J'AIME April 2018

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SUTTON COLDFIELD, LICHFIELD, WALSALL AND BEYOND
WHAT: Clare Teal and her
Big Mini Big Band
WHERE: Lichfield Garrick
WHEN: April 6
This brand new show sees
award winning vocalist
and Radio Two presenter
Clare Teal and her excellent
musicians effortlessly traverse
a rich landscape of timeless and sparkling material
including standards from the grand masters of the
Great American Songbook to witty and urbane song
stylists of the Fifties and Sixties.
To date Clare has recorded and released 14 albums to
public and critical acclaim. With her stunning voice,
encyclopaedic knowledge of jazz, swing and big band
music, and her innate warmth and wit, Clare is a sought
after singer and broadcaster throughout the country. As
one of the UK’s greatest interpreters of song and much
loved performers, Clare and her Big Mini Big Band
promise an evening of inspired music and unbridled
entertainment. For more details visit
www.lichfieldgarrick.com
WHAT:
Cabaret supper - a tribute
to Michael Bublé with Kai
Mckenzie
WHERE:
Swinfen Hall, Lichfield
WHEN:
April 20
Kai Mckenzie has earned himself a very respectable
reputation in the music industry as a top session
vocalist, but it is swing that is his true love. He has
been performing his internationally acclaimed show, a
tribute to Michael Bublé, to audiences for more than
eight years and is known as the UK’s most authentic
representation of Michael. He has a great vocal range,
powerful delivery, a rich, silky tone and is as close to the
real Bublé as you can get.
Swinfen Hall’s cabaret supper will be a very relaxed
evening of great live music and good food and wine.
Tickets are priced at £55 per person and include
prosecco on arrival, a three-course dinner and half a
bottle of wine. For more details visit
www.swinfenhallhotel.co.uk
WHAT: St George’s Day
WHERE: Tamworth Castle
WHEN: April 21
To celebrate the patron saint of England, Tamworth
Castle is holding a truly medieval experience for the
whole family to enjoy. The day of fun includes living
history at the castle, where visitors can have a go at
doing the laundry, learn about medieval weaponry
and armour, or have a go at some traditional games
with the castle’s own Lady Freville. In the Castle
Grounds try out archery, enjoy the spectacular
medieval joust, walk around the medieval
encampment, chat to the street entertainers and try
out the children’s activities.
Admission into the castle is priced at £7.50 for
adults, £6.50 OAPs, £5 children aged five to 15, £3
children aged two to four and free for under twos.
Entry to the Castle Grounds is free of charge. For
more details visit www.tamworthcastle.co.uk
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