mac at their very best, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer a unique opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the…
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A romantic, funny and very touching portrait of life during the early 1940s featuring readings of wartime letters between Oscar-nominated actress Celia Johnson (Brief Encounter) and her explorer and writer husband Peter Fleming (brother of James Bond creator Ian Fleming). The letters read by their daughter Lucy Fleming (Miranda in The Archers, Survivors) and her husband Simon Williams (Justin in The Archers, EastEnders, Upstairs Downstairs) are full of love and warmth and we get an insight into a young…
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AN INTIMATE ACOUSTIC EVENING OF SONGS AND STORIES WITH NILS LOFGREN Celebrating his 50th year of touring professionally, Legendary Rock and Roll Hall of Fame E Street Band Member and solo artist Nils Lofgren makes his first return to the UK in three years for a 15 city tour, accompanied by multi-instrumentalist Greg Varlotta. The UK has become his most frequent touring stop outside of the U.S. for half a century. Drawing from an expansive repertoire of a lifetime…
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Trafalgar Releasing present McKellen: Playing the Part, a feature length film celebrating the life and work of Sir Ian McKellen. Fully authorised, including access to a wealth of never-before-seen archive material, the film is built around an extensive, personal interview covering everything from his upbringing in Wigan to becoming a star of stage and screen, coming out and becoming a leader in the gay rights movement. This live event on May 27th invites audiences to join us in celebrating…
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Beethoven: Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Op.30 No.3 Ravel: Violin Sonata Bartok: Rhapsody No.1 for Violin and Piano Brahms: Violin Sonata No.3 in D minor Op.108 Hyeyoon Park (Violin) Benjamin Grosvenor (Piano) Having made her orchestral debut with the Seoul Philharmonic aged nine, violinist Hyeyoon Park received the London Music Masters Award in 2012 propelling her international career, performing with leading orchestras across Europe and in Japan. Hyeyoon’s UK engagements this year include her concerto debut…
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Following their critically-acclaimed and hugely popular five-week run in London last year, Olivier Award-winning OperaUpClose tour the UK with their new English Version of Tchaikovsky’s sweeping Eugene Onegin, arriving at Malvern Theatres on Saturday 2nd June. With a narrative that is both romantic and thought-provoking, the central character is the fiercely intelligent but naïve Tatyana, whose entanglement with Onegin results in a wiser, sadder but ultimately self-reliant heroine. Taking inspiration from sources as wide as Pushkin, the British film…
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Helen Mirren received a Golden Globe Best Actress nomination for her portrayal of Ella, a loving wife who takes her dementia-plagued husband John (Donald Sutherland) on the road trip of a lifetime in their 1975 camper van. Ella Spencer (Helen Mirren) and her husband John (Donald Sutherland) are well into their golden years, and it’s beginning to dawn on Ella that there are many things they still haven’t done – and perhaps not a lot of time to do…
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From time to time four old friends, all extraordinary actresses, meet up in the English countryside to gossip, to remember and to laugh. For once they let the cameras in... Nothing Like a Dame is a unique celebration of the lives and careers of four of our most iconic actresses; Dame Eileen Atkins, Dame Judi Dench, Dame Joan Plowright and Dame Maggie Smith. All four have gone from being fledgling actresses in the 1950s to acting royalty. They've watched…
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Michael Rosen’s Chocolate Cake Adapted by Peter Glanville and Barb Jungr Music and songs by Barb Jungr When I was a boy, I had a favourite treat…Chocolate Cake! Follow the adventures of two brothers and the night-time disappearance of a chocolate cake in this scrumptious new musical adaptation by the creators of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt and How to Hide a Lion from Michael Rosen’s beloved poem Chocolate Cake, which has just been published as a…
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Kate Humble is a writer and broadcaster specialising in science, wildlife and rural affairs. Together with her husband Ludo she lives in permanently muddy jeans on a smallholding in Wales. Join Kate for a fascinating talk about her life working with animals as well with wildlife, the far flung places that this has taken her to and the inspiring people she has met on her travels. There's also a unique chance to go 'behind the camera' as Kate describes how the…
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Count Arthur Strong is Alive and Unplugged. Alone, solo and by himself, with no one with him, the show business Colossasus (check that) takes us back on a journey through his early career. Using the latest technology and all that (I presume we’ve got a projector?) he will be delving into his own personal box of video cassettes and talking us (you) through the highlights of his glittering tv career, with many of his trademark stories we’ve come to…
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DESTROYING THE MYTHS ABOUT VULTURES Vultures have a bad press! They are thought of as Ugly, Dirty and Smelly. Nothing could be further from the truth and sadly right now they have been listed by IUCN as one of the most endangered groups of birds in the world. They are actually crucial to the environments that they inhabit. Come and meet some vultures, learn how amazing and important they are and what is happening to them in the wild.…
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In a brand new show, adventurer-explorer Benedict Allen tells the whole unvarnished truth of his most recent adventure – a solo expedition to Papua New Guinea, during which he filmed his journey to visit a community he had befriended thirty years earlier – when he hit the headlines after failing to turn up for a flight to Hong Kong, prompting his friends and family, and eventually the world media, to become concerned for his wellbeing. Benedict will recall…
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Madama Butterfly is a classic love story that never fails to move, a tragic romance that sweeps you along in the intensity of its action. When an innocent young Geisha meets an American naval officer she falls instantly and deeply in love. Giving up her family and her faith, she risks all in marriage to the dashing Lieutenant Pinkerton. But her fragile happiness cannot last. Soon love turns to abandonment and betrayal, and Butterfly is forced to make one…
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Having enjoyed a sold-out run at the Sydney Opera House and an acclaimed Edinburgh Fringe season in 2017, Stewart D’Arrietta and his band bring My Leonard Cohen to Malvern. Driven by D’Arrietta’s raw and distinctive vocal style, this stirring celebration offers arresting and imaginative interpretations of the great singer-songwriter’s most powerful works. Poetic anecdotes, punctuated with D’Arrietta’s trademark laconic humour, offer a narrative frame by which the audience can contemplate the life of one of the world’s most enigmatic…
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Brahms - A German Requiem Programme: Brahms: A German Requiem (Ein Deutsches Requiem) Mendelssohn: Hear My Prayer Brahms: Tragic Overture (Tragische Ouverture) Brahms’s stated intention was to write a Requiem to comfort the living not one for the souls of the dead. The result was the beautiful Ein Deutsches Requiem which was immediately recognised as a masterpiece of exceptional vision and finally confirmed the his reputation as a composer of international stature. Conducted by Jonathan Brown, Director of…
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Director: Caroline Clegg Conductor: Nicola Rose Welsh National Opera presents an uproarious comic entertainment Rhondda Rips It Up! is a riotous romp through the life of Margaret Haig Thomas (Lady Rhondda), the Newport suffragette whose activities paved the way for women’s rights in the personal, professional and political worlds. Performed in a classic music hall style, with original songs inspired by the suffragette slogans, this tongue-in-cheek production takes you on a whirlwind tour of the inspiring activist’s mission. We’re…
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Vivaldi Concerto for Strings in G major, RV 151 “Alla rustica” Vivaldi Concerto for Mandolin (lute) D major RV93 Vivaldi Sinfonia in B minor, RV 169 “Al santo sepolcro” Vivaldi Concerto for Mandolin in C major RV 425 Vivaldi Four Seasons An adventurous soloist, Avi Avital is one of today's most exciting musicians. Accomplished in a range of genres and a regular commissioner of new works for the mandolin, Avital has quickly gained global recognition as a true pioneer for the instrument. Performing Vivaldi…
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Tribute shows, Homages, Celebrations ? There are just so many. Some good, some bad, they come and go in and out of vogue, much like the artist(s) that they are emulating. A very select few however, are just so good, that they become a sensation in their own right, thus becoming a must see, the only show for fans of the original artist. Hello Again-The Story of Neil Diamond most certainly falls into this category, with a cast that can…
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Join a tiny snail on her trip round the world in Tall Stories’ magical, musical production inspired by the fantastic bestselling picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Longing to see the world, a tiny snail hitches a lift on the tail of a humpback whale. Together they go on an amazing adventure - but when the whale gets beached, how will the snail save him? Follow the tiny snail’s exciting journey, as seen through the eyes…
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Armonico Consort Director Christopher Monks The Choir of Gonville and Caius College, Cambridge Experience the world of Tallis' 40-part Spem in Alium and Striggio's 60-part Mass and be immersed in 360° surround sound. Supersize Polyphony 360 is a celebration of large-scale works from the 16th century, performed surrounding the audience. The unique programme features epic motets, such as Tallis' Spem in Alium and Striggio's Ecce Beatam Lucem, alongside the rarely performed 60 part Missa Ecco Si Beato Giorno. Interspersed…
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The ELO Experience - Sensational Tribute to The Electric Light Orchestra Greatest Hits and More Tour - 2018 Celebrating the great music of Jeff Lynne and The Electric Light Orchestra The legacy left by Jeff Lynne & The Electric Light Orchestra barely needs any introduction – suffice to say that between 1972 and 1986 they achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! '10538 Overture', 'Evil Woman', 'Living Thing', 'Diary of…
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On sale 9.30am, 1st June '18 Concert Timings on Sunday 15th July 2018 11:15 – 13:00 Joint YNSSO and NSSO Sinfonia Concert 15:00 – 17:00 NSSO Concert Young NSSO is a training orchestra for children of primary/prep school age. Members are drawn from both state and independent schools, are typically aged 9-13 years old and playing at ABRSM grades 3-5 standard. The orchestra provides an outstanding opportunity for these young musicians to play ensemble repertoire which is likely to…
Find out more »On sale 9.30am, 1st June '18 Concert Timings on Sunday 15th July 2018 11:15 – 13:00 Joint YNSSO and NSSO Sinfonia Concert 15:00 – 17:00 NSSO Concert The National Schools Symphony Orchestra (NSSO) has provided high quality orchestral experience for talented young players for over twenty years.
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ELIO PACE presents ELVIS PRESLEY Any Elvis Presley fan will tell you that August 16th, back in 1977, was the day the ‘King of Rock and Roll’ died at only 42 years of age. In 2017, to mark the 40th anniversary of that momentous day in music history, acclaimed singer-songwriter, Elio Pace premiered a very special, intimate and completely unique concert honouring his childhood musical idol. Elio's personal and heartfelt performance featured many Elvis Presley classics as well…
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What if your first true love was someone you’d been told you must hate? Set in a world very like our own, this Romeo and Juliet is about a generation of young people born into violence and ripped apart by the bitter divisions of their parents. The most famous story of love at first sight explodes with intense passion and an irresistible desire for change, but leads all too quickly to heartbreaking consequences. Cert: 12A
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David has vanquished the giant Goliath, but not everyone rejoices in his victory. Jealous of the young warrior, King Saul turns against him, descending into violent, destructive madness that forces his children to choose between loyalty and love, tearing both a family and a nation apart. Handel’s vision of a Lear-like king is astonishing in its psychological complexity, offering a musical portrait of mental collapse few have since matched. Combined with thrilling choruses that exploit the virtuosic potential of…
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‘Amore, My Tribute to Love’, is the renowned violinists tribute to his love for music, and his love for both of his families; his wife and children, and of course for his Johann Strauss Orchestra, who he has performed with for over 30 years. It follows on from the release of his album ‘Amore’ last year, which features his own versions of classic love songs, from the worlds of popular and classical music. This annual celebration of music that…
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Prepare yourself for a party as the legendary That'll Be The Day, the UK’S No.1 Rock & Roll variety show, makes its first appearance at the Forum Theatre! This hugely entertaining Rock ‘n’ Roll spectacular features a fantastic line up of classic gold hits from the 1950s, 60s and 70s, plus loads of hilarious comedy sketches, all performed live on stage! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and ROCK ‘N’ ROLL! ‘The Best Rock & Roll…
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A rare opportunity to see Barber’s Pulitzer Prize-winning work – opera from the age of Hitchcock, with an atmospheric score and tense, psychological twists. Abandoned by her lover Anatol, Vanessa retreats from the world, waiting and hoping with only her mother and her niece Erika for company. But when, 20 years later, Anatol’s handsome young son arrives unexpectedly, he shatters the calm of this shuttered household of women. Past and present love collides, and the aftershocks threaten to…
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Do you ever dream of the bright lights in London’s West End? Enjoy being on the stage? Now’s your chance to take part in a professional Musical Theatre workshop with Jack Ludwig. Incorporating all three disciplines of Musical Theatre; Dance, Acting & Singing this workshop is sure to be full of energy. Jack who trained in Musical Theatre in London and toured around the world with various theatre productions as a dancer and lead singer now works as an…
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A talk by David Parker An evening of glorious film of Britain's steam revival and amazing stories from some of the men and women who made it happen. After his hugely successful evening with Flying Scotsman, television programme maker, David Parker, returns to Malvern with another illustrated talk, this time about the revival of steam railways in England and Wales. David featured the Severn Valley Railway in a programme he made recently for the BBC and the men and…
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UNFORTUNATELY THIS EVENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED Bristol Bad Film Club was set up by Timon Singh to screen films that are so-bad-they’re-great and cult classics that are rarely shown. Because these films are so unique and hardly ever screened, we feel they are best enjoyed as a group experience. Imagine a low-budget version of Lethal Weapon where Mel Gibson spends most of his time being racist to the Japanese, attempts to sleep with anything that moves and walks around…
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Calling all ocean lovers! The annual Ocean Film Festival is sweeping towards Malvern with a brand new selection of the world’s most amazing ocean films, from both above and below the surface. Brought to you by the team behind the Banff Film Festival UK Tour, this collection of short films celebrates divers, paddlers, surfers and oceanographers who live for the sea’s salt spray. Be wowed at the mind blowing marine life; exhilarated by the power of the waves, and…
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Down on his luck in the suburbs, John Falstaff plans to hustle his way to a comfortable retirement by seducing the wives of two wealthy men. Unknown to him, it’s the women of Windsor who really pull the strings, orchestrating Falstaff’s comeuppance amidst a theatrical smorgasbord of petty rivalries, jealousies and over-inflated egos. For a fat Englishman, a Welshman and a Frenchman, the only way is Windsor... David Troughton returns to the Company as John Falstaff, following his recent…
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From the World's Most Spectacular Opera series, experience the love, laughter and loss of La Bohème at the magnificent Handa Opera on Sydney Harbour. Puccini’s beloved classic – the original bohemian love story – has long captivated audiences around the world. His music swells with love, soars in ecstasy, crackles with jealousy and cries with heartache. With lavish sets and costumes transforming the harbour-top stage into a romantic Paris winter, Opera Australia's glittering production will be an unforgettable delight. Starring Iulia Maria Dan,…
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Michael Lloyd conductor Savitri Grier violin Walton Scapino Overture Elgar Pomp & Circumstance March no 4 Bruch Violin Concerto in G minor (soloist: Savitri Grier) Gillis Symphony no 5 1/2 Anderson Fiddle Faddle, Plink Plank Plunk, Bugler's Holiday, Chicken Reel Williams The Force Awakens (excerpts), Star Wars (main theme) Chandos has been fortunate over the years to be able to work with a number of exceptionally talented young musicians, and for this concert the orchestra extends a warm welcome to Savitri Grier as soloist for the hugely popular…
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★★★★★ “A fantastic show – we had an amazing time!” Whatsgoodtodo.co.uk “A perfect first-outing to the theatre” Blackpool Gazette “A hugely enjoyable show.” Daily Post The Teletubbies’ first ever theatre show created especially for your little ones is here! Join Tinky Winky, Dipsy, Laa-Laa and Po in a show full of love and laughter as they explore the magical world of Teletubbyland. Look out for the Tubby Phone, Noo-noo and the Sun Baby in a fun, bright and…
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Irresistibly frothy and lavishly theatrical, The Merry Widow has enough tangled affairs, narrow misses and jealous lovers to fuel a French farce. Based on the beloved operetta, this lively tale is set in the ballrooms and salons of Belle Époque Paris and is dressed magnificently in velvet's, silks, spangles and feathers. Created especially for The Australian Ballet, The Merry Widow is a laugh-along favourite with hum-along melodies and its heart on its sleeve.
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A stunning celebration of the music and life of one of the greatest singers of our time. This award winning production features a sensational line-up of musicians and artistes, and together with a powerhouse and breath-taking performance in the spirit of Whitney, deliver a show that exceeds expectation on every level. Taking us on a magical rollercoaster ride through three decades of classic hit’s that include, I Wanna Dance With Somebody, One Moment In Time, I’m Every Woman, My Love…
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MALVERN THEATRES - FORUM THEATRE SOVEREIGN BRASS Trevor Jones - Conductor VAUGHAN WILLIAMS - Overture to Henry V IRELAND - Elegy (Downland Suite) MEALOR - Ubi Caritas HOLST - A Moorside Suite COPLAND - Fanfare for the Common Man and Hoe Down from Rodeo BERNSTEIN - Suite from West Side Story plus popular extras FREE CONCERT - Retiring collection for ARCOS (Association for Rehabilitation of Communication & Oral skills). Sponsored by Malvern Theatres The Autumn in Malvern Festival is…
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Simon Reeve’s first-ever theatre tour will feature the world-famous journalist recount tales from over 15 years of travelling to the most remote and extreme corners of the planet. From being chased by pirates, hounded by the Mafia and bombed by Columbian barons, Simon Reeve has travelled through over 120 countries and his BBC documentaries have sold to over 60 countries around the world! ‘An Audience with Simon Reeve’ is not only a fascinating and educational show, but at times…
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“This is the Greatest Show” is inspired by the imagination of PT Barnum. Join our cast of West End Singers and LIVE band as we take you on a journey through music from “The Greatest Showman”, “Moulin Rouge”, “Barnum” and many others. A memorable night that will have you singing along and dancing in the aisles. This IS the greatest show – not to be missed! Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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The Heath Quartet Oliver Heath, violin Sara Wolstenholme, violin Gary Pomeroy, viola Chris Murray, cello Haydn Quartet in D, Op.71, No.2 Britten Quartet No.2 in C, Op.36 Tchaikovsky Quartet No.1 in D, Op.11 The dynamic and charismatic Heath Quartet is fast earning a reputation as one of the most exciting British chamber ensembles of the moment. In May 2013 it became the first ensemble in 15 years to win the prestigious Royal Philharmonic Society’s Young Artists Award. Formed in…
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“Brilliant, a triumph for rock history. Well deserved standing ova-tion at the end.” Bedford Today Produced by Concept Concerts this production, acclaimed by a Sunday Times journalist as “Mighty, moving and unstoppable,” sees 8-piece band, The Goldhawks, deliver a stunning live performance of The Who’s smash hit concept album, Quadrophenia. From the very first show it has received standing ovations. Released over 40 years ago in October 1973, The Who’s second rock opera ‘Quadrophenia’ was Pete Townshend’s homage to…
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Based on true events, Thomas Hardy, 84, has an affair of the heart with the 20-something Dorset woman playing Tess in the local amateur Hardy Players’ production - which drives Hardy’s second wife, Florence, in her 40s, into a jealous rage. Within this highly theatrical love triangle, a deeply moving portrait of a marriage in extremis is played out. Adapted from Christopher Nicholson’s highly acclaimed novel Winter. Adaptor and director Simon Reade’s previous touring plays include Pride & Prejudice, A Room…
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Henning Wehn is back in 2018 with a brand new show! You couldn’t make it up; surely the German Comedy Ambassador Henning Wehn hasn’t bosched out yet another new show? And what’s he still doing here anyway? Well, his lack of transferable skills is what keeps him here and his belief that practise makes perfect is what keeps him going. This show is a much needed call to arms. Listen, everyone: stop pondering and hand-wringing. Instead get on your…
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An unappreciated housewife discovers she has a hidden talent for puzzles and embarks on a journey of self-discovery, in this beautifully told story about having the confidence to piece yourself back together in a brand new way. From director Marc Turtletaub, who brought us Little Miss Sunshine and Loving, starring Kelly Macdonald and Irrfan Khan. Agnes (Kelly Macdonald) is typical New Jersey suburban housewife. She has a semi-interested husband (David Denman), uninterested teenagers, and a house full of rooms…
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In the third of her illustrated talks, Director of the International Centre for Birds of Prey, Jemima Parry-Jones MBE turns her attention to owls. This special talk promises to answer all your questions about owls as well as including a spectacular display of flying in the Forum Theatre itself. Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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Celebrating the sound of a generation. Music fans are invited to the biggest party of the year as the unstoppable The Magic Of Motown show steams into town! Seen by over a million people, it’s no surprise that the show is one of the biggest success stories in British theatre history, even performing for Her Majesty the Queen, as special guests at the Royal Variety Performance. Prepare yourself for 40 back-to-back classic Motown hits, glittering costume changes, dazzling dance moves and outstanding…
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Recy Taylor, a 24-year-old black mother and sharecropper, was gang raped by six white boys in 1944 Alabama. Common in Jim Crow South, few women spoke up in fear for their lives. Not Recy Taylor, who bravely identified her rapists. The NAACP sent its chief rape investigator Rosa Parks, who rallied support and triggered an unprecedented outcry for justice. Our film exposes a legacy of physical abuse of black women and reveals Rosa Parks’ intimate role in Recy Taylor’s…
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Live Nation proudly presents STEWART FRANCIS: INTO THE PUNSET The star of 'Mock the Week', 'Live at the Apollo' and 'Crackerjack' embarks on a brand-new show, in this, his last tour EVER!!! See him before he heads off... INTO THE PUNSET. “One of the funniest comedians in the world.” Craig Ferguson, CBS' Late Late Show. Ages 16+ Ticket price includes a £1 contribution to our heritage fund.
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