“River”, narrated by Willem Dafoe, is an exploration of the timeless relationship between humanity and rivers. Billed as an orchestral concert film, this documentary is an ode to the natural word and a retelling of the history of both rivers and human civilization.

“When the first rain fell, the Earth awakened,” reads Dafoe in the moving trailer, which features stunning footage of river systems around the world. “Where rivers wandered, life could flourish. They have shaped us as a species and we worship them as gods. Today, there is scarcely a river unspanned, undammed or undiverted. The sheer scale of the human project has begun to overwhelm the world’s rivers.”

Come and enjoy a regal and patriotic afternoon, as we celebrate in style

 Her Majesty The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee

Neil Sands and his wonderful West End cast are back to celebrate the 70 glorious years of Her Majesty’s record breaking rein. This uplifting afternoon will bring back golden memories with songs made famous by many of her favourite singers and stars from her Royal Command performances. From show tunes to the golden days of rock & roll and into the swinging sixties, sing along to a cockney knees up, a rousing section from Last Night of the Proms, and of course our signature flag waving finale in a tribute to the veterans of her armed forces, with those legendary Songs That Won The War.

All of this mixed with wonderful voices, spectacular costumes, a patriotic stage set and lots of good old fashioned fun, makes this the perfect nostalgic way to celebrate this historic occasion.

An expert tailor must outwit a dangerous group of mobsters in order to survive a fateful night.

Flamenco Copy

The Lourdes Fernández Flamenco Company was born in 2019, as the result of the intense collaboration between five Spanish musicians based in London.

This show aims to universalise Flamenco, to bring it to a wide and diverse audience, a show for both aficionados and novices, for those who listen to flamenco and those who do not... just yet.

Drawing on traditional flamenco, whilst adding the influences of an eclectic style of music inspired by Folk, Andalusian Copla, Jazz and other styles.

This event is presented by Teign Jazz and Blues in association with Pavilions Teignmouth.

Biogs:

LOURDES FERNÁNDEZ FLAMENCO COMPANY:

Lourdes Fernández, dancer, studied dance at the Madrid Conservatory, graduated at Rey Juan Carlos University and completed her Masters in Performing Arts. She also taught dance at the American Saint Louis University of Madrid and participated in the UNESCO International Dance Gala. In the UK, she has performed in venues of renown such as Ronnie Scott's, Union Chapel, The Forge or Richmix and festivals around the country: City of London Festival, Jazz Festival of Birmingham and Brighton Festival. Based in London, she currently works as dancer and choreographer for  flamenco companies like Alma Gitana,  Ida & Vuelta Ensemble, Prana company and some art organizations such as Live & Local.

Adrián Solá, guitarist , studied music theory and flute at the School of modern music in Badalona, Spain. He furthered his development attending masterclasses with guitar virtuosos Zsolt Hernandi and Rafael Cañizares. Since moving to the UK, he has become a much sought-after accompanist, working regularly with established London-based flamenco dancers and singers. In an ensemble or as a soloist, Adrián is a versatile and adaptable musician who plays flamenco masterpieces as well as his own compositions.

Fuensanta Zambrana-Ruiz, violinist, and collaborator, performs and researches a wide range of music styles. Focusing on contemporary and world music, recent performances have been at Royal Festival Hall in London, BBC Radio 3, BE Festival in Birmingham, Palestine Festival in Jerusalem, Constellation in Chicago and Holland India Festival in the Hague. She performs regularly with folky-classical violin duo Duo Folclore , Arabic music band Karama and artists Shammi Pithia and Jasdeep Singh Degun.   Fuensanta has a Masters in performance and research from the Royal Academy of Music and is currently teaching violin at Trinity Laban Conservatoire of Music.

Mónica García, singer, became passionately involved in flamenco at an early age, growing up in Frailes, a small village in South Spain, where the best olive oil in the world and the Andalusian zephyr from their mountains nurtured her voice. Mónica was a prominent student at Locura Flamenca academy, later becoming involved in traditional and modern dance and music groups; albeit her young age, this soulful singer surprises and delights flamenco aficionados and neophytes alike.

Demi Garcia Sabat, drummer and percussionist, moved from Barcelona to London to study at the London College of Music. He specializes in flamenco, jazz, Arabic, Latin American and pop music. This heterogeneity allows Demi to collaborate with musicians such as Alec Dankworth & Spanish Accents, Nova Trio , Nicolas Meier, Shirley Smart Trio , Martin 'Youth' Glover, Ben Hillier, Mel C, contemporary flamenco La Típica , company of Maria Vega Dance , Melange or The Budapest Cafe Orchestra . He took part in tours across Europe, North Africa and the United States.

Veronica Aaronson introduces her important anthology of poems on the subject of addiction. Despite Knowing ranges through alcohol, drugs, gambling, sex, computers, phones and shopping, looking at the problem of addiction from the perspectives of users, family members and professionals. Over 50 poets contributed: many will read their work at this event – and some will present their poems in the form of songs.

Presented by Marc Woodward...

Tom Sastry is a funny and engaging performer. His first collection, A Man's House Catches Fire (2019) was highly commended in the Forward Prize and shortlisted for the Seamus Heaney First Collection Prize.  He will be showcasing his brand new collection You have no normal country to return to, a darkly comic exploration of national identity and the power of modern myths.

Caleb Parkin is Bristol City Poet 2020 – 22. His work has appeared in The Guardian, Rialto, Poetry Review, Magma and many other periodicals. Books include This Fruiting Body (Nine Arches Press) and Wasted Rainbow (tall-lighthouse). He came 2nd in the National Poetry Competition 2016 and 1st in the Winchester Poetry Prize 2017. Caleb tutors for the Poetry Society, Poetry School, Arvon and others, and has an MSc in Creative Writing for Therapeutic Purposes. Later this year there’ll be a new pamphlet from Broken Sleep and a collection of his ‘City Poet’ work.

Readings from our competition judges, presented by Jennie Osborne.

Katrina Naomi’s latest project, Same But Different, is a poetic collaboration with Helen Mort, published in Sept 2021 by Hazel Press. Her most recent collection, Wild Persistence, (Seren, 2020), received an Authors’ Foundation award from the Society of Authors. Her  poetry has appeared on Poems on the Underground and BBC Radio 4’s Front Row. Katrina lives in Cornwall. www.katrinanaomi.co.uk

Rosie Jackson’s many competition successes include first prize in the Teignmouth Open, 2021. Her poetry publications include, most recently, Light Makes it Easy from Indigo Dreams. This followed two collaborations: Aloneness is a Many-Headed Bird (with Dawn Gorman, Hedgehog Press, 2020), and Two Girls and a Beehive (with the late Graham Burchell, Two Rivers Press, 2020).  www.rosiejackson.org.uk

'What Makes a Prize-Winning Poem?' Katrina knows about competition success – only last year she won the prestigious Keats-Shelley Competition.  But as a highly experienced judge she is also well-qualified to talk about the elusive art of making a judge sit up and take notice.  She will discuss how not to do it, but mostly she’ll encourage people to think about titles, first lines, last lines, verbs, even themes – and that crucial matter of injecting some flamboyance.

NOTE: ADVANCE BOOKING ESSENTIAL

After settling in Green Hills, Sonic is eager to prove that he has what it takes to be a true hero. His test comes when Dr. Robotnik returns with a new partner, Knuckles, in search of a mystical emerald that has the power to destroy civilizations. Sonic teams up with his own sidekick, Tails, and together they embark on a globe-trotting journey to find the emerald before it falls into the wrong hands.

Professor Albus Dumbledore knows the powerful, dark wizard Gellert Grindelwald is moving to seize control of the wizarding world. Unable to stop him alone, he entrusts magizoologist Newt Scamander to lead an intrepid team of wizards and witches. They soon encounter an array of old and new beasts as they clash with Grindelwald's growing legion of followers.

Cert 12A  /  140 mins /  Fantasy , Adventure

Adventures in Acrylics - A Guided Mediterranean Landscape (Beginners to Improvers)

Do you dream of balmy holidays abroad taken or watch the TV programmes with envy? Here’s a chance to create your own bit of Mediterranean sunshine for the wall. Whether to dip your toe as a beginner, or to get professional tips for creating a successful painting, this could be for you.

Guiding you through the underpainting and layers, we’ll learn more about the tools and materials as we go. For the more adventurous you can extend the techniques and add your own personal flair.

Liana offers a range of classes to tempt you to get creative. With her usual enthusiasm, humour and patience she’ll introduce you to the basics through to her unusual techniques to produce vibrant drawings and paintings. Book today to begin your journey before they sell out!

‘There are teachers,then there are inspiring teachers, Liana, you are inspiring.’ N.G.

10.30am - 4.30pm

£65.00

Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per transaction in person at the Box Office, or £1, per transaction online or via the telephone.

A materials list will be available on the main web page for this event via the site https://www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk/events?tid=8

The Lost City is a romantic comedy in which a novelist and her book cover model find themselves embroiled in an adventure on a remote island, after an abduction goes awry.

Starring - Sandra Bullock, Channing Tatum, with Daniel Radcliffe and Brad Pitt.

Cert 12A  /  120 mins

A documentary on the life of Queen Elizabeth ll, the longest living, longest reigning, British monarch and longest serving female head of state in history.

Cert tbc  /  89 mins

Operation Mincemeat is set in 1943 as the Allies are determined to launch an all-out assault on Fortress Europe. But they face an impossible challenge - to protect a massive invasion force from entrenched German firepower and avert a potential massacre.

Release date: 15 April 2022 (United Kingdom)

Director: John Madden

Music by: Thomas Newman

Based on: Operation Mincemeat by Ben Macintyre

Cert 12A /  128 mins

JOY OF WATER COLOUR – Mediterranean theme (for Improvers)

Lets take a days holiday in the sun. Staying with the Mediterranean theme it’s time for the water colourists to show why their luminous media is ideal for capturing clear blue skies, turquoise seas or exotic landscapes.

With a reminder about composition design and planning the stages, here is chance to really explore suitable colours and how to keep them fresh. Looseness will help capture rustic simplicity as you bring your sketches to life.

Liana offers a range of classes to tempt you to get creative. With her usual enthusiasm, humour and patience she’ll introduce you to the basics through to her unusual techniques to produce vibrant drawings and paintings. Book today to begin your journey before they sell out!

‘There are teachers,then there are inspiring teachers, Liana, you are inspiring.’ N.G.

10.30am - 4.30pm

£65.00

Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per transaction in person at the Box Office, or £1, per transaction online or via the telephone.

A materials list will be available on the main web page for this event via the site https://www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk/events?tid=8

Prince Amleth is on the verge of becoming a man when his father is brutally murdered by his uncle, who kidnaps the boy's mother. Two decades later, Amleth is now a Viking who raids Slavic villages. He soon meets a seeress who reminds him of his vow -- save his mother, kill his uncle, avenge his father.

JOHN NEWTON (hl)

An old-school genius and regular on TalkRadio, John is what’s known as a bullet-proof act. He’s known for his inventive writing, which covers the socio-economic structure of Thomas the Tank Engine's Isle of Sodor, how to annoy spiders, fatherhood and his experiences working on the cruise ship circuit. There’s no pretensions with John, who has one of the highest hit rates of jokes per minute on the circuit.

‘John sucks you into his world with obscurely brilliant comedy’ - The Comedy Vibe

AL BARRIE

A seasoned professional and regular at London’s Comedy Store, nothing fazes Al Barrie. From putting down heckling stags who’ve had one too many, to exploring social nuance with the quietest crowds, Al’s comedy range is massive. Al has performed all over the world and on TV in The World Stands Up

‘No one does righteous indignation with the same brio as Barrie, an inheritor of the splenetic mantle of the great 80s alternative comedians’ - The Guardian

RED RICHARDSON

Red is something special: Nobody else makes being hilariously miserable look quite this easy. Red’s set is a glorious 20-minute taxi ride through the dark streets of his life, a trip where you’re not sure if you’re laughing at or with him. Maybe we should ask? Actually, better not. You don’t know what he’s going through.

‘With his sonorous voice and glowering persona, he sounds like a gravelly Jack Dee, with similar aptitude for joie de vivre’ - Chortle.co.uk

Teignmouth Sings, a long established community choir, are delighted to be able to invite you to our Charity Summer Concert in aid of ShelterBox.

We feel it appropriate to support this local charity whose vision is ‘no one without shelter after disaster’ and who provide emergency relief whenever needed around the world, with particular focus on Ukraine at the moment.

After a pandemic induced two year absence we shall be entertaining you with a wonderful selection of popular and uplifting songs, both old and new.

We have selected melodies from recent hits and much loved West End musicals including Les Miserables and Miss Saigon, which we are sure you will enjoy listening to, and you may even want to sing along with us!

We are really excited to be singing for the first time in the splendid Teignmouth Pavilions, which we know will provide a wonderful environment for this ‘not to be missed’ concert.

We look forward to you joining us for this very special event in support of ShelterBox and Ukraine, for whom there will be a retiring collection.

The Crawley family goes on a grand journey to the South of France to uncover the mystery of the dowager countess's newly inherited villa.

LOOSE ‘WET IN WET’ FLOWERS. (Watercolour /acrylics/inks)

This is a repeat of the popular April 27th class…..with extras, for those who missed out or who can’t get enough! We will again be getting into ’that place’ of loosening up as we take risks, glorying in the colours and happy accidents as we let the water do the work. Seeking to capturing the delicacy, life and vibrancy of these beautiful blooms. With some new flowers to explore, we will again be using the  ‘Coaxing technique’, toilet paper and soap!

Liana offers a range of classes to tempt you to get creative. With her usual enthusiasm, humour and patience she’ll introduce you to the basics through to her unusual techniques to produce vibrant drawings and paintings. Book today to begin your journey before they sell out!

‘There are teachers,then there are inspiring teachers, Liana, you are inspiring.’ N.G.

10.30am - 4.30pm

£65.00

Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per transaction in person at the Box Office, or £1, per transaction online or via the telephone.

A materials list will be available on the main web page for this event via the site https://www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk/events?tid=8

National Theatre Live

Straight Line Crazy - a new play by David Hare.

Directed by Nicholas Hytner

Ralph Fiennes (Antony & Cleopatra) leads the cast in David Hare’s (Skylight) blazing account of the most powerful man in New York, a master manipulator whose legacy changed the city forever.

For forty uninterrupted years, Robert Moses exploited those in office through a mix of charm and intimidation. Motivated at first by a determination to improve the lives of New York City’s workers, he created parks, bridges and 627 miles of expressway to connect the people to the great outdoors.

Faced with resistance by protest groups campaigning for a very different idea of what the city should become, will the weakness of democracy be exposed in the face of his charismatic conviction?

Filmed live from the Bridge Theatre in London, Nicholas Hytner directs this exhilarating new play. This is an encore screening.

Running time TBC but will include an interval.

Unfulfilled and facing financial ruin, actor Nick Cage accepts a $1 million offer to attend a wealthy fan's birthday party. Things take a wildly unexpected turn when a CIA operative recruits Cage for an unusual mission. Taking on the role of a lifetime, he soon finds himself channelling his most iconic and beloved characters to save himself and his loved ones.

A RELAXED PAINTING DAY WITH INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT (Any medium/level)

So often we intend to paint or draw and just don’t get around to it, there isn’t the space, the time, the freedom….and a million other reasons. So treat yourself to a day out in our lovely light, airy studio, painting and café, enjoying the camaraderie of fellow students. Have inspiration, encouragement and guidance from Liana as you plan a painting and discuss how to bring it to fruition. Many of our courses are bursting with exercises and ideas, so this is  also a chance to develop your painting or practice recently learned techniques to really embrace them. Set your own agenda or come and get inspired!

Liana offers a range of classes to tempt you to get creative. With her usual enthusiasm, humour and patience she’ll introduce you to the basics through to her unusual techniques to produce vibrant drawings and paintings. Book today to begin your journey before they sell out!

‘There are teachers,then there are inspiring teachers, Liana, you are inspiring.’ N.G.

10.30am - 4.30pm

£65.00

Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per transaction in person at the Box Office, or £1, per transaction online or via the telephone.

A materials list will be available on the main web page for this event via the site https://www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk/events?tid=8

Dr Stephen Strange casts a forbidden spell that opens a portal to the multiverse. However, a threat emerges that may be too big for his team to handle.

When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the long-time agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.

PAINTING WITH INKS. NEW! (Watercolours or acrylics based -for all)

Inks are fun! Providing really clear intense pigments they can be watered to a delicate hue or layered for vivid colour. They let themselves naturally to ‘wet in wet’ techniques and to bold, vibrant work . Somehow they encourage a sense of playfulness and exploration more than some mediums which brings out creativity in us all. So whether you are ready to try a new medium, kick start your enthusiasm, or add another element to your mixed media work, this is the day to explore and create a colourful world.  

Liana offers a range of classes to tempt you to get creative. With her usual enthusiasm, humour and patience she’ll introduce you to the basics through to her unusual techniques to produce vibrant drawings and paintings. Book today to begin your journey before they sell out!

‘There are teachers,then there are inspiring teachers, Liana, you are inspiring.’ N.G.

10.30am - 4.30pm

£65.00

Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per transaction in person at the Box Office, or £1, per transaction online or via the telephone.

A materials list will be available on the main web page for this event via the site https://www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk/events?tid=8

A couple desperately try to hide their daughter, Charlie, from a shadowy federal agency that wants to harness her unprecedented gift for turning fire into a weapon of mass destruction. Her father taught her how to defuse her power, but as Charlie turns 11, the fire becomes harder and harder to control. When a mysterious operative finally finds the family, he tries to seize Charlie once and for all -- but she has other plans.

Prepare yourself for the ultimate Tex Mex party night, as the venue becomes the perfect cantina setting for a great night with the cactus sharp Stetson wearing, magnificent 7, Los Pacaminos!

With a set ranging from "Wooly Bully" and "La Bamba" to "Speedy Gonzales", be ready to join in the fun and party!

They formed in 1992 when pop star Paul Young found himself with some down-time and phoned a few musician friends with the intent of starting a Tex-Mex band. He fully expected the band would fall apart when something more important came along, but instead the band played better and the friendship got tighter with each show. They started writing their own songs and it became more and more obvious that this wasn't going to be a short-term project.

Now one of the UK's most popular live touring bands, Los Pacaminos play the very best in Tex Mex Border music, from the Texas Tornadoes and Ry Cooder to Los Lobos and even Roy Orbison. With two acclaimed studio albums and two live albums under their belts, they show no signs of stopping!

The band features Paul Young, Jamie Moses, Drew Barfield, Steve Greetham, Mark Pinder, Steve "Woody" Oakman, and Melvin Duffy (the UK's premier pedal steel player).

As Paul says: "Los Pacaminos started out just for fun, playing simply for the pleasure of it. It all took off from there. It's real bar room stuff: foot stompers, not too many slow songs - a real party atmosphere"

ELEVATING THE ORDINARY- A DRAWING COURSE (Beginners/improvers)

So often art has looked for great and lofty subjects, yet if we look there are intriguing subjects worthy of our attention all around. You or your family may have particular hobbies worth immortalising! After some warm ups, we’ll consider what makes an interesting drawing and how to draw out it’s character. With forays into texture and line we’ll try  a range of subjects, including going outside for the last hour or so. We’ll work  in unexpected drawing materials/tools and see how we can elevate the ordinary to be worthy of framing! Please come dressed appropriately for the weather and give yourself time to consider the materials list.

Liana offers a range of classes to tempt you to get creative. With her usual enthusiasm, humour and patience she’ll introduce you to the basics through to her unusual techniques to produce vibrant drawings and paintings. Book today to begin your journey before they sell out!

‘There are teachers,then there are inspiring teachers, Liana, you are inspiring.’ N.G.

10.30am - 4.30pm

£65.00

Please note there is a booking fee of 50p per transaction in person at the Box Office, or £1, per transaction online or via the telephone.

A materials list will be available on the main web page for this event via the site https://www.pavilionsteignmouth.org.uk/events?tid=8

TROY HAWKE (HL)

How to describe Troy Hawke? Raffish 1930's throwback, homeschooled charmer, unlikely stealer of hearts and minds, adorable cad, unreconstructed bounder, smoking-jacketed mother’s boy, scrabble enthusiast… and yet this only scratches the surface. The creation of comic genius Milo McCabe, Troy is a wonder you have to see for yourself: do so, and be transported to a world of old-school hilarity.

‘A spectacular character...brilliantly sharp, lacing his wit with a touch of the surreal’ – Fest

‘Milo McCabe’s creation is quite superb...blisteringly funny, with perfectly worded jokes’ – Broadway Baby

MATT PRICE

Cornishman Matt Price is known for having some of the most extraordinary and outrageous stories on the circuit. His style is very real and brings a true warmth and heart to the stage whilst finding some audacious laughs in the most unexpected places. Matt has worked as tour support for acts such as Russell Kane, Stephen K Amos and Norman Lovett.

‘Price is a terrific comedian and wonderful storyteller’ - The Scotsman

GARY COLMAN

No, it’s not the guy who was small for his age on Diff’rent Strokes. With his Geordie accent and sideways, sometimes surreal, takes on life, this Gary Colman puts audiences in mind of Ross Noble – except that Gary has been slaying audiences up and down the country from a time before Ross’s rise to prominence. Stories that start with recognisable scenarios quickly take the maddest departures in Gary’s strange and rib-tickling tales.

‘Fearlessly funny’ - GQ

Jodie Comer (Killing Eve) makes her West End debut in the UK premiere of Suzie Miller's award-winning play.

Tessa is a young, brilliant barrister. She has worked her way up from working class origins to be at the top of her game defending, cross examining  and winning. An unexpected event forces her to confront the lines where the patriarchal power of the law, burden of proof and morals diverge.

Prima Facie takes us to the heart of where emotion and experience collide with the rules of the game.

This is an on-screen, encore performance.

WOULD YOU LIKE TO HEAR A REMARKABLE STORY?

WE PROMISE IT WILL ONLY BE A LITTLE BIT GORY...

We are two sisters, The Sisters Grimm.

One is quite clever and one is quite… musical.

Our tales are greater than any others,

But they were stolen by our beastly brothers!

Now we must journey to fix their lies...

Or else the birds will pluck out our eyes!

You know the Brothers Grimm? The famous storytellers...or story stealers more like! Their sisters were the true brains behind the books, but thanks to a treacherous father, a nasty curse and a great big dollop of bad luck, you’ve probably never heard of them.

The Grimm Sisters are here to set the record straight. Join them on the journey as they tell their twisted tales with a marvellous mix of live music, singing & comedy. Dive headfirst into their weird world of poisonous parents, courageous quests & a magical frog called Jeremy (Jeremy is not to be trusted).

Keep your mind sharp and your guts gory,

because in the blink of an eyelash,

you might find yourself within the story…

Calling all Abba fans!! Following the fantastic

announcements from ABBA themselves regarding their

new album release and avatar show, we are sure are all

once again in the mood to enjoy the Abba experience with

Take A Chance On Us Abba Tribute UK!! Their shows

regularly sell out so book early to avoid disappointment!!

Makes a great Xmas present!! Appealing to all age groups

and bringing you the music of one of the most successful

bands of all time .. “TAKE A CHANCE ON US!” is a

fantastic fully live Abba tribute show. The Abba story

continues to be written with the new film , themed

restaurants, new songs it never seems to loose its

popularity and just keeps growing. If you can’t see the

real thing then you can still experience the wonderful

songs of Abba fantastically recreated in this fully live

show. The show contains Six piece band, voiceovers,

costume changes, choreographed dance routines, and

light show, projection(where possible) and so much more.

The band members encourage lots of audience

participation and of course it includes all the well known

iconic and favourite Abba Hits! So put on those platform

boots and funky suits, or just a boa!! and join us for a night

of ABBA madness! . The performers bring energy and fun

to the stage and a few surprises! that will ensure you will

have a fantastic night to remember. This massively popular

show has been selling out regularly, with the band

members wonderful personalities, and fantastic

musicianship, you’ll be glad you “ Took A Chance On Us!!!

Perfect for celebrations or just a great night out!!

BOOK WITH CONFIDENCE !!

This is a tribute show and is no way affiliated with any original

artists estates/management companies or similar shows.

Media links…

Website.. www.takeachanceonus.com

Facebook..https://www.facebook.com/TakeAChanceOnUsUK/

Twitter…. @AbbaTakechance

Instagram… Take A Chance On Us ! Abba Tribute Uk

youtube…… https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FK-DHakpcF8

The Tales Of Robin Hood

Join Herbert and Norbert of The Much Numpty Players as they recount the tales of England's Greatest Outlaw. Revel in the merry antics of Robin and his Friends as they take on the dastardly Sheriff of Nottingham!

Be swept along in the adventure as dynamic puppetry and colourful acting bring these much-loved tales to life. With comedy, derring-do and interactive archery The Tales of Robin Hood is guaranteed to be more fun than The Plague and entirely suitable for young and old and the middle ages!

Performance 1 hour with meet the puppets afterwards.

In February 1985 two of rock 'n' roll's greatest performers were due to perform at the Universal Amphitheatre in Hollywood. At the last minute Jerry Lee Lewis pulled out of the show and the concert never happened ....... until now!

Join West End performers Dave B as Ricky Nelson and Peter Gill as Jerry Lee Lewis along with their rockin' band in The Concert That Never Was! Featuring the greatest rock 'n' roll hits of the two icons including Great Balls Of Fire, Hello Mary Lou, Whole Lotta Shakin', Poor Little Fool, Wild One, Fools Rush In, Breathless, It's Late, Chantilly Lace, Travelin' Man and many, many more.

Also included in this non-stop hit show, especially for all country fans - the best of Ricky and Jerry's country hits from their respective record breaking careers.

For all rock 'n' roll and country fans this is a show not to be missed!

'The best tribute to Rick I've ever seen'

Doug Altman former drummer Ricky Nelson 1980-83

‘Every one of Pete’s versions of Jerry’s well-loved numbers was performed excellently, and a real joy to hear. Mr Gill has great talent and ability’

UK Rock ‘n’ Roll Magazine

Tickets £18.00

“One of the most instantly recognisable voices in current music … Shades of Joni Mitchell in a jam with Karen Carpenter and Lana Del Rey.”

—Neil March, Trust The Doc

Born in Madrid (to a Spanish father and an American mother), raised in Chicago and holding dual Irish and American citizenship, Sarah McQuaid has made England her permanent residence since 2007. Her sixth solo album The St Buryan Sessions was recorded and filmed live in the beautiful medieval church of St Buryan, not far from Sarah’s home in rural West Cornwall. Released in October 2021 on CD and limited-edition double LP,  it features stunning solo performances by Sarah on acoustic and electric guitars, piano and floor tom drum, her lush, distinctive vocals echoing through the soaring space. A playlist of videos from the sessions can be found on Sarah’s YouTube channel.

Performed by a 5-piece band of the finest rock musicians who have toured with some of the biggest names in rock.

From the moment the lights go up and the band hit the stage you’ll be taken on a musical RETRO journey featuring songs by Queen, Starship, REO Speedwagon, Cher, Def Leppard, Mr Mister, Toto, Van Halen, Whitesnake, Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Kenny Loggins,Tina Turner and many more!

Every song is performed with high energy and a full stage production that makes this show one of the most exciting to see!

A night for the whole family and all ages to enjoy that will have the audience singing along to every song!"

Lilies on the Land is a truly remarkable and sparkling piece of theatre which celebrates an extraordinary episode in Britain's history - the Women's Land Army of World War II.

These gripping but charming tales chart the personal journeys of four women who sign up to become Land Girls, determined to work endless, backbreaking hours on farms across the country in a bid to do their best for the war effort.

But how will these women, hailing from all different walks of life, torn from their families and bereft of all basic home comforts, deal not only with the hardships of farming life and the pressures of war, but also with being outsiders in new surroundings? Maybe work clothes full of mice and toilet rolls falling from the skies are just what it takes for these girls to get along…

Based on hundreds of letters from and interviews with the original Land Girls, Lilies on the Land is a revealing, funny, wonderfully moving and utterly captivating portrait of some of Britain's pluckiest, unsung heroes. Simply unmissable, this is theatre at its most memorable.

The Duran Duran Experience have been established as the premier Duran Duran tribute band in the UK since 2012 and have performed across the country including the prestigious Concord Club (Eastleigh), The Diamond (Mansfield), The Neon (Newport) and The Fleece (Bristol).

Supporting eighties favourites including: ABC, Go West, Kim Wilde, Rick Astley, Tony Hadley and Johnny Hates Jazz,  The Duran Duran Experience have also performed to members of the Le Bon family.

The Duran Duran Experience were selected as the Duran Duran tribute band to perform at the last UK hosted Duran Duran fan convention, UKDDCON2012 (Birmingham, UK), performing to an event attended by Duran Duran fans from around the world.  

Online/Social Media Links:

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Childrens' Interactive Theatre Show

Nellie and Nathaniel are guardians of the intriguingly ingenious StoryGenerator, with its secret compartments and cabinet of curiosities. They have been travelling all around the world collecting stories, which they tell with the help of their mysterious and much loved machine.

A colourful, interactive performance suitable for 5 to 10 year olds and their families.

Option to also attend a workshop where children can unleash their imaginations and conjure up marvellous tales of their own.

Parents/Carers are encouraged to work with their child or children during the workshop, particularly in the 5 to 8 age range.

Tickets for this show at 2.30pm are £8.50

Or

Purchase Tickets for this show at 2.30pm and the Workshop at 4.00pm together in one transaction - £12.50

Please note there is a 50p booking fee, per transaction, in person or a £1 booking fee, per transaction, online or by telephone.

Childrens' Workshop to Accompany The Story Explorers Show

Nellie and Nathaniel are guardians of the intriguingly ingenious StoryGenerator, with its secret compartments and cabinet of curiosities. They have been travelling all around the world collecting stories, which they tell with the help of their mysterious and much loved machine.

The show is a colourful, interactive performance suitable for 5-10 year olds and their families.

Each performance is accompanied by this workshop, where children can unleash their imaginations and conjure up marvellous tales of their own.

Parents/Carers of 5 to 8 year olds attending the workshop need to remain in the building, and are encouraged to stay and work with their children in the workshop.

Tickets for this Workshop at 4.00pm - £6.00

Or

Purchase a Ticket for this Workshop at 4.00pm and the separate Show at 2:30pm together in one transaction - £12.50

Please note there is a booking fee of 50p, per transaction, in person, or £1, per transaction, online or over the phone.

The Treason Show is back with its trademark slick and irreverent satire based on the news and

current affairs.

With brand new topical comedy sketches written by a team of over 30 writers and starring the

cream of Britain’s comedy talent, The Treason Show takes what’s in the news and “spin it into

comedy gold”.

Now in its 22nd year, with more editions than ‘Booozo’ Johnsons Downing Street parties.

This blistering, fast paced, punchline driven satirical comedy show impales the great and good with wit and panache. Have I Got News For You crossed with Spitting Image via Not the Nine

O’Clock News.

“Savagely funny- fantastically silly” The Guardian

“Multi-talented        performers-fast,        witty,        topical        and        surreal        with a few million laughs” THE LATEST.

“The savagery of  HIGNFY mixed        saucy acting and gleeful        music,        these Hloorboard terrorists could        give The        Thick of        It a run for their        money.”         SOURCE.

“An arsenal of acute writing and a great versatile cast bring the crowd to rapture. The sketches come as thick and fast as the laughs” THE ARGUS

NOSFERATU - A Symphony of Horrors

The silent masterpiece with a brand-new live score.

The Film - Nosferatu (1922) is arguably the film that gave birth to the horror genre. Notable as the first cinematic interpretation of Bram Stoker’s Dracula, its combination of expressionistic acting and unforgettable images render it just as powerful and unsettling today as when it first thrilled cinema goers 100 years ago.

Chris Green’s new score was commissioned by English Heritage for a live outdoor screening of the film at Dracula’s spiritual home of Whitby Abbey. The music is a haunting blend of electronic and acoustic instruments performed live by the composer and, combined with FW

Murnau’s iconic images, makes for a genuinely remarkable and unique cinematic experience.

The Composer - Born into a musical family in Coventry, Chris Green began playing guitar at the age of eight and piano from the age of nine, and plays most things with fretted strings or keys. Largely selftaught, he’s worked in a variety of musical genres including folk, theatre and early music. He’s a regular musician at Shakespeare’s Globe and was also one of the musicians on BBC’s Poldark.

He also writes and composes, having adapted The Wind in the Willows (2017) for GreenMatthews as well as A Christmas Carol: In Concert (2018), which London Theatre Reviews described as “A delightful show… a lively retelling”

In 2018, he released his first solo album Switched-On Playford, which fuses 17th-century dance music with electronica, using a blend of early instruments, synths and loops. It was described by fRoots as “bloody brilliant…. an exquisitely-rendered and endlessly satisfying piece of work.”

www.chrisgreenmusic.co.uk/nosferatu

social media: /seagreenmusic

Adapted by John Hewer        

Based on the original scripts by

Ray Galton and Alan Simpson

Albert and Harold; father and son, rag-and-bone. The father proclaims he’s “a poor old man” while the son protests that his dad is “a dirty old man!” In actual fact, both are telling the truth.

These two, warring rag-and-bone-men, in their Shepherd’s Bush scrapyard home, became household favourites for entire generations throughout the 60s and 70s and still they continue to entertain audiences today.

Marking 60 years since the first ever broadcast, Hambledon Productions (Just Like That! The Tommy Cooper Show and Steptoe and Son Radio Show – Christmas Edition) and Apollo Theatre Company (Round the Horne and Hancock’s Half Hour) breathe life back into the Steptoe household with this fresh and hilarious adaptation of three, original episodes from the long-running smash hit BBC sitcom, faithfully recreating a live radio recording and reliving some of the Steptoe’s finest misadventures.

Lee Martin for Gag Reflex Presents

Alun Cochrane: Stuff and Nonsense

Comedian Alun Cochrane has been seen on various TV comedy shows over the years, including Mock The Week, Have I Got News For You, Never Mind the Buzzcocks and 8 Out of 10 Cats – he found these hard as he didn’t like interrupting people. He’s also known as The Cockerel from Frank Skinner’s Absolute Radio show and the grumpily funny Centrist Dad guy they use pretty frequently on Radio 4. This Autumn, Alun is touring a show of both stand-up material (Stuff) and of his high quality on the spot frippery, impro, crowd work (Nonsense).

Stuff in the “Stuff” half may include some stuff about *actual* stuff. He has a jumper he might discuss, and he thinks his new car jokes could make the final edit - those are new jokes about his rather old car, which is pretty new to him, clear? There could be stuff on funerals, free speech, or feminism, and maybe a bit or two on the muddled mess of modern masculinity.

“It is wonderful, powerful, unexpectable stuff from a comic who still crafts some of the most listenable-to lines in the business.” The Scotsman

“Alun Cochrane’s ability to make the little things in life a comedy goldmine is phenomenal”

Chortle

In the darkness something stirs

Visceral

Witches gather and spin their words

Soundscapes clatter

Screams are heard

Whispers of murder lurk in the shade

Ambition

Power

Love betrayed

Macbeth is brought to life by this talented and enthralling story-telling company, igniting the imagination with poetry, sound-scapes, shadows and movement. Faithful to the text and famous Shakespeare characters. Suitable for those studying the play at GCSE as well as lovers of the Bard. NOT TO BE MISSED.

Praise for our past shows

“Absolutely excellent acting and drama, the tension was breathtaking” audience reaction on the sell out - Candlelit Macbeth

“The venue was buzzing with excitement, wonderful production with superb performances” The Barn Theatre, Walton-on-Thames

“What followed was simply the best staging of a Shakespeare play I have ever seen” Get Reading on Alls Well That Ends Well

“The production is an inspiration for modern playwrights” The Stage on The Cherry Orchard

"This combination of techniques has been put together by writer Bart Lee to form this incredible piece of theatre"

The Stage on Beauty and the Beast

Spread the word - they’re back!

Beach Boyz Tribute Band is back in Devon, back to Pavilions Teignmouth with a brand new production show The Beach Boyz Tribute Show!

See the boys up close as featured on BBC TV, BBC Radio Wales, BBC local radio and independent local radio stations across the UK!

Come join a journey in time and space, back to the 1960s, across to the sunny shores of the Golden State of California where the surf sound was conceived.

Whether you are coming back to see Beach Boyz Tribute Band again or coming for the first time, the show is exhilarating as ever, filling the auditorium with glorious, rich vocal harmony, the five all singing, all playing boys that are Beach Boyz Tribute Band continue to amaze, astound and defy belief in their recreation of America’s biggest and longest selling pop rock band The Beach Boys®.

No other tribute act can provide such a lively fun packed show that showcases over 30 hit records, all performed 100% live.

You’ll hear Beach Boyz Tribute Band re-create the early rock and roll sounds with such accurate authenticity you will be transported back to the days of black and white; then carried on a wave of harmony to the multi coloured complex orchestral works of Brian Wilson and the iconic critically acclaimed album Pet Sounds

.

Do not be surprised if at the end of the performance you are on your feet, clapping and cheering for more, you will be in good company, for this tends to happen at every Beach Boyz Tribute Band concert, wowing audiences across the UK and beyond!

Tickets £20.00

Please note there is a £1 booking fee, per transaction, online or via the telephone, or 50p, per transaction, in person at the Box Office

1894. Watson is alone. His beloved wife Mary and the great Sherlock Holmes are both gone. But London seethes with false reports and rumour.  It is time to set the record straight.

So Watson tells his tale... a tale of long buried secrets, betrayal and death. For there is a shadow in the gutters of London. A spider's web of poisonous intrigue lies across the city. Someone is playing a long game and Holmes and Watson face their greatest ever challenge. But as Watson unravels the story, is the game really over?

'Watson' is performed by Tim Marriott (The Brittas Empire; Allo, Allo) and directed by Bert Coules (BBC's The Further Adventures of Sherlock Holmes; Cadfael; Rebus).

★★★★★ ‘Utterly brilliant. A great story and wonderfully performed. A full audience so book early and take all the family. Tim Marriott does an amazing job.’

Edinburgh Review

★★★★ ‘A thrilling new perspective on the life of the great detective and his right-hand man. For all theatre-goers it’s a grippingly fine display of the art of the monologue from one of its outstanding exponents.’ Broadway Baby

Neil Sands and his wonderful cast are back in a spectacular spirit lifting, heartwarming, afternoon of festive nostalgia with the new 2022 production of their hit show. Join them for a dazzling sleigh ride of yuletide memories, filled with over 60 of your all-time favourite Christmas songs and Carols that will have you singing along from start to finish and bringing back so many wonderful memories of Christmases past. Described as “Like A Sparkly Christmas Card Come To Life” with its shimmering stage set, stunning costumes, beautiful Christmas trees and even falling snow, this is the perfect pre-Christmas treat, warming your heart on the coldest winter’s day, taking us all back to a time when Christmas was “The Most Wonderful Time Of The Year”.

Based around the exciting dance rhythms of Santana’s Latin music, OYE SANTANA is no ordinary tribute to Carlos Santana’s music. More a party than a concert, this is a feast of Latin music, superb musicianship and hit songs, faithfully re-creating the music of Santana.  

They bring a powerful and melodic drive to Santana’s Latin rock style, which they play with power, passion and perfection ensuring a fantastic high energy, engaging and fun event. Oye Santana play all the hits including the Grammy award-winning Smooth plus Maria Maria, She’s Not There, Black Magic Woman, Samba Pa Ti, Oye Como Va, Jingo and Corazon Espinado.

The six-piece band line up consists of a superb “Carlos Santana” who looks and sounds identical to the great man himself. Top-notch Spanish and English speaking vocalists compliment them. The music of Carlos Santana is a mixture of Samba, Smooth Latin ballads, Bossa Novas and Latin style rock and Oye Santana's blend of electric and Spanish guitar songs blend perfectly with the authentic percussion section and virtuoso keyboards.

The exuberance of the performance itself is what wins the hearts (and the dancing feet) of audiences from Salsa evenings to sold-out theatres; from intimate parties to thronging festivals; from the UK to events all over Europe.

Above all, it’s the audience reaction that tells you that Oye Santana is special. Close your eyes and you can’t tell the difference, said one promoter; the best tribute band I’ve seen said another. But from their very first gig 8 years ago, people have been commenting on the sheer fun Oye Santana bring to every stage they play on.

Following last year’s sell-out performances of The Santa Show,

Honalee Media are delighted to present their latest Christmas production…

The Santa Show 2022: Santa Saves Christmas

- the show where every child gets a present from Santa!

“Who can save the magic of Christmas?

Jack's beanstalk won’t grow,

Cinderella's glass slipper is broken

and what’s happened to the magic in the Fairy Godmother's wand?

It looks as though Christmas might have to be cancelled...

Join Jack, Dasher the Reindeer and Pompom the Penguin for this festive, musical, interactive adventure, as they meet Father Christmas at his home in the North Pole and help Santa Save Christmas!”

It’s a family show most suitable for 2-7 year olds, where every child will receive a specially wrapped present from Santa - after the most Christmassy Christmas show ever, HO-HO-HO!

Songs include festive favourites The Twelve Days Of Christmas, Jingle Bells, Silent Night, When Santa Got Stuck Up The Chimney, We Wish You A Merry Christmas and many more!