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Live performances in your areaDiary of Events Autumn 2013 - Spring 2014drama | dance | music | children’s showsa great night out on your doorstep!| 1www.villageventures.org.uk

A warm welcome awaits youWelcome to the Autumn 13 / Spring 14 Village Ventures brochure– your guide to what’s on at a venue near you!Village Ventures is the rural and community touring scheme for Nottinghamshire,featuring high quality professional dance, drama and music from the best in nationaland international touring companies and performers.Shows are promoted in a wide range of community venues – all providing a verywarm welcome.Ticket informationTickets are sold locally. For prices and to book, please call the contact numbers givenon specific event pages.Village Ventures is co-ordinated by Nottinghamshire County Council CulturalServices (Arts).To find out more about any aspect of the scheme visit our website atwww.villageventures.org.ukOr contact us on 01159 774589. Email: artsadmin@nottscc.gov.ukThe programme is supported by Nottinghamshire’s County and District Councils,Arts Council England and local volunteer promoters.Many of the shows featured are suitable for family audiences and agerecommendations are provided for guidance.All brochure details are correct at the time of going to press but please checkour website for any changes.| 2see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Samba & Choro - The MusicOf BrazilCaratingaBrazil’s greatest musical export is undoubtedlythe samba, and the songs of samba, whichtogether with its instrumental twin style choro,form a tradition of acoustic music stretchingback more than a century. In an eveningof scintillating music, Caratinga bring theirresistible rhythms and beautiful melodies ofthis great tradition to life.With a fabulous Anglo-Brazilian line-upincluding São Paulo’s Leandra Varanda on vocals,Caratinga’s dazzling acoustic interplay, gorgeoussongs and infectious rhythms continue todelight audiences across the UK.www.myspace.com/caratingaSat 14 September, 7.30pmAll Hallows Halls West Bridgford01159 821710Fri 20 September, 7.30pmOrston Village Hall01949 851772Age: All agesThe Three MusketeersBarbershoperaBack by popular demand, award-winningBarbershopera perform their hugely entertainingreinvention of Alexander Dumas’ much lovedadventure story with fresh four part harmoniesand bags of energy.With her village under threat of destruction atthe hands of the villainous Cardinal Rich Tea,young Nicole D’Artagnan must head to Paristo seek the help of the King’s Musketeers. Butmurky happenings plague the progress of ourheroine and her new-found trio of friends.Blackadder meets Gilbert & Sullivan in a joyousevening of musical comedy. All for fun and funfor all!www.barbershopera.comSat 14 September, 7.30pmRempstone Village Hall07758 464515Sat 21 September, 7.30pmCaunton Dean Hole Community Centre01636 636523Age: 10+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk3 |

HIRE SALES INSTALLATIONSLighting Sound Video Staging Drapeslighting drapesaging soundpyrodrapes effectsstagingyro effects soundlightinglighting backdropswell as her own original songstaging soundpyrodrapesingTrussstagingapeswww.sarahsavoy.comeffects pyroGunthorpe Village Hallvideo07966 910201pyrolightingghtingightingeseffectstagingRiggingopen 7 days:hireMidlands : 01664 821111hawthorns.uk.comhire@hawthorns.uk.comSarah Savoy & TheFrancadiansIn ConcertLouisiana born singer and guitarist Sarah Savoycomes from one of the great families of Cajunmusic. Now based in Paris, along with her band,the Francadians, she performs a repertoire fromthe early roots of Cajun and Zydeco music, asWith plenty of tunes to keep audiences dancing,Sarah belts out sassy blues and growls honkytonkinspired songs of the 1940’s and 50’s in atruly barn storming show of down-home Cajunmusic and song.Sat 21 September, 7.30pmAge: All ages| 4ADVERTISEMENTsee pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Bowjangles On The Box!BowjanglesAccomplished string quartet, Bowjangles, returnto the region following the success of theirtouring show Bowlympics, in a comprehensiveTV listing like none you’ll have ever experienced!Bowjangles on the Box! follows a schedule forthe BJBC (Bowjangles Broadcasting Corporation),including morning TV, news, weather andsoap opera, with the group performing all thenecessary roles, whilst of course playing theirinstruments to a jaw droppingly high level, ina clever, unique, all singing, all dancing take onthe cultural phenomenon that is TV.www.bowjangles.comSun 22 September, 7.30pmOrdsall Parish Hall01777 706433Thurs 26 September, 7.30pmRolleston Village Hall01636 816370Fri 27 September,7.30pmGringley on the Hill Community Centre01777 817492 / 07951 022496Fri 31 January, 7.30pmAcorn Theatre Worksop01909 501817A Love Like SaltThe Devil’s Violin CompanySlick and spellbinding! Unlocking forgotten folktales that inspired some of English literature’sgreatest works – Shakespeare’s ‘King Lear’and Chaucer’s ‘Wife of Bath’s Tale’ – thissuperbly crafted show brings the ancient art ofstorytelling firmly into the 21st century.Accompanied by the dramatic, driving rhythmsof three accomplished and inventive musicianson strings and accordion, Daniel Morden – oneof the UK’s most compelling and applaudedstorytellers – takes audiences on a rollercoasterride of discovery in a haunting, hypnotic fusionof music and word.www.thedevilsviolin.co.ukThurs 26 September, 7.30pmSt. Helen’s Parish Church Stapleford01159 391818Age: 12+Age: All agessee pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk5 |

The Magic Of RajasthanJaipur Kawa Brass BandWith elaborate rhythms and virtuosoimprovisations, this spectacular group ofauthentic Rajasthani Gypsies presents a wildrepertoire, from traditional Indian classics topopular Bollywood movie hits, performed on anarray of brass and percussion.With mesmerizing choreography from abeautifully costumed Sapera Kalbelya dancerand sabre swallowing, extreme juggling andstupendous balancing skills from a genuinefakir, (that have to be seen to be believed!), theshow is a high energy, stunning and exhilaratingmusical extravaganza.www.accessallareas.infoThurs 26 September, 7.30pmThoresby Riding Hall Theatre01623 822009Age: 10+(Not suitable for very young children due tocontent.)Anything For A Tenor – MyTutu’s Gone AWOLIestyn Edwards/MadameGalinaClassically trained singer, comedic performer andwriter, Iestyn Edwards performs a hugely funnyand entertaining double billAs heard privately by Her Majesty, and on DesertIsland Discs and a host of other BBC radioshows, Iestyn performs songs as we follow himin his tutu, entertaining the troops on CombinedServices Entertainment tours through Iraq andAfghanistan. Iestyn then becomes legendaryRussian Prima Ballerina, Madame Galina. - atour de force of slapstick farce, quick-wittedone-liners and his dancing’s not bad either!“A rare and perfect synthesis of art and larkiness… the audience howled with laughter”.The Timeswww.madamegalina.webs.comFri 4 October, 8.00pmSouth Clifton Coronation Hall01522 778587Sat 5 October, 7.30pmAll Hallows Halls West Bridgford01159 821710Age: 15+| 6see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Kel ElliottIn ConcertKel Elliott is a singer songwriter with theunusual distinction of being a double bassplayer. Her songs are upbeat, lyrically optimisticand musically infectious.A sassy jazz singer, Kel’s performances arepacked with humour, irony and a touch ofmischief, with songs representing a modernapproach to jazz and blues, drawing oninfluences as diverse as Ella Fitzgerald, BonnieRaitt and Django Reinhardt.Kel’s big voice and feisty bass playing,accompanied by guitar, keyboards andpercussion from her accomplished band, provideaudiences with a scintillating show.www.kelelliott.comFri 11 October, 8.00pmCropwell Bishop The Old School07976 966002Sat 12 October, 7.30pmHarworth & Bircotes Town Hall01302 752642Sun 13 October, 7.30pmNorth Muskham Rural Community Centre01636 679716 / 07587 146925Age: 12+Free FolkForest Forge TheatreCompanyFree Folk is a comedy about living in a freecountry and never really being able to do whatyou want to!Karen has moved from London and wants to gethome before dark, but the forest has other ideas.Tim is in love and wants to settle down, butHannah wants to see the world from behind thewheel of her imaginary camper van.Pearl wants to be left alone in the house shegrew up in. Shaun is a loveable rogue and justwants to make a few extra quid by getting up tomischief.A joyful and witty exploration of life in ruralBritain.www.forestforge.co.ukSat 12 October, 7.30pmSouth Leverton Memorial Institute01427 880306 / 880980 / 880598Age: 12+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk7 |

Trio ManoucheIn ConcertTrio Manouche are a world-class gypsy swingensemble formed by musician and composerSimon Harris, who has played with many ofthe leading exponents of this style, stemmingfrom Django Reinhardt and the music he wasproducing with Stephane Grappelli and Le HotClub de France in the 1920s and 30s.Featuring guitars and double bass, the bandperform a range of stylish original tunes,infectious foot-tapping grooves and catchyrecognizable melodies to create a fresh,sophisticated and hugely enjoyable musicalexperience.www.triomanouche.co.ukSun 13 October, 7.30pmChilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School01159 252698 / 07772 053412Fri 18 October, 7.30pmFlintham Village Hall01636 526168Sat 19 October, 7.30pmCoddington Village Hall01636 701013Sun 20 October, 7.30pmEast Markham Village Hall01777 871593Bane – Someone’s GonnaPayWhitebone ProductionsHired hand Bruce Bane works the mean streetsof pulp fiction. A tough talking wise cracker,he goes about his shadowy business amongstthe back alleys and eerie sidewalks of a fictionalAmerican city.Inspired by hard-boiled detective stories,classic film noir and mainstream cinema, JoeBone brings his comic anti-hero and tale ofbloody revenge to life in a truly impressiveperformance, playing all 79 characters with justhis body and voice, in this hilarious, awardwinningshow, accompanied by a stunning liveguitar soundtrack.www.brucebane.comSat 19 October, 8.00pmSt. Mary’s Hall Radcliffe on Trent01159 118625Age: 14+Age: 12+| 8see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

A Night At The Movies& More …FordanteFordante presents an evening full of sweepingCeltic melodies, mysterious Venetian harmoniesand evocative Argentinean rhythms with a hostof fabulous film music, including pieces fromSchindler’s List, Doctor Zhivago, Titanic, Out ofAfrica and many moreThis award winning classical ensemble,comprising violin, viola, cello, oboe and piano,perform music from some of the greatestfilm soundtracks, as well as their own originalcompositions, alongside a projected backdropof striking and emotive visuals and film tocomplement this delightful musical journey foraudiences.www.fordante.comSat 19 October, 7.30pmChilwell Road Methodist Church01159 431164Thurs 13 February, 7.30pmEastwood Theatre, Eastwood School01773 786212 ext 123Fri 14 February, 7.30pmLound Village Hall01777 818013Sat 15 February, 7.30pmRempstone Village Hall07758 464515Sun 16 February, 7.30pmCaunton Dean Hole Community Centre01636 636523Age: All agessee pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk9 |

End To EndThe GramophonesIn April 2012 three women made a daringand unusual journey from one end of GreatBritain to the other. Trusting only to theirresourcefulness and the kindness of strangers,they made an 18-day, 874-mile journey fromLand’s End to John O’Groats, completing theirexpedition on as many varieties of transport asthey possibly could.In End to End, The Gramophones tell theheart-warming story of their journey, the trialsand tribulations faced along the way and theunexpected acts of kindness they encountered.This is a story about friendship, adventure andmomentary connections made on the road,taking audiences on a unique and delightfuljourney.www.gramophonestheatre.comSun 20 October, 7.30pmCreate Theatre Mansfield01623 413363Age: 12+The Harmonettes Go IntoOrbitThe HarmonettesA sparkling musical comedy jam-packed withsongs. This feel-good show is about three girls …three very different girls. The Little Rich Girl, theNot-So-Rich Girl, and the Newly-Wed Girl, allwith one thing in common - they love to sing.Full of fantastic live, close-harmony 1950’ssongs, the show will plunge you into the postwar,end-of-rationing world of winkle-pickershoes and bootlace ties, bobby socks and stickyoutskirts, beautiful ballads, and rock’n’roll.www.theharmonettes.co.ukThurs 24 October, 8.00pmThrumpton Village Hall01159 830373Fri 25 October, 7.30pmGringley on the Hill Community Centre01777 817492 / 07951 022496Thurs 7 November, 7.30pmEastwood Theatre, Eastwood School01773 786212 ext 123Age: All ages| 10see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

The Iranian FeastFarnham MaltingsAbbas is a loving father, a great friend and afantastic cook. Tonight Abbas invites you to ‘TheIranian Feast’, an evening of traditional Persianfood, song and Iranian dancing.‘The Iranian Feast’ is a contemporary pieceof British theatre from UK touring companyFarnham Maltings, with delicious food, set inmodern day Tehran.Abbas has gathered his friends and extendedfamily – the audience – to join him to eatfood and celebrate life. As they prepare thefood a story unfolds that is part mystery, partthriller, about a family who are trying to live anextraordinary life in extraordinary times.www.farnhammaltings.comFri 25 October, 7.30pmThomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton01949 850600Age: 11+Double BookedGinny DavisIt’s the start of the recession and the Rich familyis feeling the pinch. Dad’s worried about money,and so is Ruth, the mum, but she also has theirteenage kids and her own mildly confusedmother on her mind.Enter Tim’s mum who has a view of Ruthpermanently projected down her nose and aconstant desire to be one up. Ruth spares thetruth in order to save face when son Fred causestrouble at school. What she doesn’t realize isthat Tim’s mum is hugging a much bigger secret.‘Bridget Jones’ meets ‘Outnumbered’ in thisfunny and sharply written familycomedy.” (BBC Radio)www.ginnydavis.comSat 9 November, 7.00pmSouthwell Bramley Centre01636 812148Sun 10 November, 7.30pmTreswell Village Hall01777 248719Age: 13+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk11 |

I’m An Aristocrat – Get MeOut Of Here!Gonzo MooseParis, 1792. Revolution grips the city and thesecret police march traitors to their deaths. Noone is safe. Everyone is a suspect. Paris needsa hero, someone who can deliver it from thisterror and restore freedom and justice. Will sucha hero emerge?Following the tour of their hugely enjoyableshow What the Dickens, Gonzo Moosereturn with comedy and thrills galore in thisswashbuckling adventure packed with hilariousslapstick, verbal wit and magical illusion.You’ll gasp, laugh and be amazed at theelaborate sword fights, the heart wrenching lovescenes and the sensational death-defying Frenchaccents!www.gonzomoose.co.ukThurs 14 November, 7.30pmRolleston Village Hall01636 816370Age: 12+Black Umfolosi 5In ConcertInternationally acclaimed Zimbabwean group,Black Umfolosi 5 present spectacular traditionalsongs and dances with a beauty and vitality thatis unrivalled.Their energy driven performances thrill withtrademark beautiful a capella harmonies,mixing with intricate rhythms and fabulouschoreography. This dynamo of a show featuresboth traditional and contemporary dance stylesof South Africa, including the famous GumbootDance, which continues to thrill audiencesworldwide.A joyous, sensational performance – one not tomiss!www.blackumfolosimusic.comThurs 14 November, 7.30pmThoresby Riding Hall Theatre01623 822009Sat 16 November, 7.30pmColston Bassett Village Hall01949 81720Age: All ages| 12see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

MiniclassicsThe Classic BuskersThe Classic Buskers have a knack ofcommunicating their passion for classicalmusic in two of the best ways possible – theirmusical virtuosity and a great sense of humour.Michael Copley plays more than 40 woodwindinstruments at incredible speeds, ranging fromrecorders, flutes, panpipes, crumhorns andocarinas to a Pico Pipe and a rubber trout,accompanied by Ian Moore on a small butperfectly-formed accordion.With a repertoire of clever arrangements ofworks ranging from Baroque classics to operafavourites and folk tunes, Miniclassics is a showthat combines accomplished musical seriousnesswith a strong sense of fun.www.classicbuskers.comFri 15 November, 7.30pmKeyworth Primary School01159 372796Sat 16 November, 7.30pmRampton Village Hall01777 248578 / 248396Sun 17 November, 7.30pmAll Hallows Halls West Bridgford01159 821710A Thousand Kisses DeepChristine TobinRenowned singer Christine Tobin has been along time admirer and eloquent interpreter ofLeonard Cohen’s music. Cohen is now widelyregarded as one of the greatest songwriters ofthe 20th century, whilst Tobin is acknowledgedboth here and internationally as one of thefinest interpreters of his work.Christine’s style, although rooted in jazz, issteeped in the singer-songwriter traditionand her sound is rich, authentic and deeplyexpressive. Accompanied by guitar and doublebass, Christine takes audiences on a dazzlingjourney through Cohen’s classic repertoire, witha few diversions to admire fellow Canadiansongsmiths Joni Mitchell and Rufus Wainwright.www.christine-tobin.comFri 15 November, 7.30pmUpper Broughton Village Hall01664 823107Age: 14+Age: All agessee pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk13 |

The Last IllusionBash Street Theatre CompanyA retired magician and his wife look back andremember the good old days spent ‘treading theboards’ in the variety theatres of a bygone age.But when a theatrical agent needs a last minutereplacement for a local cabaret evening, Reneand Renaldo agree to come out of retirementand prepare for one last farewell performance.With comedy, music and illusions, this delightfulfamily show takes the audience on a poignant‘magical mystery tour’ to the past - and backagain!With their background in circus-theatre, BashStreet’s shows are always a treat; inventive, fastmovingand lots of fun.www.bashstreet.co.ukWed 20 November, 6.30pmPierrepont Gamston Primary School01159 819292Sun 24 November, 7.30pmAcorn Theatre Worksop01909 501817Age: All agesThe Love Song Of Alfred JHitchcockNew Perspectives TheatreCompanyThis new play presented by popular regionaltheatre company New Perspectives, takes aunique look at the way the great filmmakerAlfred Hitchcock developed the ideas for hismost famous films, including Marnie, Vertigoand Strangers on a Train.From his director’s chair, the 60 year oldHitchcock begins to imagine some of thedefining films of our time. The productionexplores the director’s childhood memories ofhis mother and the strict Jesuit priests whoschooled him, as well as his later life includingconversations with screen writers, feelings ofguilt towards his faithful wife and his earliestfeelings of love. The result is a hauntingcharacter study, presented with all the tensionand mystery of Hitchcock’s greatest films.www.newperspectives.co.ukWed 20 November, 8.00pmGrange Hall Radcliffe on Trent01159 118625Thurs 21 November, 7.30pmCreate Theatre Mansfield01623 413363Age: 14+| 14see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Budapest Café OrchestraIn ConcertBudapest Café Orchestra play powerful, drivingfolk-based music from Eastern Europe, inspiredby the music of European gypsies.Comprising four fabulous players on violins,guitar, accordion, double bass, saz & balalaika,these talented musicians play an impassionedmixture of Hungarian Czardas, tender Russianfolk melodies, rollicking dances from Romaniaand Moldavia, bitter sweet Jewish laments plus afew surprises along the way…The music evokes vivid images of Tziganefiddle maestros, Budapest café life and gypsycampfires – good enough to make you want tobook a holiday along the Danube!www.budapestcafeorchestra.co.ukFri 29 November, 7.30pmLound Village Hall01777 818013Sat 30 November, 7.30pmSouth Clifton Coronation Hall01522 778587Age: All agesCandlelit Christmas ConcertRichard DurrantRichard Durrant is a world class guitar virtuosowith a warm and easy rapport with audiencesand his much loved candlelit Christmas recitalshave been performed over the past ten years invenues ranging from theatres to tiny mediaevalchurches across the UK.The show is a wintry, visual feast of seasonalmusic from around the world including FinnishChristmas songs, early English carols andDurrant’s incredible musical story ‘The PolarBear’. This is no ordinary guitar recital.“Extraordinary virtuosity… A simply unmissabletreat.” Classic FM Magazinewww.richard-durrant.comSat 30 November, 7.30pmThomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton01949 850600Sun 1 December, 7.30pmGringley on the Hill Community Centre01777 817492 / 07951 022496Wed 4 December, 7.30pmThurgarton St. Peter’s Church01636 831051 / 831141Age: 8+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk15 |

Great ExpectationsRabbit TheatreChristmas Eve, 1803. Pip, a seven year-oldorphan boy, visits his mother’s grave. Afrightening encounter with an escaped convictbegins a series of events that will change his lifeforever.In a skilful solo performance, Dave Mynne playssome of the most memorable characters fromCharles Dickens’ epic novel – the terrifyingMagwitch, the eccentric Miss Havisham, the coldand beautiful Estella and Mr Jaggers the pompouslawyer – all brought vividly to life in an anarchicand joyful telling of this glorious tale.Be prepared to be scared and amazed and cryand laugh … a lot!www.mynne.comThurs 5 December, 1.30pmChilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School01159 252698 / 07772 053412Thurs 12 December, 7.30pmCoddington Village Hall01636 701013Fri 13 December, 7.30pmCropwell Bishop The Old School07976 966002Sat 14 December, 7.30pmNorth & South Wheatley Village Hall01427 880758Sun 15 December, 6.00pmCreate Theatre Mansfield01623 413363Age: 10+| 16see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Mother Mae I ChristmasCabaretScary Little Girls ProductionsRoll up! Roll up! Join host Bunnie Morethan fora Christmas cabaret of music, games, comedyand special guests!Expect comedy sketches and stand up; songsand magic; audience participation and festivegive-aways for all.Scary Little Girls invite you to stay up late andwait for Santa, join in all their reindeer games,enjoy them under the mistletoe, and immerseyourself in the bosom of Christmas – becausetoo much of a festive thing can be wonderful!www.scarylittlegirls.comFri 6 December, 7.30pmGunthorpe Village Hall07966 910201Sat 7 December, 7.30pmSutton Village Hall07955 585798 / 01777 948320Stocking FillersBelshazzar’s FeastBelshazzar’s Feast has been wowing audienceswith their unique cocktail of music, song andwicked comedy for nearly 20 years.Featuring Paul Sartin (vocals, oboe and fiddle)and Paul Hutchinson (accordion), the showfollows the duo’s first recorded seasonal material‘Frost Bites’ in 2009 and continues the Christmastheme with another collection of carols, songsand tunes all perfectly wrapped up in thefamiliar warming atmosphere of the traditionalEnglish festive season.The result is a show packed with a range ofChristmas musical treats.www.belshazzarsfeast.co.ukFri 6 December, 7.30pmEverton Village Hall01777 817275Age: 12+Age: 14+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk17 |

The Mice Who AteChristmasBadapple Theatre CompanyIt’s nearly Christmas and Edna and Wilburare having trouble getting into the Christmasspirit. That’s because they are two particularlyhungry village mice, who find themselves onan extraordinary winter journey. Seduced by anadvert for ‘Switzerland: Land of Cheese’ theyset sail for the country where the streets arepaved with cheese and the mountains made ofchocolateSheltering on arrival in a village church, they eatthrough the church organ bellows by mistake,forcing a poor young curate to present hisChristmas song on the guitar. News of the newsong reaches the King and a futile search for thecomposer ensues, until our heroic mice get thechance to repay the young man’s favour …A festive and hugely enjoyable show for childrenand familieswww.badappletheatre.ukSun 8 December, 6.00pmSouthwell Bramley Centre01636 812148Alice In WonderlandProteus Theatre CompanyAward-winning UK touring company, Proteus,cordially invite you to follow them downthe rabbit hole to Wonderland for amazingadventures. Oh, and tea, of course!Bringing their trademark fusion of music,physical theatre, circus and puppetry thecompany create a magical and mad-as-a-hatterversion of Lewis Carroll’s classic tales ‘Alice inWonderland’ and ‘Alice Through The LookingGlass’.No storm in a teacup, this show promises toprovide all your six impossible things a day, andwhatever you do – don’t be late!www.proteustheatre.comThurs 12 December, 7.30pmHarworth & Bircotes Town Hall01302 752642Fri 13 December, 6.30pmEastwood Theatre, Eastwood School01773 786212 ext 123Age: 5+Age: 8+| 18see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Men On WireChris Garrick & John EtheridgeThis talented duo presents an evening ofhypnotic sounds evoking the music of DjangoReinhardt and Stefan Grappelli and summoningthe spirits of the electric avant-garde.Chris Garrick has recorded six solo albumsof which Different Strokes was called “Theoutstanding British album of the year” in theSunday Times and his brilliant musicianshipand accomplished performances conjure anastonishing range of sounds from the violinJohn Etheridge rightly enjoys a glowingreputation throughout the jazz world andbeyond, having performed on guitar with thelikes of John Williams, Yehudi Menuhin, DizzieGillespie, Pat Metheny, and countless others.www.chrisgarrick.comwww.johnetheridge.comFri 24 January, 7.30pmCoddington Village Hall01636 701013Sat 25 January 7.30pmChilwell Road Methodist Church01159 431164Sun 9 March, 7.30pmEast Markham Village Hall01777 871593UnmythableTemple TheatreAll the greatest Greek myths presented by threesuperb performers - get ready for the journey ofa lifetime!Set sail with Jason and the Argonauts as hetakes on his greatest mission - the quest tobring back the Golden Fleece. Along the way theperformers narrate, sing and clown their waythrough all the Greek myths you’ve ever heardof and some you never knew existed!Hear the Odyssey told from a foot-soldier’sperspective, see Midas after the gold ran out,and discover what really happened in thatwooden horse. Legendary heroes, deadlymonsters, epic fights and fantastical flights areall brought vividly to life in an ‘unmythable’show to be enjoyed by everyone aged 8 to 88.www.templetheatre.co.ukSat 25 January, 7.30pmSouth Scarle Community Centre01636 892003Sun 26 January, 6.30pmWalkeringham Village Hall01427 891118Age: 8+Age: 12+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk19 |

Big Daddy Vs. GiantHaystacksThe Foundry GroupEvery Saturday, from 1976 to 1988, millions ofBritons were in the grip of an extraordinary TVsports phenomenon: watching two men (a.k.a.Shirley Crabtree and Martin Ruane) pretend tofight each other. This is their story.With an “all-star cast of thousands” includingPaul McCartney, Chris Tarrant, Frank Sinatra,Princess Margaret and Greg Dyke, this hilariousshow conjures up a whole nation during itsmost colourful era and brings back the grunting,grappling life of these two well-loved wrestlingrivals and the bizarre world they bestrodewww.foundrygroup.co.ukThurs 6 February, 7.30pmRolleston Village Hall01636 816370Fri 7 February, 7.30pmLambley Village Hall07914 942019Sun 9 February, 7.30pmHarworth & Bircotes Town Hall01302 752642Age: 12+Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks promises to bethe bout of the century and a comedy dramanot to be missed!| 20see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Peter & The WolfClydebuilt Puppet TheatrePeter and the Wolf is an enchanting family showfollowing the adventures of Peter’s visit to hisgrandfather’s cottage at the edge of The GreatForest. All the familiar characters are here – TheDuck, The Cat, The Little Bird and of course, thewonderful life-sized WOLF!A delightful show for children and families froma company that have toured high quality puppettheatre to venues across the UK for over 25years.www.clydebuiltpuppet.co.ukThurs 6 February, 1.30pmChilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School01159 252698 / 07772 053412Age: 4+Snake Davis : Burden OfParadiseIn ConcertFour highly accomplished musicians compriseBurden of Paradise, playing an eclectic mix ofsoul, pop, folk and jazz. Featuring vocals, apulsing engine room of double bass and guitar,and of course the wonderful saxophone soundsof Snake Davis, the band’s shows are full ofstunning musicianship.The band’s unique interpretations of evocativesongs from the likes of Dylan to Billie Holidayare spell-binding. Snake Davis has played withthe likes of James Brown, Smokey Robinson, MPeople, The Eurythmics and many more. Snakealso played the sax solo on Take That’s ‘A MillionLove Songs’ .www.burdenofparadise.co.ukSat 15 February, 7.30pmChilwell Road Methodist Church01559 431164Sun 16 February, 7.30pmTreswell Village Hall01777 248719Age: 10+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk21 |

Him With His Foot In HisMouthNew Perspectives TheatreCompanyHarry Shawmut is a man who sometimes saysthings he shouldn’t. He once made a rudecomment to a woman in passing and now, yearslater, he wants to apologise. But saying sorryisn’t always that simple …Harry’s apology involves him describing anhilarious, surprising and moving life story thathelps explain why we sometimes say the thingswe shouldn’t.New Perspectives follow their recently acclaimedtour of A Christmas Carol, with this beautifullywritten solo show, demonstrating why thewriter, Saul Bellow, is largely considered to beone of the greatest American authors of thetwentieth century.www.newperspectives.co.ukThurs 13 February, 7.30pmCreate Theatre Mansfield01623 413363Fri 14 February, 7.30pmThomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton01949 850600Sat 15 February, 7.30pmCoddington Community Centre01636 704566Sun 16 February, 7.30pmSutton Village Hall01777 948320 / 07955 585798Age: 14+| 22see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

The Full BronteScary Little Girls ProductionsCome and enjoy this cabaret style celebration ofthe Brontes, their lives and times! Brought toyou by Scary Little Girls, whose literary showshave been sell-out successes across the country.This homage to English literature’s most famoussisters is a romp through everything we loveabout the Brontes and their creations.The show includes comedy sketches, storytelling,music and songs, audience games andparticipation … as well as high-jinks and giveaways!www.scarylittlegirls.comThurs 27 February, 7.00pmSouthwell Bramley Centre01636 812148Age: 14+ThreadsKeira DanceThreads is a dazzling mix of Irish andContemporary dance accompanied by livetraditional Irish music and song, exploring thefierce emotions experienced when longing forhome.The show expresses a spirit of story, evoking theCeltic past of struggle, joy, love, travel and loss,to give an exhilarating experience, combiningsoulful laments and toe tapping beats.Following the show, the live music continueswhen the dancers join the audience to lead a‘mini ceilidh’, encouraging people up on theirfeet by demonstrating a few dance steps.A performance and ceilidh in one, Threads is awonderfully uplifting show and an opportunityto dust off your dancing shoes!www.keiradance.comFri 28 February, 7.30pmNorth Muskham Rural Community Centre01636 679716 / 07587 146925Sat 1 March, 8.00pmThurgarton Village Hall01636 831051 / 831141Age: 10+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk23 |

A Woman’s WorkGrace NotesGrace Notes present songs of women’s workthrough time, all performed with skilledmusicianship and exquisite vocals.With songs and stories that span five centuries -from a 15th Century Queen to a reluctant officeworker in the 21st Century - audiences meetmothers, migrants, mill workers, laundry lasses,lace-makers and lavender girls, buffers, doffersand costers.Music and songs are presented with GraceNotes’ trademark flair and artistry, withtraditional and contemporary songs performeda capella or in three part harmony, accompaniedby flute, bodhran, recorders, keyboard,concertina and mandolin.‘Maids may sit still, go or run but a woman’swork is never done’www.skinnymalinksmusic.co.ukFri 14 March, 7.30pmAll Hallows Halls West Bridgford01159 821710Sat 15 March, 7.30pmRampton Village Hall01777 248578 / 248396Sun 16 March, 7.00pmWalkeringham Village Hall01427 891118Age: 15+| 24see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

From Berlin To BroadwayThe Midnight Cabaret BandWith a repertoire ranging from ‘cool’ Jazzstandards to ‘hot’ cabaret numbers, themusical duo of James Stretton (trumpet) andIan Jackson (piano) have teamed up with thedivine cabaret artiste Miss Katherine Woolridgeto bring you an unforgettable evening ofcabaret music.The show is a journey from the pre-war clubsof Berlin to the bright lights of Broadway, withsongs that capture love and life, infatuationand betrayal, plus a fair helping of sex anddeath.Two skilled musical guys with one fabuloussinger in a cracking evening of entertainment!www.orichalcum-worldofbrass.comSat 8 March, 7.30pmOrdsall Parish Hall01777 706433Sun 9 March, 7.30pmChilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School01159 252698 / 07772 053412Fri 21 March, 7.30pmEverton Village Hall01777 817275Sat 22 March, 7.30pmThomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton01949 850600Sun 23 March, 7.30pmCaunton Dean Hole Community Centre01636 636523Age: 12+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk25 |

SheelanagigIn ConcertSheelanagig’s unique brand of Balkan folkmusical mayhem has made them firm favouriteson the UK music venue and festival circuit.The band’s dynamic live performances combinestorytelling and acrobatics with intricate andirresistibly danceable music.Fiddle and flute weave around each other infrenzied melody, while guitar, double bass anddrums keep the tempo tight.Hold on for the musical ride of your life!www.sheelanagig.co.ukFri 28 February, 7.30pmGunthorpe Village Hall07966 910201Fri 7 March, 7.30pmNorth & South Wheatley Village Hall01427 880758Age: All agesThe Hot Potato SyncopatorsIn ConcertA fast paced, action packed, high energy showfeaturing music from the 20’s, 30’s and 40’s.Three eccentric English gentlemen present amodern old-time new Vaudeville show withdelightful comedy, surreal moments, comicclowning and sublime music from the daysof real tunes with real words and real musicperformed in the most unusual and eccentricfashion!Ripping ukulele, spiffing musical saw, sweetharmonious voices, thumping tea chest bass,bells, hooters, pop-guns, whistles and ridiculousdances all played in black and white!www.tiptopchaps.comThurs 3 April, 7.30pmRolleston Village Hall01636 816370Fri 4 April, 8.00pmCropwell Bishop The Old School07976 966002Sat 5 April, 7.30pmAll Hallows Halls West Bridgford01159 821710Sun 6 April, 7.30pmGringley on the Hill Community Centre01777 817492 / 07951 022496Age: All ages| 26see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Shooting The MoonStrangefaceUsing music, mask, animation and puppetry,award winning mask company Strangefacepresent an exceptional journey through the life,works and times of French illusionist, and oneof cinema’s most imaginative pioneers, GeorgeMélièsA visionary who combined his passion for magicwith early motion pictures, Méliès’ astoundingimages survive and inspire, over a century sincethey first entranced audiences in France andbeyond.Shooting the Moon is a funny, poignant andvisually enthralling production for both adultsand children.www.strangeface.co.ukThurs 13 March, 7.00pmCreate Theatre Mansfield01623 413363Fri 14 March, 7.30pmHarworth & Bircotes Town Hall01302 752642Sat 15 March, 7.30pmAcorn Theatre Worksop01909 501817Sun 16 March, 2.30pmLowdham Village Hall01159 663596Thurs 20 March, 1.30pmChilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School01159 252698 / 07772 053412Age: 8+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk27 |

Freddy Dare & The GingerRobberCube TheatreFred Andrews is short for his age, can’t playfootball, and making friends at his newsecondary school is proving difficult. His Daddied a while ago, and Fred’s Mum is too sad topay attention to him. Fred wants to changehis world – and so he does. He becomesFreddy Dare – a superhero with a glamorousaccomplice, the Ginger Robber! Together,they must overcome The Mistress, steal theiropportunity and dance their way to Vegas! Willthey make it?www.cube-theatre.comThurs 20 March, 6.30pmSutton Centre Community College01623 441310Fri 21 March, 7.30pmEastwood Theatre, Eastwood School01773 786212 ext 123Sat 22 March, 8.00pmGrange Hall Radcliffe on Trent01159 118625Sun 23 March, 6.00pmNorth Muskham Rural Community Centre01636 679716 / 07587 146925Age: 8+Featuring theatre, film, great music and adazzling script, Freddy Dare & the Ginger Robberis an epic adventure for everyone aged 8 to 108!| 28see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

Easy Shop RiderMervyn StutterLike the host of a dinner party, Merv treats hisaudience as welcome guests. He chats a bit, tellsa few jokes and makes some pithy observations,with lots of clever comedy songs on his guitar.He’s an accomplished singer and guitarist butwhat makes his performances so good is theintelligence and fun.His sometimes wicked but always affectionatesense of humour brings warmth and joy to anaudience that is happy to laugh both at his lifeand their own.www.mervynstutter.comFri 25 April, 7.30pmUpper Broughton Village Hall01664 823107Sat 26 April, 7.30pmNorwell Village Hall01636 636691 / 636515Age: 14+Bayou SecoIn ConcertKen Deppeler and Jeanie McLerie, aka BayouSeco, have spent a lifetime soaking up thetraditional music of Louisiana, New Mexicoand Arizona. Using a simple line up of fiddle,accordion, banjo and guitar they take theiraudience on a musical odyssey throughthe American southwest, performing andreinvigorating long forgotten songs and danceswith wit, warmth and style. Their love-affairwith the folk traditions of the southwest hasalready lasted thirty years and it’s still goingstrong!Bayou Seco’s music will have everyone tappingtheir feet and their stories about the music areas fascinating as their songs.www.bayouseco.comSun 27 April, 7.30pmCoddington Village Hall01636 701013Age: All agessee pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk29 |

The Second MinuteNottingham PlayhouseDuring the First World War around 19,000mailbags crossed the Channel every day andthe art of letter writing enveloped the countryas people wrote messages to sons, brothers,husbands and lovers, all carefully carriedbetween English homes and the chaos andinsanity of the trenches.To mark the centenary of the First World Warand based upon the archive letter collection ofthe Sherwood Foresters regiment, this poignantand uplifting production weaves together heroic,comic, and heart-breaking tales of soldiersand families through their own words. And indoing so, explores how this most elemental andvanishing form of communication managed tohold the country together whilst a generation ofmen was being destroyed.www.nottinghamplayhouse.co.ukWed 7 May, 7.30pmThrumpton Village Hall01159 830373Thurs 8 May, 7.30pmThoresby Riding Hall Theatre01623 822009Fri 9 May, 7.30pmChilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School01159 252698 / 07772 053412Sat 10 May, 8.00pmSt. Mary’s Hall Radcliffe on Trent01159 118625Sun 11 May, 7.30pmHarworth & Bircotes Town Hall01302 752642Age: 11+| 30see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

James Hickman& Dan CassidyIn ConcertIn a fabulous evening of music James Hickman’semotive, soaring vocals and driving guitar arecomplemented by Dan Cassidy’s ingenious andvirtuosic fiddling.The duo’s sound flows from the connectionbetween British and American folk and isbursting with all the humour, heartbreak andexcitement of these two musical genresTheir relaxed banter and unique musical stylehas been appreciated by audiences across theUK. On stage, the lively English wit of Hickmanis set against Cassidy’s bone-dry irony andAmerican drawl, as they take audiences ona dynamic and unforgettable transatlanticjourney.www.hickmanandcassidy.co.ukFri 9 May, 7.30pmTreswell Village Hall01777 248719Age: All agesLone Master Of The BiramThe Mamane Barka EnsembleMamane Barka was born into a family of Toubounomads in Niger. A decade ago, Mamane heardabout the beautiful sound of the biram, anenormous boat shaped 5-stringed harp sacredto the Boudouma people of Lake Chad.Upon learning there was only one elderly playerof the instrument left, Mamane went to livewith the Boudouma to study the instrument,its rituals and ancient, mythical songs. On thedeath of the master, Mamane was charged withbringing the biram to the attention of the widerworld.Now Mamane maintains the tradition singlehandedly,touring the world with OumarouAdamou, whose trance-enducing percussionis the bedrock of this extraordinarily powerful,desert blues. The show is a chance to experiencean extraordinary and forgotten music and hearthe fascinating story of Mamane’s quest torescue this sacred harp from extinction.www.mamanebarka.comSun 18 May, 7.30pmOrdsall Parish Hall01777 706433Age: 8+see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk31 |

Standing In LineLester Simpson & BlaizeTo mark the Centenary of the outbreak of theFirst World War, Lester Simpson and the musicalduo Blaize present the story of Lester’s Uncle,Albert Scrimshaw, who was born in Eastwell onthe Leics/Notts border, and died at Passendale.The show features Lester’s songs and songs fromthe period, alongside projected images and thepoems of Wilfred Owen, Seigfried Sassoon andRudyard Kipling.Lester performs as part of Coope, Boyes &Simpson and his work includes music for filmand theatre, including working with MichaelMorpurgo on Private Peaceful in both Belgiumand the UK.www.standinginline.co.ukFri 6 June, 7.30pmRolleston Village Hall01636 816370Sat 7 June, 7.30pmRempstone Village Hall07758 464515Sun 8 June, 7.30pmThomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton01949 850600Sun 15 June, 7.30pmHarworth & Bircotes Town Hall01302 752642The Thankful VillageBadapple Theatre CompanySet against the backdrop of World War I, thequiet village backwater of Bottledale is changedforever by the advent of the conflict. But theplaque and the roll of honour stone in thevillage square remain empty and un-etched asthe years pass, and folk start to wonder …The story is of hope, humour and humanity,about the men who went away, the women leftbehind and the eccentric twists and turns ofdaily life that led to their re-uniting, for betteror worse, in the winter of 1918.The Thankful Villages were those who lost nomen in the Great War because all those who leftto serve came home again. There were some 52settlements in England and Wales which couldclaim this honour at the end of the conflict.www.badappletheatre.comSat 7 June, 7.30pmSouth Clifton Coronation Hall01522 778587Age: 8+Age: 10+| 32see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk

HIRE SALES INSTALLATIONSLighting Sound Video Staging Drapeslighting drapesaging soundpyrodrapes effectsstagingyro effects soundlightinglighting backdropstaging soundpyrodrapesingTrussstagingapes effects pyrovideopyrolightingghtingightingeseffectstagingRiggingopen 7 days:hireMidlands : 01664 821111hawthorns.uk.comhire@hawthorns.uk.comwww.villageventures.org.ukFor up to date informationon Village Ventures showsacross Nottinghamshirevisit:www.villageventures.org.uk• Find a venue near you• Access up-to-dateshow details• Sign up for email updatesADVERTISEMENTsee pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk33 |

Access information key1 General parking on site11 Internal width restrictedOSP2 On street parkingINTERNAL12 Total number of steps on internal route3 Designated parking OR booked byprior arrangement4 Level entrance5 Ramp approach up6 Ramp approach downINTERNALTSL13 Internal lift14 Standard WC facility only15 Wheelchair accessible toilet16 Wheelchair accessible toilet with transferspace limited7 Total number of steps at entrance17 Induction loop8 Alternative wheelchair entrance18 Infrared systemINTERNAL9 Ramp up on internal route19 Assistance dogs welcome10 Ramp down on internal routeINTERNALThis information has been supplied by venues and to the best of our knowledge is accurate.Please call venues for further information.Please note that provision of refreshments will vary between venues and some may be unableto serve alcohol. Please check when booking tickets.Acorn Theatre WorksopQueen Street, Worksop S80 2ANAll Hallows HallsPierrepont Road, West Bridgford,Nottingham NG2 5BPCaunton Dean Hole Community CentreManor Road, Caunton NG23 6ADChilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell SchoolQueens Road West, Chilwell, NottinghamNG9 5ALChilwell Road Methodist ChurchChilwell Road, Beeston, NottinghamNG9 1EHCoddington Community CentreBeckingham Road, Coddington NG24 2QPCoddington Village HallMain Street, Coddington NG24 2PNOSP INTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL TSL1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19• • • • •• • • • •• • • • • • • • •• • • • •• • • •1 • • • • • •• • • • • •• • • • • • •| 34 www.villageventures.org.uk

Access information keyColston Bassett Village HallSchool Lane, Colston Bassett NG12 3FDCreate TheatreVision West Nottinghamshire College,Derby Road, Mansfield NG18 5BHCropwell Bishop The Old SchoolFern Road, Cropwell Bishop NG12 3BUEast Markham Village HallHigh Street, East Markham NG22 0QJEastwood Theatre, EastwoodComprehensive SchoolMansfield Road, Eastwood NG16 3EAEverton Village HallChurch Street, Everton DN10 5BBFlintham Village HallInholms Road, Flintham NG23 5LFGrange Hall Radcliffe on TrentVicarage Lane, Radcliffe-on-TrentNG12 2FBGringley on the Hill Community CentreWest Wells Lane, Gringley on the HillDN10 4QYGunthorpe Village HallDavids Lane, Gunthorpe NG14 7EWHarworth & Bircotes Town HallScrooby Road, Harworth, DoncasterDN11 8JPKeyworth Primary SchoolNottingham Road, Keyworth NG12 5FBLambley Village HallCatfoot Lane, Lambley, NottinghamNG4 4QFLound Village HallTown Street, Lound DN22 8RXLowdham Village HallMain Street, Lowdham NG14 7BDNorth Muskham Rural Community CentreNelson Lane, North Muskham NG23 6HDNorwell Village HallCarlton Lane, Norwell NG23 6LFNorth & South Wheatley Village HallSturton Road, South WheatleyDN22 9DLOrdsall Parish HallChurch Lane, Ordsall DN22 7TUOrston Village HallLombard Street, Orston NG13 9NGOSP INTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL TSL1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19• • • • • •• • • • • • • •• • • • • •• • • • • • • •• • • •8 • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • •• • • • •• • • • •3 • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • •2 • • ••pub•4 • • • • •carpark• • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • •1 • • •• • • • •• • • • • • • •www.villageventures.org.uk35 |

Access information keyPierrepont Gamston Primary SchoolColedale, Gamston NG2 6THRampton Village HallManor Lane, Rampton DN22 0JURempstone Village HallMain Street, Rempstone LE12 6RHRolleston Village HallStaythorpe Road, Rolleston NG23 5SGSouth Clifton Coronation HallMoor Lane, South Clifton NG23 7BGSouthwell Bramley CentreKing Street, Southwell NG25 0EHSouth Leverton Memorial InstituteTown Street, South Leverton DN22 0BTSouth Scarle Community CentreMain Street, South Scarle NG23 7JHSt Mary’s HallMain Road, Radcliffe-on-TrentNG12 2FDStapleford, St Helen’s Parish ChurchChurch Lane, Stapleford NG9 8GBSutton Centre Community CollegeHigh Pavement, Sutton in AshfieldNG17 1EESutton Village HallTown Street, Sutton cum LoundDN22 8PTThomas Cranmer Centre AslocktonMain Street, Aslockton NG13 9ALThoresby Riding Hall TheatreThoresby Courtyard, Perlethorpe,Ollerton NG22 9EDThrumpton Village HallChurch Lane, Thrumpton NG11 0AXThurgarton St. Peter’s ChurchPriory Road, Thurgarton NG14 7GPThurgarton Village HallBleasby Road, Thurgarton NG14 7FWTreswell Village HallMain Street, Treswell DN22 0EGUpper Broughton Village HallMain Road, Upper Broughton LE14 3BAWalkeringham Village HallStockwith Road, WalkeringhamDN10 4JFOSP INTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL INTERNAL TSL1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19• • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • •4 • • • • •• • • • •• • • • • • •• • •2nd• • • • •entrance• • • • • •• • • • • • •• • • • • • • •• • • • • • • • •• • • • •BPA• • • • • • •• • • • • • • •• • • • •• • •3portableramp • •• • • •1 • • • •• • • •4 • • • •• • •2 •portableramp • •• • • • • ••| 36www.villageventures.org.uk

Autumn 2013 - Spring 2014 diaryDate Time Show Company Name Venue PageSEPTEMBERSat 14 Sept 7.30 The Three Musketeers Barbershopera Rempstone Village Hall 3Sat 14 Sept 7.30 Samba & Choro - The Music of Brazil Caratinga All Hallows Halls West Bridgford 3Fri 20 Sept 7.30 Samba & Choro - The Music of Brazil Caratinga Orston Village Hall 3Sat 21 Sept 7.30Sarah Savoy and The Francadians inConcertSarah Savoy and The Francadians Gunthorpe Village Hall 4Sat 21 Sept 7.30 The Three Musketeers BarbershoperaCaunton Dean Hole CommunityCentre3Sun 22 Sept 7.30 Bowjangles On the Box! Bowjangles Ordsall Parish Hall 5Thurs 26 Sept 7.30 A Love Like Salt The Devil's Violin Company St. Helen's Parish Church, Stapleford 5Thurs 26 Sept 7.30 The Magic of Rajasthan Jaipur Kawa Brass Band Thoresby Riding Hall Theatre 6Thurs 26 Sept 7.30 Bowjangles On the Box! Bowjangles Rolleston Village Hall 5Fri 27 Sept 7.30 Bowjangles On the Box! BowjanglesGringley on the Hill CommunityCentre5OCTOBERFri 4 Oct 8.00 Anything for a Tenor My Tutu's Gone AWOL Madame Galina Presents South Clifton Coronation Hall 6Sat 5 Oct 7.30 Anything for a Tenor My Tutu's Gone AWOL Madame Galina Presents All Hallows Halls West Bridgford 6Fri 11 Oct 8.00 Kel Elliott In Concert Kel Elliott Cropwell Bishop The Old School 7Sat 12 Oct 7.30 Free Folk Forest Forge Theatre Company South Leverton Memorial Institute 7Sat 12 Oct 7.30 Kel Elliott In Concert Kel Elliott Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall 7Sun 13 Oct 7.30 Trio Manouche In Concert Trio Manouche Chilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School 8Sun 13 Oct 7.30 Kel Elliott In Concert Kel ElliottNorth Muskham Rural CommunityCentre7Fri 18 Oct 7.30 Trio Manouche In Concert Trio Manouche Flintham Village Hall 8Sat 19 Oct 7.30 A Night at the Movies & More… Fordante Chilwell Road Methodist Church 9Sat 19 Oct 7.30 Trio Manouche In Concert Trio Manouche Coddington Village Hall 8Sat 19 Oct 8.00 Bane - Someone’s Gonna Pay Whitebone Productions St. Mary's Hall Radcliffe on Trent 8Sun 20 Oct 7.30 Trio Manouche In Concert Trio Manouche East Markham Village Hall 8Sun 20 Oct 7.30 End to EndThe Gramophones TheatreCompanyCreate Theatre Mansfield 10Thurs 24 Oct 8.00 The Harmonettes Go into Orbit The Harmonettes Thrumpton Village Hall 10Fri 25 Oct 7.30 The Iranian Feast Farnham Maltings Thomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton 11Fri 25 Oct 7.30 The Harmonettes Go into Orbit The HarmonettesGringley on the Hill CommunityCentre10NOVEMBERThurs 7 Nov 7.30 The Harmonettes Go into Orbit The Harmonettes Eastwood Theatre, Eastwood School 10Sat 9 Nov 7.00 Double Booked Ginny Davis Southwell Bramley Centre 11Sun 10 Nov 7.30 Double Booked Ginny Davis Treswell Village Hall 11Thurs 14 Nov 7.30 I'm an Aristocrat - Get Me Out Of Here! Gonzo Moose Rolleston Village Hall 12Thurs 14 Nov 7.30 Black Umfolosi 5 in Concert Black Umfolosi 5 Thoresby Riding Hall Theatre 12Fri 15 Nov 7.30 Miniclassics The Classic Buskers Keyworth Primary School 13• Fri 15 Nov 7.30 A Thousand Kisses Deep Christine Tobin Upper Broughton Village Hall 13Sat 16 Nov 7.30 Black Umfolosi 5 in Concert Black Umfolosi 5 Colston Bassett Village Hall 12Sat 16 Nov 7.30 Miniclassics The Classic Buskers Rampton Village Hall 13Sun 17 Nov 7.30 Miniclassics The Classic Buskers All Hallows Halls West Bridgford 13• Wed 20 Nov 8.00 The Love Song of Alfred J Hitchcock New Perspectives Theatre Company Grange Hall Radcliffe on Trent 14Wed 20 Nov 6.30 The Last Illusion Bash Street Theatre Co. Pierrepont Gamston Primary School 14•see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk37 |

Autumn 2013 - Spring 2014 diary• Thurs 21 Nov 7.30 The Love Song of Alfred J Hitchcock New Perspectives Theatre Company Create Theatre Mansfield 14Sun 24 Nov 7.30 The Last Illusion Bash Street Theatre Co. Acorn Theatre Worksop 14Fri 29 Nov 7.30 Budapest Café Orchestra In Concert Budapest Café Orchestra Lound Village Hall 15Sat 30 Nov 7.30 Budapest Café Orchestra In Concert Budapest Café Orchestra South Clifton Coronation Hall 15Sat 30 Nov 7.30 Candlelit Christmas Concert Richard Durrant Thomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton 15DECEMBERSun 1 Dec 7.30 Candlelit Christmas Concert Richard DurrantGringley on the Hill CommunityCentre15Wed 4 Dec 7.30 Candlelit Christmas Concert Richard Durrant Thurgarton St. Peter's Church 15Thurs 5 Dec 1.30 Great Expectations Rabbit Theatre Chilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School 16Fri 6 Dec 7.30 Stocking Fillers Belshazzars Feast Everton Village Hall 17Fri 6 Dec 7.30 Mother Mae I Christmas Cabaret Scary Little Girls Productions Gunthorpe Village Hall 17Sat 7 Dec 7.30 Mother Mae I Christmas Cabaret Scary Little Girls Productions Sutton Village Hall 17Sun 8 Dec 6.00 The Mice Who Ate Christmas Badapple Theatre Company Southwell Bramley Centre 18• Thurs 12 Dec 7.30 Alice in Wonderland Proteus Theatre Company Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall 18Thurs 12 Dec 7.30 Great Expectations Rabbit Theatre Coddington Village Hall 16• Fri 13 Dec 6.30 Alice in Wonderland Proteus Theatre Company Eastwood Theatre, Eastwood School 18Fri 13 Dec 7.30 Great Expectations Rabbit Theatre Cropwell Bishop The Old School 16Sat 14 Dec 7.30 Great Expectations Rabbit Theatre North & South Wheatley Village Hall 16Sun 15 Dec 6.00 Great Expectations Rabbit Theatre Create Theatre Mansfield 16JANUARY 2014Fri 24 Jan 7.30 Men On Wire Chris Garrick and John Etheridge Coddington Village Hall 19Sat 25 Jan 7.30 Unmythable Temple Theatre South Scarle Community Centre 19Sat 25 Jan 7.30 Men On Wire Chris Garrick and John Etheridge Chilwell Road Methodist Church 19Sun 26 Jan 6.30 Unmythable Temple Theatre Walkeringham Village Hall 19Fri 31Jan 7.30 Bowjangles On the Box! Bowjangles Acorn Theatre Worksop 5FEBRUARYThurs 6 Feb 1.30 Peter and the Wolf Clydebuilt Puppet Theatre Chilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School 21Thurs 6 Feb 7.30 Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks The Foundry Group Rolleston Village Hall 20Fri 7 Feb 7.30 Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks The Foundry Group Lambley Village Hall 20Sun 9 Feb 7.30 Big Daddy vs. Giant Haystacks The Foundry Group Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall 20• Thurs 13 Feb 7.30 Him With His Foot In His Mouth New Perspectives Theatre Company Create Theatre Mansfield 22Thurs 13 Feb 7.30 A Night at the Movies & More… Fordante Eastwood Theatre, Eastwood School 9• Fri 14 Feb 7.30 Him With His Foot In His Mouth New Perspectives Theatre Company Thomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton 22Fri 14 Feb 7.30 A Night at the Movies & More… Fordante Lound Village Hall 9• Sat 15 Feb 7.30 Him With His Foot In His Mouth New Perspectives Theatre Company Coddington Community Centre 22Sat 15 Feb 7.30 The Burden of Paradise Snake Davis Chilwell Road Methodist Church 21Sat 15 Feb 7.30 A Night at the Movies & More… Fordante Rempstone Village Hall 9• Sun 16 Feb 7.30 Him With His Foot In His Mouth New Perspectives Theatre Company Sutton Village Hall 22Sun 16 Feb 7.30 The Burden of Paradise Snake Davis Treswell Village Hall 21Sun 16 Feb 7.30 A Night at the Movies & More… FordanteCaunton Dean Hole CommunityCentre9Thurs 27 Feb 7.00 The Full Bronte Literary Cabaret Scary Little Girls Productions Southwell Bramley Centre 23Fri 28 Feb 7.30 Threads Keira DanceNorth Muskham Rural CommunityCentre23Fri 28 Feb 7.30 Sheelanagig in Concert Sheelanagig Gunthorpe Village Hall 26| 38see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk•

Autumn 2013 - Spring 2014 diaryMARCHSat 1 March 8.00 Threads Keira Dance Thurgarton Village Hall 23Fri 7 March 7.30 Sheelanagig in Concert Sheelanagig North & South Wheatley Village Hall 26Sat 8 March 7.30 From Berlin to Broadway The Midnight Cabaret Band Ordsall Parish Hall 25Sun 9 March 7.30 Men On Wire Chris Garrick and John Etheridge East Markham Village Hall 19Sun 9 March 7.30 From Berlin to Broadway The Midnight Cabaret Band Chilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School 25Thurs 13 March 7.00 Shooting the Moon Strangeface Create Theatre Mansfield 27Fri 14 March 7.30 Shooting the Moon Strangeface Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall 27Fri 14 March 7.30 A Woman's Work Grace Notes All Hallows Halls West Bridgford 24Sat 15 March 7.30 Shooting the Moon Strangeface Acorn Theatre Worksop 27Sat 15 March 7.30 A Woman's Work Grace Notes Rampton Village Hall 24Sun 16 March 2.30 Shooting the Moon Strangeface Lowdham Village Hall 27Sun 16 March 7.00 A Woman's Work Grace Notes Walkeringham Village Hall 24Thurs 20 March 1.30 Shooting the Moon Strangeface Chilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School 27Thurs 20 March 6.30 Freddy Dare & the Ginger Robber Cube Theatre Sutton Centre Community College 28Fri 21 March 7.30 Freddy Dare & the Ginger Robber Cube Theatre Eastwood Theatre, Eastwood School 28Fri 21 March 7.30 From Berlin to Broadway The Midnight Cabaret Band Everton Village Hall 25Sat 22 March 8.00 Freddy Dare & the Ginger Robber Cube Theatre Grange Hall Radcliffe on Trent 28Sat 22 March 7.30 From Berlin to Broadway The Midnight Cabaret Band Thomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton 25Sun 23 March 6.00 Freddy Dare & the Ginger Robber Cube TheatreNorth Muskham Rural CommunityCentre28Sun 23 March 7.30 From Berlin to Broadway The Midnight Cabaret BandCaunton Dean Hole CommunityCentre25APRILThurs 3 April 7.30 The Hot Potato Syncopators In Concert The Hot Potato Syncopators Rolleston Village Hall 26Fri 4 April 8.00 The Hot Potato Syncopators In Concert The Hot Potato Syncopators Cropwell Bishop The Old School 26Sat 5 April 7.30 The Hot Potato Syncopators In Concert The Hot Potato Syncopators All Hallows Halls West Bridgford 26Sun 6 April 7.30 The Hot Potato Syncopators In Concert The Hot Potato SyncopatorsGringley on the Hill CommunityCentre26Fri 25 April 7.30 Easy Shop Rider Mervyn Stutter Upper Broughton Village Hall 29Sat 26 April 7.30 Easy Shop Rider Mervyn Stutter Norwell Village Hall 29Sun 27 April 7.30 Bayou Seco Bayou Seco Coddington Village Hall 29MAY• Wed 7 May 7.30 The Second Minute Nottingham Playhouse Thrumpton Village Hall 30• Thurs 8 May 7.30 The Second Minute Nottingham Playhouse Thoresby Riding Hall Theatre 30• Fri 9 May 7.30 The Second Minute Nottingham Playhouse Chilwell Arts Theatre, Chilwell School 30Fri 9 May 7.30James Hickman and Dan Cassidy inConcertJames Hickman and Dan Cassidy Treswell Village Hall 31• Sat 10 May 8.00 The Second Minute Nottingham Playhouse St. Mary's Hall Radcliffe on Trent 30• Sun 11 May 7.30 The Second Minute Nottingham Playhouse Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall 30Sun 18 May 7.30 Lone Master of the Biram The Mamane Barka Ensemble Ordsall Parish Hall 31JUNE• Fri 6 Jun 7.30 Standing in Line Lester Simpson & Blaize Rolleston Village Hall 32Sat 7 Jun 7.30 The Thankful Village Badapple Theatre Company South Clifton Coronation Hall 32• Sat 7 Jun 7.30 Standing in Line Lester Simpson & Blaize Rempstone Village Hall 32Sun 8 Jun 7.30 Standing in Line Lester Simpson & Blaize Thomas Cranmer Centre Aslockton 32• Sun 15 Jun 7.30 Standing in Line Lester Simpson & Blaize Harworth & Bircotes Town Hall 32•see pages 34-36 for venue and access informationwww.villageventures.org.uk39 |

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