Friday 3 rd October:
THE MODERN GUITAR TRIO
Worcester Classical Guitar Society
19.30 (RH)
Three of the UK’s most outstanding Spanish Guitarist’s, Vincent Lindsey-Clark, Roland Chadwick & Roland Gallery; joined forces in 2001 to form the Modern Guitar Trio - delivering their own brand of all that is beautiful and passionate about the Spanish Guitar.
The trio will be performing pieces from their CD, including Chadwick’s beautiful & highly emotive ‘The Wendy House’ & the evocative ‘Letter from LA’, Clarke’s epic sonata ‘Melodica’ & Gallery’s wonderfully
melodic ‘2 Fusion Pieces’.
Box Office: (01886) 832715
Tickets: £12.00 (£8.00 concessions) Under 16s free
Enquiries: Worcester Classical Guitar Society
Saturday 4 th October:
THE DOUDOU CISSOKO TRIO - In Concert
20.00 (WAW)
Doudou Cissoko is one of the new generation of kora virtuosi (the 21 stringed African harp-lute!) Doudou, who has now settled in France, started to compose at the age of 14. As a singer-songwriter he continues his family tradition (the Cissokos are all celebrated Senagalese griots), but also brings western influences into his soothing, beautiful and very accessible music. Singing in ‘Mandinka’ and ‘Wolof’ (Senegal’s main languages), Doudou’s voice brims simultaneously with youthful vigour and timeless wisdom – and he has huge charisma!
Doudou Cissoko’s kora (which he made himself) and superb vocals are backed by the percussion of Alicia Davies (Badejo Dance Co, Seckou Keita, Jalirafunta) and the cello of Jenny Adejayan (Antonio Forcione).
The show is in two parts; in the first half, the music is more meditative and quiet and then towards the end of the second half, the band plays up-tempo music so people can join in, dance if they wish & sing along to choruses.
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £8.00 (£6.00 concessions)
Family Ticket: £23.00 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
The Doudou tour is subsidised and supported by ‘Shindig’, Worcestershire’s rural and community touring scheme. Shindig is financially supported by Worcestershire Consortium of Arts Officers & Arts Council England (WM)
Friday 17 th October:
HELL IN A CELLAR
Comedy Club
20.30 (RH)
The end of Summer getting you down? The ever darkening skies bringing tears to your eyes? Does the thought of dragging out your gloves for another year make you want to retch?.....
Well then – come to where it’s always toasty & the laughs warm your bones! Some top comedians from around the UK and here in dear old Worcester, attempt to poke your laugh enzymes & stimulate the giggle boscoron (located near your chuckle whizz in the brain!)
Tickets available on the door
Tickets: £4.00 (£3.00 concessions)
Saturday 18 th October:
SEVERN SPIRIT
Simon Fletcher, Jeff Phelps, Dan Phelps
20.00 (RH)
Enjoy the stories, poetry & music of the river…
The entertainment will take you on an enchanting journey along the River Severn – its industry & culture – and the great Severn Bore…
Simon is a freelance writer and poet/performer of whose poetry Ted Hughes said ‘ I enjoyed the fluency, the economy, the pure tone, the pang.’ Jeff is a novelist, short story writer and award-winning poet. Dan is an award-winning composer & music teacher, whose work has been performed across the UK.
Together they have taken the River Severn as inspiration for their work in writing, storytelling & music – having spent most of their lives within a stones throw of its banks…
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £5.00 (£3.00 concessions)
Family Ticket: £14.00 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
Tues 28 th/ Wed 29 th/ Thurs 30 th/ Fri 31 st Oct/ Sat 1 st Nov:
BLOODY POETRY – by Howard Brenton
Melting Pot Theatre Company
19.30 (RH)
Fresh from the soaraway success of Macbeth, Melting Pot, Worcester’s acclaimed independent theatre company, brings you Bloody Poetry by Howard Brenton. A witty, funny, sexy and ultimately very moving play about the unravelling of ideals of literature and love in the face of the reality of human relationships.
Percy Bysshe Shelley, idealist & radical poet, with his eyes on the sublime; meets raffish, famous and fabulously talented George Byron, whose eyes tend to linger on the ladies in the party. In exile in Italy, Mary Shelley and Claire Clairemont make up the half of the ménage a quatre whose outrageous exploits shock staid, middle class England but ultimately lead to tragedy.
Box Office: 01905 611427
Tickets: £9.50 (£7.50 concessions)
Sunday 2 nd November:
ASERE – In Concert
19.30 (WAW)
Asere’s superb interpretation of Cuba’s musical traditions has produced a creative repertoire that’s both deeply respectful of their Cuban heritage but also has an exciting contemporary edge of its own, blessed by inventive song-writing & a soulful groove, building fresh sound for a new generation. Since 1998, Asere have performed constantly across Europe wowing audiences with their dynamic show & infectious energy!
The band performs with an exciting range of instruments including bongos, congas, cajon, cowbell, timbale, claves, maracas and more!...
So come & dance to the rhythms of ‘son’ or just listen to the formidable skills of these world-class musicians.
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £8.00 (£6.00 concessions)
Family Ticket: £23.00 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
The Asere tour is subsidised and supported by ‘Shindig’, Worcestershire’s rural and community touring scheme. Shindig is financially supported by Worcestershire Consortium of Arts Officers & Arts Council England (WM)
Saturday 15 th November:
AN EVENING WITH RAY MYTTON
20.00 (RH)
An intimate candle-lit concert by multi-guitarist & community music leader Ray Mytton, performing his own evocative songs & compositions as well as muic from Renaissance, Baroque & other classical eras. Ray’s compositions are inspired by inner peace, drawing upon the old to create the new.
There will be something for everyone, from Celtic to Classical. An eclectic mix of songs and airs, reels and ragas, using the English & Spanish classical guitars, the Renaissance lute, and modern steel & 12 string guitars. The music will be woven together with gentle & inspiring conversation about Ray’s work & music in the modern age.
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00 concessions)
Family Ticket: £19.50 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
Saturday 22 nd November:
SHADES OF SUMMER
Dampiers Round
20.00 (RH)
Dampier’s round weave together an evening of music, rhythm and song. ‘Dampiers’ have played folk festivals around the country, this year at both Sidmouth & Whitby. They are well known in this area for their hi-energy ceilidh/barn dances & this concert features mostly their own tunes & songs! Moira can make your feet tap with her sizzling fiddle playing, whilst Clare runs through your emotions with her beautiful flute style. Rhythmic accompaniment from Peter’s guitar keeps things moving apace. Guest artists ‘Glamba’ will amaze with their Samba style drum beats, and then there’s one final surprise ‘Dampiers’ are keeping to themselves!
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £6.00 (£5.00 concessions)
Saturday 29 th November:
CAFÉ SUBTERRANEA!
20.00 – 23.00 (WAW)
Come & chill out, be entertained, be challenged & feel moved by a host of local talent as Café Subterranea stirs up another casserole of creative possibilities! With its usual panache, the evening delivers an eclectic and vibrant line-up of music, art, film, dance, poetry, theatre, magic, song & lots more – making it an evening out with a real difference!
Also on the menu will be a great veggie supper & bar, making Café Subterranea the most unique night out in Worcester!
Tickets: £5.00 (£4 concessions) Available on the door
(Doors, Food & Bar open from 19.15)
Friday 5 th December:
AUTUMN STRINGS
Worcester Classical Guitar Orchestra, Worcester Guitar Quartet, Rawlinson & Filer Duo & Worcester Youth Guitar Orchestra
19.30 (RH)
Experience the classical guitar as you have never experienced it before!
The senior members of the society present their annual end-of-year showcase featuring the extraordinary guitar orchestra & quartet, performing several musical detours through the music of Ireland & Scotland in this diverse programme. The juniors, meanwhile, may always be relied upon to provide classical music with a twist…
The most fun you will ever have with a gaggle of guitars!
Please reserve your tickets early to avoid disappointment.
Box Office: (01886) 832715
Tickets: £6.50 (£4.00 concessions) Under 16s free
Enquiries: Worcester Classical Guitar Society
Saturday 6 th December:
GLAMBA – Christmas Special! Family Show - all ages!
Theatrical Percussion Group
19.00 (RH)
“Glamba” are a fun theatrical percussion group who perform a unique blend of Brazilian, African & Western beats that are fused together to create a dynamic force of rhythm ‘n’ soul.
In recent years, Glamba have imprinted their infectious style on the theatre, street & carnival scene across the UK, & in 2007/8, played in Barbados, Australia & New York . The performance features, multi media effects & contains a diverse range of art forms including dance, vocals & a tantalizing mix of percussive rhythms. The show is lively, fun & exciting & includes a wide variety of instruments from traditional samba drums through to experimental & contemporary work with drum-kits, dustbins, saucepans & yes, even a kitchen sink! Audience participation is a key feature of any Glamba show – clapping, stomping, in-seat & on-stage participation makes the night a truly unforgettable one!
Join with the glitter & glitz of the festive period & sing along to some of those favourite songs with the Glamba Samba Santas!!
Box Office: (01905) 21095
Tickets: £7.00 (£5.00 concessions) Family friendly show
Family Ticket: £20.00 (2 adults & 2 children under 16)
Combined Family Workshop & Performance Ticket:£37.00(for 2 adults & 2 children under 16) – see Family Arts Workshops overleaf for details.
Open 10.00 – 17.00 Monday – Friday / & 10.00 – 12.00 Saturdays, term time).
If you would like to know more about exhibiting in the gallery at Worcester Arts Workshop, please telephone on (01905) 21095
Exhibition extended by popular demand into September!
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