AMERICAN FOUR TOPS

Direct from the USA, Soul Satisfaction’s AMERICAN FOUR TOPS show has been travelling internationally bringing all the sweet soul music and the Motown magic to their audiences.

 

With powerful vocals, splendid harmonies and the high stepping dance routines, you will be taken on a journey through all the hits of the Four Tops, Reach Out, Baby I Need Your Loving, Walk Away Renee, Same Old Song, Loco in Acalpulco, Standing In the Shadow, Bernadette along with other classic hits from the golden era!

AN AUDIENCE WITH LORD IAN BOTHAM

Lord Ian Botham, the former England captain, was one of the most impactful all-rounders of his generation with 14 centuries and 383 wickets in a career that spanned over 15 years.

Through the 1980s, he was part of a golden generation of all-rounders in world cricket. The 1981 Ashes, which England won 3-1, have since come to be known as Botham’s Ashes for his starring performances with bat and ball.

In 2007, Botham was knighted for his services to cricket and to charity.

Prolific with both bat and ball, Ian Botham was the fastest to the double of 1000 runs and 100 wickets. He broke the World Record for most Test wickets, and finished his career with 5,200 runs and 383 wickets.

Join Lord Ian, as he discusses his amazing career, and everything in between.

*Super VIP

Arrive 6:00pm

6:00-6:30pm

Meet and greet drinks reception

Professional photo, printed out on the night.

Plus one signed picture of Ian.

*VIP

Arrive 6:15pm

Professional photo printed out on the night.

ANDRÉ RIEU'S 75TH BIRTHDAY CELEBRATION: THE DREAM CONTINUES (TBC)

André Rieu celebrates his 75th Birthday! The King of the Waltz invites you to a boat party with him and his beloved Johann Strauss Orchestra as they sail through his hometown of Maastricht.

This brand-new cinema special is a tribute to André's childhood dream of one day forming his own orchestra and travelling the world. The film features a selection of André's favourite and most spectacular global performances along with some of the

finest moments the Maestro and his Johann Strauss Orchestra have shared during their many decades together.

Most of the concerts featured in this film – The Dream Continues - have never been shown on the big screen before. To mark this amazing milestone, this is your chance to see these iconic André classics for the first time. Come aboard and celebrate André’s 75th in style at your local cinema!

BILLY ELLIOT THE MUSICAL (20TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION) - CINEMA LIVE (15)

Based on the Academy Award® nominated film, Billy Elliot the Musical has won the hearts of millions since it opened in London’s West End in 2005. Set in a northern mining town, against the background of the 1984/85 miners’ strike, Billy’s journey takes him out of the boxing ring and into a ballet class where he discovers a passion for dance that inspires his family and whole community and changes his life forever. The original creative team behind the film, including writer Lee Hall (book & lyrics), director Stephen Daldry, and choreographer, Peter Darling, is joined by music legend Elton John (music) to produce a funny, uplifting and spectacular theatrical experience that will stay with you forever.

Rating to be confirmed.

BOOTLEG EAGLES

The music of the Eagles is etched into our culture. It defines the music of the 1970s. The Bootleg Eagles take their audience on a powerful journey through the band's career, from their country-rock roots to global chart-toppers.

An evening with THE BOOTLEG EAGLES is jam-packed with all of the unforgettable hits and best-loved album tracks audiences love, all performed with the amazing musicianship and stellar harmonies that they deserve. Reproduced with unwavering respect by a quintet of talented professionals, all live, every harmony, every guitar lick and every hook without a safety net.

The five musicians at the heart of THE BOOTLEG EAGLES have previously worked with stars including Mark Knopfler, Ruby Turner, Trevor Horn, Jimmy Nail, Prefab Sprout, Si King (Hairy Bikers), members of Squeeze, Dexy’s Midnight Runners, The Average White Band, and The Crazy World of Arthur Brown!

That's decades of experience, translating into performances packed with energy, sensitivity, soul and breath-taking accuracy, giving audiences a memorable and authentic Eagles experience.

www.bootlegeagles.co.uk

BRDIGET JONES: MAD ABOUT THE BOY (15)

Bridget Jones finally has some luck in her life; she has a great job as a screenwriter, her family and a new boyfriend; the fact that he's over twenty years her junior isn't the only thing causing problems.

Directed by: Michael Morris

Starring: Renée Zellweger, Hugh Grant, Colin Firth, Chiwetel Ejiofor, Leo Woodall, Jim Broadbent

Release Date: 13/02/25

DOG MAN (U)

When a faithful police dog and his human police officer owner are injured together on the job, a harebrained but life-saving surgery fuses the two of them together and Dog Man is born. Dog Man is sworn to protect and serve—and fetch, sit and roll over. As Dog Man embraces his new identity and strives to impress his Chief, he must stop the pretty evil plots of feline supervillain Petey the Cat.

Directed by: Peter Hastings

Starring (voice): Pete Davidson, Lil Rel Howery, Poppy Liu, Ricky Gervais, Isla Fisher, Billy Boyd, Stephen Root, Cheri Oteri

Release Date: 07/02/2025

JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH: RAISE THE OOF

RAISE THE OOF 

with John Shuttleworth

 

Radio 4 favourite, comedy legend, and ‘the 42nd best reason to love Britain’ (The Telegraph) JOHN SHUTTLEWORTH, is back with more hilarious stories and songs performed on his trusty Yamaha organ (with built-in auto accompaniment!) In RAISE THE OOF John celebrates 40 years in showbiz. Yes, it was 1985 when he met TV’s Clarinet Man - next door neighbour Ken Worthington who came last on New Faces in 73 (Tony Hatch crucified him!)

 

“When I met Ken he was eating a CurlyWurly” recalls John, “although initially I thought it was a packet of sparklers, so I gave him a wide berth”, and the rest, as they say, is hysterical!

 

“ Actually, I feel rather calm” muses John, “although after forty years and still no chart success, perhaps I should be slightly anxious. My wife Mary says I should get a proper job, but there's not time - I'm about to retire! Besides, Comet - where I used to demonstrate audio equipment - no longer exists. As for the sweet factory in the Rotherham area where I worked as a security guard in the 1980's - that’s now an Axe Throwing Centre. Oof!"

 

But I'm still posting off my songs (on cassette tape with Dolby so it's not too hissy) to cutting edge pop acts like Chris Rea and the Lighthouse Family, plus I'm still being booked for nostalgic singalongs at the local hospice (for petrol money only) so we have every reason to celebrate my long and illustrious career. Do come along and join me in punching the air, and helping - in an orderly and controlled fashion - to RAISE THE OOF!

 

"His stand up is second to none, his timing is impeccable, and you can practically warm your hands on his good nature" The Guardian

“The Cole Porter of the antimacassar set”  The Times

“A Ludicrously compelling night out”  Evening Standard

 

“Sublime character comedy “ – The Guardian

 

“Totally unmissable”  - NME

NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE: DOCTOR STRANGELOVE (15)

Dr. Strangelove

co-adapted by Armando Iannucci

co-adapted and directed by Sean Foley

Seven-time BAFTA Award-winner Steve Coogan (Alan Partridge, The Trip) plays four roles in the world premiere stage adaptation of Stanley Kubrick’s comedy masterpiece Dr. Strangelove.

When a rogue U.S General triggers a nuclear attack, a surreal race takes place, seeing the Government and one eccentric scientist scramble to avert global destruction.

This explosively funny satire is led by a world-renowned creative team including Emmy Award-winner Armando Iannucci (The Thick of It, Veep) and Olivier Award-winner Sean Foley (The Upstart Crow, The Play What I Wrote).

RBO: TURANDOT (12A)

The Royal Opera

TURANDOT

Live streamed event

Puccini’s captivating opera of a cold-hearted princess and her mysterious suitor. Featuring the ever- popular ‘Nessun dorma’, this opera of love and revenge is brought to life in a dazzling production.

The beautiful but icy Princess Turandot will only marry a man who can correctly answer three riddles. Those who fail are brutally beheaded. But when an unknown prince arrives, the balance of power in Turandot’s court is forever shaken, as the mysterious stranger does what no other has been able to.

Cast:

PRINCESS TURANDOT Sondra Radvanovsky

CALAF SeokJong Baek

LIÙ Anna Princeva

TIMUR Adam Palka

PING Hansung Yoo

PANG Aled Hall

PONG Michael Gibson

EMPEROR ALTOUM Paul Hopwood

MANDARIN Ossian Huskinson

ORCHESTRA Orchestra of the Royal Opera House

CONCERT MASTER Sergey Levitin

CHORUS DIRECTOR William Spaulding

CHORUS Royal Opera Chorus

Creatives:

DIRECTOR Andrei Șerban

CONDUCTOR Rafael Payare

LIBRETTO Giuseppe Adami and Renato Simoni

MUSIC Giacomo Puccini

DESIGNER Sally Jacobs

LIGHTING DESIGNER F. Mitchell Dana

CHOREOGRAPHER Kate Flatt

CHOREOLOGIST Tatiana Novaes Coelho

SHOWS WE WISH WE'D DONE: CRASH BANG WALLOP 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Award-winning Crash Bang Wallop Theatre Company, are excited to bring you Shows We Wish We'd Done!

The show will cover a plethora of musical theatre shows that CBW have never had the chance to do, for one reason and another; but wish we had.

So join us for music from Hamilton, Dear Evan Hansen, Parade, Matilda, Newsies, Wicked, Sister Act, Frozen, Waitress and many many more shows!

Come along and enjoy sensational solos, dynamic dancing and electric full company songs. This really will be a fabulous collection of everything musical theatre, and a wonderful celebration of CBW's 20 years entertaining the local community.

The show will culminate in a very special finale celebration of what CBW is all about, encompassing our 20 years!

Please note this is a 7pm show start, with the show finishing about 10.15pm, including an interval.

SLEEPING BEAUTY - Tom Rolfe Productions

Join us for a spellbinding journey "Sleeping Beauty," presented by Tom Rolfe Productions! Follow the tale of Princess Beauty, a kind-hearted royal destined for greatness. All is going well in preparation for the party when the wicked fairy Carabosse turns up and casts a curse that puts Beauty into a deep slumber on her twenty-first birthday. It seems all hope is lost. But with the help of Fairy Kindheart and a delightful cast of characters—including bumbling fairies, charming knights, and a gaggle of lively woodland creatures—can true love's kiss break the spell?

Expect laughter, dazzling costumes, and magical moments as Beauty's friends embark on an epic quest to save her from eternal slumber. With captivating songs, dazzling dance numbers, and plenty of audience participation, this enchanting pantomime promises to be a spectacular celebration of love, friendship, and the magic of dreams

STRONG ENOUGH

STRONG ENOUGH-ULTIMATE TRIBUTE CONCERT TO CHER

Get ready for an unforgettable evening, celebrating the global superstar and great female icon that is Cher.

Featuring all of the classic hits including Turn Back Time, I Found Someone, Believe, Strong Enough, Gypsies Tramps and thieves, her modern Abba remixes and many more.

This is one show-stopping dazzling extravaganza you do not want to miss! This show will take you on a musical journey from the Dark Lady days, to the rocking 80’s perm days and the celebration disco hits as we TURN BACK TIME and celebrate the queen of pop and rock.

‘Strong enough’ features 25 smash hits, six decades of stardom and enough costume changes to cause a sequins shortage… With full live band and dancers, come along and experience the passion, the flair and the glitter!

For more information on STRONG ENOUGH, check out the following website / social media links:

Website - http:www.strongenough.co.uk

Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/strongenoughuk

Twitter - https://twitter.com/strongenoughuk

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/strongenoughuk/

SUNDAY JAZZ

Come along and enjoy the fabulous sounds of the Big Band Era performed, in an open session, by Alan Owens and The Forum Big Band. It's just £4 to get in and the bar is open.

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Music Performed at the Forum Big Band Session Sunday 3rd April 2022 Ukraine Fundraiser:

‘It Don’t Mean a Thing’ the Mike Lewis arrangement of the Duke Ellington classic with solos from Steve Clifford on Tenor Sax and Andrea Rhodes on Piano.

‘Ain’t Misbehavin’ the Fats Waller hit arranged by Bob Lowden with solo from Nathan Campling on Baritone Sax.

‘Get Happy’ our first vocal of the day superbly performed by Henrietta.

‘Georgia on my Mind’ the Hoagy Carmichael classic arranged by Sammy Nestico and featuring our Lead Alto Sax Ralph Alder.

‘Beyond the Sea’ our second vocal featured John Haigh singing the Bobby Darin classic.

‘Sing, Sing, Sing’ the Louis Prima hit arranged by Mike Lewis featuring our Drummer Paul Walker.

‘Come Together’ the John Lennon/Tom Jones hit fantastically performed by vocalist Laura Walker.

‘Hot Toddy’ Dave Tanner’s arrangement of the Ted Heath hit with solos from Nathan Campling on Baritone Sax and James McPherson on Trumpet.

‘That’s Life’ the Frank Sinatra classic superbly performed by vocalist John Haigh.

‘Everytime We Say Goodbye’ the Cole Porter classic effortlessly performed by Henrietta.

‘Satin Doll’ Sammy Nestico’s arrangement of the Billy Strayhorn/Duke Ellington classic with solos from Andrea Rhodes on Piano, Kevin Eland on Flugal Horn and Steve Clifford on Tenor Sax.

And many more!

THE LAST SHOWGIRL (15)

When the glittering Las Vegas revue she has headlined for decades announces it will soon close, a glamorous showgirl must reconcile with the decisions she’s made and the community she has built as she plans her next act.

Directed by: Gia Coppola

Starring: Pamela Anderson, Jamie Lee Curtis, Kiernan Shipka, Brenda Song, Dave Bautista, Billie Lourd, Jason Schwartzman

Release Date: 10/02/2025

THE LINDISFARNE STORY

The Lindisfarne Story

Chapter 6 – No Time To Lose

With a sound distilled from folk, blues and beyond, Lindisfarne burst onto the international music scene in 1970. Memorable melodies, sweet & sour harmonies and gutsy instrumentation delivered with an infectious Geordie swagger, soon cemented Lindisfarne's reputation as a formidable musical force. Hit records, sell-out tours and international success were the inevitable results.

It was the songs that hit the spot with the fans. Lady Eleanor, Winter Song, Meet Me On The Corner, Run For Home and many, many, more are still performed all over the world.

Founder member and drummer Ray Laidlaw and former front man Billy Mitchell tell Lindisfarne's roller-coaster story with tall tales, memorable music and of course, scurrilous gossip.

Chapter Six puts the spotlight on the group's debut

album 'Nicely Out of Tune'

'The best debut album by a UK band this year' New Musical Express – 1971

It was 'Nicely Out of Tune', a sparkling debut crammed with classic songs, that alerted the music industry and fans alike to the Lindisfarne sound and paved the way for their chart topping second album, 'Fog on the Tyne'.

A five decade career followed, fuelled by unforgettable songs and a joyous approach to live performance that proved irresistible to fans far and wide.

A TV documentary, 'Alan Hull - Lindisfarne's Geordie Genius' broadcast in 2021, highlighted the regard that many other musicians had for Lindisfarne. Sting, Peter Gabriel, Dave Stewart, Elvis Costello and many more put on record their admiration for Alan, Lindisfarne and the music.

Ray Laildaw and Billy Mitchell have made music together since they met in their teens. Billy was right there during Lindisfarne's formation and became their front-man for eight years in 1995 following the sudden death of Alan Hull.

Join Ray and Billy for a celebration of Lindisfarne's music and memories, laughter and loss with The Lindisfarne Story – Ch 6. 'No Time To Lose'.