Bold, colourful acrylic paintings with a quirky twist. Lots of information to read.
Prints, cards, placemats and coasters as well for sale.
Be inspired and entertained. A trip to Venice gave me part of the title of this exhibition and so what better companion than our mammoths in Shropshire.
Our Spring exhibition features the renowned artist, David Tress who is represented by Messums Gallery in Cork Street, London.
David Tress has lived in West Wales since 1976 and the landscape of this part of the world forms the subject of many of his paintings. His work is held in many
national public collections. In 2013 he received the Glyndwr award for an outstanding contribution to the arts in Wales. David is well known in Shropshire where he has held inspirational workshops for many years.
Also exhibiting: Dennis Farrell ceramics. Dennis Farrell has lectured at art colleges throughout the UK, he has been a guest lecturer/demonstrator for colleges and ceramics groups across the UK and set up studios in Lancashire, West Yorkshire and Shropshire.
Dennis Farrell lives and works in Shropshire. He has exhibited nationally and internationally and has work in both private and public collections.
He has been exhibiting with Twenty Twenty Gallery for over 15 years.
Geoffrey Wolryche Whitmore’s pioneering forestry techniques saved the estate from financial ruin after the World Wars. Take a look at his tools and forester’s smock in the Costume Gallery and compare them to the tools and workwear our rangers wear today.
In association with Pale Fire Music we are pleased to have live at The Wakes an amazing acoustic line up. Local and original musicians Rob Beech, Geoff Rogers and Matthew Hill
Tickets 5.00 from The Wakes and on sale from the 29th March
Adventurous. Athletic. Absorbing. In 2019 VERVE presents an ambitious programme of bold new dance work created by internationally-acclaimed and award-winning choreographers Joan Clevillé (Catalonia), Maxine Doyle (UK) and Ben Wright (UK), alongside a restaging of ‘Shutdown’ by Noa Zuk and Ohad Fishof (Israel).
Experience an evening of physically charged and refreshingly original dance, performed by dance artists on the cusp of their professional careers. See where dance is right now, and where it may go next.
The company comprises thirteen exceptional dancers, trained at some of the world’s leading conservatories.
VERVE is the postgraduate company of Northern School of Contemporary Dance (NSCD) and is led by Artistic Director Matthew Robinson.
“captivating, superbly energetic” The State of the Arts
Meet cartoonists from around the world as they work on big boards drawing cartoons on the theme of animals. Exhibitions, talks and workshops at various venues. Visit the website for more details:- www.shrewsburycartoonfestival.com
Shrewsbury – Fake Festivals are back for 2019, bringing you SIX of our finest ‘Fake Bands’ from the UK Tour. Come party all day to pro-level live performances and an electric atmosphere provided by the best anthem chanting singing voices we’ve ever heard – yours! Days like this don’t come around very often, so don’t miss out, book now!
Footlights Dance School are presenting their biggest show to date on the main stage at Theatre Severn. Over 200 pupils will perform dances in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Lyrical Jazz and Musical Theatre, showcasing all their hard work and talent.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the Theatre Severn Box Office from Friday 16th November.
Footlights Dance School are presenting their biggest show to date on the main stage at Theatre Severn. Over 200 pupils will perform dances in Ballet, Tap, Modern Jazz, Lyrical Jazz and Musical Theatre, showcasing all their hard work and talent.
Tickets can be purchased directly from the Theatre Severn Box Office from Friday 16th November.
Geoffrey Wolryche Whitmore’s pioneering forestry techniques saved the estate from financial ruin after the World Wars. Take a look at his tools and forester’s smock in the Costume Gallery and compare them to the tools and workwear our rangers wear today.
10 day FREE Arts Festival within Wellington
A vocal and instrumental approach to jazz improvisation over the blues. No in depth knowledge of music theory is needed as the ‘ear’ and ‘feel’ will be your main guide to playing and soloing over the blues in a jazz style. The course will include a book to reference what has been covered on the day as well as further study and further listening. Please note this course is designed for ALL instruments and voices and of all abilities and experience.
This is a continuation of the previous course, however new people are more than welcome. A basic understanding of the blues will be helpful however not essential! Please feel free to call and ask some questions to see if this something for you. 01691 662 196
Course contents:
.listening/transcribing
.Blues scale Vs Mixolydian
.harmony
.rhythm
.form
.melody
.improvising ideas
.timbre
Tutor:
Barry-Bazmatron EdwardsBmus(hons) Jazz
Has studied at the Birmingham Conservatoire between 2002-2006 under the guidance of well established educators and performers in their own right. Hans Koller, Dave Cliff, Phil Robson, Gene Calderazzo, Mike Williams to name a few. Also recorded various albums with prominent improvisers on the U.K scene such as Mark Sanders, Paul Dunamall, Philip Gibbs.
PLEASE NOTE THERE ARE LIMITED SPACES FOR THIS COURSE
Hermon Folk is extremely proud to have the opportunity to host this exceptional pairing of first class musicians who both shine with an adventurous, multi-facetted approach to music that has paved the way to a most successful collaboration inspired by their shared love of literature. ‘Project 365’ is an intriguing symbiosis of spoken word and folk, laced with undertones of Jazz and classical harmonies – nothing less than a special performance – not to be missed!
‘It’s as if Debussy and Ravel were orchestrating Scottish Folk – truly beautiful.’ – Songlines Magazine
Aiden O’Rourke, one of Scotland’s finest composers and multiple BBC Folk Award winning fiddle player, known on the Folk circuit as founding member of Lau, Kan and Blazin’ Fiddles spent a whole year writing daily musical responses to James Robertson’s short story collection ‘365 : Stories’ (Hamish Hamilton/Penguin Books Ltd 2013). One song every day!
By the end of the year he had written 365 new tunes, from which he selected 22 to record with Kit Downes on harmonium and piano. Kit is a BBC Jazz Award winning, Mercury Music Award nominated, solo recording artist for ECM Records who has toured the world with artists such as Squarepusher and Django Bates and is well-known for collaborations within the Jazz genre, such as with saxophonist Julian Arguelles.
‘It all began with short stories’, Aidan O’Rourke says. ‘James Robertson, one of my favourite Scottish authors, wrote a short story every day for a year, and each story had exactly 365 words. I loved reading those stories: a daily dose of poetry and wisdom. And I loved the writing. The language is emotional, concise and apposite. Somehow the words and the pacing of the stories felt musical. I was intrigued by the discipline of setting such a quantifiable daily creative ritual. Would the same be possible in music…?’ Aiden explains further: ‘There’s no doubt the tunes are based in Scottish folk music; that’s my backbone, the place I come from, the traditional language I love. But, like the music I make with my trio Lau, I’m always interested in new ways of playing with old forms.’ Giving credit to his collaborator Kit Downes, Aiden explains about the creative process: ‘Kit has an extraordinary ear for harmony, informed by jazz, Ravel and the church organ repertoire he grew up playing. Occasionally I would send him rough solo recordings of the tunes and he would respond by harmonising them. He did complex and wonderful things with them, took them places I hadn’t imagined. (…) – the process felt adventurous and intuitive.’
Aiden O’Rourke and Kit Downes recorded excerpts of their project work and toured Volume 1 of the first double album in the U.K. throughout April 2018. This concert is the live musical performance of Volume 2, due to be released on Limited Edition double CD by Reveal Records in May 2019.
There will be a limited number of Early Bird tickets at £10 available – you better be quick!
More about Aiden O’Rourke:
http://www.aidanorourke.net/
More about Kit Downes:
https://www.kitdownes.com/
What the author James Robertson has to say about the project:
‘I am amazed that Aidan O’Rourke went through an entire year composing his daily musical responses to my 365-word stories. I am even more amazed, and deeply impressed, by the beauty and variety of these recordings by Aidan and Kit Downes.’ – Author James Robertson
Geoffrey Wolryche Whitmore’s pioneering forestry techniques saved the estate from financial ruin after the World Wars. Take a look at his tools and forester’s smock in the Costume Gallery and compare them to the tools and workwear our rangers wear today.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Three Unique dances to amuse and amaze.
AFTERIMAGE
Fernando Melo
A journey of fleeting images; of appearance and disappearance.
Mirrors are used on stage to form a unique theatrical experience where the past and the present collide with a poetic & creative style of dance.
REVELLERS’ MASS
Caroline Finn
Delve into a world of ritual as an unlikely group gathers for a dinner party, where etiquette is put to the test. Curious choreography and characters are inspired by historical paintings.
TUNDRA
Marcos Morau
Nominee – UK Theatre Awards 2018
Tundra tears pages from the Russian history books on folk dance, mass parades and revolution, revitalising old ideas with renewed meaning. It’s as mesmerizingly beautiful as it is robotically precise
THEY SEEK TO FIND THE HAPPINESS THEY SEEM
Lee Johnston
(Theatr Clwyd & Pontio Only)
A raw and beautiful performance about miscommunication and disconnection in a relationship.
It uses a jigsaw of iconic choreography from famous couples including Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
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Tair dawns unigryw i ddiddanu a syfrdanu.
AFTERIMAGE
Fernando Melo
Taith o luniau gwib; o ymddangos a diflannu.
Defnyddir drychau ar y llwyfan i greu profiad theatraidd unigryw lle mae’r gorffennol a’r presennol yn gwrthdaro mewn dawns farddonol a chreadigol ei natur.
REVELLERS’ MASS
Caroline Finn
Ymchwiliwch i fyd llawn defodau, wrth i grŵp annhebygol ddod ynghyd am swper, lle caiff defodau eu rhoi ar brawf. Mae’r coreograffi a’r cymeriadau rhyfeddol wedi eu hysbrydoli gan baentiadau hanesyddol.
TUNDRA
Marcos Morau
Enwebai – Gwobrau Theatr y DU 2018
Mae Tundra yn rhwygo tudalennau o lyfrau hanes Rwsia am ddawnsio gwerin, gorymdeithiau torfol a chwyldro, gan adfywio hen syniadau ag ystyr newydd.
Dyma ddawns sydd yr un mor syfrdanol o brydferth ag yw’n robotaidd o fanwl gywir.
THEY SEEK TO FIND THE HAPPINESS THEY SEEM
Lee Johnston
(Theatr Clwyd a Pontio yn Unig)
Perfformiad agored a phrydferth am ddiffyg cyfathrebu a datgysylltu mewn perthynas.
Mae’n defnyddio jig-so o goreograffi eiconig o gyplau enwog yn cynnwys Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire.
SPECIAL OFFER: Purchase all five sessions (March to July) and save £5!
The Hermon welcomes back Kate Allan who offers an informal approach to singing in the comforting setting of the chapel space with its amazing acoustics. Come and join us for a joyful gathering of vocal fun and experimentation every second Saturday of the month from March to July!
‘Enjoy the freedom and satisfaction of creating music in the moment beyond ideas of right and wrongdoing. No experience needed. Everybody is musical and there are no wrong notes in music.’ – Kate Allan
Kate is a freelance singer songwriter who works in Arts and Health and established Wild Singing, a weekly, leaderless singing group that meets in wild places in and around Oswestry to share songs and stories.
Just bring your voice and an open mind – the rest will take care of itself!
PLEASE NOTE: Prior booking helps us with the planning, so please register and purchase tickets for this series of events as early as you can! Many thanks.
GIFT VOUCHERS: Gift vouchers are available only for the Five Session Ticket, not for individual sessions. Vouchers can only be purchased over the phone on 01691 662196 and can be picked up in person at the venue. For delivery by mail, postage & packaging costs of £1 apply.
All Spring/Summer 2019 Dates:
Saturday, 9th March 2019
Saturday, 13th April 2019
Saturday, 11th May 2019
Saturday, 8th June 2019
Saturday, 13th July 2019
Have you ever wanted to learn how to bellydance but didn’t know where to start? Or maybe you are already dancing but would like to revisit the basic moves to improve your technique?
Fun and friendly way to learn to shimmy, camel and do snake arms amongst many other moves, whilst learning a choreographed dance or two! With JWAAD instructor Sue Lloyd.
£10 including free parking and refreshments!
Small groups, so please book early to avoid disappointment.
Contact 07751 362171 or info@myartshack.co.uk
Geoffrey Wolryche Whitmore’s pioneering forestry techniques saved the estate from financial ruin after the World Wars. Take a look at his tools and forester’s smock in the Costume Gallery and compare them to the tools and workwear our rangers wear today.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
KEVIN CLIFTON in BURN THE FLOOR with Graziano Di Prima
In the past two decades Burn the Floor has revolutionised Ballroom style. Combining jaw-dropping choreography and ground-breaking moves, Burn the Floor brings their famous, infectious and rebellious energy to the stage every single night in the UK, starring Strictly Come Dancing favourite Kevin Clifton, and the new Italian heart-throb, Graziano Di Prima.
From seriously romantic Waltz, to a futuristic Foxtrot, the passion of the Tango and Paso Doble cut right through. You will revel in the emotional power of the Cha Cha, the Samba and Jive, and be left breathless by the smoking, irresistible Rumba.
With Kevin headlining this electrifying production, along with lights, costumes and eclectic live music, it will have you leaping out of the seat to join in. Not just a “feel-good” performance, we are seriously a “feel-fantastic” show! Don’t miss your chance to experience the pure dance joy of Burn the Floor.
KEVIN CLIFTON says
“Burn The Floor is the show that ignited a spark in me and changed me forever as a performer.
Through Broadway, West End and touring all over the world this show has ripped apart the rule book, revolutionised our genre and inspired and shaped me as the dancer I am today.
In 2019 I am delighted to say I am coming ‘home’ to Burn The Floor.”
***FREE ENTRY*** Dementia Friendly Performance
Understories’ is a brush with the new folklore of Shropshire, featuring award-winning musicians and poet Whalebone and Jean Atkin. Here are urban – and rural – myths, and tales just out of living memory. They are the common uncommon.
Discover Shropshire’s last wolves and cloggers, its haunted roundabouts, pigs, railway lines and oak trees, not to mention the boy who burrowed under a church.
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Rumours of Fleetwood Mac, the world’s finest tribute to Fleetwood Mac, returns to the stage in 2019 with its ‘Anniversary Tour’, a brand new show celebrating 50 years of the very best of Fleetwood Mac, including a very special blues set paying tribute to Fleetwood Mac’s legendary Peter Green era.
***FREE ENTRY*** start 3.30pm
Understories’ is a brush with the new folklore of Shropshire, featuring award-winning musicians and poet Whalebone and Jean Atkin. Here are urban – and rural – myths, and tales just out of living memory. They are the common uncommon.
Discover Shropshire’s last wolves and cloggers, its haunted roundabouts, pigs, railway lines and oak trees, not to mention the boy who burrowed under a church.
Supported using public funding by the National Lottery through Arts Council England.
Returning for 2019!
Telling the story of a career spanning 50 years and evoking the spirit of The Dubliners, this hugely talented cast of musicians and singers bring the music of this iconic group to life. This is a celebration Irish music itself and guarantees the craic!
We are thrilled to announce that Henry Lowther renowned Jazz trumpeter will be at The Wakes as part of his current tour.
This event will include supper
Henry’s musical breadth is confirmed by his frequent engagements as a classical player with major symphony orchestras and ensembles, including the London Brass Virtuosi, the London Philharmonic Orchestra, the City of Birmingham Symphony Orchestra, the London Sinfonietta, Germany’s Ensemble Moderne and the Matrix Ensemble. Until its demise Henry was for five years the solo flugelhorn player with the strings of the BBC Radio Orchestra, and as a session musician has recorded with Bing Crosby, George Harrison, Elton John, Henry Mancini, Paul McCartney, Van Morrison, Sir Simon Rattle, Nelson Riddle and Talk Talk, amongst many others.
Tickets are 15.00 per person includes ticket and jazz supper. Supper will be a single course and will include a choice from 3 dishes all freshly cooked on the evening – examples NOT-SO-CAJUN SHRIMP (Pasta and Shrimp in a Cajun cream sauce): JAMBALAYA (Chicken and Smoked Sausage in savoury rice)
NEW ENGLAND CORN CHOWDER; (Creamy sweetcorn broth with crusty bread).
Licensed bar open on the evening serving in addition sweet desserts, a wonderful range of gins, specialist coffees (inc. Espresso Martinis and Irish Coffees) along with a Jazz House cocktail.
To read more about Henry Lowther go to http://www.henrylowther.com/
This event is through an association with Forge and the Jazz West Midlands
The Royal ballet returns to our screen with a three ballet spectacular
The Royal Ballet will be treating us to three ballet`s. Within the Golden Hour; New Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui; and Flight Pattern – three ballets, one world premiere, showcasing the contemporary face of The Royal Ballet in works from three of today’s leading choreographers. Christopher Wheeldon’s Within the Golden Hour is based around seven couples separating and intermingling, to music by Vivaldi and Bosso and lit with rich colours suggested by sunset. Crystal Pite’s Flight Pattern, revived for the first time, uses a large dance ensemble and Górecki’s familiar music from his Symphony of Sorrowful Songsfor a poignant and passionate reflection on migration. Between them, a new work by Sidi Larbi Cherkaoui, created on The Royal Ballet has its premiere to bring the contemporary truly up-to-date
Why not treat yourself to our renowned pre-theatre meals in THE PLACE restaurant and reserve seats at the Theatre.
A night of live music and dance with the GeeDees. Tickets available from the Village Hall bar (open every Friday night), the Village shop or on the door.
This month Hermon Folk presents a special find by following a Hermon audience member’s suggestion to bring the dynamic, London-based, seven-piece Folk band Mishaped Pearls to Oswestry. With three albums under their belt – the latest Shivelight having been released in 2018 – the Indie/Folk/Pop band is firing on all cylinders in touring their new and diverse repertoire of original compositions.
‘At a time when every band describes themselves as unique it’s really refreshing to find one that truly is – they scream originality!’ – Spiral Earth
‘Stunning – very, very imaginative, ethereal and atmospheric. Gorgeous music!’ – Bob Harris, BBC2
‘We first played them 9 years ago and I’m going to carry on playing them for the next 9 years until they are totally a household name. Wonderful band! – Tom Robinson, BBC 6 Music
‘It’s like being in a dream….it sounds amazing!’ – Mark Radcliffe, BBC Radio 2 Folk Show
‘A progressive tour-de-force of highly creative and innovative originality!’ – Tim Carroll, FolkWorlds
Mishaped Pearls formed in 2009 as collaboration between multi-instrumentalist Ged Flood and German vocalist Manuela Schuette, bringing out their first album The Singer and the Poets only a year later. The band found itself ever since at the forefront of an exciting new wave of UK folk, receiving for their second album Thamesis outstanding reviews in Songlines Magazine, fRoots Magazine, The Telegraph, Financial Times and The Guardian. The album also garnered the highest praise from Tom Robinson (BBC6 Music), Mark Radcliffe and Bob Harris (BBC Radio 2), all highlights amongst universal acclaim from the press and media.
In 2018 the new album Shivelight brought a further leap for this astonishing band by securing them in the same year three ‘Best Album’ Awards by BBC Radio Merseyside Folk Scene, Fatea Magazine and Readifolk. Their adventurous song combination of the ancient and the new finds an echo in their musical make up. Curling around Schuette’s incredible voice is a whole plethora of instruments. Flood fields an astonishing array of stringed instruments – saz baglama, tenor guitar, tenor banjo, Chinese ruan guitar, charango, baritone acoustic guitar, mandolin, bass ukulele, electric bass and electric guitar. Both musicians are joined by five outstanding instrumentalists Laurel S. Pardue (violin, viola), Andrew Sleightholme (piano, loops), Calie Hough (congas, djembe, darbuka, cajon, drums), Tom Finigan (saz baglama, tenor banjo, guitar and mandolin) and Massimo Troiani (bass). Their music’s roots in tradition and expands into progressive folk, rock, eastern modal music whilst showing elements of contemporary classical influence.
Expect a dazzling free spirit performance and an impressive showcase of multi-instrumentalism!
Please note that there will be an ‘Early Bird’ ticket offer for the first thirty tickets!
More about Mishaped Pearls:
www.mishapedpearls.org
Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry on Friday 17 May 2019
Doors Open at 8:00PM
From 8:30PM to 11:00PM
Ticket Price: £5.00 – £15.00*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01691662196
Fundraising event. Rock n Roll Evening with Stars in their Eyes Winner Vince Hughes (“Dion”) at the Church House Welshpool 7.30pm. £10 to include supper.
Shropshire Theatre Organ Trust event. Phil Kelsall MBE, principal resident organist at the Blackpool Tower Ballroom, plays Wurlitzer Theatre Organ at The Buttermarket in Shrewsbury. Doors open at 1.30pm for a 2.30pm Concert.
Geoffrey Wolryche Whitmore’s pioneering forestry techniques saved the estate from financial ruin after the World Wars. Take a look at his tools and forester’s smock in the Costume Gallery and compare them to the tools and workwear our rangers wear today.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
There has never been anything quite like The Red Hot Chilli Pipers, from a cameo appearance at T in the Park in 2004 with the Darkness to opening the main stage in their own right in 2014. The past twelve years has seen the Red Hot Chilli Pipers become the most famous bagpipe band on the planet..ever! Bagpipes with attitude, drums with a Scottish accent and a show that carry’s its own health warning. The bands achievements have reached incredible heights with their groundbreaking fusion of traditional Scottish music and Rock/Pop Anthems which they proudly call “Bagrock”.The Red Hot Chilli Pipers are a genuinely unique experience. The Chillis have never been more in demand for their infectious style of feel good music which appeals right across the age range to people all over the world. They have collected together an impressive group of musicians from Scotland and further afield, many holding World Championship titles and all seriously good players with impressive credentials and qualifications. The band are about to launch their eighth and eagerly anticipated new album – `Octane`. in May 2016. This album follows on the back of the hugely successful release of the live DVD and CD entitled `Live at the Lake` in 2014. In an explosive evening of entertainment captured on this live DVD and CD, The Red Hot Chilli Pipers recorded their most adventurous project to date, bringing 16 musicians and dancers across the Atlantic to perform at Milwaukee Irish Fest, the US spiritual home of the band. They captured the unique and explosive power of the Chilli Pipers in one unforgettable evening by the shores of Lake Michigan. Tracks include – Insomnia, Gimme All Your Lovin’, Thunderstruck, Everybody Dance Now, Amazing Grace, Fix You, Chasing Cars, Wake Me Up, Don’t Stop Believin and We Will Rock You. Trailer for `Live at the Lake´- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hicHws7kMCI Some facts and figures about the Red Hot Chilli Pipers – Gold disc for over 100,000 UK sales of their first album – `Bagrock to the Masses` – Triple platinum status for the album and DVD – `Blast Live` – Awarded twice for `Best Live Act in Scotland` – Over 2.5 million on Youtube of their viral cover of the Avici track `Wake me up` – Sell out gigs and tours in USA, China, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, New Zealand and France – Winner of the BBC prime time talent show `When will i be famous` which was presented by Graham Norton. – A Big Hearted Scotland nomination for their charity work with major UK and international charities. – Performances at major international events such as , BBC proms in Hyde Park, T in the Park, Wacken Open Air, The Rugby World Cup, NBC Olympic Games studio, Bahrain Grand Prix. – Performances for many A-list showbiz, sporting stars and Royalty such as Ewan McGregor, Paul McCartney, Sir Alex Ferguson, Gary Player, The Scottish Rugby Team, Her Majesty the Queen and Samuel L Jackson – over 325,000 Facebook followers
Ian Waite & Vincent Simone – THE BALLROOM BOYS
Strictly Come Dancing favourites Ian Waite and Vincent Simone are joining forces in 2019 with their brand new production – THE BALLROOM BOYS.
Argentine Tango legend Vincent and King of the Ballroom Ian, will be joined by two professional female dancers and a wonderful vocalist. The night will be packed with dances, songs and loads of banter!
Expect dances like the Waltz, Quickstep, Paso Doble, Foxtrot and of course, the Argentine Tango!
Get ready for a high intensity evening of glitz and glamour with Ian & Vincent… THE BALLROOM BOYS!
There will be a limited number of VIP tickets that include a pre show meet and greet with the boys, for autograph and photo opportunities.
“Whittington Music Festival in its seventh year is presenting ‘Czech Mates’, a week of classical chamber music from romantic Bohemia. The festival runs from May 21 to 26 when fourteen world-class musicians make the most of the unique acoustic of Whittington church.”
AFTER A SELL-OUT TOUR IN 2018 – LES MUSICALS COMES TO SHREWSBURY!
Les Musicals Live Concert Tour is the ultimate celebration of Musical Theatre.
Jonathan Ansell (G4 Frontman) and Jai McDowall (Britains Got Talent – Winner) have joined forces to create a dramatic a spine-tingling concert. This vocally dynamic evening showcases even more smash-hit songs from the greatest musicals of all time, brought to you by two of the world’s finest voices.
Come and immerse yourself into the world of Musical Theatre with classics from Les Miserables, Phantom Of The Opera, Blood Brothers, Wicked, Jesus Christ Superstar, The Greatest Showman, Miss Saigon, Chess, We Will Rock You and many more…
After sell-out shows in 2018, this is certainly a concert not to be missed in its second exciting year.
VIP tickets include a Meet and Greet with Jonathan and Jai at 18:00, plus a complimentary glass of wine (or juice), and the opportunity to take photographs and get autographs.
In May Hermon Jazz proudly presents this impressive combination of top-notch Jazz players who will stop over in Oswestry to play a preview concert ahead of their appearance at Manchester Jazz Festival the following day! The duo of pianist Alcyona Mick and Tori Freestone on saxes and flute will be joined at this occasion by special guest Brigitte Beraha who features with stunningly inventive vocals on the duo’s most recent album ‘Criss Cross’.
’’The tracks contain some of the finest interplay I have heard since Stan Getz and Kenny Barron recorded ‘People Time’, the playing is that wondrous…Without a doubt one of the finest albums of the year!’’
– Jazz Journal
“Elegant, engaging and original music, played with magnificent panache.”
– ★★★★ All About Jazz
’’The exchanges between the three protagonists are thrilling, with Beraha also engaging with Mick in a vivacious musical dialogue. There’s also a lively exchange between flute and piano but ultimately it’s the sound of the three musicians interacting collectively that represents the greatest highlight.’’
– The Jazzmann
Tori and Alcyona formed their duo in 2015 playing Thelonious Monk tunes on a project in the Canary Islands, and were given their first platform at Manchester Jazz Festival in 2015. Both much in demand players on the London Jazz scene, the two have been working alongside each other in many different ensembles including the London Jazz Orchestra and the Nikki Isles Big Band.
They recorded their debut album ‘Criss Crossʼ at the famous Artesuono Studio in Udine, Italy in 2017, featuring special guest vocalist Brigitte Beraha. It was released on the transatlantic label Whirlwind Recordings in 2018, followed by an Arts Council of England supported tour of the UK and Germany, which included prestigious venues such as Birmingham Symphony Hall, The Vortex London, Halle 424 in Hamburg and numerous National and International Jazz Festivals.
The three musicians perform with a playful and interactive approach inspired by a large range of shared musical influences, such as Jazz, Brazilian music, English folk, Latin, Arabic and free play. In 2019 they are set to tour and perform at venues and festivals in the UK, Luxembourg, Germany and Spain – and yes, indeed, at The Hermon in Oswestry J!
More about the Duo:
https://www.alcyonamick.com/tori-freestonealcyona-mick-duo/
More about Jazz Vocalist Brigitte Beraha:
https://www.gsmd.ac.uk/music/staff/teaching_staff/department/12-department-of-jazz-studies/600-brigitte-beraha/
Hermon Chapel Arts Centre, Oswestry on Thursday 23 May 2019
Doors Open at 8:00PM
From 8:30PM to 11:00PM
Ticket Price: £5.00 – £13.00*
*booking fee applies
Box Office: 01691662196
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A fantastic small, boutique, family friendly music festival held in Market Drayton, North Shropshire on the 2nd bank holiday in may every year. Over 33 Bands over 3 days showcasing the best in new talent and established acts.
Join us at 5 Belmont in Shrewsbury for a family fun day with drumming workshops, facepainting, live music, pop-up shops, food stalls, craft workshops, a light show and plenty more!
Join us at this stunning outdoor setting, amongst the rolling landscape of Weston Park, for great music, delicious food and of course fizz! Bring the children, parents, grandparents, picnic hampers and candelabras for a relaxed afternoon and evening filled with beautiful music.
Featuring six hours of live music from some of the best talent across the country supported by local performers. Get ready to wave your union flags and sing along with a fabulous Last Night of the Proms style finale. The event is suitable for all ages and under 10s go free, with free children’s activities available!
Bring your own food and drink, including alcohol, or sample something delicious from one of our bars or street food stalls!
Why not make a weekend of it and join us for the Fireflies Music Festival on Bank Holiday Monday too?
Proms & Prosecco in the Park Tickets
Tier 1 – £21 or £20 for groups of 6+ until sold out
Tier 2 – £26 or £25 for groups of 6+ from end of Tier 1 sales until sold out
Tier 3 – £30 or £29 for groups of 6+ from end of Tier 2 sales until midnight 25 May
VIP – £35 includes VIP parking and posh loos
Children – £5 aged 10-18.
Under 10’s go free!
On the gate – £38
Weekend Tickets
Includes entry to Proms & Prosecco in the Park on 26 May and Fireflies Festival on 27 May
Tier 1 – £28 until sold out
Tier 2 – £35 from end of Tier 1 sales until sold out
Tier 3 – £42 from end of Tier 2 sales until sold out
Children – £10 aged 10-18 / under 10’s go free!
Geoffrey Wolryche Whitmore’s pioneering forestry techniques saved the estate from financial ruin after the World Wars. Take a look at his tools and forester’s smock in the Costume Gallery and compare them to the tools and workwear our rangers wear today.
This event is free, but normal admission charges apply for the venue.
Light up your Bank Holiday with music, food and fizz until the sun goes down!
If you love the idea of a music festival, but hate the idea of huge crowds, parking miles away and stinky toilets, then this is the event for you!
Fireflies is a relaxed, laid back music festival with a multi-generational vibe. With amazingly talented local performers, as well as tribute bands to get everyone on their feet, there truly is something for every musical taste.
Set within the beautiful grounds of Weston Park, its the perfect event to meet with friends or gather together the whole family for music, food and fizz until the sun goes down.
You’re welcome to bring your own picnics and drinks or sample something delicious from our local suppliers and street food vendors. With a bars, gourmet coffee stall and lots of food options there is something for everyone.
We’ve got acres of free-parking, so bring the deck chairs, tables, beanbags or even just a picnic blanket, and settle in for a music festival that is welcoming, accommodating and energising!
Children under 10 come free and there is plenty of space for them to stretch their legs in!
Why not make a weekend of it and join us for Proms & Prosecco in the Park on Sunday 26 May as well, with one of our weekend tickets?
Music, food and fizz until the sun goes down…..this is what Bank Holidays were made for!
Gates open 2pm, live music from 3pm
Event finishes at 9pm.
Fireflies Festival Tickets
Tier 1 – £12 or £11 for groups of 6+ until sold out
Tier 2 – £16 or £15 for groups of 6+ from end of Tier 1 sales until sold out
Tier 3 – £20 or £19 for groups of 6+ from end of Tier 2 sales until midnight 25 May
VIP – £28 includes VIP parking and posh loos!
Children – £6 aged 10-18 / Under 10’s go free!
£25 on the gate
Gazebo hire – £70 for 3 x 3m gazebo
Weekend Tickets
Includes entry to Proms & Prosecco in the Park on 26 May and Fireflies Festival on 27 May
Tier 1 – £28 until sold out
Tier 2 – £35 from end of Tier 1 sales until sold out
Tier 3 – £42 from end of Tier 2 sales until sold out
Children – £10 aged 10-18 / under 10’s go free!
VIPs – £52 includes VIP parking and posh loos!
Gazebo hire – £120 for 3x3m gazebo
