What's been on at Evesham Arts Centre

Sat 4th at 8pm - McGowan+Page: Sincerely Noel (EAA)

Actor/comedian Alistair McGowan & actress/singer Charlotte Page perform a selection of Noël Coward’s songs & verse. Mad About The Boy, A Room With a View & Poor Little Rich Girl, Honeymoon 1905, Nothing is Lost, Social Grace & This is to Let You Know. A lot of laughter & a few tears from Coward, that unsurpassed observer of language, character and the human heart. If you think you know Coward (or McGowan) think again!
Buy Noel Coward recordings on Amazon: Mad About the Boy
Tickets £17 door, £15 adv, £14 concs, members & groups of 8+ from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sun 5th at 7:30pm - Christmas Concert (Avonbank Brass Band)

This year Evesham's Avonbank Brass Band have special guests for their Christmas Concert. Join them and the Evesham Community Choir for an evening of Christmas music and carols - lots of fun for all the family. www.avonbankbrass.co.uk

Tickets £7 (£6) Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust shop (Library Arcade); Evesham Travel Centre (Port St) or Carole Smith 01386 422778

Mon 6th at 7:30pm - The Spirit of Christmas (Offenham Floral Arts Society)

Floral art demonstration on a seasonal theme by Mr Michael Handy of Stourbridge Floral Art Club. Bar open, sales stalls & raffle.

Tickets £8 (numbered seats) from Sue on 01386 859678

Wed 8th at 8pm - The Corkscrew: A Thing of Beauty! (EDFAS)

Antique corkscrews have become highly collectable and valuable. John Ericson (formerly Director of Studies at the University of Bath) shares his enthusiasm, traces their history and demonstrates some intriguing & bizarre mechanisms for extracting corks! www.eveshamdfas.org.uk

Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Thu 9th at 8pm - Raw Comedy (EAA)

How do comedians get started? Here's your chance to find out: Six fresh comedians do their stuff under the eye of an experienced MC. Some have climbed a rung or two up the ladder of fame, others are just beginning. Come and help them get valuable experience in the comfort of the bar? With Jon Pearson, Matt Richardson, Rob Coleman, Lovdev, Lee Grant & Phil Pagett & MC Steve N Allen (all TBC). Strong language likely, min age 16.

Tickets £5 doors, £4 adv, £3 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 11th at 7:30pm - Wizard of Oz (Vital Statistics Theatre Co)

Join Vital this Christmas for its pantomime version of The Wizard of Oz - taking a modern approach to a classic tale, incorporating both modern song and dance to create a show for the whole family to enjoy!
www.vstc.co.uk

Tickets £10 (£8 senior/child/student, £30 family 2a+2c, £6 groups 10+, £5 school youth groups) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sun 12th at 7:30pm - Christmas Concert (Bretforton Silver Band)

Bretforton Band will be playing all your Christmas favourites - join them and get in the festive spirit!

Tickets £6 from 01386 834326

Thu 16th at 7:30pm - Christmas Concert (PHHS)

Prince Henry's School presents its ever-popular Christmas concert. All proceeds will go towards the Music departments tour to Italy.
Tickets £5 School office 01386 765588

Fri 17th at 8pm - Vince Freeman (EAA)

A one-night special with his band The Shambles. The shoeless troubadour’s blend of foot stomping soul & heart felt ballads have earned him a reputation as one of the UK's best live. Vince has shared stages with James Morrison, Paolo Nutini, Jocelyn Brown and has even opened for Eric Clapton after winning the LG Arena competition 2010. Don’t miss your chance to see this songwriting talent in action!
"This is great stuff! Campfire ballads to all-out Springsteen-esque rock'n'roll." - Jeremy Glover, UK Indy Awards 2008. www.vincefreeman.com
Tickets £10 door, £9 adv, £8 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 18th at 7:30pm - An Audience with Jonathan Veira (Senergy 2010) CANCELLED!

Jonathan brings a charismatic and evocative approach on some of our favourite Christmas songs and carols, beautiful renditions of timeless tunes whilst retaining their much-loved charm. His skill as a raconteur and mimic keeps the audience enthralled as he tells hilarious anecdotes and makes his own comic observations on life and faith that he is happy to share with all.
THIS SHOW IS CANCELLED DUE TO ADVERSE WEATHER. Contact the box office after Jan 4th for a refund. Please do not attempt to travel !

Tickets £7 from Arts Centre Box Offices

November 2010

Sun 7th at 7:30pm - John Wood Big Band (hirer)

The ever-popular John Wood Big Band will be performing all the Big Band favourites from Glenn Miller to Sinatra and much more.
(Please note date change since brochure printed).

Tickets £10 from 01386 834326

Wed 10th at 8pm - The Trojan War (EDFAS)

Illustrated talk exploring the Trojan War as pictured on Classical Greek vases and Heinrich Schliemann's search for the lost city of Troy. With ex-British Museum Curator, archaeologist & broadcaster Louise Schofield. www.eveshamdfas.org.uk

Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Sat 13th at 7:30pm - Mumbles Lifeboat Appeal Concert (Evesham RNLI)

The Kidderminster Male Choir and Prince Henry's High School Jazz Orchestra present a festival of music in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution appeal for a new Mumbles Lifeboat. www.rnli.org.uk

Tickets £10 RNLI Evesham branch members, 01386 853139 or 01386 881307

Fri 19th at 8pm - Stand-up Comedy (EAA)

Evesham’s biggest & best comedy night continues with absurdist Canadian Tony Law plus sketchwriter & standup Tom Webb and rude storyteller Diane Spencer (no relation) with Fin Taylor as MC. Strong language likely - min age 16

Tickets £10 doors, £9 adv, £8 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 20th at 7:30pm - Sincerely ABBA (hirer)

Get out your flares and platforms and let's party! Not only looking like the originals but sounding like them too, Sincerely Abba are back with their show featuring superb 4 part harmony and all the hits. Come and join the fun - a great nostalgia night out!

Tickets £12 (£10 concs) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Wed 24th at 7:30pm - Nursing Lives (EAA)

Nursing Lives, EAA (Vamos Theatre) shindig

It's 1939 when trainee nurse Flo starts on the ward, with its fearsome Sister & nurses' pranks, and meets her soldier-sweetheart ... will her dream of saving lives come true? The true stories of nurses at the wartime Worcester Royal Infirmary are brought to vivid life in this inventive full-mask theatre production - with evocative music & song, physical theatre and 1940s dance sequences. Funny, touching, uplifting and unforgettable - for audiences aged 8-80. www.vamostheatre.co.uk, Shindig rural arts scheme Review. Another review.

Tickets £10 doors, £9 adv, £8 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Thu 25th at 7:30pm - The Wihan Quartet (EDMC)

This established Czech quartet with an impressive international & broadcasting career play pieces by Beethoven, Mendelsson and Dvorak.www.wihanquartet.com

Buy CDs on Amazon: Dvorák String Quartets 11 & 12, Beethoven Late String Quartets

Tickets £14 (Students £3) from Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 10am-5pm, or on the door

Fri 26th at 7:30pm - Battle of the Bands (PHHS)

The 4th annual student-organised competition to find the best student band - proceeds to Cystic Fibrosis charities.

For information & tickets contact Mrs Tozer at Prince Henry's High School 01386-765588

October 2010

Wed 6th at 8pm - Evening of Clairvoyance with Shaun Dennis (Psychic Frontiers)

Evening of Clairvoyance with Shaun Dennis, Liz Gill

An enthralling evening of clairvoyance with one of the country’s most accurate Stage Psychic Mediums, as featured on TV & national radio. It is Shaun’s wish to help to put hope and reassurance into the lives of audience members by providing messages and evidence of the continued survival of spirit loved ones, and have people realise how they are still part of our lives. www.shaundennis.com

Tickets £13 from Arts Centre Box Offices

Wed 13th at 8pm - Fakes & Forgeries: The Art of Deception (EDFAS)

Skilled forgers capable of imitating well-known artists have long duped the art markets. Ex-police detective Malcolm Kenwood has worked with Interpol & the FBI - tonight he uses actual case studies to reveal the forgers' art. www.eveshamdfas.org.uk

Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Thu 14th - Sat 16th at 7:30pm, plus 2:30pm on 16th - Alice The Musical (Phoenix)

Phoenix Theatre Group youth members present an enchanting musical adaptation of Lewis Carroll's Alice in Wonderland. Featuring a host of comedy characters, this all-singing, all-dancing mad-cap adventure story showcases local youth talent for a family audience. Delightful new music written for youth performers compliments this heart-warming familiar story to open up this enchanting fairy-tale for a new audience! www.phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk

Tickets £8 from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 23rd at 8pm - Robin Ince's Bad Book Club (EAA)

$Robin Ince\$ Combining his twin passions for science and bad literature, comedian & writer Robin Ince's Bad Book Club dashes Cliff Richard biographies with evolutionary biology, Dutch astrology with books on how to pick up sexy girls - and explains away Spiders From Mars as a scientific impossibility. A night of ideas & comedy. "Thoughtful, provocative and very funny" - The Times
Buy the book from Amazon: Robin Ince's Bad Book Club

Tickets £12 door, £11 adv, £10 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Wed 27th at 7:30pm - Sleeping Beauty (Vienna Festival Ballet)

A traditional, enchanting production of the classic fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. Tchaikovsky’s magnificent score, stunning choreography & beautiful costumes combine to tell a magical tale of a wicked fairy, a beautiful princess and the handsome prince who wakes her with a kiss. www.viennafestivalballet.com

Tickets £18.50 (£12.50 children) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Thu 28th at 7:30pm - Sophia Lisovskaya (EDMC)

This talented Russian pianist won her first national prize at the age of 13. Tonight she plays music by Scarlatti, Bach, Beethoven, Chopin, Rachmaninov, Kreisler and Scriabin. www.tashmina.co.uk/artists/sophia-lisovskaya

Tickets £14 (Students £3) from Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 10am-5pm, or on the door

Fri 29th at 8pm - Earl Okin - Musical Genius & Sex Symbol (EAA)

An evening of entertainment by Earl Okin, the internationally renowned pianist, guitarist & jazz singer with his own inimitable style. Enjoy a mix of straight jazz/bossa nova plus a hint of Earl's comedy genius! Expect something very special from someone who has performed alongside Paul McCartney, Van Morrisson & Stephane Grappelli - one not to be missed. See Wikipedia or Earl Okin's website. Buy the CD from Amazon: Musical Genius and Sex Symbol

Tickets £10 door, £9 adv, £8 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 30th at 7:30pm - The Hunchback of Notre-Dame (Myriad Productions )

Slick touring outfit Myriad Productions bring Hugo’s magnificent, passionate novel to the stage in a gripping new blockbuster of an adaptation. Sexy, heartbreaking and damned funny! Much swashbuckling will ensue... www.myriadtheatreproductions.com

Tickets £10 (£8 concs) from Arts Centre Box Offices

September 2010

Wed 8th at 8pm - Rossetti's Women (EDFAS)

$Rossetti\$ Women were enormously important to the life & art of Pre-Raphaelite painter Dante Gabriel Rossetti. Art historian Linda Smith explores this in the context of the complex attitudes of the time. www.eveshamdfas.org.uk

Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Fri 10th at 8pm - Stand-up Comedy (EAA)

Evesham’s biggest & best comedy night returns after its summer break with three top comedians from the club circuit - plus a forth as MC. This month's headline is the insanely surreal Noel James with post-modern Edward Aczel and Steve Hall from 'We Are Klang'. New York comedian & actor Andrew J Lederer is MC. Strong language likely - min age 16.

Tickets £10 door, £9 adv. £8 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Thu 16th - Sat 18th at 7:30pm - Strictly Not Mozart! (EODS)

EODS present 3 shows in 1: The best 1950's numbers from The Everly Brothers, Connie Francis, Elvis, Cliff Richard, The Chordettes, Bill Hailey, Jerry Lee Lewis, Chuck Berry & Peggy Lee’s "Fever". A comedy play "Last Tango in Little Grimley" - will adding a little sex revive an operatic society's flagging fortunes? Song & dance from Modern Musicals - 'We Will Rock You', 'Oliver', 'Joseph', 'Wicked', 'Guys & Dolls', 'West Side Story', 'Chicago', 'Cabaret', 'Hairspray', 'Mary Poppins' & Les Miserables.

Tickets £10 (£8 concs & groups of 10+) from Arts Centre Box Offices and Evesham Travel Centre, Port St.

Thu 23rd at 7:30pm - The Berkeley Ensemble (EDMC)

Seven outstanding young musicians perform music by Strauss, Nielsen, Berwald and Beethoven. See www.berkeleyensemble.co.uk

Tickets £14 (Students £3) from Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 10am-5pm, or on the door

Sat 25th at 7pm - Waterloo Band & Bugles, The Rifles (EAA)

Waterloo Band, 7th Battalion The Rifles, EAA

An excellent marching & renowned concert band, the Waterloo Band of 7 Rifles perform across the South West, Midlands & in London. Tonight - by kind permission of Lt Col P Uden - they and opera singer Lynn Hawkins (TBC) are in concert celebrating 90 years of The Royal British Legion. Proceeds to RBL.

Tickets £10 doors, £9 adv, £8 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

Thu 30th at 8pm - Raw Comedy (EAA)

How do comedians get started? Here's your chance to find out: Six fresh comedians do their stuff under the eye of an experienced MC. Some have climbed a rung or two up the ladder of fame, others are just beginning. Come and help them get valuable experience in the comfort of the bar? With Aaron Telling, Rudi Nizinkiewicz, James Felton, Robin Cousins, Dominic Elliott-Spencer, Adam Henderson & MC Nik Hill (all TBC). Strong language likely, min age 16.

Tickets £5 door, £4 adv. £3 concs+groups from Arts Centre Box Offices

July 2010

Thu 1st - Fri 2nd at 7:30pm - Oliver's Army (TheEdge)

$Oliver\$ Oliver's Army is a musical rampage through the 1980's - the golden age of music and style. It follows the trials and tribulations of teenage life, complete with some very surreal twists! There will be shell suits and leg warmers aplenty, but best of all a classic soundtrack performed by some of the most talented young people Worcestershire has to offer. The Edge Theatre Co.

Tickets £8 from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 3rd at 8pm - Edinburgh Preview COMEDY: Confessions of a Smart Wrestling Fan (EAA)

Liam Mullan has a passion for high culture - thoughtful novels, pretentious jazz & so on - but he also has a dark secret: he's fascinated with the pre-determined tussles of muscle-bound men in skin-tight lycra... A chance to see Liam's show before it opens at the Edinburgh Festival Fringe. PLUS a performance by top West Midlands improvisation group 'WOW Impro' - the audience decides the performers fate! See wowimpro.co.uk

Tickets £8 from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 10th & Sun 11th at 6pm - DeNovo Dance Gala (DeNovo Dance)

DeNovo Dance Summer Gala 2010 at Evesham Arts Centre

A chance to see the DeNovo School perform their Summer Performance pieces. Excellent dance, toe-tapping (& head-banging!) music & so much fun! Also features Blue (DeNovo's Youth Company), soloists and our GCSE dancers. Always a great evening.

Tickets £6 (under-14s £4.50) from DeNovo Dance 07825 155 590 or office@denovodance.co.uk

Tue 13th at 7:30pm - Arts Association AGM (EAA)

Members of the Evesham Arts Association (which runs the Arts Centre) take stock of the past year, elect a committee & look forward to the next 12 months.

All members welcome. For membership info click here.

Thu 15th at 8pm - Raw Comedy (EAA)

Ever wondered where a comedian starts off? Well here's your chance to find out! An evening of raw comedy talent hosted by experienced MC Pat Gallagher: 6 comedians will each present a 10-15 minute set. Some have already climbed a rung or two on the ladder of fame, others are just starting out. Why not come along and help these up & coming comics get valuable experience in the comfort of the bar? With Ben Hutchinson, Phil Pagett, Sian Mayer, Sarah Bridgemann, Mick Hibberd & Jeremy Miles.

Tickets £4 (£3) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Fri 16th at 7:30pm - Ashputtel/Sylvia ()

Late addition - awaiting information.

Tickets £7 (£5 concessions) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sun 18th - Evesham Arts for All (EAA/VENA/WDC)

Local theatre groups, musicians, artists, singing groups, jewellers, dance schools, poets, drama classes, potters, painters & others showcase what they offer with demonstrations, performances, exhibitions, theatre tours & displays of all sorts. Entrance free to public, refreshments available. Come and sample the arts activities available near you! www.eveshamarts4all.co.uk

Entrance Free

Sat 24th at 8pm - A Midsummer Night's Dream (EAA)

$A Midsummer Night\$ Tony Howes' madcap one-man version of Shakespeare's classic was originally produced for BBC Radio 3 and sees him playing 17 parts in different accents, complete with tap dancing & juggling! www.tonyhowes.co.uk

"Hilarious, with a Monty Python comedy touch." - The Daily Mail

Tickets £6 from Arts Centre Box Offices. Limited to 60 seats - book yours soon!

June 2010

Sat 5th at 7:30pm - CANCELLED An evening with Philip Solomon (EAA)

An Evening of Clairvoyance With Philip Solomon, one of the world's greatest Spiritualist Mediums, author and regular host of his own psychic show on radio WCR 101.8 fm. An evening when many will be reunited with their loved ones from the other side. www.philipsolomon.pwp.blueyonder.co.uk
Sorry - event cancelled. Please return your tickets to box office for refund. Our apologies.
Tickets £12 (£11) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Wed 9th at 8pm - George Stubbs: horse-painter? (EDFAS)

Horse painter or England's Leonardo? This talk looks at the full breadth of George Stubb's work - ranging far beyond horses. Presented by Ann Clements, whose CV includes the Whitworth Gallery & Paul Mellon Foundation. EDFAS

Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Fri 11th at 8pm - Stand up Comedy (EAA)

The biggest & best stand-up comedy night in town! This month featuring the madly musical The Amazing Mr Smith (video), supported by genial gagster Tony Cowards and Sarf London's Jen Brister (line-up change) - plus James Cook from BRMB radio as MC. Why not sign up for our Comedy email? (Strong language likely - min age 16).

Tickets £8 (£6 members & groups of 8+) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sun 13th 2-5pm & Mon 14th 5-8pm - Evesham Mop Fair Archive Project (Archive Arts)

Help recreate the magic of Evesham's Mop Fair and bring real stories to life! Authentic local voices needed for the cast of a short audio play - to be recorded in July and installed in Evesham Almonry this Autumn. Be part of something unique: come to the casting workshop & let us listen to you.

Contact Lisa Kimberley on 01386-40165, 07971-675432 or lkimberley@hotmail.com

Sat 19th at 7:30pm - Sing-a-long-a Rocky Horror (EAA)

The campest cult classic film of all time - now with on-screen lyrics and all the favourite sing-a-long-a features, it has never been so much fun. Your live host will lead you through a choral warm-up, judge the fancy dress competition and award prizes but it is YOU, the audience, who are the stars as you howl the night away! Cert12.
More info www.singalonga.net/rockyhorror Costume help here. Don't dream it - be it!

Tickets £14 (Members £12) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 26th - Avonbank Band template (Avonbank Brass Band)

A programme of light, popular music especially for summer - music to remind you that the worst winter in years is over and now's the time to relax, sit back & enjoy pleasant music in a pleasant atmosphere from Evesham's own prize winning band. Avonbank Brass Band

Tickets £7 (£6 concs) from Tracy Sollis Leukaemia Trust shop (Library Arcade); Evesham Travel Centre (Port St) or 01386 422778

May 2010

Sat 1st & Sun 2nd at 6:30pm plus 2pm on 2nd - Stars and Stripes (Vale Dance: Victoria Dolan)

Stars and Stripes , (c) Vale Dance: Victoria Dolan

Travel across the states of the USA with an entertaining show of tap ballet and modern dance by the students of Vale Dance School.

Tickets £7 from 01386 443756

Mon 3rd - Vale of Evesham Christadelphians

Wed 5th at 7:30pm - Recollections with Carola Wilson (Offenham Floral Arts Society)

Tickets £8 from Mrs Chris Parkinson 01386-446159

Sat 8th at 2pm & 7pm - All-England Theatre Festival (AETF)

The Central Area Semi-final of the All-England one-act play competition: performances by the winners of the Central Area Quarter Final. Come and see five plays in two sessions! AETF

Tickets £8 per session (£12 for both, in advance only) from: J.Cunnington, 0121 707 6684, Cunnington@talk21.com

Wed 12th at 8pm - English Porcelain (EDFAS)

A look at the experimental beginnings of porcelain in England: the products of the Chelsea, Bow, Derby and Worcester factories. Presented by lecturer Jane Gardiner, whose career has included both the V&A and Sotheby's. EDFAS

Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Sat 22nd at 6:30pm - Alice in Wonderland (Hilary Saxby School of Dancing)

A dance spectacular. Further details from 01242-251206

Tickets £8 (£7) Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 or from 01242-251206

April 2010

Fri 9th at 8pm - The Upbeat Beatles (EAA)

“It’s 1963 and a new band is taking the country by storm, playing a heady mixture of Blues, Motown and Rock”. The Upbeat Beatles re-create this sound. Raw powerhouse vocals, pumped out with a driving backbeat. There isn’t a band to touch them! No gadgets - just 3 amps and drums! The nearest you’ll ever get to the real thing! www.upbeatbeatles.co.uk

Tickets £15 (£14) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Wed 14th at 8pm - Picture Hanging & Interior Design (EDFAS)

Professional landscape painter Stephen Taylor on the changing fashions for displaying paintings from the 16th century to the present day - including some practical tips for today’s homes! EDFAS

Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Mon 12th to Thu 15th - Easter Academy (Imagine Productions) CANCELLED

A week of intensive musical theatre training from experienced & qualified professionals, culminating in an exciting & varied evening of theatre – including song and dance numbers from Hairspray, Grease & Footloose. Open to ages 7-21. Audition Monday 12th - for a chance to shine! www.imagineproductions.biz
We regret that this event has been CANCELLED by its promoters
To be involved, please call Dean 07590 577989 or Leanne 07830 353189

Fri 16th at 8pm - Stand-up 4 Evesham! (EAA)

Stand-up comedy with American abroad Rex Boyd, the young Old Etonian Ivo Graham, BBC 6Music's Matt Forde and compere Steve Allen. Come & have a laugh at the biggest & best comedy night in town! Strong language likely - min age 16.

Tickets £8 (£6 members, students groups 8+) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sat 17th at 7:30pm - A Night to Remember (TBA)

A night of variety for charity - comedy, music, readings and more - featuring Pershore group The Gilded Lilies and a host of other acts. Proceeds to Prostate Cancer Research & Cancer Research UK

Tickets £10 Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 or 01386 422307

Thu 22nd at 7:30pm - Claire Jones & Chris Marshall (EDMC)

Official Harpist to Prince Charles, Claire Jones, teams up with percussionist Chris Marshall for a varied evening of music of interest to all. Their programme of 10 pieces starts with Ravel and ends with Riverdance - taking in Bach, Albinez De Falla, Williams, Bernstein, Jazz on the vibes, Tchaikovsky & a snare drum solo on the way. www.chrismarshallpercussion.com www.clairejones.co.uk This is the performance postponed by January's weather.

Tickets £13 (Seniors £12, Students £3) from Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 10am-5pm, or on the door

Fri 23rd at 7:30pm - Last of the Summer wine (EAA) CANCELLED

Bill Owen charmed audiences as Compo in the long-running comedy series. Now his son & fellow actor Tom, tells Bill Owen's fascinating life story through anecdotes, narrative, film and song. A memorable evening.

We regret that Tom Owen will not now be appearing. Ticket costs will be refunded.

Tickets £10 (£9) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Wed 28th at 7pm - Swan Lake (Vienna Festival Ballet)

One of the best known love stories, performed by the ever popular Vienna Festival Ballet. Lavish costumes, stunning scenery, international stars, and the glorious music from Tchaikovsky make this a night not to be missed. Swan Lake is the most popular ballet in the world. It's the ballet that captures like no other the full range of human emotions - from hope to despair, from terror to tenderness, from melancholy to ecstasy. www.viennafestivalballet.com

Tickets £17.50 (£11 children) from Arts Centre Box Offices

March 2010

Wed 3rd - Sat 6th at 7:15pm - Hairspray (PHHS)

Plump teenager Tracy Turnblad dreams of dancing on a TV talent show - but what will she do if her dream comes true? Prince Henry's High School presents the big, wonderful, award-winning Broadway musical, full of 1960s music, dance & style.

Saurday's show will be a Gala performance - smart dress encouraged, pre-show glass of wine & nibbles included.
Tickets £9.50 (pupils £7) Wed-Fri and £11.50 (pupils £7.50) Sat from Prince Henry's School 01386-765588

Tue 16th - Sat 20th at 7:30pm, plus 2:30pm on 20th - Honk! (EODS)

EODS presents the Olivier-award-winning musical story of The Ugly Duckling: A heart-warming family show featuring a host of comedy characters & toe-tapping musical numbers - you'd be QUACKERS to miss it!

Tickets £12 (£10 Group rates also available) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Mon 22nd at 7:30pm - The W Factor 2010 (Wychavon DC)

Final show of the competition for 11-18 year olds in Wychavon - drama, dance, music, singing, circus, visual art, short film. Auditions 1st, 3rd, 4th, 5th Feb - to apply contact Amandine 01386 565497 amandine@wychavon.gov.uk
Tickets £4 (£5) Almonry Heritage Centre, Abbey Gate, Evesham,WR11 4BG Tel 01386 446944

Tue 23rd at 6:15pm - Winchcombe Dance & Music Festival (Winchcombe School)

Please note start time is now 6:15pm, not 7pm
Tickets from the SSCO at Winchcombe School 01242 602233

Fri 26th at 7:30pm - Blue Remembered Hills (EAA+New Century Theatre)

Dennis Potter’s brilliant and often hilarious evocation of war-time childhood games, rivalries, jealousies – and tragedies. This apparently simple tale relates the activities of seven-year-olds on a summer afternoon - in a unique twist, the children’s roles are acted out by a cast of adults. The original ground-breaking production featured Helen Mirren and Colin Welland. http://www.screenonline.org.uk/tv/id/1052378

Tickets £9 (£8) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Sun 28th at 7:30pm - Vesnitsa! ВЕСТНИЦА! (Chernobyl Children's Project UK)

Belarusian Junior folk dance group Vesnitsa

For two weeks only, Belarusian Junior Folk group Vesnitsa are touring England with their award-winning dance show - see website. They'll be supported by circus kids from Minsk performing traditional dance, music and song - and by Music Ensembles from Prince Henry High School.
Proceeds to Chernobyl Children's Lifeline (www.ccll.org.uk) and Chernobyl Children's Project UK (www.chernobyl-children.org.uk)

Tickets £6 (£4 concessions, £18 families) on sale now from Evesham Almonry, 01386-446944, 10am-5pm Mon-Sat

Wed 31st at 7:30pm - London Concertante (EDMC)

The London Concertante, one of the finest chamber ensembles in the country, is brought to Evesham by the EDMC. Their seven string players will be performing works by Mozart, Rossini and Elgar, among others. "...quality musicians…playing with tone as soft as velvet…bow strokes that sing.. . Romanticists wide volume range..." Evening Standard.

Tickets £13 (Senior Citizens £12, Students £3) from Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 10am-5pm, or on the door

February 2010

Wed 10th at 8pm - Van Gogh and Gaugin (EDFAS)

Writer, artist and TV presenter Douglas Skeggs examines the life & works of Vincent Van Gogh and the influence on him of Paul Gaugin - which resulted in the loss of an ear.

Guests £5. Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Fri 12th at 8pm - Stand-up Comedy (EAA)

Guitar hero Christian Reilly headlines with comic songs & sharp parodies. He's supported by bitter ex-PE teacher Mike Bubbins and quirky Alfie Brown, with indie comedian Joey Page as compere. Come & have a laugh! Strong language likely, min age 16.

Tickets £8 (£6) from Arts Centre Box Offices

Fri 19th at 7:30pm - Canteloube Trio (EDMC)

An evening of classical music played by the acclaimed Canteloube Wind Trio - taking in music by Rossini, Mozart, Jacob, Bach, Williams – and themselves! "...they posses virtuosity and warmth of expression – a rare combination - and their performances are a delight to hear..." Neal Black, OBE.

Tickets £13 (Senior Citizens £12, Students £3) from Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 10am-5pm, or on the door

January 2010

Fri 8th at 7:30pm - Claire Jones & Chris Marshall (EDMC) CANCELLED!

Official Harpist to Prince Charles, Claire Jones, teams up with percussionist Chris Marshall for a varied evening of music of interest to all. Their programme of 10 pieces starts with Ravel and ends with Riverdance - taking in Bach, Albinez De Falla, Williams, Bernstein, Jazz on the vibes, Tchaikovsky, and a Snare Drum Solo on the way. http://www.chrismarshallpercussion.com http://www.clairejones.co.uk
Regret performance cancelled due to weather - hope to reschedule for Th 22nd April: to be confirmed.
Tickets £13 (Senior Citizens £12, Students £3) from Evesham Almonry 01386-446944 10am-5pm, or on the door

Wed 13th at 8pm - The Trojan War (EDFAS) CANCELLED!

Author & ex-British Museum curator Louise Schofield tells one of the greatest stories in history, though scenes from Classical Greek vases and the work of the archaeologist & excavator of Troy Heinrich Schliemann.
Regret event cancelled due to weather
Guests £5 Enquiries 01905 841236/01789 491313

Wed 20th - Sun 24th at 7:30pm, plus 2:30pm on 23rd and 24th - Cinderella (Phoenix)

Phoenix theatre present their 20th annual family Pantomime. With a cast of over 65 including ‘The Ugly Sisters’ anything can happen so look out for many surprises – you never know what's ‘Behind you !’ Come along and join in the fun! www.phoenixtheatregroup.co.uk

Tickets £8 Travel Centre, Port St, Evesham or 07910 499589

Evesham Arts Centre

What's Been On - past events 2010

December 2010