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AN INTER-ACTIVE MUSICAL FOR THE UNDER-5’s
Sophie meets Goose whilst on a trip to the park, and the pair soon become the best of friends. This new musical for the under 5s is the perfect theatre trip as they jump through muddy puddles, go on a wild goose chase and honk as loud as they with Sophie and Goose.
This forty five minute interactive production brings Laura Wall’s laugh out loud illustrations and loveable characters to life. ‘Goose’ is an instant favourite with young and old.
HONK!
32 Years of Rock ’n’ Rolling The World!
All Holly’s hits and classics from his rock ’n’ roll pals are played live on stage by these five amazing young actor-musicians, who always delight crowds with their fabulous show.
Featuring raw rock ’n’ roll, beautifully haunting ballads, energetic performances – and some genuinely hilarious moments – there is no live event that delivers a better Buddy experience.
Audiences of all ages all over the globe have found it impossible to stay in their seats.
From Dundee to Dubai, Swansea to Sweden, Taunton to Thailand and all across the USA, thousands of fans have shown their appreciation with standing ovations and shouts for “more!”
So, whether you’re young in years or young at heart, this night with Buddy and the boys really is guaranteed to have everyone singing along to the music and dancing in the aisles.
Whatever the season, whatever the excuse to party, Everyday is a Holly Day with Buddy Holly and The Cricketers!
Reviews
“The audience were dancing in the aisles and roaring for more” The Stage
“Buddy brilliant!” Graham Norton, BBC One
“Fantastic…The best… tremendous night out…I can’t praise the show enough” The Kent and Sussex Courier
“Christmas just wouldn’t be Christmas without Buddy Holly and The Cricketers” Somerset County Gazette
They’re back!
Immerse yourself in the ultimate fusion of rock ‘n’ roll, pop, and comedy with That’ll Be The Day, the UK’s longest-running theatre show.
Experience a captivating journey through music history from the 50s to the 80s, filled with electrifying performances and iconic tunes.
This unforgettable show combines talent, energy, passion and nostalgia, allowing you to sing, laugh, and dance along to the greatest hits of the past.
Don’t miss out onthis spectacular celebration of rock and pop that will leave you wanting more.
If you know, you know. If you don’t . . . well, hold onto your hats!
New date: September 25
Fresh from supporting Jack Whitehall on his 2023 UK arena tour, comedian Lloyd Griffith is back with a brand new show ‘Baroque and Roll’. It’s a big year for Lloyd, he’s turning 40 and with it, the impending midlife crisis – or ‘renaissance’ as he’s insisting it’s called; complete with body hair removal, head hair additions, teeth whitening and obviously the obligatory half marathon sign-up.
It’ll be funny and yes, there’ll be the odd song or two from that magnificent voice of his.
As seen on Ted Lasso (Apple), Nolly (ITV), Soccer AM (RIP), 8 Out of 10 Cats (Channel 4), Can you beat the bookies (BBC), Live at The Comedy Store (Comedy Central), House of Games (BBC).
‘What is evident from the outset is that Griffith is both bursting with talent. He is a funny, charming, self-effacing comic who very obviously gains great joy from making people laugh. It is evident in the way he feeds off the audience’ – joe.co.uk
‘Useful idiot’ – the guardian
‘Lloyd bounces off the audience and has everyone laughing along with him. This is an hour of uplifting stand-up that’ll have you smiling for days. A warm, relatable and hilarious show’ – The Sunday Post
Launching in 2023, Nashville At Heart is a brand new live country music show, showcasing the best hits that modern Nashville has to offer.
Some of the finest vocalists and instrumentalists from across the world have come together to create a live show that’s the ultimate night out for any fan of modern country music.
With sensational male and female vocals you can be sure that all your favourite hits will have you on your feet all night. You may not be able to get to Nashville right now….but Nashville’s songs are coming to you!
Bodybuilding and Fitness Event Qualifier. The Saxon Classic.
The definitive insight into the real life of Britain’s most notorious gangsters, from their trusted official biographer.
For decades they were feared as the ultimate criminal gang lords of the London underworld, but their reign of terror came crashing to an end when in 1969 both Ronnie and Reggie Kray were given life sentences by a judge at the Old Bailey. Reggie went on to serve decades in some of the toughest prisons in the country, while Ronnie became a patient at Broadmoor with an insanity that was only kept under control by massive doses of drugs.
TV legend Fred Dinenage was chosen by the twins to tell their official story, and he became one of the very few people allowed into their inner circle. Fred gained an unparalleled insight into the real lives of the legendary kings of crime, and in this show he reveals stories and situations for the first time that have never been told publicly before.
Join Fred in person as he discloses what it was like to venture into some of Britain’s toughest institutions and meet the most foreboding twins in criminal history, who other journalists just couldn’t get close to.
You’ll hear stories that will fascinate and intrigue, while learning about the gritty reality of being a gangster in the criminal underworld of the swinging 60s, from the only man they trusted to tell their tale.
Experience a night of thrilling adventure – up on the big screen!
The Banff Mountain Film Festival features a brand-new collection of short films filled with extreme journeys, untamed characters and captivating cinematography! Join the world’s top adventure filmmakers and thrill-seekers as they climb, ski, paddle and ride into the wildest corners of the planet!
With free prize giveaways, this is an unmissable event from the world’s most prestigious mountain festival – guaranteed to ignite your passion for adventure, action and travel!
This is a screening of the Blue Film Programme. See www.banff-uk.com for more.
Picture by Antoine Mesnage
Age Guidance: 12A
Paul F Taylor has been a man that has always thrown himself to the gods of chaos.
Growing up; people often accused him of having his head in the clouds. With recently being diagnosed with ADHD; it’s little wonder that he’s not had his feet on the ground.
And now Paul questions his place in this world of distractions that is seemingly not built for people like him. As a new father he’s learning the hard way, having something that demands him to keep his focus, when he can’t, isn’t easy. Yet in this very serious world, Paul makes his case that we now and again, can very much do with having our Head In The Clouds by airlifting audiences into a world of whimsy.
Paul has appeared on Harry Hill’s Nite Club on Channel 4 and also the award winning BBC Radio 4 sketch show Please Use Other Door. He was nominated for best new show at the Leicester Comedy Festival 2017, and won the Hackney Empire New Act of the Year Award in 2013.
As an actor and writer, he has starred in many comedy short films that have won critical acclaim and awards on the festival circuit as a long time collaborator with the two time BAFTA nominated director Ben Mallaby; in films such as Milk, Battlecock! and Guilt Trip and his latest film Bleep by Ben Hyland being selected my multiple BIFA and BAFTA qualifying film festivals.
Along with his wife Rebecca Shorrocks, he is one half of sketch duo Short & Curly who enjoyed mass critical success at the Edinburgh Fringe as well as being nominated for Best Character and Sketch Act in the Chortle Awards.
‘should be required viewing for all wannabe surrealists’ ★★★★ The Skinny
‘… beguiles those of us with a weakness for whimsy’ ★★★★ Metro
‘…finds a way to make all his silliness mean something’ ★★★★ The Wee Review
‘His approach is reminiscent of Harry Hill or Steve Martin in his funny years, although Taylor exceeds them both in frenzied delivery’★★★★ Short Com
‘…impressive in its simplicity and incredibly funny’ ★★★★ Broadway Baby