The Stables brochure 80: March-June 2022 by Matthew Sanders

The Laine Dankworth Centre | Wavendon | Milton Keynes

Issue 80 | March - June 2022

world class music & entertainment

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Welcome to The Stables

Located in the village of Wavendon, Buckinghamshire and only a few minutes’ drive from the centre of Milton Keynes, The Stables is one the UK’s best-loved music venues.

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Founded by the world-famous jazz musicians Sir John Dankworth and Dame Cleo Laine in 1970, the venue now presents more than 400 performances each year across all musical genres in our two venue spaces – the Jim Marshall Auditorium (capacity 398) and Stage 2 (capacity 80) – and welcomes more than 100,000 customers through its doors.

A year-round programme of music-related workshops and courses for all ages and abilities to develop their musical skills is also available – for full details, turn to page 41.

We look forward to seeing you soon!

become a Friend of The Stables

Your support will enable us to plan for the future with greater confidence and ensure we can continue to develop our worldclass music and education programmes.

Membership starts at just £30 per year To become a Friend please call The Stables box office on 01908 280800. Alternatively, pick up a membership form from the box office or join online at stables.org Thank you for your support! Wavendon Allmusic Plan Ltd (Registered charity number 261645)

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Sam Outlaw

Friday 18 March

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Barbara Dickson: Time Is Going Faster

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Saturday 9 April page 14

Friends and Founders are entitled to a 10% discount. Please notify the box office when making your reservation. New shows which are open for public booking from Tuesday 15 February prior to which Stables Friends have priority

Hot Club of Cowtown Friday 29 April page 19

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

La Voix Sunday 29 May page 26

This event takes place in Mancini Forum.

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Naturally 7

Larry Dean: Fudnut Tour

Tuesday 1 March, 8pm £27.50

Thursday 3 March, 8pm £16.50 Larry Dean, double Edinburgh Comedy Award nominee and star of Live At The Apollo, returns with a brand new hour of “confessional storytelling at its funniest” (Herald). As seen on Michael McIntyre’s Big Show, Mock The Week and Roast Battle.

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Naturally 7 are more than a tightly orchestrated collection of great singers. They transform their voices into human instruments, effortlessly producing music of any genre. Their vocal choreography is so perfectly interwoven that they compelled music maestro Quincy Jones to declare them “the best a cappella group in the world!” LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Drifters

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1 Apr

27 Aug

Peggy Seeger with Calum MacColl: First Farewell Tour Wednesday 2 March, 8pm £20.50

The Counterfeit Stones: Not Fake Away Friday 4 March, 8pm £29.50

Charismatic Peggy Seeger is the undisputed queen of folk and political song. Join Peggy and her son Calum MacColl, an exceptional musician in his own right, for a glorious evening of up-close performance. Expect to hear some of Peggy and Ewan MacColl’s most loved songs, readings from Peggy’s award-winning memoir The First Time Ever, plenty of audience participation and lots of relaxed family banter.

Why pay a fortune to see ants in a stadium when, for a fraction of the price, you can get up close and smell the faking brilliance of The Counterfeit Stones? Their latest fast shuffle, Not Fake Away, promises yet another night of pure, unadulterated Copy-Rock. Packed with big hits, retro fashion and vintage guitars, it’s Satis-fiction guaranteed.

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Jess Jocoy

16+

17 Jun

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T.Rextasy

11 Dec

Woburn Sands Band Saturday 5 March, 7.30pm £12, under-16s £5

Tuesday 8 March, 8pm £33.50

The Albums Show is back! Come and enjoy two more classic Billy Joel albums performed in their entirety… in one sensational show. The awardwinning Elio Pace and his amazing band return to The Stables, this time performing albums, Streetlife Serende and 52nd Street.

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Promoted by Woburn Sands Band

starring Elio Pace

MARCH

An evening concert performed by your favourite local brass band to celebrate HM The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Year! Flags for all and a programme full of the perfect pieces to entertain all the family, featuring soloists from the band. This will be the 66th concert in our Drakeloe Series.

The Billy Joel Albums Show

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13 Apr

The Music of Otis Redding featuring The Jezebel Sextet & Reuben Richards

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Wednesday 9 March, 8pm £18.50 Enjoy Otis Redding’s songs performed live on stage as two of the UK’s most exciting soul acts join forces to create the world’s funkiest Otis Redding show. Pairing awardwinning soul singer Reuben Richards with Hammond and horns from The Jezebel Sextet, this is a truly uplifting evening steeped in 1960s soul that’s guaranteed to get you on the good foot.

Footpath of Fame – your chosen name or text engraved onto a brick and placed amongst many celebrities in our exclusive Footpath Stables Gold – a presentation pack of The Stables’s very own 50th anniversary beer, specially made us by Concrete Cow Brewery. 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.

For more information contact: box office on 01908 280800 or email development@stables.org

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25 Jun

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Mark Radcliffe: Loser

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

MARCH

Thursday 10 March, 8pm £16.50 An evening of original songs and stories of loss from broadcaster, musician and author Mark Radcliffe. Don’t worry, it’s not as miserable as it sounds. Hopefully. Having lost six months to, thankfully successful, cancer treatment and with a new perspective on life, Mark takes stock of lost loves, lost friends, lost relatives, lost idols, lost bets and lost time. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Tom Robinson Band

6 May

Nights On Broadway: The Bee Gees Story Saturday 12 March, 8pm £25.50 Nights On Broadway: The Bee Gees Story celebrates the timeless music of the Bee Gees. The ‘Brothers’ take you on a musical journey through all your favourite songs, including Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, More Than A Woman, You Should Be Dancing, Jive Talkin’ and many more! LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Voice of the Heart: Tribute to Karen Carpente

23 Jun

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Sunday 13 March, 7.30pm £7

Come along and join in the dancing as participants from the Ceilidh Experience course present their new bands created especially for tonight, performing a feast of traditional tunes for dancers and folk fans of all ages. Our guest dance caller will guide you through the steps in what promises to be a fun evening of dance and music. No previous Ceilidh dance experience needed! Suitable for adults and older children.

Gun: The Backstreet Brothers Tour Monday 14 March, 8pm £25 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). LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum

24 Apr

Izzy Gizmo

MARCH

featuring musicians from Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives Thursday 17 March, 1pm (Free twilight teachers/educators INSET session for participating groups Thursday 3 March, 4.30-6pm)

Join our quintet of musicians from Ensemble 360 and narrator Polly Ives for a children’s concert packed full of highly engaging live classical music, vivid storytelling and lots of audience participation. Adapted from the popular picture book by Pip Jones and presented with Sara Ogilvie’s beautiful illustrations, this brilliant children’s story is brought to life in music and, for the first time, animation. Izzy Gizmo is the story of a young inventor – and her long-suffering grandfather – whose magnificent inventions often malfunction. This participatory piece is full of memorable tunes and innovative instrumentation, with the musicians doubling on pots, pans, whistles and household items to recreate Izzy’s mechanical marvels and mischievous spirit.

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£7.50 (free teachers ticket with every 10 seats booked) Schools/Family concert for ages 5 to 7/Key Stage 1 (Concert last approximately 50 minutes)

Before the concert, why not buy the book, download the free participation pack and the Learn the Songs YouTube video from musicintheround.co.uk. The comprehensive cross-curricular digital resources cover music, literacy, numeracy and – in the spirit of the intrepid Izzy – an exploration of the creativity of STEM suitable for all.

Ensemble 360 Thursday 17 March, 8pm £20 & £16.50 Brahms

Violin Sonata No.2 in A minor

Rabl

Quartet in E-flat minor

Zemlinsky

Clarinet Trio in D minor

Ensemble 360 return to The Stables with a sumptuous, sparkling concert of strings and clarinet repertoire. Opening with Brahms’ virtuosic sonata, the concert begins with lyricism, grace and warmth. The programme continues with two of the composer’s lesser known inheritors who crackle with fin-de-siècle verve: Rabl’s optimistic quartet is an overlooked gem of the chamber repertoire, by turns languid and vivacious. Closing with Zemlinksky’s passionate trio, this is a programme full of warmth and energy which concludes with an explosive flourish. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... London Tango Quartet

12 May

Free tickets for Under-25s As a member of the Cavatina Trust ticket scheme, which enables young people to enjoy live chamber music, we are able to offer a limited number of free tickets to eight- to 25-year-olds for this concert. To book these tickets, contact the box office.

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Andy Fairweather Low

Wednesday 16 March, 8pm £20

Saturday 19 March, 8pm £27.50

Aly Bain was a founder member of the Boys of the Lough and his passionate fiddle-playing has also found its way onto recordings by the likes of Eddi Reader and Richard Thompson. Accordion player Phil Cunningham’s mastery of the instrument has led to him working with Mark Knopfler, James Taylor and Midge Ure. Together they are simply the best traditional musicians you are ever likely to hear.

Andy Fairweather Low came to prominence as lead singer with Amen Corner. Since those early days Andy has gone on to work with George Harrison, Bob Dylan, Jimi Hendrix and many more. In 2019 he was recognised as being in the top echelon of the world’s guitar players when Eric Clapton invited him as a named guest to play at the Crossroads Guitar Festival.

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Albert Lee

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MARCH

Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Ryan Young

21 Sep

21 Oct

John Lenehan: The Roaring Twenties

Sam Outlaw Friday 18 March, 8pm £18.50

Sunday 20 March, 2.30pm £16.50 & £13.50, under-16s £6

Sam Outlaw’s third full-length album, Popular Mechanics, announces a creative reinvention for the singer-songwriter from Los Angeles. “I wanted to do something I’d never done before,” he says. “A sound that fuses the country music elements I love, like the pedal steel, to the bombast of 1980s pop production: fretless bass, synthesizers, drum machines, and stacked vocals. My goal was to incorporate the full spectrum of my influences.”

Pianist John Lenehan presents a centenary celebration of the unique music and film of an iconic decade, the fabulous 1920s. Music by Gershwin, Fats Waller, Duke Ellington and Kurt Weill brings to life on-screen appearances from the likes of Charlie Chaplin, Greta Garbo, Harry Houdini and Albert Einstein. The performance also features atmospheric archive film of London, Paris and New York set to the music of the decade.

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Loudon Wainwright III

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19 Sep

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Viviana Zarbo

19 Mar

Rachel Parris: All Change Please

Curtis Stigers 16+

Bafta-nominated comedian Rachel Parris is back with a brand new show about big life changes. Join the viral sensation and star of BBC2’s The Mash Report as she performs stand-up and songs about sudden love, the highs and lows of relationships, family, weddings, kids, going viral, going mental and the baffling state of play in society right now. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Bridget Christie

12 Mar 2023

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The Dublin Legends Wednesday 23 March, 8pm £31 Between them The Dublin Legends – Sean Cannon, Eamonn Campbell, Paul Watchorn and Gerry O’Connor – have more than 60 years of performing with The Dubliners, and they continue to play all the classic songs and ballads known the world over: Whiskey In The Jar, Dirty Old Town, The Wild Rover, Seven Drunken Nights, The Rare Auld Times and many more. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The High Kings

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For the awardwinning singer, songwriter and saxophonist Curtis Stigers, the story keeps getting better. His string of hit singles, millions of albums sold and a 28-year recording career aside, Curtis’s commitment to artistic growth and to bringing new tunes to the Great American Songbook has become unparalleled in modern music.

MARCH

Sunday 20 March, 8pm £16.50

Thursday 24 & Friday 25 March, 8pm £38.50

21 Jul

Clive Anderson: Me, Macbeth & I Saturday 26 March, 8pm £21.50 The host of Whose Line Is It Anyway?, Loose Ends and Talks Back takes to the road with his muchanticipated first ever solo tour, in a one-man show guaranteed to be funnier than Shakespeare’s greatest tragedy. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

14 Jun

The Two Mr Ps in a Podcast

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2 Jul

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SUNDAY SESSIONS

Enjoy some fabulous Sunday-morning jazz in the Mancini Forum (The Stables’ main foyer). We’ll be presenting an enticing mix of established names and rising stars of the UK jazz scene – the perfect way to start the day.

Natasha Seale sings the Duke Ellington Songbook Sunday 27 March, 11.30am £14 Vocalist and former West End leading lady Natasha Seale leads a stellar band in celebration of Duke Ellington. Natasha’s fascinating narrative weaves around Peter Long’s sparkling new arrangements of repertoire including The A Train, Satin Doll, Sophisticated Lady and It Don’t Mean A Thing If You Ain’t Got That Swing.

Alan Barnes & David Newton Sunday 24 April, 11.30am £14 Alan Barnes and David Newton have been playing duets together for more than 40 years. These multiple-award winners cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea and play with an empathy that can only come with long experience.

Polly Gibbons & James Pearson Sunday 22 May, 11.30am £15.50 Polly Gibbons is one of the most respected and talked about young singer/songwriters of her generation. She has been nominated twice as Best Jazz Vocalist by the BBC and JAZZ FM and has built a reputation as being an original and gifted voice, with warm, rich, soulful vocals and an innate blues sensibility.

Doors open at 11am. Coffee, tea and light snacks will be available before each concert.

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Soft Machine Wednesday 30 March, 8pm £21

Vocalist and former West End leading lady Natasha Seale leads a stellar band in celebration of Duke Ellington. Natasha’s fascinating narrative weaves around Peter Long’s sparkling new arrangements of repertoire including The A Train, Satin Doll, Sophisticated Lady and It Don’t Mean A Thing If It Ain’t Got That Swing. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Polly Gibbons & James Pearson

22 May

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Sunday 27 March, 11.30am £14

Soft Machine are one of the greatest UK avant/ jazz-rock bands of all time and their work continues to be namechecked by today’s hip experimentalists. Former band members John Etheridge (guitars), Roy Babbington (bass) and John Marshall (drums) are joined by Theo Travis (saxophone/ flute). If you adore the jazz rock/ fusion of Soft Machine in their heyday but with the fresh feel of Third-era, mixed with free jazz and searing guitar licks, then don’t miss this exciting show!

MARCH

Natasha Seale sings the Duke Ellington Songbook

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Andy Zaltzman

16+

28 Apr

John Smith

Sunday 27 March, 8pm £16.50 Andy Zaltzman, chair of BBC Radio 4’s The News Quiz, returns with his unparalleled interactive stand-up show. Andy invites audience members to submit topics, issues and miscellaneous gripes for him to satirise to order. To get involved, submit an advance satirical commission on any topic to satirisethis@ satiristforhire.com and state that you are attending The Stables performance on his tour. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Clive Anderson

Focus

26 Mar

Thursday 31 March, 8pm £16.50

Essex-born John Smith has built a reputation as one of the UK’s finest guitarists and songwriters. Steeped in the lineage of British folk and taking his cue from Richard Thompson and John Martyn, John has evolved a transatlantic blend of fingerstyle and slide guitar techniques. On his new album The Fray, he gives an uplifting perspective on the path forward, but pays beautiful homage to the difficulties along the way. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Jon Allen

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19 May

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APRIL

Chris McCausland: Speaky Blinders

LAST FEW TICKETS 16+

Friday 1 April, 8pm £16.50

Sunday 3 April, 2pm £13.50, under-16s £11

You’ve seen him on Would I Lie to You?, Have I Got News For You, QI, 8 Out Of 10 Cats Does Countdown and Live At The Apollo. One of the UK’s top stand-ups Chris McCausland is heading back out on tour with his Sunday Times Best of the Edinburgh Fringe show Speaky Blinders. He’s blind. He’s a dad. He’s a husband. He’s third in command. He’ll speaky about all of that, and loads more.

Morgan & West present captivating chemistry, phenomenal physics and bonkers biology in this fun-for-all-the-family science extravaganza! Expect explosive thrills and chemical spills backed up by the daring duo’s trademark wit, charm and detailed knowledge of the scientific method. Leave your lab coats at the door – it’s time for Unbelievable Science! (Suitable for 6+)

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Rich Hall

2 Jun

Horse: Same Sky 30th Anniversary Show

17 Mar

Sunday 3 April, 8pm £20

Don’t miss this glorious celebration of the 30th anniversary of the classic Horse album The Same Sky. This special night will inevitably conjure up treasured memories for the entire audience. It’s a rare evening, playing the album in its entirety – the full band show and a set choc-full of classic songs. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Daphne’s Flight

Izzy Gizmo

Merry Hell & Ranagri

Saturday 2 April, 8pm £21

Morgan & West: Unbelievable Science

25 May

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Founded in their native northwest England in 2010, Merry Hell have risen to become festival favourites, their albums finding favour with critics, broadcasters and music fans alike. Alt-folk band Ranagri are four Irish and English musicians, combining voices, guitar, bouzouki, flutes, whistles, harp/electric harp and bodhrán/drums. Festival performances include Cambridge, Gate to Southwell, Wath, Lyme Folk Weekend, Trinity, Bloom (Dublin) and Purbeck. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Flook

15 May

Feast of Fiddles

LAST FEW TICKETS

Tuesday 5 April, 8pm £24.50

Spiers & Boden

24 Jun

Wednesday 6 April, 8pm £25

Don’t miss this fabulous celebration of the late Keith Emerson, Greg Lake and the instrumental rock classics of Emerson, Lake & Palmer. Carl Palmer will present bold new arrangements of the best-loved instrumental music of ELP. A multimedia experience combining music and video projection, the show promises to be among the most musically compelling tours of the year. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Focus

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APRIL

Feast of Fiddles are a group of friends who put on a show of huge dynamic range performed with passion, joy and a liberal dose of fun. Fiddlers Peter Knight (Gigspanner, Steeleye Span), Chris Leslie (Fairport Convention), Brian McNeill (Battlefield Band), Ian Cutler (Bully Wee), Tom Leary (Lindisfarne) and Garry Blakeley (Band of Two) add a wide range of fiddle-playing styles to the back-line of guitars, keyboards, sax and accordion – all held together by legendary drummer Dave Mattacks.

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy: 50th Anniversary Tour of Emmerson, Lake & Palmer Music

28 Apr

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri: The Long Road Home Tour Thursday 7 April, 8pm £25 For almost two decades, Kiki Dee and Carmelo Luggeri have been touring their spellbinding acoustic live show across the UK and Europe. Performing in this stripped-back fashion allows each of their exceptional talents to shine through and create a wonderful and warm sense of intimacy for the audience. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Leo Sayer

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27 Sep

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Glenn Tilbrook

National Youth Jazz Orchestra: A Celebration of Amy Winehouse

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

APRIL

Friday 8 April, 8pm £25

Sunday 10 April, 8pm £27.50 & £25

Glenn Tilbrook has more than earned his place at pop’s top table as one of our most cherished singers, guitarists and songwriters. But more than 40 years after he answered an ad placed by Chris Difford to form the band that became the muchloved Squeeze, an ending is nowhere in sight. Armed with ready wit, raucous vibes and a shed load of great, grin-inducing songs, there are few musicians able to connect with their audience on such an immediate and warm level. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Nick Lowe

14 Apr

9 Oct

Gretchen Peters

+ support from Kim Richey

Saturday 9 April, 8pm £45.50 & £43 Multimillion-selling recording artist Barbara Dickson returns to tour the UK. Barbara will perform a wonderful range of material drawing on her folk roots as well as performing globally known hits such as The Caravan Song, Another Suitcase In Another Hall and many more. An evening packed with songs from one of the finest voices you will ever hear. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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Barbara Dickson: Time Is Going Faster

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri

This concert celebrates NYJO alumna Amy Whitehouse’s enduring legacy, reimagining hits and revisiting early works she sang with the 24-piece orchestra as a promising 16-year-old singer, back in 2000. This is a chance to see some incredible young musicians honour Amy’s short but unforgettable career with a performance that fans of big band jazz, and Amy obsessives, will enjoy together as one.

Tuesday 12 April, 8pm £33.50 & £27.50 For two decades, Gretchen Peters has been one of Nashville’s most beloved and respected artists. She was inducted into the Nashville Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2014 by singersongwriter Rodney Crowell, who called her “both a songwriter and a poet (who) sings as beautifully as she writes”. Her most recent album, The Night You Wrote That Song: The Songs of Mickey Newbury, was released in 2020. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

7 Apr

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Beth Nielsen Chapman

2 & 3 May

Billy Walton Band & Virgil & the Accelerators

Wednesday 13 April, 8pm £25

Friday 15 April, 8pm £21

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Billy Joel Albums Show

8 Mar

Billy Walton earned his stripes in the rock’n’roll trenches, playing lead guitar for many years with Jersey icon Southside Johnny. The Billy Walton Band grew out of this rich musical heritage and found its groove when Billy connected with bassist William Paris. Virgil McMahon, probably the best young guitarist the UK has seen in recent years, turned his back on the touring side of the music business but 2020 saw this brilliant player return to the stage. With new recordings due in 2022, the year should see Virgil recapture ground lost through his absence.

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Following success in London’s West End, a sold-out UK tour and standing ovations at every performance, The Simon & Garfunkel Story is back on the road. Using huge projection photos and original film footage, this celebration features a full live band performing all the hits, including Mrs Robinson, Cecilia, Bridge Over Troubled Water, Homeward Bound and many more.

APRIL

The Simon & Garfunkel LAST FEW TICKETS Story

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Nick Lowe

Krissy Matthews Band

Thursday 14 April, 8pm £31

2 Mar

No Jacket Required: Tribute LAST FEW TICKETS to Phil Collins Saturday 16 April, 8pm £22

Somewhere in London a musician carries the keys to the musical kingdom. In his technicolour sonic scope are all kinds of sounds, from rock to country to soul to pop. Nothing is off limits, as long as it has a groove and goodness based in reality. The musician has been performing for 40 years but is as fresh today as the first time he stepped on stage. His songs are as solid as the earth, yet carry no lingering hype or heaviness. The musician is Nick Lowe, the headmaster of British rock.

The UK’s top Phil Collins tribute is back! This stunning 11-piece band perform two hours of non-stop hits from Phil’s award-winning solo career, with a little Genesis thrown in for good measure. From Another Day In Paradise to Easy Lover and the classic In The Air Tonight, there’s something for everyone in this spectacular show which spans three decades of chart-topping success.

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Glenn Tilbrook

8 Apr

G2 Genesis

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3-5 Jun

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Graeae Theatre Company presents Wednesday 20 & Thursday 21 April, 8pm £22 & £19 (concessions* £11)

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APRIL

The Paradis Files

An extraordinary blind musician. A family hell-bent on a cure. In the glittering salons of 18th-century Vienna, Maria-Theresia von Paradis is a star. Pianist, composer, touring musician; this pupil of Salieri and friend (and alleged lover) of Mozart has captivated Europe with her own sensational talent. They call her The Blind Enchantress. Yet behind this dazzling success story there are darker forces at work. Some of those closest to Maria-Theresia are looking to profit from her blindness. Others are looking to ‘cure’ her - whatever it takes. In this newly commissioned chamber opera, directed by Jenny Sealey, with music by Errollyn Wallen CBE, this extraordinary woman is finally drawn out of the shadows to reclaim her place in the spotlight of music history. All performances will creatively integrate BSL, captioning and audio description. Composer Errollyn Wallen CBE

Musical Director and Conductor Andrea Brown

Director Jenny Sealey

Designer Bernadette Roberts

Librettist Nicola Werenowska

Lighting Designer Emma Chapman

Co-Librettist and Original Idea Selina Mills Commissioned by The Stables for IF: Milton Keynes International Festival. A Graeae Theatre Company production in association with BBC Concert Orchestra and Curve Theatre. *children under-16, those in full time education, unemployed or in receipt of universal credit, disabled and carers

A VAT fundraiser for The Stables

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The Young’uns Friday 22 April, 8pm £21

The Unthanks

15 Jun

China Crisis: Classic Crisis 40th Anniversary Tour Saturday 23 April, 8pm £31

Sunday 24 April, 11.30am £14 Alan Barnes and David Newton have been playing duets together for more than 40 years. These multi-award winners cover a vast repertoire from Louis Armstrong to Chick Corea. David is one of the greatest solo jazz pianists this country has ever produced and Alan plays multi-reed instruments – all the saxes, clarinet and bass clarinet. Expect a hugely entertaining programme of straight ahead jazz flawlessly played and interspersed with lots of anecdotes and humour.

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Alan Barnes & David Newton

APRIL

With hearton-the-sleeve storytelling, beautiful lyrics, warm harmonies and relentless repartee, Sean Cooney, Michael Hughes and David Eagle write and sing folk songs for today. Born from empathy, crafted with care, fired by hope and shared with joy, The Young’uns’ songs have been described as “a heartfelt secular hymnary for these troubled times and a rallying call for humanity” (The Scotsman).

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Natasha Seale

27 Mar

Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum Sunday 24 April, 8pm £22.50

Join Liverpool music royalty China Crisis for this very special tour celebrating their 40th anniversary. Eddie Lundon and Gary Daly are the founder members of the band which started in Kirkby, Merseyside back in 1980. This special evening will be a huge treat for fans old and new featuring all the hits with stunning arrangements, performed with a full band.

Members of Magnum’s classic-era line-ups and other top-drawer rock alumni unite to perform hits from the band’s celebrated 1978-94 period. One of the UK’s finest exponents of melodic rock music, Magnum achieved high album and singles chart positions in both the UK and Europe and gained a reputation as a captivating live band.

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Toyah & Hazel O’Connor

9 Jun

Gun

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14 Mar

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APRIL

The Shee Wednesday 27 April, 8pm £19

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Cross-border folk multi-instrumentalists and festival favourites The Shee are an exceptional all-female band boasting powerful and emotional vocal performances and instrumental prowess. The line-up features the talents of BBC Radio 2 Folk Musician of the Year 2017 Rachel Newton on harp and Sting’s clogger of choice, Amy Thatcher, on accordion.

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The Unthanks

15 Jun

Focus

Maya Youssef Quintet: Finding Home

Thursday 28 April, 8pm £25.50

Tuesday 26 April, 8pm £20

Maya Youssef is hailed as ‘queen of the qanun’, the 78-stringed Middle Eastern plucked zither. Maya’s intense and thoughtful music is rooted in the Arabic classical tradition but forges pathways into jazz, Western classical and flamenco styles. Her latest tour is a journey through memories and the essence of home both within and without. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The London Tango Quintet

12 May

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

With their unique brand of progressive rock, Focus established themselves at the start of the 1970s as the most successful of all the Dutch pop-rock exports. Fronted by founding member Thijs Van Leer and best known for their hits Hocus Pocus, House Of The King and Sylvia, these iconic music masters have long enjoyed worldwide success. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Soft Machine

30 Mar

John Illsley

Friday 29 April, 8pm £22.50

Sunday 1 May, 8pm £33.50 & £31.50

Since their beginnings in the late 1990s, the Hot Club of Cowtown’s star has continued to rise – the band’s reputation for jaw-dropping virtuosity and unforgettable live shows is now their global brand. Their musical alchemy has been described as “another breathless journey in the Texas tardis” (The Times), while The Belfast Telegraph calls them “a pretty much perfect country trio at the very top of their game”.

John Illsley was a founder member of the legendary Dire Straits who sold more than 120 million albums. The evening will feature classics from the Dire Straits catalogue and a Q&A in which John reveals the story of the band from its humble beginnings in a council flat in south London council flat to their playing all over the world to millions of fans.

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Talon

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Los Pacaminos

APRIL / MAY

Hot Club of Cowtown

29 & 30 Nov

Karnataka Saturday 30 April, 8pm £16.50

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Karnataka’s music combines a widescreen cinematic vision with epic symphonic rock soundscapes, taking listeners on a never-to-beforgotten journey. Multi-award-winners, the band are embarking on a nationwide tour with a line-up featuring founder member and bassist Ian Jones, the beautiful voice of new vocalist Sertari, virtuoso keyboard player Gonzalo Carrera, lead guitarist Luke Machin and the exceptional drumming of James Wise. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Blackheart Orchestra

22 Apr

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JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

MAY

The Noise Next Door: In Charge

16+

Tom Robinson Band: Glad To Be Back

Wednesday 4 May, 8pm £16.50

Friday 6 May, 8pm £24

The quickest wits in comedy are charging into their sixth national tour with a spectacular new show that will trample your expectations. The charismatic quartet have always astonished with their ability to spin audience suggestions into comedy gold, but for this show they’re putting you, the audience, in charge in brilliant and bombastic new ways.

Although many of Tom Robinson’s 1970s contemporaries have spawned tribute bands, to the best of his knowledge no such act has ever attempted to cover his own back catalogue. Which of those songs, he wonders, would a Tom Robinson tribute band choose to assemble for a full-on crowd-pleasing set? There’d have to be the songs co-written with Elton John and Peter Gabriel. Also those unexpected comeback hits of the 1980s such as War Baby and Atmospherics. Alternatively, you can just come and enjoy the real thing!

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Rich Hall

2 Jun

Los Pacaminos

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Dr Feelgood

Thursday 5 May, 8pm £27.50

17 Nov

Show of Hands

+ support from Track Dogs Saturday 7 May, 8pm £29.50

Los Pacaminos was formed in 1992 to appease Paul Young’s desire to once again be part of a band à la The Q-Tips, pick up a guitar and not be the centre of attention. Although setting out to play only the Tex-Mex style they’d heard by artists such as Ry Cooder and the Texas Tornados, a lot of other border music has crept into the mix over the years!

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Music legends Phil Beer and Steve Knightley return to captivate audiences with live renditions of their awardwinning hits and festival favourites. The evening will open with a set of iconic signature tracks from the past 25 years, encapsulated on their soon to be released new album Singled Out. The second set will bring together new material and classic Show of Hands tracks.

29 Apr

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Oysterband

27 May

Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall with Vimala Rowe

Peter White Tuesday 10 May, 8pm £21

Sunday 8 May, 8pm £20

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Over the years, Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz scene. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, he combines elements of pop, jazz and classical guitar to create a sound that’s singular and at the same time accessible to a wide audience.

MAY

Inspired by the 1956 concert at which Billie Holiday’s music was accompanied by extracts from her autobiography Lady Sings The Blues, this words-and-music show gives a thrilling insight into this legendary jazz talent. The evening includes many Holiday classics, ranging from the optimism of her 1930s work (What A Little Moonlight Can Do, Fine And Mellow) through her 1940s torch songs (My Man, I Cover The Waterfront) to her self-penned hits Don’t Explain and Lady Sings The Blues.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Dave Koz

2 Oct

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Natasha Seale

27 Mar

The London Tango Quintet Thursday 12 May, 8pm £22.50 & £21

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

The London Tango Quintet is a unique group of five internationally acclaimed musicians performing tango music at the highest level. Works by the legendary Argentinian composer Astor Piazzolla is interspersed with stunning instrumental solos. The result is an energetic, inspiring and thoroughly enjoyable evening of relaxed virtuosity. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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17 Mar

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JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

MAY

Flook Sunday 15 May, 8pm £20

Taking inspiration from their roots in the Irish and English traditions, Flook have an enviable trademark sound, weaving and spinning traditionally rooted tunes over precise acoustic grooves. Nearly 25 years after their first gig together, Flook continue to inspire and enchant audiences of all ages.

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LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Merry Hell & Ranagri

Tord Gustavsen Trio

Danni Nicholls

+support from Charlotte Carpenter Saturday 14 May, 8pm £18.50

After two tour postponements, Danni Nicholls can finally hit the road with her Hear Your Voice tour. Danni and her band are excited to be performing songs from her third studio album The Melted Morning as well as favourites from across her critically acclaimed catalogue. This local, multi award-nominated artist’s vibrant, spellbinding performances are guaranteed to melt your heart into the soles of your boots. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Gretchen Peters

3 Apr

12 Apr

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Tuesday 17 May, 8pm £25 Tord Gustavsen is a renowned jazz pianist and composer. Playing music from his new album, as well as material from previous releases, Tord is joined by his regular drummer Jarle Vespestad and introduces bassist Steinar Raknes, adding strong, sensuous musical foundations, taking the trio to yet another level. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Ronnie Scott’s All Stars

9 Oct

An Acoustic Round with Jamie Lawson, Gemma Hayes, Richard Walters and Laura Zocca

Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita Friday 20 May, 8pm £22.50

MAY

Wednesday 18 May, 8pm £27.50

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Wales meets Senegal as multi-award-winning duo Catrin Finch and Seckou Keita continue their inspiring cross-cultural collaboration combining classical harp and kora, celebrating their tenth anniversary with the release of their third album this May. Catrin plays the harp, Seckou the West African kora, the two instruments sharing an ageold history of storytelling and royal entertainment passed down through generations.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Critically acclaimed singersongwriters Jamie Lawson, Gemma Hayes, Richard Walters and Laura Zocca join forces for a special acoustic round show, unlike any other gig you will go to next year. Each artist will perform a song, followed by the next act, and the show will move around from artist to artist, like a tag team of traditional singing troubadours! The show features familiar songs plus original brand new music from each of the artists.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... 6 Mar

Abel Selaocoe

8 Jun

Jon Allen & The Luna Kings Thursday 19 May, 8pm £20 Described by many as a musician’s musician, Jon Allen has released five studio albums to date, carving a niche over the past 10 years as a talented singer, songwriter and producer. He has collaborated and performed with a diverse selection of artists including Damien Rice, Brian May and Dionne Warwick, as well as Jools Holland who invited him to appear on the iconic Later… with Jools Holland TV show. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... John Smith

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31 Mar

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Camille O’Sullivan Sings Cave

Saturday 21 May, 8pm £25

Sunday 22 May, 8pm £24.50

The legacy David Bowie left his fans is a superb catalogue of music from a stellar 40+ year career. In an authentic celebration and salute to this iconic artist, the UK’s leading Bowie tribute show, starring Ed Blaney, will transport you across the golden years of Bowie, from Spaceboy to Superstar.

Join the world-renowned Irish/French singer Camille O’Sullivan as she explores the dark and light of Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds’ music. In her dangerous yet fragile theatrical style, Camille embarks on a personal discovery of a man of many guises: violent, beautiful, logical, crazy, devout, troubled and religious.

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JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

MAY

Ultimate Bowie

T.Rextasy

11 Dec

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Polly Gibbons & James Pearson Sunday 22 May, 11.30am £15.50 Polly Gibbons is one of the most respected and talked about young singer-songwriters of her generation. Twice nominated twice as Best Jazz Vocalist by the BBC and Jazz FM, she has built a reputation as being an original and gifted voice, with warm, rich, soulful vocals and an innate blues sensibility. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Natasha Seale

Viviana Zarbo

27 Mar

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

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20 Mar

John Shuttleworth’s Back Again

Tony Christie Thursday 26 May, 8pm £31

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Mark Steel

10 Jun

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

John’s bad back is much better now, thank you, so he can safely punch the air once more as he performs all the faves from his pre-lockdown tour including classics like Y Reg, I Can’t Go Back To Savoury and Pigeons In Flight. The songs will be interrupted by hilarious phone calls from Ken, Mary and Joan Chitty, plus John’s tips on how to cope with modern home life.

Tony Christie is a legendary singer and international hit maker. His exciting new tour sees him performing all of 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.

MAY

Tuesday 24 May, 8pm £22.50

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Marty Wilde

17 Jun

Oysterband Friday 27 May, 8pm £25

Daphne’s Flight Wednesday 25 May, 8pm £21

Featuring five of the finest singer-songwriters of their generation – Chris While, Miranda Sykes, Helen Watson, Melanie Harrold, Julie Matthews – the music of Daphne’s Flight is a unique and magical blend of their individual styles, captivating audiences with their complex harmony arrangements, unbridled energy and infectious joy of performing together.

Oysterband, the five-times BBC Radio 2 Folk Award-winning outfit, enter their fifth decade as vital and creative as ever. The band still play with that spirit of the punk ceilidh band that roared through people’s lives all those years ago, but the growing depth and sensitivity of their songwriting and their remarkable musicianship have lifted their music into a richer, more acoustic era.

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Barbara Dickson

9 Apr

Manran

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1 Oct

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JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

MAY / JUNE

An Evening with Jimmy Webb

Mark Thomas: 50 Things About Us

Saturday 28 May, 8pm £25.50 Jimmy Webb is an American songwriter, composer and singer known worldwide as a master of his trade. His timeless hits continue to be performed and recorded by the industry’s biggest names, and his new compositions span the musical spectrum from classical to pop. His many hits include Up, Up And Away, By The Time I Get To Phoenix, Wichita Lineman, Galveston and MacArthur Park. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Simon & Garfunkel Story

La Voix

13 Apr

Tuesday 31 May, 8pm £20 In his new show comedian Mark Thomas combines his trademark mix of storytelling, standup, mischief and really, really well researched material to examine how we have come to inhabit this divided wasteland that some of us call the United Kingdom. Mark picks through the myths, facts and figures of our national identities to ask who do we think we are? LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Mark Steel

16+

10 Jun

16+

Sunday 29 May, 8pm £25 The eighth wonder of the world, the diamanté diva herself, La Voix is hot-footing her way to The Stables with her brand new show as the Countess of Comedy! Packed by the case load with side-splitting comedy, huge vocals, mesmerising diva impressions and buckets of energy, La Voix and her incredible musicians present an unforgettable evening full of sparkling wit, show-stopping tunes and even more gorgeous dresses.

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

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Rich Hall: Hoedown Deluxe

16+

Thursday 2 June, 8pm £19.50

Honing his synthesis of folk and blues for more than 50 years, Chris Smither returns to the UK to perform music from his vast song catalogue. A profound songwriter and captivating performer, Chris mesmerises listeners with his guitar playing – melding the styles of his two major influences, Lightnin’ Hopkins and Mississippi John Hurt, into his own signature guitar sound.

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

10 Jun

Peggy Seeger with Calum MacColl

2 Mar

Abel Selaocoe

G2 Genesis Friday 3, Saturday 4 & Sunday 5 June, 8pm £29.50, book 2 performances for £53 or 3 performances for £79.50 (must be booked in same transaction)

G2 Genesis pay tribute to a vintage period in Genesis’s long and colourful history – the fourman Seconds Out era as well as earlier Gabriel years. G2 are making their annual visit to The Stables and will again perform three different sets over the three nights. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... No Jacket Required

Tuesday 7 June, 8pm £19

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with special guest Zak Trojano JUNE

Rich Hall’s comedy/music locomotive keeps on rollin’. Everevolving, everchanging, Rich’s combination of keen acerbic stand-up combined with spit and sawdust altcountry lyricism is a “win-win” (The Guardian), as sold-out shows across the UK have attested.

Chris Smither

16 Apr

with Fred Thomas (piano) Wednesday 8 June, 8pm £22.50 South African cellist Abel Selaocoe is a rapidly rising star who is redefining the parameters of the cello. He moves seamlessly across a plethora of genres and styles, from collaborations with world musicians and beatboxers to concertos and solo performances. Abel is devoted to composing works and curating programmes that highlight the links between Western and non-Western musical traditions, broadening the horizons of classical music to reach a more diverse audience. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

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20 May

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JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

JUNE

Toyah & Hazel O’Connor: Electric Ladies of the LAST FEW TICKETS 80s Tour

Tuesday 14 June, 8pm £27.50

Thursday 9 June, 8pm £33.50 Post-punk and New Wave artists Toyah and Hazel O’Connor join forces to bring you their exciting new tour, Electric Ladies of the 80s. Performing alongside their full electric band, each artist will perform their own set alongside some duets and surprises. This hit-packed retro fest will include such classics as Thunder In The Mountains, Eight Day, It’s A Mystery, Will You, I Want To Be Free, D-Days and many more. Bootleg Blondie

The Dublin Legends

30 Jun

Mark Steel: Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright

16+

Friday 10 June, 8pm £16.50 A few years ago, it seemed unlikely that the UK would vote to leave the EU; Donald Trump was a buffoon who surely wasn’t going to beat Hillary Clinton and Mark was living the married suburban ideal… since then it’s all gone to absolute sh*t! But don’t worry as Mark thinks Every Little Thing’s Gonna Be Alright. His latest show is guaranteed to make the world seem even more mental than it is! 31 May

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

23 Mar

Thank you!

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Mark Thomas

The High Kings, the true heirs of Ireland’s folk heritage, are delighted to be returning to The Stables. Band members Finbarr Clancy, Darren Holden, Brian Dunphy and Paul O’ Brien play 13 instruments between them, creating their unique sound and atmosphere in the folk idiom to reenergise great Irish ballads. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

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The High Kings

Saturday 18 June, 8pm £22.50

Folk music can commonly and affectionately be defined as low culture, but The Unthanks aspire to prove that the beauty and truth present in the oral history of the people is anything but common. Their approach to storytelling makes easy bedfellows of tradition and adventure, direct social commentary and sophisticated harmony, heartbreaking empathy and glacial minimalism, earning them an army of admirers.

For her latest tour Nell Bryden has gone back to her roots and followed the traditional sonic footsteps of her idols Dusty Springfield, Aretha Franklin and Carole King. Nell’s new EP is called Soundtrack to Little Wing – Part 1, which is a reference to Nell’s soon-tobe-released debut novel, for which this music is a companion album. You can expect a soulful, heartfelt performance from Nell and her band – an artist who is at her most comfortable on the road.

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Young’uns

22 Apr

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Nell Bryden

Wednesday 15 June, 8pm £27.50

JUNE

The Unthanks

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Marty Wilde

Horse

Friday 17 June, 8pm

2 Apr

Richard Durrant: Music for Midsummer

£31

Sunday 19 June, 8pm £16.50

Don’t miss this chance to see one of the few remaining original rock’n’roll pioneers live on stage. Performing his many hits, including Teenager In Love, Endless Sleep, Donna and Jezebel, and a host of other wonderful songs from that era, Marty and his fabulous band the Wildcats take you back through some of the most exciting musical times this country has ever experienced.

Highly regarded guitarist and composer Richard Durrant returns to The Stables for another emotionally charged solo recital. His English folk baroque-styled originals and carefully chosen works from the mainstream repertoire create the perfect showcase for this true virtuoso.

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Tony Christie

26 May

Steve Tilston

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4 Jun

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JUNE JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Georgie Fame Trio

Spiers & Boden

Tuesday 21 June, 8pm £26

Friday 24 June, 8pm £24

Accompanied by his two sons, Tristan and James, Georgie Fame makes a welcome return to The Stables for an intimate evening of super cool jazz and R’n’B. Incredibly stylish, both musically and personally, Georgie’s performances are littered with anecdotes and stories of smokey blues clubs and jazz legends. His blend of jazz, beat, blues and R’n’B has withstood the test of time and his sound still sounds as current as it did in the swinging 60s.

Described by The Guardian as “the finest instrumental duo on the traditional scene”, Spiers & Boden first rocketed onto the music scene in 2001, quickly winning a clutch of BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and going on to form and front the extraordinarily successful folk big band Bellowhead. The duo reformed in 2021 after a seven-year hiatus, arriving with a brand new album Fallow Ground which was a Mojo top 10 folk album of 2021.

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Andy Fairweather Low

19 Mar

Voice of the Heart: Tribute to Karen Carpenter Thursday 23 June, 8pm

The Young’uns

22 Apr

Brother Strut Saturday 25 June, 8pm £27.50

£23.50

It is now just over 30 years since the legendary Karen Carpenter passed away, leaving behind an amazing catalogue of hit songs and golden memories and is still played daily on radio stations throughout the UK. This stunning show celebrates the music of The Carpenters and the evening is guaranteed to take the audience on a magical memory tour. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Nights on Broadway

12 Mar

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After a two-year break, Brother Strut make a much-anticipated return to the stage, with the addition of Jamiroquai’s guitarist Rob Harris. They are currently recording their fourth album, so expect to hear some exclusive live tracks as well as fan favourites. Known for their barnstorming sets, Brother Strut’s passion for live music has endeared them to an audience who seek real music amid the industry’s increasingly corporate soul. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Music of Otis Redding

9 Mar

Go Now! The Music of The Moody Blues

Bootleg Blondie Thursday 30 June, 8pm £21

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LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM

Go Now! The Music of The Moody Blues is the brainchild of drummer Gordy Marshall, who toured with The Moody Blues for 25 years. Together with Mick Wilson (10cc), he has brought together some of the UK’s best musicians to create the ultimate tribute to the greatest classic rock band of a generation. Hit songs such as Nights In White Satin, Go Now and Isn’t Life Strange are beautifully recreated live, and sound as close to the initial recordings as you will ever hear.

There aren’t many tribute bands that can say they’ve been endorsed by the original group, but Bootleg Blondie are one of them. They are the only Blondie tribute to play on some of the same stages as Debbie Harry and co. From the world-famous CBGB’s in New York to the Isle of Wight Festival, Bootleg Blondie have earned their credentials on an international level.

JUNE

Sunday 26 June, 8pm £27

6 Apr

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.

Ultimate Bowie

21 May

Beers & Lagers Our well stocked bar has a selection of quality draught & bottled beers, lagers and cider. Savour the beers from our local brewery – Concrete Cow – including the award-winning Stables Gold IPA. a bespoke beer brewed for our 50th anniversary. Check out the Tales from the Ales on the bottles, each beer has a local story to tell.

Drivers Drinks Several low alcohol drinks are available – try an Adnams Ghostship or Heineken Zero. Prefer something soft? We have a wide range of still and sparkling drinks to satisfy you.

Interval Orders Beat the queue in the interval by pre-ordering your drinks. Collect and enjoy at your leisure, either in our foyer or back in your seat.

Snack Bar Hot and& cold drinks are available from our Snack Bar together with sweet and savoury snacks, including tempting ice creams.

Seasonal Specials Look out for seasonal offers such as a warm glass of mulled wine or a cheeky pink or rhubarb gin & tonic.

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

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

Emma Smith & Jamie Safir

Charm of Finches

Granny’s Attic

Sat 30 Apr

Thu 5 May

Thu 26 May

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Saturday 5 March, 8.45pm £14

The Krissy Matthews Band is a British blues rock trio led by the guitarist and singer Krissy Matthews. The band has played more than 1,000 concerts on renowned stages in Europe and Asia. They have played as warm-up for Toto, Joe Bonamassa, Tedeschi Trucks Band and Gregg Allman and released five studio albums.

Listening to the work that has gone into writing his new album Compass And The Sand, it’s clear that Matt Woosey has found a new flow. Always one with a fear of repeating himself, Matt seems to have found his way out of a stale and musically boring blues scene while often harking back to the music that first turned his ear. If roots/blues music is the seed, Compass And The Sand is his forest.

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The Billy Walton Band & Virgil and the Accelerators

15 Apr

Gary Fletcher Band

21 & 22 May

Callaghan

Miranda Sykes

Sunday 6 March, 8.45pm £16.50

Thursday 3 March, 8.45pm £15.50 Since 2004 Miranda Sykes has been best known for her collaboration with Show of Hands. During the Covid lockdown Miranda performed regular concerts on Facebook between chemotherapy cycles for breast cancer; these became a lifeline for her, reminding her of her own identity during a dark time. Because of these concerts, Miranda decided to record a CD at home and ask her online audience to choose the songs to be featured on it. This tour is an opportunity for her to bring these beautiful songs to life on stage and use her voice to spread hope and happiness for all of our futures.

Originally from the UK, Callaghan moved to the US in 2010 to tour and record with Grammynominated artist Shawn Mullins. Since then she’s been performing and winning fans all over America. Callaghan performs on piano and guitar with stunning vocals that earn frequent comparisons with artists like Sarah McLachlan and Carly Simon. Her songwriting chronicles the stories, experiences and emotions which are part of everyone’s lives.

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Show of Hands

STAGE 2

Matt Woosey Band

Wednesday 2 March, 8.45pm £13.50

MARCH

Krissy Matthews Band

7 May

Nell Bryden

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18 Jun

box office 01908 280800

16+

Viviana Zarbo: I Am Not Marilyn Saturday 19 March, 8.45pm £13.50

Wednesday 16 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

STAGE 2

MARCH

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

A chance to catch the comedy stars of tomorrow, today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces Pierre Hollins and Juliet Meyers. (Line-up is subject to change.) LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Rachel Parris

20 Mar

Matt Richardson: Imposter

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... 16+

Thursday 17 March, 8.45pm £15.50 Join the host of Red Bull Soapbox (Dave) for a trademark hour of “high wattage stand-up” (The Guardian). Imposter tells the story of Matt’s adventures in showbiz and television and how he deals with the imposter syndrome that accompanies these worlds. He doesn’t just feel like an imposter in show business, but in the business of being an adult in general. Imposter is an hour of unrestrained, raucous laughs in which audience interaction and impromptu tangents mean anything can, and probably will, happen. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Noise Next Door

Jazz performer Viviana Zarbo performs her 2019 Edinburgh Fringe hit show. Marilyn Monroe’s contribution to the golden age of swing and jazz is often overlooked, but her breathy renditions of songs like My Heart Belongs To Daddy and I’m Through With Love remain unique and instantly recognisable. Far from impersonating Marilyn, Viviana reinterprets her songs in her own way and looks at the story of Marilyn’s life, asking whether any of us can truly know the woman behind the iconic image. John Lenehan

20 Mar

Yvonne Lyon & Arcelia Sunday 20 March, 8.45pm £14.50 Yvonne Lyon is one of the UK’s brightest and best emerging singer-songwriters. Her most recent album Growing Wild was released in 2020. Having supported Eddi Reader throughout the UK, performed with Beth Nielsen Chapman and cowritten with Boo Hewerdine, Yvonne continues to establish herself as an artist of considerable significance. Arcelia create an exquisite sound which has been likened to Crosby Stills & Nash, America and Paul Simon. The band regularly perform and tour with Chris Difford of Squeeze, while also being in demand as a support act for Scott Matthews, Oysterband and Maddy Prior. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

4 May

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Eddi Reader

12 Oct

Suthering

Saturday 26 March, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Friday 1 April, 8.45pm £13.50

Suthering combines the musical talents of Julu Irvine and Heg Brignall. A couple in life and in music, the duo have taken the folk scene by storm with their unusual and fresh approach. Julu and Heg champion female characters, creating new narratives for women and unearthing the female heroines of folk. Their debut album If We Turn Away is due for release in February. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Horse

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Young’uns

STAGE 2

The Drystones are a duo with a new take on the timeless folk union of fiddle and guitar. Combining breathtaking live energy and a wealth of endlessly danceable tunes, they have been described as “indecently talented” (Mike Harding) and earned themselves a nomination for the 2018 BBC Radio 2 Young Folk Awards. This year The Drystones are drawing from material they have gathered in the 10 years since they began busking on the streets of Somerset in their teens.

MARCH / APRIL

The Drystones

22 Apr

2 Apr

Honey & the Bear Sunday 10 April, 8.45pm £14

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British folk and roots duo Honey & the Bear combine delicately interweaving vocal harmonies with emotive and evocative songwriting. The multiinstrumentalist pair, comprised of songwriters Jon Hart (guitar, bass, bazouki) and Lucy Hart (guitar, ukulele, bass, banjo, mandolin, percussion), have been writing and performing together since early 2014. Since then, they have played at venues and festivals across the UK as well as travelled across the Channel for their first European tour. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Charm of Finches

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5 May

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16+

Emma Smith & Jamie Safir: The American-ish Songbook Saturday 30 April, 8.45pm £20

Wednesday 13 April, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

STAGE 2

APRIL

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

A chance to catch the comedy stars of tomorrow, today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces Michael Fabbri and Jo Neary. (Line-up is subject to change.) LIKE THIS? TRY THIS...

Emma Smith is widely regarded as one of the UK’s finest jazz vocalists. Joined by the hugely dynamic Jamie Safir on piano, Emma celebrates the countless legendary American Jewish composers who, between them, account for most of the great American Songbook. With songs written by George Gershwin, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Irving Berlin, Bob Dylan and Kurt Weil to name a few, Emma will reflect on her own Jewish heritage and pay fitting tribute to this great canon of work. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall

Rich Hall

8 May

2 Jun

The Blackheart Orchestra Friday 22 April, 8.45pm £16.50 Vocalist Chrissy Mostyn and multiinstrumentalist Rick Pilkington combine their classical influences with vintage synthesisers and ultracontemporary electronica to create music that takes over the senses. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Karnataka

30 Apr

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Sidewinder

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Gary Fletcher Band

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21 & 22 May

Rebecca Loebe: True Songs and a Lie

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Tuesday 10 May, 8.45pm £15

Charm of Finches Thursday 5 May, 8.45pm £13.50

Australian duo Charm of Finches make intricate, dreamy indie folk with many stringed things, awash with seamless harmonies traversing melancholy and wonder in equal measure. Sisters Mabel and Ivy Windred-Wornes grew up busking old time tunes and singing on festival stages around Australia. Their 2019 sophomore album Your Company won the 2020 Independent Music Awards’ Best Folk/Singer-Songwriter Album. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Honey & The Bear

STAGE 2

Following two previous sell-out concerts in Stage 2, Sidewinder make a welcome return to The Stables. With a host of new material as well as a fantastic set of established favourites, their sound is reminiscent of Robin Trower, Gary Moore, Rory Gallagher and Joe Bonamassa. Fronted by Stuart McMahon and Dave Gray, Sidewinder have Lee Humber (ex-Polydor and Columbia) on drums to complete the line-up.

APRIL/MAY

Friday 6 May, 8.45pm £13.50

10 Apr

Austin-based troubadour Rebecca Loebe is many things: an awardwinning songwriter, a celebrated vocalist and, occasionally, a liar. It started during lockdown when she saw over 150 concerts cancelled in the blink of an eye. So Rebecca outfitted her home office into a broadcast studio and began performing online concerts to her fans around the world. To keep things interesting, she started lying. At the end of her concerts, audiences had to guess which of the many stories she told about her life was a lie for a chance to win a prize from her virtual merchandise table. The show was a hit with her online fanbase, and now she’s bringing it to stages across the UK and Europe. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Nell Bryden

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18 Jun

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Gary Fletcher Band

Friday 13 May, 8.45pm £14

Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 May, 8.45pm £15

STAGE 2

MAY

Sam Kelly’s Station House

Sam Kelly’s Station House is a blues-based groove band with a unique sound, influenced by New Orleans second line, soul, jazz and British funk. Vibrant and energetic, they really know how to entertain a crowd. The current line-up features Sam on drums, Richard Sadler (bass), Tony Qunta (guitar/vocals) and Rowena Poole (lead vocals). LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Brother Strut

25 Jun

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Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Deborah Bonham Band 16+

Wednesday 18 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

14 Jul

Cup O’Joe Tuesday 24 May, 8.45pm £13.50

A chance to see the stars of tomorrow, today! Compere Andrew Bird introduces Anthony King and Wendy Wason. (Line-up is subject to change.)

Cup O’Joe is a progressive bluegrass and folk band founded and based in Northern Ireland by three siblings, Tabitha, Benjamin and Reuben Agnew and David Benedict. Their unique mix of original compositions and re-imagined traditional songs paired with their lively performances has given them a growing presence in the acoustic music scene surrounding Ireland, the UK, mainland Europe and beyond.

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La Voix

A founder and ever-present member of The Blues Band with Paul Jones, Tom McGuinness and Dave Kelly, Gary Fletcher has appeared with and/or recorded with the likes of Peter Green, Maggie Bell, Van Morrison and John Mayall. He performs a compelling mix of originals and classic covers straddling blues, Americana and folk, playing guitar, slide, banjo, mandolin and ukulele – but not all at once!

29 May

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Hot Club of Cowtown

29 Apr

Granny’s Attic

Katie Doherty & the Navigators

Thursday 26 May, 8.45pm £15.50

Saturday 28 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

MAY STAGE 2

Granny’s Attic – Cohen Braithwaite-Kilcoyne (melodeon, anglo concertina, vocals), George Sansome (guitar, vocals) and Lewis Wood (violin, vocals) – are a folk trio who play the tradition with verve and energy. They are all exceptional musicians and fine singers and play English traditional and original music. Since 2009 they have toured across the UK and Europe and been heralded for their lively performances, and delivery and selection of traditional songs. 24 Apr

Fraser Anderson

15 Jun

Flo Perlin Sunday 29 May, 8.45pm £11 in advance, £13.50 on the door

Friday 27 May, 8.45pm £11 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. A tastemaker with a croonerlike ease of style, 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. His UK tour features a series of special performances with leading double-bass player Jon Short. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... John Smith

LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... The Unthanks

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Katie Doherty formed the Navigators to explore the depth and strength three players could bring to her award-winning songs. The music is brimming with textures, many reminiscent of her home on a hill farm in the North Pennines, and the songs exude heart, warmth and melody which leave you feeling uplifted and welcomed.

Flo Perlin is a contemporary folk singer-songwriter from London with Iraqi and Belarusian heritage. With musical influences ranging from Zero 7 and Avishai Cohen to Laura Marling and Erykah Badu, Flo has dedicated her creativity to music that is meaningful to her. She released her new album Characters last year. Her lyrics are articulate, and the music original and mesmerising, showing how contemporary folk music is evolving. LIKE THIS? TRY THIS... Maya Youssef

26 Apr

31 Mar

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STAGE 2

MAY / JUNE

Jess Jocoy

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

Friday 17 June, 8.45pm £11

Raised two hours south of Seattle, Jess Jocoy grew up beneath the drizzling skies and lush landscapes of the Pacific Northwest. Jess makes atmospheric Americana for rainy days and twilight hours. It’s an ethereal sound with organic roots, anchored by a longtime love of country music, a storyteller’s nuanced delivery and a folk singer’s finesse. Her new studio album Let There Be No Despair will be released in May.

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Steve Tilston 50th Anniversary Tour

Edgar Broughton Thursday 23 June, 8.45pm £13.50

Saturday 4 June, 8.45pm £12.50

Folk legend Steve Tilston comes to The Stables to belatedly celebrate his half-century career milestone. Steve is one of our most celebrated songsmiths, widely recognised within the world of folk and contemporary music; the words, arrangements and subtle, quite superb guitar playing could be no one else.

Edgar Broughton was a founder member of the Edgar Broughton Band in the 1960s. He is well known as one of the most strident of protest singers, but at times one of the most accessible – with a surprisingly diverse repertoire of self-penned material, including some truly thoughtful and beautiful music of great originality. His solo performance is an emotive, entertaining tour de force containing both old favourites and new songs from the heart.

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Richard Durrant

2 Mar

19 Jun

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Colosseum

23 Aug

LEARN & TAKE PART

learn and take part Workshops & Courses APRIL

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Basic Principles of Music Saxophone from Scratch Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 1

Sat 9 Sat 30 Sat 30

10am-4pm 9.30am-12.30pm 10am-4pm

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

£34 £26 £48

MAY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Ukulele Beginners Part 1 Singing Lead Vocals & Microphone Technique Bodhran Beginners Part 1 Bodhran Beginners Part 2 Harmonica Beginners Part 1 Conga Drummers Beginners Part 1 Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1 Saxophone from Scratch

Sat 7 Sun 8 Sun 8 Sun 8 Sat 14 Sun 15 Sat 28 Sat 28

10am-3pm 12.30pm-4pm 9.30am-12.30pm 1-4pm 10am-3pm 11am-1.30pm 10am-3pm 9.30am-12.30pm

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

£36 £27 £25 £25 £34 £25 £36 £26

JUNE

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Ukulele Beginners Part 2 Intro to Music Recording & Production Part 2 Intro to Live Sound Engineering Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Sat 11 Sat 11 Sat 18 Sat 18

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

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

£36 £48 £40 £34

JULY

Date

Time

Suitability

Fee

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2 Refresher Sax from Scratch

Sat 2 Sat 2

10am-3pm 1-4pm

Adult/15+ Adult/15+

£36 £26

COURSES

Dates

Time

Suitability

Fee

Saxophone Beginners

Sat 23 Apr, 21 May, 25 Jun, 23 Jul

9.30am-12.30pm

Adult/15+

£69

Saxophone Improving Beginners

Sat 23 Apr, 21 May, 25 Jun, 23 Jul

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£69

Saxophone Study Group

Sat 30 Apr, 28 May, 2 Jul

1-4pm

Adult/15+

£52

Sun 5, 12, 19, 26 Jun, 3 & 10 Jul

10am-1pm (Sun 10 Jul, 2-11pm)

Adult/15+

£92 (students £72)

The Rock Experience

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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LEARN & TAKE PART

Basic Principles of Music Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 9 April, 10am-4pm £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. This day is in the style of a tutorial and presentation, exploring history, principles and concepts, rather than a hands-on workshop. It is not about teaching how to read music notation specifically, though the principles may be discussed.

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Saxophone Beginners Course Adult/15+ Course Saturdays 23 April, 21 May, 25 June & 23 July, 9.30am-12.30pm (four session course) £69 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. 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.

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Adult/15+ Course Saturdays 23 April, 21 May, 25 June & 23 July, 1-4pm (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.

LEARN & TAKE PART

Saxophone Improving Beginners Course

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 from Scratch

Saxophone Study Group

Adult/15+ Workshop

Adult/15+ Course

Saturday 30 April OR Saturday 28 May, 9.30am-12.30pm £26

Saturdays 30 April, 28 May & 2 July, 1-4pm (three session course) £52

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.

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.

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LEARN & TAKE PART

Introduction to Music Recording and Production Part 1

Singing Lead Vocals and Microphone Technique

Adult/15+ Workshop

Sunday 8 May, 12.30pm-4.00pm £27

Saturday 30 April, 10am-4pm £48 Our popular course for anyone who would like a basic introduction to recording and production using music technology, looking at microphone techniques, recording different instruments, and production techniques. The workshop uses MAC computer and Logic Software, but uses them to look at the principles that apply generally across Digital Audio Workstations software such as Ableton, Cubase and Sonar. You will focus on recording and production rather than just creating within the software and you’ll be able to take away audio files of tracks produced to further practice the skills you’ve learned. If you play an instrument, please bring it along for the afternoon recording session to learn how best to record it. (The Part 2 follow-on workshop on Sunday 11 June looks in more detail into studio-based recording and production)

Ukulele Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 7 May, 10am-3pm £36 The ukulele is a fun and accessible instrument making a big comeback in popular music and in education. This workshop is ideal for beginners to learn the basics of playing, how to accompany songs and ukulele techniques. Come and take part in the ukulele revival! No prior experience necessary! Participants will need to bring a soprano-, concert- or tenor-sized ukulele.

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Adult/15 + Workshop 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.

Bodhrán Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Sunday 8 May, 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).

Adult/15+ Workshop

Conga Drumming Beginners Part 1

Sunday 8 May, 1-4pm £25

Adult/15+ Workshop

Suitable for those who have their own bodhrán and have some basic playing technique, including those who have been on previous Beginners Part 1 workshops. This workshop will build on the basic technique for playing jigs and reels, introduce slip jigs, polkas, hornpipes, and possibly odd time tunes. The workshop will also explore the Bodhrán’s pitched capabilities, helping participants tune their instruments to be harmonically sympathetic to the tunes or songs they accompany. You will also explore more advanced stick techniques (rolls/triplets/ subdivisions). Participants need to bring their own bodhrán.

This workshop is for anyone new to hand drumming or interested in finding out more about conga drumming or Latin-American rhythms. We’ll look at basic techniques including palm/finger movements and hand shapes for producing open tones, bass tones and slap, exercises for developing tone, independence and coordination. We’ll also explore some Brazilian and Cuban rhythms, with parts for one, two and three drums, and how the individual lines fit together with bell patterns and the ‘clave’ rhythm. You’ll take away plenty of ideas after the workshop as well as notes of what is covered on the day.

Harmonica Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 14 May, 10am-3pm £34

Learn the basics of playing harmonica in this popular workshop, where you’ll be introduced to tune playing, chord-playing and blues improvisation. No previous harmonica experience is necessary, but you’ll need to bring a 10-hole harmonica in C.

Sunday 15 May, 11am-1.30pm £25

LEARN & TAKE PART

Bodhrán Beginners Part 2

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 1 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 28 May, 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

LEARN & TAKE PART

June/July 2013

The Rock Experience Dates:

Adult/15+ Course

Sundays 5, 12, 19, 26 June & 3 July, 10am-1pm; Sunday 10 July, 2-11pm (includes final 7.30pm performance))

The Rock Experience is the perfect course for all aspiring rock and pop musicians who would like the chance to play in a band, meet other musicians and learn from experienced tutors. Whatever your instrument, whether you are a bedroom-guitarist, a budding vocalist or interested in forming a band of your own, The Rock Experience is a great opportunity to take the first steps.

Newly-formed bands are also welcome, but please

contact the Stables Learning and Participation Course fee: £92 (£72 students) for six sessions Department for further advice before booking – education@stables.org

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Dates: Sundays 9, 16, 23, 30 June & 7, 14 July Times: Times: 10am-1pm ( 14 July from 3pm onwards) Final performance: Sunday 14 July, 7.30pm Cost: £80 (concessions £55)

Suitable for everyone aged 15 and above

Ukulele Beginners Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 11 June, 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 soprano-, tenor- or concert-sized ukulele.

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

the final Sunday in a gig on The Stables stage. To take part, you will need to have some experience of playing your instrument and be confident enough to have a go playing alongside other people, but no previous band experience is necessary. If you are in an existing or newly formed band and would like to take part, contact The Stables Learning and Participation Department for more information at education@stables.org.

Intro to Music Recording and Production Part 2 Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 11 June, 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.

Blues Guitar Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop

Saturday 2 July, 10am-3pm £36

Saturday 18 June, 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 microphones 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

Harmonica Beginners Part 2

Adult/15+ Workshop Improve your blues playing with this workshop designed to help you move on with your technique. 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 six-string acoustic guitar and prior attendance on the Beginners Part 1 workshop is recommended.

LEARN & TAKE PART

Introduction to Live Sound Engineering

Refresher Sax from Scratch Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 2 July, 1pm-4pm £26

Adult/15+ Workshop Saturday 18 June, 10am-3pm £34

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.

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

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INFORMATION

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

FEBRUARY

Date

FEBRUARY

Date

Shaparak Khorsandhi

Wed 2

Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Wed 16

ELO Again

Thu 3

Mike Zito Band

Thu 17

The Freddie & Queen Experience

Fri 4

Johnny Cash Roadshow

Fri 18

Chantel McGregor & Aynsley Lister

Sun 6

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern Sat 19

The New Scummy Mummies Show

Thu 10

The Sunset Showcase

Count Arthur Strong

Fri 11

Ian Ashpitel & Jonty Stephens as Eric & Ern Sun 20

Katey Brooks

Fri 11

Fairport Convention

Tue 22

Harriet

Sat 12

Simon Evans

Thu 24

My Darling Clementine

Sat 12

John Verity Band

Fri 25

Folk Dance Remixed

Sun 13

Dan Webster

Fri 25

Russ Ballard

Mon 14

Groove Into The Woods

Sat 26

Sharon Shannon Quartet

Tue 15

Reginald D Hunter

Sat 26

Coldplace

Wed 16

Byron Wallen's GAYAN Gamelan Ensemble

Sun 27

Sat 19

Mike Zito Band

Simon Evans

Thu 17 Feb

Thu 24 Feb

INFORMATION

Also on sale Two Mr Ps in a Podcast

Le Vent du Nord

Stacey Kent

Sat 2 Jul

Sun 17 Jul

Thu 21 Jul

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM JULY Fri 1

Sat 2

Fri 8

Sat 9

Livewire: The ACDC show £24.50 Two Mr Ps in a Podcast: Live £22.50 John Coghlan’s Quo Farewell Tour £21 Northern Soul Live starring Lorraine Silver and Stefan Taylor & the Signatures £26.50

Thu 14 Deborah Bonham Band £16.50 Fri 15

Roy Orbison & the Traveling Wilbury’s Experience £24

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Sat 16 Rose Royce with Gwen Dickey £43 Sun 17 Le Vent du Nord £21 Thu 21 Stacey Kent £26

AUGUST Tue 23 Colosseum £24.50 Fri 26

Hats Off to Led Zeppelin £22

Sat 27 The Drifters £33.50

SEPTEMBER Fri 2

Fleetwood Bac £25

Sat 3

Ultimate Classic Rock Show £27.50

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Fri 9 Fri 16

Hello Again: Tribute to Neil Diamond £31 Bye Bye Baby £29.50

Sat 17 Shakatak £22.50 Sun 18 Laurence Jones £19 Mon 19 Loudon Wainwright III £38.50 Wed 21 Albert Lee £29.50 Sat 24 Derek Nash Band & Noel McCalla: Some Kinda Wonderful - The Music of Stevie Wonder £27 Sun 25 ABBA Forever £29.50

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INFORMATION

Also on sale Loudon Wainwright III

Albert Lee

Leo Sayer

Mon 19 Sep

Wed 21 Sep

Tue 27 Sep

JIM MARSHALL AUDITORIUM Tue 27 Leo Sayer: The Show Must Go On £42 Wed 28 Michael English in Concert £27.50 Thu 29 Ruby Turner £26

OCTOBER Sat 1

Manran £24.50

Sun 2

Dave Koz £26.50

Fri 7

Ricky Ross £33

Sat 8

Nearly Dan £22.50

Sun 9

Ronnie Scott’s All Star Band £25

Tue 11 Best of Queen £33

ALL SHOWS START AT 8PM, EXCEPT WHERE STATED

Wed 12 Eddi Reader £31

Thu 27 Ryan Hamilton £22.50

Thu 13 Merrill Osmond £33 & £31 Meet & Greet £78.50

Fri 28

Fri 14

The Bluejays: Rave On - The Rise of Rock’n’Roll £25

Sat 15 Vonda Shepard £31 Thu 20 Cats in Space £22.50 Fri 21

Mark Kingswood £33.50

The Three Degrees £33

NOVEMBER Thu 3 Sun 6

Syd Lawrence Orchestra £26.50 & £24.50 Wishbone Ash £31.50 & £29.50

Wed 9 Sound of Springsteen £26.50

Sat 22 Clare Teal £31.50

Thu 17 Dr Feelgood £26.50

Sun 23 Lionel: A Tribute to Lionel Richie £24.50

Fri 18

Weds 26

Sat 19 The Barron Knights: The Final Joust £33.50

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Lindisfarne £33

Buddy Holly & The Cricketers £25

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Clare Teal

Mediaeval Baebes

Albion Band Christmas Show

Sat 22 Oct

Tue 6 Dec

Thu 22 Dec

STAGE 2 Sun 20 SIMPLY reRED £23.50 Thu 24 Jazz Sabbath £27.50 Fri 25

The Real Thing £37

Tue 29 Talon & £29.50 Wed 30

DECEMBER Sat 3

Mostly Autumn £22.50

Tue 6

Mediaeval Baebes £22.50

Thu 8

Supersonic 70s Show £22

Sun 11 T.Rextasy £31 Thu 22 Albion Band Christmas Show £25

ALL SHOWS START AT 8.45PM , EXCEPT WHERE STATED

JULY Fri 15

Edgar Blues Trio £11

SEPTEMBER Sat 24 Navaro £11 adv, £13.50 otd Tue 27 Will Pound & Jenn Butterworth £15 OCTOBER Sun 2

Lizzy Hardingham & Dom Prag £11 adv/£13.50 otd

Sat 15 James Kirby £16.50

Sun 16 Catfish 15.50 Wed 19 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £11 Fri 21

Ryan Young & Chris Amer £11

Wed 26 Jana Varga £11 NOVEMBER Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club £11

SUNDAY SESSIONS IN THE MANCINI FORUM OCTOBER

11.30AM

NOVEMBER

Sun 16 Tipitina £15.50

Sun 20 Paul Higgs Quartet: Brown & Blue £15.50

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box office 01908 280800

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booking information How to book

Booking Fees

Core box office opening hours:

Prices published in this brochure include all booking commission fees.

Please visit www.stables.org for details of current opening hours

For tickets up to £10: a commission fee of £1 per ticket will be charged

IN PERSON: please refer to our website for current arrangements regarding in-person booking

For tickets between £10.01 and £15: a commission fee of £1.50 per ticket will be charged

BY PHONE: 01908 280800 during opening hours; text phone users please call 18001 01908 280800.

For tickets between £15.01 and £25: a commission fee of £2.50 per ticket will be charged

ONLINE: www.stables.org

For tickets more than £25: a commission fee of £3.50 per ticket will be charged

COLLECTING YOUR TICKETS: E-tickets: You can choose to receive your tickets via email. You can either print these out at home or show them on your phone to our front of house staff when entering the auditorium.

These fees apply to all booking channels - in person, by phone and online.

Concessions/discounts

Ticket collection: from The Stables box office during opening hours.

Concessions are available on selected performances and where they apply are indicated on the ticket pricing details.

Postal tickets: At an extra cost of £2, we can send your tickets to you by post.

Gift Vouchers

Payment options

You can pay by cash if booking in person; we accept all major debit and credit cards.

Reservations

Gift vouchers for The Stables are available to purchase online and from the box office.

Data protection We would like to add or retain your details to keep you informed about future events promoted by The Stables. When you make your first booking with us, you will be asked whether you want to receive such information. To be removed from our mailing lists at any time, please call or email the box office boxoffice@stables.org

Ticket reservations must be paid for within three days of booking (excluding groups and Friends of The Stables who can reserve for up to seven days). We are unable to reserve tickets without payment within seven days prior to the performance.

Terms & Conditions

For full terms and conditions, please visit www.stables.org

seating plan

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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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Shaded areas represent seating levels not prices. Each show is individually priced.

PROSCENIUM STAGE

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For large print brochures, please call our Box Office on 01908 280800 52

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

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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 in2 remains closed for the foreseeable future. The Stables bar will be available for pre-show and interval drinks on performance nights.

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box office 01908 280800

INFORMATION

diary at a glance MARCH

Sun 27

Sunday Sessions: Natasha Seale

Peggy Seeger

Sun 27

Andy Zaltzman

Wed 2

Krissy Matthews Band

Wed 30 Soft Machine

Thu 3

Larry Dean

Thu 31

Thu 3

Miranda Sykes

APRIL

Fri 4

The Counterfeit Stones

Fri 1

Chris McCausland

Sat 5

Woburn Sands Band

Fri 1

Suthering

Sat 5

Matt Woosey Band

Sat 2

Horse

Sun 6

Callaghan

Sun 3

Morgan & West

Tue 8

The Billy Joel Albums Show

Sun 3

Merry Hell & Ranagri

Wed 9

The Music of Otis Redding

Tue 5

Feast of Fiddles

Thu 10

Mark Radcliffe

Wed 6

Carl Palmer’s ELP Legacy

Fri 11

Sarah Millican SOLD OUT

Thu 7

Kiki Dee & Carmelo Luggeri

Sat 12

Nights on Broadway

Fri 8

Glenn Tilbrook

Sun 13

Ceilidh Experience Concert & Dance

Sat 9

Barbara Dickson

Mon 14 Gun

Sun 10

National Youth Jazz Orchestra

Wed 16 Aly Bain & Phil Cunningham

Sun 10

Honey & the Bear

Wed 16 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Tue 12

Gretchen Peters

Thu 17

Izzy Gizmo

Wed 13 The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Thu 17

Ensemble 360

Wed 13 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Thu 17

Matt Richardson

Thu 14

Nick Lowe

Fri 18

Sam Outlaw

Fri 15

Billy Walton Band/Virgil & The Accelerators

Sat 19

Andy Fairweather Low

Sat 16

No Jacket Required

Sat 19

Viviana Zarbo

Wed 20 The Paradis Files

Sun 20

John Lenehan

Thu 21

The Paradis Files

Sun 20

Rachel Parris

Fri 22

The Young’uns

Sun 20

Yvonne Lyon & Arcelia

Fri 22

The Blackheart Orchestra

Sat 23

China Crisis

Sun 24

Sunday Sessions: Alan Barnes & David Newton

Tue 1

Naturally 7

Wed 2

Wed 23 The Dublin Legends

John Smith

Thu 24

Curtis Stigers

Fri 25

Curtis Stigers

Sat 26

Clive Anderson

Sun 24

Kingdom of Madness

Sat 26

The Drystones

Tue 26

Maya Youssef

All ticket prices are inclusive of booking fees

Friends and Founders discount applies

Educational

Mancini Forum

Stage 2

For more information see page 3

Wed 27 The Shee

Wed 25 Daphne’s Flight

Thu 28

Focus

Thu 26

Tony Christie

Fri 29

Hot Club of Cowtown

Thu 26

Granny’s Attic

Sat 30

Karanataka

Fri 27

Oysterband

Sat 30

Emma Smith & Jamie Safir

Fri 27

Fraser Anderson

Sat 28

An Evening with Jimmy Webb

MAY Sun 1

John Illsley

Sat 28

Katie Doherty & the Navigators

Wed 4

The Noise Next Door

Sun 29

La Voix

Thu 5

Los Pacaminos

Sun 29

Flo Perlin

Thu 5

Charm of Finches

Tue 31

Mark Thomas

Fri 6

Tom Robinson Band

JUNE

Fri 6

Sidewinder

Thu 2

Rich Hall

Sat 7

Show of Hands

Fri 3

G2 Genesis

Sun 8

Billie Holiday at Carnegie Hall

Sat 4

G2 Genesis

Tue 10

Peter White

Sat 4

Steve Tilston

Tue 10

Rebecca Loebe

Sun 5

G2 Genesis

Thu 12

The London Tango Quartet

Tue 7

Chris Smither

Fri 13

Sam Kelly’s Station House

Wed 8

Abel Selaocoe

Sat 14

Danni Nicholls

Thu 9

Toyah & Hazel O’Connor

Sun 15

Flook

Fri 10

Mark Steel

Tue 17

Tord Gustavsen Trio

Tue 14

The High Kings

Wed 18 An Acoustic Round

Wed 15 The Unthanks

Wed 18 Screaming Blue Murder Comedy Club

Fri 17

Marty Wilde

Thu 19

Jon Allen & The Luna Kings

Fri 17

Jess Jocoy

Fri 20

Catrin Finch & Seckou Keita

Sat 18

Nell Bryden

Sat 21

Ultimate Bowie

Sun 19

Richard Durrant

Sat 21

Gary Fletcher Band

Tue 21

Georgie Fame Trio

Sun 22

Sunday Sessions: Polly Gibbons & James Pearson

Thu 23

Voice of the Heart

Thu 23

Edgar Broughton

Sun 22

Camille O’Sullivan

Fri 24

Spiers & Boden

Sun 22

Gary Fletcher Band

Sat 25

Brother Strut

Tue 24

John Shuttleworth’s Back Again

Sun 26

Go Now! The Music of the Moody Blues

Tue 24

Cup O’Joe

Thu 30

Bootleg Blondie

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box office 01908 280800

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