The Stables What's On brochure October - December 2021 by Matthew Sanders

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

Issue 78 | October - December 2021

world class music & entertainment

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Welcome to The Stables

Welcome To The Stables Thank you for your continued support and patience throughout the periods of closure we have faced during the pandemic. We want to reassure our customers, staff, volunteers and artists that we continue to be focussed on a collective duty of care to each other. We have taken a cautious approach to our reopening to ensure that everyone can enjoy their visit to The Stables safely. We will continue to monitor Government guidance and will update ticketholders with any event specific measures required. You can play your part by being considerate to others and following any advice that we issue regarding your visit to The Stables. It helps to keep everyone safe and gives us the best possible chance to keep music live. Please check our website regularly for current information. We look forward to welcoming you to The Stables.

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front cover artists contents JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM October November December

STAGE 2

October - December

6 - 14 14 - 20 21 - 26 27 - 38

LEARN & TAKE PART September - December

39 - 47

And not forgetting Also on sale Booking information Diary

48 49 - 51 52 - 53 54 - 55

Beverley Craven & Judie Tzuke: Strings Attached Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 November

page 16

Jenny Eclair: Sixty (FFS!) Tour Fri 8 October page 7

information key

Remi Harris Jazz & Blues Duo with Tom Moore

Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation.

Sun 19 December page 25

Denotes an education event or a concert with an associated education event. Ask Box Office for details. This event takes place in Stage 2.

AuB Tue 9 November page 33

This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

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All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

written by Mike Kenny

produced by tutti frutti productions Dates: Tuesday 21 December 2021- Sunday 2 January 2022

The audience meet a demanding queen, an array of wannabe princesses and our two main characters: an unknown girl who is blown into the palace by a gust of wind and an indecisive prince under pressure to find his real princess. Will he ever find a real princess or his happy-ever-after? In this new and updated adaptation of Hans Christian Andersen’s popular story, Mike Kenny and the inventive tutti frutti team once again create a funny, original, beautiful retelling of this familiar tale.

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TUTTI FRUTTI ENRAPTURES ITS YOUNG AUDIENCE WITH A WONDERFUL AND WARM PIECE OF THEATRE, ENRICHED BY MIKE KENNY’S INVENTIVE SCRIPT. The Stage

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Set in the Museum of Forgotten Things, three musical curators tell the amazing tale of the museum’s artefacts including the mystery of a little green pea and how it got there. This one hour of fun is packed with humour and memorable songs, including a romp through every type of princess you can imagine, with hilarious costumes to match.

DECEMBER

Christmas Fun at The Stables

The Princess and the Pea

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DECEMBER Tue 21 Wed 22

11.30am 11.30am

1.30pm 1.30pm

Running time: about 1 hour (no interval) Age recommendation: 3+ (but suitable for all)

Thu 23

11.30am

1.30pm

Ticket prices

Fri 24

11.30am

1.30pm

Sat 25

No performances

Sun 26

No performances

Adults Children under 16 Family ticket

Mon 27

11.30am

1.30pm

Tue 28

11.30am

1.30pm*

Wed 29

11.30am

1.30pm

Thu 30 Fri 31

11.30am 11.30am

1.30pm 1.30pm

JANUARY Sat 1 Sun 2

No performances 11.30am 1.30pm

£16.50 £14.50 £62

(two adults, two children)

Carers accompanying disabled patrons Groups of 10+ Schools

£12.75 £13.50 £12.50

(one free teacher’s ticket for every 10 tickets booked)

Relaxed performance

£12.50

* R ELAXED PERFORMANCE ON TUESDAY 28 DECEMBER AT 1.30PM: This performance is designed for people who will benefit from a more relaxed environment, including those with an autism spectrum condition, sensory and communication disorders or a learning disability.

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OCTOBER

Lee Mead: My Band & Me

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Friday 1 October, 8pm £27.50

SCREENINGS NOW SHOWING

West End and TV star Lee Mead and his band bring an exciting new show to you in a limited season of autumn concerts. Singing tracks from his five hit albums, Lee will leave you wanting more as he performs fan favourites and popular numbers from the West End and Broadway. He is delighted to be back on the road again doing what he loves most: singing fantastic songs with a wonderful live band. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Tenors Un Limited

3 Dec

Harriet 12A Monday 4 October, 8pm £10 (adults), £9 (under-16s) Based on the thrilling and inspirational life of an iconic American freedom fighter, Harriet tells the extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman’s escape from slavery and transformation into one of America’s greatest heroes. (125 minutes) LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Mogul Mowgli

Nearly Dan Saturday 2 October, 8pm £22

support our work The success of our music and education programme depends on the generous support of many individuals and organisations.

Nearly Dan are saviour to the growing legions of Dan fans desperate to hear the meticulously crafted sounds of Donald Fagen and Walter Becker. They promise all the Steely Dan favourites in a two-hour show featuring tracks from the groove of Countdown To Ecstasy to the super cool of celebrated albums The Royal Scam, Aja and Gaucho, alongside Donald Fagen’s classic solo masterpiece The Nightfly. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs

6 Oct

Become a Friend of The Stables – beneﬁts include priority booking and ticket discounts. Name A Seat – your chosen name on a seat in the auditorium. Leave a gift in your will to help nurture the next generation of musicians. Join our group of volunteers and become a Stablemate. Purchase Gift Vouchers which can be exchanged for tickets at The Stables.

For further information please call 01908 280800 or email development@stables.org

8 Nov

Tony Christie

Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening

Tuesday 5 October, 8pm £31

OCTOBER

Thursday 7 October, 8pm £22.50

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Leo Sayer

27 Sep 2022

The Demon Barbers

5 May 2022

Jenny Eclair: Sixty (FFS!) Tour

Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs

16+

Wednesday 6 October, 8pm £29.50

Friday 8 October, 8pm £22.50

Back in 1972, Graham Gouldman was a founder member of 10cc. The band enjoyed a string of hits, including three number ones: Rubber Bullets, I’m Not In Love and Dreadlock Holiday. It’s the enduring popularity of these tracks and Graham’s love of playing songs acoustically that led to the formation of Heart Full of Songs. The show features many of 10cc’s greatest hits, as well as Bridge To Your Heart (from Graham’s time in Wax) and material from his acclaimed solo album Love And Work.

Having hit 60 (but still a year younger than Madonna), Jenny Eclair aka The Face of Vagisan confronts a new decade of decrepitude. What will her 60s hold for this 1960s babe, and is it a legal requirement to buy Nordic walking poles? PS: “I’m carrying quite a lot of excess lockdown weight, which you can feel free to discuss behind my back during the interval. Love Jenny x”

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Magic: A Kind of ELO

3 Feb 2022

Suzi Ruffell

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Tony Christie is a legendary English singer and international hit maker. His exciting new tour sees him performing all his greatest songs including I Did What I Did For Maria, Walk Like A Panther, Las Vegas and the unforgettable (Is This The Way To) Amarillo.

Musicians from Northumberland, Scotland and England invoke the dark, powerful, shamanic sounds of ancient Northumbria and broadcast them to the modern world. Kathryn Tickell & The Darkening embrace a global perspective, bringing some of the oldest Northumbrian tunes and songs to life, intermingling them with new material and binding it all together with contemporary resonance and attitude.

22 Oct

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OCTOBER

Viva Santana

Bridget Christie: Who Am I?

Saturday 9 October, 8pm £25

16+

Sunday 10 October, 8pm £21

Voted one of the top five must-see tribute bands by Classic Rock magazine, Viva Santana have taken their superb interpretation of the Carlos Santana Latino rock/blues back catalogue from Cuba to Spain. Expect classy guitar licks set over danceable percussion as the band roll their way through Samba Pa Ti, Changes, Soul Sacrifice, Oye Como Va and other highlights from Santana’s 30-year career.

A brand new show from the Edinburgh Comedy Award, Rose d’Or and South Bank Sky Arts Award winner, star of her own Netflix special and BBC Radio 4 series, Bridget Christie Minds the Gap.

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Are You Experienced?

23 Dec

Iain Stirling

23 Oct

Albert Lee

gift ideas Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath Name a Seat – a seat in the auditorium with your chosen name on it Gift Vouchers – treat someone to a great night of entertainment Your support helps us to continue providing music and music-making opportunities for children and adults alike.

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Monday 11 October, 8pm £29.50 Albert Lee is one of the world’s greatest guitarists, as well as an accomplished piano player with a soulful voice. He has appeared and recorded with many of the finest performers in the music industry, including Glen Campbell, Dave Edmunds, Joan Armatrading and Joe Cocker. Albert was a member of The Everly Brothers, Emmylou Harris’s band and Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings and toured extensively with them. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Andy Fairweather Low

19 Mar 2022

Rob Newman: Philosophy

16+

Grace Petrie

Tuesday 12 October, 8pm £16.50

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Simon Evans

24 Feb 2022

Talon Wednesday 13 & Thursday 14 October, 8pm £29.50

Talon have risen from humble beginnings to become one of the most successful theatre touring shows in the UK. The Legacy Tour 2021 will feature the Eagles’ timeless back catalogue including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado and many more. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Classic Clapton

Hannah Brackenbury

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In this new show, multi-award-winning standup comic Rob Newman weaves together Nietzsche’s sunglasses, James Bond in Toxteth, electric spiders and singing Neanderthals into a hilarious tour-de-force that offers new hopes for a changing world.

Grace Petrie’s unique takes on life, love and politics, and the warmth and wit with which they’re delivered, have won her an army of loyal fans across the alternative, folk, political and comedy scenes. She’s toured arenas with Frank Turner, supported comedians Robin Ince, Josie Long and Hannah Gadsby, and collaborated with Leon Rosselson and Peggy Seeger.

OCTOBER

Friday 15 October, 8pm £16.50

12 Nov

Karine Polwart Saturday 16 October, 8pm £25

Karine Polwart draws on folk music’s long tradition while keeping pace with the everchanging times. Her talent for crafting unique, enduring melodies, her gift for saying just enough without overstating her case, and the range and dynamism of her arrangements, all come together in songs of powerful, contemporary relevance. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

9 Dec

Cara Dillon

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4 Dec

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Holy Moly & The Crackers

Jarrod Lawson

Sunday 17 October, 8pm £21

Tuesday 19 October, 8pm £20

Holy Moly & The Crackers are the innovative and fiery folk-rockers from Newcastle upon Tyne who bombastically mash together unique flavours of soul, rock, indie and Balkan folk. However you describe them, one thing’s for sure – they put on a raucous feelgood party, to which everyone’s invited. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Budapest Café Orchestra

Ever since Jarrod Lawson released his eponymous debut album in 2014, the smokey voiced singersongwriter and virtuoso pianist has been sending positive ripples around the globe with his powerful message music. Winner of the Soul Artist Of The Year award at the Jazz FM Awards in 2015, Jarrod released his second album Be The Change last year. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Curtis Stigers

24 & 25 Mar 2022

8 Dec

Steeleye Span: 50th Anniversary Tour Continued

Paul Zerdin: Hands Free

16+

Wednesday 20 October, 8pm £22.50

Monday 18 October, 8pm £33.50

1969 saw the birth of a band that would start as an idea to electrify traditional music and would go on to become one of the most enduring stories in the folk world and beyond. 50 years on and Steeleye Span are set to mark this incredible milestone with new album EST’D 1969 and a tour that will celebrate a band that are as creative and vital now as ever.

Back by popular demand, Paul Zerdin and everyone’s favourite puppets are heading your way with a new UK tour. Don’t miss your chance to see the winner of America’s Got Talent, the star of London’s Palladium panto and without doubt one of Britain’s finest entertainers.

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Fairport Convention

22 Feb 2022

Ben Hart

21 Jan 2022

Cavern Beatles Thursday 21 October, 8pm £24.50

OCTOBER

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All details are correct at time of going to print. For latest programme and other updates from The Stables, please visit www.stables.org and keep an eye on our social media channels

like us on facebook /TheStablesMK The Cavern Beatles are widely regarded as being as close to the real thing as it’s possible to get – they’re the only Beatles band fully endorsed and licensed by Liverpool’s famous Cavern Club. As ambassadors of the most famous club in the world, they once again recreate the music that has now influenced three generations. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Ultimate Bowie

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21 May 2022

Suzi Ruffell: Dance Like Everyone’s Watching

16+

Iain Stirling: Failing Upwards

16+

Friday 22 October, 8pm £15.50

Saturday 23 October, 8pm £21

Suzi Ruffell has made a name for herself by turning tragedy and anxiety into big laughs. This year she is actually happy. This show answers the question: are all stand-ups at their best when they are miserable? Fingers crossed no! Of course, the world is still completely f**ked – so don’t worry, it won’t be too joyous.

Do you ever wonder how people manage to be normal? Iain does. So much so that he’s written a new stand-up show about it. Join the “star of comedy” (The i) as he explores his inability to function in the most basic of public settings, social media’s constant pressure to live your best life and that one time a man stole his shoes.

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Mark Watson

28 Jan 2022

Gary Delaney

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14 Dec

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OCTOBER

Ralph McTell

Come What May: A Tribute to Moulin Rouge

Sunday 24 October, 8pm £33.50

Tuesday 26 October, 8pm £33

Touring to promote his new album Hill Of Beans, Ralph McTell is the composer of the Ivor Novello award-winning, international hit song and buskers’ favourite Streets Of London. A performer with 50 years’ experience, Ralph presents an evening of lyrical songs and stories interspersed with some of the finest fingerstyle guitar playing in the world. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Steeleye Span

18 Oct

+ support from Roxanne de Bastion Monday 25 October, 8pm £22.50

30 Oct

The Amazing Bubble Man Wednesday 27 October, 2pm £13.50 (adults), £11 (under-16s)

Nerina Pallot is an Ivor Novello and Brit Awardnominated songwriter and musician. She has made six albums and many EPs, and established a reputation as a mesmerising live performer over the last two decades. She’s currently working on her seventh album. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Captain of the Waves

Nerina Pallot

Amy Wadge

Join us for an allsinging, all-dancing extravaganza as you enter the secret world of one of the greatest movie musicals of all time. Featuring the sensational Britain’s Got Talent winner Jai McDowall and a cast of top West End performers, the show includes timeless classics such as Come What May, Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend, Roxanne and Lady Marmalade, plus hit songs from The Greatest Showman and other iconic movie musicals.

13 Dec

Louis Pearl has been thrilling audiences worldwide for more than 30 years with the art, magic, science and fun of bubbles. Louis explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerised. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Princess & The Pea

21 Dec-2 Jan 2022

Dr Feelgood

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Wednesday 27 October, 8pm £25.50

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Tom Robinson Band

Fascinating Aida

6 May 2022

World record-breaking beatboxer SK Shlomo makes mad music with his mouth. Whether you’re aged 1 or 101, you can become one of this sonic superhero’s sidekicks in a world of funny sounds, brilliant noises and cool music.

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Formed on Canvey Island in Essex in the early 1970s, Dr Feelgood remain one of the most popular and exciting rhythm and blues acts in the world. They have enjoyed global success with a string of hit singles including Milk And Alcohol, Roxette, Back In The Night, Down At The Doctors and See You Later Alligator.

OCTOBER

Friday 29 October, 2pm £13.50 (adults), £11 (under-16s)

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Amazing Bubble Man

27 Oct

14+

Thursday 28 October, 8pm £36

support our work The success of our music and education programme depends on the generous support of many individuals and organisations.

Dillie Keane, Adèle Anderson and Liza Pulman – aka Fascinating Aida – make a welcome return to The Stables. With a selection of old favourites, songs you haven’t heard before and some you wish you’d never heard in the first place. The songs are hilarious and topical – the glamour is unstoppable. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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The New Scummy Mummies Show 10 Feb 2022

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Ben Poole Band & Oli Brown Band

Jimeoin: Turn It Up Tuesday 2 November, 8pm £19

Friday 29 October, 8pm £19

Blues guitarist Ben Poole is being described as one of the most exciting young artists to come out of the UK for a long time. His live shows are energetic and impassioned, giving the audience just what they want. Up until 2002, Oli Brown had never picked up a guitar, yet by 2006 (at just 16) he had toured in America, twice, opening for blues royalty such as Buddy Guy, Koko Taylor and Taj Mahal. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Erja Lyytinen & Chantel McGregor

16+

6 Feb 2022

BBC Big Band: The Music of James Bond… and beyond

A brilliant evening of world-class comedy from the Irishman internationally celebrated as one of live stand-up’s true masters. Jimeoin is an acclaimed, hugely loved and much respected comedian, with a wide appeal and a cheeky, no-gimmicks and superbly observed sense of humour that has had his audiences across the UK, Europe, the US and Australia in stitches. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Ed Byrne

1 Dec

Elkie Brooks Thursday 4 & Saturday 6 November, 8pm £41

Saturday 30 October, 8pm £38.50 & £36 The internationally acclaimed BBC Big Band are joined by special guest vocalists, Emer McParland and Iain Mackenzie, for a unique concert celebrating the music of the world’s most iconic movie franchise: James Bond. The shows features all the classic numbers, including Diamonds Are Forever, Thunderball, We Have All The Time In The World, View To A Kill and Goldfinger. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Dankworth Christmas Show

10 & 11 Dec

Now in the fifth decade of her career, Elkie Brooks is still proving to be one of the most powerful and versatile vocal talents of our generation. With numerous hit singles, million-selling albums and awards to her name, her annual tours are a treat for fans old and new. As she performs some of her classic hits, blues and jazz, an evening with Elkie is guaranteed to leave you wanting more. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Barbara Dickson

9 Apr 2022

Swinging at the Cotton Club

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Mogul Mowgli 15

Swinging at the Cotton Club is the action-packed show celebrating the music and dance of New York’s most celebrated nightclub of the 1920s and 30s. Performances by Duke Ellington, Ella Fitzgerald and Fats Waller would have had the club swinging while dancers such as Bojangles Robinson and the Nicholas Brothers lit up the stage with their breathtaking routines. In this show, the exhilarating dance and music of The Cotton Club is recreated by the fabulous Lindy Hop Dance Company and The Harry Strutters Hot Rhythm Orchestra. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... John Lenehan: The Roaring Twenties 20 Mar 2022

(90 minutes) LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Harriet

4 Oct

Wishbone Ash

T.Rextasy

Tuesday 9 November, 8pm £31.50

Sunday 7 November, 8pm £27.50

T.Rextasy are now accepted as the world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan and T.Rex, and the only band endorsed and approved by Marc’s family, estate and original T.Rex members. The band has been described by many as beyond the boundaries of tribute. If you want to know exactly what a Marc Bolan concert was like in the 1970s, this is the show for you! LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Ultimate Bowie

British Pakistani rapper Zed (Riz Ahmed) is a rising star on the cusp of his first world tour. But, struck down by an illness that threatens to derail his big break, he’s forced to confront his past, his family, and the uncertainty of his legacy. Mogul Mowgli is a bold, vital and electrifying exploration of heritage and identity.

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Monday 8 November, 8pm £10 (adults), £9 (under-16s)

NOVEMBER

Friday 5 November, 8pm £25

Demonstrating why they remain one of the busiest bands in rock after more than 50 years of playing their unique brand of music around the world, Wishbone Ash perform classics including The King Will Come, Throw Down The Sword and Blowin’ Free, along with material from their illustrious back-catalogue of albums. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

22 May 2022

Focus

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28 Apr 2022

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Geoff Norcott: I Blame the Parents

The Real Thing: Greatest Hits Tour 2021

Wednesday 10 November, 7.30pm £16.50

Friday 12 November, 8pm £29.50

I Blame The Parents is the fourth national tour for Geoff Norcott, following on the back of Conswervative, Traditionalism and Taking Liberties. This time Geoff talks less politics (alright, there will probably be a bit), but this brand new show will mostly explore personal responsibility, parenting and who should take the blame when things go wrong

Featuring original band members Chris Amoo and Dave Smith, The Real Thing perform an evening of the band’s greatest hits, including You To Me Are Everything, Can’t Get By Without You and Feel The Force.

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Gary Delaney

14 Dec

Rose Royce

16 Jul 2022

Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess

Beverley Craven & Judie Tzuke: Strings Attached

Thursday 11 November, 3pm & 8pm £17.50

Saturday 13 & Sunday 14 November, 8pm £33.50

Yorkshire shepherdess Amanda Owen shares heartwarming tales and honest anecdotes from her remarkable life in North Yorkshire. You’ll hear how Amanda juggles life as a shepherdess, home renovator and mother to nine children with that as a bestselling author. Funny, charming and filled with unforgettable characters, Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess will delight anyone who has dreamed of a new life in the country.

This intimate evening of sentimental songs and stories performed by two of the UK’s most successful female singersongwriters promises to be both heartwarming and humorous. Accompanied by the highly acclaimed Gabriella Swallow string quartet, Bev and Jude are very much looking forward to performing their wellloved hits and newer material.

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Clive Anderson

16+

26 Mar 2022

Nell Bryden

18 Jun 2022

Limehouse Lizzy

Monday 15 November, 8pm £31

Thursday 18 November, 8pm £23.50

To celebrate the 15th anniversary of the release of his gold-selling Freedom Fields, folk singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Seth Lakeman performs the album in its entirety as part a major UK tour. The album helped Seth build on his traditional cult following but also found him a whole new audience for his rhythmic, captivating brand of indie-folk songwriting.

Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Phil Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive and well. From receiving their official PRS award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, and TV appearances (BBC 2’s Arena among others), to being recruited to record and tour by members of the original Thin Lizzy band, Limehouse Lizzy enter their 25th year with their most explosive show and critically acclaimed lineup yet.

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Viva Santana

9 Oct

Frazey Ford

The Sound of Springsteen

Wednesday 17 November, 8pm £25

Friday 19 November, 8pm £25.50

Vancouver-based artist Frazey Ford is revered for her soulful voice, captivating live show and immersive lyrical storytelling. Frazey first became known to UK audiences as a founding member of the beloved Canadian alt-folk band The Be Good Tanyas. She has since gone to forge a successful solo career and has released three albums: Obidiah, Indian Ocean and U kin B.

Harnessing their passion for the work of The Boss, this eight-piece tribute bring their years of live performance and recording experience to rock you with Bruce Springsteen’s greatest hits and deep cuts. With songs including Born In The USA, Glory Days, Streets Of Philadelphia and many more, this is a night not to be missed for Springsteen fans.

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Nerina Pallot

25 Oct

Classic Clapton

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Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

NOVEMBER

Seth Lakeman: Freedom Fields

9 Dec

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NOVEMBER

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri Saturday 20 November, 8pm £25

Sunday 21 November, 8pm £16.50

Join Kiki and Carmelo for an acoustic journey of stories and song which include unique covers of tracks by artists such as Kate Bush and Frank Sinatra alongside Kiki’s own hits, including Don’t Go Breaking My Heart, I Got The Music In Me, Loving And Free and the stunning Amoureuse. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Leo Sayer

An Evening with Del Bromham & Stray

27 Sep 2022

Del Bromham has led his band playing to enthusiastic rock fans across the world since their debut album was released in 1970. Del has also forged a successful solo career and his most recent album White Feather won critical acclaim and is a stunning piece of songwriting and musicianship. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Gun

18 Dec

Skerryvore Tuesday 23 November, 8pm £22.50

Clark Tracey Sextet Sunday 21 November, 11.30am £15.50 Clark Tracey has had a long history of finding young talented musicians and presenting them in a professional environment. This latest group formed at the beginning of 2018 is no exception and has even been tipped as his best line up for several years. Their debut CD, No Doubt, was well received and showcases the best of young jazz in the UK. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Tom Syson

12 Oct

With a mix of fiddle, accordions, pipes and whistles, alongside guitar and vocals, underpinned by driving bass, drums and keys, Skerryvore represent the best in contemporary Scottish traditional music. Their six studio albums demonstrate the wide range of influences the individual musicians bring to the mix – a unique fusion of folk, trad, rock and Americana, with even some jazz in there as well! LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Feast of Fiddles

5 Apr 2022

Odyssey

Stephen K Amos: Before & Laughter Friday 26 November, 8pm £20.50

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Rose Royce

16 Jul 2022

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The glory days of top vocal group Odyssey culminated in the early 1980s when they topped the charts with Use It Up And Wear It Out, scoring several other top 10 hits in the UK and throughout the world. Steven Collazo, the son of founder member Lillian Lopez, continues the family legacy, taking their ‘odyssey’ forward with an array of talented singers, musicians, DJs and producers.

In 2010 the world was in a sorry state. Fast forward 11 years and everything’s still going downhill. Stephen has had his own share of highs and lows too. And when the world gives him lemons, he adds gin, tonic, ice and a healthy dose of humour. Forget the divisions and discord and immerse yourself in an hour of bridge-building laughter.

NOVEMBER

Wednesday 24 November, 8pm £31

16+

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Chris McCausland

1 Apr 2022

Leo Green’s Sound of the 50s Live Thursday 25 November, 8pm £25

keep up to date All details are correct at time of going to print. For latest programme and other updates from The Stables, please visit www.stables.org and keep an eye on our social media channels

like us on facebook /TheStablesMK Following his hit BBC Radio 2 series, Leo Green presents Sounds of the 50s Live. Leo’s musicians and singers perform hits from the likes of Elvis, Buddy Holly, James Brown, Sam Cooke, Bill Haley, Frankie Laine, The Drifters and many others, all woven around Leo’s stories and wonderful sax playing. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

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30 Nov

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NOVEMBER

Supersonic 70s Show

STABLES

Saturday 27 November, 8pm £22

SCREENINGS NOW SHOWING

To Be Someone

Yes, it’s the hottest ticket in town! The Supersonic 70s Show features pure glam packed with all those incredible hits from the greatest musical decade of them all... the 70s! Led by the Catsuit Wonder Girl vocalist Janey Bombshell, the band deliver a power-packed spectacle. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Simon & Garfunkel Story

As the coowner of a popular mods nightclub and with a successful scooter shop business on the side, life couldn’t be better for young entrepreneur Danny. That is until he’s introduced to the club’s secret financier, Mad Mike, an unhinged gangster. (84 minutes) LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

13 Apr 2022

Mogul Mowgli

8 Nov

Go Now: The Music of the Moody Blues

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers: Holly at Christmas

Sunday 28 November, 8pm £27

Tuesday 30 November, 8pm £25

Don’t miss this fabulous opportunity to experience the timeless music of Rock‘n’Roll Hall Of Famers The Moody Blues. Led by original member Gordy Marshall, the band perform all the hits, including Nights In White Satin, Go Now, Tuesday Afternoon and Forever Autumn.

Buddy Holly & the Cricketers once again herald in the Yuletide festivities with Holly at Christmas, the show that’s now as traditional as mulled wine and mince pies! Holly’s hits, other contemporary classics and some Christmas crackers are all wrapped up in a fast, furious and funny feast of entertainment to make the perfect gift for all the family.

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G2 Genesis

Monday 29 November, 8pm £10 (adults), £9 (under-16s)

3-5 Jun 2022

Leo Green’s Sound of the 50s

25 Nov

Ed Byrne: If I’m Honest

16+

Friday 3 December, 8pm £23.50

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Best of Queen: Break Free Tour

A fantastic new Christmas show from Tenors Un Limited, the number-one selling classical vocal trio! The guys’ rich vocal harmonies and downto-earth sense of humour have endeared them to audiences around the world. There’s something for everyone in this fabulous Christmas show!

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Join Ed as he takes a long, hard look at himself and tries to decide if he has any traits that are worth passing on to his children. Ed has appeared on Live At The Apollo, Mock The Week, The Pilgrimage Top Gear and QI. Jimeoin

Tenors Un Limited Christmas Show DECEMBER

Wednesday 1 December, 8pm £27.50

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7 Dec

Cara Dillon: Upon A Winter’s Night Saturday 4 December, 8pm £25

Thursday 2 December, 8pm £29.50

Best of Queen features a selection of the most loved and iconic classics from across Queen’s entire back catalogue, creating a show that really captures the essence of this most incredible British band. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Cavern Beatles

Cara and her band will once again capture the mystery of Christmas with a collection of songs ancient and modern, providing a welcome reminder that the festive season can be about more than just commercialism. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

21 Oct

Karine Polwart

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16 Oct

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DECEMBER JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Woburn Sands Band

Mediaeval Baebes

Sunday 5 December, 4pm £12, under-16s £5

Tuesday 7 December, 8pm £22.50

It’s good to be back…! The Woburn Sands Band present The Christmas Concert. The programme will run the gamut from big band sounds to classical, jazz to pop, and include arrangements of some of your best-loved and very seasonal melodies, all in one show. Come along to this early-evening event for some true family entertainment from your favourite local brass band, with soloists from the band featured in this, the 65th concert in the Drakeloe series. Promoted by Woburn Sands Band

When a group of friends broke into a graveyard 25 years ago to sing mediæval songs and make merry, no one could have predicted the epic journey they were embarking on. Over the years, the Mediaeval Baebes have released 10 studio albums, won an Ivor Novella Award and received two Emmy nominations and a Royal Television Society award. With lush, ethereal harmonies, the classical chart-topping choir weaves its storytelling magic, performing tracks from their latest album Prayers of the Rosary alongside carols, traditional folk songs and innovative settings of ancient and romantic poetry. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Shee

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Budapest Café Orchestra Wednesday 8 December, 8pm £20.50

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Led by composer and violinist Christian Garrick, the Budapest Café Orchestra play a blistering barrage of traditional folk and gypsy-flavoured music from across the Balkans and Russia, klezmer laments, Romanian doinas and Hungarian czadas, as well as their own unique re-imaginings of some big tunes. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Holy Moly & The Crackers

17 Oct

Classic Clapton

Sunday 12 December, 8pm £22.50

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Members of Magnum’s classic-era line-ups and other top-drawer rock alumni unite to perform classic Magnum songs from the celebrated 197894 period. One of the UK’s finest exponents of melodic rock music, the band achieved high album and singles chart positions in both the UK and Europe and gained a reputation as one most captivating live bands on the circuit.

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Classic Clapton, the world’s leading Eric Clapton tribute band, make a welcome return to The Stables as part of their 35th anniversary tour. The show is a two-hour journey through the Clapton’s music featuring all his hits: Wonderful Tonight, I Shot The Sheriff, Lay Down Sally, Crossroad and Layla, as well as an Unplugged segment. Talon

DECEMBER

Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum

Thursday 9 December, 8pm £21

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28 Apr 2022

The Dankworth Christmas Show led by Alec & Jacqui Dankworth Friday 10 & Saturday 11 December, 8pm £31 & £27.50 Started by the legendary Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo more than 50 years ago, this seasonal celebration led by Alec Dankworth features a host of family, friends and special guests. Expect a show packed with great music, seasonal fun and surprises along the way. These are fundraising concerts for The Stables Theatre LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... BBC Big Band

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30 Oct

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DECEMBER

Amy Wadge

Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band: Carols & Capers

Monday 13 December, 8pm £16.50 Grammy winner Amy Wadge is one of the UK’s most prolific contemporary songwriters. Amy’s most notable success to date comes from her long-established writing partnership with Ed Sheeran, with whom she co-wrote the multiplatinum selling global hit Thinking Out Loud. She has toured the UK, across Europe, in the US and Australia, releasing five solo albums, various EPs and three collaborative albums with other artists along the way. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Nerina Pallot

Gary Delaney: Gary in Punderland

Maddy Prior joins up once again with the Carnival Band during the festive season for their unique celebratory show Carols & Capers. Together they mix renaissance, modern and ethnic instruments with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour, putting their inimitable stamp on a range of familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

25 Oct

Albion Band Christmas Show 16+

Tuesday 14 December, 8pm £22.50

22 Dec

Bye Bye Blues Band: The Farewell Tour Thursday 16 & Friday 17 December, 8pm £43

The star of Live At The Apollo and sell-out sensation Gary Delaney is back! One of the most sought-after joke writers in the country and longstanding Mock The Week special guest, Gary has been through the laughing glass and he’s ready to bring you a brand new show with hit after hit of the kind of one-liners only a master could craft. If you’re hunting for snark, Gary’s got it covered!

The Blues Band have filled halls and stadiums around the world. The band are taking to the road one last time to remind us just how durable and eternally thrilling live blues remains If you’re an aficionado of authentic blues played by richly experienced and seasoned journeymen, this will be a memorable opportunity to catch them one final time.

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Mark Watson

Wednesday 15 December, 8pm £30.50

28 Jan 2022

Go Now! The Music of the Moody Blues 28 Nov

Saturday 18 December, 8pm £25

Mostly Autumn Sunday 19 December, 8pm £22.50 in advance, £24.50 on the door

English rock band Mostly Autumn formed in 1995 and have built their reputation through constant touring, never signing to a major label. They produce music heavily influenced by 1970s progressive rock. Come on down to get rocking!

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Promoted by Mostly Autumn

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1960s Scottish rock band Gun released three top 20 albums and 11 top 40 singles. They have also toured extensively over the years, most notably with The Rolling Stones on their Steel Wheels and Urban Jungle tours. The current line-up consists of original members Dante Gizzi (vocals) and Giuliano Gizzi (guitar) along with Paul McManus (drums), Andy Carr (bass) and Tommy Gentry (guitar).

DECEMBER

Gun: The Backstreet Brothers Tour

An Evening with Stray & Del Bromham 21 Nov

Remi Harris Jazz & Blues Duo with Tom Moore Sunday 19 December, 11.30am £16 Remi Harris is an exciting jazz and blues guitarist whose unique style draws inspiration from artists such as Django Reinhardt, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Joined by virtuoso double bassist Tom Moore, Remi performs an eclectic mix of jazz standards, improvisations, original compositions and new arrangements of his favourite tunes. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Clark Tracey Sextet

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Stay connected! 21 Nov

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DECEMBER

Albion Band Christmas Show Wednesday 22 December, 8pm £25

Are You Experienced? Tribute to Jimi Hendrix Thursday 23 December, 8pm £22.50 Are You Experienced? are the world’s number one tribute to legendary rock guitarist Jimi Hendrix. Could anyone measure up to him? Well, when you listen to singer and guitarist John Campbell, you realise it can be done!

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 Albion Band take you on a guided tour through the Christmas customs of Britain. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Maddy Prior & the Carnival Band

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Classic Clapton

9 Dec

Christmas Fun at The Stables

Tuesday 21 December 2021 – Sunday 2 January 2022 For information, turn to pages 4 & 5

The Stables’ second performance space: intimate, relaxed and informal

STAGE 2

stage 2

STAGE 2

Stage 2 is the ideal place to catch a star of tomorrow on their way up or enjoy more established artists experimenting with new material. With a capacity of just 80 for most gigs, there’s always an intimate and relaxed feel to proceedings.

Stage 2 hosts around 120 concerts each year of all shapes and sizes – folk, rock, blues and much more besides – along with a good smattering of comedy and theatre nights. So come and hear the latest new music and comedy, relax and enjoy a drink with friends!

Look out for these Stage 2 artists making their headline debuts this season

Fergus McCreadie Trio

The Trials of Cato

Daisy Chute

Fri 8 Oct

Sun 10 Oct

Fri 5 Nov

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Fergus McCreadie Trio Friday 8 October, 8.45pm £14

Saturday 2 October, 8.45pm £12.50

STAGE 2

OCTOBER

Steve Tilston 50th Anniversary Tour

Steve Tilston is one of our most celebrated songsmiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music. The words, arrangements and subtle, superb guitar playing could be no one else. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Teddy Thompson

25 Jan 2022

Multi-award-winning pianist Fergus McCreadie is among the leaders of the exciting young wave currently energising the vibrant and creative Scottish jazz scene. His trio with David Bowden (bass) and Stephen Henderson (drums) has already made an impression in the UK, winning the coveted Peter Whittingham Jazz Prize in 2016. Their debut album, Turas, won Album of the Year at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2019 and Best Album at the Scottish Jazz Awards 2019. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Clark Tracey Sextet

Kitty Macfarlane Tuesday 5 & Wednesday 6 October, 8.45pm £13.50 in advance, £15.50 on the door Kitty Macfarlane is a songwriter and guitarist from Somerset whose music is rich with visual imagery and written with an eco-eye. Carried by a clear voice “controlled yet wild” (Folk Radio), her lyrics touch on intervention and rewilding, climate change and migration, woman’s age-old relationship with textiles and the land and the changing face of the natural world.

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21 Nov

Tom Syson

Saturday 9 October, 8.45pm £12.50 in advance, £15 on the door

Tuesday 12 October, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Remi Harris Jazz & Blues Duo

19 Dec

Diana Jones

Promoted by Denny Music Associates

Thursday 14 October, 8.45pm £14.50 in advance, £16.50 on the door

The Trials of Cato Sunday 10 October, 8.45pm £14

The remarkable rise of award-winning trio The Trials of Cato on the UK folk scene has been the subject of massive critical attention. Dubbed ‘The Sex Pistols of folk’, they pay clear homage to the tradition while twisting old bones into something febrile and modern, with stomping tunes and captivating stories. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Holy Moly and the Crackers

STAGE 2

A poet and storyteller, Malcolm Dunn began his musical journey in 1972. He is a gifted songwriter with a style that weaves poems around everyday life and events, fusing music that incorporates elements of blues and folk.

Tom Syson is a highly regarded trumpeter and composer. He has wide experience performing in larger ensembles, having held the lead trumpet chair in the European Radio Jazz Orchestra 2018, the National Youth Jazz Orchestra and the Birmingham Jazz Orchestra. In 2019 he recorded his second album, Different Coloured Days, and followed that with a UK tour.

OCTOBER

Malcolm Dunn & Friends

17 Oct

Award-winning US singersongwriter Diana Jones is known for her gritty, literary, Appalachianinfluenced songs. Her first album My Remembrance Of You in 2006 garnered rave reviews internationally and set her on a path that would see her release four further critically acclaimed albums. Diana’s progressive yet historically rich songs have been recorded by artists including Joan Baez and Gretchen Peters. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Gretchen Peters

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12 Apr 2022

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Winter Mountain 16+

Wednesday 20 October, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Thursday 21 October, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

STAGE 2

OCTOBER

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

A chance to catch the comedy stars of tomorrow, today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces Mary Bourke and Paul F Taylor. (Line-up subject to change.)

An Americana/folk songwriter with an extraordinarily soulful voice, Winter Mountain has released two critically acclaimed albums. He has appeared live on national radio, toured internationally and supported Seal, The Waterboys, Richard Thompson, Seth Lakeman, Ben Howard and many others.

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Andrew Bird

27 & 28 Nov

Teddy Thompson

25 Jan 2022

Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

acknowledgements The Stables would like to give a special thanks to the following for their valuable support: • Arts Council England • Cavatina Trust • Dame Cleo Laine • Dentons • FCC Communities Foundation • Garﬁeld Weston • MK Community Foundation • PMC • The Wavendon Foundation

Thank you!

Friday 22 October, 8.45pm £13.50 in advance, £15.50 on the door

Huddled round a single microphone, singing intimate duets with just mountain dulcimer, dobro and guitar, Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage are an acoustic duo who sound classically timeless, yet their music is unique. Their natural ease and connection are clearly evident in their recorded music, and a pleasure to witness on stage. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Mike Silver & Zoe Wren

26 Nov

Salt House Saturday 23 October, 8.45pm £14

OCTOBER

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The new album from Salt House sees them solidify their reputation as fine interpreters of words both old and new. Huam is their third collection of songs. You’ll hear echoes of Pentangle, touches of Dick Gaughan and murmurs of Scandinavian and Scots, all woven into a music that’s traditional and new. The group’s meticulous attention to detail, shared passions and care for their craft sees Salt House soar. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Karine Polwart

STAGE 2

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16 Oct

David Neil Crabtree

Jake Morrell

Friday 29 October, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

+ support from Emily Faye Wednesday 27 October, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

After being discovered by Dermot O’Leary, Jake Morrell has been winning other influential supporters, including Emily Eavis, Bob Harris and Baylen Leonard. Jake’s warm, harmony-drenched songs have been increasingly featured on Radio 2, on playlists around the country and on both Chris Country and Country Hits Radio.

Yorkshire-born singer-songwriter, guitarist and lead vocalist of British rock band The Mentulls, David Neil Crabtree is a fast emerging contemporary solo artist and producer. Possessing a raspy, soulful voice and an electric guitar style reminiscent of artists such as Eric Clapton and John Mayer, David has a growing reputation for his live performances. Joining the band on the night will be Nigel Bennion on bass, Ryan Wayne Smith on Drums and fellow Mentulls member Jamie Pipe on keyboards.

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Teddy Thompson

25 Jan 2022

Albany Down

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18 Dec

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OCTOBER - NOVEMBER STAGE 2

Captain of the Lost Waves Saturday 30 October, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door Dweebs, Dingbats & Doodlebugs, welcome aboard! The Adventures of Captain of the Lost Waves is a musical, storytellingfuelled show that’s different every time. It takes its inspiration from music hall, vaudeville and folk/cabaret, fused with the modern twist of an intergalactic time detective’s travels. Anthems, anecdotes and absurdity reign – expect improvisation and intuitive performance. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Come What May

26 Oct

Nick Harper

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Friday 5 November, 8.45pm £11

Nick Harper is one the UK’s best-kept musical secrets. For more than two decades he has been dazzling audiences, reviewers and fellow artists alike with his heady mix of virtuosity, boyish charm, showmanship and sheer bravado. His Aaand… We’re Back In The Room tour will concentrate on the joy of Nick, an acoustic guitar and songs from all of his albums down the years.

Daisy Chute is an American-Scottish folk singer and songwriter. A banjo-wielding multiinstrumentalist, her musical roots are born out of her transatlantic heritage and she writes awardwinning, intelligent songs, performing them with spine-tingling vocals and intricate instrumentation. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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Daisy Chute

Thursday 4 November, 8.45pm £20

Martyn Joseph

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29 Jan 2022

Otis Gibbs

23 Nov

hazeyjane

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Acclaimed composer, acoustic guitarist and singer Chris Brown created hazeyjane as the vehicle for the musical expression of his own original songs and adaptations of select pieces of poetry. Acoustic and ambient, the band present intense music of emotional intimacy and atmosphere. Chris’s melodies are founded on exquisite guitar figures and motifs – think Nick Drake, Joni Mitchell, John Martyn and the like – using unusual tunings and chordal combinations as soundscapes for richly poetic lyrics. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Keith James

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18 Nov

Gigspanner

AuB

Wednesday 10 November, 8.45pm £20.50

Tuesday 9 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

AuB are the London-based quartet masterminded by two young saxophonists, Tom Barford and Alex Hitchcock, musicians who are making huge waves as part of the next generation of virtuosic instrumentalists intent on doing things their way. AuB refers to the meeting of two musical minds: instrumental sounds melded into one group resonance.

In the wake of his departure from Steeleye Span, legendary fiddle player Peter Knight has turned his full attention to his trio Gigspanner, and in the process established their reputation as one of the most genuinely groundbreaking forces on the British folk scene. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Tom Syson

STAGE 2

The success of our music and education programme depends on the generous support of many individuals and organisations.

NOVEMBER

Saturday 6 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

12 Oct

Steeleye Span

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18 Oct

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Geraint Watkins Band

Thursday 11 November, 8.45pm £13.50

Saturday 13 November, 8.45pm £16.50

British singersongwriter and multiinstrumentalist Emma Stevens first picked up a guitar at the age of two and has since learnt cello, piano, banjo, ukulele, mandolin and bass. Since losing her Mum to cancer in 2012, Emma has dedicated her life to her music, writing messages of positivity, hope and love.

STAGE 2

NOVEMBER

Emma Stevens

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Nell Bryden

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Hannah Brackenbury: Victorious

16+

Albert Lee

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

11 Oct

16+

Friday 12 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Wednesday 17 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Join awardwinning musical comedy performer Hannah Brackenbury as she presents a joyful and poignant musical tribute to the late, great comedy genius Victoria Wood. Winner of Best Show (Funny Women Awards 2019) and Best of the Festival (Brighton Fringe 2018), this is a hilarious and uplifting hourlong celebration of the life and musical work of a much-missed British comedy icon.

A chance to catch the comedy stars of tomorrow, today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces Anthony King and Helen Bauer. (Line-up subject to change.)

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Grace Petrie

This is a rare chance to enjoy an evening with Geraint with his own band performing his new album and other delights. For so many years a keystone of the bands of Nick Lowe, Van Morrison, Bill Wyman’s Rhythm Kings, Dave Edmunds and countless more, Geraint also creates his own sublime music, much of which has already been perfectly captured in a handful of solo albums.

15 Oct

Matt Richardson

17 Mar 2022

Thursday 18 November, 8.45pm £16.50

Saturday 20 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door Fraser Anderson is a highly acclaimed modern Scottish folk artist. His sophisticated musical tales of human vulnerability and connection take folk music to a level that is cinematic in reach and vision. His passion for design and cinematography seep into and out of his music, making him an exciting multidimensional artist at the forefront of the modern cinematic folk genre.

STAGE 2

Leonard Cohen was an unflinching character, with an exact sense of prose, wry humour and the courage to wrestle with the unspoken, forgiving human frailty with the stroke of each word. With a lifetime reputation for performing in this exact way, Keith James presents a concert of Cohen’s amazing material, exposing the solitary inner strength of his greatest songs in their original perfect form.

Fraser Anderson NOVEMBER

Keith James: The Songs of Leonard Cohen

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Winter Mountain

21 Oct

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Simon & Garfunkel Story

13 Apr 2022

Cherry Lee Mewis

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Friday 19 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

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like us on facebook /TheStablesMK Championed by Imelda May, Seasick Steve and Walter Trout, Cherry Lee Mewis is a pint-sized vocal powerhouse from north Wales who has helped turn roots’n’blues music into a cool, swinging fusion that’s both classic and stylishly modern.

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6 Feb 2022

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NOVEMBER

Andrew Bird: Invincible

Tuesday 23 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Saturday 27 & Sunday 28 November, 8.45pm £13.50

Otis Gibbs is a songwriter, storyteller, painter, photographer and planter of 7,176 trees. He once wrestled a bear, and lost. He has been described as ‘the best unknown songwriter in music today’. If you ask him, he’ll simply say he’s a folk singer.

Following a successful debut tour culminating at The Leicester Square Theatre and a recording of a sold out hometown gig, Andrew Bird is back with a brand new show. Expect brutally honest stand-up from the regular compere of our popular Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club, with free flowing stories and opinions on Prince Andrew, learning Slovakian, ‘millennial grandparents’ and how the people you look up to seem invincible.

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STAGE 2

Otis Gibbs

Daisy Chute

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

15 Dec

Mike Silver & Zoe Wren

Ryan Young & Chris Amer

Friday 26 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Tuesday 30 November, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Are you a lover of beautifully crafted songs which transport you through time? Then you’ll love this chance to witness two of our finest songwriters in action, performing two sets of equal length as double headers. Zoe and Mike are from opposite ends of the experience spectrum but both have been working with Folkstock Records, had the BBC Radio 2 ‘seal of approval’ and played to delighted audiences all over the world.

Fiddle player Ryan Young brings new and exciting ideas to traditional Scottish music. He was nominated for the Horizon Award at the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and was the winner of folking.com’s Best Musician for 2018. Ryan launched his debut album at Feakle Traditional Music Festival in County Clare, Ireland where he was accompanied by renowned guitarist, Dennis Cahill.

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Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

5 Nov

16+

22 Oct

Salt House

23 Oct

Keith Thompson Band

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

16+

DECEMBER

Friday 3 December, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Wednesday 15 December, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

STAGE 2

British blues-rock musician Keith Thompson is celebrating 50 years as a live performer. This milestone coincides with the release of his 12th album, Transcendence, which has already had glowing reviews in the music press. Blues Matters magazine described it as “full throttle enjoyment, a musical gem!”. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Blues Band

16 & 17 Dec

Steve Winch & The Inception Saturday 11 December, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

A chance to catch the comedy stars of tomorrow, today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces Howard Read and Diane Spencer. (Line-up is subject to change.) LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Larry Dean

3 Mar 2022

Churchfitters Thursday 16 December, 8.45pm £20.50

Steve Winch & The Inception are a high octane, retro-fuelled shot of adrenaline. Inspired by mod fashion and culture, punk attitude and 1960s melodies and harmonies, Steve and the band have recently released their debut album Down At The Soul Dispensary which is available digitally and on vinyl LP.

Why Churchfitters? Nobody knows! They’re not fitters and have absolutely nothing to do with churches. The name’s origin is lost in the mists of time but there is one aspect that suits them perfectly: quirkiness. When your array of instruments includes a motorcycle petrol tank, a musical saw and a Mercedes Benzouki made from hubcaps, there’s little point worrying if the name makes sense!

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Dr Feelgood

27 Oct

Fairport Convention

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22 Feb 2022

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Albany Down

Friday 17 December, 8.30pm £6

Saturday 18 December, 8.45pm £13.50 in advance, £15.50 on the door

STANDING GIG

STAGE 2

DECEMBER

Masada

Legendary Milton Keynes metal outfit Masada return once more to The Stables – this time Paul and Richard are helping Gareth to celebrate his 60th birthday. Join the boys and the Masada family for a fun night, starting with rock karaoke, before they hit the stage playing tracks from their album Virtually Real. There are also rumours of new song(s) plus guest artist(s), so don’t miss out! Promoted by Masada

Albany Down are an original rock band from Bedford who have recorded three highly acclaimed studio albums with producer Greg Haver: South Of The City, Not Over Yet and The Outer Reach. The latter was voted among the top blues albums of 2016 by Blues Rock Review. Promoted by AD Recordings

The Stables Bar The Stables Bar is open from 7pm on concert nights, serving a wide range of drinks for you to enjoy during the evening.

Bottled Beers Savour the beers from our local brewery – Concrete Cow – including the award-winning Stables Gold – a bespoke beer brewed for our 50th anniversary. We also have a selection of popular ales, lagers and cider.

Drinks for the Drivers We have an excellent selection of low alcohol beers, lagers, cider & soft drinks for you to enjoy.

Beat the Queue? Interval drinks can be ordered at the Bar or why not try our Butlr App? Simply download the App and place your order for pre-show drinks (when available) or interval, collect and enjoy at your leisure without the need to queue.

Snack Bar Feeling peckish? Pick up a treat from our range of sweet and savoury snacks. A selection of hot and cold soft drinks is also available.

LEARN & TAKE PART

learn and take part Workshops & Courses OCTOBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Basic Principles of Music Ukulele Beginners Part 2 Harmonica Beginners Part 2 Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1 Sax from Scratch

Sat 9 Sat 16 Sat 16 Sat 23 Sat 23

10am-4pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 10am-3pm 1pm-4pm

Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+

£34 £36 £34 £36 £26

NOVEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Multi-Percussion Workshop Mandolin Beginners Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Refresher Sax from Scratch Introduction to Music Recording & Production Part 2 Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2 Singing Lead Vocals & Microphone Technique

Sat 6 Sat 13 Sat 20 Sat 20 Sun 21 Sat 27 Sun 28

1pm-4pm 10am-3pm 10am-4pm 1pm-4pm 10am-4pm 10am-3pm 12.30pm-4pm

Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+

£25 £37 £40 £26 £48 £36 £27

DECEMBER

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Guitar for Absolute Beginners Bodhran Beginners Get Started with DADGAD

Sat 4 Sun 5 Sun 5

10am-4pm 9.30am-12.30pm 1.30pm-4.30pm

Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+

£34 £25 £25

COURSES

Dates

Time

Suitability

Fee

Saxophone Improving Beginners Saxophone Study Group Saxophone Beginners Introduction to Stage Lighting

4 Sep, 2 Oct, 30 Oct, 11 Dec 4 Sep, 2 Oct, 30 Oct, 11 Dec 25 Sep, 23 Oct, 20 Nov 25 Sep & 9 Oct

9.30am-12.30pm 1pm-4pm 9.30am-12.30pm 9.30am-4pm

Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/15+ Adult/16+

Jazz Experience for Beginners

10, 17, 24, 31 Oct; 7, 14 Nov

9.30am-12noon

Adult/15+

£69 £69 £52 £70 £92

Youth Players Jazz Exploration

10, 17, 24, 31 Oct; 7, 14 Nov

12.30pm-2pm

12-17

(£72 for students over 18)

£30

YOUNG PEOPLE’S BURSARIES We don’t want anyone to miss out because of their family circumstances, so we offer means-tested bursaries for those needing financial help to attend. If a workshop or course says Bursaries Available, visit www.stables.org/learning/youthbursaries for more information.

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box office 01908 280800

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Saxophone Improving Beginners Course Adult/15+ Course Saturdays 4 September, 2 October, 30 October & 11 December, 9.30am-12.30pm (four-session course) £69 This course offers returning saxophonists the opportunity to learn as part of a group via a fun programme of practical musical activities and performance. It aims to help students develop core technical, performance and improvisation skills and build confidence. Students must have their own instruments and ideally have attended previous Stables Saxophone from Scratch, Refresher and Improving Beginners workshops. If you have any other recent playing experience and are interested in joining the course contact education@stables.org for further advice before booking.

Saxophone Study Group Adult/15+ Course Saturdays 4 September, 2 October, 30 October & 11 December, 1-4pm (four-session course) £69 This course is for saxophonists with more than two years’ experience and looking to reach an intermediate standard (equivalent to Grade 3 plus) on their instrument. You will have the opportunity to learn through a structured programme of study, incorporating a mixture of scale and study work, duet and group performance and improvisation activities. The focus is on having fun, building confidence and competence in a supportive environment which enables students to progress in their musical development. Contact us on education@ stables.org to find out availability of places and also so we can advise you if your recent sax playing experience is suitable for the course.

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Adult/15+ Course Saturdays 25 September, 23 October & 20 November, 9.30am-12.30pm (three-session course) £52 This course offers beginner saxophonists the opportunity to learn as part of a group. Through practical musical activities and exploring tunes you’ll start to build confidence and develop some of the technical and musical skills to play the saxophone.

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Saxophone Beginners Course

The course is suitable for beginners who have attended our Sax from Scratch or Refresher workshops, or had another basic introduction to the saxophone. Participants will need to bring their own tenor, alto or baritone sax.

Introduction to Stage Lighting Adult/16+ Course Saturdays 25 September & 9 October, 9.30am-4pm Course fee: £70 This two-part course is a great way to learn about stage lighting, starting with basic lighting theory, introducing the equipment and understanding the technical terms and lighting design principles.

Day 1 Introduction to the venue; basic principles of lighting; health & safety aspects; intro to lighting equipment: types and use of lanterns, lighting control consoles; basics of lighting design; types of rigging equipment.

Day 2 Operation of lighting consoles; lighting design and use of colour and effects; lighting concerts vs lighting theatre and other events.

Working in The Stables with a variety of lighting stage equipment, you will get practical experience in a professional environment and see how the lighting elements come together in putting on an event or show. Although you cannot learn an entire subject like stage lighting in a short course, it’s still a great way for beginners to make a start. This very practical course will offer will offer hands on learning including areas such a rigging, focussing and operating, and is led by people with real practical experience in lighting design and operating. This course is especially suitable for those who already have an interest in lighting and have a little technical knowledge and experience, perhaps gained through school, college or with amateur groups.

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box office 01908 280800

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Jazz Experience for Beginners Adult/15+ Course Sundays 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 7 & 14 November, 9.30am-12 noon (six-session course) End of course performance on Sunday 14 November, 2pm £92 (£72 post-18 students) For instrumental players new to jazz, this course will help introduce you the language and repertoire of jazz. With the help of expert tutors you’ll work through activities and play in both small and large groups, all designed to help you begin to understand the roots of jazz and how to begin playing it. You’ll also work towards learning a selection of well-known jazz tunes from memory, in preparation for an informal performance on the final afternoon. The course is open to players of piano, guitar, bass, drum kit, brass, reed or woodwind, but numbers of rhythm section instruments (bass, drums, guitar, piano) are limited in order to balance the bands. You’ll also be directed to some listening examples before the course and will need to be familiar with the following scales and chords: Concert pitch instruments: Bb, C, G ‘Blues’ scales; C, Eb, F major scales. Bb instruments: D, C, A ‘Blues’ scales; D, F, G Major scales Eb instruments: A,G, E ‘Blues’ scales; A, C, D Major scales. Chords (rhythm section): Major7: Eb, Ab; Min7: Cm7, Fm7, Gm7, Am7 ; G7, C7, F7, Bb7, Eb7, Ab7, D7.

Young Players Jazz Exploration Improvisation and instant musical creativity for young people For ages 12-17 Sundays 10, 17, 24, 31 October, 7 & 14 November, 12.30-2pm £30 (Bursaries available) Create and play your own new music. Explore the world of improvisation and on-the-spot creativity. Try out ideas with other curious young musicians in a safe environment, where musical mistakes might lead to wonderful new musical discoveries. By developing your understanding of the roots of jazz, you’ll learn about the origins of this music, how jazz musicians improvise and how that feeds into lots of other music production and styles. Come and explore the language of Jazz, from Sonny Rollins to Snarky Puppy, John Coltrane to Jacob Collier, Latin to Lofi Hip Hop. You’ll also learn a selection of well-known jazz tunes from memory, in preparation for a recording and production session on the final afternoon. The course is open to players of keyboard, piano, guitar, bass, drum kit, brass, reed or woodwind. You will need to be familiar with scales to around Grade 2 standard and we will explore their pentatonic versions. If you haven’t done any formal grades but still play an instrument and understand different scales and chords, that’s also fine. Keyboard, piano, bass and guitar players will need to be able to understand basic chords and symbols (including major7, minor7 and 7). If you’ve any questions about the course or whether it’s right for you contact education@stables.org for more information. We don’t want any young people to miss out because of their family circumstances, so we offer means-tested bursaries for those needing financial help to attend. Bursaries are available for the Summer Songwriting Workshsops (4-6 August) and Young Players Jazz Exploration (Oct/Nov) visit www.stables.org/learning/ youthbursaries for more information.

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 9 October, 10am-4pm £34

Saturday 16 October, 10am-3pm £34

Whether you are a beginner looking for a way into understanding music, or an intermediate or experienced musician looking for a refresher or to fill gaps in your knowledge, this information-packed day aims to help you demystify music theory. Starting with the most basic terminology and theory, the workshop covers the nature of sound, how music started, what the key of a song is and how to find it and what some of the more complicated ideas mean. The day will be particularly helpful to those taking their first steps in learning to play, whatever the instrument. Please note this day is more of a tutorial than a hands-on workshop, and includes supporting notes.

Learn more of the basics of harmonica playing in this second workshop part of popular one-day harmonica workshop series. This session will consolidate the work you have already done on improvisation, tune playing and chugging at the Beginners Part 1 workshop and move on to the fundamental blues technique of note bending. Participants will need a 10-hole harmonica in C. Prior attendance on Beginners Part 1 is recommended.

Ukulele Beginners Part 2

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1

Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 16 October, 10am-3pm £36 This workshop is ideal for beginner ukulele players to develop their playing further. Building on Beginners Part 1, this workshop will help you to develop your rhythm and melody playing skills, add new chords and combine different strokes for rhythmic effects. Using a mix of contemporary and vintage material, you’ll also get the chance to practice as a ukulele band and try out playing the melody, accompanying and adding colour to the musical arrangements. Previous attendance at Ukulele Beginners Part 1 is recommended and you will need to bring a sopranoor concert-sized ukulele.

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Basic Principles of Music

Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 23 October, 10am-3pm £36 This practical workshop introduces the blues, looking at playing techniques such as turnarounds, shuffles and basic basslines, demystifying ‘V-IV-I’ blues chord sequences. We’ll also explore fundamental blues techniques such as finger picking, hammer-ons and pull-offs, using examples from classic Blues recordings. You will need to be comfortable with the chords of E, A and B7 and be able to change confidently between them. It will also be helpful if you know what a scale is but not essential as the blues scale will be introduced in a very practical way.

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box office 01908 280800

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Saxophone from Scratch

Mandolin Beginners

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 23 October, 1-4pm £26

Saturday 13 November, 10am-3pm £37

Have you ever wanted to try the saxophone but didn’t know where to start? Do you want to try it for the first time or have a go before buying one? Starting with the absolute basics, this workshop takes you on a on a step-by-step approach to making your first sounds, breathing tips, exercises, learning fingerings and scale patterns and playing simple melodies from those scales. No previous musical experience is required. You’ll be in a small group of beginners and in a friendly and supportive learning environment. Instruments are provided for use in the workshop, but if you have your own you are welcome to bring it along for advice and comparison, especially if it is one you may be practicing on after the workshop.

The mandolin is a popular instrument used in a range of styles including country, bluegrass, traditional folk and Irish music. It is great as a melody or rhythm instrument and this workshop will introduce both styles of playing. It will look at basic technique, simple tunes, chord shapes and progressions, and playing as a group and is suitable for those who have some basic experience of stringed instruments (such as guitar, ukulele, banjo, bouzouki, violin) and who can play basic open chords and a few scales of tunes. An ability to read tablature is useful but not essential. Please bring a mandolin if you have one, or contact education@ stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).

Multi-percussion workshop with David ‘Hopi’ Hopkins Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 6 November, 1-4pm £25 This workshop is for percussion players who want to explore different percussion instruments and rhythms and how to use them when playing with other musicians in acoustic, roots, folk, traditional and cross-cultural bands. We will explore how to integrate diverse percussion instruments into rhythmic patterns from other traditions, using a range of hand percussion instruments (tambourine, claves, shakers, triangle, cowbell, etc) and hand drums (bongos, djembé, cajon, conga etc). Players can bring their own selection of hand drums and other percussion instruments, and other instruments will also be available for you to experiment with. Catch tutor David Hopkins playing with hazeyjane in Stage 6 November.

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 20 November, 10am-4pm £40

Are you an aspiring sound engineer? Or a musician who wants to understand how to use PA and get a better sound at your gigs? This workshop offers a basic introduction to the world of live sound engineering. It will cover types of microphone and placement, basic parts of a PA, how to use a mixing desk and how to use basic EQ. This course is suitable for complete beginners or for those who have gaps in their understanding of live sound.

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 20 November, 1pm-4pm £26

Saturday 27 November, 10am-3pm £36

Following on from the absolute beginners Sax from Scratch workshop, this Refresher workshop will enable students to have more fun playing one of our saxophones, or bring their own sax, with a view to developing their skills and techniques. It is ideal for those that have attended previous Sax from Scratch workshops, or for other early beginners who would like to develop their playing

Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Sunday 21 November, 10am-4pm £48 Aimed at those who have attended the Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 1 workshop or who already have some experience of recording and music technology, this follow-up session will look in more depth at microphone technique, effects and processors, synthesis, MIDI, mixing and mastering and the techniques you need to create great recordings in your own home or DIY studio. The workshop uses MAC computer and Logic Software, but in a way that apply generally across Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase and Sonar. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session.

Joff Watkins returns with another workshop to help you move on with the blues guitar. By looking at tunes by Muddy Waters, Howlin’ Wolf, Jimmy Reed and John Lee Hooker, you’ll learn about 12-bar progressions, the blues scale and shuffle rhythms in more depth. You will need to bring a sixstring acoustic guitar and prior attendance on the Beginners Part 1 workshop is recommended.

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Refresher Sax from Scratch

Singing Lead Vocals & Microphone Technique Adult/15+ Workshop Sunday 28 November, 12.30pm-4pm £27 For singers who want to explore some of the technical, artistic and practical aspects of singing with a microphone. Perhaps you already sing in a choir, or play in a band, and want to try solo or lead vocals? You’ll look at equipment essentials, microphone technique and which mic to use, understanding monitoring, fold back and live mixing to get the best out of your sound, how to approach different styles of music such as rock, pop or jazz and how to tackle the challenges of fronting a band, whatever the size. You’ll also look at how ‘phrasing’ can help with the challenges of some songs and have a go at singing with backing tracks and stripped down guitar accompaniment. Participants will be sent a short list of songs to listen to and get familiar with before the workshop. Please note his workshop is not a ‘singing lesson’ as such and won’t be about general singing technique, and you’ll need enough singing experience to know you want to have a go at singing solo.

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Guitar for Absolute Beginners

Get Started With DADGAD

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 4 December, 10am-4pm £34

Sunday 5 December, 1.30-4.30pm £25

Have you ever wanted to have a go on the guitar but are not sure where to start? Or maybe you’d like to buy one but you’re not sure what to look for? This workshop aims to give absolute beginners a great starting point, with lots of information and advice, including how to start playing and practicing, and advice on buying a guitar and avoiding costly mistakes.

This workshop will explore DADGAD guitar tuning and its application for backing traditional folk tunes and songs. DADGAD is a widely used open tuning and a feature of traditional English, Scottish and Irish music. This workshop is designed for intermediate guitar players who already play in ‘standard’ tuning but would like to explore a new sound. We will first look at some basic chord shapes and learn how to back a tune. Along the way we will learn some basic music theory and how it applies to traditional music, and some tricks of the trade to make your backing more exciting. Players need to be reasonably confident playing chords and chord changes in standard tuning, accompanying songs or dance tunes with different strumming patterns, but no previous experience of DADGAD tuning is needed. If you are not sure that your playing experience is suitable contact education@ stables.org for further advice before booking. You’ll need to bring an acoustic guitar, a capo and clip on guitar tuner.

You’ll learn about the different parts of the guitar, tuning, ‘open’ chords, understanding ‘tab’, using a capo, and how to strum to simple songs, as well as useful ‘non-playing exercises’ to help develop playing technique. There will be a small amount of playing on the day at a level suitable for absolute beginners – if you have a guitar, bring it along. Some guitars will be available for you to try on the day.

Bodhrán Beginners Adult/15+ Workshop Sunday 5 December, 9.30am-12.30pm £25 The bodhrán (pronounced bow-ran) or Irish frame drum has grown from its use in traditional Irish music to become a popular instrument used across many forms of Celtic, folk and contemporary roots music. This beginner’s level workshop introduces aspiring players to the bodhrán and will include basic techniques, traditional and contemporary rhythms and advice on models/ sticks/diameters etc. You’ll will use the most common tune types (jigs/reels) to explore different styles and techniques of playing and how to build a good foundation for further playing. Please bring a bodhran if you have one, or contact education@stables.org if you need to borrow one (limited numbers available).

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Thank you!

Adult/15+ Course Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 February & 6 March 2022, 9.30am-12pm; Sunday 13 March, 4pm rehearsal & 7.30pm evening public performance £92 (£72 students) for 6 sessions

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Ceilidh Course

Playing for dancing can stretch you as a musician, but can also be one of the most rewarding musical experiences you can have. The Ceilidh Experience is a chance for anyone interested in traditional and folk music to play in a band and play at a ceilidh. During the sessions you’ll learn tunes and come together as small ceilidh bands, getting ready to perform at a final event for dancers and folk fans of all ages. You’ll be supported in the sessions by experienced professional tutors and ceilidh band performers, have the opportunity to practice with a ‘caller’ and perform on a professional stage and learn how to perform acoustically and with amplification. For any instrument, but acoustic instruments especially welcome. Participants should already be able to play tunes from memory, ideally at ’dance speed’ and be prepared to do some tune practice between sessions.

Youth Ceilidh Course Ages 12-17 Course Sundays 6, 13, 20, 27 February & 6, 13 March 2022, 12.30pm-2pm; Sunday 13 March, 7.30pm evening public performance £30 (Bursaries Available) Have you heard of the sea shanty craze on Tic Toc? There’s a world of fun and funky dance-able tunes found in traditional folk music. The Youth Ceilidh Experience is a chance to play some of these as part of a lively band and get your friends and family dancing. Open to young players from novice to advanced (but not absolute beginners), this multi-ability band is for anyone who has been playing for a while and is looking for new inspiration and musical ideas. Different instruments are welcome – including strings, wind, brass, percussion, keyboard, guitar, bass, traditional and folk instruments. Everyone will get the chance to explore contemporary folk-dance music. More experienced players who want to can learn how to add to the performance through solos, leading the tune and adding their own ideas to the mix. The new band will also get chance to play as part of the Ceilidh Experience concert and dance on 13 March for an audience of enthusiastic folk music and dance fans.

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INFORMATION

And not forgetting... Tickets are still available for the following shows in SEPTEMBER

SEPTEMBER

Date

SEPTEMBER

Date

Simply reRed

Wed 1

Cheek to Cheek: Joanna Eden & Enrico Tomasso

Sun 19

Colosseum

Thu 2

Eduardo Niebla Duo

Sun 19

Cats in Space

Fri 3

Yesterday (12A)

Mon 20

Hannah White

Fri 3

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Wed 22

Jake & Elwood: Best Blues Brother Show

Sat 4

Matt Owens

Wed 22

Alden & Patterson and The Shackleton Trio

Sat 4

Cloudbusting

Fri 24

Lionel: A Tribute to Lionel Richie

Sun 5

Rocketman (15)

Sat 25

Oysterband

Mon 6

Jinder

Sat 25

Richard Digance

Tue 7

Royal South

Sun 26

Pasadena Roof Orch

Wed 8

Siobhan Miller

Sun 26

Ultimate Classic Rock Show

Thu 9

Fisherman’s Friends (12A)

Mon 27

Lindisfarne

Fri 10

Siobhan Miller

Mon 27

ABBA Forever

Sat 11

Sindhu Vee

Tue 28

Don Perera

Sat 11

Hello Again

Wed 29

Soul Kinda Wonderful

Sun 12

Rave On

Thu 30

Catfish

Sun 12

Sam Carter

Thu 30

Omid Djalili

Mon 13 Tue 14

Ma Bessie & Her Blues Troupe

Wed 15

Jason Byrne

Thu 16

Some Kinda Wonderful

Fri 17

Shakatak

Sat 18

Gypsyfingers

Sat 18

Shakatak

Syd Lawrence Orchestra

Sat 18 Sep

Wed 22 Sep

INFORMATION

Also on sale Ben Hart

The New Scummy Mummies Show

Harriet

Sun 23 Jan

Thu 10 Feb

Sat 12 Feb

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM JANUARY 2022

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Sat 5

Suggs: A Life In the Realm of Madness £33

Tue 18 The Story of Guitar Heroes £23.50

Sun 6

Erja Lytinnen & Chantel McGregor £20.50

Sat 22 Tubular Bells Live! £27.50 & £26

Thu 10 The New Scummy Mummies Show £20.50

Sun 16 Go West £53.50 & £48.50

Sun 23 Ben Hart: Wonder £19.50

Fri 11

Tue 25 Teddy Thompson £21 Fri 28

Mark Watson: This Can’t Be It £22.50

Sat 29 Martyn Joseph £21.50

FEBRUARY 2022 Thu 3

Fri 4

Magic: A Kind of ELO £25.50 Magic: The History of Queen £25.50 Book both shows for £49

Count Arthur Strong: And This is Me £25

Sat 12 Harriet £24 Mon 14 Russ Ballard £22 Tue 15 Sharon Shannon Quartet £23.50 Fri 18

Johnny Cash Roadshow £27.50

Sat 19 Ian Ashpitel & & Sun Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern 20 £25

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Tue 22 Fairport Convention £31.50 Thu 24 Simon Evans: The Work of the Devil £16.50 Sat 26 Reginald D Hunter: The Bomb Shuffler £24.50 Sun 27 Byron Wallen's GAYAN Gamelan Ensemble: In A Silent Way £22.50

MARCH 2022 Tue 1

Naturally 7 £27.50

Wed 2 Peggy Seeger £20.50 Thu 3

Larry Dean: Fudnut Tour £16.50

Sun 6

The Zombies £31 & £27.50

Wed 9 The Music of Otis Redding £18.50

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box office 01908 280800

INFORMATION

Also on sale The Zombies

Curtis Stigers

Gretchen Peters

Sun 6 Mar

Thu 24 & Fri 25 Mar

Tue 12 Apr

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM Fri 11

Sarah Millican: Bobby Dazzler £30

Sat 12 Nights on Broadway £25.50

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

APRIL 2022 Fri 1

Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinders £16.50

Hot Club of Cowtown £22.50

Sat 30 Karnataka £16.50

Sat 2

Sat 19 Andy Fairweather Low £27.50

Horse £21

Tue 5

Feast of Fiddles £24.50

Sun 20 John Lenehan: The Roaring Twenties £16.50 & £13.50

Wed 6 Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy £25

Mon 2 & Beth Nielsen Tue 3 Chapman £33 & £31

Sun 20 Rachel Parris £16.50

Sat 9

Thu 5

Wed 23 The Dublin Legends £31

Tue 12 Gretchen Peters £33.50 & £27.50

The Demon Barbers XL £22.50

Fri 6

Tom Robinson Band £24

Barbara Dickson £45.50 & £43

Thu 24 Curtis Stigers & Fri 25 £38.50

Sat 16 No Jacket Required £22

Sat 26 Clive Anderson: Me, Macbeth & I £21.50

Wed 13 Simon & Garfunkel Story £25

Thu 31 John Smith £16.50

Wed 27 The Shee £19 Thu 28 Focus £25.50

Fri 29

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

MAY 2022 Sun 1

John Illsley £33.50 & £31.50

Sat 14 Danni Nicholls £18.50 Sun 15 Flook £20 Sat 21 Ultimate Bowie £25

INFORMATION

Tom Robinson Band

Camille O’Sullivan

Matt Richardson

Fri 6 May

Sun 22 May

Thu 17 Mar S2

STAGE 2 Sun 22 Camille O’ Sullivan Sings Cave £24.50 Wed 25 Daphne’s Flight £21 Sat 28 An Evening with Jimmy Webb £25.50

JUNE 2022 G2 Genesis Fri 3, Sat 4 & £29.50 Book Sun 5 2 shows for £53 or 3 shows for £79.50 Thu 9

Toyah & Hazel O’Connor £33.50

Tue 14 The High Kings £27.50

Sun 19 Richard Durrant: Music for Midsummer £16.50

JULY 2022 Sat 16 Rose Royce £43

SEPTEMBER 2022 Mon 19 Loudon Wainwright III £38.50 Tue 27 Leo Sayer £42 Wed 28 Michael English £27.50

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , EXCEPT WHERE STATED

MARCH 2022 Thu 17 Matt Richardson: Imposter £15.50 Sat 19 Viviana Zarbo: I Am Not Marilyn £13.50 Sun 20 Yvonne Lyon & Arcelia £14.50 Sat 26 Emma King £11 adv/£13.50 otd APRIL 2022 Tue 5

Todd Gordon Sings Sinatra £14

Thu 29 Ruby Turner £26

Thu 16 The Secret Sisters £22.50 Fri 17

Marty Wilde £31

Sat 18 Nell Bryden £22.50

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INFORMATION

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This seating plan gives a general overview of The Stables main auditorium. Please ask a member of our box office staff at time of booking if you have questions regarding the choice of your seats

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From M1 Junction 13

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• At the Kingston roundabout take the second exit signposted Wavendon/Woburn Sands, onto the A5130 (Newport Road)

• At the next roundabout, take the 1st exit. Follow the road through to the Kingston roundabout

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• At the first roundabout take the 2nd exit

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TThe Stables is situated to the south east of Milton Keynes in the village of Wavendon. Please note that the approach to The Stables has changed recently and there is no access via either end of Stockwell Lane.

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How to find us

INFORMATION

visitor information

BLETCHLEY WAVENDON

WOBURN

Accessible Toilets

There are three accessible public toilets – one as part of the main toilet area situated in the foyer; further toilets are located next to the ladies and within the gents, both accessible from the auditorium.

Facilities for Hearing Impaired Customers

The Stables has free car-parking on site (vehicles and contents are left entirely at owner’s own risk). At busy times, your exit from the car park may be slightly delayed – thank you for your patience. There are a limited amount of disabled parking spaces available (not bookable in advance). We also have a small bicycle rack available to the left of the main public entrance.

The main auditorium is fitted with an Ampetronic system. To use this system you must have a hearing aid with either a switchable or auto-detect T-Setting built in. Stage 2 customers will need to wear a hearing necklace, available from the box office. If you wear a hearing device please inform a member of the box office team when booking your tickets so that they can seat you in the area of the auditorium where the signal is strongest.

Access information

Assistance Dogs

The Stables welcomes people with disabilities. For full access information, please refer to the Your Visit section on our website at www.stables.org The Stables is accessible to wheelchair users and other customers with limited mobility. There is a lift available giving access to seats on lower accessible levels. We can accommodate eight people in wheelchairs per performance, subject to availability. We have volunteer customer assistants available at the majority of events to provide assistance. Please ask a member of our box office team at the time of booking if you have any questions or concerns about your access around the building

Assistance dogs are welcome, but please advise us when you book so that we can allocate appropriate seats and inform you of any special effects that might affect your dog’s comfort.

Eating and drinking at The Stables Our in-house restaurant Café in 2 will remain closed for the remainder of 2021. The Stables bar will be available for pre-show and interval drinks on performance nights. Please visit our website for latest arrangements regarding ordering drinks.

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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diary at a glance OCTOBER

Sat 23

Salt House

Fri 1

Lee Mead

Sun 24

Ralph McTell

Sat 2

Nearly Dan

Mon 25 Nerina Pallot

Sat 2

Steve Tilston

Tue 26

Mon 4

Harriet (12A)

Wed 27 The Amazing Bubble Man

Tue 5

Tony Christie

Wed 27 Dr Feelgood

Tue 5

Kitty Macfarlane

Wed 27 Jake Morrell

Wed 6

Graham Gouldman’s Heart Full of Songs

Thu 28

Fascinating Aida

Wed 6

Kitty Macfarlane

Fri 29

Shlomo’s Beatbox Adventure for Kids

Thu 7

Kathryn Tickell & the Darkening

Fri 29

Ben Poole Band & Oli Brown Band

Fri 8

Jenny Eclair

Fri 29

David Neil Crabtree

Fri 8

Fergus McCreadie Trio

Sat 30

BBC Big Band

Sat 9

Viva Santana

Sat 30

Captain of the Lost Waves

Sat 9

Malcolm Dunn & Friends

NOVEMBER

Sun 10

Bridget Christie

Tue 2

Jimeoin

Sun 10

The Trials of Cato

Come What May

Thu 4

Elkie Brooks

Mon 11 Albert Lee

Thu 4

Nick Harper

Tue 12

Rob Newman

Fri 5

Swinging at the Cotton Club

Tue 12

Tom Syson

Fri 5

Daisy Chute

Wed 13 Talon

Sat 6

Elkie Brooks

Thu 14

Talon

Sat 6

hazeyjane

Thu 14

Diana Jones

Sun 7

T.Rextasy

Fri 15

Grace Petrie

Mon 8

Mogul Mowgli (15)

Sat 16

Karine Polwart

Tue 9

Wishbone Ash

Sun 17

Holy Moly & The Crackers

Tue 9

AuB

Mon 18 Steeleye Span

Wed 10 Geoff Norcott

Tue 19

Wed 10 Gigspanner

Jarrod Lawson

Wed 20 Paul Zerdin

Thu 11

Adventures of the Yorkshire Shepherdess SOLD OUT

Wed 20 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Thu 11

Emma Stevens

Thu 21

Cavern Beatles

Fri 12

The Real Thing

Thu 21

Winter Mountain

Fri 12

Hannah Brackenbury

Fri 22

Suzi Ruffell

Sat 13

Beverley Craven & Judie Tzuke

Fri 22

Hannah Sanders & Ben Savage

Sat 13

Geraint Watkins Band

Sat 23

Iain Stirling

Sun 14

Beverley Craven & Judie Tzuke

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Educational

Mancini Forum

Stage 2

For more information see page 3

Mon 15 Seth Lakeman Wed 17 Frazey Ford

Fri 10 & The Dankworth Christmas Show Sat 11

Wed 17 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sat 11

Steve Winch & The Inception

Thu 18

Limehouse Lizzy

Sun 12

Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum

Thu 18

Keith James

Mon 13 Amy Wadge SOLD OUT

Fri 19

The Sound of Springsteen

Tue 14

Fri 19

Cherry Lee Mewis

Wed 15 Maddy Prior & The Carnival Band

Sat 20

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri

Wed 15 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Sat 20

Fraser Anderson

Thu 16

Bye Bye Blues Band

Sun 21

Clark Tracey Sextet

Thu 16

Churchfitters

Sun 21

An Evening with Del Bromham & Stray

Fri 17

Bye Bye Blues Band

Tue 23

Skerryvore

Fri 17

Masada

Tue 23

Otis Gibbs

Sat 18

Gun

Wed 24 Odyssey

Sat 18

Albany Down

Thu 25

Leo Green’s Sound of the 50s

Sun 19

Remi Harris Jazz & Blues Duo

Fri 26

Stephen K Amos

Sun 19

Mostly Autumn

Fri 26

Mike Silver & Zoe Wren

Sat 27

Supersonic 70s Show

tutti frutti: The Princess & The Pea

Sat 27

Andrew Bird

Tue 21 Dec – Sun 2 Jan

Sun 28

Go Now! The Music of the Moody Blues

Sun 28

Andrew Bird

INFORMATION

Friends and Founders discount applies

Gary Delaney

Wed 22 Albion Band Christmas Show Thu 23

Are You Experienced? Tribute to Jimi Hendrix

Mon 29 To Be Someone (15) Tue 30

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers

Tue 30

Ryan Young & Chris Amer

DECEMBER Wed 1

Ed Byrne

Thu 2

Best of Queen

Fri 3

Tenors Un Limited

Fri 3

Keith Thompson Band

Sat 4

Cara Dillon

Sun 5

Woburn Sands Band

Tue 7

Mediaeval Baebes

Wed 8

Budapest Café Orchestra

Thu 9

Classic Clapton

email stables@stables.org

box office 01908 280800

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