SPRING 2019 G R E AT P E R F O R M A N C E – L I V E
T H E A N V I L T H E H A Y M A R K E T T H E F O R G E
DECEMBER
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7 – 9 Dec Fri 1pm & 4pm Sat & Sun 11am & 1.30pm
The Haymarket
SANTA’S CHRISTMAS PARTY
The show where every child receives a present from Santa!
Christmas is the busiest time of year at the North Pole with Father Christmas making presents to deliver across the world… But this year somebody has been up to mischief. Dotty the Elf’s decorations have gone missing, Dasher the Reindeer’s party games are broken, and what has happened to Pompom the Penguin’s Christmas music? It looks as though somebody wants to stop Santa’s Christmas Party – and that someone is Jack Frost! Help get Santa's Christmas Party back on track in this fun and interactive family show. Packed with festive songs including Jingle Bells, Rudolph the Red-Nose Reindeer, Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas, and many more.
Sat 8 Dec, 4pm £13 Relaxed performance £9 (includes £2 booking fee)
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“One of the most pyrotechnically spectacular and high energy pantos I’ve seen” 13 Dec – 6 Jan
★★★★ The Stage (on Peter Pan 2017)
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The Anvil Heigh Ho, Heigh Ho, it’s off to The Anvil you go for our spectacular pantomime Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. Join the Wicked Queen, handsome Prince, seven mischievous dwarfs, and of course, Snow White herself, for festive fun packed full of glittering costumes, sumptuous sets, catchy songs and heaps of audience participation. Mirror mirror on the wall, this is the must-see panto of them all!
Tue 18 Dec, 6pm
Wed 2 Jan, 2pm £28, £27, £24, £19 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £3 off Concessions not available 22–27 Dec (except under 16s) Relaxed performance £10 (includes £2 booking fee) Sponsored by
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JANUARY
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Sat 12 Jan, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The Haymarket The Hampshire Hospitals Pantomime Players present
PETER BEDPAN Will Peter Bedpan defeat Captain Hook? Will Wendy and her brothers make it back to the hospital? Come along and see your local hospital consultants, doctors, nurses and other hospital employees take to the stage once again. £15, 2.30pm £10 Under 16s £5 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over (7.30pm performance)
Thu 17 Jan, 7.45pm
The Anvil
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Beethoven Violin Concerto Strauss Sinfonia domestica Augustin Hadelich violin Kirill Karabits Beethoven’s Violin Concerto unfolds from a simple beginning into the greatest of all concertos for the instrument. A noble and lyrical work, it set the pattern for the great violin concertos of the nineteenth century. Strauss’ Sinfonia domestica uses his home life – children playing, a quarrel and reconciliation with his wife, dreams and cares at night – as the starting point for a work which overflows with imaginative and exuberant music. Rarely performed live, don't miss this chance to hear it. £41, £37, £30, £23, £15 Under 25s and f/t students £11 (includes £3 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge
Fri 18 Jan, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THE CLASSIC ROCK SHOW
The Classic Rock Fan’s Ultimate Live Juke Box!
From AC/DC to ZZ Top and everything in between, including Led Zeppelin, Dire Straits, Queen, The Eagles, Lynyrd Skynyrd and Meatloaf plus much more. Anthem after anthem, riff after riff, solo after solo, The Classic Rock Show brings the recordings back to life on stage with a huge sound and light show to match, culminating in a show-stopping guitar duel that is definitely not to be missed. Sore throat guaranteed! £37.50, £27.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Wed 23 Jan, 7.45pm
The Anvil
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Sibelius Ravel Sibelius
Finlandia Piano Concerto in G Valse triste Symphony no. 1
Alice Sara Ott piano Santtu-Matias Rouvali Finlandia, part of a suite which Sibelius wrote for a pageant in 1900, is a concentrated burst of patriotic feeling. Ravel’s piano concerto has two vivacious outer sections framing a slow movement of still and crystalline beauty. The first of Sibelius’ great cycle of symphonies is a noble and powerful piece from the late 1890s. While influenced by Tchaikovsky, it shows many signs of the composer he was to become. £41, £37, £30, £23, £15 Under 25s and f/t students £11 (includes £3 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Partnership
”Showman Jim triumphs… he hit the spot again and again" ★★★★★ Sunday Express
Thu 24 Jan, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JIM DAVIDSON
The People Fight Back
The people’s favourite, Jim Davidson OBE telling it ‘like it is’. Are you fed up with this PC world we now find ourselves in? Well, come and see Jim’s brand-new and outrageous show. Enough is enough, it’s time to fight back! £26.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
Thu 24 Jan, 7.45pm
The Forge
LISA MILLS
Lisa will take you on a musical and emotional journey that is melodic, raw, unfettered and, most important, searingly honest. Expect blues, country, gospel and soul influences. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £2 booking fee)
JANUARY
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The Anvil
SPIRIT OF THE DANCE
The international smash hit Spirit of the Dance celebrates its record-breaking 20th anniversary as one of the most successful dance shows ever. Seen by more than thirty million people in twenty countries around the world, the award-winning Spirit of the Dance is bursting with raw energy combining heart-pounding Irish dance with the sensual Latin rhythms of flamenco and red hot salsa in a thrilling production of strength and passion. £29 (includes £3 booking fee)
Sat 26 Jan, 7.30pm
The Anvil
THAT'LL BE THE DAY
Get ready to party as the UK’s favourite rock ‘n’ roll variety production returns with another brand new show! Featuring incredible live music performances, this hugely entertaining spectacular blends gold hits from the 50s, 60s and 70s, with bags of hilarious comedy. Celebrating an entire era of nostalgia, the production is well known for its ability to make audiences return time and time again for a new experience. Now in its 33rd year of consecutive touring, That’ll Be The Day is living proof that rock ‘n’ roll will never die! £29 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Sat 26 Jan, 7.45pm
The Forge
MAY ERLEWINE
One of the most prolific and passionate songwriters of her generation, May’s music has touched the hearts of people all over the world. “Erlewine ought to hook anyone who's searching for something more out of their music” AXS £16.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 27 Jan, 3pm
The Anvil The Rotary Club of Basingstoke Deane presents
THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY'S ROYAL MARINES The 11th Annual Charity Concert
The music is mixed with great variety and has previously contained music from the movies, TV adverts, and good ol’ fashioned patriotic tunes known by all generations. The majestic full Concert Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines, the Royal Corps of Drummers and special guests The Chelsea Pensioners, will again make this a very special event. £28, £24 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 27 Jan, 5pm
The Haymarket
CHANDELLE STAGE SCHOOL
Twinkling Stars of 2019
A show filled with song, dance and laughter performed by members of the Chandelle Stage School. All proceeds raised will be donated to helping local children who are affected by the genetic disease of cystic fibrosis, a cause that is dear to the hearts of every member of the school. £18 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £12 (includes £2 booking fee)
JANUARY | FEBRUARY
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31 Jan – 1 Feb, 7.30pm (prompt with guest host)
The Anvil
PROFESSOR BRIAN COX Universal: Warm Up
This is a warm up show directly before the start of Professor Brian Cox’s world tour. Having set two Guinness World Record titles with his previous sell-out tour, Professor Brian Cox, OBE is heading back out on the road. Taking you to the edge of our current understanding about the origin and evolution of our Solar System and the universe, Professor Brian Cox – Universal Warm Up offers a fascinating insight into the workings of nature at the most fundamental level. Whether you are an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Cox makes challenging ideas accessible to all, exploring the vast, possibly infinite universe and our place within it from earth to the edges of the cosmos. Brian will once again be joined by co-host of The Infinite Monkey Cage and awardwinning comedian Robin Ince to oversee the audience giving you the chance to ask any question you have. £33 (includes £3 booking fee)
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31 Jan – 1 Feb, 7.30pm Fri 2.30pm
The Haymarket Sherfield School presents
HOLES by Louis Sachar In a follow up to last year’s successful production of Oliver!, Sherfield School’s Courtyard Studio Theatre team are back to present a tale of crime and punishment. £12 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £9 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sat 2 Feb, 7.30pm
The Anvil
NISH KUMAR
It's in Your Nature to Destroy Yourselves
Double Edinburgh Comedy Award Nominee Nish Kumar’s new show is named after a quote from Terminator 2. There will be jokes about politics, mankind’s capacity for selfdestruction, and if this will lead to the end of days, good fun stuff! He's the host of the Mash Report, which you might have seen on BBC 2 or on a Facebook video posted by someone you went to school with but haven't spoken to in a while. “A high-octane, self-mocking political show burning with exasperation and anger” The Guardian £25.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
Sat 2 Feb, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
ROY ORBISON AND THE TRAVELING WILBURYS EXPERIENCE
30th Anniversary Tour
This 30th anniversary special celebrates one of the greatest supergroups of all time, The Traveling Wilburys, featuring Jeff Lynne, George Harrison, Tom Petty, Roy Orbison and Bob Dylan. Expect all the hits, Handle with Care, End of the Line and many more, as well as music from their solo careers, such as Mr Blue Sky, Pretty Woman, Blowin in the Wind, Here Comes the Sun and Runnin Down a Dream. £23.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
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The Forge
LUKE JACKSON TRIO
Award-winning Luke Jackson has steadily been developing a reputation for himself in the folk and roots circuits either through his solo shows or when opening for such luminaries as Fairport Convention, Show of Hands, Seth Lakeman, Oysterband and many more. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
Sun 3 Feb, 7pm
The Haymarket
VOXX – THE URBAN TENORS
VOXX – The Urban Tenors are an innovative urban/classical male quartet – the product of several years of careful planning and arranging. They combine anything from Puccini to Michael Jackson, and Josh Groban to Bon Jovi with spectacular vocals, personality and flawless harmonies. Guaranteed to give you a breath-taking night! £23 Over 65s and f/t students £21, under 16s £18 (includes £3 booking fee)
Sun 3 Feb, 7.45pm
The Anvil
ST PETERSBURG PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Mussorgsky Dawn on the Moscow River Shostakovich Violin Concerto no. 1 Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 5 Sergei Dogadin violin Yuri Temirkanov One of the world's greatest orchestras returns to The Anvil. The peaceful and evocative prelude to Mussorgsky’s opera Khovanshchina belies the powerful drama in the opera that follows. Shostakovich’s is one of the finest twentieth century violin concertos. Tchaikovsky’s Fifth Symphony was composed on his return to Russia in 1888 after a successful European concert tour. The slow movement is pure melody, while the finale is a burst of power and orchestral colour. £41, £37, £30, £23, £15 Under 25s and f/t students £11 (includes £3 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
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Tue 5 Feb, 4.30pm
The Anvil Hampshire County Council’s Music Service presents
BARNABY BEAR’S ADVENTURES AT SEA Key Stage 1
Following the success of Barnaby’s previous journeys, this year sees him going on an adventure at sea. There will be ships, desert islands and perhaps a chance meeting of a pirate captain. Each song has been written especially for KS1 children and will be led by a Hampshire Music Service staff band with an onstage choir of KS2 pupils. Join Barnaby and his fun friends on this magical adventure and bring your favourite teddy bear! £7 (includes £2 booking fee)
Thu 7 Feb, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JASON MANFORD
Muddle Class
He’s back! It’s been a busy few years for Jason since his last smash-hit stand up show but fans of his Absolute Radio show will know 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. £30.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 13 and over
Tue 12 Feb, 4.30pm
The Anvil Hampshire County Council’s Music Service presents
THE WHERWELL COCKATRICE Key Stage 2
Join Hampshire Music Service for The Wherwell Cockatrice, a Hampshire folk tale, collected and retold by Michael O’Leary. There are strange goings on in the ancient village of Wherwell. Come and find out what a Cockatrice is, what havoc they created, who and what they ate, and who saved the day. Each song has been written especially for KS2 children and will be led by a Hampshire Music Service staff band with an onstage secondary school choir. £7 (includes £2 booking fee)
FEBRUARY
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7 – 10 Feb, 1.30pm Fri, Sat & Sun 10.30am
The Haymarket Join the witch and her cat on their mission to defeat the dragon in Tall Stories’ magical, musical adaptation of the picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. The witch and her cat are flying happily on their broomstick when they pick up a friendly dog, a beautiful green bird and a frantic frog. But this broomstick’s not meant for five and – “CRACK” - it snaps in two... just as the hungry dragon appears! Songs, laughs and spooky fun for children aged 3 and up and their grown-ups, in the Olivier Award nominated stage show. £14.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Sat 9 Feb, 2.30pm & 7.30pm
The Anvil
From the producers of Sing-a-long-a Frozen and Beauty and the Beast comes their newest show, the smash hit film musical that everyone can’t stop singing – The Greatest Showman! Look out ‘cause here it comes…. Cheer on Hugh Jackman, lust after Zac Efron and hiss Rebecca Ferguson (… or maybe not) as you experience The Greatest Showman in the greatest way possible – with lyrics on the screen so you can join in as loud as you want. Our live host will teach you a set of dance moves that will truly make you come alive. As they show you how to use our interactive prop bags, you also get to practice your cheers, your boos and even a few wolf whistles. Then sit back and relax and sing and dance along. Fancy dress encouraged and full audience participation essential. £18 Under 16s £14.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Please note this is a sing-a-long screening of the film, not a live stage show
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12 – 14 Feb, 7.30pm Thu 2pm
The Haymarket Tabs Productions presents
by John Goodrum Two women One locked room One bottle of poison A deliciously dark thriller from a tale by the master of terror and mystery, Arthur Conan Doyle. When Helen regains consciousness, she finds herself bound and blindfolded in a locked room. Her captor, best friend Catherine, challenges her to a deadly game of Russian roulette to decide which of them will win the handsome film star they both desire. But the game – like the room – is far from what it seems... Tue – Thu £23, 2pm £20 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £3 booking fee)
Thu 14 Feb, 2pm
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Thu 14 Feb, 8pm
The Anvil
FAIRPORT CONVENTION
2019 Wintour
with special guests The 4 of Us Renowned as the founding fathers of British folk-rock music, Fairport Convention have maintained consistently high standards for over five decades and remain as entertaining as ever. Still bold, still vigorous and still willing to take musical chances after more than fifty years on the road, an evening with Fairport never fails to dazzle and delight. £27 (includes £3 booking fee)
Fri 15 Feb, 8pm
The Anvil
JOAN COLLINS – UNSCRIPTED
Global superstar Joan Collins will be touring in her one-woman show; Joan Collins Unscripted. Be enthralled as Dame Joan reveals some of the exciting stories and secrets from her long career and get the chance to ask questions. This show provides fans with a once in a lifetime opportunity to spend an intimate, entertaining and unforgettable evening with a true Hollywood star. £48, £45.50, £41.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
Fri 15 Feb, 8.15pm
The Forge
MICHAEL ROACH
Michael Roach sings and plays guitar in an East Coast style of blues that dates back to the 1920s. After spending several years learning directly from such well-known figures as John Jackson, John Cephas and Jerry Ricks, Michael has developed his own style and is now an exceptional performer. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
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FEBRUARY Sat 16 Feb, 7.45pm
The Anvil
MUSIC FOR 18 MUSICIANS
London Sinfonietta
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Steve Reich Clapping Music Nagoya Marimbas Music for 18 Musicians Mallet Quartet Synergy Vocals With its pulsating rhythms, cyclical chords, and shifting harmonies, Reich’s Music for 18 Musicians has become one of the most recognisable works of American minimalism. The original album sold 100,000 copies in the first year and was a favourite of David Bowie. Experience this absorbing music in an all-Reich evening, performed by some of his finest interpreters. “If I were the British Government I’d declare the London Sinfonietta a national treasure… long may they continue to make new music” Steve Reich £30, £20 Under 25s and f/t students £10 (includes £3 booking fee) with Jonathan James
“A towering masterpiece” Gramophone
Sat 16 Feb, 7.30pm
The Haymarket David McAlmont presents
BILLIE HOLIDAY AT CARNEGIE HALL David McAlmont gives his interpretations of the Lady Day catalogue while quoting from her extraordinary life story, with a band led by pianist / MD Alex Webb. The show includes many of the most well-known Holiday songs, ranging – as did the Carnegie Hall concert – from the optimism of her 1930s work What a Little Moonlight Can Do, Fine and Mellow through her 1940s torch songs My Man, I Cover The Waterfront to her self-penned hits Don’t Explain and Lady Sings The Blues. £23 (includes £3 booking fee)
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“Magic for small children” ★★★★ What's On Stage
19 – 20 Feb, 4pm Wed 10am & 1pm
The Anvil
“Somewhere, hidden amongst the thorny brambles is a little kingdom where everyone is very very small...” From the makers of Peppa Pig comes this BAFTA Award-winning television animation live on stage! Holly is a young Fairy Princess, who is still learning how to fly and her magic doesn’t always go quite according to plan. Her best friend, Ben the Elf, doesn’t have wings and he doesn’t do magic, but he runs very fast and flies on the back of Gaston the Ladybird. They live in the Little Kingdom, a tiny land where flowers and grass rise high above them and every day is an adventure. Ben and Holly have fun and games helping Gaston the Ladybird clean up his messy cave, they go on a trip into The Big World with tooth-fairy Nanny Plum, even plan a surprise birthday party for King Thistle, and oops, let’s hope there’s not another jelly flood! Join Ben and Holly, and their friends on this exciting, enchanting and magical musical adventure packed full of games, songs and laughter. This beautiful story of elves, princesses and childhood innocence will delight all the family! £18 Under 16s £16 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Thu 21 Feb, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
STARS OF LES MISÉRABLES LIVE IN CONCERT
featuring The Barricade Boys Direct from London’s West End and Broadway, The Barricade Boys boast fabulous harmonies, incredible vocals, dashing good looks and fantastic personalities showcasing the UK’s finest male voices from the world’s longest running musical – Les Misérables. As seen on ITV’s This Morning and The Paul O’Grady Show, The Barricade Boys are quickly securing their place as Theatreland’s newest and most exciting show! £25 (includes £3 booking fee)
Sat 23 Feb, 8pm
The Haymarket
NORTHERN SOUL LIVE
Northern Soul Live is a soul and Motown party experience starring The Edwin Starr Band, featuring Angelo Starr with special guest, original Northern Soul artist, Lorraine Silver. 15 years on from the sad passing of Edwin Starr, Edwin’s original band now take on his brother, Angelo Starr, as frontman and lead vocalist. The night will include all of the best Edwin Starr hits, War (What Is It Good For), S.O.S. (Stop Her On Sight), 25 Miles, H.A.P.P.Y Radio and many more. £25.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
Sun 24 Feb, 4pm
The Haymarket
KALA THE ARTS
Mahotsav - Indian Dance & Music Festival
Mahotsav, a special festival of South Asian dance and music celebrates 20 years of Kala the Arts in the UK. There will be internationally acclaimed and leading performers performing in Indian classical forms of Bharatanatyam, Kuchipudi, Kathak, Odissi, Mohiniattam and Chhau styles. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Supported by Anvil Arts
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THE RUSSIAN STATE BALLET & ORCHESTRA OF SIBERIA
The Russian State Ballet of Siberia return with three mesmerising shows demonstrating breath-taking physical ability and dazzling costumes, featuring stunning scenery and magical special effects. Mon 25 Feb
SWAN LAKE 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. Tue 26 Feb
LA FILLE MAL GARDÉE A gentle tale of love thwarted, unrequited and found. With plenty of ribbons, romance and rivalry, La Fille mal gardée conjures up a world of pastoral simplicity where a farm boy woos a flirty farmer’s daughter and find inventive ways to avoid her mother. Wed 27 Feb
THE NUTCRACKER This most famous of fantasy ballets for all the family begins as night falls on Christmas Eve. 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 mousearmy battle with the Nutcracker Prince and we travel through the Land of Snow to an enchanted place where the magic really begins... £42.50, £37.50, £35 Under 16s £20, Over 65s and f/t students £3 off (excluding top ticket price) (includes £3 booking fee)
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Wed 27 Feb, 7.30pm
The Haymarket LipService go off the rails in
STRANGERS ON A TRAIN SET Challenging a youth to turn down his music, Irene Sparrow, inventor of the left-handed crochet hook (patent pending, as seen on Dragon’s Den) finds herself under suspicion of murder after the train emerges from a tunnel with the young man dead. But this is no ordinary train. Each passenger is reading a book, each book is a portal into a parallel universe of trainrelated crime fiction. With clever use of projection and multiple train sets, LipService give you a whistle-stop tour that will leave you breathless and racing for the refreshment coach. £17.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 8 and over
Thu 28 Feb, 7.30pm
The Anvil
DR MICHAEL MOSLEY
Trust Fast Health
Dr Michael Mosley has changed tens of thousands of lives with his award-winning programmes and international bestselling books. In this informative and entertaining live show, Michael, the man behind the 5:2 Diet, will explore common health myths and offer fascinating insights into the workings of the human body. He will take you on the unconventional journey that he himself has travelled, from swallowing tape worm to uncovering revolutionary new ways to lose weight, get fit and reduce stress. £26.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
Thu 28 Feb, 7.45pm
The Forge
SINDHU VEE
Sandhog
Edinburgh Comedy Award Best Newcomer nominee 2018 Sindhu Vee, brings her highly anticipated debut show to Basingstoke. Loving your children, spouse and ageing parents (in that order, please don’t tell my mother) is very hard work, very intense and a lot of the time it sucks. But who wants to live without love? Highly anticipated debut from the host of BBC R4’s Comedy of the Week podcast. As seen on QI, Have I Got News for You and Alan Davies As Yet Untitled. £16 Over 65s and f/t students £14 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over Latecomers not admitted
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Fri 1 Mar, 8pm
The Anvil
HENNING WEHN
Get On with It
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 bike and put your face to the grindstone! £22.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
1 – 3 Mar Fri 3pm, Sat & Sun 11am & 2pm
The Haymarket
ELMER THE PATCHWORK ELEPHANT SHOW based on the children’s book series by David McKee adapted for the stage by Suzanne Maynard Miller Elmer the Patchwork Elephant is a celebration of individuality and the power of laughter! Elephants, as everyone knows, are big, have trunks, and are grey. But Elmer is a patchwork of brilliant colours! His fun-loving and cheerful personality keeps everyone in a playful mood, until the day he gets tired of being different and tries to blend in with the herd. A favourite of young people since the book was first published in 1989, the show’s subtle message that it is always best to be yourself, combined with the vibrant colour and cheeky humour of the main character, makes Elmer a great show for children of all ages. £14.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
Fri 1 Mar, 8.15pm
The Forge
JACKIE OATES
Jackie Oates is synonymous with the reinvigoration of English folk. Her mellifluous voice, plaintive fiddle and tantalizing approach to traditional songs gained her several BBC Folk Awards in a career that’s seen her perform as a member of the nascent Unthanks, collaborate with Alasdair Roberts and Belinda O’Hooley, and release six acclaimed solo albums. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £2 booking fee)
MARCH
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Sat 2 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
MAYOR’S SPRING CHARITY CONCERT
in aid of the Basingstoke and Deane Mayor’s Charity Appeal
An exciting evening of international music, song and dance showcasing the talent of local young performers. The programme promises something for everyone and will include Hampshire Taiko drummers, Russian music and a host of young musicians and dancers, featuring some of the Basingstoke Area Youth Orchestra ensembles. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £12 (includes £2 booking fee)
Tue 5 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
BEN FOGLE
Tales From the Wilderness
Join modern day explorer Ben Fogle for an unforgettable evening of storytelling and adventure. In this uplifting and inspiring show Ben will be sharing his tales from swimming with crocodiles to conquering Mount Everest. From crossing Antarctica to rowing the Atlantic Ocean. From the animals of Longleat to New Lives in The Wild, from a year castaway on an island in the Outer Hebrides to the World Stinging Nettle Eating Championships. If you like Ben's TV shows then you'll love this personal and intimate evening of inspiring stories from around the world. £28 (includes £3 booking fee)
Tue 5 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
ALBERT LEE & BAND
Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists in the world, double Grammy Award Winner Albert Lee is also an accomplished piano player with a soulful voice who can equally ‘tear it up’ rock ‘n’ roll style. He has appeared and recorded with many of the finest artistes in the music industry, including Glen Campbell, Dave Edmunds, Dolly Parton, Bobby Bare, Joan Armatrading, Joe Cocker and Willie Nelson. Albert was a member of The Everly Brothers Band, Emmylou Harris’ Hotband and Bill Wyman's Rhythm Kings. £26 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Wed 6 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil Steve Steinman’s
VAMPIRES ROCK
X Factor winner Sam Bailey is about to get her teeth into a real rocker of a show when she takes the role of the Vampire Queen alongside Steve Steinman in the hit musical concert Vampires Rock. Throwing just the right amount of fun and humour into his scripts, Steinman always has the audience roaring with laughter and wanting more. A tongue in cheek story, spellbinding cast, guitar gods and sexy vampettes take you on a ride through some of the greatest classic rock anthems ever! Including tracks from Queen, AC/DC, Meat Loaf, Journey, Guns N’ Roses and many more. £32.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
Thu 7 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
BOURNEMOUTH SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA Ravel Suite: Mother Goose Rachmaninov Piano Concerto no. 1 Stravinsky Petrushka (1911, complete) Alexander Gavrylyuk piano Ion Marin Ravel’s delicate and touching evocation of fairy-tales opens this concert. Rachmaninov’s concerto is an attractive, rhapsodic work, full of youthful vigour, which shows why Tchaikovsky regarded him so highly. The composer revised and improved it in later life without sacrificing its essential freshness. Stravinsky’s imaginative recreation of an old Russian Easter Fair is the backdrop for the tale of the puppet Petrushka, who falls in love with the beautiful Ballerina, with disastrous consequences. £41, £37, £30, £23, £15 Under 25s and f/t students £11 (includes £3 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge
Thu 7 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
STEVE HARLEY
Acoustic Trio
Accompanied by his Cockney Rebel band-mates, they'll perform tracks from 13 of Steve's original albums including all-time favourites Mr Soft, Judy Teen, Mr Raffles, Sebastian, and of course, Make Me Smile (Come Up and See Me). £30.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Fri 8 Mar, 8pm
The Anvil
BRIT FLOYD
Another Brick in the Wall 2019
The world’s greatest Pink Floyd tribute show returns with its most ambitious and best production yet – a very special 40th anniversary retrospective of their rock opera, The Wall. Brit Floyd will also perform gems from The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Division Bell plus lots more. This is as close as you’ll get to experiencing the magnificence of Pink Floyd live. More than just a tribute, this is a concert you'll never forget! £45.50, £35.50; VIP Meet and Greet tickets £105.50 (includes £3 booking fee) To book VIP tickets please call the box office on 01256 844244
8 – 9 Mar, 7.30pm Sat 2pm
The Haymarket
HANCOCK’S HALF HOUR
From the producers of the critically acclaimed tours of Round the Horne and The Goon Show comes another radio comedy live on stage. Hancock’s Half Hour redefined radio comedy and has had people laughing non-stop for the past 65 years. So come and take a trip to 23 Railway Cuttings, East Cheam to join ‘the lad himself’ and his motley crew for three episodes of this hilarious show. £22 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £20 (includes £3 booking fee)
Fri 8 Mar, 8.15pm
The Forge
KEITH JAMES THE SONGS OF NICK DRAKE
A haunting and immaculately crafted concert
Nick Drake is the most revered of all this country’s songwriters, but was almost entirely unknown in his day. Now, a massive resurgence of interest and a worldwide re-evaluation of his genius, Nick Drake has become a national treasure. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £2 booking fee)
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BASINGSTOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Sounds of Spring – A Combined Concert with Farnham Youth Choir
Handel Movements from the Water Music Vaughan Williams Prologue & Spring Song (from Folk Songs of the Four Seasons) Fauré Cantique de Jean Racine Dvorak Symphony No.7 in D Minor plus other items performed by Farnham Youth Choir Stephen Scotchmer and Joanna Tomlinson conductors £25, £20, £13 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s £2, f/t students £12.50, £10, £6.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Early booking offer: £2 off if booked by 26 Jan
Sun 10 Mar, 7pm
The Anvil
GET ON THE FLOOR!
Get ready for a dance show like no other, starring Strictly star AJ Pritchard. A fabulous fusion of styles combine with a catchy musical playlist and a dynamic cast to set your pulse racing. Worldwide dancefloor flavours include tango, ballroom, latin, hip-hop, contemporary and commercial with stunning live vocals, striking costumes, and an exciting remixed sound. Featuring hits from Michael Jackson, Whitney Houston, Elvis, Madonna, Amy Winehouse through to modern pop favourites by Bruno Mars, Lady Gaga, Rihanna and Ed Sheeran, Get on the Floor! is a high voltage celebration of dance that will leave you on the edge of your seat. £32.50, £27.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
Wed 13 Mar, 8pm
The Anvil
RUMOURS OF FLEETWOOD MAC
Anniversary Tour: 50 Years – The Very Best of Fleetwood Mac
A brand new show celebrating 50 years of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to the Peter Green era. Personally endorsed by the group's founding member, Mick Fleetwood, Rumours of Fleetwood Mac offer an opportunity for fans, both old and new, to rediscover the songs and performances that have ensured the original band's place as one of the most loved groups of all time. £37.50, £27.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Wed 13 Mar, 8.15pm
The Forge
THUNDER AND RAIN
With their roots in traditional bluegrass and folk, this Colorado-based five-piece has established a strong footing. Fusing elements of rock and pop with acoustic instrumentation, they have created a very distinctive sound of their own. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £2 booking fee)
14 – 15 Mar, 2pm & 7.30pm
The Haymarket Proteus Theatre Company presents
MACBETH In the city, success is all and ruthless ambition is rewarded. The only problem is, how do you control it before it consumes you and your family? This is London, October 1987, Black Monday. This is a tale of greed, betrayal and murder. This is Macbeth. Award-winning theatre company Proteus present a highly physical re-imagining of Shakespeare’s Macbeth as a corporate thriller which explores the pressures faced by first generation British-born children of immigrants, set against the background of the ‘greed is good’ corporate landscape of 1980s Britain. £23, 2pm £20 Over 65s £2 off, f/t students £14 (includes £3 booking fee) 14 & 15 Mar, 2pm
Sat 16 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil
ANTON & ERIN – DANCE THOSE MAGICAL MUSICALS
Join the nation’s favourite ballroom couple in their new, show-stopping dance production. The world of ballroom meets musical theatre with stunning costumes and breath-taking choreography set to theatrical favourites including The Phantom of the Opera, Mary Poppins, 42nd Street, Hairspray, Cabaret, Wicked, Top Hat, Jersey Boys and many more. Featuring the vocal talent of TV favourite Lance Ellington and the magnificent London Concert Orchestra with conductor Richard Balcombe and a sensational West End dance ensemble. £49.50, £41.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
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“Soumik Datta is one of the biggest new music talents in Britain” Vogue
“The new soundtrack is haunting and fantastical in equal measure” The Indian Express Thu 14 Mar, 7.30pm
The Anvil Music Beyond Mainstream presents
KING OF GHOSTS & AROUND INDIA WITH A MOVIE CAMERA music by Soumik Datta, Cormac Byrne and Johannes Berauer Soumik Datta sarod City of London Sinfonia Cormac Byrne percussion Bill Barclay piano / conductor Immerse yourself in an atmospheric Indian soundscape with sarod star Soumik Datta and the City of London Sinfonia. Oscar-winning director Satyajit Ray’s cult and off-beat comedy fairytale King of Ghosts (Goopy Gyne Bagha Byne) will be projected on a large screen with a reimagined live cinematic score, first recorded at Shakespeare's Globe in London and successful around the world. The film follows the magical journey of Goopy and Bagha, who are granted three wishes by the benevolent yet terrifying King of Ghosts. They embark on on a breath-taking and madcap journey across rural India – like a vintage Bill & Ted film. Around India with a Movie Camera presents some of the earliest surviving film from India, as well as enchanting travelogues, intimate home movies and newsreels from British, French and Indian filmmakers, drawn exclusively from the BFI National Archive’s early film collection. Taking in maharajas and viceroys, fakirs and farmhands, as well as personalities such as Sabu and Gandhi, this compilation by award-winning filmmaker Sandhya Suri depicts the people and places of over 70 years ago and explores a shared history and shifting perspectives in the lead up to Indian independence and the ghosts of the past. £19 Under 25s and f/t students £10 (includes £3 booking fee)
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The Anvil
THE SOLID SILVER 60s SHOW
The Solid Silver 60s Show brings you hits performed by the original hit makers. This year 60s favourites Peter Noone, Brian Poole and Dave Berry with Vanity Fare unite for what could be the last ever Solid Silver 60s Show. Don’t miss your chance to see this slice of history and relive some of your fondest memories. £35.50, £33.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £2 off (includes £3 booking fee)
Sun 17 Mar, 7.45pm
The Forge
CHRIS WOOD
Chris Wood is an uncompromising writer whose music reveals his love for the un-official history of the English speaking people. With gentle intelligence he weaves the tradition with his own contemporary parables. £17 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15 (includes £2 booking fee)
19 – 23 Mar, 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm
The Haymarket Basingstoke Amateur Operatic Society presents
Through powerful, modern songs and humorous action, Made in Dagenham tells the story of the conflict at Ford’s Dagenham car plant in 1968. Be inspired as ordinary Essex wife and mum, Rita O’Grady, leads the girls in the stitching room in a battle against the might of Ford and the corruption of the Union. Inspired by a true story and based on the hit movie, this relevant musical features songs such as the rousing Stand Up, the understated The Letter, and the rallying Everybody Out. Funny, touching and timeless, Made in Dagenham shows how ordinary people can do extraordinary things when they stand together. Tue £20, Wed – Sat £23 Over 65s and f/t students £1 off Wed – Sat, under 16s £15 (includes £2 booking fee) * Please note: Some scenes contain swearing representative of the authentic 1968 factory setting
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The Anvil
ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT Schumann Konzertstück for four horns Symphony no. 4 Brahms Piano Concerto no. 1 Sir András Schiff conductor / piano Schumann’s Konzertstück was written to show off the virtuoso possibilities of the then new valve horn. Its three movements showcase the character of the instrument, with heroic drama in the first, a singing slow movement, and an exuberant finale sure to bring the house down. Schumann's symphony was begun in the flood of works prompted by his marriage, and it contains some of his most inspired music in any form. The stormy first movement of Brahms' titanic concerto is followed by a rich slow movement of quiet beauty. The finale is a defiant rondo of great energy which eventually turns to the major mode for a triumphant close. £41, £37, £30, £23, £15 Under 25s and f/t students £11 (includes £3 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Association
Sun 24 Mar, 4pm
The Anvil
HAMPSHIRE MUSIC SERVICE 10 PIECES CONCERT
Programme includes: Bernstein Mambo from West Side Story Holst Mars from The Planets Bach Toccata and Fugue Bates A Bao a Qu Hampshire County Youth Orchestra Romsey Area Schools Concert Band Hampshire Youth Jazz Centre The Hampshire Music Service presents an afternoon of music for the whole family, chosen from the BBC 10 Pieces project. Introducing young people to the world of live music with the added bonus of a world premier by Hampshire jazz musician Laura Jurd. £10 Over 65s and f/t students £8, under 16s £3 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Sun 24 Mar, 8pm
The Haymarket
ARDAL O’HANLON
The Showing Off Must Go On
Ardal O’Hanlon, star of Death in Paradise, Father Ted, and My Hero, continues to tour his acclaimed stand-up shows worldwide. Because he loves it. And it’s a compulsion. And the world is a funny place. In an age of raging populism, #MeToo, identity politics, the end of truth, the collapsing middle ground, peak avocado and £15 Gin and Tonics, and terrified of being on the wrong side of history, and desperate to prove that his gender, race, age and class don’t necessarily define him, Ardal is forced to saddle his high horse again and ride fearlessly into the culture wars (with a white hankie in his pocket just in case), comedy as ever being the best emergency response mechanism to extreme events there is. £25 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
Tue 26 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
AN EVENING OF ERIC & ERN
with Jonty Stephens and Ian Ashpitel This is a brilliant homage crammed full of renditions of those famous comedy sketches, that hits all the right notes! From Greig's Piano Concerto to Mr Memory, “Arsenal!”. It’s a show full of Morecambe and Wise's most loved routines, songs and sketches and of course a musical guest. This wonderful show evokes memories of times when whole families would huddle around the telly on Sunday evenings. £23 (includes £3 booking fee)
26 – 27 Mar, 7pm
The Anvil
BERKSHIRE MAESTROS
West Berkshire Junior Music Festival 2019
Berkshire Maestros once again brings hundreds of young people together from local primary schools to celebrate the joy of singing featuring songs from the musical RATS! £15 Over 65s, f/t students and under 16s £11.50 (includes £2 booking fee)
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Wed 27 Mar, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
KATHRYN TICKELL & THE DARKENING
Musicians from Northumberland, Scotland, Ireland and England invoke the dark, powerful, shamanic sounds of Ancient Northumbria and broadcast them to the modern world. Their inspiration comes from the wild, dramatic, weatherbitten countryside along Hadrian’s Wall. Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening brings some of the oldest Northumbrian tunes and songs throbbing to life, intermingling them with new material and binding it all together with contemporary resonance and attitude. £23 (includes £3 booking fee)
28 – 31 Mar Thu & Sat 4.30pm Fri - Sun 10.30am & 1.30pm
The Haymarket
WE’RE GOING ON A BEAR HUNT
based on the much-loved book by Michael Rosen and Helen Oxenbury The smash-hit production of We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, direct from the West End, returns vividly and noisily in this fun-filled adaptation set to a versatile lively score. Join our intrepid family of adventurers and their musical dog on a quest to find a bear; as they wade through the gigantic swishy swashy grass, the splishy splashy river and the thick oozy, squelchy mud! Expect catchy songs, interactive scenes, plenty of adventure and a few surprises along the way. £12.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 3 and over
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MARCH | APRIL Fri 29 Mar, 8pm
The Anvil
SETH LAKEMAN
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner Seth Lakeman takes a break from the Robert Plant musical to release his ninth studio album The Well Worn Path and head back out touring with a new band line-up. Expect a return to a no-nonsense, organic, folk-rock approach with hints of Fairport Convention, Neil Young, Nick Cave and Billy Bragg - plus Lakeman’s trademark foot-stomping, fiddle bow-shredding and soaring vocals. £28 (includes £3 booking fee)
Sat 30 Mar, 7.45pm
The Anvil
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Brahms Violin Concerto Shostakovich Symphony no. 5 Alina Pogostkina violin Xian Zhang Brahms’ violin concerto is built on a symphonic scale, to the point where the original version had the four movements traditional for that form. Brahms replaced the middle two with one of his most beautiful adagios, and the finale is a vigorous Hungarian dance. Arguments continue to rage over the true meaning of Shostakovich’s most performed and recorded symphony, but it remains a work of extraordinary emotional and musical tension, poised on a knife edge between survival and disaster. £41, £37, £30, £23, £15 Under 25s and f/t students £11 (includes £3 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
6.30pm The Forge The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Partnership
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“Impressively seamless… sophisticated… thought-provoking”
Theatre News
“Intelligent, insightful” The Stage
2 – 6 Apr, 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
The Haymarket Dermot McLaughlin Productions with The Mercury Theatre Colchester and Wolverhampton Grand Theatre
by Henry James adapted by Tim Luscombe “I don’t save or shield them. It’s as bad as I feared – they’re lost” 1840. A young governess agrees to look after two orphaned children in Bly, a seemingly idyllic country house. But shortly after her arrival, she realises that they are not alone. There are others – the ghosts of Bly’s troubled past. The Governess will risk everything to keep the children safe. Years later, confronted by the past, she is compelled to account for what actually happened to her and the innocents under her protection. This new adaptation of Henry James’ chilling tale, which was the original inspiration for Susan Hill’s The Woman in Black, is a masterclass in stage-craft, with captivating performances, deliciously atmospheric set and lighting design, and an evocative soundtrack. £29, 2pm £27.50 Under 25s and f/t students £15.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over
Thu 4 Apr, 7.30pm
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The Anvil
MIKE & THE MECHANICS
Looking Back Over My Shoulder Tour 2019
Supergroup Mike & The Mechanics are back. Featuring original member and founder of Genesis Mike Rutherford is joined by Tim Howar and Andrew Roachford, who add a soulful dimension to the band’s already established sound. Alongside tracks from their highly acclaimed latest album Let Me Fly, expect the massive 80s hit single The Living Years, as well as Silent Running, All I Need is a Miracle, Word Of Mouth, Another Cup of Coffee, and the unforgettable Over My Shoulder. £43, £38 (includes £3 booking fee)
Thu 4 Apr, 7pm
The Anvil
HMS SHOWCASE 2019
Hear your teachers perform! The Hampshire Music Service teachers show off their musical skills. Orchestra, band, choir, jazz – something for everyone and a varied programme of great entertainment. Tickets TBC
Fri 5 Apr, 7.45pm
The Anvil
T. REXTASY
Accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc Bolan’s family and original band members, they have been described by many as ‘beyond the boundaries of tribute’. Truly a rock ‘n’ roll concert for all ages. If you would like to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this show is for you! £26 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Fri 5 Apr, 8pm
The Forge
DAOIRÍ FARRELL
Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí (pronounced Derry) Farrell is one of the most important singers to come out of Ireland in recent years. Six months after releasing the album True Born Irishman, Daoirí won two prestigious BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017 for Best Newcomer and Best Traditional Track, and performed live at the awards ceremony at London’s Royal Albert Hall. £17 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15 (includes £3 booking fee)
Sat 6 Apr, 7.45pm
The Anvil
BASINGSTOKE CHORAL SOCIETY
Mozart Requiem Janet Wheeler I Sing and Ever Shall New London Sinfonia David Gibson Mozart’s magnificent Requiem is a work shrouded in mystery. Beset by ill-health in the summer of 1791, Mozart was visited by a ‘mysterious man in grey’ who commissioned the work on the condition of utmost secrecy. The concert also features I Sing and Ever Shall, an exciting choral work by the award-winning British composer Janet Wheeler. £27, £21, £16, £12 F/t students & under 16s £7 (includes £2 booking fee)
“This show captures all the magic of the books and much much more” Edinburgh Festival for Kids
7 - 9 Apr, 3pm Mon & Tue 11am
The Haymarket
THE GRUFFALO, THE WITCH, AND THE WARTHOG WITH JULIA DONALDSON
Following a sell-out season at last year’s Edinburgh Fringe Festival, the UK's bestselling author Julia Donaldson presents a show featuring six of her books, including The Gruffalo, The Ugly Five and the newlyreleased The Cook and the King. The cast of five, including Julia’s guitarplaying husband Malcolm, bring Julia's stories to life with songs, puppetry and a touch of magic. £15.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
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BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Tue 9 Apr, 2pm & 6pm
The Anvil
PETER PAN – EASTER PANTOMIME
starring Bobby Davro Let your dreams take flight at The Anvil this Easter. Join the boy who never grows up… Peter Pan and take part in his adventures with Wendy as they fly off to Neverland and meet some fantastical characters along the way; Tinker Bell, the Lost Children, Tiger Lily, Nana the dog, Pirates, Smee, and of course, Captain Hook. Don’t miss another spectacular family pantomime from the same team behind previous brilliant Easter productions of The Wizard of Oz and Beauty and the Beast. With an all-star cast, impressive music, energetic dance routines, lots and lots of laughter and flying that will thrill the child in all of us. Come and see Peter Pan soar to new heights at The Anvil during the Easter school holidays. HOOK your tickets early to avoid disappointment… The CROC is ticking! £25 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £23 (includes £3 booking fee)
Wed 10 Apr, 7.45pm
The Anvil
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Beethoven Symphony no. 6 Berlioz Symphonie fantastique Herbert Blomstedt The impulse behind the Pastoral symphony was Beethoven’s own love of the Austrian countryside. The five movements encompass the joys of solitary contemplation and a peasants’ celebration, a summer thunderstorm, and a final hymn of thanksgiving. Berlioz’ stunning Symphonie fantastique embodies the visions of a lovesick musician in the grip of an overdose of opium. The idea of his beloved returns in various guises through the work, ending in a nightmarish witches’ sabbath. A profoundly imaginative score, it made the composer’s reputation all over Europe. £41, £37, £30, £23, £15 Under 25s and f/t students £11 (includes £3 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
Young Artists Recital, 6.30pm The Forge To book your free ticket(s), please call the box office on 01256 844244.
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Wed 10 Apr, 7.30pm
The Haymarket Roughhouse & Live Wire Theatre Companies present
THE LONG WALK BACK by Dougie Blaxland Based on real life events, The Long Walk Back tells the story of England cricketer’s Chris Lewis’ fall from grace. Within months of his cricketing career ending his life lay in ruins when he was sentenced for smuggling cocaine into the UK. The Long Walk Back dramatises the extraordinary journey that took Chris from the brink of despair to a profound moral awakening. But there is far more to this captivating drama than at first meets the eye; set in the cell that Chris occupies alone throughout his sentence, who is the stranger in the room? Stay in your seat for a post-show Q&A with Chris Lewis and Roughhouse Theatre Director Shane Morgan. £19.50 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 15 and over
Thu 11 Apr, 11.30am & 2pm
The Haymarket
THE AMAZING BUBBLE MAN
Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for over 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. Louis explores the breath-taking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. From square bubbles to rocket bubbles, tornado bubbles to flying saucer bubbles, The Amazing Bubble Man conjures shrieks of laughter and gasps of amazement from all ages. £15 Under 16s £13 (includes £3 booking fee)
Fri 12 Apr, 7.45pm
The Haymarket
CHINA CRISIS
China Crisis found major success in the UK in the 80s with five Top 40 singles, ten Top 50 singles and three Top 40 albums. The band also had chart hits across Australia, Europe and the Americas. Their string of hit singles includes African White, Christia, Working with Fire and Steel, Black Man Ray, and Wishful Thinking. They will be performing these hits and more, alongside tracks from the new album, Autumn in the Neighbourhood. £23 (includes £3 booking fee)
COMING SOON
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244 Sun 14 Apr, 3pm
The Anvil
THE NATIONAL CHILDREN'S ORCHESTRA OF GREAT BRITAIN
Join the brilliant young musicians in the NCO as they return to Basingstoke with a bang! Hot off the heels of their 40th anniversary, these teenagers will perform a variety of orchestral pieces to inspire and delight audiences of all ages. Enjoy a sprinkling of springtime magic like no other. £23, £20, £17 Over 65s and f/t students £2 off, under 16s £7, under 5s £2 (includes £2 booking fee)
Thu 25 Apr, 7.30pm
The Anvil
BACK TO THE FUTURE IN CONCERT
Experience the thrill of the classic time-travelling blockbuster Back to the Future with a live orchestral score. The Czech National Symphony Orchestra play award-winning composer Alan Silvestri's score, conducted by Ben Palmer. The 1.21-gigawatt hit that dominated the 1985 box office, spawned two wildly successful sequels and stamped an enduring imprint on pop culture is back with a bang. Now, fans old and new can experience the thrill of Back to the Future like never before: on a big high-definition screen with a full symphony orchestra performing Alan Silvestri’s dazzling musical score live to the film. Audiences are in for an additional treat: approximately 20 minutes of brand-new music added by Silvestri to the film's score especially for these live orchestra presentations. £49, £38, £29 Under 25s £19 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: the film has a PG certificate
Fri 18 Oct, 7.30pm
The Anvil A Celebration of 50 Years of Abbey Road and Let It Be
AND IN THE END
with The Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and The Bootleg Beatles Neil Innes presenter Richard Balcombe conductor Arrangements by Ian Stephens Experience two of the Beatles’ best loved albums performed afresh in this special musical collaboration, adding a classical twist and performing beautifully arranged symphonic versions of these hits including Here Comes The Sun, Come Together and The Long and Winding Road. The award-winning Royal Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra and the nation’s premier Beatles group, The Bootleg Beatles, join forces to deliver a Beatles experience like no other to celebrate 50 years since the release of Abbey Road and Let It Be. Hosted by writer, comedian and musician Neil Innes (Monty Python, Bonzo Dog Doo-Dah Band, The Rutles), this will be an unmissable event for Beatles fans of all ages! £48, £39 (includes £3 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 one in The Forge. The Haymarket has up to two wheelchair spaces at stalls level. We cannot sell wheelchair spaces or allow transfers out of wheelchairs into seats in the Circle at The Anvil. Emergency evacuation from Haymarket wheelchair positions is via an evacuchair. Lifts cannot be used in an emergency at any venue. 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 three 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 our venues 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 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 £2 (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.
Supported by:
Make a gift in your will 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.
Privacy Anvil Arts is committed to protecting your privacy and to this end has developed a Privacy Policy. We operate and are registered in accordance with current data protection legislation. For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/privacypolicy If you have any questions about our Privacy Policy or information we hold about you, email datacontrol@anvilarts.org.uk or write to us at: Information Controller, Anvil Arts, Churchill Way, Basingstoke RG21 7QR
PICTURE CREDITS Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom | © The Elf Factory Ltd/Entertainment One UK Ltd 2008 Chris Wood | Rob Blackham Daoirí Farrell | Desmond Farrell Herbert Blomstedt | Gert Mothes Kirill Karabits | Denis Manokha Room on the Broom | © Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler 2001 – Macmillan Children’s Books Santtu-Matias Rouvali | Kaapo Kamu Sir András Schiff | Sheila Rock Soumik Datta | Pete le May Steve Harley | Mike Callow 2015 Xian Zhang | B Ealovega
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Wed 2, 2pm & 6pm Thu 3, 2pm & 6pm Fri 4, 2pm & 6pm Sat 5, 2pm & 6pm Sun 6, 2pm Thu 17, 7.45pm Fri 18, 7.30pm Wed 23, 7.45pm Thu 24, 7.30pm Thu 24, 7.45pm Fri 25, 7.30pm Sat 26, 7.30pm Sat 26, 7.45pm Sun 27, 3pm Thu 31, 7.30pm Sat 12, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Sun 27, 5pm
January
Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra The Classic Rock Show Philharmonia Orchestra Jim Davidson Lisa Mills Spirit of the Dance That’ll Be The Day May Erlewine The Band of Her Majesty’s Royal Marines Professor Brian Cox – Universal Warm Up Hospital pantomime: Peter Bedpan Chandelle Stage School
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Fri 1, 8pm Henning Wehn Fri 1, 8.15pm Jackie Oates Sat 2, 7.30pm Mayor’s Spring Charity Concert Tue 5, 7.30pm Ben Fogle Wed 6, 7.45pm Vampires Rock Thu 7, 7.45pm Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Fri 8, 8pm Brit Floyd Fri 8, 8.15pm Keith James – The Songs of Nick Drake Sat 9, 7.30pm Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra Sun 10 Mar, 7pm Get on the Floor Tue 12, 7.30pm That’ll Be The Day Wed 13, 8pm Rumours of Fleetwood Mac Wed 13, 8.15pm Thunder and Rain Thu 14, 7.30pm King of Ghosts & Around India with a Movie Camera Sat 16, 7.30pm Anton & Erin – Dance Those Magical Musicals Sun 17, 7.30pm The Solid Silver 60s Show Sun 17, 7.45pm Chris Wood Wed 20, 7.45pm Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment Sun 24, 4pm Hampshire Music Service 10 Pieces Concert Tue 26, 7pm Berkshire Maestros Wed 27, 7pm Berkshire Maestros Fri 29, 8pm Seth Lakeman Sat 30, 7.45pm Philharmonia Orchestra Fri 1, 3pm Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show Sat 2, 11am & 2pm Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show Sun 3, 11am & 2pm Elmer the Patchwork Elephant Show Tue 5, 7.30pm Albert Lee & Band Thu 7, 7.30pm Steve Harley Fri 8, 7.30pm Hancock’s Half Hour Sat 9, 2pm & 7.30pm Hancock’s Half Hour Thu 14, 2pm & 7.30pm Macbeth Fri 15, 2pm & 7.30pm Macbeth Tue 19, 7.30pm BAOS: Made in Dagenham, The Musical Wed 20, 7.30pm BAOS: Made in Dagenham, The Musical Thu 21, 7.30pm BAOS: Made in Dagenham, The Musical Fri 22, 7.30pm BAOS: Made in Dagenham, The Musical Sat 23, 2.30pm & 7.30pm BAOS: Made in Dagenham, The Musical Sun 24, 8pm Ardal O’Hanlon Tue 26, 7.30pm An Evening of Eric & Ern A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 A 3 H 2 H 2 H 2
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anvilarts.org.uk
BOX OFFICE 01256 844244
CALENDAR
Fri 1, 7.30pm Sat 2, 7.30pm Sat 2, 7.45pm Sun 3, 7.45pm Tue 5, 4.30pm Thu 7, 7.30pm Tue 12, 4.30pm Sat 9, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Thu 14, 8pm Fri 15, 8pm Fri 15, 8.15pm Sat 16, 7.45pm Tue 19, 4pm Wed 20, 10am, 1pm & 4pm Mon 25, 7.30pm Tue 26, 7.30pm Wed 27, 7.30pm Thu 28, 7.30pm Thu 28, 7.45pm Fri 1, 7.30pm Sat 2, 7.30pm Sun 3, 7pm Thu 7, 1.30pm Fri 8, 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 9, 10.30am & 1.30pm Sun 10, 10.30am & 1.30pm Tue 12, 7.30pm Wed 13, 7.30pm Thu 14, 2pm & 7.30pm Sat 16, 7.30pm Thu 21, 7.30pm Sat 23, 8pm Sun 24, 4pm Wed 27, 7.30pm
February
Thu 31, 7.30pm
Professor Brian Cox – Universal Warm Up Nish Kumar Luke Jackson Trio St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra Hampshire County Council Music Service Jason Manford Hampshire County Council Music Service Sing-a-Long-a: The Greatest Showman Fairport Convention Joan Collins – Unscripted Michael Roach Music for 18 Musicians Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Ben & Holly’s Little Kingdom Swan Lake La Fille mal gardée The Nutcracker Dr Michael Mosley Sindhu Vee Sherfield School: Holes Roy Orbison and The Traveling Wilburys Experience VOXX – The Urban Tenors Room on the Broom Room on the Broom Room on the Broom Room on the Broom The Nightmare Room The Nightmare Room The Nightmare Room Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall The Stars of Les Misérables Live in Concert Northern Soul Live Kala the Arts Strangers on a Train Set
Sherfield School: Holes
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We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening We’re Going on a Bear Hunt We’re Going on a Bear Hunt We’re Going on a Bear Hunt
Schools rate available
Group booking rate available
Signed Performance
F The Forge RP Relaxed Performance
H The Haymarket
Family ticket
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A The Anvil
KEY
Wed 3, 7.30pm Mike & The Mechanics Thu 4, 7pm Hampshire Music Service 2019 Fri 5, 7.45pm T.Rextasy Fri 5, 8pm Daoirí Farrell Sat 6, 7.45pm Basingstoke Choral Society Tue 9, 2pm & 6pm Easter Pantomime – Peter Pan Wed 10, 7.45pm Philharmonia Orchestra Tue 2, 7.30pm Turn of the Screw Wed 3, 7.30pm Turn of the Screw Thu 4, 2pm & 7.30pm Turn of the Screw Fri 5, 7.30pm Turn of the Screw Sat 6, 2pm & 7.30pm Turn of the Screw Sun 7, 3pm The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog with Julia Donaldson Mon 8, 11am & 3pm The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog with Julia Donaldson Tue 9, 11am & 3pm The Gruffalo, The Witch and The Warthog with Julia Donaldson Wed 10, 7.30pm The Long Walk Back Thu 11, 11.30am & 2pm The Amazing Bubble Man Fri 12, 7.45pm China Crisis
April
Wed 27, 7.30pm Thu 28, 4.30pm Fri 29, 10.30am & 1.30pm Sat 30, 1 0.30am, 1.30pm & 4.30pm Sun 31, 10.30am & 1.30pm
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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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Hampshire RG21 7QR
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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 train and bus stations are 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 train / bus: Basingstoke train and bus stations are both a 10 minute 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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