Dronfield Eye issue 211 July 2023

EYE on summer entertainment
Plant with a thirst
- for human blood!
T
HE Pomegrante Theatre’s renovations have given
Chesterfield Operatic Society an opportunity to take
their musicals to new local venues and their forthcoming
production of Little Shop of Horrors will be performed at
Dronfield Civic Hall.
Little Shop of Horrors has made audiences scream with
laughter since 1982. In this gleefully gruesome musical, Seymour,
a meek florist's assistant, stumbles upon a strange plant which
he affectionately names ‘Audrey II’ after his secret love - it’s a
plant which starts to
grow, sing and
develop a thirst for
human blood!
Real life couple Chris
Hanlon and Georgii
Bailey are taking on
the leading roles of
Seymour and Audrey.
The show’s director is
Adam Walker, who has
undertaken many
productions in
Sheffield, the
choreographer is Paula
Wilson and musical
director is Kristina Craven.
Little Shop of Horrors is at Dronfield Civic Hall with six
performances from Thursday to Sunday, 20th-23rd July. Tickets,
priced at £19 plus booking fee, are available from
www.ticketsource.co.uk/chesterfield-operatic-society
Medieval fun in Chesterfield
Chesterfield’s popular Medieval Fun Day is returning to
entertain the crowds on Tuesday, 25th July, from 10am-4pm, in
Chesterfield town centre.
The Market Place will be full of stalls selling a range of goods as
well as fun and games for children in the same location. Head to
the medieval encampment in the grounds of the Crooked Spire to
see knights in battle or look out for the medieval-themed
entertainment, including Epico the Dragon, a jester plus a Tudor
musician, across the town centre.
Junction Arts has announced the launch of its first Chesterfield
Children’s Festival, a free weekend of fun for families that will
include music, theatre, storytelling, dance, and art workshops.
The two-day event, funded by Arts Council England, will celebrate
the joy of childhood, imagination, and play and takes place in
Queen’s Park on 29th and 30th July, from 10am-4pm daily.
Entertainment announced so far includes a silent disco tour, an
interactive game zone, a comedy club, a circus, story time yoga, tiedye
workshops, face-painting and a brass band that plays Disney
tunes!
Music and live theatre will also take place in and around the town
centre during the festival weekend.
Lowedges Community Festival at Greenhill Park is huge and
it’s back for another year with free entry.
The event takes place from noon to 4pm on Sunday, 14th
August, and includes a funfair, stalls, a massive classic car and
bike show, a dog show and live music. Visit
www.lowedgesfestival.co.uk
Hosted by the recently spruced-up Dronfield Hilltop Sports &
Social Club, this years Rockin’ Roots charity music event will be
raising funds for the much deserved Dronfield Community First
Responders.
The exciting line-up for Sunday, August 6th, includes southern
rock/Americana-inspired The Fargo Railroad Co, Leather Chaps,
Alan & Vanessa, The Bear Cats, Julian Jones Band, Past Masters
and Stephanie King. Other talented guests will also feature.
The music runs from 6pm through till midnight and tickets are
£10 from the club, or phone Dick on 07779 330825. You can also
pay on the door on the day.
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