SUNDAY 3rd MAY 6pm ~ 8pm
POETRY FRIENDS
A monthly get together to read your favourite poems.
In the bar on colder days and in the theatre garden when its sunny.
£4 & £2.50 conc.

Beginning WEDNESDAY 6th MAY ~ 7pm – 9pm
NEW SIGN LANGUAGE COURSE
With Jean Sellers 10 week course
Every Wednesday except school holidays. This course is designed to give a basic understanding of sign language and a good background vocabulary of everyday language. Enjoyable and fun it will be of help to anyone interested in sign language and will lead to a certificate –
‘Introduction to British Sign Language’.
Jean Sellers is a trustee of the organisation Deafl incs and has been deaf herself from the age of three.
“I would like to thank you for your support and encouragement over the last 10 weeks. You have kept us all focused and at the same time made the sessions very enjoyable. I cannot believe how my confi dence has grown” ~ One of Jean’s past students.
£90 for the course

FRIDAY 8th MAY ~ 8pm
NICK HARPER
Son of legendary Roy Harper, Nick Harper is one of the country’s most exciting singer- songwriters. Having grown up in the company of legendary musicians Keith Moon, Jimmy Page, Robert Plant and Dave Gilmour....., Nick got his first major break supporting Squeeze in the mid 1990s. Since then he has released five studio albums, a double live CD and 2EP’s, and is on the road for much of the year. His shows are often a mixture of his own songs and well-known covers of songs done in inimitable Harper style and include everything from Led Zeppelin to Public Enemy. To this he adds his own take on the world, biting political satire, and charmingly caustic wit. Often compared to Rufus Wainwright and Jeff Buckley, Nick Harper has been described by Mojo magazine as “one of the fi nest guitarists of his generation”, a singer with a “soaring vocal range and a propensity for an epic song”.
£10 & £9 conc.

SATURDAY 16th MAY ~ 8pm
NEW FANFARE BIG BAND
A summer session of big band music from Gordon Grant and his sixteen piece swing band. Expect Glenn Miller, Gershwin & Count Basie numbers along with many other great tunes from the big band era. Fresh new faces in the band, and a return of Becky Smythe on vocals. £10 & £9.50 conc.

SUNDAY 14th JUNE t.b.c., ~ 10am - 4pm
SINGING WORKSHOP with SoundLincs and Sing Up with SoundLincs and Sing Up
A fun singing workshop for all, with a particular emphasis on learning to lead a small singing group or choir.
Free admission.
To book your place phone Louise on SoundLincs on 01522 510073 or email her at louise@soundlincs.org

TUESDAY 23rd JUNE ~ 7.30pm
JOJI HIROTA TAIKO ENSEMBLETAIKO ENSEMBLE Taiko drumming Japanese Flute Voice
“Hiroto is marvellous. His face remains passive as his hands fly around the instruments....” Rhythm Magazine.
“He’s a general live wire” ~ The Times
An evening of thrilling and totally absorbing drumming from Joji and his five strong group of drummers, performed on a wide variety of huge drums and percussion with over twenty instruments on stage, interspersed with shakuhachi flute (bamboo flute) and vocal renditions of authentic Japanese folk songs. International artist, Joji Hirota brings his unique style to traditional and original compositions in this rare appearance. His music embraces the foundations of Japanese traditional drumming and reflects the influence of many of his worldwide musical collaborations ~ a truly universal performer!
£15 & £14 conc.

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- postponed until Autumn -THE !GUBI FAMILY BUSHMEN OF THE KALAHARI
The !Gubi Family are an enchanting and unique traditional San, or Bushman group from The Kalahari Desert ~ keepers of the ancient musical traditions of their culture. With their intriguing instruments, haunting melodies and deeply tribal rhythms, their performances and workshops are captivating, educating and deeply moving. To experience seeing and hearing them live is to experience the magic of an ancient culture fi rst hand. They were rapturously received in London in March of this year, and again around the Highlands and Islands of Scotland, with highlights including appearances at the Edinburgh International Mela Festival and the Orkney International Science Festival.

- in their place we have:

SATURDAY 11th JULY ~ 8.00pm

KAKATSITSI ~ Master Drummers of Ghana
Traditional drummers, dancers and singers from Ghana ~ Kakasitsis' music combines traditional drumming grooves played on West African drums and instruments with chants sung in six part harmony. Highlights of their seven UK tours include appearances at Glastonbury and the London 'Big Time' Millenium celebrations. The recent addition of a strong dance element to complement the already outstanding drumming and singing components, has established Kakatsitsi as the leading African traditional group in the UK. See them Live this summer at Spilsby Theatre.
£12 & £11 conc.

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THURSDAY 23rd JULY ~ 7.30pm
Fusion Theatre Company present
‘CHOMP’ THE ZOMBIE MUSICAL
Theatre Hire.

SUNDAY 26th JULY ~ 7.30pm
JULIE FELIX
A major star in the 60s and 70s with Bob Dylan and Joan Baez, Julie was part of the folk movement carrying a message through song to a generation of young people. Her work reflects the experience and integrity of a lifetime committed to music. She is an International artist of great distinction with a pure and powerful voice.
£12 & £11 conc.

 

 

 

 

SUNDAY 9th AUGUST ~ 7.30pm
TASHI LHUNPO MONASTERY TOUR SACRED SOUNDS OF TIBET
‘The Power of Compassion’
The Tashi Lhunpo return this year to the theatre on tour. Expect spellbinding masked dance and sacred music and chant from the principal
monastery of the Utsang Province in Tibet.
£12 & £11 conc.

MONDAY 10th AUGUST ~ FRIDAY 14th AUGUST
For children age 8-14
SUMMER DANCE & DRAMA WORKSHOP FOR CHILDREN
With FAYE BRADBROOK
Singing, Dancing and Acting & Craftwork
A week long workshop with Faye Bradbrook, leading to a performance for friends and family at the end of the week.
Please bring lunches, drinks and snacks and wear comfortable clothing.
£75 for the week

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REGULAR EVENTS

ACOUSTIC, FOLK & OPEN MIC NIGHT IN THE THEATRE BAR 8-11pm

LAST MONDAY OF THE MONTH

The first Acoustic folk night of the season held in the theatre bar with around a log fire with real ales on sale.

Open mic for the first hour of the season ~ come and sing your favourites songs or read a favourite poem, then enjoy the music session afterwards. Bring an instrument to play or come to listen.