EV EN T S GUIDE AUTUMN/WINTER 2012
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SEATING PLAN Please specify if you use a wheelchair when booking for this style of event.
Extra leg room is available upon request, however, it is subject to availability.
Types of shows available: CLASSICAL LIVE MUSIC COMEDY EVENTS DANCE THEATRE,VARIETY & CHOIRS CHILDREN’S
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CHARITY CEILIDH
PENDLE YOUTH CHOIR
RIBBLE VALLEY & WHITE ROSE LADIES
WITH ENGLISH TENOR ADRIAN THOMPSON
pendleyouthchoir.org.uk
Saturday 08 September
Sunday 09 September
Come and shake a leg at this fund-raising Ceilidh.
Pendle Youth Choir presents an exciting concert featuring the distinguished English Tenor Adrian Thompson and The Men of Pendle.
Shake a Leg is an English Country Dance Band in great demand for Ceilidh events and renowned for delivering strong, jazzy, ‘stompy’ material.
The massed voices of The Orpheus, The Arion, Pendle Youth Choir and guests, come together to bring you an afternoon of harmonious singing.
The band has a reputation for generating fun (and often raucous) nights of dynamic dance music.
Adrian Thompson is arguably the most distinguished Tenor of his generation. His vast repertoire of over 30 years at the highest level with all the main opera houses, conductors and orchestras in Europe and beyond, puts him in the line of great English Tenors.
All proceeds in aid of research into childhood cancers via Ribble Valley & White Rose Ladies.
• Doors Open: 7.00pm • Show Starts: 8.00pm • Ticket Prices: £15 (including Pie
• Doors Open: 1.45 • Show Starts: 2.30pm • Ticket Prices: £7.50 • Seating: Theatre Style
DANCE
& Peas supper)
• Seating:
Cabaret Style
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LES MISERABLES
BALLROOM DANCING
HOTBUCKLE THEATRE PRODUCTIONS
Saturdays: 22 September 27 October 22 December
Thursday 04 October Set in a time when riot and revolution were in the air, and those with all the power and money were blinkered to the coming storm. This epic story of love, injustice and atonement is as relevant now as it ever was.
The Muni Theatre welcomes back this popular evening of Ballroom, Social, Sequence and Latin American dancing, with your hosts Paul and Edna Carrins.
Hotbuckle Theatre Productions bring their innovative style and unique talent to this remarkable novel, one of the most powerful and celebrated works of European literature.
There is a bar and relaxed cabaret atmosphere, so put on your dancing shoes and come along!
Please note this is a theatrical dramatisation, not a musical production.
• Doors Open: 7.15pm • Show Starts: 8.00pm • Ticket Prices: £4 • Seating: Cabaret Style
• Doors Open: 6.45pm • Show Starts: 7.30pm • Ticket Prices: £10 (£8 Conc.) • Seating: Theatre Style
DANCE
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MANCHESTER CAMERATA
U2UK
MOZART
Friday 05 October
Sunday 14 October
This rocking show pays homage to mighty rock legends U2. From their first great success, “Out of Control”, back in the early 80’s up to today’s classic, “Moment of Surrender”, this show will transport you through an amazing slice of musical history.
Camerata’s principal horn player, Naomi Atherton, performs one of Mozart’s favourite concertos, his Horn Concerto no.4. Holst Mozart Mozart Elgar Haydn
U2UK is an awesome live band worthy of its reputation as Europe’s greatest tribute show to U2, recreating all the very best music of the last three decades with “Zooropa”, “Pride”, “Where The Streets Have No Name”, “Mysterious Ways”, “One”, “Bad”, “Sunday Bloody Sunday” and many, many more.
Talking point: Take this opportunity to enjoy a relaxed discussion with the musicians at 1.30pm in the Muni Theatre. Afternoon Tea: Enjoy Afternoon Tea before the concert - a cup of tea, sandwiches and a cream scone - for just £4! CLASSICAL • Doors Open: 1.00pm
LIVE MUSIC
• Pre-concert : 1.30pm Talk • Show Starts: 2.30pm • Ticket Prices: £16 (£13.50 Concessions) Under 18s £3, Under 26s £5 Season Ticket £42 (£35 Conc.) • Seating: Theatre Style
• Doors Open: 7.30pm • Show Starts: 8.30pm • Ticket Prices: £12 (£14 on the door) • Seating: Cabaret Style
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St Paul’s Suite Symphony in D major - La Finta Giardiniera Horn Concerto no. 4 Sospiri Symphony no. 44 in E minor - Trauer
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SWINGIN’ WITH THE BIG BAND & ANDY PRIOR
Saturday 13 October The Daniel Houghton Big Band presents an evening of music from the great big band era, featuring Andy Prior and special guests. This new, exciting big band is made up of some of the country’s finest musicians, performing music from Glenn Miller, Count Basie and Harry James to vocal numbers from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Nat King Cole, Michael Buble, Ella Fitzgerald, Marilyn Monroe and many more. Combining great music, humour and top-class performances, this show is definitely not one to be missed!
• Doors Open: 6.45pm • Show Starts: 7.30pm • Ticket Prices: £18 (£16 Concessions) • Seating: Theatre Style
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THE BON JOVI EXPERIENCE
A CHRISTMAS CAROL
PENDLE BORDERLINE THEATRE COMPANY
By
Charles Dickens
Adapted by David Robertson
Directed by Peter Allen
Wed 07 - Sat 10 November
Friday 16 November
To celebrate the 200th anniversary of Dickens' birth, Pendle Borderline presents a stage version of his much loved 'A Christmas Carol', directed by Peter Allen.
The Bon Jovi Experience is an outstanding tribute to Bon Jovi. It is the only Bon Jovi tribute band in the world to have actually played and shared a stage with Jon Bon Jovi himself!
It is the timeless story of how the hard-hearted, miserly Scrooge has his life transformed by three weird ghosts that invade his life...
Recreating Bon Jovi Live in Concert, The Bon Jovi Experience performs all the greatest hits - “Livin’ on a Prayer”, “Keep the Faith”, “Bad Medicine”, “You Give Love a Bad Name” and many, many more.
This is a glorious family show, so please bring the children!
LIVE MUSIC
• Doors Open: 6.45pm • Show Starts: 7.30pm • Ticket Prices: £5 (£7on door) • Seating: Unreserved
• Doors Open: 7.30pm • Show Starts: 8.30pm • Ticket Prices: £14.50 (£16.50 on door) • Seating: Cabaret Style
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KEN WEBSTER
COLNE ORCHESTRA
THE MENTALIST 2012
A ROYAL FANFARE
Saturday 17 November
Sunday 18 November
As founder member of the European Guild of Professional Hypnotists and a master of the mind and illusion, Ken Webster has entertained audiences for many years.
Colne Orchestra proudly presents a 'Royal Fanfare' to celebrate the year of the Queen’s Diamond Jubilee. The first half of the programme will be a direct tribute, with pieces such as “Yeoman of the Guard” and “Elizabethan Serenade”.
Encompassing the art of mentalism, mind-reading, illusion, close-up magic and hypnosis, this show brings you a night full of intrigue and outrageous fun.
After the interval, revel in a ‘Last Night of the Proms’ mood with patriotic favourites “Rule Britannia”, “Pomp and Circumstance No.1” and “Jerusalem” audience flag-waving compulsory!
A curious mix, sometimes described as “Derren Brown meets Chubby Brown”. ‘PREPARE TO BE CONFUSED, AMUSED & AMAZED...!’ Only suitable for 16 years and over.
• Doors Open: 6.45pm • Show Starts: 7.30pm • Ticket Prices: £12 (£14 on door) THEATRE • Seating: Theatre Style
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• Doors Open: 6.45pm • Show Starts: 7.30pm • Ticket Prices: £8 (£1 under 16s) VARIETY • Seating: Unreserved
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THE NUTCRACKER MOSCOW BALLET - LA CLASSIQUE
Tuesday 20 November It is midnight, the clock strikes heralding in the spirit of Christmas - something stirs in the darkness beyond and thus unfolds this magical festive tale of The Nutcracker. The Moscow Ballet - La Classique has thrilled ballet lovers during hugely successful tours all over the world of which the Muni is now a part, gaining vast international acclaim. Here they will demonstrate their world class quality of dance and performance in a dramatic production of this timeless favourite set to Tchaikovsky’s superb score.
• Doors Open: 6.45pm • Show Starts: 7.30pm • Ticket Prices: £23 (£20.50 Concessions), £16.50 Child • Seating: Theatre Style
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HOW TO CATCH A STAR
THE CAVERN BEAT
BLUNDERBUS THEATRE COMPANY
Friday 23 November
Sunday 25 November
The Cavern Beat is widely regarded as the world's number one Beatles tribute band, performing the music of The Beatles true to their records.
Once there was a boy who loved stars very much. Every night he watched them from his bedroom window and wished he had one of his own.
Every performance of this Chicago-based band uses vintage guitars, amplifiers and authentic Beatles suits. Come and relive the excitement of the original live performances from the early Cavern Club days through to the rooftop performance of Get Back.
One day, he decided he would try to catch a star...but first he had to think of a plan….’
"The finest Beatles harmonies I have ever heard. The look, the sound, the attitude all absolutely spot on" (Ray Johnson, The Cavern Club).
This beautiful new show comes to life with an irresistible blend of music, puppetry and storytelling a must-see for small people aged 3-7, and grown-up stargazers!
Blunderbus is proud to present this funny, gentle retelling of Oliver Jeffers’ bewitching story.
LIVE MUSIC
• Doors Open: 1.45pm • Show Starts: 2.30pm • Ticket Prices: £7.50 Adult, £5 Child £20 Family • Seating: Theatre Style CHILDREN’S
• Doors Open: 7.30pm • Show Starts: 8.30pm • Ticket Prices: £12 (£14 on door) • Seating: Cabaret Style
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THE UK PINK FLOYD EXPERIENCE
SOUL NIGHT
Friday 30 November
Saturday 08 December
The UK Pink Floyd Experience replicates the line-up of the full live Pink Floyd touring band of the late 80’s and 90’s.
A night packed with non-stop dancing to legendary greats and a must for all classic Motown and Northern Soul lovers.
With state-of-the-art sound and a spectacular light show, the aim is to perfect the atmosphere of the great Pink Floyd in concert!
The Muni boasts one of the finest dance floors in East Lancsashire, so get your spins and backdrops into gear and join the ever-growing band of 'soulies' here in Colne!
Songs from "Dark Side of The Moon" right through to "Division Bell" are featured, so fans of all ages will find something from their era!
LIVE MUSIC
• Doors Open: 7.00pm • Show Starts: 8.00pm • Ticket Prices: £14 (£16 on the door) • Seating: Cabaret Style
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• Doors Open: 7.15pm • Show Starts: 8.00pm • Ticket Prices: £5 • Seating: Cabaret Style
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ARION CHRISTMAS CRACKER
CIVIC CHOIRS CHRISTMAS CAROL CONCERT
Saturday 15 December
Sunday 16 December
Now a firm staple of the Muni festive season - the Nelson Arion Male Voice Choir will be delivering a variety of festive songs, carols and good old brass band favourites.
Nelson Civic Ladies Choir, Pendle Youth Choir and Pendle Children’s Choir are welcomed to the Muni to ring in the Christmas season with a host of favourite traditional carols.
They will be joined by Laneshawbridge Primary School Choir and Freckleton Brass Band - all absolutely brimming with Christmas cheer to warm everybody on a cold winter’s evening!
This concert never fails to fill the audience with Christmas spirit - it is a truly delightful event for all the family and this year they will be performing a matinee concert.
• Doors Open: 6.45pm • Show Starts: 7.30pm • Ticket Prices: £7.50 • Seating: Theatre Style
• Doors Open: 1.45pm • Show Starts: 2.30pm • Ticket Prices: £7 (£6 Conc.) • Seating: Theatre Style
CHOIRS
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70’S CHRISTMAS CRACKERZ - THE JACKIE GENERATION
Thursday 20 December Calling all festive pop-pickers! Whether you were around in the 70’s or just love a good time - get on board for a roller-coaster ride of nostalgia, with a show that never fails in the party department! Taking the UK by storm, ‘The Jackie Generation’ is fast becoming the hottest ticket in town. With its incredible, totally live 70’s show packed full of classic hits, this six-piece band takes you back to a time when “pop was at it’s peak!” From the towering majesty of Queen, the ‘pin-up’ pop of T.Rex, David Cassidy and Sweet, to the classic sounds of Abba and ELO... this show is so mouth-watering, even a Curly Wurly cannot out chew it! 70’s dress is encouraged and a strong pair of lungs to join in with all those favourite 70’s hits!
LIVE MUSIC
• Doors Open: 7.30pm • Show Starts: 8.30pm • Ticket Prices: £13.50 (£15 on the door) • Seating: Cabaret Style
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HOW TO FIND US The Muni Theatre, Albert Road, Colne, Lancashire, BB8 0AE
Box Office: 01282 661234 www.themuni.co.uk Box Office (Colne Town Hall) y Way Vivar
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The Muni will be on your left with the Box Office • approximately 0.2 miles further up Albert Road
SAVE £££s! WITH THE MUNI THEATRE LOYALTY SCHEME Why not take advantage of our new loyalty scheme? Book any 2 shows within this Autumn/Winter 2012 season at the Muni Theatre and receive a 10% discount off any future shows (maximum 2 persons) within a 12 month period at the Muni or on selected shows at The ACE Centre, Nelson. Available on advance bookings only.
Please call the Box Office on 01282 661234 for any further information.