Jan. 2002

 Time

 Winter Programme Events

 Where?

Wednesday 30th.

10.15am

Bristol Old Vic Theatre School
"When the lights went out"

Armstrong Hall

When the lights went out
by
TOBY HULSE

A performance with humour, energy and gentle pathos following the fortunes of 3 young people who were evacuated to this area from London in World War Two. It explores everyday life through their curious eyes, a life of rationing, paint lines around the bath and "Make Do and Mend"

The Successful Macbeth and The Odyssey Schools Tours by The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School offered a rich theatrical experience for children aged 7-11. The BOV now presents in songs and poems the real-life memories of local people telling the story of what it was like to be a child in the Second World War.

The performance is completely self-contained and runs for one hour, it is an ideal stimulus for classes studying the period or their local history.

 March 2002

 Time

 Winter Programme Events

 Where?

  4th - 5th March

   Various

 Speech and Drama Eisteddfod

Sporsored by
The Rotary Club of Thornbury

 Sheiling School

  6th -10th March

   Various

 Music Eisteddfod

Sponsored by
The Lions Club of Thornbury

 Sheiling School and
 Castle School

The judging for the various Eisteddfod classes will take place over a 7 day period in two venues.

For details of times of Music classes etc.,
please ring 01454 414194.

For details of times of Speech and Drama classes etc., please ring 01454 413887.

Selected class winners from the March Eisteddfod will be invited on stage at the Eisteddfod Celebration Concert on Sunday April 14th, performing, singing or playing to an appreciative audience.

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 April 2002

 Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 6.30 pm

 Opening reception - Invitation Only

Armstrong Hall

             "

 7.30 pm

Gyles Brandreth
  One man show "Wits End"

Armstrong Hall

Gyles Brandreth, writer, sometime actor, TV game show host and MP, presents a personal A to Z of wit and wordplay. From Woody Allen to Oscar Wilde, with unexpected anecdotes and candid tales from his time in politics, the theatre and television, Gyles explores what makes us laugh – and why. Amongst his many television appearances are Countdown, Have I Got News For You and Call My Bluff.

Presented in Association with Clive Conway Associates

 April 2002

 Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 Saturday 13th .

 10.30 am

 "Baked Bans and Custard"
  with Chris Harris

Armstrong Hall

This show lasts ONE HOUR and is suitable for 4 to 10 year olds.

 April 2002

 Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 Saturday 13th .

 8.00 pm

"Side by Side with Sondheim"
with Thornbury Amateur Operatic Society

Armstrong Hall

The Thornbury Amateur Operatic Society presents this musical revue written as a celebration of Steven Sondheims's genius. Sondheim is condidered to be the master lyricist of contemporary American popular music, the show includes numbers such as "Send in the Clowns"," I have a love" and "Being Alive".

TAOS followers will recognise most of the cast (left) from previous productions, the show is directed by Karen Blount and local music teacher Steve Clarke is the accompanist. Says Karen " We have some lovely melodies coupled with really amusing lyrics to perform - we are delighted to be given the opportunity to do something so different and challenging".

By arrangement with Josef Weinberger Ltd.

 April 2002

 Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 Sunday 14th .

 2.30 pm

Eisteddfod Celebration Concert

Armstrong Hall

The celebration concert features outstanding performances from the Eisteddfod held in early March. Selected performers are invited back to the Armstrong Hall, to perform, sing or play in front of a hugely appreciative audience.

Tickets usually sell quickly for this show, please book early to avoid disappointment.

 April 2002

Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 Sunday 14th .

 8.00 pm

"Mark my Words"
 with Alexander John

St Mary's Church, Thornbury

       St Mary's Church 15 Dec 2000
Photo T C Ray

 April 2002

 Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 Monday 15th.

 1.00 pm

 Dishes to Fool a Hungry Mouse
 with Aileen and Gail Tucker

Cossham Hall

Aileen Tucker and her daughter Gail run Merry Minature Gourmets in Bath. They specialise in creating complete menus for dolls' houses, the food is totally accurate from entree to pudding for the historical period of the doll's house.

For instance, a typical menu for a small-scale country house would include oysters and prawns on a bed of seaweed as a starter, trout with herbs and almonds served with a julienne of carrots, beef wellington as the main course, rounded off by a jelly surrounded with flowers, with dessert grapes and petit fours to finish.

Prepare to be amazed by the detail in the room boxes which Gail brings with her to illustrate her fascinating subject.

 April 2002

 Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 Monday 15th.

 8.00 pm

"Aberglasney - a Garden lost in time"
 a talk by Graham Rankin

Armstrong Hall

We are joined by Graham Rankin, the Director of Operations of the Aberglasney Restoration Trust. Through his illustrated talk, we are able to experience the recovery and restoration of this beautiful garden in West Wales. The story of the Aberglasney estate spans many centuries and its restoration has been the subject of a recent popular BBC television series.

 April 2002

 Time

 Festival Week Events

 Where?

 Tuesday 16th.

 1.00 pm

 On Location for Film and Television
 with Sarah Eastel

Cossham Hall

Sarah Eastel has been running her company, Sarah Eastel Locations, for eight years and is now based in Bath. Her company handles several hundred productions in the South West each year. These range from blockbuster films such as Notting Hill and Harry Potter to television dramas such as Casualty, Randall and Hopkirk (deceased), Mansfield Park and Men behaving Badly– she is now working on the second Harry Potter film.

Come and see how locations are chosen – she is always on the look out for properties which are unique in some way and away from traffic and loud noise.  Who knows, your property could be next!

 April 2002

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Rabbi Lionel Blue is best known to millions through his broadcasts on BBC Radio, especially Thought for the Day which he has been presenting for twenty-five years. He has also written books on subjects ranging from spirituality to cookery. Using his own experiences and offbeat sense of humour, Lionel gives us a selection of stories, incidents and conversations. He is thoughtful and funny, mixing humour with humility, compassion with common sense.

"Radio’s favourite Rabbi" Bristol Evening Post

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 April 2002

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This is a thrilling performance of Argentinian tango featuring the leading tango ensemble Tango Siempre and the acclaimed dance couple, Mina and Giraldo, who appeared with Madonna in the film, Evita. From the music and dance of Buenos Aires to the beautiful jazz-inspired sounds of Astor Piazzolla, this show blazes with life and colour.

"Tango Siempre are far and away the best tango band in the UK" – El Once

 April 2002

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 Festival Week Events

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The Art of Plain Speaking
Dennis Daymond-John

Dennis Daymond-John MBE gives us a very humorous talk on the problems of verbal and printed communication, with dialect examples.

Dennis is registered blind and has raised considerable funds for charity with challenges involving flying, riding and boating, ranging from a parachute jump, wing walking and abseiling, to tandem rides across Brazil, Russia and Cuba!

 April 2002

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This side-splitting one-man show is based on the first comic strip hero, Ally Sloper. The date is 1897 – Ally is hoping for a peerage and eagerly awaits the arrival of Queen Victoria, who is to visit his newspaper office. Ally is a social climber and, while waiting for the Queen, takes us on a journey through the social calendar – that annual ritual when the cream of society is seen to be in the right place at the right time. Chris Harris has worked extensively in television and radio and with leading UK theatre companies including the RSC and Bristol Old Vic, where he was also a visiting lecturer and director. He has toured the world directing and lecturing on drama and performing his five one-man shows and is a recognised authority on pantomime.

 April 2002

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                      Ron Abramski       
                                                 (piano)

Making Music Young Artist,
in association with The Worshipful Company of Musicians

Ron studied at Chetham's school of Music in Manchester and the Guildhall School of Music and Drama in London. Since 1993 he has studied piano with Maria Curcio. He has won many musical scholarships and performed at the Royal Festival Hall and the Barbican; he made his Wigmore Hall recital debut in 1999.

Making Music Awards help to launch the careers of young concert artists, it also represents and supports amateur performing groups and music promoters of all kinds throughout the UK.

 April 2002

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Stephen Wicks and Mark Welford prove that flower arranging can be very funny. They bring us humorous anecdotes from their time with the Royal Ballet and latterly in floral display. They reveal some of the tricks of the trade behind the spectacular displays created before your very eyes. You may even be invited to try your hand at arranging!

Presented by All-Electric Theatre Productions

 April 2002

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 Festival Week Events

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Make the most of your talent by polishing up your technique through theatre games. Places are strictly limited – so book early!

Suitable for anyone aged 17 and over

 April 2002

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Gilbert and Sullivan
Participation evening
of "Ballads, Songs and Snatches"

If you remember HMS Pinafore at the Thornbury Festival, then you will definitely want to be in the audience for this performance by the same team.

Tano Rea, with musical director Ian Mcmillan, bring together artists from national opera companies (including the D'Oyly Carte Opera Company) to entertain and lead the audience through some of Gilbert and Sullivan's best loved arias, ensembles and chorus numbers.

As last time, Ian Mcmillan teaches the audience their musical roles in the first part and the performance proper begins in the second half with fully costumed professional singers in the principal roles with the audience as the chorus.

Ticket prices include the provision of music scores/programmes as the evening involves lots of audience participation. Come along and join in your favourite Gilbert and Sullivan numbers!

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