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The Beatles: Hornsey Road with Mark Lewisohn
The surprises and delights of Abbey Road, the Beatles’ final album – 50 years on.
September 2019 is the golden anniversary of the Beatles’ multi-platinum album Abbey Road – the last work they recorded before their seismic breakup. It was both the end of the Sixties and the end of the greatest band of all time.
To hail this anniversary, world’s leading Beatles historian Mark Lewisohn is touring a theatre show of illumination, intrigue and surprises in a fast-moving and smart illustrated history of our forever national-heroes the Beatles, their brilliant album Abbey Road, and other major events of that extraordinary year 1969.
Mark Lewisohn has the world’s greatest archive of Beatles stuff, harvested over 40+ years of unrivalled deep access to archives and public and private collections. He will be showing audiences a stunning array of strong and relevant content, with rare music, photos, films and choice memorabilia. Audiences (even superfans) will see and hear things they didn’t know existed.
Why? Exploring the surprises and delights of Abbey Road, the Beatles' final album - 50 years on
Courtyard Theatre
£20
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A Celebration of Life
The power of poetry, celebrating life from childhood to twilight. An emotional, funny and heart-warming show.
A pre-recorded event from Maidenhead actor Clive Woodward, live streamed on Sunday 14 June 4pm. Clive performs his much loved show, A Celebration of Life, to raise funds for Norden Farm during this challenging time due to the ongoing Covid-19 crisis. All ticket revenue will go directly to supporting Norden Farm.
Based around poetry, the performance often reflects on Clive’s varied and interesting life and includes amusing anecdotes and a splash of music.
Poems from childhood to twilight provide a powerful, emotional and fun afternoon – allowing you to reflect on and celebrate life. A perfect tonic at this time and geared to make you think, reflect, laugh and observe life during these unprecedented times.
Clive has acted in films, theatre, BBC radio plays and TV productions. He has performed his own shows A Celebration of Life and You, Me, Colin and Helen at various theatres. Clive is also a former national motor racing champion and commentator.
Norden Farm Online
£8 per household
Booking cut off time: 2pm Sunday 14 June
Find out more about the ways you can support Norden Farm here.
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
Dom Joly
Dom Joly is best known as the creator of Trigger Happy TV.
And now the writer and broadcaster is undertaking his first UK tour since 2011, giving fans a rare opportunity to see him live.
Dom will be talking about his exploits as a serial globe-trotting and seeker of dangerous travel spots. From North Korea though the Congo and Syria to Chernobyl, he's visited some of the most unusual places on the planet. Joly famously attended school with Osama Bin Laden and armed with a trusty Powerpoint, fans can expect his holiday snaps to provide comedy and a sense of danger.
Why? The best-selling author will meet fans after the show to sign copies of his latest book, The Hezbollah Hiking Club
Courtyard Theatre
£18
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
Marlon Solomon - Conspiracy Theory: A Lizard's Tale
Marlon's a Jew. This didn't bother him much until he discovered that some people he knew didn't believe the Holocaust happened.
From 9/11 to shape-shifting lizards and Holocaust denial, this is a darkly comic tale of one man's journey through the conspiracy underworld.
WHY? ‘Shrewd, funny and important’ The Guardian
Age guidance 13+ years.
Studio
£14 (£12 conc)
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