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Fathers' Day Concertini with Rob Castell
Musical theatre tunes and family favourites including songs from The Lion King and The Greatest Showman.
Concertinis are a relaxed environment, ideal for children with SEND.
Age Guidance: all ages
WHY? Little people can dance, sing and move around!
Studio
£11 | £9 under 16s | Family & Friends (4 people) £36
The Vinyl Frontier: The 2020 Singles Championships
Join host Jeff Lloyd for a sociable evening of music, trivia and chat.
Eight challengers bring their favourite three 7" singles to try and make it through to the final and be crowned Singles Champion 2020. The audience vote for their favourite in each heat in the most popular Vinyl Frontier event of the calendar. Come and be part of that audience!
Studio
£8
Siobhan Miller
One of Scotland’s foremost folk singers, Siobhan Miller is an exceptional talent.
She is renowned for her unique vocal style paired with evocative song-writing, and a fusion of indie and alternative music with her strong folk roots. She is backed by three musicians on guitar, bass and fiddle.
WHY? Alongside a 2018 BBC Radio 2 Folk Award, she is the only ever three-time winner of Scots Singer of the Year at the BBC Alba Scots Trad Music Awards
Studio
£16.50
Rosemary Clooney: A Life in Song
Natasha Seale fronts an all-star band to celebrate the life and music of the iconic vocalist Rosemary Clooney.
She presents her heartfelt tribute through a blend of narrative and a repertoire drawn from the delights of the 1950’s popular song book. Expect sensational swing, Latin grooves and familiar favourites steeped in the jazz tradition.
Natasha’s infectious energy and superb vocal performance take audiences on a journey through Rosemary’s rich and diverse career spanning 50 years. With classic favourites such as Come on-a My House to the Concord years featuring songs by Duke Ellington and Billy Strayhorn. She weaves charming anecdotes around the glitterati and close company Clooney kept with Bing Crosby, Frank Sinatra, Nelson Riddle, The Gershwins, Billie Holiday and Judy Garland.
WHY? ‘Natasha brings her own blend of pizzazz and musicality, breathing new life into these wonderful songs. Not to be missed’ Claire Martin OBE
‘A delight to listen to’ Fiona Mountford, Evening Standard
Studio
£15 (£13 conc)
ELO Again
The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
The Ultimate Tribute to Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
ELO Again are back with their stunning Re-Discovery Tour celebrating the truly universal music of Jeff Lynne and the Electric Light Orchestra.
Now in their 8th year ELO Again really give you a dramatic taste of what a legendary ELO concert would have been like back in their heyday. The whole experience is professionally re-enacted with a great sound reproduction, light show and visual effects. Expect the spectacular live effect of ELO’s famous orchestrations, soaring strings and vocals.
WHY? With all the big hits – Mr Blue Sky, Livin’ Thing, Sweet Talkin’ Woman, Shine a Little Love, Confusion, Last Train to London, Roll Over Beethoven and more
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Halloween Barn Dance
A spooky Halloween Barn Dance featuring live music from Norden Farm favourites Cut a Shine.
Dance your socks off in wigs, hats and costumes while raising the rafters of the 18th century Long Barn.
Zombies, Ghosts and Witches all welcome …
Long Barn
£15
John Lennon Tribute UK
Visualise a young Lennon and you have Gaz Keenan. Add a highly professional backing band and from the start you know this is a live music experience you won't forget.
The Lennon Retrospective is a two hour show that promises to take you on a journey through John Lennon’s popular back catalogue, serving up classic solos and Lennon penned early Beatles classics.
Fronted by Gaz Keenan, the band of professional musicians have played theatres countywide with the show, designed to offer an authentic Lennon experience.
A look alike and sound alike, Gaz featured in the ITV show The Big Audition which he went on to win. His ability to recreate John's soulful vocals alongside passionate guitar and piano work, is clear to see on stage. The show is stitched together with costume changes, uncanny mannerisms and caustic wit.
WHY? 'No-one can top Gaz who looks like Lennon in his early years' The Daily Express
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Kingdom of Madness: Classic Magnum
Members of Magnum’s classic era line-ups reunite to perform classic Magnum songs from the 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, gaining a reputation as one of the UK most captivating bands, both musically and visually.
Highlights of the band’s career include regular sold-out tours and appearances at major festivals.
The line up includes:
Mark Stanway (keyboards) (Magnum 1980-2016, Grand Slam)
Micky Barker (drums) (Magnum 1985-95)
Richard Bailey (keyboards, flute) (Magnum 1975-80, Whitesnake)
Mo Birch (vocals, percussion) (Magnum, Go West, UB40)
For their 2020/21 tour dates Kingdom of Madness are joined by acclaimed vocalist Tony Martin, best known for his decade as lead vocalist of Black Sabbath.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Amy Winehouse Experience AKA Lioness
Stars in Their Eye’s finalist and X Factor boot-camp contestant Emma Wright provides an authentic tribute to the enormous talent of Amy Winehouse.
Accompanied by a full backing band, they recreate the sound of this heady mix of jazz, soul and pop.
WHY? Be taken on a journey through the emotional rollercoaster of Amy’s song writing, guaranteed to have you singing and dancing throughout this full stage show
Courtyard Theatre
£19 (£17 conc)
Echoes by Mi Flamenco
Mi Flamenco's evocative new production, Echoes, combines engaging imagery, emotive flamenco dance and soul-stirring music and voice.
Original music by Uri Tal (virtuoso guitar) combines with the haunting sound of Sean O’Connell’s flute and the raw vocal power of singer Luis Vargas Monge.
Add the dance passion and sophisticated strength from Ester Tal and Tomas Arroquero and you have all the necessary ingredients to lose yourself in an immersive experience of flamenco sights and sounds.
WHY? 'Stunning flamenco dancing backed up by hugely talented guitar players and singers'
Helen Potter, Docklands Review
Courtyard Theatre
£16 (£15 conc)
Martin Turner ex Wishbone Ash - Wishbone Gold
Martin Turner and his band return to the Courtyard Theatre to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the formation of the original Wishbone Ash. The band will perform another classic album in its entirety – 1971's Pilgrimage.
Wishbone Ash was formed by West Country musicians Martin Turner and Steve Upton, in 1969.
Five decades later, the music of the classic line-ups of Wishbone Ash continues to delight audiences worldwide through both live performances and a rich legacy of recorded work that continues to be enjoyed by fans old and new.
Martin Turner continues to perform the band’s best loved works with his current line-up, which features guitarists Danny Willson and Misha Nikolic and drummer Tim Brown.
The Spring 2020 Wishbone Gold tour will see Martin and his band performing 1971’s iconic Pilgrimage album – as well as other favourites from the classic era of Wishbone Ash, including Argus highlights.
WHY? The Wishbone Gold tour will mark the very first time Pilgrimage has been performed in its entirety on stage and this tour is an event that no Wishbone Ash aficionado will want to miss
Courtyard Theatre
£19
Bye Bye Baby
Bye Bye Baby are a jaw-dropping tribute to the musical phenomenon Jersey Boys and the timeless, iconic music of Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons.
Incredible four part harmonies, roof raising falsetto complete with energetic and stylish choreography ensures that Bye Bye Baby is a show that will make it a night remember!
WHY? Includes 31 of Valli’s greatest hits including Sherry, December ’63 (Oh What A Night), Grease, Can’t Take My Eyes Off You, Beggin’, Working My Way Back To You and many more!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Sound of Springsteen
The eight piece band take to the stage for the second year of touring in 2020.
With a passion for the work of 'The Boss', this tribute to Bruce Springsteen brings their years of live performances and recording to rock you with the legend's greatest hits and deep cuts.
WHY? With songs like, Born In The USA, Glory Days, Streets of Philadelphia and many more, this is a night of passion for Springsteen!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Kris Drever
Kris Drever is a Scottish folk singer songwriter.
He has won multiple awards including an incredible seven BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards, two shortlist nominations for Scottish Album of The Year (with his trio Lau) and much acclaim for his solo recordings and concerts including glowing reviews from The Herald, The Guardian, Mojo and Q Magazine.
His recent single Scapa Flow 1919 was nominated for Best Original Track by BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards whilst his (John Parish produced) album with Lau Midnight and Closedown was released in 2019 by Reveal Records to wild acclaim including being chosen in The Best Albums of The Year feature by The Guardian.
Drever’s voice and guitar form a part of the backbone of today’s contemporary roots and folk scene. Hugely admired as a solo artist, collaborator, a phenomenal and prolific artist. Kris has collaborated with Cream’s Jack Bruce, Bela Fleck, Tinariwen, Joan As Police Woman, Jerry Douglas, Danny Thompson, Tim O’Brien, Sarah Jarosz, Shawn Colvin, Phil Cunningham, Rosanne Cash, Roddy Woomble, Eddi Reader, Adem, Kate Rusby, Julie Fowlis, Karine Polwart, Seckou Keita and many more. One of Scotland’s finest and most in demand musicians.
'The folk revival has a new standard bearer' Q
'Folk Singer of The Year & Best Original Track Award Winner' BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards 2017
'Completely infectious' ★★★★★ BBC Music
'Utterly stunning' fRoots
'Immense yet ultra-supple sophistication, musicianship of the first order...a breath of fresh air' Songlines
'Guitarist with that bravely experimental trio Lau, Kris Drever has all the makings of a solo celebrity' ★★★★ The Guardian
'Kris Drever is a serious talent' Mojo
Alvin Youngblood Hart
The New Orleans native is known as one of the world's foremost practitioners of country blues.
Alvin is a faithful torchbearer for 1960s and 1970s guitar rock, Western Swing and vintage country. He is a Grammy Award winner and has released a Grammy Award nominated album. He has appeared on BBC2’s Later with Jools Holland and BBC4’s Blues on Later.
WHY? ‘The boy got thunder in his hands!’ Taj Mahal
Studio
£14
Danni Nicholls
Danni’s passionate delivery, guitar play, captivating velvet voice and charmingly engaging between-song banter offer spell binding performances.
Having received consecutive AMA-UK award nominations (2017 UK Album of the Year for Mockingbird Lane, 2018 UK Artist of the Year), touring with legends Shakin' Stevens, Lucinda Williams, also The Secret Sisters, singer-songwriter Danni Nicholls has been enjoying an incredible ride.
Her third studio album The Melted Morning was released 2019.
WHY? 'An incredibly well-crafted album' ★★★★★ Maverick Magazine
'A polished dark gem' Americana-UK
'I absolutely love the elegance and beauty of her music' Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2
Studio
£12.50