AUTUMN 2016
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WHAT’S ON
WORCESTERSHIRE
Farnham Maltings Theatre / Bucket Club
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MUSIC
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DANCE
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FAMILY SHOWS
shindig.org.uk
‘TOP QUALITY ENTERTAINMENT… A GOOD NIGHT OUT… THE BEST EVENTS COMING TO A SPACE NEAR YOU.’ THE GUARDIAN The Shindig Community Touring Network Worcestershire helps volunteer promoter groups bring rural communities together to enjoy high-quality, entertaining and affordable professional live theatre, music, dance and family shows (and film screenings) at a wide range of community venues, from village hall, to church, to school. Tickets are sold locally. For show information, ticket prices and to book, please call the local promoter directly on the telephone number below each show listing. Ticket prices range from £6 - £12. Many of the shows featured are suitable for family audiences and age recommendations are provided for guidance. Disability access. All venues have a commitment to access for disabled people; many have full access and a range of facilities, and others are working towards this goal. For venue and access information, please visit: liveandlocal.org.uk All brochure details are correct at the time of going to press, but please check the website for any changes. Please note that provision of refreshments varies between venues and some may be unable to serve alcohol. Please check when booking tickets.
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Shindig Community Touring Network Worcestershire is co-ordinated by Live & Local Ltd., is supported using public funding by Arts Council England and Worcestershire local authorities, and is made possible by the support of local volunteer promoter groups.
Live & Local Ltd., Pageant House, 2 Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EW 01926 402 173 / marketing@liveandlocal.org.uk
HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS IN CONCERT This wild and carnivalesque seven-piece from the Bohemian Quarter of Newcastle blurs the boundaries of folk, gypsy and rock music with its truly terrific sound. Mixing powerhouse story-songs with foot-stomping rhythms this band has more than a touch of magic to it.
‘A rousing and captivating sound… a raucous twenty first century hoe-down.’ Yorkshire Times Ages: 10+ Fri 07 Oct 7.30pm Bockleton Parish Hall WR15 8PX 01568 750 414 Sun 30 Oct 7.30pm Feckenham Village Hall B96 6HN 0333 666 3366
GREENMATTHEWS THE CANTERBURY TALES Six of Chaucer's best-loved tales, packed with colourful characters and strange situations, from the brooding to the bawdy. Inspired by travelling medieval mystery plays this is a scintillating laughs-a-plenty musicalstorytelling show.
‘The finest body of English writing before Shakespeare.’ The Guardian Ages: 12+ GreenMatthews formerly known as Blast From The Past.
Sun 09 Oct 7.30pm
NORTHUMBERLAND THEATRE HOW TO MAKE A KILLING IN BOLLYWOOD Warm hearted, superbly acted and brilliantly choreographed musical-comedy of two best friends who journey from a UK takeaway to Bollywood stardom. A joyous play about friendship and ambition, built upon a fantastic soundtrack and injected with infectious Bollywood dance.
‘Their ability to weave storytelling magic is second to none.’ The Guardian Ages: 13+
St Peter's Church, Cowleigh, Malvern WR14 1QP
Sun 09 Oct 7.30pm
01684 438 692
Feckenham Village Hall B96 6HN 0333 666 3366
KALI THEATRE MY BIG FAT COW PAT WEDDING A critically-acclaimed, light hearted and fast moving culture-clash comedy-drama based on the real-life mishaps and misunderstandings of mixed marriages, and of the deep divide between town and country, Indian and English traditions, old and young and rich and poor.
‘Packed full of humour… plenty of pathos.’
MAMBO JAMBO IN CONCERT Musical sunshine from a multi-talented, multi-instrumental acoustic roots duo: an upbeat, feel-good concert mixing sounds and styles from around the world with wonderful banter and a great stage presence.
‘An extremely listenable criss-crossing of world music boundaries… nice!’ fRoots Magazine
Birmingham Post Ages: 6+ Ages: 12+ Produced in association with Black Country Touring and Arts Alive. Kali Theatre is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Thu 13 Oct 7.30pm University of Worcester, St John's Campus WR2 6AJ 01905 544 444
Sat 15 Oct 7.30pm Stoke Bliss and Kyre Village Hall WR15 8RS 01885 410 582
THE AFTER HOURS QUINTET IN CONCERT
BADAPPLE THEATRE THE LAST STATION KEEPER A funny, heartfelt new comedy recounting the drama of a village railway station house threatened by the development of a high-speed rail link. Will all the memories locked within its walls be lost? Original, brilliantly executed and engaging, this affecting play explores the perils of modern life as the 21st Century 'need for speed' hits the 'old ways' head on.
‘The writing is authentic and economical… the respect for the subject is infectious.’ Hull Daily Mail (on Amy Johnson) Ages: 10+
Tue 18 Oct 7.30pm Chaddesley Corbett Primary School, Lower Chaddesley DY10 4QN 01562 777 312
A superb night of beautiful, good-time vintage jazz evoking the speakeasy sounds of the Roaring 20's, and ranging from irresistible Django Reinhardt hot-jazz to Duke Ellington swing classics. Ages: 10+ Fri 21 Oct 7.30pm Heightington Village Hall DY12 2XU 01299 822 987
PENTABUS THEATRE HERE I BELONG
THE FOUNDRY GROUP GILBERT (NO SULLIVAN)
A thoughtful, compelling and charming portrayal of 60 years of village life seen through the eyes of one village resident, from youth to the fight to stay in her home in old age. A thoroughly engaging performance by an absolutely fantastic 'new writing' company.
A rollicking performance of daft, lesser known tall tales and bonkers ballads by the master of Victorian black comedy (and one half of the much-loved musical partnership that was Gilbert & Sullivan). Brought lovingly to the stage by a multi-awardwinning company, this is the perfect night out for fans and a great introduction to one of England's wittiest writers.
‘One of British theatre's unsung treasures… superb touring shows.’ The Guardian Ages: 14+ Pentabus Theatre is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
‘Superbly funny.’ The Guardian
‘Wonderfully entertaining.’ The Times (on Those Magnificent Men) Ages: 7+
Thu 27 Oct 7.30pm Bishampton Village Hall WR10 2LY
Gilbert (No Sullivan) is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
01386 462 306 Fri 28 Oct 8pm
Sat 29 Oct 7.30pm
Ombersley Memorial Hall WR9 0DY
St George's Church, Barbourne, Worcester WR1 1HX
01905 365 508
01905 759 702 Sat 12 Nov 8pm Clent Parish Hall DY9 9QT 01562 886 013
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STOURPORT• • Hartlebury Heightington • Crossway Green
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Ombersley DR • • Stoke Bliss & Kyre
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Leigh Sinton• • Bransford
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Bentley • Headless Cross• • Feckenham
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BROADWAY
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ANONYMOUS IS A WOMAN THINK OF ENGLAND
FARNHAM MALTINGS THEATRE / BUCKET CLUB LAUNCH PARTY
A rousing, thought-provoking immersive play of two young ladies travelling the country hosting tea dances for RAF fighter pilots during WW2, and of their real purpose; sending the men off to fight having experienced all of life's pleasures.
Attend a 'leaving do' with a difference: for a sister who is journeying into outer space. A playful and lovable new show - with live music and buckets of charm - about family and space exploration, by a multi award-winning young theatre company.
‘Excavates women's stories with spirit and invention.’
★★★★ The Scotsman
The Guardian Ages: 12+ Produced in association with the Live & Local DART programme (developing artists for rural touring), and with Community Touring Network promoters in East and West Midlands. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
★★★★ The Stage
‘Wry, offbeat humour, live music and a wonderfully idiosyncratic, often haunting soundscape.’ The Guardian (on Bucket Club's Lorraine & Alan)
Ages: 8+ Wed 09 Nov 8pm The Fleece Inn, Bretforton WR11 7JE
Farnham Maltings is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
01386 831 173 Sun 13 Nov 6.30pm Fairfield Village Hall B61 9LZ 01527 836 713 Thu 17 Nov 7pm St Michaels Village Hall, Tenbury Wells WR15 8TG 01584 811 853
Fri 18 Nov 7.30pm Worcester Arts Workshop WR1 1UH 01905 25 053
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CENTRIC THEATRE GIANTS ON THE HILL A quirky and engaging new play set against the backdrop of the energy crisis and exploring its political and personal impact on a rural community. The clever use of live sound effects and soundscapes, and onstage pedal power electricity generation, underpin an unusually inventive show.
No ordinary double act, this wonderful duo rip up the rule book with a classy mix of opera, swing, show tunes and slapstick humour. Bringing formidable voices and a great deal of self-deprecating charm to a truly eclectic repertoire ranging from Verdi to Elvis, this is a gem of entertainment.
‘Conspicuously skilful performers… exhilarating.’ The Guardian Ages: 7+ Sat 26 Nov 7.30pm
Ages: 10+
Shrawley Village Hall WR6 6TT 01905 621 537
Produced in association with the Live & Local DART programme (developing artists for rural touring), and with Community Touring Network promoters in the East Midlands. Supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Thu 24 Nov 7.30pm Bishops Wood Centre, Crossway Green DY13 9SE 01299 250 513
IAN MCMILLAN AND LUKE CARVER GOSS WORDS, MUSIC, GLEE & DELIGHT A terrific evening of entertainment, pitting the Bard of Barnsley's rip-roaring poetry and stand-up repartee against the big sound worlds of multi-instrumentalist Goss. Without doubt the funniest, quirkiest, sharpest improv musical-comedy show.
‘Unmissable.’
NEW PERSPECTIVES THEATRE OH WHISTLE AND I'LL COME TO YOU A gripping Christmas chiller based on M R James's classic Edwardian ghost story in which the chance find of an ancient whistle with a soul-stirring inscription unleashes a terrifying supernatural encounter. Mesmerising from start to finish.
Daily Express
‘The Shirley Bassey of performance poetry.’ The Times
‘Fabulous.’ BBC Radio 3 Late Junction Ages: 10+ Tue 29 Nov 8pm
‘Smart performances... haunting music... a chilling presence.’ The Stage (on Watching The Living)
‘Oh, Whistle... is arguably the scariest story ever written. James was a macabre master of atmosphere and intimation.’
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton WR11 7JE
The Guardian
01386 831 173
Ages: 10+
Fri 02 Dec 8pm
New Perspectives Theatre is supported using public funding by Arts Council England.
Castlemorton Parish Hall WR13 6BE 01684 833 297
Fri 02 Dec 7.30pm St Peter's Church, Cowleigh, Malvern WR14 1QP 01684 438 692
THE REMI HARRIS PROJECT IN CONCERT As seen on the BBC Late Night Jamie Cullum Prom 2016. This sensationally gifted guitarist and his superb band perform traditional gypsy jazz and swing, infused with influences from bebop, blues, rock and world music. Seriously good.
‘An incredible guitarist... I'm absolutely blown away by his talent… amazing.’ Jamie Cullum
JEZ LOWE & THE BAD PENNIES SNOWED IN Musical Christmas cheer from Geordieland with double BBC Folk Awards 2015 nominee Jez Lowe and his terrific band. Part folk concert, part music-hall revue, this is a warm, rousing festive show of great songs, excellent performances, and entertaining chat.
‘One of the hottest acts around.’ The Telegraph
‘Astonishing... Remi Harris is probably Britain's greatest jazz guitarist to emerge since Martin Taylor.’
‘Jez Lowe is one of our finest songwriters... a singular talent.’ BBC Radio 2
BBC Radio 2 Ages: 10+ Ages: 10+ Sun 11 Dec 8pm Sat 10 Dec 7.30pm Hartlebury Parish Hall
St Swithun's Hall, Trinity, Worcester WR1 2PN
DY11 7TQ
01299 250 569
01299 250 808
TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO GOES GRAPPELLI This award-winning Dutch jazz violinist is seen by many as the inheritor of jazz violin legend Stéphane Grappelli's crown. Here, his trio, now in their 10th year, bring their compelling interplay to Grappelli's high-energy gypsy swing and jazzed-up classical tunes.
‘Playfully inventive and technically brilliant.’ ★★★★ The Scotsman
‘The music of Grappelli is alive and well in the hands of Tim Kliphuis and his musicians.’ Nigel Kennedy Ages: 10+ Supported by Live & Local Friends.
Sun 11 Dec 7.30pm Feckenham Village Hall B96 6HN 0333 666 3366
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