SPRING 2018 G R E AT P E R F O R M A N C E – L I V E
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“Catchy tunes... and enthusiastic audience participation make this production more traditional than most pantos doing the rounds... Christmas, kiddy-style – just as it should be” Brighton Argus
8 – 10 Dec Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat & Sun 11am, 2pm & 4pm
The Haymarket Big Wooden Horse and Brighton Dome present
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Adam Bampton-Smith On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself. Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly robot and is given some unexpected advice from the magical fairy on top of the tree. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funny-shaped present sitting under the tree? The Night Before Christmas returns due to popular demand.
Sat 9 Dec, 4pm £13 Relaxed Peformance £9 (includes £2 booking fee)
Suitable for: ages 2 and over and their families Running time: 50 minutes
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14 Dec 2017 – 7 Jan 2018
The Anvil Book your tickets now for our spectacular pantomime for 2017! All children, except one, grow up. Fly far away to Neverland with Peter Pan, Wendy, John and Michael. Cheer the Lost Boys and Tinker Bell, and boo the wicked Captain Hook and his motley crew. But beware of the ticking crocodile! One of the most famous and best-loved children’s stories, Peter Pan is an unforgettable, enchanting and timeless tale that has been enjoyed by generations for over one hundred years. This swashbuckling adventure for the whole family comes complete with everything you would expect of a traditional pantomime – spectacle, laughter, magic and music, plus a big sprinkle of fairy dust! Hook your tickets now before the croc snaps them up!
Tue 19 Dec, 6pm
Tue 2 Jan, 2pm
“Filled with festive merriment and cheer that shimmers and sparkles... This is a panto that has something for everyone” British Theatre Guide on Sleeping Beauty
£27, £26, £23, £19 Relaxed performance £10 Over 65s £2 off (not 23, 24 or 26 Dec), under 16s and f/t students £3 off Concessions not available at blue, green and brown performances (includes £2 booking fee) Sponsored by
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Sat 13 Jan, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The Haymarket Basingstoke Hospital Pantomime Players present
JACK AND THE BASINGSTALK See your local consultants, doctors, nurses and other hospital employees take to the stage once again to entertain you in a show that promises to be full of magic beans and laughter. £15, 2.30pm performance £12 Under 16s £7 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over (7.30pm performance only)
Thu 18 Jan, 7.45pm
The Anvil
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Mozart Symphony no 35 (Haffner) J Stamitz Clarinet Concerto in B flat C Stamitz Clarinet Concerto in E flat (Darmstädter Konzert) Dvořák Symphony no. 5 Andreas Ottensamer clarinet / director Matthew Halls Mozart’s symphony began life as a serenade, and its dashing first movement, warm slow movement and gracious minuet are capped by a brilliant ‘perpetual motion’ finale. There follow two engaging clarinet concertos by the father and son who developed the orchestra in Mannheim into a powerhouse which was renowned all over Europe. They are played by the Principal Clarinet of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. Dvořák’s symphony is the first of his mature works in the form and shows a wealth of inspiration and memorable melodies in its four movements. £40, £36, £29, £22, £14 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
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Fri 19 Jan, 7.30pm
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JIM DAVIDSON
On The Road Again Tour 2018
Jim Davidson takes to the road with a brand new show. Billed as the antidote to this ‘PC’ world we now live in, this evening is guaranteed to be outrageous and as truthful as ever. “Boy does Jim know how to deliver his gospel... The audience could have stayed all night... He speaks with rare honesty” ★★★★★ Daily Express £24.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
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Sat 20 Jan, 7.45pm
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FASTLOVE
A Tribute to George Michael
Packed with crowd pleasing anthems from Wham! to more recent hits, this is a spellbinding experience you don’t want to miss. You’ll be getting up (to get down) to all your favourite songs: Careless Whisper, Freedom, Faith, One More Try, Kissing a Fool, and many more. Relive the passion, the flair, and the rare sensitivity of George Michael in this incredible concert sensation. £26.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £25.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 20 Jan, 8pm
The Forge
BEN WATERS
Voted piano player of the year at the Boisdale Awards 2016, Ben Waters returns for an up-beat evening of authentic boogie, blues and rock ‘n roll. Ben has learned his trade alongside some of the greats Chuck Berry, Jerry Lee Lewis, The Rolling Stones, Sir Ray Davies, and many more. £16.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Thu 25 Jan, 7.30pm
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BEYOND THE BARRICADE
Beyond the Barricade has delighted audiences for more than a decade with its exciting concert portrayal of the greatest songs in musical theatre, including The Phantom of the Opera, Jesus Christ Superstar, Les Misérables, The Lion King and Blood Brothers. Join us for a night of your musical favourites, all under one roof. £25 (includes £2 booking fee) Early bird offer: £10 off a pair of tickets if booked before 1 Nov. Not available online, please call the box office to book
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“Blackeyed Theatre have triumphed... You just have to sit back and let it overwhelm you. It's worth it.”
★★★★★ Frost Magazine
Tue 23 Jan, 7.30pm
The Haymarket Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park presents
by Robert Louis Stevenson, adapted for the stage by Nick Lane After its sell-out run at The Haymarket in 2017, The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde returns by popular demand. Doctor Henry Jekyll is a good man. Successful within his field and respected by his peers, he’s close to a discovery that will change the face of medical science forever. However, when a close friend threatens to expose and destroy his work, Jekyll is forced to experiment on himself, whereupon something goes very wrong… or very right. And suddenly Jekyll has a new friend, the brutal Edward Hyde. This thrilling adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s dark psychological fantasy immerses you in the myth and mystery of 19th century London’s fog-bound streets where love, betrayal and murder lurk at every chilling twist and turn. Gripping, stylish and thought-provoking, this is unmissable theatre. Go on... treat your dark side! £22, 2pm performance £19 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Suitable for: ages 11 and over
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Fri 26 Jan, 7.30pm & Sat 7 Apr, 7.30pm
The Anvil The UK’s premier rock 'n' roll production returns with another brand new show. Highly acclaimed for its stunning live entertainment value, That’ll Be The Day is an outstanding celebration for all true fans of the golden era of popular music. This latest production features a fantastic new line-up of smash hits spanning the 50s, 60s, 70s and 80s, plus more side-splitting comic sketches, all performed live on stage! Prepare for an unforgettable night of nostalgia, laughs and rock ‘n’ roll. £27 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 27 Jan, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
LUCKY PETERSON
Tribute to Jimmy Smith
Lucky Peterson is the most dangerous triple threat working in the blues. A searing lead guitarist, fantastic organist, and first-rate vocalist, Lucky’s many talents are truly mind-boggling. £22 (includes £2 booking fee)
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“A beautiful and thoughtprovoking piece of work. It is oil painting, poetry, eulogy and video game all at once. And it’s never less than fascinating.” Daily Telegraph
Sat 27 Jan, 8pm
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DEAR ESTHER LIVE
A deserted Hebridean landscape, memories of a fatal crash, a book written by a dying man – explore a haunting, deserted, island shrouded in mystery in an immersive live performance of Dear Esther. Starting on a small beach, only brooding cliffs and a small lighthouse in sight, BAFTA-nominated narrator Oliver Dimsdale takes you through the game, journeying from a desolate Scottish island, to a car crash on the M5, to the crisis of a guilty heart, to the lost shores of a dreamed coastline. With the game on a big screen accompanied by live narration and performance of BAFTA-winning composer Jessica Curry’s powerful score, the story of this acclaimed videogame is brought to life as never before. Dear Esther, created by developers The Chinese Room, stunned the gaming world by abandoning traditional gameplay in favour of atmosphere and rich narrative. Don't miss your chance to experience this remarkable work live. Is this the future of storytelling? £22.50 (premium seats), £19.50 Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 28 Jan, 3pm
The Anvil The Rotary Club of Basingstoke Deane is proud to present for its 10th Annual Charity Concert
THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL MARINES Having played to full houses every time they visit The Anvil, the majestic concert band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines is back with another programme of stirring music. The band will perform a selection of well-known pieces featuring their top class soloists, including members of The Royal Corps of Drums. Early booking strongly advised. £28, £24, £17 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Tue 30 Jan, 7.30pm
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THE LEGENDARY FRONT MEN OF ROCK
featuring lead singers from Boston and Toto
Direct from the USA, The Legendary Frontmen of Rock makes UK landfall with an evening of non-stop rock hits from throughout the decades. Starring Fran Cosmo (former lead singer of Boston) and Bobby Kimball (original lead singer of Toto), these seasoned stars will take you on a rockin' journey, embarking on a showcase of rock anthems. This evening will also include some of their grandest hits from their days of Boston and Toto, which will leave you with a sense of nostalgia. From the artists behind More Than a Feeling, Smokin', Africa and Rosanna which we all know and love, this show promises to leave you Feelin' Satisfied. £34.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Wed 31 Jan, 7.45pm
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THE SIMON & GARFUNKEL STORY
Direct from a successful run at London’s Lyric Theatre and a sold out worldwide tour, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back! Using large scale projection and original film footage, this remarkable night features a full live band performing all the hits including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more. Get your tickets fast as this is an evening not to be missed. £23 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £20 (includes £2 booking fee)
31 Jan – 1 Feb, 7.30pm Thu 2.30pm
The Haymarket Sherfield School Production presents
OLIVER! After the sell-out success of last year’s The Wizard of Oz, Sherfield School’s Courtyard Theatre Company returns. This award-winning musical, featuring some of Lionel Bart’s best and most famous work (Consider Yourself, Food Glorious Food, As Long As He Needs Me), brings Charles Dickens’ novel to life in this fun family favourite. £10 Over 65s, under 26s and f/t students £8 (includes £2 booking fee)
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1 – 3 Feb The Anvil
THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET & ORCHESTRA OF SIBERIA
New for 2018
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia has quickly established itself as one of Russia’s leading ballet companies earning an international reputation for delivering performances of outstanding quality. The soloists and corps de ballet are superb, and never fail to delight with their breath-taking physical ability and dazzling costumes. Thu 1 Feb, 7.30pm
Sat 3 Feb, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Based on a traditional folk tale, set in the snow covered landscape of rural Russia, this seasonal sparkler follows the Snow Maiden as she dances into the human world. Captivated by the colourful village and the people who live there, she ventures too far and is swept up by feelings of love, temptation and betrayal. When finally she surrenders herself completely and warms to love, her heart melts in a tragic embrace.
The greatest romantic ballet of all time is brought to life by Tchaikovsky’s haunting and unforgettable score. From the impressive splendour of the Palace ballroom to the moon-lit lake where swans glide in perfect formation, this compelling tale of tragic romance has it all. The dual role of Odette/Odile is one of ballet’s most unmissable technical challenges.
THE SNOW MAIDEN
Fri 2 Feb, 7.30pm
THE NUTCRACKER
This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. As snowflakes fall outside, the warm glow of the open fire sends flickering shadows across the boughs of the Christmas tree and all the presents beneath. When midnight strikes we are swept away to a fairy tale world where nothing is quite as it seems. Toy dolls spring to life, the Mouse King and his army battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins...
SWAN LAKE
£41.50, £36.50, £34 2.30pm performance £36.50, £34, £29 Over 65s and f/t students £3 off (excludes top price), under 16s £19 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Fri 2 Feb, 7.45pm
The Forge
SAM KELLY & JAMIE FRANCIS
Multi-award winning Sam Kelly and Jamie Francis have become two of the most well respected and innovative musicians on the UK folk scene, and the main writing partnership behind the hit band Sam Kelly & The Lost Boys. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 3 Feb, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
THE SUPERSONIC 70s SHOW
This 70s extravaganza armed with denim, satin, platform boots and a million sequins will dazzle you all the way back to when pop was at its peak. This six-piece band (featuring former Ultravox, Dannii Minogue, Asia, Donna Summer members) delivers a powerpacked visual show with all the huge hits from Queen, ELO, David Essex, The Osmonds, David Cassidy, Suzi Quatro, Mud, The Bay City Rollers, Elton John, 10cc and many more! So bring a strong pair of lungs, a splash of Brut and your favourite 70s outfit as you live out your memories in this glorious rollercoaster ride of pop-arama! £20 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 3 Feb, 7.45pm
The Forge
RED TAIL RING
Outstanding folk duo Red Tail Ring had already earned ‘one to watch’ status in the USA long before the UK got to learn about their pedigree status. When the superb album Fall Away Blues was released on this side of the Atlantic, it happened all over again. fRoots described them as “sublime,” while Songlines said they were “beguiling and full of Southern warmth” and AmericanRootsUK said simply “Tremendous!”. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Wed 7 Feb, 7.30pm
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SUGGS: WHAT A KING CNUT*
A Life in the Realm of Madness
Due to huge popular demand, after his first tour-de-force, smash hit, one man show, My Life Story, Suggs is treading the boards again. If the first show was about how on earth he got there, Suggs: What a King Cnut* is about the surprises that awaited him when he did. Vertigo on the roof of Buckingham Palace. Nearly blowing the closing ceremony of the Olympics. Watching his underpants fall to earth on Bowie’s driveway. Things have gone a smidge surreal since the Madness frontman was a twelve year old in shorts on the tough streets of North London. “Very funny, and delivered with a sense of timing and phrasing that many common-or-garden comics could learn much from” ★★★★ Daily Telegraph £30.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Wed 7 Feb, 7.45pm
The Forge
SAM BAKER
Folk artist Sam Baker returns with songs from his fifth album Land of Doubt. The record offers a change from his usual instrumentation, as he lays down his acoustic guitar, and plays instead the electric. Yet still he does not depart from the haunting and melodic style that has mesmerized critics and fans of his previous records. £18 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £16 (includes £2 booking fee)
8 – 17 Feb, 7.15pm Sat 2pm
The Haymarket
BASINGSTOKE GANG SHOW 2018
Returning again this year for the 26th instalment of this sensational showcase of creative talent, Basingstoke Gang Show is recognised locally as the best-selling and longest running family variety show. This cast of 68 performers will wow you with amazing vocals from country to modern, old to new and back again.So let your minds wonder as you experience over a dozen performances including; going back to school, taking a trip to London, visiting a department store and getting truly inspired. There will be a relaxed performance for those on the autistic spectrum and with other disabilities.
Mon 12 Feb £20 (Sat 17), £19 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (no concessions Sat 17) (including £2 booking fee) Early bird offer (8, 12 & 14 Feb): save £2 off each ticket if booking before 31 Dec. Book by calling the box office quoting ‘BGS2018’. One discount only per booking.
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ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Beethoven Symphony no. 4 Violin Concerto Nicola Benedetti violin Marin Alsop “Her exquisite playing, combining true virtuosity and a deep musical intelligence, made this a memorable piece” The Herald Scotland on Nicola Benedetti
Beethoven’s Fourth Symphony has a rewarding atmosphere all its own, from the mysterious slow introduction to the vigorous and joyful finale. His Violin Concerto, written quickly in the middle of an intensely creative period begins with five strokes of the timpani, and unfolds from this simple beginning into the greatest of all concertos for the instrument. A noble and lyrical work, it set the pattern for the other great violin concertos of the nineteenth century. £40, £36, £29, £22, £14 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge
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Fri 9 Feb, 7.45pm
The Forge
STICK IN THE WHEEL
Four-times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominated Stick in the Wheel are taking the folk scene by storm with their incendiary performances of traditional English folk music, seamlessly blending it with their own songs and breathing life into this culture for new generations. Their debut album From Here was awarded fRoots Critic’s Poll Album of the Year 2015, and received wide acclaim, resulting in a personal invitation to play Glastonbury. They return with a new album in 2018. £15.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Sat 10 Feb, 7.30pm
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ICONS OF THE 80s
featuring Go West, Nik Kershaw and Cutting Crew The 80s are back as these three celebrated stars join forces for a truly incredible concert experience. Join Go West (We Close Our Eyes, Call Me, Goodbye Girl), Nik Kershaw (Wouldn’t It Be Good?, Won’t Let the Sun Go Down on Me, The Riddle) and Grammy-nominated Cutting Crew ((I Just) Died In Your Arms). With millions of albums sales and a host of smash hits, this authentic 80s triple header is not to be missed. £36.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 10 Feb, 7.45pm
The Forge
SUNJAY
Drawing from a rich musical and cultural background it is hardly surprising that Sunjay has quickly become recognised as one of the UK’s rising stars on the folk and acoustic circuit. Winner of the Wath Festival Young Performers Award and nominated for the BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Award. “Completely engaging, highly listenable and a fine example of an artist giving of his best, Sunjay is a must for anyone.” Folkwords £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
Tue 13 Feb, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
Guitar Greats
The Classic Rock Show is back to rock you even harder than before! Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, you'll be taken on a musical journey through two and a half hours of foot-stomping fun, culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed. Performed with note-for-note precision, they'll celebrate the likes of Jimi Hendrix, Jimmy Page, Eric Clapton, Brian May, Pete Townsend plus many more. So dust off your air-guitar because your time to rock is now! £35.50, £25.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
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“Stunning and emotionally charged” ★★★★★ Cardiff Morning Star on Madama Butterfly
Opera & Ballet International proudly presents an Ellen Kent production with international soloists, highly-praised chorus and full orchestra
Sun 11 Feb, 7.30pm
The Anvil
The love story that gripped Paris starring the international sopranos Alyona Kistenyova* and Maria HeeJung Kim*
Thu 3 May, 7.30pm
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A tragic tale of searing passion and memorable music, La Traviata is Verdi’s outstanding interpretation of one of the most popular love stories of the 19th century, La Dame aux Camelias. This magnificent production boasts sumptuous sets and costumes.
“First-rate singing” The Stage
Winner of The Best Opera Award Liverpool Daily Post Theatre Awards Introducing the celebrated soprano Maria HeeJung Kim* from the Korean National Opera, Seoul and the international soprano Alyona Kistenyova* One of the world’s most popular operas, Puccini’s Madama Butterfly tells the heart-breaking story of the beautiful young Japanese girl who falls in love with an American naval lieutenant – with dramatic results. Featuring exquisite sets including a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. £38, £34, £30 Over 65s £2 off, f/t students and under 16s half price (includes £2 booking fee)
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SPECIAL OFFER Buy a full price ticket for Madama Butterfly and see La Traviata for half price* To book call the box office on 01256 844244 and quote ‘OPERA MULTI’ *T&Cs: Full price tickets only. Tickets already bought cannot be refunded. Not to be used in conjunction with any other offer. Subject to availability. Not available online
Both operas will be sung in Italian with English surtitles. *Cast subject to change
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Wed 14 Feb, 7.45pm
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PHILHARMONIA AT THE MOVIES
Love Stories from the Silver Screen
Enjoy a romantic evening with Carl Davis and the Philharmonia Orchestra in a concert of movie music that overflows with some of the most unforgettable movie love songs of all time. Hear themes of love and passion as romance shines through in the instantly recognisable melodies to some of the best loved films. Featuring music including Love Story, Gone with the Wind, La La Land, West Side Story, Dr Zhivago, Mamma Mia and Romeo and Juliet. Make your evening even more memorable by adding one of our packages as a special treat. £35, £25, £15 Under 16s and f/t time students £11 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends £3 off on day of performance
PACKAGES Valentine's Special Enjoy two glasses of Hampshire sparkling wine and a mini box of chocolates. VIP Package Limited to 30 tickets, enjoy two glasses of Hampshire sparkling wine, one box of indulgent chocolates, one programme and a meet and greet with the conductor (post-concert). To book these special deals, please call the box office on 01256 844244
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Fri 16 Feb, 7.45pm
The Anvil
CZECH PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Dvořák Symphonic variations Shostakovich Cello Concerto no. 1 Dvořák Symphony no. 9 (From the New World) Alisa Weilerstein cello Tomas Netopil Founded over a hundred years ago and first conducted by Dvořák, the Czech Philharmonic Orchestra retains its distinctive sound to this day. The concert opens with one of Dvořák’s most imaginative works, a series of variations on a Czech folk song. Shostakovich’s concerto is one of his most significant and successful. It is built on two four-note motifs, including the composer’s own musical signature. Dvořák’s most famous symphony, written in America while filled with longing for his Czech homeland, has an apparently inexhaustible flow of melodies, with a justly celebrated slow movement at its heart. £40, £36, £29, £22, £14 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
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Wed 21 Feb, 7.30pm
The Haymarket Vamos Theatre presents a co-production with Mercury Theatre Colchester and a co-commission with London International Mime Festival
A BRAVE FACE Afghanistan: 2009
Ryan is there to see the world, learn a trade, get a life. Training's complete, combat is a buzz. But on one particular hot and desperate tour of duty, Ryan sees things he can’t talk about, to anyone. And when he returns home, the trouble really begins. A Brave Face explores Post-Traumatic Stress, an unseen and often unrecognised injury of war, and the impact it can have on even the closest of families. With compassion and fearlessness, Vamos brings its trademark, wordless, full mask style to a story that needs to be told.
“Simply beautiful” ★★★★ WhatsOnStage.com £12 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 12 and over and accessible to hearing and d/Deaf audiences alike
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Tue 20 Feb, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The Haymarket Blackeyed Theatre in association South Hill Park presents
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“Hilarious” The Stage
“Top of the class – 10/10” British Theatre Guide
by John Godber Blackeyed Theatre revives its highly-acclaimed production of John Godber’s comedy about life at a struggling ‘sink school’ for Mr Nixon, an unsuspecting new drama teacher. Featuring breath-taking ensemble performances and a bang-up-to-date soundtrack, Teechers brings to life an array of terrifying teachers and hopeless pupils through the eyes of Salty, Gail and Hobby; three Year 11 students about to leave school for good. Will Mr Nixon abandon his students for a green and pleasant Grammar school? Who puts the bounce in Miss Prime, the PE teacher? Will Mrs Parry ever find her Koko? And why does everyone smell of spring onions? Crammed full of unforgettable characters, political left-hooks and razor-sharp comedy, Teechers is more relevant today than ever, with something vital to say about education for the ‘haves’ and ‘have nots’. £22 2.30pm performance £19 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Suitable for: ages 11 and over
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Thu 22 Feb, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JIMMY OSMOND
Moon River and Me
Direct from the USA comes the only official Andy Williams tribute starring Jimmy Osmond. This brand new show full of award-winning music, nostalgic footage and special memories includes the hits Music to Watch Girls By, Happy Heart, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, and, of course, the song that was to become Andy Williams’ theme tune, Moon River. Beginning his performing career at the tender age of three on Andy Williams’ television series, Jimmy marks 50 years in show business this year. The youngest member of the world famous Osmond family, he will be joined by The Moon River Band. A show with an Osmond would not be complete without some of the chart-topping hits that made Jimmy and his brothers famous. £32, £29.50; VIP tickets £77 (includes £2 booking fee)
Thu 22 Feb, 7.45pm
The Forge
DAMIEN O’KANE
BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2016 nominee for Best Album. Damien O’Kane is a musician of many talents. He’s a singer. A very good one, too, with a relaxed, assured vocal style that exudes a natural warmth and empathy with the colourful characters who occupy his songs. £17.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 23 Feb, 8pm
The Anvil
JON RICHARDSON
The Old Man
After his sold out show in November, the British Comedy Award nominee and star of Live at the Apollo and 8 Out Of 10 Cats returns to complain about the state of the world and offer no solutions. Since his last show he has become a husband and father, seen the UK vote to leave the EU, and watched the rise of Donald Trump, all of which leaves him asking one question, why does it seem that no one else alive can correctly load a dishwasher? Come and see what Jon Richardson can do with words when he has more than thirty seconds to work with. Or should that be “with which to work”? £22.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over (parental guidance advised – may contain strong language and adult content)
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Sat 24 Feb, 7.45pm
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BASINGSTOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Spring Classics Concert
Humperdinck Hansel and Gretel Overture Reinecke Ballade for Flute and Orchestra Dvorak Slavonic Dances (selection) Saint-Saens Symphony No. 3 (Organ Symphony) Sandra Ball flute Graham Bint organ Stephen Scotchmer conductor Humperdinck's delightful Hansel and Gretel Overture from his fairy-tale opera is based on a number of folk-inspired themes including the charming Evening Hymn. Although not so wellknown today, Reinecke was a very influential musical figure in his day. Inspired by Brahms' Hungarian Dances, Dvorak's Slavonic Dances have become staples of the orchestral repertoire. Hampshire-based organist Graham Bint performs Saint-Saens' Organ Symphony, one of the 19th century's most significant and technically sophisticated orchestral works, containing a remarkable concatenation of tunes, colours and thematic invention that have made it so popular since its première in 1886. £24, £20, £13 Over 65s £2 off, f/t students £12, £10, £7.50, under 16s £2 (includes £2 booking fee) Early bird offer: save £2 off per ticket if booked by 13 Jan – call the box office to book.
Sat 24 Feb, 2.30pm
The Haymarket
LLOYD and ROSE BUCK
Our Life with Birds
It’s not often you see birds on stage and even more rare to see one flying over the audience. But Our Life with Birds promises to give you a rare opportunity to meet Golden Eagles, Peregrine Falcons, Hawks, Owls, Starlings and more – all raised and trained with the utmost loving care by bird handlers Lloyd and Rose Buck. They have worked with Sir David Attenborough, Steve Backshall, Bear Grylls, Michaela Strachan, Chris Packham and Kate Humble to name a few, and are frequent guests on The One Show, Springwatch and Countryfile. This show promises to be an interactive wildlife experience like no other! £16.50 Under 16s £14.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 25 Feb, 7.30pm
The Anvil
AN EVENING WITH LEVISON WOOD
Sharing his experiences as a modern day explorer, bestselling author, photographer and presenter, Levison Wood will delight you with tales of his epic adventures, from being chased by crocodiles and hippos in Africa, shot at by gunmen, being arrested more times than he can remember and meeting such illustrious characters as the Dalai Lama and George Clooney along the way. Includes behind the scenes moments from his journeys walking the length of the Nile, the Himalayas and the Americas, as well as the people and places that inspired him as a younger man to follow this life of adventure. Come and be inspired by this dauntless trailblazer. It'll make you want to start planning an adventure of your own. £24.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
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The Anvil
ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Mozart Symphony no. 38 (Prague) La clemenza di Tito: Non più di fiori Parto, parto Haydn Scena di Berenice Symphony no. 103 (Drumroll)
The Haymarket Rumpus Theatre Company presents
CAUGHT IN THE NET by Ray Cooney John Smith is an ordinary taxi driver – ordinary, that is, except for the fact he has two wives, two homes and a very tight schedule!
Christine Rice mezzo-soprano Ádám Fischer
In this glorious comic romp of a sequel to Run For Your Wife, John and long-suffering lodger Stanley Gardner are desperate to keep half-brother Gavin and halfsister Vicki apart after they’ve met on the internet.
Mozart enjoyed some of his greatest successes in Prague, and the first half of this concert showcases some of the music first performed there.
Rumpus uses all its “immaculate comic timing” (Derbyshire Times) to bring this brilliant farce to its hysterical climax.
The equivalent city for Haydn was London. His dramatic scena is his most important work for solo voice, a striking piece that shows the title character lamenting her lost lover. The symphony is one of his very best, composed in London during his second visit to this country. The finale is a masterpiece of musical tension all based on an initial horn call.
Wed – Thu £22, Fri - Sat £24, 2pm performance £19 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
£40, £36, £29, £22, £14 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge
To book your free ticket please call the box office on 01256 844244.
Sat 3 Mar, 2pm Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
“A comic masterpiece… it made the audience rock with laughter” Derbyshire Times on Run For Your Wife
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BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Thu 1 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
SELLING FAST
JASON MANFORD
Muddle Class
He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason Manford since his last smash-hit stand-up show, but this nationally acclaimed comedian hasn’t changed a bit. Muddle Class promises to feature a wealth of new material about Jason growing up ‘working class’ then finding, over the years, that part of him has become ‘middle class’ – causing much confusion! Delivered with Jason’s amiable charm and captivating wit, this is a show not to be missed. £29.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over (contains some adult language and themes)
Thu 1 Mar, 7.45pm
The Forge
FAUSTUS
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award nominated Faustus are three of the leading lights of their generation: Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead), Saul Rose (Waterson: Carthy, Whapweazel) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast). They have a plethora of experience between them rooted deeply in the English tradition. £17.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 2 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
LET’S HANG ON
Journey through the prolific career of one of the most successful bands of all time and discover how four New Jersey boys from the wrong side of the tracks invented their own sound, wrote their own songs and became one of the biggest pop sensations of all time. Expect to hear hits such as Grease, December 1963 (Oh What a Night!), Bye Bye Baby, Can't Take my Eyes Off You, Big Girls Don't Cry and many more. £25 (includes £2 booking fee) Early bird offer: £10 off a pair of tickets if booked before 1 Nov. Not available online, please call the box office to book
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Sat 3 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
MAYOR’S SPRING CHARITY CONCERT
Basingstoke Looks to the Stars
A varied evening of music, song and dance, showcasing the talent of young local performers. The sci-fi inspired programme will include music from Star Trek, Star Wars, Thunderbirds and Dr Who, performed by some of the Basingstoke Area Youth Orchestra ensembles, alongside choirs from local schools, dance troupes and talented solo performers. £15 Over 65s and under 16s £11 (includes £2 booking fee) Proceeds will go to the Mayor’s Charity Appeal
Sun 4 Mar, 12pm & 3.30pm
The Anvil
MILKSHAKE! LIVE
The Magic Story Book
Starring Milkshake! favourites Bob the Builder, Little Princess, Noddy, Fireman Sam, Shimmer and Shine, Pip from Pip Ahoy!, Winnie and Wilbur, Wissper, Milkshake’s very own Milkshake! Monkey and two Milkshake! presenters, this all-singing, alldancing musical extravaganza will take you on a journey through the world’s favourite fairy tales. Set amongst Milkshake’s magical bookcase, this brand new live show is sure to amaze and delight! The Milkshake! cast will be singing songs and sharing stories that the young and old will know and love. £17.50 Under 16s £15.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
7 – 8 Mar, 8pm
The Anvil
BILL BAILEY
Larks in Transit
A compendium of travellers’ tales and the general shenanigans of 20 years as a wandering comedian. With musical virtuosity, surreal tangents and trademark intelligence, Bill Bailey tackles politics, philosophy and the pursuit of happiness. Plus, he fashions a symphony from a ringtone, tells the real story of Old McDonald, and re-imagines the Stars and Stripes. Two decades of touring larks from a comic described by the Daily Telegraph as "the brainiest comic of his generation". £29.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
MARCH
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Wed 7 Mar, 8.15pm
The Forge
KATHRYN WILLIAMS
Kathryn Williams' artful and soulful compositions and sweet sound have got the critics falling over each other to heap praise on her. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £2 booking fee)
Thu 8 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
THE BLUES BAND
Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Tom McGuinness, Rob Townsend and Gary Fletcher
Many of The Blues Band’s 21st century fans weren’t even born when these five virtuosos, already music industry veterans, decided to fly in the face of musical fashion in 1979 and form a band ‘just to play the blues’. No one could have predicted that, 39 years on, they’d still be dazzling audiences with their showmanship and virtuosity. They’ve earned a reputation around the world as one of the finest exponents of the blues tradition in all its forms. £23 (including £2 booking fee)
Thu 8 Mar, 8.15pm
The Forge
MATTHEW READ TRIO
Formed in 2015, the Matthew Read Trio brings together three like-minded approaches for music making, creating an exciting new performance every time they play. Drawing influence from the bands of Pat Metheny, John Scofield, Paul Motian and many more, MRT brings a fresh edge to the world of the guitar trio. After the launch of their first album Anecdotes in early 2016, the trio return playing a brand new set of melody-driven original compositions. The Matthew Read Trio will be visiting The Forge on the launch tour of their much anticipated second album Anecdotes Volume 2. £12 Under 16s and students £10 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Fri 9 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
PAUL CARRACK
The great Sheffield-born singer, songwriter and former frontman of Ace, Squeeze and Mike & The Mechanics returns to the road. With a back-catalogue of hits to his name including How Long, Tempted and The Living Years, Paul’s incomparably soulful voice is a must for his millions of fans around the world. His amazing songs have been performed by some of the biggest names in music including The Eagles, Diana Ross and Tom Jones. He is constantly in demand as a session keyboardist, having recorded and toured with Elton John, Van Morrison, Roger Waters and BB King, and most recently on Eric Clapton’s world tour. A Paul Carrack show is truly something very special. £41.50, £34.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 9 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
LEVERET & SPIRO
The Eccentric Orbits Tour
Featuring seven of the UK’s top instrumentalists in two incredible ensembles, the Eccentric Orbits Tour showcases the distinctive music of Leveret and Spiro in a show that will fly the flag for new English instrumental music. The two groups share much of the same raw material – tunes from a handful of 18th-century tune books, as well as original compositions – but their musical orbits follow widely divergent paths. Don’t miss this evening of thrilling new acoustic music that combines consummate musicianship, compelling delivery and captivating spontaneity. £22 Under 25s £12 - limited number available (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 10 Mar, 8pm
The Anvil
ED BYRNE
Spoiler Alert
"I originally intended to call the show, I’ll Millennial You in a Minute, but my promoter considered the title, “off-puttingly baffling”. That’s my own chainsaw in the photo, by the way." Are we filled with righteous anger at a world gone wrong or are we all just a bunch of whiny little brats? In short, are we spoiled? Come and watch as Ed Byrne takes this question, turns it upside down and shakes it until the funny falls out. Go on, spoil yourself. As seen on Mock the Week, Live at the Apollo, Comic Relief Bake Off 2015 and The World’s Most Dangerous Roads. £26 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 12 and over
MARCH
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
12 – 14 Mar, 7pm
The Anvil
BERKSHIRE MAESTROS
Berkshire Maestros plays host to more than 1000 children and young people from schools across West Berkshire as they return for their Junior Music Festival for three nights. Young musicians from Maestros will accompany the youngsters in a performance of a touching story about an underwater community and the importance of working together, told through sea shanties and popular sea-themed songs. £14 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £2 booking fee)
Thu 15 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
STUTTGART SWR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Beethoven Overture: The Creatures of Prometheus Piano Concerto no. 3 Symphony no. 3 (Eroica) Francesco Piemontesi piano Sir Roger Norrington
13 – 17 Mar, 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm
The Haymarket Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society presents
FIDDLER ON THE ROOF The Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society return with Fiddler on the Roof, a much loved story, set in 1905 in the small, tradition-steeped Jewish village of Anatevka, Russia. During the course of the show, the time-honoured traditions of Anatevka are both embraced and challenged by dairyman Tevye and his colourful community, as they witness his daughters, Tzeitel, Hodel, and Chava, grow up and fall in love in a time of change in Russia. Featuring timeless songs such as Sunrise, Sunset, If I Were a Rich Man, and Matchmaker, Matchmaker, BAOS’s energetic, thought-provoking production will have you both crying and laughing. £23, opening night £20 Over 65s and f/t students £1 off, under 16s £15 (includes £2 booking fee)
The opening movement of Beethoven’s Third Piano Concerto is full of tension and drama, followed by a slow movement graced with eloquent dialogue between the piano and woodwind instruments. The vivacious finale is a rondo punctuated with quicksilver piano cadenzas. The Eroica symphony expanded both symphonic form and musical language in one astounding blow. The emotional heart of the piece is the famous funeral march, and it ends with a set of variations that overflows with musical imagination. £40, £36, £29, £22, £14 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge
To book your free ticket please call the box office on 01256 844244.
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Fri 16 Mar, 8pm
The Anvil
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
40 Years of Rumours
The world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac return with a brand new show celebrating 40 years of the celebrated Rumours album note-fornote in its entirety plus much much more! Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer a special opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured Fleetwood Mac’s place as one of the most loved bands of all time. Personally endorsed by founding member Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac is the ultimate tribute to one of rock and roll’s most remarkable groups. £35.50, £25.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 16 Mar, 8.15pm
“Intensely musical…the artistry of the performances is beyond question”
The Forge
FERIO SAXOPHONE QUARTET
Gramophone
with Timothy End (piano) “The Ferios infuse everything they do with such a lovely, engaging personality” MusicWeb International
Among the rising stars of young British musicians, the Ferio Saxophone Quartet delight audiences and critics alike. Tonight’s programme includes Shostakovich’s Jazz Suite no. 2. The quartet won the Royal Over-Seas League Competition in 2015 and have recently released their first CD on the prestigious Chandos label. £14 f/t students and under 16s £9 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 18 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JAMES AND OLA: UNCENSORED
It’s Hot, Dirty and Dancing!
Catch Strictly Come Dancing’s sexiest couple in an uncensored show, packed full of high-energy dance routines and steamy scenes. Their true love story and world championship dance journey are brought together in one incredible dance show, which promises to leave you wanting more! Including a full cast of dancers, music and powerful production! £44.50, £39.50, £31.50 Meet and Greet £77 (includes £2 booking fee) (meet and greet not available online)
MARCH
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
Tue 20 Mar, 7.30pm (Doors 7pm)pm
The Anvil
THE LEVELLERS – ACOUSTIC
Support from Ginger Wildheart Celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2018, Brighton folk-punk band The Levellers are touring in the spring around the release of an acoustic album recorded at Abbey Road Studios with legendary producer John Leckie. Emerging victorious through the ups and downs of label deals, spats with the music press and the wear and tear of touring, The Levellers are still going strong after 30 years in the game. They have long been and still are, one of the best live bands around but, often overlooked is their impressive back catalogue of recorded music. The Levellers sold more platinum, gold, and silver albums in the 1990s than any other act. They’ve had seven Top 40 albums, including the number 1 album Zeitgeist and their platinum-selling 1991 album Levelling The Land, and a number of Top 40 singles including This Garden, Hope St, Just the One and What a Beautiful Day. £29.50, £27 (includes £2 booking fee)
Wed 21 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Voices of Revolution: Russia 1917
Mosolov The Iron Foundry Prokofiev Piano Concerto no. 3 Glière Concerto for coloratura soprano Suite: The Red Poppy Behzod Abduraimov piano Ailish Tynan soprano Vladimir Ashkenazy Mosolov’s extraordinary The Iron Foundry is a hymn to the power and excitement of a new industrial age. Prokofiev, like Mosolov, was a pupil of Glière. His best-known piano concerto is a highly effective blend of dynamic pianism and swooning melodies. Glière was already an established composer at the time of the 1917 revolution, with deep roots in the Russian Romantic tradition. His outstanding use of orchestral colour and expressive melody are shown to great effect in music to one of the first Soviet ballets The Red Poppy, and in the late concerto imaginatively scored for wordless soprano voice. The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Partnership
£40, £36, £29, £22, £14 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge
Martin Sixsmith (Voices of Revolution series consultant) in conversation with a Philharmonia player. To book your free ticket please call the box office on 01256 844244.
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Wed 21 Mar, 1pm
The Anvil
ORCHESTRA UNWRAPPED
Orchestra Unwrapped is a specially tailored live concert for children aged 7 – 11 by the Philharmonia Orchestra, one of the world’s great orchestras, presented in partnership with The Anvil Trust. The concert includes a varied programme designed to introduce the orchestra, its instruments and repertoire in a dynamic, interactive and accessible way. One thousand children from schools all over Basingstoke and Hampshire will gather to participate in one of the most rewarding concerts of the year. Tickets available to school parties only SOLD OUT
The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Partnership
Wed 21 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
KATHY LETTE’S GIRLS NIGHT OUT
“Women are each other’s human wonder bras – uplifting, supportive and making each other look bigger and better.” So says Kathy Lette, funny, feminist author, who invites you to her new show, Girls’ Night Out. It’s a psychological strip tease taking us from Puberty Blues to Menopause Blues, with tales of love, lust, men, marriage, sexist bosses, teenage-daughter-wrangling, making the Queen laugh, hiding Julian Assange in her attic, tongue kissing Prince William and Close Encounters of the George Clooney Kind, en route. She also talks poignantly about the trials, tribulations and hilarity of raising a child on the autistic spectrum. From the times Jules came home from school with a sign sticky-taped to his back saying “Kick me I’m a retard" to his success playing Jason on Holby City. So, grab your girlfriends and come along. Wit, warmth and full frontal frankness, guaranteed. (Men, attend at your own risqué!) £18 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
Thu 22 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THE HOLLIES
With lead singer Peter Howarth commanding centre stage for almost 15 years, The Hollies have been entertaining capacity audiences around the globe every single year for well over half a century. The band have created some of the best songs ever, including American number one hit Long Cool Woman in a Black Dress, The Air That I Breathe, Bus Stop, I’m Alive, Carrie Anne, and the soul-stirring British number one He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother. £32 (includes £2 booking fee)
MARCH
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Thu 22 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
JASON DONOVAN & HIS AMAZING MIDLIFE CRISIS TOUR
Jason is hitting the road once again for an intimate tour with a twist! At age 49 ½ and with a wealth of tantalising tales under his belt, this autobiographical show will take Jason's looming 50th birthday as its starting point and zigzag through his life. Join him for a night of exciting stories to take your fancy, and of course a few acoustic songs thrown in for good measure. £27 (includes £2 booking fee)
Thu 22 Mar, 8pm
The Forge
KNIGHT & SPIERS
"Elegant, rhythmic and virtuoso playing and easy going folk club banter… a quiet triumph!” The Guardian
In the summer of 2016, renowned fiddle player Peter Knight (ex-Steeleye Span) and melodeon player extraordinaire, John Spiers (ex-Bellowhead) collaborated for a special 'one off' concert. With a standing ovation and roars for more, it didn't seem as though the audience was going to let them go. It was also clear that leaving matters there was not an option. This then is the debut tour of two of the finest musicians in their respective fields. £17.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 23 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THE ROCKET MAN
A Tribute to Sir Elton John
Join us on a musical journey, charting the rise to fame of one of the biggest selling artists of all time. Combining breath-taking vocal and piano performances, flamboyant costumes, a dazzling light show – all accompanied by an outstanding band and backing vocals, it's an unmissable concert experience. Travel back in time and be treated to all the hits such as Crocodile Rock, Philadelphia Freedom, Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting, Are You Ready for Love, I’m Still Standing, Your Song, and of course Rocket Man. £24 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £23 (includes £2 booking fee) Early bird: £22 if booked by 30 Nov
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Fri 23 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
THE WAR OF THE WORLDS
“No one would have believed in the last years of the nineteenth century that this world was being watched keenly and closely by intelligences greater than man's…” …And fewer would have believed in the first years of the twenty-first century that H. G. Wells’ science fiction classic would be performed live by just four actors with intelligences lesser than average… The critically-acclaimed Pantaloons invade the stage in this funny yet faithful new adaptation as they use musical instruments, puppetry and, um, enthusiasm to recreate deadly heat-rays, giant fighting-machines, squidgy tentacled Martians and interplanetary warfare on an epic scale. The chances of success? A million to one… “Part alternative rock band, part thespian… wholly charming.” The Times £18 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 24 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
BASINGSTOKE CHORAL SOCIETY with CROYDON PHILHARMONIC CHOIR
Brahms Ein Deutsches Requiem Basingstoke Choral Society Croydon Philharmonic Choir New London Sinfonia David Gibson Brahms composed numerous works, but his German Requiem is the only large scale choral work he wrote. It was begun in 1865 and finally completed in 1868 with the addition of a fifth movement. The text does not follow the normal liturgy of a traditional mass but is derived from the Lutheran Bible, hence its name of a ‘German Requiem’. Rather than the solemn words of a religious service it is written more as a work of consolation to comfort and soothe the bereaved. Basingstoke Choral Society is delighted to be joined, once again, by Croydon Philharmonic Choir, in singing this work of sheer beauty and drama with wonderful melodies to uplift the spirits of the listener. £27, £21, £16, £12 Under 16s and f/t students £7 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 24 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
ALY BAIN & PHIL CUNNINGHAM
Having toured together since 1986 to packed concert halls all over the world, Aly and Phil continue to charm audiences with their stunning music and on-stage charisma that defies description. Witty and humorous banter sits alongside tunes that tug the heartstrings, and joyous reels and melodies have feet tapping along at their ever popular concerts. Aly and Phil have won numerous awards including the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards – Best Duo Award and have been nominated in the Scottish Traditional Music Awards for Live Act of the Year. £19 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £17 (includes £2 booking fee)
MARCH
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
Sun 25 Mar 2pm & 6pm
The Anvil
starring Bobby Davro and Dani Harmer (CBBC’s Tracy Beaker) Don’t miss another fun-filled Easter pantomime from the same team behind The Wizard of Oz and Robin Hood. With a star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines as well as plenty of jokes, slapstick and heaps of audience participation! This spellbinding pantomime tells the story of Beauty who longs for romance and adventure, a bad-mannered Prince who is transformed into a Beast to teach him a lesson and a good Fairy who makes both their dreams come true. Join us at Easter for a spectacular pantomime fun for all the family! £22 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £20 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Sun 25 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
BLOWZABELLA
Blowzabella celebrate 40 years of their inimitable, drone-based wall of sound with a new album and a visit to The Haymarket. Andy Cutting – diatonic button accordion; Jo Freya – vocals, saxophone, clarinet; Paul James – vocals, bagpipes, saxophones; Gregory Jolivet – hurdy-gurdy; David Shepherd – violin; Barn Stradling – bass guitar; Jon Swayne – bagpipes, saxophone. They compose dance music influenced by English and European folk traditions. Many of their tunes are ‘standards’ in the British/European folk repertoire. £19 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £17 (includes £2 booking fee)
Tue 27 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JONATHAN PIE: BACK TO THE STUDIO
Jonathan Pie returns to the stage with a brand new show following a sell-out tour, described as “Electrifying” (Chortle), “Blistering” (Evening Standard) and "desperately misjudged" (The Times). The frustrated news reporter is back and he’s angrier than ever. Pie attempts to host a night of serious discussions on current affairs whilst simultaneously attempting to smash the system from within. Come and enjoy a night of political parody that soon descends into comic chaos, with “the most exciting satirical creation since Partridge” (Rory Bremner). £24.50 F/t students £19.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
27 – 28 Mar Tue 2pm & 4pm Wed 11am & 2pm
The Haymarket
SARAH AND DUCK’S BIG TOP BIRTHDAY
The enchanting world of Sarah and Duck is brought to life in a brand-new stage show, featuring the wonderful characters from the BAFTA Award-winning CBeebies show. Join Sarah and Duck and a host of your favourite friends including The Ribbon Sisters as they plan a birthday party for Scarf Lady in their garden. Told through a fantastic blend of puppetry, storytelling and music, Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday will take you and your children on a magical adventure. £14.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 3 - 6
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BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Tue 27 Mar, 7.45pm
The Forge
SARAH MUNRO
After recently supporting Paul Carrack at The Anvil, singer-songwriter and guitarist Sarah Munro returns with her own show. Her debut album Say Hello To You features ten original songs and a stunning interpretation of Autumn Leaves. With a voice reminiscent of Eva Cassidy and Katie Melua, Sarah's music has been championed by Jamie Cullum and Michael Ball - both of whom featured her debut single For Eternity on their BBC Radio 2 shows. £15 (includes £2 booking fee)
Wed 28 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
THE JOHNNY CASH ROADSHOW
The UK’s No 1 celebration of Johnny Cash, and the only show to be endorsed by his family, re-creates with astounding accuracy and truly captures the essence of what it was like to be at a real Cash show. The show takes you from the 1950s right up to 2002 and all the stops in between. All the greatest hits are included, along with songs from the latest album Out Among the Stars. All this accompanied by evocative screen images and shots from Johnny Cash’s life. Prepare for a musical adventure with the biggest production to date. £22 (includes £2 booking fee)
Wed 28 Mar, 8pm
The Forge
ROD PICOTT
This talented singer/songwriter from Nashville, Tennessee combines a smokey delivery with honest songs that speak of simple, often overlooked truths. His new album, Out Past the Wires ranges from whispery ballads to guitar driven rockers and hits every musical spot between. Like much of Picott’s catalogue, many of the songs centre around the lives of working people and their losses, defeats and small victories. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Sat 31 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Bach St Matthew Passion Katherine Watson soprano Claudia Huckle contralto Mark Padmore tenor Roderick Williams baritone
Jessica Cale soprano Eleanor Minney mezzo-soprano Hugo Hymas tenor Matthew Brook bass-baritone
Choir of the Enlightenment Mark Padmore director One of the masterpieces of Western music, Bach’s emotional and dramatic retelling of the Passion story is an astounding feat of imagination. As the Evangelist narrates the story, Bach uses all the instrumental and vocal resources at his disposal, from poignant arias to turbulent double choruses, to heighten and reflect on the action. Conceived on a grand yet irresistibly human scale, every performance is a special event. £40, £36, £29, £22, £14 (includes £2 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day Please note earlier start time
Thu 5 Apr, 7.30pm (Doors 7pm)
The Anvil Strictly's Aljaz & Janette in
REMEMBERING FRED Strictly Come Dancing stars Aljaz Skorjanec and Janette Manrara headline this stunning new show. Remembering Fred is an evening of song and dance celebrating the legacy of Hollywood giant Fred Astaire. The pair will be backed by a full supporting cast of dancers, live band and singers, with a host of new songs, new dances and a new look for 2018.
“A fitting tribute... can’t fail to impress Astaire fans”
£44.50, £39.50, £27 VIP Meet and Greet tickets £77 (includes £2 booking fee)
★★★★ The Wee Review
Thu 5 Apr, 7.45pm
The Forge
DIPPER MALKIN
Dipper Malkin are a captivating duo who are rapidly earning a reputation for elevating traditional music to new heights of sturdy beauty and sophistication. Dipper (The English Acoustic Collective, Methera) and Malkin (Tandem) provide a new lease of life for the viola d’amore, an instrument from the baroque period with seven bowed and seven sympathetic strings. £15.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
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BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
Fri 6 Apr, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JASPER CARROTT'S STAND UP & ROCK
Stand Up & Rock is back! Jasper Carrott is back in a new stand-up show with his musical compatriots that have been 'rockin' audiences all over the world. Bev Bevan, as well as being Jasper's mate, has rock star credentials that most dream of – a founding member of The Move and ELO, Bev’s band is one of the finest around. Joining them are Geoff Turton from the Rockin' Berries, and Suzi Woo. Do not miss this fantastic show that gives the opportunity to hear great artistes belt out a night of fantastic songs, and Jasper back where he belongs... making us laugh! £29.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 6 Apr, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
LINDISFARNE
Still going strong after 48 years, join Lindisfarne for an evening of non-stop hits including Fog on the Tyne, Lady Eleanor, Clear White Light, We Can Sing Together, and more. An evening not to be missed! £26.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 6 Apr, 7.45pm
The Forge
CHRIS DIFFORD & BOO HEWERDINE
As a member of one of London’s best-loved bands, Squeeze co-founder Chris Difford has made a lasting contribution to English music with hits such as Cool For Cats, Up The Junction, Labelled With Love, Hourglass and Tempted. Joining Chris is Boo Hewerdine, singer-songwriter and driving force behind The Bible. Together, this duo create an excellent musical collaboration. £19 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £17 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Sat 7 Apr, 1.30pm
The Haymarket
EASTER BUNNY’S EGGS FACTOR
Everyone is excited about the Easter Bunny’s singing competition - but who will Fluffy think has got The Eggs Factor? Marty MacDonald, Henrietta the Hen and Professor Pinky are all going to enter, but can’t choose which song to sing… can you help them practice and see if YOU have The Eggs Factor too? Come and join the fun, songs and laughter down at the Chocolate Factory. Songs include children’s favourites Old MacDonald Had a Farm, Wheels on the Bus, The Hokey Cokey, I Am the Music Man, Jack And Jill and more! Meet the Easter Bunny afterwards and receive a special Easter treat! £12 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 2 - 7
Sat 7 Apr, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THAT’LL BE THE DAY
Please see page 7 for details. £27 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 8 Apr, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
JOHN ROBINS
The Darkness of Robins
Edinburgh Comedy Award winner 2017, John Robins, is one of the most exciting and distinctive voices in comedy reflecting on love, loss and lamenting the fact he can’t break up with himself. With fellow comedian Elis James John has enjoyed a meteoric success with The Elis James and John Robins Show on Radio X. The pair recently completed an acclaimed UK tour, selling out Shepherd’s Bush Empire within minutes. John will headline the upcoming series of Live from the BBC and has appeared on Mock The Week and Russell Howard’s Good News. Powerful, angst-ridden comedy at its finest, this is a must-see from one of the UK’s brightest talents. “Hugely Entertaining” ★★★★★ £16.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
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COMING SOON
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Wed 30 May, 7pm
The Anvil
SING-A-LONG-A BEAUTY AND THE BEAST
Be Our Guest with a screening of Disney’s brand new adaptation of Beauty and the Beast, with on-screen lyrics so everyone can join in! Sing along with Emma Watson, Ewan McGregor and Emma Thompson in this romantic fairy tale and see if you can stop those tears at the end. Your Singalonga host will start with a pre-show warm up to get your voices limber, teach you some hand actions, and show you how to use the famous Singalonga props bag during the film. So come along and celebrate this 'tale as old as time', dress as your favourite character and get ready to feel part of a real fairy story. £17 Under 16s £12 (includes £2 booking fee) Please note this is a PG rated film
Fri 4 May, 8pm
The Anvil
DARA Ó BRIAIN
Voice of Reason
The charming, hugely comedic Dara is one of the most recognisable faces on British TV. A household name, he has hosted an array of hugely successful TV programmes, including most famously Mock The Week, Star Gazing Live, and Go8Bit. However, more than just a presenter, Dara is a stand-up sensation across the world, leaving global audiences roaring in laughter. His upcoming show will be no exception. Catch one of the most charismatic, intelligent, fast-talking and downright funny live performers working today in this brand new show for 2018. £25 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 25 Nov, 7.30pm
The Anvil
DEACON BLUE
Celebrating 30 Years
The last five years have been something of a renaissance for the band, and a prolific surge of creativity that has spawned three new albums released in quick succession, including 2016’s studio album Believers, which became their highest charting album in 23 years. As has become a feature of their live shows, they will present a set list that will change night by night but will always be full Deacon Blue hits. £41.50, £31.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
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GENERAL INFORMATION The Anvil and The Haymarket foyers are open one hour before all performances. Bars at both The Anvil and The Haymarket are located in the stalls and circle foyers. The bars open pre-show and during the interval, serving a selection of beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, hot beverages, confectionery and ice cream. For most performances interval drinks can be pre-ordered at the bar and may be taken into the auditorium in plastic glasses. To respect fellow audience members and performers, re-admission to the auditorium with drinks once the performance has started will not be permitted. We operate a Challenge 25 Policy in our venues.
After the auditorium doors have closed, latecomers may only be admitted at a suitable point in the performance, at the discretion of the Duty Manager. Anvil Arts reserves the right to refuse admission and request ticket holders to leave the building. Sound levels are monitored in accordance with the conditions of the licensing authority. Photography and recording of any kind, including the use of mobile phones, is strictly prohibited within the auditorium.
ACCESS FACILITIES Access List Anvil Arts operates a free Access List in order to improve our service to patrons with access needs. Registration forms are available from the box office or anvilarts.org.uk/access. Wheelchair Users Both ticket sales counters have drop-down or lowered sections for wheelchair users. There are up to six wheelchair spaces available in The Anvil, and up to two in The Forge. The Haymarket has up to two wheelchair spaces at stalls level, and two at circle level, reached via a lift. We cannot sell wheelchair spaces or allow transfers out of wheelchairs into seats in the Circle at The Anvil. Hearing Enhancement The Anvil and The Haymarket are equipped with infra-red hearing enhancement systems for use with portable headsets and personal induction neck loops. Both are available at the Stewards’ point. Assistance dogs are welcome; please discuss availability of suitable seating areas at the time of booking. Parking Blue Badge parking is available in car parks within a short distance of both The Anvil and The Haymarket. Please visit anvilarts.org.uk/howtogethere for full details. Familiarisation Visits If you would like to look at the venues in advance, please call the box office to arrange. Visual Stories for The Anvil and The Haymarket can be found at anvilarts.org.uk/access to assist your visit.
This brochure is available in large print and Braille on request. For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/access or go to disabledgo.com (search for The Anvil or The Haymarket). If you require any help in planning your visit, the box office will be happy to help.
BOOKING DETAILS
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
SEATING PLANS THE HAYMARKET
THE ANVIL
THE FORGE
Please note: Not all seats may be available at all performances For detailed seating plans please go to anvilarts.org.uk/seatingplan Red: Stalls rows A to T Green: Circle rows A to N
Red: Stalls rows C to M Green: Stalls rows N to S
Blue: Side Circle rows CA to CD and DA to DD
Blue: Circle rows A to D, plus CC and DD
Red: rows A to G
Orange: Choir seats rows A to E
BOOKING DETAILS 01256 844244 anvilarts.org.uk box.office@anvilarts.org.uk Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR Box office: situated at The Anvil and The Haymarket main entrances. The Anvil box office: open Mon – Sat from 10am (excluding Bank Holidays). Open one hour before Sunday performances. The Haymarket box office: open one hour before performances.
By phone: phone lines are open until 6pm Mon – Sat, later on performance evenings. Please note the lines are very busy at 10am. A queueing system is in operation. Reserved tickets: held for 3 days or until an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner. After this time, unpaid reservations will be released. Sold out performances: Please contact the box office to join the waiting list.
Booking Fee All ticket prices include a booking fee. The Anvil Trust is an independent educational charity. Without the booking fee, we would not be able to
offer the current level and variety of programme at The Anvil and The Haymarket, or our extensive work with schools and young people.
Group Booking For information on group booking rates and availability, please email group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk or call the Group Booking Line on 01256 366935 (answer service when not staffed).
anvilarts.org.uk You can pay by: Cards: Mastercard and Visa, Postal Orders and Anvil Arts Vouchers. We do not accept personal cheques. Please do not send cash through the post. Gift Vouchers. Anvil Arts gift vouchers can be used for tickets at any Anvil Arts venue, and are valid for twelve months. Available from the box office. Please note we do not accept Theatre Tokens. No refunds can be given. We offer ticket cancellation protection – please contact the box office for details, or visit ticketplangroup.com.
Exchange and resale of tickets Once tickets have been printed, they can be exchanged within the run of the same event for tickets of the same value at a cost of 50p per ticket. Lost tickets for reserved seats can be reprinted at a cost of 50p per ticket. We operate a re-sale facility on sold out perfomances (admin fee applies).
Paying less for your tickets Discounts are available for performances where stated. Only one discount can apply to any one ticket. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder. Infants in arms: children under 2 years old when accompanied by an adult ticket holder require an infant in arms ticket, price £1 (available at selected performances only). You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility. Student tickets cannot be posted out. Please show your ID on collection.
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Support The Anvil Trust – now and in future
The Anvil Trust is grateful for the support of the following:
The Anvil Trust is a registered charity. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us.
Sponsors and Corporate Members:
Donations A one-off or regular donation will be used to support our programme of events. The Great Music of the World fund specifically supports the International Concert Series. Please contact the box office for details.
Become a Friend Enjoy priority booking, no postage charges, advance information and other benefits. Please contact the box office for details or visit anvilarts.org.uk/friends.
Make a gift in your will
Supported by:
By including The Anvil Trust in your will, you will also reduce your inheritance tax bill – a nice thought.
Conditions of sale It is the nature of live performance that start and running times may vary. Anvil Arts reserves the right to introduce discounts and special offers at any time, and these cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Security checks including searches may be in operation without notice. For full terms and conditions of sale, contact the box office, or visit anvilarts.org.uk. Please note: details in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press, but changes may be unavoidable. Not all seats may be available at all performances or when booking opens.
PICTURE CREDITS Alisa Weilerstein | Harald Hoffmann Blowzabella | Lieve Boussauw Ferio Saxophone Quartet | ROSL Arts Francesco Piemontesi | Benjamin Ealovega Jason Donovan | Rhian Ap Gruffydd Levellers | Steve Gullick Marin Alsop | Adriane White Paul Carrack | Paul Cox Sir Roger Norrington | Thomas Mueller Vladimir Ashkenazy | Keith Saunders
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Tue 2, 2pm & 6pm Peter Pan Wed 3, 2pm & 6pm Peter Pan Thu 4, 2pm & 6pm Peter Pan Fri 5, 2pm & 6pm Peter Pan Sat 6, 2pm & 6pm Peter Pan Sun 7, 2pm Peter Pan Thu 18, 7.45pm Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Fri 19, 7.30pm Jim Davidson Sat 20, 7.45pm Fastlove Sat 20, 8pm Ben Waters Thu 25, 7.30pm Beyond the Barricade Fri 26, 7.30pm That’ll Be The Day Sat 27, 8pm Dear Esther Live Sun 28, 3pm The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Tue 30, 7.30pm The Legendary Front Men of Rock Wed 31, 7.45pm The Simon & Garfunkel Story T
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SELLING FAST Thu 1, 7.30pm Jason Manford Thu 1, 7.45pm Faustus Fri 2, 7.30pm Let’s Hang On Sat 3, 7.30pm Mayor’s Spring Charity Concert Sun 4, 12pm & 3.30pm Milkshake! Live Wed 7, 8pm Bill Bailey Wed 7, 8.15pm Kathryn Williams Thu 8, 8pm Bill Bailey Thu 8, 8.15pm Matthew Read Trio Fri 9, 7.30pm Paul Carrack Sat 10, 8pm Ed Byrne Mon 12, 7pm Berkshire Maestros Tue 13, 7pm Berkshire Maestros Wed 14, 7pm Berkshire Maestros T Thu 15, 7.45pm Stuttgart SWR Symphony Orchestra Fri 16, 8pm Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Fri 16, 8.15pm Ferio Saxophone Quartet Sun 18, 7.30pm James and Ola: Uncensored Tue 20, 7.30pm (Doors 7pm) The Levellers T Wed 21, 7.45pm Philharmonia Orchestra SOLD OUT Wed 21, 1pm Orchestra Unwrapped Thu 22, 7.45pm The Hollies Thu 22, 8pm Knight & Spiers Fri 23, 7.45pm The Rocket Man Sat 24, 7.45pm Basingstoke Choral Society Sun 25, 2pm & 6pm Beauty and the Beast: Easter Pantomime Tue 27, 7.30pm Jonathan Pie Tue 27, 7.45pm Sarah Munro Wed 28, 7.45pm The Johnny Cash Roadshow Wed 28, 8pm Rod Picott T Sat 31, 7.30pm Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Fri 2, 7.30pm Caught in the Net T Sat 3, 7.30pm Caught in the Net Thu 8, 7.30pm The Blues Band Fri 9, 7.30pm Leveret & Spiro Tue 13, 7.30pm BAOS: Fiddler on the Roof Wed 14, 7.30pm BAOS: Fiddler on the Roof Thu 15, 7.30pm BAOS: Fiddler on the Roof Fri 16, 7.30pm BAOS: Fiddler on the Roof
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CALENDAR
Basingstoke Hospital Pantomime The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde Lucky Peterson Sherfield School: Oliver!
Thu 1, 7.30pm The Snow Maiden Fri 2, 7.30pm The Nutcracker Fri 2, 7.45pm Sam Kelly & Jamie Francis Sat 3, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Swan Lake Sat 3, 7.45pm Red Tail Ring Wed 7, 7.30pm Suggs: What a King Cnut* Wed 7, 7.45pm Sam Baker Thu 8, 7.45pm Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Fri 9, 7.45pm Stick in the Wheel Sat 10, 7.30pm Icons of the 80s Sat 10, 7.45pm Sunjay Sun 11, 7.30pm La Traviata Tue 13, 7.30pm The Classic Rock Show Wed 14, 7.45pm Philharmonia at the Movies Fri 16, 7.45pm Czech Philharmonic Orchestra Thu 22, 7.30pm Jimmy Osmond Thu 22, 7.45pm Damien O’Kane Fri 23, 8pm Jon Richardson Sat 24, 7.45pm Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra Sun 25, 7.30pm An Evening with Levison Wood Wed 28, 7.45pm Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Thu 1, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sherfield School: Oliver! Sat 3, 7.30pm The Supersonic 70s Show Thu 8, 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Fri 9, 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Sat 10, 2pm & 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Mon 12, 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Tue 13, 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Wed 14, 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Thu 15, 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Fri 16, 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Sat 17, 2pm & 7.15pm Basingstoke Gang Show Tue 20, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Teechers Wed 21, 7.30pm A Brave Face Sat 24, 2.30pm Lloyd and Rose Buck Wed 28, 7.30pm Caught in the Net
February
Sat 13, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 23, 7.30pm Sat 27, 7.30pm Wed 31, 7.30pm
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Family ticket
Schools rate available
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Group booking rate available
Signed Performance
Thu 5, 7.30pm (Doors 7pm) Remembering Fred Thu 5, 7.45pm Dipper Malkin Fri 6, 7.30pm Jasper Carrott’s Stand Up & Rock Fri 6, 7.45pm Chris Difford & Boo Hewerdine Sat 7, 7.30pm That’ll Be The Day Fri 6, 7.30pm Lindisfarne Sat 7, 1.30pm Easter Bunny’s Eggs Factor Sun 8, 7.30pm John Robins
April
Sat 17, 2.30pm & 7.30pm BAOS: Fiddler on the Roof Wed 21, 7.30pm Kathy Lette’s Girls Night Out Thu 22, 7.30pm Jason Donovan Fri 23, 7.30pm The War of the Worlds Sat 24, 7.30pm Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham Sun 25, 7.30pm Blowzabella Tue 27, 2pm & 4pm Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday Wed 28, 11am & 2pm Sarah and Duck’s Big Top Birthday
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HOW TO FIND US THE ANVIL
* The Forge is located within The Anvil. Roads shown in grey are pedestrianised
THE FORGE
The Anvil | The Forge
THE ANVIL
Churchill Way, Basingstoke,
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By car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Anvil. These direct you to the car park next to the building. Coach drop off points are in Churchill Way. Park and ride: Park at the Leisure Park and ride to The Anvil on the shuttle bus – half price with a valid ticket to that day’s Anvil or Forge concert.
THE HAYMARKET
By train / bus: Basingstoke station is just a short walk away. Journey time for London Waterloo 45-60 mins; Southampton Central 30-35 mins. By bike: Cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, underneath the car park ramp to the right of the main doors.
THE HAYMARKET
The Haymarket Wote Street, Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7NW By car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Haymarket. Parking is available in several surface car parks or in Festival Place shopping centre. Coach drop off point in Red Lion Lane. By Fabrizio / bus: Basingstoke station is 10 mins walk away, through Festival Place shopping centre. For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/howtogethere
01256 844244 | anvilarts.org.uk Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR The Anvil Trust is an independent educational charity The Anvil Trust Limited Registered in England No 2720007 Registered Charity No 1034961 Registered Office: The Anvil, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR
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