Anvil Arts Autumn 2014 brochure
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Anvil Arts Autumn 2014 brochure
September – December 2014 G R E AT P E R F O R M A N C E – L I V E ! THE ANVIL - THE HAYMARKET - THE FORGE Front Cover Inala - Page 8 Welcome to the Sep – Dec 2014 Anvil Arts Events Brochure Autumn at The Haymarket arrives with two nailbiting thrillers, Design for Murder in September and Double Death in October, as well as the brilliant comedy Shady Business. Don’t miss the poignant First World War drama Not About Heroes, the hilarious japes of Three Men in a Boat, or the extraordinary Dylan Thomas: Return Journey. For families, there’s T he Gruffalo, We’re Going on a Bear Hunt, and at Christmas The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus to enjoy. At The Anvil, there’s music from Mnozil Brass, Kate Rusby, and John Mayall, comedy from Alan Davies, Omid Djalili and Al Murray, and orchestras including the St Petersburg Philharmonic. Three concerts feature the music of Philip Glass, including the man himself on 12 November, and don’t miss Ladysmith Black Mambazo and dancers in the stunning ‘Zulu ballet’ Inala. Anvil Arts is very pleased to be a partner in Purple Flag Week from 27 September, which celebrates Basingstoke as a safe and welcoming town centre at night. Look out for events around the town. At a glance… At The Anvil Yuri Temirkanov Inala - Page 8 John Mayall - Page 19 Philip Glass Ensemble - Page 23 St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra - Page 25 Three Men in a Boat - Page 21 Rat Pack Live Christmas Party - Page 35 Carols and Capers - Page 35 At The Haymarket The Gruffalo - Page 4 2 Box Office 01256 844244 Sat 6 September, 7.30pm Spotlight UK Variety Show The Haymarket Carnival Hall 10th Year Celebration Variety Show Producer Madhu Trivedi Co-Producer Kishor Patel Director David Reece The very best of Basingstoke talent, in a highly exciting musical and dance show to celebrate the 10th Year of Carnival Hall. The show includes Basingstoke Ladies Choir, a first time on stage fusion of sitar and guitar music, Indian classic dance, charming folk Dandia dance, and an exciting Bollywoodstyle performance. This exciting show has been put together by Basingstoke Hindu Society and Carnival Hall users, so come and support local charities including Macmillan, the Stroke Association and a local children’s charity. TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s & UNDER 16s £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Ruby Wax Sat 13 September, 7pm Sat 13 September, 7.30pm The Anvil The Haymarket Spotlight UK presents Ruby Wax A Ray of Hope Variety Show For one night only, come and watch a variety show featuring young talent from across Basingstoke, as well as an array of finalists from Britain’s Got Talent, The X-Factor and Got To Dance, all performing on one stage just for you – dance, music, singing and more. TICKETS: £20; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £18 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee In support of the Ray of Hope Campaign, helping disadvantaged children in the area Sane New World Starting out as an actor at the RSC, Ruby Wax went on to write and perform in her own television shows and script edited the entire series of Absolutely Fabulous. More recently she has also become a mental health campaigner and gained a Masters degree in Mindfulnessbased Cognitive Therapy from Oxford University. This show is based on her critically acclaimed book Sane New World which shows us how to rewire our thinking to find calm in a frenetic world and how to become the master, not the slave, of our own minds. This show is your passport to saner living. She might not be sane herself but she does a pretty good imitation. TICKETS: £19; OVER 65s & F/T STUDENTS £17 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Image credit: Steve Ullathorne September www.anvilarts.org.uk 3 The Gruffalo Jon Richardson Fri 19 September, 8pm The Anvil Jon Richardson Nidiot British Comedy Award 2013 Nominee TICKETS: £20.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Please contact the box office if you would like to join the waiting list. Thu 18 – Sun 21 September Thu 18, 2pm Fri 19 – Sun 21, 11am & 2pm The Haymarket The Gruffalo The hit monster family show, direct from a smash-hit West End season! Don’t miss Tall Stories’ hit musical stage adaptation of the award winning picture book by Julia Donaldson and Axel Scheffler. Meet a wheeler-dealer Fox, an eccentric old Owl and a maraca-shaking, party mad Snake! Mouse can scare these hungry animals away with tall stories of the terrifying Gruffalo, but what happens when he comes face to face with the very creature he imagined...? Voted the nation’s number one bedtime story by BBC Radio 2 listeners, The Gruffalo has been performed to well over a million people worldwide and has even hit the small screen in a star-studded TV animation. The Gruffalo is the perfect family treat with plenty of songs, laughs and scary fun for children aged 3+ and their grown-ups. “A fine piece of children’s theatre” **** Sunday Times “Monstrous fun!” **** Daily Mail TICKETS: £12.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available 4 Box Office 01256 844244 Design for Murder Champions of Magic Sat 20 September, 7.30pm The Anvil Champions of Magic Join our award winning team of liars, swindlers and cheats for a spectacular night of trickery you’ll be trying to work out for a very long time to come. You will witness mastery of card manipulation, death defying stunts, mind boggling sleight of hand and spectacular illusions from some of the foremost performers in magic. Each show includes four world class, award-winning entertainers performing everything from stage filling illusions to magic right in the palm of spectators’ hands. Along with a live video feed, fiery pyrotechnics and stunning lighting, the show is an immersive experience in the art of magic. Be astounded, amazed and astonished by the Champions of Magic. “A night of spectacular magic and illusion” **** West Briton TICKETS: £21; UNDER 16s £17; FAMILY TICKET (2+2) £68 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Wed 24 – Sat 27 September, 7.30pm Thu 25 & Sat 27, 2pm The Haymarket ID Productions presents Design for Murder by Donald F. East starring Peter Amory Clive and Moira are a middle class couple existing in a loveless marriage, each with their own secrets and skeletons in closets. But events take a sinister turn when these skeletons emerge and treachery and double-crossing lead to catastrophic consequences. Peter Amory, Emmerdale’s original ‘bad boy’ Chris Tate, stars in this thrilling psychological drama that gives audiences an evening of deception and betrayal culminating in a tense, chilling climax with a bitter twist. TICKETS: WED-THU £20, OVER 65s £18. FRI-SAT £22, OVER 65s £20. 2PM PERFORMANCES £17 OVER 65s £15. UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11 ANY PERFORMANCE. Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Peter Amory www.anvilarts.org.uk 5 Fri 26 September, 7.45pm The Anvil Chas & Dave Following the release of their new album That’s What Happens, Chas & Dave visit The Anvil. Chas & Dave celebrated their 50th anniversary by recording their first original album in 27 years – a mixture of vintage rock ‘n’ roll songs and new renditions of their own rockney classics – featuring guests including Jools Holland, Buddy Holly’s drummer Jerry Allison and Hugh Laurie. Famous for their hits Gertcha, The Sideboard Song, Rabbit, and Snooker Loopy, Chas & Dave are great musicians and know how to give an audience a good time. Chas & Dave TICKETS: £27.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £25.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Fri 26 September, 8pm The Forge Carrie Elkin Carrie Elkin has emerged as one of the defining new voices in the world of Texas singer-songwriters, being celebrated by Texas Music Magazine as one of their artists of the year. The voice, the stories, the images, the grace and infectious enthusiasm, it’s a complete package. But it’s the power of her live performances that really have been creating an incredible buzz around this young artist. “I have never seen a performer so in love with the act of singing. That’s the gospel truth. Onstage Elkin was simply a force of nature.” Maverick Magazine TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 6 Box Office 01256 844244 Jim Davidson Not About Heroes Wed 1 – Thu 2 October, 7.30pm Thu 2 October, 2pm The Haymarket Blackeyed Theatre in association with South Hill Park Not About Heroes by Stephen MacDonald directed by Eliot Giurlarocca Not About Heroes is the unforgettable story of two of the finest Great War poets, Wilfred Owen and Siegfried Sassoon – their friendship, their inter-dependency, their poetry. Through the letters and poems of these two men, Stephen MacDonald’s acclaimed play paints a vivid and moving picture of their friendship and the conflict that brought them together. Sun 28 September, 7.30pm The Anvil Jim Davidson plus support No Further Action No Further Action will see Jim tell the story of his arrest and the nightmare 12 months that followed, the clearing of his name and winning the heart of the nation as a Big Brother champion. Jim will be doing this in the only way he knows how, by entertaining people, something he’s been doing to great acclaim for nearly 40 years. It promises to be the most outrageous, hilarious and insightful show he has ever performed, but most of all it will be the truth. One hundred years on from the beginning of the First World War, Not About Heroes is both exhilarating and uncompromising in its exploration of love, war and a friendship that changed the face of British poetry. “I am not concerned with Poetry. My subject is War, and the pity of War. The Poetry is in the pity” Wilfred Owen TICKETS: £17; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee TICKETS: £24.50, £21; OVER 65s & F/T STUDENTS £2 OFF Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Suitable for ages 16 and over www.anvilarts.org.uk 7 Wed 1 October, 7.45pm The Anvil Sisters Grimm presents Grammy Award-winning South African legends Ladysmith Black Mambazo in Inala A Zulu ballet featuring dancers from Royal Ballet and Rambert Dance Company Choreography by Mark Baldwin Music co-written by Joseph Shabalala & Ladysmith Black Mambazo and Ella Spira Produced by Pietra Mello-Pittman and Ella Spira Inala – meaning abundance of goodwill – is a beautiful blend of South African and Western cultures in an exhilarating celebration of the rainbow nation. Choreographer Mark Baldwin unites Zulu traditions of song and dance with Western classical ballet, dance and music in one breathtaking performance. This unique collaboration brings together a stellar company including dancers from The Royal Ballet and Rambert with music performed live by Grammy Award®-winning South African choir Ladysmith Black Mambazo. In over 50 years of joyous and uplifting music making, Ladysmith Black Mambazo’s successes include working with Paul Simon on Graceland, featuring the intricate rhythms and infectious harmonies of their native South African traditions. Performed live by the choir and an instrumental ensemble, Inala’s brand new score is a collaboration between composer Ella Spira and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. Embracing South Africa’s past, its present and new hopes for the future, Inala is a cultural explosion of music, song and dance. TICKETS: £24.50; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £12 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee in association with 8 Box Office 01256 844244 Country Roads Fri 3 October, 7.30pm The Haymarket Country Roads A Celebration of John Denver Country Roads – A Celebration of John Denver will take you on a magical journey evoking nostalgic memories of a time when the singer songwriter dominated the US and UK charts. The show features popular hits including Annie’s Song, Leaving on a Jet Plane, Rocky Mountain High and the biggest hit single of the 70s – Take Me Home, Country Roads. With Wayne Denton and a fabulous live band, the show is dotted with anecdotes and humour, and delivered with full screen video production. Truly a feel-good show, packed with great songs, laughter and melody. October TICKETS: £18 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Thu 2 October, 7.45pm The Anvil Fascinating Aïda Charm Offensive Following a sold-out 2013 tour, three Olivier Award nominations and over 10 million YouTube hits for Cheap Flights (their infamous anthem to budget air travel), Dillie Keane, Adele Anderson and Liza Pulman continue to celebrate over 30 years of Fascinating Aïda with their terrific new show Charm Offensive. Fascinating Aïda Expect topical new songs hot off the press, plus some outrageous old favourites, as Fascinating Aïda continue to grow old disgracefully! ‘The glamour is magnetic, the satire razor-sharp, the lyrics brilliant’ The Guardian ‘I can’t recommend this show highly enough.’ ***** Mail on Sunday TICKETS: £20.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee www.anvilarts.org.uk 9 Killer Queen Fri 3 October, 7.45pm Sat 4 October, 7.30pm Sat 4 October, 7.30pm The Anvil The Anvil The Haymarket Killer Queen Basingstoke Variety Viva Santana This phenomenal Latin rock Show 2014 Killer Queen have been performing their tribute to Queen’s concerts since 1993. Their expert musicianship, extraordinary energy and accurate portrayal of the world’s greatest live band have rightfully earned Killer Queen the title of Queen tribute royalty. Thrilling sell-out audiences across the globe from the UK to Moscow, Killer Queen recreates the high energy, powerful phenomenon that was Queen live. “This guy is not to be missed” www.BrianMay.com – Official Brian May website TICKETS: £21 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 10 in aid of The Mayor’s Charity Appeal After a record breaking show in 2013 The Basingstoke Variety Show is back! Over 300 performers from across the borough will be taking part in this year’s Basingstoke Variety Show, in aid of the Mayor’s Charity Appeal. This annual show brings a real variety of homegrown talent to the stage. With a packed programme of music, dance, theatre and more, The BVS 2014 will be ready to rock The Anvil stage this October. TICKETS: £13; OVER 65s AND UNDER 16s £9 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee explosion continues to amaze fans wherever they present their celebration of the music of the legendary Carlos Santana. It’s all there, from the powerful four-piece rhythm section that brings the heartbeat of the band, to the infectious Hammond organ wizardry. This powerful band takes you through the Santana years with a stunning show, from Santana 1, Abraxas and Moonflower to the recent hits from Supernatural, Shaman and All That I Am. TICKETS: £19 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Box Office 01256 844244 Stephen K Amos Sun 5 October, 7.30pm Wed 8 October, 8pm Thu 9 October, 7.30pm The Anvil The Haymarket The Haymarket Madama Butterfly Stephen K Amos by Puccini Welcome To My World Sing-a-Long Songs of War Time starring Korean soprano Elena Dee and Japanese soprano Miki Mori The maestro of feel-good comedy is back on tour with his new show. Fresh from sell-out tours of Australia and New Zealand, as heard on BBC Radio 4 Life: An Idiot’s Guide and What Does the K Stand For? Back by overwhelming public demand, this award winning, fully staged opera returns with exquisite sets and includes a spectacular Japanese garden and fabulous costumes including antique wedding kimonos from Japan. Highlights include the melodic Humming Chorus, the moving aria One Fine Day and the unforgettable Love Duet. “This is a Butterfly to cherish” Manchester Evening News Sung in Italian with English surtitles TICKETS: £36, £32, £28; OVER 65s £2 OFF; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £18.50, £16.50, £14.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee “It was all fabulous. But it was when riffing with the audience that Amos truly excelled. With a packed venue ready on his side, Amos drew people into his routines; his finely honed sensibility turned innocent remarks into comedy gold” Herald Sun “Uplifting stand-up from a charming performer” Time Out TICKETS £18 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee The 75th & 100th Anniversary of World War II and World War I. A tribute to the people and the heroes of Great Britain, including music from The Glenn Miller Orchestra, Dame Vera Lynn, George Formby, and Max Bygraves, who all gave up their time to entertain the troops around Europe, helping to keep up morale. The show features a live band and projections of war time memorabilia, alongside three fabulous singers. Come along and have a good old sing song. TICKETS: £13.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Group booking discount available Madama Butterfly www.anvilarts.org.uk 11 Image credit: Benjamin Borley Jim Causley with Lukas Drinkwater Thu 9 October, 7.45pm Thu 9 October, 8pm Fri 10 October, 7.30pm The Anvil The Forge The Haymarket Abba Party Night Jim Causley with Lukas Drinkwater Pride and Prejudice The Poetry of Charles Causley The five Bennett sisters are husbandhunting, but for spirited Elizabeth Bennett not just any man will do. An encounter with the handsome Mr Darcy does not seem very promising, however first impressions can be misleading. Join us for debates in drawing rooms, magnificent balls and turns about the garden. A witty and inventive new adaptation of one of the most loved novels of all time, calling on two actors to play 21 characters and cramming 400 pages of action into just two hours. In 1974, Swedish pop sensations Abba won the Eurovision Song Contest with Waterloo. Forty years on, don’t miss this fantastic show featuring the unforgettable Agnetha, Frida, Benny and Bjorn from the ‘1974 Abba Tribute Show’, who have been delighting audiences worldwide for almost 16 years, in their own fun and unique style. They are renowned for their authentic voices, musical excellence, and original costumes, and will be joined live on stage by some of the UK’s finest musicians. So dig out your platform boots, flares, and get ready to sing and dance the night away. TICKETS: £21 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Jim has recorded an album of the poems of his distant relative to commemorate the 10th anniversary of the death of this celebrated Cornish poet, setting to music a diverse selection of Causley’s poems to give the audience a taster of the poet’s great body of work. Jim will be joined on stage by talented guitarist Lukas Drinkwater. Jim is renowned for his warm and jovial stage presence, and his rich singing voice has been likened to the fruitiest of ciders! TICKETS: £14; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £12 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee by Jane Austen TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Abba Party Night 12 Box Office 01256 844244 Andreas Ottensamer Sat 11 October, 7.30pm The Haymarket One Man Lord of the Rings written and performed by Charles Ross Fri 10 October, 7.45pm The Anvil Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Mozart Clarinet Concerto Bruckner Symphony no. 7 Andreas Ottensamer clarinet Kirill Karabits conductor The Clarinet Concerto was Mozart’s last orchestral work, written for his friend, the great clarinettist Anton Stadler. The slow movement is particularly serene and beautiful. Soloist Andreas Ottensamer is the Principal Clarinet of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra. The premiere of Bruckner’s seventh symphony in 1884 was the biggest triumph of his career and marked the beginning of his reputation as a great symphonist. “What a fine conductor Karabits has become” The Guardian TICKETS: £39, £35, £28, £21, £13; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Over 65s standby tickets available Group booking discount available Also available on subscription – please contact the box office for details Charles Ross recreates the world of Middle Earth, armed with nothing more than a pair of shoulder pads and his outrageous imagination. No props or costumes are required as he hurtles through the Tolkien trilogy in just 3,600 seconds of unbelievable kinetic entertainment. If you’ve seen the films, read the books, and named your first-born Frodo, don’t miss this amazing performance. “It’s precious!” Orlando Sentinel “Five stars for unbelievable talent” Edinburgh Guide TICKETS: £17 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Based on the literature of J.R.R. Tolkien and produced with permission of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises f/k/a Tolkien Enterprises, Berkley, CA. “The Lord of the Rings,” “The Fellowship of the Ring,” “The Two Towers,” are trademarks or registered trademarks of The Saul Zaentz Company d/b/a Middle-earth Enterprises. Brigitte DeMeyer Sat 11 October, 7.45pm The Forge Brigitte DeMeyer If there’s one thing the listener is sure to take away from Brigitte DeMeyer’s music it’s that life is more than a destination, it’s a journey. From opening for Bob Dylan, to playing with the McCrary Sisters and Buddy Miller, to forming lifelong musical friendships with Brady Blade and Will Kimborough, the journey is far from over. With each song, each tour, there is a soul-infused story to tell, and Brigitte DeMeyer is here to tell it. “Simply astonishing; moody, soulful, embracing. What a show.” Americana UK TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Sat 11 October, 7.30pm The Anvil Mnozil Brass The World’s Leading Brass Ensemble This septet from Vienna is probably the strangest brass ensemble ever. With musical virtuosity mixed with their unique kind of comedy the only way to describe Mnozil Brass is possibly to label them as the ‘Monty Python of the music world’. With 120 performances a year worldwide, they are currently one of the most famous music ensembles in the world with some of their Youtube videos attracting over 1 million viewers. They really have to be seen to be believed! TICKETS: £31 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Mnozil Brass www.anvilarts.org.uk 13 Ha Ha Hood Sun 12 October, 7.30pm Mon 13 – Tue 14 October, 7pm Wed 15 October, 7.30pm The Anvil The Haymarket The Anvil Ha Ha Hood Shakespeare Schools Festival Sixties Gold and the Prince of Leaves starring Sue Pollard, Cannon and Ball with Ben Langley and Andy Pickering The funniest farce in the forest! The Ha Ha! team are back with arrow-splitting hilarity as they gallop in with their all-out outrageous new comic romp. Ten years after a messy divorce Robin and Marian are forced back together to fight the Sheriff once more. Little John and Friar Tuck, now considerably older and rougher around the edges, join the merry pair to try and save the citizens of Nottingham. Not to be missed. TICKETS: £21; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £19 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Suitable for ages 12 and over The Haymarket is delighted to help mark Shakespeare’s 450th birthday with the largest Shakespeare Schools Festival to date. 35,000 young people will take to professional stages across the UK – from Southampton to Inverness, from Londonderry to Norwich, 130 theatres will be hosting a party to remember. The Shakespeare Schools Festival is the UK’s largest youth drama festival and enables over 1,000 primary, secondary, and special schools to stage abridged Shakespeare productions in their local professional theatre. Each night four schools will perform four different Shakespeare plays. Come and celebrate the achievements of your local schools in a wonderful evening of entertainment. “It was fantastic to see the children up there and having the chance to showcase skills their parents may have never seen before. Just magical.” Luke Broughton, St. Stephen’s For lovers of Sixties music, this is the ultimate, and probably never to be repeated, line-up. Record breaking Merseybeat band Gerry and The Pacemakers were the first act ever to top the charts with their first three singles. Also from Liverpool and tipped to be as big as The Beatles, The Searchers’ first single went to No. 1 and led to five more Top 5 hits and a total of 128 weeks in the charts. Controversial, ponytailed P.J. Proby, whose trouser splitting shocked the nation, was a Melody Maker teen idol award winner in 1964, while The Fortunes stormed the Top 10 with You’ve Got Your Troubles, Here It Comes Again and Storm in a Teacup. Finally, Brian Poole and Chip Hawkes, on stage together bring you the greatest hits of The Tremeloes. TICKETS: £30.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee CE Primary School TICKETS: £9.75; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £7.75 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Details of participating schools can be obtained from the Box Office 14 Box Office 01256 844244 Wed 15 – Sat 18 October, 7.30pm Thu 16 & Sat 18, 2pm The Haymarket Talking Scarlet presents Double Death by Simon Williams starring Brian Capron (Coronation St), Andrew Paul (Where the Heart Is) and Kim Tiddy (The Bill, Hollyoaks) Brian Capron Andrew Paul In an isolated house on the cliffs of north Cornwall the sibling rivalry between identical twins Max and Ashley Hennessy is coming to a murderous climax. They both know one of them must die, but, trapped in his wheelchair, Ashley knows the odds are against him and he is in mortal danger – but does DI Fergus believe him? And can he trust Nurse Malahide, who has been employed to protect him? Poor Lalla, the twins’ aunt, is torn between the two boys: which of them is the victim and which is the psychopath? Perhaps they have done it again – pulled off the final “switch”. An all-star cast appear in this gripping, unpredictable thriller. A ticket will entitle you to a whole seat, however you’ll only need the edge of it! “A serpentine plot stuffed with surprises.” The Times “Downright spooky ... identical twins involved in a deadly game of hide and seek.” The Stage TICKETS: WED-THU £20, OVER 65s £18. FRI-SAT £22, OVER 65s £20. 2PM PERFORMANCES £17, OVER 65s £15. UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11 ANY PERFORMANCE. Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Kim Tiddy www.anvilarts.org.uk 15 Kate Rusby Thu 16 October, 7.30pm Thu 16 October, 7.45pm The Anvil The Forge Kate Rusby World Service Project/Zodiak Trio Of all the stars in folk music’s wondrous firmament few shine as brightly as Yorkshire’s Kate Rusby. Inhabiting a lyric with unforced conviction – no matter how old or how modern – she has that rare ability to transport her audience, touching them emotionally and making each tune live vividly within their experience and imagination. Audiences are sure to be thoroughly entertained by Kate’s choice of much-loved classics from her back catalogue stretching over her two decades of music making, together with a selection of fresh new songs from her latest album (release date July 2014). As ever, she will be joined on stage by the cream of British folk musicians who form her band. These virtuoso artists are sure to delight you with their exceptional talents. “Everybody loves and respects Kate Rusby, not just for her lovely voice, but for the way she has moved folk forward while remaining true to tradition.” Sunday Times Zodiak Trio Match&Fuse present two incredible ensembles in this tantalising double-bill; the visceral and zany mash-up of prog, jazz and punk that is WorldService Project, nominated for the prestigious Burghausen Jazz Award 2014, and the fantastic German outfit, Zodiak Trio, who combine an intricate ensemble sound with blazing riffs and soaring melodies. TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s £13, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £8 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee World Service Project TICKETS: £23; UNDER 16s £16 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 16 Box Office 01256 844244 Maz O’Connor The Illegal Eagles Sat 18 October, 7.45pm Sat 18 October, 8pm Sun 19 October, 7.30pm The Anvil The Forge The Anvil The Illegal Eagles Maz O’Connor Dr Hook Now established as the world’s greatest Eagles tribute, the Illegal Eagles continue to amaze crowds everywhere with their extremely tight harmonies and acute attention to detail. Their ability to capture the emotion of Don Henley’s vocal deliveries have ensured that critical and audience acclaim has been unanimous. Nominated for the Horizon Award in the 2013 BBC Folk Awards, Maz O’Connor is a gifted singer of traditional and self-penned songs. She accompanies her pure voice with guitar, shruti box, piano and harmonium. 2013 brought a creative fellowship with the English Folk Dance and Song Society, and a summer spent as the singer for the RSC’s production of As You Like It. featuring Ray “Eye Patch” Sawyer This latest production brings you all the classics – Hotel California, Take It Easy, Lyin’ Eyes, Desperado, Life In The Fast Lane, Take It To The Limit, and a whole lot more! “The band were flawless in their delivery both musically and vocally” Daily Express TICKETS: £22.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee After a busy year of gigging and gathering new material, Maz’s new album, This Willowed Light has been produced by multi-awardwinning Jim Moray and will be released in July. Back in the country for the first time in many years and with a new album, Timeless, in the charts, Dr Hook featuring Ray Sawyer come to The Anvil. Hear their hits including Sylvia’s Mother, When You’re In Love With A Beautiful Woman, More Like The Movies and more. TICKETS £27.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Tue 21 October, 7.30pm The Haymarket “A vocal performance that stops you dead in your tracks” Tony Stockwell Fatea magazine The popular star of TV’s Street Psychic, Psychic Private Eyes and Psychic Academy, Tony Stockwell demonstrates his belief that those who have passed can communicate with their loved ones, all delivered with emotion, sensitivity and empathy. He hopes that nobody can fail to come away untouched by the experience. TICKETS: £13.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee TICKETS: £20 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Tony Stockwell is a spiritualist medium and spirit communication is part of his own religious belief, but he accepts differing opinions exist regarding mediumship. Any demonstration of mediumship is an experiment and results are not guaranteed. www.anvilarts.org.uk 17 Jimmy Carr The Bootleg Shadows Alan Davies Tue 21 October, 8pm Thu 23 October, 8pm Fri 24 October, 7.30pm The Anvil The Anvil The Haymarket Jimmy Carr Alan Davies Funny Business Little Victories The Bootleg Shadows TICKETS: £26 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Extra date added Tue 18 November Much lauded as resident dunderhead on QI or the charming but reticent crime solver Jonathan Creek, Davies’ virtuosic story-telling and whip-smart funny bones combine to make this a show not to be missed. TICKETS: £26 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over For anyone who loves the sounds of the 60s, and enjoys a few laughs along the way, The Bootleg Shadows perform a tribute concert that encompasses The Shadows’ amazing career from 1960 until the early 80s. Relive such fantastic hits as Apache, Foot Tapper, FBI, Man of Mystery, Atlantis, Wonderful Land, Kon Tiki, Don’t Cry For Me Argentina, and many more. TICKETS: £19; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £17.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Thu 23 October, 7.30pm The Haymarket Dylan Thomas: Return Journey Over 80,000 people around the world have enjoyed this production which has included sell-out seasons in London, off Broadway, Edinburgh and Sydney Opera House. Heralded by critics worldwide as a “lyrical tour-deforce” it showcases Bob Kingdom’s electrifying performance as Dylan Thomas en route to the White Horse Tavern in Anthony Hopkins’ celebrated directorial debut. Don’t miss the farewell tour of this legendary hit production, especially re-conceived as one of the flagship performances for the 100th anniversary celebrations of Dylan Thomas. Dylan Thomas: Return Journey “I could have listened to his spell-binding word wizardry for hours” The Times “Kingdom is rightly regarded as a master of this one-hander genre and the 70 minutes flies by as he draws his audience in and leaves us spellbound. Bravo!” Daily Mirror TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 18 Box Office 01256 844244 The Masters of the House John Mayall Image credit: Francois Sechet Francois-Xavier Roth Fri 24 October, 7.45pm Sat 25 October, 7.30pm Sat 25 October, 7.45pm The Anvil The Haymarket The Anvil Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment The Masters of the House John Mayall Berlioz Overture: Beatrice and Benedict Onslow Symphony no. 1 (1831) Beethoven Symphony no. 3 (Eroica) Francois-Xavier Roth Berlioz’ opera Beatrice and Benedict is based on Shakespeare’s Much Ado about Nothing, and its genial overture captures the teasing and light-hearted spirit of the play. Known during his lifetime as ‘the French Beethoven’, George Onslow was one of the most important composers in France in the early nineteenth century. His first symphony is an attractive piece which deserves to be heard more often. The Eroica symphony expanded both symphonic form and musical language in one astounding blow. Don’t miss this musical feast featuring former stars from Les Misérables, Phantom of the Opera, The Producers and other hit West End musicals, performing in concert. The show is constantly being updated with songs carefully selected from over eight decades of popular musical theatre, including favourites such as Suddenly Seymour (Little Shop of Horrors), Oh What A Circus (Evita), Defying Gravity (Wicked), culminating in their tribute to probably the most popular musical of all time, Les Misérables. TICKETS: £18.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 80th Anniversary Tour with special guests King King Blues legend John Mayall returns for his 80th anniversary tour with special guests King King in this explosive blues bill. Sporting the formidable title Godfather of British Blues and an OBE, John Mayall is regarded by many as British blues’ most influential artist. Crowned Best Blues Band for two years running at the British Blues Awards, King King boasts a string of awards including number 3 in the top 20 albums worldwide of 2013 by Blues Rock Review. With one of history’s meteoric blues artists and today’s innovative pacesetter – these two juggernauts of the blues world are not to be missed. TICKETS: £30.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee The Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment is Anvil Arts Orchestra in Association With support from the Palazzetto Bru Zane and Institut Français TICKETS: £39, £35, £28, £21, £13; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Over 65s standby tickets available Group booking discount available Also available on subscription – please contact the box office for details www.anvilarts.org.uk 19 10CC Songbird The Royal Air Force in Concert Sun 26 October, 7.30pm Wed 29 October, 7.30pm Wed 29 October, 7.30pm The Anvil The Haymarket The Anvil 10cc Songbird Among the most inventive and influential bands in the history of popular music, 10cc are one of the very few acts to have achieved commercial, critical and creative success in equal measure. With eleven top 10 hits including Rubber Bullets, I’m Not in Love and Dreadlock Holiday, it’s no surprise they have sold 15 million albums in the UK alone. The Music of Eva Cassidy The Royal Air Force in Concert TICKETS: £30.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee A fantastic concert performance which tells the story of one the greatest singers of the 1980s and 1990s. The show stars Sarah-Jane Buckley, one of the world’s leading Eva Cassidy interpreters and of whom the press said “her voice is almost an exact copy of the original, Sarah plays Eva to perfection.” Supported by a live band on stage and fantastic video footage, this a phenomenal performance. TICKETS: £21 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Compere: BBC Radio 2’s Alan Dedicoat Join the Bands of the Royal Air Force as we celebrate the 50th anniversary of one of the UK’s greatest national icons – the Red Arrows. Expect a programme of music spanning the past five decades to match the colour, flamboyance and entertainment provided by Those Magnificent Men in Their Flying Machines. From the Beatles to Bolero, Queen to Lloyd Webber, big band to Puccini, there’s something for everyone to enjoy at the Royal Air Force in Concert. TICKETS: £24, £21, £18 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Sun 26 October, 7.45pm The Forge Lizanne Knott Lizanne Knott Hey Harley with Bill Reveles Lizanne Knott has been captivating audiences on both sides of the Atlantic with her album Standing in the English Rain. This latest project sees her team up with awardwinning musician Bill Reveles for an exciting duo performance. “Absolutely gorgeous music. We’ve rarely had as big a reaction to any artist in recent years that we’ve had for Lizanne Knott.” Bob Harris, BBC Radio 2 TICKETS: £14.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £12.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 20 Box Office 01256 844244 Group booking discount available Bill Reveles Bond and Beyond Thu 30 October, 7.45pm The Anvil Bond and Beyond Louise Dearman guest singer Tim Howar guest singer John Rigby conductor London Concert Orchestra Join us for a concert celebrating the UK’s most famous secret service agent, with all the music and songs from over 50 years including Goldfinger, Diamonds are Forever, Live and Let Die, The Spy who Loved Me, Skyfall, plus a tribute to other spies and detectives from around the world including The Pink Panther, Hawaii Five-O, The Saint and The Avengers. TICKETS: £37.50, £30.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Fri 31 October – Sat 1 November, 7.30pm Sat 1 November, 2pm The Haymarket Three Men in a Boat by Jerome K Jerome adapted and directed by Craig Gilbert Produced by The Original Theatre Company and The Theatre Royal Bury St Edmunds Fri 31 October, 8.15pm The Forge Luke Daniels What’s Here What’s Gone featuring Songs of The Scottish Enlightenment Contemporary folk songs and instrumental music exploring the nature of society, inspired by the Scottish Enlightenment and modern day progressives. Singer and multiinstrumentalist Luke Daniels is a hugely talented performer with plenty to say about love, hope and everything in between. TICKETS: £13.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Designed by Victoria Spearing Lighting by Alan Valentine “The whole audience, which ranged from 8 to 80, were in stitches” WhatsOnStage ★★★★ Returning to The Haymarket after great success in 2012, Craig Gilbert’s ingenious, acclaimed adaptation of Jerome K Jerome’s classic tale of boating misadventure returns to the UK stage this autumn armed with more singing, wilder adventures and sporting even brighter blazers. Originally intended as a guide to boating on the Thames, Jerome’s ripping yarn of youthful friendship, mischief and folly celebrates the very essence of Britishness inspiring many of our comic legends from Morecambe and Wise to Monty Python. Original Theatre Company take this classic tale of British misadventure and folly by the scruff of the neck. Equipped with a working pub, live piano accompaniment, some ale, a dog and a feast of physical comedy, they give you a night out to remember. “More laughs than you can shake an oar at” The Argus www.anvilarts.org.uk TICKETS: £18; OVER 65s £16, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 21 Omid Djalili Fri 31 October, 8pm Sat 1 November, 7.30pm The Anvil The Anvil Omid Djalili Grimethorpe Colliery Band Iranalamadingdong He’s back on tour with a new show, following a sell-out four week West-End residency and a sold-out season at the Edinburgh Festival. A firm favourite with his legendary performances, Omid’s stand-up awards include a Time Out Award and EMMA Award for Best Stand Up and nominated for the South Bank Award. “To carve yourself out a career as the thinking person’s Iranian comedian in this political climate takes a fine brain and a masterful way with the audience. There is no question that Omid Djalili possesses both” Sunday Times TICKETS: £24 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Grimethorpe Colliery Band 22 The real stars of the hit movie Brassed Off, the Grimethorpe Colliery Band are in constant demand throughout the world for concert appearances. Having won almost every brass band accolade, these musicians have an international reputation with numerous television appearances and recordings to their credit. Enjoy the fabulous sound of this world famous brass band, performing your favourite classics with passion and style. “A thoroughly entertaining show and a must for all music enthusiasts!” The Guardian TICKETS: £22.50, £20.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee SPECIAL OFFER Buy tickets to the The Trial (4 Nov) and Philip Glass Ensemble (12 Nov) at the same time and save £5 on each ticket (full price tickets only) Phi Box Office 01256 844244 Tue 4 November, 7.45pm Wed 12 November, 7.45pm The Anvil The Anvil Music Theatre Wales Philip Glass Ensemble The Trial An opera by Philip Glass Adaptation by Christopher Hampton Based on the novel by Franz Kafka The meeting of two extraordinary minds – Philip Glass and Franz Kafka. Both are masters of their craft. Each has his own instantly recognisable style. Together, they are the perfect match. Kafka’s nightmarish tale of a man arrested and prosecuted for an unknown crime by a relentless and inaccessible authority has lost none of its chilling potency down the years. Now, Philip Glass brings his signature music and dramatic force to this literary classic. Working with Christopher Hampton as librettist, this new opera faithfully follows Kafka’s story, relishing the author’s notorious paranoia and bizarre sense of humour. TICKETS: £23; OVER 65s & F/T STUDENTS £20, UNDER 16s £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee The Trial Philip Glass Fri 21 November, 7.30pm The Forge Brodowski Quartet Haydn String Quartet Op. 54 no. 2 Philip Glass String Quartet no. 5 Dvořák String Quartet in F (American) Haydn’s works represent the peak of classical string quartet writing, and this C major quartet is one of his very best. It’s followed by arguably Philip Glass’ best string quartet, no. 5, which will make a fascinating contrast to the other Philip Glass works performed at The Anvil this month. The concert ends with Dvorak’s magnificent American Quartet, written at the same time as the New World symphony. PGE Retro Music composed by Philip Glass Performed by Philip Glass and the Philip Glass Ensemble Music Director Michael Riesman CIVIL warS – Cologne section (1984) Selections from Music in 12 Parts (1971-74) The Grid from Koyaanisqatsi (1982) Floe, Façades, Rubric from Glassworks (1983) Music in Similar Motion (1969) Act III The Photographer (1983) Philip Glass Ensemble presents its Retrospective programme – a kind of partial ‘Greatest Hits’ that revisits some of Philip Glass’ most important and popular works. They include the Cologne Section from CIVIL warS (1984), created for an unrealised Robert Wilson project for the Los Angeles Olympic Games; excerpts from the seminal Music In 12 Parts, which resonate alongside key works from the 1980s including the last act of his chamber opera The Photographer, and music written for Godfrey Reggio’s cult film Koyaanisqatsi. Music in Similar Motion, dizzying and determined, takes the story back to 1969. With the ensemble fresh from performing around the world in the revival of the opera Einstein On The Beach, this is a fabulous, unrepeatable opportunity to see one of the true masters of contemporary music. There are only four dates in the country, so don’t miss this chance! The Philip Glass Ensemble includes Lisa Bielawa, David Crowell, Dan Bora, Philip Glass, Jon Gibson, Ryan Kelly, Michael Riesman, Mick Rossi, Andrew Sterman. ilip Glass The Brodowski Quartet are Anvil Arts Associate Artists TICKETS: £32; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Production Management Pomegranate Arts, Inc. Linda Brumbach, Producer TICKETS: £16 UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee www.anvilarts.org.uk 23 Jethro Zoe Muth Wed 5 November, 7.30pm Wed 5 November, 7.45pm Thu 6 November, 7.45pm The Anvil The Forge The Anvil Jethro Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers Vampires Rock “With a haunting voice that treads soul and country and can only be described as a cosmic Americana, Zoe Muth delivers songs that sound like vintage country classics.” Celebrating its eleventh year and the final chapter, Vampires Rock can only be described as one of the best touring production shows ever. Along with Steve Steinman, a full cast of superb singers, dancers and formidable band blast their way through some of the greatest ever rock anthems including We Will Rock You, Bat Out of Hell, Highway to Hell, Since You’ve Been Gone, Sweet Child Of Mine, Total Eclipse of the Heart, Devil Gate Drive, I Love Rock n Roll, Poison and many more. The Legend at Large Cornish comedy legend Jethro is back, as large as life, with his very own brand of irresistible West Country tales for a fun-filled night of adult comedy. Jethro promises more tear-jerking, farcical stories featuring his old mates Denzil and Slip Along Trevaskis, as well as hilarious tales from his extensive repertoire and his successful career in TV and theatre. Cornwall’s best-loved comic takes a very alternative look at life – in only the way he can! Twangville TICKETS: £15.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee TICKETS: £20.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee The Final Countdown TICKETS: £24 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Group booking discount available November Thu 6 November, 8pm 24 The Forge John Renbourn and Wizz Jones Two of the greatest folk artists of our time on one stage! Luminary acoustic guitarist and songwriter John Renbourn, teams up with Wizz Jones (cited by Eric Clapton as an important early influence), to present an evening of classic acoustic folk and blues. John and Wizz will be performing both their own solo material as well as playing in duo format. The combination of these rather special gentlemen will give you an evening of magical music and humorous tales blending guitar and song. TICKETS: £15.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Box Office 01256 844244 Fri 7 November, 7.45pm The Anvil St Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra Liadov Kikimora Prokofiev Violin Concerto no. 1 Tchaikovsky Symphony no. 6 (Pathétique) Leticia Moreno violin Yuri Temirkanov Fri 7 – Sun 9 November, 11am & 1.30pm Sat 8, 4pm The Haymarket Little Angel Theatre presents We’re Going on a Bear Hunt We’re going on a bear hunt. We’re going to catch a big one. What a beautiful day! We’re not scared. A family go on an expedition of a lifetime – running down the grassy bank, wading through the cold river, squelching over the oozy mud, stumbling into the dark forest, then peering into a cave… what will they find? Liadov’s colourful miniatures are like musical Fabergé eggs. His talents are shown to the full in the ‘fantastic scherzo’ Kikimora, which vividly depicts a malevolent character from Russian folklore. Prokofiev’s magical violin concerto opens dreamily and continues with an acrobatic scherzo movement. The finale presents its theme in various guises before the music evaporates in a haze of trills. Tchaikovsky’s Sixth Symphony has probably been written about more than the other five combined, but whatever its significance to the composer, its overwhelming emotional impact is not in doubt. This orchestra gave the piece its premiere, conducted by the composer nine days before his death, and it retains a special place in its repertoire. Little Angel Theatre brings Michael Rosen’s thrilling and funny adventure to life in this entrancing puppetry production directed by Peter Glanville and with music and lyrics by renowned singersongwriter Barb Jungr. TICKETS: £39, £35, £28, £21, £13; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee “A must see family show” The Stage Group booking discount available “The production values are superb…you couldn’t wish for a sweeter introduction to theatre.” Time Out **** Over 65s standby tickets available Also available on subscription – please contact the box office for details TICKETS: £12 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for everyone over the age of 2 Running time approx 45 minutes A Little Angel Theatre production, based on the book by Michael Rosen / Adapted by Barb Jungr & Peter Glanville / Music and Lyrics by Barb Jungr / Directed by Peter Glanville / Puppet Design by Lyndie Wright / Set Design by Simon Plumridge Illustration © 1989 Helen Oxenbury. From We’re Going on a Bear Hunt by Michael Rosen and illustrated by Helen Oxenbury. Reproduced by permission of Walker Books Ltd, London SE11 5HJ. www.walker.co.uk www.anvilarts.org.uk Image credit: Nancy Horowitz www.jointhebearhunt.com Leticia Moreno 25 Sat 8 November, 2pm Basingstoke Discovery Centre I Believe in Unicorns by Michael Morpurgo Olivier Award-nominated Wizard Presents brings bestselling children’s author Michael Morpurgo’s treasured story to life. This intimate show is set in a library full of books that hold more than stories within their pages. I Believe in Unicorns sparks imagination in both young and old, and challenges you not to believe in unicorns after joining Tomas’s spellbinding journey. TICKETS: £7 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 5 – 11 Sat 8 November, 7.45pm The Anvil Dancing in the Streets After wowing audiences all over the UK and spending three years in London’s West End, Dancing in the Streets is back with a spectacular Motown celebration of some of the most influential and enduring songs of the 20th century. Experience the energy, emotion and electricity of Motown in Ivor Novello Award-winning director Keith Strachan’s production that includes the likes of I Heard It Through The Grapevine, Baby Love, My Girl, Dancing in the Streets, Shop Around, Please Mr Postman, Reach Out I’ll Be There, Stop! In the Name of Love and Tracks of My Tears. The full supporting company of singers, dancers and the ‘Dancing in the Streets Band’ will certainly have you dancing in the aisles! TICKETS: £27.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £2 OFF Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Winter Mountain Sat 8 November, 8pm Sun 9 November, 7pm The Forge The Anvil Winter Mountain Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra Winter Mountain blend melodic folk songs, heartfelt lyrics and two voices in a sound reminiscent of a time before digital recording when the emphasis fell on the importance of live performance, the power of harmony and the essence of the song. The duo share song-writing duties, their individual styles, like their voices juxtaposing yet beautifully complimenting the other. “Winter Mountain make ‘em like they used to, and three cheers for that.” Maverick TICKETS: £13.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee with the Basingstoke Symphony Chorus Remembrance Concert Programme includes: Coates Dam Busters’ March Goodwin 633 Squadron Walton Spitfire Prelude & Fugue Scotchmer 4th Movt. of Symphony No 1 (Life’s Destiny) – world première Mozart Extracts from the Requiem Stephen Scotchmer conductor Lucy Scotchmer cello Sorelle Marsh West End singer Margarete Nuesslein soprano Basingstoke’s own symphony orchestra marks this First World War Centenary Remembrance Sunday with a varied selection of music and readings to pay tribute to those who fought and gave their lives not only in the Great War of 1914 –18 but in all conflicts. The programme includes stirring works such as Eric Coates’ Dam Busters March, Ron Goodwin’s 633 Squadron and Walton’s Spitfire Prelude & Fugue. Extracts from Mozart’s Requiem sees the debut of Basingstoke Symphony Chorus, a chamber choir formed especially for this event. TICKETS: £21, £16, £12; OVER 65s £2 OFF; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11, £8.50, £6.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available 26 Box Office 01256 844244 Philip Glass Wed 12 November, 7.45pm The Anvil Philip Glass Ensemble PGE Retro See page 23 for details. TICKETS:£32; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Joan Armatrading Wed 12 – Sat 15 November, 7.30pm Thu 13 & Sat 15, 2pm The Haymarket Talking Scarlet presents Shady Business Thu 13 November, 7.30pm by Robin Hawdon The Anvil starring Zoe Lister (Hollyoaks) and Scott Wright (Coronation Street) Joan Armatrading The action doesn’t slow down from beginning to end in this madcap comedy by the author of Don’t Dress for Dinner and Perfect Wedding. “I will never retire but this will be the last major tour that I will undertake. For the first time these concerts will be me solo on stage playing the guitar, piano and singing.” Mandy and Tania are sexy but struggling nightclub dancers living in the heart of London’s Soho, and they face a crisis. Will possessive club owner Big Mack find out about Mandy’s affair with Gerry and set his sidekicks on them? Will he discover that he is owed money stolen from the day’s take? Will Gerry be discovered hiding in Mandy’s bathroom? Will Terry be caught delivering dinner? Will anyone figure out what is going on, and will they all survive until the curtain comes down? “Highly entertaining and very funny” The Stage TICKETS: WED-THU £20, OVER 65s £18. FRI-SAT £22, OVER 65s £20. 2PM PERFORMANCES £17, OVER 65s £15. UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11 ANY PERFORMANCE. Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available www.anvilarts.org.uk As with every concert from this unique performer, you are guaranteed a fantastic mix of magical old favorites plus more recent compositions to fall in love with. Joan is as happy to play Love and Affection, Willow, Drop The Pilot and Me, Myself, I, as the audience is to hear them. TICKETS: £30.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 27 Gentle Men An Evening of Burlesque Fri 14 November, 7.45pm Sat 15 November, 8pm Sat 15 November, 8.15pm The Anvil The Anvil The Forge Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party An Evening of Burlesque Gentle Men featuring Eden Kane and John Leyton Come and enjoy Britain’s biggest burlesque extravaganza, direct from London’s West End – we dare you! Unveiling a fresh cast of burlesque all-stars for 2014, join a riotous romp into the bizarre world of burlesque and cutting-edge variety. It’s the slickest, wickedly wittiest, most delightfully choreographed cabaret extravaganza of the year. Dress up and come to the cabaret. with The Wildcats Original ‘dreamboats’, Marty Wilde, Eden Kane and, John Leyton with the Wildcats join forces. The late fifties and early sixties were without doubt some of the most exciting and important years in the history of music. With the arrival of rock ‘n’ roll, a whole new pop culture was born. Performing their own hits and collaborating live on stage, teen idols of their day, Marty, John and Eden show us how rock n’ roll shaped the style of music that we listened to then and still do today. TICKETS: £26 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 28 “Sprinkled like the glitter from their costumes. . . Las Vegas glamour to 1940s Hollywood showgirls with comedy, magic, fire dancing and music” STV, Edinburgh TICKETS: £25; OVER 65s, F/T STUDENTS £24 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 18 and over performed by Roy Bailey and Robb Johnson This abridged version of Robb Johnson’s highly acclaimed suite Gentle Men focuses on his grandfathers’ experience of the war. The songs present the effect of history on two of its statistics, two ordinary soldiers, two gentle men, who survived the war but were forever in its shadow. This shorter version places real individuals, our everyday lives, at the centre of the narrative and our understanding of history’s great events. “In all the artistic commemoration of the First World War, I wager nothing will show more humanity or understanding than Gentle Men” BBC Radio 2 TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Box Office 01256 844244 Jimmy Carr Al Murray Crazy for Gershwin Sun 16 November, 3pm Tue 18 November, 8pm Wed 19 November, 7.30pm The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil Crazy for Gershwin Jimmy Carr Al Murray Enjoy Broadway glamour and toetapping tunes in an all-Gershwin extravaganza including excerpts from Porgy and Bess, Rhapsody in Blue, But Not For Me , Someone to Watch Over Me, I Got Rhythm, Shall We Dance, Fascinatin’ Rhythm and more. Funny Business One Man, One Guvnor With special guest singers Meeta Raval and Rodney Earl Clarke Jonathan Scott pianist Richard Balcombe conductor London Concert Orchestra plus a glamorous ballroom duo and two sensational tap dancers. TICKETS: £37.50, £30.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available TICKETS: £26 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Tue 18 November, 8.15pm The Forge Emily Portman Trio Emily Portman is the 2013 holder of the BBC Radio Two Folk Award for Best Original Song; an accolade which reflects her power to lure listeners into a complex, dark and brooding realm. Her ethereal voice and the trio’s enchanting harmonies belie a world of cruel deeds and sordid city landscapes, part inspired by traditional balladry and part by rich literary sources, from the myth of Leda and the Swan to the magical realism of Angela Carter. Twenty years ago Britain’s favourite publican Al Murray, The Pub Landlord, embarked on his one man mission as the King Cnut of Common Sense, holding back a tide of bottled beer and ninny state nonsense. To celebrate this milestone join him on his new tour with his brand new show One Man, One Guvnor. Twenty years at the lager top, come and see him at The Anvil. “Murray’s interaction with the crowd remains one of the wonders of the comedy world” The Times TICKETS: £26.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Suitable for ages 16 and over Image credit: Elly Lucas TICKETS: £15; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £13 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Emily Portman Trio www.anvilarts.org.uk 29 Brit Floyd Thu 20 – Sat 29 November Thu 20 – Sat 22, Wed 26 – Sat 29, 7:15 pm Sat 22, Sun 23 and Sat 29, 2:15 pm The Haymarket Basingstoke Amateur Theatrical Society The Wizard of Oz Click your heels, make a wish and follow the Yellow Brick Road to The Haymarket for this evergreen family musical. When a twister transports Dorothy and her dog Toto to a magical land over the rainbow, she teams up with the Scarecrow, Tin Man and Cowardly Lion to fight the Wicked Witch of the West and find the Wonderful Wizard of Oz. Martin Harley Thu 20 November, 8pm Thu 20 November, 8.15pm The Anvil The Forge Brit Floyd Martin Harley Discovery World Tour A lifelong devotee of acoustic guitar music, especially the ageless blues/ roots sounds, Martin has travelled the globe absorbing a plethora of diverse influences and honing his craft into the classic song-writing style he possesses today. Renowned for his prowess as a slide guitarist, he is almost unique in the UK in playing lap slide. In other areas and styles, however, he has proved himself a master guitarist and a consistently astounding songwriter. A spectacular new live production featuring music from all fourteen Pink Floyd albums, plus a dazzling new light and laser show. TICKETS: £40.50, £35.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee “Harley is a class act. Massively accomplished stuff.” Classic Rock Celebrating the 75th anniversary of the classic MGM film starring Judy Garland, BATS promises a lavish production with stunning costumes, magical stage effects and all the original songs including We’re Off to see the Wizard, Follow The Yellow Brick Road, Ding Dong! The Witch is Dead and of course, Somewhere Over the Rainbow. TICKETS: £13.50; OVER 65s, UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £11.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Ruby slippers optional! TICKETS: £20; OVER 65s & FULL-TIME STUDENTS £19; UNDER 16s £13 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Family ticket and group booking discount available Brodowski Quartet Fri 21 November, 7.30pm The Forge Brodowski Quartet See page 23 for details. TICKETS: £16; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 30 Box Office 01256 844244 Fri 21 November, 7.45pm Sat 22 November, 7.45pm Sun 23 November, 3pm The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil 5-4-3-2-1 It’s The Manfreds in concert Elijah Last Night of the Autumn Proms Maximum Rhythm ‘n’ Blues The Manfreds boast some of the finest quality talent ever assembled on stage. Since Manfred Mann formed in 1962, they have firmly secured their place in the history books of British popular and R&B music. After the successful reunion in 1991, The Manfreds have toured extensively and received standing ovations nationwide. Now they are back in Basingstoke to inject all of the enthusiasm back into their timeless anthems including Do Wah Diddy Diddy, 5-4-3-2-1, Mighty Quin, Pretty Flamingo and many more. TICKETS: £26.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee by Mendelssohn Basingstoke Choral Society New London Sinfonia David Gibson conductor Basingstoke Choral Society will be celebrating St. Cecilia’s Day by performing Mendelssohn’s Elijah, which must rank as one of the best loved of all choral works. Composed in the spirit of his Baroque predecessors, the beauty of this work is its lyricism and orchestral style. It was commissioned for the Birmingham Festival, where it was premièred in 1846, in front of an audience of two thousand. The melodrama of the text, the beauty of the arias and the magnificence of the stirring choruses make this an evening not to be missed. TICKETS: £26, £20, £15, £11; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £6 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Uplifting classics crowned with a jubilant Proms finale, including: Rossini O verture: The Barber of Seville Sousa Liberty Bell March Tchaikovsky Sleeping Beauty Waltz Barber Adagio for Strings Verdi Brindisi Land of Hope and Glory, Rule, Britannia!, Nessun Dorma and Jerusalem Ilona Domnich soprano Mario Sofroniou tenor Hilary Davan Wetton conductor London Concert Orchestra TICKETS: £37.50, £33.50, £25.50, £20.50; UNDER 16s £2 OFF Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Group booking discount available www.anvilarts.org.uk 31 Kirill Karabits Show of Hands Image credit: Sasha Gusov Sunwook Kim Thu 27 November, 7.45pm Fri 28 November, 7.45pm The Anvil The Anvil Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra Show of Hands Mahler Blumine Beethoven Triple Concerto Shostakovich Symphony no. 5 with Miranda Sykes Sunwook Kim piano Amyn Merchant violin Jesper Svedberg cello Kirill Karabits conductor Blumine was originally part of Mahler’s First Symphony, but after the first few performances, the composer decided not to use it. It remains a charming and romantic piece, reprenting a lovers’ serenade. Beethoven’s Triple Concerto is gradually becoming more familiar after decades of neglect. The polonaiseinfluenced finale is a delight from start to finish. Arguments continue to rage over the true meaning of Shostakovich’s most performed and recorded symphony, but it remains a work of extraordinary emotional and musical tension, poised on a knife edge between survival and disaster. TICKETS: £39, £35, £28, £21, £13; UNDER 16s & F/T STUDENTS £10 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Over 65s standby tickets available Group booking discount available Also available on subscription – please contact the box office for details If you haven’t heard of Show of Hands by now, where have you been? Celebrating a remarkable 22 year partnership, Knightley and Beer have sold out the Royal Albert Hall four times and are triple winners at the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards (Best Duo, Best Original Song, Best Live Act). Joined by Miranda Sykes on double bass they have become one of the acoustic roots scene’s major players, widely recognised for their resonating original songs, stunning musicianship and remarkable audience rapport. Now they bring their genre-defying brand of music and instrumental virtuosity to The Anvil for the one chance to see the band locally in 2014. As an added bonus, Steve, Phil and Miranda will be their own support act with a hard-hitting opening set before showcasing their myriad individual talents in solo, duo and trio combinations after the interval. TICKETS: £22; UNDER 16s £14 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee 32 Box Office 01256 844244 Paul Hollywood Classics by Candlelight Sun 30 November, 2.30pm & 8pm Wed 3 December, 7.45pm Tue 16 December, 7.30pm The Anvil The Anvil The Haymarket Paul Hollywood Classics by Candlelight Let There Be Christmas A selection of the finest classics performed in an evocative candle-lit style setting featuring The Rubettes lead vocalist Alan Williams as Santa. Get Your Bake On Get Your Bake On will see Great British Bake Off star Paul Hollywood demonstrate recipes, reveal some of the secrets of being a TV chef and take the audience on a journey through his life in baking. The show will culminate with four lucky randomly chosen audience members coming on stage to bake with Paul. TICKETS: £29.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Programme includes: Mozart Eine kleine Nachtmusik Bach C oncerto for Two Violins in D Minor Handel Let the Bright Seraphim Purcell Trumpet Suite Handel Arrival of the Queen of Sheba Charpentier Opening of the Te Deum Mozart Festival Orchestra in full 18th century costume David Juritz conductor / violin Natasha Jouhl soprano Crispian Steele-Perkins trumpet TICKETS: £33.50, £29.50, £25.50, £20.50; UNDER 16S £2 OFF Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group booking discount available Yuletide fun for the young of all ages – all your favourite Xmas hits and more, Santa style. Put away your inhibitions and don your Christmas glad rags as a fun night awaits. Santa and his Christmas Crackers are definitely coming to town. Sing and dance to your favourite Christmas hits with surprises that are guaranteed to put a smile on your face. Santa and his Christmas Crackers are a group of top musicians and vocalists led by Alan Williams, lead singer of 70’s stars The Rubettes. Be prepared to party! TICKETS: £18.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee December www.anvilarts.org.uk 33 Image credit: Stuart Slavicky Wed 3 – Sun 14 December The Haymarket The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Based on the book by L Frank Baum, author of The Wizard of Oz, this exciting story follows the early life of Santa Claus from being abandoned in the forest and adopted by the wood-nymphs, through to making and delivering the very first toys. Meet the original reindeer Glossie and Flossie as well as the chilly rogue Jack Frost and find out the answer to lots of Christmas questions! Why do we hang stockings? When was the first Christmas tree? And why on earth does Santa climb down the chimney? With original music and lots of audience participation this is a wonderful seasonal show from Artsdepot and Big Wooden Horse, the creators of the hit shows Don’t Let the Pigeon Drive the Bus! and The Night Before Christmas. TICKETS: £11 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Group and schools booking discount available Suitable for ages 3 and over Performance times vary – please see diary for details Running time: 50 mins, no interval 34 Box Office 01256 844244 Rat Pack Live Christmas Party Carols and Capers Wed 17 – Sat 20 December, 7.30pm Sun 21 December, 7.30pm The Haymarket The Haymarket Rat Pack Live Christmas Party Carols and Capers During their 50s and 60s heyday they were the definition of cool. The Rat Pack combined big band swing with charisma, panache and swagger. The show’s Dean played Dino in the West End, Sammy starred at the New York’s Rainbow Rooms and the show’s Frank gained rave reviews in the West End. Prepare to experience the coolest show in town. A celebratory show of Christmas music on renaissance and modern instruments. Maddy and the Carnival Band put their inimitable stamp on familiar and not-so-familiar festive fare with a refreshing cavalier attitude and plenty of humour. “Maddy Prior is in enchanting form. The Carnival Band is an accomplished bunch whose engaging use of classical, folk and other influences defies shorthand definition.” Sunday Telegraph TICKETS £20.50 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee TICKETS: £22 Ticket prices include £1 booking fee Basingstoke Youth Theatre Central Studio, Anvil Arts and Proteus Theatre Company are working together to transform theatre for young people in Basingstoke. With opportunities to perform on at least two stages in the town including The Haymarket and Central Studio, you will work with professional artists in the performing arts industry. This is an opportunity like no other to make a lasting impact on all young people who choose to be involved. If you are aged between 14 and 21, and are interested in performing on the stage, you are eligible to join this inclusive group. Weekly rehearsals run by Proteus Theatre Company professionals will take place at Central Studio on the campus of Queen Mary’s College. Performances take place in February and July and include a mix of plays and musical theatre. If you are aged between 8 and 13, don’t feel you are missing out as you can join the Central Studio and Proteus Young People’s Theatre who will also put on two shows a year in Central Studio, with automatic graduation into the Basingstoke Youth Theatre. Ideal for complete beginners and budding Oscar winners alike. If you are not interested in acting, but have a passion for Technical Theatre, then you can join the Young Technicians if you are aged 16 – 21, learning all the crafts to put on a show! £65 PER PRODUCTION For more information and to obtain an application form, please contact Proteus on 01256 354541 or e-mail admin@proteustheatre.com. Spaces are limited and will be offered on a first come, first served basis. You can find further updates on www.proteustheatre.com www.anvilarts.org.uk 35 Keith Chegwin Katy Ashworth Thu 11 December – Sun 4 January The Anvil Cinderella Jamie Morris Starring Keith Chegwin and Katy Ashworth (CBeebies) A magical pantomime for all the family to enjoy. Poor Cinderella works hard day and night while her spiteful ugly sisters do nothing. But when she meets her Fairy Godmother, her life starts to change in all sorts of wonderful ways... With singing, dancing, fun and laughter for everyone, make your dreams come true at The Anvil this Christmas! Performance times vary – please see diary for details Group and schools booking discount available 36 Tarot Joseph Wed 17 Dec 6pm: Signed performance Fri 2 Jan 2pm: Relaxed performance For patrons with a range of disabilities and those on the autistic spectrum. Please contact the box office for details Box Office 01256 844244 FE ST IV AL WA Y Directions * The Forge is located within The Anvil. Roads shown in grey are pedestrianised The Anvil Churchill Way Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7QR To The Anvil By car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Anvil. These direct you to the car park next to the building. Coach drop off points are in Churchill Way. By train: Basingstoke station is just a short walk away. Journey time for London Waterloo 45-60 mins; Southampton Central 30-35 mins. By bike: Cycle parking is available at the front of The Anvil, underneath the car park ramp to the right of the main doors. The Haymarket Wote Street Basingstoke Hampshire RG21 7NW To The Haymarket By car: From the ring road or junction 6 of the M3, follow signs for Basingstoke town centre and then brown signs for The Haymarket. Parking is available in several surface car parks or in Festival Place shopping centre. Coach drop off point in Red Lion Lane. By train: Basingstoke station is 10 mins walk away, through Festival Place shopping centre. www.anvilarts.org.uk 37 Seating plans The Anvil The Forge The Haymarket Please note: Not all seats may be available at all performances Red: Stalls rows A to T Green: Circle rows A to N Blue: Side Circle rows CA to CD and DA to DD Orange: Choir seats rows A to E Red: rows A to G Please note There is level access to row A For detailed seating plans please go to www.anvilarts.org.uk Please note There is level access to Stalls row H and, via a lift, Circle row C and most of rows CB, CC, DB and DC (all Side Circle). Red: Stalls rows C to M Green: Stalls rows N to S Blue: Circle rows A to D, plus CC and DD Please note There is level access to Circle row D via a lift Booking details Box Office: At The Anvil and The Haymarket main entrances. The Anvil Box Office is open Mon-Sat from 10am (excluding Bank Holidays) Open one hour before Sunday performances. Summer opening hours may vary – please check the website. The Haymarket Box Office is open Sat 10am-2pm and one hour before performances. Phone lines are open until 6pm Monday to Saturday, later on performance evenings. Please note that lines are very busy at 10am. 38 A queuing system is in operation. Booking Fee Telephone: 01256 844244 All ticket prices include a booking fee. The Anvil Trust is an independent educational charity. Without the booking fee, we would not be able to offer the current level and variety of programme at The Anvil and The Haymarket, or our extensive work with schools and young people. Fax: 01256 366900 Email: box.office@anvilarts.org.uk Website: www.anvilarts.org.uk Post: Box Office, Anvil Arts, Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR Reserved tickets are held for 3 days or until an hour before the performance, whichever is sooner. After this time, unpaid reservations will be released. Sold out performances: Please contact the Box Office to join the waiting list. Group Booking For information on group booking rates and availability, please email group.booking@anvilarts.org.uk or call the Group Booking Line on 01256 366935 (answer service when not staffed). Box Office 01256 844244 You can pay by: Mastercards and all Visa cards Postal orders and Anvil Arts vouchers Support The Anvil Trust – now and in future The Anvil Trust is grateful for the support of the following: The Anvil Trust is a registered charity. If you like what we do, please consider supporting us. Sponsors and Corporate Members: We do not accept personal cheques Donations Please do not send cash through the post A one-off or regular donation will be used to support our programme of events. The Great Music of the World fund specifically supports the International Concert Series. Please contact the Box Office for details. Gift Vouchers: Anvil Arts gift vouchers can be used for tickets at any Anvil Arts venue, and are valid for twelve months. Available from the box office. Please note we do not accept Theatre Tokens No refunds can be given. We offer ticket cancellation protection – please contact the Box Office for details, or visit www.ticketplangroup.com Exchange and resale of tickets Once tickets have been printed, they can be exchanged within the run of the same event for tickets of the same value at a cost of 50p per ticket. Lost tickets for reserved seats can be reprinted at a cost of 50p per ticket. We operate a resale facility on sold out perfomances (admin fee applies). Become a Friend Enjoy priority booking, no postage charges, advance information and other benefits. Please contact the Box Office for details. Make a gift in your will By including The Anvil Trust in your will, you will also reduce your inheritance tax bill – a nice thought. Supported by: Paying less for your tickets Conditions of sale Discounts are available for performances where stated It is the nature of live performance that start and running times may vary. Only one discount can apply to any one ticket Anvil Arts reserves the right to introduce discounts and special offers at any time, and these cannot be applied to tickets already purchased. Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult ticket holder Infants in arms: children under 2 years old when accompanied by an adult ticket holder require an infant in arms ticket, price £1 (available at selected performances only). For full terms and conditions of sale, contact the box office, or see www.anvilarts.org.uk Please note: details in this brochure were correct at the time of going to press, but changes may be unavoidable. You may be asked to provide proof of eligibility www.anvilarts.org.uk 39 General information The Anvil and The Haymarket foyers are open one hour before all performances. Bars at both The Anvil and The Haymarket are located in the stalls and circle foyers. The bars open pre-show and during the interval, serving a selection of beer, wine, spirits, soft drinks, hot beverages, confectionery and ice cream. For most performances interval drinks can be pre-ordered at the bar and may be taken into the auditorium in plastic glasses. To respect fellow audience members and performers, re-admission to the auditorium with drinks once the performance has started will not be permitted. We operate a Challenge 21 Policy in our venues. After the auditorium doors have closed, latecomers may only be admitted at a suitable point in the performance, at the discretion of the Duty Manager. Anvil Arts reserves the right to refuse admission and to request any ticket holder to leave the building. Sound levels are monitored in accordance with the conditions of the licensing authority. Photography and recording of any kind, including the use of mobile phones, is strictly prohibited within the auditorium. Access facilities Anvil Arts operates a free Access List in order to improve our service to patrons with access needs. Registration forms are available from the Box Office or Anvil Arts website. The Anvil and The Forge •Both of our ticket counters have drop down counters for wheelchair users. The Haymarket •The Anvil and The Haymarket are equipped with infra-red hearing enhancement systems for use with headsets or portable induction loops. Both are available from the Stewards’ point. •If you require any help in planning your visit, please contact the Box Office. Up to six wheelchair spaces in The Anvil, and up to two in The Forge. Lift to Circle level and accessible toilets on both floors. Two wheelchair spaces at Stalls level, and two at Circle level, reached via a lift. Lift to all levels, a platform lift to The Exchange, and accessible toilets on the ground floor. Blue badge parking is available in car parks within a short distance of both The Anvil and The Haymarket. Please see www.basingstoke.gov.uk for full details. This brochure is available in large print, and we will produce it for you in other formats such as Braille on request. 40 Box Office 01256 844244 Calendar September Sat 13, 7.00pm Fri 19, 8pm Sat 20, 7.30pm Fri 26, 7.45pm Fri 26, 8pm Sun 28, 7.30pm Sat 6, 7.30pm Sat 13, 7.30pm Thu 18, 2pm Fri 19, 11am & 2pm Sat 20, 11am & 2pm Sun 21, 11am & 2pm Wed 24, 7.30pm Thu 25, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 26, 7.30pm Sat 27, 2pm & 7.30pm A Ray of Hope Variety Show Jon Richardson Champions of Magic Chas & Dave Carrie Elkin Jim Davidson Carnival Hall 10th Year Celebration Ruby Wax The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo The Gruffalo Design for Murder Design for Murder Design for Murder Design for Murder The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Forge The Anvil 3 4 5 6 6 7 The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket 3 3 4 4 4 4 5 5 5 5 The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Forge The Anvil 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Ha Ha Hood Sixties Gold Kate Rusby WorldService Project/Zodiak Trio The Illegal Eagles Maz O’Connor Dr Hook Jimmy Carr Alan Davies Orchestra of the Age of Enlightenment John Mayall 10cc Lizanne Knott The Royal Air Force in Concert Bond and Beyond Omid Djalili Luke Daniels Wed 1, 7.30pm Thu 2, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 3, 7.30pm Sat 4, 7.30pm Wed 8, 8pm Thu 9, 7.30pm Fri 10, 7.30pm Not About Heroes Not About Heroes Country Roads Viva Santana Stephen K Amos Sing-a Long Songs of Wartime Pride and Prejudice www.anvilarts.org.uk 41 October (continued) The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket 13 14 14 15 15 15 15 17 18 18 19 20 21 Sat 1, 7.30pm Grimethorpe Colliery Band The Anvil Tue 4, 7.45pm Music Theatre Wales: The Trial The Anvil Wed 5, 7.30pm Jethro The Anvil Wed 5, 7.45pm Zoe Muth and the Lost High Rollers The Forge Thu 6, 7.45pm Vampires Rock The Anvil Thu 6, 8pm John Renbourn and Wizz Jones The Forge Fri 7, 7.45pm St. Petersburg Philharmonic Orchestra The Anvil Sat 8, 2pm I Believe in Unicorns Basingstoke Discovery Centre Sat 8, 7.45pm Dancing in the Streets The Anvil Sat 8, 8pm Winter Mountain The Forge Sun 9, 7pm Basingstoke Symphony Orchestra The Anvil Wed 12, 7.45pm Philip Glass Ensemble The Anvil Thu 13, 7.30pm Joan Armatrading The Anvil Fri 14, 7.45pm Marty Wilde’s Rock ‘n’ Roll Party The Anvil Sat 15, 8pm An Evening of Burlesque The Anvil Sat 15, 8.15pm Gentle Men The Forge Sun 16, 3pm Crazy for Gershwin The Anvil Tue 18, 8pm Jimmy Carr The Anvil Tue 18, 8.15pm Emily Portman Trio The Forge Wed 19, 7.30pm Al Murray The Anvil Thu 20, 8pm Brit Floyd The Anvil Thu 20, 8.15pm Martin Harley The Forge Fri 21, 7.30pm Brodowski String Quartet The Forge Fri 21, 7.45pm 5-4-3-2-1 It’s The Manfreds in Concert The Anvil Sat 22, 7.45pm Basingstoke Choral Society: Elijah The Anvil Sun 23, 3pm Last Night of the Autumn Proms The Anvil Thu 27, 7.45pm Bournemouth Symphony Orchestra The Anvil Fri 28, 7.45pm Show of Hands The Anvil Sun 30, 2.30pm & 8pm Paul Hollywood The Anvil 22 23 24 24 24 24 25 26 Sat 11, 7.30pm Mon 13, 7pm Tue 14, 7pm Wed 15, 7.30pm Thu 16, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 17, 7.30pm Sat 18, 2pm & 7.30pm Tue 21, 7.30pm Thu 23, 7.30pm Fri 24, 7.30pm Sat 25, 7.30pm Wed 29, 7.30pm Fri 31, 7.30pm One Man Lord of the Rings Shakespeare Schools Festival Shakespeare Schools Festival Double Death Double Death Double Death Double Death Tony Stockwell Dylan Thomas: Return Journey The Bootleg Shadows The Masters of the House Songbird Three Men in a Boat November Sat 1, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 7, 11am & 1.30pm Sat 8, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm Sun 9, 11am & 1.30pm Wed 12, 7.30pm Thu 13, 2pm & 7.30pm Fri 14, 7.30pm Sat 15, 2pm & 7.30pm 42 Three Men in a Boat We’re Going on a Bear Hunt We’re Going on a Bear Hunt We’re Going on a Bear Hunt Shady Business Shady Business Shady Business Shady Business The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket 26 26 26 23 27 28 28 28 29 29 29 29 30 30 23 31 31 31 32 32 33 21 25 25 25 27 27 27 27 Box Office 01256 844244 November (continued) BATS: The Wizard of Oz BATS: The Wizard of Oz BATS: The Wizard of Oz BATS: The Wizard of Oz BATS: The Wizard of Oz BATS: The Wizard of Oz BATS: The Wizard of Oz BATS: The Wizard of Oz The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 Wed 3, 7.45pm Thu 11, 10.30am & 6pm Fri 12, 10.30am & 6pm Sat 13, 2pm & 6pm Sun 14, 2pm & 6pm Tue 16, 10.30pm & 6pm Wed 17,10.30am & 6pm Fri 19, 6pm Sat 20, 2pm & 6pm Sun 21, 2pm & 6pm Mon 22, 2pm & 6pm Tue 23, 2pm & 6pm Wed 24, 11am & 3pm Fri 26, 3pm Sat 27, 2pm & 6pm Sun 28, 2pm & 6pm Mon 29, 2pm & 6pm Tue 30, 2pm & 6pm Wed 31, 2pm Classics by Candlelight Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil 33 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 36 Wed 3, 10.30am & 1.30pm Thu 4, 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 5, 10.30am & 4.30pm Sat 6, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm Sun 7, 12pm & 3pm Thu 11, 10.30am & 1.30pm Fri 12, 10.30am & 4.30pm Sat 13, 11am, 1.30pm & 4pm Sun 14, 12pm & 3pm Tue 16, 7.30pm Wed 17, 7.30pm Thu 18, 7.30pm Fri 19, 7.30pm Sat 20, 7.30pm Sun 21, 7.30pm The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus The Life and Adventures of Santa Claus Let There Be Christmas Rat Pack Live Christmas Party Rat Pack Live Christmas Party Rat Pack Live Christmas Party Rat Pack Live Christmas Party Carols and Capers The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket The Haymarket 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 34 33 35 35 35 35 35 The Anvil The Anvil The Anvil 36 36 36 Thu 20, 7.15pm Fri 21, 7.15pm Sat 22, 2.15pm & 7.15pm Sun 23, 2.15pm Wed 26, 7.15pm Thu 27, 7.15pm Fri 28, 7.15pm Sat 29, 2.15pm & 7.15pm December January Fri 2, 2pm & 6pm Sat 3, 2pm & 6pm Sun 4, 3pm Cinderella Cinderella Cinderella Key The Anvil The Haymarket The Forge Basingstoke Discovery Centre www.anvilarts.org.uk 43 Box Office 01256 844244 www.anvilarts.org.uk Administration 01256 819797 Churchill Way, Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QR Registered Charity no. 1034961 Please note: details in this programme were correct at the time of going to press, but changes may be 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