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The Band of the Blues & Royals |
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Saturday 11th September 2010 |
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The Drifters |
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Sunday 12th September 2010 |
As one of the biggest selling and longest serving bands of all time, The Drifters have sold to date over 214 million singles and 114 million albums across the world.
The line up of The Drifters has undergone many changes with more than 60 different singers, including icons such as Clyde McPhatter, Ben E King, Rudy Lewis and Johnny Moore. This UK tour features many of the biggest hits in particular from the Bell Arista era of the group`s success presented through a high energy ‘Disco Fantasia’ performance, along with some lesser known, and previously unreleased, tracks recorded during this era.
Some of the group’s biggest hits include classics such as Saturday Night at the Movies, There Goes My First Love, Under The Boardwalk, Can I Take You Home Little Girl, You`re More Than A Number in My Little Red Book, Love Games, Hello Happiness, On Broadway, Kissing In The Back Row and many more.
This dynamic non-stop show combines classic songs, top flight choreography and world class musicians with some of the group’s newer material from recent releases as well as the stunning new track Do You Dream of Me. |
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The Legendary Buddy Greco`s Swinging Las Vegas Show |
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Tuesday 21st September 2010 |
The last original member of Sinatra`s Rat Pack.
Buddy Greco – is a true Las Vegas Legend who has headlined in Vegas since the fifties and spent the sixties based at the famous Sands with The Rat Pack. He started his career as pianist and vocalist for the great Benny Goodman and went on to become one of America’s most popular entertainers. He has the rare distinction of being asked by Frank Sinatra to record for his own record label Reprise and was also the only American chosen to perform at The Royal Command Performance with the Beatles in 1964. Grammy and Emmy Awards along with Hit records such as The Lady Is A Tramp, Around The World and Girl Talk propelled Buddy to legendary status.
Today he is recognised as a major influence on the careers of the likes of Harry Connick Jnr and Michael Buble. He has recorded 68 albums including a live album with Frank and Sammy. In this swinging show he is joined by the sensational Lezlie Anders performing her acclaimed salute to Peggy Lee and the award winning Rat Pack is back! The Goodman Allstars Band and the the stunning Flamingo Vegas Showgirls complete Buddy Greco`s fabulous Las Vegas Experience.
"Buddy can make anything swing - nobody comes close in that department" Frank Sinatra
"Buddy Greco`s world is a very, very swinging world" Sammy Davis Jnr |
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One Man Lord Of The Rings |
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Wednesday 22nd September 2010 |
Charles Ross, creator of the hugely successful One Man Star Wars Trilogy, returns with his equally hilarious follow-up in which he recreates the enchanting world of Middle-earth, armed with nothing more than a pair of elbow pads and his outrageous imagination!
No props or costumes are required as Ross hurtles through the Tolkien trilogy – The Fellowship Of The Ring, The Two Towers and The Return Of The King – in just 3,600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment. If you’ve seen the films, read the books and named your first-born Frodo, don’t miss Ross’ zany take on the ever-popular epic saga.
"The films are high quality cinema and Ross is high quality entertainment… 5 stars for unbelievable talent" Edinburgh Guide
"Book fast – it will be a hot ticket. 5 stars" www.whatsonstage.com
"A right proper fangasm" National Student Magazine
"If you liked The Lord of the Rings trilogy, you`ll love Charlie Ross` version - and if you didn`t, well, at least his is shorter" Sir Ian McKellen
The Lord of the Rings and the characters, items, events and places therein are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Tolkien Enterprises. All rights reserved. |
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Colin Fry & T J Higgs |
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Saturday 25th September 2010 |
The Free Spirit Show
Don’t miss two of the most celebrated psychic mediums Colin Fry and TJ Higgs as they deliver messages of love and comfort in their brand new Free Spirit Tour. Be stunned by their breathtaking accuracy and compassion in this all new show as they conduct an evening of intimate communication with your loved ones.
Psychic phenomenon Colin Fry of television`s 6th Sense and Colin Fry Live! has previously appeared alongside his gifted spiritual female counterpart TJ Higgs in The Three Mediums and Psychic Private Eyes.
Evenings of Mediumship are not scientifically proven and are presented for education and entertainment purposes only. |
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7.30pm |
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Tea Dance |
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Monday 27th September 2010 |
Tea Dance
Enjoy an afternoon of dancing, conversation and, of course, tea and biscuits! |
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2.30pm |
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Richard Digance |
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Thursday 30th September 2010 |
Quite simply one of the most entertaining acts you will ever see!
Brilliant self-penned comic songs introduced with panache, style and outrageous humour. Richard is an evergreen performer who appeals to all ages, making him still one of Britain`s top comedy and music attractions. He is highly respected by fellow comedians for his original material and by musicians for being one of Britain`s top acoustic guitarists. He has appeared to an audience of 8 in The Falklands, half a million at Knebworth Festival and done thousands of shows in between, as well as occasionally finding 9 letter words on Countdown.
Richard achieved a BAFTA Nomination for TV Entertainer Of The Year in the late 1980s and in 2003 received the Gold Award from The British Academy of Composers and Songwriters for his services to live music. His book Footynotes, written with Sky`s Chris Kamara, reached the Top 10 in WHSmith`s best-sellers list in November 2008. This year sees the release of two books of rhyme and the completion of his new novel Greedy.
Richard Digance has worked with a multitude of world-class acts including Steve Martin, Robin Williams, Roy Orbison, The Beach Boys, Elton John, David Essex, Jim Davidson, Supertramp, Elkie Brooks and Tom Jones. His TV specials for ITV ran for a record 11 years and on these shows he played guitar with Brian May, Status Quo, The Moody Blues, Buffy St Marie, Juan Martin, Marc Cohn and Chris de Burgh. Richard has recently broadened his appeal still further by returning to his musical roots through appearances at festivals, smaller theatres, arts centres and larger folk clubs. It’s what he loves doing! |
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Tommy Tiernan |
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Wednesday 6th October 2010 |
Presented by Mick Perrin for Just for Laughs Live
"Crooked Man"
Multi award-winning Irish superstar comic Tommy Tiernan is embarking on a long-awaited UK National tour.
Fresh from his sell out solo tour of Australia and New Zealand and following his third appearance on Letterman, Tiernan`s high intensity, high octane shows are not for the faint-hearted.
This new show Crooked Man is a delicious journey of rich, honest unashamed laughs. A no-holds-barred roller coaster ride as Tommy continues his relentless interrogation of the big ideas - Sex, Religion, Family, all viewed through the lens of his own curious quirks, personal demons and indignant sense of outrage.
Tommy Tiernan`s shows are simply legendary. He has an instinctive way of crafting words to bring his anecdotes to vivid life and make the jokes truly resonate. To spend time in this mans company is an unmissable treat.
Suitable for 18+ |
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8.00pm |
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John Bishop: Live |
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Tuesday 19th October 2010 |
Sorry, sold out!
The multi-award winning comedian and star of Live At The Apollo, Michael McIntyre’s Roadshow, Skins, Mock The Week and 8 Out Of 10 Cats, performs his brand new show.
"Bishop has funny bones" The Times
"Frankly hilarious" The Telegraph
"I can`t help falling in love with this open, optimistic show" Guardian
"A gloriously gifted storyteller" |
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Jerry Sadowitz |
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Friday 29th October 2010 |
Live From Leicester Square
Sadowitz is back!
"Often shocking, stand-up comedy`s only genius... compelling, hilarious, unpredictable and unmissable... the funniest comedian in the country" Guardian |
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8.00pm |
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An Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell |
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Tuesday 2nd November 2010 |
An Evening of Clairvoyance with TV Psychic Tony Stockwell
At its best, Mediumship has the potential to change someone’s life and to instil in them a sense of peace, comfort and purpose.
Psychic Medium Tony Stockwell is not a new kid on the block and during his 20 years working as a medium he has constantly striven to improve his game and push the boundaries of his communication. In that time he has had umpteen television programmes, taught at some of the most respected schools for mediumistic development as well as setting up his own training school for developing mediums.
“It’s one thing for a medium to tell you that they’ve got `someone who’s passed over` coming through, and that `they love and miss you`. It’s something else entirely when they provide you with clinically accurate information about specific times, places and events that they simply couldn’t have gathered by scientifically-accepted means” Mike Hallowell, Journalist
Tony Stockwell: Sensitive and Inspirational. Giving a voice to those in the unseen world without voices. |
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The Sensational Sixties Experience |
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Saturday 13th November 2010 |
The must see 60s show for 2010.
All the original hits performed by the original hit makers. Experience a night true to the era with three of the most popular bands of the 60s.
Starring The Tremeloes, Hermans Hermits and The Union Gap and hosted by Alan Mosca from Freddie & The Dreamers this quintessential 60s line up is packed with nostalgia and hits such as Silence Is Golden, Twist And Shout, Here Comes My Baby, Do You Love Me , Helule Helule, Even The Bad Times Are Good, I’m Into Something Good, Something Is Happening, No Milk Today, I’m Henry The Eighth, Silhouettes, Mrs Brown You’ve Got A Lovely Daughter, Young Girl, Lady Willpower, Woman Woman and Over You.
Don`t miss the ultimate sensational 60s show of 2010 with over 25 hits performed by three of the most influential bands of their time. Step back in time and relive the past during an evening true to the 60s when pop music was at its very best.
The Tremeloes
Probably the most popular 60s band still touring the world today, The Tremeloes were the first British 60s band to have hits in South America. In 1961 Decca records auditioned two bands where one would receive a 1 year contract, these bands were The Tremeloes and The Beatles - after the auditions The Tremeloes emerged with a three year contract!
Hermans Hermits
Throughout the mid-60s music scene Hermans Hermits proved to be a dominating force worldwide. From 1964 the band chalked up over 20 Top 20 singles, ten hit albums and three major movies. Hermans Hermits perform over 200 shows a year worldwide and after over 40 years in the business are still "into something good"!
The Union Gap
The Union Gap gained worldwide recognition when their first combined release Young Girl hit the number one spot in the UK and number two in the USA. Next came Lady Willpower which again reached number five in the UK and number two in the USA. Their next release Woman Woman also proved a major Top Ten hit in both the UK and USA. Sit back, relax end enjoy the fantastic harmonies of The Union Gap. |
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Chris Addison |
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Friday 19th November 2010 |
Due to popular demand Mr. Chris Addison off Bafta Award-winning comedy The Thick of It, In The Loop, Skins and Lab Rats is pleased to announce an autumn tour extension of his brand new critically acclaimed show. Daftness! Whimsy! Jokes! Lies! Smartarsery! Flapping about! All present and correct.
★★★★ The Independent
“Prime material. Worth the five-year wait.” Chortle
“One of the most accomplished live acts you are likely to see this year.” The Observer
“Downright hilarious. His stories reduced a packed crowd to tears of helpless laughter.” The Sunday Times
“Brisk and brimming with bonhomie, Addison romps through material ranging from the personal to the political.” The Stage |
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8.00pm |
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Jethro To Late to Grow Up` |
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Saturday 20th November 2010 |
To Late to Grow Up`
After 35 years in the business, Jethro still packs theatres up and down the country, and is still as mischievous as he was as a child. Jethro…Please don’t ever grow up, the world would lose one of the most unique comedy legends ever. If you want to laugh until it hurts, look no further than here, this is the show for you!! |
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Mark Watson Live |
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Tuesday 23rd November 2010 |
Phil McIntyre Entertainments
The multi-award winning comedian and host of BBC`s We Need Answers, Never Mind The Buzzcocks, and a Mock The Week regular and star of cult Radio 4 series Mark Watson Makes The World Substantially Better, Mark Watson finally returns to the road in the UK, with his most personal, most surprising, and funniest show yet. Total sell-out seasons at the Montreal, Melbourne, Sydney and Edinburgh Festivals.
`A classic observational humorist, a stand-up superstar` Time Out New York
`By the end, the audience is in danger of collapsing with laughter` Evening Standard
`The highest achiever the Edinburgh Festival has seen this decade` Times
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7.30pm |
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The Saw Doctors |
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Wednesday 24th November 2010 |
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This event is an all standing event.
Tickets go on sale 24th April at 9.30am
The Saw Doctors announce a concert in Cheltenham as part of their UK Tour.
This is Celtic folk-rock at its absolute best.
From County Galway in the West of Ireland, The Saw Doctors have a dedicated international following, including many fans in Gloucestershire.
Playing a mix of music from their roots, they are noted for being the true people’s band.
The impressive line-up includes original members Davy Carton and Leo Moran, who are now joined by former Waterboys member Anthony Thistlethwaite, along with Kevin Duffy and Eímhín Craddock.
They take their name from itinerant craftsmen who once travelled from sawmill to sawmill sharpening and repairing saws and hold the record for Ireland`s biggest-selling single of all time, "I Useta Lover".
Not to be missed, it’s a great chance to hear and dance to one of Ireland’s best. |
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Mediaeval Baebes |
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Tuesday 14th December 2010 |
Mediaeval Baebes’ exquisite storybook opened its pages in 1996, when a group of friends broke into a North London cemetery and sang together, clad in flowing white gowns and crowns of ivy.
Pulling lyrics from medieval texts and setting them to original scores using mediaeval and classical instruments, whilst singing in an impressive array of long forgotten languages, the Baebes offered a unique musical beauty and outstanding talent. Their choice of mediaeval texts were dramatic, obscure and dark in topic and remarked upon the inevitability of death, the pointlessness of material possessions, the horror of unrequited love or the dangers of imbibing too much alcohol. Some themes are timeless!
Twelve years later, these fair maidens have placed three albums into the top of the classical charts and their contribution to the BBC production of The Virgin Queen (composed by Martin Phipps) resulted in a deserved Ivor Novello award 2007 for best television soundtrack.
Mediaeval Baebes have performed before enthusiastic audiences in the UK, United States, Canada and Europe in venues ranging from castles and caves to nightclubs and Renaissance Fayres. They have toured with Jools Holland and played at The Royal Albert Hall, Carnglaze Caverns in Cornwall, Jersey Opera House, Tewkesbury Abbey, supported Michael Flatley in Hyde Park, and performed at the legendary Lilith Fair.
Their most recent album ‘Illumination’ takes a fresher contemporary direction whilst retaining the ethereal beauty of the Baebes’ historical and musical influences. The ‘Baebes are currently working on a theatrical spectacular for 2011 with renowned creative director Micha Bergese (Jeff Wayne’s War Of The Worlds, Shaolin Monks Wheel Of Life). |
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Johnny Coppin |
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Thursday 16th December 2010 |
| Johnny Coppin is a singer/songwriter, composer and poetry anthologist. Formerly with the folk-rock band Decameron, his many solo albums include "Forest & Vale & High Blue Hill" (Songs of Gloucestershire), "Edge of Day" - a collaboration with world-famous writer Laurie Lee, "Force of the River", "A Country Christmas" "The Shakespeare Songs" and his most recent albums "Keep the Flame" and "The Winding Stair". His clear voice together with his ability to write fine songs make his music essentially English in character while having universal appeal. Jack Russell, the Gloucestershire and ex-England wicket-keeper, is a big fan and often used to lead his team in singing one of Johnny's rousing Gloucestershire songs |
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