Events guide Jan April

EVENTS JANUARY - APRIL 2015

Clitheroe

WELCOME TO OUR 2015 EVENTS GUIDE In 2014, we welcomed around 30,000 visitors to live events at the Grand Venue.

Our Creative Learning activities engaged with 9,229 young people in the Ribble Valley.

Our busiest year to date, we delivered more than 200 public events and 13 core projects across both primary and secondary Ribble Valley schools.

We aim to grow the activity during 2015 while striving to improve the artistic quality of our programme and remain at the heart of our community.

By supporting us, you have also contributed to changing lives of children within Kenya through the work of The Solomon Project (see page 30).

We sincerely thank you for sharing the journey with us.

In partnership with:

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JANUARY

Page 6-9 17th Captain Fantastic

30th Lunchtime Live

10th Be My Band Fest 2

22nd NT Live: Treasure Island

30th Buddy Holly’s Dance Party

11th FUEL

23rd Blake

31st Lez Zeppelin

13th Ladies Film Night

24th Brit Rock - Film Festival

16th Raise

25th Heaven in the Afternoon

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Be My Band Fest 1

FEBRUARY

Page 10-14 18th Lego Live

22nd Heaven in the Afternoon

7th

Womenfolk

18th NT Live: Treasure Island

25th Brian Blessed

8th

FUEL

19th Harriett: Half Term Party

27th The Billy Fury Years

13th Lunchtime Live

20th Lunchtime Live

28th Merry Hell and Guests

14th Al Wood 9

20th Wine and Cheese Tasting

17th Half Term: Lego Live

21st True Order + Support

3rd Ladies Film Night

MARCH

Page 15-19 13th Lunchtime Live

25th Bob Champion

6th

Lunchtime Live

13th Comedy Night

27th Lunchtime Live

6th

Chantel McGregor/Lucy Zirins

20th Lunchtime Live

27th Craig Charles

8th

FUEL

21st Oysterband

29th Heaven in the Afternoon

2nd Ladies Film Night

12th Behind the Beautiful Flowers

22nd The Rezillos/Ed Tenpole Tudor

APRIL

Page 20-23 15th Evening with Henry Marsh

24th Think Floyd

10th Lunchtime Live

16th NT Live: The Hard Problem

25th Marc O’Reilly & Special Guest

10th Arun Ghosh Quartet

17th The Blow Monkeys

26th Heaven in the Afternoon

12th FUEL

18th Sex Pistols Experience

7th

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Ladies Film Night

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01200 421599 www.thegrandvenue.co.uk Tues - Sat, 9am-5pm at 18 York Street, Clitheroe BB7 2DL

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JANUARY Rock AND Pop / Family MUSIC

BE MY BAND Fest Friday 9th January 2015 SATURDAY 10th January 2015

The Grand’s 2015 programme opens with two nights of live music from the venue’s youth bands project: Be My Band.

Nine bands will perform over the two nights. Performing a mixture of well-known covers and their own self-penned songs, these young bands bring to life the music from a host of stars – from Foo Fighters and Nirvana to Stevie Wonder.

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.30pm PRICE: £5 ADV (PER NIGHT) **TICKETS INC £2 DONATION TO THE SOLOMON PROJECT SEATED (UNRESERVED)

LADIES FILM AND FOOD NIGHT

WHAT WE DID ON OUR HOLIDAY tuesday 13th January 2015

This comedy comes from the producers of ‘Outnumbered,’ where Rosamund Pike and David Tennant star as a couple attempting to hide their marital issues from the children while on a family holiday to visit Tennant’s terminally ill father (Billy Connolly).

Doors: 7pm FILM STARTS: 8.30pm (12A/95 MINS) PRICE: £14.50 ADV - INCS TWO COURSE MEAL SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE) ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED

Rock AND Pop MUSIC

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CAPTAIN FANTASTIC / LEGENDS OF ROCK SATURDAY 17th January 2015

Thanks in part to our public live events programme we have been able to deliver Creative Learning Projects to nearly 10,000 young people in the local area.

The UK’s premier Elton John tribute show takes you through most of Elton’s early hits including Your Song, Daniel, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road to the present day, complete with white baby grand piano. Endorsed by The Official Elton John fan club, this show has toured internationally. The second half of the concert will feature a ‘Legends of Rock’ showcase - with songs from Meatloaf, Queen, Bruce Springsteen and many more.

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Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £10.00 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED) T&C £1.50 transaction fee per booking

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JANUARY

THEATRE

ROCK / POP MUSIC

Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre. It’s a dark, stormy night. The stars are out. Jim, the inn-keeper’s granddaughter, opens the door to a terrifying stranger.

At the old sailor’s feet sits a huge sea-chest, full of secrets.

Jim invites him in – and her dangerous voyage begins.

Suitable for 10 years +

A timely recreation of the historic last tour of Buddy Holly, starring Marc Robinson (‘Stars in Your Eyes’ / ‘The Buddy Holly Story’) as Buddy and featuring the UK’s best Ritchie Valens, Big Bopper and Dion tributes. Supported by the Counterfeit Crickets, this superbly authentic full band show is packed full of energy and more than 40 rock n roll hits.

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: TREASURE ISLAND thursday 22ND January 2015

BUDDY HOLLY’S WINTER DANCE PARTY friday 30th January 2015

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £16.50 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

Doors: 6.45pm Stage: 7pm PRICE: £12.50 ADV / £10 Conc (OVER 60/UNDER 18) SEATED (UNRESERVED)

JAZZ MUSIC

POP / CLASSICAL MUSIC

LUNCHTIME LIVE: ERIC AINSWORTH QUARTET WITH LYN FAIRBANKS friday 30th January 2015

BLAKE FRIDAY 23RD January 2015

Hot on the heels of Il Divo and Collabro, Brit-Award-winning harmonisers Blake are back with a new album, new songs and their most uplifting live show yet! Inspired by the lush trio harmonies of The Three Tenors, The Bee Gees and The Lettermen, the boys will perform exclusive songs from their latest CD ‘In Harmony’ along with hits from their four other award winning pop/classical albums, including ‘Fields of Gold’, ‘Bring Him Home’, ‘Nessun Dorma’ and ‘Chasing Cars’.

Our new season of Lunchtime Live concerts gets underway with monthly resident Eric Ainsworth and his star quartet with Ken Marley (bass), Jimmy Scaife (drums), a special guest instrumentalist and singer Lyn Fairbanks for a top session of popular jazz standards.

Doors: 11.30am stage: 12 noon - 2pm PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

Doors: 7pm STAGE: 7.45PM PRICE: £20 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

FILM

ROCK / POP MUSIC

A new series of four adventure films feature cutting edge athletes, palm-sweating solo climbs to wild downhill mountain biking. The Brit Rock Film Tour is the first homegrown adventure tour to emerge from the vibrant UK film making industry. Brit Rock comes right from the heart of the UK adventure scene. Film-maker Alistair Lee will also be visiting The Grand in person to present the showcase and will be available for questions after the screening.

This New York City-based all-girl band has gained worldwide critical acclaim for the musicianship, passion and gender-bending audacity they bring to the music of Led Zeppelin. Support from Northern Ireland based rock ‘n’ roll band Screaming Eagles, who are influenced by AC/DC, Airbourne, Audioslave and Black Stone Cherry.

BRIT ROCK saturday 24th January 2015

LEZ ZEPPELIN & THE SCREAMING EAGLES saturday 31ST January 2015

Doors: 7pm STAGE: 7.45pm PRICE: £12.50 adV GENERAL ADMISSION

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £10 ADV / £6 CONC (UNDER 18) SEATED (UNRESERVED) 8

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FEBRUARY

Over the past 18 months John and Ann Marsden have raised an incredible £12,740 for The Grand’s Charity initiative, The Solomon Project.

We wanted to take a moment to thank them again from the bottom of our hearts. You guys Rock ‘n’ Roll!

This academic year, September-July 2014, a staggering £29,280 has been received, which enables thousands of children in Kenya’s schools to be fed this year.

LADIES FILM AND FOOD NIGHT

BELLE TUESDAY 3RD FEBRUARY 2015

BELLE is inspired by the true story of Dido Elizabeth Belle (Gugu Mabatha-Raw), the illegitimate mixed race daughter of a Royal Navy Admiral. Raised by her aristocratic great-uncle Lord Mansfield and his wife, Belle’s lineage affords her certain privileges, yet the colour of her skin prevents her from fully participating in the traditions of her social standing. Left to wonder if she will ever find love, Belle falls for an idealistic young vicar’s son bent on change who, with her help, shapes Lord Mansfield’s role as Lord Chief Justice to end slavery in England.

Doors: 7pm FILM STARTS: 8.30pm CERT PG/104 MINS PRICE: £14.50 ADV - INCS TWO COURSE MEAL SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE) FOLK MUSIC

WOMENFOLK: Kathryn Williams / Maz O’Connor / Georgia Ruth SATURDAY 7TH FEBRUARY 2015

Womenfolk returns with another triple bill featuring three of the UK’s outstanding female singer-songwriters. Since her self-financed debut in 2000, Kathryn Williams has released 10 critically acclaimed studio albums that have quietly established her as one the truly distinctive voices of UK music. She will be joined by two relative newcomers who have spent 2014 attracting critical acclaim and new fans.

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £10 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

JAZZ MUSIC AND FOOD

LUNCHTIME LIVE: Mark Lewis Trio with Wilf Nuttall & Lyn Fairbanks FRIDAY 13th FEBRUARY 2015

(Ed Lomax, piano; Mel Hatchman, bass; Derek Smith, drums; Wilf Nuttall, vibes) One of Lancashire’s favourite groups perform a range of jazz standards with consummate professionalism and no little camaraderie, fronted by the fabulous Lyn Fairbanks.

Doors: 11.30am stage: 12 noon - 2pm PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

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FEBRUARY

JAZZ MUSIC

THEATRE

AL WOOD 9 SATURDAY 14th FEBRUARY 2015

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: TREASURE ISLAND (ENCORE) wednesday 18th FEBRUARY 2015

Multi-instrumentalist Al Wood was a member of many of the well known bands of the ‘Big Band Era’, before becoming a founder-pillar of the Jazz Course at Leeds College of Music.

For many years he has led bands in the North, especially big bands. Billed as ‘A great little big band’, his latest version was rapturously received at last year’s Grassington Festival.

Robert Louis Stevenson’s story of murder, money and mutiny is brought to life in a thrilling new stage adaptation by Bryony Lavery, broadcast live from the National Theatre.

Suitable for 10 years + Please note this is a special ‘encore’ screening for the half-term school holidays.

Doors: 6.30pm Stage: 7pm PRICE: £10 ADV / £5 CONC (UNDER 18) SEATED (UNRESERVED)

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £12.50 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

FAMILY

JAZZ MUSIC AND FOOD

A hands-on Science and Technology workshop (with goodies!). Participants will design, build and light up an entire city village made of LEGO bricks. They build tall buildings, bridges, roads, parks and railways and use batteries, bulbs, wires and switches to bring their creations alive. The day will be complimented with a film screening after lunch.

A one-off winter treat for our Friday lunchtime audience as the Blackburn with Darwen Music Service Big Band, led by musical director Paul J Rigby, bring a set of jazz and swing standards to the stage. These young musicians have developed a wonderful reputation with many appearances across the North West.

LEGO LIVE tues - wed 17th - 18th FEBRUARY 2015

LUNCHTIME LIVE SPECIAL: BLackburn with Darwen Big Band friday 20th FEBRUARY 2015

Doors: 11.30am Stage: 12 noon PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

Doors: 9am - 3pm PRICE: £20 ADV (TICKET INCLUDES CHILDRENS LUNCH) SUITABLE FOR 6 - 12 years

FAMILY

HALF TERM PARTY WITH KINDERMUSIK thursday 19th FEBRUARY 2015

FILM AND FOOD NIGHT

WINE & CHEESE TASTING EVENING FRIDAY 20TH FEBRUARY 2015

The Grand joins forces with Harriet Gore from Kindermusik to deliver a half term party with a difference. Let Harriet take your children on a magical adventure, she is certainly an expert when it comes to making children smile! A Kindermusik celebration provides a completely interactive, totally fun experience for all. Parent’s attendance is complimentary.

Majestic Wines and a local cheese producer join forces for a ‘tasting’ evening (7pm – 8.30pm). An interactive and fun evening is followed by a screening of Mr Turner, the new film from highly acclaimed British director Mike Leigh, follows the tasting session. Tickets can be purchased for the whole event, or individually for either the wine & cheese tasting or film only.

Doors: 6.45pm WINE & CHEESE: 7pm - 8.30PM FILM SCREENING: 8.35PM PRICE: £18.50 ADV ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED

Doors: 3pm - 5PM TEA (4-4.30PM) PRICE: £10 INC. (TICKET INCLUDES CHILDRENS LUNCH) SUITABLE FOR AGES 3 - 6 years ADVANCED BOOKING REQUIRED 12

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MARCH

TALK

BRIAN BLESSED: FOLLOW YOUR DREAM WEDNESDAY 25TH FEBRUARY 2015

Actor, cosmonaut, mountaineer, adventurer; the term ‘larger-than-life’ could have been coined to describe Brian Blessed. The marvellous 78-year-old Shakespearean actor and former Flash Gordon star will be sharing anecdotes from his memorable life and career before answering questions from the audience. It promises to be an exciting opportunity to get up close and personal to one of the UK’s most decorated actors.

Doors: 7pm STAGE: 7.45pm PRICE: £22.50 adV SEATED (UNRESERVED) ROCK / POP MUSIC

THE BILLY FURY YEARS FRIDAY 27TH FEBRUARY 2015

The Billy Fury Years - starring the irresistible Michael King (‘the best Fury since Fury’) - makes an overdue return to The Grand with a new show for 2015. Michael and his fantastic group of musicians bring you an exciting two hour show filled with Fury’s greatest hits and more, including - Jealousy, I Will, In Thoughts of You, and Halfway to Paradise to name but a few.

Doors: 7PM STAGE: 7.45PM PRICE: £18.50 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

FOLK / ROCK MUSIC

MERRY HELL PLUS VERY SPECIAL GUESTS (DVD SHOW) SATURDAY 28th FEBRUARY 2015

Fast-rising folk-rock octet Merry Hell return to The Grand for this live DVD show. Come and be part of a very special night in which folk, rock, melody, energy and joy will be mixed together in equal measure. The band promise a crowd-pleasing set, including favourites from their first two albums and new material from their forthcoming third - plus a few surprises.

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The Pied Piper of Clitheroe was written and performed brilliantly by Ribcaged Productions. 26 local schools attended with nearly 4000 excited children.

Doors: 7pm STAGE: 7.45PM PRICE: £5 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION 14

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MARCH

MARCH THEATRE

LADIES FILM AND FOOD NIGHT

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: BEHIND THE BEAUTIFUL FOREVERS THURSDAY 12TH MARCH 2015

MR TURNER MONDAY 2ND MARCH 2015

Acclaimed British director Mike Leigh presents Mr Turner, played magnificently by Timothy Spall, exploring the last quarter century of the great if eccentric British painter J.M.W. Turner (1775-1851).

Meera Syal (The Kumars, Goodness Gracious Me, Rafta Rafta at the National) returns to the National Theatre, directed by Rufus Norris (Broken, London Road).

Pulizter Prize-winner Katherine Boo spent three years in Annawadi recording the lives of its residents. From her uncompromising book, winner of the National Book Award for Non-Fiction 2012, David Hare has fashioned a tumultuous play on an epic scale.

Doors: 7pm FILM STARTS: 8.30pm (CERT 12A/149 MINS) PRICE: £14.50 adV SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE) **Please note this is a Monday night rather than the usual monthly Tuesday

Doors: 6.30pm STAGE: 7PM PRICE: £15 ADV / £12.50 CONC (OVER 60 /UNDER 18) SEATED (UNRESERVED)

JAZZ MUSIC AND FOOD

JAZZ MUSIC AND FOOD

LUNCHTIME LIVE: NICOLA FARNON TRIO FRIDAY 13TH MARCH 2015

LUNCHTIME LIVE: ERIC AINSWORTH QUARTET WITH LYN FAIRBANKS FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2015

(Nicola Farnon, double bass / vocals; Piero Tucci, piano / tenor sax; Phil Johnson, drums) Phenomenal close-knit, swinging outfit playing jazz and Latin standards, led by the charismatic Nicola Farnon. Back by popular demand after their stunning debut last year!

A week later than usual (due to Ribblesdale School show), Eric is back on the piano stool with Ken Marley (bass), Jimmy Scaife (drums), a special guest instrumentalist and singer Lyn Fairbanks for a top session of popular jazz standards.

Doors: 11.30AM STAGE: 12 NOON - 2PM PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

Doors: 11.30AM STAGE: 12 NOON - 2PM PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

ROCK / POP MUSIC

COMEDY

Chantel returns to one of her favourite venues with her fabulous trio to deliver another spellbinding set of blues-rock. A previous ‘Female Vocalist of the Year’ at the British Blues Awards, Chantel will be airing fresh material from her forthcoming new album as well as reworking classic standards from giants such as Hendrix, Prince and Trower.

The Grand launches its own comedy club with three top comedians performing cutting edge stand-up at Clitheroe’s premier venue. Justin Moorhouse (‘Young Kenny’, Phoenix Nights / Michael McIntyre’s Comedy Roadshow / 8 Out of 10 Cats), Steve Royle (Phoenix Nights / Max and Paddy / BBC Radio Lancashire), with support from Bill Woolland and compere Tony Vino.

CHANTEL MCGREGOR / LUCY ZIRINS FRIDAY 6TH MARCH 2015

CLITHEROE COMEDY CLUB FRIDAY 13th MARCH 2015

Doors: 7PM STAGE 7.45PM PRICE: £13.50 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION (STANDING / SEATED)

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £12 ADV SEATING (UNRESERVED)

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MARCH

MARCH TALK

JAZZ MUSIC AND FOOD

BOB CHAMPION WEDNESDAY 25TH MARCH 2015

LUNCHTIME LIVE SPECIAL: FRANK FLYNN TRIO friday 20th MARCH 2015

Bob Champion won the 1981 Grand National on Aldaniti after a life changing fight with cancer. It was one of the greatest sporting achievements, earning him the BBC Sports Personality of the Year prize and a film about his life – Champion - starring John Hurt, told the remarkable story of his battle for life before winning the world’s most famous steeplechase two years later. Bob’s talk about his life and career will be followed by an audience Q&A.

(Frank Flynn, keyboard; Janice Flynn, bass / vocals; Derek Sutcliffe, drums / vocals) Esteemed husband and wife duo Frank and Janice Flynn are ably backed by Derek Sutcliffe for an effortlessly entertaining session.

Doors: 11.30am Stage: 12 noon - 2pm PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

Doors: 7PM STAGE: 7.30PM PRICE: £15 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

FOLK / ROCK MUSIC

JAZZ MUSIC AND FOOD

One of the outstanding debut Grand shows of 2014, Oysterband showed exactly why they are still at the top of their game after 40 years making music. Still full of ideas, the five-piece Oysterband, led by unmistakable original member John Jones (vocals / melodeon) return with their modern brand of folk-based British music, acoustic at heart, sometimes intense, sometimes rocking.

Popular and diverse jazz standards from monthly resident group led by the accomplished Eric Ainsworth Quartet (piano), Ken Marley (bass), Jimmy Scaife (drums) and various guest musicians with fabulous singer Lyn Fairbanks on vocals.

OYSTERBAND saturday 21ST MARCH 2015

LUNCHTIME LIVE: ERIC AINSWORTH QUARTET WITH LYN FAIRBANKS FRIDAY 27TH MARCH 2015

Doors: 11.30AM STAGE: 12 NOON - 2PM PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

Doors: 7pm STAGE: 7.45pm PRICE: £17.50 adV SEATED (UNRESERVED) GENERAL ADMISSION ROCK / POP MUSIC

THE REZILLOS / ED TENPOLE TUDOR SUNDAY 22ND MARCH 2015

FUNK / SOUL MUSIC

CRAIG CHARLES: FUNK AND SOUL SHOW FRIDAY 27th MARCH 2015

The Rezillos step off their UK tour with The Stranglers for a headline show of their own at The Grand. The new wave Scottish punksters, whose seminal album ‘Can’t Stand the Rezillos’ is regarded as cult classic, are still fronted by the combination of female and male lead vocalists, Fay Fife and Eugene Reynolds, coupled with razor sharp guitar, effervescent bass lines and incisive drums that deliver an unmistakable sound.

The Coronation Street and former Red Dwarf star has carved out a successful broadcasting and DJing career, presenting BBC 6 Music’s Funk & Soul Show. His last appearance at The Grand raised the roof, so expect another great night of funk and soul music with a dash of reggae in the warm-up, courtesy of the awesome Jeramiah Ferrari.

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £14 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

Doors: 7pm STAGE: 7.45pm PRICE: £12 adV GENERAL ADMISSION 18

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APRIL 110 children from four primary schools came along with parents and grandparents to join us for Intergenerational ballroom dancing.

LADIES FILM AND FOOD NIGHT

JERSEY BOYS TUESDAY 7th APRIL 2015

From director Clint Eastwood comes the big-screen version of the Tony Award-winning musical Jersey Boys.

The film tells the story of four young men from the wrong side of the tracks in New Jersey who came together to form the iconic 1960s rock group The Four Seasons.

Doors: 7pm Stage: 8.30pm (CERT 15 134 MINS) PRICE: £14.50 ADV INCS 2 COURSE MEAL SEATED (ALLOCATED TABLE)

JAZZ MUSIC AND FOOD

LUNCHTIME LIVE: PAUL RIGBY QUARTET FRIDAY 10TH APRIL 2015

NJO big band leader Paul J Rigby brings together this more refined all-star quartet featuring Simon Goulding (bass), Andrew Gleave (piano / vocals), and Richard Halliwell (saxophones / flute).

Doors: 11.30am STAGE: 12 noon - 2pm PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 Members - INCS HOT LUNCH SEATED, ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED

JAZZ MUSIC

ARUN GHOSH QUARTET friday 10TH APRIL 2015

Ribble Valley Jazz Festival warm-up show starring British-Asian clarinet player and composer Arun Ghosh, who carries a musical vision reflective of his rich geographical heritage. His Indo-Jazz group play original music of South Asian origin with a contemporary jazz attitude, rocking urban beats and the passion of punk.

Sweet melodies, soaring improvisations and a heady mix of dub-reggae bass, tabla trickery and ferocious drum explosions.

Doors: 7.15PM Stage: 8pm PRICE: £12 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED) 20

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APRIL

APRIL ROCK / POP MUSIC

TALK

AN EVENING WITH HENRY MARSH WEDNESDAY 15th APRIL 2015

INTO THE VALLEY: SEX PISTOLS EXPERIENCE SATURDAY 18th APRIL 2015

Henry Marsh is a world-class neurosurgeon and in his best selling book – Do No Harm, Stories of Life, Death and Brain Surgery – he gives an unforgettable insight into the highs and lows of a life dedicated to operating on a human brain.

With astonishing candour and compassion, Henry reveals the exhilarating drama of surgery, the chaos and confusion of a busy modern NHS hospital, and above all the need for hope when faced with life’s most agonising decisions. Henry’s talk will be followed with an audience Q&A.

Having performed over 1,000 shows, the Sex Pistols Experience lays claim to having played the infamous 100 Club more times than the iconic band they pay homage to.

The perfect guests, then, to headline ‘Into The Valley 2015’ a weekend celebration of Punk Rock and New Wave with numerous gigs and shows about the town. Supported by the stories and the Joe Publix.

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.30pm PRICE: £10 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £8 ADV / £5 CONC (UNDER 18) SEATED (UNRESERVED) THEATRE

ROCK / POP MUSIC

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: THE HARD PROBLEM THURSDAY 16TH APRIL 2015

THINK FLOYD FRIDAY 24TH APRIL 2015

This extraordinary show, dubbed The Definitive Pink Floyd Experience, is renowned for its stunning celebration of one of the world’s greatest musical phenomena. The brand new 2015 show celebrates the 40th anniversary of Wish You Were Here, featuring a performance of the entire masterpiece, complete with an impressive laser light show, along with the whole range of Classic Pink Floyd from Barrett to The Division Bell.

Acclaimed playwright Tom Stoppard (Shakespeare in Love, Arcadia, Rosencrantz and Guildenstern are Dead) returns to the National Theatre with his highly-anticipated psychological new play The Hard Problem, directed by Nicholas Hytner (Othello, Hamlet, One Man, Two Guvnors).

This live broadcast comes directly from the West End.

Doors: 6.30PM Stage: 7pm PRICE: £15 ADV / £12.50 CONC (OVER 60/UNDER 18) SEATED (UNRESERVED)

Doors: 7PM Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £18.50 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

ROCK / POP MUSIC

ROCK / FOLK MUSIC

80’S MUSIC NIGHT: THE BLOW MONKEYS (LIVE) + DJs FRIDAY 17TH APRIL 2015

MARC O’REILLY & SPECIAL GUESTS saturday 25TH APRIL 2015

Doors: 7pm BLOW MONKEYS STAGE: 8.45pm PRICE: £12 ADV GENERAL ADMISSION

Doors: 7pm STAGE: 7.30pm PRICE: £8.50 adV seated (unreserved)

Marc O’Reilly is a budding sensation of Irish acoustic roots music. His debut album ‘My Friend Marx’ was included in many ‘Best of 2011’ lists and his superb follow-up, Human Herdings (2014), revealed a more electric-inspired tone, bringing a full band to the fore. His spellbinding guitar playing and emotive vocals make him a must-see live performer. He appears with full band and special guest support from Sweeney Astray, The Remedy and Nyima Murray.

The Blow Monkeys’ renaissance continues apace with new material and album release (Feels Like A New Morning) from the original line-up. These 1980’s purveyors of simian soul and primate punk, fronted by Dr Robert Howard, will be performing all their hits including ‘Digging Your Scene’ and ‘It Doesn’t Have To Be This Way’. Please note the band’s set will be followed by a 1980s retro disco featuring the sounds of Human League, Duran Duran and many more (11.30pm curfew)

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RIBBLE VALLEY JAZZ FESTIVAL

MAY JAZZ MUSIC

The 6th Ribble Valley Jazz Festival – held over the May Day Bank Holiday weekend (May 1st-4th) will be the biggest and best yet! Over 50 bands, 350 musicians and audiences from all corners of the UK will converge on Clitheroe for a celebration of music and the arts.

SOWETO KINCH TRIO SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2015

Award-winning alto-saxophonist and MC Soweto Kinch returns to Clitheroe after a show-stopping debut performance at The Atrium last summer. Kinch is one of the most exciting and versatile young musicians in both the British jazz and hip hop scenes. Undoubtedly, one of the few artists in either genre with a degree in Modern History from Oxford University he has amassed an impressive list of accolades and awards on both sides of the Atlantic – including a Mercury Music Prize nomination, two UMA Awards and a MOBO for best Jazz Act.

For information and timescale of events over the weekend, please visit www.rvjazzfestival.co.uk

Doors: 1.30pm STAGE: 2pm PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 MEMBERS / £10 UNDER 18 & STUDENT SEATED (UNRESERVED) jazz music

jazz music

The Ribble Valley Jazz Festival is proud to present the highly regarded British saxophonist Alan Skidmore to entertain the opening evening’s audience at The Grand.

Promoting this concert as “Forever Elvin” Alan will be paying homage to the drummer (and composition collaborator) of perhaps the biggest legend of jazz, John Coltrane, so though the focus is on Elvin, the music is very much Coltrane’s.

One of Britain’s foremost saxophonists and jazz composers, Andy Sheppard will perform music from his new ECM album, which will be released in the spring of 2015. He will be joined by guitarist Eivind Aarset the Norwegian master of electronica soundscape, virtuoso double bass player Michel Benita, who is one of the most lyrical players of his generation, and the extraordinary, imaginative and adventurous drummer Sebastian Rochford.

Doors: 7pm Stage: 7.30pm PRICE: £15 ADV SEATED (UNRESERVED)

Doors: 7.15pm Stage: 8pm PRICE: £20 ADV / £19 MEMBER / £10 UNDER 18 & STUDENT SEATED (UNRESERVED)

ANDY SHEPPARD QUARTET SUNDAY 3RD MAY 2015

ALAN SKIDMORE QUINTET FRIDAY 1ST MAY 2015

JAZZ MUSIC

STACEY KENT SATURDAY 2ND MAY 2015

JAZZ MUSIC

NORTHERN JAZZ ORCHESTRA WITH GEORGINA JACKSON MONDAY 4TH MAY 2015

Stacey’s repertoire and audience have expanded with every album. Her platinum-selling album Breakfast On the Morning Tram (Blue Note, EMI 2007) was nominated for a Grammy Award. Her follow-up albums ‘Raconte-Moi’ and ‘Dreamer in Concert’ have been released in more than 37 different countries worldwide - making Stacey a truly international artiste. Stacey will be joined by a band of superb calibre, featuring Jim Tomlinson (saxes), Graham Harvey (piano), Jeremy Brown (bass), Josh Morrison (drums).

Led by founder Paul J Rigby (drums), and fronted by the superb vocal quality of Georgina Jackson (a former NJO and Wigan Big Band trumpet player turned star singer), this premier North West big band provides a fitting conclusion to the festival programme.

Doors: 3.30PM Stage: 4pm PRICE: £12 ADV / £11 MEMBERS / £6 UNDER 18 & STUDENT SEATED (UNRESERVED)

Doors: 7PM Stage: 7.45pm PRICE: £20 ADV / £19 MEMBER / £10 UNDER 18 & STUDENT SEATED (UNRESERVED) 24

T&C £1.50 transaction fee per booking

T&C £1.50 transaction fee per booking

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REGULAR CLASSES & COURSES

YOUTH

MONDAY - WEDNESDAY - BE MY BAND

MONDAYS - THE GRAND CHOIR

The Grand’s music tuition project is aimed at young people who want to improve their musicianship while playing in a band. Led by experienced musicians (and music teachers) Roo Walker and Marc Winstanley, the course runs over a 12-week period. In addition to weekly hour-long rehearsals, the course features master classes for each musical discipline and an opportunity for all the bands to perform at an exciting showcase on The Grand’s main stage in front of friends and family.

The Grand Choir meets in the Auditorium every Monday (from 7pm to 9pm).

Led by experienced vocal coach and music tutor Olivia Mason, the Choir performs at The Grand twice a year and occasionally in other venues. Sessions are £4 per week.

To join, or for more information, please contact Geraldine Woodworth (geraldine.woodworth@thegrandvenue.co.uk) term time only.

WEDNESDAYS - COME DANCING The Grand’s ballroom dancing sessions, led by experienced instructor Victoria Heys, take place every Wednesday morning (term time only). Beginners Class 9.30am10.30am; Improvers 10.30am-12 noon. Sessions are £5 or £6 (for both sessions, refreshments included). All ages welcome, no partner necessary.

TUESDAYS - FILM CLUB Film Club is open all Ribble Valley High School students and gives them the opportunity to watch, discuss and review films, as well as gain training and access the resources to make their own films. This is a fantastic launch pad for introducing young people to film, as well as boosting literacy, critical thinking and filmmaking skills. This project runs in partnership with Intofilm and runs weekly on a Tuesday from 4-6pm and entry is complimentary.

THURSDAYS - SNUGGLE & SING / BUMPS & BABIES Our auditorium is the domain of babies and parents on a Thursday morning.

The ‘Snuggle and Sing’ session, with Sheila Rushton, includes music, singing and sensory play, promoting language development and communication skills.

The first session (for parents and infants) starts at 9.30am and the second session (for toddlers and parents) starts at 10.30am. £2 per child.

THURSDAYS - STREETFEET This long established weekly ‘Streetdance’ session is open to young people from the age of 2-16 year olds. The sessions are led by qualified instructor Tina Fox and take place on Thursdays. There will be a seasonal stage show for friends and family. Optional dance exams are also offered. £4 per session Cafe opens at 4pm. Beginner 1: 4.30-5.00pm, Beginner 2: 5.00-5.45pm, Intermediate: 5.45-6.45pm, Competitions: 6.45-8.15pm, Advanced: 8.15-9.15pm.

Bumps & Babies, organised by the National Childbirth Trust, is a drop-in session that runs alongside Snuggle & Sing, where parents and parents-to-be get together over a coffee and a cake in a relaxed atmosphere.

MONTHLY - FUEL The evening centres on a focussed time of passionate worship led by Dawn Elektra and the Fuel worship band with input from the month’s visiting speaker.

The evening also includes social time to mingle in The Grand’s cafe. £3 From 7:30pm - 9:30pm. 11th January, 8th February & 12th April.

SATURDAYS - BACKSTAGE PASS The ultimate mission of Backstage Pass is to help students to develop talent and encourage self expression, determination, awareness and confidence. Our sessions run on a Saturday morning from 9am till 12pm and conclude with termly showcases and an annual performance. Back Stage Pass develops talented performers by combining expert tuition with master classes led by industry professionals. Suitable for ages 7-16.

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COMMUNITY

HEAVEN IN THE AFTERNOON - LAST SUNDAY OF EVERY MONTH 2015

The Grand’s soul music event, soon to be in it’s 6th year, takes place on the last Sunday of each month. Organised by passionate soul music devotees Steve and Ann Wilde, Heaven in the Afternoon welcomes DJs from across the region playing a soulful mix of Northern, Tamla Motown and R&B. 25th January, 22nd February, 29th March & 26th April.

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VENUE HIRE

The Grand can cater for a diverse range of events including: live music gigs, theatre productions, charity functions, conferences, book launches, school events and wedding celebrations. The Grand’s versatile auditorium is the perfect venue to stage your event.

We also have band rehearsal rooms and a Conference Suite (capacity 25) available for hire.

Our experienced staff can provide a range of support services including bespoke event catering, technical help, marketing and box office support.

Phone 01200 421599 for more information or email The Grand: hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk Please note: we regret it is not possible to hire The Grand for birthday parties or christenings.

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RECORDING STUDIO

The Grand Studio is a state of the art, modern recording facility located beneath the main auditorium. We offer commercial quality recording services, mixing and mastering as well as a full, multi-track live recording direct from auditorium. We can cater for all projects from voice over work to full album productions.

Our studio specification features outboard gear from Neve, Avalon, PMC, Manly in addition to its’ SSL AWS900 mixing desk. We operate a Pro Tools HD system, the industry standard for high quality recording and have two spacious, air-conditioned live rooms, perfect for live tracking sessions and commercial release projects.

The studio is also one of only a handful of facilities in Europe that can offer in-house recording services direct from stage, making it perfect for capturing live performances. Phone 01200 421599 for more information or visit www.grandstudio.co.uk

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SOLOMON

T&Cs Booking Service The Grand charges a small booking fee of £1.50 per transaction (not ticket).

This helps us deliver a more efficient box office and contributes to The Grand’s wider outreach work. Buying tickets in advance through our box office is always cheaper than using external ticket agencies or paying on the door.

Affinity Scheme Purchase an Affinity card now for just £25 annual subscription. Renewals are charged at: £20. Affinity cards give you 10% off highlighted events and discounted entry into ‘Lunchtime Live’.

Ticket Booking By phone 01200 421599 Online www.thegrandvenue.co.uk In person Tuesday-Saturday 9-5pm

Concessions The Solomon Project is The Grand’s own charitable initiative that serves the needs of some of Kenya’s poorest children. It works in partnership with Mary’s Meals, providing meals to chronically hungry children in their local school. By using local produce and community volunteers we are able to feed one child in school for a whole year for just £17.

DONATIONS CAN BE MADE By phone 01200 421599 www.thesolomonproject.co.uk

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Where stated concessions are available for children (Under 18), students (with valid ID) and adults (Over 60).

Refunds We regret that The Grand cannot refund or exchange tickets once they have been purchased unless the event has been cancelled.

Access The Grand’s main entrance on York Street is ramped and lifts give access to all levels. An induction loop can be provided throughout the venue.

Visitors to the venue can use this by switching their hearing aid to the “T” position. Guide Dogs are also welcome, but must be pre-arranged.

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Ticket Booking & INFORMATION Online Call Visit

Email

www.thegrandvenue.co.uk 01200 421599 The Grand, 18 York Street, Clitheroe, Lancashire BB7 2DL hello@thegrandvenue.co.uk

THE GRAND RECORDING STUDIO www.grandstudio.co.uk

THE SOLOMON PROJECT www.thesolomonproject.co.uk

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