Brendan Cole live tour all night long Strictly the Hottest Ticket
Among the Strictly touring live shows , it is almost a tradition that Brendan Cole performances sell tickets by the bucket load ! PMB Presentations , the presenters of this ninth Brendan Cole Tour , marvel at the fanatical audience support and the feedback from theatres and halls who say that a Brendan Cole Show is the yardstick by which other Strictly associated shows are measured . These are not sit back and watch productions ... each show is full on high energy dance dynamite , up close and personal , with scintillating guest dancers , and a scorching 14 piece band and singers ; superb choreography , stunning lighting and amazing special effects . The audience get to see every style of ballroom and Latin dance from Brendan and his hand-picked championship dancers ( each new production features a different cast ) performed to the music and songs of some of the greatest legends and contemporary artistes . Every new production features at least eight dancers , fourteen musicians and singers , twenty - thirty musical numbers , dozens of dance shoes and hundreds of costumes .
Three Nations Under One Groove
Buxton Opera House hosts the concert that Patsy Cline never gave .
An evening of song , laughter and legendary stories is promised in this enthralling tribute to the music , life and times of one of the world ’ s biggest country music stars , Patsy Cline . It is over 50 years since Cline left a great legacy of hit records . A wonderful new show at Buxton Opera House on Sunday 19 March pays tribute to country music ’ s world renowned superstar . Featuring the star of the West End production Patsy , the fabulously talented Sandy Kelly . Joining Kelly is George Hamilton V with his special tribute to his father George Hamilton IV . One of the true greats of country music and one of Patsy ’ s closest friends , Hamilton ’ s many hits include Abilene , Early Morning Rain and She ’ s A Little Bit Country . The show starts at 7.30pm . Tickets for Patsy Cline , The Concert She Never Gave are priced at £ 25.50 , discounts are available . To buy tickets call 01298 72190 or visit www . buxtonoperahouse . org . uk
Goldilocks & The Three Bears at The Derby Theatre Tuesday 18 April 2017
Goldilocks is a mischievous little girl with hair as bright as gold . Always on the lookout for an adventure , one day her curiosity leads her to a house full of many surprises . With a family of friendly bears , a beautiful bluebird and bowls of delicious porridge , this ballet is just right ! Bringing this classic children ’ s story to life , Goldilocks & The Three Bears is the perfect opportunity for your little ones to enjoy live ballet , music and theatre for the first time . The 2pm performance will be a relaxed performance , aimed at anyone who would benefit from a more relaxed performance environment , including people with an Autistic Spectrum Condition , Sensory or Communications Disorders , or a learning disability . Please contact the Box Office for details .
Marlowe Players : The Big Killing
This remarkable concert sees the National Youth Jazz Orchestra join forces with its German and Dutch counterparts ( BuJazzO and NJJO ) for an evening of exceptional music making from the leading lights of Europe ’ s next generation of jazz musicians . Following a hugely successful collaboration between NYJO and BuJazzO in 2014 , the two bands resolved to work together again , and then our Dutch friends from the Nationaal Jeugd Jazz Orkest asked if they could also be involved ! All three ensembles have a maximum age of 25 and comprise the best young jazz musicians from their respective countries . Fresh from a joint tour of Germany and the Netherlands in September 2016 , NYJO , BuJazzO and NJJO bring the twin spirits of collaboration and cultural exchange to the Royal Concert Hall . Don ’ t miss this opportunity to hear Europe ’ s finest emerging jazz talent in action . Tickets : Royal Centre Nottingham & Concert Hall 0115 989 5555 www . trch . co . uk
When the Marlowe Players were looking for a play for their spring production , one of the members , Chris Davies , knew there was only one option for him : The Big Killing by Philip Mackie .
“ We ’ d looked at it during one of our play-reading evenings ,” says Chris , “ and I was really taken with it . The characters are excellent and are really fleshed-out so that you can get your teeth into them . “ I thought I would love to be in it or to direct it . When the Marlowes said they needed a director for the next play , I said I ’ d be happy to do The Big Killing .” Philip Mackie ’ s 1962 work is said to be reminiscent of Frederick Knott ’ s masterpiece Dial M For Murder . The Big Killing features former racing driver Peter Ashbury who creates a web of circumstantial evidence to trap his wife into becoming the prime suspect in a murder he has committed . He thinks nothing is worth doing unless it ’ s a gamble – the bigger the odds the better . “ Peter is one of the best characters we ’ ve had in any of the plays I ’ ve seen since I joined the Marlowes five years ago ,” says Chris , “ because he ’ s a sociopath . He ’ s so good at hiding how maniacal he is . “ I thought I ’ d love the chance to play him or if I could help to develop the character and put him on stage , that would be brilliant .” Simon Paget who last played Willoughby in the Marlowes ’ 2014 production of Jane Austen ’ s Sense and Sensibility , plays Peter . “ He ’ s really taken to the role ,” says Chris . He ’ s enjoying the challenge – it ’ s such a big role . He ’ s got things he wants to do with the character and he ’ s taking direction well . In fact I couldn ’ t be happier with the whole cast .” The Marlowe Players will perform The Big Killing at Darley Abbey Village Hall from March 28-April 1 . For tickets go to marlowe-players . co . uk or call 07961 607372
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