SUMMER 2016 G R E AT P E R F O R M A N C E – L I V E
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THE TIBETAN MONKS of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and NGAWANG LODUP | 5
Fri 1 April, 2pm & 6pm
Fri 1 April, 7.30pm
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THE WIZARD OF OZ
An Easter Pantomime
starring Bobby Davro and Dani Harmer
MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE! | 17
Follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Anvil for a fantastic all-new Easter pantomime version of L. Frank Baum’s The Wizard of Oz, starring comedy legend Bobby Davro as Scarecrow and Dani Harmer (CBBC’s Tracy Beaker, Strictly Come Dancing) as Dorothy. Join Kansas farm-girl Dorothy and her pet dog Toto on an adventure to the Emerald City meeting along the way a Scarecrow who needs a brain, a Tin Man who wants a heart, and a Cowardly Lion who desperately needs courage. But will the wonderful Wizard of Oz be able to help them before the Wicked Witch of the West captures them in her dungeon?
NIGEL KENNEDY | 22
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FASCINATING AÏDA’S LIZA PULMAN SINGS HOLLYWOOD
Liza Pulman brings you an evening of some of the greatest songs from the silver screen. With her glorious voice, charming personality and quirky comedic skills she will take you on a musical journey celebrating the golden age of Hollywood and beyond. From As Time Goes By to Moon River, through Hitchcock, the romantic comedy and even the American western, these are the songs of our Saturday afternoons and our Sunday nights. Accompanied by the Joseph Atkins Orchestra, this is a joyous evening not to be missed. £20 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 2 April, 7.45pm
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PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Beethoven Overture: Coriolan Brahms Piano Concerto no. 1 Elgar Enigma Variations Nikolai Lugansky piano Yuri Temirkanov
Packed with well-known pop songs, brilliant dance routines, lots of audience participation and plenty of laughter for all the family! So click those heels together and book your tickets now.
The dramatic overture to Coriolan begins with power and confidence, but by the close the music has fragmented into silence. Brahms’ titanic concerto was written partly during the final years of his mentor Schumann’s life. Its stormy outer movements are separated by a slow movement of stillness and beauty.
£20, four tickets £69 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £18 (includes £1 booking fee)
Elgar’s variations are fond musical descriptions of close friends, varying from the serious ‘Nimrod’ (his publisher) to the romantic and delicate C.A.E. (his wife), concluding with an energetic and confident self-portrait.
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£39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day. Also available on subscription – please contact the box office for further details. The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Partnership
Sun 3 Apr, 2.30pm
The Haymarket
HOW LION BECAME KING OF TINGA TINGA LAND
A fun-packed performance that will transport children and their families to the African plain, from the creator of The Tweenies.
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD and THE THREE LITTLE PIGS | 30
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World Music Series
Wise Old Bird Banjoko decides that the land of Tinga Tinga should have a King, and sets about finding the animal worthy to wear the crown. Each animal brings a special story and song, so come and enjoy the music, puppetry, dancing and find out who becomes King. Dress up as your favourite animal! “A perfect example of how an idea can be brilliantly produced to make an authentic and enjoyable children’s show.” The Stage £12 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 3 and over
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Wed 6 Apr, 8pm
Sat 4 Jun, 7.30pm
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The Haymarket
KINGS OF THE SOUTH SEAS
Chasing the Whale
Six talented artists are brought together for a journey into the bawdy and thrilling world of the early whalers. They are joined by Tim Eriksen performing author Philip Hoare’s captivating tales alongside award-winning documentary director Adam Clitheroe’s film portraying the powerful imagery of these extraordinary voyages. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
RAJASTHAN HERITAGE BRASS BAND
With a diverse repertoire spanning Rajasthani folk songs, Bollywood hits, spiritual qawwali and Bhangra beats, these ten vividly costumed artists make up a rousing brass ensemble showcasing the evocative and joyous music that governs life in Rajasthan. £17 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 29 Apr, 7.30pm
Sat 11 Jun, 7.45pm
The Haymarket
The Forge
Sun Celebration
A special musical trio comprising British blues innovator and slide guitarist Michael Messer, Hindustani slide guitar maestro Manish Pingle and London-based tabla player Gurdain Rayatt.
WARSAW VILLAGE BAND
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MICHAEL MESSER’S MITRA
“One of the most adventurous, exciting groups in Europe” The Guardian
The Warsaw Village Band takes the rich tradition of Polish music, from keening laments to earthy peasant dances, and turbocharges it to stunning effect.
Together, these three musicians from opposite sides of the globe create a fascinating musical journey. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
Don’t miss a band at the top of their game. £18 (includes £1 booking fee)
Tue 24 May, 7.30pm
Sat 28 May, 8pm
Fri 1 Jul, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
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JOEL SAVOY, JESSE LÉGE and the CAJUN COUNTRY REVIVAL
The Haymarket
THE TIBETAN MONKS of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and NGAWANG LODUP
“A whirlwind” New York Times
The Cajun Country Revival is a veritable supergroup American roots musicians comprising Jesse Lége and Joel Savoy with the Foghorn Stringband. They’ve delighted audiences around the world celebrating the music that brought them together.
Recreating the mysteries of the Buddhist Monastery, eight Tibetan monks from Tashi Lhunpo offer a dramatic presentation of sacred dance, music and prayer with traditional costumes and ceremonial masks.
CANZONIERE GRECANINO SALENTINO
Feel the power, passion and excitement of traditional dance music from the heel of Italy with Canzoniere Grecanino Salentino. This award-winning band have stunned audiences all over the world with the unstoppable rhythms of their traditional pizzica music. With their latest multiaward winning album Quaranta out now, come and enjoy what is sure to be an amazing performance. “One of the best bands in the world at the moment, without a shred of doubt” FRoots £20 (includes £1 booking fee)
£15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
They are joined by dramnyen player Ngawang Lodup. Descended from a long line of well-known nomadic singers. “The Buddhist monk who became a rock star” £18 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £16 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Thu 7 April, 7.45pm
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TAP FACTORY
A breath-taking show in the genre of Stomp, Tap Dogs and the Blue Man Group. This tremendously visual and highly exciting show features the world’s best tap dancers and international musicians as they blend the art of dance, percussion, comedy and cirque acrobatics. The fully choreographed spectacular features mind blowing live percussion, and gorgeous male dancers and acrobats to set your pulses racing. With urban, tap dance, hip hop, comedy, and aerial acrobatics, you will be amazed and thrilled by this high octane spectacular. £25 Over 65s and f/t students £23, under 16s £18 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 7 Apr, 8pm
The Forge
DANE BAPTISTE
Reasonable Doubts
with support from Kae Krud The last 18 months have been non–stop for the Independent’s ‘Face to Watch in 2015’, with two sold out runs at The Soho Theatre, his own BBC sitcom and a TV regular with performances on Sweat the Small Stuff, Virtually Famous, Celebrity Squares and Live at The Comedy Store.
Thu 7 Apr, 6pm Wed 6 Apr, 7.45pm
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IRELAND’S CALL
Two countries. One Love
Critically acclaimed show Essence of Ireland takes on a new lease of theatrical life with Ireland’s Call, a new and exciting musical adaptation of the show. Inspired by true events and spanning three decades, Ireland’s Call follows the extraordinary journey of the strong-headed Sean Dempsey, who, at the end of WW2, leaves behind his childhood sweetheart, Cora, and his beloved homeland, Ireland, in search of a better life in the Big Apple. Can their love survive the Atlantic Divide? An exhilarating mix of original scores and well-known songs such as Galway Girl and Isle of Hope Isle Of Tears. Ireland’s Call is a powerful, explosive blend of energy, emotion and music. “Mesmerising” The Guardian £24.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £22.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
The Haymarket
£13, Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
POP FACTOR: THE CONCERT!
Suitable for ages 16 and over
The number 1 pop show celebrating the biggest pop stars and current chart hits. From Taylor Swift to Ed Sheeran, Katy Perry to Olly Murs, we’ve squeezed in smash hits from all your favourite pop stars to create your very own pop concert! Featuring a cast of top professionals performing a current set list, this show is the perfect night out for kids both young and old. It’s a non-stop party, high energy ride that leaves you dancing and singing all night. Fully live vocals and energetic choreography, plus dance competitions with prize giveaways make this a must-see show for the whole family. £15.50 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 5 and over and their families
Wed 6 Apr, 8pm
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KINGS OF THE SOUTH SEAS
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8 – 9 Apr Fri 3pm & 6.30pm Sat 1.30pm & 5pm
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MISSION IMPUDSEYBLE
A new show from Ashleigh and Pudsey
Britain’s newest secret agent is off the leash… and ready for action! Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to join us for a brand new interactive spy adventure suitable for the whole family starring everyone’s favourite Britain’s Got Talent champions. From K9 Intelligence, Agents Ashleigh and Pudsey must defeat their arch nemesis Dr Feline and his acrobatic cat burglars as they battle for world domination. With a fantastic array of gadgets, cars, jet packs and gizmos you will help Ashleigh and Pudsey by finding clues, breaking codes and solving puzzles. So get ready for this amazing musical adventure, featuring West End performers, and give the nation’s original and best dancing dog the “appaws” he deserves. £19 Under 16s £16 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for audiences aged 4 – 104!
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Sun 10 Apr, 3pm
Wed 13 Apr, 8pm
Thu 14 Apr, 7.45pm
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NATIONAL CHILDREN’S ORCHESTRAS OF GREAT BRITAIN
MARK STEEL
Who Do You Think I Am?
TELL ME ON A SUNDAY
It never really bothered me that I’d never met my mum.
starring Jodie Prenger
Featuring the best young musical talent the UK has to offer, the NCO makes a welcome return for their first 2016 appearance with the Under 13 Orchestra.
It never occurred to me I needed to meet her to ‘find out who I was’, as it didn’t seem likely I’d discover I was someone different to who I thought I was. Could it turn out I spoke Italian, supported Arsenal or had a fear of Liquorice Allsorts?
Tell Me on a Sunday charts the romantic misadventures of a young English girl in New York in the heady days of the 1980s. Brimming with optimism, she seeks success and love. But as she weaves her way through the maze of the city and her own anxieties, frustrations and heartaches she begins to wonder whether she’s been looking for love in all the wrong places. This much-loved musical features the chart-topping Take That Look off your Face and the title track Tell Me on a Sunday.
This hundred-strong orchestra, with no player older than 13, is sure to reignite your passion for classical music and leave you confident of its future in their hands. £23, £19, £16 Over 65s £2 off, f/t students £11, under 16s £6 (includes £1 booking fee)
See Mark Steel in his newest stand up show, a surprising and enthralling story told with aplomb. “Profound yet funny” ★★★★ The Sunday Times £16 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 14 and over
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Andrew Lloyd Webber and Don Black’s
Under 13 Orchestra
Come and enjoy an afternoon of technically brilliant, youthfully exuberant music, showing a fresh approach to renowned concert repertoire.
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This new 2016 production includes an intimate post-show chat with Jodie about life, love and playing the role of Emma. £26 (includes £1 booking fee)
Under 5s free
Thu 14 Apr, 8pm
The Forge
BENJAMIN FOLKE THOMAS
An electrifying performer whose characterful and resonant vocal style is complemented by highly accomplished fingerstyle guitar, Ben’s influences include Warren Zevon, Leonard Cohen and early Dylan. Whether you are a long-time country-rock and Americana fan or a newcomer to the genre, Ben’s fervour and musicality will blow you away.
Wed 13 Apr, 7.45pm
£15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
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PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
Rachmaninov The Isle of the Dead Prokofiev Piano Concerto no. 2 Rachmaninov Symphonic Dances Boris Berezovsky piano Vladimir Ashkenazy The Isle of the Dead depicts the ghostly ferryman of Greek mythology rowing the souls of the departed to judgement. Prokofiev’s thrilling second piano concerto contains a fizzing scherzo, a march-like slow movement, and a helter-skelter finale, all put together with unforgettable virtuosity.
Fri 15 Apr, 8pm
The Symphonic Dances was the last orchestral piece Rachmaninov completed. The three contrasting movements – a sinister march, a hesitant waltz and a fantastic dance – are written with a wealth of imagination, leading to a moving and personal conclusion.
This performance has sold out. More tickets may be released nearer the time. To join the waiting list please call the box office on 01256 844244.
£39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day The Philharmonia Orchestra is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Partnership. This concert is also available on subscription - please contact the box office for further details.
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SEAN LOCK
Keep it Light
£24 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 15 and over
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Fri 15 Apr, 7.30pm
Sun 17 Apr, 9.30am & 2.30pm
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HOT CLUB OF COWTOWN
Hot Club of Cowtown, with a global reputation for unforgettable shows, returns for another exuberant live performance. Lauded for their “down-home melodies and exuberant improvisation” (The Times), Hot Club weave a combination of seemingly disparate styles together to magical effect. The band’s musical alchemy fuses hot jazz and Western swing with jaw-dropping virtuosity. £18 (includes £1 booking fee)
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CHOIR OF THE YEAR 2016 AUDITIONS
Join choirs from across the region as they compete in the first round of the UK’s biggest choral competition. Singers of all ages will take to the stage in an attempt to impress a panel of expert judges and move one step closer to being crowned Choir of the Year 2016. £12 per audition session or £20 for two Over 65s and under 16s £8 or £15 for two (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 21 Apr, 8pm
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JULIAN CLARY
The Joy of Mincing Sat 16 Apr, 7.45pm
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AN EVENING WITH AGGERS & TUFFERS
Evenings with Aggers have been delighting audiences all over the country. Now Phil Tufnell teams up with his TMS colleague Jonathan Agnew for a series of shows. Tuffers was the bad boy of English cricket in the 90s. Since retiring, he has carved out a successful TV career, appearing in I’m A Celebrity, Get Me Out of Here and Strictly Come Dancing as well as being team captain of A Question of Sport.
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A Little History of BIG Bands
Join IJO Big Band on an evolutionary journey through the greatest big band music of all time. From Count Basie and Duke Ellington, to John Dankworth, Stan Kenton and Gordon Goodwin, lose yourself in the energy of a live 20-piece big band as they showcase well-loved songs from the golden era of swing alongside gems from Michael Bublé and Lady Gaga. £14 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t student £12 (includes £1 booking fee)
ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
Suitable for ages 16 and over
The event is being run in aid of the Professional Cricketers Association and money raised will go to the organisation’s Benevolent Fund.
IJO BIG BAND
The Joy of Mincing is Julian Clary’s celebration of 30 years as a camp comedian. There is so much to tell you; the ups and downs of his sordid love life, the true and heart-stopping account of how he saved Dame Joan Collins’ life, and don’t start him on the perils of his DIY electrical home enema kit. On stage Julian will proudly wear his well-deserved M.B.E (Mincer of the British Empire).
£24 Over 65s and f/t students £21 (includes £1 booking fee)
£26 (includes £1 booking fee)
The Haymarket
Sat 23 Apr, 7.45pm
This is Julian at his filthy best. Live and unplugged. Come and witness a masterclass in camp comedy.
This will be a fascinating, entertaining, no-holds-barred evening for cricket fans and non-lovers of the game alike and there will be an opportunity for you to tweet Aggers with your own questions.
Sat 16 Apr, 7.30pm
Julian Clary, national trinket, author, TV and radio star is coming up your way…
Sat 16 Apr, 8pm
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DIANA JONES
Award-winning Diana Jones has brought her original style of Appalachian singing and song writing to stages from Nashville to Amsterdam. Combining old-time Appalachian folk music with country blues and a distinctive songwriting style, Diana is a consummate storyteller and her songs resonate with an intense sense of longing and bitter-sweet emotion. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Brahms Tragic Overture Rott Scherzo from Symphony in E Bruckner Symphony no. 6 Sir Simon Rattle Music written or performed in Vienna in 1880 makes up this programme. After Brahms’ turbulent overture, an interesting rarity - the Mahler-like Scherzo from Hans Rott’s Symphony. An organ pupil of Bruckner, he was described by Mahler as “the founder of the New Symphony as I see it” but died at just twenty-five years old. Bruckner called his sixth symphony one of his boldest works. Its four movements seem to flow from a single source of inspiration and contain some of the loveliest music he wrote. £45, £41, £36, £25, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day Please note this concert is not available on subscription. The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Association
SELLING FAST 6.30pm
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20 – 23 Apr, 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
The Haymarket Rumpus Theatre Company presents
FATHER BROWN The Curse of the Invisible Man
A spine-chilling whodunit based on the mysteries by G K Chesterton starring John Lyons (A Touch of Frost) Multiple murders have been committed, but the culprit leaves no trace. Can he, or she, be truly invisible? And is it all really due to some malevolent ancient curse? Mild-mannered Father Brown, apparently on the side-lines of this horrific affair, reveals hidden depths as his incisive deductions determinedly peel away the many layers of this haunting case. But in the meantime, when will the murderer strike again? Wed – Thu £21, Fri – Sat £23, 2pm performance £18 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £12 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 23 Apr
POST-SHOW TALK Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
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Sun 24 Apr, 7.30pm
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NICOLA BENEDETTI with ARMONICO CONSORT
Vivaldi Violin Concerto in D minor RV 235 Violin Concerto in D major RV 211 Mozart Solemn Vespers Violin Concerto no. 5 (Turkish) Armonico Consort and Baroque Players Nicola Benedetti violin Christopher Monks director One of the most sought after violinists of today and winner of Best Female Artist at the 2012 and 2013 Classical BRIT Awards, Nicola Benedetti joins Armonico Consort for a wonderfully varied programme. Mozart’s sunny and uplifting Turkish Concerto is the most impressive of his five violin concertos. It surpasses the others in scale and richness of ideas, in brilliance of orchestration and solo violin writing. Nicola Benedetti also returns to her great love of Italian Baroque, and will be in her element in the two inventive Vivaldi concertos. Between these, Mozart’s short choral work includes the beautiful Laudate dominum for soprano. “Nicola Benedetti brings… a degree of heat, subtlety and quicksilver colours only achieved by the world’s best.” The Times £35, £27, £18 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
Wed 27 Apr, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
JETHRO
40 Years The Joker
A memorable evening of hysterical nonsense. Jethro beguiles and befuddles his audience with the endless stream of irreverent twaddle that has created a comedy genius. Over four million DVD sales pay testament to the legion of fans who have followed Jethro faithfully throughout his career. Now, with stories old and new don’t miss 40 Years The Joker. £21 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
Thu 28 Apr, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
WHAT’S LOVE GOT TO DO WITH IT?
A musical sketch show, What’s Love Got to Do With It? takes a look at the lives of people in relationships, often with an unexpected twist... Some are weird, some are mundane but everything is based on real events or inspired by true stories. What’s Love Got to Do With It? You’ll have to come and see it to find out. £16 Over 65s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
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Fri 29 Apr, 7.45pm
Wed 4 May, 7.30pm
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Back to Bacharach celebrates the magical music of Burt Bacharach, one of the most accomplished popular composers of the 20th century, who together with Hal David penned some of the most memorable musical hits.
by Johann Strauss II
BACK TO BACHARACH
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DIE FLEDERMAUS
Three West End singers, accompanied by a live ten-piece band recreate Bacharach’s songs, including Alfie, Anyone Who Had A Heart, I Say A Little Prayer For You, Magic Moments, Walk On By, What’s New Pussycat? and many more. £21 (includes £1 booking fee)
A brand new spectacular, traditional and lavish production with international soloists, a highly praised chorus and full orchestra. This version includes two champagne fountains, two bats, a mystery celebrity guest and the introduction of some scenes from the Russian Die Fledermaus which are exclusive to this production. Strauss’s light-hearted opera set in late 19th century Vienna combines a cast of colourful characters with some of opera’s most popular musical moments in a story of love, laughter and sweet revenge. Based on Herbert von Karajan’s famous version, with snatches of spoken dialogue.
£1 from each ticket sold will go to Breast Cancer Now
£37, £33, £29 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students half price (includes £1 booking fee)
Wed 4 May, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
SIMON EVANS
St Michael’s Hospice Fundraiser
Known for his appearances on Live at the Apollo, Mock the Week and Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow, Simon Evans will be showing his support for St Michael’s Hospice in a night of fundraising. Sat 30 Apr, 7.30pm
Fri 29 Apr, 7.30pm
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THE BOOTLEG SHADOWS
For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60s and enjoys a few laughs along the way, The Bootleg Shadows perform a tribute that encompasses The Shadows’ amazing career from 1960 until the early 80s. Relive fantastic hits such as Apache, Foot Tapper, FBI, Man of Mystery, Kon Tiki, and many more. £19 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £17.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
WARSAW VILLAGE BAND
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St Michael’s Hospice relies on £2.5 million in donations annually in order to carry out essential care to our loved ones in the local community. Come along, have a laugh and help raise some money for this local charity. £16 (includes £1 booking fee) All profits from this fundraiser will be donated to St Michael’s Hospice Suitable for ages 16 and over
Sat 30 Apr, 7.30pm
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
Lennox Berkeley Serenade for Strings Shostakovich Symphony No 5 Carl Clausen Hampshire County Youth Orchestra Brian Lloyd Wilson Hampshire County Youth String Orchestra Come and celebrate with the best and most talented of Hampshire young musicians. Youthful exuberance matched with strong commitment and a real desire to perform will make for a memorable and unforgettable evening. £12 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £8 (includes £1 booking fee)
Wed 4 May, 7.45pm
The Forge
DON GALLARDO
with Travis Stock and Thomas Collison Although influenced by 1970s’ singer-songwriters, Don Gallardo pushes towards something new. Gallardo’s 2015 release Hickory was named one of 2015’s best country albums by The Daily Telegraph and his music is also widely used in films and TV programmes, most recently the hit series Nashville. £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
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7 – 8 May Sat 10am,1pm & 4pm Sun 10am & 1pm
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MISTER MAKER AND THE SHAPES LIVE!
Come and join your ultimate arts and craft hero Mister Maker for his first ever live theatre tour. Packed full of arty adventures there’ll be a big ‘make’ to take part in, super songs to join in with, a fabulous supporting cast, and not forgetting The Shapes! Mister Maker and The Shapes will also be joined by a team of allsinging, all-dancing friends. This talented cast will really make this interactive arty adventure fun for all the family. Mini Makers, get ready to make some amazing arty creations! £12.50 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 3 and over
Thu 5 May, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
THE ALL-STAR STAND-UP TOUR
Presenting four heavyweight comics in the biggest comedy tour of the year. Featuring double Sony Award-winner and star of Mock the Week Gary Delaney, top comedy trickster and star of BBC One’s The Magicians Pete Firman, Kiwi compere Jarred Christmas and unbeaten legend, Never Mind The Buzzcocks team captain and one of Channel 4’s 100 Greatest Stand-Ups in the World, Sean Hughes. £21 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
Sat 7 May, 7pm
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EVENING OF YOUTH MUSIC
The Eurovision comes to Basingstoke! Eight of the Basingstoke Area Youth Ensembles and choirs from several local schools, featuring over 300 of the area’s most talented instrumentalists and singers, present songs from The Eurovision Song Contest. The concert will also feature a selection of classical and light music with something to suit all tastes, performed by Wind Orchestras, String Orchestra, Percussion, Choirs and Symphony Orchestra. £13, £11 Under 16s £2 off (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 5 May, 7.45pm
Sun 8 May, 2.30pm
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ORCHESTRA OF THE AGE OF ENLIGHTENMENT
MASH IT UP
with special guests Rough Copy, Andy Abraham, Gabz, Michael Andre and guest rapper
Mozart Symphony no. 33 Michael Gordon Bassoon Concerto (world premiere tour) Mozart Symphony no. 1 Clarinet Concerto
X-Factor 2015 finalists Reggie ‘N’ Bollie headline a special family friendy show. Joining them will be R&B harmony group Rough Copy (X-Factor 2013 semi-finalists), fellow X-Factor runner-up Andy Abraham and singer-songwriter and rapper Gabz (Britain’s Got Talent 2013 finalist). The DJ/compere for the show will be Michael Andre who regularly featured on his brother’s show Peter Andre – My Life.
Peter Whelan bassoon Antony Pay clarinet Matthew Truscott
Guests may be subject to amendment and additions so watch the website for up to date announcements.
Wind instruments take centre stage in this concert. Mozart’s Symphony no. 33 was written immediately after the composer returned from a stay in France and is a delightful work with an effervescent finale. The special timbres and colours produced by period instruments are attracting composers to write new music with their sound in mind, and Michael Gordon’s concerto will be a fascinating example of this. The second half of the concert encompasses one of Mozart’s first, and his last, orchestral works. The Clarinet Concerto is deservedly popular, by turns serene and joyful. £23, £19 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day Please note this concert is not available on subscription The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Association
6.30pm
The Forge
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£22.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sun 8 May, 7.30pm
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ELVIS PRESLEY: IF I CAN DREAM
Recreated live on stage
Featuring Rob Kingsley as Elvis and James McKeogh as Michael Bublé together with the Cadillac TCB Band, The Sweet Sensations and The National Concert Orchestra of Gt. Britain (featuring members of the RPO). An exciting revisit of Elvis’ If I Can Dream, the 14-track album which featured Elvis’ most dramatic original performances augmented with opulent orchestral arrangements. “This would be a dream come true for Elvis,” Priscilla Presley said of the project. £28.50 (includes £1 booking fee) VIP tickets available – please call the box office for details
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Wed 11 May, 8pm
The Forge
The Haymarket
CALE TYSON
Talking Scarlet presents the premiere of
Nashville singer-songwriter Cale Tyson was raised in Fort Worth, the place that inspired and enriched his gentle, melancholy, and undeniably whiskey-soaked sound.
SWAP! written and directed by Ian Ogilvy
With a nostalgic heart and an ear for melodies from long ago, Tyson’s Introducing Cale Tyson released in the UK to huge critical acclaim, and underlines why many think Tyson will be the next Nashville ‘star’ to break through.
Be among the first to see SWAP! The hilarious new comedy by star of Return of the Saint, Ian Ogilvy.
£13 (includes £1 booking fee)
Brian Flowers and his wife Susan arrive at their houseswapping summer vacation in Spain, only to discover they’ve unknowingly traded houses with a British gangster. The mess gets bigger and the clean-up gets sillier as exgirlfriends, twin brothers and dead bodies all start piling up in this hilarious farce.
Thu 12 May, 7.45pm
The Anvil
ERIC BIBB
Star cast to be announced.
The “You Really Got Me” Tour
Tue – Wed £21, Fri – Sat £23, 2pm performance £18 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £12 (includes £1 booking fee)
support from Yana Bibb An Eric Bibb performance is an enriching experience, both musically and spiritually. Giving his audiences songs from a repertoire of soulful, gospel-infused folk blues, he melds a traditional rootsy American style with a subtle contemporary sensibility.
Sat 14 May
POST-SHOW TALK Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
A four-decade career, 35 albums, countless radio and television shows and non-stop touring have cemented Bibb’s position as the Godfather of Blues.
Wed 11 May, 7.45pm
£26 (includes £1 booking fee)
The Anvil
PASHA KOVALEV
It’s all about you
with special guests Ricky Rojas (Grease UK tour, Putting on the Ritz) and Anya Garnis (Strictly Come Dancing, So You Think You Can Dance USA) After his successful UK tour Life Through Dance, Pasha Kovalev, the winner of last year’s Strictly Come Dancing, welcomes you to his new and exciting dance spectacular. You can expect another evening of your favourite music, spectacular dancing, energy, lights and sparkling costumes, filled with positive emotions and great entertainment for the entire family. Enjoy the show and get ready to dance. £24.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 12 May, 8pm
The Forge
DAOIRÍ FARRELL
Singer and bouzouki player Daoirí Farrell’s powerful, perceptive and fluid vocals are teamed with an instrumental musicianship honed through years of study. The result is a musician hailed by Donal Lunny as the most important traditional singer to emerge in recent years. £14 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £12 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Fri 13 May, 7.45pm
Wed 18 May, 7.45pm
The Anvil
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RONNIE SPECTOR SINGS THE FABULOUS RONETTES
DANCING IN THE STREETS
Join the original and the best celebration of Motown’s greatest hits with the spectacular, critically acclaimed Dancing in the Streets.
Ronnie Spector returns to the UK with her first show created specifically to pay tribute to the music of the ultimate girl group she co–founded as a teenager.
Experience the energy and electricity of the Motor City in a stunning production packed with hit after hit, all killer, no filler!
Ronnie and her American band will perform all the Ronettes hits – Be My Baby, Baby I Love You, Do I Love You, Walking in the Rain and more-as well as songs originally recorded by the group that became successful for other artists, such as I Can Hear Music (Beach Boys) and Chapel of Love (Dixie Cups). Long-time fans will thrill with the inclusion of such Ronettes cult songs as Paradise, expressly written for Ronnie by the late Harry Nilsson.
The talented cast and band will bring to life the infectious, melodic, foot-tapping songs with a touch of soul and style guaranteed to have you signing along and dancing in the aisles Expect your favourite songs made famous by The Four Tops, The Temptations, Stevie Wonder, Marvin Gaye, Lionel Richie, The Supremes and many more.
£32 (includes £1 booking fee)
The Anvil
MOSCOW STATE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Stephen Johnson Suite: Behemoth Dances Prokofiev Piano Concerto no. 3 Rachmaninov Symphony no. 2 John Lill piano Pavel Kogan Prokofiev’s best known piano concerto is a highly effective blend of dynamic pianism and swooning melodies. The busy first movement is followed by a set of fantastic variations on a march-like theme, while the spectacular finale builds up enormous energy. Stephen Johnson’s short opening work is based on characters from The Master and Margarita, Bulgakov’s masterpiece. Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony is a richly-scored masterpiece. The first three movements are all based on the same falling theme, while the finale is an outburst of fanfares and celebration, confirming the transition from darkness and doubt to joyous affirmation. £39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day This concert is also available on subscription – please contact the box office for further details.
6.30pm
The Forge
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Motown’s Greatest Hits direct from London’s West End
The Bad Girl from Spanish Harlem reaches back into her catalogue for a new show.
Sun 15 May, 7.45pm
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£27.50, £25.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £2 off (includes £1 booking fee)
17 – 21 May, 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm
The Haymarket Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society presents
LEGALLY BLONDE: THE MUSICAL Following their sell-out productions of Sister Act and Grease, BATS brings the smash hit West End musical Legally Blonde to Basingstoke for the very first time! Elle Woods is a Beverly Hills beauty who seems to have it all – couture clothes, fabulous friends and the hottest boyfriend, Warner Huntington III. But when Warner dumps her and heads to Harvard Law School, Elle is determined to win him back. Based on the 2001 film starring Reese Witherspoon and with fantastic original songs, the all-singing, all-dancing Legally Blonde is so much fun it should be illegal! £22.50
Over 65s and f/t students £21.50, under 16s £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 20 May, 7.45pm
The Anvil
KRONOS QUARTET
Steve Reich Different Trains Terry Riley One Earth, One People, One Love Laurie Anderson Flow and other works announced from the stage The first appearance at The Anvil for the world-renowned Kronos Quartet, with a programme interweaving some of the great composers they have collaborated with in their extraordinary 40 year history. Steve Reich’s masterpiece Different Trains was commissioned and premiered by Kronos nearly 30 years ago. There’s a thrilling commission based on music from Mali, a new work by Martin Green from folk group Lau and music by Laurie Anderson and Terry Riley. “Their enthusiasm, their commitment, their undiminished sense of adventure puts this group beyond criticism” The Guardian
£30 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Sat 21 May, 7.30pm
The Anvil
NIGEL KENNEDY
Maverick British violinist Nigel Kennedy performs an acoustic version of his ground-breaking Four Seasons taking on new interpretations of the music, while retaining the original composition at its heart. The first half of the concert will also see Kennedy performing Dedications. These pieces feature all of the characteristics that have kept Kennedy a household name for over 25 years – melodic charm, elegance and great virtuosity. Fri 20 May, 8pm
The Forge
£47.50, £39.50, £34.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
MALCOLM HOLCOMBE
A performer whose haunted acoustic blues and rugged folk have spanned a truly maverick 20 year career. This time with a brand new album, Another Black Hole and accompanied by long-time friend and accompanist, Jared Tyler on dobro. £15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 27 May, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
GRAEME OF THRONES
Tue 24 May, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
Direct from sold out shows in London’s West End, Graeme takes you on his own journey through the Seven Kingdoms.
CANZONIERE GRECANINO SALENTINO
Unhappy with how his beloved books were realised for the TV series, he has taken it upon himself to show you how it should have been done. He doesn’t quite have the same budget, or as many cast members, or the performance skill required, but he’s sure George would approve – it’s a rollercoaster ride of beheadings, incest and war.
See page 4 for details
Wed 25 May, 7.30pm
The Haymarket Off the Fence Theatre Company presents
POST-SHOW TALK
GIRLS WITH BALLS
Stay in your seat after the performance for a free Q&A with the company.
by Alison Dunne Football is a game of two sexes. It’s 2016, the wrecking ball is approaching and Ashley, Britney and Heather must face up to the destruction of their beloved football ground. As the demolition company moves in, the girls stage a last-ditch protest to save their club and fight for what they believe in. This new play is inspired by real-life events from 1921 when the Football Association banned women from playing at affiliated grounds. After fifty years of hurt, the ban was finally lifted in 1971. Tackling football and feminism head on, Girls with Balls takes a bold look at women, men and the beautiful game. £15 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
Created by a team of some of the UK’s top comedy writers, Graeme of Thrones is an original and un-authorised parody on the international phenomenon that is Game of Thrones. A treat for fans and an introduction for the unenlightened. See it before the inevitable lawsuit. “Stupidly enjoyable... their comic timing is superb”
Sat 28 May, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
JUDIE TZUKE
After the sell-out success of her 2015 tour, Judie is back on the road performing her special acoustic concerts promising an intimate evening of old favourites and new songs alongside tales from across her career. Judie Tzuke is one of the UK’s finest singer/songwriters and is known all over the world for her hit song, Stay With Me Till Dawn. £22 (includes £1 booking fee)
The Stage
£17 Over 65s and f/t students £15 (includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
Sat 28 May, 8pm
The Forge
JOEL SAVOY, JESSE LÉGE and the CAJUN COUNTRY REVIVAL
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Wed 1 Jun, 7.30pm
The Anvil
JOOLS HOLLAND AND HIS RHYTHM AND BLUES ORCHESTRA
Sat 28 May, 3.30pm
The Anvil
SING-A-LONG-A-FROZEN
Featuring GILSON LAVIS
A full screening of Disney’s Frozen with lyrics on screen to help you sing along during the film. Introduced by a live host who will show you how to use your free prop bag, warm up your singing voices and teach you some dance moves with the help of the Singalonga Princesses.
with special guest PAULINE BLACK and ARTHUR “GAPS” HENDRICKSON from THE SELECTER and guest vocalists RUBY TURNER, LOUISE MARSHALL and BETH ROWLEY As always, Jools continues to dazzle audiences across the UK with his Rhythm & Blues Orchestra and their exuberant live performances.
So get your little ones dressed up as their favourite character and come and see Sing-a-Long-a Frozen where YOU the audience are the stars.
Join us for an evening of fun, music and wit.
Sooooo ‘do you wanna build a snowman…?’
£37 (includes £1 booking fee)
£16 Under 16s £11 (Includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for ages 5 and over
Please note there is no support
Wed 1 Jun, 7.45pm
The Forge
NANCY KERR AND JAMES FAGAN
© 2014 Walt Disney
Sat 28 May, 7.45pm
The Anvil
SING-A-LONG-A-GREASE
The sing along screening of the hit film starring John Travolta and Olivia Newton-John is brought to you by the producers of Sing-a-Long-a Sound of Music. The evening begins with your host leading a vocal warm-up before they show you how to use your magic moments fun packs. You’ll even get a chance to learn how to hand jive. Then just sit back and watch Danny and Sandy and the gang, while singing and dancing along to the lyrics as shown on the screen. It couldn’t be easier... or more fun! Fancy dress is strongly encouraged and full audience participation essential. £16 Under 16s £11 (Includes £1 booking fee) Suitable for: the film has a PG rating
BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winners Nancy Kerr and James Fagan are one of the best-known and most experienced folk duos on the British circuit today. Outstanding musicianship, a lifelong grounding in traditional singing and instrumental playing, acclaimed original compositions and a tangible chemistry make them a firm favourite at venues across the country. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
Fri 3 Jun, 7.30pm
The Haymarket James Seabright presents Superbolt Theatre’s production
DINOSAUR PARK This award-winning, laugh-out-loud spin on Spielberg’s classic Jurassic Park is a theatrical celebration of cinematic nostalgia and a powerful reminder of the ones we love. The perfect parody for those waiting anxiously for the next film! Welcome to the unlikely setting of Lyme Regis Community Centre, where the Park Family embark on a journey to a misty past. When things go wrong, family feuds are faced with the rapturous roar of DIY dinosaurs. Superbolt Theatre’s five-star production is an epic adventure of show-stopping, spine-tingling theatrics and megalithic mayhem. ”Spielberg should be amused and touched by what this young trio have produced… both irreverent and reverent.” The Times £17 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £15 (includes £1 booking fee) Just like the film that inspired it, Dinosaur Park is rated PG and is unsuitable for under 8s.
JUNE
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Sat 4 Jun, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
8 – 11 Jun, 7.30pm Thu & Sat 2pm
RAJASTHAN HERITAGE BRASS BAND
The Haymarket Talking Scarlet presents
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JEKYLL AND HYDE Everyone Has a Monster Within
based on the novel by Robert Louis Stevenson adapted by Nicholas Briggs (2015’s Sherlock Holmes and The Ripper Murders)
7 – 8 Jun, 8pm
The Anvil
Dr. Henry Jekyll believes that there are two distinct sides to men - one good, one evil. Intent on separating the two, he succeeds in his experiments. However, in doing so he unleashes Hyde, a monstrous and uncontrollable alter ego.
BILL BAILEY
Limboland
Prepare for the fright of your life in a dramatic new adaptation of Robert Louis Stevenson’s atmospheric Gothic melodrama.
The gap between how we imagine our lives to be and how they really are is the subject of Bill’s new show Limboland. With his trademark intelligence and sharp wit, he tells tales of finding himself in this halfway place. Recounting the hilarious saga of a disastrous family trip to Norway to see the Northern Lights, he rails against a world that doesn’t match up to our expectations and contemplates the true nature of happiness. “Bailey is still at the top of the game” ★★★★★ The Times on Limboland
£26 (includes £1 booking fee) Please note, this performance has no support and starts at 8pm prompt. Latecomers will not be admitted.
Wed – Thu £21, Fri – Sat £23, 2pm performance £18 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £12 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 9 Jun, 7.45pm
The Anvil
LEIF OVE ANDSNES (piano)
Sibelius Piano pieces from Opp. 41, 74 and 114 Beethoven Piano Sonata op. 31 no. 3 Debussy La soirée dans Grenade Three Etudes Chopin Etude in A flat (from Trois nouvelle études) Impromptu no. 1 Nocturne Op. 15 no. 1 Ballade no. 4 We are delighted that Leif Ove Andsnes, heard here in memorable concerts with the Mahler Chamber Orchestra and Norwegian Chamber Orchestra, returns for his only recital this year outside London. Fresh from completing his acclaimed Beethoven Journey series of concerts and recordings, he shows why he is one of the most sought after pianists today. Winner: Recording of the Year and Concerto Award, BBC Music magazine 2015 “Finely crafted yet joyously spontaneous performances” The Guardian
£23, £19 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65s and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day Please note this concert is not available on subscription
6.30pm
The Forge
PRE-CONCERT TALK To book your free ticket please call the box office on 01256 844244.
Sat 11 Jun
POST-SHOW TALK Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
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Sat 11 Jun, 7.30pm
Thu 16 Jun, 7.45pm
The Anvil
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GRIMETHORPE COLLIERY BAND
CLARE TEAL
Stage & Screen
Without a Song
Celebrating the 20th Anniversary of the film Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band return with a new programme of music from the stage and screen featuring popular classics, light music favourites and of course material from the hit movie.
What makes a song a classic? Award-winning jazz singer and Radio 2 broadcaster Clare Teal explores some of the greatest songs ever written composed by the giants of the Great American and British Song Books – through to the work of more contemporary writers crafting the standards of today.
Enjoy the fabulous sound of this award-winning, world famous brass band performing with passion and style. £22 Under 12s £6 (includes £1 booking fee)
A memorable evening of superb music performed by Clare and her Mini Big Band with Strings arranged and conducted by world class trumpeter, composer and arranger Guy Barker. From Cole Porter to Burt Bacharach via Leonard Cohen and Van Morrison, songs made famous by the likes of Ella Fitzgerald, Billie Holiday, Nancy Wilson and Dusty Springfield and Dionne Warwick. Big Band AND Strings? Who could ask for anything more? £25 (Includes £1 booking fee)
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Fri 17 Jun, 7.45pm
The Anvil
ROYAL PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
17 June to 10 July
The Planets – An HD Odyssey
Richard Strauss Johann Strauss II Bach arr. Stokowski Beethoven Williams Holst
Also Sprach Zarathustra: opening Blue Danube Waltz Prelude and Fugue in D minor Symphony No. 7: Allegretto Star Wars: Main Theme The Planets – An HD Odyssey
Robert Ziegler Watch in awe as Holst’s beautiful and mystifying suite The Planets is performed by the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra while a film created in collaboration with NASA and award-winning producer/director Duncan Copp is shown on a 24-foot screen above the stage. The multimedia event features the latest astounding high-definition photos and moving images from NASA, using material sent back by the Voyager, Mars Rover and other space missions, brought to life in vivid form with the orchestra’s performance of Holst’s The Planets. This exciting multi-sensory event is preceded by outstanding pieces of classical music that are synonymous with outer space in films such as Star Wars and Solaris.
Thu 16 Jun, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
£39, £35, £28, £21, £13 Under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee) Over 65 and Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
SOME GUYS HAVE ALL THE LUCK
6.30pm
The Rod Stewart Story
The Forge
Some Guys Have all the Luck, a brand new theatrical production, celebrates the career of one of rock’s greatest names, Rod Stewart. Paul Metcalfe delivers an authentic and charismatic performance assuming Rod’s persona right down to the last detail - from the distinctive vocals to the swaggering showmanship and sheer fun that have made Rod Stewart one of the most loved performers of all time. The show includes all the massive hits – Maggie May, Baby Jane, Da Ya Think I’m Sexy?, Sailing, Tonight’s The Night as well as favourites from his days with The Faces and timeless Motown tunes from the album Soulbook. £20.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 11 Jun, 7.45pm
The Forge
MICHAEL MESSER’S MITRA
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Fri 24 June, 7.30pm
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BASINGSTOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Classical Masterworks Concert
Rossini Overture: La Cenerentola Mozart Clarinet Concerto Warlock Capriol Suite Beethoven Symphony no. 7 Stephen Scotchmer conductor Sue Bint leader Òscar Argüelles clarinet
Sat 18 Jun, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
SWING UNLIMITED ALL STARS BIG BAND
plays a Tribute to Count Basie
Celebrating successful performances across the south for five years running, Swing Unlimited All Stars Big Band is coming back to Basingstoke.
Fri 17 Jun, 7.30pm
The Haymarket A co-production between Ballet Cymru and The Riverfront Theatre
They are playing a tribute to Count Basie with arrangements and vocals for an evening of great entertainment and great music, including April in Paris and One O’clock Jump, as well as some new numbers. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
LITTLE RED RIDING HOOD and THE THREE LITTLE PIGS Award-winning Ballet Cymru present an extraordinary vision. Two stories from the mind of the most popular storyteller in the world, Roald Dahl. To celebrate this world-famous author’s centenary, Ballet Cymru present two of his hugely popular stories taken from Roald Dahl’s Revolting Rhymes. Nothing is ever quite what it seems... Both works are based on the outstanding and internationally recognised musical scores by composer Paul Patterson. The scores, commissioned by The Dahl Foundation, have become children’s classics played all over the globe. Now Patterson’s dazzling scores are set in dance for the first time. Original choreography, animated costumes and stunning sets; this is a performance with many wonderful surprises! “These young dancers created a taut, committed atmosphere on stage, and the audience, comprised of every age group from 5 to 95, were gripped from start to finish. Ballet Cymru, I salute you!” Dance Europe £18 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £16 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 18 Jun, 8pm
The Forge
The light, energetic overture to Rossini’s La Cenerentola (Cinderella) has been a popular part of the standard repertoire since its première in 1817. Clarinet virtuoso Òscar Argüelles performs Mozart’s wonderful Concerto in A major with the orchestra. The concerto was written in 1791, shortly before Mozart’s death. Although based on a set of Renaissance dances, Peter Warlock’s skilful and innovative treatment makes the Capriol Suite a miniature masterpiece. Recently popularised by the film The King’s Speech, Beethoven’s Seventh Symphony is indeed a true masterwork. £23, £18, £12 Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students half price (includes £1 booking fee) Early booking offer: £2 off if booked by 7 May
7pm
PRE-CONCERT RECEPTION Join members of the orchestra for a glass of prosecco (or soft drink alternative). £4 (tickets must be booked at the same time as concert ticket in advance)
SAM CARTER
Hailed as ‘the finest English-style fingerpicking guitarist of his generation’, Sam Carter doesn’t rest on his laurels, but is always looking for new inspiration. His last album, The No Testament, is infused with contemporary, narrative-based songs with shape note, gospel and work-song influences. £16 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £14 (includes £1 booking fee)
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21 – 22 Jun, 7pm
The Anvil
BASINGSTOKE PRIMARY SCHOOLS MUSIC
The World Inside My Book
Inspiring not only young musicians and performers but also promoting the world of books, this annual concert brings together over 25 local primary schools, involving over 500 children in a massed choir, orchestra and dance extravaganza! This year’s concert takes you into the world of books and how they link to music. From classics such as Oliver Twist right through to modern picture books by Julia Donaldson. £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
RUSSELL WATSON
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17 June to 10 July
Songs from the Heart
2015 was a phenomenal year for Russell, with a sell-out UK tour and special guest performances at the Caracalla Unicef Concert in Rome and BBC Proms In the Park. The UK’s best-selling classical crossover artist of all time returns to The Anvil with his brand new show featuring a stunning collection of our best loved songs. Captivating to watch and enchanting to listen to, Russell continues to wow audiences. “He sings like Pavarotti, and entertains the audience like Sinatra.” New York Times £46, £39.50, £33.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Sat 25 Jun, 8pm
The Anvil
The Haymarket
ROCK CHOIR
Talking Scarlet presents
17 June to 10 July
THE RAILWAY CHILDREN
Rock Choir is the UK’s largest and most popular contemporary choir. It offers adults and teenagers the chance to sing and perform pop, rock and Motown songs with no auditions and no requirements to read music.
by Stephen Kingsbury and Ben Sleep based on the novel by E. Nesbit
The choir’s extraordinary achievements include two top twenty albums, appearances at venues such as the O2 Arena and a feature in ITV’s The Choir That Rocks. Since their very beginning, Rock Choir has helped raise millions of pounds for charity.
Join Bobbie, Peter and Phyllis on the adventure of a lifetime as they tell the story of how they became ‘the Railway Children’ in a wonderful new musical adaptation.
Rock Choir is for anyone who just loves to sing! £15 (includes £1 booking fee)
The Railway Children is a family favourite with numerous adaptations for film, TV and radio. This latest version captures all the excitement and emotion of the original, bringing the delights of this literary classic to a whole new generation. Wed – Thu £21, Fri – Sat £23, 2pm performances £18, Over 65s £2 off, under 16s and f/t students £10 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Sat 25 June
Sun 26 Jun, 7.30pm
POST-SHOW TALK
The Haymarket
ANDY FAIRWEATHER LOW & THE LOW RIDERS
Stay in your seat after the 2pm performance for a free Q&A with the company.
Suitable for ages 5 and over and their families
Andy Fairweather Low first came to prominence as the lead singer in the sixties group Amen Corner. He went on on to work with greats such as Eric Clapton, George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix, Roger Waters and hundreds more. £21 (includes £1 booking fee)
Thu 30 Jun, 7.45pm
The Anvil
JAMIE RAVEN
Jamie Raven burst onto an unsuspecting world during the 2015 series of Britain’s Got Talent. Jamie has been perfecting his craft over the past 11 years working as a magician around the world and his ambition was always to take it to a wider audience and BGT finally gave him that chance. Since then, Jamie has been headlining in The Illusionists in London’s West End and is excited to start on his own UK theatre tour. So, sit back, relax and let Jamie Raven show you some of the magic that he has astounded audiences with around the world. £19.50 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £17.50 (includes £1 booking fee)
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Sat 2 Jul, 7pm
Thu 30 Jun, 7.30pm
The Haymarket
The Haymarket
KALA THE ARTS
THE BLUES BAND
Featuring Paul Jones, Dave Kelly, Rob Townsend, Gary Fletcher and Tom McGuinness
Sangha – Indian Dance Theatre
The Blues Band was formed in 1979 by ex-Manfred Mann members Paul Jones and Tom McGuinness. They set out originally to play pub gigs of their beloved blues music. 17 or 18 albums later, they are still going strong. If you are expecting a set play list, there isn’t one!
Kala The Arts, a South Asian Dance and Music company Basingstoke presents Sangha – Indian Dance Theatre.
£21 (includes £1 booking fee)
17 June to 10 July
Sangha consists of Yakshagana, a professional dance form that combines dance with music, dialogue, vibrant costumes and make-up. Culturally rich mythological tales and creative personal stories are interpreted through stunning choreography by the finest artists in the Indian classical forms of Kathak, Odissi and Kuchipudi with live vocals. Performers are locally trained students in music and dance with hair and make-up provided by Basingstoke College of Technology. The show also celebrates 30 years of Odissi in the UK, a programme initiated by Hampshire-based South Asian dance artist Sushmita Pati. £12 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 2 Jul, 7.45pm
Fri 1 Jul, 7.30pm
Sun 3 Jul, 4pm
Thu 7 Jul, 7.30pm
The Anvil
The Haymarket
The Anvil
The Haymarket
BASINGSTOKE CHORAL SOCIETY
Handel Theodora
THE TIBETAN MONKS of the Tashi Lhunpo Monastery and NGAWANG LODUP
David Gibson conductor
See page 5 for details
The Hanover Band
First performed in 1750, this oratorio in three parts was Handel’s penultimate composition and his personal favourite. It is a profound and thought-provoking piece with a Christian subject, and is acknowledged to contain some of the composer’s finest music. Rarely performed when first written, Theodora is now recognised as a masterpiece thanks to high profile performances at Glyndebourne, the Paris Opera and several recordings by major orchestras. Quite different in mood from Handel’s other well-known oratorios, this is a rich, emotional work of matchless beauty from the pen of a mature composer, who considered the final chorus of Act II, He saw the lovely youth, as being ‘far beyond’ the beloved Hallelujah Chorus from Messiah. We are delighted to be joined, on this occasion, by the Hanover Band, which comprises some of the best period instrument specialists in the UK. £26, £20, £15, £11 Under 16s and f/t students £6 (includes £1 booking fee) Hanover Band appear by kind permission of the Hanover Band Foundation
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HAMPSHIRE COUNTY YOUTH ORCHESTRA
The Friends of the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra 45th Anniversary Celebration
Pärt Cantus in Memoriam Benjamin Britten The Perfect Fool Holst Shostakovich Galop (from the musical comedy Moscow, Cheremushky) Scores from film and stage, including West Side Story and The Pirates of the Caribbean Carl Clausen Hampshire County Youth Orchestra Brian Lloyd Wilson Hampshire County Youth String Orchestra Come and celebrate the 45th Anniversary of the Friends of the Hampshire County Youth Orchestra with a varied programme suitable for the whole family to enjoy! Youthful exuberance matched with strong commitment and a real desire to perform will make for a memorable and unforgettable afternoon. £12 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £8 (including £1 booking fee)
Proteus Theatre Company, in partnership with Anvil Arts and Central Studio, presents the Basingstoke Youth Theatre in a collaboration with a multi-generational community casti
ROMEO AND JULIET by William Shakespeare directed by Ross Harvie So soon forsaken? Young men’s love then lies Not truly in their hearts, but in their eyes… This telling explores what love means to different generations and interrogates what sort of society we are creating for the future. In a world where people fall in and out of love over social media, this production explores forbidden love in today’s society. Should we all be expected to grow up and get married? And what do we really mean when we say the ‘L’ word? Join us for a turbulent journey of love and tragedy, following the story of two rebels who reject the system and fall in love… or so they think. £10 Under 16s and f/t students £8 (includes £1 booking fee)
JULY
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FUSION DANCE SHOW
The Haymarket
Celebration Concert: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow
Cinderella and Rockerfella
Showtime 2016
A thrilling gala concert to celebrate over three decades of world-class youth choral singing, as 200 past and present members of the Farnham Youth Choir family combine to perform favourites from the choir’s spectacular history.
A modern, panto-style reworking of the classic tale with all the traditional characters: downtrodden Cinderella, Rockerfella (formerly known as Prince Charming), Buttons, the Ugly Sisters and the Fairy Godmother, together with a selection of additional characters, from music managers and paparazzi to good and bad fairies – all placed in a world of fame and celebrity.
Fusion Dance Academies return once again bringing back the variety and diversity of many different dance styles under one roof.
HIGH SCHOOL MUSICAL Disney Channel’s smash hit musical comes to life on The Haymarket stage!
Allow yourself to be entertained with their annual display and get your feet-a-tapping whilst singing along to some old school tunes and modern tracks to suit everyone’s taste.
On the front steps of East High, it’s the first day after winter break (Wildcat Cheer). The Jocks, Brainiacs, Thespians and Skater Dudes find their cliques, recount their vacations, and look forward to the New Year (Start of Something New).
FARNHAM YOUTH CHOIR
The concert will mark 32 years of extraordinary musicmaking by founder/conductor David Victor-Smith MBE, for whom this is his last concert before taking a wellearned retirement. At the same time, the concert will look forward as FYC opens an exciting new chapter under his successor, Jo Tomlinson.
BRAMLEY SCHOOL
£8 (includes £1 booking fee)
FYC is one of the world’s top youth choirs, most recently a double gold medallist at the European Choir Games. £31, £21, £16 Under 16s half price (except top price) (includes £1 booking fee)
Sat 16 Jul, 7.30pm
Sat 30 Sep, 7.30pm
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With something for everyone member of the family to enjoy, Live 2 Dance Academy invites you to join them for a fantastic evening of entertainment.
as part of the Anvil Arts International Summer School, Crossing Over
LIVE 2 DANCE 2016
Sat 9 Jul, 2pm & 6.30pm
The Haymarket
FOOTSTEPS DANCE SCHOOL
Forever
A lively, energetic and entertaining performance showcasing fabulous and talented dancers including UK rock ‘n’ roll finalists. As a tribute to ‘Nanny Footsteps’ there will be some favourite numbers from previous shows returning to get your toes tapping. Expect numbers such as Chicago and The Sound of Music. £16 Over 65s £12, under 16s £10 (includes £1 booking fee)
Grab your friends and family, get your glad rags on and clap, stomp, sing and raise the roof at The Haymarket. £13 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £11 (includes £1 booking fee)
16 – 17 Jul
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BASINGSTOKE ACADEMY OF DANCE COMPANY Sat 16 Jul, 7pm
MOVING EXPERIENCE 2016 Sun 10 Jul, 7pm
The Anvil
BASINGSTOKE FESTIVAL OF CHOIRS HERITAGE LIGHT ORCHESTRA
Best of British
In celebration of both the Queen’s 90th birthday and the 400th anniversary of Shakespeare’s death, over 400 voices from Basingstoke and Deane’s finest choirs accompanied by the Heritage Light Orchestra present a concert featuring a wide-ranging selection of music from around the British Isles. £15 Over 65s £13, under 16s £8 (includes £1 booking fee)
£14 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £8 (includes £1 booking fee)
The performing arts students of Basingstoke Academy of Dancing once again showcase their work alongside guests Gym 4 Dance and B.A.D. Squad. Sun 17 Jul, 2pm Juniors, 6pm Seniors
A LEAP ON THE WILD SIDE Initially inspired by Principal Tanya Schipelbaum’s travels in Africa, Basingstoke Academy of Dancing’s 300 students aged 5 – 65 will be performing in a variety of styles. The wild theme stretches from mythical dragons to dancing penguins, graceful unicorns to menacing wolves. £16 Over 65s and f/t students £8 (includes £1 booking fee)
CÈILIDH
Join talented young musicians from around Europe for a traditional cèilidh. The auditorium goes flat floor for an energetic and exciting evening of folk music and dancing. This is the conclusion to an intensive six day course for musicians aged 18-30 wanting to explore European dance music. Through workshops, talks, rehearsals and performances, participants will get the opportunity to develop their skills. For more information please email summerschool@anvilarts.org.uk. £10 (includes £2 booking fee)
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28 – 30 Jul, 7.30pm Sat 2.30pm Rare Productions presents
£15 Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £13 (includes £1 booking fee)
COMING SOON
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Tue 25 Oct, 8pm
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GENERAL INFORMATION
JIMMY CARR
The Best Of, Ultimate, Gold, Greatest Hits Tour
Jimmy Carr is gathering a selection of his very best jokes along with brand new material for the ultimate comedy show. A man who has devoted his life to crafting perfect jokes and has left a trail of laughter in his wake, Jimmy Carr’s new tour will distil everything we love to laugh at and be shocked by, into one incredible, unparalleled night of entertainment. You can see all the greatest material from his extraordinary career in one show – this is the very best of Jimmy Carr. £29.50 (includes £2 booking fee) Suitable for ages 16 and over
Fri 18 Nov, 7.30pm
The Anvil
PROFESSOR BRIAN COX LIVE
with guest host Robin Ince Professor Brian Cox, OBE will take you on a dazzling journey through space and time, delving into ‘high science’ and freewheeling on the edges of the known cosmos. Whether an avid science reader or a total novice, Professor Brian Cox Live will test the limits of your knowledge and make highly complex ideas accessible to all. Always captivating, continually surprising and forever pushing the boundaries, Professor Brian Cox takes science to a new dimension, plus get up close and personal with the man himself with an interview hosted by his The Infinite Monkey Cage co-host Robin Ince. £42, £32 (includes £2 booking fee)
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 to request any ticket holder 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 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. The Anvil has up to six wheelchair spaces, and up to two in The Forge. Lift to Circle level and accessible toilets on both floors. At The Haymarket there are two spaces at both Stalls and Circle levels. Lift to all levels, a platform lift to The Exchange, and accessibility toilets on the ground floor. Ticket sales counters have drop-down or lowered sections. T he Anvil and The Haymarket are equipped with infra-red hearing enhancement systems for use with portable headsets or 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 basingstoke.gov.uk 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 becan be found at anvilarts.org.uk/access to assist your visit.
This brochure is available in large print, and we will produce it for you in other formats such as 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.
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BOOKING DETAILS
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SEATING PLANS THE HAYMARKET
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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 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
Paying less for your tickets
Orange: Choir seats rows A to E
Discounts are available for performances where stated. Only one discount can apply to any one ticket.
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 Sat 10am – 2pm and one hour before performances
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 resale facility on sold out perfomances (admin fee applies).
By phone: phone lines are open until 6pm Mon – Sat, later on performance evenings. Please note the lines are very busy at 10am. A queuing 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.
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).
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.
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
PICTURE CREDITS Frozen | © 2014 Walt Disney Girls With Balls | Sean Goldthorpe Nicola Benedetti | Simon-Fowler Vladimir Ashkenazy | Keith Saunders
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
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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. 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.
17 June to 10 July The Basingstoke Festival is an annual arts festival designed to showcase the wealth of talent and community spirit in the borough. Running from 17 June to 10 July the programme covers a vibrant mix of drama, music, comedy, film and creative arts including performances being held at The Anvil, The Haymarket and The Forge. For more information about the Basingstoke Festival go to basingstokefestival.co.uk, email festival@basingstoke.gov.uk or call 01256 844844.
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April Fri 1, 2pm & 6pm Sat 2, 7.45pm Wed 6, 7.45pm Wed 6, 8pm Thu 7, 7.45pm Thu 7, 8pm Fri 8, 3pm & 6.30pm Sat 9, 1.30pm & 5pm Sun 10, 3pm Wed 13, 7.45pm Thu 14, 7.45pm Thu 14, 8pm Fri 15, 8pm Sat 16, 7.45pm Sat 16, 8pm Sun 17, 9.30am & 2.30pm Thu 21, 8pm Sat 23, 7.45pm Sun 24, 7.30pm Fri 29, 7.45pm Sat 30, 7.30pm Fri 1, 7.30pm Sun 3, 2.30pm Thu 7, 6pm Wed 13, 8pm Fri 15, 7.30pm Sat 16, 7.30pm Wed 20, 7.30pm Thu 21, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 22, 7.30pm Sat 23, 2pm & 7.30pm Wed 27, 7.30pm Thu 28, 7.30pm Fri 29, 7.30pm Sat 30, 7.30pm
June The Wizard of Oz The Anvil Philharmonia Orchestra The Anvil Ireland’s Call The Anvil Kings of the South Seas The Forge Tap Factory The Anvil Dane Baptiste The Forge Mission ImPUDSEYble The Anvil Mission ImPUDSEYble The Anvil National Children’s Orchestra of Great Britain The Anvil Philharmonia Orchestra The Anvil Tell Me on a Sunday The Anvil Benjamin Folke Thomas The Forge Sean Lock The Anvil SOLD OUT An Evening with Aggers & Tuffers The Anvil Diana Jones The Forge Choir of the Year 2016 Auditions The Anvil Julian Clary The Anvil Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment T The Anvil Nicola Benedetti with Armonica Consort The Anvil Back to Bacharach The Anvil Hampshire County Youth Orchestra The Anvil Fascinating Aïda’s Liza Pulman The Haymarket How Lion Became King The Haymarket of Tinga Tinga Land Pop Factor: The Concert! The Haymarket Mark Steel The Haymarket Hot Club of Cowtown The Haymarket IJO Big Band The Haymarket Father Brown The Haymarket Father Brown The Haymarket Father Brown The Haymarket Father Brown T The Haymarket Jethro The Haymarket What’s Love Got to do With It? The Haymarket Warsaw Village Band The Haymarket The Bootleg Shadows The Haymarket
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Wed 1, 7.30pm Wed 1, 7.45pm Tue 7, 8pm Wed 8, 8pm Thu 9, 7.45pm Sat 11, 7.30pm Sat 11, 7.45pm Thu 16, 7.45pm Fri 17, 7.45pm Sat 18, 8pm Sat 18, 7.45pm Tue 21, 7pm Wed 22, 7pm Fri 24, 7.30pm Sat 25, 8pm Thu 30, 7.45pm Fri 3, 7.30pm Sat 4, 7.30pm Wed 8, 7.30pm Thu 9, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 10, 7.30pm Sat 11, 2pm & 7.30pm Thu 16, 7.30pm Fri 17, 7.30pm Sat 18, 7.30pm Wed 22, 7.30pm Thu 23, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 24, 7.30pm Sat 25, 2pm & 7.30pm Sun 26, 7.30pm Thu 30, 7.30pm
Jools Holland Nancy Kerr and James Fagan Bill Bailey Bill Bailey Leif Ove Andsnes T Grimethorpe Colliery Band Michael Messer’s Mitra Clare Teal Royal Philharmonic Orchestra T Sam Carter Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra Basingstoke Primary Schools Music Basingstoke Primary Schools Music Russell Watson Rock Choir Jamie Raven Dinosaur Park Rajasthan Heritage Brass Band Jekyll and Hyde Jekyll and Hyde Jekyll and Hyde Jekyll and Hyde T Some Guys Have all the Luck Little Red Riding Hood / Three Little Pigs Swing Unlimited All Stars Big band The Railway Children The Railway Children The Railway Children The Railway Children T Andy Fairweather Low & The Low Riders The Blues Band
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May Wed 4, 7.30pm Wed 4, 7.45pm Thu 5, 7.45pm Sat 7, 7pm Sun 8, 2.30pm Sun 8, 7.30pm Wed 11, 7.45pm Wed 11, 8pm Thu 12, 7.45pm Thu 12, 8pm Fri 13, 7.45pm Sun 15, 7.45pm Wed 18, 7.45pm Fri 20, 7.45pm Fri 20, 8pm Sat 21, 7.30pm Sat 28, 3.30pm Sat 28, 7.45pm Sat 28, 8pm Wed 4, 7.30pm Thu 5, 7.30pm Sat 7, 10am, 1pm & 4pm Sun 8, 10am & 1pm Wed 11, 7.30pm Thu 12, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 13, 7.30pm Sat 14, 2pm & 7.30pm Tue 17, 7.30pm Wed 18, 7.30pm Thu 19, 7.30pm Fri 20, 7.30pm Sat 21, 2.30pm & 7.30pm Tue 24, 7.30pm Wed 25, 7.30pm Fri 27, 7.30pm Sat 28, 7.30pm
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Die Fledermaus Don Gallardo Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment T Evening of Youth Music Mash It Up Elvis Presley: If I Can Dream Pasha Kovalev Cale Tyson Eric Bibb Daoirí Farrell Ronnie Spector Moscow State Symphony Orchestra T Dancing in the Streets Kronos Quartet Malcolm Holcombe Nigel Kennedy Sing-a-long-a-Frozen Sing-a-long-a-Grease Joel Savoy, Jesse Lége, and the Cajun Country Revival Simon Evans (St Michael’s fundraiser) The All-Star Stand-Up Tour Mister Maker and The Shapes Live Mister Maker and The Shapes Live Swap! Swap! Swap! T Swap! Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Legally Blonde Canzoniere Grecanino Salentino Girls with Balls T Graeme of Thrones Judie Tzuke
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KEY A The Anvil
T Talk
H The Haymarket
F The Forge
RP Relaxed Performance
Signed Performance
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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
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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. By train / bus: Basingstoke station is just a short walk away. Journey time for London Waterloo 45-60 mins; Southampton Central 30-35 mins.
THE HAYMARKET
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 station is 10 mins walk away, through Festival Place shopping centre. For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/howtogethere
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