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Cherishing the past, looking to the future

‘Excellent in all areas’ ISI Inspection 2015

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Thanks to our funders

Artrix Slideslow Drive, Bromsgrove, B60 1PQ Supported by: The William A Cadbury Trust, The Saintbury Trust, The Grimmitt Trust, The David Morgan Music Trust

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Welcome to our Spring/Summer brochure which is packed full of entertainment.

I’m delighted to have taken over as Artrix’s new Director. So much has been achieved in the last 10 years at Artrix and I’m very much looking forward to working with staff, Trustees and volunteers to ensure that opportunities to participate in arts and culture are available to as many people as possible.

This year we celebrate our 11th birthday and, as we enter our second decade, our focus will be on continuing to deliver an exciting and varied programme of events, attracting new audiences and engaging with young people. Our Next Decade event on 28th April will showcase the work of young people and demonstrate our commitment to the next generation of artists and performers. With the support of Arts Council England, we have been able to extend our programme of family entertainment this season and are thrilled to be able to showcase work from regional theatre and dance companies specialising in work for children, young people and families.

Thank you so much to everyone who has donated to our 10th Birthday appeal so far, we have almost reached our target of £10,000 which is a fantastic start to Artrix’s next decade. Hannah Phillips Director

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Exhibitions 39

Workshops 36

Diary 42

Film 34


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Tuesday 8th to Thursday 10th March at 7.30pm£10 (£5)

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BROMSGROVE SCHOOL presents

SWEENEY TODDEvil Judge Turpin lusts for the beautiful wife of a London barber and transports him to Australia for a crime he did not commit. Returning after 15 years and calling himself Sweeney Todd, the now-mad man vows revenge, applying his razor to unlucky customers and shuttling the bodies down to Mrs. Lovett, who uses them in her meatpie shop. Though many fall to his blade, he will not be satisfied until he slits Turpin’s throat.(hire)

STEWART FRANCIS presents

PUNGENT - sold outSecond extra date due to overwhelming greed! (16+: Adult themes and language)

www.stewartfrancis.com

Friday 11th March at 8pm£18.50

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THE MANFREDS present

HITS, JAZZ & BLUES TOUR - sold outOriginal Manfred Mann members Paul Jones, Mike Hugg and Tom McGuinness are joined by Rob Townsend, Marcus Cliffe and Simon Currie as the exciting new line-up of The Manfreds.

www.themanfreds.com

Saturday 12th March at 8pm£20.50

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PAUL SINHA presents

POSTCARDS FROM THE Z LISTPaul returned to the Edinburgh Fringe in the summer of 2015 after a four-year, self-imposed exile during which real life had taken over. Looking back, life as a travelling single gaysian delivering lefty, liberal jokes was quite straightforward. Now he has to juggle the responsibilities of being an uncle, being in an actual relationship for the first time in twenty years, and being that bloke, from that quiz, in that poorly-fitting white suit. It’s not easy.

(18+: Adult themes and language)www.paulsinha.com

Saturday 5th March at 8pm£15

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BIRMINGHAM REP presents

FOLKWinnie’s no ordinary nun. A swearing, smoking Guinness fan, who loves a sing-song with Stephen. She lives life to the fullest. But she’s got a secret. Stephen’s lost his job – and lost his way. Finding solace in music, he knows he must start again… but how? Ballsy and outspoken, teenager Kayleigh is in charge of her life. No one tells her what to do. However, a mind-blowing discovery leads her to Winnie and Stephen and together they start a journey that will transform their lives forever. Surprising and poignant, Folk is a hilarious and not-so-holy story of hope, coming together and finding your feet when your world is turned upside down.

Monday 14th March at 8pm£12 (£10) (in the studio)

OUT OF THE BOX presents

WHO DO YOU THINK WE ARE?End of term show. Drawing on this term’s theme of characters and stereotypes, Out of the Box youth theatre will be presenting a series of original devised performance pieces to showcase their learning and stage skills.

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Sunday 13th March at 6pm£8 (£6)

BARNSTORMERS Sit back and enjoy a great Saturday night out as Barnstormers Comedy’s compere introduces three top comedians from the London/National stand-up comedy circuit. Barnstormers Comedy prides itself on finding the funniest, cleverest and maybe silliest comedians out there so a great night of entertainment is guaranteed.

(18+: Adult themes and language)www.barnstormerscomedy.com

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Friday 18th March at 8pm£18 (£5 unemployed, disabled & students over 25) + FREE tickets for ages 8-25

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BROMSGROVE CONCERTS presents

BENYOUNES STRING QUARTETZara Benyounes violin Emily Holland violin Tetsuumi Nagata viola Kim Vaughan cello

Mozart String Quartet in D K575 Ian Venables String Quartet Op 32 (1998) Debussy String Quartet

On their first visit to Bromsgrove this young quartet play traditional masterworks and Worcester composer Ian Venables’ String Quartet, commissioned by Droitwich Concert Club for their 25th anniversary in 1998.

www.bromsgrove-concerts.org.uk www.benyounesquartet.com

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NATIONAL THEATRE LIVE presents

HANGMEN (15)

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In his small pub in the northern English town of Oldham, Harry (David Morrissey – The Walking Dead, State of Play) is something of a local celebrity. But what’s the second-best hangman in England to do on the day they’ve abolished hanging? Amongst the cub reporters and pub regulars dying to hear Harry’s reaction to the news, his old assistant Syd (Andy Nyman – Peaky Blinders, Death at a Funeral) and the peculiar Mooney (Johnny Flynn – Clouds of Sils Maria) lurk with very different motives for their visit.

Running time approx. 180 minswww.ntlive.nationaltheatre.org.uk

Tuesday 15th March at 7pm£17 (£14 students)

CARAVANCaravan are considered by many to be the undisputed, unsung heroes of the British prog movement. Often quoted as being one of the most formidable acts to emerge from the 60s progressive rock scene, over the years they have managed to achieve cult status and have maintained a passionate and diehard following. The current Caravan line-up includes Pye Hastings (1968 founding member: guitar, lead vocals), Geoffrey Richardson (joined 1972: viola, guitar, flute, vocals), Jan Schelhaas (keyboards), Jim Leverton (bass, vocals) and Mark Walker (drums, percussion).

www.officialcaravan.co.uk

Thursday 17th March at 8pm£22.50


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TEA AND TENACITY presents

TINNED GOODSSue and Rachel have not spoken since the miners walked out three months earlier. With their friendship suffering from the strain of politics, picket lines and principles, forgotten wrongs resurface and loyalties are pushed to the limit. In this tight-knit town, as the miners’ wives move from background to centre-stage, can the women find a voice in a battle to save their relationships and their way of life? Tinned Goods features a cast of women playing multiple roles. With its historical context and pacey dialogue, it will entertain and provoke thought in equal measure.

(12+: Adult themes and language)www.teaandtenacity.co.uk

Saturday 19th March at 7.30pm£12 (£10) (in the studio)

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THE BOY WHO BIT PICASSO My name is Tony and I have the most extraordinary friend…Pablo Picasso! Come and play down on the farm with Tony and Picasso. We’ll have loads of fun, make crazy pictures and we’ll tell the true story of how a young boy became friends with one of the greatest artists who ever lived. Be sure to wear some play clothes because it’s going to get messy!

Devised and directed by Jake Oldershaw. Inspired by the book by Antony Penrose.

For ages 4 - 8 www.theuntiedartists.co.uk

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Sunday 20th March at 2pm and 5pm £6 (£4 under 16s) (in the studio)

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CARA DILLONCara Dillon has one of those rare talents you only come across a handful of times in your whole life. Her staggeringly beautiful voice has the ability to reach inside the soul of a song and imbue material with not only profound sweetness but also poignancy and depth. Whether she’s singing her native traditional songs of lost love and emigration, or their original compositions, you will be hard pressed to find a more emotive and captivating performer.

www.caradillon.co.uk

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Friday 25th March at 8pm£10 (£8) (in the studio)

MATTHEW BOURNE’S THE CAR MANEncore Screening

A sensational new dance event for cinemas from the internationally acclaimed choreographer Matthew Bourne and his Dance Company New Adventures, The Car Man is loosely based on Bizet’s popular opera Carmen and has one of the most thrilling and instantly recognisable scores in classical music, brilliantly arranged by Terry Davies. The familiar 19th Century Spanish cigarette factory becomes a greasy garage-diner in 1960’s America where the dreams and passions of a small-town are shattered by the arrival of a handsome stranger. Fuelled by heat and desire, the inhabitants are driven into an unstoppable spiral of greed, lust, betrayal and revenge.

Running time approx: 91 minutes

Wednesday 23rd March at 7.30pm£10

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ROBINSON-STONE The Robinson-Stone Brothers return to Artrix as the Dynamic Folk/Rock trio Robinson-Stone. Brothers Danny and Dean, now with the addition of another Robinson-Stone sibling, multi-instrumentalist Leyna, bring a night of live music from their well-received debut album Home as well as new material from their much anticipated self-titled second album Robinson-Stone. As a trio with their trademark sibling harmonies and expansive acoustic layers, Robinson-Stone have a vintage sound that has been dubbed an eclectic melting pot with nods to artists such as The Everley Brothers, The Eagles and The Corrs.

www.robinson-stone.com

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MARTIN HARLEY and DANIEL KIMBROMartin Harley is a supremely talented acoustic roots and blues guitarist, singer and songwriter with a burgeoning global reputation. Live at Southern Ground, his eagerly anticipated new album, was recorded in Nashville in collaboration with Daniel Kimbro (Jerry Douglas, Larkin Poe) on upright bass. Renowned for his prowess as a slide guitarist, Martin is almost unique in the UK in his playing lap slide. During year-round worldwide touring he’s absorbed a plethora of diverse influences, honing his craft into the classic songwriting style he possesses today.

www.martinharley.com www.danielkimbro.com

Tuesday 22nd March at 8pm£14



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Thursday 31st March and Friday 1st April at 8pm£17

ROVING CROWSRoving Crows are an original must-see act, with roots in Folk and Celtic music. Renowned for their high-energy live performance, their shows pull together funked up traditional tunes and catchy original song.Think powerful Celtic undertones and intoxicating tribal rhythms. The band comprises fiddle, guitar, bass, percussion and vocals. As well as almost constant national touring, the band has released 2 albums and 2 EPs since their launch in 2009. The most recent album Deliberate Distractions received 4* reviews in the Financial Times and R2 Magazine amongst many more.

www.rovingcrows.com

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Saturday 26th March at 8pm£14 (£12)

MARK WATSON presents I’M NOT HEREMark Watson returns with the follow-up show to his highly celebrated and successful Flaws. A seemingly minor problem at an airport is the starting point for a spiralling examination of identity in the digital age and search for meaning in our lives. But with an enormous number of jokes, luckily, as well as Watson’s customary flailing, chaotic audience interactions and all sorts of other fun.

www.markwatsonthecomedian.com(14+: Adult themes and language)

PONGO’S PARTYToday is the day that Pongo the Pig has been waiting for - that’s right, it’s his birthday! He is looking forward to a fantastic party... but the trouble is, nobody seems to remember! Molly-Moo is making a mess baking, Sheena is rehearsing with her band and Sally is in the middle of decorating - whatever can they be up to?

For ages 2 – 7. Don’t miss our Farm Friends Adventure Workshop before Pongo’s Party. See page 38 for information.

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Tuesday 29th March at 2pm£10 (£9 under 16s)



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LUKE DANIELS presents REVOLVE & ROTATE: THE POLYPHON CHRONICLESCelebrated folk musician and composer’s passion for our earliest music machine helps him embrace the very latest 21st century music technology. Using a restored Victorian music box called a Polyphon, he has written the first piece of music for the instrument in 129 years. With the aid of computer software sections of the music from the 20” steel discs can be looped or layered.

lukedanielsmusic.com

Saturday 2nd April at 7.30pm£14 (£12) (in the studio)

DURANFollowing their success at Artrix last March, DURAN return with more of the hits. A high-energy, authentic tribute to pop legends Duran Duran, the band recreate the unique excitement and blistering feel-good melodies of the original band. Expect all the hits - Save a Prayer, Rio, Planet Earth, The Reflex, Notorious, Ordinary World, Pressure Off and many more.

www.durandurantribute.co.uk

Saturday 2nd April at 8pm£15

MARK STEEL presents WHO DO I THINK I AM?“It never really bothered me that I’d never met my mum. It never occurred to me I needed to meet her to ‘find out who I was’, as it didn’t seem likely I’d discover I was someone different to who I thought I was. Could it turn out I was three stone lighter than I thought, or I spoke Italian or supported Arsenal or had a fear of Liquorice Allsorts? But after the birth of my own son, I realised it’s quite an event to have a child, and she may well remember giving birth to me, and maybe even the adoption.”

www.marksteelinfo.com

Sunday 3rd April at 8pm£15



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MODS VS ROCKERSMods vs Rockers is a spectacular music event where two great bands battle it out together on stage to see which musical style will come out the winner. Both bands will take to the stage together to trade tunes and see whose music should be crowned as the best of the 50s and 60s. Are you a Mod or are you a Rocker? Are you a Rocker? Does your world rock to the sound of the rockabilly beat? Then don your leather jacket, rev up your bike and show your support for the fabulous Del Ray Rockets, bringing to life the sounds of Elvis, Eddie Cochrane and all the kings of rock n’ roll. Or are you more of a Mod? If you like your suits sharp and your music even sharper, slip on your shades and get on your scoot to support the The Quik Beats, playing the A to Z of beat music from the Animals to the Zombies.

www.thequik.com www.thedelrayrockets.com

Friday 8th April at 8pm£14 (£12)

THREE KEEPERSWelcome to Flounder Rock Lighthouse, where three men live and work, with only each other and the seagulls for company. It’s Young ‘Arry’s first day- he’s dreamt of a life of adventure, so long as he can bring his teddy. Wise Old Tom and uptight Dick are there to teach ‘Arry the ropes, but he’s pretty hopeless. When the storm of the century threatens Flounder Rock, will disaster strike? Will the lamp shine true? Will they run out of biscuits?

For ages 6+years. Don’t miss our Flash Dance Workshop before Three Keepers. See page 38 for information.

Running Time: 55 mins (approx)www.winterwalker.org.uk

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Tuesday 5th April at 2pm£7 (£5 under 16s)

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ROYAL BALLET LIVE presents

GISELLELive Screening

Giselle is the quintessential Romantic classic, a love affair that begins in the real world and continues beyond the grave. For the ballerina this is a role of two contrasting halves: in Act I she must appear naïve and artless, her dancing alive with an earthy enthusiasm; in Act II she transforms into light and air, her dancing so ethereal as to seem weightless. In Peter Wright’s production, the dual aspect of the ballet is perfectly achieved: the first act dramatized in rich, naturalistic detail and the second with a spectral, moonlit beauty. Running time 2 hours 15 minutes including one interval

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Wednesday 6th April at 7.15pm£15 (£12 students and under 16s)



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THE ELO EXPERIENCE presents 10 YEAR ANNIVERSARY TOUR - sold outBetween 1972 and 1986 The Electric Light Orchestra achieved more combined UK and US Top 40 hits than any other band on the planet! 10538 Overture, Evil Woman, Living Thing, Diary of Horace Wimp, Don’t Bring Me Down and of course Mr Blue Sky went on to become the soundtrack of our lives. With a sensational string section, a stunning light show and large screen projection to further enhance the experience, why not come along and enjoy this incredible show which accurately reproduces the songs and sounds and takes you on a magical musical journey through time.

www.elotribute.com

Saturday 9th April at 8pm£23.50

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TOM STADE presents YOU’RE WELCOMEBrand new show from the UK’s favourite Canadian resident. Join Tom as he ruminates on life’s oddities and revels in his own perpetual shortcomings. Expect the brand new show to contain the customary Stade flair, uncompromising humour, insatiable mischief and heaps of inspired improvisation.People of Bromsgrove (and surrounding areas)… You’re welcome!

(16+: Adult themes and language)www.tomstade.co.uk

Thursday 14th April at 8pm£17 (£15 over 60s and students)

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REFORM THEATRE presents

THE DEBT COLLECTORSDon’t miss the brand new comedy The Debt Collectors from the nation’s favourite playwright John Godber, author of international hits Bouncers, Up N Under and Teechers. The Debt Collectors mixes money and love with the love of money, as two out of work actors fall into the world of debt recovery. It’s a role they despise but a job they were made for, and they are desperate for cash. Demanding money has never been as funny; they may be in the wrong job, but they are the best in the business.

www.reformtheatre.co.uk

Tuesday 12th April at 8pm£14 (£12 over 60s and students)


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BARNSTORMERSSit back and enjoy a great Saturday night out as Barnstormers Comedy’s compere introduces three top comedians from the London/National stand-up comedy circuit. Barnstormers Comedy prides itself on finding the funniest, cleverest and maybe silliest comedians out there so a great night of entertainment is guaranteed.


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Saturday 16th April at 8.30pm£14 (in the studio)

SURF’S UPThe spectacular Beach Boys tribute band Surf’s Up return to Artrix for the 4th time to help celebrate the 50th anniversary of the classic album Pet Sounds. The 10-piece Surf’s Up will play a complete set of Beach Boys songs. During the 2 hour show there will be plenty of fun, sun and surf hits and a splash of 1970s classics. If you’re a fan of the Beach Boys it’s time to get down to Artrix and Do It Again.

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Saturday 16th April at 8pm£15 (£13.50)

Friday 15th April at 8pm£16

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GENESIS CONNECTEDGenesis Connected is a UK tribute show celebrating the music of Genesis and the biggest selling acts connected: Peter Gabriel, Phil Collins and Mike & the Mechanics.This show has an incredible mix of material, from atmospheric anthems to chart toppers that will get the crowd dancing in the aisles. Hits spanning from the late 70s onwards including Turn It On Again, Sledgehammer, In The Air Tonight, Over My Shoulder, Against All Odds, That’s All, Solsbury Hill, You Can’t Hurry Love, The Living Years and many more.

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HUNTER AND THE BEARHunter And The Bear’s love of classic rock bands like Lynyrd Skynyrd and The Band shines through in both their song-writing and live performance - a powerful blend of folk, rock and country, with strong vocal harmonies and soaring guitar lines. Starting out as a duo, long-time friends Jimmy Hunter (lead guitar/mandolin) and Will Irvine (guitar/lead vocals and nicknamed “The Bear” at school) ended up at the same university in Newcastle writing songs together before heading south to London in 2012 in pursuit of gigs.

www.hunterandthebear.co.uk

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Friday 22nd April at 8pm£12

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KATHRYN ROBERTS and SEAN LAKEMANTwo of the British folk scenes most accomplished performers, Kathryn and Sean have graced stages the world over in a number of guises, however, the intimacy and strength of passion shown as a duo, combined with an eclectic repertoire ensures a rare treat for any listener. With a story that includes music making with the likes of Seth Lakeman, Cara Dillon, The Levellers, Kate Rusby and Show of Hands, Kathryn Roberts and Sean Lakeman have consolidated themselves as pillars of modern British folk.

www.kathrynrobertsandseanlakeman.com

Support: Kitty MacFarlane

Wednesday 20th April at 8pm£15

THE SPIRIT OF BROMSGROVE AWARDSThe Spirit of Bromsgrove Awards make a welcome return to the Bromsgrove calendar in 2016. Following the success of the awards in 2014, we will once again celebrate individuals and groups actively involved in the community, arts and sports from across Bromsgrove district. The event is organised by Bromsgrove District Council, Leisure and Cultural Services. For further information please contact [email protected]

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Tuesday 19th April at 7.30pmPrivate Hire


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ROBERT HABERMANN presents I GOT GERSHWIN!Award winning singer Robert Habermann’s new show I Got Gershwin presents a unique look at the great American songwriter George Gershwin from his birth to his untimely death at the age of 37. Not only does Robert sing Gershwin’s great songs but he also tells the story of this remarkable composer’s career - how George started out as a song plugger, then writing his first huge 1919 hit Swanee in twenty minutes on a bus! Musical director is Trevor Brown, who was musical director for Shirley Bassey, Michael Barrymore, Pop Idol and many Royal Variety shows.

www.roberthabermann.net

Saturday 23rd April at 7.30pm£12.50 (in the studio)

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ELAINE FEINSTEINElaine Feinstein is a prize-winning poet, novelist and translator and she has written biographies of Pushkin and Ted Hughes. Alive to her family origins in the Russian-Jewish diaspora, she developed a close affinity with the Russian poets of this and the last century. Feinstein has written 15 novels, many radio plays and television dramas.

www.bromsgrovewords.com(BAA)

Sunday 24th April at 7.30pm£15 (£7.50 students and under 16s) (in the studio)

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ED BYRNE presents OUTSIDE, LOOKING IN - sold outThat bloke. You know. The Irish guy. No, not the bald one. The other one. You know him. The one Carol from work really likes. Wait, that might be Jason Byrne. Anyway. Funny chap. Has a new show!

(16+: Adult themes and language)www.edbyrne.com

Saturday 23rd April at 8pm£19

THE PANTALOONS present

THE IMPORTANCE OF BEING EARNESTEverybody loves Ernest. The only trouble is, he doesn’t exist. Or does he? “You must not laugh at me, darling, but it had always been a girlish dream of mine to love someone whose name was Ernest...” Oscar Wilde’s comic masterpiece gets The Pantaloons treatment in this anarchic take on the classic comedy of manners.

www.thepantaloons.co.uk

Tuesday 26th April at 8pm£14 (£12)


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U2UKTaking you through four decades of some of the greatest rock anthems ever written and recreating the most captivating moments of the tours which have earned U2 their reputation as ‘The Worlds Greatest Rock Band’. U2UK’s explosive live performance will transport you to your very own U2 stadium show at Artrix with songs including Beautiful Day, Bad, Sunday Bloody Sunday, New Years Day, Pride, Streets Have No Name, Cedarwood Road, The Miracle of Joey Ramone, Song for Someone, Mysterious Ways, Vertigo and many many more!

www.u2ukshow.com

Friday 29th April at 7.30pm£15

ARTRIX: THE NEXT DECADEJoin our new Director, Hannah Phillips and the Artrix team for a FREE event hosted by BBC Midland’s Today presenter Joanne Malin and BBC Hereford and Worcester’s Tammy Gooding as we celebrate Artrix’s Next Decade. Enjoy performances from the comic housewife Barbara Nice, Britain’s Got Talent Saxophonist Julian Smith, Gladstone Wilson on keys, Vamos Theatre Company, Rogueplay Theatre alongside emerging artists, students and young people from local youth companies. This event has been funded by Birmingham City University

Thursday 28th April at 6pmLimited tickets available from the Box Office

NEXT PAGE PRODUCTIONS present

CALLING FOR HELP!A new interactive comedy by the writers of Invisible.

Sean wants to fight fires and save lives - so why is he working in a call centre with his mother-in-law Rachel? When his ambitions take a bizarre turn, Rachel starts to panic - he has put her family, home and job at risk! Meanwhile Sean is having fun....until he notices some strange goings-on. Why is Rachel so concerned about his marriage? Why is she turning everyone against him? And is his newborn baby really talking to him?

www.nextpageproductions.co.uk

Friday 29th April at 8pm£10 (£8) (in the studio)


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VIENNA FESTIVAL BALLET presents

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

www.viennafestivalballet.com

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Sunday 1st May at 2pm and 5pm£19 (£17.50 over 60s, £14.50 under 16s, Family of 4 (1+3 or 2+2) £64)

GREG FOOT presents CAUTION: SAFETY GOGGLES REQUIRED!Ever wondered why your fingers go wrinkly in the bath? What explosions in space really look like? Or why beans make you fart?! Well wonder no more. Fresh from Blue Peter and BBC’s Factomania join TV & YouTube Science Guy Greg Foot for an evening of curious questions and explosive answers. Oh, and a WARNING: This show features some VERY loud bangs and some HUGE flames!

For ages 9 - 99www.gregfoot.com

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Wednesday 4th May at 7pm£16 (£13 over 60s & under 16s) Family £40

JIVE TALKIN’The timeless repertoire of the Bee Gees is brought to life in this stunning stage production that is taking the country by storm. This charismatic ensemble boasts stars from TV and London’s West End and is fronted by real-life family members Darren, Gary and Jack Simmons making for an unrivalled vocal harmony blend. Backed up by a stunning band and live string section, you will be taken on an emotional journey from tender orchestrated 60s classics such as Massachusetts and Words, to the 70s Disco classics such as Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive and Tragedy.

www.beegeesstory.com

Saturday 30th April at 8pm£17.50


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CHRISTIAN O’CONNELL presents YOU’VE RUINED MY MORNING...AND OTHER FAN MAILChristian O’Connell has collected multiple radio awards as a national Breakfast show DJ for 16 years. He’s also collected multiple death threats, hate mail and abusive complaints. He’s collected them all for you to hear in this show. You’ll be stunned at what people actually complain about. Follow his journey from teenage mixtape maker to award winning DJ. Off the back of last season’s Sold Out national tour, in this, his 3rd stand-up show, enter Christian’s world of A-list weirdos, offended clowns and angry cat lovers.

(16+: Adult themes and language)www.christianoconnell.com

Friday 6th May at 8pm£15

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ELIO PACE presents THE BILLY JOEL SONGBOOKFollowing on from his highly-acclaimed reunion concerts in the USA with Billy Joel’s original touring band, Elio Pace delivers this sensational tour celebrating the phenomenal music of Billy Joel. Featuring the massive hits, Uptown Girl, Just The Way You Are and My Life as well as fan favourites such as Scenes From An Italian Restaurant, Goodnight Saigon and Piano Man. Don’t miss this wonderful opportunity to experience The Billy Joel Songbook in this electrifying concert performed by the dynamic singer/songwriter and piano-player, Elio Pace and his magnificent 6-piece band.

www.eliopace.com

Saturday 7th May at 7.30pm£22.50 (£20)

SAMPAD presents TRIBHANGI DANCE THEATRE IN SUKUMATribhangi Dance Theatre is an award winning dynamic dance company based in Johannesburg, South Africa. Their striking, high-energy performances reflect their colourful African, Contemporary, Afro-fusion and Bharatanatyam (South Indian) dance styles. The company combine the grace of Indian classical Bharatanatyam with the strong physicality of African dance that come together with a contemporary flair. An exhilarating dance experience that can be enjoyed by people of all ages.

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Friday 6th May at 7.30pm£12 (£10) (in the Studio)


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THE WEDDING SINGERIt’s 1985 and rock-star wannabe Robbie Heart, who still lives in his grandmother’s basement, is New Jersey’s favourite wedding singer. He’s the life of the party until his fiancé, Linda, leaves him at the altar. With a score that pays loving homage to the pop songs of the 1980s, The Wedding Singer takes us back to a time when hair was big, greed was good, collars were up, and a wedding singer might just have been the coolest guy in the room. Heart of Worcestershire College Performing Arts students are proud to present their end of year production and invite you to join them as they party like it’s 1986!

www.howcollege.ac.uk

Wednesday 11th May at 7.30pm & Thursday 12th May at 12.30pm & 7.30pm£10 (£8)

ARTRIX SUMMER SCRATCH Artrix Scratch Nights offer emerging artists the opportunity to share 5-15mins of new work in a relaxed and supportive environment and gives audiences the chance to see new work and offer feedback over a drink at the bar! If you are interested in sharing some new work, please contact Hannah Phillips: [email protected]

Friday 13th May at 7pm (Studio)£3

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THE FAIR RAINProvocative songs, intelligently weaving together shimmering strings and soaring brass crescendos, bright grooves and floating fiddle melodies. The band have come a long way since their early beginnings playing traditional music at ceilidhs and sessions. Throughout seven years of touring and three studio albums, the band has absorbed a rich palette of influences and evolved far beyond the roots of traditional music. The brand-new album Behind the Glass marks an important chapter in the band’s history, as they change their name to The Fair Rain and bid farewell to The Old Dance School.

www.thefairrain.com

Friday 13th May at 8pm£14


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TOM ROBINSONKnown in the 70s as an anti-racist and LGBT campaigner, Tom has released 19 albums with various bands between 1975-2001. He’s now an award-winning presenter at BBC Radio 6 Music. Inspired by the new artists he has championed through his BBC Radio 6 shows, Tom Robinson has returned with his first new album in twenty years Only The Now. The songs are as vibrant and edgy as any he’s ever written: the sound of a veteran craftsman – drawing on his long, rich fund of experience – with a renewed energy and purpose. His career started in 1975 and he enjoyed chart success fronting his own Tom Robinson Band (TRB) with hits such as Glad To Be Gay, 2-4-6-8 Motorway and Up Against The Wall.

www.tomrobinson.com

Sunday 15th May at 7.30pm£20


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MUMBO-JUMBOClose-harmony, eclectic, semi-acoustic piano-led wonder, Mumbo-Jumbo brings together three top Midlands singer/songwriters to produce an ‘Eclectic Acoustic’ sound all of their own at festivals, theatres and blues, folk and acoustic clubs across the country. The trio (Oliver Carpenter, Chris Lomas and Phil Bond) share lead vocal duties and also combine to produce strong complex tight harmonies. Add to this the nine instruments they play between them and you have an evening of wide ranging musical textures, sounds and flavours, excellent musicianship and strong songwriting

www.mumbo-jumbo.biz

Saturday 14th May at 7.30pm£10 (in the studio)

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THE BIG O & THE WILBURYS TRIBUTE SHOWThe late 1980s saw the birth of one of the most famous and memorable supergroups of all time, The Traveling Wilburys. Featuring five individual icons in their own right, this formidable team created an album that completely rocked the music industry and sold over five million copies worldwide. Pooling the considerable talents of George Harrison, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne, Tom Petty and Bob Dylan, The Wilburys were a real force to be reckoned with.

www.travelingwilburystribute.co.uk

Saturday 14th May at 8pm£22 (£20 over 60s and students)



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THE FORTUNES present PAST & PRESENT 2016A Brand New Show for 2016. New Songs. New Stories...More Anecdotes!

Hit band of the 60s and 70s - You’ve Got Your Troubles, Here It Comes Again, Storm in a Teacup, Here Comes That Rainy Day Feeling Again. This intimate show will include all of The Fortunes fabulous hits & many others including Marmalade, Billy J Kramer’s Dakotas, Walker Brothers, Bobby Vee and Love Affair. Also features ‘The Badfinger Story’ - featuring all the hits of internationally acclaimed Beatles’ protégés, Badfinger and their tragic story.

www.thefortunes.co.uk

Saturday 21st May at 7.30pm£19 (£18)


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FRANKENSTEINLive Screening

The world premiere of Liam Scarlett’s new full-length ballet, inspired by Mary Shelley’s Gothic masterpiece. A story of betrayal, curiosity, life, death and, above all, love, it inspires Scarlett to explore the very depths of human nature and our need to find acceptance and a place in the world. For this exciting new ballet Scarlett returns to the music of Lowell Liebermann, from whom he has commissioned a brand new score.

Ballet in three acts. Running time: tbcwww.roh.org.uk/cinemas

Not suitable for children under 12.

Wednesday 18th May at 7.15pm£15 (£12 students & under 16s)

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YOU’VE GOT A FRIEND: THE MUSIC OF JAMES TAYLOR & CAROLE KINGFrom the creators of the smash hit West End show The Simon & Garfunkel Story comes a brand new theatre experience celebrating two of the World’s greatest songwriters of all time - James Taylor and Carole King. Telling the delicate story of friendship, this musical journey intertwines all the hits including I Feel the Earth Move, Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow, How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You), Fire & Rain, You Make Me Feel (Like A Natural Woman) and the beautiful You’ve Got A Friend.

www.youvegotafriendshow.com

Friday 20th May at 7.30pm£17



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BARNSTORMERSSit back and enjoy a great Saturday night out as Barnstormers Comedy’s compere introduces three top comedians from the London/National stand-up comedy circuit. Barnstormers Comedy prides itself on finding the funniest, cleverest and maybe silliest comedians out there so a great night of entertainment is guaranteed.


Saturday 21st May at 8.30pm£14 (in the studio)

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IRRATIONAL - sold outIrrational will see Romesh examine the issues close to his heart, and explains why everybody else is wrong about them.

www.romeshranganathan.co.uk

Sunday 22nd May at 8pm£14 (£12 over 60s and students)

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BLAKE present

IN HARMONYBlake are back with a new album, new songs and their most uplifting live show yet! The boys will perform songs from their latest CD In Harmony along with hits from their four other award winning pop/classical albums, including Fields of Gold, Bring Him Home, Nessun Dorma & Chasing Cars. Fresh from tours to the USA, Russia, Korea & China, expect their famous & lively audience banter to feature some hilarious new stories! Celebrating eight years of touring worldwide, Blake still offer the most eclectic vocal mix of classical, pop, rock & musicals ever seen.

www.blakeofficial.com

Friday 27th May at 7.30pm£22 (£20)

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE ARTS AWARDS CELEBRATION EVENINGThis celebration evening will recognise students’ achievement by presenting a range of awards in categories such as outstanding contribution, most improved etc. Alongside the awards there will be student performances, live music, and student videos that celebrate the breadth of talent of students at HoW College. Work will be showcased by Performing Arts, Production Arts, Music Technology, Media and Games Design. The evening will also be an opportunity to view artwork created by students in Art and Design. Members of the public are welcome.

www.howcollege.ac.uk

Wednesday 25th May at 7.30pmFREE



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THE CURIOUS ADVENTURES OF PINOCCHIOOne of the best loved classics for children comes to life, literally. Crickets, cats, foxes and, of course, the world-famous puppet, will spring out of our collection of dusty, old, magic books while Patrick Lynch from CBeebies pulls all the strings and turns all the pages to bring you the true story of Pinocchio, no lie. Who nose? He might even find his father and become a real boy. Come and join him on his incredible journey, you’ll have a whale of a time!

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Sunday 29th May at 2pm£7 (£5 under 16s)

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DREAMING OF KATEWith a remarkable resemblance to Kate Bush in vocal style and appearance, the extraordinary singer and performer Maaike Breijman brings the music of Kate Bush to live stages all over Europe. A fantastic live band, numerous costume changes, dance routines and stage props help Maaike amaze her audience as she effortlessly performs songs spanning the whole of Kate Bush’s career. Kate’s albums remain popular to this very day, Dreaming of Kate is a rare opportunity for the audience to see Kate Bush’s songs brought to life in a show with the attention to detail her music so deserves.

www.dreamingofkate.com

Saturday 28th May at 8pm£18.50

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WESTROCKBringing you the music of hot balmy nights from the classic American Rock multi-million selling songbook. Awesome guitar sounds, smooth layered harmonies and soul crunching rhythms and melodies. This sensational production takes the audience on a magical, nostalgia packed journey around America’s Classic Rock Sound featuring massive hits like Long Train Running, Listen To The Music, Reelin In The Years & Hotel California through to Who’s Crying Now, Don’t Stop Believin’, Sweet Home Alabama & Africa. Hit after hit from legendary artists such as The Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Steely Dan, Toto, The Doobie Brothers, Journey, America, Santana plus many more.

www.westrockshow.com

Thursday 2nd June at 8pm£20.50



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TONY GARNETTTony Garnett is a British film and television producer. Best known for his thirteen-year association with director Ken Loach, his work as producer has continued into the present century. It is now fifty years since his TV docudrama about homelessness Cathy Come Home also directed by Ken Loach. One commentator called it “an ice-pick in the brain of all who saw it”; its themes continue to resonate today.

www.bromsgrovewords.com

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Sunday 5th June at 7.30pm£15 (£7.50 students and under 16s) (in the studio)

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THE SONS OF PITCHESThe Sons of Pitches is a multi-award winning British vocal group combining soaring solos, impeccable harmonies and sensational beatboxing to stunning effect. They were crowned winners of the BBC2 series The Naked Choir in October 2015. With nearly two million YouTube hits and a growing international reputation, The Sons, as they are affectionately nicknamed, have “given a cappella a kick up the backside” (ThreeWeeks).

www.thesonsofpitches.co.uk

Friday 3rd June at 7.30pm£22.50

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MEGSONThree times nominated in the BBC Radio 2 Folk Awards and double winners of the Spiral Earth Awards Megson, aka Stu & Debbie Hanna, draw heavily on their Teesside heritage to create a truly unique brand of folk music. Expect exquisite musicianship, soaring harmonies & driving Mandola’s. Summer 2016 sees Megson release a much anticipated brand new studio album, and embark on their first ever Megson Band tour with leading folk musicians John Parker (Nizlopi) and Cliff Ward (The Willows).

The ticket price includes a fish and chip supper. Please phone Paul Edwards on 0121 445 2342 if you require a vegetarian option.

www.megsonmusic.co.uk

Saturday 4th June at 7.30pm£20


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BLACKADDER: THE TUDOR YEARSAll & Sundry romp through the three episodes of Blackadder: The Tudor Years. Money: Blackadder is broke and then the notorious baby-eating Bishop of Bath and Wells calls in a debt. Bells: Blackadder finds himself falling in love with his new manservant, Bob. Beer: Aunt and Uncle Whiteadder visit Blackadder as he embarks upon a high-stakes drinking contest with Melchett.

(14+: Adult themes and language)www.allandsundry.org

Tuesday 7th – Saturday 11th June at 7.30pm, Saturday 11th June at 2.30pm. £15 (£13) (BAA)

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DEBORAH FRANCES-WHITE ROLLS THE DICE On the back of her hit BBC Radio 4 comedy series of the same name, Deborah Frances-White takes to the road sharing her compelling, hilarious and moving true life tales. Adopted as a new-born baby and raised as a Jehovah’s Witness, in late 2012 - having knocked on enough doors and moved half way across the planet – the now atheist stand-up comedian stumbled across some information about her birth-mother and went on a round-the-clock and round-the-world treasure hunt, drawn into her past like a magnet.

www.deborahfrances-white.com

Saturday 11th June at 8pm£14 (in the studio)

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BROMSGROVE OPERATIC SOCIETY presents

OLIVER: THE MUSICALAll of your favourite characters...Fagin, Oliver, Nancy, The Artful Dodger, Bill Sykes and many others.....performing your favourite songs....Food Glorious Food, Consider Yourself, As Long as He Needs Me and many others brought together in this lavish production.

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Tuesday 14th – Saturday 18th June at 7.30pm, Saturday 18th June at 2pm£13 (£10 under 16s)


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FLYING THE NESTWelcome to Hatchling College, an eggciting place to learn all about native birds and how to be a good birder. Sit in a giant nest and get involved in this interactive eggsperience led by our three eggstrordinary professors. Filled with a fantastic mix of music, puppetry, facts and fun, this humorous show brings to life native bird characters in a new and engaging way. A show suitable for children aged 4-9 years including those with SEN and their families.

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HAMLET Encore Screening

Hamlet has the world at his feet. Young, wealthy and living a hedonistic life studying abroad. Then word reaches him that his father is dead. Returning home he finds his world is utterly changed, his certainties smashed and his home a foreign land. Struggling to understand his place in a new world order he faces a stark choice. Submit, or rage against the injustice of his new reality. As relevant today as when it was written, Hamlet confronts each of us with the mirror of our own mortality in an imperfect world.

Running time: tbc.www.onscreen.rsc.org.uk

Wednesday 22nd June at 7pm£15 (£13 students & under 16s)

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MIDLANDS YOUTH JAZZ ORCHESTRA with CLARE TEALUnbeaten in the BBC Nation Band Competition for 20 years, MYJO, under the direction of John Ruddick MBE, is one of the world’s top big youth bands and, together with the international jazz singer, Clare Teal, expect a stunning evening’s entertainment.

www.myjo.co.uk

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Sunday 19th June at 7.30pm£22.50 (£20) (hire)


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BARRY CRYER & COLIN SELL present STRICTLY COME JOKINGBarry Cryer and Colin Sell – the Ant and Dec of the Sanatogen set, reunite to bring you a new show, devised by them after the visitors left. Cryer, still a “Sprightly Veteran” (Undertakers Gazette) and Sell a “Legendary Virtuoso” (Pensioners Weekly) combine to entertain you with songs, jokes and the amazing realisation that they’re still here. Join them before they come apart.

www.barrycryer.co.uk

Saturday 25th June at 7.30pm£22

JUMPSTARTJump Start is an initiative to showcase new work by performance makers living or working in Worcestershire. This will be the first opportunity to see new work, raw and exciting. For further information about the event please contact Steve Wilson, County Arts Officer on [email protected] This event is led by the Worcestershire Arts Partnership.

www.worcsartspartnership.blogspot.co.uk

Sunday 26th June at 6pm FREE (in the studio) (Hire)

ROXY MAGIC presents A NIGHT OF ROXY MUSIC AND BRYAN FERRYRoxy Magic are the UK’s best and longest-running tribute to Roxy Music & Bryan FerryThey recreate entirely live material that spans four decades, from futurist/nostalgic art rock, through to classic standards to sophisticated adult-oriented rock. Their aim is to give the audience a fabulously entertaining evening. Very high quality musicianship and a wonderful Bryan Ferry look and sound-alike in the person of singer Kevin Hackett, combine to do just that!

www.roxymagic.co.uk

Friday 24th June at 8pm£17.50


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THE CHARLIE CHAPLIN STORYChaplin - The Charlie Chaplin Story is a heart-warming and powerful musical tale of the first true British icon of cinema. This fascinating story weaves through Chaplin’s early journey as a young boy through the dark streets of Victorian Vaudeville London to the glitz of early Hollywood. Featuring an all star West End cast including Steven Arnold (Ashley Peacock in Coronation Street), Nicole Faraday (Bad Girls, Emmerdale), and a full array of amazingly talented Actor-Musicians (‘Once’, ‘Buddy’, ‘The Commitments’), this beautiful and hilarious musical play follows Chaplin through his early career, showbiz ambitions and often-fractious relationship with his mother, family and his first love. An untold story too fascinating to be missed!

Wednesday 13th July at 7.30pm£20

WINGS OVER ABBEY ROADAlthough released before Let It Be, Abbey Road was The Beatles’ final album – the biggest band in history at the very height of their success. Paul McCartney then went on to form Wings, a phenomenal band that released 23 singles and 9 albums. The first half of the show is a live performance of the entire Abbey Road album and the second half is Wings’ greatest hits, including such classics as Band on the Run, Live and Let Die, Jet and many more.

www.abbeyroadexp.com

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Friday 15th July at 8pm£17.50

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THE KAST OFF KINKSThe Kast Off Kinks are actual former members of the legendary band The Kinks. This great line-up features Mick Avory (the original drummer on all the classic hits from 1964-84), John Dalton (bass/vocals, Kinks 1966 & 1969-‘76), Ian Gibbons (keyboards/vocals, Kinks 1979-‘96 and still with Ray Davies) with Dave Clarke (guitar/vocals, formerly of the Beach Boys, Noel Redding & Tim Rose). Expect all the hits, including: You Really Got Me, Dedicated Follower of Fashion, Sunny Afternoon, Lola, Days, Waterloo Sunset, Come Dancing and many more for a great night out!

www.kastoffkinks.co.uk

Friday 8th July at 8pm£17.50



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DAVID HAMILTON’S ROCK’n’ROLL BACK THE YEARSRock ‘n’ Roll Back The Years with the legendary DJ and broadcaster David Hamilton, who began his career in 1959 and has hosted more than 12,000 radio shows and over 1,000 TV shows. David has hand-picked an amazing band of musicians, The Fugitives and the sensational Tiffany Girls to accompany him on a nationwide tour of his two hour show that will transport the audience on a journey back in time to Rock ‘n’ Roll Back The Years to the time of bee hives, miniskirts and hot pants. The show is laced with David’s little nuggets of information that could only be gained by someone who was actually there at this incredible time in popular music history.

Saturday 16th July at 7.30pm£20

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FREEZE OVER EDENA two hour plus show which authentically recreates your favourite Eagles songs that changed the world of popular music forever with their infamous brand of Southern Californian Sunshine Rock, with a focus on great songs from Long Road Out of Eden and Hell Freezes Over. Let the vocal and musical talents of Desperado transport you to that corner in Winslow Arizona or that dark desert highway.

www.desperadolive.co.uk

Friday 22nd July at 8pm£17.50

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PURPLE ZEPPELINPurple Zeppelin pay tribute to Deep Purple and Led Zeppelin in a full on show with costume changes and you’ll hear more than 30 classic songs – basically the best bits all of the time! The accent is firmly on entertainment with Ritchie Blackmore’s Lute, Jimmy Page’s twin neck Guitar and Theremin and a very special Violin Bow Solo!

www.purplezeppelin.com

Saturday 30th July at 7.30pm£18


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SALAAMSalaam means peace and Sonia Sabri Company have recrafted their latest show especially for our family audience. Salaam blends intricate dialogue between captivating Kathak dance and live music, celebrating harmony, finding peace within and the simple pleasures of being alive. The show features melodious vocals from Shoma Day, eloquent gestures, rapid turns and intricate, heartpounding rhythms. The evening’s performance will open with a curtain-raiser presented by young people who have been working with Sonia Sabri throughout the week as part of Artrix’s New Generation residency programme.

www.ssco.org.uk

Friday 5th August at 7pm£8 (£6) + Family £24

QUILLFollowing the success of their show last year, this Celtic folk rock band return to Artrix. Performing songs old and new including tracks from their current album Brush with the Moon, Quill will take you on an exciting and emotional journey with the artistry of guitar, violin and wonderful vocals. With the added treat of Bev Bevan (ELO, Black Sabbath) on drums and percussion this will be a night to remember!

www.quilluk.com

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Saturday 13th August at 8pm£17

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MADCAP presents MUCH ADO ABOUT NOTHINGWar is over and everyone is ready to celebrate, Benedick and Beatrice, however, have their own personal war to finish! While everyone is sure they are the perfect couple; it is going to take more than a dance to get the hot-headed pair to admit it. But, when something that happens that pushes the two together, they find they have much bigger problems to face than each other. Shakespeare is always made understandable and enjoyable with MadCaps’ way of staging fun, fast-paced and entertaining theatre with a lot of ‘Madcap’ flair!

www.madcaptheatreproductions.co.uk

Saturday 6th August at 7.30pm£13 (£11)


July 23/24 Andre Rieu (screening)

Sept 3&4 The Bootleg Sixties

Sept 9 The Simon & Garfunkel Story

Sept 10 Official Receivers

Sept 11 WORDS: Lucy Brett

Sept 17 Gary Delaney

Sept 17&18 All & Sundry: Who’s Afraid Of Virginia Woolf

Sept 18 Paul Zerdin

Sept 24 Take That Experience

Sept 24 Barnstormers Comedy

Sept 25 Dean Friedman

Sept 28 RSC Live: Cymbeline (screening)

Sept 30 Graham Parker

Oct 1 Ellie Taylor

Oct 1&2 Gordon Hendricks as Elvis

Oct 8 Heidi Talbot

Oct 9 Five Star Swing

Oct 12 RSC Live: King Lear (screening)

Oct 13 Jimeoin

Oct 14 Money For Nothing

Oct 15 Remi Harris

Oct 16 Vienna Festival Ballet: Snow White

Oct 16 WORDS: Bruce O’Neil

Oct 21 The Pantaloons: Romeo & Juliet

Oct 22 Barnstormers Comedy

Oct 27 Zoe Lyons

Oct 30 Beethoven Quartetfest

Oct 31 The Fureys

Nov 12 Raymond Froggatt

Nov 13 Jackson

Nov 15 Glenn Tilbrook

Nov 17 Lady Maisery

Nov 19 Robinson-Stone

Nov 24 Austentatious

Nov 25 Think Floyd

Dec 9 Abba Forever

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BROMSGROVE FESTIVAL 18th June - 24th July

Bromsgrove Festival has a long and successful history and 2016 will be its 56th year of existence. The 2016 Festival will continue in the new, more community based format that has proved so successful in the last couple of years. The 2016 Festival is planned to include a significantly greater number of events than last year with an even greater range of activities.

Artrix events14-18th June BOS: Oliver18th June Dance Day on Bromsgrove High Street19th June MYJO with Clare Teal28th June Bromsgrove Concerts Young Musicians’

Competition Concert1st July Boys Make Noise2nd July The Redditch Orchestra5th July Dancefest: Worcestershire Dancing6th July Bromsgrove Schools’ Music Day7th July Worcestershire Youth Jazz Orchestra10th July LittleWORDS: Nick Sharratt12th July High Schools Poetry Slam17th July Storybox Theatre: The Snow Queen

For full details of all the Festival events please pick up the Bromsgrove Festival brochure or visit www.bromsgrovefestival.co.uk

Bromsgrove Festival

17th June - 24th July 2016

www.bromsgrovefestival.co.uk

Pick up a brochure from Artrix,Avoncroft Museum, Bromsgrove Library

and other community venuesOr visit the website at

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Artrix is a charity and we are committed to supporting the next generation of artists and audience members as we enter our next decade.

Alongside its varied calendar of performances and screenings, Artrix has a vibrant Learning and Engagement programme which works with all ages in the community, in schools, colleges and youth groups. Our Family Fun Festival, which runs every summer, offers children the opportunity to take part in a variety of free activities. Many local young people perform for the first time on the Artrix stage either with our Youth Theatre Company or at one of our Summer Stage Schools. Please help us to continue this important work and enable us to undertake further more challenging projects with marginalised and vulnerable young people.

Our fundraising target for this year is £11,000, and we need your help to achieve that goal.

All donations will go towards supporting our projects with young people.

You can donate at the Box Office, online at www.artrix.co.uk or via the donation boxes in the foyer. If you are a UK tax payer, don’t forget to gift aid your donation too.

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THE LADY IN THE VAN (12A)

Fri 11th March at 2pm; Mon 14th & Wed 16th at 7.30pm; Fri 18th at 11am (Mon 14th HH)With Maggie Smith & Dominic Cooper. 104 mins.Alan Bennett’s tale of the homeless woman living in a van in his driveway.

FAMILY FUN FILM

STAR WARS: THE FORCE AWAKENS (12A)

Sat 12th March at 11am Fri 25th March at 11am, 2pm & 7pm; Tues 29th at 7pmWith Harrison Ford & Carrie Fisher. 135 mins.Latest instalment of the franchise.

SPOTLIGHT (15)

Fri 15th April at 11am; Sun 17th at 7.30pmWith Michael Keaton & Mark Ruffalo. 128 mins.Boston Globe journalists research child abuse by the Catholic Church.

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THE PEANUTS MOVIE (U)

Wed 6th & Thurs 7th April at 2.30pm; Sat 9th April at 11am. 93 mins.Charlie Brown has his small world turned upside down.

THE BIG SHORT (15)

Wed 30th March at 7.30pm; Fri 1st April at 11am & 2pmWith Steve Carell & Ryan Gosling. 130 mins.The story of financiers who made a fortune out of the banking crisis.

DAD’S ARMY (PG)

Tues 5th, Thurs 7th & Sun 10th April at 7.30pm; Fri 8th at 11am & 2pm; Wed 13th at 2pm & 7.30pm. (Tues 5th HH); Wed 13th at 12.30pm. 100 mins.Pre-film Inner Wheel charity lunch – see www.artrix.co.uk for details.

SUNSET SONG (15)

Fri 18th March at 2pm; Thurs 24th at 7.30pmWith Agyness Deyn & Peter Mullan. 135 mins.Lewis Grassic Gibbon’s 1932 classic tale of Scottish farming folk.

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CINEMA AT ARTRIxCinema Prices (unless otherwise stated) Standard: £6.80 (£5.80)Screenings before 5pm: £6.30 (£5.30) £3.30 accompaniedchildren under 16. Friday matinees: £6.30 (£5.30 senior citizens)(HH) Subtitled for the hard of hearing (RS) Relaxed Screening.

Information about films after June will be available on our film flyer and at www.artrix.co.uk

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YOUTH (15)

Fri 27th May at 11am; Sun 29th & Tues 31st May at 7.30pmWith Michael Caine & Harvey Keitel. 124 mins.An ageing musician and a film director face creative doubts.

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ZOOTROPOLIS (PG)

Tues 31st May at 2.30pm; Wed 1st June at 2.30; Sat 11th at 11am. (Tues 31st RS)108 minutes.A fugitive fox and a rookie bunny cop uncover a conspiracy.

TRUMBO (15)

Fri 20th May at 11am & 2pm; Tues 24th & Thurs 26th at 7.30pmWith Bryan Cranston & Helen Mirren. 124 mins.Hollywood screenwriter Dalton Trumbo falls foul of the 50s Red Scare.

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LABYRINTH (U)

Sat 14th May at 11amWith David Bowie. 101 minsA girl has to rescue her baby brother from the Goblin King.

ROOM (15)

Fri 22nd April at 11am & 2pm; Sun 24th at 7pm.With Brie Larson & Jacob Tremblay. 118 mins.A mother and her son are imprisoned in a tiny room.

THE REVENANT (15)

Wed 27th April at 7pm; Fri 29th at 11amWith Leonardo DiCaprio & Tom Hardy. 156 mins.Left for dead after a bear attack, a fur trapper seeks revenge.

HAIL, CAESAR! (12A)

Tues 3rd & Thurs 5th May at 7.30pm; Fri 6th at 11am & 2pmWith Scarlett Johansson & Channing Tatum. 100 mins.Coen Brothers day in the life of a 1950s Hollywood fixer.

EDDIE THE EAGLE (PG)

Fri 13th May at 11am & 2pm; Tues 17th & Thurs 19th at 7.30pmWith Taron Egerton & Hugh Jackman. 105 mins.Feel good story of the Olympic ski jumper with the never say die attitude.


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ARTRIX YOUTH THEATREOUT OF THE BOX JUNIORSLed by Mel DykesAges 6-9 yearsTuesdays 5.30 – 7pm £80 per term, April 12th – June 28th (excluding May 24th & 31st)Are human beings like animals? Do we sometimes act, move and think like animals? In an exciting term’s work Out of the Box Juniors will explore animal-like physical theatre and characterisation, drawing on familiar tales such as The Jungle Book to build an original performance which is certain to entertain! Everyone is welcome, no experience needed, just plenty of energy. Try a taster session before you book!

ARTRIX YOUTH THEATREOUT OF THE BOX SENIORSLed by Mel DykesAges 10-18 yearsSaturdays 1.30pm – 4pm £120 per term, April 16th – July 2nd (excluding May 28th & June 4th)Join us for the summer term at Out Of The Box as we immerse ourselves into the concrete jungle! We will be taking the classic Jungle Book story as inspiration and devising an original, innovative piece of theatre. Students will create characters with animalistic qualities, strong physicality and bold personalities.

Using comedy, physical theatre and classic story telling The Urban Jungle is sure to challenge and be huge amounts of fun.End of term show FOR BOTH SENIOR & JUNIOR GROUPS Saturday 9th July 6pm

LITTLE SONGSTARS SHOWCHOIR Led by Estelle WilliamsAges 5-7 yearsThursdays 6pm – 7pm £40 per termApril 21st – July 7th (excluding May 26th & June 2nd)Especially for youngsters who love to sing along with the radio and popular show tunes, this brand new age group welcomes those with plenty of bounce! Come and try a session before you book.

SONGSTARS JUNIOR SHOWCHOIRLed by Estelle WilliamsAges 8-15 yearsThursdays 7pm – 8pm £40 per termApril 21st – July 7th (excluding May 26th & June 2nd)Join our sparkling young singing sensations to learn vocal techniques, sing some great pop songs, show and film tunes and prepare for fun performances! Try a taster session before you book.

THEATRETRAINAge groups 6-9, 9-12 & 13-18Saturdays 10am – 1pmTheatretrain provides high quality training for young people in the performing arts and offers first class opportunities to perform in local and National theatres. Students are given the highest quality tuition in Acting, Singing and dance for an all- round performance. For more information please contact Mel on 07766724834 or [email protected] www.theatretrain.co.uk (Hire)

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ADULT BALLET INTERMEDIATE CLASSLed by Helen LewisTuesdays 7.10pm – 8.10pm, £55 per termApril 12th – June 28th (excluding May 24th & 31st)A fun and friendly class for those who have some previous experience of ballet. Classes include warm ups and barre work, floor exercises and some pointe work if appropriate. Try a taster session before booking!

ADULT BALLET BEGINNERS CLASSLed by Helen LewisTuesdays 8.20pm – 9.20pm, £55 per termApril 12th – June 28th (excluding May 24th & 31st)An excellent introduction to ballet for those who have never tried it before or who feel their skills may need refreshing! Great if you’d like to tone up and improve your posture. New students are welcome to try a taster session before booking.

BELLY DANCING ALL ABILITIESLed by Tracey GriffithsWednesdays 7pm – 8.30pm £65 per termApril 13th – June 29th (excluding May 25th & June 1st)This course is for beginners and beyond, learning moves that will build in to a beautiful choreography, whether you are a complete beginner or an improver you’ll love what your body will achieve. Belly dance is an ancient

art form that although low impact, builds core strength, increases flexibility and tones your body through dynamic shimmies and hip drops to gentle mesmerising fluid undulations. Try a taster session before booking!

SONGSTARS ADULT SHOWCHOIRLed by Estelle WilliamsAge 16+ Thursdays 8pm – 9.30pm £65 per termApril 21st – July 7th (excluding May 26th & June 2nd)Join our sparkling singing sensations to learn vocal techniques, sing some great pop songs, show and film tunes and prepare for fun performances! No experience needed, just lots

of energy and a voice! New members are always welcome to try a taster session before booking.

THEO’S COMEDY SKOOL Led by Theo TheobaldTuesdays 7.30pm – 9.30pm £95 per termMay 4th – June 1stTheo’s Comedy Skool returns offering novice and first time comedians the chance to take to the stage in a fabulous live show. Comedian and writer Theo Theobald will lead you through 5 weekly workshops on writing, rehearsal and performance, increasing your comedy skills and confidence. This is a fabulous way to develop your stage presence and it’s a laugh!Studio show 8pm Saturday 4th June



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FARM FRIENDS ADVENTURELed by Fi Hay, Artrix Dance Engagement WorkerFamily Fun Movement WorkshopFor toddlers to 7 years with accompanying adult, £2 per child, accompanying adults freeTuesday 29 March 1pm – 1.45pmChildren and their grown-ups will explore creative movement as they use their imagination skipping, jumping and spinning their way through our magical farm, meeting friends as they go! Why not book for our great Family Fun show Pongo’s Party at 2pm after this workshop and make a day of it?

UNLIMITED DANCE DAYLed by Fi Hay, Artrix Dance Engagement WorkerAges 9 -11 years, £5 per childMonday 4th April 10am – 3pmDance has no limits and we believe anyone can dance no matter their past experience or ability! This day of high energy movement will allow youngsters to participate in a positive environment where they will learn a mix of urban dance skills. Using creative ideas to produce a vibrant and dynamic show at the end of the day for friends and families. Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and suitable footwear. Bring a drink and a packed lunch. Parents and carers are invited to watch the short performance at 3pm in the studio.

FLASH DANCELed by Fi Hay, Artrix Dance Engagement WorkerFor ages 6 – 10 years, £2 per childTuesday 5th April 1pm – 1.45pmThis multi-sensory movement workshop will encourage children to explore how to dance, play and interact using lights, projections and reflections in a creative fun way. Why not make a day of it and book tickets for our Family Fun theatre show Three Keepers at 2pm after this workshop? No experience required, all abilities welcome! Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and suitable footwear and bring a drink.

DANCE BABY!For ages 0 – 3 years, £4 per childFridays from 8th April 10.15am – 11amCome and join us as we explore your imagination and creativity and move to the music! This fun dance class provides an opportunity for both grown-ups and children to develop their rhythm and coordination by using sensory props and playing movement games…. Why not stay longer and catch up with the other grown-ups over a hot drink or snack from our café bar.

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FAMILY FUN FESTIVALThe ever-popular Family Fun Festival returns to Artrix this summer with LOADS of activities for children and their grown-ups. There will be free crafts, bouncy castle and open air performances as well as bookable workshops, shows and face-painting on Friday 29th July, 5th and 12th August. Look out for the Family Fun Flyer with all the details, coming soon!

WORKSHOpS

Monday 25th – Friday 29th July Out Of The Box Stage School: Back To The 60s

Monday 1st – Friday 5th August Sonia Sabri Kathak Dance Residency

Monday 8th – Friday 12th August Out Of The Box Stage School: Wish Upon A Star

Easter Dance Workshops


TAKE 13: A Women’s Collective Wednesday 2nd – Sunday 27th March

Take 13 is a group of 13 contemporary women artists, based in the West Midlands, who have been together for 7 years and who work individually, but come together regularly to share as ‘like minds’ and exhibit together across the Midlands. This exhibition is a celebration of women’s creativity and working together, embracing International Women’s day on March 8th. Along with the work of Take 13, there is a focus on women artists, past and present.

www.take13artists.com

Exhibitions at Artrix

PAUL A BOND: Paintings In A LifeWednesday 30th March – Sunday 24th April

Artist Statement: “Art at school was a nightmare because I could not do “real”. But throughout my adult life there has been this urge to demonstrate some of the infinite variety of patterns, mostly from my own head. Lately, wishing to depart from geometric constraints after 40 years, real-world patterns have formed the starting point e.g. a collapsed fence and even marrow peelings. There seems no danger of running out”.

DAVID CONSTANTINE: Urban Shadows - 5pm & Everything AfterWednesday 27th April – Sunday 22nd May

The new body of work by David Constantine focuses upon the re-emergence of the bearded man in popular culture, and the portrayal of masculinity in modern day society. David is a contemporary abstract/portrait painter hailing from Worcestershire. Specializing in what he describes as urban portraiture Constantine’s style was built on the UK streets and later refined at Wolverhampton University and his Black Country studio.

www.davidconstantine.co.uk

HEART OF WORCESTERSHIRE COLLEGE ART AND DESIGN STUDENTS END OF YEAR SHOWWeds 25th & Thurs 26th May

On show will be exhibitions of student work from HOW College’s range of Art and Design courses including Level 2 Diploma, Level 3 Extended Diploma, Foundation Diploma and Foundation Degree. www.howcollege.ac.uk

NORMAN NEASOM 1930s - 2010Wednesday 8th June – Sunday 10th July

ARTRIX SUMMER EXHIBITIONWednesday 13th July – Wednesday 31st August

The Artrix gallery brings the best in challenging new work to Bromsgrove in its monthly exhibition programme of 2D, 3D and mixed media artwork.

Admission is free and is open 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday and on performance evenings. For more information on the Norman Neasom and the Artrix Summer exhibitions visit www.artrix.co.uk


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Useful informationACCESS We welcome people with disabilities and are committed to ensuring that your visit is easy, enjoyable and straight-forward. We have level access to the main foyer, an adapted toilet on the ground and top floors and an induction loop system for the hard of hearing downstairs in the auditorium (turn your hearing aid to the t position). Wheelchair spaces are available in the auditorium on the ground floor and in the side galleries via a lift: please make your requirements known when booking.

MAILING LIST You can join our free mailing list by phoning the box office on 01527 577330. Better still, and to ensure you get the most up to date information on events, join our email list and receive free weekly programme updates..

REFUNDS Tickets cannot be refunded unless an event is cancelled. There is a £3 administration charge per transaction for ticket exchanges.

INFANTS For suitable events, free admission is available for infants up to two years old. Otherwise a valid ticket must be held.

LATECOMERS Latecomers may have to wait for a break in the performance to be seated.

CONCESSIONS Concessionary ticket prices (in brackets) apply to children, students in full time education, senior citizens, registered disabled and those on benefits - unless otherwise stated. Proof of eligibility is required.

SEATING Unless otherwise noted, events are fully seated.

BAA Events marked BAA are presented by members of Bromsgrove Arts Alive, a forum of arts organisations based or working in the District.Visit www.bromsgroveartsalive.co.uk for details.

DIRECTIONS

By car: Leave the A38 (Bromsgrove Eastern bypass) at the Guild/Premier Inn/David Lloyd leisure centre roundabout onto Slideslow Drive, B60 1PQ (beware, this post code does not work on all SatNavs). Ample free parking is available adjacent to the venue.

By foot: from the town centre: We are at the end of School Drive, off Stratford Road.

BOOKING INFORMATION - HOW TO BOOK

In person Our box office is normally open from 10am-4pm Monday-Saturday and for one hour prior to ticketed events.

By post Send details of your ticket requirements to our postal address, ARTRIX, School Drive, Bromsgrove B60 1AX, together with a cheque or postal order payable to ARTRIX. We can then either hold your tickets or send them by return.

By telephone Call us on 01527 577330. Credit/debit card bookings can be made 10am-4pm Monday - Saturday.

Online Visit www.artrix.co.uk and follow the simple on-screen instructions. A fee of £1.50 per booking is payable for tickets costing over £6.50 made by post, phone or online.

ARTRIX RESERVES THE RIGHT TO REFUSE ADMISSION AND, IF UNAVOIDABLE, TO MAKE ALTERATIONS TO THE PROGRAMME WITHOUT NOTICE.

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Diary of events

MARCHSat 5 8pm Paul Sinha Tues 8 7.30pm Bromsgrove School: Sweeney ToddWed 9 7.30pm Bromsgrove School: Sweeney ToddThurs 10 7.30pm Bromsgrove School: Sweeney ToddFri 11 2pm Lady in the Van (12A) 8pm Stewart Francis SOLD OUTSat 12 11am Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12A) 8pm The Manfreds SOLD OUT 8.30pm Barnstormers Comedy (studio)Sun 13 6pm Out of the Box Youth TheatreMon 14 7.30pm Lady in the Van (12A) (HH) 8pm Birmingham Rep: Folk (studio)Tues 15 7pm NT Live: Hangmen (15)

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Wed 16 7.30pm Lady in the Van (12A) Thurs 17 8pm CaravanFri 18 11am Lady in the Van (12A) 2pm Sunset Song (15) 8pm Benyounes String QuartetSat 19 7pm Hagley TheatreTrain: The Wiz 7.30pm Tinned Goods (studio) Sun 20 2pm & 5pm The Boy Who Bit Picasso (studio) 7.30pm Cara Dillon Tues 22 8pm Martin Harley & Daniel KimbroWed 23 7.30pm The Car Man (12A) (on screen)Thurs 24 7.30pm Sunset Song (15)Fri 25 11am, 2pm & 7pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12A) 8pm Robinson-Stone (studio)Sat 26 8pm Roving CrowsTues 29 1pm Farm Friends Adventure Workshop 2pm Pongo’s Party 7pm Star Wars: The Force Awakens (12A)

Wed 30 7.30pm The Big Short (15)Thurs 31 8pm Mark Watson ApRilFri 1 11am & 2pm The Big Short (15) 8pm Mark WatsonSat 2 7.30pm Luke Daniels (studio) 8pm DuranSun 3 8pm Mark SteelMon 4 10am Unlimited Dance DayTues 5 1pm Flash Dance Workshop 2pm Winter Walker: Three Keepers 7.30pm Dad’s Army (PG) (HH)Wed 6 2.30pm The Peanuts Movie (U) 7.15pm Giselle (12A) (on screen)Thurs 7 2.30pm The Peanuts Movie (U) 7.30pm Dad’s Army (PG)Fri 8 11am & 2pm Dad’s Army (PG) 8pm Mods vs RockersSat 9 11am The Peanuts Movie (U) 8pm The ELO Experience SOLD OUTSun 10 7.30pm Dad’s Army (PG)Tues 12 Out Of The Box Juniors starts Adult Ballet starts 8pm The Debt CollectorsWed 13 Belly Dancing starts 12.30pm Inner Wheel charity lunch 2pm & 7.30pm Dad’s Army (PG)Thurs 14 8pm Tom StadeFri 15 11am Spotlight (15) 8pm Genesis ConnectedSat 16 Out Of The Box Seniors starts 8pm Surf’s Up 8.30pm Barnstormers Comedy (studio)

Sun 17 4pm Excels Dance 7.30pm Spotlight (15)Tues 19 7.30pm The Spirit of Bromsgrove AwardsWed 20 8pm Kathryn Roberts & Sean LakemanThurs 21 Songstars Showchoirs start 7.30pm Spotlight (15)Fri 22 11am & 2pm Room (15) 8pm Hunter and the Bear Sat 23 7.30pm I Got Gershwin! (studio) 8pm Ed Byrne SOLD OUTSun 24 7pm Room (15) 7.30pm Words: Elaine Feinstein (studio)Tues 26 8pm The Importance of Being EarnestWed 27 David Constantine

exhibition starts 7pm The Revenant (15)Thurs 28 6pm Artrix: The Next DecadeFri 29 11am The Revenant (15) 7.30pm U2UK 8pm Next Page: Calling for Help!

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Sat 30 8pm Jive Talkin’ MAYSun 1 2pm & 5pm Vienna Festival Ballet: Swan LakeTues 3 7.30pm Hail, Caesar! (12A)Wed 4 Theo’s Comedy Skool starts 7pm Greg Foot Thurs 5 7.30pm Hail, Caesar! (12A)Fri 6 11am & 2pm Hail, Caesar! (12A) 7.30pm SAMPAD: Tribhangi (studio) 8pm Christian O’ConnellSat 7 7.30pm Elio Pace: The Billy Joel SongbookSun 8 6pm Elite Academy of Dance

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LIVE EVENTS FILM PROGRAMME ExHIBITIONS WORKSHOPS

Wed 11 7.30pm The Wedding Singer Thurs 12 12.30& 7.30pm The Wedding Singer Fri 13 11am & 2pm Eddie the Eagle (PG) 7pm Artrix Summer Scratch (studio) 8pm The Fair Rain Sat 14 11am Labyrinth (U) 7.30pm Mumbo Jumbo (studio) 8pm The Big O & The Traveling WilburysSun 15 7.30pm Tom RobinsonTues 17 7.30pm Eddie the Eagle (PG)Wed 18 7.15pm Frankenstein (12A) (on screen) Thurs 19 7.30pm Eddie the Eagle (PG)Fri 20 11am & 2pm Trumbo (15) 7.30pm You’ve Got A FriendSat 21 7.30pm The Fortunes 8.30pm Barnstormers Comedy (studio)Sun 22 8pm Romesh Ranganathan SOLD OUTTues 24 7.30pm Trumbo (15)Wed 25 HOW College exhibition starts 7.30pm HOW College Arts AwardsThurs 26 7.30pm Trumbo (15)Fri 27 11am Youth (15) 7.30pm BlakeSat 28 8pm Dreaming of Kate Sun 29 2pm The Curious Adventures

Of Pinocchio 7.30pm Youth (15)Tues 31 2.30pm Zootropolis (PG) (RS) 7.30pm Youth (15)

JUNEWed 1 2.30pm Zootropolis (PG) Thurs 2 8pm Westrock Fri 3 7.30pm Sons Of Pitches

Sat 4 7.30pm Megson 8pm Comedy Skool performance

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Sun 5 7.30pm Words: Tony Garnett (studio)Tues 7 – 7.30pm All & Sundry: BlackadderFri 10

Sat 11 11am Zootropolis (PG) 2.30pm & 7.30pm All & Sundry: Blackadder 8pm Deborah Frances-White (studio)Tues 14 – 7.30pm BOS: Oliver The MusicalFri 17

Sat 18 2pm & 7.30pm BOS: Oliver The MusicalSun 19 2pm Flying the Nest (studio) 7.30pm MYJO with Clare TealWed 22 7pm RSC Live: Hamlet (on screen)Fri 24 8pm Roxy MagicSat 25 7.30pm Barry Cryer & Colin SellSun 26 2.30pm Star Project 6pm Jump Start (studio)Tues 28 7.30pm Bromsgrove Concerts: Jamal Aliyev

JUlY Fri 1 7.30pm Boys Make Noise Sat 2 7.30pm Redditch OrchestraTues 5 7pm Dancefest: Worcestershire

DancingWed 6 7.30pm Schools Music DayThurs 7 7.30pm WYJOFri 8 8pm Kast Off KinksSat 9 6pm Out Of The Box Youth Theatre

ShowSun 10 12 noon Nick Sharratt (studio) 11am & 3pm Elite Performing ArtsTues 12 7pm Schools Poetry Slam

Wed 13 7.30pm The Charlie Chaplin StoryThurs 14 7pm Songstars Showchoir SummerFri 15 8pm Wings Over Abbey RoadSat 16 7.30pm Rock ‘n’ Roll YearsSun 17 2pm The Snow Queen (studio)Fri 22 8pm DesperadoMon 25 Out Of The Box Stage School

startsFri 29 Family Fun Friday 7pm Back to the 60sSat 30 7.30pm Purple Zeppelin

AUgUst Mon 1 Sonia Sabri Company Residency

starts Fri 5 Family Fun Friday 7pm Sonia Sabri Company: SalaamSat 6 7.30pm Much Ado About NothingMon 8 Out Of The Box Stage School

starts Fri 12 Family Fun Friday 7pm Wish Upon a StarSat 13th 8pm Quill

Artrix will be closed between 20th August-2nd September

For information on Bromsgrove Festival events visit www.bromsgrovefestival.co.uk

For information on the Family Fun Festival and films after June please see the leaflets available closer to the date and www.artrix.co.uk

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