Events

Irish Night with Steam Radio

Wednesday 17 March 8.00pm

Steam Radio are Andy McLaughlin (Acoustic Guitar, Windsynth, English Great Pipes and whistles), Dan Hands (Fiddle and Keyboards), Martin Matthews (Electric guitar, Mandolin, Bouzouki) Steve Farrow (Bass), Stephen Fletcher (Drums) and Tony Martin (Vocals).

Together they rework some favourite traditional numbers and give an airing to original material inspired by years of immersion in Celtic music.

All tickets: £8.00 (to include traditional Irish food)

Ella

Thursday 25 March 8.00pm

A sensational show about the life and music of one of the jazz greats Ella Fitzgerald, written and performed by the internationally acclaimed singer Sandi Russell and accompanied by her trio.

This multi-media show, with archival images of Ella’s America and fellow musicians will give new depth and dimension to the life and work of ‘the first lady of jazz’.

All Tickets: £8.00

Tania Opland and Mike Freeman

Wednesday 28 April at 8.00pm

This Anglo-Alaskan duo have been on the road together since May '95 in a unique collaboration which combines their distinctly separate musical backgrounds, bringing their exuberant music and wild tales to audiences around the world. 

Hammered dulcimer, guitar, violin, cittern, Native American flute, percussion... with songs in many languages and rhythmic roots from Siberia to Morocco.

All tickets £6.00

A Spring Concert

Saturday 14 May, 7.30pm

A evening of classical music featuring Faurer’s Requiem and other light music.

Tickets: £7.00 / £5.00 concessions / £2.00 children

Available from (01388) 834359 / 747621 or any Choir member.

Vin Garbutt in Concert

Wednesday 26 May, 8.00pm

Vin Garbutt is one of the best known performers on the folk scene today, and one of the most sought-after. His songwriting is witty and powerful, tackling thought-provoking issues which others prefer to avoid, and he is an accomplished guitarist and a fine whistle player.

All tickets: £10.00

Tea Dances

Tuesday’s 1.30 until 3.30pm (except 27 October, 22 and 29 December, 30 March)

Enjoy an afternoon of dancing in The Eden Theatre, under the guidance of expert John Beaty. Dances are a mix of modern sequence dances.

Tickets: £2.00

Refreshments are available.