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Magical Honey
Presented by Sanskruti Dance
Inspired by Roald Dahl's Matilda, this is the story of Maya who learns from Goddess Saraswati and teaches Headmaster Tusra a lesson!
Join Maya’s world of dance, magic, storytelling and live music.
She loves to draw, read and harnesses her own magic with the help of the celestial being Saraswati. Together they explore the mystical world around them where they discover dancing peacocks, flowers appearing as if from nowhere, and the buzzing sound of imaginary bees. But behold, her foe Miss. Tusra! The evil headmonster, oops, headteacher believes that no one should enjoy art.
Maya now needs your help and a little bit of magic to combat Miss. Tusra and restore the beauty of her enchanting world. Can you help her?
'Impactful storytelling and mesmerising music. But, of course the dancers were magical.' Audience feedback
Studio
£12 I £10 under 16s
Family and Friends (4 people) £40
Tickets for children under 18 months For this show, tickets/ seats are not required for children under 18 months who are happy to sit on laps.
Jinder
The UK based singer/songwriter's music has been described as classic singer-songwriter style.
With occasional forays into punchy alternative pop on recent releases, a genre that Jinder fills as easily as he fits into folk. His work is often compared to that of John Martyn, Jackie Leven, Townes Van Zandt and Stephen Stills, with influences as diverse as The Replacements, early Echo and The Bunnymen and The Blue Nile.
Jinder's vocal style is warm and sweet whilst his lyrics weave a rapturous tale. With a career spanning over 20 years he has many a tale to tell.
He made his debut in the late 90s with the critically acclaimed Dusty Roads EP. He has gone on to release twelve albums for five record labels, including Sony BMG and Universal.
Jinder's songs have appeared in hit movies, been recorded by other artists, featured on a Number 1 album and in a West End musical.
In 2019, Jinder enjoyed five entries in the UK download charts, including Keep Me In Your Heart which appeared in hit movie Fisherman’s Friends and reached Number 1 in the download charts in eight countries.
2020 saw the release of a brace of critically acclaimed new albums and a virtual world tour, with several weeks of live-streamed concerts across dozens of time zones.
Returning in 2022 with a slew of sold out concerts and top forty download chart single, he releases his thirteenth album in 2023.
Supported by Peter James Millson - inspired by a strange combination of mid-80s literate pop, wiry guitar bands and the songs of Jimmy Webb. His everyday life continues to supply material which he goes on to filter through his usual prism of arcane influences.
Studio
£16
Bring Baby Choir
Singing is a great way to relieve stress and promote well-being.
Meet new people and take some time for you in this new acappella choir for mums, dads, grandparents, carers and their babies!
It is a baby friendly class, created especially so you can bring the baby you care for. Grown ups are in a semi circle (with room for your buggy next to you) and babies can sit, crawl or play on the blanket in front of you.
These uplifting classes are led by conductor/composer (and mum) Marta Radwan. There's no auditions, no singing experience is needed and you don't need to have a 'good voice' - just an openness to have a go! You'll be sure to know the songs and there will even be some which include your little one.
There's also:
* Free on-site parking
* Café (open all day)
* Baby changing facilities
Mums, Dads, Grandparents, Carers all welcome with their babies under 18 months
Fridays
Friday 12 May - Friday 9 June and Friday 16 June - Friday 21 July (exc 30 Jun)
12.30pm - 1.30pm
£10 per session | £40 for 5 week course
The George Harrison Project
The George Harrison Project is a live music celebration of George Harrison’s best-loved hits from his early Beatles songs, his solo career and The Traveling Wilburys.
Featuring My Sweet Lord, Got My Mind Set On You, Give Me Love, What Is Life, Something, While My Guitar Gently Weeps, Here Comes The Sun, Handle With Care, All Things Must Pass, Blow Away, Cheer Down and many more!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Hannah Sanders and Ben Savage
This seemingly unlikely duo have recorded two studio albums, Before the Sun (2016) and Awake (2018), produced by award-winning producer David Travers-Smith.
They have toured the UK, North America and mainland Europe, and on festival stages alongside Americana and folk luminaries such as Sarah Jarosz, Martin Simpson, Seth Lakeman and Oh Susanna. They also appeared at the West Java World Music Festival, Indonesia in 2019.
Hannah Sanders has an alluring mystique and a voice of disarming purity that massages your senses with gentle ease. Ask her nicely and she will discuss witchcraft, tarot cards and her adventures in a family band busking through Europe in an old school bus.
Ben Savage is a bubbling ferment of energy, all fluffy hair, unkempt charm and infectious enthusiasm who will seemingly play any instrument you care to put in front of him with grace and favour. Ask him nicely and he will debate any musical tradition you care to mention and will tell you all about the dobro and his adventures with the band The Willows.
They incorporate various traditions, but play contemporary music. They have their own unique writing style too. They play English songs with mountain dulcimer and dobro. The duo also incorporate ghost stories, blues, Northumbrian music, electric guitar, Woody Guthrie, murder ballads, Billy Bragg, human seals, old time songs, the Stockholm Archipelago, hangings, Appalachia, new moons, Joan Baez, cowboys, railway journeys, street singers and Cambridge into one mesmerising explanation of their musical philosophy. They are not your average acoustic duo, that’s for sure.
Playful and instinctive, they constantly do the unexpected; yet they do it with such panache and natural chemistry it makes perfect sense. They are true originals, that’s all there is to it. Distinctive. Innovative. Ground-breaking. Unique.
‘This is folk music for everyone – a master-class in proficiency, an exercise in individuality and a declaration of love of the folk tradition from both sides of the Atlantic’ ★★★★★ Spiral Earth
'An exquisite soundscape, which is the result of passion, precision and unbridled intimacy’ ★★★★★ R2 Magazine
'Arrestingly beautiful' ★★★★★ Songlines
Studio
£16
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (B)
Led by Richard Lee
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords
Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Summer
10 May - 14 June, exc 31 May (5 weeks)
21 Jun - 19 Jul (5 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 7 Jun
- 14 Jun
- 5 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (C)
Led by Richard Lee
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords
Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Summer
11 May - 15 Jun, exc 1 Jun (5 weeks)
22 Jun - 20 Jun (5 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 8 Jun
- 15 Jun
- 5 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Intermediate
Led by Richard Lee.
Play guitar but stuck in a rut? Want to play some notable songs and impress your friends? Then this is the course for you. Rediscover your 6-string and why you took it up originally.
Learn some classic songs as well as learning your pentationic scales, slide guitar and alternate tunings
Summer
11 May - 15 Jun, exc 1 Jun (5 weeks)
22 Jun - 20 Jun (5 weeks)
8.30pm - 9.30pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 8 Jun
- 15 Jun
- 5 more dates...
The Salts
21st century folk fires a respectful broadside at the traditional.
The Salts are a co-operative of seasoned musicians, creating what is fast becoming one of the most exciting and energetic folk concepts of recent times. With their own unique sound that mixes well written original compositions alongside classic traditional tunes, it's a guaranteed blast. Their debut album ‘She Rises’ and now their second album 'BRAVE' are receiving rave reviews across the board.
'The Salts - they were just outstandingly brilliant' Tim Walker BBC (Costa del Folk 2022)
'Incredibly gutsy stuff with a big sound' Mike Harding, (The Mike Harding Folk Show)
Courtyard Theatre
£17
Sinatra and Swing with Andrew Bourn
'Sinatra and Swing' brings the best of Frank Sinatra and other crooner favourites from the likes of 'The Ratpack', 'Nat King Cole', 'Bobby Darin', and 'Michael Buble'.
Known by many as the UK's top Sinatra soundalikes, and fresh from releasing a top ten album with BGT stars 'Jack Pack', Andrew takes to the stage for his first solo theatre tour! Back by his awesome band, Andrew will captivate audiences with wonderful tales and hits like 'That's Life', 'New York ' and 'My Way', along with with singalongs 'Can't take my eyes off you' and hits like 'Feeling Good' and 'Mr Bojangles'!
Courtyard Theatre
£24
The Carrivick Sisters
The Carrivick Sisters are one of the UK's top young bluegrass and folk acts.
Twins Laura and Charlotte perform their original songs and instrumentals along with a few carefully chosen covers on guitar, mandolin, fiddle, dobro, and clawhammer banjo. Their busy touring schedule is rapidly building them a reputation for engaging and entertaining live performances with tight sibling vocal harmonies and multi-instrumental virtuosity. Having grown up in South Devon, an area rich in folk lore and legends, much of their original material is inspired by their local surroundings and history.
The Carrivick Sisters first started performing as a duo in 2006, originally as buskers before turning professional when they left school in 2007. In 2007 they won the South West Busker’s and Street Entertainer’s Competition, gaining themselves their first spot at Glastonbury Festival. In 2008 Laura achieved 2nd place at the RockyGrass Fiddle Contest in America. The Carrivick Sisters were finalists in the prestigious BBC Radio 2 Young FolkAwards 2010 and were named Band|Duo of the Year in the 2011 FATEA Awards. Most recently Charlotte won first place in both Old-time banjo and fiddle at FOAOTMAD's festival in Gainsborough 2012.
'Demonstrating rare instrumental and vocal superiority that puts their colleagues to shame… this is one duo which is going places' ★★★★★ Maverick Magazine
Studio
£16
In a change to previously advertised, this event is on Wednesday 14 June 2023
Pianists at Norden Farm 3: Ke Ma
Two years ago, at the height of the pandemic, the Chinese pianist Ke Ma gave a mesmerising live streamed recital from the stage of Norden Farm – so here is a welcome chance to catch her in person.
Mozart Sonata in D, K.311; Sonata in A minor, K.310
Schubert Impromptus in G flat and F minor
Debussy Images (Book 2)
Rachmaninov Sonata No.2
Ke Ma's programme opens with two brilliant Mozart sonatas, followed by two beautiful Schubert impromptus and an evocative suite by Debussy. It ends with Rachmaninov’s towering Second Sonata.
A thrilling evening in prospect.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
Limehouse Lizzy
Now in their 3rd decade, Limehouse Lizzy contine to keep the spirit of Celtic rock icon Philip Lynott and his band Thin Lizzy alive, still-relevant and dominating stages worldwide.
From their official PRS/Billboard award, performing for Virgin Atlantic in Barbados, tv appearances (BBC 2’s ‘Arena’ amongst others), and to being recruited to record and tour by none other than original Thin Lizzy member BRIAN ROBERTSON (Thin Lizzy, Motorhead), Limehouse Lizzy will emerged from the COVID lockdown year with their most explosive show and accomplished line-up yet.
Building on pre-COVID schedules inclusive of previous international tours, corporate clients and even book appearances (The Rocker, Send In The Clones, Starstruck), 2022 witnessed the band enjoying their most successful year ever, with an unprecedented 32 sold out appearances!
And now with an immediate 4-show sell-out, 2023 shows no signs of letting up on the previous frenetic pace for the band bringing the inimitable, unique and irresistible rock/pop greatest hits homage to Philip Lynott & his band, Thin Lizzy.
'...Limehouse Lizzy Top PRS for Music's Hardest Working UK Bands List' Billboard Magazine
‘Limehouse Lizzy's Wayne Ellis, an uncanny ringer for Phil Lynott...’ The Guardian
‘Entertainment for more than a decade…fantastic live music’ Arena BBC2
‘If you're sceptical about tribute acts, you won't be after seeing Limehouse Lizzy’ Radio Times
‘Gig of the week’ The Mirror
Courtyard Theatre
£22
Limehouse Lizzy website
@limehouselizzy
@nordenfarm
- 16 Jun SOLD OUT
The Vinyl Frontier: The Best B-Side
Hosted by Jeff Lloyd.
Sometimes it's the flip side of a 7" single that holds the real treasures!
12 members of the audience choose a great B-side to see which one is the best.
Studio
£10
Acoustic Guitar - Beginners (A)
Led by Richard Lee
For novice guitarists who can string chords together, strum confidently and move between chords with some ease, to take the next steps. You will learn some classic songs, interesting chords, light music theory and the 12-bar blues.
These classes are split by skills level;
Beginners A - Recently completed the Absolute Beginners course but still some way to go. Yet to tackle bar chords and complicated rhythms.
Beginners B - Well on the way and able to do bar chords
Beginners C - Almost intermediate but not quite yet.
If you've never played guitar you need to book on the Absolute Beginners course!
Summer
9 May - 13 Jun, exc 30 May (5 weeks)
20 Jun - 18 July (5 weeks)
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for ages 18+ years.
- 6 Jun
- 13 Jun
- 5 more dates...
Acoustic Guitar - Absolute Beginners
Led by Richard Lee.
Always wanted to learn guitar but never got around to it? Want to trade your air guitar skills for real guitar skills? It is never too late to learn. Learn guitar right from the very beginning. This is a foundation course for those with little to no experience of playing guitar. You will learn how to hold a guitar and to make the right noises out of it. The aim of these lessons is to get you playing your first song within 4 weeks of lessons, as no-one takes up guitar to strum random chords, it’s all about the songs.
If you are returning to guitar having not played for some time and can barely remember chords this is a great way of getting back into the swing of things.
Summer
Wed 17 May - 14 Jun, exc 31 May & Wed 21 Jun- 19 Jul
7pm - 8pm
£40 per 5 week course | £32 per 4 week course
Booking cut off time: 6pm on the first day of each course
This class will take place both in person and online via Zoom.
You will find the link to access the session in your booking confirmation email
Suitable for 18+ years.
- 14 Jun
- 21 Jun from £40
- 4 more dates...
The Tristan Maillot Quartet
A drum led ensemble celebrating the music of Chick Corea.
Tristan Malliot (drums)
Tom Ridout (tenor sax)
Alex Hutton (piano)
Flo Moore (bass)
Tristan leads this band with an amazing sense of experience, depth and charm!
Originally from France, Tristan has been active on the UK jazz scene since the mid 90s as both sideman and leader.
He has played with numerous leading international stars such as Jim Hall, Stacey Kent, Clare Martin, Jim Mullen, Fred Hersch, Martin Taylor, Stan Tracey, Steve Grossman, Norma Winstone and Bobby Wellins.
Saxophonist Tom Ridout graduated from the prestigious Royal Academy of Music jazz programme in 2016. He has since developed his compositional career releasing his debut album No Excuses with original compositions for thirteen piece ensemble.
He is also a member of the Ridouts band, James Pettinger’s Stablefolk and Ellie Bignall’s Quintet. He is known for his development of the jazz recorder, appearing in the BBC Young Jazz Musician final on the instrument and performing at classical music festivals with Handel on Jazz, a re-thinking of Handel’s recorder sonata arranged for jazz trio.
The music in this show pays tribute to Chick Corea’s legacy and how much of a contribution to the various styles of Jazz he truly dominated.
Watch out for the constant ‘dialogue’ or ‘conversation' of the drums with piano and equally the breath-taking virtuosic saxophone playing of rising star Tom Ridout.
Studio
£16
Summer Recital Series 1 - St John’s Ensemble
Ron Colyer violin, Katie Mazur violin, Lorraine Deacon cello, Caroline Owen clarinet, Nigel Wilkinson piano
Mozart Violin Sonata in F, K.376
Bartok Duos for 2 violins (selection)
Ravel Violin Sonata in G
Debussy Premiere Rapsodie for clarinet
Rachmaninov Cello Sonata (slow movement)
Mozart Piano Trio in B flat, K.502
Two radiant chamber works by Mozart frame a programme of colourful works from the early 20th century, including Debussy’s scintillating Rapsodie, and Ravel’s masterly Violin Sonata, with its memorable Blues movement and thrilling finale. The exquisite slow movement of Rachmaninov’s Cello Sonata continues our contributions to the Rachmaninov anniversary year.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 I Under 18s free
Philip Clouts Quartet
Melodic jazz with inspirations from around the world.
The Cape Town-born pianist/composer's South African roots have inspired a voyage of discovery. It has led to him soaking up the joyful passion of Caribbean calypso, the bluesy melodies of middle eastern praise songs, the exuberant sway of Cuban dance music and the tuneful essence of Gospel while honouring jazz heroes including Bill Evans, Keith Jarrett and Charles Lloyd.
Philip is a key member of the popular London-based world jazz ensemble Zubop and its offshoot ZubopGambia, with BBC World Music award-winner Juldeh Camara. He created a solid body of work with African roots.
Since moving to Dorset, he has responded to his new surroundings with impressionistic compositions that complement his world music interests. They resonate with strong themes and pack a mighty rhythmical punch.
He is joined by rising star saxophonist Samuel Eagles, bassist Tim Fairhall and drummer Ted Carrasco.
'The best of British jazz' Chris Phillips Jazz FM
'Precise ebullience and relaxed funkiness' The Guardian
'A revelatory experience' UK Vibe
'Clouts' compositions are strong and likeable. The quartet's playing is similarly engaging, a feeling of optimism pervading the tunes with a life force of its own' All About Jazz
'It has a very infectious feel-good quality about it' Jazz FM
'Clouts’ affection for a gospel-powered earthiness emerges in the relaxed funkiness of his piano solo' The Guardian
'Clouts' compositions are highly melodic, rhythmically varied and stylistically and culturally diverse. In this quartet he has musicians capable of bringing his ideas to colourful and vital fruition' Ian Mann
Studio
£16
Philip Clouts Quartet website
@philipcloutsquartet
@nordenfarm
Primary School Assembly Bangers LIVE!
Join James for an evening of pure nostalgia, stepping back in time for some joyous singalong tunes to take you back to your Primary School days.
You won’t have to sit cross legged on the school hall floor, but you will be encouraged to sing along! As well as the assembly bangers, there will be other musical surprises with Top 10 lists and musical mashups.
Studio
£15
The Vinyl Fronter: Singles Championship
8 people bring 3 of their favourite 7" singles and try and win through 3 rounds to be crowned Champion.
Studio
£10
Old Time Sailors
Ahoy there! You are invited to board the Sailorette and join the plentiful crew, 'The Old Time Sailors', for a night of footstomping, dancing and singing!
You will be sailing back to the 19th century for an immersive experience of traditional seafaring music performed in a way you have never seen before. The Motley Crew and their plethora of traditional and eclectic instruments will take you back to the time of clashing tankards, and drunken debauchery.
Sing and dance along like a drunken sailor as the band perform centuries old folk and shanty songs. Fancy dress is encouraged, so pull out your best seafaring garments me hearties and join the festivities!
Courtyard Theatre
£17
Oye Santana
Based around the exciting dance rhythms of Santana’s Latin music, this is no ordinary tribute to Carlos Santana’s music.
More a party than a concert, this is a feast of Latin music, superb musicianship and hit songs, faithfully re-creating the music of Santana.
They bring a powerful and melodic drive to Santana’s Latin rock style, which they play with power, passion and perfection ensuring a fantastic high energy, engaging and fun event.
Oye Santana play all the hits including the Grammy award-winning Smooth plus Maria Maria, She’s Not There, Black Magic Woman, Samba Pa Ti, Oye Como Va, Jingo and Corazon Espinado.
The band line up consists of a superb 'Carlos Santana' - looks and sounds identical to the great man himself. Top-notch Spanish and English speaking vocalists compliment them.
Courtyard Theatre
£22
Ajay Srivastav – Indian Folk meets the Blues
Ajay Srivastav is a critically acclaimed musician who reflects the life and lessons learnt as a British born artist of Indian heritage, with uplifting songs of protest and change.
His unique rootsy guitar style is layered with inflections of sitar and sarod. This ability to merge scales, and techniques from classical Indian music with slide guitar playing, are down to his continual search for commonality where there is difference.
'The fusion happened inside me… what you hear is the sound of my varied experiences. Breaking down musical boundaries comes easy when you’ve spent your life living at the crossroads of different cultures' Ajay Srivastav
Studio
£16
The Alter Eagles
A celebration of one of the best loved bands of all time.
The Alter Eagles have established themselves as one of the country's top tribute acts. They play a mix of old and new Eagles songs. Expect all the classics - including Hotel California, Take It Easy, One Of These Nights, Take It To The Limit, Desperado, Lyin' Eyes and Life In The Fast Lane. Plus Henley and Walsh solo numbers and some rare treats
Now in their 20th year, the band have put together a brand new show for 2023!
The band members are Steve McCormack (vocals, guitars), Alan Tomkins (keyboards, guitars, vocals), Rob Beattie (bass, acoustic guitar, vocals), Mike Bradley (guitars, vocals) and Ollie Green (drums and percussion).
'World class' Lemonrock Gig Guide
'Pitch perfect harmonies' Brighton Evening Argus
'A joy to watch' East Anglian Daily Times
'One of the best tribute bands I can remember seeing' Windsor Observer
'The Alter Eagles brought more than a little American West Coast harmony to a warm English West Coast St Ives - they were perfect' St Ives Times and Echo
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Maidenhead Concert Band - 25th Anniversary Concert
In aid of Thames Hospice.
Join Maidenhead Concert Band for their 25th Anniversary Celebration.
A wide variety of music ranging from Classical, Big Band sounds, and songs from the shows.
A great night out for the whole family.
Find out more about Thames Hospice here.
Courtyard Theatre
£10
Summer Recital Series 2 - Thomas Kelly (piano)
Thomas Kelly was a finalist and prize-winner at the most recent Leeds International Piano Competition.
Scarlatti 4 Sonatas
Schumann Scenes from Childhood
Liszt Venezia e Napoli
Busoni Fantasia da camera super Carmen
Rachmaninov Sonata No.1
His varied programme takes us on a journey through the piano repertoire, with sparkling sonatas by Scarlatti, exquisite miniatures by Schumann and virtuoso Romantic scores by Liszt and Busoni, ending with Rachmaninov’s epic First Sonata.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
Julian Taylor
The Toronto-based singer-songwriter has been part of the musical fabric and landscape in Canada for over two decades.
He enjoyed a breakthrough year in 2020, when his second solo acoustic album, The Ridge, earned a million plays on Spotify. It also received praise from press worldwide and airplay from America to Australia to the UK.
The album is loaded with soulful Americana and country twang. It won Julian Taylor the Solo Artist of the Year award at the Canadian Folk Music Awards and was nominated for two Juno Awards (Contemporary Folk Album of The Year, Indigenous Artist or Group of the Year) plus many more nominations.
In 2022, with Julian won best male artist in the International Acoustic Music Awards, and scored five Native American Music Award nominations. He has charted on several Canadian Radio and Indigenous Music Charts.
Julian Taylor is of combined Mohawk and Caribbean ancestry. His versatility as a songwriter is his signature; one minute he’s onstage playing with his band spilling out electrified rhythm and blues glory, and the next he’s featured at a folk festival delivering a captivating solo singer-songwriter set.
He is known for being an explosive and captivating live performer. He has performed at the Festival d’Été de Quebec, the Mariposa Folk Festival, Ottawa BluesFest and more. Taylor was also invited to perform at the Olympic Games in Salt Lake City and Vancouver.
Supported by Michele Stodart (The Magic Numbers).
Studio
£16
Josephine Davies and Friends
With Alex Hutton (piano).
Josephine Davies is winner of the Jazz Instrumentalist of the Year award at the Parliamentary Jazz Awards 2019. She is a musical artist at the forefront of the UK contemporary music scene.
She pushes the boundaries of jazz with her current main artistic project Satori – a sax/bass/drums trio with an emphasis on extended and collaborative improvisation. It is a project that combines her seeking of freedom of expression with her interest in Japanese philosophy and lifestyle.
As a saxophonist Josephine is known for her melodic focus, versatility and unique style.
Now becoming equally known as a composer, her unique voice is a blend of classical, jazz and folk music, creating an intensely dynamic sound infused with the Nordic quality of her Shetland roots.
Deeply influenced by the American composer Maria Schneider, Josephine was resident composer and tenor player for the London Jazz Orchestra from 2011-2016. She now has her own big band The Enso Ensemble.
At this concert Josephine takes the reigns to lead us through some of her favourite compositions, jazz standards and classics.
Watch out for her rich warm tone and an almost singing quality to her sax playing.
'Consistently inventive' Jazzwise Magazine
'Strong and authoritative' The JazzMann
'With winning immediacy' MOJO Magazine
Studio
£16
Voodoo Room
Jimi Hendrix, Eric Clapton and Cream.
Paying tribute to these legends of rock are Voodoo Room. A stunning power trio featuring some of the UK’s finest musicians who perform an incredible show in the true spirit of these legendary superstars. No wigs, no gimmicks - simply great music played by great musicians! Featuring classics such as Hey Joe, Sunshine Of Your Love, Purple Haze and Layla.
Members of Voodoo Room have recorded and toured with Stevie Winwood, Massive Attack, Arthur Brown, Fish, Thunder and many other high profile artists. With standing ovations the norm, the word on the street is Voodoo Room are not to be missed!
‘STUNNING!’ Time Out
Courtyard Theatre
£19
Georgia Cécile and Fraser Urquhart
The multi award winning jazz vocalist performs with her partner - award-winning pianist Fraser Urquhart.
Their much anticipated intimate duet album is a collection of music about love and what it means to love. It showcases the full extent of Cécile’s profound vocal ability as well as Urquhart’s thoughtful accompaniment across a myriad of styles - jazz, contemplative ballads and classical vignettes, performed with telepathic musical interplay at the core.
Georgia has been voted UK Jazz Act of the Year and Vocalist of the Year at the 2022 Jazz FM Awards. She is an artist making waves in the UK jazz scene. Highlights include touring with Gregory Porter, performing with the BBC Concert Orchestra and her debut album reaching number 3 in the UK jazz and blues charts in 2021.
'Her voice is spectacular. Cécile and Stevenson are a songwriting pair to watch out for' Jamie Cullum
'Every so often a voice comes along with the ability to bowl the listener over... that is Georgia Cécile' Wonderland
'One To Watch, her clarity of tone, creativity and ability to sing with genuine emotional depth will take her a long way' Jazzwise
Studio
£16
Aakrisht - An Evening of Indian Music and Dance
A dazzling exhibition of Hindustani classical music from tabla player Sanju Sahai.
The style originates from the northern regions of the Indian subcontinent and places emphasis on improvisation and the exploration of all aspects of a Raga.
The word Raga derives from the Sanskrit word Rang meaning ‘colour’. We can say a Raga is that which ‘colours the mind’ with a particular emotion. Just as each colour has a unique hue, each Raga has a unique sound which is associated with certain emotions, time of day, season and deities.
This performance is a traditional classical Indian music performance featuring Kathak dance. Kathak stems from the Sanskrit word Katha, meaning ‘story’. It is known for its intricate footwork, graceful hand movements, fast chakkars (spins) and mime and expression.
Sanju Sahai is a phenomenal and outstanding tabla player. He is well known for mesmerising and captivating his audience with his power, virtuosity and complete spontaneity.
he brings together an incredible array of artists for the performance. Joining him are Pandit Vishwa Prakash on vocals and harmonium, tar shehnai and esraj exponent Kirpal Singh Panesar and graceful Kathak dance artist Jaymini Sahai.
Courtyard Theatre
£16
Nelly - A Folk Musical
In Restoration England, Nell Gwynne became the most famous woman alive.
Our play ('an extraordinary production' – Bath Echo) - Nelly – A Folk Musical – shows you why. It features 15 new songs written by Jo Freya, Robb Johnson, Reg Meuross, Lucy Ward, Boff Whalley and Dave Wilson (Winter Wilson).
The talk of the Derby Folk Festival 2022, Nelly is 'a fabulous, funny, moving story with a host of great songs and performances' Rock’n’Reel.
Theatre is all about storytelling. Folk music is all about storytelling. And Nell Gwynne - what a story. Nelly – the orange seller who became the leading comedy actress of her day and the mistress of Charles II. And 350 years on, what’s changed? A plague. A corrupt government. A dodgy duke of York. Ahem.
'This is fantastic'
'So brilliant!'
'Loved the songs, the singing (excellent voices), the acting, the jokes, the poignancy. Superb!'
'Best musical I’ve seen for years'
'Highly entertaining – talent abounds' Derby Folk Festival
Studio
£16
Summer Recital Series 3 - Paddington Trio
Having started their first adventure together at Paddington Station during the pandemic, the Paddington Trio have quickly emerged as a unique and versatile ensemble.
Hailed for their ‘nuanced and powerful performance’ ROSL News, the trio won first prize in the 70th Royal Over-Seas League Competition for Strings & Piano Ensemble.
In April 2023, they won the prestigious Parkhouse Award held in Wigmore Hall. They are supported generously by the City Music Foundation, Kirkman Concert Society and GMZ Management.
Committed to thoughtfully curated programming, as well as passionate advocates of new classical music, the Paddington Trio was the first prize winner at the NEW FORMATS Project Prize 2022 in Graz, Austria. In 2021, they won 2nd prize and the jury prize for the Best Interpretation of an Estonian Work at the Tallinn International Piano Chamber Music Competition as well as 1st prize at the Clara Schumann International Competition.
In March 2023, the trio made their concerto debut, where they performed Beethoven's Triple Concerto under Jan Söderblom with the Jyväskylä Sinfonia. They have had the immense privilege to perform in prestigious halls and series such as Wigmore Hall, LSO St. Luke's, Oxford Coffee Concerts, St. George’s Bristol, Brighton Dome and BBC Total Immersion concert series. Upcoming concert highlights include debuts at Conway Hall, Brighton Festival, Buxton International Festival, Schiermonnikoog Festival, Edinburgh Fringe Festival and Lake District Summer Music. They have appeared on YLE Radio (Finland) and BBC Radio 3 In Tune.
Having studied individually at the Guildhall School of Music & Drama, the trio is currently in the Guildhall Artist Fellowship programme. They are grateful to receive mentorship from Richard Ireland at ChamberStudio and Marc Danel at the Netherlands String Quartet Academy. They have had the privilege to work with Gary Hoffman, Levon Chilingirian, Adrian Brendel, Robert Levin, Johannes Meissl, David Dolan and members of the Takács, Endellion, Meta4 and Kamus quartets. The trio worked with Thomas Adés at the IMS Prussia Cove’s 50th anniversary masterclasses.
Having arrived in London from different countries, violinist Tuulia Hero (Finland), cellist Patrick Moriarty (Ireland) and pianist Stephanie Tang (US) seek to build engaging concert programmes curated for changing times and audiences.
The Courtyard
£18
Small Fakers
The UK’s only tribute to 60s mod legends the Small Faces.
Playing all the hits including All Or Nothing, Lazy Sunday, Itchycoo Park alongside fan favourites and tracks from the 1968 No1 LP Ogdens Nut Gone Flake.
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Roberto Mazin and Friends
The saxophonist has a style of the modern, straight-ahead New York Jazz.
Roberto Mazin (alto sax, tenor sax)
Alex Hutton (piano)
Dominic Howles (bass)
Trevor Taylor (drums)
Roberto Mazin has already had an exceptional career to date and has built himself a glowing reputation throughout Europe. He is originally from Rome where he honed his craft in the vibrant Italian scene of the 90s.
He is an in demand recording artist, and his discography is very impressive and in short ensures he is known and revered in every corner of Europe.
'He has to be heard to be believed' Jon Newey, Jazzwise
Studio
£16
Karen Jonas
The Americana/Alt-Country songwriter knows how to tell a story.
She is flanked by her dynamic band - longtime guitarist the inimitable Tim Bray, Seth Morrissey (bass) and Seth Brown (drums).
Karen dazzles with energy that showcases their nine-year touring chemistry and the true joy of their art.
She has released five full-length records and is a three-time Wammie (Washington Area Music) Award winner for Best Country and Americana Artist, Mid Atlantic Song Contest winner, Ameripolitan Award nominee, and official SXSW and UK Americanafest Showcasing Artist.
'A stunning collection of dreamy and dark alt-country confessionals; a deep exploration of love and vulnerability from one of Americana’s most hopeless romantics' Holler.Country
'Vocals that twist and snap with tension and emotional depth' Country Music People
'The voice of country music in the DMV is a big, bright voice that belongs to Virginia native Karen Jonas' Parklife Mag DC
Studio
£16
Singing with the Band
Join Rob Castell and his band for a totally immersive evening of music. An uplifting communal experience, for people who love to sing.
Get involved in this supercharged Singalong backed by professional musicians - or take the stage for a solo number. If you fancy karaoke with the live band, arrive early to select your song from a list of classic tracks from the 20th century!
This is a sociable, celebration of song. It takes place in a cabaret set up in our studio, complete with round tables, candlelight and close proximity to the well stocked bar.
Studio
£15
Summer Recital Series 4 - St John’s Ensemble
St John’s Ensemble
Schubert Lebenssturme, D.947 for piano duet
Schubert Sonata for cello and piano in A minor (Arpeggione), D.821 Dvorak 3 Slavonic Dances for piano duet
Dvorak Wind Serenade in D minor, Op.44
Dvorak’s Wind Serenade is an unmissable treat, a feast of engaging melodies and magical sonorities. In the first half, Nigel Wilkinson is joined by Emma Paterson for one of Schubert’s most powerful duets. By Lorraine Deacon (cello) for the fine sonata Schubert wrote originally for the arpeggione, a string instrument that became obsolete almost as soon as it was invented.
Courtyard Theatre
£18 | Under 18s free
St John’s Chamber Orchestra
St John’s Chamber Orchestra
Ke Ma (piano)
Joanna Twaddle (cello)
Nigel Wilkinson (conductor)
Beethoven Symphony No.1
Tchaikovsky Variations on a Rococo theme
Borodin Nocturne
Rachmaninov Rhapsody on a theme of Paganini
Dvorak’s Wind Serenade is an unmissable treat, a feast of engaging melodies and magical sonorities. In the first half, Nigel Wilkinson is joined by Emma Paterson for one of Schubert’s most powerful duets, and by Lorraine Deacon (cello) for the fine sonata Schubert wrote originally for the arpeggione, a string instrument that became obsolete almost as soon as it was invented.
Courtyard Theatre
£20 I Under 18s free
duo presents Destino
Ben Bruant and Will Cashel are duo – playing guitar in a style fusing flamenco, pop and classical music.
Ben was born in Le Havre in France and studied at the National Conservatory in Paris before moving to London. Will, born in Bath, England, won a scholarship to the Purcell School of Music at 13 before gaining a place at the Royal Northern College of Music.
They met and formed Duo in 2011 while studying at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Together the band has recorded five albums and two EPs and performed to audiences including British and European royalty and at venues such as Liverpool Philharmonic, BBC Good Food Festival, G-Live, Newbury Spring Festival, Folk on the Dock, Goodwood and the F1 Grand Prix. Their music is featured regularly on Scala Radio, on BBC Radio 2 and Duo are the house band on Susannah Constantine’s My Wardrobe Malfunction podcast.
When lockdown began in March 2020, duo began live streaming gigs which evolved into free weekly performances in the gardens of nominated key and frontline workers to thank them for their amazing work during the pandemic. These ‘Gigs In Your Garden’ became a huge hit and were featured on BBC Breakfast, Sky News, Jeremy Vine on 5 and in The Times, Mail on Sunday and Evening Standard. They continued weekly, in various forms, until July 2021 – reaching 70 in total.
‘Gig In Your Garden’ the album, inspired by the music played at these events, was released on Demon Records in February 2021. This was followed, in December 2021, by the band’s first live album ‘Live At The Crazy Coqs’.
Duo’s next album ‘DESTINO’, the first of entirely their own compositions, was released in April 2023.
The band live stream a free gig on the last Friday of every month on Facebook and can be found playing in cities around the UK and beyond.
Studio
£17
A Band Called Malice
A Band Called Malice - The Definitive Tribute to The Jam has been impressing audiences up and down the country with their tribute to The Jam.
A show full of high octane energy that takes the audience right back to those heady days when The Jam were most popular in the late 70s early 80s. Playing all the hits including Going Underground, Town Called Malice, Start, Eton Rifles, David Watts and many, many more. National Tribute Award Finalists in 2019, this band will not disappoint. Book your ticket(s) now for an unforgettable evening down memory lane!
Friday 22 September 2023
Courtyard Theatre
£18
The Upbeat Beatles
The Upbeat Beatles are second to none -powerhouse vocals, precision harmonies and tight musicianship.
The guys have an easy, happy rapport with any crowd, giving them a reputation to be envied as the best in the business. There isn’t a band to touch them - 8 bars of Twist and Shout and you will know why! No other band can perform this song like The Upbeat Beatles!
The show takes you through the Fab Four’s long and winding road from the early Cavern days through Beatlemania, America, Sergeant Pepper to Abbey Road, with narrative and full multi-media presentation. If you love The Beatles you’ll love this show, and if you don’t love The Beatles you’ll love this show!
Courtyard Theatre
£22
Totally Blondie
One of the highest regarded tribute bands in the UK, expect a blistering live performance.
Fronted by a a stunning Debbie Harry lookalike, the band is made up of experienced professionals, who amongst them have played with Katrina (And The Waves), Craig David, John Legend, Beverley Knight, Ronan Keating, Chris De Burgh, The Feeling, D-Ream, to name but a few. Blondie were one of the most iconic bands of the 70’s & 80’s, and they still turn out hits and great music today. So, come along for an exciting, passionate performance – it’s totally authentic, totally awesome, and Totally Blondie!
Courtyard Theatre
£20
Fairport Convention
Fairport Convention has been entertaining music lovers for over half a century, with 2023 being their 56th anniversary!
During that time the band that launched British folk-rock has seen many changes. But one thing has remained the same - Fairport’s passion for performance.
This year’s Autumn Tour concert will present a mix of long-established Fairport favourites and some surprises from albums old and new.
Fairport Convention have won a BBC Lifetime Achievement Award and Radio 2 listeners voted their ground-breaking album Liege & Lief 'The Most Influential Folk Album of All Time'. Their story has been celebrated with television documentaries on BBC Four and Sky Arts.
The band features founding member Simon Nicol on guitar and vocals, Dave Pegg on bass guitar and vocals, Ric Sanders on violin, Chris Leslie on bouzouki, mandolin, banjo, fiddle, and vocals
'Stuffing their set with a surprising amount of new material for a vintage act, Fairport are still clearly having fun and brought the house down.' The Guardian
'Fairport is an institution, a festival, purveyors of memories, and keepers of the folk flame. But most of all they are a brilliant live band.' Folk & Tumble
Courtyard Theatre
£28.50
La Bouche Manouche featuring Irene Serra
An evening of much-loved gypsy jazz tunes and foot-tapping swing numbers from the Great American songbook, all in their inimitable Manouche style!
La Bouche Manouche, featuring Irene Serra, showcase music from their newly released second album Got A Little Rhythm!.
They play a set of their most popular repertoire that has seen them amass over 5 million views on Youtube. From Django Reinhardt originals to Billie Holiday classics, favourite swing tunes, French chansons and tangos, this show is an unmissable evening of gypsy jazz celebration.
Featuring critically-acclaimed Irene Serra on vocals, La Bouche Manouche is a vintage jazz quintet influenced by the chic era of the Jazz Age. Their creative repertoire is rooted in the sound of the Parisian Hot Club, featuring Django Reinhardt originals, gypsy tunes and Edith Piaf classics as well as Charlestons, Latin flavours and the Great American Songbook.
With Andy Ruiz-Palma on lead guitar, Nathan Mansfield on violin / trumpet, Amy Baldwin on double bass and Simon Rawling on rhythm guitar. La Bouche Manouche is made up of highly experienced, in-demand performers. Between them, they have played in prestigious venues such as the Royal Albert Hall, the Barbican Centre, the Southbank Centre, the Royal Festival Hall and Ronnie Scotts.
Catch this highly anticipated performance from one of the UK’s top gypsy jazz bands!
'Serra’s voice is graceful and sensual, an occasional added vibrato giving it a hint of the chanteuse. The sound is beautiful' All About Jazz
Studio
£16
Ward Knutur Townes
Ward Knutur Townes found their sound when the world fell silent.
In 2020, these three singer-songwriters, (Lucy Ward, Svavar Knutur and Adyn Townes) were selected to take part in a virtual global music sharing experiment called Global Music Match. Teamed up together, they spent several lockdowns turning their stories into soft harmonies and intricate melodies. This year, they cashed in their stagnant travel points and recorded their debut album in Iceland. It will be released in October 2023 and accompanied by an extensive UK tour.
The album is an evocative and seamless blend of these three critically acclaimed artists signature styles; it is heartfelt and powerful, with songs that take in the breadth of the human condition. It is an album that masterfully explores love, mystery, folklore and longing, each track united by having great story telling at its heart.
On stage, the rapport between Ward Knutur Townes is effervescent. Each one of them is skilled in holding an audience alone, so there is an utter magic to watching their joyful, authentic camaraderie unfold. Audiences are welcomed as friends and leave a WKT show having laughed and cried; feeling truly uplifted by their epic stage presence and, undoubtedly, moved by their music.
Lucy Ward (Derbyshire, UK) is an acclaimed singer-songwriter and powerhouse performer with a unique ability to inhabit the heart of each song she sings. A BBC Radio 2 Folk Award winner, her songs are a mixture of evocative imagery, quiet beauty, passion, protest and tradition all rolled into one.
Svavar Knutur (Iceland) is a gentle but coarse and decadent troubadour. His roots lie in the eastern and northern fjords of Iceland, known for their respective melancholic poetry and rugged gruffness. Knutur is a humorous storyteller and avid diver into the murky waters of the human condition, always seeking a mixture of art, philosophy and entertainment.
Adyn Townes (New Brunswick, Canada) is an award-winning alternative folk artist who uses self-deprecating banter and heartfelt lyrics to disarm any audience. A five times International Song writing Competition finalist, Townes unique voice and honest songwriting set the stage for a show that is high energy yet intimate, beautiful yet clever.
£16
Studio
The Ed Sheeran Songbook
For one night only the incredible Jack Bowater presents an amazing night of Ed Sheeran magic!
Jack is totally interactive with his audience. He uses the Ed Sheeran limited edition guitar and his now world famous loop pedal. Jack builds, produces and performs, with unerring accuracy, the hits that have placed Ed Sheeran as one of the most relevant songwriters of our time.
Jack takes us through Ed's back catalogue from his humble beginnings to superstar status. Expect songs like Bad Habits, Shape Of You, Thinking Out Loud, Sing and Perfect, plus a busking session mash-up with audience participation.
After the show join Jack at the bar for general Ed Sheeran craic and a photo op, to make the perfect night!
Courtyard Theatre
£18
Keith James - The Music of Yusuf Cat Stevens
Keith James presents an honest and loving reflection of the timeless and insightful music of Yusuf Cat Stevens.
Keith James is a long standing, well-respected and inventive concert performer. He specialises in playing intimate, carefully researched biographic style concerts of those he has studied and revered as writers over the years.
He weaves the story of Cat Stevens’ life from his early pop career, life threatening illness and spiritual journey around a performance of his beautifully crafted and memorable songs. Keith has performed well over 100 of these concerts since 2017, all of which have been incredibly well received, with many sold out.
It is hardly surprising that to mark its 50th anniversary Yusuf has entirely re-recorded and re-released his remarkable Album Tea for the Tillerman. Each of the unforgettable 11 songs re-conceptualized and re-imagined and gifted back to us among all the uncertainties of 2020 - 2023.
This concert will give you far more than just the music itself. There is a huge amount of insight into the history and the spirit of Cat Stevens and his early pop career. From his illness that changed him existentially and spiritually into an incredibly thoughtful to the loving singer songwriter with songs that are remembered instantly for their uplifting sense of vision, truth and human fragility.
Talk about the background and embryo of each song. Some of which will be performed as all of us remember and some carefully and intuitively re-voiced and respectfully re-interpreted with rich, balanced guitar arrangements and a more personal vocal approach.
Yusuf campaigns on many educational and humanitarian issues, he was awarded the 'Man of Peace' award by the Nobel Peace Laureates. In 2015 and he received the Lifetime achievement award from BBC Radio 2 and the Ivor Novello Award for outstanding song collection. He has received two honorary doctorates and awards for promoting peace from two organisations founded by Mikhail Gorbachev.
‘Keith James’ Concert was truly memorable. My tears started as soon as he introduced the first song, and I came away thinking the human spirit will not be defeated. Currently on tour across the UK. Catch him if you can. He is such a lovely human being and so talented’ The Hay Festival
‘Some of the most atmospheric and emotive music you will ever hear’ The Independent
‘Thank you for a fantastic concert last night at the Kenton Theatre. You sang so well and the way you told the stories about the songs and sang them so clearly made us see them in a whole new light, it was beautiful' Henley Festival
‘Keith James has become a pillar of trust. A sublimely intimate and engaging voice' Sunday Times
Studio
£18.50
Corina Kwami presents Pangea
The American singer performs sambas, afro, and some originals with her trio.
American singer Corina Kwami blends her Ghanaian-Irish roots and experience living in 10+ countries across Africa, Latin America and Europe in her music and storytelling.
An accomplished dancer as well, she has been heavily influenced by vernacular jazz dances such as rhythm tap, samba and West African dance - bringing a unique rhythmic take routed in movement and story-telling that blends cultures, like jazz has for decades.
Her show will showcases her Pangea project, which is inspired by a time when North America, Africa, South America, and Europe were continuous, and will feature selections of sambas, afro, and some originals.
With special guest Adele Joel. Adele is one of the UK's leading tap dancers. She performs, teaches and choreographs all over the world. Adele is a founding member of Old Kent Road Tap Dance Company and part of many international companies. She teaches at leading Tap festivals around the world and frequently collaborates with musicians in various jazz clubs.
‘Queen of Storytelling, Corina Kwami’ Jazz in Europe
'Corina Kwami brings her infectious energy to the center stage' Jazzwise
Studio
£16
Cats in Space
Imagine if you will, a heady mix of Queen, ELO, Elton John and all things 70s… then you have Cats in Space. A band brimming with majestic songs, boasting soaring vocal harmonies, power chord guitars, thundering drums and bass and huge, symphonic keyboards.
Landing on the UK Rock scene in 2015, they quickly built up a reputation as one of the finest Classic Rock bands to emerge this century and within a short space of time. With two critically acclaimed albums under their belts, they had toured the major UK arenas with Status Quo, Deep Purple and Thunder. They also featured with Phil Collins and Blondie at London’s Hyde Park.
Now it is time to ‘Kickstart The Sun’, a tour which began in 2022 and featured guest shows with Blue Oyster Cult. Performances roll on through 2023 as they head onto the biggest stages to date with a full two hour theatre-style show promoting the album. On release, this same album entered the UK National Rock Chart at number 1, made number 5 in the National Independent Chart and number 11 in the National Physical Album Chart.
Their musical history will guarantee to deliver an evening of original rock music that will leave you feeling triumphant and exhilarated as well as a ‘CAT convert’. The reviews and quotes are not hype. The band always delivers classic live shows (which continually gain overwhelming reviews from the British music press) and are about to go up another level!
'..The Number One album of the year…' Fireworks Magazine UK
Courtyard Theatre
£24
Just Radiohead
Respectfully performing the best tunes from Britain's most influential alternative rock band.
This is the UK’s finest Radiohead tribute!
Showcasing tracks from the explosive post-grunge debut of Pablo Honey through to the beautiful and most recent art rock album release A Moon Shaped Pool.
The band captures a memento at each stop along the entire majestic journey ensuring that every minor detail is respected and authentic.
A back catalogue now spanning four decades means fans have rarely had the opportunity to see Radiohead perform their favourite songs live… Just Radiohead leave the audience feeling like they are once again revelling ‘back in the day’.
Featuring a collective of highly experienced and well-known performers Just Radiohead are brought together by their mutual love for one of the globe's most influential and respected alternative rock bands of recent years.
Courtyard Theatre
£20
The Project Singers - Thank You for the Music
The Project Singers, directed by Suzanne Newman, invite you to their Autumn concert.
Featuring classic popular songs that have stood the test of time including ‘True colors’, ‘Fields of gold’, ‘Stand by me’ and ’You raise me up’. Joining us will be the Crosfields Senior Singers.
Courtyard Theatre
£12
Michele Stodart: Invitation Album Launch tour
Caribbean-born Michele Stodart is an award-winning solo artist, singer-songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist now based in London.
Best renowned as bassist, vocalist and co-songwriter of Mercury-nominated, double-platinum selling band, The Magic Numbers, who she continues to play and tour world-wide.
Michele has always pursued her own writing alongside her band and nurtured a love for folk/Americana artists as Joni Mitchell, Leonard Cohen, Emmylou Harris, Lucinda Williams and Gillian Welch.
After almost a decade of touring, she took time out to record an album of her own songs: Wide-Eyed Crossing (2012), a southern-drenched journey into Americana country blues.
She soon became known for her intimate, heart-wrenching live performances and gained recognition for her solo material. This helped establish her as a singer-songwriter in her own right. She was signed by One Little Independent and a second solo album - Pieces (2016) - followed shortly after, receiving great critical acclaim for its melodic, cinematic, Americana -influenced confessional songs.
Michele’s diverse skills as a songwriter, multi-instrumentalist, producer and musical director led to many collaborative projects in the studio or on stage with artists including Kathryn Williams, Billy Bragg, Bernard Butler, David Ford, Natalie Imbruglia, Ren Harvieu, Charlie Dore, David Kitt, Hannah White, Rachel Sermanni, O'Hooley and Tidow.
In 2022 she received public recognition for her talent. Following this she was awarded the AMA-UK 'Instrumentalist Of The Year' award. In January 2023 she was invited back as musical director at the UK Americana Awards.
Michele will be releasing her third solo album 'Invitation' in September '23. She will be touring in support of the album shortly after.
Studio
£16
From Gold to Rio
The greatest hits of Spandau Ballet and Duran Duran.
Two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show!
From Gold to Rio will take you on a nostalgic journey back to the New Romantic era which ruled the charts for over a decade.For the very first time the hits from two of the UK's most iconic bands will be brought to life in one power packed show!
With over 20 top 10 hits the show will feature two hours of non-stop classics including Gold, Rio, True, The Reflex, Through The Barricades, Save A Prayer, Lifeline & Girls on Film to name a few - guaranteed to leave the audience shouting for more!
So, if you’re a Duranie, a Spandie, a Wild Boy or a Soul Boy, then this is something you don’t want to miss!
Courtyard Theatre
£21
Haven't Stopped Dancing Yet
Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet! put on fabulous, feelgood 70s and 80s disco nights for grown-ups at venues across London and the South East - and we’re delighted to welcome them back for another funk- tastic party.
HSDY nights are recommended by everyone from Time Out and The Guardian to Stylist and Radio 4 and they have been described as 'Abba collides with Saturday Night Fever in a glorious mash up'.
Dapper DJ Lord Anthony will be on the decks playing all your favourite soul, funk and disco tunes and our wonderful HSDY dancer, Lady Boo will be showing you the moves to everything from Car Wash (complete with shiny rags) and I Wanna Dance with Somebody, to the 1979 Gonzales hit, Haven’t Stopped Dancing Yet, after which they take their name.
If you fancy dressing up (it’s not obligatory, but lots do) there are prizes for the best retro outfits, and free sweets and ice pops too.
In the words of Shalamar, it’s going to be 'a night to remember!'
10% profits from HSDY nights go to Cancer Research UK
Courtyard Theatre
£15
This is a standing/dancing event with some unallocated seating
Legends of Motown
Legends of Motown is a high energy tribute show jam packed with all of Motown's biggest hits.
With stunning vocals and amazing live band Legends of Motown celebrates the music of the iconic and timeless Motown era. Undoubtedly the golden era of music, the show pays tribute to the legendary artists that appeared on the Motown label at that time.
Get ready to be wowed with a song list that won’t fail to have you up and out of your seats and dancing in the aisles. Make it a night to remember with the music authentic to the Motown label from artists such as Marvin Gaye, Stevie Wonder, The Supremes, Smokey Robinson, The Four Tops, Martha Reeves, The Temptations, Jackie Wilson and many more!
Courtyard Theatre
£22