Shindig Worcestershire AW16 What's On Brochure

AUTUMN 2016 • WHAT’S ON
WORCESTERSHIRE
THEATRE • MUSIC • DANCE • FAMILY SHOWS
Farnham Maltings Theatre / Bucket Club
shindig.org.uk

‘TOP QUALITY
ENTERTAINMENT…
A GOOD NIGHT OUT…
THE BEST EVENTS COMING
TO A SPACE NEAR YOU.’
THE GUARDIAN
The Shindig Community Touring Network Worcestershire
helps volunteer promoter groups bring rural communities
together to enjoy high-quality, entertaining and
affordable professional live theatre, music, dance and
family shows (and film screenings) at a wide range of
community venues, from village hall, to church, to school.
Tickets are sold locally. For show information, ticket prices
and to book, please call the local promoter directly on the
telephone number below each show listing. Ticket prices
range from £6 - £12. Many of the shows featured are
suitable for family audiences and age recommendations
are provided for guidance.
Disability access. All venues have a commitment to
access for disabled people; many have full access and a
range of facilities, and others are working towards this goal.
For venue and access information, please visit:
liveandlocal.org.uk
All brochure details are correct at the time of going to press, but please
check the website for any changes. Please note that provision of
refreshments varies between venues and some may be unable to serve
alcohol. Please check when booking tickets.
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Shindig Community Touring Network Worcestershire is co-ordinated by
Live & Local Ltd., is supported using public funding by Arts Council England
and Worcestershire local authorities, and is made possible by the support of
local volunteer promoter groups.
Live & Local Ltd., Pageant House, 2 Jury Street, Warwick CV34 4EW
01926 402 173 / marketing@liveandlocal.org.uk

HOLY MOLY & THE CRACKERS IN CONCERT
This wild and carnivalesque seven-piece from the Bohemian
Quarter of Newcastle blurs the boundaries of folk, gypsy and rock
music with its truly terrific sound. Mixing powerhouse story-songs
with foot-stomping rhythms this band has more than a touch of
magic to it.
‘A rousing and captivating sound…
a raucous twenty first century hoe-down.’
Yorkshire Times
Ages: 10+
Fri 07 Oct 7.30pm
Bockleton Parish Hall WR15 8PX
01568 750 414
Sun 30 Oct 7.30pm
Feckenham Village Hall B96 6HN
0333 666 3366

GREENMATTHEWS
THE CANTERBURY TALES
Six of Chaucer's best-loved
tales, packed with colourful
characters and strange
situations, from the brooding
to the bawdy. Inspired by
travelling medieval mystery
plays this is a scintillating
laughs-a-plenty musicalstorytelling
show.
‘The finest body of
English writing before
Shakespeare.’
The Guardian
Ages: 12+
GreenMatthews formerly known as
Blast From The Past.
Sun 09 Oct 7.30pm
St Peter's Church, Cowleigh,
Malvern WR14 1QP
01684 438 692
NORTHUMBERLAND
THEATRE
HOW TO MAKE A KILLING
IN BOLLYWOOD
Warm hearted, superbly acted
and brilliantly choreographed
musical-comedy of two best
friends who journey from a
UK takeaway to Bollywood
stardom. A joyous play about
friendship and ambition, built
upon a fantastic soundtrack
and injected with infectious
Bollywood dance.
‘Their ability to weave
storytelling magic is
second to none.’
The Guardian
Ages: 13+
Sun 09 Oct 7.30pm
Feckenham Village Hall
B96 6HN
0333 666 3366

KALI THEATRE
MY BIG FAT COW PAT
WEDDING
A critically-acclaimed, light
hearted and fast moving
culture-clash comedy-drama
based on the real-life mishaps
and misunderstandings of
mixed marriages, and of the
deep divide between town
and country, Indian and
English traditions, old and
young and rich and poor.
‘Packed full of humour…
plenty of pathos.’
Birmingham Post
Ages: 12+
Produced in association with
Black Country Touring and
Arts Alive. Kali Theatre is supported
using public funding by Arts Council
England.
MAMBO JAMBO
IN CONCERT
Musical sunshine from
a multi-talented,
multi-instrumental acoustic
roots duo: an upbeat,
feel-good concert mixing
sounds and styles from
around the world with
wonderful banter and
a great stage presence.
‘An extremely listenable
criss-crossing of world
music boundaries… nice!’
fRoots Magazine
Ages: 6+
Sat 15 Oct 7.30pm
Stoke Bliss and Kyre Village Hall
WR15 8RS
01885 410 582
Thu 13 Oct 7.30pm
University of Worcester,
St John's Campus WR2 6AJ
01905 544 444

THE AFTER HOURS
QUINTET IN CONCERT
BADAPPLE THEATRE
THE LAST STATION
KEEPER
A funny, heartfelt new
comedy recounting the
drama of a village railway
station house threatened
by the development of a
high-speed rail link. Will all the
memories locked within its
walls be lost? Original, brilliantly
executed and engaging, this
affecting play explores the
perils of modern life as the
21st Century 'need for speed'
hits the 'old ways' head on.
A superb night of beautiful,
good-time vintage jazz
evoking the speakeasy sounds
of the Roaring 20's, and
ranging from irresistible
Django Reinhardt hot-jazz to
Duke Ellington swing classics.
Ages: 10+
Fri 21 Oct 7.30pm
Heightington Village Hall
DY12 2XU
01299 822 987
‘The writing is authentic
and economical…
the respect for the
subject is infectious.’
Hull Daily Mail
(on Amy Johnson)
Ages: 10+
Tue 18 Oct 7.30pm
Chaddesley Corbett Primary
School, Lower Chaddesley
DY10 4QN
01562 777 312

PENTABUS THEATRE
HERE I BELONG
THE FOUNDRY GROUP
GILBERT (NO SULLIVAN)
A thoughtful, compelling and
charming portrayal of 60 years
of village life seen through the
eyes of one village resident,
from youth to the fight to
stay in her home in old age.
A thoroughly engaging
performance by an absolutely
fantastic 'new writing'
company.
‘One of British theatre's
unsung treasures…
superb touring shows.’
The Guardian
Ages: 14+
Pentabus Theatre is supported using
public funding by Arts Council
England.
Thu 27 Oct 7.30pm
Bishampton Village Hall
WR10 2LY
01386 462 306
Fri 28 Oct 8pm
Ombersley Memorial Hall
WR9 0DY
01905 365 508
A rollicking performance of
daft, lesser known tall tales
and bonkers ballads by the
master of Victorian black
comedy (and one half of the
much-loved musical
partnership that was Gilbert
& Sullivan). Brought lovingly to
the stage by a multi-awardwinning
company, this is the
perfect night out for fans and
a great introduction to one of
England's wittiest writers.
‘Superbly funny.’
The Guardian
‘Wonderfully entertaining.’
The Times
(on Those Magnificent Men)
Ages: 7+
Gilbert (No Sullivan) is supported
using public funding by Arts Council
England.
Sat 29 Oct 7.30pm
St George's Church,
Barbourne, Worcester WR1 1HX
01905 759 702
Sat 12 Nov 8pm
Clent Parish Hall DY9 9QT
01562 886 013

BEWDLEY • • KIDDERMIN
Chaddesley
Clows Top•
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Heightington Hartlebury
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Crossway Green
• TENBURY WELLS
Eastham•
Great Witley• •Shrawley
UPTON
•Bockleton
•Stoke Bliss & Kyre
•Cookley
Ombersley
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DR
WORCESTER
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Leigh Sinton• • Bransford
Cowleigh•
• MALVERN
UPON SEVERN •
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Castlemorton

WORCESTERSHIRE
•Clent
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Corbett•
ON-SEVERN
•Fairfield
•Lickey
• BROMSGROVE
• Barnt Green
OITWICH
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Bentley
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Headless Cross•
REDDITCH
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Feckenham
Crowle
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•Rous Lench
Preston on Stour•
•Bishampton
PERSHORE
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• EVESHAM
•Bretforton
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BROADWAY
•Ashton u nder Hill
Shindig is supported by:

ANONYMOUS
IS A WOMAN
THINK OF ENGLAND
FARNHAM MALTINGS
THEATRE / BUCKET CLUB
LAUNCH PARTY
A rousing, thought-provoking
immersive play of two young
ladies travelling the country
hosting tea dances for RAF
fighter pilots during WW2,
and of their real purpose;
sending the men off to fight
having experienced all of
life's pleasures.
‘Excavates women's stories
with spirit and invention.’
The Guardian
Ages: 12+
Produced in association with the
Live & Local DART programme
(developing artists for rural touring),
and with Community Touring Network
promoters in East and West Midlands.
Supported using public funding by
Arts Council England.
Wed 09 Nov 8pm
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
WR11 7JE
01386 831 173
Sun 13 Nov 6.30pm
Fairfield Village Hall B61 9LZ
01527 836 713
Thu 17 Nov 7pm
St Michaels Village Hall,
Tenbury Wells WR15 8TG
01584 811 853
Attend a 'leaving do' with a
difference: for a sister who is
journeying into outer space.
A playful and lovable new
show - with live music and
buckets of charm - about
family and space exploration,
by a multi award-winning
young theatre company.
★★★★ The Scotsman
★★★★ The Stage
‘Wry, offbeat humour, live
music and a wonderfully
idiosyncratic, often
haunting soundscape.’
The Guardian
(on Bucket Club's Lorraine
& Alan)
Ages: 8+
Farnham Maltings is supported
using public funding by Arts Council
England.
Fri 18 Nov 7.30pm
Worcester Arts Workshop
WR1 1UH
01905 25 053

OPERA DUDES
MISSION IMPROBABLE
CENTRIC THEATRE
GIANTS ON THE HILL
A quirky and engaging new
play set against the backdrop
of the energy crisis and
exploring its political and
personal impact on a rural
community. The clever use
of live sound effects and
soundscapes, and onstage
pedal power electricity
generation, underpin an
unusually inventive show.
Ages: 10+
Produced in association with the
Live & Local DART programme
(developing artists for rural touring),
and with Community Touring Network
promoters in the East Midlands.
Supported using public funding by
Arts Council England.
No ordinary double act,
this wonderful duo rip up the
rule book with a classy mix
of opera, swing, show tunes
and slapstick humour.
Bringing formidable voices
and a great deal of
self-deprecating charm to
a truly eclectic repertoire
ranging from Verdi to Elvis,
this is a gem of entertainment.
‘Conspicuously skilful
performers… exhilarating.’
The Guardian
Ages: 7+
Sat 26 Nov 7.30pm
Shrawley Village Hall WR6 6TT
01905 621 537
Thu 24 Nov 7.30pm
Bishops Wood Centre,
Crossway Green DY13 9SE
01299 250 513

IAN MCMILLAN AND
LUKE CARVER GOSS
WORDS, MUSIC, GLEE
& DELIGHT
A terrific evening of
entertainment, pitting the
Bard of Barnsley's rip-roaring
poetry and stand-up repartee
against the big sound worlds
of multi-instrumentalist Goss.
Without doubt the funniest,
quirkiest, sharpest improv
musical-comedy show.
‘Unmissable.’
Daily Express
‘The Shirley Bassey of
performance poetry.’
The Times
‘Fabulous.’
BBC Radio 3 Late Junction
Ages: 10+
Tue 29 Nov 8pm
The Fleece Inn, Bretforton
WR11 7JE
01386 831 173
Fri 02 Dec 8pm
Castlemorton Parish Hall
WR13 6BE
01684 833 297
NEW PERSPECTIVES
THEATRE
OH WHISTLE AND
I'LL COME TO YOU
A gripping Christmas chiller
based on M R James's classic
Edwardian ghost story in which
the chance find of an ancient
whistle with a soul-stirring
inscription unleashes a
terrifying supernatural
encounter. Mesmerising from
start to finish.
‘Smart performances...
haunting music...
a chilling presence.’
The Stage
(on Watching The Living)
‘Oh, Whistle... is arguably
the scariest story ever
written. James was a
macabre master of
atmosphere and
intimation.’
The Guardian
Ages: 10+
New Perspectives Theatre is
supported using public funding
by Arts Council England.
Fri 02 Dec 7.30pm
St Peter's Church, Cowleigh,
Malvern WR14 1QP
01684 438 692

THE REMI HARRIS PROJECT
IN CONCERT
As seen on the BBC Late Night
Jamie Cullum Prom 2016.
This sensationally gifted guitarist
and his superb band perform
traditional gypsy jazz and swing,
infused with influences from
bebop, blues, rock and world
music. Seriously good.
‘An incredible guitarist...
I'm absolutely blown away
by his talent… amazing.’
Jamie Cullum
‘Astonishing... Remi Harris
is probably Britain's
greatest jazz guitarist
to emerge since
Martin Taylor.’
BBC Radio 2
Ages: 10+
Sat 10 Dec 7.30pm
Hartlebury Parish Hall
DY11 7TQ
01299 250 808
JEZ LOWE &
THE BAD PENNIES
SNOWED IN
Musical Christmas cheer from
Geordieland with double
BBC Folk Awards 2015
nominee Jez Lowe and his
terrific band. Part folk concert,
part music-hall revue, this is
a warm, rousing festive show
of great songs, excellent
performances, and
entertaining chat.
‘One of the hottest acts
around.’
The Telegraph
‘Jez Lowe is one of our
finest songwriters...
a singular talent.’
BBC Radio 2
Ages: 10+
Sun 11 Dec 8pm
St Swithun's Hall, Trinity,
Worcester WR1 2PN
01299 250 569

TIM KLIPHUIS TRIO GOES GRAPPELLI
This award-winning Dutch jazz violinist is seen by many as the
inheritor of jazz violin legend Stéphane Grappelli's crown.
Here, his trio, now in their 10th year, bring their compelling
interplay to Grappelli's high-energy gypsy swing and jazzed-up
classical tunes.
‘Playfully inventive and technically brilliant.’
★★★★ The Scotsman
‘The music of Grappelli is alive and well in the hands of
Tim Kliphuis and his musicians.’
Nigel Kennedy
Ages: 10+
Supported by Live & Local Friends.
Sun 11 Dec 7.30pm
Feckenham Village Hall B96 6HN
0333 666 3366

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