Season Brochure June February 2016
TamworthArts&Events
www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk / Tel: 01827 709618
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Doors open 45 minutes prior to performance
Town centre parking are free after 6.00pm daily, Sundays & Bank Holidays. The nearest car parks are in Aldergate and Hospital Street. Paid parking is also available in Ankerside. Wheelchair access at ground level to theatre, bar and toilet. Free parking spaces at the side of the Assembly Rooms for drivers with limited mobility Guide dogs are welcome. Please mention at time of booking for designated seating. Induction loop facility available in the theatre. The box office can be contacted via mini-com on 01827 709618.
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The Three Degrees
27th June 7.30pm £25.00 / £22.50 Adv
(Limited adv number)
Well known for their soulful voices, beautiful gowns and fabulous stage shows. Songs include “When Will I See You Again”, “Dirty Ol’ Man”, “Take Good Care Of Yourself”.
Live Music 3rd & 10th July 7.30pm £4.00
Bandstand Concerts July - September Weekends 1pm-4pm
(Times may vary - please check website for further information)
FREE
Saturday 4th July- The Jays Sunday 5th July – Wilnecote St John’s Band Sunday 12th July – Tamworth Wind Band Sunday 19th July- The City of Lichfield Band Saturday 25th July- 58 Deluxe Blues Band Sunday 2nd August- Liquid Brass Sunday 9th August- Central England Concert Band Saturday 22nd August- Amington Band
A Midsummer Night’s Dream
Tamworth Castle Grounds 11th July 6.30pm £8.00 / £6.00 / £25 Family Ticket A wonderfully funny production of Shakespeare’s play of love and intrigue, magic and celebration, set on that most dangerous of nights when fairies are abroad and nothing is as it seems….
Olivia
12th July 1.00pm & 5.00pm £10.00 / £6.00 Adv
Tamworth-based Stage It! Academy returns to the Assembly Rooms for their summer show. Set in Victorian London, the show traces the steps of Olivia from downtrodden orphan to star of the stage. On her journey, she is befriended by Eliza Doolittle, and, after a series of adventures, becomes a singer in a new Gilbert and Sullivan show, thanks to the unlikely assistance of Fagin and the Artful Dodger. With a cast of students ranging in age from 4 to 18, this is a show not to be missed!
Essential Hollies
www.holliestribute.com
18th July 7.30pm £16.50 / £15.00 Adv Acclaimed as Britain’s number one tribute band, The Hollywood Bees perform a warm and nostalgic show featuring timeless hits from the early years, reproducing those unmistakable harmonies which made The Hollies unique ....and a remarkable acoustic tribute to Crosby, Stills and Nash.
Tamworth Voices Summer Concert Traditional Choir with a contemporary twist 25th July - 7.30pm - £5.00
Charlie & The Chocolate Factory Musical Workshop 27th - 31st July Mon - Thurs 10am- 4pm Friday 1pm-5pm £50.00 Friday Night Show 7.00pm £3.00
A world of sweet, heavenly delights await in this energetic week workshop introducing choreography and music inspired by this hit musical. Age 8-18 Including two free show tickets.
The Adventures of Robin Hood 1st August - 11.00am & 2.00pm - £11.00 / £8.00 Get transported back in time to the days of legend and heroes. In Sherwood Forest, Robin must team up with Friar Tuck, Will Scarlett and Little John to defeat his enemy the evil Sheriff of Nottingham. Exciting swordplay, fast action, catchy sing-along songs, puppets and humour.
Outdoor Cinema Hairspray 8th August - 9.15pm - £10.00 / £8.00 Adv A Nightmare on Elm Street 8th August - 12pm - £10.00 / £8.00 Adv
Musical Mash Up Workshop
August 10th - 14th - Mon - Thurs 10am-4pm Friday 1pm-5pm £50.00 Friday Night Show 7.00pm £3.00
O-Mi-God you guys, join us this summer as we Defy Gravity with our Shrek-tacular workshop. Sing, act and dance through this musical mash-up workshop. Age 8-18 Including two free show tickets.
The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny Dosthill Park 16th August 1.30pm £8.00 / £6.00 / £25 Family Ticket Live music and all your favourite characters from the Peter Rabbit tales. A delightful magical and enchanting experience for young and old alike.
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22nd August 11am-4pm Free Event Fun for all the family!
Camra Beer Festival
3rd - 5th September 11am-11pm Admission: £3 except Fri 5-11pm (£4) with CAMRA members free at all times.
Now in its 22nd year, the festival offers 90+ cooled cask ales plus a range of ciders, perries and continental bottled beers. (Supervised children are welcome until 5pm.)
Sounds of the Glenn Miller Era “A Special Concert to Mark the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Britain”
11th September - 7.30pm £19.50 - £17.50
The lights soften, the mood settles. An audience waits for that first moment of sound. The Big Band is poised, relaxed, but with eyes anxious for the lead. Recapture the sounds of a bygone era as the Nick Ross Orchestra presents ‘an unmissable evening of music and song’ – the Classic Big Band Sound of the 1940s. Sounds of the Glenn Miller era.
Ga Ga
12th September 7.30pm £18.00
Performed by a multi-award winning band who have headlined the International Guitar Festival on several occasions, this is a Queen show like no other. “Stunning” – Official Queen Fan Club “Superb” – Brian May
The world’s only official live tribute band dedicated to Marc Bolan & T.Rex T.Rextasy – awarded ‘The Best Live Tribute Band in the UK’ - BBC ‘They’re the closest you’re ever going to get to the real thing’ ~ Bill Legend (original T.Rex drummer) “Danielz looks and sounds uncannily like Bolan and has dedicated his life to the man” ~ The Times
18th September 7.30pm £16.00 / £15.00 Adv
Original Jukebox Heroes
19th September - 7.30pm - £18.00 Made up of six members who all have an impressive four decades of live music experience. Jeff Brown on vocals and bass guitar (Sweet and Tremeloes), Steve Whalley on guitar (Slade), Pete Phipps on drums (original drummer with The Glitter Band, Eurhythmics), Phil Hendricks (The Stiffs, Les McKeown’s Bay City Rollers), Philip Wright providing vocals and additional percussion (Paper Lace).
Chris & Pui
20th September 11am & 2pm £12.00 Adults / £10.00 Children £40 Family CBeebies’ favourite double act is coming to town!
See Chris & Pui from ‘Show Me Show Me’ in their new stage show with the toys & characters from their hit TV programme. With songs, comedy sketches, a dash of magic and heaps of joining in, this is a family show for children aged two to a hundred and two.
Light Show
By Tim Webb
22nd - 23rd September 10.30am - 1.30pm £10.00
Oily Cart invites you into a magical paper palace, where the sensory delights of nature unfold to provide the audience with a fully immersive experience. 22nd September: Designed for children with profound and multiple learning disabilities 23rd September: Designed for children with autism
The Fortunes Past & Present 25th September 7.30pm £17.00 The Fortunes celebrate 51 years in show business with their fabulous 2015 “Past and Present” show. New Songs, new stories, new anecdotes all brought together with narration and projection from the era. “You’ve Got Your Troubles,” “Here It Comes Again,” “Storm in a Teacup” Plus hits from Billy J Kramer and The Dakotas, Love Affair, Badfinger, and so many more!
Everly Brothers and Friends Tribute Show 26th September 7.30pm £15.00 £14.00 Concession £10 Child
The Temple brothers return with their fantastic tribute show, featuring all the classic hits. Plus special guest tributes.
Memories Are Made of This 30th September - 2.30pm - £14.00 / £12.00 Nostalgia just doesn’t come any better! A thrilling and breathtaking musical journey through the 40s, 50s, 60s, and 70s. ‘Bright, colourful, slick,....gave the audience just what they wanted’.... Leicester Mercury.
Eerie Evenings
2nd October - 9pm - 3am - £45.00
Bookings must be made directly with Eerie Evenings. Visit www.eerie-evenings.com or call 0845 201 3994
The Kast off Kinks 3rd October 7.30pm £20.00 / £18.00
Take part in a ghost hunt at Tamworth Assembly Rooms with renowned local paranormal events company, Eerie Evenings. Those brave enough have the unique opportunity to seek the venue’s resident spooks into the early hours. The event includes platform readings from psychic mediums and late-night vigils, during which guests will be able to use scientific ghost-hunting equipment and take part in controlled ‘contact experiments’ such as séance, table-tipping and Ouija. This is a completely authentic paranormal investigation; there are no actors or ‘stooges’, so there is always the possibility of experiencing genuine paranormal activity – definitely not one for the faint-hearted!
Not to be missed! Actual former members of the legendary band ‘The Kinks’, getting back together to re-live the good times. This great line-up features Mick Avory, John Dalton, Ian Gibbons and Dave Clarke. Expect all the hits including: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Deadend Street, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Apeman, Come Dancing, and many more for a great night out! “A full house, and a standing ovation. To anyone wondering about going, do not hesitate” (The Stables, Milton Keynes)
The ELO Experience 23rd October 7.30pm £21.00
The Official UK No1 Tribute show 2013 - as voted for by The Agents Association of GB ‘This band shows great style and professionalism. A tribute that’s jam-packed with musical talent, the lead singer is a dead-ringer for Lynne and his musical entourage provides an ELO tour de force’ Derek Smith, The Stage
Tamworth Arts Club Presents
Calamity Jane 13th – 17th October 7.30pm Plus Matinee 17th 2.30pm £14.50/ £12.50/ £50 Family
Calamity Jane can outrun and outshoot any man in Deadwood. Hard, boastful and desperate to impress, she travels to Chicago on the Deadwood Stage to recruit a star. But things don’t go too smoothly for Calamity, as everyone in town favours the new girl and she struggles to keep her jealousy and pride in check.
VIP Night 15th £18.95 Includes pre-show interval drinks and snacks
Rocktoberfest 9th October 8.00pm £4.00 Rock the night away to Tamworth’s finest bands whilst enjoying quality German food and beer.
24th October 7.30pm £12.00 / £10.00 WrestleForce brings another action packed show to the Tamworth Assembly Rooms for a Haloween special extravaganza that the whole family can enjoy! Fort one night only the athletes of WrestleForce will face the frightening creatures of the night from the very depths of the abyss itself! Will the monsters keep coming back from the dead and prove to be unstoppable? Or will the heroes, with the support of the fans, find the strength to overcome the power of darkness?
Hansel and Gretel 25th October - 12pm & 4pm £12.00 / £10.00 / £40.00 Family
Two children lost in the woods...a trail of breadcrumbs...and a bewitching house made of sweets. Magic, comedy, dragons, illusions and a custard pie or two! This exciting show is an extremely light, family fun filled, feel-good feast!
Roy Orbison and Friends with Barry Steele 30th October - 7.30pm - £19.00
Barry Steele is widely recognised as one of the world’s leading tributes to music legend Roy Orbison. Stunning audiences across the globe with his uncanny visual similarity and his ability to authentically revive the exquisite toe-tapping sound of this music giant. Joined by the phenomenal Paul Molloy as a young Elvis, the mesmerising talent Boogie Williams as Jerry Lee Lewis and Stars in Their Eyes winner Maxine Maxumber as Dusty Springfield. True Identikit Brilliance – The Stage.
Jethro
31st October 7.30pm £20.00
Every once in a while there comes along a true comedy genius, someone who rapidly gains cult status with the British public. Such is the case with Jethro! Armed with nothing more than a microphone and delivered to you in a warm Cornish accent, Jethro has the rare ability to paint hilarious pictures in the mind of his audience. More than four million DVD sales pay testimony to the size and dedication of his army of followers, and their love of the unpredictable, irreverent twaddle that reduces his audience to tears of laughter night after unforgettable night!
The Snow Queen 4th November 7.30pm £15.00 /12.00
Hans Christian Andersen’s classic fairy tale ballet, The Snow Queen! A spectacular production following the story of Gerda and her quest to find her friend Kay, whom the Snow Queen has placed under an evil spell. “Critics Choice – Top 5 productions touring the UK” – The Independent
Limehouse Lizzy 6th November - 7.30pm £16.00 / £15.00 Adv
Renowned for an action packed pyrothechnic fuelled explosion of a show, Limehouse Lizzy continue to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, well and dominating stages worldwide.
“Limehouse Lizzy’s Wayne Ellis, an uncanny ringer for Phil Lynott...” The Guardian
It is 40 years since ABBA won Eurovision and now it’s your chance to thank ABBA for the music! ABBA MANIA is now accepted as the world’s number one touring ABBA tribute production. ABBA MANIA brings ABBA fans old and new a night not to be missed. Dig out those platforms, dust down those flares, join in and enjoy all of your favourites including: ‘Mamma Mia’, ‘Voulez Vous’, ‘Dancing Queen’, ‘Winner Takes It All’, ‘Super Trouper’ and many more.
Fireworks Extravaganza 7th November 6.00pm Onwards FREE 8.00pm Fireworks (20 Minutes)
Bee Gees Fever show
13th November - 7.30pm - £16.00 / £14.00 Since 1999 Bee Gees Fever have been wowing audiences across the UK and Europe with their stunning live tribute to the music of the Brothers Gibb. From soulful ballads to high-energy disco classics, the band faithfully recreates the songs that made the Bee Gees musical legends. Bee Gees Fever perform all songs completely live: no backing tracks; no sequencers; just five guys, their voices and their instruments creating an undeniably authentic show packed with raw energy.
A Vision of Elvis 14th November 7.30pm £19.50 £10.00 Child
A Vision Of Elvis starring Rob Kingsley and his sensational band and singers is recognised as Europe’s most authentic and successful tribute to Elvis Presley. This show brings you a full evening featuring all the classic hits, from the hip Swivelling 50s Sun Studios to the movie years and the 1968 Comeback special with the finale being the electrifying jumpsuit concert years.
Christmas Festival 22nd November
19th November 7.30pm £21.50
Downtrodden Abbey 20th November 7.30pm £16.00 / 14.00 Table £100 (10 People)
The Countess Dowager has to save Downtrodden Abbey before the bailiffs come a-calling. Eat and be merry, become super sleuths and immerse oneself in an evening of theatrical mayhem and murder! Please advice the Box Office of any dietary requirements.
Tamworth Male Voice Choir 21st November 7.30pm £10.00
Tamworth Male Voice Choir together with our Friends Tamworth Ladies Choir invite you to an evening of music with a varied selection of songs to suit all tastes, songs to make you laugh, songs to make you cry and songs to get your feet tapping!
Billy Mitchell & Ray Laidlaw The Lindisfarne Story 27th November 7.30pm £19.00
The Lindisfarne Story is a celebration of Tyneside’s best-loved band for more than 30 years. Written and performed by founder member Ray Laidlaw, the original drummer and Billy Mitchell, front man for the final eight years. ‘Don’t miss it!’ Sam Wonfor, Newcastle Journal.
Tamworth Voices Christmas Concert 1st December - 7.30pm - £5.00
Steve Wicketts Seeing is Believing Jerry-Lee Lewis Show 4th December 7.30pm £18.00 OAP £16.00 Child/Student £10.00
As well as music by Jerry Lee there are some amazing piano playing skills on show. You really will have to see it to believe it! Can you imagine if there had been someone back in the 50s and 60s who could play like Jerry Lee Lewis and sing like Elvis Presley? Wouldn’t have that been something? Then don’t miss this show! Be amazed by Steve’s skill on the piano and his voice to match performing all Jerry Lee’s hits with a few added showpiece examples.
Vulgarities
8th - 10th December - £15.00 Eat drink and be merry at this very funny show from award winning group TACT. Sketches, songs, dance, coarse acting. Includes a cold plated supper served at your table. Book nine seats and get an extra one free!
(Please advise the Box Office Of any dietary requirements.)
Herman’s Hermits 11th December - 7.30pm - £18.50
Herman’s Hermits, one of the most successful groups throughout the world with record sales over 75 million, are coming to Tamworth! 60s Favourite songs include: Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Silhouettes, Dandy, Can’t You Hear My Heart Beat, There’s A Kind Of Hush, No Milk Today, Something Is Happening, Sunshine Girl, Henry VIII.
Amington Band Christmas Concert
Kick start the festive season with yuletide classics from Amington Band in this Christmas Brass Band concert
16th-23rd December 28th-30th December 2nd & 3rd January - Various Times £12.00 / £9.00 £38 Family Ticket Group Ticket £7.50 Come along this Christmas to the land of Pingpong where the Emperor Chu Chop Suey is determined to find a wealthy husband for his daughter Princess So So Shi. Meanwhile down in the Middle Entry we find Widow Twankey attempting to run the local laundry with the help of Wishee Washee and her somewhat feckless son, Aladdin, who clearly would rather spend time dreaming about the reclusive princess than helping his mother with the washing and ironing!
Evening Tea Dance 15 January
7.30pm
The theatre’s Victorian Hall provides the perfect £6.50 backdrop for an evening twirl around the dance floor. Price includes buffet. Please inform the box office of any dietary requirements. *Pre-Booking Essential
Afternoon Tea Dance
11th July - 28th August 2nd October - 20th November
Take an afternoon twirl around the dance floor. With organist Martin Atterbury Price includes tea, coffee and biscuits.
12.30pm £3.00
Blood Service 7th July 9th September 15th September
7th October 7th December 22nd October 3rd November
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Music, songs, dance, comedy
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Season Brochure June - February 2016 June
October
The Three Degrees 27th June
Afternoon Tea Dance 2nd
July
The Kast off Kinks 3rd
Enact 5th
Calamity Jane 13th - 18th
Total Stars 28th June
Eerie Evenings 2nd
Rocktoberfest 9th
Live Music 3rd
Afternoon Tea Dance 10th
The ELO Experience 23rd
A Midsummer Night’s Dream 11th
Hansel and Gretel 25th
Monster Mash 24th
Live Music 10th Olivia 12th
Roy Orbison And Friends with Barry Steele 30th
Tamworth Voices 25th
November
Jethro 31st
Essential Hollies 18th
Charlie & the Chocolate Factory Workshop
The Snow Queen 4th
27th - 31st
Limehouse Lizzy 6th
August
Abba Mania 7th
Fireworks Extravaganza 7th
The Adventures of Robin Hood 1st Just perform 3rd - 7th
Bee Gees Fever show 13th
A Nightmare on Elm Street Outdoor Cinema 8th
The Matt Monro Story - 30th Anniversary 19th
Hairspray Outdoor Cinema 8th
A Vision of Elvis 14th
Musical Mash Up 10th - 14th
Afternoon Tea Dance 20th
We Love Tamworth 22nd
Tamworth Male Voice Choir 21st
September
Billy Mitchell and Ray Laidlaw
Downtrodden Abbey 20th
 The Tales of Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny 16th
Christmas Festival 22nd
Afternoon Tea Dance 28th Beer Festival 3rd - 5th
Sounds of Glenn Miller Era 11th
The Lindisfarne Story 27th
Tamworth Voices Christmas Concert 30th
December
Ga Ga 12th
T-Rextasy 18th
Steve Wicketts Seeing is Believing
The Chris & Pui Show 20th
Belgrave Studio of Dance 5th & 6th
Everlys & Friends Tribute Show 26th
Herman’s Hermits 11th
Jerry-Lee Lewis Show 4th
Original Jukebox Heroes 19th
Vulgarities 8th - 10th
The Fortunes Past & Present 25th Memories Are Made of This 30th
Amington Band Christmas Concert 12th
Light Show 31st
Aladdin 16th - 23rd & 28th - 30th
January
Aladdin 2nd & 3rd
Evening Tea Dance 11th
Book online: www.tamworthartsandevents.co.uk Box Office: 01827 709618 All details were correct at time of print but are subject to change.
February
Gang Show 3rd - 6th