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SEPTEMBER 2022
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The Anvil: Fri 9 Sep / 7.30pm
NISH KUMAR YOUR POWER, YOUR CONTROL It has been a period of upheaval and uncertainty. You will be amazed by my capacity to somehow take all these things personally. Your Power, Your Control is a new show from the host of The Mash Report and one of The Guardian’s Top Fifty Comedians of the 21st Century. As seen on Live at the Apollo, Taskmaster, and more. £23 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 18 and over
The Anvil: Sat 10 Sep / 7.30pm
TAVARES GREATEST HITS TOUR Grammy Award-winning R&B group Tavares, best-known for their infectious sound and close harmony, are proud to announce their Greatest Hits Tour. Made up of brothers, Chubby, Tiny and Butch, the Tavares will be performing It Only Takes a Minute Girl, Heaven Must Be Missing an Angel, She’s Gone, More Than a Woman (from the soundtrack of Saturday Night Fever), and more. £41.50, £39
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The Anvil: Wed 14 Sep / 8pm
JON RICHARDSON: THE KNITWIT
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The Haymarket: Fri 16 Sep / 7.30pm
BLACK UMFOLOSI Black Umfolosi are inspired by the traditional song and dance of their native southern Africa. Awaiting image…
Their trademark harmonies mixed with intricate rhythms are highlighted during their brilliantly choreographed shows. The Gumboot dances showcase the styles and rituals of the South African mining regions and are a particular crowd pleaser. Arguably Zimbabwe’s greatest ambassadors, the group have a natural ability to thrill audiences worldwide. £20. Under 25s £16 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Sat 17 Sep / 2.30pm & 7.30pm
TIM PEAKE
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MY JOURNEY TO SPACE Join astronaut Tim Peake on an epic and thrilling journey to the International Space Station. Tim will be your personal guide through life in space, with breath-taking photographs and never-beforeseen incredible footage. It’s a fascinating insight into what it’s really like to be an astronaut; from training to launch, spacewalk to re-entry, Tim reveals the secrets, the science, and the everyday wonders of how and why humans journey into space. £44, £34, £29 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Sat 17 Sep / 7.30pm
HAL CRUTTENDEN IT’S BEST YOU HEAR IT FROM ME After 21 years and 224 days, Hal’s back being single. But it’s all going to be fine. Instead of getting the therapy he clearly needs, he’s made a cracking show about it. He’s lost enough weight to almost get his wedding ring off and, while he may be flying solo, he’s far from alone; he’s got his grown-up daughters, his dogs and his divorce lawyer. The fickle finger of fate has turned Hal’s life upside down, but he’s sticking a finger right back at it. £21 (includes £3 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over
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The Anvil: Wed 21 Sep / 7.30pm THE VOICE OF THE MOODY BLUES
JUSTIN HAYWARD IN CONCERT featuring Mike Dawes Having chalked up over fifty years at the peak of the music and entertainment industry, Justin Hayward’s voice has been heard the world over. Known principally as the vocalist, lead guitarist, and composer for The Moody Blues, his is an enduring talent. £44 (includes £4 booking fee)
COLOURCHORD SINGING WORKSHOP 7pm / The Forge
The Forge: Wed 21 Sep / 8pm
JON BODEN Jon Boden is best known as the lead singer of the progressive folk juggernaut Bellowhead. Since they split up in 2016, Jon has continued his development as one of the foremost names in English folk music. £24. Under 25s £19 (includes £4 booking fee)
Join Jon for a free workshop before the concert. Colourchord is a harmony-singing system developed by Jon which allows any group of singers to sight-sing in four-part harmony regardless of experience, using colour-coded lyric-sheets rather than musical notation. FREE (places are limited, please book your ticket with the box office)
The Anvil: Fri 23 Sep / 7.45pm
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA Clyne Adams Mahler
Masquerade Must the Devil have all the good tunes? Symphony no. 5
Vikingur Olafsson piano Santtu-Matias Rouvali The 2022-23 concert series opens with the exuberant Masquerade, inspired by London’s bustling 18th-century pleasure gardens. John Adams’ piece is a piano concerto in all but name, “Combining devilish solos with toe-tapping melodies… devastatingly catchy” Classical Music. Mahler’s fifth symphony opens with a grave march, followed by a stormy movement with fluctuating moods. An energetic scherzo marks a turning point, and after the tender Adagietto, the symphony ends joyfully, culminating in a triumphant chorale.
“BREATHTAKINGLY BRILLIANT PIANIST” 4
Gramophone on Vikingur Olafsson
£42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee) 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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SEPTEMBER 2022
The Haymarket: Sat 24 Sep / 8pm
CARL HUTCHINSON I KNOW I SHOULDN’T BEHAVE LIKE THIS… As seen on Comedy Central’s Stand Up Central and The Chris Ramsey Show, Geordie comedian Carl Hutchinson is back with a brand-new show. From buying a house to having kids, Carl takes his own adolescent approach to grown-up issues. £19 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
The Anvil: Sun 25 Sep / 7.30pm
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES Celebrating the music of the West Coast country rock band, The Illegal Eagles return to The Anvil for another outstanding show promising more of their trademark musical prowess, acute attention to detail and incredible showmanship. This show features the very best from the Eagles’ catalogue of huge hits including Hotel California, Desperado and Take It Easy. £32.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Sun 25 Sep / 7.30pm
ALBERT LEE AND BAND Undoubtedly one of the finest guitarists around, double Grammy Award-winner Albert Lee is back. Also an accomplished piano player, and co-writer of many great songs such as Country Boy and Born to Run, Albert has also been a member of The Everly Brothers Band, Emmylou Harris’ Hotband and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings. £28 (includes £4 booking fee) 5
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The Forge: Sun 25 Sep / 7.45pm SAMA ARTS presents
MEHTAB MALHOTRA GHAZALS – WORDS, MUSIC AND POETRY Mehtab Malhotra sings the works of traditional and modern Urdu poets. Mehtab started performing at the age of 7 and has given more than 600 concerts in India and the UK. In 1998 she recorded an album with the great Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan. The evening also celebrates the launch of Guldasta, a book of ghazals written by broadcaster Krishan Tandon. £20. Over 65s, under 16s and f/t students £17.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Thu 29 Sep / 7.30pm
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC THE ULTIMATE TRIBUTE TO ABBA Calling all Dancing Queens, this is your night to say, Thank You for the Music! This international smash-hit tribute show brings all ABBA’s number one hits to the stage in a production like no other. Now in its 20th year with a brand-new show for 2022. £33 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Thu 29 Sep / 7.30pm
THE BAND OF HER MAJESTY’S ROYAL MARINES OCEANAIRES BIG BAND The world-famous Band of HM Royal Marines are delighted to announce the rebirth of their Oceanaires Big Band. This concert promises to be a brilliant evening for you to enjoy all things Big Band. 6
£25 (includes £4 booking fee)
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SEPTEMBER 2022
The Haymarket: Fri 30 Sep / 7.30pm APOLLO THEATRE COMPANY presents
by The Lion’s Part Lilies on the Land celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain’s history - the Women’s Land Army of World War II. These gripping but charming tales chart the personal journeys of four women who sign up to become Land Girls, determined to work endless, backbreaking hours on farms to do their best for the war effort. But how will these women, hailing from all different walks of life, torn from their families and bereft of all basic home comforts, deal not only with the hardships of farming life and the pressures of war, but also with being outsiders in new surroundings? Maybe work clothes full of mice and toilet rolls falling from the skies are just what it takes for these girls to get along… Based on hundreds of letters from and interviews with the original Land Girls, Lilies on the Land is a revealing, funny, wonderfully moving and utterly captivating portrait of some of Britain’s pluckiest, unsung heroes. Simply unmissable, this is theatre at its most memorable. £21. Under 25s £18 (includes £4 booking fee)
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SEPTEMBER / OCTOBER 2022
The Anvil: Fri 30 Sep / 8pm
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM We’ve got tonight, who needs tomorrow? Join us for a very special evening celebrating country superstar royalty. Leave your 9 to 5 worries at the door and get ready as for one night only, we celebrate the Queen and King of country music – Dolly Parton and the late great Kenny Rogers. £32 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Sat 1 Oct / 7.30pm
BASINGSTOKE VARIETY SHOW The Basingstoke Variety Show returns once again showcasing some of the best talent from across the borough, including soloists, schools, and groups. In aid of the Mayor’s charity appeal: The Pink Place incorporating The Blue Space and Tough Enough To Care. £19. Over 65s and under 16s £15 (includes £3 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Sat 1 Oct / 7.30pm
DAMIEN O’KANE & RON BLOCK What do you get if you cross an American bluegrass banjo and an Irish tenor banjo? In the case of Ireland’s Damien O’Kane and California’s Ron Block you get fireworks. After their phenomenal sell-out show here in 2019, the duo return, this time complete with a full band for another outstanding evening of music prowess. Regarded as two of the greatest exponents of the instrument, O’Kane (Kate Rusby band) and Alison Krauss and Union Station’s multi-award winner Ron Block have collaborated to create a spectacular show. 8
£20.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
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OCTOBER 2022
The Anvil: Sun 2 Oct / 7.45pm
CAROLE – THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING A musical celebration of one of the world’s greatest songwriters. With a cast of the UK’s finest singers, dancers and musicians, this wonderful homage takes you on an incredible journey through the music that defined an era. Featuring songs from the Carole King songbook, as well as hits from Aretha Franklin, The Drifters, The Shirelles, Bobby Lee, The Monkees, The Beatles, and Dusty Springfield. £27.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
The Anvil: Thu 6 Oct / 7.30pm
MAGIC OF MOTOWN Celebrate the sound of a generation with one very special night of Magic of Motown! You will be going Loco down in Acapulco as we take you back down memory lane in this breath-taking live concert spectacular. £36 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Fri 7 Oct / 7.30pm
STARS OF THE WEST END – KERRY ELLIS & LOUISE DEARMAN We welcome not one, but two leading ladies of the West End for a musical extravaganza. Kerry Ellis and Louise Dearman both have a wealth of credits between them: Oliver, Les Misérables, My Fair Lady, Cats, Wicked, Evita and Guys & Dolls. The evening will be accompanied by the fabulous International Film Orchestra and will include music from We Will Rock You, Chess, James Bond and The Greatest Showman to name a few. £35 (includes £4 booking fee)
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The Haymarket: 4 – 6 Oct / 7.30pm NEW OLD FRIENDS presents
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“A THIGH-SLAPPING, BELLY-ACHING ROMP OF A WHODUNIT COMEDY FULL OF INGENIOUS SKITS”
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Multi-award winning New Old Friends are touring another dose of mirth, murder and mayhem, this time with a side of tennis. Lord Knows, the chair of The Whombledun International Invitational Tennis Tournament, has died and his son, Hugh, is suspicious. The police won’t take the case so Hugh calls in Perry & Penny Pink, private investigators.
What transpires has all the hallmarks of the company’s particular brand of theatrical hilarity: a cast of four performers play countless characters with quick-fire changes and quicker wits. Crimes on Centre Court, based on a story from New Old Friends’ award-winning podcast (#2 in iTunes fiction chart), is an ace of a show which you’re sure to (fifteen) love. You won’t see it game set and matched anywhere else. New Old Friends have built a national reputation with their wildly inventive set-pieces, twisty plots and commitment to unadulterated entertainment. £24. Under 25s and f/t students £13 (includes £4 booking fee)
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OCTOBER 2022
7 – 8 Oct / 7.30pm
THUNDER ROAD THEATRE presents
SHOCK HORROR
A twisted tale of mystery, monsters, and morbid obsession. Herbert is a horror obsessive, misfit filmmaker, who gets his kicks from scaring viewers. But his last act has awoken a nightmare; now he’s the one being haunted... This vivid new ghost story will excite, unsettle, and thrill those brave enough to book. Enter a sinister world of fear, hysteria and things that hide inside… where horror cinema unravels live on stage in this immersive and interactive experience. £16. Under 25s £14 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: S at 8 Oct / 2.30pm & 7.30pm (extra performance added)
DAWN FRENCH IS A HUGE TW*T
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A statement from Dawn French: “This show is so-named because unfortunately, it’s horribly accurate. There have been far too many times I have made stupid mistakes or misunderstood something vital or jumped the gun in a spectacular display of twattery. I thought I might tell some of these buttock-clenching embarrassing stories to give the audience a peek behind the scenes of my work life… Roll up! Book early to see the telly vicar lady be a total twat on stage, live in front of your very eyes. And ears.” £49, £44 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Sun 9 Oct / 7.45pm
ELKIE BROOKS 60TH YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR Now in the sixth decade of her career, Elkie Brooks is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. Performing some of her top hits, intertwining blues and jazz, this electric evening is guaranteed to leave you begging for more. £32.50, £29.50 (includes £3 booking fee) 11
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The Haymarket: Sun 9 Oct / 7.30pm
CARAVAN Caravan are considered by many to be the unsung heroes of the British prog movement. Often quoted as being one of the most formidable acts to emerge from the ‘60s progressive rock scene, over the years they have managed to achieve cult status and have maintained a passionate and die-hard following. £29 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Thu 13 Oct / 7.45pm
BRNO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Janáček Martinů Janáček Dvořák
Taras Bulba Cello Concerto no. 1 Jealousy Symphony no. 8
Laura van der Heijden cello Dennis Russell Davies Founded by Janáček in his hometown, the Brno Philharmonic Orchestra has an unmatchable tradition in his music. His dramatic symphonic poem was composed as the possibility of Czech independence grew closer. Martinů’s concerto, one of his best for any instrument, is built around the reflective slow movement. Jealousy was originally written as the dramatic overture to the opera Jenufa, and packs a high emotional charge into its short duration. Dvořák’s Eighth Symphony is full of the spirit of Czech folksong and the countryside. Its four movements move between major and minor before building to an exuberant finale driven by whooping horn calls. £42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee) 6.30pm / The Forge Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day 12
“DAZZLING, IMAGINATIVE AND IMPRESSIVE”
BBC Music on Laura van der Heijden
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OCTOBER 2022
The Haymarket: 13 – 15 Oct / 7.30pm / Sat 2pm RUMPUS THEATRE COMPANY presents
based on Edgar Allan Poe’s Victorian chiller
Imagine you have committed a murder. Imagine someone heard the scream and the police come calling. They’re friendly enough, but will your conscience betray you? And what is that noise in your ears that grows ever louder? Is it the beating of your own guilty heart … or is it the heart of the man you’ve just killed? £24, 2pm £22. Under 25s and f/t students £15 (includes £4 booking fee)
Suitable for: ages 15 and over
“GRIPPING AND TERRIFYING” Whatsonstage.com
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The Anvil: Fri 14 Oct / 7.30pm
DAVE GORMAN
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POWERPOINT TO THE PEOPLE Dave Gorman (Modern Life Is Goodish, Are You Dave Gorman?, Googlewhack Adventure) is back with a brand-new show, PowerPoint To The People. A PowerPoint presentation doesn’t have to involve a man in a grey suit standing behind a lectern, saying ‘next slide please’. We’ve all had enough of that, so let’s put it behind us and never speak of it again – there are far more important things to analyse. Well... they’re more important in Dave’s head anyway. £31.50 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over
The Anvil: Sat 15 Oct / 7.30pm
HOWARD JONES ACOUSTIC TRIO with Nick Beggs & Robin Boult A fresh take on Howard’s best-known hits, providing a rare and intimate opportunity for you to hear first-hand about the inspiration behind his beloved material. Hailed by many as an electronic music pioneer, Howard Jones has been a constant presence on the scene for the past three decades. Plus special guest Roxanne de Bastion. £34 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Forge: Sat 15 Oct / 7.45pm
JUAN MARTÍN Guitarist/composer Juan Martín plays and introduces his compositions within the forms of the great tradition of flamenco. His exquisite style is enhanced through minimal amplification to capture his very pure sound. Don’t miss this rare opportunity to see Juan up close and personal in the intimate setting of The Forge. £20. Under 25s £15 (includes £4 booking fee) 14
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The Anvil: Sun 16 Oct / 7.30pm
LEVISON WOOD – THE ART OF EXPLORATION Author and explorer Levison Wood shares his experiences and learnings from a lifetime of travel. From his army career and the frontlines of Afghanistan to his photo-journalism assignments in the Congo and Nepal, as well as world-renowned expeditions through some of the most testing environments on earth, including the Nile, Himalayas, and the Arabian Peninsula. £29.50 (includes £3 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Sun 16 Oct / 8pm
SIMON EVANS THE WORK OF THE DEVIL Simon Evans is the star of Live at the Apollo, Mock The Week, BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, The Unbelievable Truth, and Simon Evans Goes To Market. His new show has his usual excoriating views of a world on fire, given a perspective shift from personal revelations that turned his world upside down this year. £21 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over (likely to be swearing and adult content). Children younger than this will not be admitted, even if accompanied by an adult.
The Anvil: Wed 19 Oct / 7.30pm
LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO plus Muntu Valdo South African vocal powerhouse, Ladysmith Black Mambazo, play their first UK tour for many years celebrating Black History Month. Since they shot to global stardom on Paul Simon’s Graceland album, Mambazo have been recognised as one of the world’s great vocal groups. They are joined by special guest, Cameroon-born guitarist and singer, Muntu Valdo. £39, £34 (includes £4 booking fee)
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The Anvil: Thu 20 Oct / 7.30pm
SIR RANULPH FIENNES LIVING DANGEROUSLY Named by the Guinness Book of Records as ‘the world’s greatest living explorer’, Sir Ranulph Fiennes has spent his life in pursuit of extreme adventure, risking life and limb in some of the most ambitious private expeditions ever undertaken. In Living Dangerously, Sir Ranulph offers a personal journey through his life, from his early years to the present day. His many endeavours have pushed his endurance levels to the very limits, inspiring generations, and making him a pioneer of exploration with an unparalleled story to tell. £36.50, £31.50 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over
The Anvil: Fri 21 Oct / 7.45pm
LEO SAYER – THE SHOW MUST GO ON 50TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR British music sensation Leo Sayer celebrates his 50th anniversary in the business with a hit-packed show full of boundless energy and exuberance. Known the world over for his army of hits Thunder In My Heart, More Than I Can Say, Have You Ever Been in Love, The Show Must Go On, and the transatlantic number ones, When I Need You and You Make Me Feel Like Dancing. £36 (includes £3 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Tue 25 Oct / 7.30pm HAMBLEDON PRODUCTIONS and APOLLO THEATRE COMPANY present
THE STEPTOE & SON RADIO SHOW adapted by John Hewer. Based on the original scripts by Ray Galton and Alan Simpson Albert and Harold became household favourites in the 60s and 70s, and continue to entertain audiences today. Marking 60 years since the first broadcast, enjoy this fresh and hilarious adaptation of three original episodes from the longrunning smash hit BBC sitcom, faithfully recreating a live radio recording and reliving some of the Steptoes’ finest misadventures. £21. Under 25s £18 (includes £4 booking fee) 16
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The Anvil: Wed 26 Oct / 8pm
DARA Ó BRIAIN SO… WHERE WERE WE? Dara Ó Briain is back with a brand-new show! Dara will hardly mention the last year and a half, because, who wants to hear about that? Instead, he will fire out the usual mix of stories, one-liners, audience messing, and tripping over his words by talking too quickly because he’s so giddy to be back in front of a crowd. £27 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: strictly 14 and over (likely to be swearing and adult content). Children younger than this will not be admitted, even if accompanied by an adult.
The Forge: Wed 26 Oct / 8.15pm
FAUSTUS Faustus are three of the leading lights of their generation. Benji Kirkpatrick (Seth Lakeman Band, Bellowhead), Saul Rose (Waterson: Carthy, Whapweazel) and Paul Sartin (Bellowhead, Belshazzar’s Feast). They have a plethora of experience between them, brought together here in a virtuosic display of musicianship. £20. Under 25s £15 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Thu 27 Oct / 7.30pm
SKIPINNISH Skipinnish are without a doubt one of Scotland’s most exciting exports. With hit after hit of self-penned songs and a strong mix of powerful bagpipe, fiddle and accordion led tune sets, they encompass the very best of traditional and contemporary Scottish music. The boundless energy of their live shows coupled with their wonderfully evocative song writing continues to captivate audiences around the world. £28 (includes £4 booking fee)
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OCTOBER 2022
The Anvil: Fri 28 Oct / 7.30pm THE CLASSICAL BALLET AND OPERA HOUSE presents
THE NUTCRACKER
A dazzling production of the most famous ballet in the world – The Nutcracker – featuring a live orchestra with over 30 musicians. Snow flurries, sweets, princes, magic, and love are just some of the elements that will be brought together. A highly accessible ballet, full of familiar music such as the Waltz of the Flowers and the Dance of the Sugar Plum Fairy. £38. Under 25s and f/t students £36 (includes £3 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Fri 28 Oct / 8pm
SH*T FACED SHAKESPEARE
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MACBETH The smash hit, multi-sell out fringe phenomenon Sh*t Faced Shakespeare is the hilarious combination of an entirely serious adaptation of Macbeth, with an entirely sh*t-faced cast member. Sh*t Faced Shakespeare seeks to introduce a new generation of theatregoers to the works of the Bard by reviving the raucous, interactive and vibrant nature of Elizabethan theatre with a very modern twist. Enjoy Shakespeare responsibly. £27 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
The Anvil: Sat 29 Oct / 7.30pm
10CC Marking the 45th anniversary of the release of their mega-hit I’m Not In Love, 10cc head off on tour as they take their inspirational live show back on the road, performing their best-loved songs, with a surprise or two as always. £40.50, £38 (includes £3 booking fee) 18
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OCTOBER / NOVEMBER 2022
The Haymarket: Sat 29 Oct / 7.30pm
CLINTON BAPTISTE VS RAMONE Britain is honoured to have spawned two of the most gifted mystics in the world - the flamboyant Clinton Baptiste (Peter Kay’s Phoenix Nights), and his Scottish nemesis Ramone Tamine. The time has come for them to meet onstage in a once in a lifetime event, to truly decide who holds the title as Britain’s Greatest Paranormalist. £29 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over
The Anvil: Sun 30 Oct / 7pm
ANASTACIA
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I’M OUTTA LOCKDOWN – THE 22ND ANNIVERSARY EUROPEAN TOUR Tickets for this performance have sold out. Please call the box office on 01256 844244 to join the waiting list. £41.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Tue 1 Nov / 7.30pm
STEELEYE SPAN The early 1970s would see Steeleye Span announce their arrival with the release of three albums in two years – Hark The Village Wait, Please To See The King and Ten Man Mop. Fifty years on and the band celebrate with a night of career favourites and gems as well as tracks from those ground-breaking records. £29.50 (includes £4 booking fee) 19
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NOVEMBER 2022
The Haymarket: Wed 2 Nov / 7.30pm DYAD PRODUCTIONS presents
FEMALE GOTHIC
VICTORIAN TALES OF THE DARKNESS BEYOND From the award-winning creators of Christmas Gothic, come along and be thrilled by three lost gothic spine-tinglers from the great Victorian female writers, just in time for the Halloween season. In the dark between life and death, a haunted woman tells strange and terrifying tales; eerie stories, dusty and forgotten. Until now.
★★★★★ “A MACABRE MASTERPIECE. GHOSTLY, GRISLY AND GORGEOUS. DON’T MISS IT”
Three Weeks
£19. Under 25s and f/t students £14 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 10 and over
The Anvil: Thu 3 Nov / 7.30pm
HELLO AGAIN A TRIBUTE TO NEIL DIAMOND The world’s greatest celebration of the life and work of Neil Diamond starring Brooklyn Creed & The Salvation Band. From The Bang Years to the present day, you’ll soon find yourself singing along to all the hits including Sweet Caroline, Cracklin’ Rosie, Forever in Blue Jeans, Song Sung Blue, Hello Again, Love on the Rocks and America. £29.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Fri 4 Nov / 8pm
LEGEND – THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY REGGAE FOR THE WORLD When you think reggae, there is only one name that comes to mind. An unforgettable evening combines Marley’s superb, distinctive vocals with flawless musicianship as a supremely talented cast recreate Could You Be Loved, Is This Love, One Love, Three Little Birds and more. £32 (includes £4 booking fee) This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original artists/estates/management companies or similar shows. 20
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The Haymarket: Fri 4 Nov / 8pm
FLO & JOAN After a sell-out show at The Haymarket earlier this year, multi-award winning musical comedy duo (and sisters) Flo & Joan return armed with a piano and percussion section to bring you more songs and comedy poking around all the classic topics of the day: over-thinking, alien lovers and fringes. As seen on Live at the Apollo, The Royal Variety Performance, The Russell Howard Hour and Jonathan Ross’ Comedy Club. ★ ★ ★ ★ The Telegraph
★ ★ ★ ★ The Guardian
★ ★ ★ ★ Sunday Times
£26.50 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 14 and over
The Anvil: Sat 5 Nov / 7.30pm
AN EVENING WITH NOEL FITZPATRICK An Evening with Noel Fitzpatrick will give you the opportunity to gain an intimate insight into the Supervet’s extraordinary bionic world, and the animals who have inspired him along the way. Noel will share a rollercoaster ride of successes and failures, demonstrating why love really is all that matters, and how our animal friends teach us very important life lessons, which can make us better people. This brand-new show will delight animal lovers of all ages, and anyone who feels like they need some love, hope, and healing in their lives. £39 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Tue 8 Nov / 7.30pm
SIXTIES GOLD THE ALL HITS SHOW A rockin’ night with some of the biggest and best-selling artists of the ‘60s. £43.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
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The Anvil: Wed 9 Nov / 7.30pm
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS Following sell-out success earlier this year, lecturer Jennifer Rees is back by popular demand to explore one of forensic psychology’s most troubling topics – the serial killer. Using case studies to illustrate the different categories and how they are classified, Jennifer investigates the phenomenon of killer couples, such as Fred and Rose West, and The Moors Murderers, Ian Brady and Myra Hindley. The Psychology of Serial Killers will give even the most dedicated true crime fan new insights to the phenomenon of serial homicide. £25 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
The Anvil: Fri 11 Nov / 7.45pm
CHINEKE! ORCHESTRA Coleridge-Taylor Ballade in A minor Walker Lyric for strings Florence Price Piano Concerto Dvořák Symphony no. 9 (from the New World) Jeneba Kanneh-Mason piano Leslie Suganandarajah Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade was commissioned for the Three Choirs Festival on the recommendation of Elgar and was a great success for the composer. George Walker’s heartfelt Lyric was originally written for string quartet and later expanded to full strings. Florence Price’s concerto is in a single movement, like those of Liszt and Mendelssohn. The final section is an exuberant juba, a dance which was a forerunner of ragtime. Dvořák’s most famous symphony, written in America while filled with longing for his Czech homeland, has an apparently inexhaustible flow of melodies, with a justly celebrated slow movement at its heart. £42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee)
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The Anvil: Sat 12 Nov / 8pm
BRIT FLOYD THE WORLD’S GREATEST PINK FLOYD SHOW Brit Floyd returns with its brand-new production including highlights from The Wall, The Dark Side of the Moon, Wish You Were Here, Animals and The Division Bell, and featuring a show stopping 23 minute ‘note-for-note’ performance of Echoes. Faithfully recreating the scale and pomp of the final 1994 Pink Floyd tour, complete with a stunning multi-million-dollar light show, lasers, inflatables and theatrics. It really is as good as they say – believe the hype and don’t miss it! £44, £39, £34 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Fri 18 Nov / 7.30pm
THE KING’S VOICE starring Gordon Hendricks Winner of Stars in their Eyes and the Ultimate Elvis Tribute Artiste champion 2017; he’s toured the world and now he’s coming home. The King’s Voice transports you through time from the ‘68 special through to the Vegas era, breathing soul into ballads and those jumpsuit numbers that set the stage on fire. Gordon Hendricks captures Elvis’ spirit on stage perfectly. £29.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Forge: Fri 18 Nov / 7.45pm
MARTIN SIMPSON One of the finest acoustic and slide guitar players, and a fine banjo-picker to boot, Martin Simpson’s shows bear witness to an artist at the very top of his game. Whether interpreting material from tradition or singing his own potent self-penned songs, Simpson is a remarkable storyteller. The intimate solo performances Martin gives go from strength to strength giving rapt audiences passion, sorrow, love, beauty, tragedy, and majesty through his playing. £22. Under 25s £15 (includes £4 booking fee)
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The Anvil: Sat 19 Nov / 8pm
FASTLOVE THE GEORGE MICHAEL TRIBUTE Direct from London’s West End, this is the world’s favourite George Michael celebration! Now touring in 18 countries, selling over 250,000 tickets worldwide. Playing all the hits: Wake Me Up, Too Funky, Father Figure, Freedom, Faith, Knew You Were Waiting, Careless Whisper, and many more. £36 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Sun 20 Nov / 7.30pm
THE STYLISTICS Direct from Philadelphia USA, one of the best soul bands of all-time, The Stylistics, are coming to The Anvil. With a record-breaking run of 12 Top 10 hits, the band will perform some of their greatest songs including You Make Me Feel Brand New, Can’t Give You Anything (But My Love), Let’s Put It All Together, You Are Everything, Betcha By Golly Wow, and many more. The Stylistics remain the real deal, fabulously entertaining and musically breath-taking. £39.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Wed 23 Nov / 7.30pm
THE LINDISFARNE STORY CHAPTER 5 – 50 YEARS OF FOG To celebrate the 50th anniversary of their album Fog on The Tyne, Lindisfarne frontman Billy Mitchell and founding member Ray Laidlaw tell the group’s amazing story with a combination of superb songs, vital video, tall tales and of course, scurrilous gossip. From Whitley Bay to ‘Frisco Bay: The Lindisfarne Story. Don’t miss it. £26.50 (includes £4 booking fee) 24
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The Anvil: Wed 23 Nov / 7.45pm
MALTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA Shor
Seascapes for violin and symphony orchestra Prokofiev Violin Concerto no. 1 Rachmaninov Symphony no. 2
“VENGEROV DIDN’T MERELY GIVE A GREAT CONCERT; SOME OF HIS PLAYING LEFT ME OPEN-MOUTHED IN WONDER” Bachtrack, January 2022
Maxim Vengerov violin Sergey Smbatyan The romantic Seascapes from contemporary composer Alexey Shor opens this concert, with Maxim Vengerov as soloist in this melodious and mellifluous work written in four evocative movements. Prokofiev’s violin concerto has the atmosphere of a fairy tale or dream, with the two rhapsodic outer movements divided by a quirky scherzo. The composer’s delicate orchestration is to the fore as the finale evaporates in an iridescent shimmer. 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. At the helm is the MPO’s celebrated Principal Conductor, Sergey Smbatyan. £42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee)
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The Anvil: Thu 24 Nov / 7.30pm
LOST IN MUSIC ONE NIGHT AT THE DISCO Join us as we recreate the magical 70s taking you on a musical journey straight to the heart of disco! Relive some of the greatest songs of all time from artists including Donna Summer, Gloria Gaynor, Earth, Wind & Fire, Sister Sledge and Chic. The feel-good show of the year! £36 (includes £4 booking fee) 25
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The Forge: Thu 24 Nov / 7.45pm
BROOKS WILLIAMS & DAN WALSH Brooks Williams effortlessly combines old-time fingerpicking, country flat picking and bluesy backbeats, whilst BBC Folk Awards Best Musician nominee Dan Walsh has a dazzling take on clawhammer style banjo. Each is a leading light on their respective instruments. Add to that poignant songs and lively humour, and the result is a truly remarkable duet. £18. Under 25s £13 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Fri 25 Nov / 7.45pm
WOMAN TO WOMAN After the huge success of their last tour, Beverley Craven, Judie Tzuke and Julia Fordham reunite, and this time have invited Rumer to join them. Woman to Woman sees an ageless collaboration between four of the UK’s most celebrated female singersongwriters performing their hit singles and album tracks including Promise Me, Happy Ever After, Welcome To The Cruise, Slow, Holding On, (Love Moves In) Mysterious Ways, and the haunting Stay With Me Till Dawn. £48, £40.50. VIP £129 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Sat 26 Nov / 7.30pm
CRAFT YOUR CHRISTMAS WITH SARA DAVIES Sara Davies, Queen of Crafting, Dragon and Strictly star, is taking to the road to give you tricks and tips to help make your own special handmade Christmas this year. Taking you from gifts to garlands, cards to crackers, via a peek into the Den and the dance floor. Full of fun and inspiration, what better way to start the festive season? £31.50. VIP £79 (includes £4 booking fee) 26
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AN EVENING WITH LUCY O’BYRNE & ADAM BAYJOU Let musical theatre stars Lucy O’Byrne (Evita, The Sound of Music, Les Misérables) and Adam Bayjou (Les Misérables, Assassins, The 12 Tenors) take you on a journey through Broadway, London’s West End and beyond with some chart and classical favourites thrown in along the way too. £25 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Sun 27 Nov / 1pm & 3.30pm NORWELL LAPLEY PRODUCTION LTD presents
Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler’s beloved Tales from Acorn Wood stories are brought to life on stage for the first time in an enchanting lift-the-flap experience. Poor old Fox has lost his socks! Are they in the kitchen or inside the clock? And Rat-a-tat-tat! Who’s that keeping tired Rabbit awake? You can also join in with Pig and Hen’s game of hide-andseek and discover the special surprise Postman Bear is planning for his friends. Packed full of toe-tapping songs, puppetry, and all the friends from Acorn Wood, this beautiful show from the team that brought you Dear Zoo Live and Dear Santa promises to be the perfect treat for children of all ages. £17.50. Under 16s £15.50 (includes £4 booking fee)
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The Anvil: Tue 29 Nov / 7.45pm
THE SIXTEEN AT CHRISTMAS
“A TINY SOUNDBITE OF HEAVEN” The Times
THE WISE MEN AND THE STAR This special Christmas programme includes favourite traditional versions, stunningly beautiful Tudor and Renaissance works and modern settings are combined in a ravishing and satisfying evening of music. The perfect way to start your Christmas celebrations. £36, £28. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee)
Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day
The Anvil: Wed 30 Nov / 7.30pm
SOUNDS OF THE 60s LIVE WITH TONY BLACKBURN Due to its sell-out success, the phenomenal BBC Radio 2’s Sounds of the 60s Live show is back! Hosted by DJ royalty Tony Blackburn, the show features songs, stories and memories from the golden decade of pop with music performed live by the Sounds of the 60s All Star Band & Singers. £44, £34 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Anvil: Thu 1 Dec / 7.45pm
SINFONIA OF LONDON Walton Overture: Scapino Ravel Valses nobles et sentimentales Gershwin Rhapsody in Blue Debussy La mer Ravel Bolero (original ballet version) Martin James Bartlett piano John Wilson A hand-picked group of world-class musicians, the Sinfonia of London made its live debut at the Proms last year. The concert gets off to a scintillating start with Walton’s portrait of the rascally servant of Italian tradition. The delicate sequence of waltzes which follows, orchestrated by Ravel from his piano original, is given an extra glow by the nostalgic and affectionate coda. Gershwin’s most celebrated piece is still unmatched in its merging of swing and classical traditions. Debussy captures in music the many moods of the sea and the concert closes with the original ballet version of Bolero. £42, £38, £31, £24, £16. Under 25s and f/t students £12 (includes £4 booking fee) Platinum Friends standby tickets available on the day 28
“INGENIOUS PROGRAMMING, ASTONISHING PLAYING, REVELATORY MUSIC-MAKING” The Times
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The Haymarket: Wed 30 Nov / 7.30pm CHAPTERHOUSE THEATRE COMPANY presents
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
by Charles Dickens, adapted by Laura Turner Celebrate the start of the festive season with the most heart-warming production imaginable to melt the hearts of even the sternest of Scrooges. A Christmas Carol returns with this family-friendly rendition of one of the most memorable Yuletide stories ever written, brought to life in this wonderfully traditional production, complete with period costume, song, dance and a generous helping of Christmas spirit. £22. Under 16s and f/t students £16 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Tue 13 Dec / 7.30pm
CARA DILLON UPON A WINTER’S NIGHT Cara Dillon, the multi-award winning singer, returns with her Christmas show, Upon a Winter’s Night capturing the mystery of Christmas with a collection of songs both ancient and modern. Her Christmas album of the same name twice reached number one in the Indie Album Charts. £25 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Thu 15 Dec / 7.30pm BALLET THEATRE UK presents
BEAUTY & THE BEAST Join Ballet Theatre UK with one of the most enchanting love stories of all time, Beauty & The Beast. Inspired by the original tale, this production tells the story of Belle, a beautiful and intelligent young woman who feels out of place in her provincial French village. When her father is imprisoned in a mysterious castle, Belle’s attempt to rescue him leads to her capture by the Beast; a grisly and fearsome monster who may only become human again if he learns to love and be loved in return. £24. Under 25s and f/t students £21, under 12s £18 (includes £4 booking fee)
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9 Dec – 2 Jan / See performance diary for times Join us for the ultimate rags to riches story in our spectacular family pantomime, Cinderella. Poor Cinderella works hard day and night while her spiteful ugly sisters do nothing. But when she meets the Fairy Godmother, her life starts to change in all sorts of wonderful ways. With laugh out loud jokes, stunning scenery, beautiful costumes, and two beautiful Shetland ponies, join Cinders and make your dreams come true at The Anvil. So, dig out your best frock and polish your glass slippers, the clock is ticking. Book your tickets now! 30
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“THE SHOW IS A DAZZLING FAMILY FUN-FILLED FESTIVE PRODUCTION THAT IS NOT TO BE MISSED”
Basingstoke Gazette (on Beauty & The Beast 2021)
£32.50, £31.50, £28.50, £22.50 (includes £4 booking fee).
Under 16s and f/t students £3 off. Over 65s £1 off, exc 10 & 11 Dec at 2pm and 17 – 28 Dec. Relaxed performance £10
Tue 13 Dec / 6pm Tue 20 Dec / 2pm
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The Haymarket: 9 – 11 Dec / Fri 10.30am & 1.30pm / Sat & Sun 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm
BIG WOODEN HORSE THEATRE AND BRIGHTON DOME present
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS by Adam Bampton-Smith On the night before Christmas, Emily stares out of the window, hugs her teddy and waits excitedly for the morning, while in the corner a little mouse called Eddie can’t understand why only humans are allowed to get presents. So he sets off in search of Father Christmas to find out for himself. Along the way he dodges the family cat, gets directions from a cowardly robot and is given some unexpected advice from the magical fairy on top of the tree. Will Eddie get an answer? Will Emily get her wish? And what is that funnyshaped present sitting under the tree? £16.50. Under 16s £14.50 Relaxed performance £10 (includes £4 booking fee)
Sat 10 Dec / 4pm
“CHRISTMAS JUST AS IT SHOULD BE”
Suitable for: ages 3 – 9 Running time: 50 minutes
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“THE THEATRE IS FILLED TO BURSTING WITH FESTIVE EXCITEMENT!”
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The Haymarket: Fri 16 Dec / 8pm
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND SPEAKY BLINDER Star of the Royal Variety Performance, Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News for You, QI, and Live at the Apollo, one of the UK’s top stand-ups, Chris McCausland, is on tour with a show about life, family, and loads of other nonsense as well! £23. Over 65s and f/t students £21 (includes £4 booking fee) Suitable for: ages 16 and over
The Haymarket: Sun 18 Dec / 7.30pm
SETH LAKEMAN accompanied by Alex Hart Award-winning West country folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman returns to celebrate the release of his stunning new album Make Your Mark. Written during his enforced 18 months off the road, the album features 14 powerful, brand-new songs including the singles Higher We Aspire and title track which were playlisted at BBC Radio 2. Expect Lakeman’s trademark foot-stomping, fiddle bow-shredding and soaring vocals. £24 (includes £4 booking fee)
The Haymarket: Tue 20 Dec / 7.30pm
THE ALBION BAND CHRISTMAS SHOW The Albion Christmas Band are widely regarded as the premier seasonal show. Featuring the combined talents of Simon Nicol (Fairport Convention), Kellie While (Albion Band), Simon Care (Edward II), and the guvnor himself, Ashley Hutchings MBE. The show will take you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain, with a mixture of carols, spoken word and humorous readings. It’s the perfect way to start your festivities. £25 (includes £4 booking fee) 32
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COMMUNITY EVENTS The Haymarket: 20 – 22 Oct / 7.30pm / Sat 2.30pm BAOS LIMELIGHT presents
SEUSSICAL
Dr Seuss’ best-loved characters collide, cavort and spring to life on stage in an unforgettable musical caper performed by BAOS Limelight. The Cat in the Hat leads the story of Horton the Elephant, who discovers a speck of dust containing tiny people called the Whos who must be protected from a world of dangers. £21. Under 25s £17 (includes £3 booking fee)
The Anvil: Sun 6 Nov / 7pm
BASINGSTOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ROMANTIC MASTERPIECES Tchaikovsky Fantasy Overture Romeo and Juliet Rachmaninov Piano Concerto No.2 Dvořák Symphony No.9 (from the New World) Yulia Chaplina piano Stephen Scotchmer
Romantic Masterpieces features three great romantic works. Tchaikovsky’s emotionally charged Romeo and Juliet is a wonderful musical depiction of the tragedy of the star-crossed lovers. Brilliant London-based pianist Yulia Chaplina returns to The Anvil to perform Rachmaninov’s ever-popular Piano Concerto No.2. The concert concludes with Dvořák’s famous New World Symphony.
£26.50, £21.50, £14.50. Over 65s £2 off, under 16s £3, f/t students £13.25, £10.75, £7.25 (includes £3 booking fee) Early booking offer – save £2 if booked by Sun 25 Sep
The Haymarket: 10 – 19 Nov / 7.30pm / Sat 2.30pm / Sun 2.30pm only BASINGSTOKE AMATEUR THEATRICAL SOCIETY presents
SHREK
Based on the Oscar-winning DreamWorks Animation film, Shrek The Musical is a fairy tale adventure that brings all the beloved characters you know to life on stage, and proves there’s more to the story than meets the ears. Irreverently fun for the whole family, Shrek proves that beauty is truly in the eye of the ogre. from £23 (includes £3 booking fee)
The Anvil: Sun 27 Nov / 7pm
BASINGSTOKE CHORAL SOCIETY Messiah London Baroque Ensemble David Gibson There are many wonderful and stirring works in the choral repertoire, but one above all the rest stands out as being the most familiar, the most popular and the best loved out of all of them; Handel’s Messiah.
Basingstoke Choral Society will be accompanied by a Baroque orchestra, playing period instruments. £27, £21, £15. Under 16s and f/t students £7 (includes £3 booking fee)
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Seating Plans The Anvil
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.
Box Office Opening HoursOpen Monday – Mon – Fri, 10am – 2pm Red: Stalls rows A to T Blue: Circle rows A to N
Performance nights Open at 6pm
Purple: Side Circle rows CA to CD and DA to DD Yellow: Choir seats rows A to E
The Haymarket
Call 01256 844244 or email box.office@anvilarts.org.uk Reserved Tickets: held for three days or until an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner. After this time, unpaid reservations will be released. Returns Only Performances: please contact the box office to join the returns list. Some tickets may be released nearer to the performance date. 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, young people and people living with dementia.
Blue: Stalls rows C to M Orange: Stalls rows N to S Purple: Circle rows A to D plus CC and DD
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Group Booking For information on group booking rates and availability, please call 01256 366935 (answer service when not staffed) or email group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk. Alternatively, visit anvilarts.org.uk/groups.
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GENERAL INFORMATION
You can pay by
Paying less for your tickets
Cards: Mastercard and Visa.
Discounts are available for performances where stated.
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 24 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.
Only one discount can apply to any one ticket. You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility. Student tickets cannot be posted out. Please show your ID on collection. For full terms and conditions of sale, contact the box office, or visit anvilarts.org.uk/ termsandconditions.
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 performances (admin fee applies).
Bars and Refreshments Foyers are open from 6pm for evening performances, and one hour before all others. Out of respect to fellow audience members and performers, re-admission to the auditorium with drinks once a show has started is not permitted. For your convenience, and to avoid queuing at our bars and serving areas, you can order your drinks and
snacks online prior to the performance. Alternative ordering options are available from within the venues. Please visit our website for more details. We operate a Challenge 25 Policy in our venues. Please be prepared to show photographic ID on request when purchasing or pre-ordering drinks or products containing alcohol.
Safety and Enjoyment Please ensure you always have your ticket with you as all tickets are checked when entering the foyers and auditorium.
We do not permit the unauthorised use of cameras and recording equipment within the auditorium or foyers.
We may on occasions conduct bag and security searches. Large bags will not be permitted into the auditorium.
Please be aware that other audience members may stand or dance during the performance.
We will make every effort to admit latecomers at a suitable break in the performance, but we cannot always guarantee entry. We reserve the right to refuse admission or eject audience members from our venues and events at our discretion, including for behaviour affecting people’s enjoyment of the performance. Please switch your phone off or to silent during a performance or event.
If you experience any problems during a performance or event, please inform a member of staff immediately, so that we can do our best to resolve the issue at the time. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder; Anvil Arts cannot be held responsible for children unaccompanied by an adult. Please be kind to our staff and to each other so that everyone can enjoy the experience. 35
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Children’s Performances
Conditions of Sale
A limited number of booster seats are available on entry to the auditorium, for use free of charge. Baby changing facilities are available in both venues. Children under 18 months require an Infant in Arms ticket (available at selected performances) for the cost of £4. To book, please call the box office on 01256 844244.
It is the nature of live performance that start and running times may vary, and artists, programmes, and other details may be subject to last minute changes. Anvil Arts reserves the right to introduce discounts and special offers at any time, and these cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. 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.
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 Our ticket sales counters have drop-down or lowered sections for wheelchair users. We have up to six wheelchair spaces available in The Anvil, one in The Forge and up to two in The Haymarket. We are unable to sell wheelchair spaces or allow transfers out of wheelchairs into seats in the Circle level of The Anvil auditorium. Emergency evacuation from The Haymarket auditorium is via an emergency lift or evacuchair, all other lifts in our venues cannot be used in an emergency. Personal emergency evacuation plans can be made available on request.
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 Visual Stories for The Anvil and The Haymarket can be found at anvilarts.org.uk/access to assist your visit.
Hearing Enhancement
This brochure is available in large print and Braille on request.
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 Stalls Foyer counters.
If you require any help in planning your visit, the box office will be happy to help.
For more information visit anvilarts.org.uk/access or accessable.co.uk (search for The Anvil or The Haymarket).
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Support The Anvil Trust
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Now and in the future The Anvil Trust is a registered charity. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. 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 or visit anvilarts.org.uk/donate.
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 By including The Anvil Trust in your will, you’ll enable us to continue to give the gift of music as well as reducing your inheritance tax bill.
The Anvil Trust is grateful for the support of the following:
Get Involved Every year we work with thousands of people from across the Borough and beyond to explore their creativity in our Community Engagement programme. We provide schools and colleges with opportunities to experience classical and world music, to create their own music and theatre, and to support their careers. We work with people living with dementia
to help them stay connected and tell their stories creatively in our Finding the Words project. Our popular Musication Station encourages the community to try a musical instrument, whatever their age or ability. To find out more visit anvilarts.org.uk/get-involved
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JUSTIN HAYWARD IN CONCERT
Wed 21 / 7.30pm
THANK YOU FOR THE MUSIC
OCEANAIRES BIG BAND
LILIES ON THE LAND
ISLANDS IN THE STREAM
Thu 29 / 7.30pm
Thu 29 / 7.30pm
Fri 30 / 7.30pm
Fri 30 / 8pm
THE TELL-TALE HEART
THE TELL-TALE HEART
Thu 13 / 7.30pm
Fri 14 / 7.30pm
LEVISON WOOD – THE ART OF EXPLORATION
BRNO PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA
Thu 13 / 7.45pm
Sun 16 / 7.30pm
CARAVAN
Sun 9 / 7.30pm
JUAN MARTÍN
ELKIE BROOKS
Sun 9 / 7.45pm
HOWARD JONES ACOUSTIC TRIO
DAWN FRENCH IS A HUGE TW*T – SELLING FAST
Sat 8 / 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Sat 15 / 7.45pm
SHOCK HORROR
Sat 8 / 7.30pm
Sat 15 / 7.30pm
SHOCK HORROR
Fri 7 / 7.30pm
DAVE GORMAN – SELLING FAST
STARS OF THE WEST END
Fri 7 / 7.30pm
THE TELL-TALE HEART
MAGIC OF MOTOWN
Thu 6 / 7.30pm
Sat 15 / 2pm & 7.30pm
CRIMES ON CENTRE COURT
Thu 6 / 7.30pm
Fri 14 / 7.30pm
CRIMES ON CENTRE COURT
CRIMES ON CENTRE COURT
CAROLE – THE MUSIC OF CAROLE KING
Sun 2 / 7.45pm
Wed 5 / 7.30pm
DAMIEN O’KANE & RON BLOCK
Sat 1 / 7.30pm
Tue 4 / 7.30pm
BASINGSTOKE VARIETY SHOW
Sat 1 / 7.30pm
OCTOBER
ALBERT LEE AND BAND
MEHTAB MALHOTRA
Sun 25 / 7.45pm
Sun 25 / 7.30pm
Sun 25 / 7.30pm
CARL HUTCHINSON
THE ILLEGAL EAGLES
Sat 24 / 8pm
PHILHARMONIA ORCHESTRA
HAL CRUTTENDEN
Sat 17 / 7.30pm
Fri 23 / 7.45pm
TIM PEAKE – SELLING FAST
Sat 17 / 2.30pm & 7.30pm
JON BODEN: COLOURCHORD SINGING WORKSHOP
BLACK UMFOLOSI
Fri 16 / 7.30pm
JON BODEN
JON RICHARDSON: THE KNITWIT – RETURNS ONLY
Wed 14 / 8pm
Wed 21 / 8pm
TAVARES
Sat 10 / 7.30pm
Wed 21 / 7pm
NISH KUMAR
Fri 9 / 7.30pm
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STEELEYE SPAN
MALTA PHILHARMONIC ORCHESTRA THE LINDISFARNE STORY LOST IN MUSIC BROOKS WILLIAMS & DAN WALSH WOMAN TO WOMAN CRAFT YOUR CHRISTMAS WITH SARA DAVIES AN EVENING WITH LUCY O’BYRNE & ADAM BAYJOU BASINGSTOKE CHORAL SOCIETY
Wed 23 / 7.45pm Wed 23 / 7.30pm Thu 24 / 7.30pm Thu 24 / 7.45pm Fri 25 / 7.45pm Sat 26 / 7.30pm Sat 26 / 7.30pm Sun 27 / 7pm
Fri 9 / 10.30am & 6pm
Thu 1 / 7.45pm
DECEMBER CINDERELLA
SINFONIA OF LONDON
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
THE STYLISTICS
Sun 20 / 7.30pm
SOUNDS OF THE 60s LIVE WITH TONY BLACKBURN
BATS: SHREK
Sat 19 / 2.30pm & 7.30pm
Wed 30 / 7.30pm
FASTLOVE
Sat 19 / 8pm
Wed 30 / 7.30pm
MARTIN SIMPSON
Fri 18 / 7.45pm
TALES FROM ACORN WOOD
BATS: SHREK
Fri 18 / 7.30pm
THE SIXTEEN AT CHRISTMAS
THE KING’S VOICE
Fri 18 / 7.30pm
Tue 29 / 7.45pm
BATS: SHREK
Thu 17 / 7.30pm
Sun 27 / 1pm & 3.30pm
BATS: SHREK
BATS: SHREK
BATS: SHREK
BATS: SHREK
BATS: SHREK
BRIT FLOYD
BATS: SHREK
CHINEKE! ORCHESTRA
BATS: SHREK
THE PSYCHOLOGY OF SERIAL KILLERS
SIXTIES GOLD
BASINGSTOKE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
AN EVENING WITH NOEL FITZPATRICK
FLO & JOAN
LEGEND – THE MUSIC OF BOB MARLEY
HELLO AGAIN
FEMALE GOTHIC
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Thu 3 / 7.30pm
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Tue 1 / 7.30pm
NOVEMBER
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THE NUTCRACKER
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CLINTON BAPTISTE VS RAMONE
ANASTACIA – RETURNS ONLY
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Sat 29 / 7.30pm
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SKIPINNISH
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BAOS LIMELIGHT: SEUSSICAL
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BAOS LIMELIGHT: SEUSSICAL
SIR RANULPH FIENNES
Thu 20 / 7.30pm
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LADYSMITH BLACK MAMBAZO
Wed 19 / 7.30pm
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SIMON EVANS
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THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
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Wed 21 / 2pm & 6pm Thu 22 / 2pm & 6pm Fri 23 / 2pm & 6pm Sat 24 / 11am & 3pm Mon 26 / 3pm Tue 27 / 2pm & 6pm Wed 28 / 2pm & 6pm Thu 29 / 2pm & 6pm Fri 30 / 2pm & 6pm Sat 31 / 2pm
Mon 2 / 2pm
Group booking rate available Schools rate available Relaxed Performance
The Anvil The Haymarket The Forge
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Signed Performance
Family Ticket
Matthias Baus, Reinout Bos, Matt Crockett, Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler, Firedog, Larnce Gold, Tom Griffiths, Tim James, Trevor Leighton, Ari Magg, IDAGIO – Diago Mariotta Mendez, Paul Marc Mitchell, Geoff Trinder
Picture Credits
Key
CINDERELLA
THE ALBION BAND CHRISTMAS SHOW
Tue 20 / 7.30pm
JANUARY
CINDERELLA
SETH LAKEMAN
CINDERELLA
CINDERELLA
CHRIS MCCAUSLAND
CINDERELLA
BEAUTY & THE BEAST
CINDERELLA
CINDERELLA
CARA DILLON
CINDERELLA
CINDERELLA
Tue 20 / 2pm & 6pm
Sun 18 / 7.30pm
Sun 18 / 2pm & 6pm
Sat 17 / 2pm & 6pm
Fri 16 / 8pm
Fri 16 / 6pm
Thu 15 / 7.30pm
Thu 15 / 10.30am & 6pm
Wed 14 / 10.30am & 6pm
Tue 13 / 7.30pm
Tue 13 / 10.30am & 6pm
Sun 11 / 2pm & 6pm
Sun 11 / 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm THE NIGHT BEFORE CHRISTMAS
Sat 10 / 2pm & 6pm
Sat 10 / 11am, 1.30pm, 4pm
Fri 9 / 10.30am & 1.30pm
How to find us The Anvil | The Forge
The Haymarket
Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR
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. Nearest EV charging points in the Central car park.
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. Nearest EV charging points in the Churchill Way car park. 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 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
By bike: cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, underneath the car park ramp to the right of the main doors.
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