• Saturday 5th May 2012
  NEW ADDITION

  MAYDAY MAYDAY by Theatre Damfino

  

  On the eve of Mayday 2004 Kneehigh’s Tristan Sturrock broke his neck falling off a wall in Padstow as part of the celebrations. Paralysed in Treliske hospital and about to become a father for the first time, he was told he may never walk again.

  After a sell out run at Bristol Old Vic he brings his poignant, & life-affirming true story back to his homeland Cornwall – appropriately close to Mayday 2012 – as part of a UK tour.

  Since his recovery in Derriford’s spinal unit where he was put back together again, he has performed all over the world, most recently on Broadway in Kneehigh’s Brief Encounter. “

  Audiences have called it ” Horrifying and wonderful… beautiful and brilliant… transporting and funny… a true celebration of theatre, life and the NHS..

  Tickets £9 (£7 concessions)

• Thursday 26th April 2012
  

  CEC Annual General Meeting

  CEC Accounts 2010-11

  TOC-CEC Accounts Review

  TOC Accounts 2011 Final Draft

• Friday 20th April 2012
  

  Dalla

  

  An evening of Cornish based folk music from the inimitable Dalla, famous for their compelling dance rhythms and new and traditional singing.

  Tickets £8, £7, £4

• Friday 23rd March 2012
  

  Teasel Theatre: Grisly Tales from Tumblewater

  Edward Jaspers is a captivating storyteller spinning a yarn which grips from the initial downpour all the way through to the first glimpse of sunshine at the end.

  In association with Carn to Cove

  Tickets £5

• Friday 9th March 2012
  

  Wardrobe Ensemble: Riot

  Based on the real life riot at the
  opening of a new Ikea store
  in Edmonton in 2005. At the
  stroke of midnight the British
  public punch, kick, strangle and
  eventually stab their way to £45
  sofas and £35 bed frames. .
  ‘Riot’ is an epic tale of violence, greed, and cheap sofas.

  Tickets £9, £8, Children £4

• Sunday 26th February 2012
  

  Mervyn Stutter

  

  PERFORMANCE
  CANCELLED

   

• Saturday 28th January 2012
  

  Translunar Paradise

  

  After a ground-breaking season, which saw the company premiere ‘Translunar Paradise’ to substantial critical acclaim at the Edinburgh Fringe 2011, they have gone on to win a clutch of theatre awards for this production, including Liverpool Daily Post ‘Best Fringe Show of 2011’, The Fringe Review ‘Outstanding Theatre Award’ 2011, The Observer ‘Iron Man’ Award for Kim Heron and Brave New World Award & Audience Award at the Sarajevo MESS Theatre Festival, Bosnia & Herzegovina 2011.

  Exquisitely created, Translunar Paradise is told entirely without words and in their place are movement, haunting music and masks. This is a powerful and emotional tale of a man who is confronted by the solitude of bereavement.

  Director and performer George Mann says,“This is about the gap between young and old. Age, like a mask, can obscure the fact a person was once young. We’re working without words to convey this story through the body and music on a poetic level. The audience will be immersed in feeling, sensations and movements. We hope they go home feeling they’ve experienced something very special.”

  • “an extraordinary performance”The Observer
  • “Extraordinarily poignant…beautifully performed…. packs a real emotional punch. In the end, this is a show about loss that is as much about mourning your own lost self as about the grief at the death of a long-term partner.”The Guardian
  • “an admirable, infinitely gentle and wordless story of loss and remembrance”The Times
  • “I really cannot recommend this highly enough, it is not just one of the best shows I have seen at this year’s fringe, but any fringe.”The Stage
  • “a thing of perfection.” British Theatre Guide

  (Cafe suppers available before and after the show)

  Tickets £10/£8/£4

• Saturday 21st January 2012
  Tolmen Centre

  The Ghosts of May

  A special performance  of the ‘The Ghosts of May” by Pauline Shepherd and Pete Berryman.

  In aid of the Heritage Centre 

  Click here to find our more about ‘The Ghosts of May’ on Pete Berryman’s website

• Saturday 21st January 2012
  Tolmen Centre

  Talk and Taste Day

  

  Our annual celebration of Cornish food and culture includes a performance by Pauline Shepherd and Pete Berryman of their new production ‘The Ghosts of May.”

  In aid of the Heritage Centre 

  • 10:30am to 3:00pm
  • ‘The Ghosts of May’ : 7.30pm

• Saturday 21st January 2012
  Tolmen Centre

  Constantine Heritage Collection annual ‘Talk and Taste Day’

  To be opened by ‘Constantine Junior Silver Band’

  The day includes fabulous local food stalls selling delicious smoked meats, fish, bread, cheese, honey, game, chocolate, Sea salt, pork, home made savoury pies and home made cakes, beef, vegetables, coffee, and sweeties.

  There is a Cornish book stall and a stall selling Antiques with an emphasis on the Cornish.

  Croust is served in the cafe all day.

  The results of the village photographic competition will be displayed, the best 12 forming a calendar for 2013

  Running throughout the day in the Museum will be black and white short films based on ‘Cornish life’ (daffodil picking , farming) from Awen productions

  Guides and Brownies are launching a village story collecting project for the museum archives.

  An amazing raffle includes products from each of the stalls at the event.

  At 11.00am Annie Sibert from ‘My Fish Kitchen’ Mawnan Smith will be demonstrating how to prepare and cook a variety of fish

  Admission is free although donations are welcome as  all goes to maintaining the museum.

• Saturday 14th January 2012
  

  Shylock

  In this poignant,powerful yet very humorous account, Shylock is explained to us through his (only) friend Tubal via a series of clever impersonations from Portia to Adolf Hitler. Gareth Armstrong’s Shylock is one of the world’s most successful solo shows, and here, Guy Masterson demonstrates its brilliance. “Innovative, delightful, exceptional!” … The Independent

  Tickets £10, £8, Children £4

• Friday 6th January 2012
  

  Twelfth Night Feast of Fun

  

• Friday 2nd December 2011
  

  Loot

  Loot follows the fortunes of Hal and Dennis, who rob a bank next to the funeral parlour where Dennis works and return to Hal’s home to hide the money. Hal’s mother has just died and the money is hidden in her coffin. But where will they hide the body?

  Fay, a sexy young nurse with seven deceased husbands to her name, is interested in marrying Hal’s father, McLeavy. However, Dennis has already had his way with Fay and wants to marry her. And he can offer her more financial “security”.

  Inspector Truscott arrives and the plot turns topsy turvy as Hal and Dennis try to keep him off their trail.

  During Joe Orton’s short but prolific career, he shocked, outraged and amused audiences with his farcical black comedies.

  Loot, first performed in 1965, was Orton’s third major production, following Entertaining Mr Sloane and the television play The Good and Faithful Servant. Playing with the conventions of popular farce, Orton examines English attitudes and perceptions in the mid twentieth century.

  The play won several awards in its London run and is now regarded as a comic masterpiece.

  Loot will be at The Tolmen Centre in Constantine on Friday 2nd December at 7.30pm
  And at the Poly in Falmouth on Saturday 3rd and Sunday 4th December at 7.30pm

  Loot is presented by Cornwall’s newest theatre company, Fruit.
  It is directed by Keri Jessiman, well known for her legendary comic performances in the early days of Miracle Theatre.

• Thursday 1st December 2011
  Matinee

  The Mousehole Cat

  Puppetcraft bring this charming tale to life with carved wooden puppets, coloured shadows, live music and a beautiful set.

  Children over 4 £4

• Saturday 26th November 2011
  

  Olde Tyme Music Hall and Magic Show

  Join us for an incomparable, incredible and inestimable evening. Step back to the early 1900s and be immersed in stupendous singing, minervian magic, and a meal of gastronomic delights.

  Dress Victorian/Edwardian
  Ticket including supper £15

  In aid of the Heritage Centre

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• Friday 14th October 2011
  to Sunday October 16th 2011

  Third International Tolmen Guitar Festival 2011

  The Third International Tolmen Guitar Festival will run for three full days October 14^th 15^th and 16^th 2011.  There will be 5 major recitals/concerts covering Classical, Jazz, World Music, Flamenco, Early Music  and many more other events, workshops, masterclasses and even film.   The Festival will cut across genres – headline acts vary from Martin Carthy – one of folk music’s greatest innovators – to Vladislav Blaha the Czech classical maestro – to the amazing 6 piece TG Collective who play mixed jazz, gypsy and flamenco – to a Polish Guitar ensemble who will bring a string quartet to play with them!

  Check out the 2011 Guitar Festival Website for more details.

• Thursday 13th October 2011
  Church Hall

  Public Meeting

  To discuss the organisation of celebrations in Constantine to mark the Diamond Jubilee of HM Queen Elizabeth II

  Date: Thursday 13th October

  Venue: Church Hall @ 7:00pm

• Saturday 17th September 2011
  

  One Darke Night

  One Darke Night combines extracts from renowned Cornish playwright Nick Darke’s canon of work. Fusing extracts from lesser- known works with firm audience favorites such as the King of Prussia and Hells Mouth, and featuring exclusive extracts from Nick’s private journals and correspondence, this imaginative show explores the creative process of the writer. Combining a cast of versatile performers, simple staging and projected film this performance showcases Nick’s exquisite talent for combining blistering dialogue, quirky characterisation and beautiful prose in plays which are as moving as they are hilarious! Tickets £8, £7, Children £4

• Saturday 10th September 2011
  

  Operation Greenfield

  Somewhere in middle England four unlikely teenagers are preparing for judgment day with ladders, Elvis and Forest Fruits squash.Stokely’s annual talent competition is nigh. With a stage full of instruments and an eclectic mix of recorded music, Little Bulb Theatre capture the confusing, awkward and beautifully naïve time of adolescence. A bizarre and fantastical exploration of music, faith and friendship, from Total Theatre, Fringe First and Arches Brick winners.‘Recklessly talented….insanely brave’ Guardian In cooperation with Carn to Cove.Tickets £8, £7, Children £4

• Wednesday 6th July 2011
  Café Tolmen Open

  Owdyado Theatre: About a Bench

  About a Bench is a charming performance about human communication and interaction. It is the tale of the bench; the silent protagonist that ties together seven stories stretched across decades.

  The two actors brilliantly portray a staggering array of brightly coloured characters, with stories varying from black comedy to tragedy.

  Tickets £8 £7 Children £4

   

• Saturday 25th June 2011
  

  Steven Sogo and Hope Street

  We are delighted to welcome back the amazing band Hope Street from Burundi led by Steven Sogo.   No-one who attended last year’s concert by this band – their first ever outside their home country – will forget the scenes as a full house of all ages simply stood up and danced – in the aisles, on the seats, and on stage – to the intensely natural but pulsating music delivered by Steven and Hope Street.   The tour went on to Womad and beyond, but we doubt if the atmosphere of that night could have been equalled!

  They are back in UK for another visit to Womad and an extended tour – and their return visit to the Tolmen Centre promises another night to remember.    Tickets are still only £9 and £8 with children – and it was the kids who set it all going last year –  welcome at £4.

  
  

• Wednesday 15th June 2011
  Café Tolmen Open

  Bear Trap Theatre: Bound

  Compelled by the threat of bankruptcy, fishing trawler the Violet and its mismatched crew are forced out into treacherous weather. The new bracingly physical show from Bear Trap Theatre Company. Six actors, five chairs, one table and an ocean. Bound.

  “This is a small but beautifully thought-out piece of work, a sea-bleached story told with passion and performed with real dynamism.” Lyn Gardner.The Guardian

  As it’s a Wednesday performance, Café Tolmen will be open from 5.30 for sensibly priced pre show meals.

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4
  As a continuation of the now closed Arts Council Free Tickets Scheme we are able to offer reduced price children’s tickets for just £2 if booked in advance.

  
  

   

• Friday 27th May 2011
  

  Ovid’s Metamorphoses

  Pants on Fire’s actor-musician extravaganza relocates Roman mythology to 1940’s wartime Britain.

  Cupid – an evacuee with a catapult, Narcissus - a Hollywood Matinee Idol drooling over his screen image and an Andrews Sisters Chorus finding close harmony amid cosmic chaos. ‘75 fantastical minutes from a company that certainly lives up to the cheekiness of its name. A breakthrough show.’

  Lyn Gardner. The Guardian

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 13th May 2011
  

  Peggy Seeger

  American Folk legend Peggy Seeger has written hundreds of songs, many now folk standards. Her partner Ewan Macoll’s song “The first time ever I saw your face” was inspired by her. She is a multi instrumentalist and a mesmeric performer. We are proud to present her at the Tolmen Centre.

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 1st April 2011
  

  Showstopper ! The Improvised Musical

  
  A brand new musical is created from scratch at each performance of this Edinburgh award-winning production, where audience suggestions help to create a show on the spot. The all-singing, all-dancing cast improvise with brilliant and unpredictable results.

  ‘Not only is each performance achingly funny, it’s a genuinely new musical every time. Worth seeing again and again. Time Out

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Wednesday 16th March 2011
  

  Barbershopera: Apocalypse No

  The amazingly talented Barbershopera return with an even sillier story and yet more dazzling vocal skills.

  Barbershop’s funniest quartet present their third a cappella comedy musical – and this time they’re going apocalyptic.

  In association with Carn to Cove.

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Tuesday 8th March 2011
  

  Constantine Feast

  Our annual celebration of Constantine’s talents.

• Friday 4th March 2011
  

  Kit Downes Trio

  Mercury Award nominated jazz pianist Kit Downes with bassist Calum Gourlay and James Maddren on drums.

  A breathtaking improviser, and weaver of magical piano soundscapes, Kit Downes is world class’ ….Helen Mayhew, Jazz FM

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 18th February 2011
  

  Malina’s Dream

  Angel Heart Theatre present
  ‘Malina’s Dream’

  Malina lives with Grandpa in the land of the midnight sun. Into her frozen world comes a stranger, whose ship is crushed in the ice. Malina knows only she can save the stranger’s life! Breathtaking puppets, shadow puppetry, live
  music create magical theatre.
  Suitable for 4+years

• Friday 27th May 2011

  Ovid’s Metamorphoses

  Pants on Fire’s actor-musician extravaganza relocates Roman mythology to 1940’s wartime Britain.

  Cupid – an evacuee with a catapult, Narcissus - a Hollywood Matinee Idol drooling over his screen image and an Andrews Sisters Chorus finding close harmony amid cosmic chaos. ‘75 fantastical minutes from a company that certainly lives up to the cheekiness of its name. A breakthrough show.’

  Lyn Gardner. The Guardian

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 13th May 2011

  Peggy Seeger

  American Folk legend Peggy Seeger has written hundreds of songs, many now folk standards. Her partner Ewan Macoll’s song “The first time ever I saw your face” was inspired by her. She is a multi instrumentalist and a mesmeric performer. We are proud to present her at the Tolmen Centre.

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 4th February 2011

  Cube Theatre: Gepetto

  A new play by Jon Welch. 1950’s New York. In a shabby flat a teenage girl auditions for the role of puppeteer for a production of Pinocchio. But all is not as she expects. Geppetto is a heart-rending, but often hilarious story of a broken man’s obsessive search for his own puppet-boy, and how the chance pairing of this odd couple offers them both a glimpse of something lost and something to be yet found.

  Tickets £8,£7, Children £4

• Saturday 22nd January 2011

  Talk and Taste Day

  As always an exciting mix of Cornish culture and cuisine.
  In aid of the Heritage Centre

• Thursday 20th January 2011

  Beauty and the Beast from Mars – Miracle Theatre

• Wednesday 19th January 2011

  Beauty and the Beast from Mars – Miracle Theatre

  

  Also Thursday 20th January

  With original sixties inspired tunes from a 4-piece band, live video animation, technical wizardry and huge laughs from Cornwall’s foremost ‘masters of comedy’, Beauty and the Beast from Mars promises to be great all-round family entertainment.

  On Wednesday 19th only, Cafe Tolmen will be open for pre theatre meals from 5.30pm. Booking essential. Tickets £10, £8 Children £6

• Wednesday 15th December 2010

  Pinocchio – Cube Theatre

  Children’s Matinee

  The dazzling Cube Theatre return with a magical retelling of the classic story. Using two actors and puppets, the show explores the fantastical adventures of the little puppet on the quest to become a real child.

• Friday 3rd December 2010

  TG Collective

  

  A glorious combination of gypsy hotclub, flamenco, jazz and contemporary classical influences underpin this superb ensemble.

  The group is centred around the two acoustic guitars of Jamie and Sam,and includes double bass, cajon and trumpet and violin players. “All the strumming and picking and rhythms of gypsy, contemporary, flamenco jazz with a beautiful Bach arrangement thrown in for good measure.”…..Birmingham Post

  In association with Carn to Cove

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Saturday 27th November 2010

  Medieval Banquet

  A medieval menu of music from world renowned Ben Salfield, with Friends in Harmony, jugglers, jesters and a delicious three course meal. Pre-booking essential, medieval dress and dancing optional but fun.

  In aid of the Heritage Centre

  Tickets £15

• Saturday 13th November 2010

  Bareback in Botswana

  The third in the series, Sara and Gia talk about their recent holiday horse-riding with big game in the Okavango Delta. Dancing afterwards to the Sunshine boys

  In aid of the Tolmen Garden Fund and the Okavango Education Project

  Tickets £10 inc. free glass of wine

• Saturday 6th November 2010

  Magenta

  Following sell out concerts at Blakehay Theatre, Magenta hit Cornwall for one night only. Using acoustic instruments, five voices and a generous sprinkling of humour, they play a range of traditional, contemporary and original songs.

  In aid of the Heritage Centre

  Tickets £9

• Friday 15th October 2010

  6.0 How Heap and Pebble took on the World and Won

  “… brilliant… it’s intelligent and rather poignant too, in the way it shows two people beaming with misguided optimism in the face of calamity.

  Heap and Pebble just carry on regardless; their fixed smiles never slip even as the polar ice cap melts.”The Guardian

  Tickets £8,  £7 Children £4

• Saturday 2nd October 2010

  Bob Brozman in Concert

  A rare visit to the Uk by the legendary Bob Brozman, probably the finest performer in the world on the steel guitar.

  A master of slide, finger-style, and percus- sive guitar, Bob’s exhilarating show spans the global and musical spectrum. His playing resonates with elements of blues, jazz, Gypsy swing, calypso, and even the most modern hip-hop and ska beats.

  Tickets £9,  £8 Children £4

• Friday 10th September 2010

  Universerama with Craig Johnson

  Craig Johnson, Kneehigh performer renowned for his skill and charm has developed this new show Universerama as a blend of storytelling and cabaret. He uses puppets, props,music and comedy to convey the wonder of the cosmos in a funny and informative show for all the family.

  We study the stars, visit distant galaxies, and hear the fascinating story of John Couch Adams, the Cornishman who discovered Neptune. Tickets £8, £7 Children £4

• Saturday 4th September 2010

  Loveny Male Voice Choir

  The well-known Loveny Male Voice Choir is coming to the Tolmen Centre.
  Melanie Uren will be their guest soloist.

  In aid of the Twinning Association
  Tickets £7.50. Phone 01326 250769.

• Saturday 14th August 2010

  STRINGENDO in Concert

  On August 14^th (yes it’s the middle of the holidays but that’s when they could all get here!) at 7.30 we welcome back Edward Shaw and his “string quartet plus clarinet” STRINGENDO for a gala classical concert.   This is  to raise funds for the land purchase, and the Shaw family, to whom we extend grateful thanks – are arranging for this to be an evening to remember – classical music, chilled wine, light refreshments – and if we’re lucky a chance to view the newly acquired garden to the rear of the Tolmen Centre.

• Friday 16th July 2010

  Steve Sogo and Hope Street

  Coming to us straight from WOMAD, Steve Sogo and Hope Street. He is a young and very dynamic musician from Burundi who took to the guitar in the middle of the civil war to express his wish to live and to live a normal life.This music is pure, original blues. His songs are a cry for life; full of pain and hope.

  Steve Sogo makes acoustic, hand made music that can be perfectly combined with African traditional sounds in a perfect reflection of his cultural identity and heritage.

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 9th July 2010

  BBC Radio 4 Any Questions

  The Tolmen Centre plays host to a live broadcast of one of Radio 4’s longest running programmes.

  The first ever live radio broadcast from the Tolmen Centre.   We don’t know who will be on the panel, but whoever it is,  it’s a first for us!.   There’s already a long list of people wanting to attend, but we are not full yet so if you want to be there – and  maybe even ask a question on air – phone the Box Office number 01326 341353   Its FREE courtesy of the BBC.  It does mean an early start as the warm up sessions  start not long after 7.00 to be ready to broadcast by 8 and continuing until 8.45

• Wednesday 30th June 2010

  DANCE: CSCAPE

  CScape– our resident Dance and Physical Theatre Company – are running a Community Dance project at Trebah Gardens in early July. There are two open rehearsal sessions at the Tolmen Centre – on Wednesday 16th and 30th June: they are seeking 100 dancers of all shapes, sizes, ages and genders so there’ll be room for everyone. Ring Sally (Cscape) Williams on 07793953261 to find out more

  OR JUST TURN UP!! The sessions run from 5pm to 9pm

  (Café Tolmen will also be open on these nights so work up an appetite and then have supper – or vice versa!)

• Friday 18th June 2010

  JAZZ: Helston School Jazz Band

  Helston School Jazz Band – famous for its quality performances – will be playing at the Tolmen Centre.   Tickets are only £5 and the funds raised will be split between The Heritage Centre and the Tolmen Centre Land Purchase Fund.

  Box Office 01326 341353 to reserve tickets.

• Friday 7th May 2010

  Barbershopera II

  Barbershop’s funniest quartet. Three guys and a girl tell the tale of a matador who moves to Norfolk – expect laughs, tears and stampeding cows.

  ‘A feast of frenetic ridiculousness and technically superb singing’ – **** (Scotsman).

  Tickets £8, £7 Children £4

  In association with Carn to Cove

• Sunday 2nd May 2010

  The Sociable Plover

  A superlative mystery comedy thriller set in a bird hide on the Suffolk marshes. Following his superb performance of Under Milk Wood last year, Guy Masterson returns in a two hander with Ronnie Toms. Tim Whitnall’s play is a wrought, taut, exquisitely balanced black comedy that keeps the viewer glued to the seat until the final full stop.

  A multiple five star reviewed show at the Edinburgh festival 2009

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 23rd April 2010

  Johnny Cowling

  

  In aid of Save the Children

  Johnny Cowling has been an entertainer for over ten years with a unique blend of humour, music and a rare ability to bond with his audience.

  One of our great undiscovered comedy talents….brilliant – a true entertainer, who could make anybody laugh.” Fern Britto

  Tickets £8, Conc. £7

• Saturday 10th April 2010

  Guitar Spectacular

  

  Following the success of last year’s Guitar Symposium a return visit by Ben Salfield, Horsemen of the Apocalypse and the wonderful Cristofaro/ Ramelli Duo.

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Friday 26th March 2010

  Portico Quartet

  A great welcome back to Portico Quartet, who wowed everyone with their sell out show last year. With their second album just released,we look forward to another sensational evening

  “A phenomenon in the making”….The Independent

  Tickets £9, £8 Children £4

• Saturday 20th March 2010

  Leap: Community Choreography Project

  A weekend event at the Tolmen Centre and Jubilee Wharf offering creative dance workshops for all ages. Even if you have never danced before: babies, teenagers over 50s all are welcome.

  Tel:07876 205050.

• Saturday 13th March 2010

  Linda Marlowe: The World’s Wife

  A new adaptation of Carol Ann Duffy’s poems, imagining the wives’ perspective of famous men. From Mrs Faust and Frau Freud to Queen Kong and Mrs Midas, this darkly funny show slices through history and myth.

  ‘Performed with awesome style and confidence by the splendid Linda Marlowe… wonderful’ Observer

  Tickets £8, £7, Children £4

• Friday 5th February 2010

  Cube Theatre: The Locksmith’s Wife

  Every week the Locksmith’s wife reads aloud the next instalment of Dickens’ latest story to an assortment of characters who may have walked out of his novels.

  But when she falls sick, the Locksmith has to step into her shoes and fiction and reality blur as they find themselves facing their deepest secret.

  Tickets £8, £7 Children £4

• Saturday 23rd January 2010

  Talk and Taste Day

  Our annual celebration of Cornish character and creativity.

• Saturday 16th January 2010

  James Sherwood – At The Piano

  

  UK Comedy Tour 2010

  Best Medicine Management (formerly known as Good Sense Of Humour) are delighted to announce the first national tour for Radio 4, Five Live and Sky TV regular: JAMES SHERWOOD.

  “gloriously pedantic and quite brilliant” The Scotsman

  With TV and radio credits ranging from Radio 4’s flagship comedy shows ‘The News Quiz’ and ‘The Now Show’, through to 6Music’s ‘Jon Richardson Show’ and BBC2’s ‘Mock The Week’, James Sherwood is one of the country’s foremost young comedy writers and performers. He is also the creator and head writer on Radio 4’s brand new topical panel show ‘I Guess That’s Why They Call It The News’, and makes regular appearances on the ‘Richard Bacon Show’ (Five Live) and Sky TV’s ‘Evening Press Review’.

  “elegant, intelligent stand-up” The Guardian

  Having recently completed his fourth sell-out Edinburgh run, James has firmly established himself across the country and has a dedicated fan base that return year on year to see his latest show. Always accompanied by his trusty keyboard, he eschews the well-worn path of song parodies and changed lyrics, in favour of original compositions and delightful, self-contained ditties.

  “savage satire” Sunday Times “fantastic” TimeOut

  “piercing” Evening Standard “sharp, precise and ingenious” Chortle

  He’s been compared with Bill Bailey, Marcus Brigstocke, Richard Digance, Tim Minchin and Richard Stilgoe, whilst creating a name and a niche of his own.

  Tickets £8, £7 Children £4

• Friday 11th December 2009

  Bash Street Theatre Company: Silent Movie

  

  Bash Street Theatre has an international reputation for outdoor productions combining live music and silent comedy.

  Their new indoor show brings to life all the action, music and comedy of a B&W movie of the 1920s.

  “Kept young and old entranced” Lyn Gardner The Guardian

  Tickets £8, £7 Children £4

• Thursday 26th November 2009

  Miracle Theatre: Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin

  It is the year 1906 and provincial audiences are eagerly awaiting the return of the Ffitch Repertory Players with their latest offering The Revenge of Rumpelstiltskin.

  It is anticipated that this resourceful troupe of actors will once again brighten the lives of rural folk and bring a glimmer of the the glamour of London’s West End to their very doorstep.

  Tickets £8, £7, Children £4

• Saturday 31st October 2009

  A Night at the Museum

  Spooky happenings in the Museum. Things to make and things to make you shake.
  Look out behind you!

• Friday 23rd October 2009

  Cscape: When the Shops Shut

  

  When the shops are shut for good, when the shutters come down for the last time, when the final homes are bought up, what happens to communities then? Evocative, charming and funny, Cscape brings these communities to life in a vivid blend of dance, theatre, film, poetry and music.

  “Cscape are poetry for the eyes and should not be missed” …Western Morning News

  Tickets £8, £7 Children £4

• Friday 9th October 2009

  Third Man Theatre Company: Stalag Happy

  

  Stalag Happy is a funny and moving account of a truly inspiring story, portrayed through the use of sharp, comic, often touching dialogue – imaginative and inventive design – and a suitably nostalgic 1940s soundtrack.

  Stalag Happy is a new play dramatising the true story of the abstract artists Sir Terry Frost and Adrian Heath whilst interned in the German POW camp Stalag 383 between 1941 – 45. “Edward Elks and Dan Frost were simply splendid… As thought provoking as it was touching… Well worth seeing twice.”…The Cornishman Tickets £8, £7 – Children £4 In association with Carn to Cove

• Saturday 26th September 2009

  Cube Theatre: Reality Sandwich

  

  A new comedy by Jon Welch

  Suzette is a ballet dancer. Morry is a married city worker, on the verge of losing everything, who can’t stop secretly going to see her perform.

  Tonight he’s going to talk to her.

  There’s just one problem.

  She’s dead.

  This is a special scratch performance of a new Cube show. Audience feedback is invited and a “pay what you think it deserved system” will operate. Suitable for ages 12+.

• Thursday 24th September 2009

  Umdumo Wesizwe

  

  Soaring harmonies and tip toe dance by eight young men from Bulawayo. Unique vocals laced with Afro pop, RnB and Reggae tell of love, hope, worship and social commentary. “Only eight men, but with enough charisma and energy to light up a continent.”

  The Herald Scotland

  Tickets £8, £7 Children £4
  In association with Carn to Cove

• Friday 4th September 2009

  Chaplin

  

  Written and performed by Pip Utton “A day without laughter is a day wasted”

  Chaplin remains one of the greatest clowns of all time. He created an image of himself for public consumption that hid the darker sides of his personality. Pip Utton steps in and out of the screen and becomes Charlie Chaplin, stripping away the myths and the moustache and revealing the man beneath.

  ‘Pip Utton is the doyen of the Fringe one-man show.’ The Daily Telegraph Tickets £8, £7 Children £4

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